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GFT NEWS

INSIDE
THIS ISSUE:
• Top 10 Stories of the Year
Pg. 12-13
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President’s Report, Pg. 4
GFT E-Updates, Pg. 5
Meet the Staff, Pg. 6
GFT Benefits/Disounts, Pg. 14
Printed on recycled paper
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“THE VOICE OF GUAM’S WORKING FAMILIES”
in this
GFT NEWS • VOL. 2, NO. 14 • DECEMBER 2006
issue
features
GFT
NEWS
Vol. 2, No. 14
DECEMBER 2006
Matt Rector
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President’s Report:
5
E-Updates:
6
Meet the Staff:
Jerriann C. Cruz
“Merry Christmas and
Happy Holidays to all!”
Merry
Christmas!
“Victory for GMHA Nurses”
From the
GFT NEWS
mrector@gftunion.com
Publisher/GFT President
Tim Fedenko
tfedenko@gftunion.com
Executive Editor/
GFT Vice President
TOP 10 STORIES
OF THE YEAR
Tom Harper
tharper@gftunion.com
GFT News Manager
Kimberly Pitts
Graphic Artist
Romeo Carlos
Roger Ebert
Arthur Frommer
Madam Lichtenstein
Editorial Contributions
Tom Harper
Photography
Special thanks to:
GFT Members
and Supporters
GFT
NEWS
is published once a
month by the
Guam Federation
of Teachers
AFT Local 1581
PO Box 2301,
Hagåtña, Guam 96932
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GFT Calendar
GFT Benefits/Disounts
GFT Members Birthdays
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COMICS:
Calvin & Hobbes, Pardon
My Planet, Pajama
Diaries, and more...
ON OUR COVER
Our cover this month features the Top 10 Stories of the Year,
addressed in our main story this month. Cover design by
Romeo Carlos.
GFT NEWS D E P A R T M E N T S
President’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
GFT Benefits/Discounts . . . . . . . 14
GFT E-Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Editorials & Letters . . . . . . . . . . 15
Meet the Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Comics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17
Lifestyle/Dining. . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7
Old Farmer’s Almanac . . . . . . . 19
Health Care Guide . . . . . . . . . . 10
Crossword & Horoscope . . . . . . 20
TOP 10 STORIES . . . . . . . . 12, 13
Sudoku/KPRG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
GFT Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Business Directory . . . . . . . . . . . 22
GFT Members B-Days . . . . . . . . 14
Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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“THE VOICE OF GUAM’S WORKING FAMILIES” • GFT NEWS • VOL. 2, NO. 14 • DECEMBER 2006
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president’s
report
Merry Christmas and
Happy Holidays to all!
GFT President
Matt Rector wishes all
a joyful holiday season.
In: The Working Family Radio Show; Tuesdays at
Noon on 89.3FM KPRG
Out: Listening to anything else at that time
In: Supporting independent media like GFT News,
KPRG, Podcasts, etc.
Out: Guam's media controlled by only a couple of
rich and powerful corporations
In: Christmas
Out: Thinking that it's all about $$$ as opposed to
celebrating the teachings of Christ
In: Binding Collective Bargaining Agreements for
GPSS Teachers, DPHSS Eligibility Specialists, and
GMHA Nurses
Out: That it took so long to get them in place
In: Democracy
Out: Forgetting that politicians work for us not the
other way around
In: Democrats taking over the US house and
Senate
Out: That it took so long
I love the holiday season for a number of
reasons; mainly, because for a short period of time we actually act like a caring and
compassionate community that actually
lives up to the Christian values that we
espouse the rest of the year.
Reasons why Christmas rules:
1) Christian values - Whether we be
Catholic, Protestant, Buddhist, or Hindu,
we can all appreciate and celebrate the
quality of the teachings of Christ. Unfortunately, some of us forget about them
during the rest of the year; or we interpret
them to match some personal agenda or
character shortcoming. For example,
when Christ said, "Blessed are the poor,"
it wasn't meant to be an excuse for the rich
to exploit workers. Throughout his teachings, he continually preached that we
must not take advantage of our less fortunate, that our actions should revolve
around helping lift up our brothers and
sisters.
"Whatever you did for one of the least of
these brothers of mine, you did for me."
In: BETTER LIFE TEAM members; Rory Respicio,
Judi Gutherz, David Shimizu, and Tina Muña
Barnes getting elected.
Out: That there weren't more
If only we could practice Christian values
365 days a year and not just the 31 days of
December ... I guess I shouldn't complain.
At least we get 31 days!
In: Finding new ways to organize Guam's workers
for the betterment of our island
Out: Businesses that are afraid of, or are antiunion/family
2) Family - It is very easy for some of us
to get so caught up in day to day life that
we don't take the time to appreciate and
enjoy our families. For the first time in
many years I'm blessed to be able to spend
Christmas with my parents. My dad
turned 75 this year, and I missed the party
because it was the weekend before the
General Election. So I am super-appreciative that I will get to spend a couple weeks
with them over the holiday season. I know
that I am like a lot of people on Guam who
have family and loved ones who are shousands of miles away and the gift it would
be to just be able to spend a few hours
with them. As sad as this may be, at least
we can keep them in our thoughts and
prayers and hopefully make a phone call
In: Spending time with Family over the Holidays
Out: Only being able to do it over the phone
In: Christmas Parties
Out: That it's impossible to make it to all of them
In: GFT's new Book of Collective Bargaining
Agreements
Out: That it took us so long to come up with the
idea
or two.
3) Parties - One of the greatest things about
Guam is that we love to party and during the
Christmas season we kick it into high gear.
Whether it's a christening, a fiesta, an election, Christmas, or Sunday around the BBQ,
we build community on Guam one party at a
time. Anytime that people can get together
and spend quality time with their brothers
and sisters is a good time, and Christmas
parties are the best!
Yes, I love Christmas, and this year we all
have a lot to be thankful for. We've got some
of the finest collective bargaining agreements in the country in place for GPSS faculty and Staff, GCC faculty, DPW and
DODEA bus drivers, DPHSS eligibility specialists and the GMH nurses. Early next
year we will seek to close on the bargaining
agreements for GWA and GIAA airport rescue fire fighters currently under negotiation. We've won decisive court battles that
will put millions of dollars into the pockets
of our members and their families. And
lastly, our union continues to grow, extending union protection to hundreds of new
workers which in turn strengthens our ability to win for all of our members and their
families.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and may
God Bless us all,
James 2:14-16
What does it profit, my brethren, though a man
says he has faith, and does not have works?
