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'I ') Marshalls mourn I By Giff Johnson President succumbs to heart, kidney complications In Ilawaii Marshalls has diplomatic ties For the Variety alerting them of the death of the MAJURO -Flags in the Marshall Queen's Hospital officials in remain calm, firm and united, Queen's Hospital in Honolulu." president. Islands were lowered to half mast Honolulu declined to provide de­ "however painful and profound The nation is grieving with the President's office staff indicated Saturday as news of President tails and family members were our distress." family of Kabua, who have been that a committee of both family Amata Kabua' s death reached the not available for comment. Lemari's short statement was at his bedside in Honolulu for the members and government offi­ nation. Acting President Kunio Lemari laden with grief, saying that"our past five weeks, Lemari said in cials had been quickly formed The President reportedly died issued a statement to the nation, hearts are at an utter loss ·as we the nationally broadcast message. and was meeting to prepare plans of complications related to heart broadcast on the government ra­ info1m the people of the Marshall Ministry of Foreign Affairs · · for a state funeral next week. and kidney problems that resulted dio station V7 AB at I :30 p.m. Islands and all our friends through­ officials began issuing this morn­ Kabua's body is expected to in his medical -evacuation from Saturday, announcing the pass­ out the world that our beloved ing diplomatic notes to heads of return home to the Marshalls by the Marshalls to Honolulu last ing of Kabua and calling on the leader AmataKabuadiedat 10:45 state in the region and to the more middle of this week, but arrange­ ·/ November 12. people of the Marshall islands to p.m. Friday (December 20) at than 60 countries with which the Continued on page 26

1 tfB!IJf tl.::.·;'i)iu.l? JM,J;r VariefyNews Staff . < DFWi'> THE fish densities in 10 of 20 . Itsobjecfrvewas to compare selected habitats in the Saipan the current fish population with Lagoon have decreased over that reported in a January 1979 an 18~yearperiod,areportsub- . survey. . . ·.·• .. · : Gov. Froilan C. Tenorio with some of the William S. Reyes Elementary School students who visited him for ;,rnitt~q tq~~rR.o~s~~~ R.~~<>~~~ ·.. :,: i~ont111u.~ _c:n~: ~si Christmas caroling Thursday at the governor's residence. PhotocourtesyoftheGovernor'sPIPO. Indonesian seamen )ump ship' · Thai firm ready to 'seize' Hillblom's ··Vietnam assets onto Tinian; DOLI after them By Ferdie de la Torre Ng said P.T.C. had requested Variety News Staff to pay $100,000 in monthly in­ Indonesian seamen who report­ By ~ojo Dass A THAILAND-based construc­ stallments, but such a request edly jumped ship and have taken Variety News Staff tion firm is likely to seize some was reportedly denied. LABOR and Immigration opera­ refuge on Tinian. of the late mil'lionaire Larry Ng, who had just arrived from Thomas 0. Sablan, Secretary tives are now closing in on nine Hillbiom's assets in Vietnam. Vietnam, claimed that the court of the Department of Labor and Tony C. P. Ng, managing di­ last October seized P.T.C. 's Immigration said a team of DO LI rectorfor Bangplee Golf Course $250,000 account, and agents have been sent over the Construction Co., Ltd., told the $243,000 of that amount was weekend to form a dragnet on Variety a Vietnam court would . paid to Bangplee. Tinian and arrest the foreigners. order the seizure if Hillblom's "We demanded for a balance He refused to give further de­ company fails to pay losses in­ ($805,740), but until now we tails on the ongoing operation for curred by their firm. received no payment," said the fear of jeopardizing it. . Ng said the court gave managing director. "The operation is part of our · Hillblom's Golf Course Co., According to Ng, he along relentless campaign against ille­ Ltd. and Phan Thiet Club with a Vietnam judge, their gal aliens," he said in a phone Thomas Sablan 0. (P.T.C.) a IO-day notice from lawyer Phan Trung Hoai and i interview yesterday. Dec. 16 to settle its "damages" ·other members of the "official , I The seamen were reportedly on dents in the past, the sources said. receiver," recently went to the "The CNMI' s terrain 'is very to Bangplee. . board a cargo ship dropping its The Appeals Court in Ho Chi project site and took photo­ favorable to 'jump ships.' Sea­ load in the CNMI last week. Minh City thrice rejected an graphs and records of the .as­ men were even reported to have DOLi sources ·said the vessel's appeal of P.T.C. ordering the sets. used life rafts to land on Rota or captain, whom they failed to iden­ company to pay $1,048,740 in If P.T.C. fails to pay by the Tinian where the population is tify, reported the incident. · contract loss to Bangplee. Co_ntinued on page 31 There have been similar inci- Continued on page 31 -~ • " I ' . I I 1 I • ' ' ' '. I •, • I • ' , t, I , ~ t -, ,- I / MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1996-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-3 2-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-MONDAY- DECEMBER 23, 1996 Gingrich admits misconduct Dl,Nlt seeks USDA help By LARRY MARGASAK WASIIlNGTON (AP)- In a stun­ Speaker confesses but bargains ori punishment Sabla~ steps up bid to get meat export ban li-fted ported to Guam from the ning confession after two years of CNMI "but only on a limited· denials, Speaker Newt Gingrich could fall from that perch just as his job. While the speaker's de­ ing statement that "I, Newt THE DEPARTMENT of CNMI meat products. He said he suspects the re­ Lands and Natural Resources scale." admitted violating House ethics fast if the chamber votes instead to fense team bargained for him se­ Gingrich, admit" to wrongdoing. Guam authorities have im­ striction was meant to cut the has asked the US agriculture The ban used to cover all rules. Republican sources said censure him. The punishment is cretly with the House ethics com­ He acknowledged his failure to posed the ban a few months CNMI off the Guam meat mar­ /,' CNMI meat products, includ­ I' reserved for serious offenses, and mittee, the Republican hierarchy department to assist the Com­ back after it was found out ; _I Gingrich was bargaining for a rep­ seek legal advice that would have ket in favor of mainland sup­ ing USDA-inspected ones due !, monwealth in having the ban CNMI meat products are con­ rimand that would allow him to House rules prohibit censured swiftly closed ranks in hopes of prevented his use of tax-exempt pliers. to the confusion that arose ,, member:; from serving as speaker. on CNMI meat exports to taminated with Brucellosis, a remain the House's top official. ensuring his re-election next month. organizations forpolitical purposes. "We were being cut off. I shorty after it was imposed, ·,,' Guam lifted. disease characterized by in­ Gingrich, who had a meteoric · A lesser vote to reprimand Per:;istent denials ended Satur­ The ideological leader of the think this is the only possible Sablan explained. ',I rise to the speakership in 1995, Gingrich would allow him to keep day for the speaker with the strik- Republican's House takeover also In his letter last week to fections in young animals. reason why they [Guam au­ Thomas J. Billy, USDA Food He said results of blood tests OJ'. c;onceded, "In my name and over The ban came, Sablan said, thorities] imposed the ban," 1/,, Safety and Inspection Service taken on CNMI animal ·,, my signature, inaccurate, incom­ at a time when the CNMI's Sablan said. I. chief, DLNR Secretary .samples are expected to be out plete and unreliable statemenis meat export business was He said there has been no early next year. were given to the (House ethics) Benigno M. Sablan said the picking up having erected evidence of the contanination ban was "improperly im­ He expressed optimism, committee, but I did not intend to two slaughterhouses manned thus far. these test will finally clear the posed" in violation of the Fed­ by two USDA meat inspec­ mislead.''. Benigno M. Sablan Currently, USDA-inspected air and get CNMI back to the eral Meat Inspection Act. He was answering a 22-page Newt Gingrich tors. meat products are being ex- meat export business. "statement- of alleged violation," He said the ban has ad­ By Jojo Dass versely affected the Common­ the House version of an indict­ counsel when I should have in or­ Variety News Staff ment, that was approved unani­ derto ensureclearcompliancewith wealth, a "_major" customer of mously by an ethics investigative all applicable laws, and that was subcommittee of two Republicans wrong. and two Democrats. "Because I did not, I brought $·····-.sµ$pected·.prostjt1.1tes·: .. ·. The full ethics committee, five down on the people's house a con­ Republicans and five Democrats, trover:;y which could weaken the will hold a hearing on punishment. faith people have in their govern­ roii~ded u~ in Ga,rapan While the proceeding could be held ment." By Jojo Da~s · said, were mostly those who after the Jan. 7 speaker's election, Technically, the committee Variety}./ews Staff . . went fo the CNML on a short · Gingrich still would have to leave found that Gingrich's conduct vio­ AT L,~AST eight suspected . term basis having acquired .a the post if he was elected and cen­ lated the House rule that obliges all Chinese prostitutes. were· · . 90-day business pennit. . . ., sured later. lawmakers to conduct themselves rounded up hJ. Oarapan during .. It wasn't however dear if y The Republican sources, speak­ "at all times in a manner which an .operntion .conducted . by these foreigners were attend: l. i'J. ing on condition ofanonymity, said shall reflect creditably on the House agents of the Department of ing to businesses during the· l)J Stop Checking Gingrich was not allowed to bar­ of Representatives." Labor and· immigration ciyer · period priorto their arrest and '.) gain on the wording of the "state­ the weekend. · ' subsequent deportation.· House Democratic leader Rich­ u,, ment ofalleged violation" - but did ard A. Gephardt said the admission DOLi Secretary Thomas 0. "What we know is that they .,.I negotiate his own statement ex­ "revealed very disturbing and seri­ Sablan refused to:identify the [Chinese nationalsfare sup- ,,.,: plaining his actions. ous questions about the actions of arrested foreigners. He said the posed to be on the island on a Your Stopwatch House Majority Leader Dick the speaker.... ) women are now undergoing business trip," said Sabla.n. Armey and the rest of the GOP "I am saddened that as a result of ·;,· questioning and may face de- In a· related development, leaders rallied to their leader by the speaker's actions, the integn'ty f' portation fcir working without Sablan said the DOLI deten- proclaiming: "Today, with the work of the House of Representatives valid credentials. tion center will be "ready for of the subcommittee complete, we and the office of the speaker has A rankingDOLI official, re- occupancy" early next month. While You're reiterate ourunequi vocal support." been called into question." questing anonymity, said the Th~ detention center, he said, SAN_TAS. Social workers f~om the Depa,:tment_of 9ommunity and Cultural Affairs pose with the toys donated By admitting to every point in Gingrich's chief antagonist, eight were part of "several oth- can accommodate 36 detainees by First Lady ~race Tenorto. The toys will be d1stnbuted to children of families being serviced by the Division of Youth Services. (See story on page 6). the "statement of alleged viola­ Democratic Whip David Bonior, ers" alleged to be illegally and has the necessary facilities to tion," Gingrich agreed that he failed was more forceful. employed at bars and night-· segragate males from females. On-Line to "seek and follow" legal advice "The speaker should step down clubs in Garapan. He said the detention center that would have demonstrated his The arrests, said Sablan, cul- is expected to alleviate prob" Castro·_orders Ryari's t~ansfer·- .. as speaker of the House of Repre­ ' . . . ~ ' .., . tax-exempt organizations were sentatives and allow his colleagues minated three nights of sur- ]ems caused by having arrested By Ferdie de la Torre used improperly as arms of his in the majority party to elect a new veillance operations. He said foreigners detained at the pub- may no longer be detained at the Charles Rotbart, asked to postpone Variety News Staff political action committee: speaker on the ?th of January," he there will be "continuous lie safety department. The sys- Juvenile Detention Unit and in­ the sentencing as they were try­ GOPAC. commented. sweeps" by labor and immi- tern, he said, strains DOLi's THE SUPERIOR Court has or­ stead must be detained at the Divi­ ing to figure out means on how dered the transfer of Ryan Babauta The subcommittee said a col­ Republicans tried to stem any gration operatives in the already overworked staff. sion ofCorrections," said the judge. Babauta could continue his stud­ from the Juvenile Detention Unit legecourse taught by Gingrich from possible Republican revolt. Garapan area. "The detention center will Babauta had been detained at the ies. in Kagman to the Division of Cor­ 1993 to 1995 and three television "Newt's wiNingness to acknowl­ DOLI has deported a total of definitcly solve a lot of prob- JDU since he was arrested last year Babauta entered into a plea rections at the Department of Pub­ for the murder of Nazrul Ansary, a programs - all financed through edge an unintentional mistake is re­ 220 overstaying and illegally !ems we've been having due to agreement with !he Al!ornev lic Safety on Saturday. Bangladeshi security guard. G~nernl's Office. He testified tax-exempt organizations - were freshing," Rep. John Boehner, chair­ employed Chinese nationals its absence. Now we can be from January this year, it was able to haul in illegals without Presiding Judge Alexandro The court last Dec. 12 postponed against co-defendant James political in nature and should not man of the House Republican Con­ Castro ordered the transfer after again the sentencing of Babauta I ti bus. have qualified for tax-deductible ference, wrote Republican lawmak­ gathered. having problems on where to These foreigners, Sablan put them," said Sablan. Babauta turned 18 years old. following the latter's request. Itibus, however, was acquitted donations. ers. "While the mistake is regrettable, "As of Dec. 21, the defendant The teenager, through counsel during a jury trial last Februa.ry. Get the CNMl's first and only The committee said tax experts it's not significant enough to deny his - including one representing continuing service as speaker cif the the flat rate UNLIMITED Internet Gingrich - agreed that if they had House." been consulted about the speaker's Ethics complaints filed against Pellegrinos get favorable ruling on tax lawsuit Access for just $45 per month fund-raising tactic, "they would Gingrich, beginning in the fall of have advised that it not be con­ 1994, accused the speaker of repeat­ By Ferdie de la Torre tial summary judgment. and interest income. to the discretion of the Director of be taxed twice on the same income, and "surf' the Internet as ducted under the auspices" of tax­ ing the same tactic .to enhance Variety News Staff The couple, who owned theSaipan In 1995, Revenue and Taxation Finance, with special instructions to once under NMlTlT and a second exempt organizations. GOPAC's desire to recruit 200,000 THE SUPERIOR Court has issued a Ice Co., sued last May Finance Sec­ audited taxpayers and assessed a interpret the term consistent with the time under the BGRT. decision in favor of businessman·' The false statements by Gingrich Republican activisl!i .. ·· retruy Antonio R. Cabrera for al­ deficiency on their BGRT for the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. The secretary's definition does not Anthony Pellegrino and his wife leged unrea.,onableadditional assess­ long as you like! weresubmittedonMarch27, 1995, According to the complaints, the years 1992-1994 in the amount of Exercising that discretion, the take into account the fact that the Eileen Olopai Pellegrino over a tax ment of taxes in thesumof$237,979. $237,979 reflecting unpaid tax on judge said, the secretary subjected and Dec. 8, 1994. The speaker de­ speaker would use the tax-exempt taxpayer may repo1t and pay per­ lawsuit against the Department of The plaintiffs, through counsel gross revenue, plus penalties and scribed his college course as "com­ all activities within the CNMI, sonal income tax on interest and entities to raise money that could be Finance. Gregory J. Koebel, asked the court to interest. whetheror not connected with a trade 11 pletely nonpartisan" and "wholly dividend income, said Castro. Unlimited access is the deducted from donors' federal in­ Presiding] udgc Alexandro Castro review the deficiency assessment lev­ The Pellegrinos unsuccessfully ap­ or business, to GRT. Given that the Legislature did not independent of GOPAC." best way to use the Internet" .come taxes. GOPAC staff members ruled that the interest and dividend ied by the Finance's Revenue and pealed defendant's assessment to the Castro said the secretary's defini­ precisely define the term '"business" The subcommittee disagreed, were used for lhe projects, and many I income earned by the Pellegrino Taxation Division against them. Appeal Branch of the Division of tion of '"business" contradicts the forGRT purposes, but gave specifa: CNN saying "the main message" of of the donors were the political couple during 1992-1994 is not sub­ According to the court's order, Revenue and Taxation. U.S. Supreme Court's interpretation instructions to interpret the term con­ Gingrich's "Renewing American committee's regular supporters. ject to Gross Revenue Tax (GRT). during 1992-1994, the couple re­ Castro said although the Com­ of the term and is inconsistem with sistent with the U.S. Internal Rev­ Civilization" course at two Geor­ Gingrich contended lhe purpose "The Court further finds that Regu­ ceived dividend and interest income monwealth Legislature imposed a the Legislature's directive. enue Code, Castro said he finds the. gia colleges was "also the main iii' @mtccnmi.com ofthesetax-exemptorganizations was lation 1202.4(b) exceeds the scope on their joint Northern Marianas tax on the gross revenues of busi­ "By subjecting non-business ac­ i U.S. Supreme Court's interpretation message ofGOPAC." educational, as required by federal i'f of the Internal Revenue Act by sub­ Territorial Income Tax Return nesses within the CNMI and defined tivity to the Gross Revenue Tax, the of the term is controlling. In his admission, Gingrich said, law. jecting all activity, whether or not (NMTIT). gross revenues, the Legislature did Regulation contradicts its statutory \ ' "U.S. tax law draws a fundamen­ • Faster connections • Better Service • Real Value for the CNMI "I did not seek per:;onal gain, but The complaints, and now the sub­ 'I connected to a trade or !5usiness, to The taxpayers reported rental in­ not expressly define the term "busi­ mandate and must be rejected,"said tal distinction between engaging in a my actions did not reflect credit­ committee s~ment, said they were the GRT and is therefore invalid," come on their local Business Gross ness" for GRT purposes. Castro. business of one's own and investing Need help? Call MTC's Helpnet 682-1060 ably on the House of Representa­ political, which left taxpayers to sub­ said Castro's order on Friday grant­ Revenue Tax Return (BGRT) for the Instead, Castro said, the Legisla­ Using the secretary's definition, in the busin!!ss of another," the judge tives." sidize GOPAC's partisan Republi­ ing the Pellegrinos' motion for par- same tax years, but not the dividend ture left the definition of "business" the judge said the same taxpaycrwill added. He added, "I did not seek legal can operations. - ·~

