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C M Y K JV Basketball Champions By Leiloa Ese Malala Samoa News Staff writer The Samoana High School Sharks Junior Varsity Bas- ketball team capped another magical season last Saturday morning, this time with a 45-17 victory over Marist High School Crusaders JV Basketball team at the Samoana High School Gymnasium in Utulei, to claim the championship title for the second-straight year. The Marist Crusaders sliced the Samoana Sharks’ lead in the first quarter of the game, and made its biggest push of the game, with five minutes, the lead was 4-6. However, Samoana Sharks answered the push by hitting the Crusaders with three pointers that took them to lead until it ended. Marist Crusader Head Coach Fonoti said to Samoa News, “Samoana was a hard team, you can definitely tell they trained very hard but I am still proud of my boys because they did very well today.” With the victory, the Sharks became the first team this year to repeat as champions. Samoana JV Basketball team won the final 6 games of the playoffs in the season and never lost a game since it started Marist Crusaders with a fast break, while Samoana Sharks try to chase them down, last Saturday morning at the Samoana High late last year in December. School Gymnasium in Utulei. `[photo: Ese Malala] Head Coach Wayne Ames who coached the team last year feels screamed, yelled at them to run this championship this year Ames said, “I am looking done!” Ames said. honored for the Sharks to take even when they did not want to because we worked hard for it, forward for the boys to play in The Samoana Sharks JV another year on the books. run but it was all for their ben- with our Coach training us even the Flag Day league because it Champion players are: #25 “It’s a real honor and accom- efit so I’m very proud of these during the Christmas break. will give them more challenge Joshua Lutu Fuimaono, #1 plishment to go back-to-back boys,” Coach Ames told Samoa Even though in today’s game, and more practice for them to Faleatua Utuao, #4 Alfred Te’o, champions. I have 4 players News. we missed a lot of layups — but succeed in this sport.” #3 Tyler Solaita, #5 Mahonri C M returning from last year’s team Samoana Sharks worked our team still scored because of “I would like to thank these Lotulelei, #0 Tuni Fiso, #41 Y K and they played well with all well on the court by being able great sportsmanship.” kids parents for supporting Solomona Fetuao, #21 Isaac the new players this year. We to work as a team and using the After winning the champi- me and the boys throughout Holi, #13 Michaelson Pereira, started practicing real late but plays they practiced on to win onship again, Samoana Sharks this season, because seriously #2 Jurgen Kruse, #11 Samson we still practiced really hard this year’s championship. Team JV were selected to play for the if it wasn’t for their support Tupuola, #10 Daniel Mcmoore. through the heat and the rain. Captain Solomona Fetuao said, Flag Day Basketball league in we wouldn’t have made it this I gave these boys headaches, “I feel that our team deserved April this year. far.” And to his boys, “Job well Page B2 samoa news, Monday, February 13, 2017

CLEVELAND (AP) — Der- Irving drained two 3s on LeBron, Irving power Cava- rick Williams has bounced from consecutive possessions, Kevin one losing situation to another Love hit two more and James during his NBA career. dropped another in a span He’s finally stopped in a of 2:43 as Cleveland pulled liers past Nuggets, 125-109 place worth staying. away and improved to 23-5 at Williams showed some of Quicken Loans Arena. his versatility by playing point Cleveland’s barrage quickly guard during his Cleveland buried the Nuggets. debut and LeBron James and “It’s transition three, it’s Kyrie Irving scored 27 points layup, it’s dunk,” Nuggets apiece as the Cavaliers returned coach Mike Malone said, rat- from the road and downed the tling off Cleveland’s method Denver Nuggets 125-109 on of destruction. “The next thing Saturday night. you know it’s, ‘Oh my gosh, Signed to a 10-day contract you’re down by 20 points.’ earlier this week, Williams, They have so many weapons the No. 2 overall pick in the and LeBron is going to find the 2011 draft, could latch on for right guy. It’s tough when you much longer with the NBA have a three-headed monster, champions. which they do.” “We hope this is a long- Nikola Jokic had 27 points term thing,” James said. “Even and 13 rebounds for the Nug- though he’s on a 10-day con- gets, who played their third tract, we believe it’s going to game in four nights and didn’t be long-term. We hope this is have the legs to mount a serious a place that can help him grow comeback after falling behind and make the next step. He’s by 22 in the third. 