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.Another batch of illegal cut takes toll migrants Tinian-bound By Jojo Dass Variety News Staff . A NEW batch of about 140 Chinese illegal migrants believed bound for Guam is now headed to Tinian, sources from the two islands yesterday disclosed. on Cstudents "They are coming," said one Tinian official insisting anonymity. By Aldwin R. Fajardo ing to help students who want to Th.ere were, however, conflicting reports about the Chinese na Variety News Staff attend college. I want them to tionals' attempt to enter Guam with at least one source stating that A REDUCTION in the granting meet with my staff to determine if the migrants' boat were actually diverted from Japan. of student financial aid under the we can do something to help There cmTently are at least three weather depressions in the Educational Assistance Program them," Tenorio said in a separate general area covering Guam and the CNMI's Northern Islands (EAP) for full-time college stu interview. which could explain why the migrants ended up somewhere near dents, has resulted to a low turn He added NMC officials have Japan, the same source said. out in the registration of part-time been instructed to make recom Tinian officials said they are preparing for the boat's affival students for the next semester. mendations that would help maxi which, they said, is expected to be within the next few days. Northern Marianas College mize the cash-strapped Scholar It was not exactly known when the boat was intercepted. Officials Bo.ard of Regents Chairman ship Fund which has depleted nevertheless said it is now being escorted by the US Coast Guard. Ramon Villagomez and other from $4 million to $2 million, in The new batch of Chinese migr;mts to be intercepted validated NMC officials met with Gov. light of slow business activity in concerns raised earlier by Rep. Herman T. Palacios (R-Saipan), the Pedro P. Tenorio Wednesday Ramon Villagomez the CNMI. Chair of the CNMI's House Committee on Labor and Immigration where the anticipated impact of The regulation limiting finan on .ihe closure of the holding facility constructed early this year on the new regulation to part-time ers after the meeting. cial assistance to full-time col Continued on page 54 college students who comprise The governor said, however, lege students was actually en over 50 percent ofEAP recipients his admin.istration would be more forced since last year but NMC was discussed. than willing to help the college students were given a one year Hofschneider hits. 'apathy' "We are concerned about explore other ways to find addi reprieve. The policy applies to whether part-time students can tional res_ources to continue with them starting next semester. towards patients at CHC go to college because some of the granting of financial aid to According to Villagomez, some them have reportedly decided not part-time students. of the alternatives the College is cation and Welfare. to register when they learned that "I have made it clear that our currently looking at include tap In an interview yesterday, Rep. they will no longer receive EAP resources are not that good. They ping unexpended amount from Heinz S. Hofschneider (R grants," Villagomez told report- have to understand that \\'e're try- Continued on page 54 Saipan) said he will be holding talks with Health Secretary Jo seph Kevin Villagomez to ad dress this growing concern. Palau gov't revenues decline "We are all humans, and some times without thinking we tend By Eileen 0. Tabaranza percent of tne total target in the slowly picking up, BNTDirec to blow steam unnecessarily ... For the Variety first three quarters of its fiscal tm Elbuchel Sadang explained and it hurts the other party, in KOROR (Palau Horizon) - year (FY) 1999. that tourism-related revenues this case the patients. I think it is Due to the current downturn in Revenue breakdown provided such as hotel occupancy and Heinz S. Hofschneider a matterof reminding them (doc the economy, Palau could hardly by B NT to Palau Horizon shows travelers' head taxes were far tors) that the only reason people meet its revenue collection tar that local revenues collected dur below projected amounts at 65 By Jojo Dass come to them is because they are get for the first nine months of ing the nine-month period hit only .percent and 57 percent, respec Variety News Staff ill, they are in pain or suffering. this year. $1 7 .008 mi Ilion against the pro tively. PHYSICIANS at the Common "It Joes not aJJ to their prob The Bureau of National Trea jected $18.567 mill ion. The gov Business gross revenue and weal th Health Center are fast gain lem having a physician bei!lg an sury (BNT) has reported that ernment has yet to collect $7. 7 48 import taxes were also below ing notoriety for their alleged irritant to them," saiJ the national government fell million for the remaining months the 75 percentile for the third "apathy" towards their patients, Hofschneidcr. short of its projected revenue by ofFY 1999. quarter, only collecting 66 per- according to the Chair of the Hofschneider said several Although the tourism sector is six percent, collecting only 69 Continued on page 54 House Committee on Health, Edu- Continued on ·page 54 Shipping service to Micronesia gets boost By Giff Johnson stock inventories as a hedge MAJURO - San Francisco against shortages. based Pacific Micronesia and "Businesses can reduce their Orient Line is increasing the fre costs of inventory on hand," he quency of its container ship visits said. "They'll be able to order less by adding a fourth vessel to its for an-ival more often." service to the Marshall Islands Local businesses are used to and Micronesia,.including Saipan, ordering well in advance and the company announced in stocking up to avoid shortages of Majuro yesterday. goods. Stepping up the frequency of During the past two months, ship affivals from every third week Majuro businesses have run out to every second week and from of rice, fresh milk, colas and other both Asia and the U.S. should be products, forcing customers to of "significant benefit to local wait for the next arriving ship. businesses," said Majuro-based PM&O's move is aimed at in PM&O regional manager Keith creasing its market share of the Fawcett because businesses will container business in the islands. Korean Women's Association representatives join senior citizens at the Aging Center in Garapan after no longer have to maintain huge Continued on page 54 making a donation to the Manamkos yesterday. Photo by Louie c. Alonso
P/~,:· t\ __ .·. ·- j·J.,I --·' :·-.:~:·: :s 2-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY-AUGUST 13, 1999 ------~FR~ID':::'.A~Y!_..'.,A~U::'..'G::'..'U::.:S~T~l3'._,__, ~19~9?_9-=1_-M·ARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND ymws-3 Japa110 M.retap bill Gov't completes EiC release THEDEP ARTMENT ofFinance them fortheirpatience and under Nielsen said, due to lack of The second batch of checks were TOKYO (AP) - Parliament vote. demanding more aggressive po this week completed the release standing while we searched for funds to pay the whole amount at released in June. gave Japanese police new powers After an all-night session punc lice action against potentially sub of earned income credit (EIC) funds to pay them." once, a decision was made to re The Secretary of Finance said to use wiretaps against organized tuated by naps by weary lawmak versive groups since a doomsday checks to eligible recipients, the Nielsen said that, for those who·. lease the first 25 percent of the the release of the checks is wel crime Thursday, overcoming an ers, three opposition parties sub religious cult attacked Tokyo sub Administration disclosed. filed for EiC refunds and have total amount for those who are come news to parents who have 'i all-night battle by opposition mitted censure motions against wayswf thnervegasin Ma.rch 1995. According to Finance Secre still not received their checks receiving $500 or more. children returning to schools ·, ·1 forces to defeat the measure. the ministers of finance, trade, killing 12 and injuring thousands. '· tary Lucy DLG. Nielsen, a total of within two weeks, must contact Those receiving less than $500 which opened this week. The I 42-99 vote in the upper health and education, and the chief Police have Jong sought the i 2,405 claims were processed for the Di vision ofRevenue and Taxa were paid the entire amount. She The EIC is a refund given to house followed the powerful cabinet secretary. The motions power to wiretap, saying it would I payment. Checks have been tion to determine if there were said the first batches of EIC re low-income taxpayers with de lower house's approval of the failed. strengthen their hand against the mailed to recipients this week. any problems with their claims. fund checks were issued in April. pendents as a tax break. anticrime package on June l and Opposition lawmakers also de yakuza, Japan's organized crime I Nielsen said this completes pay I gave police surveillance powers layed a motion to vote on the syndicates. ment of more than $6 million, similar to those enjoyed by inves package by staging a "cow walk," Two other bills in the package l which is the last payment for the tigators in other countries. in which members walk excmci would stiffen penalties for orga EiC after the tax incentive was Palacios: There still are many "We will apply these laws ap atingly slowly-or almost not at nized crime and inerease protec I repealed by law recently. Pedro P. Tenorio propriately and effectively and all - to place their ballots. tions for witnesses. Gov. Pedro P. Tenorio in a me overstayers despite amnesty with determined intention we will The wiretapping law is similar The wiretap bill, which has al /, dia release thanked the general "I promised the people that we deal squarely with organized /j will release the checks in due time to those in other countries. But ready been changed to appease crit \ public for their patience while By Jojo Dass successful in that it lessened the crime," Justice Minister Takao and we did,"Tenoriosaid. "I thank many Japanese, remembering se ics, requires police to seek court waiting for their EICs. Variety News Staff number of overstaying and ille J innouchi said in a statement. ' cret police brutality during World permission foreach wiretap, which THERE are still overstaying gally employed guest workers The wiretapping provision is to War II and crackdowns on radical could be used only in cases of nonresident workers in our midst in the commonwealth. take effect within a year. President Clinton gr~sps the handlebars on a light-weight racing students and labor unions in the murder or smuggling of dmgs, despite the recently-concluded Government estimates placed 1l1e vote came after a 2 I -hour bicycle presented to him as a gift from the recent Tour de France victor 1950s and 1960s, have long been weapons or people. Wiretapping FNC mulls position six-month amnesty program, the the number of overstayers be marathon Parliamentary session Lance Armstrong {right) in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington Tuesday. AP reluctant to hand police greater of lawyers, medical professionals fore the amnesty program took in which opposition lawmakers Chair of the House Committee powers. and religious officials is restricted. on Labor and Immigration yes effectatnearly 10,000, although used a ban·age of procedural at Obuchi failed on Wednesday, op- Left-leaning parties have long "We cannot but feel the sense Thelawrequiresthegovernment on use of betel nut the Department of Labor and tacks to block a vote backed by position members paralyzed Par- opposed police wiretaps, fearing terday said. of danger that people's freedom to report to the Parliament annually By Marian A. Maraya tive effects betel nut use has Immigration (DOU) has been the governing coalition led by the liament through the night with a they could be used to attack left- In an interview, Rep. Herman and privacy are being violated," the details of all cases of wiretap Variety News Staff brought to Palau and Papua New insisting it could not be more filibuster and other go-slow tac- ists and other critics of the gov- T. Palacios (R-Saipan) never Liberal Democratic Party. the national Asahi newspaper said ping, including who was wire FAZED with earlier reports on Guinea, to name a few. than 3,000. tics. The measure finally passed ernment, and they had vowed to theless expressed confidence After a no-confiJence motion in an editorial on Thursday. tapped, the length of the surveil" the harsh effects of betel nut chew Stumbling across similar re Palacios said those who did Thursday afternoon. do what they could to delay the government will eventually against Prime Minister Keizo The public, however, has been lance and whether it led to an arrest. ing, members of the Food and ports on the internet, McPhetres not avail of the program may close in on them, noting that a Herman T. Palacios Nutrition Council (FNC) has plans is disturbed that betel nut, com crackdown has been in effect regret doing so. of issuing a council stand on the bined with tobacco smoking and since the amnesty program ex "We will show them we mean North Korea demands for issue, keeping in mind its health lime, could produce such aggra pired in June this year. more than half of them Filipino business," he said. Clinton offers clemency threats, on the one hand, and its vating results, especially as cer nationals, availed of the program "The Courts will be open for "I know there are still illegals Japan apology, reparations cultural value, on the other. tain studies reveal that this addic staying here who did not apply which allows them to continue additional deportation hearings. At the FNC meeting last tion is now more rampant on the staying in the commonwealth for We gave them the opportunity BEIJING (AP)- North Ko for amnesty. They chose to re If Japan does not make Wednesday, Dr. Sam McPhetres younger generation. three more months to look for to come out, even though they rea on Thursday threatened amends, North Korea will re to Puerto Rican activists main underground. I have no have been considered iliegal to ''make Japan pay a high expressed concern on the nega- Continued on page 48 doubt about it. I know that the employment. taliate, "make Japan pay a announcement. because they overstayed. We price" for what Pyongyang WASHINGTON (AP) - Presi number of illegal aliens is way Those who failed to land jobs high price for the bloodshed" dent Bill Clinton offered Wednes One of the two who would have are repatriated while those who gave them the opportunity but described as a century ofhos and "give vent to its century over the number of those who day to commute the sentences of to serve additional time also would Speaker: Bigger pay deductions returned underground are tracked they did not come through, so tilities, and said it would old wrath," Ri said, reading came to apply for amnesty," said 16 members of a Puerto Rican in have the unpaid balance of his fine down by government operatives. the Courts will be waiting for launch a rocket when neces a government statement better than curtailing per diems Palacios. dependence group if they sign waived. Of the three whose only Palacios said the amnesty was them," Palacios added. sary. timed in advance of North Nearly 3,000 overstayers, agreements renouncing the use of clemency offer was a reduction in practice of withholding per diem of Ri Gi-pom, a counselor at Korea's national day on Sun violence. fine, two have already completed those going off-island on "official the North Korean Embassy in day. their prison sentences and the third trip." Beijing, said North Korea Their group staged some 130 To unburden Tinian shipping Ri declined to specify what bomb attacks on political and mili remains in prison with no reduc "What is being practiced right wants Japan to apologize and kind of retaliation was meant. tary targets in the United States tion in sentence. now is that they (finance depart make reparations for coloniz He also said North Korea from I 974 to 1983. The president also conditioned ment) deduct from their (legisla CPA offers to directly collect its ing Korea early in this century planned to launch a rocket as Eleven members of the group the clemency offer on the indepen _tors ')salary.I understand that some and killing some l million "a matter of sovereignty" and would be released immediately dence advocates signed written of these individuals have ... a big people, enslaving millions Bill Clinton fees from Tinian ferry passengers "when it is necessary." He from prison if they agreed to statements requesting the commu balance and deducting $1 00 every more and forcing 200,000 Ko would not give more informa passengers a month, CPA gener Clinton\ conditions: two others tation and agreeing to abide by al I pay period is not going to pay up By Aldwin R. Fajardo for the ports authority's assump rean women to work as sex tion or pinpoint a date, saying would have the unpaid balance of ates over $120,000, even when wouJJ haw to serve additional conditions of release set bv law or (for their accounts) bv the time Variety News Staff tion of the responsibility to col slaves for the military. "I arn not a military cxpcrt.'' their criminal firics canceled, ac more than half of the people fer prison ti me before release: anc.l tlll'cc the Parole Commission. · they get out of office. • PLANS are underway to unbur lect the $5.85 per passenger fee cording to a Justice Dcpa11mcnl ried between Saipan and Tinian Diego T. Benavente "I suggested to the secretary that den cash-strapped Tini an Ship from feny patrons. are non-paying passengers. deductions be increased ... what ping and Transport Inc. by taking He said, however, that both CPA and Tinian Shipping man During the period covering ever, if it is $500 a pay period or away from the company the re By Jojo Dass agement have reached an agree January to May 1999, 94 percent, Man surrenders in LA shooting garnish the entire check to collect sponsibility to collect harbor ter Variety News Staff minal fee for the Commonwealth ment where the ports authority or a total of 106,966, of the ferry LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A HOUSE Speaker Diego T. because government needs to col Ports Authority, according to CPA will begin collecting in order to passengers used complimentary m,m with a history of psychiatJic Benavente (R-Saipan) yesterday lect the money," said Benavente, in Executive Director Carlos H. untangle the financial burden car tickets. and because CPA collects troubles and tics to racist groups sur said he has proposed to Finance an interview. Salas. ried by the company since it virtu the passenger fee from Tinian rendered on Wednesday to race Secretary Lucy DLG. Nielsen that He explained that doing so can In an interview, Salas disclosed ally subsidizes the $5 .85 per pas Shipping every month, the com ch,u·ges of shooting thme boys and she look into the possibility of mak not cause the finance department to CPA is currently in the process of senger te1minal fee for the free pany is actually paying for it. twowomenataJewishccntrem1d tl1e ing huge deductions on payslips of "inte1fere" with the "official func The seaport passenger fee used • Plus tJ 00 wa•,!r d1'>fl(l~~ I,.;_. ironing out legal issues with the tickets it gives out. • lrdudt~ m_... o,I MIL
. OPINION· JACK ANDERSON and JAN MOLLER ..,.·, I A typical day WASHINGTON MERRY-GO-ROUND shattered all too typically : An end to Glass.. Steagall I 0/AY TRAtlER ... By Mike Downey WASHINGTON - Long be poses expanding the Community currently applied to buy an Okla J fore the financial collapse of the Reinvestment Act, which would homa S&L from a commercial . ' AMERICA, a shooting gallery. A couple of disturbed kids in late 1980s, our banks were in require financial institutions to firm, with the thought of estab I'LL TRf\OE You Colorado. A suicidal day trader in Atlanta. A deranged drive-by many ways sacred spaces, sym make loans in low-income com lishing branches .in other loca A DE~O q-UN BILL shooter in Chicago. And a civilization growing increasingly bolizing order, progress and the munities if they want to play in tions. We love Lucy afraid of its uncivilized, fearful not only of stepping outside, but undeniable beneficence of the the new arena. Hence this provi The deal may or may not go FOR CASH. also of being "safely" indoors at work or school. "character loan,"collateralized by sion does not appear in his bill, through. It depends on which ver LAWMAKERS should have known better than to complain about 10:49 a.m.: Just a typical Tuesday midsummer's morning at the promise of personal qualities. though it's favored by the House. sion .of this provision emerges Finance Sec. Lucy Nielsen's rejection of their travel requests. 16601 W. Rinaldi St., Granada Hills, a normal American neigh That feeling stretched back to Then there's the issue of pri from· the conference committee. However good their argument is on the issue. the picture painted is borhood, a serene Los Angeles suburb, sunny day, ordinary the post-Depression era, when the vacy. Suppose an insurance com The biggest controversy in this that of powerful officials pushing their weight around, trying to people. Isabelle Shalometh is at work. A woman in her 60s, "a Glass-Steagall Act had walled off pany merges with a bank or a bill is who is to oversee American circumvent the rules. wonderful person, beloved by everyone," according to her boss. American banks from the sharks securities firm. Would personal financial instirutions: officials at That some of them are about to travel again at a time of economic A tough lady, a good person, "the first person that greets you" of securities, insurance and com medical records then be made the Treasury or at the Federal crisis is a controversy in itself. Their criticism of Ms. Nielsen when you walk through the doorway of the North Valley Jewish merce, protecting the savings of public? The House says no. The Reserve? The House prefers the further muddies the picture. Community Center, in the words of her daughter. ordinary citizens from the rash of Senate declines to mention the Treasury and the concept of banks While lawmakers m:iy feel they are unfairly being given a hard A man walks through the doorway. What kind of man, that speculation that helped bring on matter at all. as operating subsidiaries, and so time in fulfilling their duties. hardly do they gain the public's won't be clear for a while. A young man? Another dangerous the great crash of 1929. Now Small banks are pleased that does the president. The Senate syr:ipathy in this argument. How can they justify their travel re teenager? That's the word at first. A white teen, black shirt, gray Texas Sen. Phil Gramm and Rep. the Financial Services Act almost insists on the Federal Reserve quests when some of them have yet to settle outstanding travel pants, 5-10, 170 pounds. Armed with a 9-millimeter Uzi. No, Jim Leach of Iowa, both Republi certainly will give them opportu and the idea of holding compa balances. not a teen. That's the word later. A middle-age male, 40s, cans, are busy running a confer nities to borrow low-interest nies. At least the Federal Reserve, What the average citizen sees are elected officials throwing their balding ... white, yes, but green garb. Whoever he is, he begins ence committee in Congress to money from the Federal Home an independent body, has no links weight around. trying to circumvent established procedures. shooting. A bullet hits Isabelle Shalometh. She sinks to the repeal Glass-Steagall and allow Loan Bank system to lend to eco to political campaign contribu Inevitably. their constituents are drawn into asking why they are lobby floor, crawls off toward an office while the man keeps banks, securities firms and insur nomic development projects, not tions. traveling again, when government is aching for money. But that is firing. ance companies to buy each other. just house buyers. The Financial Services Act has beside the point. Firing bullets at children. The House passed this legisla But small bankers are nervous been a long time aborning. If it The issue here is that the policy on government-paid travel * * * tion by one vote last year, but the about provisions in the bill for fails again this year, banks will advances should apply to all government employees. members of Quarter till 11 and Jeffrey L. Rouss is also at work. He is Senate demurred. Then the bill unitary savings and loans. These continue to liberalize anyway; the Legislature included. executive vice president not only of North Valley, but also of came roaring back to win a 343 to are thrifts that can be owned by a as they've been doing for years So e;en if the Legislature holds the purse strings of government, Jewish community centers throughout the L.A. area. His niece 86 bipartisan victory in the House commercial company (retailing, with courts and governmental its members should not expect to be given preferential treatment in and nephew are here at the center today. Rouss is in a meeting in July and approval in the Senate manufacturing, etc.) as long as agencies opening the doors. But it so far as enforcement 0f fiscal policy is concerned, nor should they with another vice president and an associate director. As many on straight party lines. But all is they limit themselves to only one. will take longer, and the way will have the impression that they can bend the rules wherever it suits as 250 children are enjoying the center's activities this day, not harmonious between the two What worries small bankers is be harderto build American insti them. some in day care, some in camp, some of the older kids on a field measures. Gramm strongly op- that an operator like Wal Mart has tutions that are world leaders. It is not out of Jack of respect that Ms. Nielsen is rejecting some Yariations trip to a museum. The associate director's son and daughter are of their travel authorizations. but of duty and responsibility_ ,, also here. The policy is clear and is actually simple: traveling government \, Rouss' phone rings. I 0:50 a.m., maybe I 0:51: Paramedics are officials should file the needed reports and documents at the already pulling up. "Our officers were on the scene in seconds," conclusion of their trips. Those with outstanding. travel advances a fire captain, Steve Ruda, will later say. '-'They were in the area, ~ Letters to the editor should I iquidate them first before they can be given new ones. The very heart of darkness maybe three blocks away." II It The rule applies to all government officials. including the gover .