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Tupapa Maraerenga FC and Lupe ole Soaga ofﬁ cially advance to Group Stage COOK ISLANDERS FINISH 2018 QUALIFIER UNDEFEATED

by T. Gasu Samoa News Sports Correspondent Last Friday was the fi nal day of the 2018 Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Champions League Qualifi er held at the Football Federations of American Samoa (FFAS) Pago Pago Soccer Stadium. Soccer action saw Tupapa Maraerenga FC of Cook Islands secure an undefeated record after sending Pago Youth home with a 5 - 0 loss, as the Lupe ole Soaga of Samoa held on to keep their momentum going after a 6 - 0 victory against Veitongo FC of Tonga. Samoa news coverage of the 2018 OFC Champions League Qualifi ers is proudly sponsored by Congresswoman Aumua Lupe ole Soaga Head Coach, Paul Ualesi coaching his boys to try and play the ball on the ground Amata. and try to prevent keeping the ball in the air too long due to slippery conditions of the eld – during As of now, Veitongo FC and our local Pago Youth team have the opening half of their match up against Veitongo FC last Friday a ernoon. Lupe ole Soaga won not collected a win in the 2018 OFC Champions League Quali- 6 - 0. [photo: TG] fi ers, instead both teams have two losses each, with a drawon both records after their fi rst match against each other that resulted in a tie. The only loss to the Lupe ole Soaga team’s record was their defeat that came in their fi rst match of the qualifi ers against the Cook Islanders – who have not lost once in the competition. Lupe ole Soaga have secured the fi nal slot in the OFC Cham- pions League 2018 Group Stage after winning 6 - 0 against the Tongans, with a second place at the Qualifi ers – behind the Cook Islands Club Champions, Tupapa Maraerenga FC. Tupapa sealed their place at the top with a clean sweep 5 - 0 victory over Pago Youth in the fi nal match of the Qualifi er, earning their place in Group A of the next stage. C M LUPE OLE SOAGA (SAMOA) 6 – VEITONGO FC (TONGA) 0 Y K The top scorer in the qualifi ers Suivai Ataga who leads the competition with 6 goals – managed to lead Lupe ole Soaga with numerous opportunities at Veitongo’s goal, but was never able to get in, as Semisi Otukolo, the secondary goalie for the Ton- gans started the match inside the box and denied the majority of Samoa’s strike for goal in the beginning of the opening half of play. Unfortunately, Otukolo had to be replaced in the fi rst half of the match, after taking a hard knocking save that took him out of the game, bringing back Motekiai Faupula in to goal keep for the Tongans. Not long after the changeout, the Tongan wall collapsed after Bird Vaiaga netted Lupe ole Soaga’s fi rst goal of the game with just 30 minutes into the opening half of play. In total, four goals were netted by Lupe ole Soaga in the fi rst half of the game, with Veitongo FC unable to score. In the second half of play, the team from Samoa scored two more goals, by sticking to their passing strategy. Veitongo FC, unfortunately, was not able to score at all. Suliasi Lauhoua (14) of Veitongo FC trying to defend against Michael Fi ’i of Lupe ole Soaga TUPAPA MARAERENGA (COOK ISLANDS) 5 – PAGO during the opening half of their match up last Friday a ernoon. Veitongo FC lost 6 - 0 against the YOUTH (AMERICAN SAMOA) 0 Samoans. [photo: TG] (Continued on page B5) Page B2 samoa news, Wednesday, January 31, 2018 American Samoa Rowing Association sends athletes to FISA training camp Utulei, American Samoa sport. — January 25, 2018 — The “It is also not too dissimilar newly formed American Samoa to one of the most popular local Rowing Association (ASRA) sports, fautasi,” said ASRA sent two young athletes and a president, Louis Solaita. “There coach to Port Vila, Vanuatu, to is a natural association of participate in a 2-week FISA course between fautasi rowing (World Rowing Association) and sculling. Aside from the training camp and Oceania boat, the major difference is that selection regatta. The group the athletes who scull hold two representing American Samoa oars, not one.” returned to the territory yes- Solaita said, “We have been terday afternoon. planning for many years to “The trip was a fantastic develop this sport and are glad opportunity for our young ath- that we are off to a good start. We letes, for me as a coach, and our hope to really develop the sport new rowing association.” said so that our kids have another ASRA coach Paula Stevenson- avenue to grow, compete, and McDonald. “Our 2 athletes, most importantly pursue schol- Fiapa’ipa’i Fanene and Sene arships for college.” Isileli Jr., learned the basics and “On behalf of the Rowing fundamentals of rowing, trained Association I’d like to thank with athletes from Samoa, Van- FISA and the Vanuatu Rowing One of the young athletes, Fiapa’ipa’i Fanene, during training in Port Vila Vanuatu. Fanene, uatu and other Pacific Islands, Association for this great Sene Isileli Jr. and coach Paula Stevenson-McDonald were sent by the newly formed American and finally had a chance to com- opportunity. We look forward Samoa Rowing Association (ASRA) to participate in a 2-week FISA (World Rowing Association) pete against the other athletes to to working together to further training camp and Oceania selection regatta. [Courtesy photo] represent Oceania at the 2018 develop the sport here in Amer- Youth Olympics in Argentina. ican Samoa. “While we didn’t win, our “I’d also like to thank our kids showed a great deal of athletes and their parents for improvement over the course of their support. This was a big LBJ TROPICAL MEDICAL CENTER the camp and proved that Amer- trip and it came together in a EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ican Samoa is serious about short period of time, but we did developing the sport of rowing it. Now on to bigger and better here at home,” she said. things!” the ASRA president Rowing, or ‘crew’ as it is concluded. commonly referred to in the For more information on the Job Title: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) United States, is an Olympic ASRA, please contact ASRA Department: Finance sport and there are over 150 president Louis Solaita at Reports to: CEO countries with rowing fed- 733-1317. Salary Range: $ 70,000.00 - $ 85,000.00 erations that participate in the Employment Status: Contract Specialist Summary: The American Samoa Medical Center Authority ASMCA is currently seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our management team responsible for the implementation of the American Samoa Medical Sports impacted by Center Authority’s healthcare improvement plans. The chosen candidate will be responsible for taking on a leadership role in financial decision-making