Can faith save him? If a brother or sister is
naked, and destitute of daily food, And one of
you says unto them, "Depart in peace, be
warmed and filled" And yet you give them nothing which is needful for their bodies, what does
this profit?
UNITED WE STAND
Matt Rector
President, GFT Local 1581
GFT union
e-updates
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VICTORY FOR GMHA NURSES!
After five years, a court
order and large quantities of
union activism the Board of
Trustees of GMHA approved the
GMHA Nurses contract at their
meeting on Tuesday night
November 21. Now we will fast
track it through the AG’s office
and on to the Governor. Hopefully, the people of Guam and the
Nurses at GMHA will be able to
enjoy better health care due to a
great CBA for our nurses that
provide the health care that our
island needs.
GIVE THE GIFT OF MEMBERSHIP AND GET 5
MOVIE
TICKETS
FOR
CHRISTMAS (11/24)
There is no better gift
that you could give to your
coworker than the gift of union
membership and the protection
it brings. In order to reward our
members for this selfless act of
goodwill to their fellow workers
we will be giving away 5 free
movie tickets for every new
member recruited between now
and Christmas. Just ask your
steward for membership forms
or call the office at 735-4390 and
ask for Jerriann.
GFT TO PRODUCE FIRST
CBA BOOK (11/24)
GFT’s executive Council voted at the November 21
meeting to produce a single book
with all of GFT’s current collective bargaining Agreements,
including GPSS Teachers and
staff, GCC Faculty, DPW Bus
Drivers, Alutiq (DODEA) Bus
drivers, DPHSS Eligibility Specialists and hopefully the GMHA
Nurses CBA. CBAs for GWA
workers and GIAA ARFF that are
currently being negotiated will
be included in the next printing.
AFT MEMBERS RALLY
FOR MINIMUM WAGE
INCREASE (11/24)
While GFT members
have been successful getting a
modest increase in the minimum wage on Guam our union
Brothers and Sisters across the
nation are working to get it
increased at the National level.
This video has US Senators
Kennedy and Clinton and AFLCIO President Sweeney as well
as AFT Activists speaking.
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=wlBujCS457s)
FORMER GFT PRESIDENT
ADMIN AT SOUTHERN
HIGH SCHOOL (11/24)
Former GFT President
Liz (Taimanao) Hanzsek is now
the vice principal in charge of
discipline at Southern High
School. Quality management
plus quality collective bargaining
agreements equal a quality
learning environment for our
kids. We wish Liz, the faculty
and the kids at SHS all the best.
Hopefully this will signal the
beginning of a Better life at SHS.
VICTORY FOR JANITORS
IN HOUSTON (11/24)
5300 Janitors in Houston won their first union contract, which will more than double their wages, giving them
more hours and health insurance. This is a city wide contract
of the type that SEIU has pioneered and proof that even in the
GMHA
Nurses
recently
awarded contract they rightfully deserve.
anti-union state of Texas working
families can win a better life by
unionizing.
(http://www.houstonjanitors.org/j
anitors-victory-11202006/)
AFT GETS READY FOR A
NEW CONGRESS (11/24)
The newly elected Congress has an opportunity to chart
a new course for America by
implementing campaign priorities
into legislation and programs—
and the AFT already has the structure in place to offer ideas on key
issues. The union's ACE (Activists
for Congressional Education) program, which connects lawmakers
with AFT constituents back home
in frank, substantive and regular
discussions, will become more
crucial than ever as the new Congress convenes in January. While
the AFT celebrated campaign victories earlier this month, now "it's
time to establish ACE committees" in districts where there are
none, AFT president Edward J.
McElroy told state federation
leaders on Nov. 10.
Currently there are
about 200 ACE committees established in congressional districts,
but there should be about 350
(this represents districts where
AFT has membership of 300 or
more), says John Ost, director of
the union's political and legislative mobilization department.
"We can't assume that the new
members of Congress know everything about our issues. This is an
opportunity to educate them."
The union will likely focus on a
number of key issues, says AFT
legislative director Tor Cowan,
including the No Child Left
Behind Act; a minimum wage
increase; worker rights; school
modernization and repairs; retirement security; expanded college
access; and affordability of prescription drugs under Medicare.
"We look forward to working with
ACE committees and other AFT
activists to help us push the new
leaders in Congress—Republicans
and Democrats alike—to enact
laws that serve the common
good," says Cowan.
KNOW YOUR CONTRACT!
(11/17)
GFT members have
some of the finest collective bargaining agreements (CBA) in the
country, but they are worthless if
members don’t enforce them. All
of these contracts are in full effect
and are legally binding. CBAs
take precedent over rules and
policies and no changes can be
made with negotiation. That’s
why it is so important that members read and know their contracts. They are on our website!
Hard copies are in the process of
getting printed.
GFT MEMBER WINS 2 RT
TICKETS AT MEMBERSHIP
MEETING (11/17)
Congratulations to Mr.
Antonio Viloria, a Teacher at
Agana Heights Elementary School
and a member since 1997, who
had the lucky raffle ticket and won
2 round trip tickets to Palau on
Continental Micronesia at the
November 3 general membership
meeting. Next time it might be
you!
VICTORY IN COURT FOR
DOC MEMBER (11/17)
GFT won close to $100k
at CSC for DOC member Michael
Chargalauf, but the director of
DOC Robert Camacho refused to
honor the decision thanks to the
23rd Guam legislature making
CSC decisions “advisory”, so GFT
went to court. Judge Meriman
issued an Alternative Writ of
Mandate for Robert Camacho to
pay all back wages and GFT’s legal
fees.
THANKS FOR B-DAY
WISHES (11/17)
I want to thank everyone
that called or emailed to wish me
a Happy Birthday. It’s amazing
the positive effect that two words
can have. To the ladies of JFK that
sang to me over the phone, Marilyn Monroe couldn’t hold a candle
to you! With that in mind we are
now including the weekly B-day
list in the eUpdates. If you don’t
see yours give us a call or just hit
reply so we can up date our
records. -Matt Rector
NEW DEMS ON THE HILL:
‘WE RAN AS POPULIST
DEMOCRATS’ (11/17)
Hollywood couldn’t have
set the stage any better. The
Capitol dome brightly spotlighted
in the Washington night through
the picture window. The first
woman ever set to serve as speaker of the House. A half-dozen
newly elected senators whose victories shifted the Senate’s balance
of power and many more new
House members. But it wasn’t
make believe, it was part victory
party, part welcome wagon for
the new lawmakers and part
promises of a new congressional
direction at an AFL-CIO new
members’ reception.
