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C M Y K HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL Tina Kruse was the First and 17 Hole Sponsors. Place Winner for the Hawaiian After all team payments Air Mileage Certifi cate with and pledges are collected, the 110,000 Miles, in the Shri- tournament will have raised ners’ Children Golf Tourna- $20,800 for the Shriners’ Chil- ment that was held on Saturday, dren’s Travel Fund. November 25, 2017. The tour- There are 22 non-profi t Shri- nament was very successful, ners Hospitals in the United with 48 golf teams registered States and they specialize in the treatment of children with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate. The children patients receive free care and all medical services. The Shriners doctors were recently in American Samoa to examine children with ortho- pedic conditions. Last year 34 children from American Samoa were sent to the Honolulu Shri- ners Hospital for treatment. In many cases the treatment may involve several years of ortho- pedic corrective surgery. The funds raised by the American Samoa Shriners Club and other Shriners Clubs in the United States of America help pay for all the air transportation costs for the children sent from American Samoa. Shriners Club President Sean Gregg, and Shriners Archie Soliai and Roy Hall, Jr., extend their heartfelt gratitude to the main sponsor G.H.C. Reid & Co. and the Lealaifuaneva Peter Reid, Jr. Family, as well as Hawaiian Air, Neil’s Ace Home Center, Cost-U-Less, Starkist Samoa, Inc., Tool Shop, Samoa News, the American Samoa Community and many other corporate sponsors and individ- C M uals providing great prizes. Y K Special thanks to the Rotary Club of Pago Pago, Rotary Interact Club of Leone High School, Cancer Coalition, the Lions Club and other commu- nity minded individuals that volunteered to help with the golf tournament registration, preparing and serving the great roasted suckling pork and lunch plates. Special prizes were awarded to the golf teams and all enjoyed the fellowship, food and refreshments. [courtesy photo] Page B2 samoa news, Thursday, November 30, 2017 APNewsBreak: Family says no “Eddie” surf contest this season HONOLULU (AP) — The lead sponsor. family of surfing legend Eddie Scrima said it took longer Aikau said Wednesday the for the organizers to get up to big wave contest named in his speed with permitting because honor won’t be held this season. Quicksilver wasn’t involved. The withdrawal of the con- She said Quicksilver handled test’s sponsor, Quicksilver, the permit application process and problems quickly get- in previous years. Scrima said ting a permit forced the move, the city has “been fantastic” said Cynthia Scrima, a family since the permit paperwork got spokeswoman. to the right people. The Aikaus eventually The contest, which is held obtained a permit for the event in Waimea Bay on Oahu’s from Honolulu’s Department North Shore between Dec. 1 of Parks and Recreation. But and Feb. 28, attracts top surfers Scrima said they don’t have from around the world. But it’s sufficient time and resources only called when waves reach FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2009, file photo, Kelly Slater of Florida drops down the face of this wave to plan and hold the event this heights of at least 20 feet. The during the second round, heat two of the The Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau surf contest at winter. waves must also roll in consis- Waimea Bay located on the north shore of the island of Oahu. The family of surfing legend Aikau “It really is the most pres- tently at that size. The contest says the big wave contest named in his honor won’t be held this season. Aikau family spokeswoman tigious surf contest in the has been called just nine times Cynthia Scrima said Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, the withdrawal of the contest’s sponsor and prob- world. And we did not want since its founding in 1984. lems getting a permit forced the move. to compromise that because it It honors Eddie Aikau, a (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner, File) ultimately would be compro- Waimea Bay lifeguard and mising Eddie’s integrity to not waterman. He died in 1978 at v do something proper,” Scrima the age of 31 after the Hokulea, said. a traditional Hawaiian voyaging AmericAn SAmoA The family hopes to hold canoe he was on, capsized en “The Eddie” during the 2018- route from Hawaii to Tahiti. community college 2019 season. Scrima said the Aikau paddled on his surfboard Department of Academic Affairs Aikaus have already applied to get help, but never returned. for a permit for next season and The rest of the crew was res- have been searching for a new cued soon after. EmploymEnt opportunity Position Title: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES INSTRUCTOR Former Mariner Bret Employment Status: 10 Months Full Time/Career Service Boone apologizes for General Description: The Health and Human Services Department supports and prepares students who are interested in pursuing a career and majoring in the fields of allied health or human services. The department offers an harassment remarks Associate degree in Health, Human Services, a Certificate of Proficiency in Guidance and Counseling, and a Certificate of Proficiency in Public Health for students who plan to transfer to a four year institution off – SEATTLE (AP) — Former tions against radio host Garrison island or seek local employment in the related professions. The Health and Human Services Department is Seattle Mariners second Keillor, Boone sent him a direct directly under the Academic Affairs Division and supervised by the Chairperson. baseman Bret Boone apolo- message on Twitter. Boone gized Wednesday for making wrote that he got sexually light of sexual harassment in a harassed “twice today,” when Job Duties and Responsibilities: message to a reporter. “the Starbucks girl” smiled at • Collect, prepare, and present instructional materials for all classes taught • Prepare and distribute all syllabi / outlines in a timely manner, as requested by the Academic Affairs. “All, there are zero excuses him and when a woman at a • Teach a full instructional load of 15 credit hours or 225 instructional contact hours per semester. Note for what I said earlier,” he wrote drug store flirted with him. that loads may vary between 14 and 16 credit hours per semester. on his Twitter feed. “None. It Boone further joked that he • Teach each class as scheduled and supervise examinations, field trips, internships, service learning was 100% wrong. It was offen- was getting a lawyer and that activities, and practicum sive. It was inappropriate. It the behavior was unacceptable. • Maintain attendance and scholastic records, and submit the required records to the Admissions and was not remotely productive Cohen responded to ask Records Office at the assigned date every semester/session. to any conversation regarding why Boone reached out to him • Develop, implement, and assess Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for each course taught. harassment. I apologize and it to make light of sexual harass- • Use data collected from taught on SLOs to share with department and other college stakeholders, and will never happen again.” ment. Boone wrote that it was a provide recommendations for improvement of student learning. Seattlepi.com reporter Ste- joke, that he was tired of people • Participate as an active member in the Student Learning Outcome (SLO) review process phen Cohen wrote Wednesday being offended and that the • Participate in the different levels of student learning outcome review, program review, and student that after he tweeted about his reporter should go back to his assessment. • Academically advise assigned students regarding their chosen program of study disappointment in the allega- politically correct world. • Assist and provide students with information on career, academic referrals, and transfer opportunities • Assist with the registration process. Participate in faculty orientation, commencement exercises, and Miami (Ohio) breaks records in professional development activities. • Post and maintain class schedules