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FIji celebrates its Singapore 7s Cup Championship on the victory podium a er a 28-22 victory over Australia with time expired at the 3rd Annual Singapore 7s Day 2, Singapore National Stadium. [photo: Barry Markowitz] LeBron, Cavs pushed to limit but not done yet

CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James walked slug- gishly down a corridor inside Quicken Loans Arena fol- lowing Game 7 surrounded by the usual squadron of security personnel, some business asso- ciates and his publicist. Each step seemed a chal- lenge. His eyes were heavy. He ached from head to toe. He wanted to lie down. James was moving on to the second round of the NBA play- offs — almost on his hands and knees. “I don’t think he’s appre- ciated enough for just how much energy he puts into every single game to do what he does,” Cavaliers forward Kyle Korver said of James. “It’s just unbelievable.” Pushed to his physical limits by the Indiana Pacers, and barely helped by Cleveland teammates until they fi nally showed up when it mattered most Sunday in a 105-101 win, C M James willed the Cavs into Y K the next round, where they’ll face the top-seeded Toronto Raptors for the third straight postseason. If the Indiana series was any indication, James might have to do it again. James scored 45 points — his third game over 40 in the series — and the 33-year-old added nine rebounds and seven assists in 43 exhausting min- utes as the Cavs closed out the Pacers, a team they swept in the fi rst round a year ago. James, who improved to 13-0 in the fi rst round, would have played all 48, but he succumbed to leg cramps in the third quarter and had to go to the locker room for treatment and fl uids. But while he was out at (Continued on page B3) Page B2 samoa news, Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Rozier (29 pts), Tatum (28) help Celtics beat 76ers 117-101

BOSTON (AP) — Terry the fi rst quarter and was 7 for Rozier scored 29 points and 9 from 3-point range overall, fi rst-year Celtics forward Jayson overshadowing the lottery picks Tatum scored 28 to outplay red- accumulated by Philadelphia shirt rookie Ben Simmons and during The Process. lead the Boston Celtics to a The fi rst overall pick in the 117-101 victory over the Phila- 2016 draft who sat out all of last delphia 76ers in Game 1 of the year with an injury, Simmons Eastern Conference semifi nals was heckled by the Boston on Monday night. crowd with chants of “Not a With much of the attention Rookie!” In the fourth quarter, focused on Philadelphia young as Tatum stepped to the free guns Simmons and Joel Embiid, throw line to protect a double- Boston’s youth movement of digit lead, the chant turned to Tatum and Rozier led the way. “He’s a Rookie!” Rozier, in his third year, added Tatum was Boston’s fi rst eight rebounds and six assists, pick last year — third overall — and Al Horford had 26 points after swapping the No. 1 pick to and seven rebounds for Boston. the Sixers and grabbing a 2018 Embiid scored 31 points with fi rst-rounder as well. Philadel- 13 rebounds for Philadelphia. phia picked Markelle Fultz; he Simmons, the likely rookie of did not play on Monday night. the year, scored 18 with seven It was 33-all with just over boards and six assists. seven minutes left in the half Game 2 is Thursday night in when the Celtics ran off 10 Boston. points in a row. Horford had The Celtics are hoping four of the fi ve baskets and to have guard Jaylen Brown assisted on the other. Boston led back from a hamstring injury 87-70 in the fi nal minute of the he sustained in the fi rst-round third quarter when Philadelphia series against Milwaukee. He scored nine straight points to had been “very doubtful” for make it a nine-point game. the second-round opener and After Simmons made a layup was ruled out about a half hour to make it 97-88, Horford hit a Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) celebrates his three-point shot against the Philadelphia before the tipoff, adding to 3 from the vtop of the key with 76ers in the  rst quarter of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playo series, Monday, injury woes that had already 5:30 left and it was never within April 30, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) cost Boston Gordon Hayward single digits again. and Kyrie Irving. OLD SCHOOL FEEL Playing point guard in place Sixers coach Brett Brown of Irving, Rozier was a star for is familiar with the Philadel- Boston in Game 7 against Mil- phia and Boston matchups of waukee and he came out hot the 1980s, having grown up in again against the Sixers. He South Portland, Maine. Though had 10 points and six assists in (Continued on page B4) Banned coach case could extend Russia’s track ban

Russia’s doping suspension from international track and fi eld could be extended as top athletes face accusations they continued to work with a banned coach. Russia was suspended from international competition in 2015 for widespread doping and had been nearing reinstatement. That process could be disrupted after the Russian anti-doping agency said athletes were training at a remote training base in Kyrgyzstan with Viktor Chegin, who has been linked to more than 30 doping How about an ad cases and is banned for life. “If it is confi rmed that Russian race walkers are still working with Viktor Chegin, despite them having been specifi cally warned in the newspaper to show your not to do so following his life ban from the sport, then it would appear that there has been no real change in culture in Russian track and fi eld,” the IAAF’s Russia taskforce said in a statement appreciation for our nurses? Monday. “It is hard to see how these athletes could be permitted to return to international competition without threatening the integrity of that competition.” Call Our Advertising Department Today!! The taskforce adds it expects Russian track offi cials’ “full cooperation in bringing disciplinary proceedings against any ath- lete who has knowingly associated with a banned coach.” In order to be reinstated, the IAAF has previously said Russia must show it is “establishing a strong anti-doping culture.” Under anti-doping rules, athletes who knowingly work with a banned coach could face sanctions ranging from a reprimand to a ban from competition. The IAAF has allowed dozens of Russian athletes, including We have other sizes and specials available! six walkers, to return to international competition as neutrals after providing evidence they were clean. Please call (684) 633-5599 Some of those athletes appear to have been photographed ear- (Ask for Advertising Department) lier this month in the same remote town in Kyrgyzstan where the or 258-3208 for more information Russian anti-doping agency said it found Chegin coaching ath- (Continued on page B5) samoa news, Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Page B3 ➧ LeBron… LAND COMMISSION Continued from page B1 NOTICE is hereby given that APOLOSIO LUI MATA’UTIA of AFONO, American Samoa, has executed a LEASE AND EASEMENT AGREEMENT to a certain parcel of land the start of the fourth quarter, four players left from the 2016 the way Cleveland needs, the commonly known as LEPU’E which is situated in the village of AFONO, in the County of SUA, EASTERN District, Island of Tutuila, American Samoa. Said LEASE AND EASE something unexpected hap- championship team. 31-year-old Hill, who was on AGREEMENT is now on le with the Territorial Registrar to be forwarded to the Governor pened. The Cavs didn’t col- Lue, who has had to mix and a minutes’ restriction in the respecting his approval or disapproval thereof according to the laws of American Samoa. lapse, and just maybe showed match for months because of series finale, gives Lue another Said instrument names SILIA I’AULUALO as LESSEE. that they’re going to be a much injuries and a roster revamped dependable veteran. He was Any person who wish, may le his objection in writing with the Secretary of the Land different team when they face by trades, returned to a proven sorely missed for three games Commission before the 21ST day of MAY, 2018. It should be noted that any objection must clearly state the grounds therefor. the Raptors. group, and the move paid off. against Indiana. POSTED: FEBRUARY 13, 2018 thru APRIL 16, 2018 As James caught his breath, Thompson, who had played Fortunately for the Cavs, SIGNED: Taito S.B. White, Territorial Registrar Cleveland went on a 10-2 run. 24 total minutes in the first six James has been indestructible. Kevin Love, who may have games, made his first start since He averaged 34.4 points KOMISI O LAU’ELE’ELE nightmares about Indiana’s March 28 and scored 15 points on 55.3 percent shooting, 10.1 O LE FA’ASALALAUGA lenei ua faia ona o APOLOSIO LUI MATA’UTIA ole nu’u o big men for some time, hit a with 10 rebounds in a season- rebounds, 7.7 assists and 1.4 AFONO, Amerika Samoa, ua ia faia se FEAGAIGA LISI MA LE AUALA, i se fanua ua 3-pointer, and George Hill, high 35 minutes. His presence steals during a series in which lauiloa o LEPU’E, e i le nu’u o AFONO i le itumalo o SUA, Falelima i SASA’E ole Motu o in the rotation after missing made the Cavs better at both he played 41.4 minutes per TUTUILA Amerika Samoa. O lea FEAGAIGA LISI MA LE AUALA ua i ai nei i teuga pepa three