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By Aldwin R. Fajardo raising the licensing fees is ac­ supportanymovetoimposeaddi- areas that we can increase that Variety News Staff ceptable. tional tax "to burden the people will not really jeopardize the com- GOVERNORPedroP. Tenorio is "I think the legislature, from considering the present condition pany [private sector]," he added. supporting plans to increase li­ what I understand, is trying to of our economy." Rep. Karl Reyes earlier bared censing fees for poker machines, increase the number of poker "I am not in support of any plans to introduce legislation that in an effort to generate more rev­ machines at the same time in­ additional tax to burden the people would impose new taxes on banks enues for the government, it was crease the license fee. Well for because of the present condition and garment products. learned yesterday. me, that's okay," he added. of our economy. There are some Continued on page 46 This developed as Tenorio ruled Tenorio said if a person wants ri.~:!.£"-·;';\W·/ftil:¥p•-t-!-faili.i!M'£.li.2t'-21.:!.t~/;~c·,'.·.,,• .. ,.. ,.'i,-?.;.:>,\;;,,t;.$·.J;)l~~~4f:J out proposals that would impose to gamble "let his gambling be a additional taxes to the public sec­ source of additional revenues for tor, which he said will put addi­ the government." jUS ~ilitacy offers~ tional burden to the private sector " ... [if] we could generate rev­ enues for the operation of the gov­ amidst the declining local Pedro P. Tenorio economy. ernment [by increasing poker ti Continental help :~ "I will support any revenue­ proclamations yesterday. machine licensing fee], we will 1 By Giff Johnson ~;! generating [increase] in licensing He said the Legislature's plan do that," he said. · For the Variety l}J fees," he told reporters after sign­ to increase the number of poker But he stressed that he will not ; MAJURO-The U.S. Defense Department will provide Conti- t~ ing the Memorial Week and the machines in the Northern nental Micronesia with an additional refueling stop at Johnston Historical Preservation Week Marianas and at the same time i Island, a move that could resolve a key problem that prompted the Bomb threat airline to announce a reduction in flights through Micronesia ;z caller nabbed ] beginning in September. ~' Guam statehood option ~ The U.S. Defense Special Weapons Agency, which operates a Jacob Leon Guerrero military installation at Johnston, has limited Continental to four ~ Variety News Staff ,. refueling stops each week. The airline has six flights weekly, ~ needs more advocates HAGATNA, Guam - The . however, and experiences severe weight restrictions limiting By Jan Furukawa members believe in Chamorro Guam Police Department has passenger and cargo loads on the two flights that cannot stop for Variety News Staff · self-detennination have .signed made another arrest yesterday in refueling. i HAGATNA The up for the panel tasked with pro­ its ongoing campaign to stop the Johnston is midway between Honolulu and the Marshall 1, Decolonization Commission ducing a position paper on full recent spate of bomb threats here. Islands. cannot proceed with its work of integration, or statehoog-, with According to GPD public in­ Marshalls Foreign Secretary Robert Muller said the announce­ educating voters in time for a the United States .. formation officer LaiTy Flores, a Continued on page 46 · September plebiscite because its Commission membt:?rs agreed 14-year-old student from Sinajana task force on statehood does not tharthey would recruit the re­ was nabbed by agents in connec­ j, 'I have enough members. quired number in the next week. tion with a bomb scare earlier this i Commission members addea Members also agreed that po­ week at the George Washington Teno admits legal names to lists of free association sition papers must include in­ High School. and independence panels during fonnation regarding the eco­ The suspect is himself a GW yesterday's meeting in the cabi­ nomic impact expected to result student. problems with EiC net conference room at the from each of the three options: After interviewing several GW students, the police were led to By Aldwin R. Fajardo looking into the issue. Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor's The commission decided the suspect, who was promptly Variety News Staff "I think the legislature is look­ against requiring that task force Complex." picked up yesterday morning near WHILE keeping a distance from ing at that. So the Attorney Gen­ By law, each panel must have members be eligible to vote; that the Guam Community College. the Earned Income Credit re­ eral has been asked to look into seven members. Only three members embrace the conceg_t The teenager has been charged fund issue, Gov. Pedro P. it. There's a legal question to people who meet the of self-determination for with "ten-oristic conduct," "false Tenorio yesterday admitted that it," he added. commission's requirement that Continued on page 46 Tenorio did not say whether Continued on page 46 there are some legal problems surrounding the tax break given the AGO has already come up to low income families. with an opinion with regards to 'There arc some legal ques­ the interpretation of a public tions about that," Tenorio when law believed to have partially asked to confirm reports that the eliminated the granting of EiC government may not issue EiC refunds. refunds this year. The EiC is a tax break given He did not elaborate. He only by the government under Public said the Legislature is already Continued on page 46 D.C. law firm says NMI delinquent on legal fees By Mar-Vic C. Munar are still awaiting payment for work Variety News Staff they performed during the last A WASHINGTON D.C.-based four months of I 997. law office, which represents the MacMeekin & Woodworth has Commonwealth in a lawsuit a contract with the CNMI govern­ against the federal government, is ment to represent the CNMI in a complaining that the CNMI has lawsuit against the US govern­ not settled a four-month bill for ment related to submerged lands the firm's legal services last year. and the Law of the Sea, in which In a letter to Mike Sablan, the the CNMI fights for control over governor's financial adviser, at­ its 200-mile exclusive economic Ten-month old Leah Martir Rojas enjoys Guam grown fresh watermelon from the Degracia farm in Talofofo torneys of the MacMeekin & zone (EEZ). Wednesday night. Photo by Eduardo c. Siguenza Woodworth Law Office said they Continued on page 50 PAC NEWC?APER STAC!lll!WS!f'Rl[)A y_::VIA Y.1.5Wl\l98 ------'----'------'-----~ Tomokane takes House panel to task: ,,' India ready for test ban i by the United Nations in 1996, m·gu­ blocked economic aid. policy' By ASHOK SHARMA counnies intend~d to punish India 'Formulate tourism lest lxm treaty. ing it froze the advm1tage held by the Cl in ton also called on India to un­ '.\E\Y DELHI. India (AP)- After But the rnnditional olkrto join the m1J contain iL, ability to aJvmJCe iL, By Rick Alberto agents and media representatives. with the Japan Saipan Travel As­ MVB." five nations that had aheady tested conditionally sign the test ban n-eaty, ti\ e' nudc,u·explosions in tlm~e days. wmlJ · s 11uclc:u·co111rol n:gi mcscarne nudem· weapons program. Variety News Staff "'The committee is not aJJre"­ sociation. the I lolcl Association "They shou Id hla111c thc111se I\ es Jndi,1,ays it pl,ms no more tests and is tcx1 late tn head off s;mctit;i, imposeJ India h:L, n:fuscJ to sign the Com­ mid refined sophisticated nuclear but an Indian official close to Prime MARIANAS Visitors Bureau ing the proper nccJs of the i11Jus­ of the Northern Mariana lslanc.ls. i"lll' not hcing rrcparcJ ll'ith thi., rc:1d1 tti talk ah.iut signing a gl,1bal hy the llnitcJ St:llcs :1ml a host of prehensive TestBmi Tre:7ty approved weapons. MinisterAtal Bihmi Vajpaee1-ejected On Wednesday, it conducted two the demand. Managing Director Anicia Q. try by just silting there anJ laking anJ the airlines association." Jourism doll'nfall. We were prc­ mon; unJergrounJ explosions in Jc­ 11ie official, speaking on condition Tomokanc yesterday ch:dlengcd hearsays from a few private incli­ She saiJ the: inrnlvc:mcnt is r:m:J. \\'C laid Olli progr;inh lo fi:mcc of worldwide ouo·age over the of anonymity,said India was1-eadyto the legislature. particularly the viduals ... Tomok,1nc saiJ. 11,Tcss,ll'y i11 ··umk:rsta11Jing what adu1"<.:ss (this present situ:itir,11) Suharto says he may step down tlm.-:e tests it held Monday under the agree to provisions in the treaty ban­ House com111ittcc on commerce To111ob11c said the commitec. is h,1si cal ly going 011 cspcci ;ii Iy in si1ll'I: last year." she ;1dded. Indonesians no longer trust him. whose country is in the rniJst or no1thweste111 lnJian desc1t. ning further tests, but would discuss anJ tourism. to come up with a chai reJ by Rep. Oscar Babauta. this time wh<.:n.: there's a lot of Last month, llahaula accused "We wi 11 discuss what the presi­ economic and political turmoil. President Clinton on Wednesday such issues only jfit were accepted as tourism policy l'orthc CNML say­ "nccJs to join us in OLii' meetings. trouble w<.: 'n; facing r;1thcr than the MV13 of lack of i111crcst 111 Jcnt saiJ next week."' House maintained that any political re­ orJe1-ed tough new sanctions, includ­ a nuclear weapons state - a status inl! it has not been activclv in­ they need to be actively involved wasting time putting blame on the Continued on page 40 Speaker 1-brmoko saiJ after the form must be Jone in line with the ingacutoffin U.S. non-hummiitaiirui enjoyed unti I now only by the United v;iveJ in adJressing the ne~ds of president cut short a trip to Cairo national constitution. ,L,;ist.mce to InJia, and telephoned States, Russia, Britain, Frmice mid the industry. nshillmay to return to Jabrta. whcrc riots However. in Cairo, a hi~h-rank­ Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz China. Tomokanc was intcrvicwed by Local tree thought erupted for a thirJ Jay ThursJay. i n g Indonesian official said Sharif to urge restraint in any 1-e- India also wmited restrictions lifted reporters Juring the Third cut I off ··P1·csident ready lo stcpJown ... Suliarto had no plans to quit and sponse. on the connol of high technology Marianas Tourism Academy par­ reaJ a heaJlinc in Kompas. saiJ his commems were an ob- The s:mctions, mandato1y under cxprnts to Indian companies which ticipateJ in by 27 Japanese travel Anicia Q. Tomokane to be extinct found U.S.law,alsobartheexportofce1tain could havemilitaiyapplications,said J>ell Grants Indonesia ·s biggest newspaper. liquc way of expressing anger By Sara Grant defense and technology mateiial and the official. following remarks WeJnesJay by about the situation in his country. By Mar-Vic C. Munar end U.S. eteJit and c1-edit guarantees At a mucous gathering of 300 po­ Variety News Staff the 76-ycar-old authoritarian "On various occasions, he has Variety News Staff to India. litical supporters at his home, Prime f Karaoke owner seeks tapes HAGA TNA,Guam-Andersen leader at a summit of Jevdoping alwavs said that if constitution­ ',. A BILL pending in the US Congress "It is imperative that we make elem· Minister Vajpayee said the under­ ~· Air Force Bme-In Mwd1. twowild­ ally people do not want him, then seeks to expru1d educational grants Suharto nations in Egypt. our catego1ical opposition. We will ground explosions we1-e a step his '., on prostitution surveillance life officials were walking in Area no problem," saiJ the official, who ',, for Gumn and students of the Fieely "There is no problem if the ask other countries to do the same," counny had to take to protect itself in 50 on AnJersen when they noticeJ By CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA reople Jon ·1 trust me anymore. l requested anonymity. a nuclear world. By Ferdie de ta Torre Corporation, asked the court to i\ssociateJ States, but cuts off a a tree with a small, blight orm1ge J.-\KART.-\, Indonesia (AP) -­ Clinton said after meetings with Ger­ won't be an obstacle.particularly In Jakarta, however, Informa­ man Chancellor HelmutKohl. "Some countries think on! y of their Variety News Staff Jismiss promoting prostitution ce1tain progrmn for the CNMI, ac­ frnit. Amid 111ounting political turmoil. if some say J"m paralyzing the life tion Minister Alwi Dahlan saiJ U.S. economic and humanitmimi own secuiity and that they alone can A KARAOKE owner yesterJay case filed against her and her com­ cording to W~,hington Rep. Ju,m After having the fmit tested, they a top official said ThursJay that of this n,1tion:· the newspaper Parliament was entitled to call an aiJ to India is about $155 million. take steps using nuclear technology askeJ the Superior Court to com­ pany citing the AGO's alleged Babauta. JiscovereJ it to be a plant previ­ Parliament leaders will meet to Republika quoted the prcsiuent emergency meeting to discuss Jap,m - India's Im·gest donor - to protect their borders mid that others pel the Attorney General's Office discriminatory prosecution of The bill, fileJ by Rep. William ously found inonlyGuam,mJ Rota debate comments by President as saying. Suharto's statement. Ge,many,SwedenandDenmarkalso Continued on page 45 to produce all videotapes and elec­ prostitution cases against women Goodling of Pennsylv,mia, proposes but thouc!ht to be extinct. Suhano that he is willing to quit if Republika saiJ that Suharto, tronic recordings Juring survei !­ in the CNMI. to inc1-e,Lse federal funding for the Tal::c1;,ae111011t:111a rotensis. :L, it I, lance on suspecteJ violators of The defendant in a motion to Guam Community College mid the is callcJ by its scientific name. is China urges . · compel sought Jocuments regard­ Univen;ity of Guam, and to waive f. anti-prostitution law. cunently listed as a l'cJcral enJ,m­ . international _ Min Wang. owner of Linda ing arrests or prosecutions of all eligibilityc1itetia''inconside111tionof gereJ species. I-louse Karaoke in Garapan, non-Asian women violating such the unique circumsumces of the te11i­ G,uy Wiles, Wi!Jlile Biologist pressure [ through counsel Timothy Farrell, law. to1ies." with tl1e Gum11 Dep;u1ment of Ag- TIRES AS LOW AS . against India alsorequcsteJ the court to require Farrell said his client had sought Babauta said tlie CNMI is incluJed 1iculture, was one or the people r' AGO to provide her all docu­ the materials since Sept. 5, 1997 in this inc1em;cd federal assisumce who found tl1c oec. \ ments evidencing the races of all in p1·eparation for the defense of prov1s1on. ·'J11is ha, been a vc1y r,ll'C native By CHARLES HUTZLER The Tabernaemontana BEUING (AP) - Calling India's persons charged under Public Law the case, but the government has However. Babauta saiJ unJer the species fora long time ;mJ we nceJ bi\ 1. Pell Grm1Ls would be made avail­ Rotensis tree, recently found nuclear tests unacceptable, China's 8- I 4 (anti-prostitution law). refuseJ to Jo so. to pn~scrve it to help 1estrne the on Andersen Air Force Base, foreign minister has urged govern­ Wang a.k.a. LinJa Wang, who Farrell in a separate motion to able only to FAS studenL, attenJing isl,uidis forests." saiJ Wib. was thought to be extinct. 95* ments worldwide to p1-essu1-e New is also a shareholder of M&H Continued on page 40 Continued on page 44 Continued on page 40 P holo by Sara Grant Delhi toabm1don its nuclear weapons .t prog-ram, slate-nm media repo1ted !' Thursday. 'Dadang 6': Plight of'lesser Americans' Legislators seek release of Foreign MinisterTmigJiaxumi, in a telephone call with U.S. Secretmy By Marc Hizon Dicncio Semmia, Aquilino Sem:ma by the United States. Where diJ US funds sans local match of State Madeleine Albright on For the Variety Sr. miJ Celso KatinJig known as the equality among his ci tizemy go? Is WE SERVICE ALL MAJOR BRANDS By Rafael H. Arroyo 'Ilic three CN:vll la\\'111akers ,u·­ WednesJaynight,exp1essed''shock'" RDSU (ROTA)- What useJ to ·'D;1dang Six." this how justice served in US lanJ,"" Mitsubishi • Hyundai • Isuzu • Toyota • Nissan • Honda • Ford Variety Editor ril'eU in \Vashi11gtrn1. D.C'. last \h: at lnJia 's latest nuclem· tesL,---,-- two beahappyncighl:iorhood now looks ··we feel very disc1irninatcd. It is Pelan asks. Chevy • Chrysler • Jeep • BMW • Mercedes • Mazda & more! KLY U.S. Congrc·s,ional oifa·i:ils 11th and an: cx1xctcd h:iL·k later thi, bla,L, hourse:u·lierthat followed three unfair l!eatmcnt towmJs people like 'JnesixinJiviJualspayamonthly like a ghost town with tom Jown arc \\'ii ling to l't)1isidc1· :1 C'.\i1\11 rc­ \1·ec:kcnd. . ·RADIATOR FLUSH OIL & FlllIR CHANGE detonations on Monday, the repo11s houses. us whom-eFilipino-Americm1s,'' said bL,eofS I (Xl.CXltotl1egovc:m111em qucsi itJI' thC dishllr.'<.'llle'IJl llf (\ll - ,. \ !though :1 medi:11qx ,11: c,lc'r,l:1:­ said. The government htL, demol­ Pel,U1. "We do not deserve this kind for utilizing the "co11Se1vation • Drain old oil & add up ta 5 cnanl inl'i-:1.s1111c1u1c 111rn1ie.s despite' quc~sl illlle'd the' nc,·cs.si I y I, 1r the' lri, ''s , Evacuate old He suggesteJ to Alb1ight that the ished the "f:.unous" houses on tlie of ueatmcnt from tl1e gowmment."' buffer zone." quarts of Castro! or the CNi1JI ·s Ji1il11re ton ,111c up ,1 ith I ).C. 11·ip. 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------·-·-----· FRIDAY, MAY 15, 1998 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-7. ~-MARIANAS VARJETY NEWS AND VlEWS-FRIDA Y·MAY 15. 1998 !, Man charged over unpaid bills Diabetes Control measure Sl'Ds as a subject in I' By Ferdie de la Torre Dela Rosa then started disturb­ and Rhythm and Blues Club. elicits varied approaches high scho~l proposed Variety News Staff ing other customers, prompting Dela Rosa was also accused of A MAN who has pending cases the bar manager to talk to him. assaulting a woman and a man in By Haidee V. Eugenio fornot paying bills at Saipan night· The manager informed him to separate incidents. Variety News Staff THE PUB UC hcruing on the Dia­ dubs w;1s clwrgcd anew for al lcg­ pay because the bar would close betes Conllul Act boiled down to within JO minutes. Dela Rosa. cd ly rdusing to pay his orders at US Senate whether diabetes wil be dealt with however. said he had no money D;1i-khi Howrs bar. panel OK's. on a preventive or curative manner. The Attorney General's Office then left the bar. House ways and meanscominitte chargeJ Robe11 Duenas Dela Rosa The manager called the hotel's Guam delegate chair Heinz Hofschneider said that with theft of service. security men who then sought · amendment· · the recommendation of the profes­ lrwest i>!ation showed that Dela police ·s assistance. sionals, led by the Division ofPublic Rosa can;e at Chambre Bar Fri­ Dela Rosa was released on Health, is to focus on public educa­ THE SENATE Committe on Jay at 8 p.m. anJ ordered drinks $2.000unsccured bond. Thecou11, tionaboutdiabetesasaconsequence Energy and Natural Resources for himself. however. required the defendant of bad dietary habits. At 9:30 p.m., three other local to observe a 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily today approved H. R. I 460, a The layman's view, on the other Heinz Hofschneider bill modifying election proce­ Max 'Timmo' 0/opai men ioirn:d the defendant. When curfew. hand, focuses on the establishment By Aldwin R. Fajardo cate them about the health of guest dures for the Guam Delegate the n:io left after 30 minutes. Dela The Variety gathered that Dela of a diabetes center where anyone vices if they have diabe'tes," Variety News Staff workers," said Heinz Hofschneider, Rosa ordered more drinks and Rosa has four pending criminal to US Congress, the OIA Flash inflictedwithdiabetescangetproper Hofschneider said. EDU CATING the children early on chainnan of the Hoose committee on food as 1wll as to other custom· cases. He was charged for not Fax reports. medical care, he said. Joseph Kevin Villagomez, act-· the ills of infectious diseases includ­ health, education and welfare. crs. court papers said. paying bills at Exoti/ Night Club Under the provisions ofH.R. House Bill I 1-161, which was· ingsecretaryofHealth,saidthatthe ingsexuall y transmitted diseases such He said there is an imminent need function of the Division of Public I 460, island voters, in future introduced by Rep. Max 'Timmo' as JilV and syphilis could be an for the Department of Public Health Health is mainly in the promotion elections, will make their se­ Olopai, aims to establish a CNMI important measure that will help curb toeducateNMiemployersabouttheir lections for the Congressional disease management center for di a· of health and in the prevention and the malady's spread. responsibilities with regards to the office on the same b~'lllot used betes care and control. It calls for an education about diseases, includ­ Thus believes Saipan Chamber of employment of guest workers in­ CONTINENTAL MICRONESIA for local office holders. annual funding of not less than ing diabetes. $300,000 for the operation of the Sam McPhetres,chainnanofthe CommereePresidentJoeC. Ayuyu, fected with mv. Currently, federal law re­ "Both employers and employees Center. CNMIFcxxl and Nutrition Council who said instilling awareness on the quires that the ballots for the AIDS virus early among the youth must be equally aware that they have Guam Delegate's seat be on a 'The professionals believe that said that the bill will eventually educate the target population, from would have a ripple effect in the responsibilities with regards to the separate ballot, creating addi­ public health concems shouldn't be to create programs for particular ill­ elementarty school to adults to ad­ government's effort to combat the workers' individual health and the ONYOUR Office furniture and equipment tional expense for local elec­ ness like diabetes. Rather, to assess just their lifestyles and dietary hab­ spread of the disease. public health in general," 1-Iofshneider tion commission. its to avoid the conditions leading He explained thatsinceJilV infec­ told Variety. for sale at public auction on Virgin Islands voters will and see where the initial or primary problem lies, then attack it from to diabates. tion is mostly transferred through He stressed that employers must be continue to use separate bal­ SATURDAY, MAY 23, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. there," he said. "We note that in nearly every sexual contacts and thmugh the use of educated that there is an existing law lots for local and federal elec­ case ll-eated at CHC, the condition i Another area that was brought up contaminated syringes and needles in the Commonwealth that pmhibits 30th YEAR ANNIVERSARY at the tions. was a scientific evidence that diabe· would have been completely pre· among drug users, children would the entry and hidng of IDV-infected The measures now goes to tes is also genetically predisposed, ventable," he said. keep themselves away from early foreign workers. J.G. Sablan Building tthe full Senate for co~nsider­ and can lead to lost of eyesight, Aside from diabetes, the bill also pregnancy of drug use, p1imaiily on 'There is a law, there is a need to FROM THE STAIF AND MANAGEMENT OF: ation before being sent to the cardiovascularproblemsandampu­ noted an increase of hypertension, the p1-emise that they may catch HIV. protect the individual and the public beside J.G. Sablan Ice & Water House of Representatives tated legs. obesity and atherosclerotic vascu­ "It is 11101-e than requiring people to health. It is a law that we aie supposed "You can tell that professionals lar disease. utke health screening tesl~," Ayuyu to pmtect the welfaie of the public,'" Garapan , Saipan. Important notice are more concerned about the con· Hofschncidcr said that the told Vruiety. he added. • 111: tributing factors leading up to dia­ Committe will have to meet again NATIONAl OFFICE SUPPlY He said child1en should be made Hofschncidcr said employers who to all concerned betic conditions as opposed to lay to re-word the bill, but did not say ·,,.~i Beach Road, South Garapani Saipan aw:u-e not only on the possible conse­ hire ,1,,ucst workers must ensUie that 1 THE scheduled Monday's persons who care about where they what recommendations will be ab­ quences ofHIV infection buthowthi.: they have been adequately tested fo.:e ~- 'f1 Tel.No. 234-3197 TO 99, Fax No. 235-3373 (Store), 234-3549 (0ffice) can get the consistent care and ser- sorbed. jury trial in the SupcriorCourt disease is transmitted. fmm communicable dise:L,es includ­ EVERYTHING MUST GO. has been postponed. All pro· Guam Main Store: North Marine Drive Tel.: l611J 646-9105,6 "Let the kids knowwhatl-IlV is all ing TB and 1-nv from both their jXltt Contact the Law Offices Of spective jurors who have been Assaulted Bangladeshi worker about They have to be made aw:ue of origin and in the Commonwealth. Branch: Micronesian Mall (671) 637-1008,9 summoned need not appear in about the disease and how they can He said bringing in frneign work­ Brian W. McMahon court, the Clerk of Court an­ is ordered repatriated instead contract it," he said. ers to tl1e Commonwealth involves nounced. Ayuyu said he would suppo1t ru1y "state inte1est."'1l1ey have tobef1ee For further information. By Jojo Dass ingOffice(DOLI-AHO),maintained move to include a health education of communicable diseases." Variety News sraff that Hoque "no longer has an em· that ba,ically deals with JilV and A BANGLADESHI worker, who ployment or residence status that al­ AIDS in both public and ptivate high has beena,saulted by his employer's lows him to remain in the Common­ schools. kin, was imnically ordered to be sent wealth." "We should bedoingthatal lalong,'· home after he failed to appear dudng Asper directed Hoque 's employer, the business sector leader stressed. DOUBLE YOUR MONEY IN MAY!* a government hearing on his llWJsfer a certain Jerry P. Cdsostomo, to buy At thes,u:ne time. a legislator cal led *New Rentals Only, Pay 2 weeks get 2 we:~s F.l!E!~ ·4,J employment. a one-way repatriation ticket for the on employers in the Northern Mm-i:ma ,at1&1ATDLAT1011s The worker. identified as a certain worker. lsl:mds to take active pruticipation in Md. Mujibul I-Ioqt1e, has reportedly Records at the department showed the govcmment 's campaign against gone into hiding. that Cdsostomo, in a March 18, 1998 tl1e spread of 1-llV infection. esp;:· i Victor and Villia Hocog In his ruling, Linn Asper, Supervi­ DOLI-AHOhearingofthecase, ''was cially among nonresident workers. I- - ~--1 sor of the Deprutment of Libor and willing to concede that (Hoque) had .. What is n:allv missing with our lmmigrntion 's Administrative Hern·· Continued on page 50 l llV progr·am is .public i1;fom1atio11 among employers. We need 10 cdu- I1. I on the soft opening of your new hotel I There once was a on May 15, 1998 man from Saipan, who was shon on his time so he ran, to the best eel srore wilh great prices and more! Now he can do more than TIRED OF CREDIT HASSLES? From: rf No Repair Bills .: Superman! pf No Security Deposit .;.'-' ri No Credit Check · •q, .. · 'Rota 'Termina( ana 'Tranifer Comyany, 'lnc. rf No Long-Term Obligations Fr. Daddy, Mommy !R.pta rrraiing Company Baby, Papa Rolly AA\....cellutar Pacific Rim Resources Corporation (670) 235-8808 8-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY-MAY 15, 1998 '.' FRIDAY, MAY 15, 1998 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-9