and office hours for student assistance • Provide safety measures and fully exercise the enforcement of these measures in the classrooms 123-40 win over NAIA Midway • Actively participate and contribute to any college committee and extra-curricular functions • Assist and enforce all college rules and regulations OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — of 33 3-pointers. It was the first • Perform other duties assigned by the Department Chairperson or the Dean of Academic Affairs. Jalen Adaway scored 22 points time they shot over 50 percent on 10-of-12 shooting, Jake from long distance since making Minimum Requirements: Wright added 20 points with 9 of 18 3s against Western Illi- • Master’s Degree in Health related disciplines (Medicine, Nursing, or Public Health). a career-high six 3-pointers, nois on Nov. 26, 2016. • All credentials must be from a U.S accredited institution. and Miami (Ohio) set a school The RedHawks also set a • Three (3) years of teaching experience at a two or four year university/college. record for points in beating program record for margin of • Must be computer literate. NAIA Midway 123-40 on victory (83).The RedHawks led Wednesday night for its first 55-22 at halftime, opened the Salary: Salary to be commensurate with experience, qualification, and credentials. 100-point game since 2002. second half with a 14-2 run, and Nike Sibande added 19 with scored 22 unanswered points Application Deadline: December 01, 2017 no later than 4:00pm. three 3-pointers, Dalonte Brown for an 88-30 lead. Applications are available from American Samoa Community College, Human Resources Office at had 14 with 11 rebounds, Isaiah It was the first time since 699-9155 ext. 428/441/429, online at http://www.amsamoa.edu/employmentopportunities.html Coleman-Lands had 12 with 10 Jan. 5, 2002 that the RedHawks or by email at [email protected]. rebounds, and the RedHawks scored 100 points, beating Cen- “An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – And A Drug-Free Workplace” (4-3) made a school record 17 tral Michigan 100-94. samoa news, Thursday, November 30, 2017 Page B3 Saints enjoying good Kamara since drafting ex-Vols backup METAIRIE, La. (AP) — By lated,” Kamara said. “It’s a now, the rest of the NFL should lot of down-shifting and up- have caught on to the fact that shifting. ... I wasn’t really a big New Orleans Saints running juker.” back Alvin Kamara is among Right guard Larry Warford the top-performing rookies in said Kamara’s teammates have the NFL. caught themselves letting up Perhaps it only looks on plays, fi guring Kamara is like Kamara is still catching certain to be tackled, only to defenses by surprise with his realize he’s still running. versatility and his shifty, slip- “When you see him in a situ- pery running style. ation and it looks like there’s “From the way that it seems no way he’s getting out of that, and the production that he has, he gets out of it,” Warford said. it doesn’t look like (defenses) “It’s weird.” have been preparing for him,” The Panthers’ Davis, a said veteran Carolina line- former Georgia player, sounded backer Thomas Davis, who’ll among the least surprised by be trying to slow down Kamara Kamara’s success. this Sunday in the Superdome. “I’ve been a real fan of Alvin “The guy’s been going out and since he was at Tennessee, FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, fi le photo, New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara making plays all over the fi eld, watching a lot of SEC football (41) celebrates his game-tying two-point conversion in the second half of an NFL football game man.” and really seeing how dynamic against the Washington Redskins in New Orleans. Opposing defenses are still having trouble con- The 5-foot-10, 215-pound that guy was,” Davis said “It’s taining Kamara, who leads all rookies in . Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera says the Kamara leads all rookies with defi nitely translated over into off ense designed by Saints coach Sean Payton is too dynamic to focus on stopping Kamara, which is nine touchdowns — including the NFL.” a factor in the rookie‚Äôs success. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza, File) a 74-yard scoring run against the Rams in Los Angeles last Sunday. He ranks third among all rookies in both yards rushing with 546 and receiving with 548. His 1,094 yards from scrimmage ranks second among rookies. His 7.1 yards per carry leads the entire NFL. He’s also approaching George Rogers’ Saints rookie record of 13 touchdowns in 1981. Kamara’s performance has made him among the best value picks of last spring’s NFL draft, having been taken in the third round. He never emerged as a big- name college player after trans- ferring from Alabama to Ten- nessee, where he often backed up Jalen Hurd. Still, his college statistics indicate he was effec- tive when he got the ball. He averaged 6.2 yards per carry and 9.2 yards per reception during two seasons with the Volunteers. He fell just short of 1,000 yards from scrimmage in each season. The Saints liked Kamara’s versatility and hoped he might fi t their offense in much the way Darren Sproles and Reggie Bush did. But even New Orleans waited until the 67th overall pick to trade up and snag him. “If you re-drafted today, I’m sure his selection and round would be entirely different,” Saints coach Sean Payton said. “He’s been able to adjust and adapt quickly to the speed of the game at this level. “A year ago on fi lm, you didn’t get to see as many carries because he was splitting time,” Payton added. “But certainly you saw his ball skills and we’re fortunate to have him.” What seems to set Kamara apart is his ability to avoid or shed tacklers with subtle weight transfers or changes in speed. There aren’t many jaw-drop- ping jukes. “It’s not a full head of steam all the time. It’s like, calcu- Page B4 samoa news, Thursday, November 30, 2017

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In this Nov. 26, 2017, photo, Josh McCown (15) talks to his line before KEEP IT COOL the snap against the Carolina Panthers during the fi rst half of an NFL football game in East Ruth- erford, N.J. McCown realizes that he’s not a long-term answer at quarterback for the New York Jets. Trailer Refrigerators for But at 38, he’s not thinking too far ahead. His focus is squarely on the Kansas City Chiefs and not whether he’ll remain under center the rest of the season or even continue to play beyond this year. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) RENT! At 38, McCown still Jets’ starter, not thinking retirement FLORHAM PARK, N.J. Jets are sticking with McCown, face in doing some of those (AP) — Josh McCown realizes though, and he hasn’t even con- things and settling into a system that he’s not a long-term answer sidered benching the veteran. that you like, it’s hard to end it at quarterback for the New “No thought to it,” Bowles and be done,” he said. York Jets. said. “Josh is playing very “At the same time, too, if you But at 38, he’s also not well.” are going to be done, it’s nice of Perfect for thinking too far ahead. His McCown is having the best you to say that you played your Fa’alavelave’s focus is squarely on playing the overall season of his 15-year best ball at the end, so we’ll see Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday NFL career, setting career highs how it goes. and Parties. and not whether he’ll remain with 17 touchdowns and 2,549 “I love being in the system under center the rest of the yards passing. He has eight and it would be fun to play in RATES: season — or even continue to , but his 67.3 per- the system for two years in a play beyond this year. cent completion rate is among row. I would love to see where I 1 day - $250.00 p/day “I feel good,” McCown the NFL’s leaders. McCown can take that, so we’ll see. Right 3 days - $225.00 p/day said after practice Wednesday. also leads the Jets with three now, the focus is on Kansas 7 days - $200.00 p/day “Obviously, there are fi ve games runs, proving he’s City.”Jets fans are understand- left and things can change, but still got plenty of spring in his ably hesitant about bringing Call 733-7448 or 252-2587 right now, I feel really good.” step. back