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C M reporting, in its story, which Y K ran on Monday, Nov. 13, 2107, that the Sharks JV win was a “back-to-back” championship victory. Th e JV Tafuna War- riors were last year’s American Samoa High School Athletics Association (ASHSAA) JV football champions. In this photo, Avery Seu- manutafa of the Sharks takes this one up fi eld for a huge gain in their Junior Varsity match up against the Vikings last Th ursday evening, where Seumanutafa led the Sharks to their fi nal victory of the season over the Vikings 20–6 — taking home the JV championship title for the 2017 ASHSAA football season. [photo: TG] US Soccer looking into tourney for non-World Cup teams The U.S. Soccer Federation is looking into the possibility of an event next year involving nations that did not qualify for the World Cup. The idea of an exhibition tournament has been fl oated for C M soccer teams such as the United Y K States, Italy, Chile and Ghana that won’t be playing in Russia. The USSF confi rmed it was exploring the idea after a report Tuesday by Fox. The United States was eliminated from World Cup contention when it lost 2-1 at Trinidad and Tobago last month. The tournament idea, fi rst suggested on social media, gained traction Monday when Italy was eliminated by Sweden, which advanced with a 1-0 aggregate playoff win. The Italians will miss soccer’s premier event for the fi rst time in six decades. It is not clear whether FIFA would allow exhibition games during the World Cup, which runs from June 14 to July 15. Page B2 samoa news, Wednesday, November 15, 2017 NOTICE FOR SEPARATION AGREEMENT TO Members of the SAVUSA Family and to all whom these present may come! NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FA’ALEAOGA & ITUAU SEMAIA of NU’UULI has offered for recording in this office an instrument in writing which seeks to separate a certain structure which is or to be erected, on land SAUINO allegedly belonging to SAVUSA FAMILY of the village of NUUULI. Said land SAUINO is situated in or near the village of NUUULI in the County of ITUAU MALOSI, Island of TUTUILA, American Samoa. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any interested person may object to the recording of such instrument by filing in the Territorial Registar’s Office in Fagatogo, a written objection to the recording of said instrument. Any objections thereto must be filed with in 30 days from the date of posting of this notice. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that if no such objections are filed within the said 30 day period, the instrument will be recorded and shall be valid and binding on all persons. The said instrument may be examined at any time at the Territorial Registrar’s Office. POSTED: OCTOBER 25, 2017 thru NOVEMBER 24, 2017 SIGNED: Taito S.B. White, Territorial Registrar FA’AALIGA O LE FEAGAIGA MO SE TU’U’ESEINA I tagata o le aiga sa SAVUSA, ma i latou uma e silasila ma lauiloaina lenei fa’aaliga! O le fa’aaliga lenei ona o FA’ALEAOGA & ITUAU SEMAIA o le nu’u o NUUULI ua ia fa’aulufaleina mai i lenei ofisa se feagaiga tusitusi e fa’ailoa ai se mana’oga fia tu’u’eseina o se fale ua/po o le a, fa’atuina i luga o le fanua o SAUINO e fa’asino i le aiga sa SAVUSA, o le nu’u o NUUULI. O lenei fanua e totonu pe latalata ane i le nu’u o NUUULI, itumalo o ITUAU MALOSI, ile motu o TUTUILA, Amerika Samoa. O le fa’aaliga fo’i e fa’apea, so o se tasi e iai sona aia i lenei mata’upu e mafai ona fa’atu’i’iese ile fa’amauina o lenei feagaiga pe a auina mai i le ofisa ole Resitara o le Teritori of Amerika Samoa i Fagatogo, sana fa’atu’ese tusitusia. O fa’atu’iesega uma lava e ao ona fa’aulufaleina mai i totonu o aso e 30 faitauina mai i le aso na faíaalia ai lenei fa’aaliga. Afai ole a leai se fa’atu’i’esega e fa’aulufaleina i totonu o aso 30 e pei ona ta’ua i luga, o le a fa’amauina loa lenei feagaiga e taualoaina ma ‘a’afia ai tagata uma. 11/01 & 11/15/17

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(AP Photo/Steve Helber) • We do GROUND TERMITE TREATMENT & CONSTRUCTION PRE_TREATMENTS Ex-marketing executive: Fox • We provide services for Houses, Boats, Cars, Offices, Warehouses, Storage, Restaurants, Furniture pieces, stores and cafeteria and health clinics. Sports involved in soccer bribes NEW YORK (AP) — Fox Argentina” and other parts of investigation accusing them of Sports partnered with a South the world, he added. taking part in a 24-year scheme American marketing firm to Last year, a Florida-based involving at least $150 million make millions of dollars in soccer network that repeatedly in bribes. More than 40 other bribes to high-ranking soccer lost out on the television rights officials have pleaded guilty Fa’asilasilaga mo officials in exchange for lucra- to tournaments that Fox Sports in hopes of receiving reduced tive broadcasting rights to aired had made similar bribery sentences.Burzaco was asked to major tournaments, the mar- allegations against Fox in a point out the three defendants in le Talanoaina Suafa keting company’s former CEO pending federal lawsuit. the courtroom while testifying testified Tuesday at a U.S. cor- Fox Sports didn’t immedi- that he bribed all of them. The ruption trial. ately reply to a request for com- witness described a series of SAGAPOLUTELE Alejandro Burzaco, former ment on Tuesday’s testimony. meeting at hotels and restau- CEO of the firm based in Argen- Burzaco said other media rants in Buenos Aires starting i le laoa i Ili’ili tina, testified that Fox and other businesses, including Televisa, in 2012 where he helped strike broadcasters were involved in Media Pro, TV Globo, Full deals for annual six-figure O le a ta’oto ia fa’amaene o i’a o le tai loloto i ou paia a scheme to pay bribes — con- Play Argentina, and Traffic had bribes for Marin, the former sausaugata mo ou mamalu le avea Samoa. cealed using offshore side enti- all paid bribes for soccer rights president of Brazil’s soccer fed- Ona ose fa’asilasilaga fa’aaloalo i o’u gafa tau Tupu ou te ties and sham contracts — that as well. In a statement, Globo eration, Burga, former president malu ai i le ao mamala o le atu Samoa. secured rights for the Copa vehemently denied making of Peru’s soccer federation and America and other events. bribes and said it was willing to Napout, ex-head of Paraguay’s Ona o ala o le tulafono, o le fono lona tolu lea e tusa ai As evidence of the scheme, cooperate with U.S. authorities. soccer federation. ma le fa’amoemoe. Ua ia te