games with back spasms, ends, and he brought an interior game. With speculation ram- ale Resitara o Amerika Samoa e a auina atu ile Kovana Sili mo sana fa’amaoniga e tusa ai ma le Tulafono a Amerika Samoa. O lea mata’upu o lo’o ta’ua ai SILIA I’AULUALO. attacked the rim. By the time toughness that had been missing pant about where he’ll play next A iai se tasi e a fa’atu’i’ese i lea mata’upu, ia fa’aulufaleina mai sa na fa’atu’iesega tusitusia James checked back in, the against the Pacers. He picked season, James made sure this ile Failautusi o lea Komisi ae le’i o’o ile aso 21 o ME, 2018. Ia manatua, o fa’atu’iesega uma Cavs had pushed their lead to up two early fouls on Indiana’s one will continue. lava ia tusitusia manino mai ala uma e fa’atu’iese ai. 04/02 & 05/02/18 10 and only had to withstand Myles Turner, who fouled out. Thompson said James one more charge to silence the “That’s the Tristan that we inspires everyone around him. Pacers. know,” James said. “Giving us “Whenever you’ve got the For Cavs coach Tyronn extra possessions, catching the best player in the world or your Showalter strives Lue, the 3:35 stretch was vital. ball on the rolls and finishing. leader on the team giving every- Not only did the Cavs survive Just his energy, his effort. That’s thing he’s got, whether he’s without James, they thrived how he’s made his name in this playing the point guard position, and potentially gained some league, by just being high motor guarding, rebounding, blocking for turnaround from confidence. and being able to outwork who’s shots, assisting, for me and the “That was big,” he said. ever across from him.” younger guys, we’ve got to pick Even bigger was Lue’s Thompson could have an it up,” he said. “We’ve got to decision to change his starting even larger role against the Rap- give everything we’ve got. If last-place Orioles lineup once again. For the fourth tors and their massive front line he’s giving 100 percent, we’ve time in the series, and 34th time anchored by 7-foot center Jonas got to give 120. We have to find BALTIMORE (AP) — The next six weeks after undergoing this season, Lue used a dif- Valanciunas. that extra boost and go out there last time the Baltimore Orioles core surgery. ferent starting five. But unlike Hill’s return was critical for and fight with him. began a season this poorly, That opened the door for a all the other combinations, this the Cavs, not only in Game 7 “We’re a team and he goes Buck Showalter was brought variety of players who would was one he could trust as he but going forward. With playoff to war for us every night. We’ve in to restore order to the floun- otherwise be on the bench or in played the steady Korver along first-timers Jordan Clarkson got to do the same thing.” dering franchise. the minor leagues. with James, Love, J.R. Smith and Larry Nance struggling and James could us the help. Now, Showalter finds him- “There’s a great opportu- and Tristan Thompson, the Rodney Hood still not playing self in a similar mess. nity here for some people, and Back in 2010, the Orioles they’re trying to take advantage stumbled to a 1-11 start and of it — mostly because we have were 5-18 at the end of April. a need,” Showalter said. They fired manager Dave Trem- Through the weekend, how- bley in June and continued to ever, Santander — a Rule 5 slide under interim manager pick — was batting .213 and Juan Samuel before Showalter Valencia was at .204. Sisco, a came aboard and guided Balti- rookie catcher who replaced more to 34 wins in its final 57 struggling starter Caleb Joseph games. early on, was hitting a compara- Showalter has since taken tively robust .255. the Orioles to the postseason on But hey, they’re not the only three occasions. players struggling at the plate. This year, however, he’s had Chris Davis has a .167 batting to deal with a team plagued by average, two home runs and injuries, lackluster hitting and six RBIs, just three years after inconsistent pitching. signing a $161 million contract With guys like Anthony that the Orioles are stuck with Santander, Danny Valencia, through 2022. Chance Sisco and Craig Gentry “I’m sure there’s the inner getting significant playing time, pressure to live up to (expec- it’s no wonder Baltimore (8-20) tations),” Showalter said. “It’s has a minus-54 run differential eating at him.” and is deep in last place in the Beckham was hitting .179 AL East. before going on the DL, Adam That would be acceptable if Jones is at .239 and Joseph is the Orioles were tanking, but sputtering at .137. they fully expected to compete The lone player with a hot for a playoff spot this season. bat has been Machado (.361, Vice president of base- nine HRs, 22 RBIs), who ball operations Dan Duquette might not be around past July resisted trade offers for pending if the Orioles can’t turn things free agent Manny Machado around. over the winter and added vet- “I know what Manny’s erans Alex Cobb and Andrew done. Special player,” Tampa Cashner to a starting rotation Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash that featured the home-grown said. “But then you look at Jon- talent of Dylan Bundy and athan Schoop, another special Kevin Gausman. player that’s not there. They’ve Unfortunately, things went been banged up, snakebit a little awry well before opening day. bit by the injuries. But they’ve Slugger Mark Trumbo (quad got guys that are very capable strain) and closer Zach Britton of getting hot, and when they (Achilles tendon) began the do, they can hit ball out of any- season in the disabled list and where, put a lot of runs on the were soon joined by All-Star board.” FILE - In this April 29, 2018, le photo, Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter looks onto second baseman Jonathan The Orioles haven’t aban- the eld during play against the Detroit Tigers in a baseball game in Baltimore. e last time the Schoop (oblique), outfielder doned hope of bouncing back. Orioles began a season this poorly, Showalter was brought in to restore order to the oundering Colby Rasmus (hip flexor) and After all, Trumbo is slated to franchise. Now, Showalter nds himself in a similar mess. third baseman Tim Beckham, make his debut Tuesday, when (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File) who will be sidelined for the the calendar flips to May. Page B4 samoa news, Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Ex NFL player, GM Matt Millen has rare ailment, heart woes ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — and won four Super Bowl rings. diagnosed with the rare disease Former NFL player and general He later served as Detroit’s last July. manager Matt Millen says he is general manager and has also “I know what you have,” being treated for a rare disease spent three decades as a broad- Millen recalled the doctor that has robbed his heart of most caster. Millen told the Morning telling him, “and you’re not of its normal function. Call he plans to return to the going to like it.” The 60-year-old Millen told booth in the fall. Millen’s case reached the the Morning Call in Allentown, Millen’s heart issues began point where he was risking the Pennsylvania that he has been in 2011, when he first felt chest kind of heart failure that would diagnosed with amyloidosis, a pain while exercising. Heart eventually require a transplant. life-threatening illness that may tests, including a cardiac cath- Millen spent the week before the force him to seek a heart trans- eterization, showed nothing Super Bowl undergoing tests at plant. Millen said he has been wrong. the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. receiving chemotherapy once a Amyloidosis often goes “When a bump comes up week to treat the condition that undiagnosed because its symp- in the road, you deal with it,” left his heart functioning at just toms mimic those of more Millen said. “It’s ridiculous 30 percent. common diseases. But Millen’s to feel sorry for yourself. I’m Millen played 12 seasons as symptoms grew worse over thankful for what I have, and a linebacker in the NFL for the time, and he visited doctors for I’ll take what I get.” Raiders, 49ers and Redskins — six years before finally getting What a month: Red Sox com-