( The gunman is already gone. Left behind are his empty rounds, IN THE movie "8 mm," the video of which was I nor. So no one should take offense with how Ms. Nielsen enforces as a Hollywood reviewer put it, dim. dreary and shell casings strewn all over the lobby's floor. Left behind are recently released, Academy Award-winning actor i it. depressing. his victims, a senior citizen, a girl of 16 and three kids under I 0. On adultery Nicolas Cage plays Tom Welles. an ambitious It is vital that everyone traveling on government tab be made to "8 mm:· in addition. is not as gripping as it A child shot in the hip. Another child shot in the foot. THE PURPOSE of bringing this It is traditional belief that we tery" is one of God's ten com private detective hired by a fabulously rich social account for his or her expenses so as to prevent abuse and waste of ought to be, considering that it is supposed to be And a child shot from behind ... somebody aimed a gun at a 5- moral issue out to the general must keep ourselves morally righ mandments. We should never ite to check the authenticity of an old 8 millimeter valuable government resources. a thriller. But those who are as perplexed and year-old boy's back and shot him. public is to help all concerned t~ous, meaning, no sexual rela think that because everybody film that belonged to her husband, a distinguished disturbed by the series of senseless shootings on Instead of complaining. lawmakers should have instead shown Little bodies carried away on stretchers. parties particularly contract work tionship with anybody other else is capable of doing it for industrial tycoon. On the film, which was found in good leadership by being good followers. the mainland US should see this film just to get "The worst-case scenario for firefighters," says Ruda, de ers from the Philippines become than our lawfully wedded any reason, all others shou Id his safe, is a young girl being viciously mutilated Never mind bruised legislator egos. Rules are rules and everyone an idea of the depth of depravity humanity is scribing what he knows of the children's wounds, where they aware of its effect on the society spouses. also do the same. should be humble enough to recognize proper authority. by a man in leather mask. In other words, "snuff': capable of-and how we could easily fall into it. were hit, where they were sent. and in the individual's reflection We will be absolutely ac Being a good example of Ms. Nielsen is tasked under the Constitution to control and porno that ends in death, usually the murder of the "You dance with the devil," Max tells Welles, 12: 17 a.m.: For a horrifying hour and a half, parents have been of living in this paradise island countable to our Supreme Maker moral uprightness will help our regulate expenditure of public funds. It is her reponsibility to female "star:· "the devil don't change; the devil changes you." picking up phones, being told about gunfire, that children have for employment. Welles' client, who speaks in the almost Brit for any immoral acts, not only younger generations to be moti require that all public officials provide full and reasonable docu When, finally, Welles is confronted with the been hospitalized, that they had better drive to Rinaldi Street Being away from home some here on Saipan, but also when all vated into building a society ish accent of the old rich. is understandably mentation to ensure public funds are expended for public purpose, truth-that the distinguished tycoon paid $1 and hurry. times brings loneliness and dis ofus return home. We should not where everyone will be proud as defined by law. upset. She wants to be assured that the girl on the million to have the film produced; that the old Some shout out names of their kids, asking if anyone knows comfort to us while we 're at take this moral thing so lightly as of being able to abstain from She should by all means be allowed to do her task. meaning. film is still alive. That, moreover, although her coot was a closet demcnto who enjoyed watch where they are. Some duck under yellow police tape, trying to work, and even after working we can't always afford to have a immoral acts both in our minds without lawmakers taking it personally against her. with no one husband was apparently a sicko in his taste for ing a young woman all sliced up-he asks, find out for themselves. A man breaks into a run. He dashes hours. Nevertheless, let us never short term pleasure with someone and actions. breathing down her back. Otherwise, there is no way this govern entertainment, he was not 1ha1 sicko as to actu instinctively, why? Because, came the reply, he toward the center, but is tackled, handcuffed and escorted away. make this an excuse to look other than our spouses. ment can put its finances in order. ally derive pleasure from watching a girl gutted could. Because he wanted to. The truth is an Tactical squad cops mobilize on the street, heavily armed. around for an extra-marital re We must remember that PETE T. DELOS SANTOS It is hoped that Ms. Nielsen will continue standing her ground in like a hog. abyss, and brought to its edge, Welles' client, They point rifles as they explore door to door, trailing dogs. lationship. "Thou shall not commit adul- San Jose, Saipan enforcing the travel policy, despite the political pressures, so as to A family man who doesn't like spending time the old widow, falters. She did not survive her They don't know where the gunman is. He could be anywhere, ensure that travel expenditures of the government are properly away from his wife and baby daughter, Welles bewilderment. anyone. The prime suspects in Colorado were found dead at the accounted for. takes the job. It pays very well. His search for Welles did, only to learn the no less astonish scene. The gunman in Georgia tried to get away, was spotted at Prison facility should not be near school At a time when government requires a serious effort at austerity, the truth, however, takes him through, well, hell ing identity of the knife-happy masked man, a a gas station, did himself in. The drive-by killer in lllinois kept it is a big relief to find someone like Ms. Nielsen, earnestly on earth. A Ia Dante in the Inferno episode of bespectacled, balding, fat nerd in his late 30s driving, fled until he was found dead, before anyone could get THIS IS to openly address the Because of my disappointment, island, our culture--not our guarding the coffers. She is exactly what the Finance Department "La Divina Com media," Welles visits the world early 40s. Giddy at Welles' puzzlement, the any answers. issue of the planned building of I have a few concerns I want to criminals. of underground porno whe,e the only person needs-a conscientious public servant who will not play politics man "explains" that he wasn't abused as a child, * * * the Correction Center at the heart express. I believe that the prison facility with public funds but who can be trusted to play by the book. who is neither a freak nor a hustler is Max that he doesn't fit any known textbook profile of A man stands atop a truck, seeking answers: "My God, how of Susupe Civic Center. If our elected leaders are con shou Id not be located near May her tribe increase. (Joaquin Phoenix), the lead singer of a strug gruesome murderers. He likes to kill women be can this happen to preschoolers? Where can we send our chil I understand that the construc cerned about meeting the dateline Marianas High School. gling punk rock band. Welles meets him in an cause, he tells Welles, he loves seeing that look in dren that's safe?" tion has begun. I also under set by the Justice Department, This prison, once built, will be adult bookstore. Max is the clerk who furtively their eyes once his knife ruptures their flesh. That 2:22 p.m.: Lucille Shalometh Golden says her mother is doing stand that the pressure is on to why are they worrying now? a permanent structure. It wiil af reads Truman Capote while at work. He also is all. well, ''in good spirits." In good spirits. Everyone gets what she complete this facility because The condition of the prison now fect many generations to come. gets to tell his customers, "This is like a gas Schumacher, in an interview last spring, said the means. of the Justice Department man is actually worse than when These are many concerned citi t}Aarianas %riety;~ station; you pay before you pump." point of his movie is not to exploit the violence 2:36 p.m.: Jeffrey Rouss has just used the word "beloved" to date. some of the incumbent elected zens out there who share the same Max plays Virgil to Welles' Dante, but the spawned by pornography, but to show the impact describe Isabelle Shalometh. He thinks of her being shot, of I like to maintain a positive leaders first got into office. opinion that I have but they are Serving the Commonwealth for 26 years comparison with "La Divina Commedia" ends of an abnormal world on a fairly normal guy. That , Published Monday to Friday By Younis Art Studio, Inc. children shot. He says: "When I was a kid, and my mother would attitude as I echo my dismay on It took over 20 years to think afraid· to express themselves. I there. Welles and Max will be stuck in hell. And is, if you lie down with dogs you get fleas. Infor watch soap operas, I'd say: 'Those aren't real.' this issue and hopefully those about upgrading the facility and wani them to know that I stood up > ··. Publishers: .... , Welles' Beatrice, the girl on the film, is not in mation, as Toronto Sun's Liza Braun noted, that I "I've come to learn that soap operas are real. We seem to be ofus who oppose having to build also during the time when the against this issue. ·· ·····Abed ariif Paz voonis ·· heaven. ... Editor . could get free from my mother. in another soap opera every day." the new prison at Susupe Civic money was plentiful. Ratael i-t. Arroyo Directed by Joel Schumacher ("St. Elmo's What is of real interest, however, is the way Zaldy Dandan Associate Editor (Los Angeles Times) Center are wrong. Susupe Civic Center is a Fire," "Flatliners," the "Batman" movies, "Fall this film dared to come face to face with the This is a civic project. The "proud attraction" for our com LUTMINA DECHERONG P.O. Box 231, Sa,pan MP 96950-0231 ing Down," ''The Client," "A Time to Kill") and unspeakable: raging, screaming at it, only to, in people should be well informed. munity. I want to showcase our Kagman IL Saipan Tel. (670) 234-6341/7578/9797/9272 penned by Andrew Kevin Walker (of the devil the end, shut up. In real life we cannot afford not Fax: (670) 234-9271 ishly clever "Seven"), "8 mm" is a dark, dark Read with your © 1998, Marianas Variety to demand explanations from the inexplicable. LETTERS to the editor must carry the full name of the writer and signature. with a telephone number (in case of faxed or mailed letters) All Ri his Reserved film. Literally. Schumacher and cinematogra Which is probably why life goes on. Valiantly for verification. Letters addressed to other publications or to third parties and those endorsing particular political candidates are pher Robery Elswit saw to it that every scene is, at that. child· everyday. discouraged. All letters are subject to editing. The Variety reserves the right to reject any letters. Name withheld and unsigned letters will not see print. THE MARIANAS fiJvtARIANA~ VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- AUGUST 13, 1999 LOCAL .. FRIDAY, AUGUST 13,_1999 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND YIEWS-9 In Guam 2 fishermen Cainacho says CUC, OPM's Motorists told to slow rescued:at down, obey traffic rules Accused drug smuggling cop sea by ship drug tests contradict ADA By Rene P. Acosta its. THE US Coast Guard Rescue Co By Louie C. Alonso longer using drugs illegally and any other people with disabilities .. Variety News Staff "Remember to give courtesy ordination Center on Guam yes Variety News Staff are receiving treatment for drug alcoholics and persons having WITH the resumption of classes to those pedestrians awaiting to was no longer a cop after all terday announced that the two PRE-EMPLOYMENT drug and addiction or who have been reha drug addiction treatment must be last Monday, theDepartment of cross the street and please exer fishermen reported lost since alcohol screening tests conducted bilitated successfully, are pro qualified for the "'job in question" Public Safety is urging motor cise due regards for the safety of By Eric F. Say he would not present witnesses. claim that he was a Guam resident They have failed to show my Monday have been rescued. by the Commonwealth Utilities tected by the ADA from discrimi or meet the eligibility' qualifica ists to slow down and obey traf everyone," the traffic chief aired. Variety News Staff The jury is expected to come up and that he had been a police of client put the drugs into the shoe," The Panamanian registered Corporation (CUC) and the Of nation on the basis of past drug tions forthe "activity in question" fic sign in ordernot to hit school The speed limit in a school HAGATNA -A Manila po with a verdict today. ficer since 1987. Hartsock said. merchant ship, Corona Challenge, fice of Personnel Management addiction," Camacho stated in his in order to receive the job or par kids. zone is 15 up to 20 miles per lice records superintendent told In his closing argument, pros 'These statements are absolutely During the course of the three transmitted a Telex to the Coast (OPM) conflict with the provi letter to CUC and OPM. ticipate in the activity. The Public School System hour, and at this speed, one can the Federal District Court yes ecutor Joseph Wilson told the jury not uue as we have proven in this day trial, evidence was presented Guard reporting that they found sions of the Americans with Dis He noted that drug use is con GDDC clarified that in contrast opened classes in elementary immediately stop for whatever terday that accused drug smug that Arquiza's behavior during courtroom, so how can you even that showed fingerprints were the lost fishermen-Soichy abilities Act of 1990. an official sidered not illegal if the drug is to drug test. an alcohol test is and high school levels this week, reason. gler Henry Arquiza was no and shortly after his arrest proved think he is telling the truth about found on the packaging contain Angola and Time Pacoul -at from the Governor's Develop taken under the supervision of a considered a medical examina which prompted the department Maratita asked drivers to slow longer a policeman when ar that he knew he had drugs in the not knowing there were drugs in ing the drugs. about 8:30 a.m., approximately mental Disabilities Council has licensed health care professional. tion and may not be given before to issue the call. down when approaching a bus rested last May at the Guam sole of a shoe found by Customs the shoes," Wilson said. However, the crime lab could 50 nautical miles northwest of determined. The GDDC director added that a conditional job offer.He said In a statement, the DPS asked stop or a school bus. "When the International Airport. officers in his luggage. It's an open-and-shut case, he not match them to either the ar Chuuk. Executive Director Thomas alcohol is not included in the Con the drug test can create a conflict drivers to exercise caution when, bus' red lightings are on, please Arecili Hofilena testified that Arquiza had maintained from said. resting officers or to Arquiza. They were recovered safe and Camacho of GDDC said ADA 's trolled Substance Act. with the ADA 's ban on pre-em ever traveling .on the roads. get ready to stop. ThisITieans that Arquiza. who faces a minimum the start that he had no knowledge "Just look at the patterns oflies." Once the closing arguments in fair health after drifting for definition of qualified individu ··People with alcoholism are not ployment inquiries. "Pl~ase l,eyery cautiousand a student is crossing the street to five-year sentence. was fired of the drugs and that he had taken But Hartsock, in his closing ar were wrapped up, Federal Dis over 65 miles over a three-day als with disabilities include per subject to the ADA disability even In the CNMI, some employers observant when traveling the get to the bus." three years ago. his shoes to a shoe repair in Ma gument, said the prosecution trict Court Judge John S. period, the Coast Guard said in a .sons that have gone through or if they are cuITently using alco often use drug tests that detect the streets.Btudentswill be crossing Maratita has also called on the · The prosecution rested its case nila to get the soles repaired. "twisted the facts" in the case. Unpingco read the jury instruc media release. presently going drug addiction hol. Alcoholics are individuals presence of a wide range of drugs, thestre.e~~arlyinthemomingto students to refrain from crossing after Hofilena testified. But the prosecution noted that ''111e government wants you to tions on how evidence must be Their vessel suffered an engine treatment and alcoholics. with disabilities, subject to the not simply illegally used drugs. get to the bi.ts stops, and to get to the road until both directions are Defense attorney Robert Arquiza had made many other believe that shoe ownership is a considered when deliberating a casualty causing them to be dis "More specifically, persons protections of ADA," he added. GDDC said the term "illegally schools,"·. Traffic Officer. In clear-from vehicles. Hartsock then stood up and said false statements, including his cnme. verdict. abled and adrift. addicted to drugs, but who are no Camacho pointed out that like Continued on page 46 Charge Lt Juan Maratita ap "It is safer to wait until the · The vessel was found in the pealed, trafficiscleartocross theroad,or . . area which was to be searched Adding that this will be done m:itil someone stops to let you today by an US Navy P-3 Orion NMC joins anti-c~ncer campaign again in the afternoon when the cross. When crossing the road, GVBwants Modern spearfishing methods which was specially requested students are dismissed, he asked continue to look for cars that from Japan. the clri~ers to follow all signs.and have not stopped yet." the traffic ·abudget ... · The Corona Challenge is at By Rene P. Acosta college has just recently formed a cer drive. not exceed above the speed lim- officer in charge said. drive fish from shallow reefs tempting to recover the vessel at Variety News Staff team and initiated its own fund In coming out with their team, this time. It is too early to tell THE NORTHERN Marianas Col drive for the American Cancer the college employees are hoping of$13.75M. By Rene P. Acosta Nauru, where spearfishing is con ery night in their fishing expe lege is not only an institution for Society, which is slated to con to promote community partner . . . . : ' . where the survivors will be taken. Variety News Staff ducted during night time. ditions, and were even going The men were reported missing higher learning but it can be a duct its "Relay for Life" project. ship and strong desire fortheNMC SOON there will no longer be In Palau, the fishery council down as deep as 180 feet. after they failed to re rum last Mon partner too in an equally impor The relay project which is set to participate in a major commu Variety News Staff shallow fish at the reef if there are reported that fishermen using Spear guns and 'bang sticks" day from a 60-mile voyage from tant project. for August 27 and 28, is hoping to nity event. HAGATNA - With the Gov no measures adopted to regulate powerful underwater flashlights were reported! y used to maximize c~-o-nt'"'i_n_u-ed-.----o_n_p_age 46 Rou Island to Weno in the Chuuk A group of employees from the raise money for the society's can- ernment of Guam in financial dif or limit the use of spear in small and spear guns have been been catches of humphead parrot fish ficulties. the Guam Visitors Bu time fishing. exploiting large humphead parrot and napoleon wrasse. Continued on page 50 reau (GVB) will not ask for an This is not impossible as fish which normally sleeps on The westpac said that because AGO wants man's probation revoked increase in its fiscal year 2000 spearfishing activities have been "dormitories" in shallow reefs. of this, the population of snappers Power outage budget. reported to be rampant in some The hunting pressure was re and groupers are depleting in shal By Ferdie de la Torre 1998 and was sentenced to one laws, the lawyer said. Only a few weeks before the .i islands in the Pacific, even using portedly driving the species to low waters and were retreating to Due to the scheduled power out Variety News Sta ff year probation. The prosecutor said Phy Ion vio end of fiscal year 1999. bureau modem equipment and gadgets. seek sanctuary in deeper lair, deeper sanctuaries. age at the Northern Marianas THEATTORNEYGeneral'sOf Benedetto in his motion to re lated the condition after he com management and staff have been A·V99'JVIZA·V990R This activity, according to the but as they moved to the deeper As a result, fishermen are also College Saipan campus from fice has asked the Superior Court voke said Phylon admitted to a mitted more crimes last July. Dol!t Prolog {MORE IN STOCK) StarTAC Car Speakers (trunk mount & surface mount) 3000 1rom $39-up . '! (check clearance line-up below for more) A-VSOOO LaserdiscJCD Karaoke Mini System : .\i Car Soeakers; .. 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English. 1999 Miss CNMI-International Other sponsors for tommmw's Variety News Staff The Street Market is also aimed p.m. formed to address speci fie issues participating vendors are required Kaman Isla (Kkeelul Faluw/lsland Macaranas said there will be a Pait of the conceit's highlight is Michelle Sablan, and 1999 Miss event include Mobil Oil, Marianas FINALLY, the Subcomittee on at revatilizing the economy and The site for the market has al such as the side analysis and lo to follow. The issuing of licenses Music) Conceit will be held to total of six bands to pe1fo1m on the raffle draw. CNMI-Universe Cherlyn Cabrera. Eye Insitute, Micronesian Brokers, the Garapan Street Market has encouraging local residents to ready been decided upon. gistics committee, the market will also fall under their jurisdic mmmw. Aug. 14. according to the conce11 night. "The first prize for the raffle Last year, the conceit was held Coca Cola, Victoria Hotel.and Rep finalized its plans and is now eye venture into small businesses. At the Food and Nutrition Coun place regulations committee, and tion. Commonwealth Council for Arts Performers include Meskla, Is draw is $500. There is no need to for two nights where local artists resentatives Ana Teregeyo, Heinz ing October 7th as the exact day Initially, the Street Market is cil (FNC) meeting last Wednes the public relations and advertis Lastly, the public relations and and Culture. land Family Band, Para Y Isla with purchase anything, you just have to from the CNMI and Guam gath- Hofschneider, and Frank Cepeda. to initiate the concept of provid set to open on two dates in Octo day, FNC's representative to the ing committee. advertising committee handles the Concert coordinator Cindy JJ Concepcion on two sets, Roman be there. And aside from the first _ ing local and foreign consumers ber, the 7th and the 21st. In the ...... ·. .l...