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C M Y K POSTCARD FROM ASHGABAT Team AS wrestlers, Iafeta Vou, Danieal Misaalefua, and Nolan Puletasi with the American Samoa Flag on their way to the arena for the fi rst matches of the day. Puletasi and Misaalefua advanced to wrestle for the bronze medal in their respective categories but both lost in the end. Team American [photo: Terry Custodio Auva’a] Samoa wrestlers make it to medal rounds Just as the last days of the 2017 Ashgabat Asian Indoor & Martial Arts Games were coming to an end, two of Team American Samoa’s wrestlers took the American Samoa Flag all the way to the quarterfi nal round in Men’s Greco Roman Wrestling: Daniel Missalefua (71kg) and Nolan Puletasi (85kg) Samoa News coverage of the Games is sponsored by Carl’s Jr. Both wrestlers had tough quarterfi nal bouts, with both putting up a good fi ght but eventually, they lost, sending them to wrestle for the bronze where Nolan Puletasi faced off against older wrestler Owelekow Syhazberdi of Turkmenistan. Owelekow, who comes from a long line of wrestlers, was victorious, despite Puletasi’s valiant attempt to gain the win. When approached for comments after the match Puletasi, crestfallen that he lost but proud Daniel Misaalefua during his bronze medal match. [photos: Terry Custodio Auva’a] of the fact that he was able to wrestle someone consid- ered one of the top contenders for the gold at the Games said, “I loved every match I was in. It gave me a chance to experience the level of competition here on the Asian continent. There’s always more room for self-improve- ment and I plan on working harder towards the next wres- tling event. Thank You American Samoa for your prayers and support.” In his bronze medal match, Daniel Misaalefua went up against Hussaini Mustafa of Afghanistan. Much like Owelekow, Mustafa comes from a country where wres- tling is the main sport - culturally and historically. Many Middle Eastern and Asian countries live and C M breathe wrestling from an early age with many starting as Y K young as 5 years old. Misaalefua said after the match he was grateful for the opportunity to wrestle another top contender in his fi eld. “This is my fi rst international competition, and I thank God for the opportunity to wrestle for a medal. There is an old saying, ‘We live on the mat, we die on the mat,’ and throughout my whole match, it was tough. I tried my best and I’m looking forward to representing our island in any other wrestling competition and hopefully the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.” ASNOC Secretary General Ethan Lake was enthu- siastic that American Samoa placed in the Top Five in a major Asia/Oceania tournament. “Team American Samoa has competed against some of the top athletes in the world here at these Games, and we are very proud of the athletes’ achievements,” Lake said. The Games, awarded to Ashgabat by the Olympic Council of Asia in 2010, opened on September 17 and featured 6,000 athletes and offi cials from 65 teams – 45 from the OCA, 19 from Oceania, and the African Refugee Team. American Samoa’s name being called out not once, but two different times, for medal rounds was amazing. Page B2 samoa news, Friday, September 29, 2017