FILE - is ia an Aug. 14, 2015, le photo showing former plete best April with win over NFL player Matt Millen before an NFL preseason football game between the Raiders and the St. Louis Rams in Oakland, Calif. Millen says he is being treated for a rare disease that has robbed BOSTON (AP) — Xander Park. Moreland drew a bases- The Royals made a late his heart of most of its normal function. e 60-year-old Millen Bogaerts hit a grand slam over loaded walk for the other run. lineup change, which caused told the Morning Call in Allentown, Pennsylvania that he has the Green Monster and the It was Boston’s sixth slam of confusion in the press box when been diagnosed with amyloidosis, a life-threatening illness that Boston Red Sox finished April the season, tying the 1996 Mon- everyone thought the club had may force Millen to seek a heart transplant. Millen has been with their most wins ever by treal Expos for most ever in the moved its DH to third base after receiving chemotherapy once a week to treat a condition that his beating the Kansas City Royals majors by May 1. Moustakas had to leave in the le his heart functioning at just 30 percent. Millen played 12 sea- 10-6 on Monday night. Boston fell in the 3-0 hole in first. sons as a linebacker in the NFL for the Raiders, 49ers and Red- Mitch Moreland hit a solo the first when starter Eduardo It would have forced pitcher skins _ and won four Super Bowl rings. homer and had three hits along Rodriguez gave up three runs Hammel to hit. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File) with Bogaerts for the Red Sox, on three walks, two singles and The problem was: The who posted their 19th victory in a hit batsman. Royals had given a new lineup April. TRAINER’S ROOM to the umpires from the one They had reached 18 three Royals: SS Alcides Escobar posted in the press box and on Employment Opportunity times, the last coming in their was back in the lineup after Fenway’s scoreboards that had Fiafia Restaurant Inc is currently seeking the following: World Series-winning 2013 leaving Sunday’s game with a Moustakas at third base and season. bruised left hand from being hit Cheslor Cuthbert as the DH. • CHEF with at least 10 years experience in Whit Merrifield had three by a pitch. . Cuthbert came in at third Asian cuisine. Must be bilingual (English & Chinese). hits and two RBIs for the DH Mike Moustakas was hit base at the bottom of the first. • RESTAURANT MANAGER with at least 10 years Royals, who were coming off by a pitch and came out with a GONE EARLY experience. their first consecutive wins this bruised left forearm. Both starting pitchers were season. Red Sox: Manager Alex out by the fifth inning. Please send resume to PO Box 998284 Hector Velazquez (4-0), the Cora decided to give OF Rodriguez gave up five runs, first of three relievers, worked Mookie Betts a second straight walked three, hit two batters two scoreless innings of relief day off because of a tight right and struck out six in four. for the victory. hamstring that forced him out Hammel was tagged for LOOKING FOR A TECHNICIAN TO Trailing 3-0, Boston scored Saturday. eight runs on eight hits in 4 2/3. INSTALL SECURITY CAMERAS a run in the second on More- “I feel like not starting today SPECIAL GUESTS land’s homer and five off Jason is going to benefit him, but if we The Royals’ traveling party AT MY HOUSE! Hammel (0-3) in a third inning need it late in the game, we’ll had 28 extra guests because highlighted by Bogaerts’ slam use him,” Cora said. they were invited to bring their Looking for a technician to install 4 security that completely left Fenway PRESS BOX CONFUSION dads or brothers on the trip. cameras at my house. Talk to me if you’re interested at 731-1215

➧ Celtics… Continued from page B2 he knows other teams in the East end of the game when Shane remain relevant, he thinks there Larkin wrapped him up under is enough young talent on the the basket. The Celtics guard current 76ers and Celtics rosters gave him a bear hug from to give the rivalry a rebirth. behind to prevent him from “I hope so,” Brown said. “I shooting, and Simmons pushed personally grew up with this his hands away. ... Embiid again rivalry, just right on your door- wore the mask he has needed step and just a big part of your since missing 10 straight games basketball life as a young kid. — including the first two of the It sure seems like both pro- playoffs. grams are heading into the right Celtics: Hall of Famer and direction.” 11-time NBA champion Bill TIP-INS Russell was in the crowd.... Sixers: With six days off Smart missed his first five since eliminating the Heat in shots. ... The Celtics put T-shirts five games, the Sixers missed on every seat that said “BEAT Boston Red Sox’s Xander Bogaerts, center right, celebrates his grand slam that also drove in 15 of their first 20 shots. ... Sim- PHILA.” The “L-A” were in Mitch Moreland (18), Hanley Ramirez, behind and J.D. Martinez, right, during the third inning of a mons grew frustrated near the bold, a nod to the longtime baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Boston, Monday, April 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) samoa news, Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Page B5 FIFA hosts continental football bodies to talk ZURICH (AP) — FIFA A FIFA briefi ng document hosted talks with football’s six on the project said clubs would continental governing bodies share prize money totaling 75 on Monday about a $25 billion percent of at least $3 billion offer to run two international revenue from each Club World competitions, seeking agree- Cup edition which would be ment before the World Cup guaranteed by the investment kicks off in June. group. FIFA President Gianni Presi- Currently, the annual Club dent wants support for a 12-year World Cup played in December deal from 2021 with a Japanese- features just one European team led consortium. alongside the other continental tIt would expand the Club champions and the host nation’s World Cup to a 24-team event league winner. every four years, and create a The 2017 edition in the Nations League on a two-year United Arab Emirates earned cycle for more than 200 national $37 million revenue for FIFA. teams. FIFA’s 37-member ruling “There is a sense of urgency council is needed to approve the to move forward and to make two competitions, which fi gure a decision,” Philippe Moggio, to get broad support from clubs general secretary of North and national federations outside American football body CON- Europe. FILE - In this  ursday, April 12, 2018  le photo, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, le , talks CACAF, said after the two-hour “The concept is very inter- with Alejandro Dominguez, right, president of the South American Football Confederation, CON- meeting. esting for all,” Moggio said of MEBOL, during their annual conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina. FIFA hosted talks Monday Still, consent from UEFA is the global Nations League idea, April 30, 2018, with football’s six continental governing bodies about a $25 billion o er to run two the toughest part of the deal, which was developed by UEFA. international competitions, seeking agreement before the World Cup kicks o in June. which seems unlikely before Earlier Monday, Dominguez (AP Photo/Martin Ruggiero, File) an initial 60-day deadline from told The Associated Press a investors expires by mid-May. council meeting could happen Human Resource Department, Tafuna Asian confederation general in Zurich ahead of the World PO Box PPB, Pago Pago American Samoa 96799 secretary Windsor John said Cup which kicks off on June 14 Phone No: (684) 248-1234 FIFA plans for a working group in Russia. [email protected] to study the issues. FIFA’s leaders will meet on That panel will include the June 10 in Moscow, where the CEO-like top offi cials from main business will be the 2026 PUBLIC JOB POSTING each of the six continents. World Cup bidding contest. Position Title Warehouse Clerk II Posting Date April 30, 2018 FIFA vice president Ale- Three days later, FIFA member Department Warehouse Deadline May 11, 2018, 4:00 p.m. jandro Dominguez, head of federations are set to choose South America’s CONMEBOL, between Morocco and the co- Division Support Services Starting Rate $7.28 - $8.21 per hour was the only confederation hosting candidacy of the United Position Type Career Service - 12 months probation president to attend Monday’s States, Canada and Mexico to D/1/A- D/4/A, Non-Exempt meeting which followed a rapid stage the expanded 48-team Reports To Warehouse Supervisor Job Grade/Status round of consultations in recent tournament. Major Duties & Responsibilities weeks with FIFA stakeholders, “There is a lot on the table,” including leaders of Europe’s Moggio acknowledged. e primary objective of the position is to perform as an assistant to the Warehouse Supervisor(s) and Warehouse Lead in warehouse functions to include: assist with completing shipping and receiving of ASPA materials and top clubs and leagues. One subject not formally equipment; assist with issuance of equipment, materials and supplies to eld crews for daily operations; assist with An expanded Club World discussed on Monday: ensuring all incoming and outgoing stock is accurately recorded; assist with ensuring all tasks are performed safely Cup, which would be played FIFA’s proposal last month, and in a timely manner. Warehouse Clerk II is also required to assist the Warehouse Supervisor(s) and Warehouse in June or July with 12 from backed by CONMEBOL’S Lead in: Europe in a 24-team lineup, is Dominguez, of fast-tracking the • upliing, checking, and recording local and o-island purchase orders a potential rival to the globally 48-team expansion to the 2022 • coordinating all related tasks for shipping and receiving goods and materials popular Champions League World Cup in Qatar. • assist with hauling of containers and assisting with port service charge payments guaranteed by UEFA. • monitoring inventory stock levels to ensure sucient equipment and materials • identifying material specications for new/specic inventory requirements as required • conducting annual stock take of all inventory • conducting random shelf counts as a spot check on inventory levels ➧ • undertaking asset tagging and database entries for tracking purposes Banned coach… • operating forkli for the shiing, loading and unloading of materials and equipment Continued