that affects our healthcare institution, and will provide strategic financial input to senior management. While keenly overseeing the overall accounting process, the successful CFO will play a key role in developing and implementing financial procedures to improve and maintain the sexual abuse cases financial health of the LBJ Tropical Medical Center. The fallout continues from their silence about the sexual Essential Duties and Responsibilities: disgraced doctor Larry Nas- abuse they suffered at the hands • Execute the financial strategy of the American Samoa Medical Center Authority aim to advance and sar’s molestation of young ath- of youth coaches. The effect improve the quality of its healthcare delivery system letes within USA Gymnastics, has been bigger than they could • Manage financial controls and accounting procedures to ensure that all financial transactions are fully including the resignation of the have imagined.According to the captured and properly reflected in all of American Samoa Medical Center’s financials governing body’s entire board most recent figures issued by • Ensure full transparency over the financial performance of the American Samoa Medical Center of directors. Several sports a specialist police unit investi- Authority (LBJ Tropical Medical Center). have been impacted by sexual gating non-recent child sexual • Provide advice on how to increase revenue and reduce costs to the CEO and subsequently to the Board misconduct and abuse cases abuse in British soccer, 294 of Directors involving authority figures and alleged suspects have been • Propose action plans to ensure that annual financial objectives are attained children in the past decade. identified and the number of • Support the CEO with the preparation of monthly, annual financial plans, and the annual budget plan. Among them: victims stands at 839, ranging • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the review of the CEO and the Board of GYMNASTICS: from age 4 to 20. Directors Nassar, a 54-year-old former One former coach, Barry • Maintain speed and accuracy of billings and client payments doctor for USA Gymnastics and Bennell, is currently on trial in • Maintain the level of Accounts Payable complaint with industry standards to maintain the financial member of Michigan State’s Liverpool, England, accused of integrity of the American Samoa Medical Center Authority sports medicine staff, admitted 48 counts of child sexual abuse • Ensure prompt and full collection of all Accounts Receivable setting the AR accumulation threshold to to molesting athletes while he against a total of 11 complain- less than 30 days was supposedly treating them ants. He has already pleaded • Prepare and submit Medicare Cost Annually in a timely manner for injuries. Nassar was the guilty to seven counts of inde- Minimum Qualifications/Requirements U.S. national team’s doctor cent assault. • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related filed (MBA preferred) from 1995 to 2015.Some of the FOOTBALL: more than 150 women and girls Jerry Sandusky , a longtime • Professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, or CPA) who have accused him said they assistant coach at Penn State • 10+ years’ experience in a senior financial managerial position with at least five (5)years in hospital or complained about his behavior under Joe Paterno, is serving up healthcare financial management as far back as the late 1990s. to 60 years in prison for sexually • Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and Microsoft Dynamics CL financial Olympians McKayla Maroney, abusing 10 boys between 1994 reporting software Simone Biles and Aly Raisman and 2009. He met his victims • Exceptional communication skills are among his accusers. Nassar though a charity he ran for at- • Results-oriented, strategic thinker and planner was sentenced to up to 175 risk youth.Penn State’s former Compensation Range: years in prison . president, Graham Spanier, and • The assigned range for the Chief Financial Officer Position is $ 70,000.00 - $85,000.00 and the final Michigan State President two other ex-administrators, salary will be determined based on qualifications and years of practical experience. Lou Anna Simon resigned and Tim Curley and Gary Schultz, Duration for Application Solicitation: athletic director Mark Hollis were prosecuted for child The Deadline for filing applications will be January 31, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. All applications are to be submitted retired in the wake of the case. endangerment for not reporting to the Chief Executive Officer to undergo the standard vetting process with applications meeting the standard SOCCER: a 2001 complaint about San- requirements transmitted to the Board for Directors for its review and decision. In November 2016, a handful dusky showering with a boy. of former soccer players broke (Continued on page B6) samoa news, Wednesday, January 31, 2018 Page B3 Harden ﬁ rst NBA player to score 60 in triple double HOUSTON (AP) — James 25 points from Otto Porter Jr., when current Timberwolves Harden became the fi rst player limited Russell Westbrook to 13 star Andrew Wiggins was eight in NBA history to score 60 and stopped Oklahoma City’s years old. points as part of a triple-double eight-game win streak. Toronto is 19-4 at home this and the short-handed Houston Bradley Beal had 21 points season, the second-best record Rockets beat the Orlando Magic and nine assists for Washington, in the NBA behind San Antonio 114-107 on Tuesday night. which announced about 7 1/2 (21-4). Harden scored 18 points hours before tipoff that Wall Jimmy Butler scored 25 in the fourth quarter to eclipse will have arthroscopic surgery points, Wiggins had 15 and Jeff the 57 points Calvin Murphy on his left knee Wednesday. Teague and Gorgiu Dieng each scored in 1978 to break Hous- Paul George had 28 points fi nished with 14 but the Timber- ton’s single-game scoring for Oklahoma City, but zero wolves lost for the fourth time record. After Harden broke the in the fourth quarter. Carmelo in fi ve games. record, cameras in the arena Anthony scored 19, but he KINGS 114, PELICANS 103 showed a shot of Murphy, who missed three shots in the fi nal NEW ORLEANS (AP) — works on the television broad- 30 seconds. Westbrook wound Zach Randolph scored 26 points cast team, smiling and clapping up with 10 assists, six rebounds and grabbed 12 rebounds, and for the Beard, who also had 10 and seven turnovers and made the Kings beat the Pelicans. rebounds and 11 assists. only 5 of 18 shots. Kosta Koufos had 17 points The game was tied at 107 Wall, picked for his fi fth All- and 17 rebounds for the Kings, after a basket by Marreese Star game last week, is second who were able to exploit the Speights with just under four on the Wizards in scoring, aver- absence of Pelicans All-Star and minutes to play. Neither team aging 19.4 points, and is second former King DeMarcus Cousins scored for more than two min- in the league with 9.3 assists per by getting double-doubles from Houston Rockets guard James Harden drives to the basket utes after that before Harden game. both of their starting big men. as Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton, le , defends during the took over, scoring the next six In July, he agreed to a $170 Rookie De’Aaron Fox and rst half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, in points to make it 113-107 with million, four-year contract reserve guard Garrett Temple, a Houston. 