Inaugural Super Luau Celebrates Polynesian Achievement During C M Super Bowl Week in Minneapolis Y K WASHINGTON, DC — Ngata
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Co-founded by Tivoli Clarence January 16, 2018 — As the As the number of Polyne- Manumaleuna and Pittsburgh fi rst ever National Polynesian sian athletes continues to grow Steelers wide receiver Juju Awards, the event will also in professional and collegiate Smith-Schuster, the Super Luau honor three exceptional indi- sports, the organizers of The Host Committee also includes viduals and/or organizations King’s Hawaiian Super Luau four-time Super Bowl Cham- making an impact in the com- petitioned the NFL and Min- pion Jesse Sapolu (Honorary munity, including NFL Man nesota Super Bowl Host Com- Chair), Super Bowl XXXV of the Year Nominee, Detroit mittee to host an event cel- Champion Ed Mulitalo (NFL Lions defensive tackle Haloti ebrating Polynesian culture. Liaison), and Leilani Matasaua Pimentel (Committee Advisor). “We are excited to bring the best of Polynesia to Min- neapolis for the fi rst ever Super Luau and National Polynesian Awards,” said Co-Founder Tivoli Clarence Manumaleuna. “We thank the Minneapolis Super Bowl Host Committee for welcoming our community to the festivities. “The NFL has given Polyne- sians a global platform and we also hope to use this platform to give back to our community and feature the diverse contributions of Polynesians both within and outside of sports, in fi elds such as education, philanthropy, and business, to name a few. “We thank our generous sponsor, King’s Hawaiian, our many supporters, and the Super Luau Host Committee’s lead- ership for making this event possible. “We look forward to bringing this new tradition to future Super Bowl host cities for years to come.” Manum- aleuna said. Individuals who would like to give to The King’s Hawaiian Super Luau’s charitable efforts are encouraged to visit https:// donatenow.networkforgood. C M org/apiasf to make a dona- Y K tion dedicated to “Polynesian Scholars.” For more information, to purchase tickets, or become a sponsor, please visit www. superluau.com or follow the event on Facebook (www. facebook.com/superluau) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/ super_luau). F ind a nything y et? Place an ad now! 633-5599 Page B2 samoa news, Wednesday, January 17, 2018 Employment Opportunity Looking for 2 SEAMSTRESSES; 1 COAT MAKER and a CHINESE INTERPRETER. Must be able to communicate fluently in English & Samoan. Is Trustworthy, and can work under pressure. Please contact 688-1833 or 258-2811 OR email [email protected]. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Dump Truck Drivers Excavator Operators Front End Loaders Qualifications: • Hold a current Commercial License • Read & Understand English • Willing to work extended hours if needed. 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Dragan Bender Suns: It was the fi rst of a started in his place. four-game road trip for the Phoenix was also without Suns. ... Going into the game, T.J. Warren because of low Phoenix was 4-4 on the road in back soreness. Both Chriss and the Western Conference. samoa news, Wednesday, January 17, 2018 Page B3 Jokic’s big night helps Nuggets hold off Mavericks 105-102 DENVER (AP) — Nikola points, before Plumlee got in Jokic scored 29 points and the scoring act with a free throw grabbed a season-high 18 late in the fi rst quarter. rebounds, Gary Harris hit two TIP-INS late free throws and the Denver Mavericks: J.J. Barea sat Nuggets led by as many as 23 out with a strained groin. He points before holding on for a leads the league in total assists 105-102 victory over the Dallas (256) off the bench this season. Mavericks on Tuesday night. ... Dirk Nowitzki is sixth on the Harris fi nished with 25 NBA’s career games played list points and Will Barton added with 1,439. Next up, Kevin Gar- 22 for the Nuggets, who won nett (1,462). ... Reserve Devin for just the second time in six Harris had 16 points. games. Nuggets: The team had two The Nuggets led 82-59 with buzzer-beaters — Barton on a 4:04 left in the third before 3-pointer to end the fi rst quarter Dallas staged a massive come- and Jokic with a tip-in to close back. The Mavericks cut the out the second. ... Jokic had defi cit to one on a three-point seven assists. play by Dennis Smith Jr. with INJURY UPDATE 10.4 seconds remaining. After Mavericks coach Rick Carl- Harris made two free throws, isle said it’s looking like at least the Mavericks had a chance for February until Dorian Finney- a last-second shot, but Dwight Smith (left knee), Nerlens Noel Powell couldn’t corral a long (left thumb) and Seth Curry pass as the buzzer sounded. (left tibia) return. Smith had 25 points for the “Right now Nerlens is on Mavericks, while Harrison track to be on the fl oor before Barnes contributed 17. any of them,” Carlisle said. “If Trying to address the issue all goes well it’s very possible of slow starts, Nuggets coach he could be back playing in the Michael Malone tweaked the fi rst week of February. He’s starting lineup by inserting doing well and rehab’s going Barton and sending Mason along the way it should.” Plumlee to the bench. The YOUTH IS SERVED change worked as Denver led A reason for Denver’s dis- at halftime. That’s signifi - parity between its home record cant because it halted a streak (16-5) and road mark (7-16) is of seven straight games in plain, old youth. which the Nuggets trailed at “It’s our reality. Jamal intermission. (Murray) is 20. That’s not an Denver made protecting the excuse, he’s 20 years old,” paint a point of emphasis in this Malone said.