from page B2 • attending to trouble calls (aer hours) re: the issue of materials and equipment where required • reporting and investigating all accidents letes. The agency didn’t name several members of the team • general yard housecleaning which athletes it found working in Karakol, where Chegin was • other duties as assigned by Warehouse Supervisor with Chegin. supposedly coaching. Their permission to com- Sergei Shirobokov, who won Minimum Requirements pete could now be withdrawn if the world championship silver Education Associate Degree in Business Administration or a related discipline. they are found to have worked medal in the 20-kilometer walk Experience Two (2) years related work experience in warehouse functions is required in addition to the minimum with Chegin, according to the last year, appears to be among educational requirement having been obtained OR ve (5) years related work experience in warehouse IAAF’s doping review board, those shown. He has been management will be considered in place of the required minimum educational requirement. which granted them the neutral allowed to compete interna- Knowledge, • Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines without a great deal of supervision status. tionally by the IAAF. The pho- • Good planning and organizational skills “The matter reported over tograph, which does not show Skills & Abilities • Skills in verbal and written communication the weekend constitutes new Chegin, could not immediately • Ability to stand and/or work on your feet for long periods of time information of which the be authenticated by The Associ- • Light to heavy weight liing is required DRB was unaware when they ated Press. • Ability to use computer with an excellent command of Microso Excel and Word granted Neutral Athlete status Chegin ran Russia’s national • Knowledge and skills in data entry, programs and processes. to a number of Russian race race walking training center in • Ability to communicate and possess excellent written and oral skills for liaising with many dierent people. walkers earlier this year and it the city of Saransk for 20 years • Must be self-motivated, prompt, alert, honest and able to solve basic problems. will be reviewed by the DRB as until he was suspended in 2015 • Must be physically t and able to bend, li, twist and climb as the job is very demanding especially a matter of priority,” the board and banned for life a year later. when working in the local elements. said. Chegin is the former coach of • Must possess a current commercial driver’s license and have a very good driving record. That could affect Russians Sergei Kirdyapkin, Olga Kani- • Skills in operating a forkli, at bed or heavy duty truck. Able to work alone or/ and as part of a competing in this weekend’s skina and Elena Lashmanova, team when required. world team championship. all of whom won Olympic gold A photograph published medals but later served doping Quali ed applicants: Please submit a completed ASPA Employment Application with a copy of your resume to ASPA on an Instagram account in suspensions. Human Resources (address listed above) by the deadline. Please attach copies of credentials and transcripts. Candidates the name of Russian national The World Anti-Doping selected for hire must pass examination (when applicable), pre-employment clearances & test negative on pre-employment drug test. ASPA reserves the right to waive education and experience requirements as necessary. team walker Olga Shargina and Agency declined to comment dated April 19 seems to show on an ongoing case. An Equal Opportunity Employer * A Drug Free Workplace Page B6 samoa news, Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Impressive season lays groundwork for Pacers future INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pritchard opted for a widely top eight players back from a Ph. 252-2964 The Indiana Pacers were full of panned trade that netted Victor team that won 48 games, fell Location:Room 209, Tedi of Samoa - Fagatogo surprises this season. Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis. just short of finishing in the top They won more games than It all turned out just fine for four in the Eastern Conference O ce Hrs. 9am to 2pm expected. They proved more Pritchard and the Pacers. and was within four points late competitive than projected. 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Now, everyone RATS, AND OTHER PEST PROBLEMS? plotting draft strategy long ago. snake in Vic, unbelievable jump in the world knows who we “This was one of the most from last year to this year,” are.” • Call for a FREE PEST EVALUATION OR NO amazing seasons of my career,” LeBron James said after scoring Now, they’re out to prove OBLIGATION INSPECTION forward Thaddeus Young said. 45 points in a Game 7 victory. “I they can be dramatically better “We played for one another, not mean, we all saw the improve- next season. • We do GROUND TERMITE TREATMENT & as individuals. It’s tough (being ment and why he is a franchise- The key may be the con- CONSTRUCTION PRE_TREATMENTS eliminated), but this is a great caliber player and everybody tinued development of Myles group of guys. We all gave our on down, they just got a well- Turner, Indiana’s 22-year-old • We provide services for Houses, Boats, Cars, blood and sweat to the game rounded team and they defi- center and one of the league’s and each other.” nitely pushed us, pushed us to leaders in blocks. The Pacers O ces, Warehouses, Storage, Restaurants, Furniture And it could be just the start. the brink.” need him to get stronger and pieces, stores and cafeteria and health clinics. The Pacers’ future looks Sabonis, a lottery pick in become a better rebounder. far brighter now than it did 2016, became a key contrib- At times this season, he 12 months ago after they utor off the bench. Point guard showed just how dominant he were swept out of the play- Darren Collison was the NBA’s could be. offs by LeBron James and the most accurate 3-point shooter, Now, the Pacers are asking Carolina terminates Cavaliers. and Young and Bojan Bogda- him to stay healthy, become Back then, there questions novic thrived in their roles, too. a more consistent scorer and about Paul George’s future in Four of the starting five and help Oladipo lead this team to Indiana loomed heavily over Sabonis are already under con- greater successes. demoted GM Ron the franchise. By late June, tract for next season with Young “I wouldn’t trade this year or new general manager Kevin being the lone exception. He the men in that locker room for Pritchard was forced into a dif- and backup point guard Cory anyone. It’s been phenomenal,” ficult choice when George’s Joseph have player options Oladipo said. “It’s the best Francis’ contract camp made his plans public: and Pritchard likely will exer- locker room I’ve been a part of. Take one more shot at winning cise the team option on Lance It’s been an honor playing with VRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — being groomed for the position a title with George and risk Stephenson. those men and I look forward The Carolina Hurricanes termi- by former GM Jim Rutherford losing him in free agency or If Young and Joseph opt in, to growing with them in the nated the contract of demoted — who now is trying to win start rebuilding immediately. the Pacers would have their future.” general manager and Hall of the Cup for a third straight year Fame player Ron Francis on with the Penguins. Monday. The Hurricanes, meanwhile, The Hurricanes announced have not made the playoffs the move in a three-sentence since 2009. Their nine-year statement nearly two months postseason drought is one of the after Francis was reassigned longest in NHL history. to another front-office position Francis stockpiled draft — president of hockey opera- picks during the three-plus sea- tions — while the team began sons he spent rebuilding the a search for a new GM that will Hurricanes, but he was criti- report directly to new owner cized for not making enough Tom Dundon. moves to help the current club Francis, 55, is a four-time and failing to orchestrate a con- All-Star who won the Stanley sequential player-for-player Cup twice with Pittsburgh in the trade during that time. 1990s and was inducted into the One of his biggest offseason Hockey Hall of Fame in 2007. acquisitions was a bust, with He took over as Carolina’s goalie Scott Darling coming general manager in 2014 after in from Chicago and finishing with an NHL-worst save per- centage of .888 in the first year of his four-year, $16.6 million contract. The Hurricanes have several key vacancies in their man- agement roster. They’re also searching for a coach after Bill Peters opted out of the final year of his contract earlier this month and subsequently was hired by the Calgary Flames. Carolina was a winner at the draft lottery over the weekend. It holds the No. 2 overall pick in the June draft. The Hurricanes also announced that Joe Nieu- FILE - In this May 5, 2014, wendyk resigned as a pro scout le photo, Carolina Hurricanes and adviser for the team. Nieu- general manager Ron Francis wendyk, a Hall of Fame center takes questions from members who played for two decades, Indiana Pacers’ Myles Turner reacts a er fouling out in the second half of Game 7 of an NBA of the media during a news previously spent four years as basketball rst-round playo series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Sunday, April 29, 2018, in conference in Raleigh, N.C. the Dallas Stars’ GM. Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File) samoa news, Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Page B7 Curry ready to return for War- riors in Game 2 vs. Pelicans OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — players said it was much more. The last time Golden State got “We hang our hats on Stephen Curry back from a knee defense,” Rajon Rondo said. injury in the playoffs, he imme- “What happened in the second diately returned to brilliance. quarter is inexcusable. I can’t Curry returned for Game blame it on a week off of rest. 4 of the Warriors’ fi ve-game It’s a lack of communication Western Conference semifi nals and not being disciplined. If we against Portland two years ago can clean that up, I think we’ll and made 16 of 32 shots with be fi ne.” fi ve 3-pointers and scored 17 Anthony Davis and Rondo points in overtime on the way will challenge the Pelicans to to 40 in a 132-125 victory. He play with more intensity on the grabbed nine rebounds and defensive end. The Warriors dished out eight assists. thrived when they made things If that is any indicator, the hard on Davis to take shots, New Orleans Pelicans better be got stops and pushed the ball in ready for a superstar as eager as transition. ever to get back on the court and “We’re very confi dent. It’s chase a repeat championship. one game. They win by 40, The two-time MVP, side- you win by one, 90, it’s one lined since spraining his left game,” Davis said. “It’s still knee March 23, is expected to best-out-of-seven. Our job is play Tuesday night in Game 2 to learn from what we messed against New Orleans with what up tonight and get prepared for is sure to be a fi red-up crowd Game 2.” at Oracle Arena. The Warriors The Warriors have taken have won a franchise-record 13 their defense to another level, straight home playoff games. led by Durant and Draymond Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green (23) reacts a er feeding an alley-oop pass for a dunk by In late December against Green — who is coming off a Kevin Durant, le , during the  rst half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playo series Memphis, Curry came back triple-double and has 15, 19 and Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) after being sidelined 11 games 18 rebounds in his past three Human Resource Department, Tafuna with a sprained right ankle games, respectively. PO Box PPB, Pago Pago to score 38 points with 10 Golden State also is pushing American Samoa 96799 Phone No: (684) 248-1234 3-pointers. the pace, a far different game [email protected] “I’m not too worried about than in the fi rst round against him. I’ve seen him come back the Spurs. from injuries many times,” “We all like to get out in PUBLIC JOB POSTING coach Steve Kerr said Monday. transition,” Warriors guard Position Title CS Representative I Posting Date April 30, 2018 “... Sometimes it’s just one shot Shaun Livingston said Monday. that gets him going.” “We can slow it down and we Department Customer Service Deadline May 07, 2018, 4:00 p.m. And what a boost Curry’s understand to win games we’ll Division Technical Support Starting Rate 7.28 per hour presence could be for the have to execute and maybe win Position Type Career Service - 12 months probation defending champions who are some grind-out games, that’s already clicking on both ends. just part of playoff basketball, Reports To Customer Service Supervisor Job Grade/Status D/1/A, Non-Exempt “He loves the game just as but everybody loves to run.” Major Duties & Responsibilities much as anybody I ever been Here’s something to know around and I know he wants about the Cleveland-Toronto e primary objective of the position is to process ASPA Customer Payments to utility accounts, to include credit card, debit to play. I’ve just been thinking series opener, also Tuesday: meter and miscellaneous transactions including online payments; respond to ASPA customer billing inquiries in person or about that, just worrying about CAVALIERS AT RAP- over the phone; refer ASPA customer inquiries to appropriate representatives or oces; balancing out of daily cash drawer and assist daily cash close-out and research discrepancies as needed; perform general administrative / clerical activities; pres- how he feels not playing,” TORS. Game 1, 8 p.m. EDT, ent and maintain a courteous working relationship and professional image when dealing with customers and the public in reigning Finals MVP Kevin TNT general; ability to comprehend technical aspects of ASPA related operational functions; perform as a customer service repre- Durant said. “... Excited for him LeBron James just won his sentative in receiving and handling customer inquiries, service requests, complaints, etc. pertaining to ASPA services; answer to get back just to be in a place fi fth straight Game 7 and now and direct all in-coming trouble calls and main line calls; issue customer service orders, monitor, follow-up and ensure where he enjoys most, which is the Cavs will face the Rap- closure of service order as requested by customers; present and maintain a courteous working relationship and professional playing ball, and the other stuff, tors for the third consecutive image when dealing with customers and the public in general; assist ASPA Customer Service Operations as needed. we’ll fi gure it out. But I’m more postseason. so excited as his brother that Toronto eliminated the Wiz- Minimum Requirements he’s out there, he gets to play ards in a six-game fi rst round Education Associate of Arts/Science in Business/Marketing and/or Accounting. basketball, something that he and now the challenge is stop- Experience ree years of ecient and progressive customer service experience; proven computer skills including loves to do.” ping LeBron and his supporting experience with AS400; Accustomed to working long and/or exible hours including weekends. The Pelicans prepared all cast. Ability to: interpret and explain utility policies and procedures to customers: computer literate and week to see Curry back on the “We understand everything Skills, Abilities, well-versed in Microso Oce; able to create and compose correspondence and word document reports, court and they know they must starts and stops with him,” produce spreadsheet analysis reports with graphs; stay organized and manage multiple demands through bounce back fast to stay in this Raptors coach Dwane Casey Job independent judgment and personal initiative. Requirements best-of-seven series after a 123- said. “There’s certain things Skilled in: Computer literate and competent in using standard oce soware; verbal and written 101 fl op in Saturday night’s you want to give up with him, communication. Possess excellent interpersonal skills; work as a team player and with the ability to be Game 1. there’s certain things you have exible. Possess and keep a good attendance. Golden State scored 41 no choice in the matter. There’s Successful candidate must speak and understand both Samoan and English; excellent communication points in the second quarter and a pecking order as far as what skills; be a good listener and creative problem-solver. He or she must have the ability to perform multiple 76 in the fi rst half — both new we want to give up, what we tasks assigned; an organized self-starter. Knowledge and experience in utility operations a plus. Must have franchise-bests for the post- live with.” pleasant manners with respect to customers and the public alike and be honest when handling cash and be season. The Warriors shot 13 The Cavs are 8-2 against willing to work long shis to cover other areas of CS when needed. for 20 in the second, making Toronto the past two postsea- four 3s and 11 of 14 free throws. sons and went 5-2 in matchups Quali ed applicants: Please submit a completed ASPA Employment Application with a copy of your resume to ASPA Tafuna (address listed above) by the deadline. Please attach copies of credentials and transcripts. Candidates selected While New Orleans coach during the regular season the for hire must pass examinations (when applicable), pre-employment clearances & test negative on pre-employment drug Alvin Gentry thought his team’s past two years. test. ASPA reserves the right to waive education and experience requirements as necessary. No phone inquiries accepted. long layoff might have hurt, the An Equal Opportunity Employer * A Drug Free Workplace Page B8 samoa news, Tuesday, May 1, 2018