25 years old — it doesn’t seem The Cavs only led 59-55 like it because I’ve been hearing at halftime and didn’t exactly his name for so long. He hasn’t dazzle defensively in the first even gotten to his prime yet.” 24 minutes. The Cavs are Williams’ sixth But Irving opened the third organization and he’s hoping he quarter with a 3-pointer and can stick around long enough to Cleveland was on its way, help Cleveland defend its title. knocking down 6 of 9 from He’s never played on a team behind the arc. Everything fell with a winning record. for Cleveland during the 18-0 “I wanted to be in a win- spurt as James even tossed in a ning environment and get that shot that was supposed to be a feeling,” said Williams, who lob to Tristan Thompson. scored 7 points in 20 minutes. James, Irving and Love com- “I haven’t had that feeling since bined for 27 of Cleveland’s 33 I’ve been in the NBA. It feels points in the third. good. It feels like I’m back In the second quarter, Wil- in college and that’s what I liams, recently released by wanted.” Miami, took the floor with James added 12 assists in 32 James, Channing Frye, Kyle minutes as the Cavs won for the Korver and Richard Jefferson, fifth time in six February games all of them taller than 6-foot-7. after going 7-8 in January. “It’s a fantastic lineup,” Back from a four-game road James said. “We’ve got guys trip, the Cavs didn’t find their that can rebound, that can run Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James, left, passes against Denver Nuggets’ Jameer Nelson in the range until after halftime, when and that can shoot. It’s some- second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won they opened the third with an thing coach can put in his 125-109. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) 18-0 run to take control. pocket if he wants to use again.” samoa news, Monday, February 13, 2017 Page B3 AP Source: Cubs, Strop avoid arbitration with 1-year deal CHICAGO (AP) — A agreement continues a streak person familiar with the situ- for president of baseball opera- ation says the World Series tions Theo Epstein, who has champion Chicago Cubs and never taken a player to an arbi- reliever Pedro Strop have tration hearing with Chicago or agreed to a $5.5 million, one- Boston. year contract. Strop was 2-2 with a 2.85 The person, confirming ERA in 54 appearances last reports by several outlets, spoke season. He came to the Cubs Saturday on the condition of with 2015 NL Cy Young Award anonymity because the deal has winner Jake Arrieta from Bal- not been announced. timore in 2013 — a trade that Strop had asked for $6 mil- helped the franchise end a 108- lion in arbitration with the year championship drought in team offering $4.6 million. The 2016. 76ers’ Embiid can’t play but can dance

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2016, file photo, Los Angeles Angels’ Kole Calhoun follows his two-run home run against the Oakland Athletics during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif. Right fielder Kole Calhoun and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a $26 million, three- year contract. The sides reached agreement last week on a $6.35 million, one-year deal that avoided salary arbitration. As part of the deal announced Wednesday, Calhoun’s 2017 pay is lowered to $6 million. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)

Po Box PPB, Pago Pago AMERICAN SAMOA American Samoa 96799 POWER AUTHORITY Phone No.: (684) 699-3057 Fax No.: (684) 699-4129 Materials Management Office [email protected] REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) RFP No: ASPA17.020.ESD-WTR Closing Date & Time: February 27, 2017 Issuance Date: January 30, 2017 No later than 2:00 p.m. local time The American Samoa Power Authority issues a Request For Proposal (RFP) to invite qualified firms to submit formal, written proposals for the: “Provision of Construction Management Services for Directional Water Well Drilling” Submission An Original and one PDF copy of the Proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked: “RFP NO. ASPA17.020.ESD-WTR CM Services for Directional Water Well Drilling. Submissions are to be sent to the following address and will be received until 2:00 p.m. (local time), Monday, February 27, 2017: Materials Management Office Houston Rockets’ James Harden, left, goes up for a dunk American Samoa Power Authority against Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid during the second half of P.O. Box PPB an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, in Philadelphia. Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 Houston won 123-118. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Attn: Procurement Manager

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The video caused a mini Any proposal received after the aforementioned date and time will not be accepted under any Philadelphia 76ers center Joel firestorm in Philadelphia on circumstances. Late submissions will not be opened or considered and will be determined as being Embiid isn’t healthy enough Saturday. non- responsive. for the basketball court, but his Speaking to reporters at Sat- Document dance moves look just fine. urday morning’s shootaround A leading candidate for at the team’s practice facility The RFP package outlining the proposal requirements is available at The Materials Management Rookie of the Year, Embiid in Camden, New Jersey, the Office at ASPA s Tafuna Compound and may also be obtained from our missed his ninth straight game 22-year-old rookie said his Website: http://www.aspower.com. Saturday due to a bruised left dancing was all about having Right of Rejection knee. His absence against the fun. Miami Heat came one night “Meek invited me to the The American Samoa Power Authority reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals and after cellphone video captured stage,” Embiid said. “I had fun. to waive any irregularities and/or informalities in the submitted proposals that are not in the best the 76ers center dancing on That’s what I’m about, just interests of the American Samoa Power Authority or the public. stage at a Meek Mill concert in enjoying life.” Philadelphia. Approved for Issuance: Utu Abe Malae, Executive Director Page B4 samoa news, Monday, February 13, 2017 Cats at the Westminster dog show? Sort of, in a first

