Saturday, September 11, 2010

Guam News - Sept. 11

+ USEPA comments on the Final EIS
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognizes that some concerns noted in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement have been addressed in the Final EIS. Despite improvements to the document, more work needs to be done to ensure environmental concerns are properly addressed.
http://www.kuam.com/Global/story.asp?S=13136096&Call=Email&Format=Text

+ DOE has funds until October, says BBMR
DOE will be able to avert a shut down of public schools on Monday after the Bureau of Budget & Management Research on Friday had said the agency has enough money to last through September.
http://www.kuam.com/Global/story.asp?S=13136061&Call=Email&Format=Text

+ Reading workshop held in Tamuning
The Guam council of the International Reading Association held an annual meeting today the Sheraton Laguana Hotel in Tamuning.
http://www.kuam.com/Global/story.asp?S=13136045&Call=Email&Format=Text

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Guam News - Sept. 5

+ Cruz, Espaldon gracious in defeat
It was a long night at the University of Guam Field House, as the Guam Election Commission had been tabulating results for the Decision 2010 Primary Election.
http://www.kuam.com/Global/story.asp?S=13103199&Call=Email&Format=Text

+ Rapadas, Gumataotao advance in AG race
In the much-anticipated Decision 2010 attorney general race, former U.S. Attorney for Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Lenny Rapadas and Gary Gumataotao will face-off in the General Election.
http://www.kuam.com/Global/story.asp?S=13103697&Call=Email&Format=Text

+ Traffic barriers finally removed in Barrigada
If you're traveling along Guam's roadways, be cautious of road construction alert throughout the island. Many of the island's ongoing efforts are scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of the year.
http://www.kuam.com/Global/story.asp?S=13103166&Call=Email&Format=Text

Guam Council IRA September Newsletter

The Guam Council of the International Reading Association helps educators and parents alike discover the wonder and the worlds to be found in books. Guam IRA is a professional organization for individuals who are genuinely concerned with the development of reading programs for children and adults. We are a group of people who work together to improve literacy and reading instruction in Guam and Micronesia.

Click on the image below to view the Guam Council IRA September 2010 Newsletter. If you are unable to view the newsletter, visit our website at http://iraguam.blogspot.com. Enjoy!

Primary Election Unofficial Final Results

Below are the unofficial final results of the Primary Election held September 4, 2010.

REPUBLICANS
Calvo, Edward/Tenorio, Raymond :9,221
Cruz, Michael/Espaldon, James: 6,458

DEMOCRAT

Gutierrez, Carl/Aguon, Frank B., Jr. : 8,140

Below are the results for the Legislative races in both party primaries.
REPUBLICANS

Ada, V. Anthony : 10,348
Blas, Frank F., Jr. : 10,011
Yamashita, Dr. Aline : 9,720
Taijeron, Mana Silva ; 9,140
Duenas, Christopher M. : 8,599
Taitague, Telo T. : 8,193
Moylan, Douglas B. : 7,701
Haddock, Ray C. : 7,495
Mabini, Shirley "Sam" : 7,323
Guerrero, Stephen J. : 6,977
Gaza, Vic : 6,601
Benavente, John B. : 5,977
Taitague, William U. : 5,877
Sarmiento, William Q. : 5,861
Harper, Velma R. : 5,796
Borja, Dennis T. : 5,351
Reyes, Paul L.G. : 4,574
Taitano, Margarita Q. : 4,418
Dominguez, Armando S. : 3,832


DEMOCRATS

Won Pat, Judith T.: 6,284
Muna Barnes, Tina Rose: 6,149
Respicio, Rory J.: 5,991
Ada, Thomas C.: 5,981
Gutierrez-Ludwig, Corrina: 5,500
Guthertz, Judith P.: 5,442
Cruz, Benjamin J.F.: 5,421
Pangelinan, Vicente C: 5,402
Rodriguez, Dennis G., Jr.: 5,386
Palacios, Adolpho B., Sr.: 5,118
San Agustin, Joe S.: 5,087
Thomas-Nededog, Sarah M.: 4,377
Dierking, Steven A.: 4,364
Torres, Trini T.: 3,719
Diaz, Jonathan B.: 3,646
Cruz, Phillipe J.: 3,335
Carriaga, Jonathan F.: 3,107
Fejeran, Tomas M.: 2,897
Benavente, Robert L.G. : 2,800


DELEGATE

Bordallo, Madeleine Z.: 7,633

ATTORNEY GENERAL
(35 of 58 precincts reporting)

Rapadas, Leonardo M.: 5,981
Gumataotao, Gary W.F. "Frank" : 3,504
Bischoff, William C.: 1,043

VICE MAYOR - AGAT
Hills, Derick B. (D): 297
Quintanilla, Agustin G. (R): 559
Salas, Joseph N. (R): 329

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Guam News - Aug. 29

+ Family sues airline for wrongful death of man
One local family has taken their lawsuit against a major airline to the District Court. The family is seeking at least $1 million for claims of wrongful death. A complaint and demand for jury trial was filed by the estate of Amado Masmila Balisalisa through his surviving children in the federal court this past June.
http://www.kuam.com/Global/story.asp?S=13061540&Call=Email&Format=Text

+ Who wins Guamazing Race 4's season finale?
The Guamazing Race 4 season finale airs tonight on KUAM-TV11, as the island's favorite reality show is now down to just four teams.
http://www.kuam.com/Global/story.asp?S=13061667&Call=Email&Format=Text

+ Superintendent warns: school shut down likely
The Department of Education is hoping to receive much-needed funding to keep the agency afloat before the end of the fiscal year at the end of September.
http://www.kuam.com/Global/story.asp?S=13061621&Call=Email&Format=Text

Saturday, August 28, 2010

IGP Back to School Carnival and Concert a Success!

From the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) game booth & face painting to the Santa Barbara School Read Alouds, jump rope activities, Notre Dame Class of 2011 and WestCare booths, IGP Awards, amazing concert/entertainment performances, IGP Poetry Slam, Open House, jumpers, prizes, refreshments, raffles, and so much more, all participants had a blast!

Enjoy the following snapshots taken during this memorable event!

































































Sunday, August 22, 2010

Guam News - Aug. 22

+ Dededo school reports bullying in first week
While it's only the beginning of the school year, schools are getting reports of bullying. It's a continuous problem that needs to be addressed soon.
http://www.kuam.com/Global/story.asp?S=13023702&Call=Email&Format=Text

+ Students, volunteers clean up Pagat
Nearly a hundred volunteers took part in a cleanup at Pagat today. We Are Guahan member Attorney Leevin Camacho says many of them were from the high schools and the University of Guam.
http://www.kuam.com/Global/story.asp?S=13023958&Call=Email&Format=Text

+ Island residents avail of free glucose tests
The Islandwide Health and Social Services Fair continued at the Micronesia Mall in Dededo. This weekend, public and private service providers were offering free health screenings and glucose tests.
http://www.kuam.com/Global/story.asp?S=13023957&Call=Email&Format=Text