May 14, 2012 Vol. 12 Issue No. 11 The This bi-weekly publication is only $ 1 . 0 0 K ASELEHLIE PRESS PO Box 2222 Kolonia, Pohnpei, FM 96941 Phone 691-320-6547 [email protected] www.kpress.info Former Chuuk Tuna Industry building burns in Weno
Residents of Weno, Chuuk sent photos to the K Press of the FSM Petroleum Corporation fuel tank farm engulfed in smoke.
The fire was not at the FSMPC tank farm but at the former Chuuk Tuna Industry building, which is now occupied by the Chuuk Department of Transportation.
See Story on Page 5 Falling “Kizuna” Former CDPS COMET in the “These test results Pacific that Director Emilio represent not only a failing public school system but binds us all also ruined lives. and Detective ...If this is not a national emergency, I don’t know together what is,” John arrested U.S. Ambassador to the FSM, Charged with six Peter Prahar counts related to Article on page 8 beating tourist while in custody High tech ARFF building “This is a major step forward in this investigation and of course it is now a completed matter for the Court to determine and I will not go into the facts of the case. However, I am prepared to say that these “Kizuna” - The bond of friendship. arrests demonstrate that we in the DPS are determined to ensure that our community The kizuna between Japan and and our Government can be assured that Pacific Island Countries is deeply we are committed to the highest standards rooted in the fact that we share of integrity with the Police. We will the same Pacific Ocean and investigate our own where there are the common spirits of islanders allegations of wrongdoing.” nurtured by this great Ocean. CDPS Director Kerson Rizal See Japan Prime Minister Story on page 11 Noda’s Message on Page 4 See Story on Page 6 The May 14 - 27, 2012 2 Kaselehlie Press Putting our islands on the map – jigsaw- puzzles to teach kids geography
Island Research & Education Initiative (IREI)
Kolonia, Pohnpei - April, 27, 2012 - Island Research & Education Initiative (IREI) has developed a unique educational resource for children, to encourage them to learn the fundamentals of our nation’s geography through play. Entitled “Maps of Micronesia -- Book of Puzzles,” the resource is a high- quality, full-color book containing within it a series of seven custom-made jigsaw puzzles. Each puzzle separately introduces one main island or island group in Micronesia via a child-friendly map and descriptive text and artwork. The unique jigsaw-puzzle approach was chosen to support children’s natural curiosity and allow them to learn while playing.
The production of these books was funded by the Direct Aid Program through the Australian Embassy in Kolonia. Created as a non-profit endeavor, the books will not be sold. Instead, they will be individually donated to children and their families throughout the FSM. They will be presented to the public for the first time on Saturday, May 19th at the Pohnpei Public Library. Representatives of Island Research & Education Initiative and the Australian Embassy will be at the library from 09:00 until 12:00 and give a present of one book to each family that brings their children to this event. Micronesian countries top Asia/Pacific press freedom index Radio New Zealand Francis Hezel, an American Jesuit priest who in the 1970s founded the Micronesian The Freedom House annual press freedom report has listed Palau and the Marshall Islands Seminar think tank, says the most important factor for governments in the north Pacific to at the top of 40 nations in the Asia/Pacific region in media freedom. support media freedom is the reputation of the government itself.
The Federated States of Micronesia comes in at number five. He says to withhold public information would needlessly tarnish the governments in the eyes of the United States and the world. A former Pacific Magazine publisher Floyd Takeuchi says history has shown that media freedom is central to the development of democratic institutions in all three of the independent nations in the Western Pacific.
Mr Takeuchi says in his view, the impact of newspapers in the Micronesian region is greater The today than it was in the 1970s. Kaselehlie Press Cultural sites visited by Yap Your Newspaper for Today and Tomorrow students P.O. Box 2222 Pohnpei, FM 96941 Habele Outer ph:(691) 320-6547 Island Education email: [email protected] Fund Bill Jaynes Friday, May 4, Managing Editor 2012 Yap, Micronesia - Approximately 30 KPress is looking for dedicated correspondents in students from St. Pohnpei, Chuuk, Yap, and Kosrae. We will pay Mary’s Elementary School in Yap you for articles and collection of ads. Contact us visited the canoe at the numbers or email above. carving site in Colonia, home of I want to have a 26 issue subcription sent by the Waa’gey Canoe Building Project. some of the techniques required in First Class Mail to: Waa’gey, in partnership with the building local canoes first hand by Habele Outer Island Education Fund, the carvers on site. They were also Pohnpei Address was established to promote cultural treated to a tour of the Yap Living Cost includes shipping $35 for 26 issues activities among the island’s youth. Museum and were informed about the cultural significance of such Chuuk, Kosrae, Yap, or USA Address “Every generation is responsible to places by the staff of Yap’s Historic Cost includes shipping $50 for 26 issues the next generation for the instruction Preservation Office. Students of of our local customs and traditions. St. Mary’s will continue to visit in International Address Never is that more apparent in the groups continuing into next week Cost includes shipping $100 for 26 issues teaching and learning of these kinds through Wednesday. of skills, which were acquired by our RECIPIENT ancestors over thousands of years. Several of the Sant Mary’s students Without the transfer of this knowledge are attending that school through Name:______and these skills, our heritage, in Habele’s K-12 Tuition Scholarship this regard, could be lost in a single Program, which supports low-income Address:______generation,” said Larry Raigetal, the families sending their children to City:______founder of the Waa’gey NGO and it’s non-public schools. Canoe Building Project. State:______Zip:______Learn more online at www.habele. The students of St. Mary’s were shown blogspot.com Email:______The May 14 - 27, 2012 Kaselehlie Press 3 Congress addresses FY-2013 national 1st Annual GEAR UP • $1.5 million to assist with the power budget emergency of Pohnpei State; Science Fair and Expo 2012 • Additional $1 million in funding for outer COM-FSM at the school science fair. They FSM Congress island airport expansion; will present their projects and • $.7 million from local revenues to fund KOLONIA, Pohnpei, April/May, answer a variety of questions PALIKIR, POHNPEI. May 8, 2012 what JEMCO has decided to reduce in funding for 2012 — The GEAR UP-Pohnpei posed by two judges; their teacher – The Fourth Regular Session of the the College of Micronesia-FSM operations. program (Gaining Early Awareness and an outside volunteer judge. Seventeenth Congress of the Federated and Readiness for Undergraduate The top performing groups from States of Micronesia convened yesterday The President’s letter also requested “as part of the Programs) housed at COM-FSM each classroom will advance to to address among other issues, President ongoing efforts to assist the States,” for Congress to Pohnpei campus and addressing the Expo. It is estimated that 100 Emanuel Mori’s proposed national consider the following measures: student academic outcomes students with the best research budget of 57,079,288 for fiscal year • Tax reform measures and funding request; announces that it will hold its 1st projects will compete in a science 2013. • Operation budget for field trip ship; annual Science Fair and Expo 2012 fair expo on May 19, 2012. At the • Outer islands airport expansion; at the Pohnpei Campus gymnasium expo event, judges will go from President Mori submitted the proposed • Sekere bridge; and on May 19, 2012, from 2-4pm. group to group posing questions budget for the National Government on • Local matching for FAA funded AIP and listening to remarks. Students April 1 detailing the following: projects. The Science Fair and Expo 2012 will be judged according to their a. 43,054,800 (75.4%) to be funded is funded from the Direct Aid ability to effectively communicate from Domestic Revenue; Yesterday’s session launched the national budget Program of the Australian Embassy and present their science projects. b. 9,318,401 (16.3%) to be funded from season where Congress calls in the Departments, in Pohnpei and allows over 360 Once completed, the team of Compact sectors & SEG; and offices and agencies of the National Government to 8th graders from Saladak, Sekere, judges will determine the top three c. 4,706,087 (8.2%) would be from US explain their proposed budgets. The May sessions Awak, Nett, Kolonia, and Ohmine science projects. Students will Federal Grants and other Grants. are traditionally referred to as Budget Sessions since schools to participate in the receive a variety of awards and it primarily focuses on the national government science research project. Currently, prizes. Aside from the funding for general budget, especially those portion of the national students are doing literature and operations and functions of the National budget funded through the amended Compact of internet research during GEAR Mark the date on your calendar Government, the President highlighted Free Association between the FSM and the United UP computer classes on Pohnpei and support the young Pohnpeian several funding requests which he States. campus on Saturdays and during scientists! considered critical in FSM’s future its after-school program Mondays economic growth and those included: The Fourth Regular Session of the 17th Congress through Fridays. The Australian GEAR UP program is funded by • $2 million plus for set-aside for is scheduled for 20 days to end on May 26th unless funded “Middle School Science the US Department of Education the Compact Trust Fund and the FSM extended or shortened through Congressional Program and Expo” will allow the and aims at preparing students Trust Fund; Resolution. students “hands-on” research and to enter and succeed in the post- • $1 million set-aside for FSM to feel like “real scientists”, as they secondary education. If you would Development Bank to increase its As usual, the sessions of Congress convene at 10am will be able to test their theoretical like to know more about GEAR UP capability to loan funds to businesses to in the Congress Chambers in Palikir and are open to hypothesis. Student groups will program, please visit us at Pohnpei support private sector growth; the interested public. compete against their classmates Campus or call at 320-3795. The May 14 - 27, 2012 4 Kaselehlie Press Two Xavier High School students “Kizuna” in the Pacific that binds us named Gates Millennium Scholars all together A friend in need is a friend indeed. This widely quoted but truthful proverb was most manifestly embodied by the Pacific Island Countries (PICs) in the wake of the Great Two graduating seniors at Xavier High School in Chuuk, Federated States East Japan Earthquake and tsunami last year. We will never forget the compassionate of Micronesia were named Gates Millennium Scholars by the Gates encouragement and assistance from the people of the Federated States of Micronesia Millennium Scholars Program. The two members of Xavier’s Class of 2012 and other PICs at the time of the unprecedented national crisis. Here again, on behalf are among 1,000 young scholars worldwide who have received the coveted of the people of Japan, I wish to express our deepest gratitude to everyone concerned. award, which provides a full-cost scholarship for their entire undergraduate program at a college or university of their choice. The scholarship also can On the 25th and 26th of this month, I am hosting the sixth Pacific Island Leaders be extended for graduate studies. Meeting (PALM6), a triennial summit between Japan and PICs since 1997. It will take place in Okinawa, an island prefecture in southern Japan, which shares unique but This year’s Gates Millennium Scholars at Xavier High School are Pearl similar characteristics with PICs. In PALM6, we will discuss five major issues for our Asugar of Weno, Chuuk and Honolulu, Hawaii; and Eleanor Titiml of further cooperation: response to natural disasters, environment and climate change, Koror, Palau. sustainable development based upon human security, people-to-people exchanges, and maritime issues. I look forward to having frank discussions with His Excellency President Mori and other PIC Ms. Asugar will attend St. Martin’s University in Lacy, Washington, where leaders. These issues are of vital importance to the well being of the people of our region and are areas where Japan she will major in civil engineering. Ms. Titiml will study marine biology at and PICs can jointly contribute to the international community. I am determined to work with the PIC leaders to Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. make this summit a true success.