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Former U.S. Presidents, from left , Barack Obama, George Bush and Bill Clinton greet spectators on the fi rst tee before the fi rst round of the Presidents Cup at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, N.J., Th ursday, Sept. 28, 2017. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Obama, Bush, Clinton give Presidents Cup executive buzz JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) That might change. The PGA quite intimidating.” TEL: 633-4266 OR 699-1267 • FAX: 633-2964 OR 699-1263 — The start of the Presidents Tour was preparing for a visit Fowler felt the nerves, too. Cup gave golf a new Big Three by President Donald Trump on He also had the opening tee shot — former Presidents Barack Sunday, though it has not been after Schwartzel hit. Employment Opportunity Obama, George W. 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Jordan was very special, and I just took “It was one of the most Spieth has often said that 2Ton Jack advantage of the opportunity.” exciting moments of my life, playing with Bush allowed him Battery Taxi Sign All presidents are invited to standing there,” Schwartzel not to get too intimidated by be the honorary chairman of the said. “I was looking forward to anything he faced in golf. Presidents Cup when it is held in this Presidents Cup for a very “It’s very rare that you get the United States, and all have long time, and I didn’t expect three presidents in one place — accepted. Clinton has been the all the presidents to be there. very rare,” he said. “Should feel only sitting president to attend Just to get to meet them was a lucky for that. They are all avid the matches, on Saturday at the dream come true for me. Then golfers and have done a lot for Freeon Echo Fluid Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in to hit that fi rst tee shot with the the game of golf, too. 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FALETUPE O ATINA’E O AMERIKA SAMOA POROKALAMA FAATUPU (INIVESI) FAAPAAGA MO FALENOFO POROKALAMA TAUSAGA 2016-2017 FA’AALIGA O TUPE UA IAI NEI Ua faia lenei fa’asalalauga e tusa ai ma le Fuafuaga Auai o Tagatanuu ua faavaeina e le malo o Amerika Samoa mo le Polokalama Faatupu Faapaaga mo Falenofo (HOME) o le a faatupeina i se aofa’iga e $573,260 e fa’atupe ai aitalafu fa’aumiumi mo le fausia o falefou i Amerika Samoa. O e agava’a ona talosaga mo nei nogatupe o nesionale o Amerika, sitiseni o Amerika, ma e ua iai pepa nofo mau i Amerika Samoa. Mo i latou e agava’a i lenei nonogatupe mo le fausiaina o falefou i lalo ole porokalama o falenofo, Figure 1: Home in a floor zone area e tatau ona taua’aoina mai pepa o fanua (deed/lease agreement) ua uma ona fa’amauina pe resitara i le Ofisa o Resitara a le malo. E taua tele lou auai i semina o le a fa’atautaia e le Faletupe o Atina’e fa’apea le Ofisa o Fefa’atauaiga ma Alaga Manuia. O lou le auai mai, o le a le maua ai sou avanoa Figure 2: Standard Home mo le loto ua fuafuaina mo lenei tausaga. O lea ia, fa’amolemole fa’autagia mai lenei fa’asalalauga mo aso ma nofoaga o le a fa’atautaia ai semina mo le mamalu o le atunu’u e fia auai:

SE’I FA’ATULAGAINA MO I LATOU I TUTUILA

ASO O LE SEMINA TAIMI ITUMALO NOFOAGA Wednesday, October 11, 2017 9:00 am Sisifo Hall – Ekalesia Katoliko Iliili Thursday, October 12, 2017 9:00 am Fagaloa / Sasa’e Fale o tupulaga i Pago Pago

ASO E TUFATUFAINA AI PEPA PASI TAIMI NOFOAGA October 16, 2017 – October 27, 2017 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Ofisa DBAS i Pago Pago

ASO E TUFATUFAINA AI PEPA LOTO/SE’I TAIMI NOFOAGA October 30, 2017 – November 3, 2017 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Ofisa DBAS i Pago Pago

ASO O LE LOTO/SE’I MO I LATOU I TUTUILA TAIMI NOFOAGA Wednesday, November 15, 2017 9:00 am Fale Laumei i Utulei

SE’I FA’ATULAGAINA MO I LATOU I MANU’A

ASO O LE SEMINA TAIMI ITUMALO NOFOAGA Toe Fa’alauiloa atu Toe Fa’alauiloa atu Fitiuta Toe Fa’alauiloa atu Tau/Faleasao Toe Fa’alauiloa atu Toe Fa’alauiloa atu Toe Fa’alauiloa atu Ofu Toe Fa’alauiloa atu Olosega Toe Fa’alauiloa atu samoa news, Friday, September 29, 2017 Page B5

DEVELOPMENT BANK OF AMERICAN SAMOA P. O. Box 9, Pago Pago A.S. 96799 Office: (684) 633-4031 Fax: (684) 633-1163 • Website: www.dbas.as DEVELOPMENT BANK OF AMERICAN SAMOA PUBLIC NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY HUD-HOME PROGRAM YEAR 2016-2017