(http://blog.aflcio.org/2006/11/14/
new-dems-on-the-hill%e2%80%98we-ran-as-populistdemocrats%e2%80%99/)
GOVGUAM MAY OWE YOU
MONEY! (11/17)
GFT is investigating
compensatory time off (CTO, CTA,
Flextime, etc) practices through
out GovGuam. Many GovGuam
agencies and departments have
used CTO illegally or improperly
instead of paying overtime. If you
think that this applies to you or
one of your co-workers you may
be owed a lot of money in back
pay, so let us know.
LISTEN TO THE WORKING
FAMILY RADIO SHOW TUES
NOON ON 89.3 FM (11/17)
Don’t forget to tell your
friends, family and co-workers to
tune in to KPRG 89.3FM on Tuesdays at noon to listen to President
Rector and Denise Mendiola new
radio show for those of us that
work for a living, “The Working
Family Radio Show”. We are still
developing the format and hopefully it will just get better and better with your help and input.
Remember if you have suggestions, comments, or complaints
hit reply and let us know.
VICTORY AT THE POLLS;
ELECTION 06 (11/10)
Thanks to your hard
work getting out the vote and talking to your friends and family
about the issues we got four great,
pro union candidates elected to
the legislature!!! This gives us a
very strong BETTER LIFE TEAM
in the Legislature. This was no
easy feat but Rory Respecio, Dave
Shimizu, Tina Muna Barnes and
Judi Guthertz believe in us and
our issues. We will begin intro-
ducing BETTER LIFE legislation
as soon as they take office. Fortunately, we have three other
Democrats and Republican
friends who will hopefully sign
on and help us pass some of
these incredibly important bills.
VICTORY IN U.S. HOUSE
AND SENATE; GOOD FOR
GUAM (11/10)
Democrats, for the first
time in 12 years, have a majority
in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate. This
will be incredibly good for Guam
in a number of ways, with the
first being raising the minimum
wage. President Rector met with
Congresswoman Bordallo on
November 8 to discuss labor
issues which will make a Better
Life for working people on
Guam. The Congresswoman
remarked,
“Yesterday,
my
answer would have been completely different than today!”
The Democratic victory was a
result, in part, of union members
all across the U.S. working hard
to get our members to the polls.
As a result, GFT will be able to
tap into Union lobbying power to
assist the congresswoman in her
efforts to win for Guam.
TEACHERS CONTRACT
SIGNED! (11/10)
Literally hours before
the election Governor Camacho
signed the GPSS teachers contract. This is a victory in more
than one way. First, it means
that teachers are indisputably
covered by one of the finest collective bargaining agreements in
the country and two, it shows
how powerful our votes are. In
the coming weeks we will be
sending out email notices to
Teachers on some of the important new parts of this CBA. Help
your fellow teachers learn their
new contract by signing them up
for eUpdates.
SOLIDARITY
FOREVER
(11/10)
Check out this great
video on YouTube. The history
of working people and our
struggle for a better life for our
families is put to music...
http://www.youtube.com/watch
?v=kYiKdJoSsb8
GOT FUNDRAISER? LET
US KNOW! (11/10)
Do you have a fundraiser going on for your worksite or
agency? If you let us know the
places, times and dates we’ll
include it in the eUpdates and
announce them on the Working
Family Radio Show every Tuesday from noon to 1PM on 89.3
FM. It doesn’t matter if it’s for a
sick family member or for your
staff Christmas party it’s all
about community and supporting each other in good times and
bad.
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www.gftunion.com
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Meet the Staff
Jerriann C. Cruz
Jerriann C. Cruz has been
employed with the GFT for
8 years. Although her official position at the GFT is
"Receptionist/Messenger
Clerk", Jerriann's job
duties vary and include;
Keeper of the Membership
Records, Messenger Clerk,
Membership Recruitment,
Newspaper Delivery and
Receptionist. Jerriann also
assists the Word Processing Secretary with preparations for GFT functions as
well as assisting the
Accounting Office.
Jerriann is a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School,
graduating in 1992. She is also very active with the Catholic
Church, serving as CCD Teacher, Lector, Life Teen and singing
in the Merizo Church Choir. She also enjoys participating in
sporting events such as basketball, volley ball and swimming.
Jerriann says she gets pleasure from working for the
GFT, Guam's Local Union because of the camaraderie of her fellow employees and the feeling of accomplishment she enjoys
from working with and helping union members. She also enjoys
the variety of job duties and responsibilities she experiences
from working at the GFT.
So, next time you call or visit the GFT Office, give a smile
to this hardworking member of the GFT team.
***
GFT Restaurant Guide
$ inexpensive • $$ moderate • $$$ expensive
ASIAN
Palm Café $$
Outrigger Resort,Tumon
Call 649-9000. 10% GFT Discount.
Great lunch special menu that
includes numerous Asian and Italian
specialties.
BEACH DINING/ OUTDOORS
Ohana Beach Club $$
Outrigger Resort, Tumon
CALL 649-9000.
10% GFT Discount.
Daily menu with a variety of fantastic sandwiches.
Special Mongolian BBQ every Thursday from 6pm to 10 pm.
salads, breakfast items (ham,
sausages, and pancakes) an Omelet
station, plus lots of seafood, a Tempura Station (an island favorite), and
Desserts. Complimentary Iced Tea
and Champagne are included.
COFFEE HOUSES
Kaveh Kanes $
Lobby café at Ladera Tower, Mangilao
Call 795-1115. Open 7am-8pm Weekdays, 8am-5pm Weekends. Take out
orders accepted. Home of the
famous “Build Your Own Sandwich/Salad Menu”, $2.50 Smoothie
Saturdays; “Happy Hour” from 5:30
to 6:30pm, all drinks half-price. A
great place to relax and unwind!
BUFFET
Blue Marlin $$
Guam Plaza Hotel, Tumon. For
reservations, call 649-7760 or 6467803. The brunch buffet is served
from 11am-2pm, with a variety of
Jungle Java $
Locations: Star Bldg. in Upper
Tumon, Outrigger Tumon, and NEX
Food Court. Call 649-4809. All locations offer gourmet coffees, teas,
milk drinks, sandwiches, and pas-
tries. Star Bldg. location features
WiFi and children’s playroom.