~ '.,. ' I MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1996 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-5 CPA awards contract ~11orio's.· next. village ·for parallel taxiway THE BOARD of Directors of out, CPA seaport employees J:Ueeti11g set for Jan. 7 .. the Commonwealth Port Au­ will be moved to where the thority (CPA) awarded Black current project office is lo­ · ey·Zaldy,Dandan. Broadhurst noted thatresidents also 'JR'1 ~m. Variety News Staff . , Micro a $1.2 million contract cated currently being occupied "raised a lot of concerns" regarding by: John DelRosario to build the parallel taxiway by Samsung Construction and GOVERNOR Froilan C. Tenorio's. their community' spublicschools and at the Saipan International the Construction Management nextvillage meeting will be held in curricula the SanVicerit.e/Dandan area on Jan. ''Education is an area where the Airport, during its regular engineers adjacent to Mobil 7. . . governor's only real authority has is monthly meeting on Monday, Oil bulk plant. The. governor's Public Infof!I)a- . with regards to the Public School (Dec. 16) at the Saipan Sea­ Vice Chairman Tony S. Philippines vs. NMI Wages tion Officer Mark Broadhursnaid System's (PSS) budget port Office. Camacho, who also chairs the yesterday that after the meetings in "He has done a lot in that area and "In 1994, the average wage in the NMI was $4.55 per hour.... Asians, by far The project is to construct Seaport Facilities Committies, Kaginrui and Kobleiville, public in­ has raised PSS' s budget by $10 mil­ the largest expatriate group in the NMI, made less in cash wage than those about 1,700 feet of connect­ reported that the entire terest in the succeecling meetings has . lion." born here. Of the two largest groups, the average wage however is five to ten· ing taxiway i_ncluding subbase berthing area of Baker Bay increased... . . Broadhurst said that the only other times more. respectively. than what they would have earned in each of their course, . base course, asphalt has been turned over to CPA ' '.'We have people calling our of­ way for the governor to influence respective country of origin. The amount increases if all the subsidized or concrete pavement, drainage, as of December 6th. "This is fice;askingforthe,schedrileandvenue . education policies is through the help free benefits are computed. The amount is further increased by the higher and lighting. Most of the fund­ an excellent news to the port ofthe next meeting," he said "I think of the people. when the weeks go on, more people 'Thepeopleshouldjoinhandswith dollar value of US cu"ency when pared against the worker's country of ing for this project came from users especially as we· tradi­ . Gov. Froilan C. Tenorio origin currency. the FAA while the balance is tionally have several ocean willca.tch up onit." the governor in asking the Board of ·· , Broadhurst said the meetings have Education to address the people's "The most recent census data illustrates that guest workers (non-citizen) from CPA. Black Micro Cor­ liners that come to Saipan dur­ He said some of the main concerns given the peopk: an "opportunity to were sewer lines. street and the concerns," Broadhurst said. receive more than a living wage in the NMI even without adding all the poration submitted the most ing the Christmas season," lights get their problems solved right there need for road improvements. 'The governor's hands are tied benefits: free or subsidized food and· Jodging, free transportation, free responsive, responsible bid Camacho told the board mem­ and then." · ''Fortunately , the Commonwealth when it comes to PSS, but he could medical coverage, among others. among three other companies. bers. "They will be able to · "Or, at the vezy least; a p[9l1Ctive UrilitiesCoip.hasalreooyorderednew ask public support in trying to get the "Remittance reports published by the NM! Department of Commerce In other board actions. the come in and berth without hav­ follow,up io the problem," he said. -streetlights and they will start putting it message to school boards." · show that Filipino workers remitted to the Philippines $34 Million in 1992, proposed regulations for taxi ing to pull out to make room · Following the~' 3Kagman vil­ up," Tenorio said Asked what the message is, $37 Million in 1993; $38 Million in 1994; and, $45 Million in 1995. JACK ANDERSON and MICHAEL BINSTEIN operators dress code at the for another vessel." lageineeting,Tenorioanri9uncedthat · As for the roads, paving will soon Broadhurst said those who attended Remittance from Filipino workers abroad is a $6 Billion industry for the Salpan International Airpqrt In addition, Camacho said Laoiao Bay Resort~ agreec1 to pro­ start, he said the village meetings told the gover­ Republic of the Philippines. WASHINGTON MERRY-GO-ROUND passed first reading upon rec­ dredging was done within the vide residents with drinking water. "We need to identify some 280,000 nor about classrooms needing re­ The average wage for Pinoy (Filipino) workers in the Philippines is around ommendation by the Airport turning basin to address the . ~ residents also received for the sewer lines but I'm sure we'll pairs, dilapidatedbusshelters,among $1.15 per hour or $200 per month or $2,400 a year. I seriously doubted that Facilities Committee chaired high spot that was found dur­ three new bus shelters as well. as find that money." . others. free food, lodging, medical coverage and daily transportation costs are by Board member George A. ing the ultra-depth sounder sur­ assurances of new roads and other Tenorio during the village meeting 'There were a lot of questions infrastructure. . . . provided by Pinoy employers for local workers commuting daily or weekly Sablan. A public hearing will vey. Efforts are still on the way identifiedthegovemmentagenciesresi­ regarding schools and though the House's Indiana odd couple is broken up · Tenorio onWednesday said that dents should go to for specific prob­ governor has no direct line of author­ to Manila from the various provinces. Better yet, does the private sector in be held at a later date before to continue dredging to minus most of the problems and concerns lems. ity on educational matters, he has the Philippines provide these freebies for foreign workers stationed in. the dress code regulations are 40 feet, the Board Vice Chair­ Manila? Answer, anybody?. Louder, please? WASHINGTON-One of the oddest friend­ Clinton administration's campaign fund rais­ rais¢duririgtheDec.13 village meet­ He added that if problems persist, already done a lot and will continue finalized. man pointed out. The fencing Reiterating the point raised by the Department of Commerce Report, ships in the House of Representatives is ing, which could mar Clinton's second term. ing .in J(oble&ille can be "addressed. ''call me up. and I'll take care of it doing more for the public schools," The Board also authorized project is moving along with all itnmediatei' }• · computing non-compensatory benefits for guest workers translates to a breaking up. The specter of Burton running the top in­ ·.·. · ...... Y , personally." he said the Executive Director to ne­ the fence posts set in place from living wage of more than $4.55 an hour. It is $3.40 an hour more than the Rep. Andrew Jacobs, Dind., retired this vestigative committee in the House has some gotiate with Tinian Shipping the guard house to Mobil Oil's average Pinoy minimum wage of $1.15 an hour. At $4.55 an hour or year after three quixotic decades .in the Democrats fearing that the rabid partisanship for the lease of the Saipan fence. Fencing from Shell $9.464.20 per annum. the effective annual salarv is greater by $7,064 per House-just as one of his closest friends in of the last session was just a minor prelude to Seaport Office. Tinian Ship­ Marianas to Able Dock is await­ annum. It is even a far stronger wage in currency exchange when this money that body ascended to a coveted ·committee wha:t next year will bring. Other Democrats ~~~~ ping is the operator of the two ing Samsung completing the SAIPAN is remitted to the Philippines. What's important to remember here friends is chairmanship. are quietly hoping that Burton will prove to that you either decide to subscribe to a Chinese maxim of "riding on someone brand new high speed boats to backfill. The House Government Reform and Over­ he overzealous enough that Democrats can ferry passengers between "Our ports are the economic It's Duck Season Join us for a traditional Chinese Peking Duck else's success" or you'd crash into some heavy metal ramp to your detriment. sight Committee will be ruled next year by discredit his investigations. Saipan and Tinian. The com­ engine of our communities, dinner for two for just $30.00 per person. Ako? Rep. Dan Burton, Rind., the specter of which That strategy didn't work against Rep. Bill Retirement vs. Saipan Credit Union pany have approached CPA creating jobs and generating at is already stirring controversy. Burton has a Clinger, RPa., the stately former chairman Your feast will start with a wonderfully I've heard some nightmarish real people's stories of Saipan Credit Union about the possibility of leas­ millions of dollars in personal reputation as a pugnacious partisan, man who presided over the Travelgate inquiry spicy hot and sour duck soup. (SCU) members who have been victimized by the apparent lack of compli­ ing the two-story building. If income for our ·people," THE ~INF.BE RESTAURANT who made news during the Persian Gulf War before retiring this year. "I would sum it up ance by the SCU on specific agreements with the Retirement Program before the building is to be leased Camacho said. by advocating a nuclear attack on Iraq, and like this," said a Democratic source familiar Next to your Peking Duck, traditional thinly pending funds are released. sliced skin served with peppers, onion, a lightly who once re-enacted the death of former with the investigations. "Clinger was a wolf The SCU has given the greenlight to members who have submitted sweetened plum sauce and Chinese pancakes. applications for auto-loans. These members have been paying through White House aide Vince Foster in an attempt in sheep's clothing while Burton is a wolf in biweekly deductions. However, the loan they have been waiting for (funds to prove that Foster was murdered. woif' s clothing .... I think it creates problems Your chef will then prepare the finely cpo~d of which have yet to be released by the Retirement Program) has yet to Jacobs, meanwhile, made his mark as a for them." Duck, sauteed and served on an ice cold lettuce wrap. materialize. So what's at issue here? committed pacifist and vegetarian, a foe of Neither Burton nor his staff would return Evidently, car-dealers have been after these SCU members for payment. deficit spending who opposed every mili­ our repeated phone calls. But Burton has The finishing touch will of course require After one too many repeat visits from car-dealers, these people have tary action from Vietnam to the Gulf. While suggested in previous interviews that he would our famous Duck Fripd Rice. Burien played the partisan rabble-rouser, wield the chairman's gavel with more discretion improvised a fully memorized and second nature response so necessitated by AU items are also available " TO GO •• circumstance like: "TheSCU said tomorrow". The car-dealer representative Jacobs was the wild card, liable to annoy than he's been known for in the past. receives this well rehearsed reply with a sigh of, well, "Would I hear this members of either party with a stubborn "I think that ... the reports of Dan Burton being THE tfi1NESE RESTAURANT same excuse tomorrow?" independent streak. insane are vastly overblown," said one House is open Tuesday through Sunday. I truly sympathize with SCU members who must have been dishing out Nevertheless, the two formed a stron­ · Republican staffer. "He didn't get here by being ForLuncldrom 11:30 a.rn: to 2:00.p.m. strange felicitations this holiday season, i.e., "The SCU said tornmorw" friendship which couldn't have started on a nuts." . and"l>iimer from 6:00 p.m. lo zo;OO p,m; .. 9th f(nnitJtJ'StiJ'V &. +lcliJav Ctlt6,aticn · .. ·· .. · . chib at tlie iryatt'.~ welcom~: rather than Merry Christmas or Felis Noche Buena. If these two agencies stickier note. Burton was Jacobs' opponent ARM-TWISTING-When the commander-in­ haven't rectified their inadequacies forthwith, you have but one choice: Do in 1972, a race he lost in a landslide. A chief came calling, Gen. Barry McCaffrey put him it, now! Otherwise, you're opening up yourself (SCU) for succulent decade later, the two became colleagues when on hold. I Join us for refreshments through Christmas Eve I membership lawsuits beyond what you can cough out. I don't suppose you Burton was elected to represent a district McCaffrey appointed as drug czar earlier this want to be parroting the same message like your members must content with that virtually surrounds Jacobs' old India­ year as President Clinton was under increasing this holiday season. napolis district. political pressure to look tough on drugs wasn't Felis Noche Buena Burton quickly took up with a group of sure if he wanted the job at first. In fact, it took the *Check out our selection of special gifts* Afafiielos, maseha ha palopu' hit manadan problema guine na sakan, young, confrontational Republicans whose administration more than a month to convince estaya kontentoyo' na siempre mas kayada karerata gi hinalom 1997. goal was nothing less than seizing control of McCaffrey to take the job. Banidosoyo' nu i taotaoho maseha guaha siha finatso yan chinatsaga gi the House. Jacobs remembers getting intro­ "When it came to this job specifically, I didn't manera 'nai ta dispacha responsablidatta. Ta bohao mas sensian pinasensia smart duced to these back-bench lawmakers-in­ want to touch it with a 10-foot pole," McCaffrey CD=Christmas Delight at yan kinemprende gi. entre hita mismo ya ta abiba mas checho' karidat para cluding Newt Gingrich- who would even­ told our reporter Sammy Linebaugh. "My wife and ayo siha na mafieluta i munesesita ayudo. Lowest Prices, 1500+ Titles Gi mismo tiempo, guaha siha na mafieluta manfinatoigue triniste 'nai tually come to rule the House. I couldn't sleep for two weeks worrying about this guaha gi membron familiama' agafig para i taihinekog na deskanso. Hahasso "When (Burton) finally came to Congress thing." este siha na manguinaiyata gi tinayuyot miyo pago na Noche Buena. Maseha in 1983, he introduce<,l.me to the witches and But his reasons had little to do with not wanting Bring this ad for 25°/o off any one CD atlibes i sentimentomo gi haanen gupot siha pot este na chinatsaga, na goblins like Gingrich," Jacobs reca]Js. "(Bur­ to be thrown into an election-year brouhaha be­ (Limit one per customer) pasifiko korasonmo sa' siempre u fan masohgue para i laiiget gi finatton i ton would say) 'This is Andy Jacobs. I ran a tween Congress and the White House. • Easy terms on approved credit Nanalibreta. · dirty campaign against him in 1970 and he "The reason we didn't want to do it is because we Hufigan, esta na'tafiges un' sunidon Afio Nuebo (Tafan MagofTodos) 'nai beat the hell out of me, and I deserved it.' didn't want to get out of the Army," McCaffrey matto guihe na patte: "Jesus, Yuus mame, gi nuebo na sakan, gai'ase' nu Now how can you hate someone like that?" said. "My son's in the Army. My daughter's in the Savings + Service + Satisfaction hame, apatta i dafio, nae' nu i deskanso i mangaige 'sta gi naftan, yan guaha Come January, Burton will preside over Army .... We loved being part of that special life. sea kaso matai na sakan." Ginen hame todos guine na gaseta yan i familian some of the most sensitive political issues of (But) the morel thought about it, well,! said. drugs 234-9890 mame, Felis Noche Buena yan Ano Nuebo! Si Yuus Maase!· the year, including the investigation into the are just too important an issue."