In accordance with the American Samoa Government Citizen Participation Plan for Community Planning and Development Programs, an estimated amount of $573,260 in HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds will be available at the Development Bank of American Samoa to provide long-term mortgage financing for the construction of new homes across the Territory. Those who are eligible to apply include U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals and American Samoa Permanent Residents. To qualify for an affordable, Figure 1: Home in a floor zone area home loan, must provide a warranty deed or land lease agreement completely registered and certified by the Territorial Registrar’s Office during the workshop with a valid form of identification. Attendance is mandatory for all who wish to apply as it is important that all potential Figure 2: Standard Home applicants are well aware and informed about HOME. Therefore, DBAS and DOC will conduct community workshops for all local residents throughout the Territory on the following dates and locations:

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WORKSHOP / LOTTERY DATES TIME DISTRICT PLACE Wednesday, October 11, 2017 9:00 am Western Iliili Catholic Hall Thursday, October 12, 2017 9:00 am Central & Eastern DYWA Youth -Pago Pago

ISSUING PASSES DATES TIME PLACE October 16, 2017 – October 27, 2017 9:00 am – 4:00 pm DBAS Office in Pago Pago

ISSUING LOTTERY TICKETS DATES TIME PLACE October 30, 2017 – November 3, 2017 9:00 am – 4:00 pm DBAS Office in Pago Pago

LOTTERY DATE FOR TUTUILA RESIDENTS TIME PLACE Wednesday, November 15, 2017 9:00 am Lee Auditorium – Main Building