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Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka Lou Williams scored 20 WIZARDS 102, THUNDER each scored 15 points and Jakob points off the bench and P O Box 1386 96 Poeltl had six of his 12 points in DeAndre Jordan had 19 Utulei, Centennial Building WASHINGTON (AP) — the fourth quarter as the Raptors rebounds for the Clippers, who Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 Beginning what could be a won their 14th straight home made a run in the fourth after signifi cant stretch without All- meeting with the Timberwolves. they trailed by 20. Highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Star point guard John Wall, Minnesota has not won in the Washington Wizards got Toronto since Jan. 21, 2004, Tender closes at 4pm on February 1st, 2018 For any further details please contact Fatu Matamua. Phone#: 633-4266 or 699-1267 Page B4 samoa news, Wednesday, January 31, 2018 No. 21 Kentucky beats Vanderbilt 83-81 in overtime LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) needed to do everything right — After No. 21 Kentucky ral- and hope for some bad luck by lied to force overtime against Vanderbilt to make it happen. Vanderbilt, guard Quade Green The Commodores complied wasn’t surprised he was able to by missing opportunities to seal split through two defenders to the game in regulation. make the winning basket. Guard Riley LaChance, “I just saw an open layup,” whose three 3-pointers helped said Green, whose layup with build a second-half lead, missed fi ve seconds left in overtime a free throw with 19 seconds gave the Wildcats an 83-81 left that could have made it a win over the Commodores on four-point game. Green made Tuesday night. a layup, but Jeff Roberson “I saw the big man was at made one of two from the line, the top of the key, so he wasn’t opening the door for Gilgeous- guarding the row.” Alexander to make two free Kentucky (17-5, 6-3 South- throws with three seconds left eastern Conference) overcame a and force OT. 57-46 defi cit with 9 ½ minutes “This game really hurts,” left to tie it on Shai Gilgeous- Vanderbilt coach Bryce Drew Kentucky’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (22) shoots while defended by Vanderbilt’s Clevon Brown Alexander’s two free throws said. “We took some of their during the overtime of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, in Lexington, Ky. with three seconds left. The runs and responded and had a Kentucky won in overtime 83-81. (AP Photo/James Crisp) freshman then opened OT with great opportunity to win this a jumper, PJ Washington made game in the last three minutes. Human Resource Department, Tafuna two free throws and Kevin It just wasn’t meant to be there PO Box PPB, Pago Pago Knox hit a 3-pointer for a 78-74 at the end.” American Samoa 96799 lead. Gilgeous-Alexander scored Phone No: (684) 248-1234, Option #5 Email: [email protected] Vanderbilt (8-14, 2-7) rallied a career-high 30 points for Ken- Website: www.aspower.com for a 79-78 edge before Knox’s tucky, while Knox had 18 and three-point play, which was Green 12. PUBLIC JOB POSTING answered by Clevon Brown’s Jeff Roberson had 23 points Position Title Procurement Specialist Posting Date January 30, 2018 tying layup with nine seconds for the Commodores, who left. After Green found open looked to string together con- Department Procurement Deadline February 9, 2018, 4:00 pm space for the winning layup, secutive wins for the fi rst time Division Support Services Pay Rate $14.06/hr - $15.38/h4 Payton Willis fi red a 3-pointer since late last month. Vander- Position Type Career Service (12 months probation) Job Grade/Status H/5/B-H/7/B, Non-Exempt that bounced off the rim and bilt was coming off a win over sparked a dog pile at midcourt TCU in the Challenge. Reports To Procurement Supervisor for the Wildcats. BIG PICTURE Major Duties & Responsibilities In the middle of it all was Vanderbilt: Once again, the e Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing, administering, and maintaining contracts for ASPA. is Green, the former starting Commodores positioned them- position is responsible for assuring compliance with ASPA Contract Policy, draing initial agreements as needed, point guard who missed sev- selves to beat the Wildcats but reviewing and processing contracts from dra to nal agreement, and maintaining a centralized contract database. eral games with a sore back and couldn’t close the deal. Saben e Procurement Specialist is also responsible for resolving any existing contract conicts, serving as a liaison between internal and external parties during contract development and negotiation stages, performing legal research, has recently been a backup to Lee’s foul that led to Knox’s and reviewing and making recommendations on outside contracts proposed to be entered into by ASPA. is Gilgeous-Alexander. three-point play was especially position is also responsible for: “I don’t know how many costly. It wasted a game in • Managing vendor relationships and overseeing order placement (including raw materials). seconds were on the clock when which they led by 14 and then • Tracking overall spending and improving bidding processes. • Performing price negotiations, purchase order creations, order tracking and management, and price dispute he got that layup, but how about again by 11 and seemed headed resolutions. his poise?” asked assistant toward a season split. • Finding quality goods or services at an acceptable price that meets ASPA’s needs. coach Kenny Payne, who spoke Kentucky: The Wild- • Soliciting bids to procure a variety of required goods and services. afterward in place of coach cats got off the mat to gut out • Assisting with contract termination procedures. John Calipari. another win. They went cold for • Performing basic analyses for firm fixed-price or similar contracts. • Participating as a team member on an acquisition management review team or