·- ...t.L·· _.,_ ...... ··-··-··--- ··· .... ··.·. ... ·,·-·-·-··,·······...... t...T ··-······:········...... · ·.... ·.·· ..... ·. ·. ······ Street Market Project, Pat Calvo The side analysis and logistics information dissemination on the Macaranas of CCAC said the an Tudela, Jr., Maliu Band, Kelvin prize, there would be other prizes, with varied product choices, live succeeding months however, it revealed that it is going to be people will handle location and project. ~·-• ·.· ·•.··JS;;····· >·····•·?1;·.••• .. nual event promises more exciting Duenas, CM Serenaders Band, Fuu too. The raffle draw is made pos 1;·•·· n······.•.···.··· t.lt··.···• •··.·• ®NMJ>··• entertainment, and a venue for will start to operate every week located on the 3rd Street of ownership issues. In this case. 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Tel. 234-5419 • 235-7268 ~ .. ~. ·•::: MICRONESIA 12-MARlANAS v·ARIETi NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY------AUGUST 1'J', ·1999' B realizes profits By Malou L. Sayson stature. & Touche was sent late last month creased from 1997's $1.85 million with staggered conu·ibutions. The For the Variety In a 1998 audit rep011 submitted to Senator Santos Olikong. one of to $ 2.24 million last year; while Commonwealth of Northern· KOROR(Palau Horizon)-'ll1e by the PIDB Board of Govemors the founders of the Association of loans receivable also went up from Mariana Islands (CNMI) shared Pacific Islands Development B:mk through Otoichi Besebes, the net Pacific Ishmd Legislatures (APIL), $1.!0millionin 1997to$1.25mil $525,000; Chuuk, $251,783.19; (PIDB) established in 1989 is mak increase in cash auained by the also an exponent of the PIDB. Iion in I 998. Investment in trust Guam, $100,000; and Kosrae, ing profits but still bm.lly needs full bank as of Dec. 31, 1998 amounted ·11,e reprn1 revealed that the bank for stockholders, though, only $200,000, bringing the total contri payment of$ I million capital con to $5,699 against a deficit of has a cash flow of $12,066 at the gained an increase of $ I ,535 in butions to $4,076,783. I 9. tributions from fourmembcrstatcs $57,473 in 1997. end of J 998against$6,367 in 1997. 1998. The Deloitte & Touche Audit to funher strengthen its financial The repon prepared by Deloitte Investment securities have in- The report fu1ther noted that the Report indicated that as of Dec. 3 I, bank's loan prntfoliocurrently con I 998 and I 9997, the bank has re sists of ;.even Joans purchased dur ceived $4,076,783 and $3,594,483, NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTIONS ing the years ended 31. 1993, 1994 respectively, of equity contribu and 1995 with interest rates rang tions. Authorized capital stock is at ;} ' by the ing between nine percent and 12 18,000 shares of$ I ,000 par value. t1·,1; As of Dec. 1998 and 1997, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency On Re-issuance of National percent. According to the repo11, 3 I, \.. Region IX, WTR-5 Pollutant Discharge Elimi two of the loans are fully guaran 4,076 shares and 3,575 shares, re 7 S Hawthorne Street nation System (NPDES) teed by the originuling bank; the spectively, had been issued and San Francisco, CA 94105-3901 Permits to Discharge Telephone: (415) 744-1921 Pollutants to Waters of the other five guaranteed for 90 per were outstanding. United States cent of the principal amount. The repmt, however, pointed out Under the "Atticles of Agree that the current under- capitaliza tion has delayed the bank expan Public Notice No. Pl-99-W-24 August 13, 1999 ment Establishing the PIDB," each memberistocontribute$1 million sion. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region IX (EPA) is reissuing the following notice of proposed actions for the purchase of shares in the In order for the bank to engage in under the Clean Water Act (CWA) and regulations thereunder, and the Commonwealth of the Nonhern Mariana operationsofthesizecontemplated, Islands Water Quality Standards. This second notice of proposed actions who/Jy supersedes and replaces the bank. If all eligible governments norice ofproposed actions co reissue NPDES permits to the fa/Jawing c.Jischarger published in this newspaper on participate, equity contributions of significant capital infusions are re August 6. 1999. The EPA is today proposing to reissue NPDES permits to the following discharger: $IO million will result, the report quired from existing and prospec tive members, the report further Commonwealth Utilities Corporation said. (39oz) P.O. Box 1220 However, only Palau, Yap and noted. Saipan, MP 96950 Pohnpei have given their full con On April 19, I 999, the bank re and is taking comment on these proposed actions. tributions of$ I millioneach;while ceived a$ I I 3,652 payment of ad $7.95 the four other members came up ditional capital stock. The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation (CUC) discharges pollutants from the Agingan Wastewater Treatment Plant (W\\'TP) and the Sadog Tase WWTI' to waters of the United States. The discharge of secondary treated municipal wastewater from the Agingan \\'WTP is through Discharge Serial No. 002 to the surf zone of Class A Some major players in Palau marine receiving waters named Tinian Channel, tributary to Saipan Channel of the Philippine Sea. The dis charge of secondary treated municipal wastewater from Sadog Tase W\VTI' is through Discharge Serial No. 001 at a depth of about 15 meters in Class A marine receiving waters named Saipan Lagoon of the Philippine Sea. fishing industry under watch The EPA has drafted I\PDES permits which contain discharge limitations for pollutant parameters including By Malou L. Sayson It was agreed on the floor that biochemical oxygen demand (5-day). total suspended solids, enterococci, whole effluent toxicity, pH, nutrients, For the Variety senators, whowanted tqask spe and some metals. The draft permits also contain monito:ing and reporting programs designed to evaluate cificquestionsorkn6Wthedetails compliance with applicable water quality standards and sewage sludge regulations. and measure the level of KOROR (Palau Horizon) ----,. i, Major players in Palau's onshore about the agreements, fould get i: pollutants in the discharges. /1 fishing industry are currently un hold of the infonnation and docu Because the Agingan WWTP discharge does not fully comply with proposed end-of-pipe water quality based effluent limitations in the draft pennit and is ineligible for mixing zones granted by the Commonwealth of the der watch as to whether they trans ments. Nonhern Mariana Islands Division of Water Quality (DEQJ (i.e .. it is a surf zone discharge with no initial dilu act their business based on invest~ Yano has raised his concerns tion), the EP.A. is concurrently issuing an Administrative Order which will include: (I) a schedule of activities to ment rules and· regulations or · about th(operation ofthe 1>a.1au ensure that the discharge will come into compliance with water quality standards during this permit term; and utilize "front business" operators.. .· International Traders Incorpo (2) interim discharge limitations based on current wastewater treatment plant performance. Once reasonable "[They] find a way to go m·ound rated (PITI) which, he said, SAFE Spring control measures have been implemented, the CUC may request that the DH)_grant mixing zones as alternatives has Beach Cliff to en-of-pipe water quality based effluent limitations in the effective permit. If mixing zones are granted by the our government just. to operate becofue a "front". for Luer\ Thai GUARD Field DEQ, then the CUC may submit a request to the EPA that the pem1it be reopened to incorporate recalculated here," Roman Yano, the chair FishingVentµre(LTFV),Ud,;a Sardines water quality based effluent limitations which consider initial dilution. Bar Soap man of the Senate Committee on Hong Kong corporation. ''LTFV (3.25 oz) Oil 1Gal Because the Sadog Tase WWTP discharge does not fully comply with rrnposed end-of-pi re water quality based Resources and Development · is doing business on .Palau .be- . (3 bar) effluent limitations but is eligible for mixing zones granted hy the 1)[(2_ (i.e., it is a submerged discharge with initial dilution), the DEQis concurrently evaluating whether to grant mixing zones as alternatives to proposed (SCRD), said in an interview. cause of PJTI," Yano told Palau end-of-pipe water quality based effluent limitations in the draft permit. If mixing zones are granted by the DEQ, These perpetrators of"dubious'' Horizon. $1.99 .69¢ $4.95 then the EPA \\ill issue a final permit which incorporates water quality based effluent limitations consistent with front business operations should The agreement on small scale the DEQ:, determination. be investigated and prosecuted, longliner fishery and marine base The Administrative Records, which include the draft rcrmit, fact sheet, rnmments received, permit application, he further said. rooperation signed on July 19, and other relevant documents, are available for review at the EPA address above, Monday through Friday, Yano is looking into the docu 1996, according toYa110, is prnof between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ments and papers ofcertaincom thatLTFyisdoi(ll~btlsinesshere· Tree Diamond DELMONTE (family bag) Persons wishing to comment upon the draft permits should submit their comments in writing by the close of the panies in view their proposed fish despitet11efact.t11~ti~application •• 99¢ public comment period on September I 3, 1999, either in person or by mail to the attention of Robyn Stuber at ing agreements (FAs)with the forForei~ 1:i:iy~~tr11eiltApproval. the EPA address shown above, and to the DEQat the Address shown below: Whole Corn government. . Ccrtifica.ts. (FIA 9) w<1s •(ejected Coco Tuna 95 Division of Environ men ta! Quality Sen. Santos OJ ikonghadearlier by th~fqr\)ignirivestrrJent 13oard $17. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands asked for information on three (FIB)duringthefirsttennofPresi-· 79¢ P.O. Box 1304 fishing companies, namely, PITT, clent NakaTUura. · · Saipan, MP 96950 Telephone: 670/664-8500 Palau Mari time Industries Corp., PIT!, according toYano, is not and Kuniyoshi FishingCompat1y, '.1\IOv.'!!dumler i~ bp~iner~U¢l;B~l; 0 All comments or objections received by the close of the public comment period will be retained and considered operating in Palau' sextended fish to tum its FIAC into a business in the formulation of the final determinations regarding the draft permits. ery zone (EFZ). ' agreement with the republic. TANG Portuguese This was for the purpcis(l of ''The Very\people protecting· If, after consideration of all comments and objections, the final determinations of the Regional Administrator comparativeamilysisoftheir~s~+···· PIT[ ljl'ejn W!! §enate, 'lan6 (20 Q/T) are substantially unchanged from the tentative determinations, then the Regional Administrator shall forward a said;> · , · , · 0· · Sausage notice of the final determinations to the CUC and to any person who has submitted written comments regarding ing agreements with the republiC, the draft permit(s). If, after consideration of all comments and objections, the final determinations of the Regional Administrator are substantially changed from the tentative determinations, the Regional Administra ; I . -~ $7.95 tor will give public notice of such determinations. High demand for housing aid $1.95 When final permits are issued they will become effective 33 days following the date of signature of the EPA Water Division Director, for the Regional Administrator, unless a request for an evidentiaiy hearing is granted. By Malou L. Sayson cems over the country's growing Requests for an eviden!iary hearing must be filed within 30 days following the receipt of the final determina For the Variety housing problem affecting the poor. tions and must meet the requirements of 40 CFR 124.74. All written requests for evidentiaiy hearing should be KOROR (Palau Horizon) - An addressed to: Regional Administrator; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region IX; ATIN.: Permits Record "There are people [ cou pies] here Coordinator, WT-5; 75 Hawthorne Street; San Francisco, CA 94105-3901. If the Regional Administrator grants estimated 45 percent of Palauan working in the government for a a request for an evidentiaiy hearing, public notice of such hearing will be given. Any person may submit a households is in dire need of housing combined salary of $12,000 a year request to be admitted as a party within 30 days after the publication date of the public notice of an evidentiary assistance while the remaining 55 hearing. If no evidentiaiy hearing is requested, the final permit will be issued or denied, as appropriate, and and [they] can't afford to pay Joan this action will be final. percent is in a better position to have interest ranging from 8 to IO per Bacon access to bank Joans for housing. cent charged by the bank," said Please bring the foregoing notice to the attention of all persons who you know would be interested in this This was underscored by Palau MACKERl:L' matter. Kyota. Housing Authority (PHA) Execu The housing problem, according $1.99 Alexis Strauss, Director tive Di rector Masuo C. K yota in an to K yota, is getting worse each 89¢1b Water Division interview. U.S. EPA Region IX year unless addressed with urgency Kyota expressed serious con- by the government. ,• ' ~ - . . -... - . MICRONESIA FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 1999-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-15 Japan -supports ou.ter~ Palau\ nattona1·-b~nk islands fishery projects gets back after lull By Malou L. Sayson President Nakamura submitted By Gill Johnson to stimulate "exports·· of reef and gine fishing boats approximately For the Variety tp the Senate for confi rma ti on four For the Variety deep sea fish from these three ourcr 20 feet in size on a lease basis to KOROR (Palau Horizon) nominees to the board; namely, MAJURO - Japanese and islands to the count1y'scapi1al city local fishem1en on Mili and Aur. The beleaguered National Devel Rukebai Inaba, Grace Yano, opment Bank of Palau (NDBP) is Marshall Islands officials signed Maju·ro and also 10 the scconda,y said fisheries deputy direcror Louis. Ngemacs and Masaharu a multi-million dollar fisheries market of Kili Island, where dis Danny Jack. 1lll'ough a separate, left with but one concern, a presi Tmodrang. Inaba was the first cooperarion package in Majuro placed Bikini islanders live. This $3 million project. the Japan In dent, to complete its Board of one to be confirmed. yesterday rhat aims to boos! com three-atoll projecr is modeleu on rernational Cooperation Agency Directors and fully operate. Yano had to be reconsidered rnuniry-based fisherics activities similar projects now operating in is funding a major fisheries de Since April this year, the NDBP for second ballot and finally got in re more outer arol Is in th is m111h Arno. Likicp. Namu and velopment project inJaluit, which plunged further into a limbo as its through the confirmation. The P;1cil'ic nation. Ailinglaplap atolls -all of which includes provision of boats and board ceased to function because last one to be confirmed [ on Aug. Japan's Ovt".rscas Fisheries feed locally-caught fish into the fishing gear, Jack said. of lack of quorum. 5] was Tmodrang. Cooperation Foumhttion (OFCF) two urban centers in the Marshalls The fisheries department will Last July 20, it completely Inaba boasts of a good track vice president Yoshihiko to gencrare cash incomes for outer buy fish from local fishe1men stopped operating with the expi record which will,be of good use Fukutomi and Minister of Re- islands fishermen. All of these from these atolls and sell them ration of the contract of the bank to the bank, considering her edu sources and Development projecrs arc supported by Japan. directly or through local retail president, GaITison Urette, leav cational background in business Jolrns:ty Riklon signed agrec OFCF has already provided a om lets in Majuro. ing the board with five vacant and finance and her experience mcnrs approving cominuation and training vessd. the "Lentanir," for In addition, under the project, slots. working with Public Utilities i' ~. MITSUBISHI expansion of a coasral fisheries rhc new three-atoll project. The OFCF will renovate one local The bank by law could only Corp. as comptroller; Office of •. fiffU MOTORS project involving rhe n1ral arolls vessel is being used to train Marshall fish market, and has agreed to pe1fom1 its mandate to issue [guar the Public Auditor as senior audi Built For Living,'" 1 anteed] loans to the people of tor, analysts; Western Caroline of.~lili. Aur. Jaluit. The project is Islanders in deep sea fishing tech study the possibility of providing ------____ ..__ half \\'ay rhrough its live year niques, and also to transpon fish a prefabricated building within Palau if it has an board, meaning Trading Co. as chief accountant ,.~ ... -' 1e1111. with Of-CF providing abom from the outer islands to market. the fisheries adepaitment 's pre the board has to have a quorum of and Guam-based Bush & Bishop SI million annually in technical Depending on developments mises that would house a retail five. Advertising as controller. She and re I ated aid to the project since with the fishery project. the fisher fish market and work space for It took the Senate 14 working got her degree in finance from the ir srancd. ies department and OFCFwill con fish processing and engine re days to confirm the complete line University of Houston, Texas and A cenrral goal of the project is sider providing 10 outboard en- pairs, Jack said. up of presidential nominations for finance degree from the Union the NDBP Board membership. Contmuea on page 49 Palau Health, Education ministries work on student health issues By Eileen 0. Tabaranza in order for the education de hours expended for its physi how much time would be allo that each of the student may For the Variety partment to properly deal with cal education (PE) subject. cated for the PE subject in a need to look at. This has to be KOROR (Palau Horizon) - students suffering from ill This school year, Education daily schedule and within 180- done through health services The Ministry of Education nesses. Minister Billy Kuartei said day school year calendar. or clinic dispensaries," (MOE) is currently working This arrangement is being PE subject would be required "We would like to have some Kuartei pointed out. with the Ministry of Health actively worked out by MOE from grade one to 12th. information on the health sta Kuartei added the health in (MOH) ro create health infor with MOH at the heels of the He said the education de tus of the students to know formation sheet that the MOH From mation sheet for each student farmer's plan to expand the partment is still determining what special health problems Continued on page 49 ~; )' 1 i MARTHA9 S STORE c p_o_ Box 5437 MCDonalds Mobil Station D Tel- (670) 234-9774 BEACH ROAD I D CANTON REST. • Fax (670) 233-6486 MARTHA'S STORE ~ Pork Hocks Family Bag69 Mackerel$6;,~~ $9· 1 9 '\ OX & PALM Corned Beef . , .. 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China denies Conference FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 1999 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-17 Kiribati spying Fiji Gov't hits local 1D.edia notes AIDS allegations trendinPNG TARAWA (Pacnews)- The Chi for politicizing land issue nese Embassy in Kiribati has de RABAUL (Pacnews) - Papua SUVA (Pacnews) - The Fiji A number of landowners have race or religion," a Government nied allegations that the Chinese New Guinea is probably one of the Government has strongly already said they don't want to statement said. Tracking Telemetry and Com most difficult places in the world to criticised a group it describes as renew the leases. "Their propaganda campaign mand Station in the capital, develop effective counter measures "political power-hungry agita The Government statement also is similar to that used by Hitler Tarawa. is a spy base. against the rapid spread of the HIV/ tors" who are bent on an "or hit out at "a section of the news and the Nazi Party in Germany It was reacting to a report in the AIDS, according to the National chestrated propaganda media" for aiding and abetting in the 1930s to provoke discrimi July issue of the Pacific Islands AIDS Council Secretariat director programme" to destabilise the these so-called agitators. nation and violence against the Monthly magazine alleging the Clement Malau. country using the Agricultural, "The ALTA issue is being used Jewish community." Chinese station was spying on the Speaking at the start of a week Landlord and Tenant Act by power-hungry agitators in the The statement said: "Propa American base and missile tests long Islands Regional HIV/AIDS (ALTA) issue on unsuspecting country and aided and abetted, gandists, like the group of po Dr on Kwajalein Atoll in indigenous Fijians. wittinglyorunwittingly, by a sec litical power-hungry agitators, workshop here yesterday, Mal au neighbouring Marshall Islands. The controversy surrounding tion of the news media, to foment are not interested in truth or the said among the factors involved in The Chinese Ambassador to the ALT A issue relates to the destabilisation at the expense of people, and they disseminate making the job difficult for gov Kiribati, Yang Zhikuan, said the ernment and· Non Government renewal of land leases, many of national development, social propaganda to stir up emotions allegations are "fabricated lies". Organisations (NGO's) workers which held by Inda-Fijian cane progress and a better life for all of the people for destabilisation The Embassy said the Station is was the cultural and geographical farmers have begun to expire. the people of Fiji, regardless or Continued on page 50 used to monitor rockets launched diversity of the country. from mainland China. He told some 30participants from However. many ordinary the five islands provinces that since people in Tarawa have reportedly Vanuatu police arrest troublemakers the first HIV case was detected in voiced their concern over con PORT VILA (Pacnews) - the island of Espiritu Santo. sent representatives to 1987, national reports indicated that flicting reports on the Chinese Vanuatu police have begun ar Police commissioner Peter Luganville. PNG had a frightening trend of Station. resting troublemakers in the Bong ordered the action after a Luganville 's Deputy Mayor recording over 600 new cases of They are not happy with assur northern town of Luganville. drunken mob from one village is reported to have taken an HIV and over 150 news cases of ances from the Chinese Embassy This follows increasing re smashed up a restaurant and emergency flight to the capi AIDS each year. and have called on the Kiribati ports of visitors and tourists threatened the owner. tal, Port Vila, for an urgent 'This is still an estimate of the Government to investigate the being harassed by local people The New Zealand and Aus meeting with the police com real situation. As of March this allegations. from surrounding villages on tralian High Commissions have missioner. year 185 new cases of HIV infec tions and 41 cases of AIDS have been detected in the country:· Dr Malau said. 