Bears are American Youth Football of Samoa champs

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A look at your 2015 AYFS undefeated Champions, the AYFS Bears from Pago Pago under the leadership of Head Coach Sa Suluai. They defeated the Steelers in their
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championship game this past Saturday at the Veterans Memorial Stadium 20 - 16. Bears are American Youth Football of Samoa champs
by T. Gasu, Samoa News Sports Correspondent
The second place trophy of the AYFS League was awarded to Head Coach Shawn Togia and the AYFS Steelers
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who showed potential in their loss against the Bears this past Saturday morning.
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Defensive Player of the Game, AJ Talafu seen here playing
quarterback for the Steelers is looking for an open receiver to convert a pass during the second half of their championship game this
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past Saturday. They lost to the Bears 20 - 16. Offensive Player of the Game (#24) of the
Bears Louis Malala Jr. taking off with the ball
and breaking tackles in the first half of the
game for another Bears touchdown. [photo: TG]
The American Youth Football of Samoa
league under the management of President Shiloh
Pritchard concluded their annual league competition this past Saturday with a new champion registering in history books of the league – the AYFS
Bears from Pago Pago under the management of
Head Coach Sa Suluai, clinched the Championship title after defeating Head Coach Shawn Togia
and his army of Steelers.
Throughout previous years, the AYFS Bears
had shown a lot of potential in making it to the
championship game, but were never able to pull
through the playoffs – this year, they were the
No.1 seed of the league, sitting comfortably with
an undefeated record, and taking the championship trophy last Saturday, after a 20 - 16 victory
against the Steelers.
The first half of their game started out with the
Steelers attacking the Bears’ offensive unit vigorously, who in turn had a hard time driving against
Luzonric Norman Heather and his defensive unit.
It wasn’t until the offensive player of the game,
Malala Jr. “Beastmode” dove into the end zone
for the first touchdown of the game that the Bears’
momentum became rock steady.
Into halftime, the Bears were at a comfortable
20 - 0 lead. But not long after the start of the third
quarter, offensive player of the game AJ Talafu
powered his way into the end zone for a quarterback
sneak to score the Steelers first touchdown of the
game. Their two-point conversion in the hands of
Talafu again brought hope back to the steel curtain.
The remainder of the second half had the Bears
nervously at the edge of their seats, as they watched
the Steelers coming back in the second half of the
match to trail them only by 4 points — 20 - 16.
However, in the final quarter of the game a call
from Head Official Mike White stating a fumble
from the Steelers offense inside Bears territory
stopped the Steelers hope of a winning comeback.
That call threw off the Steelers momentum,
gave the ball to the Bears offensive unit, who were
already knowledgeable on the time situation for the
match, and ended the game quickly with a knee to
all four downs of their final series to officially win
themselves the 2015 AYFS Championship title.
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samoa news, Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Mrs. Daisy Paaga, armed with her whistle, leads the taunt for Nuuuli’s Coconut Girls cricket team
during an exciting game last week against the Malotumau team from Faga’itua. The ‘taunt’ is usually
[photo: B. Chen]
less than 10 seconds long and is carried out when an opposing team player is out.
tusia: Leua Aiono Frost and Jeff Hayner
Samoa News correspondents
TA’AMILOSAGA VOLIPOLO FU’A 2015
Ua fa’alauiloa mai e le failautusi a le Asosi
Volipolo a Amerika Samoa, Iose Afu, ua mae’a
fa’atulaga le amatalia o le Ta’amilosaga Volipolo
mo le Sisigafu’a o lenei tausaga, ma e tatala le
liki i le Aso To’ona’i nei i le itula e 8:00 i le Fale
Ta’alo o Kanana Fou.
O lenei tausaga e fa ona vaega ma’oti o le
a fa’atautaia ai, ina ia sailia ai le valu ‘au mai
vaega ta’itasi e ulu atu i le vae mulimuli o le
ta’amilosaga fa’avaomalo i le vaitaimi tonu o le
Sisigafu’a 2015 - Aperila 13 - 18, 2015.
O vaega nei: Liki a Tama; Liki a Tama’ita’i; Liki
a Tama Under 19 ma le Liki a Kuini. Afai e valu
‘au mai le vaega e tasi e ulufale i le vae mulimuli o
le ta’amilosaga, o lona uiga e 32 ‘au fili a Amerika
Samoa, fa’atasi ma ‘au mai Seattle Washington,
Sydney, Ausetalia; Hawaii, ma Samoa.
Ua fa’ailoa mai fo’i, i le vaitau lava lea o le
Sisigafu’a, ua fa’atulaga ai se Sailiga Tausala o le
“Miss Flowers” e faia ia Aperila 6, 2015, ma o tupe
uma e aoina mai uma mo le Au Volipolo e tauva i
le Pacific Games i Papua Niu Kini ia Iulai 4, 2015.
O se manuia lea e le’i lau maua, ma ua fa’ailoa
mai e le failautusi, “Fa’afetai tele mo lea agaga
fa’amalosi’au i le fanau tauva, ae o le liki fo’i
lenei, e avea ma se isi toe siaki o tamaiti ua filifilia, ia mautinoa ua tatou ‘avea se ‘au volipolo
malolosi mo le fa’amoemoe lea!”
O le toe fa’atasiga a sui mamalu o ‘au volipolo
uma ua fa’aulu mo lenei liki, e faia i le afiafi o le
aso Lulu nei, ma toe fa’amautu atili mea uma,
ona amata loa lea o le fa’amoemoe ua leva ona
loma mai.
ASHSAA BASKETBALL A TAMAITA’I
O le afiafi ananafi sa tatala aloaia ai le
Ta’amilosaga Pasiketipolo a Tama’ita’i i a’oga
maualuluga ua mae’a fa’aulu a latou ‘au mo lenei
tausaga aoga. O le tausaga ua mavae sa taofia
fa’afuase’i le liki a tama’ita’i ina ua pepesi tele le
fa’ama’i mata sa a’afia ai le atunu’u ma fa’apena
ona le toe fa’aauauina ai le ta’amilosaga lea.
Peita’i e tupu lea fa’aletonu, ae o lo’o ‘ai silia le
aoga maualuga a Tafunai le liki a tama’ita’i, ae leai
se faia’ina. I se fa’amatalaga mai le ‘au faia’oga
pasiketipolo a tama’ita’i i Tafuna, ua ia fa’ailoa mai
ai, “E le o ‘alo fo’i le taumafaiga o lenei tausaga, ua
manatu e toe fa’aauau mai ai i le mea na motusia ai,
o le soso’o lea o le sailiga o se manumalo.”
O le amataga o lea ta’amilosaga o lenei
tausaga sa fetaui ai le Fa’asao Malisi Cougars
ma le Nuuuli Voctech i le vaega a le Junior Varsity i le afiafi ananafi. E le’i mautu mai faaiuga o
taaloga i le taimi ua lomia le Samoa News.
O le aso Tofi nei, fetaui ai Faasao Malisi ma
Leone i le malae tuai a Malisi i Malaeloa. E amata
le ta’aloga i le 4:30 i le afiafi.
Ua le gata i lea ua faailoa mai foi i le afiafi
ananafi i le taaloga pesipolo (baseball) sa fetaui
ai Crusaders a Fa’asao Malisi ma le Samoana
Sharks i le Tony Solaita baseball field i Tafuna.
ASBA FLAG DAY LEAGUE
The American Samoa Basketball Association (ASBA) that has worked with many of the
ASHSAA basketball players throughout the
year, is calling out to any teams that would like
to register for the ASBA Flag Day League. The
ASBA stated that the deadline for registration
is tomorrow, Thursday, March 12 — for both
men’s and women’s teams.
Their meeting for teams will be Thursday at
the American Samoa National Olympic Office
(ASNOC) office at the Sports Complex Veterans
Memorial Stadium starting at 4:30 p.m. The
League will start this coming Saturday March 14
at the Tafuna High School gymnasium starting at
12:00 p.m. as they invite the public out to witness
some of the best basketball players in the territory in action. For more information, you can call
the following numbers: 258-1054, 731-4424 or
733-5777. You can also visit their Facebook page
at: Asba Tutuila.
GIRLS BASKETBALL BEGINS
The ASHSAA Girls Varsity and Junior Varsity teams have taken to the courts with their
season starting this week. The Warriors will be
out trying to stay on top of the standings in the
Varsity division, as the Fa’asao Marist Cougars
will be attempting to the same thing in the Junior
Varsity division.
BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL
ALL-STAR TEAMS
ASHSAA has announced their 2014-2015 Boys
Varsity Basketball All-Star first and second teams:
First Team:
Esene Alaia
Nu’uuli VocTech
Dannyboy Lilomaiava Nu’uuli VocTech
Inny Mareko
Faga’itua
Peter Tongol
Fa’asao Marist
Uati Pati
Fa’asao Marist
Second Team:
Faauuga Naiuli
Samoana
Lynel Siu
Tafuna
Fuavaa Umu
Tafuna
Paul Collins
Fa’asao Marist
Malaki Peko
Faga’itua
Reach the reporter at jeff@samoanews.com
Big trades steal
spotlight from
NFL free agents
NEW YORK (AP) — Until the New York Jets landed Darrelle
Revis, the first hours of NFL free agency Tuesday looked more
like fantasy football.