on an equivalent assignment. “There’s a lot of other things stretches, looked beaten at other • Conducting basic procurement procedures and techniques; performing commonly used contract methods and he could have done, and he had times and were outrebounded types related to pre-award, post-award and/or price/cost analysis functions to perform well-dened and the poise to drive that ball to 37-35. Yet they found the precedent contract actions. the basket and roll the ball over resolve just as they did in upset- • Analyzing business practices and market conditions to evaluate bid responsiveness, contractor responsibility, and contractor performance. somebody’s head and lay it in ting then-No. 15 West Virginia • Presenting factual information; composing memoranda, minutes, and reports; drafting contract provisions and the basket.” on Saturday. supporting documents. The win comes a day after UP NEXT • Soliciting sources of supply and analyzing prices, discount rates, delivery dates, transportation charges, previous Kentucky returned to the Top Vanderbilt: Visits No. 11 performance, commitments and indications of nancial responsibility, and recommending the most advantageous oer. 25 following its win at then-No. Auburn on Saturday night. • Assigning work in terms of objectives, priorities and deadlines and providing additional assistance with new or 7 West Virginia in the SEC/Big Kentucky: Visits Missouri unusual assignments. 12 Challenge. But the Wildcats on Saturday. • Planning and carrying out recurring work using established procedures, conferring with the supervisor or higher-level specialists as necessary on technical problems. • Reviewing purchase orders, contracts, change orders, addendums etc. for accuracy and for compliance with the ASPA procurement rules. Wild get rare road • Renewing, preparing, authorizing, and/or recommending contract extensions, approving and verifying invoices and contract pay applications to be paid. • Analyzing and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of market trends, pricing availability, capacity, technology and supplier capability relative to products and parts. win, top Blue Jackets Minimum Requirements Education Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or paralegal certification by diploma from accredited institution. Experience ree to ve years experience in contract dra, review and/or administration is preferred. 3-2 in shootout Additional experience including legal research with a focus on corporate and contract work is a plus. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — 20th goal, and Charlie Coyle Knowledge, • Must be proficient in Windows and MS Office Programs, including Word, Excel and Access. Zach Parise and Chris Stewart added his fi fth in the third Skills & Abilities • Must be detail oriented, organized, have an ability to work independently and to multi-task scored in the shootout, and period. • Must possess knowledge of organizational documents and have ability to perform legal research. the Minnesota Wild beat the Columbus (27-19-4) lost for • Must be personable, responsive, able to interact with attorneys and work with various other Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on the fourth time in six games. people in the Netowork including Senior Leaders, Department Directors and Administrators, as well as third parties. Tuesday night. Sergei Bobrovsky made 41 Qualified applicants: Please submit a completed ASPA Employment Application with a copy of your resume to ASPA (address listed Devan Dubnyk had 28 saves stops, Artemi Panarin had a above) by the deadline. Please attach copies of credentials and transcripts. Candidates selected for hire must pass examinations for Minnesota (27-18-5), which goal and an assist and David (when applicable), pre-employment clearances & test negative on employment drug test. ASPA reserves the right to earned its 10th road win of the Savard scored his third of the waive education and experience requirements as necessary. season. Jason Zucker scored his season. An Equal Opportunity Employer * A Drug Free Workplace samoa news, Wednesday, January 31, 2018 Page B5

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Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, dribbles past Los Angeles Clippers forward Wesley Johnson during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, in Los Angeles. e Trail Blazers won 104-96. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Grifﬁ n gone, Clippers lose to Trail Blazers 104-96 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Damian Lil- after they trailed by 20. lard knew better than to underestimate the Los Montrezl Harrell scored 11 of his 15 points Angeles Clippers without newly traded star early in the period and then Los Angeles scored Blake Griffi n. 10 straight points to get to 100-94. Sure enough, the Clippers made a run in the But the Clippers were limited to one fi eld goal fourth quarter but the Portland Trail Blazers won in the fi nal 2 minutes. 104-96 on Tuesday night. OFFENSIVE BOARDS “Your mind could be trapped into thinking The Blazers outrebounded the Clippers 59-50, you don’t think they have it,” said Lillard, who including an 18-9 edge on the offensive glass. scored 28 points. “When they win the offensive rebounds, they win CJ McCollum added 16 points and Jusuf the game,” Clippers coach Doc Rivers said. Nurkic had 14 points and 18 rebounds for the LOU WILL Blazers, who ended a seven-game skid against Williams has scored 20 or more points off the Clippers while winning their third in a row. the bench in 13 straight games, tying Bubbles Portland shot just 37 percent from the fl oor, Hawkins for the second-longest such streak since but rode a big third quarter to its third straight bench stats were fi rst tracked in 1970-71. win. TIP-INS “The third quarter was great,” Blazers coach Trail Blazers: Lillard has scored 20 or more Terry Stotts said. “At both ends of the fl oor we points in fi ve of his last seven games against the moved the ball. The offense was effi cient. Defen- Clippers. ... They improved to 7-17 against LA sively we were on point. The third quarter was since the 2011-12 season. the best part of the game.” Clippers: F Danilo Gallinari returned to the The Blazers shot 47 percent in the third, when lineup after missing 19 games with a left glute they outscored the Clippers 30-16 led by Lil- injury. He had 15 points. “It will come in time, lard’s 10 points. rhythm, touch and shots. Everything will come,” Griffi n was dealt to Detroit in a stunning move he said. ... Williams got a technical in the fourth. on Monday, leaving Los Angeles where he had ... Dodgers CF Joc Pederson attended. played his entire career. UP NEXT “It was defi nitely tough to see him go,” said Trail Blazers: Host the Bulls on Wednesday in DeAndre Jordan, who had 18 rebounds for the the second game of a back-to-back. Clippers. Clippers: Host Chicago on Saturday in the Lou Williams scored 20 points off the bench fi rst of two meetings this season. for the Clippers, who made a run in the fourth