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He added that members of the AS A TRIBUTE to the heroism of he1e fo1· the th1ee-day 1l1ird Annual fapm1ese visitors constitute over United States Armed Forces Vet­ CNMI war veterans either Jiving Marianas Tourism Academy, a 60 percent of the total anivals in the erans Association are involved in or who had already passed away, the promotion of comradeship project conducted by the Maiianas CNMI. Governor Pedro Tenorio yester­ between veteran and civilian Visitors Bureau aimed to make them However. their numbers have de­ day proclaimed May 23 to 30 as communties. clined for the past seveml months as cc11ified u·avel consultants for the .. Memorial Week ... ··our aim is to unite and get a resu ll of the Asian economic cnmch CNMl. On the same occasion, the gov­ involved in community works. which has also affected Jap,m. 1l1e l\1VB hopes that the academy. ernor also proclaimed May 24 to Once in service, _always in ser­ In her welcome 1emarks to the dwing which tl1e p,micipmm; le,m1 30 as '"Historic Preservation vice," Reyes added. Week." Joe M. Palacios, director of the -..,Q. §MliLE In line with this, the Depart­ I 998 Memorial Day Committe, ment of Community and Cultural said that the committee, in coop­ Affairs' Historic Preservation eration with the Division of Vet­ -- SAKJPAN Program invites everybody to erans Affairs will sponsor several LOWEST PRICES EVER donate any historical artifacts to sports activities like golf and • Braces the Museum as a way of promot­ bowling tournaments to promote • Teeth Whitening KNOW THE CNMI. Customs supervisor Vincent Tudela (second from right), answers questions of travel ing and preserving the islands' physical fitness, sportsmanship • Teeth Cleaning agents during an open forum at the 3rd Marianas Tourism Academy yesterday. With him are (from left) MVB rich cultural heritage. and unity. , Fillings Managing Director Anicia Q. Tomokane, Customs inspector Franklin Deleon Guerrero, and an MVB staffer In his proclamation, Tenorio "This is our first time to host a NMC aquaculturalist Mark Brotman (with glasses) shows pre-school students how he raises "NMC Snapper," who acted as interpreter. Romaine lettuce and watercress as his experimental facility at the As Terlaje campus. Brotman says his • Denture Repair said that the development of the golf tournament and we're trying experiments show that aquaculture is a viable business. Photo by NMC • Extractions pm1icip,mts yesterday, MVB Man­ resource on the CNMI within your mains b1ight." Commonwealth's historic re­ to make this succesful," said • and other Dental needs aging Director Anicia Q. Tomok,mc org:mization and among your per­ "With a convenient location, three sources is important to the eco­ Reyes. • Stateside Dentist ,L~ked them to shm-e whatever they sonal contact," Tomokane said. hours away, many direct flights to nomic development, education In 1966, the United States Con­ Pre-school kids marvel at wonders of aquaculture choose from, a consistent tropical Call 235-3720 lemn from the academy lectu1-es and It is believed that about 90 percent and to the sense of cultural iden­ gress and Pres. Lyndon Johnson By Louie C. Alonso signed fish tanks and were taught "The papaya trees when wa­ f,m1ili,uization tours with "your co­ of the Japm1ese visitors to the CNMI clima_te aJJd some of the most beauti­ tity for its people. declared Waterloo, New York as Variety News Staff by NMC Aquaculturist Mark J. tered by fish water bears more workers.clienL,and1-eade1s,enabling come he1-e on package tours rurnngcd ful waters in the Pacific, the Northern Meanwhile, Joseph Reyes, the official birthplace of Memo­ PRE-SCHOOL students were Brotman on the 'basics' of fish flowers and fruits. While you them to feel mo1-e infom1ed and thus by tour agenL,. MruiaJJas me an attractive place for a veteran and the acting chair­ rial Day which began on May 5, treated to a field trip yesterday fanning. could get 15 to 25 percent more comfo11able about our destination." Tomokane ended her 1-emai·ks on new and repeatvisitorsand thcirfami- man of the 1998 Memorial Day 1866. at the Aquaculture Farm of the Brotman toured the kids to the of the banana fruits when they "Our hope and since1-e desire ru-e an optimistic note, saying that the 1ies from Japan," she said. Committee, said "Memorial In 1971, Memorial Day was Northern Marianas College. different fishtanks and told them are being watered by fish wa­ that you become a highly regarded futrn-e of toUJism in the CNMI ·'re- 1l1e academy ends tomoffOW. Week" is a way to pay tribute declared a National Holiday by Nine young students enjoyed the benefit that the plants and ter," Brotman told the students. to the people who had served an act of Congress, to be observed feeding the different fish spe­ trees around the aquaculture fann Brotman is also growing dif­ and sacrificed their lives for on the last Monday in May. Smi\e Saipan Dental Clinic cies at the NMC's neatly-de- gets from the fish water. Continued on page 10 offering lowest prices ever 'On the Bridge ... ' cast shines By Louie C. Alonso play, ·on the Bridge at Midnight' stage for the hearing impaired stu­ Variety News Staff proves that one could get away dents who were there watching .. HA VE you seen a stage play perfectly with cross dressing as a the show. where male performers dress up way of livening up the show. 'There's no deep meaning on as females and vice-versa. The full packed audience at the cross dressing concept. It was 2ml Floor .\lurgL'll Bldg. The recently applauded stag~ Pacific Island Club (PIC) last May just having fun and the people in­ 9, Saturday was a big boost for the volved here had really enjoyed to students involved in the play. cross dress," explains Treiber on What is even more special with the cross-dressing pan of the play. this play was some of the actors The idea of cross dressing was involved were deaf students. tied up with the whole story. The On the first run of the play last story of the play was basically May 7, Sheryl Streiber, the play 's pertains on one man's deception director had put an interpreter on to get the girl that he wants.

Horatio Wainwright (left, played by Rima Miles) tries to calm his wife Enrollment is Now Open for the 1998/1999 School Year Queenie (Miyuki Hill) as they return to his family home in the NMC Please call 234-3203 or stop by the office on the second floor Drama Club's production of "On the Bridge at Midnight." The melo­ drama was the last of the '97-'98 school year by producer Cheryl or Kimco Enterprises opposite of Subway on Middle Road 9a.m. to 5p.m. (Monday to Friday) Treiber. P11ato by NMC I.,. ·~•·r···_·•'.·1·1, ,,, .. ,.,r-,,. .. ,,.,,, .. 11~•.r{,·~ 0 ~F1{I0A Y, MA Y'1s, 1998 -MARIA'NAS VARIETY NEWS AND vi,hvs-11 JO-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- MAY 15, 1998 ------'-''------'-~ House JGO to hear OPA concerns By Mar-Vic C. Munar the Public Auditor's concerns Frank Cepeda said he will soon Inos spells out priorities Variety News Staff about several agencies' failure to schedule a hearing to seek steps THE CHA!Rl'vlAN of the House comply with its ~ecommendations that should be taken to ensure NEWLY c.lesignatt:c.l Commis­ ecutivc director of the Pacific Elementary School from 1972 to committee on judiciary and gov­ to correct ma! practices in govern­ proper follow- up on cases audited sioner of Education Rita 1--locog­ Region Educ:1tional Laboratory, 1973. ernmental operations will call an ment transactions. by OPA. lnos said yestcrd:1y improving stu­ will start working at PSS on June She beat JO other aspirants to "It is important that govern­ oversight hearing on the Office of Committee chairman Rep. dents' achievements will be her I. the positions. ment agencies both follow rules top priority when she gets on board The 44-ycar-old !nos. a native She said in order to reach the and learn to improve their own of Rota, has been in the field of goal of improving students' internal operations; these are im­ at the Public School System. education for 26 years. achievement, PSS would need to .A(pz Mercfiancfising portant reasons why we have a ··1 ha\·t: identified the areas that She started teaching at the Rota Tel. No. (670) 234-5441 or 5473 public auditor and why that office I ncc:d to pay attention to and Contini.Jedon page 40 Fax No. (670) 234-0745 conducts investigations," Cepeda improving th1: achievcmrnt of stu­ dents tops my priority:· !nos said A said. Frank Cepeda Leo LaMotte in an interview with reporters. Public Auditor Leo LaMotte in ~-··.. !nos said she aims at programs Double Your Money in May a report release last week, dis­ tern to ensure that recommenda­ fice to furnish him an update re­ ~::.<, Price Blow Out ! that would provide a strong foun­ ·111:- closed that several government tions in audit reports issued by port on the status of cases referred dation for students. She did not Pay 2 Weeks Rent, Get 2 Weeks FREE agencies audited by his office have OP A and private CPA firms are to it by OPA. Split Aircon specify the program, however. ignored its recommendations. implemented rather than being The AG' s office, Cepeda said, "When I say sn1dcnts' achieve­ 12000 btu $1,100.00 The OPA report said that at forgotten and ignored,'' the report has yet to respond to his request. Air Conditioners 18000 btu $ 1,480.00 least 126ofthe 191 recommenda­ said. The OPA report contains sum­ ment. I don ·1 nccessari ly refer to college-bound students, but rather 24000 btu $ 1,580.00 tions it had made between July 'These goals are frustrated," maries of investigations and find­ and December 1997 remain in the said Cepeda, whose committee is ings on 19 agencies and programs { school-to-work," ]nos said. --- Includes basic installation in charge of reformimg govern­ audited by OPA. These include "Evenwlly. it's them who Prices good while supply last shelves. ment operations. "The failure to the Office of the Governor, the would choose the kind of life that orrer ends 6-IS-98 LaMotte noted that cases of t ,,. ... -····· ..,_ .... ··~_, ...... _, take proper steps to fulfill legal Departments of Commerce, Pub­ they want to live beyond school, ___ ,..,_, ... ·---· _ delinquencies had increased since l ----·-··--··-__,_.....,. Window Aircon June 1997 when OPA released its duties and implement the Public lic Safety, Public Works, Com­ and my goal is provide them the ------·- necessary gu idancc and assistance .--~·------.. ·-·· ..... -----~ ...... - last annual report in which it noted Auditor's recommendations can­ munity and Cultural Affairs, Pub­ r,! ==·-:--... --· ·· ·- .. ·... -· _____ :____ _..,,...... 5000 btu $ 320.00 :·-,\ 35 recommendations that were not continue." lic Health, and Lands and Natural "' to make sure thl!y a good founda­ Incoming PSS Commissioner Rita /nos: Better student achievement is 8000 btu $ 425.00 ignored. The congressman said he has Resources, municipal govern­ tion. top priority. • 12000 btu $ 600.00 The increase in delinquency asked the Attorney General's Of- ments and autonomous agencies. r !nos, who is still serving as ex- cases has prompted LaMotte to seek the assistance of the Inter­ Worker who sought money . 4 girls nal>bed iii theft ·case.· : l ~-'-~=>==> _: agency Audit Coordinating Ad­ -,.. ,.. . TIRED OF CREDIT HASSLES? visory Group in enforcing com­ By Ferdie de la Torre Castro said while a pol ice of­ While the officer was question­ pliance from the "auditees." claim will be repatriated rt No Repair Bills Variety News Staff ficer was conducting a routine ing the girls, Aby Kwong On rt No Security Deposit OPA has "implemented an au­ By Jojo Dass before then." POLICE arrested four girls who check along Hotel street, he spot­ Leung, owner of Paradise Shop­ pf No Credit Check dit recommendation tracking sys- Variety News Staff Herbe1t Soll ofDOLl's Admin­ allegec.lly stole items from a store ted the girls near the Town and ping Store. came pointing at the e rt No Long-Term Obligations TI-IE DEPAR1MENT of Labor istrative Hearing Office (AHO), in inGarapan Wednesday afternoon. Country Restaurant. juveniles who allegedly stoic andimmigration(OOU)hasruled his findings of the case, stated that Public Safety Information Of­ When confronted by the officer items from her establishment. ml. We want _your .business! against a nonresident worker who a reading of the letter ··as a whole ficer Maj. J. J. Castro saiU ar­ what they were doing in the area, The girls then admitted stealing apparently misinterpretedhiswalk­ conveys to the reader that the final rested of theft were 15, 13. 12. the girls stated that they were just packs of cigarettes an