Trades, anyone?
Monster deals sending Jimmy Graham to Seattle and Sam
Bradford to Philadelphia stole the spotlight from free agent signings. That is until mid-evening, when Revis Island returned to the
Meadowlands.
The Jets dug into their past to bring back the All-Pro cornerback, according to his agents. Revis goes from the Jets’ archrival
Patriots, who he helped win the Super Bowl last month, to his NFL
roots. The deal is for five years and $70 million, with $39 million
guaranteed.
New Orleans agreed to send its star tight end to the Seahawks
for center Max Unger, with draft picks changing hands. The Saints
are to get a first-round pick, while Seattle receives a fourth-rounder.
That stunner was followed by Bradford, the injury-prone quarterback who barely has played the past two years (knee), going to
Philadelphia for Nick Foles, who also comes off an injury-shortened season (collarbone) and is headed to St. Louis. Bradford was
the top overall draft pick in 2010.
Foles is the latest starter to depart Philadelphia. He joins twotime All-Pro running back LeSean McCoy, now in Buffalo, and
Pro Bowl wide receiver Jeremy Maclin, headed for Kansas City,
in going elsewhere.
Philadelphia also added Seahawks starting cornerback Byron
Maxwell as a free agent with a six-year deal. And Seattle brought
in cornerback Cary Williams, formerly of the Eagles and a 2012
Super Bowl winner with the Ravens.
Baltimore dealt nose tackle Haloti Ngata to Detroit, which is
about to lose All-Pro defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh in free
agency. Ngata, 31 and a five-time Pro Bowler, is due $8.5 million
next season and has a $16 million salary cap figure.
The Bills confirmed acquiring McCoy for linebacker Kiko
Alonso; McCoy also signed a contract extension for $40 million
over five years.
The Jets also confirmed a previously agreed upon trade, getting receiver Brandon Marshall from Chicago for a fifth-round
draft pick. The Jets released WR-KR Percy Harvin, whom they
acquired last season from Seattle.
Carolina released DeAngelo Williams, its career rushing leader.
Two retirements also drew attention away from the chase for
free agents. Five-time All-Pro linebacker Patrick Willis, the heart
of San Francisco’s defense for eight seasons, called it quits. The
2007 Defensive Rookie of the Year is leaving because of recurrent
toe and feet injuries.
“In my head, I’m already a Hall of Famer,” Willis said. “I am
leaving this with closure, saying that I am happy today, more
happy today than I was the day I was drafted. That says something
to me.”
Tennessee quarterback Jake Locker, his four-year pro career
ravaged by injuries, also retired, saying he has no “burning desire”
to keep playing.
The 49ers lost another mainstay when running back Frank
Gore, their career rushing leader, joined the Colts.
Linebacker A.J. Hawk, who grew up in Ohio and attended
Ohio State, agreed to terms with Cincinnati on a two-year deal.
Hawk spent his first nine seasons in Green Bay.
Jacksonville, with lots of salary cap room, grabbed tight end
Julius Thomas away from Denver among a slew of moves. The
Jaguars agreed to deals with defensive end Jared Odrick, right
tackle Jermey Parnell, cornerback Davon House, linebacker Dan
Skuta and safety Sergio Brown.
Thomas agreed on a five-year deal worth $46 million, with $24
million guaranteed.
Arizona got probably the best run blocker in this year’s group,
guard Mike Iupati, who agreed on a five-year, $40 million contract
with $22.5 million guaranteed. The 6-foot-5, 331-pound lineman
played five seasons with San Francisco, is a three-time Pro Bowl
player and made the All-Pro team in 2012.
Arizona also re-signed linebacker LaMarr Woodley.
The Falcons fortified the middle of new coach Dan Quinn’s
defense by signing free-agent linebackers Brooks Reed and Justin
Durant.
Among other official free agency moves early in the process
were LB Malcolm Smith, the 2014 Super Bowl MVP with Seattle,
who agreed to terms with Oakland; DE Kendall Langford to Indianapolis; WR Brian Hartline to Cleveland; S Tyvon Branch to
Kansas City; TE Owen Daniels to Denver; G Orlando Franklin
to San Diego; CB Buster Skrine to the Jets; FB Jerome Felton to
Buffalo; and QB Shaun Hill to Minnesota, which also re-signed
RB Matt Asiata.
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TA L A I
TAALOGA
SPORTS SHORTS
IOC President Bach mourns the
French athletes killed in crash
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — IOC President Thomas
LE’I FAI FAIAINA STORMERS MA LE HURRISCANES
O le vaiaso ua te’a na fetaui ai le Stormers ma le Sharks, lea na manumalo ai le Stormers Bach says the Olympic world is in mourning for the three French
athletes killed in a helicopter crash in Argentina.
i le 29-13.
Olympic swimming gold medalist Camille Muffat, boxing
Ma ua avea nei na o le Stormers ma le Hurricanes - o au mai Ueligitone - e le’i faiaina.
I le faasologa o ‘au taaloga i lenei taamilosaga ua tulaga sefulu le Sharks- e tasi le malo ae bronze medalist Alexis Vastine and pioneering sailor Florence
Arthaud were among the 10 people killed when two helicopters
tolu faiaina.
I le taaloga atoa, na fai lava ma maua avanoa a le Sharks e tausavali ai atu ai i le itu e sikoa filming a reality TV show crashed Monday.
Bach says Tuesday: “We are shocked by this sad news. Our
ai, ae sa malosi mai pea le Stormers.
O le tama taalo a le Stormer ia Demetri Catrakilis lea na lelei lona ‘a’aina o polo, e sefulu fa thoughts are with the families and friends of these great athletes
who have left us.” Bach says “the world of sport and the Olympic
(14) ‘ai na maua i le sa’o o lona vae.
O loo sili pea lava le Stormers i le faasologa o ‘au o le Super 15, talu ai e i ai taaloga na maua family have lost three of their key members.”
He adds the athletes “were all not only champions in their sport
ai ponesi, (1) Stormers 4-0. 16 pts. (2) Brumbies 3-1. 15 pts. (3) Chiefs 3-1. 14 pts. (4) Hurricanes
but
also contributed greatly as role models.”
3-0. 13 pts. (5) Bulls 2-2. 10 pts. (6) Waratahs 2-1. 9 pts. (7) Highlanders 2-1. 9 pts. (8) Cheetahs
Bach
says the Olympic flag will be flown at half-staff for three
2-1. 9 pts. (9) Rebels 1-2. 6 pts. (10) Sharks 1-3. 6 pts. (11) Lions 1-3. 6 pts. (12) Force 1-3. 5 pts.
days
at
International
Olympic Committee headquarters.
(13) Reds 1-3. 5 pts. (14) Crusaders 1-2. 4 pts. (15) Blues 0-4. 3 pts.
LeBron James takes over No. 1
MALO KEITH THURMAN IA ROBERT GUERRERO
alone on Cavaliers assists list
Ua manumalo ia Keith ‘One Time’ Thurman i le la fusuaga ma le alii sa i ai foi le fusi o le
DALLAS (AP) — LeBron James has another Cavaliers record
WBA o le ‘welterweight’ o Robert ‘The Ghost’ Guerrero.
all to himself after getting his 4,207th assist in a Cleveland uniform.
I le taimi o le fusuaga, na maua lelei loa e Thurman ia Guerrero i le taamilosaga e iva, sa faapea
James had an assist on James Jones’ 3-pointer early in the
ona taofi o le fusuaga, ae vaai atu ua toe tu mai i luga Guerrero e musu e oti.
second quarter against Dallas on Tuesday night, breaking a tie
I le taamilosaga 10, alu loa i le atoa ia Guerrero ma lana fusu, ae o Thurman sa maua ina le with Mark Price for the Cavs’ career assists record.
tele o ai o le taamilosaga.
Back in Cleveland after four seasons with the Miami Heat,
O le faaiuga o le fusuaga, ua toe nofo le fusi o le WBA i le ‘welterweight’ ia Thurman ina malo James was already the Cavaliers’ career leader for points, field
mamao lava ia Guerrero i ‘ai e 120-107, 118-109, 118-108.
goals made and attempted, 3-pointers made and attempted, free
O lea la ua meii i luga Thurman i le (25-0 KOs 21) ae me’i mai ia Geurrero - le tama ua fa paga throws made and attempted, steals and minutes played. He played
na siamupini ai - i le (32-3-1 KOs 18).
his first seven NBA seasons with the Cavs.
I le fusuaga na maua ‘ae i le Compubox e 172 ia tu’i masasau a Thurman i le 74 o tu’i a
Only seven other players lead a franchise in points, assists and
Guerrero i le fusuaga atoa. Ma ua iloa atu nei o le a fetaui Thurman ma le ali’i o Marco Maidana, steals: Michael Jordan (Bulls), Kevin Garnett (Timberwolves),
ae le’i iloa le aso e faataunuu ai lea fusuaga.