COFFEE SHOPS
Denny’s $
Micronesia Mall 637-1802,
Tamuning 646-1475. Open 24 hours
a day. Good, simple food and anything on the menu is available
‘round the clock. Island favorites and
American standards.
Shirley’s Coffee Shop $
Locations:
Hagatna 472-2695, Tamuning 6478886, Harmon Loop 646-1788,
Guam International Airport 6476765. A wide variety including the
best fried rice and club sandwich
in the Marianas.
DONUT SHOP &
FAST FOOD
Winchell’s $
Donuts, sandwiches, soups; dine in
or take out. Usually open 24 hours a
day. Dededo, Hagatna, Mangilao,
Navy Exchange Food Court, Finegayan, Tamuning, Agat Point Commercial Center. Baked goods made
fresh regularly. Soups are hot and
tasty, sandwiches are made to order.
HEALTH FOOD/
LOW CARB
Nuts and Grains $
Behind Oka Payless, Tamuning. GFT
Members Discount. Call 646-9358
for info. Guam’s best selection of
Organic food and Low-Carb goodies
since 1986. If you have questions
about health foods or supplements,
the owner Libby Pier is usually on
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hand with hepful tips.
GFT Restaurant Guide
$ inexpensive • $$ moderate • $$$ expensive
SEAFOOD
entrees.
GUAM/AMERICAN
JAMAICAN
McDonald’s $
The world’s favorite fast food.
I’m lovin’ it!
Locations across Guam
including:
Tamuning 646-4052
Agat 477-9133
Harmon 646-8475
NCTAMS 692-1006
Naval Activities
564-2480
Maite 472-2578
Yigo 653-8555
Jamaican Grill $
Ya Mon, Serious Food!
Chamorro Village and
Tumon. Open 10am to 10pm
everyday. Call 6473000/4000 for info. Great
Chicken, Ribs & Seafood
Jamaica Style!
King's Restaurant $$
King's Restaurants are
the most recognized
name in full service
family restaurant
providing good food and
great service for over 30
years on Guam. We offer
casual dining atmosphere and moderately
priced meals. Open 24
hours at two convenient
locations, Tamuning,
647-5464 at the Guam
Prier Outlets and at the
Compadres' Mall in
Harmon, 637-5464.
INTERNATIONAL
DINING
Pacific Trading
Company $$
Agana Shopping Center. Call
475-880 for info. GFT Members receive a 15% discount.
This is a must try in Hagatna!
They have a fantastic array of
fine dining choices with a
varied menu, including local
favorites and fusion dishes.
ITALIAN
Sereno’s Ristorante
Italiano $$
Ohana Bayview, Tumon
Call 646-2300. GFT Members Discount. Enjoy casual,
trendy ambiance, featuring
Mediterranean and Italian
cuisine with great pasta and
dining out
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Nana’s Cafe $$
Guam Plaza, Tumon
Call 649-7760. Casual Tumon
Beach dining in the old Sails
area. Open daily from 11am to
2pm for lunch and from 6pm10pm for dinner. Delicious
Seafood and Steak to enjoy.
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PUT YOUR
RESTAURANT HERE!
Get listed in the
GFT News
Restaurant Guide
for only $299 a year!
(add logo for $120)
Call Tom Harper
at 735-4390 for
more information.
***
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For more Guam Food Guy
reviews info on local
restaurants and fine dining
on Guam, check out the
Guam Diner website:
www.guamdiner.com
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
~ FISH CORNER OPEN! ~
Everyday Fresh Fish & Sea Foods
(Air Flown from Philippines)
Business Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7a.m.-10p.m., Sat.-Sun. 6a.m.-10p.m.
Tel: 637-2956 / Located at Sateena Mall Dededo
Do you want more
job opportunities?
Need resources but can’t afford
them yourself?
CHRISTMAS BREAK
COURSE SCHEDULE
FOUNDATIONS OF EFFECTIVE
TEACHING 1
Instructor: Dave Nelson
Dates: Dec. 19-20-21 & Dec. 27-28-29, 2006
9:00am - 4:00pm
Cost: $450 (Yamashita Corps approved)
* 3 graduate credits from the University of San Diego
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES THAT
WORK
Instructor: Lily Delos Santos
Dates: Dec. 18-19-20-21 & Dec. 27-28, 2006
9:00am - 3:00pm
LEARN HOW TO WRITE A GRANT
Dates: Dec. 21-22 & Dec. 27-28, 2006
9:00am - 3:00pm
Cost: $285 Members/$485 Non-members
EARLY BIRD
SPRING SCHEDULE
BEGINNING READING INSTRUCTION
Instructor: Corazon Mucho
Dates: Jan. 27, 2007 - Mar. 24, 2007
Saturdays 1:00pm - 5:00pm
MANAGING ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
Instructor: Jennifer San Nicolas
Location: John F. Kennedy High School
Dates: Feb. 1, 2007 - Mar. 1, 2007
M/T/W/Th. 3:30pm - 5:30pm
~ Limited to 14 participants
Want to sign up for a course? Not a member?
Visit the GFT Office in Mangilao to
sign up and register today!
For more information or to register for a course, call the GFT Office at 735-4390; ask for Dana Fig.
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Land
culture/residential combination. Live in your farm. Only $40K (06-864)
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2) Gayinero, Yigo - Small commercial lot with utilities and sewer onsite.
Abt.250 ft. From Marine Corps Dr. Ideal for apartments or small comm'l building. Zero setback. $65K (06-3154)
3) Chn.Koda, Dededo - Full acre flat lot along the back fence of Alte Golf
Course.Very serene neighborhood. Motivated seller. Owner financing possible. $80K (06-2981)
4) Anao Pt. Yigo- Beautiful half-acre lot with utilities onsite just minutes from
AAFB backgate.Ready to build. Only $49K (06-3275)
5) Chn.Kareta, Dededo - One of 3 half acre lots along newly paved road by
the golf course perimeter. See the back nine as your frontage.$65K (06-3249)
6) Cross Island Rd.-Rt.17 - Build your home in this half acre lot overlooking
the mountain. Close to big Navy. A steal for only $40K (06-3069)
7) Ipan/Talofofo - Quarter acre lots in rapidly developing area with lots of
executive houses on the pipeline.Distant ocean view. Price range from $40 to
$45K-(06-3199)
8) Carnation Ave. Mangilao - Half-acre lot facing three corners. Can be subdivided and possible sewer hook-up across the street. $90K Firm (06-3316)
9) Uhang-Dededo- Half acre lot with paved access and utilities onsite. Fairly
level.$80K (06-2319)
10) Josen-Diego, Yigo -Well maintained-half-acre lot in a corner with
3BR/1BA livable tin roof house. Has water,power and sewer. $100K (06-2883)
11) Piga, Dededo - 1660 sq.m lot in a subdivision. Fairly new houses around.