FRIDAY, MAY 15, 1998 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-13 Couple sentenced to I About the economy Tourism. CNMI's Sablan: No need for new hearing 6-mos. houst arrest By Aldwin R. Fajardo Variety. Washington Rep. Juan Babauta non-voting delegate seat in the US By Rick Alberto would serve as their jail. Variety News Staff Citing the CNMI's declining said a discussion draft of a reform House of Representatives, the waiv­ THE ALCOHOLIC Beverage THERE JS no need for another US economy, Sablan said another US legislation is also now being negoti­ ing of the local matching fund re­ VARIETY NEWS STAFF The six-month house arTest, bread and butter A COUPLE was sentenced by which started yesterday, is in­ Control (ABC) Office reminds Con_!,>iess heming on the federal take­ legislation he,uing with halt the local ated by the US House committee, qui1ement for federnl grant, under the federal disttict court yester­ cluded as part of a three-year all licensed business establish­ By William H. Stewart Economist over of local immigration. moreso, government's ubility to 1espond to adding that everything is still in flux the Covenant, and the strengthening day to house an-est for a period probation that District Judge ments that applications for Alco­ Economic Service Counsel one more legislation with n:gm·ds to the identified labor and immigration especially on the issue of whether of the Covenant Section 902 consul­ of six months after they had Alex R. Munson imposed dur­ holic Beverage Control license Dming the period when the United the issue. Lt. Gov. Jesus Sabl.m said. problems. there will be a hearing or nol tation process. pleaded guilty to possession ing yesterday's sentencing. renewals arc now being accepted States provided a wide vmiety of .. , think the1-c isno need for another He said, however, the CNMI wel­ Babauta said the discussion draft He said lack of 1epresentation in with intent to distribute about Baka said that if the two de­ at the ABC Office located at the economic a,sist;mce to 1mmy of the heming. 1l1c US Senate has alteady comes any move by the US govern­ contains noteworthy pcovisions. It Congiess is part of the problem the one-half gram of crystal meth­ fendants leave their house, they Department on Capitol Hill. newly emerging nations of Af1ica done a meticulous :md vigorous hem·- ment to come and setup offices in the proposes the creation of a CNMI CNMI faces. amphetamine, more popularly can be charged with escape. The deadline for filing of re­ mid elsewhere, America's economic ing," Sabhm said. - Commonwealth for both bodies to known as ice. Rangamar, hoy.ever, can go newal applications, including pay­ develop-men! pmgrarns requ i1-cd that He said both tlie federal mid the 1espectively enforce federal laws ap­ ment of fees, is on June 30, 1998. Ricardo I. Rangamar and his out of the house only to go to his each project be strnctured to pmvide localconcems have alteady been aired plicable to the Northern Mmima Is­ Jesus Sablan a public notice from the depart­ du1ing the March 31 hewing of a lands. Double Your Money in May common-law wife, Emiliana R. workplace, take their children tht-ce essential element,. Kaipat, were indicted on Dec. to school, and shop, but he must ment said. lliese were: first. establish mid ar­ federal takeover legislation by the "I think with their resources and field of [law} enforcement," he said. 22 last year for one other count be back in the house by 8 p.m .. All licensees whose renewal ticulate aspccilic goal for the project; Senate Committee on Energy and with our local resources, we can make The US House Resource Commit­ Pay 2 Weeks Rent, Get 2 Weeks FREE of ice possession with intent to Baka said the US had recom­ fees remain unpaid as of June 30, second, establish a time limit to Bill Stewart Natural Resources. things a lot better," Sablan said. tee has indefinitely placed on hold a 1998 will automatically be sus­ "When I say resources, I don 'tonly public hearing on a new legislation distribute and two counts of ice mended an inlermi ttent confine­ achieve the goal ,md third, provide a or doing business. ·we have aheady acknowledged pended pursuant to 4 CMC Sec­ mean money from the US govern­ that would reform the local immigra­ TELEVISIONS distribution, but these were dis­ ment for Rangamar, by which methcxl to qu,mtify or me,L,ure the In my judgment politics should not that we have some problems that we missed under a plea agreement he would detained in jail at night, tion 5528. success of the goal. enter into this vital issue - leave it up need to address and resolve," he told ment but also their expertise in the tion policies. Licenses which remain sus­ with the US government. or a short jail term off island. The next step in the development to the expe1ts ,md slop the hand ring­ pended as of July 31, 1998,dueto Assistant US Atty. Gen. Gre­ The problem with the first process wa, to dete1mine the actions ing, finger pointing and fault finding unpaid renewal fees, will auto­ Employer fined for 'abandoning' worker· gory Baka said that being under option, however, is that there is required to achieve the established and get on with it. matically be revoked and the Sec­ house arrest means being im­ no federal prison on Saipan. The goal. I am1eminded of something told to Asper stressed that unless the time retary of Commerce shall not is­ By Jojo Dass His previous employer, identified p1isoned in their house, which Continued on page 45 Theseusually1-cquiredoncormore me long ago about the establishment limit for submission of the Labor sue a renewal license. Variety News Staff asacertain YuJe Yangwhooperates • Remote Control of four basic elements: ( 1) working of the State oflsrael and its economy permit application is extended for If a license is revoked as of July AN EMPLOYER was fined $4,00J the Triple Eight Enterprises, was di­ • Cable Ready capital; (2) a commodity or material which, by the way is fifty years old goo:lcauseshown,failure,onthepart For your next visit to Guam! 31, 1998, a new application must and pe1manently barred from hiring rected lo shoulder the amount. object of some so1t; (3) b·aining for tl1is yeru·. of Lian International to submit the be submitted for consideration by noruesident workers after he alleg­ Yu was likewise fined a separate those who were to implement the The individual making tlie state­ $500 for labor law violations. application within the given period the Secretary of Commerce. edly abandoned an employee whom task; or (4) the provision of expett mentsaid, "you wouldnotbelievethe "(Zhao) is notequally atfaultin the will result to the latter shouldering the Application forms are now he owes $1,700 in unpaid wages. Tamuning Plaza Hotel a,sistance to assist in the assignment. bemendous amount of money lost as matterthatgave rise to the filing of the worker's repatriatino at its expense. av ail able and may be reached from In bis iuling, Linn Asper, Supetvi­ Phone: (671) 649-8640-50 Fax: (671 l 649-8651 All required a realistic budget and a 1esultofbad decisions in tlie rnsh to complaint," ruled Asper. Lian International will likewise be the ABC's Office anytime be­ sor of the Department of Labor and E-m,1il: [email protected] adequate financing. develop Isrnel's economy. In their Asper meantime gave Zhao 's new fined $500 to be paid to the worker TIRED OF CREDIT HASSLES? tween 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Immigration's Administrative Heat·­ JVC For example, a basic goal for the haste to develop they accepted the employer 00 days to file at DOLI's and will be disqualified to hire trans­ l!'J No Repair Bills Convcnicntls located on Marine Drive, close lo shopping centers weekdays except on holidays. ing Office (OOLI-AHO), also al­ SONY CNMl might be: increase visitor en­ trade-off oflosses on what later proved lowed the worker, identified as a labordivision a new Commonwealth feremployees forone year, the ruling l!'1 No Security Deposit For more information, please l!'J No Credit Check t:Iies by 10 percent annually to the to be unsound projects." I ce1tainly cettain Zhao Lian Yu, another em­ Nonresident Worker's Identification said. call the ABC Office at 664-3059/ l!'J No Long-Term Obligations $54.00 plus 11 % tax year 2001. Thus, a goal ha, been don't advocate this philosophy and Certificate in compliance with the "(Lian International) will assume ROJI 3060/3061 /3062. ployer, Lian International which op­ Call from Hotel Phone in airport for Airport Pick-up Senice identified, quantified ,md a time limit the example is cited to make the point erates Yeon Beon Restaurant and provisions of the Nonresident Work­ all duties and obligations under the We want your.business!' established. tliat not eve1y decision achieves the which hired him as a cook. e1, Act. priorcontractpendingprocessingand mAI. Next, what actions me 1equi1ed to desited 1esulL,. Asper awmued Yu some $3,520 in An updated policecleanu1ce,bealth appmval of a new employment con­ n , ,_ Ao Middle Road, Gualo Rai 234 7368. accomplish tlie goal? Recalling the However,compm-c the above with w1paid wages and liquidated damages. certificatewerealsolikewiserequired. tract," said Asper. ~- next lo Subway .· • adage, .. It takes money to make the CNMJ"seconomy which is just a money," obviously die Mmianas Visi­ little over ten yem, old. I am not tors Bureau, 1eorganized ornoL must awme tliat the Commonweal th has be provided with the funds and f1ee­ wasted any g1-cat sum of money on dom to expend the money in appro­ any of it~ projects. Things me much priate market areas. better than they were ten years ago. If, in the opinion of our island's Tnis essay staI1ed out with a dis­ $ l,'9 K.ikkoman Soy Sauce ...... soo ml tomism experts - and we do have cussion aboutestablishinggoals. One them -business men and women who 1.0 I s 4.49 goal might be to establish re6TtJlations s15.95 ate on the line eve1y day catering to for the posting of si&,'IlS. The isl,md is Calrose Rice ...... so lb the visitor - if they feel additional Ii tte1ed witl1 ugly signs many of which Real Fresh Milk ...... 1 cs. s13.95 mat-kcting pmonnel or publicity ex­ should be removed Another goal penditu1es ate needed dien the fi­ Mary Kitchen Corned Bee£ Hash ...... $ 1.99 ea. might be to double the beautification n,mcing and employment of such effort. $ Hereiord Corned Beef ...... Z,Z9 should be provided. Bui It some water fountains. Close Libby's Corned Beef ...... $ 1,79 The1e is more at stake than just the Hotel St:1-eet and make a walking mall generntion of government tax t-cv­ out of it. Take anotlier look at the $ enue. BusinessprofiL,, land lease pay­ $~ ,, LEONARD~ Gibson Spam ...... I.89 myriad of regulations now effecting 1 . .$ 0,99 ments, jobs, and the need to meet the die industry and futu1-c investment in .:;,t'i .:' Nestle Carnation Milk. obi igation of pmmL, employed in the REFRIGERATORS WASHERS $ the sector with a view towmtl possi­ .i~}:i:,:o/ Libby's Sweet Corn . . . 0,75 indusny in providing for the necessi­ bly 1-cscind ing some of tlie more bur­ .j~~ t ~'""''.JJ.V·\·.:·;~·-:.•.. :. FREEZERS DRYERS Morton Salt ...... $ o.&9 ties of their families should be or densome requirements placed on major consideration. ti; ff{J~,; WINDOW A/C RANGERS $ 2,§0 business. Butane Gas ...... (4 ea.) According to my rough calcula­ lliat as~u mcs. of cou1,c. that addi­ SPLIT A/C DEHUMIDIFIERS Korean Soba (3o ea.) ...... 1 box 510,80 tions the toutism industry is not a one tional hotel investment is dcsil\xl. I i half billion doll,u· indusuv ,Ls several WATER COOLERS WASTE DISPOSERS Korean Soba ...... , .... (24 cups) 510.88 don "t 1-ccall 1-cading any recent policy have stated - but rather·- in recent statements to tliat affect. but I ,L,su111c SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS years it has been almost a one billion that it is. dolhu· industJy considcting tlie multi­ As previously pointed out in a plier effect of visitor cxpenditu1es 1elatcda11icle,eco110111icdevelop111cnt throu ghoul the economy. per se cmi not be ··Jcgislated", m Add to tl1is ,motlier three qu,u1cr "willed .. to occur as is so commonlv billion in fixed capital investment that thoughL Only the k:gal cnviron111c1;t 10 -15% DISCOUNT on ALL items. is jcop,u&

'I FRIDAY, MAY 15, 1998 -MARJAJ',I_AS VARIETY NEW~~]',I_J)_y_lE',\1~)5 ·,,,\ 14-MARIANAS VARIET_}'_NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- MAY 15. 1998

1, Golf center project delayed MVB director scores I By Rick Alberto .Coastal Resources Management with low-level grnund lighting for Variety News Stall Office hereby approves a six nighttime operation. reorg bill as flawed TII E start of construction fo1· the monthextention (until 13 Novem­ According to the developer the regulations, which "do not have proposed Ironwood Family Golf ber 1998) for project commence­ golf centeraims to "enhance Saipan 's the MVB in mind." Center in Dandan will be delayed. ment." CRM acting Director Pe­ image as a first ch;s tourist destina­ "There is a need to look at.the as the Coastal Resources Man­ ter .I. Barias said in his letter to tion~ while providing a facility that present system and help out the agement granted yesterday the East-West Rental Center. local residents can enjoy." agency (MVB). Otherwise, project a six-1110111 hex tension uni ii Barias said the project should be Although Saipan has some com­ there's nothing new about the NoY. 13. completed within 24 months. or two mercial driving ranges, the pro­ The project's proponent. East­ years, from Nov. 13. posed golf center would enjoy the bill," the managing director said. West Rental Center of Saipan. TI1e proposed golf center got a advantage of having more ameni­ In the matter of improving Inc .. requested the extension Tues­ CRM permit on June 17 last year. ties and being located on a prime communication with foreign dav. It will have an 18-hole miniature location, the proponent says. visitors by assisting in the estab­ :.Considering litigation was eolf course, a driving range, a nine­ The project site is between Ike's lishment · of foreign language necessary to achieve quiet title on holeputting course, agam;room, gift Market and the entrance to the training programs, Tomokane CMS Quarry along Chalan Mon­ said this duty should be trans­ Tclour valued Customers: ...... a portion of the project site and shop, restaur.mt and snack bar. Meitetsu Mart is celebrating its 22nd anniversary, our sales is still going that the issue is now resolved, the lt,drivingrangewi\1 be two-tiered signor Guerrero Road. By Rick Alberto ferred to the Northern Marianas · Variety News Staff College as the MVB staff is not on from May 15-May 21, 1998. Everyday is a low, low prices and during MARIANAS Visitors Bureau trained to teach foreign lan­ Friday, Saturday we're giving out a lot of give-aways to customers that Managing Director Anicia Q. guages. · shop more than 20.00 So hurry, and shop now and don't miss this op- Lin probes where tickets came from Moreover, she added, "it's Tomokane has scored the newly portunity. By Jojo Dass fundraising tickets purportedly for passed S_enate bill which seeks useless to put this as one· duty of May 15 to May 21 Variety News Staff the event's festivities. to reorganize the MVB as MVB without giving it the nec­ THE SAIPAN Garment Manu­ "I've just received some flawed. essary operational fund." facturers Association (SGMA) is fumlraising rafne tickets for Lib­ Tomokane said she was sur­ Tomokane also said that pro, conducting a probe on Liberation eration Day," said James Lin, prised that after reading and re­ mating the preservation of the Day fundraising tickets it has re­ SGMA President, in an interview. reading Senate Bill I 1-29, SD2, cultural heritage of the NMI ceived to establish whether it came "But," he added, "I intend to she found nothing substantitally should be transferred to the Com­ investigate, find out who it was from the government or "people new in it. monwealth Council for the Arts trying to make money." from. Was it from government? "The bottomline of the pas­ and Culture. 1l1e move came following un­ Or from some people trying to sage of this bill with House Tomokane likewise said that verified reports that a group of make money?" amendments is just to get rid of the bill should. define cultural 9 6 persons have been circulating Lin said he has directed his staff J the holdovers of tpe former ad­ heritage since the CNMI has a lo "look into this.'' diversified culture. ~ ~ __.·.::.·l: ministration," Tomokane said. 18~~- Surf Detergent 11j Ivory Bath Soap Variety tried but failed to con­ James Lin She said MVB's recommen­ "The MVB is only capable of , 83 oz , 3/3. 5 oz ,:·1 ROOM FOR RENT tact Frank DLG. Demapan, the dations were not considered featuring artists and craftsmen , i ;, l (MVB) has beenearliertapped by • ;tr\'T'=~~-...-.-,~~•~"~'~i--:~jY,...,....--;~-::-;--..,------•--:--,"7: :~---,------r-,·•,·...,--,-'c~:'!.-r•~ :· ,~; Li be ration Day orgamz:mg or incorporated into the bill. during events we hold overseas or the organizing committee for the id, .. J 1 1 1,, committee's overnll chai1person, to Also, she continued, the for local tourism programs," Etl ri! I 1 ![I] Ii!~ i confirm whether they have forwarded needed fund. Tomokane explained. hrs. Water/Power However, MVB reportedly has yet head of the agency that is llf­ 24 the tickets. Tomokane said the duty of 99 • Free Cable TV to confirm whether it is shouldering fected is usually sought for The ticket, came barely a week input. collecting, compiling and ana­ /ea • Semi-Furnished w/Aircon after Lin, in a letter to the event's the $75,CXXJ. lyzing tourism statistics and The committee, according to "I was never invited for the • Swimming Pool, organizing committee, said he is turn­ purpose of getting any input other data should be carried ing dow; the latter's request for Demapan, has given MVB until to­ out in conjunction with theDe­ Restaurant mrnrnw to respond to its request. from me," she lamented. SGMA to shoulder the $75,000 partment of Commerce's sta­ • Daily Room Make-Up and He said the committee may try Tomokane said more major needed to finance the festivities' tistics division. Laundry Service Available tapping the Saipan Chamber of changes could have been in­ fireworks display. Tomokane also pointed out Commerce (SCC). cluded in the bill. Lin explained that the garments several provisions in the bill "But if all else fail," he said in She found section 5 of the ~iJJimr cf/?rsorl <-rft;tub group has been experiencing eco­ that need to be defined. an earlier interview, "then we may bill as in need of further study nomic hardships to afford the Tomokane also suggested Finasisu Area, 12-Rooms not really have fireworks (dis­ as current conditions have ap­ amount. that the position of managing ············ ·······i (Bulding C 1st Floor) play) on Liberation Day." parently been ignored. Tel.235-2111, 235-4991 Fax235-1614 The Marianas Visitors' Bureau For example, she said, in director should be changed to the matter of conducting pro­ president in keeping with .the 501 grams, advertising, and publi­ corporate setup of the MVB, which would be renamed cizing the NMI, there is a need 8 /cs ~,. Marianas Visitors Authority. 1 to study the CNMI procurement GROCERIES KELLOG'S PRODUCT Villagomez tapped to take · Kellog's Cocoa Krispies 15oz...... 3.69/ea Kellog's Frosted Flakes 15oz ...... 3.69/ea . post once held by father Kellog's Cocoa Frosted Flakes 16.1 oz . ... 3. 79/ea Kellog's Crispix 12oz ...... 3.99/ea THE NOMINATION of Joseph acting capacity on and off since Kellog's Corn Flakes 18oz...... 3.59/ea Kevin P. Villagomez to be the last January 13. Secretary of the Department of Villagomez is not new to the Public Health will b,; the first Commonwealth Health Center time in the NM! that a son will having started his career there as 1~! lead a government department Addiction Specialist and later on as director for the Division of his father used to head. DIM Dr.JoseT. Villagomez:wasfor Mental Health and Social Ser­ Tomato Ketchup eight years, the Director of the vices. Lipton Tea Bags 28oz. 48 Cl. Depar1ment of Public Health and Villagomez received his B.S. Environmental Services, one of Degree in Psychology from Wash­ the biggest departments in the ington State University. Commonwealth government. He later on received his Mas­ His son, Joseph Kevin has been ters Degree in Psychology from Antioch/New England Graduate appointed by Gov. Pete P. Tenerio Crisco to head the Department of Public School. Oil 32oz Milo Health Services. He also took graduate courses Food Armour Beef Stew Drink His appointment awaits Senate · al Harvard University School of 24oz. 750 grm. confirmation. Public Health. Now retired from government He is also a doctoral student at services, the cider Villagomez is John Hopkins University, School 39 still volunteering his services as of Hygiene and Public Health. /11/1 the Governor's Senior Advisor, The As Lito resident was a clini­ after serving as Gov. Pedro P cal intern at St. Elizabeth Hospi­ Tenorio's transition commille tal in Boston and workd as staff Heinz White Vinegar 32oz. C&R White Sugar chair. clilnician at Middlesex Regional 2kg. Prior to his nomination Mon­ Addiction Treatment Program in day, Joseph, 39, has been in an Boston. 16-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- MAY IS 1998 ------·-----___ 'FRIDAY, MAY 15 , 1998 -MARIANAS VARIE'I'_)' __l'IE_WS AND VIEWS-17 I ------~~------,, I OT pay for FSM ~~-~. Elsewhere in the Pacific ! patrols proposed Tourist--- nUD1.bers to South Marshalls drought subsides By GTtt Johnson And widi water makers in full op­ 1-elief by d1e United States govern­ drought is still holding back the rains, each day. lliat, coupled with the av­ HONOLULU (Pacnews)­ Nena says this policy adversely MAJURO - llie first I 3 days of eration,md ground well prcxluction at ment-Majuro's drought condition but some is now falling in this north erage 115,COO gallons daily from the FSM President Jacob Nena has affects surveillance activities and Pacific countries decrease May brought mor-e rain in Majuro apeaksinceinstallationofnewpumps has brightened considernbly. Pacific island group tl1at is heavily U.S.-provided water makers, ha., proposed members of the boat maintenance, as the patrol MELBOURNE (Pacncws)-llie pm-eel to the same peiiod the previous almost 43,000 people compared than fell in any month since Januruy. -all equipment provided fordrought The ongoing El Nino-caused dependent on rain for fresh water. g1-eatly improved water availability. Maritime Wing of the Feder­ boat crews take accumulated ti!)]e number of visitors to the South Pa­ year. to the same period in 1997, total­ Although just 76 inches were re­ "We also picked up half a million ated States o( Micronesia Na­ off as soon as they a1Tive in por/. cilic islands has slumped asa11:!sultof In J997, tomism in tl1e Soutl1 Pa­ ling about 165,000 people. corded byweatherofticialsfrom May gallons from the rain (last weekend)," tional Police who are assigned He noted that the cu1Tent sys­ the Asian fin:mcial c1isis. cific grew 111011:! th,m seven percent to The commission represents the 1-13, it is more th,m fell du1ing a said watercompany general manager sea duty be eligible for over­ tem has resulted in reduced mo­ Fi~'llt'Cs 1-eleased by the Tourism a 1-ecord mo,-e than 930,000 visitors national tourist offices of 13 Pa­ Fiji crop disaster looms single month since tl1e beginning of Bill Robert,. "Even after pumping time pay. rale and "the entire patrol pro­ Council of the South Pacific show in for the year. cific island countries, mostofwhich Febmruy. Saturday, we had two million gallons Currently. patrol boat per­ gram has suffered." the first tlut!e montl1s of I 998, the llie total number of visitors to the now 1-egard tourism a, their key in­ By ROBERT KEITH-REID depm1ment officials say the drought, condition of anonymity, said the esti­ Last month, Majuro received just left in the tt!servoir." sonnel who work extra hours The proposal requires ap­ number of tourist travelling to the main Pacific destinations fell by dust:Iy. SUV A,Fiji(AP)-Fiji's 1998sugm· felt tlunughout the Pacific region and mate wa., now for a fall of 3 percent. .64 inches of rain. During March and April, water arc entitled to compensatory proval by the Congress of the Soutl1 Pacific's top thr-ee destinations hm-vest has failed and th1-eatens to pmticlilm·ly in westem Fiji, is the 111c drop comes in a year when Guam-bw,ed meteorologist, pre­ company was lucky to have any time off only. FSM. - Fiji, New Caledonia and Tahiti - leave thousands of small landholders worst on 1uord ,md aruibu table to the world sugar p1ices are forec,L,t to hit dicted earlier t11is year t11at Majuro water left in the reservoir after a collapsed, Radio Australia 11:!ports. Suva residents now get destirute unless the government pro­ El Nino weather pattern. a record high of around $30 per ton would see only l 0-15 percent of day of pumping,_Roberts said. As The council said tourist numbers vides aid, the national Sugar Com­ 111e Sugar Commission wmned (Fiji dollars 60 per ton). its normal rainfall through May. of Wednesday morning this week, fell by more than 20 percent com- normal water supply mission said Wednesday. the gove~ment needs to find up to While the key sugar industry is It has actually been worse than 5. 9 mi Ilion gallons had been stock­ ~ipan IBommunity ~chool llie commission said crop esti­ $20million(Fijidollars38million)to suicken, figu1-es show other Fiji ex­ this prediction, with between five pi led in the reservoir, a three day assist farmers, mostly small land­ port industries are faiing better. SUV A (Pacnews)-Residents of plant. mates at the beginning of the diy and ten percent of the norm for supply at current usage. China airs its season, which runs from about May holders, to avoid a national disaster. Fiji 's garment exports me expected the area of the Fiji capital, Suva, Tuurangaiviu says this is en­ the past three months. Daily waterconsumptionbefore • Celebrating 20 years or serving educational needs on Saipan to September, me just 2.2 million Sugar exports form about 40 per­ to earn more than U.S. dlrs I 00 mil­ concern over are now receiving normal water abling the department to fill all its But the good news is that city tl1e Jrought averaged 750,(XX) gal­ • Developing character In a Christian environment (mebic)tons-abouthalftl1enormal cent of Fiji's total foreign exchange lion this yeru·, according to indusuy supply after Wednesday night's reservoirs to a point where they water for Majuro's 30,000 resi­ lons. At the peak of the drought last Fiji garment hru-vest. emnings. fih'lllt!S. • Provilfmg Quafrty education rain increased the flow of water are now able to resume normal month, usage has skyrocketed to 1.6 llie poor crop yield is blamed on a llie government's Ministry of llie Fiji Hotel Association also dents is now back on once every hunger strikers into the Public Works Depart­ supply to all areas. milliongallonsadaywheneverwater • U.S. and BOE certified teachers regional drought that failed to pro­ National Planning said that a 20 per­ expects a toutism tumm·ound after a five days, a dramatic improve­ ment reservoirs. He says even those who have ment over the past three months was on. • Instrumental music program SUV A (Pacnews)-The Chinese been restricted of water supply in duce the traditional heavy rain cent devaluation of the Fiji dollar last poor first quarter. PWD Senior Engineer, Opera­ when water shortages forced a But with water on a bit 11101-e fre­ embassy in Fiji says it's concerned the past few weeks have been falls duringjust-ended monsoonal Janumy will help cushion the loss of Most hotels expect record book­ • Computer lab and computers in classrooms tions Sosi Turagaiviu says all res­ reduction in water hours to one quently the past two weeks combineJ about media reports ofa hunger strike restored normal supply. "wet" season. Fiji agricultural about 200,000 tons of sugar output ings and revenue due to a swing of • Alr-condiUoned classrooms ervoirs are fu II, Island Networks day every two weeks. with some rainfall, consumption has by expatriate Ghim Li garment fac­ Despite the improvements, wa­ for 1998. Australian and other tomists to Fiji Corporation reports. The government is now predicting away from Asian destinations be­ Six of seven wells tapping a large already started to drop as business tory workers. · ter restrictions are still in place, He says at the moment they are SPF condemns cutbacks in the industry, after earlier cause of the devaluation of the Frji underground lens are now producing and individual catchments are filling Registration now open The embassy's second secretary, and the PWD has t1rged the public economic and trade, Mi Shen, has experiencing an increased flow India nuke tests forecasting growth of up to 2 percent dollar and the Asian financial crisis, close to 300,000 gallons of water up, Robe1ts said. to conserve water. for students in -ordered Ghim Li to sort out the "trade that is coming into their treatment for the year. One official, speaking on the association said. SUV A (Pacnews)-The South Pa­ dispuute" with Chinese agencts over @).@I Kindergarten through Eight grades. alleged breaches of the employees cific Fo111m Secretariathasexpressed working conditions, Island Networks Tuvalu's: new PM. visits disappoinu:nentand condemnation at Corporation reports. reports that India conducted three Register NOW reserve a underground nu elem· tests this week. to - space for your child. Mi Shen says the embassy and the isles to introduce gov't Chinese government attach great Acting Secretary General Tony The Falekaupule Act, a new law Fax: 235-7007 impo1tance to this matter and they FUNAFUTI (Pacnews)­ Slatyer says "What India has done Tuvalu'snewlyelectedprime min­ passed by parliament last Decem­ has gone against tl1e intemational ~q!!!~J!qsf!P!!~!!, INC. have urged that the trade dispute be Mia !! resolved. ister, Bikenibeu Paeniu, is currently ber, allows the local government to com~unity'; strong abhon-ence of L l&J Non Discriminatory Policy visiting the outer islands to intro­ participate actively in implement­ nuclem· testing.'' Saipan Community School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic He says they have urged the China origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or agency to send representatives to Fiji ducemenewlyformedgovenunent ing national programmes and I-le said th; Frnum leaders could made available to students at the school Saipan Community School does not to talk with Ghim Li Fashion to seek Paeniu and his delegation are to­ projects to enhance their mana­ only hope that the tesL, by India did discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administrator gerial, technical and. adminis­ not encourage od1er states to simi­ Big Savings! New Products Just Arrived! of its admission policies, educational polices, scholarships and loan programs, a solution to the matter. day visiting Nanumeaisland before and athletic and other school-administered programs. Meanwhile, the Fiji Women's going to Nanumanga island, Radio tra.tive capacities. lm·Iy defy international nrnms against Rights Movement has strongly urged Tuvalu reports. · The Falekaupule Trust Fund's nuclem· tests. the Ministry of Labour to investigate They will infonn the local island . main obj(:ctive is to provide finan­ '1l1e South Pacific Forum consis­ Decrative Treated Lattice the plight of the women garment authorities and the cornrmmities of . .cial resources for the development tently opposed nuclear testing in t11e U.S. Made Brown Toned workers employed by Ghim Li Fash­ thenew govemment'sdevelopment · · ofislandcomrnunitiesandioensure region arid maintains that stand else­ LET US KEEP CNMI LITTER FREE. where, given its support for non Treated to last many years ion. plans the country' . o~rship of the development·by for nuclear proliferation ,md the interna­ Use for Shading, Dividing, The delegation explain encouraging island communities to wiUalso tional rejection of nuclear tests," necessary amendments that are invest in t:he ft.ind, ... · . Climbing Slatyer said. needed to be made to die Constitu­ . Accompanying the Prime 3/8x4x8 Diamond Pattern tion and the implementation of the Minister is . the .deputy prime Reg. $35.00 ea. Falekaupule Act as well as the es­ minister, Kokea Malua, and Vanuatu PM tablishing of the Falekaupole Trust some senior government offi, Sak Pllice $29.95 ea. Fund cials. · · terminates Limited Quantity Solomons copra exports to stop trust program U.S. K-D Reg. Lumber PORT VILA (Pacnews)­ U.S. Certified Stnd Btr Grade HONIARA (Pacnews)-Solomon copra crushing mills in the Western, V,muatu 's Prime Minister, Donald Islands will no longer be exporting Makira and Temotu provinces in ad­ 2x4x8 $3.15 ea. Kalpokas, ha., te1minated the contro­ copra, the lifeblood of the country's dition to two large ones being oper­ versial PeopleofV arruatu TrustCom­ 2x4x10 $4.15 ea. rural economy, by next year. ated by the former Lever Brothers 3/16xx4x8 Fibre Cement Board $22.75 ea. p,my set up by the hL,t government in 2x4x12 $4.95 ea. The Solomon Islands Commcxli­ company, Ripe!. Mau1itius. 1/4x4x8 Fibre Cement Board $25.75 ea. SAN ISIDRO FIESTA ties Exprnt Marketing Authority says And the aud10rity says three more 2x4x14 $5.70 ea. Kalpokas's Council of Ministers thisistoencouragemoredownstrea111 are planned for Guadalcanal, Isabel 2x4x16 $6.70 ea. diJ not take long to do away with the Accessories of Molding, screws and nails available. processing of copra into higher value and Choiseul provinces. 2x4x18 $7.50 ea. products. It says once these mills are fully bust, desctibing its creation as highly U.S. MADE INTERNATIONAL in-egul:u· ,md "damaging to the r-epu­ May 17, 1998 lliis was indicated in the Central operational, all the copra produced in 2x4x20 $7.95 ea. . Su'DING WINDOWS WITH tation of Vanuatu," The Vanuatu Bank annual report released in Solomon Islands could be crushed l't:rding Post repor1.,. SCREEN Honiara this week. locally tlms setting the stage for fur­ I-le said the government must al­ The Commcxlities Export Market­ therdownstream processing intoother Size Alum Bronze ways k able to demonsU,1te that its ing Authrnity has already established higher value prcxlucL,. Mass at Mt. Carmel Cathedral at 9:00 A.M. decision wer-e soundly b:L,ed on r-eal­ 2x2 $33.95 $40.95 ity in die inter-est of the people. 3x3 $52.95 $62.95 Reception at Chalan Kanoa Utt 11 :30 A.M. Samoa has new financial plan 111e Trading Post reports that it Rufi Sawn Face 4x3 $67.50 $77.95 1-eccivedconfom;ition from Mauiitius APIA (Pacncws)-llie Samoan llic report says with inflation run­ Grooved 8" On Center 4x4 $74.95 $91.95 Cultural Entertainment from 12:00-6:00 P.M. government says it plans to maintain ning at I 0%, growth for the next that the Vanuatu regi stcred company, known :L, "CVDC Holdings" was set s38.95 ea. 5x4 $83.95 $96.95 the country's position as having the financial year is expected to dip to second highest economic growth rate around3%,froma5%averageforthe up under frnmcr Firnmcc Minister SAIPAN Vincent Bulekon. in the region. last four years. 5/8x4x1011-11 I TRANSAMERICA I Then Bulckone insisted on going This is part of a financial plan Healt11andeducation issues will be Ruff Sawn Face MIDDLE ROAD launched Wednesday by the govern­ targeted along with social problems al1ead with u·ansfoiring the entire Grooved 8" On ment, before the annual budget is such as youth suicide and unemploy­ nation's assets to the small Center fomcophone islm1d in tl1e Indi,m presented to parliament in June. ment. 11• Ocean nem· Madagasca. s53.95 ea. llie government's statement of Sa111oa and Solomon Islands m-e TINIAN CVDC was a secret uust comp,my Used in U.S. for JUDE & LIZA ARE ACTING AS strategy 1-eport for 1998-99 says it the only Pacific counbies to have WE PROTECT CNMI AGENTS FOR CONWOOD. SERVING mid no details were allowed to be Single Wall Const. will lower tariff rates, bring in major 1-ecorded fiscal growth in the last THE PEOPLE OF TINIAN THRU OUR oivcn out on who the sh,u-cholders LUMBER BUYERS FROM tax 1-efomis and continue to work fimmcial year, according to an Asian SAIPAN OFFICE AT SAIPAN PRICES. ~ere mlll who ww; the sib'Tlatory totl1e HIGHER PRICES! closely with the private sector. Development Bank repo1t. · 433-0226 account. @].@] FRIDAY, MAY 15, 1998-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-19 f\ ' ..._ • .,~~, • ,. , • • •,, , , ; , • , I , t , ·, , • ,. , , I • ·, ~ 0 I ' ' ', P. 1 J I , 1 , ' . .'