“We are extremely proud of Pearl and Eleanor. They have worked hard for Japan, as a development partner on an equal footing, has been working together with PICs in their nation building. this honor. Their Gates Millennium Scholarships will allow them to continue We cannot deny that Japan is still faced with enormous challenges including reconstruction from the disaster. I to excel in scholarship, leadership and service,” said the Rev. R. Richard intend to declare at PALM6, however, that we will never let this fact undermine our commitment to the region. McAuliff, SJ, director of Xavier High School. Hardship at home should not be an excuse for drawing back from the engagement in the region. Rather, hardship taught us the importance of “kizuna,” or the bond of friendship. The kizuna between Japan and PICs is deeply rooted in the fact that we share the same Pacific Ocean and the common spirits of islanders nurtured by this great Ocean. Ms. Asugar and Ms. Titiml are the latest Xavier High School students to be Your heartfelt support during our national crisis gave us the conviction that we should carry on. named Gates Millennium Scholars. Six other Xavier seniors since 2000 have received the honor. They are Ryan Edgar, Witmark Tokeak, Sheryl Yumiko This “kizuna” of course extends to Fiji, too. Fiji’s ongoing process to build a firmly based democracy is of great Lomongo, Jonathan Thinsew, Kayviann Hallers, and Michael Kigimnang. importance to the stability and prosperity of the region. Japan’s message is clear and consistent. We are friends of the Fijian people as we are of other PICs. We hope that Fiji will continue to take concrete actions towards free and Ms. Asugar is the daughter of Jack Edward and Doreen Asugar. Her fair elections no later than 2014 and, to this end, we intend to maintain close dialogue with the Fiji Government. We maternal grandparents, Henry and Maggie Asugar, also raised her. The look forward to further positive developments. late Mr. Asugar was a member of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia representing Chuuk, and before that was a long-time Clerk of It is “kizuna” that binds us all together in the Pacific and motivates us to keep on working hand in hand towards the the FSM Congress. future. I sincerely hope that Japan and PICs, based upon long-lasting friendship and cooperation, will continue to act together to achieve peaceful and prosperous future of the Pacific. Ms. Titiml is the daughter of Serafina Titiml and the late Rudimch Titiml. Her grandparents, Salvador Rekisiwang and Theodosia Ebibei, and Isau Yoshihiko Noda Titiml and Renguul Klaulechad, are also deceased. Prime Minister of Japan
This year’s class of Gates Millennium Scholars includes 1,000 students from 47 states in the United States of America; the TRADE MARK District of Columbia; the Marshall Islands; the Federated States of Micronesia; the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana CAUTIONARY NOTICE Islands; Puerto Rico; and, the U.S. Virgin Islands, according to the Notice is hereby given that our client, Intel Corporation of 2200 Mission College Boulevard, Santa Clara, California, Gates Millennium Scholars Program, which is funded by the Bill 95052-8119 U.S.A. (a Delaware corporation), is the owner and sole proprietor of the following trademark: and Melinda Gates Foundation. The program announced that INTEL XEON PHI this year’s scholarship recipients To be used in connection with computers; computer hardware; computer workstations comprising processors, would attend 348 colleges and central processing units, computer peripherals, software programmable microprocessors; microcomputers; universities. Current Gates computer servers; network servers; computer firmware, namely computer operating system software, computer Scholars attend a total of 723 utility software and other computer software used to maintain and operate computer system all stored in a computer’s colleges and universities in the read-only memory, ROM, or elsewhere in the computer’s circuitry; semiconductors; microprocessors; integrated United States. circuits; microcomputers; microcontrollers; RAID (redundant array of independent disks) controllers; computer chipsets; computer motherboards; daughterboards; computer graphics boards; video circuit boards; computer The Catholic Church’s Society of hardware and software for recording, processing, receiving, reproducing, transmitting, modifying, compressing, Jesus founded Xavier High School decompressing, broadcasting, merging and/or enhancing sound, video images, graphics, and data; computer software on Weno, Chuuk, Federated and programs; computer software programs and programs for algorithms for the compression and decompression States of Micronesia, in 1952. It is a college preparatory boarding of data; computer component testing and calibrating apparatus; computer operating system software; network access server operating software; LAN (local area network) operating software; computer programs for recording, Pearl Asugar school for young men and women from across the Western Pacific processing, receiving, reproducing, transmitting, modifying, compressing, decompressing, broadcasting, merging, in grades 9 through and/or enhancing sound, video, images, graphics, and data; computer programs for accessing and browsing a 12. Among its global computer network and interconnected computer networks; computer hardware and software for use in many distinguished video conferencing, teleconferencing, document exchange and editing, and software for accessing and transmitting graduates are information via cable, radio, microwave and/or satellite systems; parts, fittings, and testing apparatus for all the presidents of the aforesaid goods; and user manuals for use with, and sold as a unit with, all the aforesaid goods. Republic of Palau and the Federated Our abovementioned client has instructed us and wishes us to bring to the notice of the trade and public that they States of Micronesia, attach singular importance to their abovementioned Trade Mark and that legal action will be taken against any physicians, diplomats, person or persons who act in infringement of the rights of our client. lawyers, members of Any inquiry relative thereto may be referred to ourselves being their agents. national Congresses and community and Hilborne, Hawkin & Co. church leaders. 2875 Michelle Drive, Suite 170 Irvine, California 92606 Xavier High School United States of America is accredited by the Telephone: (714) 283-1155 Western Association Facsimile: (714) 283-1555 of Schools and Email: [email protected] Eleanor Titiml Colleges. The May 14 - 27, 2012 Kaselehlie Press 5 Ehsa reports on his first 100 days Former Chuuk Tuna Industry elementary schools in Pohnpei 20 of them are in a live press being served a lunch at school. Additionally building burns the program is active in three high schools, conference and 20 Early Childhood Education Centers. By Bill Jaynes Of Pohnpei’s school population 74 percent in Weno The Kaselehlie Press are currently participating in the school lunch By Bill Jaynes program. Currently 7,835 students are being The Kaselehlie Press May 7, 2012 served a lunch at school. Peilapalap, Pohnpei, FSM—This afternoon May 9, 2012 Governor Ehsa He said that 90 percent of the school principals Weno, Chuuk— Concerned residents gave his report on the main island of Pohnpei support the of Weno, Chuuk sent photos to the on his first 100 school lunch program. Kaselehlie Press this afternoon of days in office the FSM Petroleum Corporation fuel for his second He said that on the outer islands of Pohnpei tank farm engulfed in smoke. Their term. The press one elementary school of five is serving lunch. accompanying messages described conference was loud explosions but no one seemed to aired live on He said that Sekere, Nett, Ohmine, Salapwuk, know for certain what was burning. “I went all the way to the fire when I first State AM Radio V6AH and was conducted and Seinwar Schools do not participate in learned about it, gave my advice to the primarily in Pohnpeian unless questions were the program for any of a combination of the But the fire this morning was not at the manager of Petro Corp, to the Public asked in English. following reasons: FSMPC tank farm but at the former Chuuk Utilities, and to the Police - which was 1) Lack of or an inadequate kitchen Tuna Industry building in Weno, which is basically ‘get pumps and start fighting the He said that he submitted eleven cabinet facility, now occupied by the Chuuk Department of fire and keeping the fuel storage tanks wet - members to the Legislature for advice and 2) Lack of Parent Teacher Association Transportation. if that becomes necessary’,” he wrote. consent. The legislature confirmed five and/or volunteer support, nominees; the Directors of the Departments of 3) No cafeteria, Some Chuuk residents were concerned In another email he wrote, “The airport Education, and Treasury and Administration, 4) The PTA reached a consensus not to that the fire might jump across the space ARFF trucks and personnel have responded the Public Auditor, and the Administrators for participate in the program. between the two properties. If it had done and they are working well. I've seen firemen the Offices of Economic Affairs, and Fisheries so the results would have been cataclysmic fighting the fire while standing between the and Aquaculture. The Administration intends to eventually for Chuuk’s fuel supply now and for a long fuel farm and the burning structure. The have all public pre-schools, elementary, and time to come. old Fisheries complex will certainly be The Legislature rejected three of his nominees; seconday schools included in the school lunch completely destroyed but I believe this will the Directors of the Departments of Public program. But Bill Stinnett who was for a time, be the only damage.” Safety, Health Services, and Land and Natural Chuuk’s Director of CDPS said that he was Resources. He said that resubmission of those From his printed materials we could not make on the scene not too long after the fire broke Chuuk Department of Public Safety nominees to the Legislature might be in order. his numbers reconcile in his report. out and that he had seen the efforts of the personnel evacuated the areas in the vicinity firefighters. of the fire and there were no casualties from Pending in the Legislature are his nominees Governor Ehsa reported that he has re- the fire. At press time a CDPS spokesperson for the Offices of Social Affairs, and activated the Economic Planning Commission. may happen any time.’” said that the fire had been contained. Election Commissioner, and the Pohnpei The core mission of the Economic Planning Transportation authority. Commission is to focus on Pohnpei’s fiscal We asked him if he was aware that Pohnpei Some communications with the newspaper situation at the key productive sectors of State had sold its shares to Caroline Fisheries while the fire raged said that the Bank of He announced that he is nominating Judah fisheries and aquaculture, agriculture, and Corporation six years ago during the Guam was on fire. The Bank of Guam is Johnny for the position of Attorney General. tourism and on critical public infrastructure. administration of Johnny David and asked across the street from the building that if knowing that might change some of his burned. His executive reorganization bill has so far He spent a good deal of time talking about the answers to our questions during his interview stalled in the Legislature. He said that he details of the Commission. from the last issue. According to a person speaking on behalf called a special session of the Legislature of CDPS Director Kerson Rizal, no specifically to deal with that issue but they did Governor Ehsa also presented the summary of He said that nothing ever went through the neighboring or adjacent properties were not act on it in the Special Session. the findings of the Energy Task Force on the legislature and to the best of his knowledge damaged. The cause of the fire has yet current power crisis in Pohnpei. Much of that Pohnpei State still owns 49 percent of CFC. to be determined and CDPS inquiries are The Legislature still