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C M Y K to win Las Vegas Sevens LAS VEGAS (AP) — South Africa rallied to beat Fiji 19-12 in a wind-swept final to the Las Vegas Sevens on Sunday to claim their fourth title from five rounds of this season’s Sevens Series. Olympic champions and defending title-holders Fiji scored first to lead 5-0 before the Blitzboks clicked into gear and scored 19 unanswered points to lead 19-5 with three minutes remaining. Fiji hit back with a late try and wide-angled con- version to cut the lead to seven points but time ran out before it could achieve a tying score. South Africa has now taken an almost unassailable 24-point lead on World Series stand- ings after tournament wins in Dubai, Wellington, Sydney and Las Vegas. It failed only to win its home tournament in , where it was beaten by England in the final, and now has 107 championship points while Fiji has 81, New Zealand The 2017 USA Sevens international rugby tournament took 71 and Australia and the United place March 3 – 5th, 2017 at the Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, States have 52. Nevada. As the fifth stop on the 2016-2017 HSBC Sevens World “Without a doubt this tour- Series, USA Sevens is the premier rugby tournament in North nament was the most difficult America. one of them all,” South Africa The 3-day tournament in Las Vegas saw 16 countries grind it out captain said. in 80 matches in men’s and women’s competition as they competed “Hats off to the guys. I think in for world supremacy. Our Pacific participants were: Fiji — the first difficult conditions they really winner of Olympic Rugby competition, All Blacks — New Zealand’s played well and really kept com- powerhouse rugby club, and the Manu Samoa — Samoa’s iconic posure towards the end.” underdogs. [photos: Barry Markowitz] Fiji started the match playing into the teeth of an almost gale- force wind which had a signifi- cant influence on the final. After winning back-to-back penalties which put them into C M the attack, Fiji appeared to have Y K scored through but the South African defense pulled off a miraculous save by dispos- sessing Tuwai over the goal line. then matched the feat for Fiji, stealing the ball from Ruhan Nel and wading through tackles to score. Fiji was reduced to six men when was running almost 60 meters after scoring 19 unanswered points to sin-binned in the fifth minute an intercept. win 19-14. South Africa trailed for a no-arms tackle on Nel and Waisea Nacuqu’s late try the U.S. 12-0, rallied to lead South Africa quickly capital- reduced Fiji’s deficit, but any 15-12 then fell behind again ized with its first try. The wind chance of a comeback was 17-15 before a late try by Dylan played a part in the score when it snuffed out when Sevuloni Sage clinched their final berth. caught Roscoe Speckman’s long by the wind. with a strong start to the second Mocenacagi was sent off for The U.S. beat New Zealand cross-field pass and carried the reacted quickly, half. Speckman danced through a dangerous tackle from the 19-15 to take third place. Eng- ball several meters forward. recovering the loose ball and a narrow gap in the Fiji defense restart. land beat Australia 10-7 for fifth. The Fiji players hesitated, scoring under the posts, con- and turned the ball infield to South Africa and Fiji had The series’ next leg begins expecting the referee to call a verting his own try for a 7-5 lead , who scored for a come from behind to win semi- in Vancouver, Canada on Sat- forward pass but he determined at halftime. 14-5 lead. Speckman was then finals Sunday. Fiji conceded two urday, before tournaments in the ball had gone back from the South Africa quashed any rewarded for a match-winning early tries including a penalty try Hong Kong, Singapore, Paris hands and been carried forward immediate threat of a Fiji rally performance with his own try, to trail New Zealand 14-0 before and London. Page B2 samoa news, Monday, March 06, 2017 Curry ends slump with 31, Warriors beat Knicks 112-105 NEW YORK (AP) — Ste- cess. So that’s the goal for us, to phen Curry’s shot still wasn’t get to that level one day and be falling, and that wasn’t the only a championship contender.” strange thing. The Warriors lost to Wash- Madison Square Garden’s ington in the game Durant was decision to play no sound injured and followed that with a during warmups or stoppages season-low 87 points Thursday in play in the first half Sunday in a loss to Chicago, ending created a silent setting that was their NBA-record streak of con- more fitting for middle school secutive regular-season games than a nationally televised NBA without losing two in a row at game. 146. “It was weird,” Curry said. “We’re surviving to this Everything was back to point,” coach Steve Kerr said. normal by the end. “We obviously lost our first Curry broke out of a two games without him, so it’s shooting slump with 31 points good to get a win without him and moved into the top 10 on tonight. This is how it’s going the NBA’s career 3-point list, to be for a while, so we have to and the Golden State Warriors get used to it.” bounced back from consecutive Curry had been 4 for 31 from losses to beat the New York 3-point range during their three- Knicks 112-105. game road trip and missed six Klay Thompson added 29 of his eight attempts in the first points to help the Warriors end half. The Warriors led by only their first regular-season losing two in the final 90 seconds of streak in nearly two years. the third, but he spun for a layup New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) shoots as Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Curry scored 15 on 6-of-8 and hit more 3-pointers before Green (23) defends with Warriors Zaza Pachulia (27) and Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) shooting in the third quarter, the period’s end, including one watching in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden in New York, once the music came back. He with 5.4 seconds left that made Sunday, March 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) noticed the lack of noise in the it 84-76. locker room before the game, Golden State would build a saying the Warriors were trying 13-point lead that New York to pump themselves up once trimmed to 97-96 before Curry they took the court. passed to Thompson for a American Samoa Government “That was pathetic. It was 3-pointer that started the War- ridiculous. It changed the flow riors’ finishing kick. OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT of the game, it changed every- TIP-INS thing,” said Golden State’s Warriors: Matt Barnes, Draymond Green, adding signed after Durant was hurt, that it was “disrespectful” to made his first start. Kerr said innovators of NBA in-game it was not a permanent deci- REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) entertainment. sion. ... The Warriors pushed “They need to trash that, their lead over San Antonio RFP No: RFP-029-2017 Date & Time Due: March 15, 2017 because that’s exactly what it for the NBA’s best record to 2 Issuance Date: March 1, 2017 No later than 2:00 p.m. local time was.” 1/2 games. ... Golden State has The American Samoa Government (ASG) issues a Request For Proposals (RFP) from qualified firms The Splash Brothers had beaten the Knicks six straight to provide a: dried up as Golden State times. dropped two in row fol- Knicks: Carmelo Anthony “Fagatogo Hydroelectric Plant Assessment & Rehabilitation Phase I & II” lowing Kevin Durant’s knee took just 12 shots, finishing with SUBMISSION injury, but they regained their 15 points. ... C Willy Hernan- Original and five copies of the Proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked: touch Sunday. Curry hit five gomez returned after missing “Fagatogo Hydroelectric Plant Assessment & Rehabilitation Phase I & II”. Submissions are to 3-pointers, passing Chauncey two games with a sprained left be sent to the following address and will be received until 2:00 p.m. (local time), March 15, 2017: Billups for 10th place, and ankle. added eight rebounds and six TOP 10 Office of Procurement assists. Curry has 1,833 3-pointers. American Samoa Government Thompson had a 3-pointer Billups made 1,830. Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 and two other baskets during a SOUND OF SILENCE attn: Dr. Oreta Mapu Crichton, CPO late surge that allowed Golden A message shown on the Any proposal received after the aforementioned date and time will not be accepted under any State to pull away after leading overhead video board during circumstances. Late submissions will not be opened or considered and will be determined as being by one midway through the most of pregame said the first non-responsive. fourth quarter. half would be presented without “We knew we’d be fine, get- music, video or in-game enter- DOCUMENT ting back to who we are,” Curry tainment so fans could “expe- The RFP Scope of Work outlining the proposal requirements is available at the Office of Procurement, said. rience the game in its purest Tafuna, American Samoa, during normal working hours. Derrick Rose scored 28 form.” REVIEW points, and Kristaps Porzingis “It felt like open gym kind Request for Proposal data will be thoroughly reviewed by an appointed Source Evaluation Board had 24 points and 15 rebounds of,” Thompson said. under the auspices of the Chief Procurement Officer, Office of Procurement, ASG. for the Knicks, whose fans UP NEXT RIGHT OF REJECTION embraced the Warriors with Warriors: Visit Atlanta on The American Samoa Government reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals and to waive their own team barely hanging Monday. The Warriors have any irregularities and/or informalities in the submitted proposals that are not in the best interests of the on to playoff hopes. won nine of the last 10 meetings. American Samoa Government or the public. “If we could be at their level Knicks: Visit the Magic on one day in New York, I think it Monday. It’s their second trip would be 10 times bigger than to Orlando within a week fol- what they’re doing, just because lowing a 101-90 victory last it’s New York,” Porzingis said. Wednesday. DR. ORETA MAPU CRICHTON “The city is hungry for basket- Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Chief Procurement Officer ball, the city is hungry for suc- samoa news, Monday, March 06, 2017 Page B3 Chriss has 17 American Samoa Government points, hot- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH shooting Suns beat PUBLIC NOTICE Hornets 120-103 The American Samoa Department of Health Early Intervention Program PHOENIX (AP) — The the second quarter. Phoenix Suns were 20th in the “We just play in spurts,” “Helping Hands” would like to inform the public that the Annual State NBA in field goal percentage, Walker said. “We’re not making Application under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act making 45 percent of their shots those effort plays that need to be as amended in 2004 for Federal Fiscal Year 2017 is available for public on the season. On Thursday made out there, which is getting night, they got hot. Marquese back in transition.” comment for a period of 60 days. Chriss scored 17 points and Hornets: It took 61 games, the Suns shot a season-best but the Hornets finally played A copy of the document is available to review at the DOH Helping Hands 59.7 percent in a 120-103 vic- the Suns this season and will Office in Fagaima and is also available for review on the Helping Hands tory over the Charlotte Hornets. host them later this month. “It’s Early Intervention Program website www.helpinghands-as.org. Chriss made 6 of 9 shots and extra film work, little bit extra missed roughly a full quarter preparation,” Clifford said. ... C Please call the DOH Helping Hands office at 699-4990 if you have any after straining a calf early in the Miles Plumlee missed his sixth questions regarding this public notice. first period. straight game with a right calf T.J. Warren added 16 points strain. and eight rebounds, and Alan Suns: Radio broadcaster Al Signed, Williams had 16 points and 12 McCoy will be inducted into the rebounds, including a layup team’s Ring of Honor during a Ruth Te’o, DOH Part C Coordinator with 2:46 to play that made it halftime ceremony Friday night 114-99. The Suns held the Hor- when the Suns host Oklahoma nets to 12 points in the fourth quarter and got 53 points from their bench. Phoenix made 39 of CHANNEL * (E) English Subtitles 58 two-point shots (67 percent). * (L)-Live Programming/News “Our second unit played phe- * (R)-Rerun nomenal,” coach Earl Watson said. “We’ve got to play consis- 47 tent like that. Moving the ball, screening away,” Suns guard Eric Bledsoe said. Leandro Barbosa also had 16 points, and Devin Booker had 15 points, nine assists and six rebounds. The Suns are 8-4 against Eastern Conference teams at home this season. CHANNEL * (E) English Subtitles Kemba Walker led Charlotte * (L)-Live Programming/News with 26 points. “We never got * (R)-Rerun them under control. Penetration, transition, we let them play to 47 their strengths,” Hornets coach Steve Clifford said. The Suns lost their halftime lead briefly early in the third quarter, but went on an 11-0 run that featured Chriss’ corner 3 to take an 80-70 lead with 7:15 to play. Phoenix led by as many as 12 points in the third, but the Hornets whittled the deficit to 87-85 on Walker’s 3-pointer at the 2:53 mark. The Suns led 94-91 entering the fourth after Marvin Williams was fouled by Booker with 0.4 seconds left and made three free throws. Warren scored 12 points in the third quarter. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist’s six steals were a career high for the Hornets forward. The Suns trailed by as many as 10 points in the first quarter but cut the Hornets’ lead *Note: If you need this Schedule, e-mail . and I will send it to you every wee k!” to four by the time it ended. Williams had 13 points in the “TRUTH of DOKDO!” NATIONAL PACIFIC quarter for Charlotte. INSURANCE LIMITED After being behind for much “Working with the Community” of the first half, Phoenix took a TEL: 633-4266 • FAX: 633-2964 52-50 lead with Barbosa’s short *Note: If you need this Schedule, e-mail . and I will send it to you every wee k!” bank shot with 3:22 left in the second quarter. Barbosa scored NATIONAL PACIFIC “TRUTH of DOKDO!” INSURANCE LIMITED 10 points in the quarter after not “Working with the Community” playing in the first. TEL: 633-4266 • FAX: 633-2964 Walker had 18 first-half points for the Hornets, who City. McCoy has called games trailed 61-58 at halftime after for 44 seasons. ... The Suns Phoenix made 13 of 19 shots in played at home for the first time Page B4 samoa news, Monday, March 06, 2017 Mariners say goodbye to big names for WBC PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Robinson Cano, Nelson Cruz and Jean Segura were in a bit of a hurry after playing part of a spring training game. The three Seattle Mariners had a plane to catch Saturday to Florida, where their teammates from the Dominican Republic World Baseball Classic team are convening in preparation to defend their 2013 title. Segura is in the WBC for the first time. “It’s going to be really fun for us being around those guys,” Segura said of his countrymen. “It’s something we’re going to give our all to, for sure.” Saturday and Sunday saw an exodus of Mariners to WBC camps in Florida, or a few miles away in Arizona. Come Monday, it’ll be baseball as usual for the Mariners at spring training. Only without some big names. With the conclusion of Sun- day’s games, the Mariners sent Seattle Mariners’ Mike Zunino, left, celebrates after a home run with Robinson Cano during second inning at a spring baseball 12 players, both major leaguers game against the Colorado Rockies in Scottsdale, Ariz., Saturday, March 4, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) and minor leaguers, to the WBC. Republic roster last week in The departures mean the (Cruz) and ace (Venezuela’s Yovani Gallardo, took the short That group, which became place of Hanley Ramirez, is the Mariners won’t have their Felix Hernandez) for anywhere walk to the other side of the a dozen when shortstop Segura largest contingent in the Cactus starting middle infield (Cano from eight to 18 days. Addition- Peoria Sports Complex to join was added to the Dominican League. and Segura), designated hitter ally, two more starting pitchers Team Mexico. are in the WBC, though Drew Gallardo was tagged for Smyly won’t go unless Team four earned runs in one inning USA makes the second round, of work in his first spring start, and closer Edwin Diaz will join but struck out three in three American Samoa Government Team Puerto Rico at its camp scoreless innings against Colo- in nearby Scottsdale. rado. He’s in line to start Mex- OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT “The one thing I can say to ico’s WBC opener against Italy the guys going to the WBC is in Jalisco on Thursday. have fun, enjoy yourself, don’t Gallardo has never pitched get hurt,” Mariners manager in Mexico, and said he’s a little Scott Servais said. “We have nervous but looks forward to REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) a big year ahead of us, they the competition. RFP No: RFP-043-2017 Date & Time Due: March 13, 2017 know that. They’re in good “You get together with other Issuance Date: February 27, 2017 No later than 2:00 p.m. local time shape, they’re ready to go play. guys that are from that same Opportunities for other guys to country, get everybody in one The