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Inchcape Market:b:ig n J FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 1999 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-19 18-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- AUGUST 13, 1999 PACIFIC Group urges United Nations: Business backs RP charter change MANILA, Philippines (AP) - constitution, and believe the gov .democratic provisions. on Aug. 20 that will oppose any Currently, foreigners are lim A group of Philippine business ernment must be given the "flex The constitution was enacted a constitutional amendments. ited to a maximum of 40 percent 'Recognize indigenous rights' leaders declared their support ibility to draw up a bold agenda year after the 1986 overthrow of Mrs. Aquino said the rally will equity in a numberofkey sectors, Wednesday for plans by Presi on economic reforms to strengthen dictator Ferdinand Marcos. call on Filipinos to guard the including global economy. SUV A (Pacnews) -Represen Discussions on a draft UN Dec is little chance this important in These are the so-called "CANZUS dent Joseph Estrada to amend the the Philippine position in the glo As the business leaders - in country's democracy again~t transportation, telecommunications, - tatives of 300 million indigenous laration on the Rights of Indig strument will be adopted before group" made up of Canada, Aus The Suva-based Non-Govern constinition, including a relax bal market." cluding heads of the country's threats. media, mining and utilities. peoples in 70countries hav; called enous Peoples started in 1984, the end of the Indigenous Decade tralia, New Zealand and United ment organisation said there ap ation of restrictions on foreign Moves to revise the constitu employers' and exporters' fed A statement issued by her group But the government is eager to pears to be a lack of interest on the United Nations (UN) to and until September last year, only in the year 2004. States. ownership and a trimming of the tion have been strongly opposed erations - met Wednesday, an said the threats include constitu attract new capital to upgrade and recognise their rights to land and two out of the 45 articles in the According to an article by PCRC said for the Pacific there from some Pacific Island coun Supreme Court's powers. by pro-democracy groups, which other group led by former Presi tional changes, limits to press free modernize many areas of the self-determination. draft declaration have been fully PCRC, despite urgent calls by the is a clear challenge. tries. The businessmen said they rec say that opening up the charter to dent Corazon Aquino discussed dom and a return of "cronyism" economy. "It· appears that when eco A non-binding UN declaration adopted. High Commissioner for Human "Indigenous peoples are the ognize a need to re-examine the amendment could threaten its plans for a pro-democracy rally as practiced by Marcos, who im "We need to open up the on rights of indigenous people Pacific Concerns Resource Rights, Mary Robinson, the non majority in most Pacific states, nomic interests of small islands posed martial law in 1972. economy ... we don't have enough has not been adopted despite years Centre (PCRC) official, Nick co-operative governments have unlike indigenous peoples out and its indigenous peoples are "I hate to thinkofus going back resources," said Donald Dee, of discussion. Maclellan says at this speed, there been slowing down the talks. side the Pacific who are controlled at stake then they take interest. to what it was during martial law," president of the Confederation of by a dominant foreign ruler. In the globalisation of econo Mrs. Aquino said. Garment Exporters of the Philip These are countries like the mies, indigenous peoples are de Mrs. Aquino, who led massive pmes. is now sgrving luncih daily USA, France, Russia, Latin prived of their land, culture, lan protests in 1986 that culminated Estrada also wants to limit the America, Central America, Af guage and identity. in the "people power" revolt that Supreme Court's ability to inter 11:00AM-? rica and Asia," PCRC said. Let us hope we will see more toppled Marcos, was joined by vene in government economic "Indigenous pe'oples are call Pacific Islands governments leaders of several pro-democracy decisions. 1 Choice $3.50 ing for education, development, take up their responsibility by groups. This has the strong backing of housing, the right to life, pro attending the various sessions On Tuesday, Estrada promised many businessmen, who were 2 Choice $4.50 tection of their environment of the Commission of Human to limit initial constitutional unhappy when the Supreme Court 3 Choice $5.50 while pr~serving their customs Rights in Geneva and New York, amendments to economic issues blocked several privatization and traditions that have guaran the report appealed. so as to ease fears about a threat to deals and delayed the deregula MENU teed their survival since time Under the UN declaration, democracy. tion of the oil industry. Monday Menudo, Pork Sinigang, Laing, Dinuguan/Fretada immemorial." it added. there are moves to establish a Mrs. Aquino, however, said Estrada said he will call on law Tuesday Chicken Tinola, Beef Steak, Laing, Dinuguan/Fretada The report said with Permanent Forum for indig there was no assurance the makers to form a constituent as Wednesday Beef Nilaga, Fried Chicken, Laing, Dinuguan/fretada globalisation of economies, in enous peoples. changes would.be limited to eco sembly to propose the economic Thursday Chopsuey, Sinampalukang Manok, Dinuguan/Fretada, Laing digenous peoples are losing their This is being pursued vigor nomic issues once the constitu charter changes. An elected con intellectual property and their ously by Ad Hoc committees Friday Letchon Kawali, Pakbet, Dinuguan/Fretada, Laing · . tion is opened up to amendments. stitutional convention can work natural resources to serve the set by the United Nations. She said efforts to tinker with later on other changes, including Saturday Letchon Paksiw, Chicken Adobo, Laing, Diiiuguan/Ffetada the constitution are divisive and political reforms, he said . ...-... .- ...... not urgent, and that economic Constitutional amendments can Also serving and accept orders for any occasions fof ttl~l~ilJtJJing: To prevent HIV/AIDS, concerns raised by Estrada could be proposed by a vote of two Puto, Kutsinta, Sapin-Sapin, Biko, and Maja Blanca. ..< .. ) .i < ·· i< · be addressed through legislation. thirds of the members of Con Among the provisions Estrada gress convened as a constituent Located in Garapan next to Mobydi~kReit~Orant. Think of the ABC's -Abstain, wants changed are those limiting assembly or by an elected consti tutional convent;on. The proposed Phone No. 233-7357 ,::>;;;,- foreign ownership of local busi Former P~ilippine President Corazon Aquino (left) gestures at a news conference at suburban Makati city, nesses and barring foreigners from revisions must be approved in a Be Faithful and use Condom. near.Mantia Wednesday as she exp/ams her views on her planned protest-rally next week to oppose owning land. plebiscite. President Joseph Estrada's call to change the country's Constitution. AP ~: 'J·, ~ Healthy Times Spencers 3 pk Slip on Shirt Reg. $9.99 .... Sale $7.99 PRESENTS ,.,::__:..;'"·:;,·.1 l Baby Bath, Gerber Disposable Nursing Pads (24ct) Reg. $3.99 .... Sale $3.40 CONDITIONER OR SHAMPOO Baby News Bibs Reg. $7.99 .... Sale $7.20 A Regular: $4.75 Sale: $3.75 ; Evenflo Starter Feeding Set Reg. $7.99 .... Sale $6.99 ·• lstYear Trainer Cup Reg. $5.25 .... Sale $4.50 ;J'.i1 Craco Lite I estle ~lP~~[]J~ I', !\ · Gerry Heat Saver Bath Tub Sale $25.00 .. Sale $21.00 y Rider Stroller Reg. $29.00 .. 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BUSINESS HOURS: • Saturday - 9:00-7:00 20-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- AUGUST 13, 1999 PHILIPPINES In collapsed housing tragedy Missing people discovered safe MANILA, Philippines (AP) - all safe and had actually fled a day Nine people listed as missing in before a rain-triggered landslide the collapse of a hillside housing hit the housing development last Garapan & Sa_n Jose estate in monsoon rains have con Tuesday. tacted authorities and said they Sayam said two children from actually escaped, leaving only four another family listed as missing WHOLE still unaccounted for, officials said also escaped, but were not imme Weekend Sale! Wednesday. diately reported because of the CHICKEN Fifty-seven bodies have been chaos. SPARERIBS recovered from the crumbled Two of five areas in the six $21.95 houses in the Cherry Hills com hectare (15-acre) housing estate munity in Antipolo City east of have been declared cleared of vic $13.95 Manila, raising to 160 the con tims and searchers are concen firmed death toll from four days trating on the remaining areas for of torrential rains last week in the those still missing, including a 33.07 LBS. capital and nearby provinces. 10-year-old girl, Sayam said. Army Col. Warlito Sayam, He said he has not given up deputy chief of a military task hope of finding survivors. force in charge of the search op "Miracles can still happen," he PORK CHOP BEEF SHORTRIBS BEEF RIBEYE BEEF STEW erations, said a seven-member said. 99 STEAK family told authorities they were In a report, officials appointed $14. FAMILY BAG $17.99 $13.99 FAMILY i $17.99 FAMILY ',, BAG . . FAMILY BAG BAG ·ATTENTION MACKEREL TILAPIA MILK FISH $6 99/ $1.29/LB. $1.49/LB. All Lizama Families are • FAMILY BAG Rescuers take a break from the recovery operations Wednesday in a housing development in Antipolo City, respect fully invited to a very east of Manila, which was destroyed by landslide due to torrential rains. The search and recovery operation is on its second week and have recovered 57 bodies and still searching for four more missing residents. AP important Reunion Meeting on FAMILY BAG August 15, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. at by President Joseph Estrada to nally liable, but no charges have homeowners to prevent them investigate the tragedy said there been filed so far. from leaving the country without the residence of Mr. & Mrs. were signs the housing project Officials of Philjas Corp., the permission. BEACH CLIFF THREE DIAMOND SUNFLOWER was built in a geologically un . Filipino-Japanese joint venture Monsoon rains last week SARDINES . Juan C. Lizama (Pilako) stable area but its developer, developer, apologized for the flooded the capital and several ,' TUNA MACKEREL San Vicente Village. Philjas Corp., proceeded with tragedy but described it as "an northern Philippine provinces, t .79¢ .99¢ $1.49 construction with the approval act of God." forcing more than 70,000 people I of three government agencies. The immigration bureau has to flee their homes and damaging Everyone is requested to bring They said the officials who placed two Philjas officials on a 700 million pesos ($ 18 million) PAUL'S CALROSE granted the construction permits watch list at the request of worth of crops and infrastructure, VEG. OIL SPAM their registration fees for the and the developer were crimi- former Cherry Hills officials said. MILK RICE $5.99/1 GAL.) Lizama Reunion to this meeting. $1 Q.99 /CS. $15. 95 /50 LBS. $1.79 OX & PALM FOLGERS For more information -- GAIN KIKKOMAN CORNED BEEF COFFEE call 235-9437. 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AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- AUGUST 13, '1999 PHILIPPINES FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 1999 -MARIANAS V AR1ETY NEWS AND VIEWS-23 ft==""•=====;;.;.,=,.•:...... ~ ...._.. .. ::.=::r=::::: O., ___..,~ ·.,.~,~.:..;...... ~~- :..~.~·' 0 '::+~,~ ~- '·, ...... ~ '• '•,, .,~.~ • • ,' '•,:, ·,o. •'.•,., • '• • ...... '_,_N_._..,_. ' -.~: ',,.,~' ,-,• --• --~ RP seeking new HK, . fl S. Korea air accords MANILA (Reuters) - The Phil profit-sharing. financial losses partly on alleged ippines, in a stepped up campaign Assistant Foreign Secretary unfair competition from other air we accept major cards: Island Fiesta Bldg. Susupe • Tel. 235-1492 • Fax 235-1493 • OPEN 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Daily to help its debt-ridden flag canier, Franklin Ebdalin said Philippine lines. is seeking a renegotiation of its air aviation officials had communi "We need to breathe life into our agreements with South Korea and cated with Korean Air Lines Co airline," Ebdalin said. SALE PERIOD: Hong Kong, a senior official said and Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Korean Air Lines flies into Ma [N::1t~·l~ on Wednesday. Airways Ltd proposing renegotia nila once daily and Cathay Pacific , CNMI SENIOR CITIZEN CARDS Earlier, the Philippines threat tions. five times a day while PAL flies August 13-26 1999 ened to scrap its air accord with He said he hoped talks with the five times a week to Seoul and Taiwan effective from September Koreans could stan next month but three times daily to Hong Kong, U.S. $1.69 CALL <:::____ _Jr a FRESH NEW 30 after Taipei rejected a proposal that Cathay Pacific had not re airport officials said. Ebdalin said FROZEN POUND ZEALAND CHILLED to restrict the number of flights sponded. he had met with Taiwan represen PORK CHOPS KINGSA.LMON which Taiwan carriers could oper The financially troubled Philip tatives to try to resolve the Manila 235-1492 w,SlEAKS,QRSASHI~ ate on the Taipei-Manila without pine Airlines (PAL) has blamed its Taipe-i air dispute. FOR :1 .Ill!!! Philippine President Joseph Estrada (left) shakes the hand of Manila SPECIAL CUTS h\ Bishop Teodoro Bacani after their meeting about a proposed revision ~6.9~' ' of the Philippine constitution at the Malacanang Palace in Manila Girl, 4, kidnapped in southern RP ' Thursday. Despite the meeting, church leaders still continued to urge other Filipinos to join a protest-rally against charter change next week ZAMBOANGA, Philippines fied any suspects and the family kidnapping of two Belgians in with former President Corazon Aquino. AP (AP)-The 4-year-old grand of former Mayor Wilfredo June. FROZEN SEAFOOD daughter of a former town Furigay has not received a ran The Belgians, including a UNITED STATES mayor was kidnapped Wednes som demand, Basil an provincial land-reform consultant, have day in the southern Philippines, police chiefEmanito Baul said. been released, but a public officials said. Baul ordered roadblocks school teacher kidnapped ear ALASKA CODFISH $ 3.99/LB ffioteQ Wilmarie Ira Furigay was ab around the town and nearby lier is still being held captive. 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South Korean President Kim challenge from the opposition peror Japan's official symbols North Korea says it has a sov North Korea bought parts for Dae-jung has encouraged eco was passed Monday after years protesting a controversial wire . I ereign right to test-fire missiles . the planes from a former Soviet nomic and diplomatic engage } : tapping law. of contentious debate. It has told U.S. officials that it republic for$ 40 million, Chun ment with the North. South The bill that will allow police The new law was denounced wants compensation if they sus said. It already has about 320 Korea's Hyundai business group to use wiretaps in investigating by Asian politicians and aca: pend its exports of missiles and aging MiG-15 and MiG- I 7 jets. provides$ 8 million a month in organized crime is expected to demics, and by groups at home missile technology to countries North Korea reportedly main return for sending tourists to a pass the upper house. But it was who see tht, flag and anthem as such as Iran and Pakistan. tains a vigorous defense buildup scenic mountain in the North. unclear when the session could symbols of Japan's militarist Chun also said North Korea program while receiving mil Critics suspect some of the begin because of resistance from past. But others see the law al was assembling at least 30 MiG- lions of dollars in international money is being diverted to North left-leaning opposition parties. lowing Japan-to finally take the 21 fighter jets in a plant near food aid to help avert famine in Korea's weapons programs. The session was set for international stage as a proud Wednesday morning. The bill nation. cleared the more powerful lower Obuchi's popularity has risen house June I. Opposition lawmakers (center in line) carry out "cow walk" tactics to steadily all year. A Mainichi The no-confidence motion, delay a no-confidence motion against Kiyohiro Arak,; not seen, chair newspaper poll published Tues man of the Upper House Judicial Affairs Committee at the National Diet which was rejected 354- J 34 in day showed his support had in Tokyo early Thursday morning. AP the 500-member lower house, fallen slightly but was at 40 per was merely symbolic. coalition government. If the "The prime minister is pleased cent, relatively high for a Japa Obuchi 's ruling Liberal motion had passed, Obuchi with the results," said spokes Japanese Prime Minister Keizo nese prime minister. The three Democratic Party has a com would have had to resign or call man Akitaka Saiki. "We think Obuchi (ri9ht) and Finance Min point fall from a similar survey fortable majority with the sup lower house elections. this is in fact a confidence vote ister Kiich, Miyazawa look up re in July reflected growing wor lieved after Japan's Parliament port of two smaller parties. the Riding out the no-confidence for the Obuchi administration.·· ries among the elderly about :f Liberal Party and the New rejected a no-confidence motion ' motion is yet another victory Although never known for his against Obuchi at the Diet in To- Obuchi 's welfare policy, the ~.,_,c::::=J~~~~-,-;.-~~--~ ~~~ Komeito. that have joined the for Obuchi. leadership skills, Obuchi has kyo Wednesday. AP newspaper said. The Liberal Democrats are Chun Yong-taek (right) head of the National Intelligence Service, prepares for his speech during a Parliamentary hearing at the National considering pension reform bills Assembly in Seoul Wednesday. Chun said that North Korea has that would significantly reduce finished preliminary work to set off the upgraded ballistic missile from Back to School Sale! monthly payments to retirees. the test site in North Korea's Hamkyong province. AP Obuchi is virtually assured of PEA. .: " E:•., .•. :...... =, .. -. .. : -.... · ..... · :.. ·: .... :.. :. :-.. -:· ' .' : .:.:,.-· .. :: .-.-..:-:,.: .• :. ·- ...... ".:. : ... -:-.:: .. , -·· ... ·' ,--... -:cc ...... , •. ,w.-:-.-: ,••.,.,,',,"·.: .. , .. re-election as head of his party 20'Yo OFF- Clothing Dept C.·... ·.... •JI.BBB._ pand its missile program and SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - next month. The ruling party SALE: AUG. 13, 14, 15, 16, 1999 WHIL.& ~OPPL.11~~ I..A~T . , North Korea has finished build Japan plans to cooperate with chief is guaranteed to be chosen Super Savings!!! ing an upgraded ballistic missile the United States on missile de . . TEL.: 234-5266 FAX 235-5268. • KOBLERVILLE . prime minister in the parliamen 20'Yo OFF - All Shoes and is weighing the pros and cons fense. tary vote that follows. of a test launch, South Korea's The South Korean intelli Obuchi has taken advantage Aagast 6th to 22nd FARM spy chief said Wednesday. gence chief said North Korea CHICKEN ·,. PORK \ of his mild, accommodating WHOLE s HORMEL The new Taepodong II missile conducted two rocket-engine '\ LAND image in this harmony oriented Lay-aways welcome! \ will have a range of up to 6,700 propulsion tests on May 5 and \ SPARERIBS SPAM nation. HOTDOG kilometers (4, I 63 miles), which May 2 J in an apparent attempt A prime minister with a more R~!~~!,~!~ 30 lbs. 2.0 lbs. would put Alaska and Hawaii to build a more powerful rocket Garapan Location only. f lb. 12. oz. hawkish reputation would have Monday-SatCJrday 9am-9pm within reach, said Chun Yong to propel its new missile. probably faced a serious back ',· ·r,'" China :mobilizes reserves doned the long-standing "one HONG KONG, (Reuters)- The China" policy. independent South China Morn Lee junked the policy, which ing Post said on Thursday China has helped underpin East Asian had mobilised thousands of mi security for decades, in a bid to litiamen and reservists as part break Taipei out of diplomatic of a military build-up in Fujian isolation imposed by Beijing. province, off Taiwan, to pres China, which regards Taiwan sure the island. as a breakaway province and The Post quoted a defence has threatened to invade if the source as saying most of those island declared independence, non-regular forces - including has said Lee's move was a ··dan demobilised soldiers - would gerous step"down the separat come from Fujian. ist road. .. The rest of the planned force On Tuesday, Taiwan's de of more than 500,000 would be fence ministry said it did not drawn from provinces in the believe an increase in military Nanjing Military Region, which activity by Communist China has responsibility for Taiwan, it would lead to an attack on the said. island over its demand to be The source said training had treated as an equal. started for thousands of militia The ministry also accused men and reservists. Beijing of using Hong Kong me '"While the leaderships had yet dia to spread the news of its to decide on any action to be combat readiness and military taken against Taiwan, the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Special Batt?fi'!n officer Jiang _Jianxf'!ng (center) s~ts tight !1.ext to a P~A drills to wage psychological mobilisation of non-regular soldier conducting observation and photo m1ss1on ,n the Nannmg M1htary Zone dunng a military exerc1. SAVE WATER Tel: (670) 234-7243 Fax : ( 670) 234-3304 ' .~ •'" ! ' • · . \ I t • • ,. THE NATION . . . . . FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 1999-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-31 30 MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS ANDVIEWS-FRIDAY-AUGUST 13, 1999 Dole says Clinton tax cut Federal Gov't grants disaster declarations GOP tax cut plan pushed veto would hurt farmers WASHINGTON (AP) - All of Connecticut, most of Maryland and planning to retire soon, after 32 parts of three other U.S. states were declared drought disaster areas WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - income. years at the plant. "We 're taxe~d Wednesday, allowing farmers who have lost crops to qualify for low ELGIN, Ill. (AP) - House Republican U.S. presidential Dole said farmers desperately. Speaker Dennis Hastert waved to death." hopeful Elizabeth Dole criticised need tax relief to help them sur interest loans. · The House and Senate ap- Six counties in New York, five counties in Virginia and one in New dollar bills at a crowd of auto President Bill Clinton on Wednes vive the impact of current low proved. the GOP tax pac~age Mexico, Sierra County, received disaster declarations from the Agri parts workers Wednesday and day for pledging to veto tax-cut commodity prices. last week by a largely partisan culture Department. pledged to put cash in their pock legislation passed by the Repub fClinton vetoes the tax bill, "he vote. Party leaders won't send "This has been a devastating year for farmers in Connecticut and all ets in his opening bid to win lican-controlled Congress. will deny Iowa's farmers help at a the measure to the White House over the Northea~t," Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman said during public support for the $792 bil In a statement issued from Des time when they need it most,"she ·until after lawmakers return a tour of parched fields in Connecticut. "They've been hit by the lowest lion tax-cut plan Republicans Moines, where the former trans said. irom their August recess for fear farm prices in a decade, and are now experiencing this record-setting pushed through Congress. portation secretary and president Clinton has said the Republi that President Clinton could veto drought." ··The bottom line is that this of the American Red Cross was can tax-cut plan would force sub it and domin(lte the public-rela Congress. both the House and campaigning, Dole said it was stantial reductions in the Medi tions war in Congress' absence. Senate, believe the American vital that Clinton sign the tax cut care health care programme for Instead, they have dispatched people ought to have a little bit bill "so our farmers can get Elizabeth Dole the elderly, farm programmes and members to their districts, ~I.JC!