a’u le fa’aaloalo prosecutors at the trial at a fed- The testimony came on the After one meeting where eral court in New York City pro- second day of the U.S. trial of arrangements were made to ou te fa’atulou ma fa’apa’i atu ma le fa’aeteete i le mamalu duced a 2008 agreement for the three former South American wire Marin a portion of a $2 o le tatou aiga SAGAPOLUTELE i le Afio’aga o Ili’ili partnership to pay $3.7 million soccer officials accused of million bribe, he “gave me a ia i latou uma o e tau malae i lenei Suafa. Ua iai le to a holding company in Turks taking bribes in a sprawling cor- hug and showed me his grati- fa’amoemoe afifio maia se’i o tatou mulumulu aufoe se and Caicos that was an alleged ruption investigation of FIFA, tude,” Burzaco said. At another, tasi na te tausia lo tatou aiga i le afio’aga ma le itumalo. conduit for the bribes. They the sport’s governing body. Burga “told me he was happy say it was signed by a former Burzaco, who has pleaded guilty collecting the bribes,” he said. O le aso 25 o le masina o Novema 2017 i le 10:00 i le Fox executive.Asked whom to racketeering conspiracy and After being charged in 2015, taeao lava. he kept informed about the other charges, has emerged as a Burzaco testified that he briefly O lou le ‘auai e le taofia ai le filifiliga a lo tatou aiga. Ia bribe arrangements, Burzaco key witness against Jose Maria went into hiding before deciding alofa le Atua tatou aulia manuia lenei aso ua atofaina. responded, “Fox Pan American Marin, Manuel Burga and Juan to turn himself in and cooperate. Sports. Fox Sports.” Angel Napout. “I said, ‘Alejandro, you go I le ava ma le fa’aaloalo tele, Through the bribes, the net- The former officials, who to the United States and face O suli uma o le suafa Sagapolutele o lo’o tausia work “gained leverage and have pleaded not guilty, are justice,’” he said about the deci- ma nonofo i le aiga. rights to broadcast its signal to the first to face trial in the sion. “’Accept responsibility.’” samoa news, Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Page B3 McKennie scores in debut as US ties Portugal 1-1

Weston McKennie scored in in the 68th minute. to open against the third-ranked his U.S. debut, goalkeeper Ethan McKennie was among three Portuguese, who also used a Horvath allowed a seemingly Americans to make their debuts. mostly young lineup. harmless cross to drop between Tyler Adams, an 18-year-old Brooks, who missed last his arms and into the net for an midfi elder with the New York four qualifi ers because of a torn equalizer and the Americans Red Bulls, also started. thigh muscle, was paired with tied Portugal 1-1 Tuesday night Cameron Carter-Vickers, a Matt Miazga in central defense. at Leiria in their fi rst match 19-year-old son of former NBA Brooks headed the ball in the since failing to qualify for next player Howard Carter, replaced net off a corner kick in the 44th year’s World Cup. John Brooks at the start of the minute, but the goal was called The U.S. used eight starters second half and put a header off off because of a push away from 24 or younger in Dave Sara- the crossbar in the 55th minute. the ball by Miazga. chan’s fi rst match as interim Carter-Vickers was loaned Eric Lichaj started at left coach, the start of a fi ve-year this season from Tottenham to back. Danny Williams, cap- rebuilding process ahead of the second-tier Sheffi eld United taining the U.S. for the fi rst 2022 World Cup. and has started to get playing time, was in midfi eld along with McKennie, a 19-year-old time. Kellyn Acosta. Agudelo and from Texas who has played his Sarachan was the top assis- C.J. Sapong, headed the attack. way into Schalke’s lineup this tant to Bruce Arena, who quit Goalkeeper Jesse Gonzalez season, took a pass from C.J. three days after the 2-1 loss last was on the bench but did not Sapong, used three touches to month in Trinidad that ended make his debut. Josh Sargent, create space from Ricardo Fer- the Americans’ streak of seven the fi rst American to train with reira and then beat Beto to the straight Word Cup appearances. the under-17, under-20 and U.S. player Weston McKennie gestures during an international inside post with a right-footed Right back DeAndre Yedlin senior national teams in the friendly soccer match between Portugal and U.S. at the Dr. Mag- shot from 12 yards in the 21st was the only player from the same year, did not dress because alhaes Pessoa stadium in Leiria, Portugal, Tuesday Nov. 14, 2017. minute. starting lineup in Port-of-Spain of a strained right quadriceps. (AP Photo/Pedro Rocha) McKennie became the third- youngest American to score in his debut, behind Juan Agudelo (17) and Landon Donovan (18). An embarrassing mistake by Horvath led to the tying goal in the 31st minute. Vitornio Antunes volleyed Bruno Fernandes’ pass toward the goal from a fl ank, and Hor- vath missed the ball, which bounced between his legs and into the goal. Horvath, a 22-year-old with Club Brugge, covered his face with his gloved hands. He was making his fi rst appearance since his debut against Cuba in October 2016. Bill Hamid took over in the second half and tipped Goncalo Paciencia’s shot off the crossbar Redskins put RB Rob Kelley, LB Will Compton on IR ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The Washington Redskins have placed starting running back Rob Kelley and inside linebacker Will Compton on injured reserve. The team announced several moves Tuesday, including signing free agent defensive lineman Caraun Reid and Phil- adelphia Eagles practice squad running back Byron Marshall. Kelley and Compton were both hurt in Sunday’s 38-30 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, which dropped Washington’s record to 4-5 heading into next weekend’s game at the NFC South-leading New Orleans Saints. Kelley sprained a liga- ment in his left knee. Compton sprained a foot. Kelley is third on the team with 194 yards rushing, behind the only other two running backs who were on the roster until Marshall’s addition. Page B4 samoa news, Wednesday, November 15, 2017