a veteran coming off a for more information. That’s despite being the The major knock on career year — since they lived third-most sacked quarterback McCown is the mistakes he has through that very thing a year in the NFL this season, going made — along with the rest of ago.Ryan Fitzpatrick returned down 35 times so far. McCown the Jets — in the fourth quarter on the eve of training camp has been banged up through and late in games. Half of his after the sides fi nally agreed to the fi rst 11 games, with his left interceptions have come in the a one-year, $12 million deal. hand and forearm sporting scabs fi nal quarter, where the Jets But a year after he set a fran- from the 35-27 loss to Carolina have blown leads in three of chise record with 31 touchdown on Sunday. their past four losses. passes, Fitzpatrick fi zzled. He tel: 633-4266 or 699-1267 • fax: 633-2964 or 699-1263 He’s in terrifi c shape, though, “Yeah, without getting became a turnover machine hardly appearing to be a guy in into detail, we did address it with 17 interceptions, was the twilight of his career. to a degree today,” McCown benched a few times and was Employment Opportunity “It’s a credit to those guys,” said. “So, hopefully that will a major reason for New York’s he said of the Jets’ training change.” 5-11 mark with a team that had We have a vacancy for an PLANT OPERATOR staff. “The great thing about He is signed only for this serious playoff aspirations. Only those who can demonstrate all of the below will be considered: me is that my boys are in sev- season, a one-year deal worth The difference now, though, enth and eighth grade, so when $6 million. So, his future with is the progress McCown has • Experience in coordinating and supervising all activities within I get off in the offseason, I’m at the team beyond Week 17 is appeared to make in John the asphalt and concrete batching plants. home playing hoops with them. uncertain. Morton’s system, even at this • Experience in ensuring compliance of job safety, quality and I never stop because of my kids’ While many fans and media advanced stage of his career. environmental standards. age. They don’t let me. assume the Jets will target a “Yeah, I think there is always “We’ll see. I feel really good potential franchise quarterback growth that can happen,” said • Holder of a current supervisor gold card or working towards. and hopefully can maintain this with their fi rst-round draft pick, McCown, who estimated that • Superior organisational and time management skills, and a moving forward.” it’s not a given that McCown he’s played for 13 or 14 offen- proven record of five years in leadership and management. The Jets are 4-7 and in won’t be back to serve as a sive coordinators. • Proven record of experience in operating, and training staff to danger of missing the playoffs mentor to whomever that might “I just assume that when you for the seventh straight season. be. watch offenses who have been operate, heavy construction equipment. That has fans focusing on the Retirement isn’t on his mind together for a while, the nuance • A Resume (CV) that proves all of the above. future, eager to see if Bryce right now, and he doesn’t have a that they play with, I think it’s • Current Immigration ID and work clearance. Petty or Christian Hackenberg timetable for when he’d have to obvious and refl ective of the might show some glimmer of make that decision. time spent together. So, I would • Social Serucity Card. hope in the last fi ve games. “Well, I’ll say that it is cer- assume you have the opportu- If you are interested in applying, please deliver your CV (resume) to The cross-town Giants are tainly when you feel like you’ve nity to grow in that aspect. taking that approach, sitting been chasing this level that you “But again, those situations McConnell Dowell office by 4:00pm, Friday, 1 December 2017. 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Benjamin off the fi eld. ball who could do that,” injured Mendy, currently out with a “We want to win the league Everton midfi elder Ross Bar- long-term knee injury, hobbled but you have to celebrate when kley tweeted. 2Ton Jack down the touchline in a des- you score in the last breath like Rooney had already scored Battery Taxi Sign perate bid to get a selfi e with that.” two goals, one from the penalty teammate and match-winner In the night’s other high- spot, on what proved to be a Raheem Sterling. light, Rooney demonstrated painful return to Goodison Park Ninety meters away, South- his enduring class by meeting for West Ham manager David ampton’s players were on their a goalkeeper clearance with a Moyes, who spent 11 years in backs in their own area, dis- superbly struck fi rst-time shot charge of Everton (2002-13). traught at conceding in the sixth from just inside his own half Ashley Williams scored the Freeon Echo Fluid Comfort Zone Fan 16” minute of injury time. that arrowed into an empty net. fourth goal as Everton moved In a wild fi nale that sparked It was his, and Everton’s, third fi ve points clear of the relega- We are now accepting Credit & Debit Cards. MONDAY TO FRIDAY: 7:30AM-5:00PM SATURDAY :8:00AM-1:00PM an extraordinary explosion of goal in a 4-0 win over West tion zone. joy from City’s players and Ham. Sam Allardyce was in the coaching staff, Sterling curled There were also victories for stands and is on the verge of home a last-gasp goal with vir- Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool. becoming Everton’s next man- tually the last kick of the game to Here’s a closer look at the ager, fi ve weeks after the fi ring give the Premier League leaders action: of Ronald Koeman. a 2-1 victory over Southampton ______on Wednesday. LAST-GASP STERLING FIVE-STAR ARSENAL It needed something special Raheem Sterling has now Mesut Ozil inspired Arsenal to upstage Wayne Rooney’s scored three late winners — to a third straight Premier hat-trick goal from his own two in the league and one in the League win as Huddersfi eld half for Everton on an incident- Champions League — in City’s was thrashed 5-0 at Emirates packed night in England’s top last three games, a personifi ca- Stadium. fl ight. tion of the spirit Guardiola has Alexander Lacazette opened Sterling managed it. forged in his side. the scoring after three minutes “It was an astonishing end to The way he took his win- before Ozil took over the game, the game,” said Guardiola, who ning goal against Southampton setting up goals for Olivier was told to calm down by the showed the confi dent mood Giroud and Alexis Sanchez and referee amid his frenzied cel- Sterling is in, the winger taking then adding a fourth himself — ebrations. “It means a lot.” his time in a crowded area to all in the space of four minutes. City re-established its eight- curl home a fi nish into the far Giroud added his second to point lead over second-place corner. complete the rout as Arsenal Manchester United thanks to a He has 13 goals now this climbed to fourth place. 12th straight league win. Late season, making him City’s top ___ goals used to be United’s forte scorer. SALAH’S DOUBLE during the glory days under Oriol Romeu looked as if he Mohamed Salah came off Alex Ferguson, but now it is had earned a point for South- the bench to score twice in Liv- City mastering the art of scoring ampton in the 75th minute, after erpool’s 3-0 win over Stoke Witness explains how the last-gasp winners. Virgil van Dijk had sliced a free and make it 12 goals for the In particular Sterling, who kick from Kevin De Bruyne season for the Premier League’s grabbed an 84th-minute winner into his own net to gift City the leading scorer. bribes were paid to against Huddersfi eld on Sunday lead in the 47th minute. Sadio Mane opened the and also a winner in the seventh ___ scoring for Liverpool, lofting minute of injury time against ROONEY HAT TRICK the ball into the net as Stoke’s soccer offi cials Bournemouth in August. Rooney’s technique for his defenders claimed it had gone “I could not control it,” long-distance goal was perfect, out of play earlier. NEW YORK (AP) — An His sports marketing company Guardiola said of his behavior the former England captain Argentinian accountant has made the payments to obtain the described