has not passed a tax summary was a reiteration of the interview we continuing. reform bill. He said that last year the FSM printed in the previous issue of The Kaselehlie We said that we had heard that at least one of Congress enacted the first piece of the tax Press but some of it was new. the generators purchased by CFC had already Details are few and far between but as reform package that all five governments been installed at the Nanpohnmal power plant best we have been able to determine from worked on together. All four of the States He said that “the Nanpil Hydroelectric plant and wondered if he could confirm that. witnesses to the event, at the time the needed to have passed their own enabling needs immediate rehabilitation and all seven fire broke out a plane was on the ground legislation by April 19, 2012 when the Unified generators in the Nanpohnmal power plant He spoke on the basis of rumors because he at Chuuk International Airport. Airport Revenue Authority was scheduled to begin must be replaced with new generators without said PUC still is not keeping him informed firefighters attended to their duties at the its operations. He said that Yap, Chuuk, and delay. about their actions. He said that the rumor was airport and then came to help fight the fire at Kosrae had already passed their enabling that the generator would not fit into the power the burning building. legislation and he submitted the bill in plenty “Approximately 20.5 million dollars is needed plant and that new building would have to be of time to meet the April 19, 2012 deadline but for the overall recovery from the power crisis: built to house it. He added that last week a Witnesses say that the airport’s two striker the legislature still has not acted on it. $7 million is needed immediately in order Korean engineer had a look at the “donated” firefighting vehicles were on the scene of to stabilize the current power situation and CFC generators and said that they were so old the fire at least by noon and that by that He said that he will continue to lobby for the $13 million for a sustainable long power they could not possibly run at more than 50 time the Airport firefighters, dressed in full passage of a bill that was defeated in 2011 generation system. percent of their capacity. firefighting attire were standing alongside for the purpose of purchasing a new field trip CDPS personnel to fight the fire. ship. He said the bill was previously defeated “Outside assistance is definitely needed and We asked him at what point the Governor because the legislature had differing views fortunately several companies have indicated of the State would ever be able to speak on Chuuk does not have its own fire truck. regarding the manner and method of the their interest to assist PUC with the power matters involving PUC without having to refer financial aspect of the proposed legislation. crisis but unfortunately the PUC enabling to rumors. “There was excellent inter-agency law must first be amended in order to allow cooperation and support to CDPS during this He said that he will submit to the legislature independent power producers to participate in He smiled and said that if the Legislature incident including the Department of Public a comprehensive bill to fully implement the recovery plan. would pass his PUC enabling act the days of Works, Pacific International Incorporated, the school lunch program. The school rumors coming from the Governor’s office Chuuk Power and Utilities Corporation, lunch program is in its 3rd year of service “Without the needed reform to the PUC law, about what is happening at PUC would be FSM PetroCorp and local businesses,” the to the public elementary schools. Of the 31 the crisis will continue and a ‘fatal accident over. CDPS spokesperson said. The May 14 - 27, 2012 6 Kaselehlie Press Former CDPS Director Emilio and Detective John arrested Charged with six counts related to beating tourist while in custody By Bill Jaynes continued to beat her and to verbally During the initial hearing Samuel signed The Kaselehlie Press In their court filing State prosecutors say threaten her. an order for release from custody with that on the evening of March 18, 2011, conditions for both defendants. Under May 9, 2012 Emilio and John, accompanied by other The counts against them carry a combine that order Emilio and John were released Pohnpei, FSM—Chuuk police have unnamed police officers responded to a total maximum jail term of eight and a on their own recognizance. They must arrested their former boss, Jimmy Emilio, complaint by Theresa Price. Sometime half years, or a total maximum fine of remain in Chuuk State and obey all of the and Damian John, a fellow officer, on during the interview Emilio ordered her $7450, or both jail and fines. laws wherever they reside in the State. charges that they threatened and beat arrest and she was cuffed and forcibly They are not allowed to approach the Theresa Price, a tourist, while she was in placed in the back of the cab of a police Every charged defendant has the right victim, or Government witnesses except police custody last year. truck. to have an initial appearance in court through counsel. They were required within 24 hours. Late on the afternoon to surrender their travel documents and Police arrested the two men late on the The filing alleges that after their arrival of Saturday, April 28 Emilio and John were ordered not to apply for an FSM afternoon of Friday, April 27 based on a at the police station Price, who was still appeared at the Chuuk Supreme Court in passport. They may not consume any warrant issued by Associate Justice Miday handcuffed, was placed into a locked front of Associate Justice Repeat Samuel. alcohol or drugs. They cannot possess O. Aisek on Monday, April 23. room alone with the two defendants who Samuel pronounced in open court that any dangerous weapons. then beat her while she was incapable of he would be handling only the initial According to a press release from the escaping or defending herself. appearance because of conflicts of interest If they violate any of the terms of their Chuuk Department of Public Safety due to the fact that he is related to both of release they can be returned to custody. (CDPS) also suspended Detective Damian It alleges that during that beating Emilio the defendants. John. and John hit her with a police baton or In a press release dated today CDPS other blunt object, punched her, removed The initial appearance was not an Director Kerson Rizal said, “This is a Chuuk’s Attorney General filed its case her shoes and stomped on her toes with arraignment. Neither defendant has yet major step forward in this investigation (097-2012) against Emilio and John on their boots and threw her against a cement been offered an opportunity to declare and of course it is now a matter for the April 19 after a lengthy investigation by floor, and against a cement wall, and their guilt or innocence on any of the Court to determine and I will not go into the Chuuk’s Department of Public Safety choked her. charges in an arraignment hearing. facts of the case. However, I am prepared (CDPS) and after a further investigation by to say that these arrests demonstrate that the AG’s office. Their case accuses Emilio It alleges that during the beating the two The case has been assigned to Associate we in the DPS are determined to ensure and John of two counts of “Misconduct threatened to kill her and made other Justice Aisek and the defendants have that our community and our Government in Office”, one count of “Threats”, one threats. been instructed to see the presiding justice can be assured that we are committed to count of “Reckless Endangering”, a count for the scheduling of arraignment and the highest standards of integrity with the of “Assault and Battery”, and a count of The prosecutors accuse the two of then other proceedings. Police. We will investigate our own where “Assault with a Dangerous Weapon”. taking her to another room where they there are allegations of wrongdoing.” Australian Volunteers International (AVI) – Program Officer - North Pacific Office (Kolonia, Pohnpei)
Australian Volunteers International (AVI) is a leader in international development, with 60 years’ experience sending skilled Australians to work in Asia, the Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. With our head office in Melbourne, Australia, and country offices throughout the world, AVI offers a range of programs and technical assistance, which are funded by the Australian Government through AusAID, and managed together with other agencies.
KEY FUNCTIONS OF THE PROGRAM OFFICER • Support the Country Manager in the delivery of the Volunteer Program across the North Pacific (RMI, FSM and Palau), providing a day to day point of contact for volunteers, employers and key stakeholders. • Assist in volunteer arrival and orientation, assignment monitoring and evaluation and provide on-going support to volunteers in their placements. • Support the Country Manager in the provision of 24 hour security cover and management of critical incidents. • Assist the Country Manager in maintaining a high level of communication with program partners in the development and monitoring of assignments. • Assist the Country Manager to develop and implement employer/partner preparedness workshops.
SELECTION CRITERIA: • Strong interpersonal skills, including the capacity to maintain open and constructive communications with a wide range of stakeholders in an international context
• Possess a high level of understanding and knowledge of regional North Pacific issues, detailed knowledge of Palau and/or other FSM states would be considered an advantage • Proven experience in the preparation of written reports. • Sound administrative skills, including database, spreadsheet and word-processing software packages • Proven people management skills, an empathic approach with maturity of judgement and problem solving capability. • Understanding and commitment to AVI’s vision and values • Preference given to a Federated States of Micronesia national fluent in English (written and spoken)
The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in a similar role.
For a full outline of the position and a copy of the role profile please contact Annie Himmelsteib – Country Manager at [email protected] or call 320-3890.
Application Procedure: Please submit a current resume to Annie Himmelsteib at the above email. Applications close at midnight on Sunday, May 20th. The May 14 - 27, 2012 Kaselehlie Press 7
OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL PUBLIC AUDITOR Request for Proposal (RFP) Annual Audits of the Federated States of Micronesia (5 Governments) Fiscal Year 2012-2014 The Office of the National Public Auditor for the Federated States of Micronesia invites interested professional accounting firms to submit written proposals to conduct the annual audits of the National and four State Governments of the Federated States of Micronesia for FY 2012, 2013, and 2014.
The audits will include financial and compliance audits of the Federated States of Micronesia pursuant to the Single Audit Act of 1984, as amended, OMB Circular A-133, and the Amended Compact of Free Association between the Federated States of Micronesia and the United States of America, for FY 2012, 2013, and 2014.
The audits will cover each reporting entity of the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia as defined by U.S. Public Law 99-239 TITLE FOUR, Article VI, Section 461 (d). The audits will be performed in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, provisions of the Amended Compact of Free Association between the Federated States of Micronesia and the United States of America and its related agreement for Implementation of Economic Assistance Programs and Services, and Federal auditing standards in the United States; including the Government Auditing Standards, issued by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO); the Single Audit Act of 1984 (P.L. 98-502), as amended; and Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments and Non- Profit Organizations, issued by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB), as amended.