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CORP, SHOPPING CENTER BEST IN QUAllTY • BEST VAlUES • UNBIATABlE CUSTOMERS SERVICE ------rRIDA Y MAY Is 1998 '.M.ARiAt,iAs VARIETY NEWS ·AND VIE\\/s·~29 ------''--- ' -----~ New Zealand mulls 2nd India tests anger world Norway, which had summoned it, said. "I think this is completely unac­ cided to temporarily freeze eco­ lndi:m amb:L,sador to Oslo to protest ccpt:lblc w1d I would call it im:spon­ nomic aid to lnuia wo1th several sanctions vs India the firstroundof tcsl,,criticizcd India's sible policy." million guilders (dollars). two-month-old Hindu nationalist He On Tuesday. China, India's WELLINGTON, New conduct computer simulations trade sanctions at this point. said his country would now government. northern neighbor and Asia's Zealand (AP) - New Zealand in the future. We want to look at the full have to consider sanctions. "l was shaken by the fact that India Denmark canceled a business nucll:ar power.joined many other is considering sanctions McKinnon said his govern­ spectrum of responses taken conducted new tesL, ... in light of what nations in condemning India and against India after its second ment was waiting to see what by other countries. That's promotion trip to India in No­ has become known about theirneigh­ urging it to stop jeopardizing round of nuclear tests, For­ other countries did with re­ where we'll get the biggest vember that was to be led by boring counllies' 1eaction," No1wc­ the world's nonproliferation eign Minister Don McKinnon gard to sanctions and was con­ impact, working with other Crown Prince Frederik. gianForeignMinistcrKnut Vollebuck efforts. said Thursday. sidering its options. countries." And the Dutch government de- McKinnon said India was "We are now getting a read­ Kipgen said it was hypocriti­ making itself a "pariah out from the kind of sanctions cal of countries like the United REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL amongst nations" with its lat­ that are being developed by States to criticize India for CUC RFP 98-0017 est tests and summoned India's other nations. Clearly sanc­ testing when they already had May 8, 1998 High Commissioner tions from the United States nuclear capabilities. Shehkholen Kipgen for the and Europe would have awe­ The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation (CUC) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms for the second time in as many days some impacts on India. 900 Indonesians Rehabilitation of Power Plant I Smoke Stacks and Roof Fans. to voice New Zealand's dis­ "Us, on our own probably pleasure. not so much, as everyone deported by The Scope of Work may be picked up at the CUC Procurement & Supply Office in Lower Base, between 7:30 Kipgen said after the meet­ would agree. Malaysia gov't a.m. to II :30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for Government observed ing that he would convey the "It's very much a matter of holidays. message to his government, us working with like-minded PORT KLANG, Malaysia but the threat of sanctions countries to have the maxi­ (AP) - Nine hundred illegal Offerors shall provide a certification signed by a principle of the company stating that the company has in the would have no impact. Secu­ mum impact." aliens from Indonesia were past, and i, currently, in compliance with all applicable CNMI and federal labor laws. Should the company be rity was paramount to India, McKinnon would not be crammed onto wooden trawl­ unable to provide such certification, the company must provide a written explanation as to why, including a he told reporters. drawn on the type of sanc­ ers and deported back to their description of any violations of such labor laws and any remedial action taken. FAILURE OF THE COMPANY A protester clings to the hull of the Chinese guided missile destroyer He said it was hoped that tions that New Zealand might beleaguered homeland TO PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATION OR EXPLANATION IS GROUNDS TO REJECT THE ENTIRE Qingdao as water police move in to remove him when Qindao enters with the latest tests India implement. Wednesday. PROPOSAL. Sydney Harbour. The protester yelling "Free Tibet" claimed later that the would have enough data to "I'm not going to talk about A port official who spoke Chinese sailors later kicked and punched him. AP on condition of anonymity Proposals will be evaluated and selection made based on Cost - 40 points, Previous Experience on Similar said 903 Indonesians, many Project - 30 points, Proposed Work Plan and Soundness of Approach - 15 points, and Completion Time of them women with children, - 15 points. were put onto boats for the ®ffitt of tbe 3/ ob m:ratntng ~artnersbtp ~ct four-hour trip to Tangong Six (6) sets for the proposals and copies of business licenses must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked Balai. CUC RFP 98-0017, to CUC Procurement & Supply Office, P.O. Box 1220, Lower Base, Saipan, MP 96950, ®ff ire of tbe ®obemor They were rounded up from no later than 3:00 p.m., local time, Tuesday, June 9, 1998. Late submission will not be considered. Penang in northwestern Ma­ laysia and the central city of Indian prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee prepares to address a press Discussions may be conducted with responsible offerors who submit proposals dctem1incd to be reasonably Ipoh, the official said, noting conference in New Delhi Monday to declare that India had conducted susceptible of being selected for award for the purpose of clarification and to ensure full understanding of, and the boats were in poor condi­ three underground nuclear tests. AP responsiveness to solicitation requirements. Offerors shall be accorded fair and equal treatment with respect PUBLIC NOTICE tion and lacked security equip­ By THOMAS WAGNER to any opportunity for discussion and revision of proposals and such revisions may be permitted after submission ment. TOKYO(AP)-Asbulletinsabout and prior to award for the purpose or obtaining the best and final offers. In conducting discussions, there shall April 27, 1998 Port authorities would not India's second round of nuclear test be no disclosure of any information derived from proposals submitted by competing offerors. allow reporters to approach the explosions fl ashed across TV screens illegal aliens to speak with around the world Wednesday, gov­ CUC reserves the right to reject any or all proposals for any reason and to waive any defects in said proposals, them. ernments quickly stepped up their if in its sole opinion to do so would be in the best interest of CUC. All bids shall become the property of CUC. Malaysia is in the process of cdticism of New Delhi and some deporting 200,000 illegal im­ imposed new sanctions. TIMOTHY P. VILLAGOMEZ migrants from Indonesia by In Tokyo, Pdme Minister Ryu taro Executive Director Aug. 15. Thegovernmentcon­ Hashimotohadjusttoldreportersthat UMMER tends that all sneaked into the Japan was suspending $30 million in country in search of jobs that grants to penalize India for India's The Governor's JTPA Office is now accepting applicants for the Youth Vacation Employment Training should go to Malaysians suf­ firstroundoftest, Monday,andwould fering from the economic closely watch it<; nuclear program, Program for the following islands: downturn. when-an aide told him that India had More than I 0,000 Indone­ just set off two more test blast, on sians have already been ousted Wednesday. Ryutaro Hashimoto The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide archaeological ISLAND filQIS CONTACT OFFICE. PHONE since January under "Opera­ He called the new tests ·•grave" and monitoring for the Beach Road Sewer System Project on Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Tinian 50 Ann Marie Hocog Personnel Office 433-0032 tion Go Away." said he had instructed his govern­ India's two latest explosions, not the Islands. The Indonesians are being ment "to urgently consider" other growing violent protests in Indone­ Rota 50 Tina Manglona Labor & lmmig. 532-4003 Interested parties may pick up the Scope of work at the CUC Procurement & Supply Office from 7:30 to 11 :30 forced back amid growing penalties. sia, which have once again sent Bt,t a.m. and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on Government observed holidays. unrest at home, where people In Tokyo, the capital of the only Asia's troubled financial mmi.!ARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- MAY 15. 1998 ______J:BID,_\_!__,_ tv!0 Y 15,_I 9_98 -lv1A_]3-~A_N_AS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-33 ------·-··· Japan agog over lottery law Clinton salutes Kohl, Europe By ROBERT BURNS your debt." Noting also held a 30-minute meeting By KELLY OLSEN be able to buy tickets. despite an With the passage of the law, Shortly after World War II, one whereby citizens at all levels can BERLIN (AP) - In the heart ceremonies planned for with Schroeder afterward. TOKYO tAP)- B1:tting on the age restriction. Parents and other Japan now joins most of the coun­ covering sumo wrestling matches play sports, then it will be good," the of reuni'ted Germany, U.S. Thursday to commemorate Samuel 13ergcr, Clinton's outcome of professional socce1 groups have also voiced concerns. tries of Western Europe and some and professional baseball games Mainichi, another ma jordail y, said in President Bill Clinton praised the 50th anniversary of the national security adviser, told matches is coming to Japan. But Despite the fuss over gambling. in South America in allowing soc­ was tiied out but abandoned due an editorial. the country's leadership in U.S.-led Berlin airlift, Kohl reporters that Schroeder said LTitics fret about the influence on the pursuit is a wildly popular cer pools. to disappointing revenues. "But it will prove meaningless if it building better European re­ said the United States has Germany should reach out to youngsters and ho\\' the proct:eds pastime here. But it's not the country's first "If the soccer lottery is helpful ends up providing facilities foronly a lations, even if the ties some­ been a reliable friend. Russia and other former So­ will be used. Pachinko. a kind of pinball sports lotte1y. in creating an environment small group of top athletes." times become frayed. "All American presidents viet states, but must also fo­ "Some arc sti 11 strongly opposed game, is a national obsession and "There will be times when from Harry Truman to you, cus on addressing Germany's ... and included arc concerns about though t.:chnically not classified we disagree," Clinton said Mr. President, have been on own problems. the ill effects on young people:· as gambling, patrons can ex­ Wednesday, without citing Germany's side at all times," Clinton held out the pros­ the Yomiuri newspaper. Japan's change prizes won for cash. examples. "But occasional Kohl said. pect of Russia overcoming its brgcst. cdi tmi al ized Wednesday. Lottery and numbers tickets lack of consensus must never Clinton drew the strongest ills and joining the European The reaction came a day after booths are a ubiquitous sight on result in lasting cracks in our applause from his audience mainstream. Parliament finally passcu a law Japanese streets, while betting is cohesion." at the Schauspielhaus when "Russia is literally recreat­ allowing people to bet on the out­ also allowed on horse-racing, cy­ Clinton delivered his speech he pledged that America ing itself, using the tools of comes of Japanese professional cling and boat-races. at the Schauspielhaus concert would maintain its commit­ openness and reform to SL'Cccr games for big prize money. Under the soccer-lottery law, hall in Berlin's formerly com­ ment to Germany. strengthen new freedom and :\!though some details remain those aged 19 and above willing munist-controlled eastern sec­ "America honors-your vi­ restrain those who abuse ro bn, orkeJout. tickets will likely to part with I 00 yen (75 cents) tor. sion and your achievements, them."Clinton said. "We must go on sale starting in 2000. with wi II get a ticket with a slate of 13 In Germany on the first stop and we are proud to march support this Russian revolu­ winners po1en1ially taking home games covering two days of ac­ of a week-long European visit, with you, shoulder to shoul­ tion." tens of millions of yen (hundreds tion on the Japan Professional Clinton took a helicopter ride der, into the new millen­ Later Wednesday, Clinton of thousands of dollars). Football League circuit. They to Potsdam, on the outskirts nium," the president said. attended a state dinner in his The plan. which has been talked can then guess the outcomes of of Berlin, for a meeting with Kohl faces a stiff challenge honor hosted by President about since 1992. is aimed at rais­ the games in terms of wins, losses, German Chancellor Helmut for re-election in September Roman Herzog at the Hotel ing money for sports programs on or draws. Kohl. from the Social Democrat Aldon. various levels nationwiue. A top prize of JOO million yen The two leaders met at Sans candidate, Gerhard The hotel overlooks the The bill was tossed around in ($747,000) could be won if all are Souci, the I 8th-Century pal­ Schroeder_ Although he Brandenburg Gate, where the Parliament for about two years. chosen con-ectly. President Clinton adjusts his earpiece before boarding Marine One en ace that served as the summer spoke supportively of Kohl route to Andrews A,r Force Base Saturday in Washington_ Clinton is Berlin Wall stood until it was To mollify critics. a provision was Potential annual revenue from residence of Frederick the during his speech, Clinton currently in Germany as part of a European tour. AP dismantled in November 198';). aJdcd giving the education min­ the lottery is estimated at up to Great. After lunch, they vis­ ister. who will oversee the pro­ 200 billion yen ($1.5 billion). ited Frederick's gravesite, gram. the power to nullify the Among things sti JI to be de­ then strolled through the whole scheme if problems de­ cided are how the tickets will be palace's terraced garden un­ '7-,;f}? ):'~~:?J velop. sold and making sure the program der bright sunshine. Leading the opposition has been remains faithful to its intended Former Justice Minister Seisuke Okuno, right, speaks to journalists after a preview of the film "Pride: An Clinton said the issues they the Housewives' Association, purpose of funding sports pro­ Instant in a Lifetime" with its star Masahiko Tsugawa, center, at a Tokyo hotel Monday. The film is accused by critics of whitewashing the atrocities committed by Japanese troops in Asia. AP discussed - the stability of which fears youngsters will still grams. Russia and easing trade barri­ '.)it: .i ers, strengthening interna­ 1 Ql:ommonttJenrtb ffltilitie!5 c!Corporntion Thai executives take aim at tional institutions such as JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NATO and encouraging the economic crisis with guns success of a common Euro­ IT IS THE POLICY OF THE COMMONWEALTH UTILITIES CORPORATION (CUC) THAT THE CUC MERIT HIRING SYSTEM pean currency - proved that SHALL BE APPLIED AND ADMINISTERED ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL CITIZENS By ROBERT HORN AND NATIONALS DEFINED BY THE NORTHERN MARIANAS COMMONWEALTH CONSTITUTION AND STATUTES BANGKOK, Thailand (AP)-Thai business executives are taking aim Europe is on its way toward REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, SEX. RELIGION. POLITICAL AFFILIATION OR BELIEF. MARITAL STATUS, HANDICAP OR at the country's economic crisis, literally -with guns. harmonious unity. 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SEX. l/U.IG/0.\', /'0/,IT/CAI. MF/U,\T/ON 01/ IJHIU: MA/1/li\/, SlMl!S.11/\N/JICA/' OR /'I.ACE OF 0/i/GIN. He finished eighth in the overall competition. waechst zusammen, was ThetournamentwasorganizedbyKittinandBirompakdi,deputymanag­ zusamengehoert" - "What 1993 5265T Nissan Pathfinder 4x4 COMMUNICATION OPERATOR I (DISPATCHER) ing director ofBoonrawd Breweries, makers ofSingha, the top-selling beer in Thailand, and VornvitChavananand, a construction company executive. belongs together is growing 1995 4187T Honda Accord Luxury together." The two said they are planning more tournaments in the future. Job Vacancy Announcement Jl,'o.: 98-032 Opening Date: May 15, 1998 "This magic moment in his­ 1895 7183K Hyundai Sonata Leather Int Closing Date: May 29, 1998 Like their·golf-playing counterparts, talk among Thailand's riflemen often turns to business while out on the shooting range. tory did not simply arrive," 1995 1169K Hyundai Sonata Sun Roof DUTIES: Under the general supervision of the Radio Control/Maintenance Manager, the incumbent in this position Clinton said. "It was made, "Among the topics most frequently raised are high interest rates, the is responsible for receiving and disseminating radio and telephone messages to appropriate personnel. Assists in and made largely by the vi­ 1995 2777H Hyundai Sonata Automatic receiving and relaying specific information, direction and instructions to affect personnel on the fields. Receives current banking system and debts," said 1hosapom Hongsanand, of Silom phone messages and relays to appropriate division of personnel affected. Receives phone messages/request~ and Village restaurant chain. . sion and determined leader­ ship of Germany and its chan­ furnishes appropriate information. Assists in performing operation maintenance on all types of available Few of the tournament competitors classified themselves as gun collec­ communication equipment. Performs other related duties as assigned. tors. Some even say that, despite their personal wealth, they preferred rifles cellor." Speaking directly to Kohl, LOCATIO:-:: Radio Control/Maintenance, CUC because high-quality handguns and the bullets they require were more expensive. Clinton said: "The world is in \11:s;I\11)\1 QUALIFICATIONS: An) combination equivalent to high school diploma with one (I) year experience Desp(te the emergence of the new fad among executives, gun shop in the lield of communication or related work. ownersmBangkok'sChinatowndistrictsaidbusinessingeneral was down DO YOU UVE $200 because of the bad economy and plunging baht TO THROW AWAY? AIRPORT ISLAND STA!ffl1'G SALARY: $11,278.94 + 15% night differential KEICO MOTORS APPAREL HERMANS "It'slike any other business that relies on imports, we 're doing badly," said WHETHER YOU ARE WALKING, Applications arc available al the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation, Lower llasc, Saipan, one gun shop owner, who asked not to be identified. DRIVING, SAILING, OR FLYING. the CUC Rota or Tinian office. LITTERING IS ILLEGAL IN THE CNMI. POWER OF CHOICE Cop) of diploma and/or official lrnnscripl and recent police clearance must he attached. 34-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- MAY 15, 1998 ,-; Experts debate Russia economy ! ! ,I . The Commonwealth Councilfor Arts and Culture .would like · By KIM GAMEL Columbia's School of Intema- : ' ' . NEW YORK (AP) - The Rus- tional and Public Affairs pointed sian economy is moving slowly to numerous problems that con- t() th?11k. the following for their. assistance, without such help toward recovery, weighted tinue to plague Russians. heavily by comiption and a need They include pervasive corrup- / we W()uld not able to successfully hold important events such forrevenue, experts said Wednes- tion and the need for legal and tax . ' . day. reform. Ericson said a bloated "Russia is treading water." Ri- military and state sector, a weak as the 1998 Flame Tree Arts Festival. chard Ericson, an economics pro- banking system with heavy debt fcssor at Columbia University's and expensive social welfare ser- Harriman Institute, said at an an- vices left over from the Soviet MAJOR SPONSOR May 16, 1998 , at 11 :00 a.m. nual conference on Russian- period were absorbing funds that American relations. could be used to spark the Mobil Oil Mariana Islands, Inc. The conference was sponsored economy. Wood Worker's Shop by The Associated Press and Co- "Russiaequalscapitalismwith- lumbia University'sHaiTiman In- out real capital," Ericson said. DONORS Lower Base, Saipan , MP 96950 stitute. Despite the problems, the nee- Pacific Gardenia Hotel Marianas Cable Vision McDonald's of Saipan Russia 'seconomy grew0.4per- essary institutions for economic Moylan's Insurance Underwriter KCNM-AM/KZMI-FM Radio Transamerica Corporation cent last year, the first expansion recovery have emerged, includ- Commpac Communications since President Boris Yeltsin be- ing a strong central bank, Power 99 FM Guerrero Trading Co. Sailing Yacht"Gloria" a 38' Sailing Trimaran gan to implement economic re- privatizationofstate-ownedbusi- Bank of Saipan Cruz Sanitation Saipan Stevedore Co., Inc. fonns in 1992, a year after the nesses and a stock market, said United Micronesia Development Assoc. Saipan Bus & Transportation Kan Pacific Saipan Ltd. Glass Over Ply Cold Molded Construction breakup of the Soviet Union. Professor Padma Desai, another Hotel Nikko Saipan Lino Olopai Herman's Bakery The refonns have focused on economist at the Hamman lnsti- formerly held COi for 38 passengers plus transferri ng companies from state tute. Deloitte & Touche John Oliver Gonzales Rosal Zest Enterprises ownership to private hands. Grace Warnecke, president of Aquarius Beach Tower Pacific Daily News Marpac Master and 2 Crew. But the move toward capital- SOVUS Business consultants, Pacific Home Appliances Corp. Joe Limes Shalom Choir ism has caused many factories to agreed. Marianas Insurance Co. Ltd. GTE Pacifica Marianas Variety & News close and left millions of people 'There is a business climate that's For more information, without jobs. Those who still work favorabletobothRussiansandAmeri- Winzler & Kelly Consulting Townhouse, Inc. Saipan Tribune often go unpaid for months. cans who have enough patience and Chong's Corporation Sablan Enterprises, Inc. KSAIAM please contact: Jonathan Sanders, a Moscow fortitude," she said. Spectrum Electric Inc. Hot 98 FM Marianas Paramount Corp. correspondent for the U.S. televi- Many of the business people, aca- National Office Supply Coca Cola Beverage Company J.C. Tenorio Enterprises Atty. Stephen J. Nutting of sion network CBS, said a thriving demics andjoumalists at the confer- Railings Pacific, Inc. Perfect Setting White, Pierce, Mailman & Nutting shadow economy has absorbed ence also predicted that Yeltsin was Saipan Cellular & Paging much of the shock suffered by moving in a positive direction, as Saipan Shipping Company Hyatt Regency Saipan Mick Celis Telephone: 234-6547 • Facsimile: 234-9537 ordinary Russians. shown by his recent decision to re- East West Rental Center Keico Motors Joe Naputi The shadow economy, which placelongtimePrimeMinisterViktor Micro! Corporation Paradise Hotel Saipan Deaf Culture Association ranges from private businesses Chemomyrtlin with a 35-year-old Budget Car Rental Tropical Plaza Ltd. Big Dipper QCommontueartb