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,,,' I \ ii:~~, ''"'' .... '' ·- ~ :·· ...... ·• MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1996 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-7 6-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS 0 MONDA Y- DECEMBER 23, 1996 Toys, books, Christmas Varela upbeat on 'food beitefits' gifts set for distribution By Jojo Dass volved just don't know what to do SOMEONE ·is making a list of our social workers has prepared a Philippineregulationsimposed.inthe He said employers refusing to He however said he believes Varie(y News Staff with this [proposal]." kids who will get Christmas gifts. list of children who will receive hiring of worlcers into the local labor abide by the free food provision the Philippines "is still the best 'IHERP laborofficesaiditisreceiv­ Tenorio, in recent interviews with Not the laughing bearded man these gifts, and we want to make · law since Filipinos, comprising of the Philippine 1995 Migrant source of workers" considering ing "good signals" from CNMI au­ reporters, has criticized the Philip­ in red-and-white suit, but a social sure these gifts reached them," 20,000 of the Commonwealth's Workers' Act, may turn to such their "level of education, abil­ thorities on the granting of food al­ pine government for asking for worker from the Division ofYouth Furey said. " 60,000 population, is the bulk countries as Bangladesh and ity to speak English and cul­ lowance to non-resident Filipino more when Filipinos in the CNMI of non-resident workers. Services. DYS has also received about 200 China for manpower needs. tural smilarity with ours." workers. "are already having a good time DYS people will come knock­ books from Joeten Kiyu Public Li­ In an interview, Philippine Labor h ere. " . ing on doors during the holiday to brary which concluded last week its Attache Jesus 'Jess' Varela said re­ He also vowed to block any moves deliver toys. month-long book collection drive. centpronouncementsmadebyHouse granting food allowance to Filipino LastFriday,DYSreceivedmore The library's annual drive Speaker Diego Benavente on the workersexplainingthatsuchbenefits than 70 toys donated by the First yielded 790 books and $100 in · matterrnadeitappeaithatthere"seem will only hurt the local economy. Lady Grace Tenorio, through the cash donation that goes to the to be light ahead." Meantime, Varela said the "good Women's Affairs Office, and Friends of Library Trust, accord­ This was gathered as a ranking signals" the Consulate has been re­ some private business groups. ing to Denise Rosenblatt, the CNMiofficial worlcing fortheAttor­ ceiving "have to be communicated DYS director Eloise Furey said library's program coordinator. neyGeneral'sofficesaidGov.Froilan fonnally" though. the toys will be given out to DYS Hopwood Junior High will get Tenorio'sstatementsoritheissue"has 'There have been good signals clients and other children offarni­ 140 books. caused confusion" among those · being sent to us. I support [Ho!lse !ies being serviced by the agency. About 100 books will go to · tasked on the matter. Speaker Diego] Benavente on the DYS is servicing about 800 Garapan, Koblerville, Oleai and "We may soon end up with a ban children, including those at the William S. Reyes Elementary ,continue~ dialogues he is propos­ very much bigger than that which ing," Varela said. juvenile detention center. Schools, Rosenblatt said. wasrecentlyliftedbecausethegover­ The toys, which were received Book donations are on display ''IhavetalkedtoanumberofCNMI nor is telling a different story," said at the Women's Affairs Office in in a corner in the library where a officials and was given verbal pro­ the official on condition on anonym­ posals ... these things have to be com­ As Lrto, were wrapped over the collage of paper trees decorated weekend, and Furey said distri­ with Tropic birds. ity .. municated formally," he added. He said a proposal seeking ·.a bution starts today. Distribution is books will Benavente,.in a recent interview ''rniddleground" has been drafted, with the Variety, said it would be "These are toys for kids from begin early next year, ''but the 'lower' people directly in- practicalfortheCNMI to incorporate newborn to 17 years old. One of Rosenblatt said. (MCM)

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PAIN &STRESS RELEASE VISIT By Rick Alberto Everyone looks forward to Variety News Staff holiday lights and decorations. 'TIS the season to be jolly. When stringing lights, follow Ouistmas parties here and Christ­ REFLEXOLOGY & mas celebrations there. If the merry­ these electrical safety rules to makings are held outdoors like the make sure your holiday is a CHIROPATHY CLINIC beach, the temptation to throw the happy one. trash on the grounds is great, espe­ cially if there are no receptacles around. * Keep paper and tinsel away Minda D. Cullen from hot lights. ,rc,CRC (CHAMP) There have been noticeable grow­ ing visibility ,of unsightly trash in . -:.. ,Registered Reflexology , Consultant-Grad-1988 Saipan's beaches. * Keep lights away from Certified Chiropathy While trash is the "most visible" Consultant-Grad-1989 kind of pollution we see at the beach, water. We can serve you better with our new Homeobotanicat Therapeutic parks,forestsandroadsides,itis "eas­ Therapy Seminar-1990 ily removed and even more easily male reflexologist who just arrived. Cancer Therapist Seminar 1992 When stringing lights 6.ULI M. 6SRAEI.. Free Consultation prevented,"accordingto"ACitizen's outdoors, keep ladders Holistic Therapist Guide to Protecting Our Coasts," a Free Herbal Steam-Bath for Every Treatment Fitness & Nutrition-Grad- 1993 booklet circulated in the US and its away from over head tenitories as part of the National power lines. Coastal Guardian Campaign. FROZEN MUSCLES• TENSION & STRESS• BODY & STOMACH PAIN• STIFF NECK/HEADACHE• STROKE/ The guide reminds merrymakers ,-".,,"I Unplug lights before you go HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE •SPRAIN/GOUT/CRAMPS• SHOULDER PAIN/FATIGUE• BACK PAIN/COUGH • tocarryabagandremoveanytrashat out or to bed. the end of the outing. FEVER/FLU• ASTHMA • URINARY INFECTION • HEALTH MAINTENANCE • DISEASE PREVENTION • Trash collecting should involve all DISMENORIA/CONSTIPATION • DRY SKIN RASH• REJUVENATION/FACIAL PA~SY • RHEUMATISM/ARTHRI­ family members and children should Ensure that cords are TIS• MUSCLE PAIN/WEAKNESS• MIGRAINE/MEMORY IMPROVEMENT •.SPORTS RELATED INJURIES be allowed to participate to instill completely insulated. responsibility, the guide says. * MASSAGE FOR KIDS Dear Ate Minda, PLUG 5 months to 5 years free Library staffmember Miriam 0. Baker arranges the books collected by Another reminder is to use public 6-12 years only $10.00 Joeten Kiyu Public Library. The library's annual book drive yielded 790 For coughing, runny nose, flu, fever, I am so gratelul that the healing power GOD has given you is truly a gift to restroom facilities. Happy Holidays from your asthmaa Spina[ alignment, good appeute help many who are in need of help. . books ranging from fairy tales to young aduftse/ections. The booklet says children or pets an scalp theraphy, for memory I got married in 1991 and that year I became pregnant. After seven ~onths, I INTO local, consumer-owned should not be allowed to urinate in the Improvement, Bed Wetting miscarried. For almost five years I felt hopeless and thought I woundn t have a community utility. We can also provide you home service baby again because I was 42 years old. . Fellowships for teachers water or defecate on the beach. Free Consultation One day, my employer took me to your clinic to work for you. I asked n_you Big company parties may have as From 9:00A.M, to 5:00 P.M. HOLIDAY (Mon. to Fri. ) could help me and massage me. You did, and then advised me to continue decoration balloons, but care should The Staff Management massage treatments every month after my menstruation period. in the NMI being. 9ffered. be exercised so as not to allow them NATURAL HEALTH THERAPY I took your advice and after only 5 treatments, I felt changes throughout my & Board of Directors MOLE & WART REMOVAL body. For two months my menstrual period were delayed and you confirmed THE JAMES Madison Me- and covers :tuitibri; ·fo~s, ·. to fly away and drift ashore. SAFETY No needles! Nor Surgery! No Side Effect! that I was already two months pregnant! I couldn't believe that at the age of 44 morial Fellowship Founda~ . · books, roo·m a~dboar£asso­ Balloonscanbecomeanotherfonn Commonwealth Utilities years old, I was going lo have a baby! tion invites potential in-ser- . ciated · "."ith ·.stlldiesJ¢adi,il,g of plastic litter and can kill sea turtles, OPEN:MONDAY·SATURDAY On April 09, 1995, I gave birth to a baby girl. Of course, you Minda D. Cullen Corporation 1 seapirds, migratory waterfowl, and 9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. was one of my baby's godmothers. . . vice secondary school teach~ .•. to. a~ ni'aster }'degre·e!Jn· CHALAN KANOA #2 My sincere thanks to GOD and especially to you Ate Minda, for you have ers of American· History, . America.fr >hi~fory;_:.pqlfHcal marine mammals, the guide warns. Fonner ROBERTO'S ASH MARKET made me happy throughout my life. American Government, and·.. .science;ore~uciiti<>n cqn~~n,· 'The guide encowages substitu!fS I am very proud to make a recommendation to those cou~les who can't social studies in grades 7-12 · ttating oli th~-framiilg/prin~ for balloons which can be as colorful HUSBAND AND WIFE have a baby and i encourage them to see you. You are always willing to help to WANTS TO,JiAYE A BABY? and to graduating or gradu-· ·. . ciJJle~, a~dh_i~to~Y:_of th~;;!,J;S .• · without hanning the envirorunent Call: Minda D. 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'' ', · ' - ·.'MONDAY: DECEMBER 23, 1996-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS ANDVIEWS-13 US· mediator defends a 'laboratory of liberty' role in ME peace talks I,, \ By IBRAHIM BARZAK Hes aid Ross "has to be an accu­ By Zaldy Dandan D. C. study says Marianas should serve as a US model have been instances of labor abuses, 1,l :!'ii Variety News Staff Bandow said the problem "is not that GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) rate mediator, not to be biased A THINKTANK policy analyst (CEI), Doug Bandow said that dens on business," the importa­ He said members of Congress wages are too low, nor that too many - U.S. mediator Dennis Ross to the side of the Israelis." ' "'l' and author has calied the CNMI a the Commonwealth "has used its tion of foreign workers, low in­ and officials of the Clinton ad­ foreign workers are employed." said early Sunday that the After the meeting with Ross, "remarkable laboratory ofliberty" relative autonomy to reduce regu­ come and capital gains taxes, and ministration have pressured the The basic problem, he said, "is that United States has an important which he called "constructive I I role to play in Middle East peace whose impressive economi•; lations and taxes (and) create an no inheritance, property and sales CNMI to bring its minimum wage, someemployershave broken the law and fruitful," Arafat said the I'. l talks, and he hoped his return t•) progress should be resp_ected and attractive investment climate that taxes. immigration and tax laws in line and violated their contracts." i' two had discussed how to push used as a model by U.S. officials. has sparked an economic boom." However, Bandow said that with those of the U.S. mainland. "Restricting the number of non­ i the region would hel_p "ener­ forward the peace process, and In a paper published last month Bandow said the CNMI' s "stun­ some federal of'ficials "seem de­ gize" troubled Israeli-Palestin­ "Such demands show little ap­ resident workers would eliminate '.l that he hoped the sides were by the Washington, D.C.-based ning economic growth" was a re­ termined to shut down this re­ preciation for the policies respon­ abuses only insofar as it eliminated ian negotiations. close to agreement. Competitive Enterprise Institute sult of reducing "regulatory bur- markable laboratory r;f liberty." sible for CNMI's economic suc­ the workers themselves, which would 1 Ross, who met with both Is­ Netanyahu has also infuriated the cess." simultaneously make CNMI and the raeli Prime Minister Benjamin Palestinians and drawn international TheCommonwealth'stwomost workers worse off." ) N etanyahu and Palestinian criticism over declarations he plans to important industries-garment The CNMI, he added, has moved . ·' leader Yasser Arafat upon his expandJewishsettlements in the West manufacturing and tourism-are to remedy labor abuse problems. arrival. late Saturday, was re­ Bank and supports plans to build a "critically dependent" on a low CallingtheCommonwealtha''cen­ sponding to recent allegations Jewish housing complex in a Pales­ minimum wage and foreign la­ ter of policy innovation," Bandow by Arafat that he favors the Is­ tinian neighborhood in disputed east bor, Bandow said. said new taxes, higher wages, foreign •. 1 raelis. Jerusalem. The CNMI' s garment industry, labor resniction ''would play havoc ;;~' Peace talks between the sides ThePalestiniansseethesettlements needs a he added, must compete in a re­ with CNMI's economy." ~ are deadlocked over the long­ as a critical obstacle to building an gion where wage rates average In an endnote, Bandow branded as ( delayed Israeli troop withdrawal independent state in the West Bank between 50 and 85 cents and hour. ''hilarious'' the Interior Department's from Hebron, where 500 Jewish with east Jerusalem as its capital. CNMI's minimum is $3.05 per argument that raising wages would ![ settlers live amid 130,000 Pal­ Netanyahu ha~ said he supports lim­ hour. · A woman covers Christmas Carol cassettes from the rain outside her shop specializing in Christmas goods be good to the economy. estinians. ited autonomy for the Palestinians, in Bethlehem. The threat of violence in the Holy Land has kept the numbers of tourists low so far this year. TELLER In addition, Bandow said, non­ "My purpose right now is to but opposes full statehood. ''If raising the minimum actually AP Photo wage benefits and expenses for have a chance to talk to the wouldhave(good) effects, Washing­ lI We are seeking an individual who foreign workers bring the real ton should set the national minimum leaders to see what can be done minimum benefits package to at $10 per hour, or $100 per hour." to energize the process," Ross is fluent in English and Chinese to join our $4.68 per hour-"more than the HesaidthattheCNMI'scombina­ said after a midnight meeting Bank of Saipan team as a Teller. current mainland minimum." tion oflow taxes, minimal regulation with Arafat. He said federalizing CNMI' s and liberal trade policies has "I think the United States If you are out-going, enthusiastic, and can minimum wage would destroy transformed "an economic back­ plays an instrumental role in the excel in delivering quality service to our jobs, increase the cost of living water into an opportunity soci­ peace process for a long time. 'cri~ i ety." th£ ~E.a~on to and discourage foreign invest­ We play a role that reflects not customers - we want to talk to you! ment. "There's no reason why simi­ only our view of what is impor­ On the possible problems posed lar polices would not yield simi­ tant but also the fact that par'ties by the large number of foreign lar results for the U.S. main­ of the peace process want us top Previous banking experience is a plus, but workers in the CNMI, Bai1dow land," Bandow argued. play that role," Ross said. we are willing to train the right individual. said restricting entry is not the "Despite its willingness to lec­ Ross' visit comes at a time of solution. ture others, Washington hasn't growing tensions in Hebron. On cStarit cSauing • • • exactly done a brilliant job of Quoting from Gov. Froilan C. Saturday, a fight between set­ running its own affairs. Send your resume todayto Tenorio' s oral testimony before a tlers and schoolchildren esca­ "It can ill-afford to scorn, congressional committee, Bandow lated into a melee between hun­ Bank of Saipan much less shut down CNMI' s said the CNMI' s economy "has out­ dreds of Israelis and Palestin­ experimental laboratory of lib­ OperationstHuman Resources Manager grown the number of U.S. citizens erty." ians. P.O. Box 690 available." The fighting broke out along A senior fellow at the Cato Tenorio, in his testimony, said Saipan, MP 96950 Institute, Bandow is also a na­ the main road running between "Even ifourentireable-bodied popu­ tionally-syndicated columnist. the settlements in Hebron' s Old . BANK OF SAIPAN IS AN 'EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER lation worked in the private sector, He was among the policy ana­ City. Some 200 Jewish settlers, we would still need large numbers of lysts who visited the CNMI last many of them armed, exchanged nonresident workers for years to June. blows and insults with 100 Pal­ come." The Competitive Enterprise estinian residents before Israeli Bandow said that arbitrary federal Institute is a public policy orga­ troops intervened. limitswouldresnicttheCNMl'seco­ nization "committed to advanc­ Israeli soldiers in he! mets, nomic growth potential. ing the principles of free enter­ . with guns cocked, hit, kicked While acknowledging that there prise and limited government." ) and punched several Palestin­ ians. At least one Palestinian was beaten unconscious, an­ other suffered several blows to his face. Several. Palestinian youths pelted stones and tomatoes at the soldiers, who roughly pushed away Palestinians while settlers clapped and cheered. Several Palestinians were ar­ rested. Negotiations over the troop ext year's holidays will be even brighter with Bank of Guam's pullout, agreed to in the au­ N Christmas Club program! And as a member of our $250, $500 or tonomy accords signed between the two sides, have been dead­ $1000, as well as our new "Customer Select Coupon" Christmas Club, you locked over Israel's demands to tighten security for the settlers. will have the cash you need next Christmas to shower your loved ones with The Palestinians insist that Israel stick to the terms already merriment and gifts ... stipulated in the agreements, Becoming a member is easy, come in today and we will be more than happy which called for the pullout in March. to help you become a member. "There is no solution unless i the American sponsor ... says to Open Daily Through New Years. I 'I Netanyahu: 'Don'ttry to change Closell Christmas Day: · the agreement'," said Palestin­ Get More Bang for Your Buck! ian Planning Minister N abil Next to Subway on Middle Road. · Shaath. Arafat was angered by com­ Get Free Fireworks on ments by U.S. Secretary of State Large Quantity Purchases. Warren Christopher Friday call­ ing for Palestinian concessions.