<>~ more money in their pocket. so through these tough times." other government spending. armed with suggested talking International School that they can decide how to The legislation would provide four provisions designed to help The president also has said the points and instructions to spread P.O. Box 87 CK, Saipan, MP 96950 spend it, rather than the federal $792 billion in tax cuts over 10 farmers: legislation would boost interest Tel.: (670) 234-3203 • Fax: (670) 235-3203 government:· Hastert said. the message. · years and contains provisions An increase in limits for ex rates, wiping out any of the ben E-mail: [email protected] "Really this is the beginning His words were greeted with aimed specifically at assisting penses so farmers could deduct efits of lower taxes. of the debate in Washington," applause from many of the 150 farmers. $30,000 worth of equipment and Earlier this month the Senate WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING REGISTRATION Hastert told the crowd. "Back blue-collar and management In another bid for the farm vote, supplies, up from the current limit approved a$7.6 billion emergency here it's common sense." FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 employees gathered inside the Dole proposed to exempt farmers of$19,000. aid package for farmers. He warned the workers not to ITW Shakeproof plant in this from paying taxes on up to Immediate full deductibility for Dole has called for a $9 billion believe Clinton, who argues the We have new management arid new American teachers northwest Chicago suburb, part $500,000 in capital gains on the health insurance premiums paid farm-relief plan. government surplus Republi of Hastert's congressional dis sale of their homes and farm land. by self-employed farmers. The Congress and the Clinton ad to teach your children, so drop by the office cans want to tap is needed to trict. "Family farmers tie up most of current deduction is 60 percent. ministration are expected to craft pay for Medicare, farm pro and fill enrollment form ··Anybody'd be stupid not to their assets in the land," Dole said. Permitting farmers and ranch a final farm-aid package in Sep up an grams and other spending criti want a tax break." said Betty Speaker of the House J. Dennis Hastert waves dollar bills around to demonstrate the Republican tax cut plan "When a farmer chooses to retire ers to defer taxes on up to 20 tember. Sykes. a shipping supervisor to the employees of the Shakeproof Automotive plant in Elgin, ff/. Wednesday. AP cal to voters. or when a crisis forces the family percent of farm income over a Dole's comments came ahead Pulling four$ I bills from his to give up farming, it's not fair to maximum of five years. of a Thursday "straw poll" in jJy .11 1'i ~ ~if, 11} ';; E?.)~ 9;a pocket, Hastert said they repre tax them more heavily than a sub Allowing farmers who collect Ames, Iowa, that is intended to sented the federal surplus over urban homeowner." government payments under gauge the strength of the candi ,tf~tr,l ,h ? ff[-1j 'f "'-({:..;!:,fat~ (J ~ ft. the next decade. Then he peeled * -t dates for the 2000 Republican Dole said the Republican tax multiyear contracts to pay taxes ~ 1_jA,J_ 'f t: I~ li'.]. ~~ti._~ ~ l 4. ®ffice of toe j{ ob m'.taining ~artnersotp ~ct one from the rest and said it 1t cut plan contains the following only in the year they receive the presidential nomination. represented the portion Repub ©ff ice of toe ®obetnot licans want to return to taxpay { * itft-z~{ff,Kt!~~A~; QI:ommonmealtb of tbe ~ortbern ;fmariana Jlslanll% ers. The rest can cover the :, -tt ~ iitii ~-t 1- '.1" ·1- .:&: l 1 {f sf); 1!..otuer ;lblase government's debt, he said. ,'i t~~. ... '' THE NATION • •, ~• i ,, •n .. ii.I ,r FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 1999 MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VJEWS-35 3°4-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY - AUGUST 13, 1999 Judge rules on sex offenders "It further delays bringing in fender registry law was brought BOSTON (AP) - The state's ers are the same," said Lami Levy, will "have to cease - and police fonnation about sex offenders to by a man who was found delin highest court dealt a crushing blow an attorney at the Committee for departments will have to cease - parents who may want tllat infor quent as a juvenile in 1993 be Wednesday to the state's sex of Public Counsel Services, the state's .giving out any names to the pub mation to take necessary steps to cause of a child rape conviction. fenderregistry law, issuing a ruling public defender agency. lic for any offenders," she said. protect their children," she said. The man, referred to in the opin that could entitle all sex offenders Levy said the impact of the Su Alice Moore, chief of the gov "We will work with the Legis ion only as "John Doe," .chal to a hearing before they 're listed. preme Judicial Court ruling would ernment bureau in Attorney Gen lature to craft a bill that complie~ lenged attempts to require him to~ "We're pleased with the ruling be a "complete shutdown" of the eral Thomas Reilly's office, said she was disappointed in the rul- with the SJC's decision today to register as a sex offender. and I think the courts are again registry. The SJC decreed that the man ing. require a hearing for every sex reaffirming that not all sex offend- The Sex Offender Registry Board was not required to registeruntil a •••,.,,,,.,, ... , offender." The challenge to the sex of- hearing was held. CONWOOD WILL SAVE YOU CASH • COMPARE OUR QUALllY, COMPARE OUR PRICES. 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TEL/FAX: (670) 322-0567 TEL: 235-6660 tcro orpor at1on E-MAIL: [email protected] WE PROTECT CNMI LUMBER I~ CONWOOD Call us at 234-5911 or BUYERS FROM HIGHER PRICES!! ~ NEWYARD An Inchcape Motors Company Fax us at 234-6514 Home Page: http://geocitics.com/Colosseum/Ring/9907 ~I THE NATION FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 1999 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-37 36-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY-AUGUST 13, 1999 Nancy Reagan Tornadoes rare in Ut disntisses ruin.ors HOT appemng:" counter examples here recently LOS ANGELES (AP)-Former (AP) - Tornadoes are often as Oklahoma City, Nashville President Ronald Reagan is in slow associated with the Midwest, but and downtown Miami got hit in the swirling columns of air and decline from Alzheimer's disease, the last few years." but there has been no sudden change The 2nd Annual debris can form anywhere if the Whether ·a tornado strikes"a right atmospheric conditions ex in his condition, Nancy Reagan building or a barn, the most dan said Wednesday in an effort to put ist. gerous .aspect is the debris car Whether they touch down in to rest rumors that he is near death. ried by high winds. Researchers Kansas or downtown Salt Lake "The rumors are absolutely have discounted theories that City. twisters need several in false," Nancy Reagan said in a pressure differences cause struc gredients found only in large statement read to The Associated . tures to explode. thunderstorms: Warm, moist air Press by the Reagans' spokes "The The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation (CUC) is soliciting proposals from qualified A/E engineering firms for the Desi~n of China Chavezt esnevvoath Town Wastewater Collection/Transmission System on the island o! Saipan, Commonwealth o! the Northern Mariana Islands CARACAS, (Reuters) - Ven garding the competencies, func (CNMI). ezuelan President Hugo Chavez tioning and organisation ofthe pub The selected firms is expected to prepare construction documents consisting of plans and specifications, and projects cost estimates. took his oath of office for the lic powers of state, that are neces The proposed design scope of work will include the following: second time in six months sary and indispensable to confront Wednesday after a powerful as the emergency situation which the 1. Prepare survey of right-of-way, village streets, and gravity routes. 2. Identify ownership ol all land impacted by propo~~ sewer routes. . . . • sembly packed with his support nation is experiencing." 3. Prepare complete construction documents cons1Sting of plans and specifications adhering to CUC design standards. ers ratified him in his post. Despite the far-reaching word 4. Prepare engineer's estimates for construction cost. "I leave here recapacitated, ing of the motion, assembly mem 5. Design of gravity transmission/collector lines. relegitimized," Chavez told re bers have said they do not intend to 6. Design of service laterals. porters after a simple swearing-in assume outright control of institu Proposals will be evaluated and preliminary selection made: Qu~lification of the principal and proposed st_aff -30 poinls; Experience in ceremony before the Constitu tions such as the Supreme Court or . similar projects - 25 points; Proposed Project Approach - 25 points; and Time frame of the work - 20 points. tional Assembly in which his sup Congress. Selection shall be made in accordance with CUC Procurement Regulations. Di~ussions shall be co~ducted with at least three (3) of porters hold more than 90 percent Aristobulo Isturiz, the assembly's. the firms regarding the contract requirements and technical approach and selection made therefrom, in order of prefere~ce, of no le?s of the 131 seats. second vice-president, said Con than three (3) firms determined to be the most highly qualified to perform lh: services required. The officer with expenditure aut.hortty Chavez, 45, placed his job at gress' functions may be limited to shall negotiate a contract wfth the highest qualified firm at a p~ce determined I~ ~ fair and reasonable to t~e CUC. Ha la!r and the disposal of the assembly last ensure that it does not clash with reasonable price cannot be negotiated, negotiations shall be !ermmaled, ?n~ negohat1ons sha.11 be undertaken 1~1th the second h19hes'. qualified firm. If a fair and reasonable price cannot be negotiated, negot1alrons shall b~ term1~ated, and ne~ot1at1ons shall b~ und~r week in a symbolic gesture aimed the assembly's work. taken wilh the third highest qualified firm. If a fair and reasonable price cannol be n~~ot1~ted with any?' the firms, t~em the_offic~rw1th at demonstrating its all-powerful A special judiciary committee expendtture aulhority shall select additional firms in order of competence and quald1cat1ons and continue negot1a\Jons until a lair and status. would also be set up to investigate reasonable price is agreed upon. A left-leaning nationalist whose hundreds of cases pending against A pre-proposal meeting will be held at the CUC Conference Room, 3rd Floor Joeten Dandan Center, Saipan, CNMI at 10:00 A.M. on fiery brand of populism has struck judges accused of talcing or asking Wednesday, August 18, 1999. a chord with millions of poor in for bribes in re tum for favourable the South American country of 23 rulings. Six (6) sets of the proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked CUC-RFP-99--00?5 to CUC Procurement & Supply million people, Chavez said there "We don't plan to suspend any Officer, P.O. Box 1220, Joeten Dandan Center, Saipan, MP 96950, no later than 3:00 p.m., local lime, on Wednesday, September 1, thing. We plan to take actions 1999. All late submittals will not be considered. was an international campaign aimed at tarnishing his govern against injustices, against irregu CUC reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any defects in the said pr~posals, if in its sole opin_ion to ~o so_would ment. larities," lsturiz said. be in its best interest. All proposals will become the property of the CUC. Award of project 1s contingent upon funding ava1lab1hty. Critics have warned that the Critics said the state of emer Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez (left) is sworn in by the Venezuelan National Constituent Assembly Alt inquiries shalt be directed to Mr. Edwa1d Babauta, Wastewater, Division Project Engineer, at telephone number (670) 235-7025 thru former paratrooper will use the President Luis Miquilena, Wednesday. Chavez shocked Venezuelans when he called the constitution gency was unnecessary. 32, ext. 140. assembly to concentrate power in "moribund" during his presidential oath last February. On Wednesday, the former coup leader took the oath "So far it has been proposed his hands and boost the role of the again, this time in front of a constitutional assembly controlled by his leftist coalition. AP merely as a slogan which transmits TIMOTHY P. VILLAGOMEZ military which has assumed a no a sense of urgency but nothing Executive Director tably higher profile since he took The Constitutional Assembly But on Wednesday Chavez, who approve a motion Thursday de more,"said Claudio Fermin, one of office in February. started its sessions last week and shot to fame as the leader of a failed claring a national emergency which a handful of Chavez opponents in Chavez appointed military has six months to rewrite the ex 1992 coup for which he served two will grant them power to take ac the assembly. academy director Gen. Francisco isting 1961 constitution. years in jail, simply raised his right tion in virtually all areas of public Fermin called on the president to Rangel as his chief of staff When he took office six months hand and said his oath before his life. dedicate more time to pulling the Wednesday continuing a trend of ago, Chavez followed custom by longtime political mentor, assem According to a copy of the mo oil-based economy out of what placing military officers in top swearing on the constitution, bly President Luis Miquilena. tion obtained by Reuters, the as Chavez himselfhas called its worst government posts. which he dubbed "moribund" Assembly members are due to sembly "will decree measures re- recession this century. The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation (CUC) is soliciting proposals from qualifiedA/E engineering firms for the design of KAGMAN SUBDIVISION WASTEWATER COLLECTION/TREATMENT/DISPOSAL SYSTEM on the island of Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). • The selected tirm is expected to prepare construction documents consisting ol plans and specifications, and project cost estimates. The proposed design scope of work wm include the lollowing: General: tPrepare survey of right-of-way, village streets, and gravity routes. nn1versar 2. ldentily owne1ship of all land impacted by proposed sewer routes...... 3. Prepare complete construction documents cons1st1ng al plans and spec11icat1ons adhering lo CUC design standards 4. Perform environmental impact statement. PRESENTS 5. Prepare engineer's estimates for construction cost. C0.\1MONWE,\l.TH OFTllE r>,;ORTHERN MARIA:'llA 1SLA:,..rl)5 Colleclion System: 1. Design of gravily lransmission/collector lines and force main line_s. . . . OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 2. Sile seleclion and design ol pump stations, including pumps, piping, and flow/pressure/level monrlonng and control equipment. 3. Design of s!andby generalors and generator houses. 4. Design of service laterals ROTA EAST HARBOR PIER REPAIR Treatment System: AN EDA GRANT APPLICATION 1. Evaluation of treatmenl requirements. 2. Treatment method selection. The office of the Mayor of Rota in cooperation with the Rota · 3. Site evaluation and selection. Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy 4. Detailed design of syslem components · . 5. Determinalion and design of moniloring requirement and components. (CEDS)Committee is applying for a Grant from the US Eco Effluent Disoosal System: nomic Development Administration for the Rota East 1. Evaluation of disposal alternatives. HarborPier Repair Project. The CNMI government will pro 2. Disposal method selection. 3. Detailed design. of system components. vide 50% of the matching funds for the project. The CEDS 4. Determination and design of monitoring requirements and components. Committee has determinethe Rota East Harbor Project to be the highest priority economic project at time. Proposals will be evaluated and preliminary seieclion made: Qualification of the principal and proposed s_talf - 30 points; Experience in similar projects - 25 points; Proposed Project Approach - 25 points; and Time frame of the work - 20 points. The involves the reconstruction ofapproximately BO feet of Seleclion shall be made in accordance with CUC Procurement Regulations. Discussions shall be conducted with at least three (3) ol the pier and building a 17-foot wide dock. An area adjacent the firms regarding the contract requirements .and lechnical approach and selection made. therefrom, in orde_r of preference, of no less PROMO than three (3) firms delermined lo be mos\ highly qualified to perlorm lhe services requued. The officer w1lh expenditures aut_hority to the pier will be dredged to remove rubble from the sur YOUR CHANCE TO WIN: shall negotiate a coniract with the highest qualified firm al a price determined to be faJT_ and reasonable to the CU~. 11 a fau and rounding basin and channel. The reconstructed pier will be reasonable price cannot be negoliated, negotialions shall be de\ermmed, and negol1at1ons. shall be underta.ken w_1lh the second capped with 24 inches of concrete and have boat fenders 1st Prize: Round Trip Ticket to Manila PROMOTION DETAILS: 1. Receive one (1) official entry form at the Check-out counter for each can of Ox & Palm Corned Beef highest qualified firm. If a fair and reasonable price cannot be negot1~le? with any cl _the hrms, then t~e ~fflcer. with expenditure installed as well as docking cleats. The estimated budget authority shall select additional firms in order o! competence and qual11ica\Jons and continue nego\1at1ons until a fau and reasonable 2nd Prize: Round Trip Ticket to Guam Plus $200.00 purchased. Purchase of Ox & Palm corned beef is UNLIMITED. price is agreed upon. for the project is $1 million. 3rd Prize: Shopping Spree Gift Certificate $150.00 2. Write name, address, and telephone numbers. 3. Place the entry form inside the Ox & Palm Drop Box. A pre-proposal meeting will be held at the CUC Conference Room, 3rd Floor Joeten Dandan Center, Saipan, CNMI at 2:00 P.M. The public is invited to review the project scope of work at 4th Prize: Shopping Spree Gift Certificate $100.00 4. All entry forms must be in before the close of business hours on September 24, 1999, Friday. on Wednesday, August 18, 1999. the Mayor's office and submit comments regarding this pro 5. All Drop Boxes from participating Joeten Supermarket will be collected & combined for the drawing. 5th Prize: Shopping Spree Gift Certificate $ 50.00 6. Any reproduction of entry form will be disqualified. Six (6) sets of the proposals musl be submitted in a sealed envelope marked CUC-RFP-9026 to CUC Procurement & Supply Officer, posed project to the Office of the Mayor of Rota, P.O. Box P.O. Box 1220, Joe\en Dandan Center, Saipan, MP 96950, no later than 4:00 p.m., local time, on Wednesday, September 1, 1999. All 537, Rota, MP96951-Phone # s 670-532-9451-53 or Fax# DRAW DATE: (SATURDAY)SEPTEMBER 25, 1999 . . lale submittals will not be considered. 670-532-9454 by August 20, 1999. . DRAW TIME & PLACE: 1:00 PM AT JOETEN-SUPERMARKET, SUSUPE CUC reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any defects in the said pr~posals, if in its sole opin_ion lo d_o so_would be in its best interest. All p1oposals will become the property of the CUC. Award of proJecl 1s contingent upon funding availabil1ty. Ox & Palm Corned Beef Exclusively Distributed by: All inquiries shall be direcled to Mr. David Yamartino, Was\ewater Division Project Engineer, al telephone number (670) 235-7025 thru Exercise, not necessarily to lose weight, 32, ext. 141. MICRONESIAN BROKERS (CNMI) INC. TIMOTHY P. VILLAGOMEZ Executive Director but to enhance circulation. - ~ f • 40-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- AUGUST 13, 1999 LATIN AMERICAN FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 1999-MARIA°NAS.VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-41 Clinton, Chretien Secret graves in Hondt1ras to meet in October TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, begin at El Aguacate, a base built people, possibly Nicaraguans, will The Human Rights Prosecutor's groups say the base, abandoned tion," Chretien said in a state (Reuters) - Forensic scientists with U.S. funding for Nicaraguan begin next week,"Ponce told a Office on Friday said it had un in 1990, was used to interrogate,. ment. will begin searching a military "contras"whofoughta U.S. proxy news conference on Wednesday. covered bones and other signs of torture and execute leftist oppo "His visit will give us a chance base in Honduras next week for war against the leftist Sandinista "Five places have been icfenti burial at El Aguacate, 94 miles nents of the former right-wing to renew our discussions on a the remains of victims of a dirty government in neighbouring fied where people were buried (150 km) east of the Honduran Honduran regime. wide range of bilateral and mul war fought by the military against Nicaragua. and in one there is evidence of capital Tegucigalpa. Human rights groups say the tilateral issues of interest and the leftist opposition in the 1980s. "The excavations in search of earth being moved. We hope it El Aguacate was occupied in secret cemeteries may contain the concern to our two nations." Human Rights Prosecutor the remains of possible ... victims wasn't to remove evidence," she the 1980s by Honduran and U.S. remains of James Francis Clinton's first and last offi Sandra Ponce said digging would of military repression and other added. forces who provided logistic "Guadalupe" Camey, a U.S. citi cial visit to Ottawa was in Feb support to the contras for cross zen who vanished shortly af~er ruary 1995, although he attended . I",b>r~· ... ..: ·1·.1· :: : G{.·. ··ea··• •.. ·· · .·. ·· ,II: iarl:i •• border raids in their battle to entering southern Honduras in an Asia Pacific Economic Co M topple the then Nicaraguan gov 1983 with about 100 leftist guer operation summit meeting in ernment. rillas from neighbouring Nicara Vancouver in November 1997. President Bill Clinton The base near the border be gua. Clinton will inaugurate the tween the two Central Ameri Camey's body has never been OTIAWA, (Reuters) - U.S. new U.S. Embassy, which is ·~ 7& can countries also had a mili found. His name is on a list of 184 President Bill Clinton will make nearing completion in down tary hospital, an airstrip and missing people compiled by hu a working visit to Ottawa on town Ottawa if it is ready in \\\ arms warehouses. Human rights man rights groups. October 8 to hold talks with time, a U.S. diplomat said. Canadian Prime Minister Jean Clinton has also been invited ~ )collect and redeem* Chretien, the Prime Minister's to address the International Con llg;Ds lyatem ference on Federalism being Office said on Wednesday. Mobil Outboard Plus bottle caps. "I am delighted that President held in the resort town of Mont Clinton has accepted my invita- Tremblant, Quebec. 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One tank. Simple. The fishing boat, which had been month. VINYL BANNERS: On cloth and plastic circling since it was spotted in in A dilapidated fishing boat with materials, from 1-5 feet wide and length from ternational waters by Canadian 123 people was discovered in an 3 feet to 50 or 75 feet and more, with any military aircraft on Monday, isolated bay on Vancouver Island color, letters size and style and rich graph changed course and was expected in July, and authorities have ex to anive at the Queen Charlotte pressed concern Canada is facing ics. Islands late Tuesday, officials said. the smuggling problem already ex "Wehavenowdeployedour(im perienced by Australia and New Also hand painted signs and banners, artis migration and police) forces and Zealand. M@bilons tically designed and colored on any mate they are on their way to the Queen A Canadian Defence Forces air Your unfair advantage Charlottes," said George V amai, a craft on routine patrol discovered ··t/-- ...... rial surface of all sizes. regional manager with Citizenship the latest vessel about 150 miles and Immigration in Vancouver,told (240 km) away from the islands, DIGITAL PRINT: Signs for inside markets/ reporters. and noticed that it lacked any fish stores/shops in full colors with print of the The ship has not communicated ing gear and appeared to be at goods/merchandise on plastic sheets/ with officials, and it is not known tempting to avoid detection. how many people arc on the craft. "It fit the profile (of a smuggling COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS Ofllce of the Secretary of Public Works boards or on transparencies on special pa The rugged and largely vessel) and we reported it to immi per or cloth for ceiling hang for display or unpopulated Queen Charlotte Islands gration," said defence forces INVITATION FOR BIDS above shelves, counters and merchandise on the Biitish Columbia coast me spokesman Chris Henderson, arid DPW99·1 FB-028 stands, can easily be produced by the tal A woman meditates in a park in Sao Paulo, Brazil Wednesday. About about Sex') miles (800 km) northwest said the ship has been kept under 150 people gathered in the park to wait for the passing of the solar of Vancouver mid not fa· from the surveillance since it was located. Governor Pedro P. Tenorio and U. Governor Jesus A. Sablan. lhrcugh the Depar1ment ol Public Works and the Puo'1c Assrstance Office, are so.1iciting sealed bia:; tor ented and capable sign makers at YAS Sign eclipse, which was rumored to bring the end of the world. AP the Supply and lnst2llation ol Accordion Typhoon Shutters for the fol!owing si1es: System. I.Juan S. Sablan memorial (Governor'sAdm,nistration) Bldg. and Mail/File Bldg . 