Reggie Miller (Pacers), Gary Payton (Sonics/Thunder), Randy
Smith (Clippers), Isiah Thomas (Pistons) and Dwyane Wade (Heat).
FAALETONU PEA LE QUEENSLAND REDS
E foliga mai o lo’o i ai pea se faaletonu i le Queenslands Reds ma ua amata ona le fiafia nisi
carolina Panthers release all-time
leading rusher DeAngelo Williams
o le au tapua’i. Ua atoa nei le lua tausaga talu ona avea ia Richard Graham ma faiaoga fou, ae
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers announced they’ve
leai se suiga o iloa.
Saunoa Graham e faapea e le o maua le galulue faatasi o le ‘au taalo ma ia, ma o le mafuaaga released running back DeAngelo Williams, the franchise’s all-time
leading rusher. Carolina tagged Williams Tuesday as a post-June
foi lea e le tulaga lelei ai the Reds i lenei vaitau.
1 designation, which allows them to save money under this year’s
salary cap by pushing a portion of Williams’ prorated signing
Human Resource Department, Tafuna
bonus into 2016. The announcement doesn’t come as a surprise.
PO Box PPB, Pago Pago
American Samoa
Williams, 31, told Charlotte television station WBTV on Feb.
American Samoa 96799
Phone No: (684) 699-3033
23 that general manager Dave Gettleman and coach Ron Rivera
Power Authority
Fax No: (684) 699-3046
informed him he’d be released.
Email: humanresources@aspower.com
Rivera says in a release Williams “will forever be remembered
as one of the quintessential Panthers of this era.”
Williams ran for 6,846 yards and 46 touchdowns in Carolina,
but his production dropped off in recent years. Injuries kept him
out of 10 games last season and he ran for just 219 yards.
Position Title CS Meter Reader I (2)
Posting Date
March 5, 2015
AP sources: Adrian Peterson
Department Customer Service
Deadline
4:00 PM, March 13, 2015
meets with Vikings owners
(AP) — Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS
Division
Administration
Pay Rate
$7.43 - $8.05 per hour
Vikings are still working on their relationship.
Position Type Career Service – 12 months probation Job Grade/Status D/1/C - D/3/C, Non-Exempt
Three people with knowledge of the visit, speaking Tuesday to
The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the
Reports To
Meter Reader Supervisor
sensitivity of the situation, confirmed that Peterson met Monday
with Vikings owners Zygi and Mark Wilf and general manager
Major Duties & Responsibilities
Rick Spielman in the New York area.
The primary objective of the position is to perform as a meter reader where assigned duties include the reading,
That was a sequel of sorts to a trip that Spielman and coach
inspecting and recording of power and water meter information vital to the operation and co-ordination of utility
Mike Zimmer took last Wednesday to Peterson’s home outside of
services and billings; to ensure the timely collection of recorded data using a handheld computer device; to perform
Houston, a four-hour meeting that by all accounts was cordial but
skilled work pertaining to the operation and maintenance of all electric and water meters installed at consumer
still left Peterson with some concerns about the organization.
facilities; to report discrepancies observed in the field in relation to: illegal connections, safety hazards, meter defects
“We had a great dialogue, and they were able to understand
and un-metered services. Obtain electric and water meter billing data monthly and as assigned. Provide maintenance,
where I was coming from and concerns my family and I still have,”
audit or inspection service for meter referral.
Peterson said that day. “We respect each other, and hopefully the
situation can pan out so that everyone involved is content.”
MinimumR equirements
News of the latest meeting was first reported by USA Today.
Education
The Vikings have repeatedly said they want Peterson back.
High School Diploma or GED.
Still, for a soon-to-be-30-year-old running back, his $12.75 milMinimum two (2) years electrical and plumbing related work experience; familiar with computer
Experience
lion salary for 2015 is a lot despite his decorated career featuring
hand held meter reading equipment or similar equipment; able to read and comprehend service
six Pro Bowl selections and a 2,097-yard season in 2012.
requests and write follow-up reports.
Best-laid Plagnes of skiers in
Possesses good basic skills in the following areas: Electrical, Plumbing, Math & Problem solving,
Skills, Abilities,
France can go badly wrong
and oral & written communication. Fluent in both English and Samoan. A self-starter, able to work
Job Requirements with little or no supervision, and has good interpersonal & public relations ability. Must be able to
BRUSSELS (AP) — Skiers beware! La Plagne may be a busoperate a standard vehicle & have an unblemished driving record. Must be physically fit and able
tling ski resort in the Alps but a badly programmed bus GPS won’t
to endure long distance walking daily, able to work outdoors and be able to cope with the
be able to distinguish it from Plagne, population 91, and some 700
unpredictable severe weather conditions.
kilometers away.
When a local Belgian radio station took several busloads of
youngsters to go skiing, passengers on one bus were surprised to
wake among southern French vineyards close to Spain. There is
a Plagne close to Spain, and then there is the famous La Plagne.
Qualified applicants: please submit a completed ASPA Employment Application with a copy of your resume to
ASPA Tafuna (address listed above) by the deadline listed above. Please attach copies of credentials and transcripts.
Studio Brussels radio station talked to a bus official who said
Candidates selected for hire must pass examinations (when applicable), pre-employment clearances & test
there
were too many Plagnes. “We put the wrong one in. We
negative on pre-employment drug test. ASPA reserves the right to waive education and experience requirements
didn’t
have the postal code.” By Tuesday though, the wayward
as necessary. No phone inquiries accepted.
skiers had rejoined the pack of revelers.
An Equal Opportunity Employer * A Drug Free Workplace
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No headband, no
problem: Lebron
James helps the
Cavs rout Mavs
DALLAS (AP) — Even without his trademark headband,
LeBron James had 27 points and took over sole possession of the
Cavaliers’ career assists record as Cleveland beat the Dallas Mavericks 127-94 on Tuesday night.
James was one of four players with more than 20 points for
the Central Division-leading Cavaliers, who have won 12 of their
last 13 games against Western Conference opponents and broke a
14-game losing streak in Texas.
Kyrie Irving scored 22 points, while Kevin Love had 21 points
and 14 rebounds. J.R. Smith also scored 21 points and Timofey
Mozgov, the other starter, had 17. Chandler Parsons led Dallas
with 18 points, while Monta Ellis had 17 and Amare Stoudemire
15. Dirk Nowitzki scored 13 points on only 3-of-10 shooting.
SPURS 117, RAPTORS 107
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Kawhi Leonard had 24 points, 11
rebounds and matched a career high with five steals, and San
Antonio withstood a second-half letdown to beat Toronto for its
sixth straight victory.
Tony Parker added 23 points and nine assists, and Danny Green
was 5 for 6 on 3-pointers in scoring 19 points for San Antonio.
Toronto lost its fourth straight despite 32 points from Kyle
Lowry and 21 for DeMar DeRozan. Amir Johnson had 16 points
and 14 rebounds. Tim Duncan made the game’s first basket on a
follow of his own blocked shot 19 seconds in, after failing to make
a field goal for the first time in his career in San Antonio’s previous
game. He finished with 12 points and 13 rebounds in 36 minutes
before leaving with about a minute remaining, clutching his elbow
after teammate Tiago Splitter fell into him under the basket.
PACERS 118, MAGIC 86
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Reserve Rodney Stuckey had 34
points, six rebounds and seven assists, and Indiana beat Orlando
for its sixth straight victory.
Damjan Rudez scored 17 points, and Luis Scola added 15
points and 10 rebounds for the surging Pacers (29-34), who moved
into sole possession of seventh place in the Eastern Conference.
Tobias Harris had 22 points and six rebounds, and Elfrid
Payton finished with 14 points for the Magic, who have lost five of
seven games. Stuckey made two of his career-best six 3-pointers
in an 18-0 run in the first half. Indiana used a 9-3 run in the fourth
quarter to pull away, with Solomon Hill’s two-handed dunk to
give the Pacers a 93-73 lead with 9:52 remaining.
PELICANS 111, NETS 91
NEW YORK (AP) — Alexis Ajinca and Quincy Pondexter
each scored 17 points and New Orleans moved within percentage
points of eighth place in the Western Conference by beating
Brooklyn. Omer Asik had 12 points and 15 rebounds for the Pelicans in their third straight victory. Anthony Davis scored 15 points,
a night after tying his career high with 43 in a win at Milwaukee.
Brook Lopez had 15 points and nine rebounds for the Nets,
who broke to an early double-digit lead before losing their fourth
straight. Ajinca had 11 points during a four-minute stretch of the
second quarter as the Pelicans took a 55-46 lead into halftime.
They are 2 percentage points behind Oklahoma City for the West’s
final playoff spot.
JAZZ 87, KNICKS 82
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Derrick Favors had 29 points
and 12 rebounds, and Utah beat New York to tie a season high
with its third straight victory. Both teams struggled to score as the
Jazz were without leading scorer Gordon Hayward (back) and the
Knicks have been injury-plagued all season. New York missed
Tim Hardaway Jr. (back) for the second consecutive game.