Lonnie, a female, mixed breed, owned by Robin Lembo of West Milford, N.J. competes in the Masters Agility Championship companion event to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) NEW YORK (AP) — A border collie named Trick rocketed to a win full of four-footed focus in the Westminster Kennel Club dog AMERICAN SAMOA LEGAL AID, INC. show agility contest Saturday. And next door, also tackling hurdles, Letialua Building, Second Floor tunnels and weaving poles, were some decidedly rare breeds for the P.O. Box 5984 Westminster world: Cats. For the first time, felines sidled up to the Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 nation’s premier dog show, as part of an informational companion Telephone (684) 633-3300/01. Telefax (684) 633-33033 event showcasing various breeds of both species. It included a cat agility demonstration contest, while more than 300 of the nation’s top agility dogs vied in a more formal competition. Trick topped a field of 50 finalists to take the agility title with her REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS owner and handler, John Nys of Pascoag, Rhode Island. Intensely athletic and willing, “she really is a team player,” he said. RFP NO.: ASLA 01-17 A,B, C A former shelter dog named Crush won a separate title for the ISSUANCE DATE: FEBRUARY 9, 2017 top mixed-breed dog in the competition. Not “a sit-on-the-couch- CLOSING DATE & TIME: FEBRUARY 27, 2017, 3PM LOCAL TIME dog,” Crush needed activities to focus on, says owner and handler Aryn Hervel of American Canyon, California. Besides agility, The American Samoa Legal Aid (ASLA) issues this Request for Proposals to invite qualified and Crush works sniffing for sewage leaks, Hervel said. licensed firms to submit formal written proposals to provide one, two or all three of the following While there weren’t exactly cats in the 140-year-old dog show, services A,B, C: their inclusion in the “Meet the Breeds” event came close enough to prompt some “what?!” and waggish alarm about a breakdown A. Install, maintain and repair a total of four desktop computers and four printers/scanners at in the animal social order. Some Twitter users have portrayed stations within Ta’u island, Olosega island and Ofu island for the ASLA Manua Islands Access the development as a sign of impending cat-astrophe. A satirical to Legal Aid TIG project. (Computers and printers/scanners will be provided by ASLA); Chicago Tribune column declared that “we can’t just let cats start B. Design, develop and test a new ASLA Justice for All website; racing across the borders of traditional dog events.” Even some Westminster competitors found the juxtaposition C. Maintenance and repair services for ASLA office computers, including ASLA’s server. jarring — or “so weird,” in the words of Hannah Naiburg of Mil- SUBMISSION: ford, Connecticut, who guided her terrier mix, Molly, to the final round of Westminster’s agility contest. But others tipped their hats A signed original copy of the firm’s proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope, marked to the cats that were padding and prowling around their own course, according to the project or services: “RFP No. ASLA 01-17 A. Manua Islands Access to Legal Aid most of them trying the sport for the first time. TIG project”; “RFP No. ASLA 01-17 B. Justice for All website”; “RFP No. ASLA 01-17 C. Computer “Good for them,” said Tina Ackerman of Goffstown, New services”. There should be one proposal per sealed and marked envelope. Submissions are to be Hampshire, who handled her bichon frise, Bubba Watson. “There’s turned in to the ASLA office at Pago Pago (next to the U.S. National Park Service office) and must no way we could ever have trained any of our cats to do agility.” be received no later than Monday February 27, 2017 3pm local time. Late submissions will not be Bemisu, a 1-year-old sphynx cat nicknamed Misha, had never accepted and not considered. tried the sport before Saturday. But within a half-hour, she was following owner Blake Gipson’s toy-dangling signals to hop through DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS: hoops and run through a mesh tunnel — so well that she bested A more detailed description of the proposal requirements for services A,B, C, above is available at about 30 other cats to win. and may be obtained by interested firms by email or in person from the ASLA Office at Pago Pago, “I had no idea she would learn so fast,” said Gipson, whose Mondays to Fridays, 7:30am to 4pm, telephone 684-633-3300/01. nearly hairless, down-covered cats share his Denver home with a RIGHT OF REJECTION: pit bull. “She’s smarter than I ever gave her credit for.” ASLA reserves the right to reject any or all proposals that are not in the best interest of ASLA or If Saturday’s “Meet the Breeds” event — sponsored by West- the public. minster, the American Kennel Club and The International Cat Association — gave felines their