American Samoa Government (ASG) issues a Request For Proposals (RFP) from qualified firms step up.” room and it’s exciting,” said to provide a: If there is any positive to Gallardo, who pitched in the “Janitorial and Maintenance Services for Rex Lee Auditorium” losing so many players, it’s 2013 WBC. “Very, very com- that there will be more innings petitive from the first pitch on SUBMISSION for the youngsters in spring to the last pitch.” Original and five copies of the Proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked: training games in the days to Part of what the Mariners “Janitorial and Maintenance Services for Rex Lee Auditorium”. Submissions are to be sent to come. will be missing when Cano and the following address and will be received until 2:00 p.m. (local time), March 13, 2017: Hernandez made his final Cruz are gone is the leadership Office of Procurement start Sunday before heading they provide. American Samoa Government to nearby Surprise to work out When catcher Mike Zunino Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 with Team Venezuela. homered in the top of the attn: Dr. Oreta Mapu Crichton, CPO After his three innings and second inning Saturday, Cano Any proposal received after the aforementioned date and time will not be accepted under any 50 pitches to Oakland — in and Cruz were the first two circumstances. Late submissions will not be opened or considered and will be determined as being which he allowed two runs on players out of the dugout to non-responsive. four hits and struck out five — slap hands with him. Hernandez is set to start the Zunino, in turn, took a DOCUMENT WBC opener for his country moment to wish his teammates The RFP Scope of Work outlining the proposal requirements is available at the Office of Procurement, against Puerto Rico on Friday luck at the WBC before exiting Tafuna, American Samoa, during normal working hours. in Jalisco, Mexico. the clubhouse. REVIEW He took part in the 2009 NOTES: Hernandez said of Request for Proposal data will be thoroughly reviewed by an appointed Source Evaluation Board WBC, missed 2013 when he his Sunday start, the second of under the auspices of the Chief Procurement Officer, Office of Procurement, ASG. landed his big contract and is spring training: “It was good, RIGHT OF REJECTION back this year. first inning was a little rough, The American Samoa Government reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals and to waive “It’s going to be a fun tour- but after that, it was fine. Last any irregularities and/or informalities in the submitted proposals that are not in the best interests of the nament,” Hernandez said. “It’s inning was really good.” American Samoa Government or the public. really important to give Ven- Hernandez said he threw ezuela a victory after every- mainly fastballs and struggled thing that is happening and the with his change-up and fastball situation there being so bad. A location in the first inning, but win for Venezuela would be that it improved. He allowed a DR. ORETA MAPU CRICHTON meaningful.” run on three hits in two innings Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Chief Procurement Officer Saturday’s starting pitcher, in his first spring start. samoa news, Monday, March 06, 2017 Page B5 Michigan’s 93-57 win is Cornhuskers’ worst home loss ever LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — It Nebraska joined the Big Ten turned out Michigan coach John in 2011-12 and have won 10 Beilein didn’t need to worry straight in the series. about how his team would They came into the game off respond to last week’s devas- a 67-65 loss at Northwestern, tating loss to Northwestern. where it gave up Dererk Par- The Wolverines turned in don’s winning layup on an one of their best performances 85-foot baseball pass. The Wol- of the season Sunday night, verines shot 63 percent against with Derrick Walton Jr. scoring Nebraska, 51.9 percent on 3s 18 points and setting a school (14 of 27). record with 16 assists in a 93-57 “We just had a bounce-back rout of Nebraska — the Corn- mentality,” Irvin said. “We huskers’ worst home loss in really wanted come out and Nebraska coach Tim Miles follows the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against program history. have a great start and we did Michigan in Lincoln, Neb., Sunday, March 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik) Michigan set the Pinnacle that, especially on the defensive Bank Arena record for points end. We were shooting lights game. He came out with 3:46 reach double figures. Nebraska is the No. 12 by an opponent and matched out. Derrick had a great game, left to a standing ovation from UP NEXT seed and plays Penn State on the arena record with 14 made being able to find everyone, and the remaining fans. Webster Michigan is the No. 8 seed Wednesday. 13-pointers. It was the Wolver- he shot the ball well, too.” scored eight points, marking the for the Big Ten Tournament and ines’ largest margin of victory The Huskers scored the first first time in 31 games he didn’t plays No. 9 Illinois on Thursday. over a Big Ten opponent since basket, and then the Wolverines they beat Indiana 112-64 in rolled off 14 straight points with February 1998. the help of six Nebraska turn- Po Box PPB, Pago Pago “I said twice in the locker overs to go up by double digits. AMERICAN SAMOA American Samoa 96799 POWER AUTHORITY Phone No.: (684) 699-3057 room I have no idea how we A 13-2 run made it 39-19 late in Fax No.: (684) 699-4129 were going to play tonight,” the half. Materials Management Office [email protected] Beilein said. “That North- “We talked after last game western loss was so disap- (at Minnesota) about having pointing for these guys. But a crisis of confidence. This REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) they handled it like they always is beyond that,” Miles said. handle it. They wanted to “There is a defeatism. As soon RFP No: ASPA17.018 Tramway Tank Rehab Closing Date & Time: March 16, 2017 bounce back. They went out and as the first thing goes wrong, we Issuance Date: February 14, 2017 No later than 2:00 p.m. local time they were just absolutely excel- expect the worst to happen. We lent from beginning to end.” have to be mentally stronger. The American Samoa Power Authority issues a Request For Proposal (RFP) to invite qualified firms The Wolverines (20-11, 10-8 It looks to me like it’s a team to submit formal, written proposals for the: Big Ten) led by as many as 38 walking around getting ready points, and the final margin was to get hit by lightning, and that “Tramway Tank Rehabilitation Project Phase II” the biggest in a Nebraska home can’t be us.” Submission loss since Ohio State won 79-45 BIG PICTURE at the old Devaney Center in Michigan: The Wolverines An Original and one (1) PDF copy of the Proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked: January 2012. roll into the Big Ten Tourna- “RFP No. ASPA17.018.ESD-WTR Tramway Tank Rehabilitation Project Phase II”. Submissions Zak Irvin added 15 points, ment with Walton leading and are to be sent to the following address and will be received until 2:00 p.m. (local time), Thursday, and three other players scored playing at a high level and March 16, 2017. in double figures. scoring coming from all over The Huskers (12-18, 6-12) the court. Materials Management Office finished the regular season Nebraska: The Huskers once American Samoa Power Authority with losses of 16, 16, 15 and again are staggering into the P.O. Box PPB 36 points. Fifth-year coach Tim conference tournament. Two Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 Miles is now 75-85 overall and years ago they came out of the Attn: Procurement Manager 33-57 in Big Ten games. regular season off eight straight “I’m not worried about my losses, last season they dropped Any proposal received after the aforementioned date and time will not be accepted under any job,” Miles said. “My admin- four of their last five, and Sun- circumstances. Late submissions will not be opened or considered and will be determined as being istrators have supported me day’s loss was their fourth in a non- responsive. the whole time and have been row. there to support us whether at MEANINGFUL MARK Document the games or practice. I’m not Walton’s school-record 16 The RFP package outlining the proposal requirements is available at The Materials Management worried about that. I’m worried assists doubled his previous Office at ASPA s Tafuna Compound and may also be obtained from our about this team and getting their season high and were three Website: http://www.aspower.com. butts in gear, and that’s what we more than his career best. have to do.” “It means a lot to me,” he Right of Rejection Ed Morrow Jr. and Isaiah said. “I’m a guy that loves to TAmerican Samoa Power Authority reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals and to Roby each scored 10 points for make other people better — to waive any irregularities and/or informalities in the submitted proposals that are not in the best the Huskers, who finished with see my guys so happy making interests of the American Samoa Power Authority or the public. 