Reserve Rodney Hood scored 17 points for the Jazz, while
Rudy Gobert added 10 points, 14 rebounds, four blocks and three
steals. Hood and Favors carried the offensive load in the fourth
after the Knicks took a two-point lead.
Alexey Shved scored 21 points and had a career-high 10
rebounds for the Knicks. Andrea Bargnani finished with 20 points.
LAKERS 93, PISTONS 85
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jordan Hill led seven Lakers in
double figures with 16 points, and Los Angeles beat Detroit to
snap a five-game losing streak. The injury-riddled Lakers (17-46)
beat the Pistons for the 11th time in the last 12 meetings behind
46 points in the paint and a 46-41 rebounding edge, but were officially eliminated from playoff contention before their game ended
when New Orleans beat Brooklyn.
Greg Monroe had 24 points and nine rebounds for the Pistons,
but missed a pair of critical free throws with 1:09 remaining and
Detroit trailing by three. Andre Drummond had 21 rebounds along
with 14 points, but couldn’t prevent Detroit’s seventh straight loss.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James reacts after dunking during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Tuesday, March 10, 2015, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
American Samoa Government
OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
RFP No: RFP-033-2015
RFP No:
RFP-033-2015
Issuance Date: March 09, 2015
Date & Time Due: March 19, 2015
No later than 2:00 p.m. local time
The American Samoa Government (ASG) Office of Procurement issues a Request For
Proposals (RFP) from qualified individuals or firms to provide:
“Project Management Services/Owner’s Representative for
New Manu’a Passenger/Cargo Vessel Construction”
Submission:
Original and five copies of the Proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked:
“Manu’a Vessel Project Management”. Submissions are to be sent to the following address
and will be received until 2:00 p.m. (local time), Thursday, March 19, 2015:
Office of Procurement
American Samoa Government
Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799
attn: Tiaotalaga J.E. Kruse, CPO
Any Proposals received after the aforementioned date and time will not be accepted under any
circumstances. Late submissions will not be opened or considered and will be determined as
beingn on-responsive.
Document:
The RFP Scope of Work outlining the proposal requirements is available at The Office of
Procurement, Tafuna, American Samoa, during normal working hours.
Review:
Request for Proposal data will be thoroughly reviewed by an appointed Source Evaluation
Board under the auspices of the Chief Procurement Officer, Office of Procurement, ASG.
Right of Rejection:
The American Samoa Government reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals and to
waive any irregularities and/or informalities in the submitted proposals that are not in the best
interests of the American Samoa Government or the public.
“Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action”
Acting Chief Procurement Officer
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There was a donation of handballs recently made by the American Samoa Handball Association
(ASHA) in partnership with the Department of Education/ Physical Education program to Lauli’i
Elementary for students in K through Level 2 to introduce handball and encourage students to exercise more. Seen here is Am. Samoa Handball Under-19 National player/ elementary coach and
Athletes Commission rep. for ASHA-Liza Tanoa (left) and Lauli’i Elementary principal Sima Talo
[photo: Jeff Hayner]
holding some of the donated handballs. Lauli’i Elementary School
gets a handball donation
By Jeff Hayner, Samoa News Reporter
The sport of handball has been spreading like wildfire across the territory into the elementary
schools, high school and villages, thanks to the hard work of the American Samoa Handball Association (ASHA) and the Department of Education (DOE) Physical Education (PE) program. The ASHA
donated ten soft and eight regulation handballs to Lauli’i Elementary for levels K through 2nd grade
recently as part of their partnership with the DOE/PE program.
“These are the perfect balls for levels K through 2, because they are very soft and durable,”
said head of the ASHA Carl Sagapolutele Floor. “We believe in starting with young children, in
learning the game. I’m donating to the schools that have teachers that show the most interest in maintaining their PE program,” explained Floor. So far, he has donated the balls to Leone a and Lauli’i
Elementary.
He explained that he received the balls after they (ASHA/DOE-PE) completed their Aunu’u program and they will be going back to Aunu’u sometime soon. ASHA, along with the DOE-PE program, now services 11 elementary schools and four high schools.
This coming Saturday at Onesosopo Park starting at 9:00 a.m. will be the first of three handball
games between East side teams, South Shore Sports Club Under-15 Girls and Boys A and B teams
with the winner playing against the Leone Handball Club for the championship on June 4 at the
Sports Complex Veterans Memorial Stadium. Also on June 4, there will be the Under-19 Men’s and
Women’s handball championships between the Caboom Athletic Club and the CC Handball Club.
“The invitation is always open to any young athlete out there to come out and train with us if they
wish to learn this exciting game of handball and be part of the team,” he said. The ASHA practices at
the stadium Monday through Friday starting at 4:00 p.m. For more information on the ASHA you can
contact Floor at 770-4954 or you can visit the ASHA Facebook page at: American Samoa Handball
Association for more information.
In December of last year, the ASHA took its Under-19 Boys and Girls team to its first international competition in Wellington, New Zealand where they competed for the International Handball
Federation Continental Trophy against other Oceania Region Under-19 teams.
Reach the reporter at jeff@samoanews.com
Planned UCLA basketball
training facility gets funding
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA’s planned basketball training
and performance facility that will house the school’s men’s and
women’s basketball programs will be named for Mo Ostin, the
music executive who has committed $10 million to the project.
Athletic director Dan Guerrero announced Ostin’s involvement
on Tuesday. The building will be located near Pauley Pavilion at
the south end of the Los Angeles Tennis Center. It will include
locker rooms, training areas, a strength and conditioning facility,
coaches’ offices, team meeting rooms and video rooms.
Ostin earned a bachelor’s in economics from UCLA and is
chairman emeritus of Warner Bros. Records. He worked with
Frank Sinatra, the Grateful Dead, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young,
James Taylor, Fleetwood Mac, Madonna, Prince and Red Hot
Chili Peppers during his career. Ostin was inducted into the Rock
and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003. He spent 32 years at Warner Bros.
and later worked in music for DreamWorks SKG.
A year ago, UCLA announced plans to raise private funds for
the project and has received $15 million in cash and pledges so
far. The project, estimated to cost between $30 million and $40
million, is set to break ground this fall.
Messi, Aguero and Higuain picked for
Argentina squad for matches in U.S.
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina coach Gerardo
Martino has named Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero and Gonzalo
Higuain in a squad to face El Salvador and Ecuador in international friendlies later this month in the United States. Martino
announced the 22-player squad on Tuesday, and included a firsttime call up for Real Sociedad goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli.
Forward Carlos Tevez was also called up. Martino recalled
Tevez late last year after he had been omitted for three years under
former coach Alejandro Sabella.
Defender Martin Demichelis of Manchester City, a starter for
Argentina in last year’s World Cup, was left out of the squad. Martino is likely to add several Argentina-based players next week.
Argentina faces El Salvador on March 28 in Washington, and
then plays Ecuador March 31 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Dimitrov beats Federer in exhibition at MSG
NEW YORK (AP) — Grigor Dimitrov beat 17-time Grand Slam
champion Roger Federer in an exhibition match at Madison Square
Garden on Tuesday night in a confidence-building victory for the
younger player. Dimitrov won 6-2, 1-6, 7-5, rallying from a break
down in the final set. The 23-year-old Bulgarian is 0-3 in official
matches against Federer, who’s nearly a decade older. Dimitrov
broke Federer’s serve in the final game to clinch the match.
Earlier, Gabriela Sabatini, 44, beat Monica Seles, 41, in a pro set
8-5. Both have rarely played since retiring, but they decided it was
worth training to commemorate the 25th anniversary of their classic
five-set 1990 WTA Finals match at the Garden, won by Seles.
Lakers sign guard Jabari
Brown to 10-day contract
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers have
signed guard Jabari Brown to a 10-day contract.
Brown was called up from the D-Fenders, the Lakers’ D-League
team. He led the league with 24.4 points, along with 4.1 rebounds
and 2.2 assists in 39 games. Brown was a college teammate of current Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson at Missouri last season. Brown
left early for the NBA draft, and later signed with the Lakers for
training camp last season. The Lakers’ roster is at 16 after being
granted a hardship waiver exception from the NBA.
Grand Slam of Golf moves to
Trump National in los angeles
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. (AP) — The Grand Slam
of Golf is moving to Trump National in suburban Los Angeles this
fall. The multi-year agreement between the PGA of America and
the Trump Organization was announced Tuesday.
The event will be played Oct. 19-21 in its return to the U.S.
mainland for the first time since 1993. It features the winners of
golf’s four majors: the Masters, U.S. Open, British Open and PGA
Championship. Trump National, whose owner Donald Trump
attended the announcement, features a 7,242-yard, par-71 layout
with lakes, massive bunkers, waterfalls and scenic views.
Golf Channel will air the event. The course also will host the
PGA Junior League championship on Oct. 17-19.
Dunn, Pointer share Big East
Defensive Player of the Year
NEW YORK (AP) — Providence’s Kris Dunn and St. John’s
Sir’Dominic Pointer shared the Big East’s Defensive Player of
Year award. Pointer, a senior forward, was also selected as the conference’s Most Improved Player in a vote of the league’s coaches.