FILE - In this April 10, 2016, fi le photo, United States lead John Landsteiner, second Matt Ham- ilton, third Tyler George and skip John Shuster, from left , cheer aft er winning the bronze medal game against Japan at the men’s world curling championships in Basel, Switzerland. When action in his game at the U.S. Olympic curling trials is in a lull, Matt Hamilton admits he takes a peek at the adjacent sheet of ice to see how his sister Becca is faring. Matt and Becca Hamilton of McFarland, Wisconsin, are competing this week at the U.S. Olympic curling trials in Omaha, Nebraska, for spots on the men‚Äôs and women‚Äôs teams that will compete in the Winter Olympics. (Georgios Kefalas/Keystone via AP, File) It’s all about family as curling Hamiltons vie for Olympics OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — When one of his The Hamiltons are among a host of family games at the U.S. Olympic curling trials was in members who have competed together at the a lull, Matt Hamilton couldn’t help but take a highest levels of curling over the years. Twin sis- peek at the proceedings on the adjacent ice sheet. ters Sarah and Taylor Anderson are at the trials That’s where his sister Becca was playing. with the Cory Christensen-skipped team, and sis- The Hamiltons of McFarland, Wisconsin, are ters Cassie and Jamie Johnson were on the 2006 here together to chase their Olympic dreams. Olympic team. “It’s kind of a surreal feeling,” Matt said. Matt and Becca both played soccer, among “I’ve watched her come up and learn how to other sports, before they were introduced to curl. I started two years before her and I kind of curling. Their father, Scott, curled in a league for coached her a little bit all the way through. Now about a year, but Matt didn’t get into the sport to see her playing at the top level in the U.S. and until a friend invited him to try it in 2004. Two be a contender along with myself in the same years later, Becca began playing. event is just awesome.” Scott and Cathy Hamilton both are in Omaha Matt, 28, is a member of the team skipped by to cheer on their kids. three-time Olympian and 2006 bronze medalist “My mom and dad are super proud,” Becca John Shuster, one of fi ve competing to become said. “They’re with us every step of the way in the U.S. men’s team in the Winter Olympics in every tournament we’re in, and that’s all we can Pyeongchang, South Korea. Becca, 27, is the ask for.” 2017 USA Curling Female Athlete of the Year Brother and sister spend hours in the gym and on the team skipped by Nina Roth, one of working on strength and conditioning. three in the women’s division vying for an “When you go out there and sweep 30 sec- Olympic berth. onds as hard as you can, you have a minute and a “Really a special opportunity for my brother half to be ready to go and do it again,” Matt said. and I to be here,” Becca said. “We’ve been “Doing it on short bursts with 100 percent effort working our butts off for the last four years for is the main thing.” this opportunity. I’m glad he’s by my side.” Matt’s day job is as a research and develop- Matt and Becca could be more than just U.S. ment technician for Spectrum Brands near Mad- teammates. Next month, they will compete ison, Wisconsin. He said he adjusts his work together as one of eight two-player teams in schedule so he can train and travel across the the mixed doubles trials in Blaine, Minnesota. nation, and world, for competitions. Becca is in Mixed doubles will be contested for the fi rst time the Dick’s Sporting Goods Contenders Program, in Pyeongchang. The Hamiltons are the 2017 which allows her to concentrate on her curling national champions. while squeezing in hours at a Dick’s store when- “Matt and I are a force to be reckoned with,” ever she can. Becca said. “We work well together on the ice “I’m my sister’s biggest fan and I know she’s and off the ice.” mine,” Matt said. “We love to compete against In men’s and women’s play, each team is each other. We love to chirp in each other’s ears. made up of four players. Players alternate deliv- She’s really witty. I might say something, but ering 42-pound stones down a narrow, 150-foot she’ll get me back for sure. It’s a fun relationship, sheet into a 12-foot target area known as the and she’s a good little sister and I wouldn’t trade “house.” The skip stands in the house when not her for anybody.” delivering and calls out where he or she wants the It was apparent Sunday, when both were player to place the stone. playing at the same time, that big brother keeps Two teammates follow the stone as it’s an eye on her. moving and, as commanded by the skip, vigor- “Maybe on big shots I looked up at the Jum- ously sweep the ice in front of the stone to cause botron and saw their situation and thought about it to slide farther or alter its direction. Teams what I would do,” Matt said. “We both know we are awarded points for their stones winding up have to take care of our business. The majority of closest to the center of the house. The game lasts the focus is on our game, but I would be lying if I 10 ends, akin to innings in baseball. said I didn’t look at hers.” samoa news, Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Page B5

Elliot Lelei taking a screen receiver pass play all the way in to the red zone for a huge Samoana fi rst down during the fi nal quarter of their Senior Game against the Vikings. Samoana lost 14-30. [photo: TG] Dick LeBeau returning with Titans to coach against Steelers NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) he won’t tell you guys that,” “We’d be fools not to do — Dick LeBeau is more than Orakpo said. “I’m pretty sure what we did before we were happy to talk about the chal- this one means a lot to him. I successful,” Butler said. “We’re lenge of defending Ben Roeth- think it’s his fi rst time playing top fi ve in the league in defense lisberger and the high-powered there since he’s been gone ... for a long time when he was Steelers. We want this one for him.” a coordinator, so it would be The 80-year-old coaching Many of the Steelers are foolish for us not to use some of legend will even joke about looking forward to seeing the same stuff he used. Some- never having been to the visi- LeBeau again — personally. times people catch up with it tors’ locker room at Heinz Field “He’s not the type of guy so you kind of have to tweak it before. you want to see in a headset on here and there.” The emotions of returning to the other sideline,” Pittsburgh Roethlisberger is expecting Pittsburgh to coach against the coach Mike Tomlin said. LeBeau to throw everything at Steelers (7-2) where he spent 16 “In the midst of their four- him, along with something the seasons over two stints? game run, it is quintessential Steelers quarterback doesn’t Nope. run. They are taking the ball know. Roethlisberger called “I’m trying not to think at away. They are minimizing the LeBeau probably