HOME LOTTERY SCHEDULE FOR MANU’A RESIDENTS ONLY

WORKSHOP/LOTTERY DATES TIME DISTRICT PLACE TBA TBA Fitiuta TBA Tau/Faleasao TBA TBA TBA Ofu TBA Olosega TBA Page B6 samoa news, Friday, September 29, 2017 Brantly, White Sox rally in 8th to top Angels, 5-4 CHICAGO (AP) — Rob Covey threw 5 2/3 innings, Brantly hit the game-tying home allowing four runs and four hits run in the eighth inning and Tim for the White Sox, who closed Anderson hustled home for the the home season at Guaranteed go-ahead run as the Chicago Rate Field. White Sox rallied for a 5-4 For the Angels, Eric Young victory over the Los Angeles Jr. drove in Kaleb Cowart with Angels on Thursday night. a ground-rule double in the fifth Anderson scored from first base inning to open the scoring. The on a single by Rymer Liriano, as next batter was Perez, who hit the throw from left fielder Ben his first home run of the season Revere went to second base and to make it 3-0. Anderson alertly headed home, Yolmer Sanchez, who had scoring easily on reliever Jesse three hits, had a two-run single Chavez (7-11). in the bottom half of the inning Carlos Perez homered for after Liriano moved to third the Angels, who used seven base on two passed balls by pitchers and sat stars Mike Trout Perez after walking. C M and Justin Upton one night after Right-hander Bud Norris, Y K being eliminated from playoff the Angels’ closer earlier this contention.Gregory Infante season, started and threw three (2-1) earned the win in relief, scoreless innings. throwing a scoreless eighth C.J. Cron added a sacrifice inning. Juan Minaya earned his fly for the Angels. eighth save with a perfect ninth NUMBERS GAME Los Angeles Angels’ Kaleb Cowart (22) steals second on a throw from Chicago White Sox catcher inning for the White Sox, who The Angels need to win their Rob Brantly to Tim Anderson during the fifth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, in won for the 12th time in 19 final three games this weekend Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) games. to clinch a .500-or-better record Rookie right-hander Dylan for the 13th time in 18 seasons under manager Mike Scioscia. TRAINER’S ROOM Angels: RHP Matt Shoe- maker (strained right forearm) has been stretched out to 100 feet in his throwing regimen, Scioscia said. . LHP Andrew Heaney (inflamed left shoulder) will not pitch the rest of the season as a precautionary measure. He was set to pitch Thursday but was scratched earlier this week. Heaney underwent Tommy John sur- gery in July 2016 and started five games this season. “There’s no doubt that his elbow is fine,” Scioscia said. “He’s over the shoulder and the little discom- fort he had. He already has shown what you’re looking for, so there’s really no need for him to go out there and just prove that he’s over that little shoulder discomfort.” White Sox: Starter Carlos Rodon had arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder and could miss the beginning of next season, general manager Rick Hahn said. Hahn said Thursday the left-hander should miss six to eight months after the sur- gery, which revealed significant bursitis, which was removed in Wednesday’s surgery. Rodon, 24, missed nearly the first three C M months of the season with Y K shoulder and biceps problems and went 2-5 with a 4.15 ERA in 12 starts before returning to the disabled list on Sept. 8. “We’ll know more about the specifics of the timing when Carlos completes his rehab and begins throwing in spring training,” Hahn said. UP NEXT Angels: Los Angeles will return home to close the season with three games against Seattle. LHP Tyler Skaggs (2-6, 4.48 ERA) of the Angels will face LHP Marco Gonzales (1-1, 5.51). White Sox: The White Sox will close the season with a weekend series at Cleveland, who will start RHP Trevor Bauer (16-9, 4.28). samoa news, Friday, September 29, 2017 Page B7 NFL: Message being lost in political fire- storm over anthem NEW YORK (AP) — The if they felt disrespected by NFL NFL says the message players players’ protests. The Pro Bowl and teams are trying to express tight end shared the “heart- is being lost in a political fire- breaking” threats in a social storm. The issues have been media post. “The racist and vio- “overtaken by political forces,” lent words directed at me and NFL spokesman Joe Lockhart my son only serve as another said Thursday, referring to reminder that our country President Trump’s criticism of remains divided and full of the league, team owners and hateful rhetoric,” Walker wrote. players for kneeling during the “These words of hate will only national anthem. More than fuel me in my efforts to continue 200 players either knelt or used my work reaching out to dif- C M other means as expressions of ferent community groups, lis- Y K unity last weekend. Lockhart tening to opposing voices, and said such actions are not a pro- honoring the men and women in test against the anthem or the the Armed Forces who risk their flag. “One of the impacts is to lives every day so that we may distort the views of the NFL have this dialogue.” FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2017, file photo, San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid (35) kneels during and particularly our players,” Detroit Lions defensive the national anthem in front of teammates before an NFL football game against the and the Carolina Lockhart said. Trump said tackle Akeem Spence said on Panthers in Santa Clara, Calif. The NFL says the message players and teams are trying to express is NFL owners fear their players, Twitter earlier Thursday that his being lost in a political firestorm. NFL spokesman Joe Lockhart said Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, that it and he renewed calls for action father, a contractor, was