2.Governor's Residence 3.Lt. Governor's Residence Full color digital print for back light in shops Brazil, Argentina take Contractms are encouraged to visi! the sites and lamiliarize themselves with the various buildings. window or special display in the outdoor, World-clan Communicatwm, Island Valurs steps toward agreement An original and two copies ol separate bids for each si1e must be submitled lo the Ollice ol the Director, Division ol Procurement & Supply, Lower Base. Saipan no such as food items, drinks cosmetics, per • later than 2 00 p.m. local time. Tuesday. August 31, 1999 at which lime and place the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. fumes, jewelry and many more. BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) - Felipe Lampreia told a congres Brazil and Argentina, South Abid bond ol liheen percent (15%) ol the total bid amount must accompany the ~d. This security may be a Certilied Check, Cashier's Check or Bid Bond. II a Certilied sional commission. "It will not be or Cashiers Check is submined, it must be made payable to the CNMI Treasurer. with a notation on the lace ol the check: "Credi! Account No. 4466". II a bid bond is Vinyl signs are durable, colorful and guar America's largest economies, with trade restrictions that we will submilted, it must be e,ecuted by a CNMI app1oved surely. took steps to mend fences on achieve those goals." anteed to last for five to seven years in all W.J-IG~:~ATUr2DAY The bid documents are available on or alter Tuesday, August 10, 1999 at the Technical Services Division. Department ol Public Worl MIDDLE EAST 42-MARlANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY- AUGUST 13, 1999 FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 1999-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIBWS-~3 Iraqi skies go clear LOUIS VUITTON Air patrols give way to eclipse MALLETIER A PARIS MAISON FONDEE EN 1854 DAIR MATTI, Iraq, Aug 11 the country. ond biggest city Mosul, reported (Reuters) -Iraqi astronomers said Despite U.S. and British rejec clear skies. on Wednesday they were given tions of an Iraqi appeal to halt Earlier in the day a spokesman Louis Vuitton Malletier established our first store on Saipan in 1988. unimpeded views of the last solar their patrols over the no-fly zone, for the U.S. and British force said As part of LVMH, the largest retail group in the world, we have established ourselves as the eclipse of the century as Western observers at the camp at Dair Matti that Western planes patrolled the warplanes skirted around their (St Matthew's monastery), 30 km skies of north Iraq. There were no premier high end luxuruy goods retailer with an exclusive network of over 250+ stores. observation camp in the north of ( 18 miles) from the country's sec- clashes with Iraqi defences. We are seeking to fill the following positions: <£:ommonWrn(tfJ ~ti!ities QCorporntion . INVITATION FOR BIDS . . · · . cuc.11~1199.0021 Part-Time SALES ASSOCIATES The Office of lhe Executive Director, Commonwealth Utilities Corporation, is soliciting sealed bids far the construction of WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS IN PRECINCT I (Koblerville/As-Gonno, Obyan/Kalmelo, and Dandan/Obyan Wa Full-Time SALES ASSOCIATES terlines) Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The sealed bids shall be identified on the outside of the envelope by the Invitation for Bids No. CUC-IFB99-0027. Bids in duplicate will be accepted at the Office of the Manager, Procurement and Supply, CUC, 3rd Floor Joeten Building, Dandan, Saipan until 2:00 p.m., on September 3, In our never ending pursuit of excellence, we settle for only the best! If you share our vision in excellence and 1999, at which time and place will be publicly opened and read aloud. would like to join our team on Saipan, we invite you to submit your resume/apply in person to: Iraqi officials on Tuesday make preparations for Wednesday's solar A bid guarantee of 15 oercent of the total bid price mus! accompany !he bids. The security may be in cash, certified · eclipse next a famous old church in Dir Mati, 40 Km north of Mousle. It cllecK, cashier's checK, or other iorm acceptable to the CNMI government made payable to the Commonwealth Utilities was estimated that 85 percent of the total eclipse will be visible from Dir Louis Vuitton Saipan, Inc. Corporation. Mati. AP DFS Galleria, Garapan The bidder is requ11ed to submit with his proposal a copy of his CNMI Business permit in compliance with the Contractor's "TherewereAmericanandBrit curred at 3:51 p.m. (1151 GMT). Fax #: (670) 233-0638 Registration and Licensing Laws of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. ish warplanes in the skies of Mosul Eleven large telescopes and sev on Wednesday but we had not eral tents were set up near the We offer an attractive compensation package, company paid health insurance, and a 401 (K) savings plan. This prcject is funded in part by a grant from the Office of Insular Affairs (OIA), Department of Interior and with malching spotted any in this area," head of fourth century monastery to ob funds tram the CNM/ Government. The award of this project is contingent upon receipt of approval from OIA. the Iraqi Astronomers Society serve the eclipse which lasted 30 We do not discriminate based on race/religion/gender/disability/veteran status. Laith Jasim told Reuters. seconds. All resumes/ applications will be handled in the strictest of confidence. The project consists, in general, of installing 2.32 miles of 4-inch diameter underground PVC waterline complete Iraq on Tuesday said Western Hotels of Mosul, 400 km (240 with appurtenant valves, fittings, service laterals, and meters. planes attacked an area close to miles) north of Baghdad, were NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE crowded with astronomers and A non-refundable payment of $200.00 is required for each set of Plans, Specifications, and Proposal Forms, available on the Christian monastery killing or after August 16, 1999 at the Water Division Office, CUC, Saipan. A pre-bid conference tor his project is scheduled at and wounding a numberof people. physicists from across Iraq, as 9:00 a.m., on August 24, 1999, at the CUC Conference Room, Saipan. A project site visit is scheduled following the pre Iraqi authorities had asked the well as from Syria, Egypt, Jordan bid meeting. United Nations to request that the and Libya. Western allies put the flights, In Baghdad, people largely Attention is called lo the Labor Standard Provisions for Wage Rate Determination of the CNMI Classification and Salary dubbed Operation Northern obeyed calls by the Health Minis Structure Plans and that payment of not fess than the minimum salaries and wages as set forth in the specifications must Watch, on hold for a day so people try to try to stay at home to avoid be paid on this project. could watch Wednesday's eclipse the dangers of watching the sun. in safety. Western air strikes on Iraq have CUC reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any imperfection in the bid proposal in the interest o1 the Washington and London re become a regular event since government. fused the request. Baghdad decided last year to chal Jasim said that even if the West lenge U.S. and British jets patrol All inquiries should be directed to Ernesto L. Villarin al telephone number (670) 235-6434. em planes attacked, they would ling no-fly zones in northern and not have stopped him and his col southern Iraq. leagues from watching the eclipse Iraq does not recognise the Christian Dior IS/TIMOTHY P. VILLAGOMEZ in northern Iraq which was bathed zones that were set up to protect Executive Di rector in clear blue skies and sunshine. minority groups from attack by COUTURE He said the total eel ipse oc- Iraqi forces. l!Commontnealtb of tbe iiortbern ;fflariana 3Jslanbs Christian Dior Saipan, Limited opened its doors in the Saipan DFS Galleria on May 1998. ®ffire of tbe ~ecretarp of l}ublic Works Cholera outbreak feared _. ·· · · ., ··.·.INVITATION .-EOR. Bl'DS .. " ._ , . :_ · ., _, We are seeking to fill the following position: . _.: ...... '', . ' -.. · DPW99 lf8".027· ' . . · .. - .. "". ' ' . . . MOSCOW(AP)-Russiandoc added . ::\ .. ·. :~: ' · . · · · · .'. .· .,_ · _ ·. :: ." .11u~st'27,'i,999 , · · _..:__ .. _·. ·,. __ '. _-.: ·· . .:':'.. ;· · ··. · .·: . < :: tors in a region bordering China About 5,0(X) of those exam have examined 6,000 people in ined were returning from visits to Governor Pedro P. Tenorio and Lt. Governor Jesus R. Sablan, through the Department of Public Works recent days to guard against a China, the report said. Authori SALES SUPERVISOR DPW and the Department of Lands & Natural Resources (DLNR), are soliciting sealed bids for the Reno possible outbreak of cholera, a ties have also limited traffic across vation and lmprovement of the Division of Agriculture Building, Kagman, Saipan, Commonwealth of the news repo1t said Thursday. the border and have increased Northern Mariana Islands. The examinations began after checks on water in the region. The primary purpose of this position is to optimize sales of merchandise through supervising sales associates. three drivers returned to Russia's Chinese officials have said they Additionally, to assist management with the varios operations of the retail store environment. The project package and bid documents are available on or after Tuesday, August 3, 1999, at the Technical Primorye region from China and are not aware of any cholera out Services Division, Department of Public Works, Lower Base, Saipan. A non-refundable cost of fifty dollars came down with the disease, the break near the Russian border area. (US$50.00) is required for each set; payment must be made to the CNMI Treasurer and a receipt of payment !TAR-Tass news agency said. Cholera is an infectious, intes Minimum Qualifications: The Russian doctors are con must be presented when obtaining the project package. tinal disease caused by bacteria. • Bachelor Degree (in Business, Management or related discipline) vinced that the three acquired the Symptomsincludedian·hea, vom A Pre-bid Conference meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 16, 1999 at the Department of disease while in China, the report iting, cramps and collapse. • 2 Years supervisory experience in a retail environment Public Works Main Office Conference Room, Gualo Rai, Saipan. All questions regarding this project must • Computer Literate be submitted in writing to the Director of Technical Services Division, Lower Base, Saipan, no later than • Strong analytical, interpersonal, and conununic.1tion skills 4:30 p.m. on the date of the Pre-Bid Conference meeting. HAPPY • Result and detail-oriented An original and three copies of sealed bids must be submitted to the Office of the Director, Division of Procurement and Supply, Lower base. Saipan, no later than ! 0:00 a.m. local time, Friday, August 27, 1999, ;7ra vVi invite you to submit youi· resume/apply in pm·on to: al which place and time the bids will be publicly opened. 8lR1H.09't'! Christian Dior Saipan, Limited The.bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid and who is determined by the government to be a respon CONGRATULATIONS too, sible bidder wi II be awarded a contract with the CNMI Government. Performance time for completion of on your excellent academic DFS Galleria, Garapan this project is ninety (90) calendar days. Liquidated damages will be assessed in the amount of fifty dollars performance at Fax#: (671) 647-5811 (US$50.00) per calendar day for each day that the project is delayed beyond the established completion GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY date. SY 1998-1999 and for being tne Spelling Bee Champion We offer an attractive compensation package and company paid health insurance. All bid documents shall become the sole property of the Government of the Northern Mariana Islands. The on First Grade! We do not discriminate based on race/religion/gender/disability/veter:m status. Government reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any imperfection in bid documents in the best interest of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. God Bless, All resumes/applications will be handled in the strictest of confidence. Dad,Mom, ROBY NABLE PAMINTUAN Ricci, & Mama ls/JUAN B. CEPEDA /s/Dr. JOAQUIN A. TENORIO ls/HERMAN S. SABLAN BORN ON AUG. 10, 1992. NO PHONE CALLS PLI'vlSE Secretary of Public Works Secretary of Lands and Nat. Resources Director, Procurement & Supply SC .-•• ' ----~· , ••~..,....,..,--·• -;-,. • EAST ~ MIDDl:.E FR[DAY, AUGOST i3, 1999 ~MARIANAS VARIETY NEW~ AND YIEWS-45 44-MARlANAS V ARlETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY· AUGUST 13 1999 ------~ EL'.JROPE'' ·· • • Russian president gets check-up Albright on lll1SS10ll The $1.2 billion. was struck I, the official said. After the WASHINGTON (Reuters) out of the foreign aid bills ap Yeltsin's health said OK Middle East, Albright will - U.S. Secretary of State proved by the two houses of stop in Asia and then fly on to MOSCOW, (Reuters)· Rus Madeleine Albright plans to Congress but could be rein New Zealand for a meeting of sian President Boris Yeltsin, inclllde Morocco. Egypt and stated later if the Administra the Asia-Pacific Economic dogged by ill health for sev Jordan in a visit to the Middle tion. presses hard enough. Cooperation (APEC) forum. eral years, had his back exam East starting in late August or "We hope that at the end of he added. ined at an elite military spe early September. a State De the day members of Congress partment official said on State Department spokes cialist medical centre on will see that it is appropriate man James Rubin said that Wednesday. Wednesday. and proper and in our interest The S tatc Department has between now and the start of Persistent worries over the to advance the cause of peace forrnallv announced visits the trip. Albright has invited health of the president, who in the Middle East, and with only to ·Israel. Svria and the senior Palestinian negotiators had a quintuple heart bypass holding this funding will only Palestinian territ;rics and the to Washington for preparatory in 1996, mean any visit to a harm the peace process, and extra stops remain "notional." talks. clinic or hospital always raises that therefore,· at the appro the official said. "The secretary thought it questions about his ability to priate time this year, we will Egypt and Jordan. which would be a good idea to invite rule. Boris Yeltsin be in a position to obtain those both have peace treaties with them here ro discuss matters But presidential spokesman funds," Rubin said. Yeltsin can still surprise. Israel, play a key role as ad of concern to them and to Dmitry Yakushkin said by The spokesman said the lack He stunned Russia on Mon visers to the Palestinians. hopefully be in a position to telephone that Yeltsin's health . CALVARY CI-IRISTIAN ACADEMY of funds should not hold up It will be Albright's first trip assist the parties in their deci was "perfectly okay" and that day by abruptly sacking former the first stages of renewed Prime Minister Sergei Stepashin to Morocco, traditionally a sion-making to put the pro the examination, at the Calvary Christian Academy has been teaching phonics in K-5 for 15 years. implementation of Wye, and appointing Putin. He also close friend of the United cess back on track," he said. Burdenko clinic, had been is which is now scheduled to hailed Putin, a former espio Our kindergarten students can read. Your child guaranteed States, since King Mohammed The Palestinian delegation planned. a well-rounded education -as we focus on the educational basics. start on Sept. I. Yakushkin, asked earlier on nage chief with little political succeeded his late father King would probably include Saeb Secretary of State Madeleine Albright departs from the podium after a Hassan last month. Erekat and Mahmoud Abbas, ceremony at the Department of State Saturday in Washington. She is Wednesday about the profile. as the man who should New location in Chalan Kiya: • Spacious 5.acre campus • Experienced teachers The most likely date for the better known as Abu Mazen, slated to go on a Middle East Trip late this month. AP president's schedule, had not be next president. King Abdullah mentioned that Yeltsin "They will take X-rays, it • Modern new classroom facilities • Disciplined environment start of the trip is September and they could arrive around • Quality education • Proven methods ton for talks mainly with At wascompletely the end of next week, he said. pursues role as planned any health checks. • A-Beka curriculum • Grades K5-10 Abu Mazen, one of the ar torney General Janet Reno on X-rays were taken of the planned,"Yakushkin told Limited seating available. For more information, chitects of the Oslo agreement software and compact disc pi Reuters. He said the Burdenko call 234-6026 / 6027 or fax 235-8268. president's spine, which the CCA does not discriminare on the basis of race, color. narianal or ethnic origin. Office open Monday . Friday, 8:00 am. 3:00 pm ME mediator facility was chosen rather than J.C. TENORIO ENTERPRISES, INC., a leader in the of 1993, is number two to racy, money laundering and 68-year-old leader damaged Saipan community is committed to providing Yasser Arafat in the Palestine other legal issues. He will AMMAN, Jordan (AP) when his plane crash-landed the president's usual Central excellence in customer and employee satisfaction. We Liberation Organisation. meet National Security Ad Newly crowned King Abdullah II in Spain in 1990. Doctors were Clinical Hospital as the special are currently seeking qualified candidates for the Albright will have talks on viser Sandy Berger on Thurs is catching on fast as a politician, forced to operate on i l at that ists there had checked the presi EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY following opportunities. · Thursday morning with visit day afternoon. eager to ensure Jordan keeps the time. dent several years ago. ing Israeli Justice Minister Rubin said the State Depart key role in Middle East peace The Kremlin press service Yakushkin. asked earlier on FULL TIME Yossi Beil in, who also played ment hoped Congress wo.uld making carved out by his father. said Yeltsin had returned to Wednesday about the NURSING ASSISTANTS In recent months, Abdullah has an important part in the secret think again and approve the his Gorki-9 residence outside president's schedule for the day. Wanted immediately. 30 openings for nursing homes in North Carolina. shuttled between Israel and Syria had not mentioned that Yeltsin ACCOUNTANT negotiations that led to the funds the U.S. government Moscow after the check and Competitive Salary, benefits, free airfare from Saipan. Oslo deal, an Israeli official promised to Israel and the Pal and reported! y held secret talks would be back at work on planned any health checks. • Minimum 4 yrs. College graduate, with an emphasis with the Syrian president's son, With or without certification. Training will be provided. Experience not necessary. in Accounting At least 3 yrs. Experience in general said. estinians in last year's Wye Thursday, when a meeting was Persistent worries over the accounting preferred Beilin will be in Washing- agreement. trying to bring the Middle East's planned with Acting Prime health of the president. who Requirement: Must be caring, patient and hardworking.US Citizens or Residents only. longtime arch enemies back to Minister Vladimir Pu tin. had a quintuple heart bypass Must travel immediately. B Excellent knowledge in computers the negotiating table. Yakushkin said the in l 996. mean any visit to a Highly motivated/good work ethics Israeli Foreign Minister David Burdenko clinic was chosen clinic or hospital always raises Call (800) 742-2446 or(20"1) 662-8906 Fax: (201) 662-9897 Levy met with Abdullah on Tues rather than the president's questions about his ability to • Must be reliable/flexible We,,,,e o.j /IA,fl"'ee,,e,0.11 WHR GROUP @Galaxy Mall, 7000 Blvd East, Guttenberg, NJ 07093 day during a brief visit to Amman usual Central Clinical Hospi rule. Doctors in Spain oper EXCELLENT BENEFITS AND COMPETITIVE amid tensions between Israel and ated on his back in 1990 after SALARIES. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY 5th Annual San R~que Gol~ Tournament tal as the specialists there had the Palestinians over an Israeli checked the president several his plane crash-landed there. IN PERSON AT THE J.C. TENORIO request to slightly delay imple ENTERPRISES, INC. HUMAN RESOURCES On behalf of the parishioners of San Roque-As Matuis, the San Roque Parish Council years ago. "Tomorrow (he will be) at OFFICE LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLR. OF extends a sincere appreciation and dangkulo na Si Yuus Maasc to the followino individu mentation of the U.S.-brokered "Tomorrow (he will be) at work. it is a normal working JOETEN SHOPPING CENTER, SUSUPE. als antl companies for their continued suppon and contribution to the Fifth ;nnual San Wye River peace pact. work. it is a normal working schedule, a whole series of Roque Golf Tournament on Ju:y 31. We especially thank the Saipan Golfers Associalion Speaking to reporters at the end meetings," Yakushkin said. for sponsoring lhc event, our new Pastor. Fr. Manny Corcuera, and lhr.: participating schec.lule, a whole series of ;NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE of his visit, Levy said Israel is He declined to say whom the ••4.., -·. • ; - • ••• ' ' ,:-1 .• ' ... , golfers who juincU us in making the roumamcnt a success: meetings," Yakushkin said. committed to implementing Wye. Despite health worries. president would meet. CLOSING DATE: AUGUST 20, 1999 The 01/ice of the Executive Director, Commonwealth Utililities Corporalion is soliciting proposals rrom qualified engineering firms for !lie Camacho Equipment Company Plurneria Resort llutel Publicly, Abdullah has said his complete design al KOBLERVILLE HOMESTEAD WATERLINE project in the island of Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Hotel Nikko Saipan Aqua Resort Hotel main conccm was to ensure that Mariana Islands. Goo Joo Corp., dba Oasis Discount Store Caprisdosa no one ignores the Palestinians' Sam Marianas Kautz Glass Company plight, which he calls "the core of The proposal shall address the firms ability lo perform the following essentials elements. GTE Pacifica Kceraku Rcsiaur:mt the Arab-Israeli conflict." 1. Complete design al the project in 90 days /ram the receipt al Notice to Proceed. The design shall include study of the China House Restaurant J & MJ Enterprise Altruism aside, the king has his existing water systems, hydraulic analysis and calculation. Shell Marianas Pacific Island Aviation PUBLIC NOTICE own reasons for wanting a key role 2. Prepare construction documents consisting of plans, speci/ications, and project cost estimates. Las Vegas Discount Golf Store Halina 's Kitchen The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) receives 3. Perform as-built and topographic survey al the road right-of-way showing all man-made structures Reyes Planning & Consulting Firm in Middle East peacekeeping. Quality Ceramic Tiles Pacific Trading Company and natural ground features. Marianas Pacilic)~istrib. (MARPACJ funding each year !rem the United States Environmental Village View Apartment "A swift Syrian-Israeli recon 4. Perform limited soil analysis at intervals along pipeline route. For Floor and Wall Ace Feeds & Suppiics Camille's Gardenia Apartment ciliation has considerable benefits Protection Agency (USEPA) under Section 319 of the 'lento RenfalCompany V.C. Enterprises to Jordan's Hashemite throne," The key elements al the design are the /allowing: Saipan l',olfer'sAssociation Marianas Country Cluh Federal Clean Water Act. These funds are used for 0 said former Cabinet minister 1. Design ol approximately 2.1 miles o/ underground PVC waterline within Koblerville Homestead. ZS /o OFF Mr. & Mrs. Felix $~moto Mrs. Vicky B. Cmnachc, conducting special projects to improve water quality and Mr. .lim Arinov•-ki(Shell San ltoquc) Mrs. Baby Cano Jamal Shaer 2. The waterline shall include appurtenant valves, fittings, fire hydrants, service laterals and meters. for public education. In order to continue receiving this on all items Mr. & Mrs. Wa1tcl7M~cafi'n#\ Mrs. Cathy C. Villu~omcz Abdullah does not want Jordan 3. The submittals shall be made at 50%, 90%, and 100%. The first two submiltals shall be in two sets of plans, Mr. & Mrs. Josepll.