In addition, the auditor will be expected to follow the recommendations of the AICPA State and Local Government Committee as set forth in the accounting guide, Audits of State and Local Governmental Units, Revised Edition. Mr. Haser Hainrick, National Public Auditor Office of the National Public Auditor Proposals must be post-marked no later than June 15, 2012, and received at the FSM Federated States of Micronesia P.O. PS-05 Office of the National Public Auditor at the address below, no later than 4:30 p.m., Palikir, Pohnpei 96941 Pohnpei local time, or June 29, 2012 if by postal delivery. Phone: (691) 320-2862/2863 Fax: (691) 320-5482 A full version of the RFP document can be accessed at www.fsmopa.fm , or by contacting: E-mail: [email protected] The May 14 - 27, 2012 8 Kaselehlie Press
May 3, 2012 and the teachers, to the communities and Pohnpei, FSM—The recently released the parents. He said that in some schools COMET scores paint a outcomes of the COMET, the College even the teachers lack high expectations By Bill Jaynes of Micronesia FSM Entrance Test have for students. “They think they can only The Kaselehlie Press a sad story to tell about the state of FSM get to a certain level so that’s the way education. they teach,” he said. level of 9th grade and up. for any individual school can vary widely from the aggregated scores. “These test results represent not only He said that when it all comes right down For a student to be accepted into a failing public school system but also to it the accreditation standards are all COM’s degree program with an ACE Percentages of students who scored ruined lives. Most of the 2012 graduates about the students. “Every student has participation requirement a student must sufficiently to be admitted to a degree of the public schools are facing lifetimes the right to a quality education,” he score between 28 and 33 points on the program this year vary from 0 percent of limited choice and opportunity. If exclaimed. essay portion of the test and demonstrate to 100 percent. Across the FSM there this is not a national emergency, I a Gate Reading Comprehension level of were eight schools in which none of don’t know what is,” exclaimed U.S. NMCT an early predictor 7th to 8th grade. the students scored high enough to be Ambassador to the FSM, Peter Prahar. Danis said that the FSM each year admitted to the degree program and only administers a National Minimum Students who qualify for a Vocational one that had 100 percent of its seniors FSM working to improve education Competency Test for students in sixth, Certificate program achieve writing admitted. Last year, two schools had 100 standards eighth, and 10th grades. DOE has seen a scores of 20 to 27 and percent entry and only three Burnis Danis of the FSM Department of correlation between the results of those Gates reading levels Of the 1609 students who schools had zero percent. Education said that the FSM is working tests and the results of the COMET tests. of 5th to 6th grade. sat for the examination in systematically on improving education Both are used as tools by educators to 2012 across the FSM…only Percentages of students on a in the FSM through its accreditation gauge educational success in Primary Students who score 362 students (24.84 percent) school by school basis who standards which have only recently and Secondary levels. lower than 20 or who had a high enough score to scored sufficiently to be begun to be implemented. He said that a have a Gates reading be accepted into the degree admitted to a degree program great number of schools across the FSM What is the COMET? comprehension level program. with an ACE requirement do not meet accreditation standards. The COMET measures English writing of less than 5th grade vary from 0 to 44.83 percent. The accreditation reports will be a “great skills, and Gates reading comprehension are not admitted to the College. Percentages of students that had scores measure to determine which schools level. It also tests Mathematical that qualified them to be admitted to need help and competency but the Math result is Joey Oducado of the College’s COM in a vocational certificate program “Every student what specific only used to determine what level of Admissions department said that there vary from zero to 71.43 percent. has the right to a kind of help Mathematics a student is prepared to are cases of “score disconnect,” in which quality education.” they need to study at the College. For admission to the a student scores very high in writing but Large statistical variance Burnis Danis, improve their college, the two most important scores very poorly on reading comprehension. The startling statistic in the COMET FSM Department schools.” are writing and reading comprehension. He said that in those rare cases, if the results is the standard deviation in the of Education Mathematics score is also sufficiently aggregate percentage of students who He said that For a student to be accepted into COM’s high (a score of 96 to 100) there are failed the COMET. many of the schools that do not meet degree program they must achieve a alternate admissions criteria that can be accreditation standards have system score of 34 to 50 on a written essay. They applied. On the whole, 25.23 percent of students wide problems, from the administration must also have a reading comprehension failed the COMET but the standard FSM wide COMET results deviation for individual school scores is This year 1609 people in the FSM opted 30.52 percent. Professional Training Technology Inc. to sit for the exam. The test is not limited to High School seniors. High The worst rate of test failure was at School graduates and holders of General the Southern Namoneas High School Will be conducting 16 Hour Education Diplomas (GEDs) can take in Tonowas which had a 96.55 percent Construction Safety Course the test at any COM campus whenever failure rate. Faichuk was next at 91.49 it is administered even if they have percent and Southern Namoneas HS previously failed the examination. in Fefan had an 84.09 percent rate of DATES: MAY 22-23, 2012 Start time: 8:00AM student failure on the test. MAY 24-25, 2012 Start time: 8:00AM Of the 1609 students who sat for the examination in 2012 across the FSM, Kosrae High School this year had a including “walk-ins” at COM State failure rate of only Location: Private schools campuses, only 362 students (24.84 6.85 percent and a in the FSM - Pohnpei Small Business Development percent) had a high enough score to be degree qualifying fared better on accepted into the degree program. percentage of Center Class Rm #1 the whole than 35.62 percent. public schools 362 students (22.5 percent) had a Kosrae is the with a 9.9 percent - College of Micronesia-FSM, Pohnpei Campus score sufficient to be accepted on a only High School “non-admit” rate degree track with a requirement that in the FSM at amongst their 232 they also must participate in ACE by which college Cost: students… successfully completing an English as students can also Second Language course, a remedial take the test and $225.00 per person math course, or both. ACE stands for their statistics are skewed by that fact. Achieving College Excellence. Last year 43.79 percent of their students qualified for admission into a degree Pls. make payment payable to: 482 students (29.96 percent) had a program and only 5.23 percent failed score sufficient to be accepted into a the test. Paul Hadik who was Kosrae’s Professional Training Technology Inc. vocational education certificate program Director of Education last year said at the college. that excluding the college test takers 49 Payment will be collected on day of class. percent of Kosrae High School’s student 406 students (25.23 percent) did not scored high enough to be admitted to a score high enough to be accepted into COM degree program last year. Email us full name of participants. any program at the college. Pohnpei’s worst performing school on Contact us: The statistics above are percentages the test was Madolenihmw High School based on totals for all schools but in and only 11.76 percent failed the test there. Yap’s worst test performer of only Email: [email protected] (671)969-7302 each category there is a large standard deviation which means that the three schools was Outer Islands High percentage of students in each category School at 44.44 percent of its student The May 14 - 27, 2012 Kaselehlie Press 9
to a degree program without an ACE requirement. ACE students are required bleak FSM educational portrait to take a final exam for their remedial classes. If they pass that exam they have met the requirement. If they fail it they who failed the exam. The person who was the principal of have to take the class again. Those final Some students were intentionally Weno High School at the time of the exam scores are not reflected with the FSM private schools fared better than excluded from taking the test COMET this year was promoted and COMET test results. “Very few ACE public schools A spokesperson for the FSM Department is now in charge of all elementary and students opt to sit for the COMET,” he Private schools in the FSM fared better of Education said that this year records secondary schools for said. on the whole than public schools with show that there are 1610 registered the Northern Namoneas “We made breakfast for a 9.9 percent “non-admit” rate amongst seniors in all high schools across the Region. the students. Then when Students in a certificate their 232 students. nation. The COMET statistics show that they finished we had a program can opt to sit 1609 students took the test this year. It Resistance to educational BBQ waiting for them for the COMET in order But some FSM private schools seemed also showed that 178 students took reform and everyone had fun.” to change their track to only to differ from public schools the COMET at State campuses in Yap, “Too many in leadership Paul Hadik, Consultant a degree track. Some because of the fact that they charge a fee Chuuk, and Pohnpei. This means that at positions look on the for Chuuk DOE students do sit for that for education. Mizpah High School had least 177 students registered as seniors education system as a exam and some fail it. If the seventh highest non-admit percentage in the FSM did not take the test. jobs program and not as they fail they maintain on the COMET and Chuuk Seventh Day an education program. Some resist their “certificate status.” There is no Adventist school had the ninth highest Though the test is optional for seniors, educational reform efforts in order to remedial education requirement for non-admit percentage. Berea High apparently not every senior who wanted keep their constituents employed even certificate students and their test results School immediately followed in 10th to sit for the exam was given that if they are not performing. I again are reflected in the total of all COMET from the bottom position. opportunity. ask everyone in a leadership position scores. to put children first and get behind However, there were only six FSM One of the concerns over the last few comprehensive, well-designed reform Statistics don’t tell every story schools in which no students failed the years has been the allegations that programs,” said U.S. Ambassador Paul Hadik, a consultant for Chuuk test and one in which only one failed the schools are turning away students on test Prahar. DOE, assumed the running of Chuuk test. They were all private schools. Two days to improve the appearance of their High School in October of last year said of those schools also had no students scores. One example is a high school The Ambassador was not referring to a that last year 45 percent of students at admitted into a vocational certificate on Weno Island in Chuuk. According to “jobs program” for students but to a “jobs CHS took the COMET. This year 90 program. Four of them had no students COM data in 2010, that school had 76 program” for educators, administrators, percent of students took the test. admitted with a requirement for ACE. seniors take the test. This year only 19 and support staff. All of Yap Seventh Day Adventists’ five seniors took the test. “We made breakfast for the students. students qualified for a degree program. He had particularly strong words to say Then when they finished we had a BBQ 28 of Xavier’s 29 students qualified. Oducado said that when he administered regarding Chuuk’s educational system: waiting for them and everyone had fun,” 81.82 percent of Calvary Christian the test at that school this year he was Hadik said. Academy’s student qualified and 60.98 really