one of the best all about anything except the run game. They are making the defensive coordinators and even Titans getting ready to play a explosion and splash plays that better people he’s ever met. big football game,” LeBeau is a signature of his ball. That “It was so much fun to be on said Tuesday. is a signifi cant reason why they his team and watch what he did “I think both teams have won are 6-3 and division leaders.” to other quarterbacks,” Roeth- four in a row. It’s going to really Kevin Butler replaced lisberger said. “I don’t think it’s be a great challenge for us, and LeBeau as coordinator and going to be as much fun going we’re looking forward to it.” remains good friends with against him.” Not for the Tennessee LeBeau. Butler noted the LeBeau isn’t buying into defensive coordinator who’s Steelers thought they might see Roethlisberger’s fl attery. returning to Pittsburgh for the the Titans in the playoffs last “To show him something fi rst time since he resigned as season except the Titans didn’t he’s never seen before, I think Steelers defensive coordinator qualify. that’s an impossibility,” LeBeau in January 2015. That was after Seeing LeBeau on the oppo- said. “But we’ll try to disguise his second stop from 2004 to site sideline will be awkward and try to make him read us 2014 where the Steelers won in a relationship so competitive after the snap. He’s a great diag- two Super Bowls with LeBeau Butler says he makes LeBeau nostician. He really can take a as coordinator. putt out when they play golf look at you and fi nd out where Titans linebacker Brian together. you’re going, and it’s part of the Orakpo said he’s pretty sure this And yes, the Steelers still use reason he’s been so successful.” return trip will be emotional for some of what LeBeau installed Of course, LeBeau hasn’t LeBeau. as coordinator. How much? changed much of how he calls a “He won’t tell us that, and Butler isn’t saying. defense in Tennessee. Page B6 samoa news, Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Family, friends, teammates say fi nal goodbye to Roy Halladay CLEARWATER, Fla. tainer in fi nal “goodbye.” (AP) — Two-time Cy Young “All eyes are on me,” the Award winner Roy Halladay pitcher’s wife, the last of nine was remembered Tuesday as an speakers, said from a rostrum amazing husband, father, friend perched behind the mound, and teammate who was one of fl anked by pictures of Halladay the best pitchers of his genera- with the Phillies and Blue Jays, tion but an even better man. along with fl oral arrangements A 91-minute “Celebration of bearing the 34 and 32 jersey Life for Roy Halladay” attracted numbers he wore. more than 1,000 people to Spec- “I’m really fortunate that trum Field, the spring training I’ve gotten used to that feeling. home of the Philadelphia Phil- I’ve literally been standing next lies, one of two franchises Hal- to a man for 21 years that people laday played for during a stellar could not take their eyes off of,” 16-year career. she said. “He was awe-striking. Denmark’s Nicklas Bendtner celebrates aft er scoring his side’s fi ft h goal during the World Cup “The man made the ball- He was beautiful inside and qualifying play off second leg soccer match between Ireland and Denmark at the Aviva Stadium in player,” Phillies owner John out. Without saying a word, he Dublin, Ireland, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison) Middleton said, “not the other seemed to always have just the way around,” right thing to say. When he did Halladay died Nov. 7 at age speak, people listened.” Denmark qualifi es for World 40 when the private plane he Other speakers included was piloting crashed into the Halladay’s dad, Roy, Jr., former Gulf of Mexico off the coast of teammates Cole Hamels, Chase Florida. Utley and Chris Carpenter, Cup with 5-1 rout of Ireland The eight-time All-Star long-time baseball executive DUBLIN (AP) — Christian Nicklas Bendtner turned eventually paid off in the 29th who pitched a perfect game and former Blue Jays GM JP Eriksen scored a superb hat a deserved victory into a rout minute. and a playoff no-hitter, Hal- Ricciardi, ex-Phillies manager trick as Denmark qualifi ed for when he converted a penalty in Pione Sisto went past Harry laday played 12 seasons for the Charlie Manuel and Blue Jays next year’s World Cup with an the 90th minute. Arter after a short corner and Toronto Blue Jays from 1998- trainer George Poulis. emphatic 5-1 victory over Ire- Next year’s tournament in pulled the ball back for Chris- 2009 and four for the Phillies Hall of Famer Frank land in their playoff on Tuesday. Russia will be Denmark’s fi fth tensen, whose touch just man- from 2009-13, going 203-105 Thomas, former Blue Jays man- With last week’s fi rst leg World Cup appearance and aged to send the ball over the with a 3.38 career ERA. ager Cito Gaston and one-time having fi nished 0-0, Ireland fi rst since 2010.Yet a raucous line despite Christie’s efforts to The public memorial began teammates Cliff Lee and Jimmy made an ideal start to the return home crowd in Dublin had been try and divert it away. with a video tribute and ended Rollins were among other spe- match by taking the lead in the treated to the perfect start when Three minutes later, Yussef with Halladay’s wife, Brandy, cial guests, who accompanied sixth minute through defender Robbie Brady’s free kick from Poulsen showed good tenacity standing on the mound and the family onto the fi eld for the Shane Duffy. just beyond the halfway line to steal possession off Ste- releasing butterfl ies from a con- service. But Denmark’s players was fl icked on by Denmark’s phen Ward, before exchanging gradually took control in mid- Nicolai Jorgensen. The ball passes with Jorgensen. The ball fi eld and were rewarded when rose into the path of center back was worked to the left, where Andreas Christensen’s effort Duffy, who headed home. Eriksen struck a fi rst-time shot went into the net off Ireland’s Denmark midfi elder Thomas into the net via the crossbar - Cyrus Christie in the 29th Delaney had said after the fi rst giving Ireland keeper Darren minute. leg that breaching the Ireland Randolph no chance. Eriksen then stole the show, defense was like “opening a can Ireland manager Martin putting the visitors ahead in the of baked beans with your bare O’Neill made two changes at 32nd minute, and scoring two hands - it takes time”. the break as his team tried to more after the break. This time, their perseverance chase the game.