This announcemeot closes on May 18, 1998. Department of Public Safety Applications are mailable at the Commo1111calth Utilities Corporation, Lower Base, Saipan, the CUC Rota or Tinian office. Dept. of Finance / Procurement & Supply Copy of diploma and/or official transcript and recent police clearance must be attached. Dept. of Public Health Services - Division of Sanitation Special Assistant for Administration 1 -- ---~~ -. -JQJ:3.~.:vAcAr-,c_-Y 8.N_N~Qti1"LCE],11_ENT-==--=--~:~-=:.~_===--- Chamorro & Carolinian Language Commission 1IT IS ·ri1E-l'OUCY OF Tl/£ COMMONWEALTH UT/UT/ES CORPORATION (CUC) Tl/AT THE CUC MERIT Iii/I/NG SYSTEM , SHAf_l BE APP/.IED AND ADMINISTERED ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR All Cff/ZENS Department of Community & Cultural Affairs AND NATIONAL'i DEFINED BY TJ-/E NORTHERN MARIANAS COMMONWEALTJ-/ CONSTITUTION AND STATUTES REGAI/DL.ESS Office of Carolinian Affairs OF AGE, I/ACE, SEX, RELIGION, POLITICAL AFFILIATION OR BELIEF, MARITAL STATUS, HANDICAP OR PLACE OF ORIGIN Northern Islands Mayor's Office SPECIAL ASSISTANT FOR CABLE TELEVISION AND DLNR - Division of Parks and Grounds TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATION Department of Commerce - Alcohol Beverage Control Job Vacancy Announcement No.: 98-031 Opening Date: May 11, 1998 Public Information Office - Office of the Governor Closing Date: May 25, 1998 Mailroom Office - Office of the Governor NATURE OF WORK: The Special Assistant shall be responsible for investigating, drafting and implementing local Commonwealth regulations for Cable Television and Telecommunications. CNMI Public School System Media Division - PSS QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The Special Assistant shall have a minimum four year degree from an accredited college or university.Additional consideration will be given to those with law or other graduate degrees. Marianas Visitors Bureau The Special Assistant will have a minimum five years experience in the Cable Television and Telecommunications regulatory field or related utility regulatory field. The Special Assistant shall also have prior experience in drafting regulatory and legislation and have a working knowledge of the Administrative Procedures Act and the conduct of administrative hearings. All the participating visual artists, traditional crafts makers, the performing artist Igroup, several organizations, schools and the entire community who came to witnessed the 17th Annual Flame Tree Arts Festival. Applicants for the Special Assistant position shall provide a writing sample and resume.

STARTING SALARY: $44,000.00-$49,000.00 per annum Salary will be determined upon experience and qualifications Dangkulo na si Yu'us Maase and Ghilisow. Applications are available at the Human Resources Office, CUC, Lower Base, Saipan, and the CUC Rota and Tinian offices FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL RESULT IN AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION. FRIDAY, MAY 15, 1998-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-37 36-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- MAY 15 . 1998 .-j Worry, defiance over Meeting fails to produce Alarm raised over Israeli pullback plan :SUMMER By LAURA KING way to hold it. Mideast breakthrough ~Joe J BEITEL. West Bank (AP) - F:unilies tend to be lai\,e; the bi1th­ AVAILABLE toxic spill in Spain ) Set amid breezv hills abloom with rate is high. OuL,ide the -community 1 \\ i]Jilowers.' this Jewish settle­ synagogue, a bulletin brnu-d w,L, fes­ SEVILLE, Spain (AP) - The A reservoir at a mine run by Donana, one of Europe's' most ment lws the look of placid subur­ tooned with pink, blue and green The Fun Zone is now hiring for Summer Jobs discovery of five dead horses on Canadian-Swedish-owned valued wildlife areas, expands bi.i: bihc:s and b;1by carri.iges. bi 1th announcements - six of them land affected by a liquid toxic Boliden Ltd broke its banks on over 75,000 hectares (185,000 greengrocers and hardware stores. dated in the pw;t week. for The Saipan Liberation Carnival which spill from a mine reservoir in April 25 and poured an estimated acres) along Spain's southwest­ laughing kids in playgrounds. Beit El's fmc is liu- from cc1tain, southern Spain has increased con­ 1.3 billion gallons (5 billion li­ ern coast, providing shelter for But climb a lo\\' ridge, and the even if Netrn1y,1hu agrees to the U.S. starts May 22-July 5th. cern over the continuing effects ters) of tox.ic waste into the miJlions of migratory birds and skylin.: of the Pal.:sti1{ian city of proposal. ll1c government has never of the disaster. Guadiamar. housing threatened species such Ram.di ah looms startlingly close. published mapsdetai!ingwhich teni­ Must be 18 years or older. Starting pay is Environmental activists pro­ By Tuesday, 29 tons of dead as lynx and imperial eagle. There's an brae Ii army-b:1sc just toiy would be turned over to the tested in Madrid on Wednesday, fish and 11 birds had been re­ Spanish government officials outside the main gate. Nearby, a Palestinians. $4.00 per hour. 24 Positions available but accusing the authorities of mini­ moved from the Guadiamar River have repeatedly said Boliden was Jewish mother and her voung son But the settlement, like others that mizing the scale of the catastro­ area, said Francisco Conde, a press wholly responsible for the disas­ were killed in an a~1bush f 6 lie deep within the West Bank, con­ Netanyahu Albright Arafat "hurry" positions are being tilled last . phe and demanding the resigna­ spokesman for the regional envi­ ter. J11onths ago. sistently turns up on lists by settler By BARRY SCHWEID east peace process hanging in the tion of Environment Mirnster ronmental department. The regional government is in­ Life in Seit El. one of the West leaders and government officials as a Netanyahu met '"to try to over WASHING TON (AP) - In 90 Call: 322·4577 or 483-7268 between Isabel Tocino. He said light rains were ham­ vestigating a theory that explo­ Bank's biggest settlements, has likely candidate for isolation due to balance, Albright and Netanyahu come the remaining differ minutes of talks, Secretary of 11 :ODAM - 5:00PM The horses died Tuesday just as pering the process to clean up the sions within the mine caused the always been an odd mix of tran­ troop pullbacks. agreed to meet again on Thurs­ ences and thereby put th officials were claiming that fewer estimated 3 million tons of con­ reservoir to burst, countedng the quility and menace. Now it finds Israeli troops would still guard di­ State Madeleine Albright and Is­ day. Middle East peace proces, dead animals were being found taminated mud left by the spill company's efforts to blame a shift itself on the front lines of a U.S.­ rect access to these settlements, but raeli Prime Minister Benjamin A senior Netanyahu adviser, back on track." He said th each day. The Andalusian regional over some 4,000 hectares (9,884 in the earth, the national news Israeli showdown that could re­ anned Palestinian police would have Netanyahu were unable Wednes­ David Bar-Illan, said, "It was a two would meet again Thurs government admitted that the acres) of farmland. agency EFE reported. vive the Mideast peace process jurisdiction in areas very close by, day to find a way to reopen nego­ good meeting in a productive day. horses had been on contaminated Authorities say Donana Na­ The company has commis­ - or leave it in tatters. and unvel could be shaiply restricted. tiations with the Palestinians over atmosphere," Albright had scheduled on! land, but said the cause of the tional Park, which receives water sioned an independent study to As always, it's all about land. Isolation could also effectively the future of the contested West U,S, officials declined to one day of talks with Netanyahu death would only be established from the Guadiamar, has been fully explain what happened, The United States, in a makc­ strangle growth of affected settle­ Bank. discuss the tenor of the talks. But she canceled a trip she wast when their carcasses were ana­ saved from the spill, although Boliden spokesman Jim Borland or-break deal, wants Israel to with­ ments bydetcning Israelis from mov­ "We still have not overcome In a terse statement, State De­ take to The Netherland son Thurs lyzed. ecology groups dispute the claim. said, draw its troops from 13 percent of ing there and discouraging donors the differences," a senior U.S. partment spokesman James P. day so that she and the Israel the West Bank, seized by Israel in from abroad. official said. But with the Mid- Rubin said Albright and prime minister could meet again the 1967 war and now seen by The Northern Marianas College is soliciting competitive Palestinians as the heartland of sealed proposals from qualified companies for the their future state. But Israel procurement of the following vehicle: is balking. These heights overlook the Is­ raeli coastal plain and are thus strategically critical, says the gov­ 9-15 Passenger Van ernment of Prime Minister Ben­ Specifications for the above are available at NMC jamin Netanyahu. Giving up more than 9 percent Procurement & Property Management Office, building "L", of the West Bank - 11 percent at As Terlaje Campus most - would render the Jewish state toodifficulttodefend, the Israeli Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked leader says. RFP 98-003 to Procurement Office, building "L", no later In Beit El, home to 5,000 Jewish than 4:00 p.m. May 22, 1998. settlers, few are ready to talk about even the possibility of the American The Northern Marianas College reserves the right to reject pullback plan being accepted, any or all proposals for any reason and to waive any 'Toe government won't do that," defects in the proposals if determined by the College to said Helen Borer, in her mid-50s, one be in its best interest. All proposals shall become the of the settlement's founding mem­ property of NMC. For additional information, please call ters. "It's a hypothetical question - NMC Procurement at 234-6128 extension 2300 or 2301. why should I deal with it?" \Vhen she came here 20 years ago, Trucks du.mp taxi~ sludge into ~n aband~ned miric: near the sam_e mining complex outside Aznalcollarwhere Brner lived with her· husband and a reservoir broke ,ts banks Apn125 spdilng an estimated 1.3 bliilon gallons of contaminated mud after it was seven childten in a shed with no /s/lGNACIA 8. VILLALUZ /s/TEE ABRAHAM removed from thousands of hectares (acres) of farmland where it had spread. AP Acting Procurement & Vice-President for nmning water or sewage. Now she Property Officer Administration Iives ina sprawling vine-shaded stone house with a sweeping view of steep hills and shaded valleys. M.u1y of the 150,000 Jewish set­ tlers in tl1e West Bank .ue drawn to it ~ JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT because they c,m Iive fru· better-for MARIANAS ~m1on••C111Uu fa less money - thm1 they could in Position: Chief Accountant Opening Date: May 5, 1998 g§,upreme (!Court By KATARINA KRATOVAC Israeli cities like Jeiusalem or Tel Location: MV B Saipan Closing Date: May 25, 1998 of t!Je Aviv. '1Commonl.uealtb of tbe j)'lort!Jcrn ;l1lll.nriana ]slnnbs BELGRADE, Yugoslavia(AP)­ DUTIES: Directs the management and supervision of the Marianas Visitors Yugoslav President Slobodan Housing subsidies ,md tax breaks Bureau's accounting activities. Supervises and implements generally accepted Milosevic and the leaderofKosovo 's put a large home within reach for accountmg procedures and techniques. Prepares, utilizing computerized independence-minded ethnic Alba­ families who wou Id have to make do accounting, or directs preparation of reports which summarize and forecast PUBLIC NOTICE nians, Ibrahim Rugova, will meet in withcnunped apru1menLselsewherc. MVB's financial position in areas of revenues and expenses based on past, Belgr<1de on Fiiday for the first time, But while tl1e scttlersofBeit El say present, and expected operations. Directs determination of depreciation The Commonwealth Bar Examination (MBE, Essay and a top U.S. envoy said. they like the comfrntab!e suburb,m applicable lo cap11al assets. MPT) are scheduled to be administered on July 30 and 31, I 998. Richard Holbrooke, whobroke1ed lifestyle it affords - pool, athletic The.MEE is Thurs?ay, July 30 and the Essay is Friday, July 31. the 1995 peace in Bosnia, announced center, tennis coi111s, shopping - Establishes. or recommends to management on desirable operational All interested applicants shall obtain the application fonn and the meeting Wednesday, saying it there is a strong ideological compo­ adjustments due :o tax code rev1s1ons. May arrange for financial audits of MVB. necessary information from the Court Administrator by either wa, the outcome of five days of nent to their detetm ination to stay on. Prepare audit responses. May advise management about property and liability shuttle diplomacy across Yuoosla- calling telephone nos. 234-5175/76/77 or fax. no. 234-5183 or • 0 Israel's biblical claim to this bmd insurance coverage needed. May recommend financial planning, procurement, Via. resonates su-ongly here. *ON APPROVED CREDIT and investment of funds. Performs other related duties as assigned. by writing to P.O. Box 2165, Saipan, MP 96950. The Belgr.1de meeting will be fol­ "It's my home and my home­ lowed within a week with a seiies of ,,1 Oualilication Requirement: All applications and required fees must be submitted to the land," said painter and sculptor i• meetingsinKosovo'scapital,Piistina. Maguy-Myriam Bat-Yoscf. Court Administrator no later than June 16, 1998. The fees for Holbrooke said. Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Must have at least four (4) years of supervisory "This is where I live and work. Milosevic 's office issued a state­ accounting work experience. Certified Public Accountant diploma is desirable. Regular Applicants are $250.00 for essay and $42.00 for the It's where I belong. It's ours." ment through theofficial Timjug news Copy of degree/official transcript and police clearance must be attached to the MBE. The fees for Attorney Applicant is $300.00 for the essay. Despite U.S. calls to rein in settle­ application. agency saying he had issued the invi­ tation to overcome hru111ful and ''un­ ment expansion, Nctanyahu of­ 'l,J AIRPORT Dated this 7th day of May, 1998. ten justifies such construction as Airpun Hu. SALARY: Ungraded. Salary depends on qualifications. necessaiy" delays in the dialo