➧ Tupapa… Continued from page B1 Although the Pago Youth netted after a powerful shot third victory of the competition. team fought hard against the by Geoffrey Strickland who Coming into the second half top team in the Qualifi er, it was charged up his shot from out- of play, Maro-Bonsu Maro and clear that Tupapa Maraerenga side of the box. Geoffrey Strickland each scored had more experience and fi tness Then just as Pago Youth a goal early in the half, to extend over our local team. started settling down and their lead 4 - 0, as Sean Latimer It didn’t take long for started to utilize their passing sealed the deal with a fi nal goal, Tupapa to net their opening skill, the rain poured onto FFAS a shot that was charged up from goal, coming by way of striker Pago Pago Soccer Stadium — behind the box for Tupapa’s Maro-Bonsu Maro who netted which had a huge impact to the fi nal goal of the match, securing the Cook Islanders’ fi rst goal remainder of this match. a 5 - 0 victory over the scoreless of the game within the seventh During halftime, Tupapa Pago Youth. minute of the opening half of Maraerenga FC Head Coach play. Alex Napa engineered a Not too long after that, Tupa- strategy for the Cook Islanders pa’s second goal of the match that would secure them their Page B6 samoa news, Wednesday, January 31, 2018

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Seen here at the airport, are (wearing ulas) two young athletes, Fiapa’ipa’i Fanene and Sene Isileli Jr., and a coach — Paula Stevenson-McDonald — who were sent by the newly formed American Samoa Rowing Association (ASRA) to Port Vila, Vanuatu, to participate in a 2-week FISA (World Rowing Association) training camp and Oceania selection regatta. [Courtesy photo]

➧ Sports… Continued from page B2 Sandusky’s arrest a decade later blew up into a scandal that led to Paterno’s dismissal in 2011. As of last year, Penn State had paid nearly $250 million in fines, settlements and other costs associated with the scandal. SWIMMING: In 2010, a report on the television news program 20/20 addressed sexual abuse within the sport, noting that 36 coaches had been banned for life. That list has since grown to nearly 150 coaches.Andy King was sentenced to 40 years in prison in 2010 for molesting girls training with the San Jose Aquatics Club. He was charged with 20 counts of lewd acts with girls 15 and younger. He was alleged to have impreg- nated one of his victims when she was 14.In 2008, Central Indiana Aquatics coach Brian Hindson was accused of setting up hidden cameras in locker rooms. He pleaded guilty to charges including distribution, production and possession of child pornography and was sentenced to 33 years in prison. C M USA Swimming executive director Chuck Wielgus, who Y K died last year, came under fire for his handling of sex abuse cases. While he at first denied culpability, he later apologized in a blog post: “I wish my eyes had been more open to the indi- vidual stories of the horrors of sexual abuse. I wish I had known more so perhaps I could have done more.” HOCKEY: Boston Bruins forward Sheldon Kennedy came forward in 1997 with claims he was sexually abused by Cana- dian youth coach Graham James beginning in 1984 when he was 14. Some six players ultimately said they had been abused by Graham, including Theo Fleury. samoa news, Wednesday, January 31, 2018 Page B7 Small school in Nebraska big on female wrestlers from Hawaii

FREMONT, Neb. (AP) — A proposal, supported by Welina Tong tried wrestling coach Tom Brands of men’s for the first time six years ago wrestling powerhouse Iowa, and loved the sport so much was submitted in August to give she was willing to move 4,000 women’s wrestling “emerging miles from her home in Hawaii sport” status in the NCAA. A to the snowy plains of Nebraska vote could be taken in January to compete. 2019, NCAA spokeswoman She’s not alone. She and Gail Dent said. If approved, at two other women from the least 40 schools would have Aloha State are competing this to sponsor women’s wrestling season for Midland University, within 10 years for it to become a 1,400-student private school an NCAA championship sport. that is among three dozen small Women’s wrestling already C M four-year or junior colleges is an emerging sport in the Y K sponsoring varsity women’s National Association of Inter- wrestling programs. collegiate Athletics, where Tong got into the sport Midland is among 19 schools quite by accident. She was late offering it. Once that number for the first day of varsity bas- hits 25 and certain benchmarks ketball tryouts her junior year regarding rules and athlete In this Jan. 27, 2018 photo, Midland University’s Leilani Camargo-Naone, right, wrestles Mis- in high school and afraid of eligibility are met, the NAIA souri Valley College’s Alyssa Cantu during a bout at the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference facing repercussions from the would sponsor a national invita- championships in Fremont, Neb. Leilani Camargo-Naone represents Midland’s best chance for a coach. On her way to the gym tional competition. That would national title. e sophomore from Wai’anae, on the west side of Oahu, is ranked No. 4 in the nation she bumped into a friend who be a precursor to championship at 191 and was the only Midland wrestler to win a conference championship. She’s 61-9 with 40 pins in her career. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik) persuaded her to try out for (Continued on page B8) wrestling instead. The next year Tong won the state championship at 175 pounds, and Mid- land assistant coach Antonio Barber was on the phone trying to recruit her. Now a senior, Tong was one of the first in a line of wrestlers to go to Midland from the private Kamehameha Schools system, which has high school campuses on three Hawaiian islands. Call it the “Wahine Wrestling Pipeline.” A self-described homebody, Tong was hesitant to leave Hilo. But Barber’s pitch was con- vincing, and she was comforted knowing there was a close-knit group of about a dozen athletes from Hawaii already at Midland. Back home, her friends were a bit confused. For her high school graduation, they made a banner that said, “Good Luck Wrestling in Alaska!” “An iffy part for me was coming to the mainland for school. That’s a big culture shock,” Tong said. “I talked to my high school coach, and he said it doesn’t matter where