Brandy Halladay, wife of late pitcher Roy Halladay, wipes her eyes while talking about her husband during an event honoring his life, at Spectrum Field in Clearwater, Fla., Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. Halladay, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, died Nov. 7 at age 40 when the private plane he was piloting crashed into the Gulf of Mexico oﬀ the coast of Florida. (Yong Kim/Th e Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)

FAIRNESS We make an issue of it every day. If you want to comment about our fairness, call Samoa News at 633-5599 samoa news, Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Page B7 Haslem among those mourning death of Miami prep star MIAMI (AP) — Miami Heat taking a postgraduate year in captain Udonis Haslem consid- Tennessee to raise his profi le ered himself a mentor to Mal- with college recruiters. He was colm Nicholas III, a promising also converting to the point 6-foot-5 guard from Miami who guard position, and averaged was being pursued by numerous more than 20 points per game colleges. as a senior. That’s why Haslem’s heart Haslem, in a series of social- is heavy right now. media posts and then comments Nicholas was shot and killed after practice Tuesday, has not Sunday night in Miami’s Over- made any effort to hide his town neighborhood, police said. anguish. No arrests have been reported “It broke my heart,” Haslem and police have not revealed if said. “We just get home from they believe there was a motive. a two-week road trip and I’m Family members have said the all excited to get back to my 18-year-old was there visiting family, to my kids. And then relatives. to hear that, it takes the air out “Some kids get in trouble of you. No parent should ever and put themselves in bad situa- have to deal with that.” tions, but this was a really good Haslem spoke at length with kid,” Haslem said Tuesday. “A Nicholas’ father on Tuesday, really good kid. It’s sad, man. offering whatever support he It’s sad. He was on his way out can provide. Nicholas’ father, of here. He was going to go like Haslem, played at Miami play ball. I think he was going High. When Haslem played to Eastern Michigan next year.” there, he said Nicholas’ father Nicholas played at Miami was a mentor to him — one High and Mater Academy of the reasons why he chose to in Miami, and was currently befriend Nicholas III.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) battle under the boards for a rebound in the second half during an NBA basketball game Employment Opportunity Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) PJ Corporation is looking for a HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR with at least 3 to 5 years experience. All eyes on Favors as Jazz Drop off resume at our office in Tafuna across from Bank of begin life without Rudy Gobert Hawaii. For more information, contact 699-7050 or 733-2637 SALT LAKE CITY (AP) sive on the perimeter knowing affected by decreased playing — The departures of Gordon Gobert had their back. time with fewer opportunities. NOTICE FOR SEPARATION AGREEMENT Hayward and George Hill were The Jazz will be smaller with Offseason acquisition Ricky TO Members of the MALUFAU Family and to all whom these present may come! supposed to set Derrick Favors the 6-10 Favors in the middle Rubio has struggled as the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FA’ALEAOGA SEMAIA & MANOA N. SEMAIA of FALENIU has offered for recording in this office an instrument in writing which seeks to separate a certain structure up for more opportunities with and a combination of Sefolosha, starting point guard and his which is or to be erected, on land MULIMAUGA allegedly belonging to MALUFAU FAMILY of the vil- the Utah Jazz. That wasn’t con- Jerebko, Joe Johnson, who’s 3.9 turnovers per game are the lage of FALENIU. Said land MULIMAUGA is situated in or near the village of FALENIU in the County of TUALAUTA, Island of TUTUILA, American Samoa. sistently so through the fi rst 12 currently out with a wrist injury, eighth-most in the league. He’ll NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any interested person may object to the recording of such instru- games of the season, but there’s and Ekpe Udoh at power for- have to develop chemistry with ment by filing in the Territorial Registar’s Office in Fagatogo, a written objection to the recording of said instrument. Any objections thereto must be filed with in 30 days from the date of posting of this notice. no question the eighth-year big ward. Coach Quin Snyder can Favors. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that if no such objections are filed within the said 30 day period, the man will now have to shoulder go even smaller with Joe Ingles Snyder said they have to instrument will be recorded and shall be valid and binding on all persons. The said instrument may be more responsibility on both at the four in certain lineups. sometimes wrestle with Favors examined at any time at the Territorial Registrar’s Office. ends of the fl oor. That could result in more to get him to roll. POSTED: OCTOBER 24, 2017 thru NOVEMBER 23, 2017 SIGNED: Taito S.B. White, Territorial Registrar The Jazz will experience life switching or other nuances “It’s something different without Rudy Gobert for the defending the pick-and-roll. because at the four I’m so used next month with the second- “Our margin for error gets a to popping out to the free throw FA’AALIGA O LE FEAGAIGA MO SE TU’U’ESEINA I tagata o le aiga sa MALUFAU, ma i latou uma e silasila ma lauiloaina lenei fa’aaliga! team All-NBA center out with a little bit slimmer,” Snyder said. line, or beyond 3-point line, O le fa’aaliga lenei ona o FA’ALEAOGA SEMAIA & MANOA N. SEMAIA o le nu’u o FALENIU ua ia bone bruise in his right leg. “Our team will adjust. That’s all while Rudy’s in the paint,” fa’aulufaleina mai i lenei ofisa se feagaiga tusitusi e fa’ailoa ai se mana’oga fia tu’u’eseina o se fale ua/po o le a, fa’atuina i luga o le fanua o MULIMAUGA e fa’asino i le aiga sa MALUFAU, o le nu’u o FALENIU. “I’m excited about it,” Favors you can do. Every substitution Favors said. “Now my main job O lenei fanua e totonu pe latalata ane i le nu’u o FALENIU, itumalo o TUALAUTA, ile motu o TUTUI- said. “It’s a new challenge. I get pattern changes the makeup of is to roll to the basket, roll in the LA, Amerika Samoa. O le fa’aaliga fo’i e fa’apea, so o se tasi e iai sona aia i lenei mata’upu e mafai ona fa’atu’i’iese ile to be a big part of the offense the team. Some more dramati- paint, try to draw a lot of atten- fa’amauina o lenei feagaiga pe a auina mai i le ofisa ole Resitara o le Teritori of Amerika Samoa i now. A big part of the defense, cally than others. Obviously, tion so guys can get open on the Fagatogo, sana fa’atu’ese tusitusia. O fa’atu’iesega uma lava e ao ona fa’aulufaleina mai i totonu o aso e 30 faitauina mai i le aso na faíaalia ai lenei fa’aaliga. too. It’s a big responsibility, but Derrick playing with Thabo or corner three or perimeter. It’s Afai ole a leai se fa’atu’i’esega e fa’aulufaleina i totonu o aso 30 e pei ona ta’ua i luga, o le a fa’amauina I’m ready for it.” Joe Ingles at the four, there’s defi nitely something new this OURloa leneiSTORE feagaiga IS eNOW taualoaina OPEN ma ‘a’afia FROM ai tagata MONDAY uma. TO SATURDAY ONLY 11/01 NU’UULI & 11/15/17 Favors is now the starting a different style of attack. season that I have to get used to, center, sliding over from It’s something that Derrick’s but I’m ready for it.” power forward. Thabo Sefo- capable of doing and doing The Jazz are dealing with a losha started against the Nets well.” plethora of injuries again after AUTO NATION at power forward and Jonas There will be adjustments Favors, Hill, Rodney Hood Jerebko got the start against the offensively, also, as Gobert had and Alec Burks all missed sig- NU’UULI: (684) 699-7168 • FAX: (684) 699-7175 Timberwolves. improved as a fi