denied is important for “everyone to understand what they are talking about, to not see everything in terms against those who kneel during a job on a house because of his of who is up or down politically.” (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File) the anthem. protest. “I think they are afraid of their players, if you want to know the truth, and I think it’s disgraceful,” he said in an interview that aired Thursday on “Fox and Friends.” He says “most people agree” with him. The players knelt last weekend in response to social injustice. Full teams, along with some team owners, linked arms either before or during the anthem. Three teams — Pitts- burgh, Seattle and Tennessee — did not take the field until after the anthem. “They are under attack now and the (original) lesson has been forgotten,” Lockhart said. “It is important for everyone to understand what they are talking about, to not see every- thing in terms of who is up or down politically. “The NFL players are men of character, many of whom are leaders in their community. They are patriotic, support the military. ... They understand their platform can be used to make the country a better place.” Lockhart insisted there will be no “leaguewide direc- tive” for future demonstrations. “This is an issue that should involve the owners of the 32 C M clubs, the coaches and players Y K to work out together,” he said. “There is very regular dialogue going on between the players, coaches and owners. This is an issue that has sort of gripped the headlines. We all care very deeply about this. “All of our owners don’t always agree with even each other, and the players often have a position at odds with the league, and we work hard to resolve those,” he added. “We have been united on this issue. They are all pulling in the same direction, but we understand each locker room is different.” On Thursday, Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker said he and his family have received death threats since he told fans not to come to games Page B8 samoa news, Friday, September 29, 2017 Closing arguments begin in NBA twin brothers’ assault trial PHOENIX (AP) — Prosecu- brothers became strained tors urged a jury Thursday to because of a misinterpreted text convict NBA players Marcus message he sent their mother. and of assault He said there was nothing charges for their role in the 2015 “improper” happening with him beating of a former acquain- and their mother. in the Pago Plaza - across from ASPA office. tance in a case that has delayed Defense attorney Timothy the start of their season as they Eckstein said two witnesses, stand trial in a Phoenix court- who went to break up the fi ght, COME AND HAVE YOUR HAIR room with training camps now placed the Morris brothers near underway. the site but not as part of the DONE BY PROFESSIONAL But an attorney defending altercation. against the Those two witnesses both charges argued multiple wit- testifi ed that Hood’s mentor HAIR STYLISTS: nesses’ testimony showed the tried to solicit them to impli- twin brothers could not have cate the Morris twins in their been involved in the incident. testimony for a cash payment in Veronica & Mali Jurors will return to the return. Call for an appointment or stop by and see us!! courtroom Monday to hear Eckstein reminded jurors remaining closing arguments that Hood told authorities nine “Veronica is also a trained barber” from attorneys representing times that both twins were Markieff Morris and the fi nal involved in the assault before Tuesday - Saturday 9am to 4pm defendant, Gerald Bowman. changing his statement to say Mondays (Appointments Only) Prosecutor Daniel Fisher Markieff did not beat him but 633-0774 said Marcus Morris kicked the had been in the vicinity. victim in the head and Markieff The defense attorney said Human Resource Department, Tafuna PO Box PPB, Pago Pago Morris acted as an accomplice Hood repeatedly lied during American Samoa 96799 because “they had an axe to the investigation, and that Phone No: (684) 248-1234, Option #4 grind” with the man who was Hood knew he had to “double Email: [email protected] Website: www.aspower.com beaten. down on Marcus” beating him Fisher noted Markieff moved because the case wouldn’t be APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM his car between the time of the worth anything without one of start of the high school game the brothers involved. The American Samoa Power Authority announces an excellent opportunity for young and the end closer to where the If they are found guilty, the technically minded individuals who want a challenging, profitable career in American assault later happened. Fisher Morris brothers face the possi- Samoa. said he acted as a lookout and bility of prison time and disci- fl ed in what he described as the pline from the NBA, including a ASPA is looking for its next generation of technicians and engineers. Over the next few getaway car. minimum 10-game suspension. years, ASPA will be developing young technicians and engineers for key positions within The victim, Erik Hood, has Marcus was traded to the the organization. It needs skilled specialists in a number of fields. known the NBA players since in July, and their youth days, but Markieff is now with the Wash- ASPA will provide employment and professional training for successful applicants. they had a falling out in 2011. ington Wizards. Apprentices will receive training both on the job and in formal apprenticeship classes. The brothers are accused of Celtics president of basket- Qualified apprentices will receive an all-expense paid education at a technical school or helping three other people beat ball operations Danny Ainge university in New Zealand or equivalent. Applicants must be willing to commit to Hood