surprised at the small number of “The failure of the public high schools in of Pohnpei Seventh Day Adventist students who were there to take it. Chuuk is particularly striking and calls When he took over in October only 70 qualified for a degree program. for serious remedial action,” he said. days were left to prepare for the test. The principal of another Weno school “The performance of the seniors enrolled In addition to the short time period the 232 students in the FSM’s 11 private asked his colleague if he had sent in Chuuk schools that offer little or no school was being renovated and had schools took the COMET. Of them 103 students home on test day. His colleague academic instruction was predictably only 10 classrooms for 600 students (44.4 percent) qualified for a degree told him that he had done so because catastrophic: Faichuuk (91% non-admit); until January, just three weeks before program; 49 (21.12 percent) qualified those seniors, “were academically Fefen (84% non-admit); Tonowas (97% the COMET. CHS had to run a split for ACE; 57 (24.57 percent) qualified ineligible to take the test." non-admit); and Mortlock (77% non- schedule to accommodate all of the for Certificate programs, and 23 (13.31 admit). In other words, virtually every students in their limited facilities. While percent) did not pass the test. According to the administrative office graduating senior from these schools had last year students had class for almost at Weno High School 32 students are not reached the 5th grade level.” six hours a day during this school year FSM public school test scores academically eligible to graduate. class time was reduced to four hours In the FSM’s 14 public schools 1,199 COM State Campus COMET results a day for seniors; five classes for 45 students took the test. Of them 248 The principal from the neighboring At COM State Campuses the success minutes each. (20.68 percent) qualified for a degree school said that when some of the rates were also poor leading some to program; 280 (23.35 percent) qualified students asked him if they could take the make the assumption that after a year He said that in light of the short time for ACE; 354 (29.52) percent qualified test at his school this year he welcomed of remedial classes COM students come for preparation he went through every for Certificate programs, and 317 (26.44 and accommodated the students to sit out of those programs knowing less than senior transcript and decided the school percent) did not pass the test. for the exam even though they didn’t when they went in. 66 (37.08 percent) “had a shot at maybe 70 kids.” attend “his” school. of COMET test takers at COM State “The wide disparity in learner outcomes Campuses failed the test. So those 70 attended our College Prep between private Test results at the classes and the other 100 or so were in and public schools “Some (in leadership positions) resist school that sent Joey Oducado of the admissions our Vocational Program,” he said. “Of underscores a educational reform efforts in order to students home department explained that the statistics the 70 in our College prep program, 9 point I have been keep their constituents employed even were worse than are misleading in the extreme. He made the degree program, 14 made making for over if they are not performing. I again that school’s test explained that whenever the COMET the ACE program, and 42 made the two years: There is ask everyone in a leadership position result last year. A is administered at the college campuses certificate program, so almost 75 percent nothing – nothing to put children first and get behind higher percentage anyone can sit for the examination. A of the 70 got admitted into something,” whatsoever – wrong comprehensive, well-designed reform of students in holder of a High School or General he said. “So while I wanted better I feel with the students,” programs.” United States Ambassador that school failed Education diploma can sit for the exam we are moving in the right direction.” Ambassador Prahar to the FSM Peter Prahar outright this year no matter how long it has been since said. “There is, than did last year. they were in school. Former students of Recently the Chuuk High School Debate however, something A lower percentage the College who have been absent from team beat both Xavier and Saramen to seriously wrong with public schools of students were admitted with an ACE the school for some time can also sit for win the Chuuk State Debate. that for whatever reason are failing qualification, and a higher percentage of the exam. to deliver well-structured, sequential students were admitted to a certificate Statistics don’t tell those stories. Where programs in well-managed classes day program. None of the seniors the No current college student is required to there is one good news story there are in and day out for a minimum of 180 full principal allowed to take the test scored take the test no matter their qualification. likely many more. days of academic instruction per grade sufficiently to qualify for a degree so that the students learn the material program. Students with an ACE requirement can Still, there is a long way to go before all and maintain learning momentum.” opt to take the exam to try to advance is well with FSM Education. The May 14 - 27, 2012 10 Kaselehlie Press
JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS FSM DEPARTMENT OF Epidemiologist The Position: HEALTH & SOCIAL AFFAIRS A full time National Epidemiologist is required by the FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs. The epidemiologist will be located at the DHSA Offices in Palikir. The epidemiologist will be required to identify causative agents or conditions resulting in Surveillance Coordinator adverse health effects, provide data and information concerning corrective actions or programs to alleviate adverse health effects, and propose practices or policies based on findings that will preserve or promote public health. The Position: A full-time surveillance officer is required to serve all FSM health services. The This is an experienced level position. The employee should employ a full range of officer will be based at Pohnpei State Hospital. The Officer will be responsible for professional epidemiological assignments. Considerable independent judgment is required coordinating the collection of epidemiological data from state health services and to carry out assignments that have significant impact on services and programs. presenting this in the form of hospital based active surveillance reports and sentinel site surveillance reports. The officer will also be responsible for training staff in health Qualifications: care centers on patient selection, collection and shipping o specimens for diseases A medical degree and a Master of Public Health from a recognized, accredited tertiary under study. As well as ensuring there are sufficient stocks of supplies to conduct institution. epidemiological investigations. Experience: Qualifications: At least three years of professional experience carrying out a variety of surveys, The surveillance officer must have as a minimum as AS degree in health. Public investigations, tests, and analyses of human disease and chronic health conditions. health and Bio-Statistics studies are desirable. Benefits: The surveillance officer should have the following skills: Depending on availability of funds, this position will be on a special services contract. • Proficiency with computer programs such as Microsoft Office. Proficiency with Depending on experience and education a salary ranges from $40,000 -$50,000 per year Access and epidemiology software is desirable will be offered. Housing and other benefits will be provided as applicable. • Effective verbal and written communication skills • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in an appropriate manner. Closing date: • A high level of initiative. When filled
Benefits: To apply for either position, send resume by mail or email to: Depending on availability of funds, this position will be on a special services contract. FSM Department of Health & Social Affairs Depending on experience and education a salary ranges from $9,000 -$12,000 per PO Box PS 70, Palikir, Pohnpei year will be offered. FM 96941 Phone: 320 8300 Email: [email protected] The May 14 - 27, 2012 Kaselehlie Press 11
Last FSM ARFF facility completed after four year struggle
By Bill Jaynes have been on island for several years now was firefighting team who are under the direction The Kaselehlie Press President Mori told the firefighters that they $1.5 million. of Chief Paulino Samuel and praised them must take care of the facility and be sure that for being committed to constantly preparing April 30, 2012 the fire trucks never run out of water. US Ambassador Peter Prahar said that the and maintaining themselves as state of the art Pohnpei, FSM—This afternoon a small building will also provide office space for firefighters and rescue personnel. crowd of spectators attended the dedication He was later assured that planners had worked the Aerodrome Flight Information System and turnover ceremony for the Aircraft Rescue to be certain that running out of water will not (AFIS), a system that provides pilots with The Reverend Bender Endicar gave the and Firefighting Facility (ARFF) building. likely happen. The roof of the 16,000 square information on the airport and weather invocation during the ceremony and the The state of the art ARFF facility had a $12.15 foot building also serves to collect rain water conditions. Reverend Godarro Lorrin provided the closing million price tag and is the last of four ARFF to keep the facilities huge water storage tanks prayer. Melson M. Darra, Airport Manager facilities to have been completed in the FSM. filled to capacity. Even as the ceremony Airports in the FSM do not have air traffic for the Pohnpei Port Authority served as the Each of the airports in the FSM’s four states continued the water storage facilities were control towers or operators. Master of Ceremonies. now has a Federal Aviation Administration being topped off by, at times, torrential rains. approved state of the art ARFF facility. Ambassador Prahar thanked the Contractor, The program said that the FSM Department The summary in the printed program says, Penta-Ocean Construction Company, of TC&I assisted by Lyon Associates, Nelperson Etse, General Manager of the “The ARFF building is a two story structure Limited, and the engineering consultant, Incorporated served as the implementing Pohnpei Port Authority said during his speech with a total floor area of around 16,000 square GMP Associates, for working through the office for the project. that the process of building Pohnpei’s ARFF feet. It has two main building: the office challenges presented by the site. facility began four years ago in 2008. He said building and support building. Funding sources were the U.S. Federal that since the airport is built on reclaimed land “I also want to thank the U.S. Federal Aviation Aviation Administration (FAA), the U.S. it was difficult to find land firm enough for “The office building has two levels. The first Administration and the U.S. Congress for Department of the Interior (DOI), the Pohnpei such a large facility that would also be properly level consists of two story high vehicle bays, making the FAA Airport Improvement Port Authority, and Pohnpei State. located according to FAA guidelines. The sleeping quarter, dining and training room, Project—here and throughout the FSM, ARFF facility needed to be at approximately kitchen, laundry, exercise room, storage areas, possible,” he said. “They understand that in GMP Hawaii, Incorporated served as a the mid way point next to the runway. Site toilets, and showers with locker. The second the Pacific, the highways are in the sky. You consultant for design and construction engineering processes set the project back and level consists of the fire department office, might say that the flight routes among the four management. drove up the price tag as well. AFIS room, conference room, a kitchenette, states of the FSM, in fact, are your version of storage and toilet. the U.S. Interstate Highway system. ABCOR Engineering and Construction, FSM’s President Manny Mori spoke at the Incorporated served as a subcontractor ceremony as well. He jokingly said that he “The support building houses the generator, “They also understand that smaller to contractor Penta-Ocean Construction wanted to beat US Ambassador Peter Prahar electrical room, mechanical room, workshop commercial airports like Pohnpei International