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~:. ' As Singapore girds for elections i i i 1. I Party expects to retain power \ \ . I i I I Commonwealth Development Authority By KENNETH L WHITING resentation Constituencies, which of­ r SINGAPORE (AP) -With the oppo­ fer not Jess than four and not more than sition planning to mount a limited chal­ six nominees. ( REQUESTFOAPROPOSAL lenge, the ruling People's Action Party Candidates from a GRC must either. The Commonwealth Development Authority is seeking assistance from could be returned to poweron Monday be from the same party or each must be a marketing/advertising/public relations firm or other company to revise whennominationsclose for the general an independent. One member of the its marketing materials. The Authority wants the selected company for election. team must be from Singapore's non­ this project to act as a consultant to advise and assist the agency in Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong Chinese ethnic minorities, mainly said he will announce the polling date Malays and Indians. the development of a portfolio to promote investment in the after nominations are closed. Voting GRCs were introduced in 1988 to Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The selected company can take placed as soon as Jan. 2-nine guarantee minority representation in will be asked to: days from nomination day - or in a the one-house legislature. The last Par­ maximum of eight weeks. liament had 21 single-seat constituen­ • design an appropriate tormat for the marketing materials; The main opposition parties have cies and 60 members from 15 GRCs. write the materials; opted for the same "by-election strat­ The group districts tend to favor • arrange for color photography on Saipan, Tinian and Rota; egy" they used in the last election in large, well-established organizations, design the reports, portfolios and inserts; 1991. _Goh Chok Tong such as thePAP, which has held power manage the printing; and They deliberate! y fielded candidates · since 1959 when Singapore became a produce the Authority's annual report. for fewer than half of the 81 seats, "Do you think we could have done self-governing state. returning the ruling PAP to power just as well if we had a government Tan Chee Kien, chief ofthe National Proposals for this project should be submitted to the Commonwealth through 41 walkovers when nomina­ which was constantly being held in Solidarity Party, said that in group dis­ Development Authority no later than Friday, January 17, 1997. The tions closed. check by IO to 20oppositionmembers trictsprominentcabinetministerscould Authority will publicly announc.e which company it has selected for this This seemingly p~ive strategy en­ in the last 30 years?" ''provide an umbrella for new and pos­ project on Friday, January 31, 1997 and it expects work to begin on abled the opposition to tell voters in the The next Parliament will be en­ sibly weak candidates" from the ruling the project on Monday, February 3, 1997. The companies bidding on contested constituencies that they larged to 83 elected seats. The PAP will party to win office. this project should include a proposed date for completing their work should feel free to elect a few llllproven contest all, their opponents about 40. The PAP counters with the claim as well. The ti:uthority asks that bidding firms also indude a statement opposition voices while being assmed The PAP held 75 seat, in the last that by nominating one minister to of their qualifications for this work, citing examples of similar jobs they that the old and familiar PAP would · Parliament and faced no serious threat each GRC, it assures voters that from fragmented opposition which have completed. still control the country. their deepest concerns will get cabi­ For its part, the PAP insists that it is controlled four seats. Two were vacant net-level attention. synony111ous with Singapore and vice In addition to a recent realignment A younger group of voters who For more information, please call or write to the Commonwealth versa. Goh says that the country's suc­ of disuicts, the government revamped grew up during the long economic Development Authority. cess is due in part to the lack of a multi­ the voting system, prompting opposi­ boom will be casting ballots for the party system and strong opposition. tion charges that it will be harder for first time. The electorate includes Mr. James H. Ripple "Do you think we could have done their candidates to win. 1.84 million people and officials Executive Director even half of what was achieved in the Only nine constituencies will elect a said about 216,000 will be first­ P.O. Box 2149, Saipan, MP 96950 last 30 years if we had a multi-party single candidate. The other 74 law­ time voters. Phone: (670) 234-7145/6 Fax: (670) 234-7144 system and a revolving door govern­ makers will be picked in 15 multi­ Votingiscompulsoryforthose21 or ment?," he said in a speech Friday. memberdistrictsknown as Group Rep- older.

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'after armed rescue gets ruled out ' • Programming and activation required 25~/@ OFF Selected Items • Choose from Taga and Taga Elite Plan Only. By FRANK BAJAK lowing Tuesday night's takipg of • Limited Quantity, while supplies last! Trade in your old leather case and get a new LIMA, Peru (AP)- The leader of the residence. In all, more than • Free phone must be of equal or lesser value one for just $19.95 (regular price $45). communist rebels ·holding some 200 people, mostly women, have • Activation of bolh phones is required 340 people in the Japanese been freed. Exclusive authorized agent of nll:c Cellular ambassador's residence said late Cerpa said the release of those AAA I . ~~A-~ A_E_~_T J Saturday that he intends to gradu­ hostages with government ties, in­ Cellular---.. - BEUING (AP)- China's foreign ally release those hostages not cluding police generals and Su­ FIRST l""""""'i ~ ! PAc1F1c EAGLE ~ua-wAYI trade volume is expected to total$ connected to Peru's government. preme Courtjustices, "willdepend ~ FLORAL I 290 billion in l 996, up from$ 281 The announcement via short­ solely on the government's will to Cellular MtDDLE ROAD. GUALO RAt billion in 1995, and will likely keep GUALO P.A1 wave radio by Nestor Cerpa came arrive at a solution that could per­ CEN'\'ER growing next year, an official was after the government apparently haps mark a historical milestone" TEL: 235·8808 • FAX: 234-1801 quoted Sunday as saying. ruled out an armed assault to free and lead to a definitive peace. Exports in 1996 are expected to the captives and restored power ROIi 25" TV exceed$ 150 billion, compared to and water - but not telephones - to imports of between $ 135 billion the hostage site. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE TV and $ 140 billion, giving a trade The Tupac Amaru chief said he PICTURE · surplus of up to $ 15 billion, Zhao also wanted to avoid bloodshed Jinping, anofficial under the State • 1102 Reduced Depth COTY Piclure Tube and believed a peaceful resolu­ • Comb Filter Council, or Cabinet, told.the China tion to the four-day standoff could Daily Business Weekly' newspa­ • Blacklock Contrast Circutt be reached. per. . S.OUND.: · · . "I want to repeat that the gentle­ "The up trend will carry on next men who are the great majority • Broadcast Stereo with dbx Noise year," Zhao, a division head at the Reduction/SAP and have no connection with the • Front-Fired Speaker System State Council's Development Re­ government will be released by search Center, said. degrees," Cerpa said during a JO­ • Color Picture-In-Picture Capability minute connection with a televi­ • Master Touch Universal Remote (43-button) 'Protected'.duck sion station just as night fell. Wa.shers • 5-Jack AudioNideo Monitor Panel He said the releases would fol­ • S-Video Input appear~ on menu low "in the next hours and days." sta;fing $f 5 95 BANGKOK, Thailand(AP)-Apro­ Minutes later, power was cut to tectedspeciesofwildduckwhichyearly the crowded residence. !Wkly escapes the harsh winters of Siberia is It was unclear why power was cc ending up in soup served by some cut just hours after its restoration. Bangkok restaurants, according to the The government could have been Khao Sod newspaper. trying to put the rebels on edge. Considered a delicacy, the garganey Also speaking were Peru's for­ is caught after migrating towards year's eign minister, Francisco Tudela, :E end from Siberia to a large swamp in and the Japanese ambassador, JVC 27" Stereo the central Thailand province ofSuphan Buri. It returns to Siberia in March. Morihisa Aoki. Both called for Monitor/Receiver TV The Thai language daily said small direct negotiations that President • 27 Inch Diagonal Measure Dark stalls in the province were selling Alberto Fujimoi-i has· so far C Tinted Picture Tube garganeys at 80 baht (dlrs 3.20) a bird shunned. • New Full funclion Universal Remote and the duck was being serve in soup at Aoki urged tpat "a peace ac­ • AudioNideo Input some Bangkok restauranL,. cord" be reached, while Tudela • Variable Audio Output called for a "definitive solution." • MTS/SAP Tuner and Stereo Amplifier Popular with· some Thais, so-called • English/Spanish/French 'Jungle food restaurant," serve snake, Tudela said the rebels, though > On Screen Display deer, wild boar and sometimes endan­ "well-trained and well-armed," gered species like bear and elephant. had not hurt any hostages and that ~1( JOETEN MOTOR COMPANY INC. Thailand ha, decimated iL, once none were ill. But,\.oki said "there 1 teeming wi lcllifesi nee tl1c end ofW orld are already cases of people sick, War 11. Most ofitis con tined to national especially the Japanese guests." i!~ 234-ss62foM~568 s:~235.~SN~~~3s.sssg p,u'ks, which arc heavily poached. The guerrillas freed 38 hos­ First on Saipan! . '!lie Khao Sot ,uticlc, published last tages on Friday night, the largest Tuesday, was seen Sunday in review or number since the early hours fol- weekly stories.

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Petipa Korea, Cuba and Sudan By WILLIAM KATES can Christmas ritual, few people flopped on Russia's imperial And it is the "lifeblood" for SYRACUSE, New York (AP) can imagine "The Nutcracker" stages. most of the nation's smaller became ill and his assistant, Lev most repressive nations - Now embraced as an Ameri- as a Romanov castoff that In modern-day America, it's dance companies and orches­ Ivanov, took over the job of cho­ almost impossible to imagine a tras, · who rely on "The Nut­ reographing the ballet. The ballet By GEORGE GEDDA man rights in East Timor. Christmas celebration without cracker" as a major revenue pro­ was a bust and even Tchaikovsky WASHINGTON (AP) - Iraq, The democratic presidential the fanciful fairy tale composed ducer, added Pauline R. Kezer, himself expressed his misgivings North Korea, Cuba and Sudan election in Taiwan, a "mile­ in 1892 by Peter Ilyich chief executive of the Hartford about it. were listed as the world's most stone" that proved nothing in '.:-, Tchaikovsky. ' · Ballet in Connecticut. Its most cumbersome problem, repressive countries in an annual the Chinese tradition is inc·om­ Special Lunch Buffet ~ according to art historians, was From late November through "Maybe that helps explain why report by Freedom House, a pro­ patible with democratic values. Monday-Saturday Christmas, countless perfor­ it's become such an American its presentation. The triumph of electoral poli­ democracy group. Open 11 :30a.m.-1 :30 p.m. mances are staged ea'ch year by tradition," Kezer said. "The first act is primarily In its survey, the New-York tics in Central and Eastern Eu­ everyone from major American While generations of Ameri­ mime, which has very little dance · based group said the number of rope. In most cases, 1996 elec­ No Limit w/Drinks (Orange/Pineapple Juice) and international ballet troupes cans can now whistle "Dance of but actually has a lot of action for free countries around the world tions swept anti-communists and world-class symphonies to the Sugar Plum Faeries" by heart, the children," Kodat explained. grew in 1996 from 76 to 79, more and non-communists into office. local high school music clubs "The Nutcracker" was a dismal "The second act is almost all than 41 percent of the world's 191 Nicaragua's rejection of and community theater groups. failure when it first was performed dance and features a prima balle­ countries and the most since the Sandinista candidate Daniel This year, "The Nutcracker" in St. Petersburg on Dec. 18, 1892, rina .... The children are on the survey was launched in 1972. Ortega, an important step to­ is the Christmas theme at the said Catherine Gunther Kodat, sideline. It ends up being this "The broadening of freedom ward stabilizing democracy in a White House. an American studies professor at bifurcated theatrical experience." around the world indicates that country with a long history of "It's magical, truly," said Hamilton College who was a Forgotten for the most part, democracy and the ideas of civil . right an_d left-wing dictator­ David Chambless Warters, ex­ former dance critic at the Balti­ the ballet kicked around in vari­ society are becoming a more ships. ecutive director of the Syracuse more Sun. ous permutations for years. permanent feature of the inter­ The U.S.-led effort to bring Symphony Orchestra in New The ballet followed a series of "Almost from the very begin­ national landscape," Freedom peace to Bosnia, which helped York. successes for Tchaikovsky and ning after the 1892 premiere, dif­ House President Adrian end the bloodshed and estab­ "For a lot of people, the holi­ choreographer Marius Petipa, in­ ferent Russian choreographers Karatnycky wrote in an article lished the basis for the re-emer­ Now Available day season doesn't start until cluding "Sleeping Beauty." tried their hands with it - tinkered accompanying the survey. . gence of electoral democracy. they've seen 'The Nu !cracker,"' "The imperial theaters were with it, turned· some things The survey said 2.26 billion The top five setbacks for Dinner Local. Seafood.. Please Call 235-5948 said Warters, whose orchestra hoping 'The Nutcracker' -would around, dropped some stuff, people - 39.2 percent of global freedom in 1996 cited by the (Ask for Imelda) accompanied the North Caro­ be yet another hit with this team added new things," she said. population - live in "not free" survey were: that had worked so well before," "The Nutcracker" was first Yellow Handkerchief's Restaurant lina Dance Theater for seven societies. The ongoing violence in Cen­ $9.95 performances this year. Kodat said. brought to the United States in The group assess govern­ tral Africa, which recently the 1940s by the Ballet Russe de ments based on their level of spread from Rwanda and w / tea 8 Orange Juice Monte Carlo, but it wasn't until political freedom and civil lib­ Burundi to Zaire. Left un­ Russian emigre George erties. checked, ethnic violence could Open 6:00p.m.-11 :OOp.m. Balanchine choreographed it for MARIANAS It said Iraq, North Korea, plunge a far wider part of Africa PAC j •• Continental - ~ ~ =8udnaf _ [ilif& Micronesia ~ !!:ii CABLEVISION .~I!lrliiii ~- .. ronl a .