Build your home in this quiet location. Asking $70K. (06-1930)
12) Deda Lane, Adacao, Mang. - Over half acre flag lot. Level and ready to
build.Very rural setting. $60K (06-1229)
13) Famha. Sinajana - A steal. 4 half acre lots in a developing area. Centrally located with utilities nearby. Few miles from Agana Shopping Center.
$45K/each. (05-999)
14) Talisay, Agat - 2126 sq.m lot near Rt.17.For you who loves serenity and
nature. This is for you. Priced to sell. $45K.Negotiable.(06-2016)
15) Agat - Full acre lot located off Rt.2 by Nimitz Beach area. Good for agri-
Rentals
1) Fern Terr. Dededo - Fully renovated 3BR/2BA in NCS. New bathrooms,
ceramic tiles, typhoon shutters and new appliances. Right across NCTAMS.
$1254. Sec.8 welcome.(06-3349)
2) PGD Las Palmas - 2 storey townhome in very good condition. This unit
has 3BR/2.5 BA with amenities like pool, tennis court and 24 hr. security. Military approved. $ 1700. (06-3266)
3) Sta. Ana Subd.-Dededo - Very nice 3BR/2BA tastefully designed house
with spacious living area, fenced and gated. Few miles from AAFB. Previously
with military tenant. Asking $1400.(06-817)
4) Sta. Rita - Upgraded 3BR/2BA in Hyundai Subd in excellent condition..
Near schools, stores and few miles from Naval Station. Sec.8 welcome.
$1500 (06-3088)
5) Mangilao - This 2 storey 4BR/2BA unit sits infront of Ladera Tower. Huge
space for your pleasure and lots of storage space. $2000.(06-2239)
6) Royal Gardens - Tamuning- 2 storey 3BR/2.5BA town home in one of the
most sought after well maintained complex. Enjoy the amenities that comes
with it; pool, basketball and tennis court and 24 hr. security not to mention it's
excellent location. $1700 (06-3310)
Comm'l Rentals
1) Marine Dr. Upper Tumon - East-West Business Center for lease. Few available office and store spaces with varying square footage. Call for details.
2) Tamuning - Centrally located warehouse behind ITC Bldg. Butler type with
4800 sq.ft of space excluding mezzanine. Huge roll up doors front and back
with ample parking. Be close to your clients. Asking $ 3000/mo.(06-1074)
3) Mangilao - Warehouse space initially built as sport arena for UOG. It consist of 5670 sq.ft of floor area on 1 ½ acre lot. Includes 2 bathrooms with
shower, office space and storage facility. Only $4,000/mo.(06-1826)
4) Harmon - 2 storey all concrete warehouse behind K-Mart. With 2650 sq.ft
each floor. Plenty of parking in the back. $3000/mo.(06-637)
5) Legacy Square, Mangilao- Restaurant ready to go. Just open your business here as all equipment is included. i.e counters, chairs, tables and cash
register. Amenities includes generator, nighttime security, trash pick-up and
ample parking. Call for other details. $5950 (06-2740)
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ENDOCHRINOLOGY
May Reyes, M.D.
Island Health Clinic 649-8698
NEUROLOGY
Ramel Carlos, M.D.
647-4102
UROLOGY
Jaroslav Richter, M.D.
Oka Medical Building 649-9624
DENTISTRY
Dr. Elwood “Woody” Johnson
General Adult Dentistry
Harmon Loop Dental 637-9696
SURGERY
HAND
Jerone Landstrom, M.D.
Specializing in hand and
microsurgery.
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• Sports chiropractic
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12/2
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12/3
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12/5
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12/6
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12/18
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editorials
OPINION
Victories for Guam's
Working Families
While these elections may have seemed anticlimactic, we should keep in perspective the victories for
Guam's working families. Our members and their families won in more ways than one. Even though the results
of the gubernatorial race and maybe even the primaries
are still being fought out in court, we can still look at what
gains we've made at the polls towards winning a better
life for our members and their families.
First and foremost, we helped get elected four
staunchly pro-union/family senators: Rory Respicio,
Tina Muna Barnes, Judi Guthertz and Dr. David Shimizu.
A factor in their success was that they agreed with our
issues and spoke about them knowledgeably and passionately whenever possible regarding the people of Guam
wanting a better life, better paying union jobs, universal
health care and Justice for workers.
This, of course, doesn't mean that we don't have
any other friends in the legislature, because we do on
both sides of the aisle. Our approach, this time, was different; we have learned better ways to help people that
are friends of our members and their families to get elected. What we are building is a Better Life Team (caucus) in
the legislature, and every month we hope to run an article from our "BLT" on working family issues in the 29th
Legislature to keep us all informed on legislative matters
important to us.
The first bill to be introduced will be on the issue
of universal health care. Fortunately, we don't have to
reinvent the wheel on this; California has already spent
millions writing a great piece of legislation. It passed their
state legislature but was vetoed by their Governor
because he didn't want to cut into the profit margins of
big drug and health insurance companies. We know it
won't be easy to get it passed here, but it's the right thing
for Guam. With everyone's hard work we can make it a
reality.
Another big victory for our members and our
island is a Democratic Majority in both the U.S. House of
Representatives and Senate. This gives the GFT more
federal lobbying power than just about anyone else on
Guam! For the first time in 12 years, labor unions now get
invited in the front door while big business lobbyists will
have to go around back! We look forward to working with
our good friend and great congresswoman Madeline Z.
Bordallo to help win great things for the people of Guam.
So the wheel turns and another election cycle
comes to a close (maybe), but that doesn't mean that our
participation in our Democracy will rest for the next two
years. Far from it. There are many issues that face our
families that can only be dealt with by our legislature. It
will take all of us to keep calling, sending emails, and
making visits to senators in order to make sure that our
voices are continually heard; because if we don't who
will?
Matt Rector
GFT President
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Hafa adai and greetings to all teachers and readers of the GFT News!