Dunn, a sophomore guard, is the first player in Big East history
to lead the league in steals and assists in the same season.
Pointer was third in the league in steals and blocked shots and
his 7.6 rebounds ranks fourth. Pointer increased his scoring average
this season from 5.9 to 13.7 and his rebound average went up from
3.2 to 7.6 while his field goal percentage jumped from .438 to .526.
Josh Hart of Villanova was chosen the Sixth Man of the Year
while Alex Barlow of Butler was selected for the Sportsmanship
Award.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Pago Pago American Samoa 96799
Proclamation
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH
March 2015
WHEREAS, American Samoa continues to celebrate and recognize people with developmental disabilities by the
Governor of American Samoa; and
WHEREAS, developmental disability is a natural part of the human experience and in no way diminishes the
right of individuals to live independently, enjoy self-determination, make choices, contribute to society and
participate fully in the economic, political, social, cultural and educational mainstream of our society; and
WHEREAS, family members, friends and members of the community can playa central role in enhancing the
lives of people with disabilities, especially when the family and community are provided with necessary support
services; and public and private employers are aware of the capabilities of people with disabilities to be engaged
in competitive work in inclusive settings; and
WHEREAS, the goals of this Territory properly include providing individuals with developmental disabilities the
opportunities and support to make informed choices and decisions; live in homes and communities where such
individuals can exercise their full rights and responsibilities as citizens; pursue meaningful and productive lives;
contribute to their family, community, Territory; have interdependent friendships and relationships with others;
and achieve full inclusion in society.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Lemanu Peleti Mauga, Acting Governor of American Samoa, do hereby proclaim the
month of March 2015 as DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH in American Samoa, and call upon
our people to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities. Furthermore, I encourage the
people of the Territory to seek counsel and input from any person or group with knowledge and expertise in
matters concerning disabilities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affix the Seal of my office on this 5th day of March,
in th year of our Lord two thousand fifteen.
LEMANU P. MAUGA
Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa
This ad was paid for by the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
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In this Oct. 5, 2014, file photo, San Francisco 49ers guard Mike Iupati (77) blocks against the
Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif.
(AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
NFL free agency began Tuesday, March 10, 2015.
PO. BOX 368, PAGO PAGO, AS. 96799
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
VACANCY: CLERK COST-ACCOUNTING
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Supervisor Cost Accounting – perform clerical support and variety
of staff functions. Responsibilities include, but are not confined to, reconciling and
maintaining all incoming reports from various Departments within plant (Fish Preparation/Fish
Coordination/Production/Logisitics/Shipping&Receiving). Responsible for data entry into SAP
and general duties in Cost Accounting as required. Daily reconciliation and monitoring of all
reports including creating Accounting and Costing views in SAP, and reviewing bill of material
and routing data for accuracy. Monitor and resolve moving average issues to ensure incorrect
PO prices are corrected daily for accurate inventory valuation/price variance. Also, assist in
the monitoring of inventory levels through the compilation of inventory reports. Process
monthly accounting information necessary to generate financial statements. This includes
performing manual adjustments, running SAP close jobs (WIP, Variances, and Settlement),
and investigating into all close error messages.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
• Minimum of 2 years Associate Degree in Accounting
• Minimum 2-5 years of previous accounting work experience
• Excellent computer skills, proficient in Excel, SAP experience a plus
• Excellent analytical/organizational skills
• Reliable and able to work with minimum supervision
• Team player, self-motivated, fast learner and open to assist with various projects
• Fluent in both English and Samoan
• Flexible schedule - able to work long hours/weekends
Interested applicants please send cover letter and resume:
Attn:
Cassandra Satele
Human Resources
or via e-mail to Cassandra.Satele@StarKist.com
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Cardinals, Mike
Iupati agree to
a five-year deal
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals and free agent
guard Mike Iupati have agreed on a five-year, $40 million contract
with $22.5 million guaranteed, a person familiar with the negotiations said Tuesday. The person asked not to be identified because
the deal has not officially been announced. Announcement of the
agreement is pending a physical, which is planned on Wednesday.
The 6-foot-5, 331-pound lineman has played all five of his NFL
seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. He is a three-time Pro Bowl
player and made the All-Pro team in 2012.
Iupati is considered one of the best run blockers in the NFL and
he joins a team that was last in rushing last season.
Iupati’s deal is richer than the five-year, $35 million contract
— with $17 million guaranteed — that left tackle Jared Veldheer
signed with Arizona a year ago.
The two deals mean the Cardinals are certain to owe $39.5 million to the two players on the left side of their line.
Iupati has played left guard throughout his career and is expected
to play that position in Arizona. That would mean the Cardinals
could move Jonathan Cooper, Arizona’s first-round draft pick in
2013, from left to right guard. Cooper missed his rookie season
with a broken leg and was slow to come back last season.
Among other things, the Cardinals are looking for a power back
either in free agency or the draft. Andre Ellington is not that style
of runner and was bothered by a foot injury throughout last season.
Iupati, from American Samoa, was the 17th pick overall in the
2010 draft out of Idaho. He was lightly recruited as a high school
player in Anaheim, California, but developed into one of the best
linemen in college football at the time.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Cardinals announced the signing
of inside linebacker LaMarr Woodley to a one-year contract.
Woodley played seven seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and
was with the Oakland Raiders last year. He played six games last
season, five as a starter, before a biceps injury ended his season.
The Raiders released him in February.
Defensive end Cory Redding, a 12-year NFL veteran, said in a
tweet that he would be visiting the Cardinals on Wednesday.
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So. Africa: Victim’s
mom not interested
in Pistorius appeal
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The mother of the South African
woman killed by athlete Oscar Pistorius said on Tuesday that
she does not care about an upcoming appeal, even if it leads to a
harsher sentence for the Paralympic medalist.
“How is it going to help me?” June Steenkamp, the mother of
Pistorius’ slain girlfriend asked.
Pistorius’ lawyers will later this week challenge a judge’s
decision to allow prosecutors to appeal the runner’s negligent
killing conviction for shooting Reeva Steenkamp in 2013. Prosecutors want Pistorius convicted of the more serious crime of
murder and were granted permission to take the case to South
Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal.
Steenkamp instead is focusing on the planned Reeva Rebecca
Steenkamp Foundation to combat domestic violence and the
book she wrote about her daughter.
Steenkamp would not be drawn into questions about whether
she believed her daughter was a victim of domestic violence.
Instead, she urged women to speak out about abuse, when she
discussed her book and the foundation at a public event at the
University of Johannesburg. “Teach your daughters to have the
confidence to come forward. I knew nothing about Oscar’s guns
and his way of life,” Steenkamp said. “It was very strange that
they were fighting in a three month relationship.”
Steenkamp held up the book she has written about her daughter
as she spoke, and took the opportunity to discuss “Reeva: A Mother’s Story,” published in November last year. “She was, in the
trial, referred to as ‘the deceased.’ She became invisible. People
forgot that someone died here. My daughter died. Horribly.”
Despite her heartbreak, Steenkamp said she is not seeking
revenge against the amputee athlete. “I don’t want him to suffer
in any way, because he’s a disabled person,” said Steenkamp to
loud applause from the packed room.
The foundation will do the work the slain model would have
done if she had lived, said Steenkamp. Shortly before her death,
Reeva Steenkamp was preoccupied by the rape and murder of a
South African teenager, she said. “This is the work she left for me.”
HURRICANE SEASON – TAU AFA 2014-2015
November to April / Novema e o’o atu ia Aperila
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O saoasaoa o savili ma ‘upu ua fa’aaogaina i Amerika
Wind speed and matching terminology during
Samoa i taimi o tala o le tau. Ia utagia mai ona ua iai
hurricane forecast in American Samoa.
nei ‘ese’esega o fa’asalalauga o le tala o le tau i
Take note that American Samoa and Independent
Samoa now has different forecasting when it comes Amerika Samoa ma Samoa tu to’atasi i taimi o Afa.
to hurricanes.
O se fa’ata’ita’iga: E amata Matagi Malolosi i
For example: American Samoa’s Tropical Storm
Amerika Samoa pe a 40-50 le saoasaoa o savili, a’o
starts when wind speed is at 40-50 MPH, where
Independent Samoa starts its Category 1 or Cat-1 at Samoa tu to’atasi e amata ai lo latou Afa numera-1.
Fa’aaoga lenei tapenaga e fesoasoani ai ia te oe i
the same wind speed. Take note of this graph as an
taimi o tala o le tau.
aid to assist you in the event of a forecasted
hurricane.
For more information visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RipCurrentAS or call 699-0411 (ASDHS) / 699 9130 (NWS)
A message from…
ASDHS-TEMCO and NOAA NWS
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Japan rallies to beat Team Europe
4-3 in baseball exhibition
TOKYO (AP) — Japan rallied with three runs in the eighth
inning to beat Team Europe 4-3 Tuesday in the first of a two-game
series. The European team took a 3-1 lead in the fourth inning on
a double by Oscar Angulo that scored two runs at Tokyo Dome.