you go to college on the mainland. The fact you cross the Pacific Ocean is a huge separation, so C M what’s the difference if you Y K wrestle in Nebraska or just go to school in California?” There has been a world championship in women’s wrestling since 1989, and it became an Olympic sport in 2004. Participation in girls high school wrestling nationally has nearly doubled in the last five years, to more than 14,500. Hawaii in 1998 became the first state to have a sanctioned girls high school championship, and five other states have followed suit. The advocacy organization Wrestle Like A Girl is campaigning for the remaining 44 states to sanction championships. Women’s wrestling is also on track to gain greater recogni- tion at the college level. Page B8 samoa news, Wednesday, January 31, 2018 No. 20 Clemson ends skid vs UNC, beats No. 19 Tar Heels CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson fans rushed the run things when Berry needs a Gabe DeVoe had one thought court after the school’s second breather. Woods has been side- when the game ended and win over North Carolina since lined since December with a Clemson fans poured onto the March 2004.DeVoe had 17 foot injury. Pinson hurt himself court to celebrate the Tigers’ points, including five of Clem- early against Clemson when he first win over North Carolina in son’s season high 15 3-pointers. took a hard foul trying to get eight years. “We were shooting the a rebound. Andrew Platek, a “I was just trying to get out ball with confidence,” he said. freshman who’s averaged eight of the way,” DeVoe said with “Teammates trusted in me, minutes a game this season, a smile after Clemson’s 82-78 coaches believed in me.” played 11 minutes in the first victory Tuesday night. Clemson had everyone half.Clemson: The Tigers also Forgive DeVoe and the rest believing by the end, with stu- needs ways to overcome their of the 20th-ranked Tigers if they dents — as they do each game sudden lack of depth at for- don’t know how to react after with their ACC champion foot- ward. Starter Donte Grantham beating North Carolina. After ball team — flooding the playing was lost for the season with a all, it happens so rarely. surface to jump around with torn ACL against Notre Dame Clemson had lost 10 straight the team.Johnson had a career- on Jan. 20. This past Sunday, and 20 of 21 — dating back high 32 points while Berry had Mark Donnal suffered a con- to 2004 — to the Tar Heels 27, 19 of those coming in the cussion and missed the contest entering this latest matchup. second half. with North Carolina. Brownell “This is my first time beating Clemson coach Brad was unsure if Donnal would be North Carolina,” said DeVoe, a Brownell was anxious down the available for Saturday. Donnal senior from Shelby, North Car- stretch during North Carolina’s had been watching from the olina. “So it meant a little bit comeback, but was proud to see sidelines but needed to get off more.”Marcquise Reed had 20 Reed and his teammates hang the bench and head to the locker points, including the go-ahead tough in a difficult situation. room. 3-pointer after the Tigers blew “We’ve got multiple play- SCORING DEPTH a 16-point lead makers,” he said. “That’s North Carolina will need Clemson (18-4, 7-3 Atlantic something different from past to find a couple of options to Coast Conference) was up teams.”Clemson improved to add some scoring punch if the 44-28 at the half and looked 5-0 at home in the ACC this defending national champions like they would cruise to their season.The Tar Heels played hope to get back in the ACC Clemson’s Malik William (20) shoots while defended by North first win over the Tar Heels almost all of the game without race. Johnson and Berry com- Carolina’s Sterling Manley during the rst half of an NCAA col- (16-7, 5-5) since January 2010. starting forward Theo Pinson, bined for 59 of their 78 points. lege basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, in Clemson, S.C. Instead, Cameron Johnson and who strained his left shoulder Johnson and Berry shot 20 of 34 (AP Photo/Richard Shiro) Joel Berry II rallied UNC back, when he crashed hard to the from the field, the rest of the Tar with Berry’s jumper tying it at court going for a rebound. Wil- Heels combined to go 8 of 28. 74 with 2:03 to play. liams said Pinson would need “Joel and Cam were our Former ref McCutchen adjusting That’s when Reed struck an MRI to assess the extent of offense because we didn’t get with his 3 from the left side to the injury. He had no idea when much from anybody else,” Wil- to new role within NBA put Clemson ahead for good. Pinson might return. liams said. Reed rebounded Johnson’s BIG PICTURE THOMAS’ IMPACT Monty McCutchen’s father people in our office who work miss moments later, and Elijah North Carolina: The Tar Clemson center Elijah raised an interesting point not closely with referee operations. Thomas made an inside shot to Heels have a serious problem at Thomas didn’t have the impact long ago, and it resonated right When you work with good go up 79-74.“I think he made the point if Pinson needs time on offense he hoped, finishing away with the former NBA ref- people and you work for a good the biggest play,” North Caro- to recover from a left shoulder just 3 of 11 with 11 points. But eree who decided to hang up his purpose, that invigorates our lina coach Roy Williams said of strain. North Carolina is already he tied his career best with six whistle earlier this season. lives.”Ask players and coaches Reed. without an injured Seventh blocked shots, and Williams “He told me that no decision who the best ref in the game North Carolina has its first Woods and suspended Jalek believed his presence down low is real if it is easy,” McCutchen was, and the majority of them three-game losing streak since Felton. Pinson was the lone played a big factor on the Tar said.McCutchen’s move off the would likely say McCutchen. the 2013-14 season. experienced, reliable option to Heels’ shooting. floor and into the NBA office His on-court retirement means was certainly not easy. But this season’s NBA Finals will instead of calling a few games be the first since 1985 where the ➧ a week, McCutchen sees his job refereeing corps for the series Small… now as one where he could have will not include either him, Joey Continued from page B7 a say in how they all get offici- Crawford or Danny Crawford status once there are 40 schools. campus some 30 miles west of taking a year off from wrestling. ated. About a month into his — all recent retirees.