.. ,. FRIDAY, MAY 15, 1998 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS 0 43 Business & Trade HK shares drop thru key level HO\'G KO~G(AP)-511,u-ep,iccs nearly friurmonthsmainlyon tea1,of 16-weck low. II 1• sees profits in I long Kong closed shaq1ly lower escalating violence in Indonesia. 1l1c imlcx In, lost 6.2 percent over \frd11esday. \\'ith the bcnchm:u-J.; in­ ·n1e H:u1gSeng Index. tl1c 111.u-kct ·s tl1c p,L,t two days. b1inging it to iL, PALO AL TO, California (AP) it reports results Friday for the pany enjoyed strong growth in Iarg est makerof computcrchips, said New York Stock Exchange. dex di\'ing be lo\\' the key9.5()(J-1x1int key imlicatorofbluc chips fell 372.22 lowest level since Jm1. 27. - Hewlett-Packard Co. said three months ending April 30. Ana­ revenues and orders dclearly have it would cut 3,000 jobs in the wake of Tim Bajarin, president of Cre­ suppon k1·cl for the tit,t time in 1x1inL,. or 3.8 pcn:cnt. to 9.4(,9.29, a ll1e index fell shrnply just after the Wednesday that price cutting in lysts had predicted earnings of 77 more work to do to translate our sluggish demand that caused its prof­ ative Strategies Research Inter­ the personal computer industry cents a share. strong growth into acceptable its to drop 36 percent. national in San Jose, Calif., said REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL and weak economies in Asia America's second-largest com­ profitability.'' HP, in addition to citing pricing HP's warning was not surprising, CUC-RFP-98-0026 j pushed profits in its latest quarter puter company earned 75 cents a HP is the latest high-tech com­ pressures, said Wednesday that considering the spate of lower­ May B, 1998 below expectations. share for the same quarteroflast year. pany to warn of or report disap­ economic weakness in Asia hurt than-cxpected results. HP said it expects earnings to Chairman and chief executive of­ pointing results. Last month, several of its business. Most af­ "The Asian impact we knew \\:.· l ·l111: 11\l'l"I'' l·:dtl1 l't!\111:.:\ CdrJ'l)i,11 klll i CLT) 1" Sl'\ic11in~ 1mlpos;tls from quablicJ ,\ E .:nginccring firms for the Ji:sign of Kohlcrvillc be about 65 cents per share when ficer lewis E. Platt said the com- Compaq Computer Corp., the fected was measurement equip­ was going to be an issue," he said. ~uhclirbiun S,·\\el' Linc ,m th,· i,l:ind ,,( S:11p:111. l\,111nwn11,·a\1\1 of the ~onhem Mariana \sl:imls (CNM\). world's largest supplier of PCs, ment, usually among HP's most "We also knew that last quarter !·:1~· :-L·k\'h\i r"1rm i:-. ~'\pcct,'J 10 prl'p:irc L'i.)nsm1i.:tion Ju,:umcnts ccns1:,.ti11g of plans anJ :,iprcilications. unJ project cosl estimates. 1 reported that flat sales and the profitable products. from other companies there was a l Australian compally to need to cut prices virtually wiped The disappointing outlook came slowdown, so it shouldn't be a l'lk' ;'r1..'f\.'St'd dc.,:~n s1.'1..)pl' uf work\\ ill inclt1dc tl1c> following: out its profit for the January­ after the stock market closed. surprise it hit HP as well." ! lnst1ll:iti(111 DI tr:t\ it\ tr:msmission culkctur line.,; ;111J force rnai11 lines: l March quarter. SharesofHPfinishedupdlrs I .75, HP is based in Palo Alto, Cali­ )ns1a!iar10n of f)llmp ·st:Hions, including pumps, piping, :u1J now· prcssur~'kvcl data rtYorJing cquipr11i:11t. ', expand its US refinery Jn:-tall:lii1..;11 vf st~lndl,, ~t·ncr:Hors :inJ !.!Cnl.'~;Hor hL1uscs: And Intel Corp., the world's or 2 percent, at dlrs 81.625 on the fornia. -L J;1:--t:dl:!1io11 c,f scrricl: l~ter:ils; anJ .. SYDNEY, Australia (AP) - Australia's Savage Resources Ltd an­ ~. L:rgr:1dc ol c,is1in~ 11ft stitions :iffrctt·U by connt'ction vfnew !111es. nounredThursday aconditionalgo-ahead fora U.S.400million(Australian Offcrors shall pro1iJe :t ,enifi,:ttion si;n,·d by a prin,iplc of the companv ,tating th:it thc company has in the pa.st, and i.s currently. in dollars 635 million)expansionofitszincrefmery atClarkesville, Tennessee. c,1rnpli:111ce with :rll :rpplic,bk· CN\11 ;rnd f'cJeral Labor bw.s. Should the cornp:rny be unable to provide .such certilication, thc company Savage· chainnan Richard Austen said the expansion will make the 111u.st wwiJe :r II ntk'r'. ,'.\rl:r11a11011 :r.s 10 wh,. indudin~ :r Jc.script 1011 of any ,·iolations of such labor laws and any remedial action taken. Clarksville refinery world scale and one of the lowest cost, most competitive F.\ILURE OFT!IE cm1P.\\YTO PRO\ IDETHE CERTII'ICATION OR EXPLANATION IS GROUNDS TO REJECT THE ENTIRE l'ROPOS.-\1.. zinc refiners in the world. . . Under the expansion plans, the Clarksville refinery will become the Pr,11--,i;:rls ll'itl be c1;rluatcJ :rnd sdec1io11111aJc baScJ on Qualification of the Principal anti Proposed StHff - 30 points, Experience in largest supplier of refined zinc to the United S~ market, Austen said. Similar l'rojecL,. 25 points, Proposed Proj,·ct Approach - 25 points. ::ncl lime Frame of the Work -15 points. The increased production is planned to start in the first financial year

ll1,· thr,\' frrms 11hrch rew1<.' the hi~hest r:itin~s will be im itcd to suhmit price proposals. CUC ll'ilt then enter into negotiations with the quarterof2001,andwillliftproductionofzincmetalto300,000(metric)tons l11w sub:nining the \m\c,t rrice. per year from 105,000 tons a year, the company said. Thedecision to proceed is conditional upon environmental permits being A pre-propos:ri meeting will be conducted at the CUC Wastewater Ofticc in Sadog Tasi, S:rip:tn, CN Ml :11 exactly I0:00 a.111. on Tuesday, issued, the negotiation of power purchasing agreements, construction may 26. t 00~. contracts and finalizing funding arrangements. Si.\ (61 s<.'ts of the proposals :ind copies of the business licenses must be submitteJ in a sealeJ en re lope marted CUC-RFl'-98-0026 to CUC, "We are doing it mainly with debt," Savage managing director John Gaskell told a news conference in Sydney. Procurement & Supply Office. P.O. Bo.\ 1220, Lower base, Saipan. MP 96950. no later than J:00 p.m .. local time. Thur.sday, June 11, 1998. A boy dressed as a plain-looking jobless man holds a combination a L:!!c submissions will noi be consiJc.'rt:J. bowl of simple food, rice with few tofu and a writing brush, symbolizing Gaskell said he expects to finalize funding in four to six weeks, but ruled studies, to depict rising unmployment after graduation in Hong Kong out the possibility of an issue of ordinary shares. Di»·u,s:ons ma, be conducteJ wrih rcsponsi bk ofk rors who subrn it proposals detennined 10 be reasonably susceptible of being selected for .i·., arJ for the purpose of c l:rritic:nion a11

46~MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- MAY.IS 1998 __ _F~IDAY, MAY 15, 1998 -MARIANAS VAR!STY NEWS AND VIEWS~.47' He added that garment products Bettis had expressed some con­ vice chairman Ron Rivera, who could also be taxed, but not in a rate Guam .~ . . cern after the commission's pre­ conducted yesterday's meeting. APARTMENT, SHOP 4 RENT APARTMENT FOR RENT D' Sebastian Buildin2 Poker . .. New in Tanapag Main Road Side that would drive them to the brink of Continued from page 1 vious meeting over voter eli gi bil­ The commissionis chairman, Gov. AUTOMATIC 1 Bedroom, 1 Living Room, 24 Hrs. (2) 1wo bedroom aparlment for rent. Continued from page 1 • 2 Bedroom 2 Unit Furnished closure. Chamorros remains the sole cri­ i ty because two laws relating to Carl T.C. Gutierrez, did not at­ Water, Utilities Not Included. Fully Sen,i-fcrnishedlfully furnished a·:ailablc. Reyes. who chairs the House • Shop for Restaurant, Club, Laundry, Furnished. $500.00/per month. Reyes said instead of dollar-per­ terion. the plebiscite contained different tend. SELLE~~ Fashion, Shoes, Motel, etc. 24 hrs. waler, waler healer, generamr. all Committee on Ways and Means, gam1ent product tax as previously Compiler of Laws Charles H. definitions of "Chamorro." Members nominated the vice Royle Condo in Gara pan, across Middle rooms aircondilioned. cable includcu in Please Cail 322-2312, 6363, 235-0508, 0235 Road. Mobil Gas Station 233-7188 said the government could tax the proposed. the mte could be in cents. Troutman, in his letter to Execu­ P.L. 23-147 defines it as: .. All chairman and Chris Perez­ IVIACHINE renl and laundry room (coin operated). Busy schedule? '{ou stilt have plenty or'. banks' gross receipts instead of Pro1x:isa.ls to impose new taxes tive Director Leland Bettis, said, inhabitants of Guam in 1898 and Howard to attend a Pacific re­ Free use of recreational area on roof top. t1me to place a classified ad. Just fax your ad. Fee Simple 6 acres Hilo Hawaii Conveniently located near retail store and their net profits. which is a much surfaced in the midst of declining "to participate in the plebiscite, a their descendants who have taken gional seminar on non-self-gov­ 'Freedom Boal. 19-Fooler, 1988 wilh !railer, 115 Hp copy to 234-9271. It's a quick and ~asy way with 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 family elem. school in Tanapag. lesser amount. Other businesses government revenue projections person must be an eligible voter no affomative steps to preserve erning territories next month in Yamaha. registered commec1al passenger. complete . to sell your u.nwantad Items for quick cash. equipment. coast guard approved SI 1,000 080 room. special rares 111'Gil11hfr .. pay taxes based on their gross dragged down by the slumping and be a Chamrnrn, as defined in or acquire foreign nationality." Fiji at the invitation of the United · It you don't hove access to a FAX machine. Call 234-9797/6341/7578· ·Toyota Camry, 1989 $3,500.00 (Loaded) $259,900 Contacl Tony al J22-J2S3 or Regina al receipts. economy. (Public Law) 23-147." The commission chose as its Nations Special Committee of24. , . and.a representative Wilt help you place your ad over the phone. · 'Ford Pick-Up, 1989, $2,500.00 Phone: (670) 256-1215 234-3347 from Sam-5pm Call: 322-2456 email: [email protected] already ... The government did pay adding that the government paid reflects lobbying efforts from the HELP WANTED: us . . . both the Marshall Islands and the Teno ... out it 1996 and 1997 some out EiC in 1996 and 1997 despite }f/,,1arianas %riet~: Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 Stingray Divers is looking for self mo­ Clinton administration, Muller amount...I think the EiC is par­ the possible elimination of the : FAX your ad to .. IRJ~ew . 12) Bedroom, (11 BedrocrnApartmenl, Brand New.fully tially taken away by Public Law .___ · .. 234-9271 . . ~~ ~ Furnished, Ceram~ f~or Tiles. Laundry Room. Security Location : Susupe tivated, customer micntcd and depend­ ment by the U.S. could have a added. Law 9-22 to low income earners terms of PL9-32. Gate w/lnlercom Gale. Sw,lch, 24 hours water Size-Sq. M. : 812 9-32," Reyes said. able individuals who do not mind a major impact on Continental's Since Continental first an­ who have dependents as a way to "But one thing is to have our Modern Apartment Building : Skelelal Structure (CMU) little hard work and busy days. Full "We have identified it and rec­ AAA-557. Calle, Box 10001, Saipan. MP 969511 Size : 30" X 60" "island hopper" air service that nounced the planned cutback of somehow lighten their tax bur­ own local law that will say it Tel. 288-8471 or 483·8484 and Part-time positions available in Contact Person: Oaniel Lin Pa er 234-4228 Gonlacl Person: Jack R. Sablan/Mary B. Sablan links the islands of Majuro, two of the six flights in February, den. ognized that very particular sec­ could be defrayed, or it could be Give inlormation about crimes committed Conlacl Number. (670) 235-5863 sales & Dive Shop ope 0 ations. Will Kwajalein. Kosrae, Pohnpei and island leaders have been negoti­ Rep. Karl Reyes, chairman of tion of the Covenant [Sec. 60 I], eliminated or it could be partially train. Local hire only. Stop by Dive which says that we have to mir­ Shop in Gualo Rai for application or Chuuk with Honolulu and Guam. ating with Continental and U.S. the House Committee on Ways foregone until further time," he 'l C A L L call 233-6900. (05/22) F72296 Continental officials were not officials to maintain what offi­ and Means, said he will ask the ror-image .the Internal Revenue added. governor to have the Attorney Code," he told Variety. Reyes introduced a House Bill l 2 Bedroom, Concrete Slruciure, Semi-Furnished immediately available for com­ cials say is Continental 's "essen­ 1 Crimestoppers w/Nr Conditioner &Water Heater, 24 Hrs. ment. General's Office look into the He stressed that a pending leg­ that would temporarily stop the IN THE SUPERIOR COURTOFTllf' tial air service." ·~ Water & Power available (Tenant's Exp) C'OM.\10NWJIAl:l'I I OF TIii' NORTr IEKN "The DOD is agreeable to pro­ Continental is the only carrier specific provision of a public law, islation in the House would just granting of EiC, until such time MAl{l,\NA ISi.ANDS clear the issue on the granting of i 234-7l72 Contact Person: Jack R. Sablan/Mary 8. Sablan viding another refueling stop at on this north Pacific route. that could have partially elimi- the local economy fares better. Contacl Number. [670) 235-5863 AA ENTERPRISES. INC .. Johnston," said Foreign Secretary Provision of air services is a . nated the paying out of EiC. EiC and PL 9-32 . There were also earlier proposals (PARA) Plaintiff. He said the bill would clarify \'S, Robert Muller in an interview key issue for the Marshall Islands "I think there's a public law that are seeking to tax earned­ AS TEO OCEAN VIEW USED CARS RUSH SALES ORIENTAL EXPRESS CORPOR/\TlON that technically cancels it the provision in the existing law, income credits. Ouel and secluded lull concrete 3 Bedroom. 2Baths. 1car garage, yesterday. because "a reliable air link is a ou:C!Oor kitchen, front and back patio wll.'1 branjnew storage shed 1992Toy 4Runner.SR5·V6 Fully Loaded,SID $12,,500 and DUK HYU;>; CHOI. Discussions between Continen­ mainstay for development of the House w1:1 t€ rent semi .lurnish (re!rige1a1or, slove, la~ndry. washe1 1992 Toy Ex-Cab-Ptk-up w/Camper-STD,NC $6,500 Defendants. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OFTilE and split-t,-p: a1rc.ond1t1on) House is situated on a 7,r:t/J square Ci>·it Aclion :,.;o. 98-126C tal and Defense Department offi­ economy," Muller said. Interested applicants can sub­ in our fund-raising efforts. The COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN meter tol w,th 24 hou~water House recenuy 1em~eled Access ta 1991 ToyctaCam~AT,AC $4,500 MARIANA ISLANDS man~o frl!ll trees ana o1her ln.1115. ierms- Negot:a!:ie 1995ToyCamryXLEV-6 $12,COO cials are taking place on a sched­ The proposed Continental flight mit their applications with a $125 contributions have been over­ Serio.JS lnqu1nesCnly. Please Call· 256·5.!:-l A~IE;-;DE!l SU\1\10\S ule that meets the needs of both reduction "would be a major blow GES ... whelming. We would like to ex­ Please Contacl Rudy at Tel. 235-1242 Continued from page 52 entry free (that includes green/ D. GREG MARNEY, JR., dba sides, he said. to our fledgling tourist industry," cart fees and awards banquet upon tend our deepest and warmest DOLPHIN MARINE, TO: DUK HYUN CIIOl USED ITEMS FOR SALE YOU /\RE HEREBY SUMMONED and The Defense Department move he said. installed in the program: the completion of the tournament) at appreciation to all the local Plaintiff, FUH 5A-Li:; noli~ed lo file an1· answer vou wish lo make Championship, A Flight, B Flight, vendors and sponsors who pro­ V. IBM SEL II Typewriter 198$. BMW 3l8i·. 10 !he complaim: a copy of which is gi1cn Marianas Country Club to any BYEONG CHEOL KIM and C Flight and Ladies. GES-PT A members or to the vided the exciting prices and Xerox MemoryWriter Ne rust, excellent condition, SimroDI, 2door,. you herewith. within 1wenl) one (21) Jays sudden rise in born b threats very GLORIA CORPORATION, auto, JVC Stereo, Exhaust and Brakes, afler 1he fourih public:llion of this Amended All first place winners in each contributions. We are looking New Bomb ... serious! y and that the Bomb Threat school main office. Defendants. Xerox Copier, Fax Machine $4,500 or Best Oller ·Uaving Island · Summons. and lO dcli1cr or mail a copy of Continued from page 1 Task Force is still on the job try­ category are qualified to play in Last minute registration will be forward to a very successful and Civil Action No. 97-142 Call 234-2639 .can: 322:5878 (nkl answer, I.eave Message) your answer 10 rhe Law Offices of David A. ing to solve the other cases. the Rotary Club-Continental Air­ accepted. All checks mu st be made fun-filled golf tournament. We Wiseman. whose address is P.O. Box· 2607 CK. Saipan MP 96950as soon as prac1icable report," "attempted theft of prop­ welcome all of you to participate NOTICE OF SALE Police believe that the teenager lines Goodwill Golf Tournament payable toGES Golf Tournament NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, APARTMENT FOR RENT FORSAL'E afler filing your answer or sending ii lo !he erty." "criminal mischief' and was not responsible for all the which is planned to kick off later Fundraiser. in this special occasion," said the pursuanl to a Writ of Execution issued SCUBA TANKS . Clerk of this Coun for filing. "possesion of a controlled sub­ threats within the last two weeks this May. "We have been very successful GES PTA. NO TO GUNSI by lhe Court in this matter on May 5, STUDIO TYPE - $350 csos~ 70, 67, 63s) . Your answer should be in wrilini :ind filed stance". 1998, I have levied and executed upon, with 1he Clerk of this Coun a1 Saipan. MP but that copy-cat callers are more Including Power • Water All ill good hydro 96950. It may be prepared and signed for Flores said GPD is taking the likely to blame. and will sell at public auction to the Make it a habit, read Marianas Variety everyday highest bidder for current lawful money Single 11r Couple Only (Kobtervilte) $75/Tank, 2 tor $130 . your by your counsel and sent to the Clerk Tel. 234-1233(Day) 288-2222(Evening) cau: 322·5878 (No anS'{ller, Leave MesngeJ of 1his Court by messenger or mail. It is not of the United States, all of the right, ti!le necessary for you 10 app