how he handled the rights to broadcast tournament payment of millions of dollars and matches. in bribes to former South Amer- Rodriguez says Grondona ican soccer offi cials, including was paid at least $3 million in former FIFA vice president 2013. He says payments to him Julio Grondona, by using wire were masked under the name transfers, offshore accounts and “Pope.” money couriers. When U.S. offi cials began Eladio Rodriguez testi- arresting soccer offi cials in fi ed Wednesday in New York 2015, Rodriguez says he in the federal corruption trial ordered the destruction of the of the former soccer heads of servers he maintained in Uru- Paraguay, Peru and Brazil. guay with bribe information. No. 25 Villanova women hold off Princeton 62-59 PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — for Villanova and Gabrielle Alex Louin scored 16 points, Rush’s 3-pointer in the closing Adrianna Hahn added 15 points, seconds was off the mark. and No. 25 Villanova held off Mary Gedaka added 12 Princeton 62-59 on Wednesday points and Quinn had seven night.Louin made two free points and 10 rebounds for Vil- throws with 4:03 left to extend lanova (6-0), which improved Villanova’s lead to 62-53 but to 63-9 against the Ivy League. the Wildcats went scoreless It was Hahn’s 37th career game the rest of the way. Princeton’s in double fi gures.Alarie had Bella Alarie made four straight a career-best 29 points, nine free throws on back-to-back rebound and three blocks for Manchester City manager Josep Guardiola celebrates aft er Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling Tiger possessions and Abby Princeton (3-2). She topped her scored his side second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester Meyers’ basket with 40 second previous career best of 26 by City and Southampton at Etihad stadium, in Manchester, England, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017. remaining made it 62-59. shooting 10 of 13 from the fi eld. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira) Megan Quinn missed a shot Page B6 samoa news, Thursday, November 30, 2017 Garoppolo focused on 1st start for Niners instead of future SANTA CLARA, Calif. did not know whether Beathard (AP) — When Jimmy Garop- would be healthy enough to polo made the first two starts serve as the backup this week, of his career, he knew the role but Beathard said he didn’t was temporary with Tom Brady think it would be an issue. waiting to return from suspen- Either way, Shanahan is sion in New England. excited to see Garoppolo in It’s a far different case as game action instead of per- Garoppolo prepares to make forming in scripted practices to his first start for San Francisco get a better sense of what he’s (1-10) on Sunday in Chicago. capable of doing heading into The 49ers traded a 2018 second- next season, when Garoppolo is round pick to the Patriots to expected to be the starter. acquire Garoppolo last month “Whether it comes off as a with designs of him becoming negative or a positive, you hope the franchise quarterback in in the long run it’s all positive San Francisco.“I’m trying because you hope he learns not to think about the future from the reps that he gets, and too much,” Garoppolo said hopefully we can help him Wednesday. “I’ve learned in the have some success. And when past that when your mind wan- he doesn’t, I hope it ends up ders like that, quarterbacking in making him better throughout this league is hard enough. So, each week he does get to play,” when you start thinking about Shanahan said. “I hope that other things you’re going to leads to him being better next have a tough time. I think just year and understanding going staying focused on the Bears into the offseason a little bit of this week. I hold myself to a what it felt like.” high level. I’ve been doing that While Garoppolo has been FILE - In this June 17, 2016, file photo, New York Yankees’ Carlos Beltran watches his two-run my whole life and I think that with the team for four weeks — home run off Minnesota Twins pitcher Pat Dean in the first inning of a baseball game in Minne- won’t stop.”Coach Kyle Sha- about the time of training camp apolis. Beltran has interviewed to become manager of the New York Yankees, four weeks after the nahan would only commit to — Shanahan said it’s not nearly final game of his 20-year major league career. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File) Garoppolo starting this week, the same as the work that gets saying he will evaluate the quar- done in the summer. Garop- terback position on a weekly polo has gotten only a handful Just-retired Beltran interviews basis. Shanahan has been clear of time with the starters in prac- about how highly he thinks of tice, when he spends much of Garoppolo as evidenced by the his team running the opposing trade and the willingness to use offense as part of the scout to become Yankees manager the franchise tag this offseason team.He got the opportunity to to keep Garoppolo if needed at come in and play for a few plays NEW YORK (AP) — brenner has said he is wary, and Seattle manager Eric a contract that would be worth last week after Beathard left Exactly four weeks after win- but not opposed, to candidates Wedge, San Francisco bench close to $25 million for one with the injury late in a 24-13 ning his first World Series title with no previous managing or coach Hensley Meulens, former season.The decision to make loss to Seattle. Garoppolo com- on his final day as a major coaching experience. Beltran big league third baseman Aaron the move this week was made pleted both passes, including league player, Carlos Beltran thinks becoming a designated Boone and Dodgers third base in part because C.J. Beathard a 10-yard touchdown to Louis walked into Yankee Stadium hitter in the waning stage of his coach Chris Woodward previ- injured his knee and hip last Murphy that showed his ability for his interview to become career was preparation for run- ously interviewed. week and was unable to practice to fit passes into tight windows New York’s manager. ning a dugout. Beltran prepared for his Wednesday. Shanahan said he because of his strong arm. “I never thought that this He would hire a strong bench interview by asking Omar moment was going to come this coach in the dugout to advise Minaya, the general manager soon after retirement,” he said him. who signed him for the New Wednesday. “I thought that I “I got to see the game from a York Mets, what questions he was going to be able to spend a different view,” he said. “I got to should expect. Beltran cited little time with the family, but be actually like a players’ coach Terry Collins as a manager he the fact that I got the call to be in the clubhouse, being able to admired — Collins started with interviewed, this is something be active with the younger guys, the Mets during Beltran’s final that you cannot turn away from being able to help them.” season in Queens. it, because these type of oppor- Houston players credited Like all manager candidates Ph. 252-2964 tunities, especially the one with Beltran with a rousing post- these days, Beltran venerated the Yankees, they don’t come game speech following the analytics. Location:Room 209, Tedi of Samoa - Fagatogo very often.” Game 5 loss to the Yankees in “I have seen the Yankees The 40-year-old was a nine- the AL Championship Series, really invest a lot of money in Office Hrs. 9am to 2pm time All-Star who hit 435 home which put New York ahead 3-2 analytics and try to provide the runs over 20 big league seasons in the best-of-seven matchup. players information that they (684) 633-0179 and spent half his career in New The Astros returned home, could use to try to increase their York — including 2 1/2 years swept the next two games and careers,” he said. “When I look at Family Owned & Operated since 1998. We are American with the Yankees from 2014- beat the Los Angeles Dodgers my career, I look at my 20 years Samoa’s only full time Pest Control Company. We provide 16. Having interviewed five in a seven-game World Series that I played in the big leagues, I candidates earlier this month for the first title in the history of personally feel that out of those a very affordable and friendly service. to replace Joe Girardi, New the franchise, which started play 20 years, I played naked in a lot Do you have ROACH, ANT, FLEAS, TICKS, TERMITE, York general manager Brian in 1962. of them because I didn’t have Cashman called Beltran on “He’s grown so much over all this information.”While Bel- RATS, AND OTHER PEST PROBLEMS? Sunday. the years, just in his expres- tran prides his ability to connect “At the beginning it’s a little sion and his ability to commu- with players — a trait Cashman • Call for a FREE PEST EVALUATION OR NO bit overwhelming. There’s a lot nicate, his willingness to com- is seeking — he understands his OBLIGATION INSPECTION of information that you have to municate,” Astros manager interactions with them as man- digest,” Beltran said. “Being a A.J. Hinch said last month. “He ager would change.