on Jan. 24, 2015, outside said the team and offi cials have spending 2 – 3 years off-island in pursuit of a diploma or degree. The focus for this a high school basketball game. been in contact with Marcus apprentice program will be on mechanical and electrical trades or a related field. At the time, they played for the throughout the trial. The team . dispatched an assistant general Selected apprentices will be employed by ASPA in preparation for the academic session “They took it upon them- manager to Phoenix to attend starting in February 2018. selves to bring their friends with the proceedings. them to the ARCH facility to “We’re just waiting like Applicants must have the following qualifications: attend the basketball game ... to everybody else to see what hap- send Erik a message, a message pens there,” Ainge said. “But Educational Requirements: High School graduate (minimum); Associate degree that ended up putting Erik in the we feel good about what will or better preferred. Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 hospital,” Fisher said. happen. At the same time we or maintained at least a B or better grade average Hood testifi ed last week understand what possibilities in the following courses: that his relationship with the exist.” (1) Physics, Chemistry, General Science (2) Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus(3) English (TOEFL score of 500 or better) Skills and Aptitudes: Intermediate level computer skills. Ability to work independently, disciplined, self-starter, technically minded (confirmed by required references).Other desirable skills include hand-eye coordination, motor skills, attention to detail, and work well in a team environment. Citizenship: US National or Citizen. Testing: All applicants will be required to complete ASPA’s internal testing for science and math ability. Salary will be based on the technical area and job duties assigned. Applicants must complete an ASPA Employment Application Form and provide two written references. The form is available at ASPA Human Resource Office in Tafuna or via ASPA’s website at www.aspower.com FILE - In this Feb. 19, 2016, fi le photo, Washington Wiz- All application information, including school records and references, will be subject to ards forward Markieff Morris, left , and forward verification as part of the screening process. Marcus Morris talk on the court aft er an NBA basketball game in Washington. A trial will begin for NBA players Marcus and Mar- Deadline for submitting applications is 4pm, September 29th, 2017. kieff Morris, who allegedly assaulted a man outside a Phoenix recreation center two years ago. Maricopa County Superior Court ______offi cials announced the trial’s upcoming jury selection will start An Equal Opportunity Employer * A Drug Free Workplace Wednesday morning, Sept. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) samoa news, Friday, September 29, 2017 Page B9 Page B10 samoa news, Friday, September 29, 2017 Universal Crossword Friday, Sep- Edited by Timothy Parker September 29, 2017 tember 29, ACROSS 46 Black eyes 12 Cruz, Lange 41 Not stay 1 Doily 49 Send-up and Nugent home 2017 material 50 Edmonton 15 “The Little 42 Larcenies 5 Cut hockey pro Mermaid” 43 NBA legend drastically 52 Drum kit heroine Larry 10 Old-style 53 Grandma’s 17 Choir voice 44 Buying “frequently” favorite 18 Aviatrix binge, e.g. 13 Milky gem Saturday Earhart 45 Crossed Happy Birthday: Don’t wait to be asked. Do what’s expected of you before someone complains. 14 Type of lily morning 23 Sewing line one’s Face opposition with a clear message that states what you will and will not do. Balance, integrity and 15 “Ready, show and 24 Early bird’s fingers willing dance reward 46 Impolite honesty will be your ticket to a fruitful and peaceful year. Your numbers are 6, 11, 20, 27, 33, 36, 41. and ___” 56 Cover, as 26 Not here sound from ARIES (March 21-April 19): Overreacting and making impulsive decisions will lead to loss. Slow 16 Grandma’s expenses 27 Tampa team a soup eater down and rethink your strategy before you do something that you may regret. A moderate approach insect 57 On one’s 28 Telepathy 47 Go back enclosure toes 29 Mark of over to whatever you face will spare you the confl ict excessive behavior will create. ✸✸ and camera 58 Bring up, Zorro 48 Thing to tell TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Speak up and share your ideas and solutions for any problems that 19 Bigelow as a child 30 Three-player at bedtime crop up at work or school. Your ability to apply practical applications to matters that could easily spin offering 59 British card game 49 Average Joe 20 Furthest multivolume 31 Wows 50 City of out of control will make you look good. ✸✸✸✸✸ from most set (Abbr.) 32 “Norma Norway GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Easy come, easy go. Your good fortune will be wasted if you are too 21 Dignified 60 Splendid ___” 51 Thing on an generous with your time, money and information. Opportunity should be handled responsibly. Your manners displays 33 Lumber- agenda 22 Pet on a 61 Glimpse jack’s tool 54 Bit of reasons or someone else’s motives may not be fi tting. ✸✸✸ wheel DOWN 35 Not to be shut-eye CANCER (June 21-July 22): Be careful how you handle your money. Don’t lend, borrow or donate 24 Most tiny 1 Averse repeated 55 Anger more than you can afford. Moderation will be your saving grace and leave you in a position to ward 25 “___ Flux” 2 Breathing 36 Loch of a ✸✸✸ (Theron film) problem for fabled off stress and enjoy your life. Romance is highlighted. 