This is the initial article for a new column in this paper that will discuss a wide variety of environmental issues with a focus on environmental education. My name is Peggy Denney, and I am the Program
Coordinator for Education and Outreach for the Guam Environmental
Protection Agency (Guam EPA), and I am writing this column to promote environmental education and raise awareness of important issues
with respect to the stewardship of our island and its natural resources.
My role as education/outreach program coordinator encompasses a
wide range of duties, all of which focus on disseminating information to the community, whether it be public
or private schools, government agencies, businesses, or the general public. My specific areas of interest are
recycling and composting, but coastal/marine protection, soil erosion, stormwater management, and watershed management are also issues that are included in the public education program.
There are many Government of Guam natural resource agencies that participate in the public environmental education endeavor, most of which are members of the Environmental Education Committee
(EEC). This committee was created by an executive order and is a subcommittee of the Watershed Planning
Committee. Its members includes the BSP Coastal Management Program, Dept. of Agriculture, Divisions of
Aquatics and Wildlife and Forestry, the University of Guam, the Nature Conservancy, NOAA, Western Pacific Regional Fisheries Council, and other organizations on Guam, with Guam EPA as the chair. The EEC meets
on a regular basis to coordinate environmental activities, the most well known being the Island Pride Earth
Day Festival in April.
We will be gearing up soon for Earth Day, and all the schools will be receiving information about
the Earth Week 3-D Artwork Contest, the Earth Week Banner Contest, the Governor's Green School Awards,
and the Environmental Stewardship Awards. Sometimes the information that is faxed to the schools is not
received by the appropriate or interested teachers, i.e., art teachers, science teachers or environmental club
sponsors. Consequently, we are endeavoring to develop a teacher database that will include all schools, public and private, with the name, email address, subject taught, grade level, and contact numbers for every individual.
Your assistance in preparing this database is very much needed and would be greatly appreciated. If
you are interested in receiving the information that is sent out regarding Earth Day activities or any other event
which Guam EPA or the EEC is planning, or if you are interested in attending the EEC meetings, please call
me at 475-1654 or 483-9415 or email me at Peggy.Denney@guamepa.net, and I will gladly add your name
and information to our database. This will help us ensure that all who wish to participate in these activities do
receive the necessary information in a timely manner.
The theme for our next Earth Week activities is going to be "Know Your Watershed," and the 3-D
Artwork Contest is going to be a 3-D replica of your respective watershed. The EEC is planning outreach
efforts with the schools to enhance teachers' and students' knowledge regarding watersheds, what they are,
how to identify your respective watershed, how they impact the coastal areas, and the tremendously important role they play in our island environment.
I look forward to hearing from you and to developing a highly functional network in order to further
all our goals. If you have any questions or wish to schedule a presentation on any of the topics listed above,
please feel to contact me. Until next time, let's keep in mind that "Every day is Earth Day."
Letters to GFT...
Dear GFT,
I want to thank you for all your time and work and support. Although I
must start at the beginning scale for Medical Technologists and not receive any
retroactive pay, I feel like we won anyway. And we did.
They acknowledged my certification and gave me the title and the 25%
retention-pay thet goes with the position. Also, they reorganized their policy to
include NCA certification for all new hires. I was accepted because of the certification and because I "grand-fathered" in. Actually, the Board still never recognized my grievance as valid. They did send me a letter stating that they
denied my request.
This reversal was made possible by Zinnia Pecina, RN, who is Ancillary Director, I believe. Only she noticed that I was asking for the 15% certification pay that was actually misnamed. It was for "further" certification. What
I should have been asking all along for was the 25% incentive-retention pay
that the Med Technologists were already getting, but no the Med Technicians.
(Because of a certificate.) I wonder why she was the only person to notice this?
Then, she drafted a letter to GovGuam Administration. It was accepted, so
GMH accepted it.
So, after all the collective work on my behalf, I thank you very much. I
do hope all your endeavors have such positive outcomes. And power to the
people who persevere!
Sincerely,
Charlotte M. Meiser, CLS/NCA
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crosswords &
CROSSWORD #11
ACROSS
1- Small blemish
5- Definite article
8- Barbecue leftovers?
13- Spelunking site
14- Is indebted
15- Cheap wine
16- Neighborhood
17- Mercury and Saturn,
e.g.
18- Jitterbug dance
19- Murder of a parent
21- Form of poem, often
used to praise something
22- Employ, utilise
23- Convent dweller
24- Agent of retribution
28- Lazy person
30- Pierce with a knife
31- Digit of the foot
32- Adjust, modify
33- Agitate
34- Unit of force
35- Vocal expression
38- Glass ornament
41- Iridescent gemstone
42- Insect stage
46- Still, in poetry
47- Donkey cry
48- Throughout this document
49- Ice river
51- Pasture used for grazing
52- Spanish title
53- Female fowl
54- Capable of being sold
57- Exhaust
59- Uniter, not a divider
60- Young horse
61- Spring up
62- Untruths, tells falsehoods
63- Against
64- Private Pyle
65- Printing widths
66- Oboe, e.g.
DOWN
1- Shoulder blade
2- Umbrella
3- Stuff oneself
4- Rip
5- Two
6- Cattle group
7- Indispensable
8- Self-confident assurance
9- Slip
10- Integrity
11- Conclusion
YUDU
YUDU Bldg. 157E, Buena Vista Ave. Dededo, Guam 96929
horoscopes
12- What's up
14- Happen
20- Inactive
25- Acquire through work
26- Electrically charged particle
27- Understand
29- Longstanding argument
30- Wander
33- Capable of being separated
34- Letter opener
36- Ripped
37- Unsoiled
38- Implore
39- Long, thin snake-like fish
40- City SE of Los Angeles
43- American hunting hound
44- Rape
45- Earthworm
47- Cover for loose papers
48- Listens
50- Perfume the air
51- Queues
55- Cut of meat
56- From a distance
57- Droop, sink
58- In favor of
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* Used Containers for SALE! *
Telephone: (671) 637-0013 or Fax: (671) 637-0017
December is hot, hot, hot. Should we blame it on global
warming or the rush of six planets in feisty, fiery Sagittarius
that heats up the cosmos? Don't sit and chill. Go and melt a
few snowballs.
ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 20)
Rams simply cannot sit at home this December. You crave
adventure and yearn to travel. So why limit yourself to the
usual? Plot an international itinerary that is guaranteed to
get you going when six planets posit in Sadge. However, if
time and money are tight, fix your sights on exotic diversions
a bit closer to home. Decorate a few trees in the neighborhood.