16 turnovers and shot just 28.6 shots and me being one of the percent in the second half. The reasons why.” Approved for Issuance: Utu Abe Malae, Executive Director Huskers were 2 of 15 on 3s. SO LONG, TAI The Wolverines are 8-0 Tai Webster, the Huskers’ against the Huskers since only senior, played his last home Page B6 samoa news, Monday, March 06, 2017 Venus Williams showcases fashion line, tennis at Garden NEW YORK (AP) — Venus to reach the Australian Open Williams chatted with fans and final in January, competing for autographed balls at a low- the title for the first time in 14 key fashion show on Sunday, years. She lost to Serena, but highlighting her spring tennis the seven-time Grand Slam sin- clothing line. The EleVen by gles winner seems to especially Venus collection will be worn savor those moments. by ball girls and ushers at the “It was great, I played against BNP Paribas Showdown on a lot of players who were very Monday night at Madison worthy of being in that final Square Garden. two,” Venus said. “So I was “(We) have the opportunity pretty delighted to be there.” to outfit everyone, and it’s just Now ranked No. 13, she’ll a win-win,” Williams said in play this week at Indian Wells, a recent phone interview with California, followed by the The Associated Press. Miami Open near her back- Showdown founder Jerry yard of Palm Beach Gardens, Solomon and Williams decided Florida. to showcase her active wear, She’s experienced the roller featuring berry colors and coast of fatigue with Sjogren’s classic black and white. Vince Syndrome, diagnosed in 2011. Camuto sportswear will outfit After the Australian Open, she the male staffers at the 10th lost in the first round of the St. anniversary of the event on Petersburg Open and acknowl- World Tennis Day. edged she wasn’t feeling her “We have always been more best. than a night of tennis,” Sol- RIGHT COACH FILE - In this Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, file photo, United States’ Venus Williams answers a ques- omon said. At the Garden, Wil- All the while, she’s main- tion at a press conference following her loss to sister Serena in the women’s singles final at the Austra- liams will play French Open tained a steady decade-plus lian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia. Williams will show off her spring tennis champion Garbine Muguruza in coaching relationship with Dave clothing line at Madison Square Garden. The EleVen by Venus collection will be worn by ball girls an exhibition with a team tennis Witt. “I think we have very sim- and ushers at the BNP Paribas Showdown on Monday, March 6. Williams will also play French format of “The Americas vs ilar temperaments, we’re very Open champion Garbine Muguruza in the exhibition. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) The World.” laid back,” Williams said. “If She’ll join Juan Martin del it’s working, don’t fix it.” She Potro in doubles against Mugu- says her game has evolved since Po Box PPB, Pago Pago ruza and Kei Nishikori. Andy turning pro at 14 in 1994. AMERICAN SAMOA American Samoa 96799 Roddick faces Lleyton Hewitt “You have to improve to be POWER AUTHORITY Phone No.: (684) 699-3057 Fax No.: (684) 699-4129 and Jack Sock takes on Nick competitive,” Williams said. Materials Management Office [email protected] Kyrgios. Here are some things “I think my mental game has to know about Williams, who improved the most, trying to frequently travels with her gray be stronger mentally and physi- REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) Havanese dog Harold, enjoys cally. Just a lot more time in the singing karaoke and looks for- gym increasingly is crucial.” RFP No: ASPA17.021.ESD-WTR Closing Date & Time: March 23, 2017 ward to the French Open, where SOCIAL VOICE Issuance Date: February 21, 2017 No later than 2:00 p.m. local time she’ll extend her record as Williams has 1.66 million The American Samoa Power Authority issues a Request For Proposal (RFP) to invite qualified firms all-time leader in Grand Slam followers on Twitter, which appearances to 74. features a photo of Harold, to submit formal, written proposals for the: OFF COURT posts on keeping girls in sports “In-line Meters Installation Project Phase II” Williams has a busy life and her cover story on entrepre- off the court, working toward neurship in Inc. magazine. Submission her master’s degree in inte- Williams helped bring equal An Original and one PDF copy of the Proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked: rior architecture for her VStarr prize money to the Grand Slam “RFP NO. ASPA17.021.ESD-WTR In-line Meters Installation Project Phase II”. Submissions Interiors company and as part- tournaments in 2007, urging are to be sent to the following address and will be received until 2:00 p.m. (local time), Thursday, owner of the Miami Dolphins Wimbledon to finally give ath- March 23, 2017: with her sister Serena. letes of both genders the same She relaunched EleVen in paycheck. She’s also an investor Materials Management Office 2012 after dealing with distribu- in Ellevest, which helps women American Samoa Power Authority tion issues during the recession. with investment strategies. P.O. Box PPB Paragon Sports in New York, Williams recently joined the Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 which hosted the fashion show, #StandUp movement, saying and other stores and tennis clubs in a video on Twitter: “I’m Attn: Procurement Manager will sell her line of tennis, yoga standing up against inequality Any proposal received after the aforementioned date and time will not be accepted under any and active throughout the year. and I am standing up for con- circumstances. Late submissions will not be opened or considered and will be determined as being “I’m fully on the case, stant positive change, embetter- non-responsive. my hands are all involved in ment and for love in this world.” design,” said Williams, who AIMING FOR 40? Document earned a degree in fashion Williams has talked about The RFP package outlining the proposal requirements is available at The Materials Management design at the Art Institute of possibly playing in the 2020 Office at ASPA s Tafuna Compound and may also be obtained from our Fort Lauderdale. “That’s what Tokyo Olympics, when she’d Website: http://www.aspower.com. makes obviously EleVen very be 40. Billie Jean King played EleVen, it has my point of until 40 and Martina Navrati- Pre-Proposal Meeting view.” She says the tricky part is lova won the U.S. Open mixed A one-time pre-proposal meeting will be held on February 28, 2017, 9:00 a.m. at the Materials coming up with a new selection doubles title at 49. Management Office conference room located at ASPA’s Tafuna Compound. of hues. “It feels like you’ve She attributes her longevity used every color already,” she to “lots of prayer” and passion Right of Rejection said, laughing. “Let’s try to find for the game. “You have to love American Samoa Power Authority reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals and to waive a color that people like to wear it, it’s a lot of work,” Williams any irregularities and/or informalities in the submitted proposals that are not in the best interests that we haven’t used already.” said. “If you feel like you have of the American Samoa Power Authority or the public. VETERAN SMARTS more to give, the heart is in it, Williams needed all the that makes it pretty easy to get Approved for Issuance: Utu Abe Malae, Executive Director savvy of a 36-year-old veteran out there and pay the price.” samoa news, Monday, March 06, 2017 Page B7 Harvey makes 1st start for Mets since surgery last July PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Matt Harvey gave the New York Mets a glimpse of the dominant pitcher he’s been in the past. He also showed that it might take some time to get back to that level. Coming back from major surgery last July, the right- hander made his first spring start Sunday and opened with a perfect first inning against St. Louis. Then, the Cardinals in between to finish his day FILE - In this July 4, 2016, file photo, New York Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey throws during the second inning of the baseball game against the Miami Marlins in New York. A healthy start. chased him with three runs in after 39 pitchers, 24 of them That’s the main thing the New York Mets are hoping for this spring. Harvey had surgery in July for the second. “Overall, it’s only strikes, in 1 2/3 innings. a matter of time,” Harvey said. thoracic outlet syndrome. Harvey had surgery in July for thoracic outlet syndrome. “For the most, I was happy (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File) Harvey, who had a Tommy with the first inning, obviously. John operation in 2013, had And I was happy I bounced his season cut short last year back after giving up some runs Po Box PPB, Pago Pago when he needed thoracic outlet there. Overall, I was happy AMERICAN SAMOA American Samoa 96799 syndrome surgery. The ailment some of the pitches I made . POWER AUTHORITY Phone No.: (684) 699-3057 occurs in the upper torso. Fax No.: (684) 699-4129 and the way I felt and the way Materials Management Office [email protected] “Obviously, it’s been the ball’s coming out,” said the eight months since I’ve faced 2013 All-Star, who allowed another team. The biggest thing four runs on four hits while was going out there and trying striking out three. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) to, I guess, get my mechanics Mets manager Terry Col- RFP No: ASPA17.019.WTR Closing Date & Time: March 17, 2017 back against another team and lins isn’t concerned with the hitters,” said Harvey, who was lower 90s velocity because Issuance Date: February 15, 2017 No later than 2:00 p.m. local time 4-10 last season. “You can go he believes Harvey can pitch The American Samoa Power Authority issues a Request For Proposal (RFP) to invite qualified firms out there and do all of that with and locate well. Collins said to submit formal, written proposals for the: your own guys and catchers, Harvey will have to approach but you can’t get to where you his recovery differently than “PAGO PAGO TO FAGASA SERVICE AREA WATER SUPPLY want to be unless you’re facing from the elbow surgery. hitters.” “When he came back from DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM UPGRADE”” As Mets pitchers lined Tommy John, he wanted to Submission behind him to watch, Harvey come back shorter than anyone An Original and one PDF copy of the Proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked: warmed up in the bullpen down who’s ever come back before. “RFP NO. ASPA17.019.WTR Pago Pago to Fagasa Service Area Water Supply Distribution near left field, finished up and I think he’s more of a realistic exchanged high-fives with his state now where he realizes this System Upgrade” Submissions are to be sent to the following address and will be received until fellow hurlers. The 27-year- is a process, especially with 2:00 p.m. (local time), Friday, March 17, 2017: old former ace then welcomed this surgery,” Collins said. Materials Management Office a round of applause as he was “I think Matt knows that American Samoa Power Authority introduced, then showed the it’s going to take some time Cardinals his good stuff. in spring training to get him P.O. Box PPB He struck out Dexter Fowler where he wants to be when he Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 looking on a 92 mph fast- starts the season,” he said. Attn: Procurement Manager ball. He then caught Aledmys NOTES: Yoenis Ces- Any proposal received after the aforementioned date and time will not be accepted under any Diaz looking on an offspeed pedes hit a long home run in pitch. The perfect inning con- the Mets’ 14-11 loss. Luis circumstances. Late submissions will not be opened or considered and will be determined as being cluded with a high-hopping Guillorme added a three-run non-responsive. groundout. homer. . The Mets honored Document But Jhonny Peralta hit a the family of FDNY Battalion The RFP package outlining the proposal requirements is available at The Materials Management long double to center to open Chief Michael Fahy, who was the second and Harvey thudded killed when he was struck by Office at ASPA s Tafuna Compound and may also be obtained from our a 91 mph fastball off Matt debris from a house explo- Website: http://www.aspower.com. Adams’ right tricep. On a 3-0 sion last September. His chil- Right of Rejection pitch to Jose Martinez, Harvey dren — Michael (12), Anna American Samoa Power Authority reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals and to waive tossed a fastball that the St. (9) and Cormac (6) — had Louis first baseman launched lockers positioned between any irregularities and/or informalities in the submitted proposals that are not in the best interests for a three-run homer. those belonging to Curtis of the American Samoa Power Authority or the public. He recorded another Granderson and David Wright. Approved for Issuance: Utu Abe Malae, Executive Director strikeout and a fielder’s choice Fahy’s wife, Fiona, was also a but gave up two mores singles guest. Page B8 samoa news, Monday, March 06, 2017 LeL eLaliLali

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Ni isi o sui o le aiga o Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin i le taimi na sauni ai mo le momoliina atu o ata o Faleomavaega i totonu o le maota o le Lee Auditorium, ao lumana’i ai le sauniga lotu e aloaia ai lana tautua i le atunu’u i le vaiaso na te’a nei. [ata AF] Molimau lutena kovana, ma nisi, soifua tautua o Faleomavaega tusia Ausage Fausia soifua i se soifuaga e fiafia e felanulanua’i sau- tautua i le malo, atunu’u, aiga noaga a molimau ma le Ekalesia, o ia fo’i o se e to’a 11 na Tama sa pito sili ona naunau e fa’afofoga i ai le ave lona taimi e tautua ai lona to’ateleE na fa’atumulia le maota C M aiga”. o Lee Auditorium i le aso Tofi o Na molimauina e le mamalu Y K le vaiaso na te’a nei, e fa’atatau o le au valaaulia le eseese uma o i le soifua tautua atoa ai ma le nota o molimau ta’itasi sa mafai soifua galue o le tofa a Faleo- ona fa’afofoga i ai, i uiga eseese mavaega Eni Hunkin, i le taimi ma amioga sa soifua ai Faleo- o le sauniga lotu e aloaia ai lana mavaega mai lava i lona tupu- tautua i le atunu’u, lea na moli- tupu a’e i lona aiga seia oo ina mauina e le to’atele o ta’ita’i o avea o ia ma ta’ita’i sa fai ma le atunu’u, uo ma aiga fa’apea fa’ata’ita’iga lelei mo Amerika ai le atunu’u lautele na lolofi atu Samoa uma i totonu o vaega e fia auai i lenei sauniga taua. ‘au a le malo tele, totonu o le E pei ona taua e le afioga i konekeresi fa’apea ai le malo o le Kovana le tumau ia Lemanu Amerika Samoa. Palepoi Peleti Mauga i lana E muliga le matagofie o molimau e fa’apea, “O Faleo- molimau sa fa’afofoga i ai le au mavaega, o le lupe o le foaga ua valaaulia i le matagofie o le teu- toe fo’i mai e tautua le atunu’u teuina o le maota sa fa’atinoina i soo se matata”, ae na taua e ai le sauniga, ina ua fa’alauiloa le susuga a Adney Reid, o le le tele o ona ata i le pito i luma Peresetene o le LDS Pago Pago o le maota, ae si’omia e ula lau- West Stake i lana molimau e maile, lea na puaina lo latou fa’apea, “O Faleomavaega sa manogi ma mafai ai ona momoli (Faaauau itulau 9) samoa news, Monday, March 06, 2017 Page B9

➧Molimau lutena… Mai itulau 8 mai le feau taua e fa’atatau i le ituaiga tautua sa mafai ona ofoina atu e Faleomavaega mo lona aiga, atunu’u ma le malo tele o Amerika Samoa. “O ia o se tasi e mimita i lana aganu’u, e fiafia e fa’alauiloa o ia o le Samoa, o ia fo’i o se totino o atumotu eseese o le Pasefika, e fiafia e pese ma fa’afiafia i lana gagana, o se tasi fo’i o Tama e agamalie i le tele o taimi tusa lava poo se tagata e le masani ai, ae naunau lava e talanoa ma fefa’asoaa’i”, o se vaega lea o le molimau a Lemanu. O ni isi o ta’ita’i o le atunu’u sa auai i le sauniga lotu a Faleo- mavaega, e aofia ai le afioga i C M le Fa’amasino Sili ia Michael Y K Kruse, o se tasi sa galulue fa’atasi ma Faleomavaega i le ofisa i le konekeresi ao avea ai le afioga ia A. U Fuimaono ma ulua’i sui o Amerika Samoa i le konekeresi a Amerika. Sa auai fo’i le faletua o le ali’i fa’amasino sili, o le afioga i le Failautusi o le Ofisa o Mataupu Tau Samoa, afioga Mauga Tasi Asuega ma lona Ni isi o le atunu’u na lolofi atu e molimauina le sauniga lotu e aloaia ai le tautua a le tofa a Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin i le vaiaso faletua, o le afioga i le ali’i sen- na te’a nei i le maota o le Lee Auditorium i Utulei, e aofia ai ma le afioga i le Tama a le Malo ia Aumoeualogo Teo Fuavai. [ata AF] atoa ia Tilo Vasaga, fa’apea ai ni isi o tamali’i o le atunu’u e Sa fa’apea fo’i ona auai ni isi molimau e fa’atatau i galuega O lona tomai ma le agava’a e aofia ai le afioga i le ali’i sen- pei o le afioga ia Aumoeualogo. o sui o le Fono, sui o le kape- tetele ma le matagofie sa faia e na foa’i atu e le Atua na mafai atoa ia Faiivae, o le afioga i le Sa quai fo’i le afioga i le ali’i neta a le kovana, o uo ma aiga Faleomavaega mo le atunu’u, ai ona ia fa’atino lana tautua i ali’i senatoa ia Tilo, o Lydia senatoa ia Faiivae Iuli Godinet, atoa