26 Fairy-tale sleepers monster LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Refuse to let what others are doing interfere with what you have to accom- monster 3 Multi-hulled 37 College VIP plish. Taking responsibility will make a difference to the way you are viewed by your peers and your 28 Cornell water craft boss. Put more into your personal appearance. ✸✸✸ founder 4 Santa’s 30 Puppeteer helper PREVIOUS PUZZLE ANSWER VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Interacting and making comparisons with like-minded people will give Lewis 5 Hide, as you a new lease on life. A physical change or makeover will give you the confi dence you need to 31 Lyrical from view speak your mind and go after what you want. Romance is highlighted. ✸✸✸✸✸ Gershwin 6 Odom of 34 Grandma’s the NBA LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Changes at home will turn out better than anticipated. Do your part to fake creature 7 European keep things moving forward smoothly. Stay within budget and don’t make a fuss if someone wants and favorite range to do his or her own thing. Keep the peace. ✸✸ Mel Gibson 8 Part of a film vending SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Business trips, interviews and picking up additional skills will lead to 38 Corral machine an unusual opportunity. Revealing what you have to offer and applying your skills to current economic 39 Draws closer 9 Shake- trends is favored. Celebrate your accomplishments with someone you love.✸✸✸✸ 40 Type of spearean fencing prince SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Use your intelligence to get ahead. Promising the impossible sword 10 Flute will not make you look good. Don’t deny what you can clearly see as truth. Accept the inevitable so 41 “Beau ___” relatives that you can move forward without unnecessary emotional baggage.✸✸✸ 42 Skier’s 11 Michigan transport city with CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Emotional spending or making a fuss over something will leave 44 Chases water 9/28 © 2017 Andrews McMeel Universal you feeling frustrated and uncertain. Set boundaries if someone keeps trying to take advantage of away problems www.upuzzles.com you by using manipulative tactics. Practicality and moderation will be necessary. ✸✸✸ AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t make changes based on an unstable emotional situation. Let nature take its course, and when the dust has settled you will have a better idea of what to do next. 9/29 GRANDMA’S STUFF By Timothy E. Parker Time is on your side, and patience is in your best interest. ✸✸✸ PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Someone from your past will have a great suggestion that can help you get ahead professionally. Make sure you get all the details in writing to prevent losing out on a great deal. Romance should be a priority. ✸✸✸✸ Dear Abby by Abigail Van Buren MARRIAGE RECOVERS FROM AFFAIR, BUT WIFE CAN’T FORGIVE HERSELF DEAR ABBY: About 12 years ago, I made a terrible mistake and had an affair. My husband loved me enough to forgive me, and our marriage has been fi ne ever since. The problem is, I can’t forgive myself. I hate myself! I could have lost everything, including our two kids. I think of all the time I wasted when I could have shared that time with them, and I beat myself up daily over this. I have been depressed for so long. How do I get over this? I’m on meds, but it’s deeper than that. I feel I have a seat waiting in hell because of it. So -- no chance for heaven -- what’s the point in trying to be happy? I can’t afford counseling, and I don’t have a priest to talk to. Is there some kind of counseling group online I could join? -- MISERABLE IN COLORADO DEAR MISERABLE: It appears that, not satisfi ed with waiting for hell in the hereafter, you have managed to create one for yourself right here on Earth. As far as I know, there’s no “Jezebels Anony- mous” support group. It would be appropriate to fi nd a priest who could give you absolution. However, because there isn’t one and it appears you’re having a crisis of the soul, confi de in a member of the clergy of another faith, if there’s one nearby. Trust me, it won’t be the fi rst time he or she has heard a story like yours, and it may bring you comfort. DEAR ABBY: I have a fear of “threes.” My brother, whom I never met, died at 3 months because he had a hole in his heart. My dad died at 43, the day before his 44th birthday. My other brother also died at the age of 43. Mom died in the third month (March) when she was 63 years old, and that’s just immediate family. Other family members and a couple of friends also had the number three con- nected to their untimely deaths. Whenever the number three comes up, it drives me crazy. I just turned 40 and was miserable during my 30s, anticipating that I would be next. I’m sure I’ll be fi ne for another two years, but knowing my dad and brother died at 43 will make me fearful for the whole year. Am I cursed? -- NUMBERS PHOBIA DEAR NUMBERS PHOBIA: You have experienced more loss in your life than the average person. For that I can only offer my sympathy. However, you are viewing this the wrong way. Three isn’t YOUR unlucky number -- it was the unlucky number of the people who DIED. Because a particular fate befalls someone close does not guarantee the same misfortune will happen to you. Please, enjoy the life you are given to the fullest every day and stop diminishing your quality of life with morbid thoughts. It is your negative thinking that’s the curse, and nothing more. DEAR ABBY: What should I have told my heartbroken 6-year-old daughter when all the other girls (four) on our were invited to a birthday party except her? -- MINNESOTA MOM DEAR MOM: If she were my daughter, I would have told her that we were going to do something special that day -- just the two of us -- and then I would have made it happen. samoa news, Friday, September 29, 2017 Page B11 Page B12 samoa news, Friday, September 29, 2017