~ILiii the New York City Ballet in 1954 Cuba and Sudan were the most into turmoil and instability. that it began to grow as "a holiday repressive of 17 countries that The Taliban's march to power institution" in America, Kodat received its lowest rating. The in Afghanistan, which has in­ said. Present others were Afghanistan, troduced a "primitive reign of CITRUS ALOHA "Tribute is owed to Bhutan, Burma, Burundi, China, terror masquerading a_sjustice." Balanchine. He created 'The Nut­ ! ' Equatorial Guinea, Libya, Saudi China's growing aggressive­ cracker' we know today and popu­ Arabia, Somalia, Syria, ness, as reflected in continued larized it throughout the United ROSE­ PEACH featuring Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and military threats to neighbors and States," said Akiva Talmi, pro­ PATRICK PALOMO Vietnam. ideological intimidation aimed ducer of the Moscow State Bal­ Of this group, the only one at foreign corporations. let. with a close relationship with Iraq's invasion of Kurdish FIESTA 1LAMO The 75-year-old Moscow State Celebrate Performing LIVE on stage, the United States is Saudi Northern Iraq, which strength­ Ballet is performing "The Nut­ Arabia. ened the hand of Saddam Guam's very own cracker" in 16 U.S. cities. Rus­ NEW YEAR'S EVE PATRICK PALOMO The survey listed the foilow­ Hussein and set back hares that SUGAR& .ORANGE sians consider it a "ditty" and i11b a:-i Lhc top five ~ain::: f,Jr Kurds 111uy peacefully resolve along with Pl.US SAM""'E=oA=v-=oUTB=A=cK &. HOUDAY BOWI.S with would rather take in a more dra­ freedom in I 996: their differences under self-rule. P.IKtLos Angeles. Reagan's box is to be delivered to a child in Sarajevo, Bosnia, with Mrs. boy; another punched by dad blend the companies' software more popular PCs using electrical systems; construction of additional' bedroom(s) where overcrowding; and other rehabilitator, Reagan's will be hand-delivered to a. child in Beirut. AP Photo .to create a new operating sys­ Microsoft Corp.' s Windows and repair activities necessary to preserve the dwelling unit in a safe, decent, and sanitaiy condftion . temfotended to surpass the com­ operating system. PLAISTOW, New Hampshire . petition. Jobs, 41, who will work (AP) - A retired electrician who Financial assistance will be made available to eligible homeowners primarily through low-interest (3% Apple's Macintosh personal part-time as an adviser to has played Santa Claus for more fixed rate) direct rehabilitation loans of up to $15,000, with a maximum repayment term of fifteen (15) computer-the creation of which Amelio, co-founded Apple in than 20 years was charged with years. Deferred rehabilitation loans will be available, but only in situations where the applicant(s) Jobs oversaw - desperately 1976, guiding the develop­ assault for allegedly slapping a 7- demonstrates a critical need for financial assistance and proven lack of financial resources for .repayment needs a new operating program, ment of what he called the year-old Cub Scout who had of amount requested. · MHS THESPIAN TROUPE which controls the computer's "insanely great" Macintosh, tugged on his beard. basic functions. The company's the first commercial PC to Roy Keiser, 65, apparently got own project to produce one col­ have a mouse and graphical The following requirements must be met, as a minimum, to be eligible for HOME Program financial steamed after several scouts at a lapsed earlier this year. window displays. assistance: . . . ,_ .. . . party Wednesday accused him of . :l"· For Jobs, returning to Apple But in I 985, he lost a 1. Combined gross·annual income'cif aU persons 18 years old or older,/riu~t&!1ess than o~ equal to, being a fake. Scout leader Margot was an irresistible opportunity boardroom battle with then­ the "very low-income limits" according to size of household, as prescribed by HUD; · · · · 5874 Collins said the 7-year-old ripped to show· that his vision is more chief executive officer John 2. Applicant(s) must.own or have at least a 40-year leasehold interest on the property;'and ·. the beard offKeiser's face, taking than a dream. Sculley and left Apple. 3. The dwelling unit must be the principal residence of the applicant(s); and skin with it. "When the opportunity came He started Next in Red­ 4. The "after-rehabilitation" value of the property must be less than or equal to, 95% of the01]1edian Other witnesses, however, told to be vindicated, he jumped at wood City, California, creat­ purchase price for the type of housing (single-family unit) being assisted, as determined by HUD. police the boy only tugged on the it," said longtime Apple watcher ing a hardware-software pack- beard. The time period for acceptance of HOME rehabilitation loans will begin on January 01, 1997 and run for Keiser turned himself in to po­ period of time until NMHC determines that at least $273.700 of the $322.000 are exhausted and/or lice Friday after he found out he committed. Applications will be accepted on a '1irst-come, first-served" basis, provided they qualify. w 0 R K had been charged, Sgt. Charles Boinb jettisoned by Myers said Saturday. H~ was re­ All secondary school students grades 9-12 leased on a summons. Cimviction Homeowners interested in obtaining· a Rehabilitation Loan Application or more information about the FY 96 HOME Program are urged to visit our Central Office on Saipan or our Field Offices on R()fa a.no Tinian. carries punishment of up to one US plane located are invited to participate in this workshop. year in jail ani:I fined $ 1,000. You may also contact us at telephorie numbers 234-6866/9447/7670/7689 for Saipa.n residents; Keiser was not available to 433-9213 for Tinian residents; and 532 .. 9410 for Rota residents. · · Held at the multi-purpose center on December 28th from 9 AM to 9 PM. TOKYO (AP) - A Japanese soning of the bomb and called comment, but his wife, Delorse navy minesweeper has found on the Japanese and U.S. gov­ This workshop will be a lot of fun. Ackerman,, said many in the It is NMHC's policy and commitment that interested "Minority and Women-Owned Businesses" (MBE/ what is believed to be a bomb ernments to dispose of it as soon WBE) be given equal opportunity fo compete for contracts for rehabilitation and repair work on properties community have called to offer jettisoned by a U.S. fighter in as possible. support. to be assisted with HOME Program funds. Therefore, those MBE/WBE interested in bidding for seas off Okinawa 12 days ago, Nearly 30,000 U.S. troops are sta­ rehabilitation and repair work are also urged to contact NMHC for more information. "People who don 'teven know the defense agency said. tioned on Okinawa, a small island on him are offering to pay his fine," Cmdr. Katsuhiro Otsuki, a Japan's southern fringe. "NMHC is an equ11I opportunity and fair housing public corporation." · she said. "He is a· wonderful spokesman for the Maritime Christian man .... He wouldn't Self-Defense Force, said the hurt anyone." bomb-like object was located in Police Chief Stephen Savage 65-meter (215-foot) deep seas said he hoped the department about IO kilometers (6 miles) wouldn't be criticized "for go­ west of the airport in Naha, ing too far on this." Okinawa's largest city and lo­ "The information my offic­ cal capital. ers gathered .support this Otsuki said the U.S. military December 23rd is the. first rehearsal for the MHS play, caUed charge," he saifl: . plans to recover the bomb after ..THE KING ANDr'. . In La Mesa, California, Santa confirming it is the 450-kilo­ 1994 Mitsubishi. - Mirage was on the receiving end of a gram ( 1,000-pound) weapon 1976 Jeep Ci1·5 We still have 3 parts for males ages 15-19.· punch Friday thrown by an irate jettisoned into the sea on Dec. 1Two Styles) 5Units 1994 Hyundai Excel 1994M~9 If .YOU are.interested in joining this production father who lost his temper after IO by a U.S. F-18. 2-DR Standard 2Units "Safari Kar" 2Units Santa's helpers ran out of film please come to the multi-purpose center on The F-18 fighter failed to re­ Starting $8,500 2-DR Automatic Open w/Bikini Top JI!!,!,.Oomatic as he and his. son waited in line lease the bomb over a· target Automatic (2x4 WHO) December 23rd at 5 PM. to get a picture taken. 4-DR Automatic S., jig $13,500 ,t· ' during a routine training drill Starting $5,400 "He got upset"'and punched an

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1996 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-27 tw~hamber legislature. M arshall s: • • He soon led the Marshalls to split politically from the restofMicronesia Continued from page 1 andnegotiateafreeaswciationcom- ments for this have not been final- pact with the American gove~nt Madonna's 'Evita' coming soon ized, according to officials here. that is providing the Marshalls with Kabua, 68, was the Marshall more than a billion dollars over 15 NEW YORK (AP) - Stand back, Island'sfin,tandonlypresident,hav- years for nuclear test compensati~n Buenos Aires, the long-awaited and ing led the nation since it established and to operate the government m constitutional government in 1979. exchange foruse of the strategic mis- much-anticipated film version of Kabua was born in 1928 on Jabor siletestingrangeatKwajaleinAtoll. '"Evita" finally has anived, display­ Island, Jaluit Atoll, the headquarten, The compact expires in 2001. ing, alas, a disappointing earnest­ From December 13th to December"24th, 1996 for Japanese rule in the Marshall Is- Mostrecently,Kabuahadstrongly ness and a subdued star. advocatedsub-regionaleconomicand The earnestness arrives cour­ Ian~~ son of a ranking paramount political ties, attempting in the past tesy of director Alan Parker who IDEAL X'MAS GIFTS chief andadirectdescendantofKabua three years to unite a mid-pacific bloc has created a reverential, two-hour Toe Great who ruled most of the of nations, including the Marshall music video of the Andrew Lloyd Educ. Games & Toys Hooked on Math Math Safari Marshalls during the late I9th cen- Islands, Nauru, Kiribati and Tuvalu. Webber-Tim Rice pop opera that · I ed both hi HewasalsochainnanoftheSouth Hooked on Phonics Geo-Safari Talking Globe tul)',Kabuaer:npoy .scoi:i- Pacific Forum, which met here in conquered the London and New siderable traditional clout with his elected power to lead the Marshall September. - York stage some two decades ago. Islands out of its U.N. Trusteeship Lemari said that "the country be- The star, of course, is Madonna, in a role that was coveted over the status and into independence. seeched God to console us all and Micro School Supply \ Taro Sue A school teacher by training, he grantusthesirengthtoovercomethis years by every actress from Mery I first rose to political power in the great and ""°'C~...,. Joss." Streep to Michelle Pfeiffer. Much Madonna short-livedlegislatureinthelate 1950s "It is from a strong and united has been made of the similarity in (Saipan) underthe U.S. Tr:ustTerritotyadmin- nation that we can derive the sirength the superstar status between Eva knows something about. Remem­ istration. and assurance. Peron, the charismatic Argentine ber Patti LuPone 's sneer at the end When the CongressofMicronesia, "It is through the force of national social climber who died of cancer of the television commercial for a body encompassing what is now unity that will enable us to cany the 1979 Broadway production? It Palau, the Federated States of forward to fruition the vision of our in 1952 at the age of 33, and Ma­ Micronesian Tel donna, the publicity-savvy pop icon told a lot about Eva in just the curl ~' Micronesia, the Mariana Islands and leader, President Amata Kabua We lllllllllllll\j Beyorulthecall the Marshalls, was fonned by the are confident and we know of acer- whose recent bout with mother­ of her lip. U.S. adrninistrationinthemid-1 %Os, tainty that this would have been his hood was front-page news around For a movie that runs more than IIQuulity and Ya fut Kabua was elected a senator in the most ardent desire," said Lemari. the world. two hours, "Evita" is mighty short in/cl the 2/sr Century Yet the director and his star seem on characters. The only other per­ soon we will have no fish in the reef." intimidated by the material, a sanc­ sari of note is Juan Peron, played Micronesian Telecommunications Corporation (MTG) is seeking an Fish... · The 1996 reswvey said that the tified version of the rags-to-riches with remarkable restraint by EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN Continued from page 1 most noticeable decrease in fish den­ climb by the illegitimate Eva Duarte Jonathan Pl)'ce. He is easily over­ The 1996 survey found that sity occurred in the srudy's Habitat 8, from film and radio actress to mis­ shadowed by his two co-stars who, This position installs, repairs and maintains Telex, data, and special service circuits, installs or removes, which is a shallow patch reef south of tress· and, later, wife of Argentine between them, get more than 90 repairs and maintains PBAX and associated equipment; includes station programming and basic goatfish, rabbitfish and cardinalfish customer orientation as required, installs, or removes, rearranges, reconnects, and repairs electronic key showed significant decreases in den­ the harbor. strongman Juan Peron. percent of the movie's musical It also obseived that the "remark- systems and associated equipment; includes survey and planning of installation and station programming sity from 1979. "Evita" plays out in a straight­ numbers. and basic customer orientation as required. Sablansaidanother"alanningbell" able reduction of fish seems to reflect forward and unsurprising fashion. This trio plays out the story raised by the study concerns the pro­ significant habitat degradation." The movie is sung-through with against a backdrop of thousands of Applicant nus! by a High school graduate or equivalent. Technical school graduate liferation of algae in the water. It ventured to say that some pos­ virtually no dialogue. These musi­ extras -downtrodden peasants, sus­ desirable. FCC general license or 7 years installation or maintenance experience in one or more of the Commonwealth Ports Authority The rapid rate of alga growth rate sible causes for the habitat degrada­ cal moments are rigidly segmented, picious aristocrats, disgruntled mili­ following: PBX, transmission, or related technical jobs. Four years of experience installing and "is a very serious" indication that tion came from the ''exposure during which makes for choppy continu­ tary men and Eva's adoring sup­ maintaining Northern Telecom Key and EPABX systems. Five years exeperience with inside wiring layout Job Vacancies Announcement there are fewer fish to eat the algae, extended low tides during El Nino ity but also makes them easy to pull porters, the descamisados. The con­ and installation. Must have knowledge of electrical theory and application, electronics technology, Sablan said. events occurring between 1979 and out of context for television videos. tinuing parade of noble or pinched computer technology, and good verbal communication. 