Company, Limited. to the punch and speak about maintenance. with storage, SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Airport and the other airports in the FSM do He told a circuitous story about a little boy Apparatus) room (where firefighter oxygen not have the passenger volume to generate travelling with his father. The little boy had tanks are replenished), extractor storage, and sufficient revenue to fully fund the facilities, been excited to see the fire trucks in Majuro, ARFF storage. equipment, and specialized training needed,” Kosrae, and Pohnpei, but was disappointed he continued. “So their foresight and concern when they couldn’t land at the airport in “The majority of the spaces are ADA for air safety has resulted in nearly $130 Chuuk, their destination. They couldn’t land compliant (Americans with Disabilities Act). million in U.S-funded airport improvements because the fire trucks had no water. The office area is equipped with a lift to ensure here in the FSM alone in the last few years.” accessibility to the second level.” “As we stand here today, we reflect that The lift is sufficient to carry one person in a we have just begun the second century of wheel chair to the second level. commercial aviation. None of us knows what wonders—and challenges—the future The facility also has diesel storage tanks will bring to the aviation industry. But we all and its own 450 kilowatt generator that is know that if we continue to work together to more than sufficient to meet the entire power create safer, more efficient aviations systems, needs of the facility. To maintain the heavy we will realize the full promise of a bright fire fighting clothing it also has a very high future for all the people of the FSM,” he capacity washing machine and a specialized concluded. drying closet for the suits which cannot simply be tumbled dry. Deacon Augustine Damarlane blessed the facility and sprinkled holy water throughout. The vehicle bays house the two extractors (fire fighting vehicles). They are equipped Pohnpei’s Governor John Ehsa accepted the with one 1.5 ton lift arm for heavy repairs on building on behalf of Pohnpei saying that he the extractors. The extractors are 1500-gallon hoped it would never have to be used. capacity Oshkosh Striker aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles which include He said that the state of the art building accessories, auxiliary and radio equipment, would only continue to be state of the art tools and a three year maintenance warranty. if the people who run and maintain it are The price tag for those two extractors which also state of the art. He introduced the The May 14 - 27, 2012 12 Kaselehlie Press
Letter to the Editor Guest Perspective
Dear Editor, MicSem should be saved happened to the Director, express vague and mostly fictional concerns about As a local retailer, I read the article about from those letting it institutional finances and personal new environmental regulations with great relationships, say you’re focused on interest. I had heard rumors regarding succession planning, and then call the a forthcoming ban of plastic bags on w i t h e r Director’s absence a “sabbatical,” all Pohnpei, and here it is. the while assuring people that you’re Jason Aubuchon committed to maintaining MicSem as an institution. I find that it is very interesting that there 3. Fire six of your eight full-time employees, citing financial difficulties. Even are exclusions to the law. Why would Who am I to have an opinion on the state though MicSem was fully financed for the 35 years it was managed by Fran, certain retailers be excluded? It seems that of MicSem? After two years of teaching now that he’s “on sabbatical” there are cashflow problems to be addressed, so fruit and vegetables could go in a paper English at PATS as a Jesuit Volunteer, I people have to go. bag, as well as baked goods, pharmacy spent six years as the Assistant Director 4. Allow the institution languish for a year or two. Write no new articles, complete items, potted plants, etc. And by the way, of Micronesian Seminar, working as no new videos,cease monitoring the discussion forum and updating the website, what are “small hardware items”? There’s deputy to Father Fran Hezel. At that allow existing grants to go uncollected, and seek no additional funding. a gray area there. time, Fran was in his mid-sixties, and the 5. When the public continues complaining, even at the highest levels of government big question then regarded succession: and civil society, commission a “feasibility study” to determine whether or not If there is going to be a ban, it should be What happens to MicSem without Fran? a 35-year institution is viable. Involve a reputable third-party institution that’s unconditional. No more plastic bags unless loyal to the Jesuits; conduct stakeholder interviews; involve smart, credible it is what the manufacturers put the product Among Jesuit circles, and with Fran people; ask the right questions… in. Period. himself, it was generally agreed that 6. …then make sure the results of that study are never publicized. MicSemwas bigger than Fran as an 7. Begin divesting the institution of its resources and making wholesale structural I have one last comment. For us a bundle individual. Whoever succeeded Fran changes. Send the library to Xavier High School and the social research of 500 paper bags costs almost 40 percent would runa different MicSem, perhaps component to the University of San Francisco (allegedly.) more than a bundle of 1000 plastic bags the focusing less on publishing, which is 8. When people continue to express dismay, refer them to your press release, same size. If it’s the same for other island Fran’s strength, and working to their own which says these decisions are “expansionary,” and are being made “in light of retailers, who is expected to absorb that? strengths. Of paramount importance is the recommendations of the study.” Guess. MicSem’s institutional mission: to assist 9. Make doubly sure the results of the study (and the alleged link to the study’s the people of Micronesia in reflecting recommendations) are never publicized. Bill Pendergraft on life in their islands under the impact 10. Rely on a vow of obedience to keep the other Jesuits quiet, and then rely on the Manager of change. community’s trust in the Church to support decisions that remain unexplained Pohnpei Ace Hardware and inexplicable. I always imagined one of two succession scenarios. The firstinvolved a young It’s not easy for me to be critical of the Jesuits, especially since they’ve been such Jesuit taking over as Executive Director a formative part of my life. Apart from eight years of Jesuit education and two of MicSem, while Fran gradually scaled years as a Jesuit Volunteer, I lived at the Jesuit House in Kolonia for five years, back his own involvement, working graciously welcomed as part of their community while working with MicSem. Kaselehlie from the back office to publish, to raise funds, and to continue supporting the When Fran was first sent away in August 2010, he asked me not to voice criticism. institution. The alternative scenario, He insisted that I direct my anger and energy toward efforts to ensure the survival of though more dramatic, involved Fran MicSem. Since that time, I’ve respected Fran’s wishes, but to my deep frustration Dental Clinic passing awayunexpectedly, most likely I’ve been ineffective in influencing Jesuit decisions relating to MicSem. Sadly, located, ground floor of while playing full-court basketball, as in planning the future of MicSem, the Jesuits have taken a page from a very old the Namiki Building the Jesuits and the broader Micronesian playbook: make decisions in secret, then demand support in public as a matter of community scrambled to continue the faith. This approach is especially galling because MicSem, as a Jesuit apostolate, MicSem mission. has as its core mission the goal of engaging community discussion. And yet, when the future of MicSem itself is up for debate, discussion is quickly closed, and these FSM Health Insurance But here we are in a third, unanticipated very same communities are left uninformed and voiceless. is accepted scenario, in which MicSem is being allowed to wither under the guidance Just to be clear, when Fran was asked to leave MicSem, it was a fully funded and of the Jesuits of Micronesia, and fully functioning institution. Fran was healthy and energetic, as he is now, and without involving the willing hands of the MicSem staff were firmly committed to the institution. Is it possible that the Dr. Than Dr. Hnin the broader Micronesian community. Jesuits have failed to learn the secular lesson that “a village cannot be saved by Tun Kyaw Thida Kyu As someone who used to be deeply destroying it?”By taking actions described as “expanding” the MicSem mission, (B.D.S.) (B.D.S.) involved in the day-to-day operations of the institution is being destroyed from within. Even today, eighteen months and MicSem and who was nominally invited two press releases later, no reason has been provided for the destruction of MicSem. by the Jesuits to share my thoughts on the way forward, I can’t help but So with apologies to Fran, and writing as a private citizen, a former Jesuit see the scenario that’s unfolding as a Volunteer, a former MicSem Assistant Director, and with a remaining ray of hope Clinic opens Monday case study in institutional destruction. that decisions affecting MicSem might still be reversed, I’d like to address this through Saturday After all, howwould the masters of an message to all those who have asked what can be done torectify wrongs and to 9 AM to 6 PM instruction that has been thriving for resurrect thebroader MicSem mission. thirty-five years bring it so quickly to near-ruination? Well, here’s how they Most importantly, what’s needed now is for all those who care to speak up. Although For additional did it: ultimately MicSem decisions are made by Fr. John Hagileram as the Jesuit Superior, information or all of the Jesuits need to be aware of the impact of ruining MicSem. Clearly, 1. Remove the institution’s Director. MicSem is cherished among the communities of Micronesia, and the voices of these appointments, Tell Fran firstly that he’ll only be communities need to be heard. Make an effort to let the Jesuits know how you Please call gone three months, then extend feel.Or better,make an effort to let everyone know how you feel by visiting www. that incrementally, first to seven savemicsem.org and posting your thoughts publicly. (691) 320-4250 months, then to a year, then until further notice. Just as Micronesia needs the voice of a Micronesian Seminar, today, MicSem needs 2. When the public asks what’s your voices, the voice of Micronesia. Please speak up. The May 14 - 27, 2012 Kaselehlie Press 13
C r o s s w o r d - The I’s help it ACROSS DOWN