nisher around nifi cant time last season. Dante Gobert was averaging 13.9 the rim and is one of the best Exum (shoulder surgery) is Available in Store points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.5 rollers to the basket in the pick- out for the season and Johnson blocks per game. Favors had and-roll. The lob had become a (wrist) should be reevaluated 24 points, 12 rebounds and two staple of the offense. soon.Gobert said this won’t blocks against the Nets, but nine Favors is averaging 11.2 change any playoff expectations points, 10 rebounds and one points, 5.4 rebounds and 0.6 for the team. block against the Timberwolves. blocks this season — improve- “It’s frustrating for sure,” 2Ton Jack The Jazz were already strug- ments from his injury-riddled Gobert said. “We know that Battery Taxi Sign gling with consistency as a 2016-17, but still a step back every game matters. At the roster and now they’re without from the previous three seasons. same time, I think it’s just going their centerpiece — the defen- He has improved his range and to make us stronger. I’m confi - sive player of the year that’s has some of his athleticism back dent the team can win without the focal point of one of the after knee and back injuries, but me. The only thing I can do is league’s top defenses several he still hasn’t been as effective. make sure I do everything right years running. The 7-foot-1 Opinions range from Favors and when I come back, I’m Freeon Echo Fluid Frenchman’s rim protection just not being the same player stronger and I’m ready to help Comfort Zone Fan 16” allowed defenders to be aggres- anymore to his numbers being the team out.” We are now accepting Credit & Debit Cards. MONDAY TO FRIDAY: 7:30AM-5:00PM SATURDAY :8:00AM-1:00PM Page B8 samoa news, Wednesday, November 15, 2017 NCAA reconsiders ruling, clears NC State’s Beverly to play RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — and depth with fi rst-year coach North Carolina State’s Braxton Kevin Keatts installing an up- Beverly won’t have to sit out tempo scheme and pressure this season for attending class defense this season. after all. Beverly talked at the team’s The NCAA has cleared Bev- preseason media day in Sep- erly to play immediately after tember about the situation, reconsidering an ineligibility saying he had been in summer ruling tied to summer courses school for a few weeks at Ohio the freshman took at Ohio State to take a “rural sociology” State. The NCAA announced class as well as online sci- its decision Tuesday, less than ence course for “lifespan and two hours before the Wolfpack human development.” But the hosted Bryant. school suddenly fi red coach Beverly took two courses Thad Matta on June 5 and later C M at Ohio State before a surprise hired Butler’s Chris Holtmann, late coaching change led him to leading Beverly to obtain his Y K seek his release. release and sign with the Wolf- That triggered the desig- pack in July. nation as an undergraduate N.C. State announced Oct. transfer instead of an incoming 13 that its initial request for freshman, requiring him to sit Beverly’s eligibility was denied, this season before having four and it appealed that decision 10 years of eligibility starting in days later. 2018-19. The school said the NCAA In a statement, Beverly’s denied that appeal Oct. 30 — attorney, Scott Tompsett, said Beverly was allowed to practice Beverly is “absolutely thrilled” — then recently submitted a by the ruling and thanked the request for the NCAA to recon- NCAA for reconsidering its ini- sider its position yet again. tial stance. It worked this time. The “Braxton also appreciates NCAA said it had granted Bev- the public support he’s received erly a transfer waiver based from so many people across on “additional information,” the country and the media out- though NCAA spokeswoman lets that have reported on his Stacey Osburn declined to case,” Tompsett said. “Braxton comment Tuesday beyond the is ready to compete for the N.C. statement. State Wolfpack!” N.C. State athletics The 6-foot guard from spokesman Fred Demarest Hazard, Kentucky, is consid- recently said Matta and Ohio ered a three-star prospect who State supported Beverly’s will provide 3-point shooting efforts to play right away.

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FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2017, fi le photo, North Carolina State’s Braxton Beverly poses for a photograph during the school’s NCAA college basketball media day in Raleigh, N.C. Th e NCAA has denied an appeal from the school seeking for the freshman to be eligible to play this year aft er taking summer classes at Ohio State before a late coaching change prompted him to get his release and come to N.C State. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File) samoa news, Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Page B9

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David Mikaele of Samoana is devoured by a host of Vikings, aft er Mikaele picked up a good amount of yardage for another fi rst down for the Sharks. Mikaele was one of the work-horses for the Sharks last Saturday against the Vikings. [photo: TG] Federer through to ATP Finals semis after win over Zverev LONDON (AP) — A day after the ATP Finals lost Rafael Nadal to injury, Roger Federer lifted spirits at the O2 Arena by extending his stay to the weekend. The 19-time Grand Slam champion guaranteed his place in Saturday’s semifi nals by defeating Alexander Zverev 7-6 (6), 5-7, 6-1 on Tuesday. The top-ranked Nadal’s withdrawal on Monday meant this was a clash between the two highest-ranked players left in the elite season-ending event, and it was predictably close. Federer looked in control when he broke in the opening game of the second set, having claimed the fi rst via a tie- break. But Zverev produced two breaks of his own to level the match.Undeterred by his 20-year-old opponent’s persis- tence, Federer regrouped and broke three times in the decider C M to seal victory. Y K Zverev, who won his opening match against Marin Cilic, will face Jack Sock on Thursday to decide who will join Federer in the fi nal four. Sock recorded the United States’ fi rst victory at the event for 10 years by defeating Cilic 5-7, 6-2, 7-6 (4) in the early match, with the Croat later being eliminated by Federer’s victory.Sock, who seized qualifi cation by winning the fi nal Masters event of the season in Paris, lost his debut match to Federer, but he is now 1-1. While others might have been surprised at Sock becoming the fi rst American to win at the elite season-ending event since Andy Roddick in 2007, the man himself wasn’t. Page B10 samoa news, Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Mr. Samoana High School, Mosese Lomu, pointing to the sky aft er intercepting a pass from Kitiona that was intended for Jeﬀ ery Fulu inside the end zone for a touchback – during the opening half of their varsity game last Saturday morning. [photo: TG] Column: Vegas rolls the dice and comes up a winner LAS VEGAS (AP) — This was a sight no Palace could only dream of. self-respecting bookie in this gambling town Last month the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights would have ever laid odds on seeing. became the fi rst major professional franchise to There was Roger Goodell, praising Las Vegas call the city home, and so far they have been a with the lights of the glittering Strip shining smashing success on the ice and in the stands. brightly behind him. In the audience were a trio In a city long shunned by professional sports of NFL owners (though not Jerry Jones) who had because of gambling and a relatively small popu- to be just a little envious about the rich possibili- lation base, the hockey team tore down the bar- ties that await Mark Davis and his Raiders. riers and both locals and tourists have been lining There was no talk about the evils of sports bet- up to buy tickets. ting, no warnings