1996 or from impacts from lowered '). faces - there is nothing in between "The Commonwealth Ports Authority has openings tor the tol\owing openings at the Saipan International Sablan gave one reason for the That already has been done for the dwindling fish population: ovetfish­ water quality originating in the har- film's best-known number"Don't - grows wearying and a bit mo­ Human Resources Office Airport: ing. ''There is definitely ovetfishing borarea" · Cry for Me Argentina," notonous. Micronesian Teteccimmunications Corp. P.O. Box306 over here, no question about that." A twin resurvey of sea cucumber On the 1976 concept album and Still, Parker offers some stun­ 1 (one) Chief Mechanic also done last October showed simi­ Saipan, MP 96950 1 (one) Electronic Technician I Sablan also observed that the fish in the stage show, there is a narra­ ning, picture-postcard cinematog­ lar results, dwindling population. Phone: (670) 234-6600 1 (one) Ground Maintenance I caughtinSaipan'sbeachestendtobe tor, a conscience for the opportu­ raphy that often complements Fax: (670) 235-9559 1 (one) Professional Plumber smaller. That study said the 1996 popula­ nistic Eva. The character was Cu­ Lloyd Webber's grandiose tunes "'The problem here is that for the tion estimates were "considerably" ban guerrilla leader Che Guevara, that sweep and soar throughout the MTC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer less than the estimates of the 1988 The salary for the Chief Mechanic's position is anywhere between $22,576 minimum to a m~imum of particular species tomu ltiply we need t •. who, in the theatrical version, was film. The movie's one new song, Application must be received in the Human Resource office on or before December 23. 1996. $38,601.36 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. "The employee is respon~1ble for t~e the bigger ones, the adult fish to be smvey. even dressed in army fatigues and "You Must Love Me" is a lovely overall supervision at repair and maintenance of all CPA emergency generators and heavy equipment with laying theireggs so that the cycle goes The most abundant commercially a beret. example of a more mature Lloyd· emphasis in aircraft resc~e and fire fighting vehicles. The minimum .qualific~tions.i~ a~y combination equ!va­ around in circle. If we have only valued seacucuinbervariety found in In the film, the character is still Webber melody linked to simple, lent to graduation from High School or GED and AA degree or equivalent in cert1f1cat1on from an accredited small fishes, for the foreseeable fu. the lagoon was estimated at 146,475 called Che, but as played by Anto­ affecting words by Rice, who al­ tr.~, Micronesian Tel trade school or agency plus a minimum of eight years of responsible experience in a progressive heavy \lJre, that means maybe six months, innumber.. nio Banderas, he looks more high­ ways has been the composer's most IIIIIIIIJlUJ- Beyondthecall equipment specializing in fire trucks and/or emergency generator repairs and maintenance operation of there's not gonna be any new spawn­ The study1 conducted by Tsuda fashion model than rebel. Yet accomplished collaborator. which tour years pertain to supervisory experience. ing," Sablan said. "So by the time that and Trianni, said even if the popula; Banderas has a gritty singing voice, Vincent Paterson's choreogra­ IIQtmliry and i'i,lue these fish will be able to lay eggs and tion is doubled, it is still considered one that makes Che's caustic com­ phy is meager. There arc only a intorhe 2/sr Ctnrury The salary for the Electronics Technician 1 position is a minimum of $15,106 to a maximum of $25,811 per the public catch them again, pretty small. ments convincing and often witty. few, tantalizing moments of tango Micronesian Telecommunications Corporation (MTG) is seeking a annum, depending on qualifications and experience. The employee is responsible for maintaining and re­ Madonna, on the other hand, dancing that make one wish for pairing electronic devises, equip~ent and _navigational aids at CPA. The minimu~ qualificatio~~ ar~ any croons her way through much of more dancing. After all, "Evita" is SECTION SUPERVISOR-MTC ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS combination equivalent to graduation from high school or GED and AA degree or equivalent to cert1f1cat1on as the Lloyd Webber-Rice score. Her a musical, but for much oftl1e time, electrician from an accredited U.S. college with four years of progressive experience in airport operations, vocalizing is competent but with­ it feels like a postcard historical This position is accountable and responsible to manage MTC's accounting operations functions aviation or airlines. First Year Anniversary out fire, and her acting lentative, pageant, graced by the appearance consisting of payroll, labor distribution, accounts payable, and inventory control. Ensure timely ·.·~tr,.,. almost distressingly ladylike. The of a blazingly bright leading lady and accurate processing of transactions, in accordance with FASB and GTE requirements. The salary for the Ground Maintenance 1 position is a minimum of $10.094 to a maximum of $16, 651.51 per We the families of the late actress looks terrific, though, operating at only half-wattage. Identify E,l.nd implement measures to improve processing efficiency and the quality of services annum:The employee is responsible !or maintenance of ground areas adjacent to the lighting aids and throughout the film, particularly in "Evita" is a Buena Vista release provided to internal and external customers. navigational aids by performing mowing work and other clearing methods and procedures, including operat­ ing the incinerator system at the Saipan International Airport. The minimum qualifications are graduation FRANGISG its early sections where she is the from Hollywood Pictures produced Bachelor's d~gree in Finance/Accounting required. Five·years of progressive management ex­ from high school or GED and two years of experience in airport operations. poor, ambitious and dark-haired by Robert Stigwood, Alan Parker perience in telephony accounting, with two years in supervisory role. MBA/CPA preferred. Exper­ Eva. Still, this "Evita" could and Andrew G. Vajna. It opens in tise in Finance/Accounting/Audit disciplines (five years experience). Thorough knowledge ofGAAP The salary for the Professional Plumber is a minimum of $16,800 to a maximum of $27,437.44 per annum, M.RBYBS have used more trash and flash, New York and Los Angeles Dec. and GTE Finance/Accounting practices. Excellent oral and written communications skills. depending on qualifications and experience. The employee is responsible for the overall repairs and mainte­ properties Madonna certainly 25. Running time: 134 minutes. nance work on the plumbing system including fixtures, plumbing components or equipment of the terminal nvite all our families, relatives and ;;~;~~ Human Resources Office building complex. The minimum qualifications are any combination equivalent to graduation from high school d Micronesian Telecommunications Corp. join us in prayers as we commemorate the Quake ·rocks SW China P.O. Box306 I or GED and AA degree or equivalent in certification as plumber from an accredited U.S. college or trade I First Anniversary of passage unto eternal life of our beloved. Saipan, MP 96950 I school with four years of progressive experience in airpor operations, construction firms, major hotels or BEIJING (AP). - An earth­ Casualties, if any, were ex­ I · re,sorts and other commercial buildings. Phone:670-234-6600 Nightly rosary will be said at 8:00 p.m. beginning quake with a preliminary pected to be light, said an magnitude of 5.5 rocked a official at the State Seismo­ Fax: 670-235-9559 December 16, 1996 to December 22, 1996, Application forms are available at the Security Office, First Floor of the Arrival Building or at the Administra­ remote area of southwest logical Bureau who only gave MTC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer tion Office, Second Floor of Ifie Arrival Building at the Saipan International Airport. Applications must be at the family's residence in Capitol Hill. China, an official said Sun­ his surname, Zhang. Application or resume must be received by the Human Resources office on or before accompanied by an updated police clearance. The deadline for submission of application forms is January-3, day. "There's not many people On t~e final ~ay, Monday, December 23, 1996, the rosary December 31, 1996. 1997 at4:30 p.m. . The quake struck at 4:39 there," he said. · will be said at 12:00 noon and the mass of intention p.m. (0839 GMT) Saturday Roads and communications Regino M. Celis will be at Kristo Rai Church at 5:00 p.m. close to the border of Sichuan in the area were poor, mak­ Saipan Airport Manager Your prayers and attendance will be most appreciated. and Tibet provinces, in an ing it hard to know if the area inhabited mostly by Ti­ earthquake caused any dam­ Call 911 f•• EMERGENCY betans. age, he added. I Ginen I Familia Si Yu'us Ma'ase

··"··-- ··, ...·,.;,_,,. '• 28-MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-MONDAY:·DECEMBER 23, 1996 MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1996 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-29 01 WAITRESS-Salary:$3.05 per hour DEADLINE: 12:00 noon the day prior to publication Employment 01 CYLINDER REFILLER-Sal­ FOR SALE PACIFIC~ ary:$3.05 per hour ISLANDS PIC-Saipan has an opening for lhe following positions: ~t]vlarianas.GVarietr~ NOTE: If some reason your advertisement is Incorrect. call us immediately 01 OPERATIONS MANAGER(Floor Contact: SAN LO ENTERPRISES INC. 26ft. MacGregor CLUB to make 1he necessary corrections. The Marianas Varie1y News and Covering I nstaller)-Salary:$3.50-5.00 Tel. 235-6077(1/6)M227201 Views Is responsible only for one incorrect insertion. We reserve the right per hour Sail Boat W/Trailer GENERAL CASHIER. Must have accounting background. Responsible for hotel cash to edit, refuSE;), reject or cancel any ad at any time. Contact: PREMIER INTERNATIONAL 01 MECHANIC-Salary:$2.90-3.05 per transactions. GUEST RELATIONS COORDINA~OR. Bilingual En~l.ish/Japanese. Prefer ·c1·assified Ads Section INC. dba Carpet Masters Tel. 235-5547 hour Tel. 234-7231/323·0796 at least two years experience in lhe hotel or tour industry. Both pos1t1ons .r~qu1re a per~n 62713 Contact: COMMERCIAL TRADING OF who is dependable and trustworthy. If qualified, apply 1n person to Pacij1c Islands Club, 01 WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR/EX­ SAIPAN Tel. 234-6089(1/6)M227211 P.O. Box 2370, Saipan, MP 96950. We offer competitive wages~~~ an excellent benefits 05 HAND PACKAGER-Salary:$2.90- 01 COMMERCIAL CLEANER-Sal­ 01 MANAGER, OPERATION-Sal­ Bilingual in Japanese Language Employment Wanted 3.05 per hour ary:$3.05 per hour ary:$4.00 per hour Contact: R & C TOURS SAIPAN, INC. PEDITER-Salary:$5.00 per hour package, including discounts to all restaurants and use of all fac1bt1es and more. Contact: TRIPLE B FORWARDERS 01 CARPENTER-Salary:$3.05 per FO-R. RENT 10 QUALITY CONTROL CHECKER­ Contact: AIDA L. GARONG Tel. 234- Contact: ISLAND HOME PHARMACY Tel. 235-3935(12/30)M227110 (CNMI) INC. Tel. 234-5505(12/ hour Salary:$2.90-3.05 per hour 6854(12/23)M227017 CORP. dba JPA Homecare & Medical 23)M63565 02 NEON LIGHT TECHNICIAN(Neon TABLES & CHAIRS. 05 CUTIER, MACHINE-Salary:$2.90- Supply Tel. 233-7404(12/30)M227120 03 WAITRESS, NIGHT CLUB-Sal­ ary:$3.05-3.50 per hour Sign Servicer)-Salary:$3.05 per hour TABLES $2.00/PC./DAY PACIFIC ( ~ PIC-Saipan has an opening for the following position: 3.05 per hour · 02 COOK HELPER-Salary:$3.05 per 01 ACCOUNTANT-Salary:$700.00- 02 CONSTRUCTION WORKER-Sal­ 01 COOK-Salary:$2.90-3.05 per hour hour 01 ADMINISTRATIVE ASST. -Sal­ Contact SHORES OF SAIPAN, INC. 1,200.00 per month ary:$3.05 per hour CHAIRS $1.00/PC./DAY ISLANDS ~ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 10 MACHINE PRESSER-Salary:$2.90- Contact: TITO C. BANSIL dba AB En­ ary:$3.05 per hour dba Club Dera Tel. 235-3935( 12/ Contact: RAINBOW CORPORATION Contact: NEW SAIPAN DEVELOP­ Pis. inquire at CLUB 3.05 per hour terprises Tel. 322-7263(12/23)M227018 Contact: OCEAN OIL INTERNATIONAL 30)M227113 _ Job Vacancy 40 SEWING MACHINE OPERATOR­ (12/30)M227121 dba Lim's Office Tel. 234-6564 MENT INC. Tel. 234-2256 227004 BASIC CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY Only those applicants wilh computer experience will be considered. ~ust be dependa~le · 227006 Salary:$2.90-3.05 per hour 01 ACCOUNTANT-Salary:$5.50-5.95 01 MECHANIC-MAINTENANCE SU­ Beach Road, Chalan Laulau and trustworthy. Work days include Saturdays. If qualified, apply 1n person lo Pacific Announcement · 04 MASON-Salary:$2.90 per hour Tel. Nos.: 234-7666 • 234-8779 01 ASST. PRODUCTION MANAGER­ per hour 01 RESIDENT MANAGER/GENERAL PERVISOR-Salary:$1,000.00-2, 100.00 01 (SCUBA DIVING) INSTRUCTOR, Contact: RUFO T. MAFNAS dba B & R lsla~ds Club, P.O. Box 2370, Saipan, MP 96950. We offer competitive wages a~~ _an Salary:$2,500.00-3,000.00 per month Contact: SAIPAN STEVEDORE COM­ MANAGER-Salary:$4, 100.00 per per month SPORTS-Salary:$1,200.00 per month Construction Tel. 234-2697 227007 . excellent benefits package, including discounts to all restaurants and use of all fac1ht1es 01 COOK-Salary:$3.05-4.15 per hour Contact: MARIANA FASHIONS, INC. PANY, INC. Tel. 322-6465(12/ month Contact: SAIPAN SANKO rRANSPOR· Contact: SAIPAN CORAL REEF, INC. and more. 01 CHEF-Salary:$1,800.00 per month Tel. 234-8607{12/16JM226914 23)M62732 Contact: LSG LUFTHANSA SVC, SPN. TATION, INC. Tel. 235-3935(12/ IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF Tel. 234-6640 227005 01 WAITRESS-Salary:$3.05 per hour INC. Tel. 234·B258(12/30)M227123 30)M227112 THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE NOTICE OF DEFAULT NOTISIAN DELINGKUENTE 01 HELPER, COOK-Salary:$3.05-3.60 03 ELECTRICIAN-Salary:$3.05-4.00 02 AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC-Sal­ 01 WAREHOUSE WORKER-Sal­ PUBLIC NOTICE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS per hour per hour ary:$3.05-5.50 per hour 50 SEWING MACHINE OPERATOR­ 01 ACCOUNTANT·Salary:$5.00-10.00 ary:$3.05-4.00 per hour IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH TO: Salpan Shopping Plaza Para Si: Saipan Shopping Plaza Contact: MICRO PACIFIC DEVELOP· 01 ELECTRICAL ENGINEER-Sal­ Contact: FRANKIE RAYMOND P. Salary:$2.90-3.50 per hour per hour Contact: YCO CORPORATION dba OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS P.O. Box 2138 P.O. Box 2183 MENT, INC. dba Saipan Grand Hotel ary:$3.05-6.00 per hour MUNAdba Frankie's Auto Shop & Tow­ 30 SEWING MACHINE OPERATOR Contact: VITA MICRONESIA COM· In Re The Matter ol Guardianship of (12/23)M62726 YCO Servistar Hardware/Liber1y Plaza/ CIVIL ACTION NO. 96·822 Saipan, MP 96950 Saipan, MP 96950 Contact: SPECTRUM ELECTRIC, INC. Ing Tel. 235-4448(12/23)M227011 SUPERVISOR-Salary:$5.00-9.50 per PANY Tel. 235-3935(12/30)M227111 Liberty Sportshoppe Tel. 235-6604 ANTONIETIE AGNES A. DELA YoungJ. 0'1 Senot Young J. Oh Tel. 322-4600(12/16)M226913 hour DIEGO 8. SONGSONG 62725 P.O. Box 2183 P.O. Box 2138 03 DELIVERY MAN-Salary:$3.05 per 01 (ASST.) TRAVELCOUNSELOR-Sal­ 10 CUTIER-Salary:$2.90-14.00 per 03 HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR­ Plainliff, CRUZ Saipan, MP 96950 Saipan, MP 96950 hour 01 WAITRESS, RESTAURANT-Sal­ ary:$3. 