ai ma i latou na naunau e aemaise ai matatia tetele sa ia soo se vaega o le malo tele, o Faleafine-Nomura, Pulu Ae Ae o le sa galulue ma Faleoma- fa’aaoga le avanoa e auai i le fa’atula’i i lona soifuaga galue, lana tautua i Amerika Samoa, Jr, Vaitinasa Dr. Salu Hunkin vaega mo le tele o tausaga, lea molimauina o le soifua galue o e pei o le avea ai o ia lutena ae fa’ai’u ai i lana tautua i le Finau, Mitzie Jessop Ta’ase, fo’i sa avea ma ta’ita’i o le Ofisa Faleomavaega. kovana ao talavou lona soifua, konekeresi. Fa’auifono Vaitautolu, Mary o Faleomavaega i Amerika O le tele o molimau sa mafai ona o le naunau lava e fia tautau O isi sa molimau e fa’atatau i Taufete’e ma Tasi Tuitele. Samoa. ona fa’afofoga i ai le aofia, o le atunu’u na soifua mai ai. le soifua galue o Faleomavaega Teena talosaga a le ali’i pagota mo se avanoa avea ai o ia Faifeau tusia Ausage Fausia le’i tu’uina atu se fa’aiuga a Na teena e le Fa’amasinoga le fa’amasinoga, ona e atagia Maualuga le talosaga a se mai i lana fa’atoesega e le sa’o ali’i pagota sa tu’uina atu i le tu’uaiga ua faia fa’asaga ia te ia aso Faraile na te’a nei, mo se e le malo. avanoa e tatala ai o ia i tua e alu Na fa’atoese Segi i le fa’atino lana filifiliga ua mae’a tama’ita’i na a’afia, o ona matua ona faia ao taofia ai o ia i totonu ma lona aiga atoa, e tusa ai o o le falepuipui, o le avea lea tu’uaiga ua faia fa’asaga ia te o ia ma Faifeau e tala’iina le ia, sa ia fa’atoese fo’i i le aiga o finagalo o le Atua, ina ua talia lona to’alua e tusa ai o tu’uaiga e le fa’amasinoga le fa’afinauga ua tu’uaia ai o ia e le malo a le loia sa tula’i mo le malo, “E ui i nei tu’uaiga ua faia ina ia fa’asala le ua molia i le faasaga ia te a’u aemaise ai le C M fa’asalaga fa’a falepuipui pito tele o tusitusiga ua salalau i le Y K maualuga o loo fa’atulaga mai ea, o loo sisila fofoga o Ieova i e le tulafono e 5 tausaga. le mea moni sa tupu”, o se vaega E 5 tausaga lea ua fa’asala ai lea o le fa’amatalaga a le ua e le fa’amasinoga maualuga le molia i luma o le fa’amasinoga. ali’i o Anetele’a Segi e taofia ai i Sa ia taua fo’i e fa’apea, le toese i Tafuna, ina ua ta’usala a o taofia ai o ia i totonu ole o ia i le moliaga mamafa o lona falepuipui mo le 11 masina, ua tagofia lea o itutinosa o se tein- ia faia ai se filifiliga mautu mo eititi e talavou i lalo o le tula- lona olaga, o le avea lea o ia ma fono, i lalo o se maliliega sa faifeau e tala’iina le finagalo o latou sainia ma le malo ma talia le Atua i totonu o le atunu’u. e le fa’amasinoga. “Lau afioga i le ali’i O le a aofia ai i le fa’asalaga fa’amasino, ou te talosaga atu fa’a falepuipui a Segi lea ua mo se avanoa se’i o’u fo’i ai i tuliina nei masina e 11 lea na tua e fa’ataunu’u la’u filifilia ua taofia ai o ia ao fa’agasolo ai uma ona faia ao taofia ai a’u i taualumaga o lana mataupu. le toese, o le avea lea o a’u ma E lei nofo lelei i le fa’afofoga Faifeau mo le galuega a le Ali’i, a afioga i ali’i fa’amasino le ma se’i saili se galuega e tausi ai auala na fa’aleo ai e Segi lana lo’u to’alua ma la’u fanau”. fa’atoesega, ina ua maua lona Na talosaga le loia a Segi ia avanoa e saunoa ai mo sana fa’amatalaga mulimuli ao (Faaauau itulau 10) Page B10 samoa news, Monday, March 06, 2017

Ni isi o vaaiga i fa’afiafiaga a le vaega fa’au’u a le aoga maualuga a Samoana i le latou po fiafia i le aso Tofi na te’a nei i le gym a le aoga i Utulei, e pei ona i ai le fa’afiafiaga mai fanau aoga mai ➧ Teena talosaga … Fagasa. [ata AF] Mai itulau 9 Douglas Fiaui i le fa’amasinoga ina ia fa’asala le ua molia i se fa’asalaga fa’anofovaavaaia, ae ua lava masina e 11 lea ua mae’a ona ia tuliina i le toese e fai ma ana fa’asalaga i lenei mataupu. Na fa’aalia atili e Fiaui lona le fiafia i se vaega o le ripoti a le American Samoa Government Ofisa Fa’anofovaavaaia, lea o loo taua ai se talanoaga sa faia i le OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT va o le ali’i ua molia ma le sui o le Ofisa sa saunia le ripoti, ma taua ai se tulaga e fa’apea, sa naunau lava le ua molia e finau lana mataupu i luma o tagata iloilo iuga, peita’i sa fautua malosi lana loia fautua ina ia talia le ofa ua tu’uina atu e le malo. Na taua e Fiaui e fa’apea, e le sa’o le vaega lea o le ripoti a le INVITATION FOR BIDS Ofisa Fa’anofovaavaaia, ona e foliga mai ua ta’uleagaina ai lana galuega lelei o loo faia e puipuia ai aia tatau o i latou o loo tu’uaia IFB-035-2017 i solitulafono eseese. Issuance Date: February 21, 2017 Closing Date: March 8, 2017 Na fa’ailoa e Fiaui i ali’i fa’amasino e fa’apea, e le mafai ona ia faia se tulaga fa’apea ia i latou o loo tu’uaia i solitulafono No later than 2:00 p.m. (local time) eseese, o lona fa’amalosia lea o i latou e tali ioe i moliaga pe afai 1. INVITATION na te iloa latou te lei fa’atinoina ni solitulafono. Sealed bids are invited from qualified firms to provide “Route 003 Taputimi (Le’ala) Na talosaga Fiaui i le fa’amasino ina ia talanoa i le Ofisa Fa’anofovaavaaia, e le talafeagai lo latou su’esu’eina fua o tala- Village Road Embankment and Shoreline Protection Project” for the Department of noaga i le va o le ua molia ma lana loia fautua, ae tatau lava ona Public Works. fa’atino sa’o le galuega e ala i le saunia o ripoti e fuafua i ai 2. RECEIPT & OPENING OF BIDS fa’asalaga a le fa’amasinoga. I le fa’aiuga o le fa’afinauga a Fiaui, sa ia talosagaina ai le Sealed bids will be received by the Chief Procurement Officer, American Samoa fa’amasinoga ina ia talia le talosaga a Segi mo se avanoa e tatala Government, Tafuna, American Samoa 96799, until 2:00 p.m. (local time), Wednesday, ai o ia i tua e fa’atino le filifiliga ua ia manatu e lelei mo ia. March 8, 2017 at which time and place the sealed bids will be publicly opened and read. Ae na taua e le loia a le malo ia Gerald Murphy e fa’apea, talu ai le matuia o le gaioiga sa faia e le ua molia, e manatu ai le malo 3. NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE e alaga tatau ona fa’asala o ia i le fa’asalaga pito maualuga o loo A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Friday, February 24, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. fa’atulaga mai i le tulafono, o le nofosala lea i le toese mo le umi at the Office of Procurement Conference Room. e 5 tausaga. Na taua atili e le malo e fa’apea, o le matuia o le gaioiga sa 4. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS faia e le ua molia, ina ua mae’a ona fa’atino e le ua molia uiga Electronic copies of contract documents, including Plans and Scope of Work can be mataga i le teineititi na a’afia i tua i se togavao, sa ia fa’alogo o examined or obtained from the Office of Procurement during regular business hours free loo tau valaau le Tama o le teineititi i le igoa o lona afafine, o lea na ia alu atu ai i luma o le auala ma fa’afetaui le tamaloa ma fai of charge. i ai, o lona afafine o loo nofonofo i le fale fa’atali pasi, ma, ina 5. The American Samoa Government reserves the right not to accept the lowest or any bid. ua aga’i atu le tamaloa i le fale fa’atali pasi, sa ia toe fo’i atu i le vaega o le togavao o loo i ai le teineititi ma la toe feusua’i, o le 6. The American Samoa Government reserves the right to waive any informality in bidding fa’alua ai lea ona ia faia uiga mataga ia te ia. as may be in the best interest of American Samoa Government. Saunoa le afioga i le ali’i fa’amasino ia Elvis P. Patea e fa’apea, e atagia mai i le fa’atoesega a le ua molia, e le o salamo o ia mai le mea sese sa ia faia, ma ua manatu ai le fa’amasinoga, e talafeagai le fa’aiuga e 5 tausaga lea ua fa’asala ai o ia i le toese i Tafuna. Ua poloaina fo’i le lesitala o lona igoa i le lisi o i latou ua DR. ORETA MAPU CRICHTON ta’usala i le faia o uiga mataga i fanau laiti, ma ia faia se suega i Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Chief Procurement Officer lona tino poo ia tauaveina siama o le HIV. samoa news, Monday, March 06, 2017 Page B11