“Being able • We do GROUND TERMITE TREATMENT & player and being able to play knows a lot about the game. I to have a good relationship with CONSTRUCTION PRE_TREATMENTS this game for such a long time, I joke with him, he didn’t teach the guys and being able to have have seen a lot, and I have seen me anything when we played truthful conversations at the • We provide services for Houses, Boats, Cars, the importance of what players together. He’s teaching me same time being the manager Offices, Warehouses, Storage, Restaurants, Furniture need in the clubhouse, espe- more things now I’m managing is a different responsibility,” he cially this clubhouse, where you him.” said, “so I think that will be the pieces, stores and cafeteria and health clinics. see a lot of younger guys.” Yankees bench coach Rob way where I will be focused the Yankees owner Hal Stein- Thomson, former Cleveland most.” samoa news, Thursday, November 30, 2017 Page B7

Pittsburgh Steelers Antonio Brown (84) celebrates in the end zone aft er scoring during the second half of an NFL football game against the in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017. Th e Steelers won 31-28. (AP Photo/Don Wright) Lights, Camera, Action! Steelers red-hot in prime-time PITTSBURGH (AP) — Maybe it’s Ramon extra day off since the Steelers play the Bengals Foster’s pep talk in the tunnel before the Pitts- on Monday. burgh Steelers head out onto the fi eld. Sure, let’s After that? A short week before hosting Balti- go with that. more again on Sunday night. Before every prime-time game, the longtime “You have to be smart,” Roethlisberger left guard will gather his teammates around him said. “Bill Cowher used to say don’t be soft but and remind them that the rest of the NFL has don’t be stupid. You have to get yourself ready stopped. to go play the game. Having these kind of mis- There is only one game on. matched Thursday nights, Sunday nights, does And the Steelers are playing in it. Their peers make it hard to get into a routine. But we’re all are watching. professionals.” So, potentially, are all the doubters. And, if they’re being honest, showoffs. Time to put them in their place. “Everybody likes to turn it up a little bit when “I tell the guys, ‘For everybody that said you it’s prime time,” wide receiver Darrius Heyward- weren’t going to make it, this is why (we play),’” Bey said. “Now, you’d like people to turn it on Foster said Wednesday. for a 1 p.m. game too. Guys do. But it’s some- “For the teacher that failed you in geometry in thing a little different under the light.” the 10th grade, this is why. For the girl that didn’t Heyward-Bey would know. His high school give you her number, this is why you’re playing. fi eld in Reisterstown, Maryland, didn’t have Whatever the reason is. It’s mentioned. Whatever lights.So Heyward-Bey and the rest of the Eagles the motivation is, it’s out there.” were forced to play home games on Saturday Whatever it is, it’s working. Pittsburgh (9-2) afternoons. The vibe wasn’t quite right. So Hey- has won 10 straight games (playoffs included) ward-Bey donated the money so “Friday Night that kicked off after 7 p.m. heading into a visit to Lights” could become a thing at his alma mater. Cincinnati (5-6) next Monday. “It’s just a different mentality,” Heyward-Bey The Steelers are in the middle of a stretch in said. which they play four straight in prime-time. As the Steelers talked on Wednesday, “I don’t know if there’s any secret recipe to someone walked around the locker room handing it,” quarterback said. “Maybe out voting panels for the annual NFL Top 100 we’re just night rangers.” Player poll. Or maybe the offense that sometimes looks Filling out a ballot can be tricky. sleepy underneath the sun’s glare gets it together Since the majority of games are played within when the lights are on. a six-hour window on Sundays, most players rely Pittsburgh is averaging 30.1 points during its on highlights and tape to get a read for what’s 10-game unbeaten prime-time run, a number the going on elsewhere. That’s not a problem when Steelers almost hit on the nose in a 31-28 victory you’re in the only game on. over Green Bay last Sunday night. And yes, Steelers Artie Burns sees The victory came on the heels of a 40-17 the correlation. hammering of Tennessee the previous Thursday “In this league, the best to get on that Top 100 night. Roethlisberger has thrown eight touch- is primetime games, big-time moments,” Burns down passes in his past eight quarters, including said. “Sunday nights. Thursday nights. Monday four to Antonio Brown. nights. Playoffs. Super Bowls. Those are the “It’s fun when you win and you put on a good games that are going to be remembered. Those show,” Roethlisberger said. are the games that are going to get you on that One, however, that can provide logistical piece of paper.” issues for coaching and training staffs. Of course, winning those games helps. The Steelers had just three days to recover “I feel like some teams do get a little bit amped from a taut win in Indianapolis on Nov. 12 and up about it,” Foster said. “When you get a little get ready to prepare for Tennessee. bit of adversity in prime-time games, some teams The payoff came with a long weekend off cave, some teams rise to it.” before facing Green Bay. Pittsburgh’s reward At the moment, the Steelers are fi rmly in the for extending their winning streak to six was an latter group. Page B8 samoa news, Thursday, November 30, 2017

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C M Y K samoa news, Thursday, November 30, 2017 Page B9 Players Coalition members at odds PHILADELPHIA (AP) — that are important to players San Francisco 49ers safety Eric in the coalition. Jenkins called Reid says he left The Players it “encouraging” and said he Coalition because founder Mal- would consider ending his pro- colm Jenkins excluded Colin test if the NFL followed through Kaepernick from meetings, and on its plan. asked players if they would stop Reid emphasized it’s only a protesting the anthem if the proposal. NFL made a charitable dona- “It hasn’t been brought to tion to causes they support. ownership yet. It’s not real,” “Malcolm did text me this he said. “I give kudos to the morning asking if we would NFL for wanting to step up and be comfortable ending our help us with regard to systemic demonstrations if the NFL oppression. I question their