about players fi nding their way The NBA practically spends its summers into casinos. The city they had snubbed for so here, and the biggest casino operator in town is many years was now one of their own, with the looking to eventually lure a franchise to the city. sanctimonious hypocrisy of the past conveniently MGM Resorts has already bought a WNBA team abandoned before the fi rst ceremonial shovels of that will begin play here next year, and the same dirt were turned. arena used by the Golden Knights fi gures to be a The Raiders won’t play here until the 2020 perfect fi t for an NBA team. season at the earliest, but Monday night’s offi - Las Vegas is the home of UFC and almost cial groundbreaking for a $1.9 billion stadium every big boxing match. NASCAR will hold not made it seem like they were already home. Great just one, but two, of its Sprint Cup races in the Raiders of the past like Jim Plunkett and Howie city next year, and fi ve different college confer- Long were on hand for the turnover, and there ences bring teams to town for their annual bas- was hardly a mention of Oakland the entire night. ketball tournaments. Amazing what $750 million can do. But it’s the NFL that changes everything, That, as it turns out, is the price of admission beginning in 2020 when the new stadium will be to the most exclusive club in American sports. fi nished and fans will be able to look out large A bit pricey, yes, but not a problem in a city that windows in the north end zone to see the hotels laid off the bet on tourists, who will pick up the on the Strip. They’ll also be able to put some tab in increased room taxes. money on the games at nearby casinos, then stroll What began 20 months ago as little more than over to catch the action. a concept — a pipe dream, perhaps — is sud- That the NFL seems OK with that is an denly very real. There are still issues that remain, astonishing turnaround that only $750 million including some crucial agreements for the new in stadium money could bring about. For years, stadium, but no one in attendance at the splashy Goodell and others warned about the perils of Las groundbreaking was in any mood to hear about Vegas, and players were banned from appearing them. at casino-sponsored events in the city. The NFL The presence of Goodell and the owners with is still paying attorneys to fi ght a proposed repeal the lights of the Strip sparkling behind them was of a federal law banning sports betting every- a bit startling, considering the NFL’s outright where but Nevada, a case that will be heard next disdain over the years for everything Vegas. A month by the U.S. Supreme Court. league that refused to allow the city to advertise But Goodell sounded almost giWednesday, on the Super Bowl telecast just a few years ago November 15, 2017 at the groundbreaking about now may be hosting a Super Bowl there when the the NFL coming to Las Vegas. He wielded one new stadium opens. of the shovels with the Raiders logo for the cer- “The brightest city in the world just got a little emonial groundbreaking, and said he was “proud brighter,” said comedian and longtime Raiders to be here with you.” fan George Lopez, the master of ceremonies. To the still disbelieving it was living proof Indeed, Las Vegas is on the kind of roll with that the Raiders are actually coming. major league sports that a craps player at Caesars Once again, Las Vegas rolled the dice and samoa news, Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Page B11 49ers coach says Goodwin insisted on playing after tragedy SANTA CLARA, Calif. On Celek’s touchdown (AP) — Kyle Shanahan would catch, Goodwin’s block of have understood if Marquise an incoming defensive back Goodwin didn’t want to play knocked the wind out of him against the Giants. and he had to be tended to by Shanahan, who’s been trainers. coaching in the NFL for 14 “I thought he was hurt until I seasons, has seen players lose saw him smiling on the ground loved ones in days leading up trying to breathe. to games and knows the mental But it was pretty neat and (I weight it can carry. was) very happy for him. And The 49ers coach was ready I think you guys could see the to let his speedy receiver take whole team was too,” Shanahan time with his wife after she pre- said. maturely gave birth Sunday to Goodwin left the locker their son, whom Goodwin said room Sunday without speaking died of complications. to reporters to be with his But Goodwin decided to family, the team said, before the San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid (35) and wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (11) kneel during play, helping San Francisco news later broke hours after the the performance of the national anthem before an NFL football game against the New York Giants get its fi rst win of the season. game. in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) He had an 83-yard touchdown reception and threw a key block on another big scoring play, when he laid out a defensive back and allowed Garrett Celek to scamper into the end zone. Goodwin later announced his family’s loss on social media. “By the time I was able to talk to Marquise, he was hurting but he was adamant he wanted to play,” Shanahan said Monday. “For a guy to go through that, to have those emotions, to go the whole night before and really not sleeping very much and come out there and have some very pivotal plays in that game, and make a huge difference, it says a lot about the guy. Regardless of whether he played good or bad, the fact that he was out there and trying his hardest and trying to help was the most important.” Shanahan said he fi rst knew about the situation Saturday morning, when Goodwin told him that his wife, Morgan, was experiencing complications with the pregnancy. Shanahan allowed Goodwin to be with her Saturday night and then heard about the news Sunday morning. “He was struggling with it for obvious reasons and he decided to play, which we were very grateful for,” Shanahan said. “He did a hell of a job for his wife yesterday, being there for her and helped out his family from that aspect. And also helped out his family here too. I think he helped out every side and was pretty impressive yesterday.” Goodwin was clearly emotional while scoring the long touchdown Sunday. He blew a kiss toward the sky as he crossed the goal line before falling to his knees in the end zone. Teammates on the fi eld, and some from the sideline, ran to lift him back to his feet and show support. Page B12 samoa news, Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Tennessee in familiar spot starting another coaching search KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) there’s a talent gap.” — Tennessee has just launched Chizik said it’s important to its fourth coaching search since fi nd a coach with Power Five its last Southeastern Conference experience who understands the Eastern Division title. pressures that come with these So that comes to four types of jobs. Jones had never coaches in a 10-year span. been a head coach or assistant Lane Kiffi n, Derek Dooley at a Power Five school before and now Butch Jones. That Tennessee hired him. Dooley’s trio couldn’t rejuvenate a pro- only Power Five experience gram that hasn’t won a division was as an assistant. since 2007 and hasn’t captured CBS analyst Rick Neuheisel, a conference title since its 1998 a former coach at Colorado national championship season. and UCLA, said the new coach But athletic director John must upgrade Tennessee’s Currie is looking at the glass porous run defense and make being half full. sure his offense fi ts the talent of “This is a wonderful oppor- his quarterback. tunity,” Currie said at the news “They got stuck in a scheme conference announcing the where they didn’t have people fi ring of Jones . “If you look out that could play it,” Neuheisel at the realm of college athletics, said. “Even when they had a certainly the kind of turnover guy