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C M rest of season Y K PHOENIX (AP) — The Los Dodgers already were without Angeles Dodgers’ diffi cult April third baseman Justin Turner, got a lot worse Monday with sidelined by a broken left wrist. news that two-time All-Star Right fi elder Yasiel Puig went shortstop and 2016 NL Rookie on the 10-day disabled list of the Year Corey Seager will Sunday with a bruised left hip. undergo season-ending Tommy Seager was placed on the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Corey Seager, right, is congratulated by third base coach Chris Woodward John surgery. 10-day DL and infi elder-out- (45) a er hitting a two-run home run o San Francisco Giants’ Johnny Cueto in the  rst inning of Dodgers manager Dave fi elder Breyvic Valera was the second game of a baseball doubleheader Saturday, April 28, 2018, in San Francisco. Roberts said the operation will called up from Triple-A Okla- (AP Photo/Ben Margot) be performed Friday in Los homa City. Angeles to repair a right ulnar collateral ligament sprain. “It’s a big blow,” Roberts said. The 24-year-old infi elder had been bothered by a sore elbow since the middle of last season but had tried to deal with the problem with rest and reha- bilitation rather than surgery. Seager spoke to reporters in the dugout before the Dodgers played NL West rival Arizona on Monday night. He said he felt pain and numbness after a couple of throws in the recently com- pleted series at San Francisco. “I had a few bad throws over the weekend and went and got an MRI this morning and it was necessary to have surgery,” he said. There was no doubt surgery was needed, Seager said, calling it “cut and dried.” He said he was at peace with the decision after dealing with the arm problem for so long. “You always think if the day would come,” Seager said. “You always hope it doesn’t come. I’ve kind of accepted it now. It’s just nice to know it’s fi nished. It’s done with. No more decisions to be made.” C M Seager said he did not regret Y K deciding against surgery in the offseason, saying there were other options then and the arm wasn’t as bad. “It would have been a forced thing,” he said. V“It wasn’t the right step to just go ahead and do it. It was still in that kind of middle ground where the fi rst step should have been rehab and see if you could take some time off and it would be all right.” The new MRI, he said, showed the injury had gotten “much, much worse.” Seager was hitting .267 with two homers and 13 RBIs. Roberts said Chris Taylor would move from the outfi eld to become the everyday shortstop. The defending NL champion Page B10 samoa news, Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Cowboys want Super Bowl hosting do- over, and draft was start ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) for us as the draft continues to — The Dallas Cowboys want evolve.” a do-over on hosting the Super As always, the Cowboys Bowl after horrid weather and a were worried about the weather. seating fiasco ruined their first It was just about perfect, unlike try seven years ago. the unprecedented ice storm While the wait will easily that paralyzed the Dallas area be more than a decade and with most of the week before the no indication the big game is Super Bowl. coming back soon, last week- Of course, that was in end’s draft at least showed the midwinter. NFL that what is becoming its On top of that, about 400 spring Super Bowl went off fans ended up without a place without a hitch in North Texas. to sit when roughly 1,250 seats “Obviously we’ve got a little in temporary bleachers were chip on our shoulder about that declared unsafe hours before one because we had a snow- kickoff in Green Bay’s 31-25 storm and it didn’t go per- victory over Pittsburgh. fect,” executive vice president A lawsuit faulted Jerry Jones Stephen Jones said last week, for trying to break the Super referring to the 2011 title game. Bowl attendance record of Fans gather on the oor during the NFL football dra at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, “There’s a big school of 103,985 (it fell 766 short), and Saturday, April 28, 2018. (Jae S. Lee/ e Dallas Morning News via AP) thought in the league that these the outspoken Cowboys owner things should go to kind of was forced to testify in federal vacational-type spots, South court. Florida and Southern California There was no such drama and Phoenix and New Orleans. this time, and the draft accom- American Samoa Government I get that. We’d still like a redo plished what the Cowboys there.” wanted: treating their fans while OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT The Cowboys hosted the first showcasing Texas as one of draft in an NFL stadium, and football’s cradles. the league said about 100,000 “It’s understated even, as big people showed up in and around as it is, how much the fans love AT&T Stadium in Arlington, the draft and love the drama and halfway between Dallas and uncertainty that goes with it,” INVITATION FOR BIDS Fort Worth, for the first round Stephen Jones said. Thursday night. “For our fans to be able to IFB-048-2018 Crowd size was limited touch it and go out there and by the league to about 20,000 see what it’s all about and see Issuance Date: April 25, 2018 Closing Date: May 29, 2018 indoors, using just one end of this firsthand ... this is football the 80,000-seat stadium with country.” No later than 2:00p.m. (local time) a retractable roof, which was Stephen Jones doesn’t 1. INVITATION closed. expect the draft to come back The largest screens of the soon because the idea now is Sealed bids are invited from qualified firms to provide the “Contruction of the New Fono giant video board that hangs to move it annually. O’Reilly over the center of the field were isn’t sure it will be in a stadium Building” located in the village of Fagatogo, Territory of American Samoa. mostly out of view. again because each city has 2. RECEIPT & OPENING OF BIDS The theater setup is still pre- ideas about how to make the ferred by the NFL for an event draft unique. Sealed bids will be received by the Chief Procurement Officer, American Samoa Government, that spent many years at Radio Super Bowls have been City Music Hall in New York awarded through the 2021 Tafuna, American Samoa 96799 until 2:00 p.m. (local time), Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at which before back-to-back drafts in season , including two with new time and place the sealed bids will be publicly opened and read. Chicago and last year’s popular stadiums (Atlanta, Los Angeles) stop in Philadelphia on the steps and another with a renovated 3. PRE-BID CONFERENCE of the art museum in front of the one (Miami, which will get its Rocky statue. record 11th title game). A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the This larger venue allowed But the Cowboys have this Office of Procurement Conference Room officials to try something they’d much going for them: been thinking about for a while. The NFL now has a fresher 4. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Groups of seats designated for memory that has nothing to do fans of each team on the field with ice falling off the roof and 5. The American Samoa Government reserves the right not to accept the lowest or any bid. in front of the stage were a hit. hitting Super Bowl workers, 6. The American Samoa Government reserves the right to waive any informality in bidding as may The idea derived from political or fans getting crammed into conventions fed what offi- standing-room areas when they be in the best interest of the American Samoa Government. cials thought was an energetic were supposed to have a place setting. to sit. “It exceeded our expecta- “We’re just thrilled with this tions in terms of the energy week,” O’Reilly said. down here,” said Peter O’Reilly, “This draft certainly reflected DR. ORETA MAPU CRICHTON who oversees special events for really well on this market and its Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Chief Procurement Officer the NFL. ability to put on major events.” “It’s been a terrific event samoa news, Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Page B11 Raptors rested, ready for third shot at LeBron, Cavaliers TORONTO (AP) — The there’s “no question” the Rap- Toronto Raptors seem to have tors are better equipped to face everything lined up in their Cleveland than in years past. favor heading into their post- “I feel it,” DeRozan said. season matchup against LeBron “We all have that confidence in James and the Cleveland ourselves.” Cavaliers. Some other things to watch They’re rested. The Raptors in the series between the Cava- feel they are ready. They have liers and the Raptors: home-court advantage. BENCH MOB But they’ve been confident Lowry and DeRozan started before heading into a playoff resting before their first-round showdown with James and have series with the Wizards was come up short — twice. even over. Lowry played 31 “Gotta go through the best minutes in the clincher, and to get to that trophy,” All- DeRozan 33, as Toronto’s deep Star guard DeMar DeRozan bench took over in the fourth said. “Every step of the way quarter. The reserve unit was we’re going to come across bolstered by the return of guard somebody.” Fred VanVleet, who had missed The Raptors open their all but three minutes of the first second-round playoff series at five games because of a sore home to James and the Cavs right shoulder. Pascal Siakam on Tuesday night. Cleveland led Toronto’s bench with 11 has eliminated Toronto in two points in Game 6 as the Raptors straight postseasons, including outscored Washington 29-14 in the 2016 conference finals and the fourth. a second-round sweep last year. “That’s the type of inten- This time, however, Toronto sity that we need from every is the top-seeded team in the quarter, every time we step on East after a team-record 59-win the floor,” Siakam said. “That’s season. The Raptors have been what we want, just being able Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry celebrates late in the second half of Game 6 of the team’s NBA off since a Game 6 victory over to wear down our opponent and basketball rst-round playo series against the Washington Wizards, Friday, April 27, 2018, in Washington last Friday night playing physical.” Washington. e Raptors won 102-92. finished their first-round series, HOME SWEET HOME (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) while James and the Cavs were The Raptors matched pushed to the limit in grinding Houston with an NBA-leading out a Game 7 win over Indiana 34-7 home record during the on Sunday. regular season and won all three That’s a stark contrast to home games against Wash- American Samoa Government 2016, when Cleveland had ington in the first round. Toron- eight days of rest before facing to’s two wins against Cleveland OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT a Toronto team that had played in the 2016 Eastern Conference consecutive seven-game series. Finals came north of the border, Or last year, when the Cavs got and its only win in three meet- a week off while waiting for ings with the Cavs this season Toronto to complete a six-game happened at home, a 133-99 INVITATION FOR BIDS victory over Milwaukee in the win on Jan. 11. opening round. “They’re a very tough team IFB 049-2018 “They’re coming off a series that plays well at home,” Cava- where they were banging and liers forward Kevin Love said. Issuance Date: April 27, 2018 Closing Date: May 11, 2018 bumping for seven games,” “They’re another team, like No later than 2:00p.m. (local time) Raptors guard Kyle Lowry said. Indiana, that can play a number “I think our energy has been of different ways. They have 1. INVITATION great. I think the days off will bigs that are somewhat unorth- Sealed bids are invited from qualified firms to provide the “Fagasa Early Childhood definitely have helped us a little odox and can play inside or out- bit.” side, pick and pop. They have a Education (ECE) Building Renovations & Repairs and Contruction of a Shaded Play James, meanwhile, has lot of guards, especially those Court Structure Rebid” located in the village of Fagasa, Territory of American Samoa. shouldered a heavy load for two guys out front in Lowry 2. RECEIPT & OPENING OF BIDS the Cavs, scoring 40 or more and DeRozan, that are going to three times in the first round. be very tough to stop.” Sealed bids will be received by the Chief Procurement Officer, American Samoa Government, He played 43 minutes in Game FINALS FOUR Tafuna, American Samoa 96799 until 2:00 p.m. (local time), Friday, May 11, 2018 at which 7, and was briefly forced off the Cavs coach Tyronn Lue used court in the second half because four different starting lineups time and place the sealed bids will be publicly opened and read. of leg cramps. against the Pacers, but the one 3. PRE-BID CONFERENCE Nevertheless, Raptors coach he went to in Game 7 might Dwane Casey expects James to stick for a while. Lue started A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Friday, May 4, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the be fully fresh once tip-off time Kyle Korver alongside James, Office of Procurement Conference Room. Bids will not be accepted from bidders who are not arrives Tuesday. Love, Tristan Thompson and present at the Pre-Bid Conference. “I don’t believe he’s tired,” J.R. Smith — the four remaining Casey said. “He’s on a mission. players from Cleveland’s 2016 4. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS I’m not saying he’s a lying man, championship team. The move 5. Electronic copies of contract documents, including Plans and Specifications may be examined but I don’t think he’s tired.” was as savvy as it was des- These Cavs don’t have All- perate, but it worked. Now Lue, or obtained at the Office of Procurement free of charge. Star guard Kyrie Irving any- who has used 34 starting lineups 6. The American Samoa Government reserves the right not to accept the lowest or any bid. more, either, while Toronto has this season, has something to 7. The American Samoa Government reserves the right to waive any informality in bidding as may flourished with a new emphasis fall back on if things don’t go on ball movement and 3-point as planned against the Raptors. be in the best interest of the American Samoa Government. shooting. “We’ve been in situations “We have a great opportu- before,” James said of the Game nity ahead of us to show how 7 starters. good of a team we’ve been,” “We’ve played big games DR. ORETA MAPU CRICHTON Lowry said. “We’re ready.” before so that’s a comfort Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Chief Procurement Officer DeRozan agreed, saying starting the game.” Page B12 samoa news, Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Williams says Redskins had ‘inside information’ on Guice

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — If a Redskins draft event at the other teams worried about LSU team’s stadium. The Redskins, running back Derrius Guice’s he added, “believed in me; they character, prompting his fall trusted me.” from first-round prospect to Williams said any reports late-second-round pick, Wash- about off-field issues were not ington Redskins senior VP of a part of Washington’s draft player personnel Doug Wil- discussion. liams figures he had “inside “What other teams thought information.” don’t necessarily mean what The Redskins, Williams we thought. ... When he’s there said at a post-draft news con- at your pick, you have to take ference Monday, did not share advantage of it and pick that the concerns that apparently guy. And we did that. We didn’t were behind Guice’s slide until let what other people said influ- Washington took him with the ence us. What influenced us is 59th overall choice after trading the information that we had down from No. 44 and adding gotten from him and the people a third-round selection in the around him. We had a lot of process. sources that we talked to,” the Williams called him “a value MVP of the 1988 Super Bowl pick.” said. “You and I both know “We do have some inside the way social media and the information and some influ- media and a lot of other things ence that helped us along the happen out there when it comes way. Plus, we had met with the to players. Most of them take kid. We went to dinner with the one thing and they run with it. kid. We brought the kid up here. Unfortunately, they don’t know Where Guice is from, I’m from the kid.” the same area, basically. I knew Other topics addressed by Guice. I knew who he is. I know Williams: FILE - In this May 29, 2011, le photo, IndyCar driver Danica Patrick leaves the pit area during where he comes from,” Wil- — The Redskins didn’t draft the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Patrick’s fare- liams said. “And when you talk a tight end and they feel “pretty well tour begins its nal phase Tuesday, May 1, 2018, when she gets back in an Indy car for the rst about a kid that has produced on good” at that position, Williams time since 2011. e world’s most famous female race car driver begins preparation for her nal the field the way he has, other said, “because Jordan Reed is drive around Indianapolis Motor Speedway and kicks o a month in which she’s sure to own the than what was out there, and progressing with his injury.” headlines. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File) you look at this kid, man, he’s Reed needed surgery on his big just a happy-go kid who likes left toe. to play football. And I think we — Washington needs a Whistleblower Rodchenkov were fortunate enough to get a starting left guard but didn’t guy like that.” pick someone, he said, because Guice, the SEC record- “there were some guys on the holder for most 250-yard board, but at our pick, those seeks dismissal of libel rushing games, was connected guys weren’t on the board.” Wil- in reports to a flap during his liams also noted that Ty Nsekhe The whistleblower who nobody can find Rodchenkov. Committee allowed 168 Russian visit with the Eagles, something “has played a little guard.” exposed Russian cheating at “I think it would be fool- athletes who passed a detailed Philadelphia general manager — WR Jamison Crowder “is the 2014 Olympics filed a hardy for us to lump ourselves vetting process to compete in Howie Roseman denied. still the punt returner,” Williams motion Monday to dismiss a into a false sense of security” Pyeongchang as “Olympic Ath- “No one wants to hear their said, but “you certainly want to libel lawsuit against him, which regarding Rodchenkov’s safety, letes from Russia.” name be slandered like that,” take a load off Jamison, if you his lawyers portrayed as a ploy Walden said. In February, during the Guice said Saturday during can.” led by the Russian owner of Rodchenkov, the former Olympics, Russia appealed the Brooklyn Nets to reveal his director of the Moscow anti- 39 doping cases, 28 of which whereabouts. doping lab, released a statement were overturned after the Court Former Moscow lab director saying he is “healthy, well and of Arbitration for Sport found Grigory Rodchenkov has been well-protected.” insufficient evidence of an anti- living in hiding in the United The countersuit is called doping violation. Those athletes