“It would This year, two NAIA confer- Omaha. She attended a community col- job as an NBA vice president be disingenuous of me to say ences held championships for “They had corn and cold lege and helped coach at her overseeing referee develop- I did not miss it,” McCutchen the first time, and the Women’s winters,” she said. “That’s all I high school before realizing she ment and training, McCutchen said. Collegiate Wrestling Associa- knew.” missed the competition. is jumping in with both feet. ROOKIES tion will host its national tour- Barber is the connection She called Barber, who He and fellow NBA executive EVERYWHERE nament Feb. 9-10 in Oklahoma between Midland and the found a spot on the team for Michelle Johnson are going to The addition of two-way City. Kamehameha Schools. He pre- her. Friends wondered why she be instrumental in the league’s contracts seems to be helping Leilani Camargo-Naone rep- viously coached men’s wres- would want to leave Hawaii to plan to improve how players more rookies get some NBA resents Midland’s best chance tling at the now-closed Dana go to Nebraska. and referees get along. There’s run. for a national title. The sopho- College in Nebraska. A number “When you’re stuck on an going to be more education, There’s been 97 rookies on more from Wai’anae, on the of Dana wrestlers were from island so long, it’s kind of claus- more studying, more explaining the floor already this season, west side of Oahu, is ranked No. Hawaii, and when those wres- trophobic, and you want to get and more listening — and the most since 1949-50 — the 4 in the nation at 191 pounds tlers returned to Hawaii and out and explore stuff,” she said. McCutchen truly believes it fourth season of the NBA. and was the only Midland wres- started coaching, they main- Scheidt, a junior, is 57-28 at will work. Roughly half of this sea- tler to win a conference champi- tained ties with Barber. Midland with one of her 19 pins “I’m invigorated by the son’s rookies were undrafted. onship. She’s 61-9 with 40 pins Barber works under Dana coming last year against cur- people I’m working with, And 14 players taken in the in her career. Vote, the head coach for both rent U.S. national team member Michelle Johnson,” McCutchen 2017 draft have yet to make Camargo-Naone said she the men’s and women’s pro- Brittany Marshall of Wayland said. “I’m invigorated by the their NBA debut, including No. initially thought softball was grams, but has been in charge Baptist. She was ranked as going to be her ticket to college. of the day-to-day operation of high as No. 7 nationally at 155 She lost interest in that sport the women’s team since 2013. pounds this season and hopes to just as she was starting to excel Barber said about 15 women earn All-America status at the at wrestling. She was offered a from Hawaii have wrestled WCWA tournament. PIGS FOR SALE scholarship by women’s wres- at Midland since the program “I love this sport, but it’s tling power Menlo College in started in 2011, with as many as more of a tool to do better in All sizes. Size 2 and big ones California after she won the six on the team at one time. This life,” Scheidt said. “I’m in 184-pound state title in 2016, year’s team has 15 wrestlers in the nursing program here, so for Fa’alavelave. but she accepted a Midland all. without wrestling I wouldn’t be offer because high school team- Scheidt, who was Camargo- able to go to school. Without Contact 252-5005 or 699-2652 mate Erin Scheidt and other Naone’s Kamehameha team- wrestling I wouldn’t be who I wrestlers she knows were at the mate, ended up at Midland after am.” samoa news, Wednesday, January 31, 2018 Page B9 Page B10 samoa news, Wednesday, January 31, 2018 Universal Crossword Wednesday, Edited by Timothy Parker January 31, 2018 January 31, ACROSS 47 Purchaser, 18 Speakers 42 ___ Doria 2018 1 Takes the afterward 19 Marble (ship) stage 49 Glittery shooter 43 Major cons 5 Metal headpiece 23 Not for 44 Popular containers? 52 Go bad, 24 One tastes 9 Possessing as milk otherwise 46 Paid player more 53 Be a engaged? 48 Jerk away wisdom discourager 26 “Terminer” 50 Clothes Happy Birthday: Keeping life simple and consistent will take up a lot of time. Strive for perfection and 14 Soft impact 57 Painful partner neatener maintaining balance and integrity. 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DEAR ABBY: I’m a widowed senior who has been dating a very kind man, “Ben,” for three years. He’s retired; I am not. He does things for and with me, and we enjoy traveling together. The problem is, Ben usually starts drinking about 3 p.m. at the neighborhood bar. I’m welcome to join him, but I prefer to work at my job or volunteer in the community. By the grace of God, Ben has made it home safely every night, but I’m afraid he will eventually hurt someone. My son came home for a month because of a job change, and tonight he found Ben passed out in the front yard. I told my son I was sorry, and he said not to be, but he does not want his family -- my grandchildren -- around when Ben is like this. I am so embarrassed. I would miss this relationship, but I’m wondering if you think I should end it. -- MISSING THE GOOD IN HIM

DEAR MISSING THE GOOD: It must have been clear to you for some time that Ben has a serious drinking problem that needs to be addressed. Whether you should end the relationship depends upon whether he is willing to admit that he has a problem and is willing to do something about it. Because Ben’s drinking is now affecting you and, by extension, your family, it’s time to confront him and give him a choice -- get help or ﬁ nd another lady friend. There are Alcoholics Anonymous groups worldwide and in almost every community. Steer Ben in that direction, and while you’re at it, locate the nearest Al-Anon group for yourself. You will ﬁ nd it both sympathetic and helpful. These groups are as close as your phone directory or your computer. Visit al-anon.org.

DEAR ABBY: I recently utilized a national ancestry company to determine my heritage. I also pro- vided kits to my adult children thinking it would be a fun exercise we all could share. Unfortunately, my good deed came with unexpected consequences. According to the results, my youngest son isn’t related to me. Apparently, unbeknownst to me, my ex-wife had an affair 25 years ago. What do I do now? Should I confront my ex to verify the affair and learn the identity of my son’s father? How do we tell my son? Should we? How do we handle our families? Keep it a secret? I would appreciate your guidance. -- UNKNOWN FAMILY TREE

DEAR UNKNOWN: Before making accusations or announcements, it is important that you determine the accuracy of the test to make absolutely sure the results are conclusive. If a second test veriﬁ es the ﬁ rst, your son should be informed because he has a right to know his familial medical history -- and HE should talk to his mother about who his biological father is.