C M made a donation,” Reid said intent behind it. I personally Wednesday. think they just want the protests Y K “At that point, that was the to end because it’s hurting their last straw for me. He had a con- bottom line.” versation with the NFL. We NFL spokesman Brian agreed that multiple people McCarthy didn’t reveal the would be part of the conversa- nature of the discussions with In this Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, fi le photo, Former NFL football player Anquan Boldin, left , Phila- tions with the league so it just the players. delphia Eagles Malcolm Jenkins, center, and San Francisco 49ers Eric Reid, right, speak to the media wouldn’t be him. “We have had conversa- outside the league’s headquarters aft er meetings in New York. San Francisco 49ers linebacker Eric He didn’t stand by his word tions with the players since the Reid says he left Th e Players Coalition because founder Malcolm Jenkins excluded Colin Kaepernick on that. At no point did we summer and those discussions from meetings, and asked players if they would stop protesting the anthem if the NFL made a chari- ever communicate an agree- continue. table donation to causes they support. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File) ment with the NFL to end the We do not have a comment protest.” on specifi cs of the conversa- Jenkins, a safety for the tions,” McCarthy said. Philadelphia Eagles, said he Kaepernick, who began was surprised Reid withdrew kneeling during the national from the coalition after having a anthem before the 2016 season conversation with him Tuesday and currently is out of the night. NFL, did not attend a meeting He said even though they between players and league rep- had disagreements, he thought resentatives in October. the talk ended on good terms. Kaepernick has fi led a griev- “I’m not sure about whether ance against the NFL alleging Kaepernick wants to be he was not signed because involved,” Jenkins said. “I saw of collusion by owners who this as an opportunity to create wanted him out of the league a group of players that could because of the protests. use their voice together to really “Malcolm kicked Colin out make some change, and we still of the coalition following the have that opportunity. meeting in New York at the We’ve been able to go beginning of the season,” Reid from protests to now speaking said. “There’s a group message. with ownership about some- (Jenkins) is the administrator thing that’s never been in place and he took Colin out.” before. We’re proud of that. Jenkins said the cause And we’ll continue to work remains the same for all with whoever wants to be in involved. that conversation.” “I’d be surprised if you heard Reid and anything different as far as what safety Michael Thomas both they want to get accomplished,” sent tweets Wednesday morning Jenkins said. saying they were leaving the “If you talk to Eric or Mike coalition because they didn’t or any of those guys, if you believe Jenkins and former ask them what they want to receiver Anquan Boldin, a co- get accomplished, they’ll say founder, shared their interests. they want to change system- C M “I haven’t been satisfi ed with atic oppression. They want to Y K the structure of the coalition or provide resources to disenfran- the communication Malcolm chised communities. has been having with the NFL They want to stop police on his own, speaking on behalf brutality. All of those things are of protesting players when he in the same line, and that mes- doesn’t protest,” Reid said, sage hasn’t changed. I just think referring to Jenkins raising his there might be a disagreement fi st instead of kneeling during as to how to go about doing it.” the anthem. Jets linebacker Demario “We communicated these Davis has no problem with concerns to him numerous leadership.“The Coalition has times and have had numerous been a very solid group, as far phone calls about it. Our con- as I’ve been concerned,” Davis cerns haven’t been refl ected said. “Everything’s been posi- with how the organization is tive. Talks between leadership, being run, so I felt like I needed which is Anquan and Malcolm, to make a departure from it.” and ownership, and it’s been ESPN reported the NFL very positive. We hope we submitted to players the fi nal make leeway in the negotia- draft of a proposal in which tions and how we can get things the league would contribute done the best way to help the nearly $100 million to causes community.” Page B10 samoa news, Thursday, November 30, 2017

Oakland Raiders defensive end (52) sacks quarterback Trevor Sie- mian (13) during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017. Th e Raiders won 21-14. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron) Bawling, brawling Broncos turn to Siemian again ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — After every moved up to select the former Memphis star in victory, a new photo collage of highlights greets the fi rst round of the 2016 draft. the Denver Broncos in the hallway leading to Lynch threw for just 41 yards. His eight drives their locker room. produced 50 yards and ended with seven punts They’re sick of seeing the same pictures. and an in the end zone on a cringe- The Broncos have lost seven straight games worthy pass to tight end Virgil Green. since their 16-10 win over the Raiders on Oct. 1, Despite those stats, Lynch declared afterward, their longest losing streak in half a century. “I thought I played pretty well,” and Elway said, “I don’t think you need any reminders of how “For the fi rst start, I thought he did a nice job.” tough it’s been,” quarterback Trevor Siemian said Lynch hopped off the fi eld late in the third as he prepared to resume his role as the starter quarter and sat alone on the bench in tears for Sunday when the bawling and brawling Broncos much of the remainder of the game as Siemian (3-8) visit the Miami Dolphins (4-7), losers of drove Denver on a pair of touchdown drives after fi ve straight themselves. going three-and-out on his fi rst series. During their skid, the Broncos have led for “If we got one more chance at it,” Siemian less than seven minutes and trailed for nearly said, “who knows what happens?” 192. Siemian is getting one more chance at starting, After Siemian was benched for Brock and he’s eager to shake off his benching and get Osweiler a month ago, the Broncos held a 3-0 a win. lead in a 51-23 loss at Philadelphia and a 7-6 lead “When I got sat down, confi dence-wise I felt in a 20-17 loss to Cincinnati, after which running fi ne,” Siemian said. “I think it’s just frustrating back C.J. Anderson cried at his locker over a piv- not playing is the big thing.” otal fourth-quarter . Dolphins coach Adam Gase didn’t sound Rookie receiver Isaiah McKenzie sobbed at too thrilled that the Broncos had gone back to his locker last week after he got into a scuffl e Siemian. He said getting benched can do a QB with Chris Harris Jr., one of two tussles that a world of good when he returns to action with marred Denver’s Thanksgiving Day practice. something to prove. And ’s 2017 debut in a 21-14 “Yeah, it really can, because you get a dif- loss at Oakland on Sunday ended with him hob- ferent perspective. You get to see somebody else bling off the fi eld and sobbing on the bench. operate the offense,” Gase said. “When I watch The Broncos trailed Oakland 21-0 at the time him, I love the way he throws the ball. It just and Siemian led two touchdown drives to make seems like he doesn’t put a lot of effort in it. The a game of it. But he never got the chance to tie it ball comes out nice. up after Derek Carr completed a 54-yard pass just “When he’s got time in the pocket and guys before the two-minute warning on third-and-8 are running and fi nding some windows there, he with rookie Brendan Langley in coverage. really spins it good. He can really cause some He was subbing for star cornerback Aqib issues because when they run some of their Talib, who was ejected for fi ghting with receiver deeper stuff, you just watch him over the last Michael Crabtree in the opening minutes, and couple of years, he puts some balls in some tight was subsequently suspended for the upcoming windows. When he has time, he can cause a lot game, as well, which will cost him his nearly of problems.” $609,000 game check. Gase, however, was glad he won’t have to The Broncos will likely be without defensive deal with Talib. end Derek Wolfe (neck) and nose tackle Domata “Having him out makes life a little easier,” Peko, who is in danger of missing his fi rst game Gase said. since 2009 because of a sprained left knee. Talib said on his weekly radio show on Alti- Coach indicated Wolfe’s tude AM950 in Denver on Wednesday that season could be fi nished: “His overall health is Elway and Joseph were supportive of him during more important than our next fi ve games.” his appeal Tuesday to the NFL, which cut his Lynch will miss two to four weeks with a high original suspension in half.