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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

More than a month after Freedom Air filed for bankruptcy, the Commonwealth Ports Authority is still waiting for any development on the matter, which is now under the guidance of the bankruptcy court.

CPA executive director MaryAnn Lizama disclosed to Saipan Tribune yesterday that the agencys legal counsel, Robert Torres, is on top of the situation.

The Commonwealth Ports Authority legal counselhas been assigned to keep in communications with regards to the bankruptcy process and progress, she said.

Due to the bankruptcy filing, there is currently an automatic stay on all creditors of Freedom Air while they reorganize.

Freedom Air, which owes the ports authority some $1.23 million in passenger facility charges and facility use, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Guam in late September, to allows the carrier to reorganize while it continues operation.

Lizama said yesterday that CPA, like all other creditors of the airline, will respect the process. She admitted that all amounts owed CPA is not being addressed to date.

However, Freedom Air has to stay current with all its current debts, i.e., PFCs [passenger facility charges], land leases, etc. Until we hear from the courts or the assigned trustee, Freedom Air continues its operations, according to Lizama.

Airports in the U.S. may impose PFC on enplaning passengers, to be used to fund Federal Aviation Administration-approved airport improvement projects. Once the FAA has approved a PFC, it requires airlines and travel agents to collect PFCs from their passengers. Air carriers may be subject to financial penalties for non-compliance.

Saipan Tribune learned that of the $1.2 million total debt to CPA, Freedom Air is behind in PFC payment for Saipan amounting to $273,500; Rota with $148,392; and for Tinian $202,275.

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CPA chief: Freedom Air has to stay current with all its debts

Students and veterans watch the school bell ring nine times Tuesday to honor soldiers past and present.SABRINA ROCCO/Bradenton Herald

EAST MANATEE -- Parents dressed in some form of red, white and blue filed Tuesday into Freedom Elementary School's cafeteria to watch their children honor veterans and first-responders while celebrating the school's 10th anniversary.

An elegant version of "God Bless America" played in the background as 760 Freedom Falcons took their seats on the floor for opening remarks, which included a Color Guard presentation of the U. S. and state of Florida flags, the reading of the school's mission statement, the singing of the school song ("...Freedom's a flame that burns within ya, Freedom's in the state of mind...") and a special anthem for each branch of the military and first responders.

"The kids feel good that they're supporting our veterans. They'll be singing these songs for months now," said Bonnie Christian, a technology teacher who organized the event.

Freedom Elementary, the only Manatee school not named after a person or place, was built around the time of Sept. 11, 2001. When it was finished in July 2003, founding Principal Gary Holbrook wanted its name to be unique.

"He wanted the theme of

freedom," said current Principal Jim Mennes.

Since the school was named Freedom, its mission has always been patriotic.

"Our main goal is to teach our children gratitude," said assistant principal Laura Campbell. "That's the goal here, and we really try to encourage it."

Music teacher Rick Bogner, who has been at Freedom all 10 years, said the goal has remained the same while the school greatly expanded.

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Freedom Elementary celebrates vets, responders and its 10th anniversary