** ** ** samoa news, Wednesday, January 31, 2018 Page B11 Page B12 samoa news, Wednesday, January 31, 2018 Alan Page exhibits ATTENTION!! slavery artifacts in Island-Wide Territorial Spelling Bee time for Super Bowl

will be held on Wed, Mar. 7, 2018 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — effects that still linger today,” An iron collar that kept slaves in he said. bondage. A branding iron that It’s one thing to see a pic- marked human beings as some- ture of an artifact from that era; one’s property. A photograph of it’s another to actually stand black babies captioned as “alli- in front of it, said Lois Langer gator bait.” A fi ne china plate Thompson, director of the Hen- with gold lettering that says, nepin County Library system. “KKK ‘God Give Us Men.’” She said the library’s location They’re among the artifacts on the Nicollet Mall pedestrian of slavery and segregation col- zone, the site of a 10-day fan lected by NFL Hall of Famer festival with free concerts and and retired Minnesota Supreme other attractions, makes it con- C M Court Justice Alan Page and his venient for visitors to stop by Y K wife, Diane Sims Page. They and see the exhibit — and warm went on display this month in up.Diane Page started the col- American Samoa time for Super Bowl visitors and lection about 30 years ago after the thousands of other people a friend pointed out that missing TO ALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SPELLING BEE WINNERS FOR 2018, expected to fl ock to downtown amid the sleek decor and a Minneapolis for the festivities. couple of Andy Warhols on the please email your Biographies and a Photo to The exhibit, “TESTIFY: Amer- walls of their home were any [email protected]/[email protected]. icana from Slavery to Today,” pieces of African-American art runs through Feb. 6 at the Min- or cultural items to educate the neapolis Central Library. four Page children about their OR drop it off at our office, located across from the ASG Port. While a sign at the entrance heritage. Eventually, the couple We are open from 8:00am until 4:00pm Monday through Friday. warns that some items inside would visit antique stores and might be disturbing, there are work with dealers to fi ll their For more information please contact 633-5599. also messages of hope and home, and his Supreme Court promise. There’s a banner that chambers, with artifacts from was held by a mourner in 1865, slavery and the Jim Crow era. when a funeral train took Presi- “These items represent dent Abraham Lincoln’s body facts,” he said. “Not some- Department of home to Illinois. The banner body’s opinion about what hap- reads, “Our Country Shall Be pened. Not somebody’s view EDUCATION One Country!” Page said it about what did or didn’t occur, moved him to tears when he but actual facts. ... They help me fi rst saw it. understand where we are today. “For me it transports me The disparities in education, back to that time and that our criminal justice system. place,” Alan Page said. For me the message I get is that Signs that once enforced we haven’t come to grips with segregation in the South hang the discrimination that comes, from a wall down the center that came with those facts. We of the gallery. They designated haven’t addressed the present Meet A Spelling Champ! restrooms as “white” or “col- effects of that past history, BIOGRAPHY OF A 2018 ored,” and marked the “colored the present effects of that past e student at the right SPELLING BEE FINALIST waiting room” at train and bus discrimination.” What is your name? stations. Just across from it is Daughter Georgi Page- will represent an assembly of vibrant pictures Smith took the lead in assem- Lupelele Elem. School Komisi Taupi What is your school name? by black artists, showing how bling the more than 100 items in the American Samoa Lupelele Elementary School African-Americans reclaimed on display in the exhibit, which Spelling Bee to be held What grade are you in? control over their own narra- includes a “testifi cation sta- March 07, 2018. Grade 8 tive. Diane Page said the con- tion,” made from her father’s e winner of that Bee Who is your English Teacher? trast between the “oppressive stand-up desk from his cham- Josephine Tufele and expressive” is deliberate. bers, where visitors are invited will represent American Alan Page, a feared member to write their impressions in a Samoa in the 90th Who are your parents? Folau and Fale Taupi of the Vikings’ Purple People leather-bound book.“We knew annual Scripps Howard What village are you from? Eaters defensive line in the it would be very emotional,” Spelling Bee to be held Vaitogi 1970s, played in all four of she said. “So we wanted to in Washington, D.C. What was your winning word? their Super Bowl appearances. create an area where people AZALEA He’s one of only two defen- could just stop for a minute, and C M sive players ever voted the NFL do a little processing, and then Y K MVP. He also became the fi rst refl ect back to us.”As part of Spelling Bee Winners, if you’ve not filled out your biography and had your picture taken, please come in to Samoa News. black justice on the Minnesota the exhibit, Alan Page will give Supreme Court, serving 22 a talk Wednesday called “TES- years until he hit the mandatory TIFY: It’s Not About the Flag retirement age of 70 in 2015. or the Anthem, It’s About Jus- The Pages timed the exhibit tice.” He said the controversy to coincide with the Super Bowl over players kneeling during Territorial Spelling Bee on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis, but he the national anthem misses the noted that it also comes “at this point.“That debate about the time when white supremacy is anthem and the fl ag is the red- Major Sponsor raising its ugly head” in ways dest of red herrings. The point is that he thought he would never that we have injustice. And the see again. question is: what are we going McDonald’s “We hope the exhibit will to do about that? Protesting challenge people by seeing draws attention to that injus- in conjunction with what took place in the past, and tice, but it’s a tactic. It’s not a challenge them in ways that will program to end injustice. And cause them to think about taking so one of the things I also hope Department of action, not only to prevent them to do is encourage those who from happening again, but to would be inclined to protest to EDUCATION American Samoa end the effects of that past, the take the next step.