75 per hour hour Salary:$3.05-3.90 per hour VS DORIS ANN A. DELA CRUZ 11 GROUNOSKEEPER-Salary:$3.05 Senora Kum Sun Oh Contact: JOHN T. @ GLORIA G. ary:$3.05 per hour Contact: RIC TOURS SAIPAN, INC. Tel. 10 CUTTER SUPERVISOR-Sal­ Contact: WESTERN EQUIPMENT, INC. DOO YOUNG JANG and SEUNG HEE Kum Sun Oh per hour Minor ChUdre·n P.O. Box 2183 P.O. Box 2183 SABLAN dba JG Sablan Ice @ Co. Inc. 01 COOK-Salary:$3.05 per hour 234-6052( 12/23)M227009 ary:$5.00-9.50 per hour Tel. 322-9561(12/30)M62829 Contact: CARMENCITA SONGSONG BYUN Saipan, MP 96950 Defendants. By: FRANCISCO M. DELA CRUZ Saipan, MP 96950 Tel. 235-4427{12/23)M62733 02 CLEANER- HALL (HOUSE­ 06 QUALITY CONTROL CHECKER dba JRC Services Tel. 235-5132(1/ KEEPER)-Salary:$3.05 per hour 01 REF. & A/C SUPERVISOR-Sal­ SUPERVISOR-Salary:$5.00-9.50 per 01 MAINTENANCE REPAIRER-Sal­ SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION ANITA N. ATOIGUE Segun gi 2 CMC 4534 ma-nolttisia hao 6)M227205 Pursuant to 2 CMG 4534 you are 01 MAINTENANCE BLDG. REPAIR· Contact: WORLD TRADING CORP. dba ary:$800.00 per month hour • ary:$3.05 per hour The Superior Court of the Common­ Petilioner na'i iyomo "loan" yan "mortgages yan hereby notified Iha! your loan and the Salary:$3.05 per hour Oriental Hotel Tel. 233-1400(12/ Contact: SEASIDE MART INC. dba 15 MAINTENANCE MECHANIC-Sal­ Contact: ISLAND WIDE SANITATION weallh of the Northern Mariana Islands to docum~nton manayao, gi i "City Trust 01 SALES REPRESENTATIVE-Sal­ Civil Action No. 96-1305 mortgage with City Trust Bank, which was Contact: MA. THERESA P. CAMACHO 16)M226912 JCW Wholesale Tel. 234-1188(12/ ary:$2.l)0-3.30 per hour SERVICES dba Trash Garbage Cor. Tel. ary:S634.40-800.00 per month all the above-named defendants. Bank" (CTB), ni mana' fandania' gi Febru­ executed on February 9, 1993, in the dba Evans lnl'I. Co. Ltd. Tel. 256- 23)M227016 05 ASST. PRODUCTION MANAGER­ 235-8113(12/30)M227126 You are hereby summoned to appear ary 9, 1993, gi eyo na kantidan salape i 01 MAINTENANCE REPAIRER-Sal­ amount of One Hundred Ninety Eight 0088(12/23)M227025 06 WAITRESS-Salary:$3.05 per hour Salary:$9.00-15.00 per hour ary:S3.05-3.75 per hour within twenty (20) days after final publica­ NOTICE OF HEARING One Hundred Ninety Eighl Thousand and Thousand and 00/100 Dollars Contact: AN Y. GOLD INC. dba Poppy 02 SALES REPRESENTATIVE-Sal­ 04 ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK-Sal­ 01 MAINTENANCE, REPAIRER tion of this summons and completion of 00/100 ($198.000.00), para ayo siha na Contact: GABRIEL F. BOYER dba [$198,000.00), on the herein below de­ 01 JANtTOR-Salary:$3.05 per hour Karaoke Club Tel. 235-1865(12/ ary:$3.05-3.50 per hour ary:$5.00-7.50 per hour BUILDING-Salary:$3.05 per hour Ginen Saipan Tel. 322-3121 (1/ posting, and defend in the above-<:aptioned propiadad ni manma describe gi latpapa, You are hereby notified that the scribed properties, is as·of December 15, Contact: MARIANAS PARAMOUNT 16)M226910 Contact: PELLEY ENTERPRISES, INC. 10 COOK-Salary:$2.90-3.20 per hour Contact: RAYMOND FALCON MAN­ 6)M227200 aclion in the above-entitled court, and an­ esta debi di hu ma apasa, dedde december ------swer the complaint to Plaintitt, Diego B. above-enlitted matter has been set 1995, due and payable and 03/100 Dol­ CORP. (12/23)M227031 Tel. 233-9298(12/30)163537 05 ASSISTANT OFFICE MANAGER­ POWER SERVICE dba Falcon Man­ lars (S169.470.03), and interest in the 15 1995, i presente na principal ni One 01 CIVIL ENGINEER-Salary:$3.05 per Salary:$10.50-15.00 per hour power Tel. 234-8338(12/30)M227127 01 LITHOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRA­ Songsong, and seive a copy of your an­ for a hearing on the 27th day of Hundred Sixty Nine Thousand Four Hun­ swer upon the Plaintiff's attorney: amount of Eight Thousand Six Hundred 01 BOATMAN-Salary:$400.00-600.00 hour 01 ASST. SUPERVISOR-Salary:$3.05 Contact: HANSAE (SAIPAN) INC. dba PHER-Salary:$3.05 per hour December, 1900, atthehourof9:00 dred Seventy and 03/100 ($169.470.03), LAW OFFICE Forty Six and 75/100 Dollars ($8,646.75) per month Contact: QUEZADA CONSTRUCTION per hour Kyung Suh Co. (Saipan) Ltd. Tel. 234- 01 MECHANICAL SUPERVISOR-Sal­ Contact: R&M ENTERPRISES, INC. yan inlires ni Eight Thousand Six Hundred ROBERT C. NARAJA a.m., at the SUPERIOR COURT n plus late fees or One Hundred Seventy Contact: DIEGO'S MART, INC. Tel. 234- .Tel. 235-7722(12/16)M226922 Contact: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1501 (12/30JM63501 ary:$600.00 per month dba Printers Tel. 322-3043(1 I Forty Six and 751100 ($8,646.75), plus late 6153(12/23)M62735 A Professional Corporalion Tinian. If you have any inlerest in the Five (S175.00) for a total due of One Hun­ CORP. Tel. 235-5086(12/30)T227047 03 CARPENTER-Salary:$2.90-3.25 per 6)M227201 P.O. Box 1960, Saipan MP 96950 dred Seventy Eight Thousand Two Hun­ fees of One Hundred Seventy Eight Thou­ 01 TOUR COUNSELOR-Salary:$3.05- 10 WAITRESS-Salary:$3.05 per hour hour above-entitled case, you are advised II you fail to do so, judgment by default dred Ninety One and 78/100 Dollars sand Two Hundred Ninety One and 78/100 01 ACCOUNTANT-Salary:$1,000.00 3.75. per hour 01 GEN. SUPERVISOR-Sal- 05 WAITER-Salary:$3.05 per hour 01 H.E. MECHANIC-Salary:$2.90-3.25 01 SALES ENGINEER-Sal- will be rendered againsl you according to to appear on the date and time men­ ($178.291.78) in principal, interest and !ale ($178.291.78) na principal, intires yan per mon\h 01 TOUR GUIDE-Salary:$3.05-3.75 per ary:$1,300.00 per month Contact: AMERICAN ZHONG MIN per hour ary:$600.00-1,000.00 per month the reliefs demanded in the Complaint, tioned above. charges as of December 15, 1995. atrasao na kuenta desdi December 15, 01 TINSMITH-Salary:$3.05 per hour hour Contact: AMBYTH SHIPPING CORP. dba Club Hana Tel. 322- 05 MASON, CEMENT.Salary:$2.90- 02 CARPENTER-Salary:$2.90-3.05 1995. Contact: CAMILO A. ORALLO dba Uni­ which has been filed with the clerk of said Dated this 6th day of Decem­ Property Description Contact: SUN IL CORPORATION dba MICRONESIA, INC. Tel. 322-0970(12/ 6668(12/30JM227118 3.25 per hour per hour Court. The Complaint contains allegations Deskriben i Propiadad versal Enterprises Tel. 234-3701(12/ Member's Tour Agency Tel. 322- 31)163534 05 ELECTRICIAN-Salary:$2.90-3.25 ber; 1996. Fee Simple First Mortgage on: 03 BLDG. MAINTENANCE RE· in conneclion wilh certain facls, transac­ Lot No. 003 I OB, localed on Saipan, Fee Simple, First Mortgage on: 23)M227029 8833(12/16)M226915 10 WAITRESSES-Salary:$3.05 per per hour PAIRER-Salary:$3.05 per hour lions, or events involving the leasing of CNMI, and conlaining an area of 995 Lot No. 003, located on Saipan, CNMI, and 01 OPERATION MANAGER-Sal­ hour 02 H.E. OPERATOR-Salary:$2.90-3.25 Contact: SABLAN ENTERPRISES, Plaintiff's properties of which you executed by: Clerk of Court square meters, more or less, and localed containing an area of 995 square meters, 01 ADMINISTRATIVEASSISTANT-Sal­ '01 ACCOUNTANT-Salary:$3.05-5.00 ary:$4.00 per hour 02 COOKS-Salary:$3.05 per hour per hour INC. Tel. 234-1558(116)M63617 the lease agreemenls. more or less, and localed in San Antonio, ary:$3.05-3.50 per hour 02 PLUMBER-Salary:$2.90-3.25 per is/ Deputy Clerk of Court in San Antonio, Saipan, CNMI as more per hour· Contact: SAPPHIRE ENTERPRISES 01 GENERAL MAINTENANCE-Sal­ particularly described on drawing Cadas­ Saipan, CNMI as more particularly de­ Contact: JESUS S. BARCINAS dba JB Contact: SAMSUNG ENTERPRISES, INC. dba Salyns Beauty Shop Tel. 234- ary:$3.05 per hour hour 01 CARPENTER-Salary:$3.05 per Clerk al Court tral Plat No. 003 100 Dated February 17, scribed on drawing Cadaslral No. 003 Professional Agency Tel. 233-6349(12/ INC. Tel. 234-7452(12/16)M226916 9869(12/31 )1227130 01 SEWER-Satary:$3.05 per hour Con~ct: ROLANDO G. BIGALGAL dba hour 1971. Dated February 17, 1971. 23)M22702B RB Electrical & Construction Tel. 234- 01 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT­ Contact: METRO PHILIPPINES CORP. If this amount due is not paid to this of­ Yan-gin Uun apase i ginagagao na 01 COMMERCIAL CLEANER-Sal­ 01 RESTAURANT WAITRESS-Sal­ Tel. 235-2891 (12/30)M227107 9855(12/31 )T227134 Salary:S3.05 per hour fice within 30 days from the date of ser­ karUda gi halom trenta (30) dias despues 01 TOUR GUIDE-Salary:$3.05-3.50 per ary:$3.05 per hour ary:$3.05 per hour Contact: GLOBAL ENTERPRISES, 't.'Pf IJ:.· tr·'.'\.·~. i1:.: Q::r:··"'\v.;;;Jf'"' 01rc;··:.'.'1~. de un resibe este na notisia, siempre ma • ;uc• 1· L~)) r:;11.• ti .. J' 'f,,~-~f!"· t:.~t~,\~.,, , ft f ~I·, •{i~.£i1t,.-,.are.:.. hour 05 CARPENTER-Salary:$3.05 per hour INC. dba Diamond Ice & Water Tel. · , ... , -•:,. ,~t ·,~ f) ':' , .fr' I' :· ~ i·~ vice of this nolice, you will be in default Contact: WENCESLAO P. JUCUTAN 01 KITCHEN HELPER-Salary:$3.05 per 01 PIANO INSTRUCTOR-Salary:$3.05 and proceedings shall be commenced lo po'lu hao na'delinkuente ya ma na' halom Contact: JANG HEUNG CORPORA­ dba Wen-Fel Enterprises Tel. 288- 02 REF./AIRCON TECHNICIAN-Sal~ 234-5922(1/6)M227209 hour per hour foreclose the mortgage. un ginagao gi corle para hu ma bende i TION dba JJ Tour Master (12/ 0955{12/16)M226917 01 ACCOUNTANT-Salary:$4.00 per Contact: NEW E.A. CORPORATION ary:$3.05 per hour _ lano' mu siha ni' manma dascribe gi Date: December 15, 1996. 23)M227027 hour Tel. 234-1525(12/30)M227119 02 KITCHEN HELPER-Salary:$3.05 per 01 ACCOUNTANT-Salary:$3.50-5.00 BUSINESS CHECK WERE STOLEN sanhilo'. per hour 01 MANAGER-Salary:$3.50-4.50 per 01 COOK-Salary:$4.60 per hour hour ls/JAMES S. SIROK Dated: December 15, 1996. 01 ACCOUNTANT-Salary:$3.05-5.00 06 AUTOBODY FENDER-Sal- hour • 01 RESTAURANT WAITRESS-Sal­ 01 GENERAL MANAGER-Sal- 02 MAINTENANCE MECHANIC-Sal­ SINCE NOVEMBER 15, 1995, UNDER per hour ary:$3.05-5.00 per hour Attorney for City Trust Bank ls/JAMES S. S!ROK Contact: ACORN S.J. KIM CORPORA­ ary:$3.05 per hour ary:$2,000.00 per month ary:S3.05 per hour P.O. Box 2145 Contact: PACIFIC SUNRISE CORPO­ 05 AUTO MECHANIC-Salary:$3.05- Attorney for City Trust Bank TION dba New Olympic Market/Keun Contact: ROLAND G. JASTILLANA dba Contact: WOOSUNG CONSTRUC­ 01 COOK-Salary:$3.05 per hour THE NAME OF NATHAN T. LAM. P.O. Box 2145 5.00 per hour Saipan, MP 96950 RATiON Tel. 234-9380(12/23)M227026 won Travel Tel. 322-6858(12/ Golden Lobster Restaurant Tel. 234- TION CO. LTD. Tel. 235-1240(121 02 COMMERCIAL CLEANER-Sal­ Saipan, MP 96950 08 AUTO PAINTER-Salary:$3.05 per 16)M226918 7658(12/31 )163527 30)M227117 ary:$3.05 per hour ACCOUNT NO. 0079-001694, BANK OF 2nd Fir., J.E. Tenorio Bldg. hour 2nd Fir., J.E. Tenorio Bldg. 01 WAITER, RESTAURANT-Sal­ 02 ACCOUNTANT-Salary:$3.50 per Middle Road, Gualo Rai ary:$3.05-5.50 per hour Contact: JOSE J. NELSON dba Middle Road, Gualo Rai 01 ACCOUNTANT-Salary:$3.05-4.00 01 PHYSICAL THERAPISTS-Sal­ 01 ASSISTANT REST. MANAGER-Sal­ hour HAWAU. FRONT CHECK NO. 201-400. Saipan Contact: MICRO PACIFIC DEVELOP­ Joensls Auto Repair Shop Tel. 235- Saipan per hour ary:$3.05 per hour ary:$1,540.00 per period 02 ELECTRICIAN-Salary:$3.25 per Telephone: 234-7796 MENT, INC. dba Saipan Grand Hotel 4964(1!6)M227210 Tele hone: 234-7796 Contact: JESUS S. BARCINAS dba JB Contact: CHARM INC. dba Venus With one day off per week, 1 duty meal hour ------Tel. 234-6601 (12/23)M62751 Professional Agency Tel. 233-6349(12/ Beauty Salon Tel. 233-9391 (12/ for 5hr. shift Contact: VALENTINA N. FRANCISCO 01 MAINTENANCE I REPAIRER-Sal­ 16)M226919 31)1227131 Contact: PIZZA HUT OF SAIPAN dba dba Francisco Company Ent. Tel. 322- 01 MANAGER-Salary:$1,000.00 per ary:$3.05 per hour Pizza Hut Tel. 235-9333(12/ 1430(12/23JT227040 month Conlact: F.K. CORPORATION dba 01 AIRCONDITION, MECHANIC-Sal­ 02 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT-Sal­ 30)M227116 03 WAITER-Salary:$3.05 per hour New K-Store (1/6)M227198 ary:$3.05-4.00 per hour ary:$3.50-4.00 per hour 01 ACCOUNTANT (OPERATIONS)­ 01 COOK-Salary:$3.05 per hour Contact: PACIFIC HOME APPLIANCES Contact: SOON SIK CHOI dba Choi's 01 COMPUTER PROGRAMMER-Sal­ Salary:$4.00-5.00 per hour Contact: LEE MYUNG SOOK CORP. Tel. 234-9380(12/16)M226920 Contact: GLORIAA. GIMAO dba Lead· 02 (CAMERAMAN) VIDEO OPERA­ Enterprises Tel. 233-4242(12/ ary:$1,700.00-2,000.00 per month LEGAL SEC Rf TARY (MIRACLE CORP.) Tel. 288-5035(12/ 31)1227136 Contact: HOTEL CINEMA INT'L, INC. ing Transpor1 Services Tel. 235-7346 TOR-Salary:$530.70-652.50 per monlh The Commonwealth Ports Authority (CPA) is soli<;:iling 23)M227024 02 FARMER-Salary:$350.00 per month dba Hotel Cinema lnl'I. Inc. Tel. 235- (12/24)T227036 Contact: SAIPAN TV PRODUCTION, Must have experience in CNMI. U.S. Citizen only. Must have applicants for the following position at the Saipan International Contact: HUANG ZHENG C.ORPORA­ 03 MECHANIC BOWLING OPERA­ 4246(12/30)M227106 INC. Tel. 234-0386(1/6)M227206 been legal secretary. Must have excellent secretarial and Airport: 02 SECURITY GUARD-Salary:$3.05 TION LTD. Tel. 234-7129(12/ TOR-Salary:$3.05 per hour 01 BUILDING MAINTENANCE-Sal­ per hour 16)M226921 01 SENIOR MECHANIC BOWLING 01 RAMP AGENT-Salary:$870.00 per ary:$3.05 per hour 03 ATTEDANT (ARCADE)-Sal­ language skills. Accounting skills would be a plus. If you don't 01 CARPENTER-Salary:$3.05 per hour ary:$3.05 per hour ONE (1) GARDENER/OPERATOR I OPERATOR-Salary:$650.00 per month month Contact: HUBLIN INVESTMENT COR­ 01 ELECTRICIAN-Salary:$3.05 per Contact: AMERICAN INT'L MEW & have the above qualifications, please don't apply. The salary for this position is a minimum of $478.14 bi-weekly to a 02 ELECTRICIAN-Salary:$2.90-7.00 Contact: CAPITAL ENTERPRISES 01 AIRCRAFT MECHANIC-Sal­ PORATION dba Hu~linApartments Tel. hour THRIVING GROUP CO. dba Video maximum of $706.02 bi-weekly. per hour CO.RPORATION dba Capital Bowling ary:$1,000.00 per month 235-0526(12/24\T 2,27032 Game Arcade/New Oriental Karaoke Contact: JOSEPH T. TORRES dba Contact: KIMCO ENTERPRISES, INC. Center Tel. 234-0692(12/30)T227137 Contact: AVIATION SERVICES LTD. Courtney's Plaza Tel. 235-1662(121 dba Freedom Air Tel. 234-8328(12/ 01 HOUSEKEEPING-Salary:$3.05 per Tel. 235-3536(1/6)M227207 The employee is responsible for performing specific landscaping, Tel. 234-3201 ~27104 ------~-- ENGLISH LANGUAGE TUTOR 23)M227023 05 WAITRESS-Salary:$3.05 per hour 30)M227115 hour - gardening and ground maintenance work and procedures of the 01 AUTO PAINTER-Salary:$3.05 per To teach Russian student. Phone or fax name and number. 03 STRIPPER/CAMERAMAN-Sal­ ContPcl: ANGEL P. CRUZ, JR. and La Contact: SAIPAN KORESCO CORPO­ hour Landscaping Department. , 02 ACCOUNTANT-Salary:$3.50-5.00 ary:$3.05-5.00 per hour Filipiniana Rest. Karaoke Lounge Tel. 01 AUTOBODY REPAIRMAN-Sal­ RATION Tel. 288-6001 (12/24)T227034 Contact: ADONIS I. SANTOS dba Gen. per hour 01 MECHANIC-Salary:$3.05-5.00 per 235-3569(12/31 )T227135 ary:$3.05 per hour Contact: PASIPIKO, INC. Tel. 234- Auto Repair Shop Tel. 231-2914(1/ The minimum qualifications is any combination equivalent to hour 01 AUTOBODY PAINTER-Salary:$3.05 01 LAUNDRYMACHINESUPERVISOR 5606(12/23)M227021 01 LAUNDRY MACHINE, SUPERVI­ per hour - Salary: $5.00 - $11.00 per hour 6)M227208 graduation from a high school or GED or trade school with at least Contact: YOUNIS ART STUDIO, INC. JAPANESE LANGUAGE TUTOR dba Marianas Variety News & Views (12/ SOR-Salary:$5.00-11 .00 per hour Contact: KENNOUSKI A. SUZUKY dba Contact: HYUNG ~MIN dba HK Laun­ one year experience in airport landscaping or ground 01 BLDG. MAINTENANCE REPAIRER· 01 WAREHOUSE WORKER-Sal­ 30)M63522 Contact: HYUNG Kl MIN dba HK Laun­ (Mags) (Marianas Auto Garage Service) dry Service Tel (670) 234-2342 (12/23) To teach Russian student. Student has some Japanese lc:inguage Salary:$3.05 per hour _ ary:$3.05 per hour maintenance, commercial plant nurseries, _hotel's resort's dry Service Tel. 234-2342(121 Tei. 235-0077(12/30)M227108 02 WASHING MACHINE OPERATOR­ Contact: GAUDENCIO C. skills. Would like private lessons. Phone or fax name and landscaping and gardening section. 