tusia Ausage Fausia latou mana’omia lau tupe i le DANNY MIKA taimi nei”, o le saunoaga lea a E toe tasi le avanoa lea ua Kruse ia Vele na vaaia ai le tali tu’u e le fa’amasinoga maua- e o ni isi sa i totonu o le potu luga i le ali’i o Danny Mika e fa’amasino e aofia ai ma loia, usita’i ai i tuutuuga o loo tatala lea fo’i na malie i ai le susuga ai o ia i tua, ma, afai ae toe tuai a Vele. atu i le isi ana iloiloga lea o loo O le masina o Aperila lea sosoo nei, ona se’i loa lea e le ua toe tolopo i ai le mataupu a fa’amasinoga le $5,000 lea Mika, lea o loo tu’uaia e le malo na totogi e le tausoga a lona i le moliaga mamafa o lona umia to’alua ia Duke Vele e tatala fa’asolitulafono lea o vaega o le ai o ia, ae poloaina loa le toe pauta fa’asaina o le aisa. taofia o ia i le toese i Tafuna e MALIEO MAUI fa’atalitali ai se fa’aiuga o lana O le aso 16 Mati lea ua toe mataupu o loo fa’agasolo i luma tolopo i ai le ulua’i iloiloga a le o le fa’amasinoga maualuga i le ali’i o Malieo Maui i luma o le taimi nei. fa’amasinoga, e fuafua i ai se I le iloiloga a Mika i le aso fa’aiuga pe fa’amaonia tu’uaiga L-R: Liu Lafaele, PFC Angelina Lafaele, Lusia Fiapa’i, PVT Lili’a Tuatagaloa, PVT Abby Seuma- Faraile na te’a nei, lea fo’i na o lona le usita’i lea o poloaiga nutafa ma Mili Seumanutafa. Fa’au’u ia Mati 2 i Fort Lee, Virginia. [ata: foai] fa’atasi atu ai ma le susuga a le fa’amasinoga maualuga sa a Vele, na fa’ailoa ai e le tu’uina atu ia te ia. fa’amasinoga ia Vele le tulaga e O se tasi o tuutuuga o le oo i ai lana $5,000 o loo tatala ai nofovaavaaia e 5 tausaga a Maui i tua Mika, pe afai e toe i ai se isi na tu’uina atu e le fa’amasinoga taimi e tuai atu ai Mika i taimi o maualuga i le 2013, o le avea ana iloiloga. lea o ia ma tagatanu’u e tausi i Na taua e Vele i le tulafono a le malo, aua fo’i ne’i fa’amasinoga ina ua fesiligia o ona toe soli se tulafono. ia, o le mafua’aga na ia totogiina I le masina na te’a nei, na ai le tupe e tatala ai Mika i tua, toe a’afia ai Maui i le tulafono tusia: Leua Aiono Frost A’oga” i le masina o Fepuari loloto i ai le vasega o faia’oga, ona e fa’aipoipo le ua molia i ina ua tu’uaia o ia e le malo i FA’AU’U NISI 2017. ina ia taua ia i latou a’oga a le lona tausoga, peita’i na fa’ailoa le moliaga o le fa’atupu vevesi i ALO AMERIKA O se tima’iga fou lea ua fanau o lo’o i lona potu a’oga. e le afioga i le fa’amasino sili nofoaga faitele, lea e pei ona i ai SAMOA I FORT LEE taumafai le matagaluega o E ese mai lea lisi, e to’asefulu ia Michael Kruse ia Vele e lana mataupu o loo fa’agasolo O le aso Tofi na te’a nei ua A’oga ina ia ausia ma fa’amau faia’oga ua lisia o Faia’oga o le fa’apea, ua fa’alua ona tuai i luma o le fa’amasinoga maua ai se isi tala fiafia ina ua fa’ailogaina, ia le tia’i aoga Masina: Miracle Sene mai le Mika i ana iloiloga i luma o le fa’aitumalo i le taimi nei. mae’a fa’au’uga o nisi o alo o le faia’oga o le matagaluega. Manuelle Elementary; Toetau fa’amasinoga, ma o se tulaga Afai ae mae’a le mataupu atunu’u i le AIT i le nofoaga o E matati’a silia faia’oga o Leaupepe mai le Alataua 2; taua fo’i lea e ao ona ia silafia, a Maui o loo i luma o le le US Army i Fort Lee. O i latou Manulele, Lupelele ma Tafuna Liz Taylor-Taliloa mai Tafuna o loo ia totogiina sana vaega fa’amasinoga fa’aitumalo i le nei e aofia ai PFC Angelina Elementary i le toalete o latou Elementary; Lionel Vaitautolu tupe tele e tatala ai se tagata e aso 10 Mati, ona toe valaau Lafaele, PVT Lili’a Tauatagaloa faia’oga e le’i maka o latou mai le Faleasao Elementary; le o fa’amaoni i poloaiga a le loa lea o lana mataupu i luma ma PVT Abby Seumanutafa. suafa i se tia’i a’öga i lea masina. Julieta Togia mai le AP Lutai fa’amasinoga. o le fa’amasinoga maualuga i Sa auai atu le susuga Liu A toe tuu atu fo’i i le masina ua Elementary; Kilisitina Maui’a “O le aano moni o le iloiloga le aso 16 Mati, ma iloilo ai loa Lafaele mo lona alo, ae fa’apea te’a, sa fa’apena fo’i na tauva mai le Lupelele Elementary; i le taeao lenei (taeao o le aso se fa’aiuga fa’asaga i tu’uaiga o fo’i le tama’ita’i o Milaita a’oga nei e lua i lea i lava mea. Tele’a Fa’aloua mai le Leone Faraile na te’a nei), o le fa’ailoa lona le usita’i lea o tuutuuga o Seumanutafa mo lona fo’i alo Ona soso’o mai ai lea o High; Arianne Fae Torres mai atu lea i lau susuga le tulaga e lana nofovaavaaia. tama’ita’i fa’apea ai ma le tina Coleman Elementary, Matafao le Nuuuli VocTech; Emele oo i ai lau tupe pe afai ae toe O lo o taofia pea Maui i le o Lusia Fiapa’i. O lea sauniga Elementary, ae oo mai ai loa ma Mika mai le Siliaga Elemen- tuai mai Mika i le fa’amasinoga toese i Tafuna e fa’atali ai tau- sa faia lea i le Quartermaster Leone High ma Leone Midkiff. tary ma Taumaloto Moliga i se isi lava taimi, o le a se’i alumaga o lana mataupu lea Museum i Fort Lee, Virginia Matagofie le oso mai a le a’oga mai le Matafao Elementary. Ia e le fa’amasinoga lau tupe e o loo fa’agasolo i luma o le March 02, 2017. maualuga lava lea e tasi, ae ua fa’amalo lava le fai o le faiva. $5,000 ae ave i le malo, o loo fa’amasinoga i le taimi nei. AVANOA SIKOLASIPI iloga fo’i le sau a Alataua Lua, mumu le malo, atonu o loo MC DONALDS-AMERIKA Siliaga Elementary ma Faleasao SAMOA Elementary mai Manu’atele. Ua fa’alauilo e le Kamu- O le a’oga i Aunuu AP Lutai e pani a le McDonalds American na’o le lua faiaoga ua ausia lea Samoa avanoa fa’asikolasipi tulaga ma le a’oga i Masefau FAASILASILAGA ua mafai ona talosaga atu i ai e to’atasi lava ua faitaulia ai i le fanau a’oga mo le Kolisi latou i lenei tauvaga lelei. Suafa TOOMALATAI o le afioaga i Onenoa Tu’ufa’atasi a Amerika Samoa, O le taumafaiga, ia solomua po’o nisi fo’i o lo’o fia a’o’oga i i faia’oga ona fa’ataua le auai i O le a taoto pea ia le fiso ma ona lau, aua o Samoa o le ao mamala ma le vao filifili i faasouga o ao ma fafo i Kolisi po’o Iunivesite i le le a’oga, ia fa’ata’ita’i atu fo’i le le atufolasa. Ma, ou te muai faatulou atu ai lau faafofoga tapuai mai, le paia o le faleagafulu, i le afifio o tausaga a’oga fou. fanau a’oga, ona o lou tinou i le ona tupu ma ona tamalii aemaise, ponaoo ma faleupolu o tofiga, tulou. Faatulou foi le paia o le motusa i E mafai ona piki pepa a’oa’oina o fanau a le atunu’u. fa’atumu e fa’atalosaga ai lea I le taimi nei i le matagal- le afifio o alii faatui ma le fetalaiga i tootoo, ae tainane le tapuaiga a Tumua ma Pule, tulou. Faatulou i le avanoa mai le Ofisa autu o le uega, e le o i ai ni faia’oga ua tapuaiga a le aufaigaluega paia a le Atua, o lo’o faafale-le malu i afioaga ma nono manu ae a se manuia o McDonalds i Nuuuli e afua lea fa’afaigaluega i le tulaga lea, le atunuu ma ona tagata. Tulou, Tulouna ia, Tulouna lava. i le Gafua, Mati 6, ae fa’amuta a leai se faia’oga i se aso, ona talosaga i le aso 28 Aperila i le tula’i mai lea o sui faiaoga nei e I lo’u ava ma lo’u migao e tatau ai, a’o lenei fa’asilasilaga e faasino tonu i suli ma gafa tau toto uma o le itula e 4:00 i le afiafi. Pe afai e tau’ave le vasega. O lona uiga, e suafa TOOMALATAI o le afioaga i Onenoa. Ua a’e se manatu ia te a’u, o lo’o nofo atu ma tausi le i ai nisi mea e fia fa’afesiligia leai se vasega lava e tasi e mafai tatou aiga i Onenoa, ua ala gatatau ona tala mai aao ma maliu mai se’i o tatou fefa’asoa’i ma talatalanoa ai e le fanau a’oga aiaiga uma ona soso’o a latou mataupu sa o lenei sikolasipi, fa’afeso’ota’i talanoaina ma aoao ai pe afai o ma fetufaa’i e saili se tasi e tausia lo tatou aiga i Onenoa. Ona ua loa foi aso o tala i vao le suafa o le le tama’ita’i o Silika Vai Tui i le a le faigaluega se faia’oga a tatou aiga. O le mea lea e faaolooloma’au atu ai i lo outou paia ma lo outou mamalu e susu mai, tala mai le telefoni numera 699-8699. le fanau. a’ao se’i o tatou talanoa faatasi ma soalaupule ma filifilia se tasi e tausia le tatou aiga. O iina o le a fa’amatala atu ai “E lelei la pe a ta’itasi pe ituaiga togi o lo’o mo’omia mo ta’ilua aso o le faigaluega se O le a fa’atinoina lenei fa’amoemoe i le Aso To’ona’i, Mati 25, 2017 i le 8:30 i le taeao. Alofagia e le le fanau talosaga, po’o le a fo’i faia’oga, ae ua i ai potu aoga ua Atua, ia maua pea le soifua laulelei e le tatou aiga, ma tatou feiloa’i i lea aso i le soifua maua ma le lagi le umi e mafai ona e toe talosaga le faigaluega faia’oga i le lua ai i lenei lava fa’atupega, pe afai vaiaso atoa. O le a se mea e tupu e mama. O le a le avea lou le auai mai ma auala e toe taofia ai le finagalo autasi o le aiga potopoto i lea e tumau pea le lelei o au aoga. i nei vasega ua misia? O le fesili aso. 11 AOGA - LEAI NI TIA’I fa’alemafaufau lea e ao ina AOGA A FAIA’OGA tatou talia,” o se tasi lea o tauta- Lagimaina le fa’afofoga’aga a le tatou atunu’u. Mai le 29 o aoga maua- laga sa pa’u i le a’ai o finaglo o Faia ma lo’u ava ma lo’u fa’aaloalo tele e tatau ai, luga ma aoga tulaga muamua faia’oga fou fa’ato’a mae’a ona a le malo, e na’o le 11 aoga ua a’otauina fa’apitoa e le Teacher O Tauma’oe Mamea To’omalatai Ulugalu lautogia nisi o latou faia’oga Quality ma le OCI i le vaiaso ua i le maka lelei, “Leai se Tia’i te’a, ma sa iloga ona mafaufau Page B12 samoa news, Monday, March 06, 2017