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( 1 Hebrew 43 Bread cakes Answer to Previous Puzzle leader 45 North Sea 6 Baseball feeder 02 SEWING MACHINE OPERATOR­ 01 COMMERCIAL CLEANER-Sal­ 01 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT-Sal­ 01 m-ocK CONTROL CLERK- Salary: Employment Wanted 53.05 per hour ~ great 46 Three, in Salary: S3.05 per hour ary:S3.05 per hour ary: S3.05 per hour 11 Flower child Italy 01 ASSISTANT MANAGER, MER­ 01 GENERAL MANAGER-Salary: 01 MANAGER, DEPARTMENT-Sal­ Contact: AMERICAN SPORTS WEAR 12 Gap 48 Synthetic S1,200.00 per month ary:S4.00 per hour COLLECTION CORP. CHANDISE- Salary S3.05 per hour 14 - fresco material Contact: COMMONWEALTH GAR­ 03 MAINTENANCE REPAIRER Tel. 233-5099 (05/29) F26572 Contact: NAINA ENTERPRISES 15 In-- 50 Yalie MENT INC. Tel. 234-7558(5/15)F26385 (BUILDING)-Salary:S3.05 per hour INC.dba ROSHIS VARIETY STORE (routinized) 51 Applaud Contact: JOSE B. AVILAdba Allied Ent. 01 SALES REPRESENTATIVE-Salary: Tel. 234-6533 (05/29) F26583 17 Anglo-Saxon 53 Paradise 01 PLUMBER-Salary: S3.05 per hour Tel. 288-1086(5/07)Th26339 S3.05-S3.10 per hour ] serf 55 Running Contact: ROCK CONSTRUCTION CO., Contact: HORIZONS INC. 01 CARDROOM ATTENDANT-Salary: 18 Agt. 56 Portrayer ol 20 Antique car 1 Across 01 AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIAN­ S305-S4.00 per hour INC. Tel. 234-6163(5/15)F26386 Tel. 323-8882 (05/29) F26573 23 Cleo's 59 New York Salary:$3.05-4.00 per hour Contact: L & W AMUSEMENT COR­ Garfield@ by Jim Davis nemesis State city PORATION 01 SALES CLERK-Salary:$3.05 per 01 SALES CLERK-Salary: $3.05 per 01 ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER-Sal­ 01 CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR­ 24 Entreat 61 Gawk at Tel. 234-8863 (05/29) F72283 hour hour ary:$700.00-1,000.00 per month Salary: $700.00 per month 26 Former TV 62 Shuts noisily 02 MAINTENANCE REPAIRER-Sal­ host Bob- Contact: J & JEV ENT., INC. dba Bay Contact: DAVID DUNLOP dba Pacifica Contact: MIKE'S CORPORATION Galleria Tel. 233-2787(5/15)F26389 ary:S3.05-4.00 per hour Tel. 233-7250 (05/29) F2657 4 01 CARPENTER- Salary: $3.05 per 28 "- tu, Brute" DOWN View Market Tel. 256-9483 26232 29 Academy 2-20 © 199B United Feature Syndicate 03 PLUMBER-Salary:$3.05-4.00 per hour rn r cS Award 1 Middle hour 01 STEEL WORKER- Salary: S3.05 per 0 03 TRAVEL COUNSELOR-Salary: 02 COMMERCIAL CLEANER-Salary: 01 CASHIER- Salary: S3.05 per hour 31 Julia or Eric distance dealmaker Chico's hour S7.03 per hour S3.05 per hour Contact: ISLAND PLUMBING & MAIN­ 03 WAITRESS- Salary: $3.05 per hour runners (inits.) brother Contact: ROLAND G. JASTILLANA dba 7 Irving ID 13 Clans Contact: CREATIVE TOURS Contact: FUJI PACIFIC, INC. Tel. 234- TENANCE SERVICES, INC. Tel. 234- 02 COOK- Salary: S3.05 per hour 33 Brother of 2 -art 3 Health resort 8 "Norma-" 16 Former MICRONESIA, INC.(5/15)F72079 0583(5/15)F26390 3533 26203 Contact: MAI THAI, INC.dba MAI THAI ARJAY CONSTRUCTION Jacob GARDEN RESTAURANT Tel. 234-8779 (05/29) F72307 35 Actress Ward 4 Ireland 9 "- - Living" Russian ruler 01 MASON-Salary: S3.05 per hour 01 SALES PERSON- Salary: $3.05- Tel. 234-2256/7 (05/29) F26580 36 Shorten 5 Children's 1O Beginning al 19 Indianapolis 02 HOUSEKEEPING, CLEANER-Sal­ evening competitor Contact: MR. BIDENCIO C. AMADO dba S6.20 per hour 01 AIRCON MECHANIC-Salary: $3.05- 39 "- Every author Dr. - ary:S3.05-4.95 per hour Mountain" 6 TV's 11 Groucho and 21 Selves ABC Ent. Tel. 256-0221(5/15)F26391 Contact: MICRO PACIFIC DEVELOP­ 05 ACCOUNTANT0 Salary: $28,900- $3.50 per hour 02 KITCHEN HELPER-Salary:S3.05- MENT, INC. dba SAIPAN GRAND HO­ 22 Sailing ship $43,300 per annum. Contact: MOTION AUTOMOTIVE RE­ 25 -Arafat 4.85 per hour TEL Tel. 234-6601 ext. 112 (05/29) 01 AUTO MECHANIC-Salary: $3.05 per Contact: MICRONESIAN TELECOM­ PAIR CENTER, INC. 27 Mr. Savalas 01 WAITRESS SUPERVISOR (RES­ F72291 TAURANT)-Salary:£3.05-9.50 per hour hour MUNICATIONS CORPORATION dba Tel. 235-3481 (05/29) F72282 30 Radioactive substance 01 F & B MANAGER-Salary:S700.00- Contact A.C.C.S. CORPORATION dba TELECOMMUNICATIONS 01 MARKET MANAGER-Salary: $5.00 32 Work Cartown Tel. 235-9441(5/15)F26392 Tel. 234-2611 (05/29) F26582 . : ,' PEANUTS® by Charles M. Schulz S2,300.00 per month per hour incentive 03 COOK-Salary:$3.05-5.95 per hour Contact: EVERTRUST CORPORA­ -, Keep Saipari 34 Not pretty 02 WAITRESSES-Salary: S3.05-3.35 01 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT-Sal­ 1 Contact: SUWASO CORPORATION TION dba 123 DISCOUNT STORE I CAN SEE THE Ll61-lT5 IT S LIKE A HUGE 36 H dba Coral Ocean Point Resort Club Tel. per hour ary: $ 3.05-$7.50 per hour 37 Comedian Tel. 233-4242 (05/29) F26567 Litter. . 234-7000(5/22)F72191 Contact: NIIZEKI INTERNATIONAL Contact: PACIFIC MACHINERY INC. Freet OF THE SCHOOL BUS MONSTER DEI/OURING Milton's SAiPAN CO., LTD. dba Discotheque Tel. 288-6900 (05/29) F26578 COMING THROUGH THE FOG EVER'(THING IN IT5 PATH .. family 07 DANCERS- Salary: S3.05 per hour 02 WAITRESS-Salary:S3.05 per hour GIG Tel. 234-5050(5/15)F72065 r--,---..., ,------38 She (Fr.) Contact: A.S.C., INC. dba NAGOYA 40 Fruits Contact: SAMURAI CORPORATION ~ 01 MANAGER, REAL ESTATE FIRM­ STAR NIGHT CLUB AND KARAOKE HOUSE FOR RENT: 41 The sea dba Hyaku-Ban Rest. Souther Cross 44 Soft drinks Salary: $3,000.00-4,000.00 per month LOUNGE Tel. 235-7648/7703 (05/29) Three bedroom with two bathroom concrete partly funished house lo­ Trap. Res. Tel. 234-3374(5/22)F26477 F26569 47 Orient Contact: NIIZEKI INT'L SAIPAN CO., cated in Puerto Rico Village is available for rent. The rent is $900.00 a 49 Actress LTD. Tel. 234-5050(5/15)F72066 _Jty:~~::~ 01 ARCHITECT-Salary:S1 ,400.00- month with one month security deposit is required. The building have Carter 01 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT­ 52 School org. 2,000.00 per month Salary: $4.50 per hour power, 24 hours city water with a 1,000 gallon reserve tank. It has a Contact: DEV & ASSOCIATES, INC. 01 PURCHASING MANAGER-Salary: 54 Shaq's leag. 02 AUTO BODY REPAIRER- Salary: view of Managaha Island. Also, Telephone and T.V cable line are in 57 Alternative Tel 234-6187(5/22)F26478 S750.00-1,000.00 per month ~·~l,, 08 CARPENTER-Salary: $3.05-3.50 per S4.00-S6.50 per hour+ S50.00 gas al­ place. word hour low. -.=:=:::::::::::::======~~~ 58 Compass pt. 01 OPERATIONS MANAGER-Sal­ 02 SPORTS INSTRUCTOR- Salary: For more information, contact Phone# 234-7497 or Fax. 233-0641 60 Before noon ary:S3.25 per hour 02 SHEET WORKER-Salary: $3.05-3.75 between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. I JUST I-IEARD SOME ME NEIT/.lER,BUT IF I EVER 01 CIVIL ENGINEER-Salary: $850.00- S1,800-S2,105 monthly+ SS0.00 gas Contact: LC CORPORATION Tel. 235- allow. PEOPLE OVER AT THE '? SEE ONE, I'll BRING IT IN .. 5229 (5/22) F264 79 1,200.00 per month Cf1URCJ.l SINGING '1 f3RIN61N6 01 DRAFTERS-Salary: $850.00- 01 ASSISTANT MANAGER- Sal­ ary:S1 ,770 monthly+ S50.00 gas allow. Business Opportunity IN THE si:iEAVES'' 01 COLOR STRIPPER-Salary:S3.05- 1,900.00 per month 01 DRIVER-Salary: S3.05-3.75 per hour 01 SPORTS INSTRUCTOR- Salary: by Dick Rogers 3.10 per hour S2,165 monthly+ S50.00 gas allow. 05 PRESS OPERATOR-Salary:33 05- 01 ACCOUNTANT-Salary: S750.00- ltidSp©CTM 1,000.00 per month 01 ACCOUNTANT- Salary: $4.00 - 3.10 per hour S4 .50 per hour Contact: ASG CORPORATION dba 07 MASON-Salary: $3_05-4.25 per hour Auto shop with paint 02 WAREHOUSE WORKER-Salary: 01 MAINTENANCE BUILDING RE­ THE~ Elite Enterprises Tel. 233-6465(5/ PAIR- Salary: S4.50 - $5.50 per hour 22)F26480 S3.05-3.30 per hour ! Contact: SABLAN ENTERPRISES, INC. 01 AUTO MECHANIC- Salary: S4.50- Booth for Sale ·r tLL i-lAVe. YOU COUCI-! ~iOES S6.40 per hour + SS0.00 gas allow. J Jl..W.PING.TO CONCL.USION"5 01 CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRE­ Tel. 234-1558(5/15)F72064 Contact: PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT, Contact: Aims Plus •Tel. 235-2467 (05/19) WITl-fTl-115 PUZZLS', W/.IAT'5 SENTATIVE-Salary:S3.85 per hour INC. Tel. 322-8876 (05/29) F26570 Contact: MARIANAS REPAIR COM­ 01 SALES REP.-Salary: $5.00 per hour STELLA WILDER WRONG, WITl-l .J'VMPIN& TO PANY, INC. Tel. 234-9084(5/22)F26481 Contact: IT&E OVERSEAS, INC. Tei. CONCLUSION'=>? L..lNE UP i...!E 234-8421 (5/15)F72059 01 ACCOUNTANT-Salary:S800.00- GROUPS OF' LETrERS,i=ROM S1,100.00 per Month 01 GIFT SHOP SUPERVISOR-Sal­ SHORTEST TO Wi',,J&E.ST, TO 01 STORE MANAGER (Retail)-Salary: Car.tact: ROBERT C. NARAJA PRO­ REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL YOUR BIRTHDAY l=IIJ151-l T14E ANSWER. ary:S3.05-3.50 per hour FESSIONAL CORP. dba LAW OFFICE Contact: KWOK KWUN LEE Tel. 234- S1,050.00 per month DPL AFP No. 98-005 Contact: PHILIPPINE GOODS, INC. dba OF ROBERT C. NARAJA Tel. 322-1132 8715(5/22JF26486 (05/29) F72321 Opening Date: May 25, 1998 Retail General Merchandise Tel. 234- Born today, you are a thought­ may be trying to do something for you started down your current 6485(5/15)F72049 Time: 3:00 p.m. 01 GENERAL MANAGER-Sal- 01 MAINTENANCE BUILDING RE­ ful and circumspect individual which you were not suited - path can benefit you today in a ary:S1 ,800.00 per month For: JUMPING TO CONCLUSIONS IS .... 01 SHOP SUPERVISOR-Salary: PAIR- Salary: S3.05 per hour Environmental Impact Assessment & Subdivision Design of with a driving need to be fair in all which explains the difficulty. manner which you had not ex­ Contact: SAIPAN JC CORPORATION $800.00-2,500.00 per month plus Contact: WUSHIN CORPORATION dba Home Appliance Tel. 235-3404(5/ the proposed Tanapag Heights Homestead Subdivision. things-and to have those·around CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. pected. S425.00 housing allowance per month Tel. 322-7415 (05/29) F26563 22)F26487 you treat you and others fairly as 19) - You can go about your OOR Japanese skills required CANCER (June 21-July 22) Assist sales manager in providing di­ 01 BARTENDER- Salary: S3.05-S3.40 Interested individuals may pick-up proposal forms well. You have a strict code of preliminary business by rote to­ - Some people are better than 01 MANAGER, SALES-Salary:S3.05 rection and motivation to department per hour ethics and a regimen of behavior per hour and specifications at the Division of Public Lands' day, but once things get compli­ others at taking on more than one personnel to work towards accomplish­ 04 FRONT DEST CLERK- Salary: RCISE 01 SALESPERSON-Salary:$600.00- established for almost all eventu­ cated you must pay keen attention responsibility at a time - and ments of department ob1ect1ves. S3.05 per hour 800.00 per montl1 office located in the JTV's Building, Suite 'A', alities; just as you expect yourself to all details. Assists 1n maximizing sales and improv­ 01 AUTOMOBILE MECHANIC- S2lary: today you can prove that you're 03 MASON-Salary:$3.05 per hour p ing profits through control of operating S3.05 per hour to live up to the letter and spirit of AQUARIUS(Jan-20-Feb. 18) certainly one of them! 01 P~.ll•JTER-Salary:S3.05 per hour located on As-Lita Road, Saipan. expenses, sales, payroll, overtime and 02 MAINTENANCE ENGINEER- Sal­ Con,act: l·!EW SAIPAl·l DEVELOP­ your own laws, you expect others - It may be difficult for you to LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)-You PCl,'s. ary: S3.05-S4.15 per hour MEIH, \NC. Tel. 22A-2256(5i22)F26~88 to do so as well. This may lead to Con'.act: Df'S SAIPAN, LTD. 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Lan-y Holmes will fight each other. the year, their bald heads and a deep Center. 33point.~andDennisRodmanhad21 just returned from baseball. Sccttie Pippen had to restrain Jor­ Foreman, who will be 50 J,m. 10, Foreman, heavyweight Bombers in 5 innings and dangerous team to the Eastern The Bulls advanced to the Eastern rebounds on his 37th birthday as the Jordan scored all 11 of his fourth­ dan, Rice was charged with an offen­ champion from 1973-7 4, did t;j and Holmes, who will be 49 Nov. 3. Conference finals. finals by lx:ating the Charfotte Hor­ to sive foul and then a double technical By Louie C. Alonso on the Game 3. Charlie Kenly, runs in the 7th inning to take Chicago Bulls advanced the East­ quarter points after a run-in with also will fight for pride. quit in 1977, and the retirement 'l Mru·k Jackson had the first triple­ net~ 93-84 to win the series 4-1. Variety News Slaff the hottest hitter on Team the lead for good as they de­ ern finals for the eighth time in I0 Charlotte's Glen Rice, who finished was called on the two stars. But the two frnmer heavyweight lasted for a decade. He came double in Pacers playoff history and The Pacers will enterthe next. round yeru,. THE SAIPAN Softball Associa­ Pelcliu was perfect 4 for 4, feated Tanapag Braves 14 to ,, with 30 points on 13-of-2 l shooting. Pippen scored 16 points for the champions definitely will nor tight bitck in 1987 10 cam money for Indiana finished off the New York tion Champion Pepsi Spec con­ with two triples, a double to 8. Vic Dukor was 3 for 3 with -·~J knowing they have enough experi­ The only years they missed were in Rice and Jordan wentnose-to-nose BulJs,andSteveKerrfinishedwich 15. for peanuts. his youth center in Houston ' Knicks 99-88 Wednesday night, tak­ ence and depth to Ix: a serious threat "I've signed a conn-:Jct," Holmes tinued their winning streak by de­ lead Peleliu to their 3rd win of 3 runs scored and Joe Johanes and became a folk hero. ing ,m eru·Jy lead and holding it for to beat the Bulls. It was all on display S..'lid Wed~esday. "I'm not going to feating Bombers in 5-innings. hte season. Carney Mobel also was 3 for 4 with two runs On Nov. 5, 1994, he knocked almost die enti1-e grune to win the against the Knicks as the Pacers got tell you what I'm going to make.·• A; expected, Windsor Peter tripled for the team. Ton scored for Red Torch. Jack Saipan Little League pitching leaders out Michael Moorer in the I0th second-round series 4- I. 22 points, 14 rebounds and I3 assists led the offense hitting a homer in Castro and Al Lizama Jr. hit Santos and Roy Norita MAJORS" Reportedly, Holmes will earn round for the WBA-IBFtitles and Next up is the franchise's first con­ addition to three other hits. Tony back to back homers for Hus­ homered for Tanapag Braves. from Jackson; 24 points from Reggie PLAYERS TEAM G INN ER H BB W/L ERA $4 million and Foreman will became at age 45 the oldest man to fe1-ence finalssince I995andachance Miller, 22 from Rik Smits, and plenty Bobby Coldeen Tigers Lizama hit two homers for the tlers, which dropped its 9th Koror Tigers beat Turtles 6 21.2 5 4 21 5-1 1.39 make $IO million. becomeah;avywcightchampion. for Larry Bird to show off his of contributions from others. Jesse Taisacan SN A's 4 17.2 5 17 14 3-0 1.70 Bombers on the Game I on game of the season. on Game 8. Tigers edged Jet AJ.Taitano SN A's 2 7 2 6 7 1-0 Roy Forern:m said from At­ He was stripped of both tilles for minimalist method of coaching on an Allan Houston led the Knicks with J.71 lanti~ City, New Jersey that his not doing what the two orgru1iza­ Sunday's MARPAC/Palau Chelus was beaten by Turtles 7 to 4 in 7 innings. Rick Manahane SN A's 5 122 4 14 2 1-1 1.89 even bigger stage_ against the two- 33 points. Chris Salas Padres 7 23.1 9 15 36 4-1 2.32 brod1er signed a contrnct on Tues­ tions wanted. League Softball. Ngeuar Comets at 13-8 on Cowley Ngiraidong was 2 for day. He 311nounced his retirement ~On the Game 2 of the Men's G;me 4 .. Comets remained 3 with 2 runs scored, Sherman ''SENIORS" For the fight to happen, however, after losing a controversial 12- Slowpitch League, Senyevins on tied for first place in 'B' Divi­ Ngiraidong tripled and scored A. Benavente D-9'ers 3 17.1 3 12 14 3-0 1.21 Rudy Sablan OL'Acers 2 4 I I Roy Foreman said the promoter has round de~ision to Shannon their 9th try finally won the game. sion after they defeated Airai two runs and Clark Ngiraidong 3 1-0 1.75 It was an 18 to 11 win over 7-Up J. D/L Santos Jets 3 19.I 9 16 14 2-1 3.25 until Hiday to put up l Opercent of Briggs last Nov. 22. Aces, 22 to 11 in five innings. was 2 for 2 with a double and E.Manahane Braves 3 5.1 3 8 4 0-0 3.50 what each tighter will receive. Holmes, either WBC or !BF Kabekel. Ray Seman was 3 for 3, Marco scored a run for the Tigers. Daniel Sablan Braves 3 15.2 I I 16 7 2-1 4.91 Roy Fore;an said possible sites champion from 1978to 1985, won Welson Saimon; formerly of Peter tripled and drove-in 3 Joe Lizama score 2 runs and "BIG" include Atlantic City; L.'lke Charles, 7-Up Kabekel hit his first ever runs and the rest of the team Edwin Aguon and Bernard a disputed I0-round decision over Tito Santos Braves 2 7 0 8 0 l-0 0.00 Louisiana; New Orleans, or Biloxi, Maurice Hanis last July 29, then over-the-fence homer Grand had at least one hit and run Edward scored the remaining P.D/LGuerrero Hustlers 4 21.1 6 23 15 1-0 1.97 Mississippi, and that the fight could said he would not fight again un­ Slam to propel Senyevins to scored. Olikong Tkel hit an runs for the Turtles. Audi Maritita S/VStarz 3 10.2 3 6 4 1-1 1.97 happen between Oct. 3 and Jan. J0 less he got a match against Fore­ victory. Doug Mauro was per­ inside-the-park Grand Slam to On the last Ga.me, G. Benavente Chiefs 2 6.2 2 6 3 0-0 2.10 Rasco Santos I 5 2 4 3 0-1 2.80 (Foreman's birthday). man. fect 4 for 4 and Charito lead Airai offense. Aimeliik Enforcers stopped I "It will be before Jan. 10," Foreman has a career record of Ngircheungel homered for 7- Warriors beat Saipan Ste­ Luv You Man at 19-9. En­ STRIKEOUT LEADERS: Holmes said from Easton. Penn­ 76-5 with 68 knockouts. Holmes Up Kabekel. vedore Tarzans on the Game forcers remained tied for 2nd MAJORS" sylvania before going to New Peleliu won over Hustlers 6. Warriors scored 9 runs in the place with two other teams (46) Darson Camacho, Chris Salas ( 42) BobbyColdeen, Tyron Fitial (37) Ray Cruz, (35) William Kai pat is 66-6 with 42 KOs. (32) Jesse Taisacan I st IO runs in the 7th and 4 in the after defeating a tough I Luv "SENIORS" 5th to defeat Tarzans 23 to 11. You Man team. John Diaz hit (43) Jonathan Delos Santos (30) Anthony Benavente ( 15) Daniel Sablan Scot Santos was 3 for 4 with 2 a 3-rub homer, Tony Moreham "BIG.. (27) Patrick D/L Guerrero (14) Audi Maritita, ( 11) Tito Santos, Joseph Kapileo, Huns Pua ( I 0) Kevin runs and Stanley Santos hits three hit a 3-run homer and a triple, Kapileo 9-5 run triple to Warriors. John Reyes Expos down Giants, Riang Yoshino hit a2-run homer and Fred Kai pat homered for the and Ted Ngewaki scored 3 times SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Mru·k Gardner (2-2) was pounded leadoff batter F.P. Santangelo hac Tarzans. for the Enforcers. Jerome Attao Mark G11Jdzielanek and Chris fored1trunsand I I hits-including a hit. and the Expos had 15 in all. On the Game 7, Action was perfect 4 for 4 with a 2-run Widger both homen:d twice, ,md four homers. He left after just 53 Perez (2-3) allowed five runs - Red Torch defeated Tanapag homer and scored 3-times for I C..ll'l;s Perez won his second pitches and 2 1-3 innings, his sec­ foureruned-and seven hits in eigh Braves. Red Torch ;cored 7 Luv You Man. 0 strnight following a seven-gru11e ond shortest outing this season, innings. losings\reakw; the Monu-eal Expos and his ERA ballooned to 7. \ 3 He struck out six, including his las beat tl1e S:m Fr:mcisco Gi:mts 9-5 from 5.72. four batters, and beat the Giants for ICOM Wednesday. Every Montreal starter except the first time in four tries. KUAM ... Wabol . . . Continued from page 52 Continued from page 52 Marine Radios e1:u-yclairnsagaimtCzisostomo,how­ ordered to Ix: sent home for similar keting coordinator Anita Blas, ment to benefit the man amko center. Assaulted ... ever failed to Ix: present during the failur-e to attend transfer employment KUAM is the exclusive televi­ The tournament fee is $75 includ­ Continued from page 6 scheduled May 4. 1998 transfer em­ hearings. sion and radio sponsor. ing green fee. Tee time is I 0: 15 a.m. .vailable at been a,sau lted by (Crisostomo 's) fa­ ployment he:uing. Mohrnnrned Yousef, who has a "It's a positive step forward," at the Coral Ocean Point Resrnt; May th.:r-in-l:1w. /\ntonio Camacho:· In signing his ruling. Asr,cr r'.!­ p;;nding complaint against his em­ Blas said of the two-month nego­ 23, 1998 and show Lime is 9:00 a.m. ",\ sl ipu l:1tcJ s-:ttkrncnl :1gn.:cmc1 ll lcm.:J I loque 's name to DO LI· s im- ployer. the Mayon ,md Bicol Enter­ tiations. The tournament is open to the fo,t Chicago Bulls Dennis Rodman smiles at himself after he was called for fouling Charlotte Hornets Vlade Divac during the fourth quarter during Electronics to th:1\ cff..:ct.'' oe1iJ :\s1-x:1·. "·:1, prc­ 111 igrati on division for voluntrny r-e­ prises. w,L~ absent on a scheduled This is the first of five sponsor­ 28 players. game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Sunday. The Bulls are to ixu.:,l in Jun.: ti:L,t )C:u·1 ,mJ \1:1., May 4. 1998 heming. ship packages to be proposed and paui:11ion or Jc1xi11ation. 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(the workcrJ."Aspcr Conuer:L, ,md Alvin Gutienez, wc1·c tact the GNOC office. zation. By HOWARD FENDRICH consecutive titles at Indian Wells and WATER-RESISTANT IC-M3A said Hcx1uc. on M:u'C/1 Ii-: this yc:u·. ordcr.:d. ordc1ed dcpo11ed after they failed to ROME (AP) - Marcelo Rios is Key Biscayne in Mm-ch ru1d climlx:d ""·. w:1, '\wbally" gr:mtcd ,u1 oppo11u­ In a 1dated development, three show up at a similm· hearing despite a back, hitting tJ1e ball with the same handheld!!! Elaine Rogers; Eric Gilliman, to No. J in the rankings. nity to 1r:msl"cr to a new employer. otl1cr nonresiJent workc1,, one of public notice sent out by the depart­ bluntness he displays when answer­ All ... Susan Berr; Rober Schneider; He was the first South American to Hoque. who did not pursue mon- tl1cm also a B,mgladcshi, have been ment on the matter. Continued from page 52 ing questions. hold that S[X)t, which he r-elinquished Nicole Krcski who competed in 2 Tiieleft-handedChileanmissedfive quickly because of the injury. Tagamans; Mike De Smith (3 recently won in the Abu Dhabi weeks of action with an in jur-y to his But Rios' off-coul1 demeanor is Woodworth anJ Daniel 11. United States. Triathlon and has completed the Tagamans); Jim Feger (one left elbow, an absence that ended his not always as gifted as his game. MacMeekin arc now trying to "We have continued to work D.C .... Hawaii Ironman together with Tagaman); Tim Almond, Nicky brief r'Cil:,'11 as the top-ranked player. Asked Wednesday by an Italian re­ collect payment for this service. hard on the case since that time," Hon Kong's Ania Sroka and Nichols (6 Tagamans), Robert Continued from page 1 Now Rios is blazing through the porterifitweretrueheadmi1esArthur "When the Commonwealth has they said. Saipan 's Susan Burr are expected Campbell, Ken McKinney (one The US government, arguing early going at the Italian Open. Ashe, Rios shot back: "I never said I needed legal work in a hurTy, we They didn't state in the letter to make the Tagaman race hotter Tagaman); Keren Miers (Austra­ "Physically I'm feeling lx:tter and that the Commonwealth is under admire him. I don't know him. You have done the required work-­ how much rhe CNMI owes them and better than previous meets. lian Team Triathlon Bronze Med­ better. I'm moving well. I really look its political umbrella, insists it are wrong." even with out authorizing contrac­ though. Hawaii send two male partici­ alist); Misao Taniguchi (one forward to playing matches, to win­ On the Foro Italico'sredclay, Rios has jurisdiction over the CNMI's tual documents in hand," the law­ The CNMI had budgeted pants in Chris Tang and David Tagaman), Yosh Gabaldon, ning," the 22-year-old said after rout­ was not kind to Henman, firing crisp - territorial waters, except for a few yers said in an April 22 letter to $25,000 in payment for Choo, both have completed the Kathryn Ladoulis, Rolando Olais, ing Britain's Tim Henman 6-3, 6-1 ground strokes from both sides en miles off its coasts. Sablan. MacMeekin & Woodworth's Hawaii Ironman Triathlon. An­ Hiroyuki Yokota, Peter Sinclair Wednesday. route to reeling off 16 of the match's The CNMI has been getting le­ "We have proceeded in good work on the EEZ case. other top competitor is Rob Parks and Diony Peralta. "I haven't played so well lately and final 18 [XJints. gal advice from MacMeekin & faith and have always previously MacMeekin and Woodworth of Hong Kong. The oldest competitor will be this might give me some confidence," TheChileanhasdroppedjustseven Woodworth on the EEZ issue, been justified in that faith by the said they had told officials of the Ed Temengil of Tinian and entering from Japan's Yosuke Rios said. games in his two matches in Rome, • among others. Its contract on the eventual payment of our state­ previous administration that Rota's Ed Barcinas, Rai and Henry Hiramatsu who is 73 years old He went up against former three­ each of which took less than an hour. ar1anas EEZ case was supposed to expire ments," they added. $25,000was "totally inadequate." Manglona are expected to spark who came from Hiroshima. He time Italian Open champion 'n1oma~ Sampras, bycontn1St, needed more Muster 1l1ursday for a spot in die on April 1996, but was extended Aside from the EEZ case, They said they had lx:en assured on the event. has competed in 75 triathlons. thm1 two hou11o to grind out his 7-6 gurn1e1finals. Other matches included lectronics for another year. MacMeekin & Woodworth also that adequate funding would be Saipan 's team is led by Stuart Ten triathletes will be entering ( 10-8), 6-4 victory over Magnus No. I Pete Sampras taking on fellow 234-5424 • 234-5740 fax• e-mail: [email protected] In June 1997, the firm filed the had a separate contract to assist made available "but no amount Smith, who has competed in the from Guam with Mark Moran who Norman, who beat the Ame1ic,m last Americm1 Michael Chang, the 15th year at the French Open. Chang had submerged lands lawsuit against the CNMI in the Covenant Sec­ was specified." past three Tagamans and well as participated in 3 Tagamans, Allan seed; 1eigning French Open cham­ an easier time, ousting F1-ench quali­ the US government, after then tion 902 consultations, as well as The two lawyers are now grop­ triathlons in Guam and Japan. Morrison who also competed in 3 ·.\ governor Froilan C. Tenorio au­ in the drafting of the Northern ing as to the status of their con­ Other participants are Ralph pion Gustavo Kue1ten facing Tommy fier Arnaud Clement 7-5, 6-l. Tagamans, Jeff Miller who is a 5 1-lmL,; ,md 1996 French Open tit! ist Alex Conetja, who lx:at Rios in the thorized them 10 proceed with the Mariana Islands Fisheries Act, tract. They are asking the CNMI Quinn who participated in 2 year Tagaman veteran and Nola Yevgeny Kafclnikov against No. 11 Italian Open final last year·, wa~ an filing of the case. and the Cooperative Fisheries to give them "guidance on the Tagamans in the past;Sean Mc Shyiak who has previous Richm·d Krnjicck. . upset victim Wednesday. Morocco's Attorneys Donald C. Enforcement Agreement with the -status of the contracts." Cue; Derk Sharer; Kelly Frazer; Tagaman experience. Aftcrreaching tJ1eAusti'alian Open Kmim Alarni lx:at Conetja 3-6, 7-6 final in January, Rios put toged1er (7-5), 6-4.