~;'.J:!!norio. Mr. Fred F. Camacho to remain, along with Egypt, the money from the US EPA, the CNMI is required to upgrade specifications, and other related documents. The Jina/ submittal (100%) shall be in live sets (lour copies and one original). The final submittal shall also include disk copy al construclion drawings (Autocad Version 14) and Hurry while supply last! Mr. & Mrs. Eddie S~~eula Mr. William SN Jones only Arab stales at peace with its Non point Source Pollution Program (NPS). Part of the Mr. & Mrs. Gus 1'. Comacho specifications (Word 97). Mr. l>avid L. Igitol · Israel. His kingdom is wedged in process for upgrading this program is to allow members ,,,..... a precarious comer between Iraq, Proposals shall be evaluated and ranked based on technical criteria listed below. The top three rated firms will be invited to submit cost Overseas Trading Company 1 of the general public the opportunity to review and Laslly, but not \h:c';_1~t;:~*=,tflaJ:k the following volunteers for their untiring efforts in Syria and Israel. proposal based on a definitive scope of work prepared by CUC. A Division of North Pacific Builders, Inc. thi: preparation forajl~:9~ring lhc tournament: One side effect of peace be comment on the proposed changes to the program. The 1. Qualificalion of the principal and proposed staff (25%) tween Syria anc.l Israel would public review and comment period will be from July 19 to 2. Experience in similar projects (25%) Sole Distributor of Guoco-Lepanto Ceramics, Inc. Mr. Alex A.Cam(lcbo (Marslmll) Mrs. Merced A. Camacho likely be firm action by Dam 3. Proposed project approach (20%) Mrs. Ernma II. Peters Mrs. Carmen II. Camacho August 19, 1999. Therefore, we encourage you to visit Tel. Nos. : 235-7171 ascus to stifle dissident Palestin 4. Time frame of the work (15%) Mrs. Vicky II. C~lllriclrn C: Mrs. Bernie II. Dela Cruz our office at the 3rd Floor, Morgen Building in San Jose, 5. Completeness of the proposal (15%) : 235-7272 Mrs. Nola P. S;ima~ ... Mrs. Jenny Beth Dia, ian factions based in its territory. 'O Saipan or visit our website at www.deq.gov.mp. in order 13 uo Fax No. : 235-7373 Mr. .Jason C,t,JJo)'er ..•. Mrs. Merced C. Siky:111g Abdullah's peacemaking may a: Di"5£ Proposals shall be marked CUC-RFP99-0028 and submitted as an original and five copies to the Manager, Procurement and Supply, -"' <=U) North Paci!~ Bu1klers Bldg. Mr. & Mrs •.Jerom'c Salaji; Ms. Jennifer Masters to review or comment. If you have any questions, please <.) also bs meant to ensure that Syria CUC. 3rd Floor Joeten Building, Dandan, Saipan, MP 96950, no later than 4:00 p.m., localtime, September 3, 1999. ~ rJJ" Ms. Trina,l,j,ol'/lloyc~C Mr. Zachary T. Camacho won 'tdump an estimated 300,000 do not hesitate to contact DEO at 664-8500/1. : Mr. Shermlrit T.'camacli At Mitrovica bridge in Kosovo New protests bug NATO troops PRISTIN A, Yugoslavia (AP) in Kosovo, said Tuesday that 86 Boeing loses $2B jet order - Ethnic Albanians demand policemen - 50 from Nepal and 36 from Bangladesh-were ing access to a Serb-controlled TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP)-Beaten "on hold," and being kept out of Howard said Seattle-based ders for 1999 against 1998 due to bottom line and improving was any government interven ar~a again confronted NA TO out by rival Airbus Industrie in a Boeing was disappointed at los the weakened global economy safety. tion whatsoever," Liu said. peacek~epcrs Wednesday, and the foi·ce 's activities because they were not properly quali major sale of passenger jets to ing the passenger jet deal, which and the signing of numerous large Airline President Sandy Liu China Airlines had signed a several were injured after being Taiwan's China Airlines, the letter of intent four years ago to fied. took on political overtones this orders earlier, said Howard. said the passenger jet deal with caught under barbed wire inad Boeing Co. on Wednesday signed month with accusations originat China Airlines said the pur Airbus had been based on the buy the Boeing 777 passenger verl~ntly dragged by a NATO The Nepalese, he said, arrived without handguns while 36 of a U.S. $2.5 billion order to supply ing in Boeing's home state that chase was the culmination of a results of a painstaking techni jets, but Airbus eventually of vehicle. the airline with 13 747-400 cargo fered a better package of price the 4.9 sent from Bangladesh Taiwan was snubbing Boeing to fleet expansion and simplifica cal evaluation and denied any Capt. Bernard Bonneau of the jets. retaliate against U.S. government and after-sales service, although were administrative personnel tion plan that will reduce the government intervention. French NATO contingent at the Boeing's Asia president, Fred policies seen as unfavorable to the specifics of the deal remain who lacked the proper training planes it flies to just three types "We are a private company. Kosovska Mitrovica bridge Howard, called the deal Boeing's the island. by 2007, boosting the airline's It's not correct to say that there secret, Liu said. for the kind of popce work in north of Pristina said a 9-yenr largest-ever order for the freight "We are very, very satisfied to volved. Another I 3 Bangladeshi old boy suffered a cut in his ers. The package also includes be able to deliver 13 747s plus policemen with proper experi hand and a young girl a deep cut options for four more cargo planes options to China Airlines over ence were likely to be included in her le>? in the incident. and two 7 47-400 passenger mod the next few years," Howard said. in the force, he said. Thrl!e ~ther ethnic Albanians els worth an additional U.S. $ 1 "Of course we would have liked were beaten in the Serb-con Jorsback denied rumors that billion. to have gotten the other portion, trolled part of the city overnight, some were unable to drive or But in a year of nose-diving but we respect their decision and after Serbs forced their way into shoot properly and lacked com orders, Boeing failed in its bid to will continue to work with our Albanian apartments and told mand of English. sell China Airlines a dozen Boeing good friends and partners." inhabitants to leave, he said. "They were all highly pre 777 jets, worth U.S.$ I .5 billion. China Airlines also decided to No arrests have been made, pared officers, but we need street Airbus, the European airplane exercise options for five Boeing and investigations were continu cops and they were not," he said. maker, is set to sign contracts 73 7-500 passenger planes, worth More than 470 policemen ing. Bonneau said. Thursday with China Airlines for about another U.S.$ I SO million. from about a dozen countries The French peacekeepers pu l seven A340 jetliners worth about including the United States, Loss of the passenger jet order up barbed wire on a bridge sepa U.S.$ 2 billion, with an option to comes amid a forecast fall of up Canada, Norway, Sweden, Rus rating Kosovska Mitrovica on buy four A330s and another A340. to 40 percent in total Boeing or- the weekend to keep ethnic Al sia, Chile, Bangladesh, Nepal banians demanding access to and Germany - began setting homes in the Serb-dominated up offices Monday in Kosovo. section. The bridge has been the Ethnic Albanians face French soldiers, part of NATO's peacekeeping forces in Kosovo, during a protest in The total force will number US auto affordability site of occasionally heated con Kosovska Mitrovica north of Pristina, Yugoslavia Wednesday. About 70 ethnic Albanians were met by French 3,100. frontations over the past week troops who erected a barbed wire barricade across the span to keep the Albanians from crossing into a Sgt. Ray Russell of Canada predominantly Serb area. AP the best .in 19 years that have resulted in scattered said members of the U.N. force injuries. day to protest the beatings, NATO-led peacekeeping force and looting often motivated by must be active policemen back DETROIT, Aug ll(Reuters) driving this year's record ve It is also a symbol of the eth Bonneau said. enforce order. But unfo!eseen ethnic hatred occur daily. Some home. not office personnel or - New cars .and light trucks re hicle sales pace.» nic hatreds that complicate at New barbed wire was put on delays are slowing deployments, of the crime is blamed on gangs retired. He said three require mained at their most affordable Incomes rose 5.1 percent be tempts by NATO and the United Wednesday after a French ar with the commanders saying seeking to exploit the postwar ments were that they have their levels for Americans dudngthe tweenthe second quarter of 1998 Nations to establish order in the mored vehicle inadvertently that some prospective force disorder, but revenge attacks by own handgun, they know how second .quarterofl 999 than at and I 999, while rising vehicle All Nippon Airways flight attendant Yuko Makino (far left) waves to photographers along with eight other crew wake of the vicious Serb crack dragged the existing barrier into members have unsuitable quali ethnic Albanians on a dwindling Lo drive and speak English. ru1y time in the past 19 years, incentives and rebates have · members of Star Alliance network of international carriers during a press unveiling of the ANA aircargo plane down on Kosovo's Albanians the demonstrators, causing the fications or equipment. Serb minority also are occur "If they don 'L meet the stan Comerica Bank said on broughtthe averageauto trans painted with Star Alliance members' logos at Tokyo's Haneda International Airport Tuesday. AP and the NATO bombing cam injuries. Kosovska Mitrovica is More than 35,000 NATO-led ring. Most of the province's dards. they will be sent home,'' Wednesday. action price down by o:7 per paign that lead to a Kosovo about 30 kilometers (20 miles) peacekeepers and the police 200.000 Serbs have fled. Russell said. U.N. headquarters The purchase oflm average cent. settlement with Belgrade. north of Pristina. force are trying to control ram Col. Michael Jorsback of Swe in New York will decide whether priced new vehicle cost 23.6 Despite the recent increase in IBM offers first PC with Up to 300 ethnic Albanians An international police force pant crime and instability in den, the chief of staff of the the Nepalese and Bangladeshi weeks of median family income, interest rates, average auto fi gathered at the bridge late Tues- is being assembled to help the Kosovo, where murders, arson U.N. International Police Force officers will be sent home. before taxes, in the second quar nancing rates have remained at ter, down from 23.7 weeks in nearly the same level for five high-speed internal modem total amount gathered will go Lo the first quarter, and 24.8 weeks consecutive quarters at around ness Administration announced NEW YORK (AP) - IBM is Another advantage of DSL British monarchy under fire the Hawaii chapter of the Ameri the holding of the continuation of in the second quarter last year. 7.43 percent, Littmann said. But introducing personal computers over dial-up is that a person can MEXICO CITY, (Reuters)-The NMC. • • can Cancer Society, 40 percent to its ongoing business workshop The auto affordability index is if the Federal Reserve raises its for Prince Philip's racist gaffe key rate as expected at its Aug. with built-in digital modems, use the phone and the Internet world's biggest telephone compa Continued frorn_page 9 the National American Cancer So this coming August 27. compiled by Detroit-based Comerica. 24 meeting, then financing rates another major step in a sudden connection at the same time with nies lose some $12 billion a year EDINBURGH, (Reuters) - ··when the Du kc of ciety. ancJ the remaining 50 per The free sl!minar. "Thinking "Family incomes continue lo would also rise about 20 basis scramble lo make high-speed only one phone line. because of high-tech fraud in which Brituin 's monarchy came un EcJinburgh expresses opinions At the start of its fund raising cent will go to the NM! chapter. About Staning Your Own I3usi rise faster than vehicle prices, points, he added. Internet access commonplace in The new DS L-cquippcd calls arc placed between countries der fire on Wednesday after which were commonplace half activity held last Saturday where The NMC has issued a state ness" will feature for its upcom whole financing rates remain A quarter point rise in interest the home. Aptivas arc only available from while avoiding the COITcsponding a century ago, we should not barbecue lunch was sold, the ment, urging all employees to ing session topics on the impor Prince Philip, husband of flat," said Comericachiefecono rates would have a marginal The new internal modems, IBM. connection fees, an industry expe11 condemn him. We should ask group was already able Lo raise participate in whatever way they tance of business planning and Queen Elizabeth, added Lo a mist David Littmann. "This is impact on auto sales, decreasing made by Texas Instruments, arc Until recently, DSL service said on Wednesday. why we still tolerate the exist $800 which exceeded its $500 can by supporling and volunteer promoting Y2K awareness. long string of gaffes with an the principal reason for im them by about I 00,000 units being offered as an optional fea· was still unavailable in most of "Themain60or70comp,mies in ence of royalty," the newspa target. ing Lo help infund raising projects The workshop. which would be insulting joke about Indians. proved affordability, and it is ;mnua!ly, Littmann said. ture with IBM's Aptiva line of the United States as local tele the world, both mobile and fixed, Prince Philip was lambi,sted per said in an editorial. The team's over all goal is to or by recommending creative held at the B DC Conference computers, boosting the price phone companies avoided the lose some $12 billion a year," be as a ··ctaft old man"who should "The prejudice we heard come up with more than $800 ideas on how lo raise money. Room, is limited Lo only 12 par by about dlrs l 00, IBM said expense of upgrading their sys cause offraud, said Carlos Asbomo, withdraw from public l ifc, yesterday gave a gl i mpsc into with the money going to the "Re Meanwhile, the Business De ticipants. so the BDC is callinl! Wednesday. tems. Hewlett-Packard Co. 's Latin while ,omc in Scotland called tlic real world of Britain's lay for Ure·· project. velopment Center in association prospective panicipants to call it~ Aside from that added ex But with AT and T leading a American telecommunications sys-· for abolishing the monarchy Royal Family. Forget daft The organizer of this project in with the Pacific Islands Small office to reserve their seats. pense, a built-in modem would sudden charge to sell consum terns manager. al touethcr. myths about people's prin the CNMI has told the participat Business Development Center The registration will begin al likely make 1t easier and cheaper ers high-speed Internet access Speaking on the sidelines of an Tl;c Greek-born prince's lat· cl:sscs and the Queen Mum ing teams Lhal l O percent of the Network and the U.S. Small Busi- 8:30 a.m~on the same ACROSS some 41 Bird's claw 1 Restore 43 - Corral Answer to Previous Puzzle 5 Workmen 45 Young bird 01 SALESPERSON-Salary: S3.05 per 02 FRONT DESK CLERK-Salary: DIAMOND KO (SPN), LTD. 9 Horse's 47 Louganis was one hour . S3. 05-8.50 per hour mouthpiece Employment Wanted 12 TV's Gilbert 50 Seasoning Contact: GLOBAL TRADERS, INC. Tel. Contact: SUWASO CORPORATION J 1) 13 Part of USA 51 Peaceful 234-7415(8/20)F32164 dba Coral Ocean Point Resort Club Tel. Immediate Hiring 14 The conceit 53 Sounds from 234-7000 ext. 611(8/27)F80129 15 Vegetable horses 01 DELIVERY, ROUTE TRUCK 17 Sheena- 57 And not DRIVER-Salary: S3.05 per hour 10 SEWING MACHINE OPERATOR One (1}Accountant 19 Sioux 58 Prehistoric tomb liitiii Contact: JG SABLAN WATER & ICE Salary: S3.05 per hour 21 Singer Como 60 Type of tide 05 CUTIER-Salary: $3.05 per hour 22 Gena-of .·_·Job.Vacancy . CO., INC. Tel. 234-3221(8.20)F32167 One (1) Administrative.Assistant "Hope 61 Switch 14 SEWING MACHINE OPERATOR ~!~~~~~~~~ Floats" positions · Announcement . 04 (SCREEN) PRINTER-Salary: S3.05 Salary: S3.05 per hour 26 Seattle's St. 62 Ms. Korbut per hour Contact: JIN APPAREL, INC. Tel. 234- Qualifications: • graduate of 4 yrs Business Course Major 27 Aspirin name 63 TV award Contact: EVERBRIGHT CO., LTD. Tel. 3252(8/27)F32279 28 "I think, in Accounting • with minimum 3 years job experience for PEANUTS® by Charles M. Schulz therefore - DOWN 235-8228(8/20)F32169 Accountant and 2 years for administrative assistant • pref 01 CLEANER, COMMERCIAL-Salary: PUBLIC NOTICE 30 Alfirmative 1 He followed 7-15 © 1998 United Feature Syndicate 02 MASON-Salary: S3.05 per hour S3.05 per hour erably with experience in wholesale/retail business • with All interested resident workers are NO, iM NOT EATING, 33 Yes (Sp.) FDR Contact: ROLAND G. JASTILLANA dba good moral character, police clearance required upon ap 2-de 6 Mitchum ID 11 Danza or urged to register at the 01 (GENERAL) MANAGER-Salary: l'M DINING .. 34 Takes small SS.88 per hour Golden Lobster Restaurant Tel. 234- plication bites cologne 7 Wide shoe Bennett Dept of Labor & Immigration, 3 Part of ETA size 16 Type style Division of Employment Services for 03 COOK-Salary: $3.05 per hour 8779(8/27)F80133 . 37 Tantalum 04 CARPENTERS-Salary: S3.05 per symbol 4 Cosmelics 8 Shawl 18 Stitch fhe job/s being advertised in which base 9 Deceive 20 Food hour 01 MANAGER, CUSTOMER SERVICE Please contact us at 233-6885 or drop your 38 Dress border you are qualified and available. 40 Coolidge, to 5 Chicken 10 - Stravinsky 22 Skin irritation Far further assistance, Contact: M/M JESUS 0. & DOLORES Salary: S3.50-4.00 per hour application in our office located in 23 "Gartield" dog please cell Alfred A Pangelinan cl 8. DELA CRUZ dba Galaxy Enterprises Contact: ROLAND G. JASTILLANA dba China Town, Saipan. 24 Charleston is TeL 664-2078. Tel. 234-5542(8/20)F32174 JP Mechanical, Aircon Sales & Service its cap. Tel. 234-8779(8/27)F80134 25 Actor Mineo 02 SECURITY GUARD-Salary:S3.05 01 ACCOUNTANT-Salary: $800.00- 29 lntertere per hour 1,000.00 per month 01 ELECTRICIAN-Salary: $3.05 per 31 Type of collar 02 SECURITY GUARD-Salary:$3.05 Contact: VICENTE M. SABLAN dba hour 32 "I Never- per hour 7-2'+ for My V.M. Sablan & Associates Tel. 235- 01 MAINTENANCE REPAIRER-Salary: Father' 02 SECURITY GUARD-Salary:S3.05 8708(8/20) F32176 S3.05 per hour MERCHANDISER 35 Prohibit !~ per hour Contact: GUERRERO TRADING COR 36 - crackers 01 (SUPERVISOR) SECURITY OF 01 COOK-Salary: S3.05 per hour PORATION Tel. 322-2112(8/27)F32280 ~;;:.::~t;:; • Previous experience required STELLA WILDER 39 - and FICER-Salary:S3.05 per hour 01 MANAGER, RETAIL STORE-Salary: • Professional image and attitude necessary shakers 01 OFFICE MANAGER-Salary:$3.05 S528.67 per month 42 Roman 51 44 Former boxer per hour • Motivated, reliable, self-starters need only apply! Contact: RUBEN R. PALACIO dba Ben WANTED Norton 01 HOUSE WORKER-Salary:S3.05 per Hur Catering Services Tel. 235-0657(8/ • Excellent salary and conditions apply YOUR BIRTHDAY 46 -Claus hour 20)F32177 FOR RMEDIAlE EMPLOYMIM' 47- Contact: NENITA V. MARQUEZ dba Front Desk Clerk DeLaurentiis N.V.M. Ent. Tel.235-7564(8/13)F32095 01 ACCOUNTANT-Salary: S4.00 per Please apply in person at Chalan Kiya Industrial Center #4 48 Press hour plus S50.00 housing per month (Night Shift) 49 Puerto- or Phone 235-2706, Fax 235-2711 FRIDAY, AUG. 13, 1999 To see what is in store for you you today, but you can wing it 52 Roman 149 01 HOUSE (CLEANER)-Salary:$3.05- Contact: RELIABLE COLLECTION Lifeguard Born today, you seem to have tomorrow, find your birthday with some degree of success. 54 Precious 3.70 per hour AGENCY dba Commonwealth Credit IR or Local Hire Only stone 01 TAILOR-Salary:S3.05 per hour The successful candidate will be required to obtain a food handlers the kind of tenacity and longev and read the corresponding para More study is required. Bureau Tel. 235-3533(8/20)F32178 Contact: 55 Type of meat Contact: MODERN INVESTMENT INC. Health certificate and Police and Traffic clearances. ity that you can benefit from graph. Let your birthday star be AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 56 Secret agent dba Saipan Ocean View Hotel Tel. 234- 01 JANITOR-Salary: S3.05 per hour Chalan Kanoa Beach 59 Greenstreet 8900(8/13)F79892 greatly. You also have a way of your daily guide. 18)-Your research may prove ID 01 COMMERCIAL CLEANER-Salary: Club Previous applicants are welcome to reapply. S3.05 per hour hanging around no matter what, SATURDAY,AUGUST14 to have been faulty, at least in Tel. No. 234-7829 +++LOCAL HIRE ONLY+++ 01 COMMERCIAL CLEANER-Sal 01 (ASSISTANT) MANAGER-Salary: Apply in Person able to accomplish great things LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) - If one sense. Take care that you ary:S3.05 per hour S600.00 -800.00 per month regardless of the odds or ob young and inexperienced, you adapt quickly to circumstances by Dick Rogers Contact: MARTHA RECHUCHER dba Contact: MIDWEST TRADING CORPO stacles. This is how you go about must be willing to accept advice that seem unexpected. ltidSp0t~ Martha's Retail Shop, Inc. Tel. 234- RATION dba Kareena's Retail Tel. 235- -~s~.111 9774(Bl13)F320B0 8752(8/20)F32179 AVON PRODUCTS virtually all your business in from someone older and wiser; PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) this world. What you want is if older and wiser, dispense ad - Communication with the THE~ 02 CONSTRUCTION WORKER-Sa\ 01 MAINTENANCE REPAIR-Salary: CARS !'t"!:~~ flVU.('£, Presently seeking Independent almost certain to be yours sim vice with tact. "outside world" may be diffi ary:$3.05 per hour S3.05 per hour Contact: WEI YE\ CORP. dba Gen. Con Contact: TIRSO J. ADRIATICO dba SALES REPRESENTATIVES '93 CHEROKEE (Jeep) Good Condition $5,000 ply because you 're not willing VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) cult for a time today. Still, you struction & Contractor Tel. 235-5429(6/ Micronesia Woodcraft Ent., Inc. Tel. 235- '94 MPV 4 CYLINDER $5,500 to walk away from it no matter -Though teamwork is usually can satisfy yourself that all is 13)F320B4 7631 (8/20)F32180 Rexible hours. Earn up to 50% '93 JEEP CHEROKEE GOLD VB $11,000 how difficult things may get. beneficial, you may find that well. '95 MITSUBISHI REG. PICK-UP $4,500 You are quick to advertise your it's not likely to lead you any ARIES (March21-April 19) 01 ACCOUNTANT-Salary:$5.00 per 01 REF./AIRCONDITIONING TECHNI commission. '95 35 PASS. BUS ASIA AS IS BASIS $10,000 hour CIAN-Salary: S3.05 per hour '91 35 PASS. BUS > $4,000 own strengths, but the differ closer to the truth today. You - Local events may take on Contact: HENRY K. PANGELINAN dba Contact: ICEBERG CORPORATION Will Train •.. No experience '92 35 PASS. HINO BUS $5.000 ence between you and any other may be on your own. increased importance today, as Henry K. Pangelinan & Associates Tel. Tel. 288-8384(8/20)F32181 self-promoter is your willing 234-5236(8/13)F32079 necessary. To inquire call or fax '94 45 PASS. BUS NC RUNNING CONDITION $14,000 LIBRA (Sept. 23-0ct. 22) those you know well respond in 01 MARKETING MANAGER-Salary: '94 DODGE RAM VB ENGINE $6,000 ness to do unto others as others You can take care of things from a way that is unusual in the 02 CARPENTER-Salary:S3.05 per hour $3.05-5.00 per hour (6n) 653-1910. NEED TO SEE TO APPRECIATE!!! do unto you, particularly when a distance with great success extreme. Contact: MARIANAS STAR CORPORA Contact: EVERTRUSTCORPORATION CALL OR VISIT : JONG MIN AUTO SHOP (SUSUPE) others do you good! today, as long as you put your TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Can you tell who is TION Tel. 234-5577(8/13)F32069 dba 123 Discount Store/Supermarket 234-2340 * 234-0125- JAMES Still, though you are certainly plans in effect one step at a - You can get what you want Tel. 233-4242(8/20)F32186 Bill's uncle Bob? 01 DUCT INSTALLER-Salary:$4.00- not selfish or self-centered in time. today merely by putting people Gail's two grandmothers, 5.00 per hour 45 SEWING. MACHINE OPERATOR the common sense, you do have SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) at ease. The more comfortable QUALITY USED HJIICLES Plus S120.00 per month food allowance Location: THE FISH Plfa.CE· Beach Road June and Anne? Salary: S3.05-3.35 per hour ( In between MWAR MWAA CENTER & WENDY' 5) ON AIRPOHTROAD. your own well-being very much - You may find yourself in others are, the more in control 01 ACCOUNTANT-Salary:S1 ,200.00- Tim's aunt Jan? 06 PRESSER, MACHINE OPERATO'R Available: QLALITY USEIJ CARS CHOOSE Fll0\119% FORIJ TAl'Rt'.S, in mind at all times. You have unfamiliar surroundings at some you will be. 1,500.00 per month Salary: $3.05-3.35 per hour Household items (4) 1996 41lR NISSA'.'