Nobuhiro Matsuda drove in the game-tying run and Yuhei Takai
singled in the winning run in the bottom of the eighth.
The series is part of the World Baseball Softball Confederation’s efforts to have baseball make a return at the 2020 Tokyo
Olympics. Baseball and softball were dropped after the 2008 Beijing Games but could make a return in 2020 under reforms made
by the International Olympic Committee.
The European team, making its international debut, was made
up of players from six countries, mostly the Netherlands and Italy.
Japan reliever Katsuki Matayoshi picked up the win after
recording thee outs in the eighth.
The series wraps up on Wednesday at the same venue.
Boise State dominates Mountain
West basketball honors
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Boise State head
coach Leon Rice was named coach of the year in the Mountain
West Conference and Broncos senior guard Derrick Marks was
selected as the league’s top player.
The league’s 11 coaches voted on the awards.
San Diego State junior forward Skylar Spencer and Wyoming
senior forward Larry Nance Jr. shared defensive player of the year
accolades and UNLV guard Rashad Vaughn was named freshman
of the year.
Boise State sophomore forward James Webb III and Colorado
State sophomore guard John Gillon were chosen newcomer and
sixth man of the year, respectively.
Nance led a group of four repeat all-conference honorees,
earning first-team accolades for the second straight year. Marks
and Colorado State’s J.J. Avila moved up to the first team and
CSU’s Daniel Bejarano earned second-team honors for the second
consecutive season.
Boise State won a share of the regular season crown by going
14-4 in league play. The 14 wins set a program record for most
conference wins and the Broncos became the first team in Mountain West history to win a regular season title after starting conference play 0-3.
Lionel Messi replaces Luis Suarez
atop the AP’s Global Football 10
LONDON (AP) — Lionel Messi’s record 24th Spanish league
hat trick put him at the top of the Associated Press Global Football
10 on Tuesday. Messi scored in Barcelona’s 6-1 win over Rayo
Vallecano. Teammate Luis Suarez, who was top of last week’s
vote, also scored two in the emphatic win but dropped to second
in this week’s poll.
Luis Enrique’s side also moved to the top of the league, as Real
Madrid lost 1-0 to Athletic Bilbao.
“Another week and another record - this time most hat tricks
for a Spanish club - for Lionel Messi,” Mike McGrath of The Sun
in England said. “And Barcelona are back at the top of the table,
so it no surprise they dominate the poll.”
In the team poll, Barcelona took first place ahead of Bayern for
wins over Vallecano, and Villarreal in the Copa del Rey.
SEC coaches award Calipari,
Portis top league honors
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Southeastern Conference
coaches named Arkansas’ Bobby Portis player of the year and
awarded coaching honors to Kentucky’s John Calipari.
The top-ranked Wildcats received several other awards from
the league coaches on Tuesday. Willie Cauley-Stein was named
defensive player of the year, Karl-Anthony Towns as the top
freshman and Devin Booker as the best sixth man.
Alabama’s Levi Randolph, a graduate student with a 3.75 GPA,
is the SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year.
Portis is averaging 17.8 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.5 blocks.
He’s the first Razorbacks player to win the award since Corliss
Williamson in 1994 and 1995.
Calipari has led Kentucky to a 31-0 record, the SEC’s longest
winning streak.
Towns is averaging 9.7 points and a team-high 6.6 rebounds.
Booker scores 10.9 points off the bench.
Boatright, Moore are unanimous AAC picks
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Ryan Boatright of Connecticut
and Nic Moore of SMU were chosen unanimously for the American Athletic’s all-conference team.
The rest of the AAC’s first team was Austin Nichols of Memphis, Will Cummings of Temple and James Woodard of Tulsa.
One of those five will be chosen as the league’s player of the year
on Thursday before the conference tournament starts.
Moore scored 14.4 points per game for regular season champion SMU, while Boatright leads the league with a 17.8-point
average for Connecticut. Nichols was chosen the league’s rookie
of the year. The second team was: Cincinnati’s Octavius Ellis,
Tulane’s Louis Dabney, Tulsa’s Shaquille Harrison, and SMU’s
Markus Kennedy and Yanick Moreira.
Blizzard on Hawaii summit delays telescope construction
HILO, Hawaii (AP) — Construction of one
of the world’s largest telescopes is being delayed
because of blizzard conditions on a Hawaii
mountain summit.
The Thirty Meter Telescope will be built near
the summit of Mauna Kea. If not for the winter
storm, construction preparations would be getting
underway at the site of the $1.4-billion project,
Sandra Dawson, telescope spokeswoman, told
Hilo newspaper Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
The Mauna Kea access road was closed
Monday because of snow and wind. Because of
frozen weather gauges, it was difficult to estimate
snowfall and wind speeds, said Ryan Lyman,
meteorologist for the Mauna Kea Weather
Center. He’s expecting up to 2 feet of snow
and winds of 50 mph to 70 mph, with a break
Tuesday and then snowing again Tuesday night.
Conditions may improve to reopen the road by
Friday or during the weekend, he said.
“The winds are pounding,” he said. “Snow is
all over the place.”
When telescope construction can begin will
depend on when the weather clears, Dawson said.
“We have to do some re-planning based on the
weather,” she said.
Even though access to the construction site
will be restricted, there are plans to accommodate
protesters, Dawson said.
Some oppose plans to build the telescope near
the summit of a mountain held sacred by Native
Hawaiians. Protests disrupted a groundbreaking
and Hawaiian blessing ceremony last year.
The telescope should help scientists see some
13 billion light years away for a glimpse into
the early years of the universe. Astronomers say
Mauna Kea is the ideal location for observing the
most distant and difficult to understand mysteries
of the universe.
Senate passes bill for $28M in
bonds for health exchange
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii lawmakers
may allow the state’s financially struggling
health exchange to issue up to $28 million in
bonds backed by the state.
The Senate passed a bill that would pave the
way for the bonds on Tuesday. If the bill becomes
law, the Hawaii Health Connector would issue
the bonds that would be paid back through revenues generated on the exchange.
A similar proposal already died in the Hawaii
House after concerns were raised over the funding
mechanism and the dollar amount.
Democratic Sen. Rosalyn Baker defends the
proposal saying the Hawaii Health Connector
has met its sustainability goals and has improved
with new leadership. Republican Sen. Sam Slom
is against the proposal and says the bill would
give the Hawaii Health Connector taxpayer
money that it doesn’t deserve.
Retired Hawaii Supreme Court
justice endows UH scholarship
HONOLULU (AP) — A retired state Supreme
Court justice and his wife have endowed a new
scholarship at the University of Hawaii’s law
school. The university announced Monday the
scholarship by Simeon Acoba Jr. and his wife,
Carolyn Acoba, will go toward tuition payments
at the law school, with a preference for students
who attended public high schools.
The Acobas are products of Hawaii public
schools. The retired judge is a Farrington High
School graduate, while his wife is an alumna of
Roosevelt High. They both attended the University
of Hawaii. Acoba retired last year from the Hawaii
Supreme Court, where he served since May 2000.
University President David Lassner says the
Acobas are paying it forward by investing in students who might not otherwise be able to afford
law school.
Report of screaming lead
police to Maui murder victim
KAHULUI, Hawaii (AP) — Maui police say a
report of screaming heard in Kahului led officers
to a murder victim. Police say a caller reported
hearing a female screaming from a Kahului property early Monday. When officers arrived at what
police describe as a one-bedroom shack, they discovered a dead 43-year-old woman lying on the
floor. She appeared to have been stabbed.
Officers searching the area found a man in
the back portion of the property’s main dwelling.
The 25-year-old man was taken into custody
after police determined he had potential evidence
linking him to the woman’s death. Police didn’t
reveal what evidence was found.
UH West Oahu accreditation reaffirmed, concerns addressed
KAPOLEI, Hawaii (AP) — The Western
Association of Schools and Colleges is reaffirming accreditation for the University of
Hawaii’s West Oahu campus, while removing it
from notice-of-concern status.
In 2012, the association identified some areas
of concern, including leadership turnover and
creating a student-centered environment at the
new Kapolei campus. The association said in a
letter last week to Chancellor Rockne Freitas that
all areas of concern were satisfactorily addressed.
The association is asking the school to provide
an interim report in fall 2018 notifying the commission about progress on recommendations. The
recommendations include resource planning and
development toward financial stability, growing
faculty capacity, developing assessment systems
and strategizing distance education delivery.
Students still attending
unfunded charter school
HONOLULU (AP) — Nearly 60 students
continue to attend a Honolulu charter school even
though the state stopped funding it and plans are
underway to shut it down. Seven teachers are also
showing up daily at Halau Lokahi Public Charter
School, even though they were de-facto laid-off
when the state funding ceased.
The Hawaiian culture-focused school stopped
paying rent and salaries, running up $500,000 in
debt before last school year ended. The state charter
school commission voted to revoke the charter.
Most of the students switched to other schools.
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser newspaper
reports the state attorney general has advised that
the students still reporting to Halau Lokahi aren’t
attending public school. The attorney general is
investigating alleged misuse of public funds by
the school’s previous administration.