· . .; 52-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- MAY 15 1998

By Louie C. Alonso 83 triathletes ;oin much awaited triathlon tomorrow considered as top contenders are Variety News Staff CJ Yoshi to Yamamoto that has com­ THE ISLAND's 9th Tagaman The 83 triathletes wiil then get final leg of the event which be­ one of the people to watch out for peted in eight previous Tagamans Triathlon race begins tomoll'OW. on their bikes for a 60 KM ride gins and ends at Micro Beach, on this year's race along with and Yuki Fujiwara. The annual event will start at along Beach Road between Pa­ with the turn-around for the run­ New Zealand's Stephen Farrell. For the women 'sevent, Japan's 5:30 in the morning with a 2 KM cific Islands Club and the Garapan ners at the Saipan Diamond Ho­ Miyazuka has competed in Rota Hi roe Sakhurai, Kiyomi Kawada swim in front of the Hafa Adai Police Station, thrice. tel. triathlon and several Hawaiian and Kyoko Manakata are consid­ Beach Hotel. Tagaman's 15 KM run is the The organizing committee wish Ironman Triathlons. ered as the top female contenders. to inform the public that the south­ Farrell on the other hand, has Sakhurai won the Rota 1998 Mens Major Baseball League bound lane ofBeach Road will be competed in three World Cham­ Triathlon last month and closed until 11 :30 in the morning. pionships for Triathlon and placed Manakata has competed in one (Team Standing as of Sunday 5/10/98) Triathlete Hideya Miyazuka 2nd in his age group. He also won previous Tagaman. '\.,, who competed for the Tagaman the Suzu Triathlon in Japan twice. Hawaii's Brigid O' Meara who TEAM WIN LOSS PCT GB event for7 times and won thrice is The other triathletes that are Continued on page 50 Miller Lite Brewers 5 I .833 UMDAAces 6 2 .750 I l The Chiefs 2 4. .667 3 r Kautz Glass Glazers 2 4 ..667 3 San Vicente Young Guns 1 5 .167 4 BA TIING LEADERS: (Based on or more times at bat) PLAYER TEAM AB illT BATTING Frank Pangelinan Brewers 24 12 .500 IN COLLABORATION with the Cowley Nairaidong Chiefs 26 12 .462 Derron Flores Young Guns 26 12 .462 Marianas Visitors Bureau, the Glen Palacios Aces 31 14 .452 Garapan Elementary School Par­ Chris Palacios Aces 20 9 .450 ents Teachers Association is spon­ Jerry Ayuyu Brewers 22 9 .409 soring a Golf Tournament Greg Camacho Brewers 21 8 . 381 Fundraiser on Sunday, May 17 . Frank Torres Young Guns 29 11 .379 The golf tournament is part of Sylvan Pua Young Guns 19 7 .368 the many activities MYB has Nick C. Guerrero Brewers 22 8 .364 planned in commemorating 1998 RUNS: CNMI Tourism Month. (I 0) Greg Camacho, Melvin Teregeyo (9) C. Sanchez, Tony Camacho (8) G. Palacios, B. Hocog, J. Salas It will be held at the Marianas DOUBLES: Country Clug golf course in (4) G. Palacios, Wilber Ada (3) E. Kapileo, B. Hocog, G. Camacho, Frank Torres Marpi. 1RIPLES: The purpose is to raise funds to (4) Fmnk Torres (2) B. Hocog, B. Aguon, J. Ayuyu, Gus Pangelinan send GES Student Ambassadors HOMERUNS: (2) Ben Hocog, Mike Guerrero (I) G. Pangelinan, J. Soback to Japan to promote tourism in the RBI: CNMI and to join Sister Elemen­ ( 12) B. Hocog (9) M. Guerrero, G. Pangelinan (8) Ben Mesa, Wilber Ada tary School (Sakuragi) in "PITCHING LEADERS" Hokkaido, Japan in celebrating its Centennial, to purchase play­ PLAYER TEAM G INN ER HIT W/L ERA ground equipment and other es­ Larry Guerrero Glazers I 6 I 5 1-0 1.50 sential needs of the school, the · Bill Camacho Aces 4 20 5 24 2-1 2.25 school said in a news release. Elmer Sablan Brewers 4 28 8 34 .3-1 2.57 Ta/ofofo Amateur Golf Micheal Castro collects his thoughts while Shop up time starts at 8 a.m. in Norman Tenorio Aces 6 28 8 26 2-0 2.57 the Marianas Country Club. There Chris Nelson Aces 2 competing in the Pre-Am Asian PGA championship at the Leo Palace 14 4 16 2-0 1.57 golf course Thursday afternoon. Castro, who is a golf instructor for the are five different flight categories Dominic Chong Brewers 2 6 2 7 1-0 3.00 Guam Junior League was three under par after 11 holes. Ryan Kenen Chiefs 6 39.2 23 68 2-3 5.21 Photo by Eduardo C. Siguenza Continued on page 46 Joe Terlaje Young Guns 6 36.1 21 63 1-2 5.20 Dave Kapileo Glazers 5 21.2 15 31 0-2 6.23 - Marvin Ada Young Guns 5 16.1 13 25 0-2 7.16 KUAM inks deal with GNOC By Sara Grant Wabol nets 67 to win Variety News Staff HAGATNA - With 12 months to go befon.: Guam hosts fundraising tou_rney the XI South Pacific Games, the Guam National Olympic ELEVEN R.G.A. linksters p:irticipated last Saturday in the fundraising Committee Tuesday inked its tournament for Guam Gubemat01ial Omdidates Tom Ada and Lou Leon first sponsorship deal. Guenero. KU AM-TV 8 will broadcast T11e one day tournament also se1ved m; the May qmtlifying round for the live SPG events to Guam resi­ Refalawasch Golf Association. dents during the two-week fes­ Topping eleven other linksters, Jess Wabol finish the round with a net tival of sports, said the stationis score of 67. general manager Joseph Calvo. Disappointed with a double bogey at the 8th hole, Jess answered all We'reveryexcitedaboutpro­ questions with an eagle on the 9th to shoot even par on the front nine. moting amateur sports,i Calvo He finished the back nine and the tournament at one under par but, said at the sponsorship signing. disappointed with all the short putts that didn't find the bottom of the cup. "Weid like to give as much Meanwhile, the May Ace of the Month tournament is scheduled for May exposure to athletes as pos­ 23 at Coral Ocean Point KVAM-TV 8 General Sales Manager Krista Gaza, KVAM General sible." Manager Joseph Calvo, GNOC President Richard Blas and GNOC The Refalawasch Golf Association is sponsoring a fund raising touma­ According to GNOC mar­ Secretary-Genera/ Benjamin Cruz formalize sponsorship arrange­ Continued on page !m Continued on page 50 ments for the XI South Pacific Games. Pholo by Eduardo c_. Siguenza

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