Onosa’i I Mea Tiga Tusia: Akenese Ilalio Zec ona matua, ona o le tulaga ua VAEGA: 63 o’o i ai le fa’amalamalamaga Alo maia, o le a toe fa’auau lea na alu nei, ae ua mana’o atu la tatou tala mo lenei aso. le tina o Loleta e fai loa le Na muta mai la tatou tala, ina fa’aipoipoga. Na fa’asolo ua fai nei le fetufa’aiga a Mose, fa’asolo lava mafaufauga o Saasaa mai fanau aoga o le Vasega 12 a le aoga maualuga a Samoana i le latou po fiafia sa faia Malia ma le la fanau, a’o lea Lilo, na i’u lava ina lagona ai i le aso Tofi o le vaiaso na te’a nei, e pei ona i ai le fa’afiafiaga lena mai fanau fa’au’u mai le afioaga la ua i ai ma le lo’omatua o le vaivai, ma ua moe gapepe ai i Pago Pago. [ata AF] Lonisi. Fai mai le tala, o le loa. taimi atoa a’o i ai Lonisi i le O le taimi lea, o lo’o fai fale o Mose ma Malia, e le o pea le talatalanoaga a Malia iloa e le lo’omatua se mea e ma le lo’omatua o Lonisi, ae tasi. O lea lava e fai le la fale maise fo’i o Moe, Lefefe ma American Samoa Government talatala ma Malia, ae o lo’o Vesi. Ae ua fai le malologa fa’asolosolo pea le talanoaga a a le tama’ita’i o Filipina. Ua OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT Mose, Lefefe ma Vesi. momoe uma ai lava ma le teine O Lilo i lea taimi atoa talu o Luisa ma lana fanau i le fale ona fo’i ane, fai mai, ua fai ma o ona matua i lea po. Fai mai, avega mamafa i le tama, ua pei a fai fai tala a lo’omatutua, REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) lava ua le toe maua e Lilo se fa’alogo mai Mose, ua alu atu fiafia i lea taimi. Ae ua tu’u le tali e. Ua iloa lelei fo’i e le RFP No: RFP-046-2017 Date & Time Due: March 20, 2017 fesilisili nei i lona mafaufau, toeaina, le mea o lo’o talanoa a Issuance Date: March 6, 2017 No later than 2:00 p.m. local time po’o le a le uiga o nei mea ua Malia ma Lonisi, ai fo’i o tala tutupu mai ia te ia. Sa mamao o si toeaina o Lefefe lea ua fai The American Samoa Government (ASG) issues a Request For Proposals (RFP) from qualified firms lava ma lona mafaufau ia ni nei. to provide: tulaga fa’apea e ono tutupu Ua talatalanoa nei Mose “Project Management Services/Construction Monitoring mai, a’o lea ua foliga mai, ua ma Lefefe, e sili pe a fai ia se i ai le mea ua mamafa ai lona feiloa’i a Malia, Mose, Sus- of the Pago Pago Airport Runway 5-23 Overlay” loto ma lona mafaufau. itina ma Falaniko, e tusa ai ma SUBMISSION O le mea ua tupu, ua le mataupu ua i ai nei, ina ia Original and five copies of the Proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked: “RFP: fa’asolo nei mafaufauga o maua ai se tonu lelei aua Lilo. Project Management Services/Construction Monitoring of the Pago Pago Airport Runway Lilo, pe o le a lava le mea ua O le mea ua tupu, e alofa lava 5-23 Overlay.” Submissions are to be sent to the following address and will be received until 2:00 ‘ina’ina ai le tina o Loleta ina le toeaina o Lefefe i le tama p.m. (local time), March 20, 2017: ia fai loa le fa’aipoipoga, ae o Lilo, o le mea fo’i lea ua ia po’o le a fo’i lona mafua’aga. naunau ane ai i a Mose, e sili Office of Procurement E le i maua se malologa a le American Samoa Government pe a fai se feiloa’i a latou ma tama i le po atoa, ua na o le matua o Loleta, e iloa ai po’o Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 pupula to’a a’e nei i ‘aso o le fea le lelei, a’o fea le leaga. attn: Dr. Oreta Mapu Crichton, CPO faleo’o lea o lo’o nofo ai. Ua fai le tonu lea ma ua Any proposal received after the aforementioned date and time will not be accepted under any Fai mai, na fa’asolo fa’asolo amata fo’i ona fuafua le aso e circumstances. Late submissions will not be opened or considered and will be determined as being lava mafaufauga o Lilo, te’i fai ai le feiloa’i, ae manatua, non-responsive. lava ua tai lona mafaufau e e le o iloa mai e le lo’omatua DOCUMENT fa’apea, ai po’o i ai se isi tama, o Malia le tonu lea ua fai nei, The RFP Scope of Work outlining the proposal requirements is available at the Office of Procurement, ua iloa e le lo’omatua o Sus- o lea lava e alu lalo o le isu a Tafuna, American Samoa, during normal working hours. itina, o lo’o feoa’i ma lana lo’omatutua, la te le o iloa se REVIEW tama, a le o le na fo’i, ai ua mea o tupu. Request for Proposal data will be thoroughly reviewed by an appointed Source Evaluation Board naunau le lo’omatua e fai loa Fai mai le tala, e ui lava under the auspices of the Chief Procurement Officer, Office of Procurement, ASG. le fa’aipoipoga, ona ua va’ai le ina ua moe le tama o Lilo, ae lo’omatua e le o ia o se tagata o lo’o manatua pea e Lilo mea RIGHT OF REJECTION fa’ata’atia. uma. Na ona vivini lava o moa The American Samoa Government reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals and to waive Na i ai nei le manatu o Lilo, any irregularities and/or informalities in the submitted proposals that are not in the best interests of the ta’aloa, te’i a’e loa i luga ma le American Samoa Government or the public. se ia aulia le aso e soso’o ai pe tama, ua toe nofonofo, ae tau a fetaui ma Loleta i le fale faig- loa ma ona mafaufauga, “Oi ta aluega ona ia talanoa lelei lava fe fe le Ali’i e, pei lava ua ma’i lea i ai, ina ia ona mautinoa ai, tagata Loleta, fua i le mana’o DR. ORETA MAPU CRICHTON ma ona iloa le mea e ao ona fai. o lona tina ia ma nonofo loa.” Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Chief Procurement Officer O lea fo’i, ua amata ona vevesi E fai apea... samoa news, Monday, March 06, 2017 Page B13 Page B14 samoa news, Monday, March 06, 2017 Universal Crossword Monday, Edited by Timothy Parker March 4,6, 2017 March 06, ACROSS 52 63 FemaleFactor for 23 27 GroupGain ___ of on 44 48 EscapeSecured, in as 2017 1 FundraiserBaby zebras gameteplayers in countries(lead but thea sneaker sea? 6 unit,Sounds often of 53 Itbig supplies games ingood) a special 46 49 EmulatingLove to 6 Matriarch,good cheer? 66 creditBulky cards? 28 allianceLucy’s anpieces agitated 10 oftenDaffy Duck 56 Simplegrayish- smile 25 Sausagesitcom 50 bullKind of pasta 10 Devioushas one 57 Activitybrown that typepartner 47 51 GiveStarving 14 schemeInuit’s domed haseagle its ups 26 29 TheyDell or play for 52 expressionPolynesian 14 Quitehome bizarre 67 andJet typedowns moneyLenovo rival tofood staple Happy Birthday: Gather information and use it to stabilize your personal and professional 15 JewishWay off cal - 61 68 NotAccept even as 27 31 NikkeiCause 225of ruin 48 54 TexasWinter endarbase month slightlyone’s own busy 33 currencyTelevision ballplayerhazard status. 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DOG IS STILL BONE OF CONTENTION YEARS AFTER COUPLE BREAKS UP DEAR ABBY: My ex-boyfriend and I broke up two years ago. We were together for nearly three years. A year into our relationship, we rescued a puppy. We broke up when she was 2. Since then, we have shared her on and off. This arrangement worked fine because we have both been single. I am now in a new relationship and feel that my ex and I should cut ties. We recently had a falling out, but he still wants to share the dog “until she is no longer in the picture.” Abby, I don’t feel that it’s feasible for us to continue sharing our dog for the next 12 to 15 years. My ex has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and I know she helps him. However, I feel like I can provide a better home for her and give her more attention. How do we decide who gets to keep the dog? -- STILL IN THE PICTURE DEAR STILL IN THE PICTURE: You have a new boyfriend. Your ex has PTSD and needs her more than you do. Unless the animal was somehow mistreated when she was with him, let him have her. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• DEAR ABBY: I work as a medical receptionist for a busy private practice. We get a lot of patients from other countries, and English is not their primary language. Speaking to these patients over the phone is often very difficult. How can I ask nicely for patients to constantly repeat themselves? I need to make sure I have the correct information so the doctor can treat the patient properly. -- RECEP- TIONIST IN MARYLAND DEAR RECEPTIONIST: Ask your employer how he or she wants those calls handled. There is no crime in repeating and re-repeating important information to be sure it is right. If the patient has a family member who accompanies him/her to appointments, perhaps it can be arranged that that person call the doctor’s office to convey any necessary information. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• DEAR ABBY: For my birthday my husband bought me an expensive designer purse. It was a dream come true to own this purse and I love it. My problem is it’s so expensive that I’m embarrassed to wear it around in public. I don’t want to look like a show-off. I don’t know why I care, and prob- ably most people don’t care about what kind of purse I’m carrying. Why can’t I enjoy the gift from my husband? -- SECRET IN THE CLOSET DEAR SECRET: Not everyone is comfortable displaying the fact they have the kind of disposable income that affords them the ability to buy luxury goods. There are multiple reasons for this. Some women don’t want the attention, others feel guilty that they have the money while their friends do not, some are afraid that if they “flash” it will excite jealousy, and others fear for their safety. samoa news, Monday, March 06, 2017 Page B15 Page B16 samoa news, Monday, March 06, 2017

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