Kaimuki water main break
prompts lane closures
HONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu authorities
say some lanes of a road in Kaimuki are closed
Tuesday as crews repair a water main break.
Hawaii News Now reports the break in the 12inch water main occurred on Waialae Avenue.
Responders have blocked off all lanes of the
road between 6th and 8th avenues. Also closed is
7th Avenue between Keanu Street and Waialae
Avenue. The work on repairs is expected to continue through the day.
Man dies in vehicle
crash on Maui highway
HONOLULU (AP) — Authorities say a
19-year-old Maui man has died after losing control of his vehicle on a highway.
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser newspaper
reports Jose Vasquez Jr. of Pukalani was pronounced dead at the scene of the rollover crash
Monday night on the Old Haleakala Highway.
According to authorities, a 22-year-old passenger in the multipurpose vehicle sustained
minor injuries and was treated at the scene.
Police say Vasquez was not wearing a seatbelt. The passenger was wearing one.
After Kentucky, teams look to
sew up No. 1 seeds in NCAAs
by GENARO C. ARMAS,
AP Sports Writer
Conference tournaments will
give the nation’s best teams
opportunities to boost their credentials to claim one of the four
No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament. There is one big, blue
exception.
Unbeaten Kentucky has
virtually locked up a top seed
no matter what happens in
the Southeastern Conference
tourney this week in Nashville.
The unanimous No. 1 team
in the Top 25, the Wildcats
are looking to become just the
eighth squad to stay atop the
poll wire to wire.
After
Kentucky,
ACC
powers Virginia and Duke
appear to be in good shape for
top seeds, though an early slip in
the conference tournament for
either might cloud the outlook.
Much will depend on what
happens with other contenders
during this frenzied week in college basketball.
Villanova, Arizona and Wisconsin are among teams that
could improve their resumes for
a top seed — even though some
coaches aren’t ready to look
ahead to Selection Sunday.
“I don’t know. I know
Johnny Appleseed,” Badgers coach Bo Ryan said after
his team’s 72-48 victory this
weekend at Ohio State. “I don’t
look at that. We always turned
the channel at home when they
start talking seeds.”
A No. 1 seed for Villanova
could carry extra weight for the
Big East, two years after a highstakes shuffle left the league
without marquee programs
Connecticut, Louisville, Notre
Dame, Pittsburgh and Syracuse.
The Wildcats could make a
league-wide statement by winning the Big East Tournament
at Madison Square Garden.
“From my perspective,
without question, I think they
are deserving of a No. 1 seed,”
Butler coach Chris Holtmann
said Monday. “I think they
would have earned the right
to have that opportunity given
how strong our league has performed out of conference.”
A look at candidates for No.
1 seeds:
BIG BLUE LOCK
Kentucky (31-0, 18-0). RPI,
1; Strength of schedule, 26: The
only surprise here would be if
the Wildcats are not the No. 1
overall seed come Sunday.
ACC POWERS
Duke (28-3, 15-3). RPI,
5; Strength of schedule, 12:
Winners of 11 straight, the
Blue Devils could lock up a
top seed by winning the ACC
tournament.
Virginia (28-2, 16-2). RPI,
6; Strength of schedule, 22: See
Duke, above. The Cavaliers
and Blue Devils are 1-2 in the
ACC tournament. If the bracket
holds through Saturday’s championship game, it may be just
a matter of which team ends
up atop which NCAA region.
The South region final is in
Houston; the East region final is
in Syracuse.
Real Madrid advances despite a 4-3 loss to Schalke
MADRID (AP) — Iker Castillas made a pair of diving saves
in the final minutes, and Real Madrid advanced to the Champions
League quarterfinals despite a wild 4-3 loss to Schalke on Tuesday
night that left them with a 5-4 aggregate win in the home-andhome series.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on headers, raising his Champions League goals total to 75, and the defending champions
reached the quarterfinals for the fifth straight year. “We had problems in all aspects of our game,” Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti
said. “We have to say it clearly, we are playing very badly.”
Christian Fuchs put the visitors ahead in the 20th minute, and
Ronaldo tied the score five minutes later.
Madrid made three defensive errors in a row that culminated
with Klaas-Jan Huntelaar hitting a post in the 40th and scoring
seconds later after connecting with Casillas’ clearance of Max
Meyer’s shot.
Ronaldo scored his 75th career Champions League goal five
minutes later, and Karim Benzema dribbled past two defenders for
3-2 lead in the 53rd.
Leroy Sane curled a shot over Casillas in the 57th, Huntelaar
scored in the 84th and Casillas made a pair of diving saves in the
closing minutes.
“We tried everything to stay in the competition, nevertheless,
it was not enough,” Schalke coach Roberto Di Matteo said. “We
are happy we won, but we scored four goals and were eliminated.
“Madrid didn’t get their pace because we didn’t let them, but
in the end they proved their quality. With very few chances they
scored three goals.”
Hundreds of blue-clad Schalke fans were escorted to Estadio
Santiago Bernabeu by riot police, who closedg off part of the
city’s main La Castellana boulevard, hampering rush-hour traffic.
One bloodstained fan was arrested on Monday night in the downtown Puerta del Sol square after pouring beer over a police officer.
In the night’s other game, Porto routed Basel 4-0 for a 5-1
aggregate win. Yacine Brahimi, Hector Herrera, Casemiro and
Vincent Aboubakar scored for the hosts.
GO WEST
That leaves the West, where
the regional final will be held in
Los Angeles. Each contender
likely needs to win its league
tournament to have the best shot
at a No. 1 seed. Teams listed in
order of Top 25 ranking:
Villanova (29-2, 16-2). RPI,
3; Strength of schedule, 27:
Wildcats could assure themselves of defining top seed by
taking Big East tourney crown
in New York. Unbeaten in six
Top 25 games.
Arizona (28-3, 16-2 Pac-12).
RPI, 7; Strength of schedule,
34: Getting to final in league
tourney and beating third-seeded
Utah, which has a better RPI and
strength of schedule then secondseeded Oregon, would help.
Wisconsin (28-3, 16-2
Big Ten). RPI, 4; Strength of
schedule, 11: Likely lock for
No. 2 seed. If they don’t get a
top seed, the Badgers could face
being placed in the Midwest as
the second seed to Kentucky.
That could set up a potential
rematch of last year’s Final
Four game won by the Wildcats, 74-73, in a regional final
to be played in Big Ten country.
Gonzaga (30-2, 17-1 West
Coast). RPI, 8; Strength of
schedule, 81: A loss to BYU on
Feb. 28 left Gonzaga needing
the most help among potential
No. 1 seeds. Likely needs to win
conference tourney and have
other contenders lose early.
Kansas (24-7, 13-5 Big 12).
RPI, 2, Strength of schedule,
1: Jayhawks are 3-3 since Feb.
16 going into the conference
tourney as Big 12’s top seed.
Like Gonzaga, Kansas needs
help to move up a seed line in
the NCAAs, though a tougher
schedule may give Jayhawks
more consideration.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING
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Available April 15, 2015.
Approx 2,000 sq. ft. with ample parking. Excellent for a
restaurant or office use.
For inquiries call 688-1922 ask for James.
EMPLOYMENT
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or 252-1893 bago mag March 13, 2015 para sa 10% discount.
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BUSINESS SPACE
Nice business space with bathroom on harbor front
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$600.00 per month with required deposit.
Call Joe or Tonya at tel:684-644-0782
Keep
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AS-EPAOurSAYS:
Do Not Litter. Please put
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Litter hurts. .
Do the right thing
In The High Court
of American Samoa
TRIAL DIVISION
Case No.: CA No. 72-2014
IN RE:
SITALA SITALA TAGOILELAGI,
Petitioner
PETITION FOR
CHANGE OF NAME
TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SITALA SITALA
TAGOILELAGI has filed a petition in Court to
change his name to TAGOILELAGI SITALA
SITALA and that on Monday, the 16th of March,
2015 at 9:00a.m. of said day, at the Courthouse,
has been set for the hearing of said petition at
which time and place all persons interested in
said petition appear and contest the same if they
so choose.
Dated: February 12, 2015
Clerk of Courts
Published 03/04 & 03/11
Page B12
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LAUNDROMAT & ICE BUSINESS.
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GENTLY USED WOMEN’S CLOTHING; small, medium and large sizes.
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BOOK KEEPER with at least 3 years
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Please call 633-0773 or 733-9644.
GRAPHIC ARTIST, experience with
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Applications may be picked up
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2 BDRM, 1 Bath, Ocean side, great
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2 BED-2 BATH APT in Ottoville area.
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Some living/dining furniture. Secured area. NOT a 1602, first and
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LARGE OFFICE BLDG with a 3
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AS VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION Fonotaga i le Aso, Mati 11,
2015 i le 5 i le afiafi i le maota o le Peresetene.[05/11]
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for local Community Center. If you are
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CELEBRATE RECOVERY a 12-step recovery program for any
type of addiction or compulsive behavior (drugs, alcohol, anger,
etc. Also for victims of past physical or sexual abuse) Every Sat.
at Alliance office, Nuuuli 10am. FREE Info Mona 256-1459.