TAURUS (APRIL 21 - MAY 21)
Bulls feel lusty and sexy this December. You are a force with
whom to be reckoned and can attract anyone that you set
your sights on. Spread your joy around. Remember that hesitation is a buzz killer. Make your best moves while six planets sit in Sadge and don't be stingy with your affections.
Spike the eggnog while you roast a few chestnuts.
GEMINI (MAY 22 - JUNE 21)
Twins are forced to face relationship issues head on this
December. Are there unresolved problems that are creating
an uncomfortable undercurrent? Are you giving too much or
too little? (Remember, it is better to give than to receive.) For
those who are trawling the bars with their portable mistletoe,
seek some new haunts filled with holiday spirits... err...spirit.
CANCER (JUNE 22 - JULY 23)
A cavalcade of planets in Sagittarius focuses more of your
efforts on work this December. Oh goodie. Crabs find themselves burning the midnight oil on the job like just another
old Cratchett. Yes, you will be very productive but don't
aspire to be an office drone. Find time to hang the tinsel,
stuff the stockings and make very merry.
LEO (JULY 24 - AUGUST 23)
Lions are unleashed and on the prowl this December. Tis the
season to have festive fun, so party hearty and maneuver
among the various movers and shakers. You have great energy reserves so seek and accept as many invitations as you can
fit on your blackberry. Ah but will you overdo and imbide a
bit too much? We can only hope so!
VIRGO (AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 23)
The focus is on family and home issues this December while
six planets in Sagittarius stoke your hearth. Don't be surprised if the huddled masses descend upon your humble
abode for a little holiday cheer. As far as family is concerned,
Virgins may reach a wall, but these walls are surmountable.
The most important thing is to be true to yourself, dusty
Santa hat notwithstanding.
LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 23)
You are apt to say one thing too many when a parade of planets in Sagittarius make havoc with your communication
skills. Oh who cares? Even though Libras are usually diplomatic and eloquent, the world is very forgiving this December. But just to be on the safe side, why not just let your
actions speak louder than your words.
SCORPIO (OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22)
Scorps are flush with funds this December. Bank on those six
planets in Sagittarius to bring you fiscal luck and fortune.
With a bit of research, you can carefully plant your small nut
so it can eventually grow into a tall money tree. Or throw
caution to the wind and just enjoy your gotten gains. Will you
overspend on a few holiday trinkets? They hope so!
SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 22)
The spotlight finds you no matter where you go or where you
try to hide. Blame those six planets in your own sign for
lighting up your tree with neon. December brings not only
fame and glory, but also a bit of notoriety which can make
you especially attractive. Take the world by storm, Archer.
Share your gifts and don't keep your intentions under wraps.
CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 20)
Caps give and can receive this December. Make the most of
your karma by volunteering for a worthy charity. You may
find yourself wedged next to the celebrity du jour at a holiday
party. Each opportunity can become an opportunity of a lifetime. Don't foul it up by stringing mistletoe on a wire and
hanging it over your head.
AQUARIUS (JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 19)
Friends are you holiday gift this December. Six Sagittarian
planets make you ground zero for all sorts of social festivities. Plan accordingly Aquarius and stock up on goodies. As
you pour the eggnog and hang your tinsel, think of ways to
expand your usual social circle. I've heard that those eight
tiny reindeer are quite the party animals....
PISCES (FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20)
Fish find themselves cast in the role of professional intermediaries this December. Whether its planning the office holiday party or divying up the bonuses, it seems that you can do
no political wrong. You dive in the corporate pool and swim
with the big fish. But don't get too big for your britches,
buddy. You may find those Santa pants begin to pinch after
a while.
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Cats Party Rental
Assorted Jumpers
Kids Games
Cotton Candy & SnoCone
Machines
Call Clare 637-9434
Coral Sea Realty
C. Scott Campbell
Principal Broker
Phone: 649-6088/6089
Fax: 649-6090
Email: csr@guamcell.net
Dori Palima, Realtor
727-7188
Chamorro Gardens
Apartments
2 bedroom/1 bath units
Central location in
Mongmong
Pool - Laundry Facility Security Guard Clean & Safe Near Agana Shopping Center
& Airport
Call 477-1361
Diamond Auto Parts
Open 7 Days a Week
Dededo: Ph. 637-9616/26 Fax. 632-7715
Harmon: 649-4234/5 or
646-0507/8
Anigua: 472-2231/
477-8402
Guam
Exterminators Pest Control Services
Eliminate ants, roaches, termites, etc.
10% GFT Discount
Call 888-8421
or 637-8422
iConnect
Push-To-Talk that Works!
Guam-Saipan:
888-8888
Micronesia Mall:
898-8888/637-7837
GPO Store:
898-8888/649-8182
www.iconnectguam.com
InterPacific Realty
Suzie B. Peredo,
Principal Broker
414 W. Soledad Ave.
Ste. 500L
Hagatna, Guam 96910
Office: 477-1389
ext. 106
directory
Fax: 477-1077
www.interpacificrealty.com
Proline Automotive
Accessories
Guam's Automotive Accessory Outlet
Mon-Sat: 8am-5pm / Sun:
11am-4pm
Dash Covers,
Seat Covers, Floor Mats,
Ateering Wheel Covers,
License Frame,
Tool Boxes, Hubcaps,
Wheels, Tires, & More!
Call 646-5528
Fax 649-5202
Dori Palima, Realtor
"I can help you with all your
Real Estate needs!"
285 Farenholt Ave.
Suite 305
Tamuning, 96913
Call 727-7188
Security Title Inc.
Supporting Guam's Working
People
General Agent for
Stewart Orlean
Pacific Plaza, 865 S. Marine
Corps Drive
Ste. 202B Tamuning
Call: 647-8100
Fax: 647-8170
Todo Mauleg
Portable Toilets
For All Occasions
Immediate Delivery
Call 477-3369/477-7867
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BUSINESS HERE!
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for only $299 a year!
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classified
Project I Famagu'on-ta Become a Treatment Foster
Parent. You can be your own
boss, make more money and
help improve the life of a
youth. Don't wait, call today!
647-5410 (ask for Bobbie or
Annie).
~~~
Are you a victim of Family Violence, Dealing with
Domestic Violence… If
you are in an immediate danger and need help; if you
know of a child/ren being
abused, please call Child Protective Services:
4752653/2672. The Alee Shelter
a division of Catholic Social
Service can help. Please call
Monday - Friday, 4726729/472-6709 or Hotline:
637-2533. All Information is
kept confidential.