01 ACCOUNTANT-Salary:$6.25-6.75 31)1227132 Salary:$3.05 per hour MACALINAO dba Unity Trade Serv. (11 per hour · 01 HEAD PHOTOGRAPHER-Sal­ APARTMENT FOR RENT number and hourly rate. Contact: Y.K. CORPORATION Tel: 233- 6)M63621 Application forms are available at the Security Office, First Floor of Contact: SAIPAN STEVEDORE COM­ 02 STORE ATTENDANTS-Salary:$3.05 ary:$5.50 per hour LUXURY APARTMENT 2727(12/23)M227022 PANY, INC. Tel. 322-6469(12/ per hour Contact: LIGHTNING DEVELOPMENT •Ful~ Furnished ·Two large 8e(jroom the Arrival Building or at the Administration Office, second Floor of 30)M63524 Contact: CHINA GROUP, INC. dba Mini LTD. dba Flame Tree Flash Fote Tel. •24 Hour Water Supply •laurnl~ Faciliy 01 CIVIL ENGINEER-Salary:$1 ,200.00 Send resume to: 01 MANAGER, OFFICE-Sal- •Splil Type Aircondit1oner E,e,y Room per month the Arrival Building at the Saipan International Airport. Applications World Gilt Shop (12/24)T227033 234-7353(12/30)M227109 ary:$1,000.00 per month Localiln: Navy Hill Call: 234-6789/322-5004 Contact: AZUMA LIMITED Tel. 256- RANDALL FENNEL must be accompanied by an updated police clearance. The 01 PLUMBER-Salary,$2.90-4.00 per Contact: TRI ENTERPRISE, INC. dba Name: EVERGREEN CO~DOMINIUM 6831 (1/6)M227203 Attorney at Law deadline for submission of applications is 4:30 p.m., December 27, hour 01 STORE CLERK-Salary:$3.05 per 01 GROUND HOST/HOSTESS-Sal­ Medical Equipment Sup/Rental Tel. 235- 01 ARCHITECT-Salary:$1,000.00- hour ary:$900.00-1,600.00 per month Employment 1996. For more information, please call the Commonwealth Ports 2782(12/23)M227037 P.O. Box 49 1,200.00 per month Contact: PAULOR CORPORATION dba Bilingual in Japanese Language FOR SALE· . . -. . . Saipan, MP 96950 Authority at telephone number 664-3500 or 664-3501. Contact: BLACK MICRO CORPORA­ Alpha Market Tel. 234-2949(12/ 01 SALES REPRESENTATIVE (Tour • • • • • • TION Tel. 234-6800(12/30)M6352.0 24)1227035 Service)-Salary:$900.00-1,900.00 per 1990 KIA K3500 Flatbed Truck .~.-~.-~. ls/REGINO M. CELIS month Phone: 235-6633 Fax:235-7435 -~.-~.-~. 3.5 Tons I Price:$5,000.00 Airport Manager Good running condition Call now for best offer. 30-MARlANAS VARlETY NEWS AND VlEWS-MONDAY- DECEMBER 23, 1996 . MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1996 -MARIANAS VARIETY NEWS AND VIEWS-31 r- CROSSWORD PUZZLER National Football League

ACROSS 42 - King Cole 44 "Aida," e.g. 1 Hoist 46 Chemical 5 "Put a-in suffix it!" 48 Maryland Patriots clinch division title city 9 Slender linial Giants played a flawless first half in 12 Assistant 50 Sticky NEW YORK (AP)- The New En­ league's worst teams. NewOrleansplayedatStLouisin NewYorlc Giants. 13 -Canal 53 Resound gland Patriots rallied with 23-second Drew Bledsoe capped the sensa­ the late afternoon game. Earlierintheweek,Reevessaidhe buildinga22-0lead,thencollapsedin 14 Overhead 54 Designating half points to beat the New Yonc tional comeback for New England CoatesdraggedtwoGiants' defen­ expected the Giants (6-10) to fire him the second half. rails high octave 15 Angry 55 A cont. Giants 23-22 on Saturday and earn a (11-5) by throwing a 13-yard touch­ sive backs the final yard for New when the season ends, and indica­ The Patriots' remarkable come­ outburst 57 Disintegrates bye for the first round ofthe Ameri­ down pass to Ben Coates on a fourth­ England's third touchdown in the tions are that could happen as soon as back enabled Parcells to beat the Gi­ 17 Odin's 61 Visualize brother 62 Mild oath can National Football League play­ and-seven play with 1:23 to go. final 12:20, assuring the Patriots a Monday. ants in his first appearance against 18 Regret 64 Horse offs. ThegarneatEastRutherford,New week off and likely signaling the end 1bis last lost was one of the tough­ them since leaving as New York's 19-- directives precedent 65 -favor LaterSaturday,theStLouisRams Jersey, was one of two on Saturday ofDanReeves'tenure!,IScoachofthe est of his long coaching career. The coach after the 1990 season. 21 Balance 66 1990 World defeated the New Orleans Saints 14- with the bulk of schedule set for Series Garfield@ 23 Rite 13 in a game between two of the Sunday. QUIE1 ! 1'HE: 27 Compass pt. champs 28 Practical 67 New Haven 12-23©1996 United Feature Syndicate 1 KNOW HOW E.XCliE.9 YOU ARE SOONER 1 C:,Ei university NORTHERN MARIANAS HOUSING CORPORATION ABOU1' Cl-\Rl51'MA5, GARl=\E.LD... TO SLEEP, THE 29 Silent 8 Retain another upset as the lower ranked SOONER IT'LL consent 4 Prickly herbs ' . DOWN 5 Take care ol 9 Weirder J s wins ... teams fared better than their front­ BE 1'0MORROW ! 31 -Victor EQUAL HOUSING INVITATION TO BID (2 wds.) 10 Increased by 1!!IOPPORT!JNITY 34 Reynolds ID Continued from page 32 running counterparts. 35 Cul de- 1 Map abbr. 6 "Wanted: 11 Words of 2 Roman three Dead­ agreement muster rounds of 1,011; 926; 885 Century Travel, however, regis­ 37 -culpa Alive" 16 Degrade Governor Froilan C. Tenorio and Lt. Governor Jesus C. Borja, through the Northern Marianas Housing Corporation 39 Jarreau ID 3 1933-45 U.S. for a 2,822 total. tered the week's best scores in the 40 - Lingus pres. 7 Lil XII 20 Raggedy- (NMHC) Board of Directors, are hereby giving notice that NMHC is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of the 22 Bone (Latin) LVS' scoresgavethemtheweekly high scratch game and series. The 23 Castro's "ROTA SECTION 8 SEPTIC TANK SYSTEM" at Songsong village, Rota, MP Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana nation honors in the team high handicap team. rolled 936 and 2,656 pins to Islands.Bids in duplicate must be marked "CDBG-Cohstruction, Section 8 Rota", and must be submitted to Marylou 24 To be (Fr.) game with 1,036 pins, and in the high make up fora disappointing encoun­ 25 Ocean St. Ada Sirak, Corporate Director, at the NMHC Central Office in Garapan, Saipan, until 2:00 P.M., local time, Friday, 26 -Kippur handicap series. ter with UIC. December 23, 1996 at which time and place, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any Bids received after 30 Himalayan Jaridonmaintaineditsholdofthird WST Enterprises rattled Trash cedar the above lime will not be accepted under any circumstances. place by scoring a clean sweep over Kings, 4-0 and Ff Construction won 32 Custody A bond of 15% of the total bid price must accompany the bid. This security may be Certified Check, Cashier's Check, PEANUTS® 33 Slightly open KautzGlassCompany. Jaridonrolled bydefaultoverMeanMachine. WST 36 -Tech or Bid Bond made payable to the Northern Marianas Housing Corporation, P.O. Box 514, Saipan MP 96950. 38 Statement of 917, 959 and 1,016 for a 2,892 in improved to 47-37 while Fr moved l'M SENDING A regret dealing KOC the shutout victozy. above the .500 win percentage with The bidder is required to submit with his/her proposal, 1) a copy of CNMI issued, current Business License; 2) updated 0,11<15TMA5 CARD TO 41 Stadium fan Jaridon's good performance im­ 42.5-41.5 forthefifthandsixthplaces Financial Statement; 3) listing of existing and past projects including completion dates; 4) listing of manpower with MICKEi{ MOUSE 43 Spigot respectively. copies of CNMl-issued Work Permits; 5) listing of equipment(s). BECAUSE HE GAVE 45 Villella ID proveditsrecordto53-31 orjusttwo 47 French article wins behind Chang's and four wins In the individual side, Dave O' Specifications and Plans of the project are available on or after November 25, 1996 at the NMHC Office in Saipan. A ME 1-115 Sf.\OES .. 49 Has to move 50 Breathe inmmt of Century Travel. Brien,Danny Roblesandl.arry Wells non-refundable payment of $250.00 is· required for each set. A Pre-Bid Conference for this project will be held at the laboriously illCtoppledCenturyTravel3-l in topped the all events. NMHC Conference Room on December 02,1996 at 10:30 A.M. 51 Bread spread 52 River in Attention is called to Section 3 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1968 which requires the provision Belgium a3-1 victozyagainstTeam#l0(17- of training and ~mployment, and the awarding of contract for work on the project, to low income project area residents 56 - of consent Budweiser. ~ . 58 Govt. agcy. ·Continued from page 32 19). Despite the winning run, ITG and business concerns. NMHC also notifies bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that, in any contract entered into 59 Lamprey failed to keep its hold of fifth spot pursuant to this advertisement, minority and women's business enterprises will be accorded full opportunity to submit 60 Opp. of NNW 63-hoc 941 for a 2,876 pin total to cush­ losing the position instead to Kan bids in response to this invitation. · ion a third game smge by the SVR Pacific. Attention is also called to the Labor Standard Provisions for Wage Rate Determination of the CNMI. Classification and STELLA WILDER team. SVR, after two weeks of win­ In the other pairings, the NiteBust­ Salary Structure Plans, and payment of no) less than the minimum salaries and wages as set forth in the Contract ning run, racked games of 911, 924 ers ( 17-19) proved too strong for the Documents must be paid on this project. · HldS~TM and 969 for a 2,804 pin total. It's Joeten Enterprises (10-26), 3-l and All bid documents received shall be the sole property of the NMHC with.the exception of bid bonds, certified check or· YOUR BIRTHDAY winning streak cut short, SVR fell to theJets(l6.5-19.5)wallopedtheClip­ cashier's check with will be returned to bidders in accordance with section "Instruction Bidders" page 1-2, paragraph 71-/E [J{!!E?!l!E/2 11th overall with 14-22 record. pers (15-21), 4-0. no. 05, Bid Guarantee. · MOTl-/ER MALLARD IS TAKING J.-lcR LITTLE Oriental Hotel; on top the standing In the team all events, Budweiser NMHC reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any imperfection in the bid proposal in the interest of FAMILY FOR 71-IEIR RRST SWIM. Sl-ll='S NAMED for two consecutive weeks, fell to won the high scratch game and series graph. Let your birthday star be fire often get burned! 71-IEM :TACK MACJ<, KAO(, VACK AND (i)UACK. NMHC. 1 with844and2,450pinswhileJaridon your daily guide. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - IM-IAT.'Z YOU CAN1TTELL 71-fEDI.KKLINGS second after absorbing a humiliating TUESDAY, DEC. 24 You may be unusually negative APART.'? MY CLUES SHOULD CLUE YOUIN. 4-0 loss from Kan Pacific. Kan Pa­ and ITO Enterprises bagged a cat­ Born today, you are a classy, and even cynical today, but you Marylou Ada Sirok stylish and high-spirited individu­ SAGITIARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. cific (21-15) had games of 92, 951 egozy apiece. Jaridon rolled a 1,037 21) - You must prepare to be are merely stinging from a recent Corporate Director al. You have high aspirations, a and 916 in thrashing Oriental. The pins in copping the high handicap positive outlook and the will to punished if you continue to behave

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CCA's yearending tournament Mondez wins chess 'blitz' By Erel A. Cabatbat Piliwale by half a point for Junnel Lomantas tallied a Mandez, for his efforts, won simple .awarding ceremonies· POL MONDEZ scored six the crown. Piliwale won five total of four poi"nts on an ac­ 50% of the cash prize raised· held after the blitz tournament. points in seven rounds yes­ matches, lost one and drew count of four victories for the for the tournament. Joh·n Villamin successfully terday .to win the Common­ the other for a 5.5 output. fourth slot. Piliwale and Abarca also defended his title while Ely wealth of Northern Mariana Piliwale's only loss came at Ray Villamar round the top won consolation cash prizes. G. Buenaventura finished sec­ Islands Chess Association's the hands of Mandez. five finishers with three In a related ·event, the win­ ond. Blitz champion Pol (CCA) yearending B Ii tz Chess Winston Abarca finished points. ners iJ the Veterans and Nov­ Mandez placed third. Tournament afternoon at third. Abarca racked five A total of eight players ice divisions of the CCA 1996 Juan P. Fernandez won the Rambie 's Restaurant. wins, against two losses. He joined the unique chess blitz Budweiser Cup Individual novice crown with George Mandez beat six opponents was the only player to beat which gives a player ten min­ Chess Championships re­ Eamilao and Jun Ramos fin­ to nip second placer Lou Mandez. utes to win. ceived their trophies in a ishii;ig in second and third re­ spectively. · 4 teams clinch I playoff spots: By Ray Palacios . MGD 11, Che'Lus 5 .. The MGD behind Mike I" J. Walsh's three rbis won. .\ j their 18th game in the 22 · ! outings with an 11-5 vie- ~ tory against the Saipan Ste- · ~ vedore Che'lus .. The w_in : .moved MGD to within a I win from_ clinching a play- \I -: I. off berth. · DFS 7, Man Hoben O· Th~ T &C Man Hoben be­ came the second team to leave the Saipan Softball Men's 1996 slowpitch league after committing their .fourth forfeit loss of the season. The DFS I Rockies was awarded a 7-0· win after Man Hoben failed to show up for the game. Red Torch 12, Start­ -· . ers 8 1996 Budweiser Ches~ Cup Winners-John Villa.min (extreme righttbeams as he displays his trophy after successfully defending his title in the CNMI Chess Association's 1996 Budweiser Cup Individual Chess Championships held at Rambie's Restaurant. With him are Rey Villamor, The .M.T.C. Red Torch· (from left) Pol Mondez, and 1st runner-up Ely G. Buenaventura. (Photo by Erei A. cabatbatJ bagged a slot· in the '"B" Division play-off race af­ Budweiser ter winning their 15th game 1 of the season,. a 12-8 vic­ back on top ~ii~lfi?:,,~g1t1i~l~ilf1ersnip' tory over the Santos Acres Starters. . . .· ....· Results for Week No 21 of 24 .12/18 ·• . .. 1 By Erel A. Cabatbat ii Servistar 26, V.ariefy News Staff Wednesday Pinbusters. League - Saipan Bowling Center. I DFS Amigos 4 ;i BUDWEISER, playing catch The Y.C.O Servistar I up for the last six weeks, moved moved a game closer to a on top the team standings after play-off berth in the "A" scoring a 3-1 ·win over Sunset Division after slaughtering Villia Resort (SVR) after nine the DPS Amigos in five weeks of the Women's Thurs­ innings, 26-4. Greg day Night League at the Saipan Camacho, Tony Luzama Bowling Center. and Elmer Sablan went for On top the leaderboard two 4 of 4 to lead Servistar. weeks into the tournament, Budweiser fell after a series of Nick Guerrero hit three losing runs. After two disap­ homeruns and knocked in pointing performances, the eight runs as the Happy team bounced back with seven Market II Enforcers wins out of eight outings to clinched the last slot for recJaim the top spot with a 23 .5- the play-off in the "B" Di­ 12.5 win loss slate. vision courtesy after the With Diana Camacho, Cathy , Islanders, Stevedore I Muna, Rita Palacios, Martha Che 'Lus and D.F.S. : l Rechucher, Stephanie Sablan, Amigos absorbed their Margaret Tenorio, Tilde 12th defeat of the season. Verdaguer and Emi Williams, Hit & Run, Sedi Kau, En­ Budweiser rolled 986,949 and . forcers and Red Torch Continued on page 31 clinched the playoff berths L_, in the B Division.______,_ J ------·---· --·- tM.,~~~!~!tY!!!!.~!r~ P.O. Box 23 l Saipan. MP 96950 • Tel. (670) 234·634 l • 7578 • 9797 ':. •.. \ . _,,..~·;::;r-~ ... -,,,.-- Fax: (670) 234-927 l