/ SEC'ITRA $6,500 WINDSTAR, OR ESCORI; 19% ,\IITSUI\ISIII Aunt Jan's niece? Plus $120.00 per month food allowance 04 CUTIER, MACHINE OPERATOR ,\IIIUGI•:, 1996 IIO~l>ACIIK, what it takes to climb to the top time during the day, but this GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Kitchen wares CALL: SAJl'AN OFFICE 288-01142 19% TOYOTA l'ICK-lll' OR TEHCEt.. Kim's mother-in-law? 01 AIRCON & REFRIGERATION Salary: $3.05-3.35 per hour Furnitures & Fixtures OR LOWEST PRICES ON ISL\~ll of the heap, yet you don't seem will prove, very soon, to be great - You must be willing to dem TECHNICIAN-Salary:S5.00-6.00 per 06 GARMENT INSPECTOR-Salary: Office Equipments IWTA OFFICE (670) 532-2337 CALL: 288-0042 OR 2.>l-8336 like the type to many of your good fortune. onstrate your support for an hour $3.05-3.35 per hour The black arrow (a+) means "is the son of." Children·s Books competitors. This can come in SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22- other today, rather than just talk Plus S120.00 per month food allowance 01 MAINTENANCE REPAIRER-Salary: The white arrow ( C;>) means "is the daughter of." Contact: CHONG'S CORPORATION $3.05-3.35 per hour (Japanese & English) handy! Dec.21)-You may have some about it. Any extra effort will be n~('_...\~Q.,1.~ C 1999 Un~IIO Fea1~111 S\fflClllfl, Inc t}'jt dba Chang's Corporation Tel. 234- 01 ACCOUNTANT MANAGER-Salary: TINIAN Also born on this date are: thing to reproach yourself for appreciated. 6560(B113)F79906 QUALITY IISEll VEHICLES $9.00-14.00 per hour Cl~J~est~~t;os Danny Bonaduce, actor; Dan today, but regrets will get you CANCER (June 21-July 22) 'Mv'l-Nl-l:13HlOV'-I S,V',IJ)\ SJ l# '3:)31N S.Nifr SJ 9# '.l.Nn\l s.~ll SI 01 SUPERVISOR, CUTTING SEC Bi~e, etc. I 96 4 DR A Mitsubishi Mirage S 6,295 I 3 % 4 DR A Nissan Scntra S 7.200 01 ACETYLENE PLANT OPERATOR 5 % 4 DR A Ford Excort S 6 495 I 96 2 DR STD I londa Civic S 7,K50 Fogelberg, singer-songwriter; nowhere. Concentrate on the - You 're in the mood to do t,# 'Sl:J3H101i'JON\ll:l8 S,11\18 31:l\l 8# ~ l# '31:)Nn S.1118 SI I# :sw TION-Salary: $11.80-14.00 per hour I 96 A 3 DR Fonl Win year. Palau . .. Revenues collected from li Booth rallies in US amateur golf tourney Continued from page 1 censes and fees also fell short by Pierce avenges loss to Sugiyama holesdownatthetum, but was able ToITisi. J l percent to reach S1.21 million. ASHEVILLE, North Carolina cent and 7'2 percent. respectively to par the final nine holes to beat Gulbis was three down after six MANI-IATIAN BEACH, Cali Williams of the United States beat This resulted from the shortf:11 I in (AP)~ Kellee Booth, the United of the amounts projected. BNT Martina Eberl of Ge1many J -up. holes and was never more than I fornia (AP) - France's Mary Patty SchnyderofSwitzcrland 6-3, the collection of fishing right li States· top-ranked amateur, rallied data showed. Gulbis, J6, who shot a 66 on up in the match, which went to Pierce. enjoying her highest rank 6-1; and Julie Halard-Decugis of censes. foreign labor permit :mu for two victories in the U.S. ··our collection in the third quar Tuesday en route to her record extra holes when the high school ing in a year but still without a title France got by Amy Frazier of the fees and corporate filing fees. Women's A mateurChampionship. ter was below six percent. Never setting medalist performance, senior from California chunked a in 1999, beat Japan's Ai Sugiyama United States 7-6 (7-5), 7-5. The BNT data also showed that while record-setting medalist theless. our expenditures is in the struggled in her opening match, chip shot from the fairway and then 6-3, 7-5 in the second round of the Williams needed just 47 min only 36 percent of the turget has Natalie Gulbis lost in the second range of our collection target (at winning in 20 holes against Laura hit her approach shot in a bunker. Acura Classic. utes to finish off Schnyder after been met in the collection of postal rounc.1. 69 percent)," the directot said. Pierce, ranked sixth in the world, revenues at $177.482. The gov Booth, a fmmer Arizona State struggling to beat Russia Elena For the next three months. Sadang Continued from page 56 won four titles last year. She has Likhovtseva in three sets Tuesday ernment was not able to collect University star who is expected to stressed the Ministry of Adminis Olympic... reached three finals this year, but the $250,000 worth of philatelic turn pro following the tournament, . night. Her sister, Venus, is cheer tration (MOA) will try to hit its lie relations nightmare for fer by SOCOG to perform at non- sales projected for the three quar advanced to the rounc.1 of 16 for the twice ran into Venus Williams and ing her on this week. target. but if it foils, it will level SOCOG. 0\ympicvenues,such as the Sydney Jost in straight sets. "I guess I did have a much easier ters. fourth time in the last six years. out the government expenditures Opera House, dming next year's "I'm trying to get a lotof matches However, the national govern She was two holes down after WPC wants the original band time," Williams said. "I don't think to the r;\'Cnues to be collected by on hard cou11s just to really give ment has surpassed its revenue two holes in her opening match members- 1,300 from America Games. Patty played that good. I've played the end of its fiscal year on Sept. Students and teachers at six Ame1i myself the best chance at the U.S. collections from water utility. Wednesday at Biltmore Forest and 200 from Japan - to be rein her before and she played a lot 30. can high schools have also threatened Open," she saidafterWednesday's I." court fines anc.1 fees, and other Country Club before beating stated at the opening ceremony. better than that. So did He pointed out the MOA has The American band members to take separate legal action against match .. Williams led 3-2 when she won services by three percent, 17 per Kareen Qually of Canada 6 and 5. already measun::s in plan: to cut In her afternoon match. Booth, of have already turnec.1 down an of- SOCOG in a Califomia cou1t. No. 2 Martina HingisofSwitzer eight straight points.to go up 5-2. expenditures in c:1se the n:1tional cent and J 8 percent, respectively. CotoDeCaza,Califomia, was three land played qualifier Lisa Raymond Williams won the first three points government foils to collect the On the expcntliture side, the League (RCYBL) of the Unitec.1 States in the night of the next game but Schnyder expecicd a111oun1. national government spent only a total of $52.147 million, 69 per Calendar... Friday match. came back to win it for 5-3. Belt tighrcnin~ measures that ~~_ntin_ued from page 56 5 p.m. GCS-1 vs. San Vicente A week ago, Sugiyama got into Williams served out the set arc intcmkd tl1 reduce every cent oi'the total budget of$75.375 Shipping.. Sun risers the TIG Classic in Carlsbad as a when Schnydernetted a forehanc.1. minisrry·s npenditures incluc.le million. This is partly due to the ~ontinued from page 1 6:30 p.m. Tanapag vs. Dandan 6 p.m. Saints vs. Oceanic high ts lucky loser and proceeded to upset Schnyderdouble-faulted to lose freeze hirin& of new employees. fact that the national government (Dandan) All of PM&O's stops through (Ada Gym) Pierce in three sets in the first round. the first game of the second set no salary incn::ases. no purchases as well as some states have not Rotary Club Youth Basketball out Micronesia and the Marshalls "You don't want to think about it Mary Pierce of France returns a serve agains Japan's Ai Sugiyama during their Acura Classic match in and only had one break point on of equipment antl big supplies started their capital improvement will benefit from the addition of a too much. but you don 'teverforget Manhattan Beach, Calif., Wed. Pierce beat Sugiyama, 6-3, 7-5. AP Williams' serve the entire match. :mu stop to tr;l\(::J spending. projects, Sadang said. tournament is be open to the first fourth ship, Fawcett said. Sports Notes. . . it," Pierce said. "Going out today, I "I'm trying lO cut down on my Ministers and officials can still He further said some programs 20 players. Matson Navigation company is was trying to think about matches for volleys or drop-shotting her held to goup5-4.Pierce held se1ve, be on your game and playing well unforced eITors and get a lot of travel providetl it is emergency or such as the independent agencies Continued from page 56 Call Joe Mafnas, 664-371 I PM&O's primary competitor in when I had beaten her and what I Japanese opponent. thenSugiyamacommittedtwocon and not making unforced errors," balls in play and move it around may show that they have no ex Saipan Swim Club federal programs-related activity. Saipan Golfers Association did last week, why I lost and try to She broke Sugiyama's serve to secutive errors to trail 6-5. Pierce said. and then attack," Williams said. penditures. This is because they this no1th Pacific region. Swimmers interested in joining he aJded. In addition, PM&O's new ves The saipan Golfers Association not do that again." open the second set, then served a Pierce wrapped up the match In other matches, f9u1th-seeded She converted 66 percent of Sadang adJcJ the belt tighten were non-lapsing programs and the SSC should make try-outs sel-the "Mild Lin" -can carry has schec.luletl its monthly Club Pierce, the third seed, twice broke love game punctuated by an ace when Sugiyama's forehand went Aranxta Sanchez-Vicario of Spain her first serves after getting in ing meas';ires have been Jis;ussed had c,myover balances from the beginning September 1 at Kan up to 880 containers, a substantial Championship tournament for Sugiyama 's se1ve in the first set, for a 4-2 lead. wide. defeated Ruxandra Dragomir of only 52 percent against previous fiscal yeartocover some Pacific Swimming Pool. Swim with the ministers for them to step up from the three cu1Tent Saturday, August J 4 at Coral occasionally venturing to the net Sugiyama broke back and then "To beat her you have to really Romania 6-3, 6- J; No. 6 Serena Likhovtseva. balance out their respective rev of their cuITent year ex pcnditures, mers must be able to swim in a PM&O ships that have a maxi Ocean Point. enues and expenditures for the he added. Level-5 and swim one length of a mum capacity of 710 containers. Members are asked to report by remaining months of fiscal year The executive branch spent SO-meter pool. They must be Layden named The first visit to Majuro by the 11 :30 a.m. for noon Tee-off. 1999. $20.678 million, or 71 percent of For more information call committed to regular training ses Saberhagen leads Red Sox over Royals new ship is expected on August -new Knicks' GM For the first three quarters of its budget, while the juc.liciary Norbert Sablan, Ray DiazorBrian sions. 26. KANSAS CITY, Missouri (AP) streak to 23 games, and another 14. He hit an RBI single in the first, Mussina stopped his three-game 1999, lOtal tax collection was also branch ~sec.I 63 percent or $1.4 l 5 Reyes. Call Jean or Bill Sakovich at The net effect of the in::rease - Bret Saberhagen, back in the solo homer in the eighth to Tim a two-run single in the fou11h and a losing streak and BJ. Surhoff and NEW YORK (AP) - Scott six percent below the target at million of its total appropriations RGA 234- l 002 or 234-6323 will be for the three ports in the ballprn·k where he won two Cy Spehr. Butch Huskey and Mike two-run homer in the sixth. Alben Belle hit back-to-back hom Layc.len, who spent 18 years with only $14.457 million. 69 percent for the three quarters. The BNT The Refaluwasch Golf Asso Masters 's basketball Marsha\ls to have a PM&O con Young Awards, allowed four hits Stanley homered for the Red Sox, Edgar Mrutinez and Raul Ibanez ers as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Utah Jazz, joined the New of the total '.321 million proiectcJ further reported the legislative The Master's League opening tainer ship arriving each week, ciation will hold its August quali in eight innings Wednesday to leac.l who won for the fifth time in six hit also hit two-run homers for Se the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. York Knicks on Wednesday as for this fiscal year. The govern branch has spent $2.435 million fier on Saturday at Coral ocean date has been pushed back from alternating from east to west the Boston Red Sox over the Kan games. attle, which scored six nms in the Mussina ( 14-7) rebounded from general manager and executive ment h:is yet to collect S6.556 or 68 percent of its total budget of Point Resort. August 14 to the 21 , according to bound. sas City Royals 9-3. Jose Rosado (7-9) took the Joss first and swept the While Sox for losing three consecutive st,uts for vice president. million for the rest of the fiscal $3.562 million. Tee-off time is 7 a.m. The Tony Rogolofoi. Saberhagen (9-4) struck out three for the Royals, who were beaten the first time since Aug. 7-9, 1995. the first time in his career. Mussina Also, Jeff Van Gundy, who has survived four mostly tumultuous siciansand staff at CHC. We want pressing issues. anddidn 't walk a batter for the I 0th for the sixth time in seven games. Chicago has lost a season-high gave up two nms and nine hits in 7 Hofschneider. time in J7 sta1ts. He improved to 3- Mariners J 1, White Sox 2 seven straight. 2-3 innings, striking out seven and seasons as coach of the U.S. NBA them to please have patience. Wt: The I-louse or Representa Continued from page Pirates . . 0 56 team. got a mu ltiyearcontract ex Continued from page 1 bother (them) becaust: we arc i II. tives. in a session it held Tues 0 against the Royals and pitched At Seattle, Alex Rodriguez Mruiners staner Paul Abbott (3-0) walking one. dav. likewise raised concerns a throwing error by second baseman Phil Celis. more than seven innings for the homered and drove in five mns as allowed two1unsand three hits in five Surhoff and Belle hit solo hom tension lasting at least through members of the community h:1ve so we: expect that (they) have the on'ihc complaints about the Joe Sablan fanned four batters in his 3 2-3 innings. firsttimesinceJuly29, 1995, when the Seattle Mru'iners beat the Chi innings in his second sW!t of the ers in the fifth inning. It was the the 2002-03 s~ason. " been raising complaints which Jccency to talk to us politely," tors · "lack of compassion," with he was with the New York Mets. cago White Sox for a three-game season.JaimeNavmrn(7-IO)allowed seventh time Baltimore has hit con Layc.lcn was chosen for the job inclULk the Joctors' :tlkgcJ "atti said l lofshncic.le1·. Rep_ Maximo L. Olopai mov Pirates ab r h rbi Saberhagen, J I 0-78 forthe Roy sweep. nine 111ns - seven ewned - eight secutive home 1uns this season. over Ed Tapscott, the Knicks player tudt: probkms" and "bc:Jsic.lt: Vi llagomcz is in Hawaii on an official trip. I k is expected to be ing to have the Joctors' back MSablan 2 0 0 0 als from 1984-91, gave up a solo Roc.l1iguez, who went 3-for-4, hiL, ,mu four walks in four inning;. Tampa Bay starter Rolando personnel c.lirector who had been manners. ground checked to tlctermine JPSablan 4 1 0 0 home nm in the seconJ to Mike has 28 homers. all since he was Orioles 4, Devil Rays 2 Arrojo (2-8) went six innin~s, al performing the general rnanngl!r's "I think. i'uml:1me11t:dly. we· back next week. I lol'sclmeidn said Vill:1gomez whether they were here because JReyes 4 0 2 1 Sweeney, who extended his hitting activatetl from the c.lisubled list May J\t St. Petersburg. FloriJa, Mike lowing three n111s and nine ];its. duties on an interim h:1sis. h:1\'L' to first umlcrstaml that II\' 0 has agrcetl to conduct rcgula1· they were kicked out from their PSablan 4 2 4 :1rc all h1m1:111s. Wc h:11'C to reiter 1 2 0 meetings with HEW to tliscuss origin,tl place of practice. CPalacios 4 ate: thesc problems lo all the' phy- RGuerrero(DH) 1 0 0 1 Van de Velde faces tough line-up at PGA BCamacho 2 0 0 0 STOP LIC.HT US mainland seeking asylum. the CNMI has charged some 20 FKaipat 3 1 0 0 MEDINAI-1, Ill. (Reuters )-One Next time it will be you.' So it grcenantl bounced offl11e gr,mdst,md Another... The anival of the Chinese "boat Chinese nationals - boat cap TCelis 3 2 2 0 excruciating hole of golf fi1111ly makes you feel good," Van Jc mid into honible mugh. ,,,, ,, · ,;.sv 1·"' HITE CLUB Continued from page 1 people" is expected to further tains and crews - in connection JJLaniyo 4 1 2 2 placec.l Jean Van de Velde in golf Vele.le said on Wednesday. Rat11er tkm uy to hit out sic.leways f't:.O"~,,·"' • --:r~'Where the ACTION NEVER STOPS" Yan de Velde's bad golf luck to the fairway, he u·ied to elem· the 'l'inian to :1cco111modatc nearly strain CNMI's near-empty cof with the attempted human smug EDiaz history as the player who flunked 8 13 4 \,.\G\-\~ )()0Chin.:sc· 11:11ion:Ils cau~ht try- fers even as it has yet to rccei ve gling activity. Total 31 course management and posted a followed him temporarily to Chi water ha,1uu between himself m1d t Cl9 '?'44(41'1'4h~~ ab r h rbi 1nt- to snc:1k i11tu (,u,1m in April over $2 111 i11 ion in r.: i mbursem.::nt Guam has, for its part, also in Express triple-bogey to lose a three-shot cago as his golf clubs failed to tl1e green m1d found the water. He MToves 4 1 2 0 Hottest Girls and t\Lty. r.:qucstcd from the federal gov dicted about 15 allegec.1 members lead on the linal hole of the British atTive with him Tuesday on his waded in, b,uefoot imd 1xm1s rolled e)-penci • or the Snake J-lcac.l Gang which JAcosta 2 1 0 0 Sumc -l(X I ell' the n1igr:mts have ,:rnmcnt for accommoJating the Open. flight from Paris. But the fun-lov up, to detem1inc if he could play the reportedly facilitated the human FGeorge 4 0 1 2 ing Frenchman typically took ad ball - providing a signature photo 4h ~~4,,~h h:cn 110\\·11 back to ( "hina in scp:u·at.: illegal migrants. It did nothing, however, to "ll1c fe 56-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-FRIDAY-AUGUST 13 SPORTS MTC edges Breeze, 56-53 By Tony Celis strong in the first three quarters hotter in the final period going Variety News Staff but seemed to have ran out of strong to the basket for ten points, SAN ANTONIO MTC held off a steam in the final period. Mafnas he had 17 overal I. very determined Capitol Hill scored eight in the first quarter, Down by as much as seven Breeze squad and emerged win four in the second and 11 in the points Capitol Hill Breeze were ners in a, 56-53 ballgame that third, but, missed his only chance able to get within a point with came down to who had posses to score in the final quarter on two Pierce sinking five of seven free sion of the ball in the closing field goals. Mafnas finished with throws in the closing minutes of seconds. A turn-ai"ound jumper 23 points. the· ballgame,. before. MTC's by Gus Palacios gave MTC a MTC's Pangelinan scored a Pangelinan's tum around jumper three-point advantage with less game high 25. Jun Ho Jang and for a, 56-53 lead. With less than than 20 seconds remaining in the Tyler Yu provided strong defense ten seconds left Pangelinan sank fourth quarter. for MTC. Yu finished with 12 one of two free throws to give · With just eight players Capitol points, eight of those in the last MTC some breathing room. Hill Breeze faced a full San Anto quarter mostly converting on Pangelinan, however, shot poorly nio MTC roster. steals. from the' charity line making just Capitol Hill's R. Mafnas was Breeze's Rich Pierce was even 3-of-14. Kim named NMASA's Athlete of the Month MICHAEL KIM -golf-Ase nior at Marianas High School, Michael recently competed in the PGA Junior World Golf Tourna ment in San Diego, Calif. The youngest player ever to make the NMI South Pacific Games national golf team at 16- years-old. During the Junior World Golf Tournament Michael shot a three Gus Pangelinan led San Antonio MTG with 25 points on its way to day total 231 (76, 76, 79) placing victory over the very determined Capitol Hill Breeze team. MTG beat Breeze, 56-53. Photo by Tony Celis him 85th out of 246 contestants. A little disappointed in himself ('ont!lll"'' in his overall finish, it was an V' opportunityforhim. He improved Coca-Cola to sponsor over his 1998 finish when he came in 134. team chess tourney His most recent accomplish THE COCA Cola Beverage Co. and the CNMI Chess Association ment was fifth place in Tourna will sponsor the 1999 CNMI Chess team championship. MHS Senior, 16-year-old Michael Kim, seen in this file photo, has ment of Champions, Champion The registration fee is $200 per team. August 29 is the last day for become one of Saipan's top golfers. ship Flight. registration. Five teams have already signed up for the tournament-Future International, R&F Enterprises, CrystarWater Co., Sablan Con Olympic committee to provide Sports Notes struction and Computer World. more money to marching band Masters For more info1mation, call CNMI Chess Association president Basketball League Ely G. Buenaventura at 234-6070, or Pacholq Yape at 234-7937/ SYDNEY, Australia (AP) - But SOCOG said that World THE Masters Basketball 7947, or Manny Domingo at 235-2030. Sydney's Olympic organizing Projects is asking for 1.2 million League is calling it (final) meet committee (SOCOG) will provide Australian dollars ($780,000). ing on Tuesday, August 17 extra funds to the American com If the two grnups can't come to starting 5:30 p.m. Ada Gym pany responsible for organizing agreement by this weekend, the Conference Room. Pirates beat Express, 8-5 the marching band at next year's matter will go to the New South League officials need all By Tony Celis plate, but exploded for four runs opening ceremony if they include Wales Supreme Court on Mon documents and entrance fees to Variety News Staff in the top of fourth on four hits. more international members. day. be turned in at that time. PETER SABLAN had a very Sablan (Peter) reached base on SOCOG president Michael Knight said there would be 20 Call Tony Rogolofoi at, 234- good night. At the plate he was a double and stolen base. Knight said Wednesday that nationalities represented in the 1001/2 4-for-4 AB and then as relieve Chris Kai pat's single brought 800,000 Australian dollars recommended new band and the Government pitcher Sablan earned a win as Sablan in for his (Kaipat) first (520,000 US dlrs) will be offered biggest single component would Softball League the Pirates defeated Pepsi-MGD of two RBIs of the night. A to World Projects Corporation be Australian. The Government Men's Express, 8-5 Wednesday in sacrifice fly left field by DH (WPC) to set up a band that had The issue has blown into a pub Slowpitch Softball League is SML Summer League action at Ray Guerrero to made it three fewer Americans. Continued on page 54 tentatively scheduled to open Francixco Palacios Baseball (runs) for the Pirates. Tony the first week in September. Field. Celis followed with a single I All ballgames will be at Susupe Sablan relieved Ed Diaz after reaching home on JJ Laniyo's i Softball Field. Diaz gave up five runs, two of single. Laniyu had two RBIs · Call Jojo_Attao, 234-1001/2. them earned, in 3 1-3 innings. going 2-for-4 AB. Women's Govt. SML Summer League SSFA fishing derby After being scoreless in the A two-run fifth inning gave Softball League Friday Saipan Sports Fishermen '.s first two innings Express scored the Pirates a one run lead. J.P. * Saturday 6 p.m. Tanapag vs. Northern Association will he hosting its two in the third on one hit and Sablan opened the inning for 9:30 a.m. CUC vs. Tinian Stars Yankees 15th annual fishing derby the two Pirates's errors. Freddy the Pirates with a triple and I 0:30 a.m. CHC vs. DCCA (Palacios Baseball Field) weekend of August, 21-22. George smacked in two RBIs in scored on a passed bal I by 11 :30 a.m. DPW v.s. 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