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It was intended to educate resi- By Bill Jaynes But loving memories will continue for all tomorrows. Kapangamarangi The Kaselehlie Press (EPA). It was intended to educate resi- dents of Pohnpei on the importance of According to Robert Arthur the FDA con- Kapangamarangi The Kaselehlie Press dents of Pohnpei on the importance of Pohnpei, FM – A good hygiene like the practice of wash- sisted of the President of the Federated According to Robert Arthur the FDA con- Pohnpei “foreign investors” Pohnpei, FM – A good hygiene like the practice of wash- Rumors of unsafe PUC rampantdrinking rumor ing hands before eating as a tool to avoid States of Micronesia and the four State Pohnpei “foreign investors”sisted of the President of the Federated Rumors of unsafe PUC rampantdrinking rumor ing hands before eating as a tool to avoid States of Micronesia and the four State spreading through- the possibility of contracting Hepatitis Governors. After 59 Days, three “typhoons”, six sharks, the Department of the Interior Ken Salazar, spreading through- the possibility of contracting Hepatitis Governors. out Pohnpei by A. The program was produced in the the Department of the Interior Ken Salazar, and thousands of prayers also in his official capacity. After 59 Days, three “typhoons”, six sharks, out Pohnpei by A. The program was produced in the Fi n d o u t m o re o n means of the “co- Pohnpeian language. The money for the loan was provided by and thousands of prayers also in his official capacity. pa g e 5 takeconut wireless” intheir case to the United Fi n d o u t m o re o n means of the “co- Pohnpeian language. The money for the loan was provided by the United States Government in order In the 15 page complaint, the “big names” pa g e 5 takeconut wireless” intheir case to the United the United States Government in order Pohnpei that water Someone misunderstood what was said to develop private sector investments in In the 15 page complaint, the “big names” were mentioned in only one paragraph. Pohnpei that water Someone misunderstood what was said to develop private sector investments in provided by Pohn- and began spreading the rumor that PUC Pohnpei. The fund was intended, accord- were mentioned in only one paragraph. The plaintiffs asked the US court to order provided by Pohn- and began spreading the rumor that PUC Pohnpei. The fund was intended, accord- pei Utilities Com- drinking water was unsafe. ing to 30 FSM Code 301, to “contribute The plaintiffs asked the US court to order the Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and pei Utilities Com- drinking water was unsafe. We miss a daughter, sister, mother, co-worker and friend, ing to 30 FSM Code 301, to “contribute Statespany (PUC) con- to the furtherance of close economic and - The Association of Pacific Island the Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar to Legislators pany (PUC) con- tains Hepatitis B is The rumor also said that children at States to the furtherance of close economic and - The Association of Pacific Island commercial relations between the United the Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar to Legislators stop releasing any funds “to Pohnpei or to SEE PAGE 4 tains Hepatitis B is The rumor also said that children at commercial relations between the United By Bill completelyJaynes without Sekere Elementary school had been States of America and the Federated States - stop releasing any funds “to Pohnpei or to SEE PAGE 4 the FSM for the benefit of Pohnpei, for any By Bill completelyJaynes without Sekere Elementary school had been States of America and the Federated States - 009 Mini The Kaselehliemerit. The Press source told notThe to drink water from the taps at of Micronesia [and] encourage the produc the FSM for the benefit of Pohnpei, for any purpose whatsoever.” The Kaselehliemerit. The Press source told notThe to drink water from the taps at of Micronesia [and] encourage the produc of the rumors seems the school because of the discovery of tive presence of citizens and commercial 009 Mini purpose whatsoever.” 2 to have been a radio of the rumors seems the school because of the discovery of tive presence of citizens and commercial Commonwealth of the Northern HepatitisMariana A in the water supply and be- enterprises of the United States in the Fed The plaintiffs, through counsel Douglas F. 2 to have been a radio Pacific Games Commonwealth of the Northern HepatitisMariana A in the water supply and be- enterprises of the United States in the Fed Islandsshow (CNMI) aired – June some 10, 2009 – - erated States of Micronesia…” - The plaintiffs, through counsel Douglas F. See “unsafeCushnie, Water suedRumor” the defendantson Page 5 for breach of Pacific Games Islandsshow (CNMI) aired – June some 10, 2009 – - erated States of Micronesia…” - “big names”time before included Christ- as defendants in a Cushnie, sued the defendants for breach of contract, breach of Compact, and unjust apanese “big names”time before included Christ- as defendants inSee a “unsafe Water Rumor” on Page 5 complaintmas. filed The on program June 10, 2009 in the US The AHPW, Incorporated loan was for the contract, breach of Compact, and unjust enrichment. - complaintmas. filed The on program June 10, 2009 in the US The AHPW, Incorporated loan was for the apanese Districtwas Court jointly in Saipan produced by Robert and Pat - establishment of two entrepreneurial enter J enrichment. -
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ti Arthur, US citizens residing in Pohnpei, Photo by Nigel Jaynes Nigel by Photo Our thoughts of you shall never end. The dispute centers on a $620,000 loan ti Arthur, US citizens residing in Pohnpei,
and FSM citizens Bethwel and Marihne Government Jaynes Nigel by Photo The dispute centers on a $620,000 loan given to AHPW, Incorporated that was ad See “AHPW, Inc” on Page 2 and FSM citizens Bethwel and Marihne Government Henry have attracted headlines in newspa given to AHPW, Incorporated that was ad See “AHPW, Inc” on Page 2 ministered by the FSM Development Bank Henry have attracted headlines in newspa pers in the Pacific. ministered by the FSM Development Bank in 1993 at the instruction of an FSM entity donates medical pers in the Pacific. which no longer exists that was named the in 1993 at the instruction of an FSM entity donates medical The plaintiffs named as defendants: The which no longer exists that was named the Federated Development Authority (FDA). The plaintiffs named as defendants: The State of Pohnpei; the Federated States of equipment- Federated Development Authority (FDA). PUC water treatment plant in Nanpohnmal, Pohnpei State of Pohnpei; the Federated States of equipment- Micronesia Development Bank (FSMDB); - See back page PUC water treatment plant in Nanpohnmal, Pohnpei See results for the athletes who US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Micronesia Development Bank (FSMDB); - See back page represent FSM See results for the athletes who her official capacity, and US Secretary of represent FSM US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in SEE PAGEEhsa 7 says that Congress her official capacity, and US Secretary of Doone and Killion SEE PAGEEhsa 7 says that Congress Present their campaign Doone and Killion US Army inducts 20 more Present their campaign platforms for Governor PFS files suit at Supreme US Army inducts 20 more resolution ruinedFSM his citizens platforms for Governor PFS files suit at Supreme had no radio and no locator device. With- resolution ruinedFSM his citizens out visual sight lines, the men had little to Court asking formencing relief on November 9, 2006 or from had no radio and no locator device. With- See Pages 8-9 Court asking formencing relief on November 9, 2006 or from no hope of finding the “mother ship.” orld the date it is approved by Congress, out visual sight lines, theSee men Pages had little 8-9 to W whichever is later.” no hope of finding the “mother ship.” orld the date it is approved by Congress, and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission, W whichever is later.” Both of the men said that they have worked Traveler lem, have filed suit at FSM Supreme and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission, the Tuna Commission, in order to help to business According to the PFS filing at Supreme Both of the men said that they have worked for other Philippine fishing companies be- Traveler lem, have filed suit at FSM Supreme preserve fish stocks in the Pacific, banned Court (CA 2009-001). From Left: Rep. JICA Mr. Hamada, Amb. the Tuna Commission, in order to help to business According to the PFS filing at Supreme for other Philippine fishing companies be- By Bill Jaynes - fore and that none of the payao tenders had Court the company was allowed by Sato, Director Keller,State Hospital doctors and nurses of preserve fish stocks in the Pacific, banned Court (CA 2009-001). From Left: Rep. JICA Mr. Hamada, Amb. Last year, condolences were received from Australia, the the use of FADs in the Pacific. The ban fore and that none of the payao tenders had Court the company was allowed by The Kaselehlie Press communications electronics. By Bill Jaynes law to continue under the initial ac- By Bill Jaynes the use of FADs in the Pacific. The ban - Sato, Director Keller,State Hospital doctors and nurses of Resty Dabon, and Toto went into effect in August. Visits Pohnpei Perdus Ehsa said that Pacific Food communications electronics. By Bill Jaynes law to continue under the initial ac- The Kaselehlie Press cess agreement (2004 to 2006) as long The Kaselehlie Press went into effect in August. Perdus Ehsa said that Pacific Food A Services, Inc. served as an agent for Resty Dabon, and Toto Visits Pohnpei cess agreement (2004 to 2006) as long Pohnpei, FSM – Feliciano speaks no English, but members as they had filed a new agreement with Read A The Kaselehlie Press Services, Inc. served as an agent for The FAD ban does not apply to local ves foreign longliners and handled logis- Pohnpei, FSM – Feliciano speaks no English, but members as they had filed a new agreement with Read Feliciano of the Philippines were snatched of the United Filipino Community of Pohn- Christ- P o h n p e i , NORMA for consideration by Con- The FAD ban does not apply to local ves foreign longliners and handled logis- sels fishing local waters like the “Ange- – “I tried to handle things in the tics primarily for Japanese and Korean Feliciano of the Philippines were snatched of the United Filipino Community of Pohn- P o h n p e i , NORMA for consideration by Con- from the jaws of death when the Japanese pei who have joined together to take care FSM gress. It was up to Congress to act on sels fishing local waters like the “Ange- Christ- – “I tried to handle things in the tics primarily for Japanese and Korean la,” a fishing vessel from the Philippines, - mas Drop vessels that wished to fish in the FSM. from the jaws of death when the Japanese pei who have joined together to take care FSM gress. It was up to Congress to act on flagged purse seiner the “Tokiwa Maru of the two castaways since they landed in Micronesian way. I talked to people the agreement. The Congress review la,” a fishing vessel from the Philippines, - mas Drop vessels that wished to fish in the FSM. owned by “Ten Point Fishing Company.” The company handled licensing, food, flagged purse seiner the “Tokiwa Maru of the two castaways since they landed in Micronesian way. I talked to people the agreement. The Congress review Number 18” rescued them in the waters of Pohnpei were able to translate for him. He pallet loaded and I wrote letters to NORMA, but and decision wasn’t completed until owned by “Ten Point Fishing Company.” The company handled licensing, food, The “Angela” is a small vessel that serves water, fuel supplies and anything else -Waste Number 18” rescued them in the waters of Pohnpei were able to translate for him. He pallet loaded and I wrote letters to NORMA, but and decision wasn’t completed until Kapangamarangi in the FSM on October is not married but he has a fiancée in his NORMA always said that they had more than a year after the company’s The “Angela” is a small vessel that serves water, fuel supplies and anything else as not much more than a staging and stor with medical sup- that a foreign longline fishing vessel NORMA always said that they had -Waste 13. The two men had been adrift in the hometown of Malandang Malungon, Sa- to do what Congress approved,” said filing of an agreement with NORMA. Kapangamarangi in the FSM on October is not married but he has a fiancée in his with medical sup- more than a year after the company’s age place for fish caught by fishermen who might require in order to fish within the as not much more than a staging and stor that a foreign longline fishing vessel ocean since August 15, a total of 59 days, rangani Province. Toto’s fiancée is due to plies, fishing equip- Perdus Ehsa, President of Pacific Food E 13. The two men had been adrift in the hometown of Malandang Malungon, Sa- to do what Congress approved,” said filing of an agreement with NORMA. age place for fish caught by fishermen who might require in order to fish within the fish at the payaos that belong to the com- FSM Exclusive Economic Zone. ocean since August 15, a total of 59 days, rangani Province. Toto’s fiancée is due to plies, fishing equip- Perdus Ehsa, President of Pacific Food E each one of which they ticked off with give birth to his child this month. Services, incorporated. He says that it On October 15, 2007, Congress, based Part 2 Philippines, Poland, the US, many Pacific Islands, and of fish at the payaos that belong to the com- FSM Exclusive Economic Zone. pany. Each of fishermen brings the fish ment, medical supplies, - each one of which they ticked off with give birth to his child this month. Services, incorporated. He says that it Part 2 a broken bottle on the sides of their tiny ruined his business. on the Resources and Development How Big of a Problem is E-Waste? pany. Each of fishermen brings the fish ment, medical supplies, - On October 15, 2007, Congress, based they caught back to the “mother ship.” The school materials,Joret Raymond, tools and world traveler at age 71 has PFS had a fishing agreement with NOR- a broken bottle on the sides of their tiny ruined his business. on the Resources and Development How Big of a Problem is E-Waste? “payao” (Fish Aggregating Device - FAD) Both Dabon and Feliciano have talked to Standing Committee Report 15-47 they caught back to the “mother ship.” The school materials,Joret Raymond, tools and world traveler at age 71 has PFS had a fishing agreement with NOR- boats they use are tiny, really designed for visited at least S200 e e Pacountries g e 4 or territories. MA that allowed them to obtain licens- Pg. 6 “payao” (Fish Aggregating Device - FAD) Both Dabon and Feliciano have talked to Standing Committee Report 15-47 fishing boat. their loved ones by phone for a toysfew minutes floats down to an FSM is In September of 2007 Congress voted chaired by Pohnpei’s Senator Dion Part 2 of a 4-part series on boats they use are tiny, really designed for visited at least S200 e e Pacountries g e 4 or territories. MA that allowed them to obtain licens- only one person. es for foreign longliners that started in E-Waste - fishing boat. their loved ones by phone for a few minutes In September of 2007 Congress voted Part 2 of a 4-partPg. series 6 on since they arrived in Pohnpei. The phone by resolution not to renew the corpo- Neth, passed ResolutionSee 15-50“PFS” reject- on Page 3 only one person. toys floats down to an FSM is chaired by Pohnpei’s Senator Dion land in Chuuk. 