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Harper sits, Nova hit, Doolittle blows save; Nats top Bucs

WASHINGTON (AP) — hitter in the third to replace The NL East champion Wash- Kendrick, who came up just ington Nationals began their short of a grab on a headfi rst last — and meaningless — dive in the top of that inning. De series of the regular season Aza also delivered an RBI triple without a sore Bryce Harper in the seventh. and with a blown save by closer Harper returned from the dis- Sean Doolittle in what became a abled list this week after missing 5-4 victory Thursday night over 42 games because of a hyper- the Pittsburgh Pirates, whose extended left knee. He played starting pitcher, Ivan Nova, left Tuesday and Wednesday, then after getting hit by a pitch on his sat out Thursday because he felt throwing hand while batting. “a little sore.” Manager Dusty Howie Kendrick, a possible Baker said it was nothing to be starter instead of Jayson Werth “alarmed” about. in left fi eld when Washington With nothing at stake for his opens its NL Division Series team — or the long-ago-elim- against the reigning World inated Pirates, for that matter Series champion Chicago Cubs — Baker gave other regulars a C M on Oct. 6, was taken out in the day off, including fi rst baseman Y K third inning after diving to try Ryan Zimmerman, shortstop to catch a sinking liner. The Trea Turner and catcher Matt Nationals did not immediately Wieters. In the third, Nova was announce whether Kendrick plunked on his right hand while was injured. Doolittle was 21 for squaring up to bunt against 21 in save opportunities for the Edwin Jackson. The Pirates Nationals since arriving from wound up taking a 2-1 lead the Oakland Athletics in a trade in that inning on RBI hits by in July, but he blew chance No. Christopher Bostick and Star- 22 with all of two pitches. The ling Marte. It was on Marte’s lefty came on for the ninth with shot to left that Kendrick made a 4-2 lead but promptly allowed his dive. While Washington is a leadoff single to Andrew locked into the NL’s second McCutchen on his fi rst pitch, seed, the Pirates are guaranteed then Josh Bell’s 26th homer on of fi nishing with a losing record. his next. But Washington won And there’s no mystery about it in the bottom of the ninth on any major offseason change Alejandro De Aza’s run-scoring of direction for Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pirates’ Ivan Nova (46) is tended to by a trainer aft er he was injured during the third single off Daniel Hudson (2-7). because manager Clint Hurdle inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Th ursday, Sept. 28, 2017, in Wash- That made a winner of Doolittle and GM Neal Huntington both ington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) (1-0). signed four-year contract exten- De Aza entered as a pinch sions in early September.