States, fearful of Russian retri- an anti-SLAPP lawsuit — were not completely exoner- bution since revealing his coun- “Strategic Lawsuit Against ated, and 11 remained disquali- try’s elaborate scheme to cheat Public Participation” — that fied. CAS did not hear the biath- at the Sochi Games. is designed to protect whis- letes’ cases. Rodchenkov seeks dismissal tleblowers who get sued for Rodchenkov’s testimony of the libel lawsuit supported by making libelous remarks. was central to the CAS hear- Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov A representative for ings, and Russia portrayed the on behalf of three Russian Prokhorov told The Associated 28 overturned cases as evidence biathletes whose medals from Press: “We categorically deny that Rodchenkov’s credibility the Sochi Games were stripped the accusations in this suit. was in doubt. for doping. “But instead of trading in Walden said the cases were He also filed a countersuit rumors and baseless accusations overturned on technicalities against Prokhorov, the former via the media, we will await our and were more about the “high president of Russia’s biathlon fair hearing in a court of law, burden of proof” required in a federation. Rodchenkov’s law- where facts and evidence will CAS decision. yers say Prokhorov’s support of take their rightful place as the He said filing the libel law- the biathletes is part of a scheme only means of determining the suit against Rodchenkov in the to flush out Rodchenkov from truth.” United States was “probably hiding. The Russian government the stupidest thing someone “We have every confidence has repeatedly undermined could’ve done.” that this litigation was not Rodchenkov’s claims about the “We have a court system started to vindicate the athlete, complex doping scheme that where someone cares about the but to try to locate and identify has been corroborated by sev- truth,” Walden said. “Unlike the Dr. Rodchenkov’s location,” eral investigations and that led CAS and IOC processes, a court said his attorney, Jim Walden. to a ban of the Russian Olympic will look at all the evidence, Washington Redskins Senior Vice President of Player Per- Walden said if any deposi- Committee from this year’s and won’t lose the forest from sonnel Doug Williams speaks following the 2018 NFL Dra at tions are needed in the cases, Olympics. the trees. ... 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Positive change will require eff ort and time. ** “symbol” 9 Powerful LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take care of yourself emotionally, physically and fi nancially. Your relation- 36 Airy, small wind car 10 “Coming ship with others must be based on equality, not giving in to accommodate others. Keeping the peace 40 Play next” ad can be accomplished, and everyone can maintain equality while doing so. Speak up about what you segment 11 Airy lobbies want to see happen. **** 41 “The Ram” 12 Nigerian SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Physical changes that you have wanted to make will occupy your mind. 42 Light gas? city 43 Get ready 13 Exact Don’t fall for hype regarding a procedure or investment that can do the impossible. Doing proper 44 Coquettes duplicate research will be essential. *** 46 Bullfighters’ 21 Eggs, fancy SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Share your feelings with someone you love. The plans you make procession 22 Make italics will bring about positive changes at home. Altering your living space to accommodate a new addition 49 GPS 25 Uncon- 4/30 © 2018 Andrews McMeel Syndication will bring you joy as long as you don’t overspend. *** suggestion scious state www.upuzzles.com CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’ll be given options, and with proper care and consideration, you will fi nd the best route to take in order to satisfy your needs as well as the needs of others. Home improvements and stronger relationships will lead to good fortune. **** 5/1 SMALL CHANGE By Timothy E. Parker AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ll be eager to bring about change and to improve your chance to get ahead professionally or fi nancially. Question anyone off ering too much or trying to persuade you to take a risk. Invest in yourself, not someone else. ** PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t be tempted by someone using fl irtatious means to convince you to get involved in something that isn’t to your benefi t. Look for an opportunity to use what you have to off er; you will get ahead fi nancially. ***** Dear Abby by Abigail Van Buren NURSE KNOCKED INTO EMOTIONAL TAILSPIN BY CANCER DIAGNOSIS DEAR ABBY: A few weeks ago, I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. I’m only 34. That’s what I keep repeating to myself -- I’m only 34. I feel lost. I’m mad at God and have lost my faith. I keep won- dering “Why me?” “Why my family AGAIN?” “Why stage 4?” I cry alone in an empty house because I don’t want to stress out my kids and my husband. The support groups are 30 minutes away and feature mostly breast cancer patients and survivors. I’m a nurse, and I feel out of control. All my decisions are being made when I’m unconscious or barely out of anesthesia. My world has been turned upside down. I’m not hanging on well at all. Because my control is slipping, I have lost my grasp on the person I once was. I was a strong woman. I don’t know what to do. Help! -- NURSE WHO IS NOW THE PATIENT DEAR NURSE: Right now you are feeling vulnerable, which, under the circumstances, is normal. You should not be crying alone or isolating yourself as you have been doing. You need more emo- tional support than the support group you belong to can give. It may help you to contact the American Cancer Society because it provides support and informa- tion 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to those facing cancer. Trained cancer specialists are available via phone or live chat and can off er you not only accurate, up-to-date information, but also connect you with valuable services and resources. The phone number to call is (800) 227-2345, and the web- site is cancer.org. Please don’t wait to reach out. My thoughts are with you. DEAR ABBY: My in-laws take frequent vacations and ask my husband to dog-sit. He always says yes. They are gone seven to 10 days at a time and I don’t think we should feel obligated to always ATTENTION! agree. My husband says that since we’re family it’s our duty. Abby, they can well aff ord to kennel their dogs, and I don’t think they’d be off ended if we said no. But my husband thinks I’m heartless for being OK with his parents’ dogs staying at a kennel for so long. I maintain that it’s not my problem. This disagreement comes up every two to three months (every time we have the dogs). I am not We are now raising the price willing to do this anymore. I’m not sure how to discuss this topic because, so far, nothing I have said has gotten me results. We already have dogs of our own, and kids as well, and the additional dogs disrupt our routine. -- FREE PET SITTER for old Newpaper bundles to vv For your in-laws to expect you to take care of their dogs every time they decide to leave town seems excessive. However, I can understand why they would prefer not to kennel the dogs if they can leave them in a home environment instead. $2 a bundle! Because it bothers you, rather than try to dissuade your husband from being so agreeable, tell him he can dog-sit at his parents’ house, or from the moment the dogs arrive they will be his sole responsibility. And then stick to it. samoa news, Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Page B15

American Samoa Government DEPARTMENT of COMMERCE Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 Tel: (684) 633-5155 • Fax: (684) 633-4195 PUBLIC NOTICE COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Program Year (PY) 2018 Annual Action Plan The American Samoa Government (ASG) invites public comments on the PY2018 Annual Action Plan (AAP) Draft as mandated in the provisions of 24 CFR &91.200 and 91.220 (b). Public comments are invited for a 30-day period commencing on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 to Thursday, May 10, 2018. The draft is available at the Department of Commerce, 2nd floor of the A.P. Lutali Executive Office Building. A public meeting to accept verbal and written comments on the PY2018 AAP Draft will be held at the Department of Commerce Conference Room on Friday, May 11, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. Translation into and out of Native Language (Samoan) that is widely spoken will be provided at the meeting. The Community Planning and Development (CPD) Programs of American Samoa complies with 24 CFR & 91.220 (1) and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, or special modifications to participate in the public meeting or to comment on the AAP Draft should contact the HUD CPD Coordinator, Ms. Petti Matila at the following address. Written comments on the Public review draft may be sent to: Petti T. Matila, HUD CPD Coordinator Office of the Governor A.P. Lutali Executive Office Building, 3rd Floor Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 Office: (684) 633-5155 ext. 226 Fax: (684) 633-4195 E-mail: [email protected]

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