2004 and was to end in 2006. since they arrived in Pohnpei. The phone es for foreign longliners that started in See “PFS” on Page 3 E-Waste - A payao (FAD) is a device set in the water calls were placed by Jerry Figueras who ration’s fishing access agreement with land in Chuuk. by resolution not to renew the corpo- Neth, passed Resolution 15-50 reject- On August 15, Dabon and Feliciano were “e-waste” is a term that is used to A payao (FAD) is a device set in the water calls were placed by Jerry Figueras who 2004 and was to end in 2006. by fishermen in order to attract fish. Purse the National Oceanic Resource Man- On August 15, Dabon and Feliciano were ration’s fishing access agreement with “e-waste” is a term that is used to fishing at a payao within site of the “An- See “Filipinos Rescued” on page 8 The company entered into a new agree- describe waste that has come from broken by fishermen in order to attract fish. Purse seiners, the massive fishing machines that agement Authority (NORMA). Ehsa fishing at a payao within site of the “An- See “Filipinos Rescued” on page 8 the National Oceanic Resource Man- describe waste that has come from broken gela,” at a distance of approximately one ment with NORMA on November 6, or unwanted electronics or electrical devices seiners, the massive fishing machines that The company entered into a new agree- ply the oceans scooping up tons of fish - said that the end of the access agree- gela,” at a distance of approximately one agement Authority (NORMA). Ehsa or unwanted electronics or electrical devices and a half miles when a rain storm struck 2006 that would have allowed them to ply the oceans scooping up tons of fish - ment with NORMA on November 6, with each pull of their huge nets have ment, for all intents and purposes was and a half miles when a rain storm struck said that the end of the access agree- and they lost site of the vessel. Their boat, continue to offer their services “com- with each pull of their huge nets have 2006 that would have allowed them to used FAD’s to help to ensure a catch. Fish the end of their company’s ability to and they lost site of the vessel. Their boat, ment, for all intents and purposes was powered only by a 7 ½ horsepower engine used FAD’s to help to ensure a catch. Fish continue to offer their services “com- course from across Micronesia and Pohnpei. Belatedly, caught through the use of FAD’s tend to in do their fisheries business and they, 20 new young FSM citizen recruit submitted to the United States Army’s Oath of Enlist- powered only by a 7 ½ horsepower engine the end of their company’s ability to caught through the use of FAD’s tend to in 20 new young FSM citizen recruit submitted to the United States Army’s Oath of Enlist- clude a higher percentage of juvenile tuna after having exhausted all other “Mi- ment at Pohnpei’s Ocean View Plaza on Friday June 20, 2009. They were Harvey Allen, do their fisheries business and they, clude a higher percentage of juvenile tuna ment at Pohnpei’s Ocean View Plaza on Friday June 20, 2009. They were Harvey Allen, and bycatch (fish that are discarded) than cronesian” means to resolve the prob- Vinton Benjamin, Judith Chunn, Waldis Clark, Gilton Esau, Mavrick Hedson, Oneil Cur- after having exhausted all other “Mi- and bycatch (fish that are discarded) than cronesian” means to resolve the prob- fish caught by other methods. The Western tis Iriarte, Donna Joldersma, Josephine Lebehn, Lancelot Lebehn, Benjamin Mike, An- Vinton Benjamin, Judith Chunn, Waldis Clark, Gilton Esau, Mavrick Hedson, Oneil Cur- fish caught by other methods. The Western tis Iriarte, Donna Joldersma, Josephine Lebehn, Lancelot Lebehn, Benjamin Mike, An- OperationSee Page 2Christmas for full coverage Drop thony Minoske,Silbanuz, Albertus Achilles Noah, Ricky Susaia, Olerag, Vincent Lynson Taulung, Panuel, and Fred Darryl Abner Weitag. Sigrah, Yolanda OperationSee Page 2Christmas for full coverage Drop thony Minoske,Silbanuz, Albertus Achilles Noah, Ricky Susaia, Olerag, Vincent Lynson Taulung, Panuel, and Fred Darryl Abner Weitag. Sigrah, Yolanda we wish to acknowledge and thank all of the family and Advertise With friends who offered prayers and kind thoughts on our behalf. A special thanks from our family to the following The Kaselehlie Press for their generosity during our time of sadness. TODAY • Ms. Bobbie Nuckells • Brian and Clara Lynch • Carrie and Noel Boylan • Conservation Society of Pohnpei - Board • Noelle, Jeff and Brandon Barford members and Staff • Pohnpei Do It Best Hardware - Staff and Calling all dreamers! • Cynthia and Okean Ehmes Management • FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs • Pohnpei State Department of Health Services Program Managers and Staff Program Managers and Staff • Mr. Howard Rice • SDA class of 2013 Pohnpei public library launches • Imelda’s Shoe Store - Staff and Management • Serlynn, Richard and Benito • Judy and Rufino Mauricio • the Adams, Boylan, and Hawkins families summer library program Pohnpei Public Library To kick off all this fun, is The First Annual Pohnpei Public Library Fundraising Readers of all ages will explore the night Carnival. Students can come to the library this summer as Pohnpei Public Library on June 2, from 11 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. and presents “Dream Big-READ!” during play games, win prizes, and eat hotdogs. their summer library program. Activities All activities will be inexpensive and will will include programs on stargazing and support future programs at the library. moon lore, dreams and wishes, space exploration, nocturnal animals, movie For more information, call the library nights, and more. at 320-2423 or visit our website pohnpeipubliclibrary.blogspot.com The 2012 Summer Library Program is open to young people, preschool through See you this summer at the library! young adult, with programs, prize drawing, story hours, and more. Families are invited to join the Read-to-Me portion of the program on Wednesday evenings. Programs begin the week of June 11 and continue through July. Registration for “Dream Big-READ!” begins on May 7, 2012. The registration fee is $5.
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Contact: Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (691) Sat: 9:00am - 12:00pm 922-5674 Sun: Closed P.O. Box 339 Kolonia Pohnpei, FM 96941 The May 14 - 27, 2012 Kaselehlie Press 15 Let’s go local! Campaign during the High school let’s go local
FUN RUNs “1 in 3 adults of FSM has diabetes. Cancer and heart diseases are also putting FSM people in pain. Over 50 awareness education By Chizuru Seki (JICA) % of children under five years of age are vitamin A By Chizuru Seki (JICA), Island Food Community of Pohnpei Island Food Community of Pohnpei deficient…” Island Food Community of Pohnpei (IFCP) conducted Go Local Island Food Community of Pohnpei Then, IFCP reveals the reasons for this health crisis. awareness educations at Madolenihmw High School (April 24th and (IFCP) is a strong supporter of FUN RUN/ 25th) and Nanpei Memorial High School in Kitti (April 30). WALKs. “Change in diet, heavy shifting toward imported unhealthy food from healthy traditional local food, and IFCP visits schools all over Pohnpei to educate the students on why FUN RUN/WALK is becoming more change in lifestyle, living with luxuries and lacking in they should eat local food. popular. In April, there were the 8th annual physical activities.” FSM NOC Women and Sport 5k (April The benefits and importance of local food: CHEEF benefits (Culture, 14th) and PSMA First Fun Run/Walk Event IFCP tells the solution to the health crisis in FSM. Health, Environment, Economy and Food Security) are one of the main promoting NCD Prevention (April 21st). focuses of IFCP’s educational awareness. In May, the 16th annual COM FSM FUN “Let’s Go Local! What does it mean? It means by RUN WALK was held on May 5th. During planting, growing, maintaining, harvesting, cooking IFCP tells people to go local to fight against the health crisis in FSM, 1 the Pohnpei State Nurses Week, Fun-Walk/ and eating more local food, you will get enough exercise in 3 adults has diabetes, caused by change in diet and lifestyle. Run will be held on the FSM-Constitution and good nutrients that your body desires.” Day Holiday. What we can/need to do (ex. policy making) and the consequences of IFCP supports FUN RUN/WALK because it is a good our actions are also presented by IFCP staff. Every FUN RUN/WALK, IFCP gives a way to gain enough exercise for a day. short presentation to remind FUN RUN/ From the visits, IFCP found out that only six students out of seventy WALK participants to “Go Local” for its Yellow- orange- flesh bananas that are high in Beta four students ate local protective food for the day in all the three high many benefits. Carotene (provitamin A) are always available at FUN schools. RUNs. For regular FUN RUN/WALK participants, The traditional meal of Pohnpei is a two course meal (staple food and IFCP Go Local talk must get stuck in their IFCP also provide planting materials: papaya, citrus meat). Dr. Lois Englberger’s study on our local foods showed that our head; and it is hard to get rid of. That is and yellow- orange- flesh banana suckers, encouraging foods including bananas, giant swamp taro, Pandanus, were very rich because the IFCP Go Local talk has been participants to do some planting over the weekend to in beta carotene. Therefore, by eating a two course meal of local food told them over and over due to its important gain the benefit from “going local.” and fish, the local food supplies the protection and energy while the and indispensable messages. fish supplies nutrients needed for body building. IFCP would like to thank NOC and FUN RUN sponsors “FSM is in the health crisis!” for their partnerships and the SPC CePaCT, Australian Mrs. Johnson had an impression that some students thought we eat just Government, SPC Healthy Life-Style, Division of to fulfill our hunger rather than to protect/strengthen our body. IFCP brings up the problem on which Public Health of the Pohnpei Department of Health people in FSM must take actions Services and Japan International Cooperation Agency It is crucial to clarify the students’ understanding on why we should immediately. for their funding support. eat local food in order to help them appreciate our healthy traditional local food.
Even though the work of IFCP started to be better known in Pohnpei and other three states of FSM, IFCP staff strongly felt the need of more awareness education in school through these visits.
IFCP deeply seek more supports from Department of Education and school teachers for conducting educational health awareness focusing on going local.
IFCP would like to thank Madolenihmw High School and Nanpei Memorial High School for the invitation to the classrooms.
Special thanks are given to the SPC CePaCT, Australian Government, SPC Healthy Life-Style, Division of Public Health of the Pohnpei Department of Health Services and Japan International Cooperation Agency for their funding support.
16th annual COM FSM FUN RUN WALK
Lepen moar (Tadasy Yamaguchi), Madolenihmw at PSMA First Fun Nanpei Memorial High School Home Economic Class Run/Walk The May 14 - 27, 2012 16 Kaselehlie Press
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