URGENT HOMES NEEDED FOR ADULT DOGS being trapped
at Lyons Park!! Majority of adult dogs trapped are healthy &very
friendly but will be humanly euthanized if no one claims them
after 48 hours of being held. PLEASE HELP! Call Mona at 2566002 or 699-9445.
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633-1222 ext 526
SAMOANA HS BOOSTER CLUB Meeting every THURSDAY evening at the SHS gym to discuss matters on game day.
TAFUNA HS BOOSTER CLUB Weekly Meeting every Tuesday @
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GROUP SUPPORT HANNAH to rebuild strength, to restore wisdom & understanding & working together side by side to overcome any obstacle, please call and join us. Pua 770-6938 or
633-2855
SURVIVORS TAKING ACTION THROUGH SHARING Meeting
every Saturday. Open Fellowship, everyone welcome @ Lion’s
office by Showers of Blessing. Elizabeth 770-2504 or 699-0272
(Victiims of Violence)
ASOA General Meetings. Will be held each month on the 3rd
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welcome. Questions, call 699-1131
YANA If you are feeling lonely & need someone to talk to, we are
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CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Have you been diagnosed with
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WHEELCHAIRS Old, Battered or Banged up. Pls donate, in any
condition to ASOA so we may be able to help someone in need.
Call Marysita 770-1838 or 699-1131
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Page B14
Universal Crossword
Wednesday,
March 11,
2015
Edited by Timothy E. Parker March 11, 2015
ACROSS
1 Sweet
tropical fruit
6 Paradise lost
10 Face-toface exam
14 Body of
salt water
15 Balcony
section
16 Arid Asian
expanse
17 “Popular”
question?
(Part one)
20 Life, for one
21 Use one’s
reflexes
22 Rat-a-___
(drum
sound)
23 Amtrak unit
25 Fleur-de-___
(symbol on
Quebec’s
flag)
26 Imitates a
hot dog
30 Insect stage
31 Eleven
digits
32 Au ___
(menu
phrase)
34 Australian
runner
37 “Popular”
question?
(Part two)
40 Bass-heavy
music genre
41 Lend an ear
42 Underling
43 Andy’s radio
partner
44 Absolute
45 Space
between
teeth
3/11
48 Fresh from
the factory
49 Ballpoint,
e.g.
51 Be
bombastic
53 Muse of
epic poetry
58 “Popular”
question?
(Part three)
61 Some
astronauts’
insignia
62 Eye part
63 Covers the
overhead?
64 Marshal’s
badge
65 Film about a
lovable pig
66 Be
theatrical
DOWN
1 Does a
landscaping
chore
2 Bad end for
a tooth
3 Advertising
sign
4 Dog show
concern
5 Beginnings
6 Bumper
sticker
word
7 Capitol
feature
8 “I” problem
9 After
expenses
10 Eye up and
down
11 “The ___
Tenenbaums”
12 Old-style
counters
13 Catalogs
18 Biochemistry
abbr.
19 Off the mark
23 Adorable
one
24 Beelike
26 Come down
hard
27 Palindromic
girl’s name
28 Less than
average tide
29 Cooking
meas.
30 Agreements
32 Cleaning
lady’s target
33 Plant new
crops
34 Correct a
manuscript
35 Earned
36 ___-friendly
38 Krypton, e.g.
39 Absorb, as
an expense
44 Loosen, as
skates
45 Garb for
grads
46 Enlightened
one, in
Buddhism
47 Coin of
Kolkata
49 Hardly
current
50 Santa’s
helper
52 Ivan the
Terrible, e.g.
53 Nursery
furnishing
54 Menu
selection
55 River or
state
56 Bombard
with
snowballs
57 An old Irish
tongue
59 “Ad” add-on
60 Failed
Constitutional measure
(Abbr.)
PREVIOUS PUZZLE ANSWER
3/10
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POPULARITY CONTEST By Janet Wise
Happy Birthday: You will have plenty of interesting opportunities, but your emotions will cost
you this year if you are too busy feeling sorry
for yourself to recognize a good thing when it
comes along. It will be important for you to take a
chance either personally or professionally. Don’t
let anyone overshadow you. Contribute what you
have to offer and don’t look back. Your numbers
are 4, 13, 20, 23, 32, 35, 42.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Greater opportunity surrounds you. Get involved in networking
functions that can provide you with new contacts
and a better position. Add to your resume and
you will impress someone influential. A new contract will be offered. ✸✸✸
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Do your best
to get ahead. Take the initiative to go above
and beyond the call of duty, and you will prove
you have what it takes to be a leader in your
field. Don’t rely on others; do the work yourself.
✸✸✸
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t leave anything to chance or believe everything you hear.
Focus on your ability to adapt to whatever
change comes your way and outsmart anyone
who challenges you. Romance will enhance your
personal life and improve your living arrangements. ✸✸✸
CANCER (June 21-July 22): You’ll have to
do things differently if you want to avoid being
accused of copying someone. Focus on your
own ideas and look for ways to distinguish yourself from the crowd. Don’t let personal matters
stop you from taking care of your work responsibilities. ✸✸✸✸✸
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Keep your emotions
under control and focus on what you can do to
make self-improvements while also adding to
your skills. Someone will try to take money or
possessions from you. Protect your assets physically and legally. ✸✸
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Mingle, network
and communicate directly with the person you
want to influence. You have plenty to contribute, so don’t be afraid to share. Striving for
perfection and putting additional detail into your
work will pay off as long as you finish what you
start. ✸✸✸✸
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take initiative
and be the one to instigate anything you want
to see happen. Don’t let a difference of opinion
ruin your day or spoil an important relationship.
Love is highlighted and getting along will lead to
greater happiness. ✸✸✸✸
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t get
uptight; get moving. It’s what you do that will
count. Stop reworking the same old thing over
and over. Make your move and make it count.
You need to be creative, not a perfectionist who
is never satisfied. ✸✸✸
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Expect the
unexpected and prepare to deal with whatever
comes your way. Hidden secrets may surface
that could lead to a situation you have been
avoiding. Put the past behind you and enjoy your
life. Explore what excites you the most. ✸✸✸
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Offer what
you can, but don’t expect instant results.
Someone is likely to oppose you no matter what
you do. Rely on your knowledge, expertise and
practical way of handling situations, and you will
come out on top. ✸✸✸✸
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t let an
emotional situation ruin a perfectly good day.
Make personal changes that will enhance your
outlook as well as update your appearance.
Romance will help you stabilize your love life. An
open attitude will be well-received. ✸✸
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Get involved in
a discussion with someone who has a different
outlook or opinion than yours. Your creative and
compassionate approach to what you do will
attract the help and support you need to follow
through with your plans. ✸✸✸✸✸
Birthday Baby: You are emotional, loving and
entrepreneurial. You are interesting and enticing.
Dear Abby
by Abigail Van Buren
MOTHER-IN-LAW’S PRAYER IS JUST ONE OF MANY ‘KEEPERS’
DEAR ABBY: I recently lost my address book in which I kept a copy of your “Keepers” booklet that
I had sent away for a few years ago. I love the memorable poems and essays in it.
I’d like to replace the booklet if it is available. I read through it so many times and now feel lost
without it. I have read your advice for many years. Any help or information would be greatly appreciated. -- PENNY IN EUREKA, MO.
DEAR PENNY: I’m glad you enjoyed my “Keepers” booklet, and yes, it is available. It is light
reading and contains poems and essays collected by my mother that have appeared in this column.
So many readers requested reprints on humorous and inspirational items that hold special meaning
for them that Mom decided to compile them into a booklet. To order a replacement for yours, send
your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $7 (U.S. funds), to: Dear Abby Keepers
Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. Shipping and handling are included in the price.
Allow me to share one of the gems that always makes me smile:
A MOTHER-IN-LAW’S PRAYER
“O, Lord, help me to be glad when my son (or daughter) picks a mate. If he brings home a girl with
two heads, let me love both of them equally. And when my son says, ‘Mom, I want to get married,’
forbid that I should blurt out, ‘How far along is she?’
“And please, Lord, help me to get through the wedding preparations without a squabble with
the ‘other side.’ And drive from my mind the belief that had my child waited awhile, he or she could
have done better.
“Dear Lord, remind me daily that when I become a grandmother, my children don’t want advice on
how to raise their children any more than I did when I was raising mine.
“If you will help me to do these things, perhaps my children will find me a joy to be around,
and maybe I won’t have to write a ‘Dear Abby’ letter complaining about my children neglecting
me. Amen.”
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
DEAR ABBY: I’d like to know why they still call ex-presidents “president”? For example, President Clinton or President Bush. They clearly are not president any longer. -- JUST WONDERING IN
EUGENE, ORE.
DEAR JUST WONDERING: True. However, this is a courtesy, a gesture of respect extended to
individuals for their public service. Included in this category are retired former presidents, senators,
governors, mayors and high-ranking military officers.
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