capable of doing something we’ve had is not optimal. But special with his legs (former at the same time, with a couple quarterback Joshua Dobbs), exceptions, the old day of they really didn’t incorporate having somebody for 15 or 20 that piece of it in due time in or 30 years doesn’t really exist my mind.” anymore.” Currie can’t afford to take his Tennessee had that kind of time because other SEC schools stability with Phillip Fulmer, also are seeking coaches and who was forced out in 2008. could end up pursuing the same Tennessee’s been searching for candidates. Florida parted ways In this Feb. 20, 1953, fi le photo, Manuel “Jungle Jim” Rivera, of the Chicago White Sox 1953, it ever since. with Jim McElwain , Missis- poses. Rivera, an outfi elder on the 1959 “Go-Go” White Sox pennant-winning team, has died Kiffi n replaced Fulmer and sippi hasn’t announced whether Monday night in Fort Wayne, Ind. the team said Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. He was 96. stayed only one year before it plans to keep interim coach (AP Photo/File) leaving for Southern California. Matt Luke, and the fates of Dooley was fi red after three Arkansas’ Bret Bielema and straight losing seasons. Jones Texas A&M’s Kevin Sumlin lasted nearly fi ve full seasons remain uncertain. American Samoa Government and led Tennessee to three Moreover, the addition of straight bowl victories before a Dec. 20-22 signing period Office Of PrOcurement everything fell apart this year. this year makes it imperative Tennessee (4-6, 0-6 SEC) to fi nd a coach as soon as pos- is at risk of going winless in sible to preserve Tennessee’s SEC competition for the fi rst recruiting class. Barton Sim- time ever and enduring its fi rst mons, the director of scouting at REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) eight-loss season in school his- 247Sports, says six high school tory. The Volunteers host No. seniors already have backed off RFQ-017-2018 21 LSU (7-3, 4-2) on Saturday from their verbal commitments Issuance Date: November 13, 2017 Date & Time Due: December 13, 2017 and Vanderbilt (4-6, 0-6) on to Tennessee since October. Nov. 25. Simmons said the December No later than 2:00p.m (local time) That leaves Jones’ suc- signing period would limit the cessor with quite a challenge number of prospects typically The American Samoa Government (ASG) issues a Request For Qualification (RFQ) from qualified firms to provide: in returning Tennessee to SEC available to a new coach in “Ofu Airport Runway 8/26 Rehabilitation - Design Services” contention. Currie says he January. Submission doesn’t plan to hire a search “Timing is probably more Original and five copies of the Qualifications must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked: “RFQ: Ofu Air- fi rm to assist him “at this time.” important than it’s ever been in port Runway 8/26 Rehabilitation - Design Services.” Submissions are to be sent to the following address and Although Jones signed four a coaching search right now,” will be received until 2:00 p.m. (local time), December 13, 2017: straight top-20 recruiting classes Simmons said. Office of Procurement - including two that ranked in Tennessee’s players are American Samoa Government the top 10 - SEC Network ana- trying to avoid being distracted Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 lyst and former Auburn coach by a coaching search while Attn: Dr. Oreta Mapu Crichton, CPO Gene Chizik sees a major talent fi nishing their season. As the disparity separating the Vols son of Tennessee State ath- Any qualifications received after the aforementioned date and time will not be accepted under any from their top SEC rivals. letic director Teresa Phillips, circumstances. Late submissions will not be opened or considered and will be determined as being “When you have to beat Ala- defensive end Kyle Phillips non-responsive. bama and have to beat Florida has a pretty good perspective Document and have to beat Georgia, the on the situation.Phillips said The RFQ Scope of Work outlining the qualification requiements is available at the Office of Procurement, bottom line is you’ve got to with his “mom being an athletic Tafuna, American Samoa, during normal working hours. have the same guys, and I don’t director, I’ve defi nitely seen the see that (from Tennessee) right good and bad of sports, having Review now,” Chizik said. “I don’t to hire and fi re people. I’m used Request for Qualification data will be thoroughly reviewed by an appointed Source Evaluation Board under the think there’s any question to it. I defi nitely can handle it.” auspices of the Chief Procurement, 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 FAIRNESS We make an issue of it every day. Samoa Government or the public.as may be in the best interest of the American Samoa Government or the Public. If you want to comment about our fairness, call Samoa News at 633-5599

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Personal growth is within reach if you are willing to put in the time and energy. ✸✸✸ Dear Abby by Abigail Van Buren WELL-WRITTEN THANK-YOUS DON’T HAVE TO BE LONG COMPOSITIONS

DEAR ABBY: You have mentioned in the past that you have a booklet on writing letters, including thank-you notes. Where do I send for it? I’ll need four because my grandkids are lacking in that area. It’s truly a shame that younger generations haven’t been taught about the importance of such notes. A simple “thank you” can not only open doors of opportunity both socially and in employment, but also help grandparents feel appreciated after their heartfelt gift-giving. -- NANCY IN NEVADA DEAR NANCY: If there is one subject that crops up repeatedly in my mail, it’s thank-you notes -- or rather, the lack of them. I print letters about it because of the number of complaints I receive. When a gift or a check isn’t acknowledged, the (unwritten) message it sends is that the item wasn’t appreciated, which is insulting and hurtful. Chief among the reasons that thank-you notes are unwritten is that many people don’t know what to say. They think the message has to be long and ﬂ owery when, in fact, keeping it short and to the point is more effective. My booklet, “How to Write Letters for All Occasions,” contains samples of thank-you letters for birthday gifts, shower gifts and wedding gifts, as well as those that arrive around holiday time. It also includes letters of congratulations and ones regarding difﬁ cult subjects, such as the loss of a parent, a spouse or a child. It can be ordered by sending your name, mailing address, plus check or money order for $7 (U.S. funds) to Dear Abby Letters Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.) With the holiday season approaching, this is the perfect time to reply with a handwritten letter, note or well-written email. Because the composition of letters is not always effectively taught in the schools, my booklet can serve as a helpful tutorial, one that is valuable for parents as a way to teach their children to write using proper etiquette.

** ** ** DEAR ABBY: I have been dating this guy for a year and a half and he’s not into making love. He’s happy if we only do it once a month and, when he does give in, he will only do the same old position. I, on the other hand, enjoy sex. My ex (we have been apart eight years) is now in a sexless marriage. We started hooking up six months ago -- just for sex -- and it is awesome. Part of me feels guilty because I’m against cheating, but I need sex. What should I do? -- CHEATING IN THE NORTH DEAR CHEATING: Because the man you have been dating for a year and a half is a sexual mis- match, you need to end the romance. It would be kinder than continuing to cheat on him. Your married ex may seem like an oasis in the sexual desert right now, but don’t waste more time on him. He isn’t your future; he’s your past for good reason, I’m sure -- so KEEP him there.

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