~~~
Catholic Social Service Are you interested in becoming a volunteer for the tele-
advertising
phone reassurance service
program, a daily call to isolated seniors please call Catholic
Social Service at 6351415/1420.
~~~
Habitat for Humanity is
looking for volunteers to help
make the dream of home
ownership a reality for low
income families on Guam. If
you are interested in learning
about how you can become
involved in Habitat for
Humanity please call 475HOME (4663) for more
information.
~~~
Island Girl Power (IGP)
Volunteer Drive:
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
AVAILABLE AT ISLAND
GIRL POWER
*
IGP Youth Center searching for Tutors in Math, Reading, and Computer Skills for
Elementary and Middle
School Students. Tutors will
be matched with a young boy
or girl in the community.
Tutoring schedule is determined by the tutor. For more
info. on locations or to sign
up call 688-4752.
*
IGP Youth Center is partnering with Chalan Pago
Mayor's Office to find Community Instructors to offer
After-School Tutoring and
Activities for our Youth. If
you are interested in teaching
or assisting a youth program
in this village please contact
Juanita Blaz at 688-4752 or
Kim Camacho at 472-8302.
*
For more info cal IGP Pager:
635-2266 or e-mail: islandgirlpower@yahoo.com./IGP
website:
www.islandgirlpower.com/
~~~
FOR RENT
Windward Hills, 4 br, 3 ba,
spacious, remodeled, $1500
per month, call 472-2229
*
Maite 2br 2ba Ref, Stv, AC,
INTERPACIFIC REALTY
414 W. Soledad Ave. Ste. 500L
Hagatna, GU 96910
Tel: (671) 477-1389 ext. 106
Fax: (671) 477-1077
FOR RENT
Agat - 3BR/2BA with full ceramic tiles,
stove & refrigerator. The beach is but a 2
minute walk! S8 welcome. Asking
$1300/mo.
Agat - 2BR/2BA includes stove, side-byside refrigerator, washer and dryer. Asking $1200/mo.
DENTAL SERVICES INCORPORATED
DENTAL COVERAGE FOR GFT MEMBERS
The Dental Services, Inc. (DSI) dental program is an
affordable discount dental plan designed primarily for people who
are not covered by any other type of dental insurance. It can also
be utilized by people who "Max Out" or "Run Over" their dental
insurance limit and desire additional coverage for remaining dental treatment desired. Participating members may pre-pay the DSI
membership fee yearly, quarterly or monthly in order to gain
access to discounted rates on quality dentistry. DSI contracts with
dentists to provice services to eligible members at special
allowance rates. There are:
•
•
•
•
•
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No Troublesome Claim Forms
No Yearly Maximums
No Preauthorizations Required
35% - 80% Discounts (25% for Pharmacy Services)
Orthodontics (Braces)
Cosmetics Covered (Such as Smile Whitening)
Includes: Necessary Dental Examinations, X-rays
and three cleanings (Prophyaxis) per year at
No Additional Charge
Membership in the dental plan will entitle you to valuable
allowances on all dental services delivered at participating dental
offices on Guam. With the high cost of dental services today, this
plan can save money for members.
A family of four can save $650.00 or more for just routine maintenance. A member requiring a root canal, post/core and
crown could save as much as $848.00. In addition, the DSI Plan
discount applies towards cosmetic dentistry, including one-hour
smile whitening and implants.
GFT Members interested in this Dental Coverage should
call DSI at 646-3741 for more information.
Yona - 5BR/6BA executive home. Boasts
2 master bedrooms, oversized kitchen,
partial oceanview, Nara wood finishing,
gas stove top, built in stove/warmer and
extra large utility room at the rear! Near
M. U. Lujan and St. Francis School. Asking $2550/mo.
FOR SALE
MALOJLOJ - If you're tired of living in the fast lane, consider the
charming South! These 4 ready to build lots are just waiting to be
developed. Enjoy the views of the mountainside and the great
Southern hospitality. Asking $25,000 ea. or buy all 4 lots for a
great discount.
ATTENTION ALL GFT MEMBERS:
Rent any of our great properties and receive up to
$100.00!!!! (conditions apply)
CALL SUZIE PEREDO @ 727-6090 or your favorite Realtor to
view these and other great properties!
SUZIE PEREDO
Principal Broker
23
Pool $650 Call 477-5943
*
Maite 2 Br w/wtr & swr very
Clean renovated. Call Frank
727-4372
*
Sinajana 2br 1b, 4 plex, water
heater $800, Sec 8 ok, call
688-7290.
*
Sinajana 3Bd 1ba private
entr. Fenced yard, Hillside
view, nicely landscaped yard.
Rent $700/mo. includes
water. For more info call 4778678.
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FOR SALE
Mango Trees, Guava(large)
Trees, Hot Pepper Plants, call
Mike 828-8783
*
Phunkee Kraftwerks
Motarola Iden Phone Ring
Tones/Mixed CDs
Please call Sean at 898-1777
or Jesse at 898-5885
*
Toyota Matrix '04, 19K Miles,
Warranty, Exct. Condition
$14,000 or best offer 6877717
***
HOUSEHOLD
Brand Inc.:
Ref/Washer/Dryers/Stove
646-2726
*
Solid Oak Computer desk
$250. Call: 632-5712
*
6 pc Rosewood Living Room
set - $1500 or best offer. Ask
for Ken or Liz @734-2084.
Please, serious inquiries only.
*
White Whirlpool Refrigerator: double door w/Ice
maker/water and white
Whirlpool Accubake System
(Gas Stove) selling both for
$800 call Norma at 472-1187
after 5 p.m.
*
AUTOMOTIVE
96 TOYOTA CELICA SPORT
COUPE. SHOW CONDITION! MUST SEE! Call Rob:
735-4390 OR 637-6277
*
Chevy Van '95 15Pass. AC,
Good condition, Reduced:
$2250 OBO 482-3425
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MISCELLANEOUS
Avon, Buy, Sell, or Fundraise
Call Debra: 472-6640
*
Mary Kay - 15% Discount
GFT Members only
Call Gerri @ 898-3383
*
Wheels Driving School
Call Will Limtiaco @ 7770099 for more info.
*
Canopies-sizes Available
10x10 $85, 10x20 $130,
20x20 $170, 20x30 $250,
20x40 $320. Barr. 734-7789
Dededo 633-7789.
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