“I’m not happy to right ankle sprain. The Broncos fear that scuttles miss a game at all,” said Talib, who can’t be at plans of seeing conclusively if he’s a bust or a team headquarters until next week. “It’s still a late bloomer. Lynch has proven much more of a signifi cant amount of money and I still can’t play project than GM John Elway anticipated when he a game with my teammates.” samoa news, Thursday, November 30, 2017 Page B11 Trubisky looks to bounce back when Bears meet 49ers LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Trubisky also found him- The are piling up self under pressure behind a losses and quarterback Mitchell shaky line even though the Trubisky understands what that Eagles didn’t blitz much. But means. he reverted to some of his col- All eyes are on him. lege habits when it came to his “Everyone’s looking toward footwork. you,” Trubisky said. “They’re “He got caught bouncing a all seeing how you react and I little bit,” Loggains said. “You love that because I feel like I know it was a tendency he had know how to handle these situa- in college and we talked to him a tions and I still have all the con- lot about keeping his shoulders fi dence in the world in my guys and head still. And he did get that we can turn this around hoppy a little bit, and there were next week and we can really go some throws that were errant on a run.” because of that and something The freefalling Bears (3-8) we’re going to keep working bring a four-game losing streak and grinding on that way.” into Sunday’s game against the Trubisky has been spending San Francisco 49ers. extra time working on his foot- And Chicago’s rookie quar- work and reviewing video. terback looks to bounce back He seems level-headed and is Chicago Bears’ Mitchell Trubisky, right, is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles’ Brandon Graham from his worst outing against maintaining a positive approach during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Philadelphia. the team that could have drafted even though things aren’t going (AP Photo/Michael Perez) him with the No. 2 overall pick. well at the moment for him or The Bears instead made a the team. bold move by trading up a spot He ranks last among reg- with the 49ers to grab him. 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Matthews of the NFL’s “My Cleats, My wrote he’s supporting Kaepe- Cause” on Sunday. rnick for his sacrifi ce bringing Matthews shared a photo attention to every day issues Wednesday on Instagram of the along with the quarterback’s cleats he will against Houston. foundation because everyone The cleats say “Know Your should know their rights and Rights Camp” on each shoe use them.Matthews has stayed along with the quarterback’s off the fi eld during the anthem name and Kaepernick kneeling in protest , though he stood on the right toe. Nov. 12 to honor veterans. Page B12 samoa news, Thursday, November 30, 2017 LB Clay Matthews on mend with Packers in must-win mode GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — nesota, the Packers might need defense produced against Pitts- A week of missing practice with to win their last five games burgh’s prolific offense would a groin injury allowed Clay while other contenders falter. help. Green Bay forced take- Matthews to get an up-close Rodgers is first eligible to prac- aways even without Matthews view of injured quarterback tice starting Saturday, assuming and run-stuffing defensive ’ rehab work he’s even healthy enough from lineman Kenny Clark (ankle). after collarbone surgery. right collarbone surgery to be In his second year in the Matthews might be back cleared by the team doctor. league, Clark has turned into this week for the Green Bay If that happens, the earliest an important piece up front Packers. If the linebacker had Rodgers would be able to return next to Mike Daniels. After any say, Rodgers might follow would be Week 15 at Carolina. being carted off the field, Clark him back to the field in a few The Packers from the start have thought his season was over. weeks, too. said Rodgers’ injury could end He’s hoping to come First things first for the his season. back, too, against Tampa Packers: Green Bay must beat While there are no guar- after returning to practice the Tampa Bay Buccaneers antees, Matthews has been Wednesday.“It was ugly. My on Sunday to keep flickering impressed with Rodgers’ rehab. ankle was swollen,” Clark said. playoff hopes alive. Getting the “This past week, being a “I thought it was worse than veteran pass rusher back would part of that rehab group, to what it was, honestly. I’m happy FOR SALE help. watch Aaron, what he’s been it was a high ankle sprain.”What “I’m feeling good actually,” doing in there, I think we prob- the Packers might need most Matthews said after practice ably should have kept him off on defense is more pressure on Wednesday. “But every day (injured reserve) the way he’s the quarterback after coming I was getting exponentially coming along, some of the balls up with one sack against the better, so I feel really good today he’s throwing,” Matthews said. Steelers. The defense rarely ... granted it was a light practice, “Accuracy-wise, everything a blitzed while concentrating but I definitely envision seeing quarterback has to do is pretty on stopping receiver Antonio myself out there Sunday.” remarkable.” Brown, putting the onus on pass Matthews returned to prac- But where the Packers are rushers to win matchups. Other tice as a limited participant after in the playoff picture may also times, the Packers rushed three missing all of last week leading determine Rodgers’ future the but kept a defender close to the up to the 31-28 loss Sunday rest of the year. It will be up line to spy on crossing routes. to the that to backup Brett Hundley, who “But we have to win this left Green Bay at 5-6. It’s two showed progress in the loss to week ... after all these losses,” games out of a wild-card spot in Pittsburgh, to guide the offense Matthews said. “But it starts the NFC. for at least the next couple with a win. We were close on In a 1-4 tailspin since Rod- weeks.Getting more three- Sunday night, but close doesn’t gers got hurt on Oct. 15 at Min- turnover games like the one the cut it. This is the week.” 3.5 CU. FT. ELECTRIC CEMENT MIXER 1/3 HP $275.00 FOR MORE INFO, PLEASE CALL 699-5151 / 699-5152 Drop zone: Browns WR Coleman still bothered by major miscue BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The who had a step on Bengals spiral slipped through Corey cornerback Josh Shaw. The Coleman’s hands, depriving the play was exquisitely executed Browns of a certain touchdown. up until the moment Coleman Worse, his miscue may have failed to make the catch. cost them a precious win — a He’s still haunted by the so-far-distant first win. gaffe, one of the defining Coleman dropped rookie moments in Cleveland’s 30-16 quarterback DeShone Kizer’s loss. perfectly thrown pass in the end “It’s not acceptable at all,” zone last Sunday in Cincinnati, Coleman said. “I take full and when the wide receiver responsibility for it. DeShone returned to the sidelined he felt threw a great ball. I couldn’t ask as if he had gone into a trance. for a better ball than that. I’ve “I had tunnel vision,” got to make that play. Coleman said Wednesday, “Even the greats drop balls. reliving a sequence he’s power- It’s not an excuse. I have to less to change. “I was so shook make that play, and if you saw and shocked about that, because me on the sideline, it tore me it’s not me. And it’s just like down ‘cause you don’t get that anyone does something out of many opportunities to make the norm, you’re going to be plays like that. like, ‘Oh, man, did I really just “So when that happens, do that? Did that just happen?’” you’ve got to make it count.” It happens to the Browns Coleman’s damaging drop (0-11) too often. Mistakes such aside, the second-year receiver as Coleman’s have contributed had an otherwise solid game, to Cleveland’s 1-26 record the his second after missing seven past two seasons and explain straight with a broken right why coach Hue Jackson has on hand suffered in Week 2 at Bal- numerous occasions said his timore. He finished with three young team needs to “play per- catches for 64 yards, 44 coming FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2016, file photo, Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Clay Matthews (52) fect” to win. on a deep sideline throw from chases a play during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the , in Trailing 23-6, the Browns Kizer in the first quarter. Glendale, Ariz. A bye week allowed the Green Bay Packers to get some much-needed rest and just drove to the Cincinnati 29-yard A week earlier, he had six as importantly push the reset button on the season after two straight losses since quarterback Aaron line on their first possession of receptions for 80 yards in a loss Rodgers got hurt. Veteran linebacker Matthews says the disastrous feeling of losing Rodgers to a the third quarter when Kizer to Jacksonville. broken collarbone is behind the team and that they‚Äôre focused on moving forward. lofted his pass toward Coleman, (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File) samoa news, Thursday, November 30, 2017 Page B13 Page B14 samoa news, Thursday, November 30, 2017 Universal Crossword Thursday, Edited by Timothy Parker November 30, 2017 November 30, ACROSS 50 Window 22 Arm bone 45 Worker’s 2017 1 Title holder inserts 24 Astronaut grind 6 Errands 53 Brightest’s Armstrong 47 Type of 11 Relaxed cohort 26 Like some goat or cat sounds 54 Slam artist unmention- 48 Multiple- 14 Boring tool 55 Jack-tar ables formed 15 French 57 Flashing 27 Hoops compound male name light hack 49 Regard Happy Birthday: The frustrations you have suffered in the past are ending, and it’s important to take 16 Scrooge’s 61 Play a part 28 Downey greatly advantage of the opportunities that lie ahead. 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WOMAN’S MARRIAGE DEADLINE MAY BE WORKING AGAINST HER

DEAR ABBY: I am a 27-year-old woman who can’t seem to fi nd a man to call her own. Every time I search on websites or at gyms, I can’t fi nd anyone decent who lives nearby. I met someone who took me to his house in Wisconsin for the holidays, but I live in Illinois. Ever since I slept with him (on the fi fth date), he has come here less often -- and when he does, it’s never just to see me. He also texts less often than he did and has hinted that I should see other people here in town and keep him as a backup. I’m desperate to fi nd someone who will be there for me. I want to be married before my 30th birthday. I have tried everything, but all the decent men nowadays are already taken or not serious about forming a relationship. Hope you can help. -- CAN’T FIND A MAN DEAR CAN’T: Your problem may be your desperation. When people are desperate, their anxiety can drive people away. The idea that you must be married by the time you are 30 is setting an artifi cial -- and possibly unrealistic -- goal for yourself. It may be time to stop looking and begin concentrating on building a satisfying life for yourself without help from a partner. Once you accomplish that, you may fi nd that both men and women fi nd you more attractive to be around. I can’t guarantee that it will help you to fi nd a husband, but even if you don’t, you will have a happier life. Not everyone needs to be married. DEAR ABBY: I have twin grandsons. One is kind, mannerly and thoughtful. The other is rude, ungrateful and has a chip on his shoulder. Every Christmas and birthday, my husband and I are gen- erous with our gifts to them. One grandson thanks us, while the other does not even acknowledge the gift. I no longer want to continue giving the rude twin gifts, but I don’t know if this is the way to deal with the problem. They will be 18 on their next birthday. My daughter has never corrected the problem, and I know she will accuse me of favoring the kind twin. What to do? -- GRAN IN SOUTH CAROLINA DEAR GRAN: If it were me, I’d give the grateful twin gifts worth the usual amount of money and the ungrateful one a token present. And when your daughter accuses you of favoritism, tell her she’s absolutely right and also why you no longer felt inclined to shell out to someone who didn’t think your generosity was worth acknowledging. It’s the truth. DEAR ABBY: I am 53 and constantly worry about the future. Because my husband has had to change jobs for various reasons, we have no money fund for retirement, and it isn’t offered at his cur- rent job. I worry so much about the future that it’s keeping me from enjoying the present. How can I stop worrying like this so I can enjoy the present? Talking to a doctor is not an option as money is very tight. -- WORRYING TOO MUCH DEAR WORRYING: You didn’t mention whether you are currently employed. If you aren’t, a way to fi x your problem might be to start thinking about your own earning capacity and fi nd a job so you can build a retirement fund. It’s never too late to start. samoa news, Thursday, November 30, 2017 Page B15 Page B16 samoa news, Thursday, November 30, 2017 Seahawks’ Wagner having perhaps best season of his career RENTON, Wash. (AP) — middle linebackers in the NFL. When Seattle linebacker Bobby But Wagner has crept into Wagner was younger in his a different conversation as a career and still lacking some possible defensive player of recognition, it was teammate the year candidate. It’s always Richard Sherman that was reg- been a goal for Wagner, yet ularly touting Wagner’s talent. seemed unlikely with the award With Sherman out for the usually going to the most dis- season, maybe he’ll be able ruptive defensive lineman or a to fi nd time to lead Wagner’s player in the secondary having a campaign as his name is get- standout season. Luke Kuechly ting mentioned as a potential and Brian Urlacher are the only defensive player of the year middle linebackers since 2003 candidate.“(Sherman) needs to be honored with the award. to be in the building pumping Yet, whether his season is C M us up,” joked fellow Seahawks being looked at from an ana- Y K linebacker K.J. Wright. lytical perspective or simply Now in his sixth season, watching him play, Wagner Wagner might be playing better has rightfully found his way now than at any point of his into the discussion. And he’ll career. That’s notable since have another prime stage this Wagner has already been an week when the Seahawks host middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) celebrates aft er intercepting a pass with All-Pro, a multiple-time Pro the 10-1 Philadelphia Eagles on teammate Byron Maxwell (41) during the fi rst half of an NFL football game against the San Fran- Bowl selection, and is gener- Sunday night.He’s more than cisco 49ers Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/John Heft i) ally considered one of the best just a middle linebacker that makes tackles. Wagner under- stands that’s what it takes to be noticed.“I feel like they don’t necessarily appreciate tackles as much though. You can’t just get it off tackles. You got to do more,” Wagner said. “You got to do interceptions, you got to do sacks. A guy can have 10 sacks and he can win it. You defi nitely have to do more and I feel like the inside line- backers that have won it in the past understand that and have done more. And you know, I can do more, so I’ll be fi ne.” The loss of Sherman and Kam Chancellor for the season has allowed Wagner to be viewed more in the spotlight and he’s helping to make up for Seattle losing two of its defen- sive stars. Wagner is third in the NFL in tackles with 100 through 11 games.He’s fourth on the team in passes defensed and he’s tied for the team lead with Sherman with two inter- ceptions, including a remark- able pick last week where he knocked the ball free from a San Francisco receiver and caught it against his body for an interception while he was on the ground.“I told him I’ve never seen a play like that. It’s like a fumble/interception. Just really impressive,” Wright said. C M “That’s showing how much he’s Y K paying attention getting after the ball. We talk about it every week.”Pass coverage is one area where Wagner has focused on improving. He’s always been stout against the run and has benefi ted this season from the addition of defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson eating up offensive linemen and keeping Wagner clear to make tackles. It was a conscious decision by Wagner that started with watching fi lm in the offseason and going from there. “I think you just go and watch fi lm and kind of look at all the opportunities that you had that you might have missed out on and that’s kind of what I did,” Wagner said.