first chance to share Westmin- Approved: Fainu’ulelei L.P.F. Ala’ilima-Utu, Executive Director ster’s spotlight, it also illustrated that there’s plenty of everyday crossover between the dog and cat camps. In fact, a 2011 CBS News poll found that 23 percent of American pet owners have both a dog and a cat. samoa news, Monday, February 13, 2017 Page B5 Giannis Antetok- oumpo leads Bucks past Pacers, 116-100 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — either leading or second in Milwaukee’s backups made all their division standings. And the difference against Indiana. coming up, Indiana will face “Their spirit, their energy, division leaders in the next you could see was extremely three games before the break, high,” Bucks coach Jason Kidd first against San Antonio before said after the 116-110 victory rematches with Cleveland and Saturday night. “I thought our Washington. bench was great, the starters LONG RANGE ATTACK were good, the ball was moving. Teletovic made five It was a team effort and that’s 3-pointers and Snell, who fin- what it takes to win.” ished with 13 points, made four Giannis Antetokoumpo had 3s. Overall, the Bucks finished 20 points, 10 assists and eight with a season-high 17 3-point rebounds to lead the Bucks, and field goals, which tied for the the reserves combined for 55 most allowed by the Pacers in a points in Milwaukee’s second regulation game this season. straight road victory after losing Indiana entered the game seven in straight away from No. 2 in the league in forced home last month. turnovers (15.5) and steals per Mirza Teletovic made five game (8.6). Against Milwaukee, 3-pointers and had 19 points, it was the Pacers who struggled and Malcolm Brogdon and to take care of the ball. They Indiana Pacers’ Monta Ellis (11) and Milwaukee Bucks’ Rashad Vaughn go for the ball during the Greg Monroe each added 17, turned it over 14 times and first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Indianapolis. and the Bucks won for just the forced the Bucks to just six. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) third time in 15 games. C.J. Miles had six 3s and scored 23 points, and Monta Ellis and Myles Turner each had 18 points for the Pacers. They have dropped three straight after a season-best seven-game winning streak. “I thought we just didn’t have a motor for whatever reason,” Pacers coach Nate McMillan said. “They pretty AMERICAN SAMOA GOVERNMENT much did whatever they wanted. We made a couple shots to get DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION back in the game and then they made some plays to get that Special Education Division momentum back.” Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 After Indiana tied it at 62 Phone: (684) 633-1323, (684) 633-4789 • Fax: (684) 633-7707 early in the second half, the Bucks went on a 12-2 run and Request for Public Comment on Special Education Funding Application took a 74-64 lead on Monroe’s dunk with 5:21 remaining in the The American Samoa Department of Education (ASDOE) Special Education Division (SPED) has for public review its application for third quarter. funding under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) with the Miles then converted a US Department of Education (USDOE). 3-point play and Tony Snell These funds are used to provide special education services to all school age children, ages 3 – 21 years, in the territory of American made back-to-back 3-pointers to extend Milwaukee’s lead Samoa who have a disability that adversely affects their classroom achievement. As a condition for granting the funds, each state again. or territory proposing the application must submit the application for public review and comment. The public must be afforded “”We just stayed composed. reasonable opportunities for comment for 30 days prior to the submission of the application on May 12, 2017. The public hearing is We stuck with the game plan. scheduled for April 12, 2017 at the ASDOE Guidance & Counseling Office in Utulei at 1:00pm. The Department of Education must We just had to keep fighting. review and give due consideration to all comments and suggestions prior to the submission of the application for funding. Every team is going to make their run, especially at home, so Copies of the application are available at the Special Education Office located at the west end of the Matafao Elementary School we just kept playing.” in Faga’alu. All persons interested in the application are encouraged to pick up a copy between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm. The Pacers entered the game Written comments will also be taken during these hours. Comments and suggestions may also be made via email to Faauifono with the third-best home record Vaitautolu at [email protected] or Saouila Fanene Kava at [email protected] or may be sent surface mail to Saouila Fanene in the Eastern Conference, Kava, Interim SPED Assistant Director, PO Box ASDOE-SPED, Pago Pago, AS 96799. The Part B Application for funding is also and Saturday’s loss was just the eighth all year. Now, after posted on the ASDOE website: www.asdoe.net. losing to Cleveland at home Finagalo Fa’alaua’itele mo le Tusi Talosaga mo Alagatupe Fuafuaina o le Ofisa o A’oga Fa’apitoa Wednesday, Indiana has lost consecutive home games for Ua tu’uina mai e le Matagaluega o A’oga Amerika Samoa (ASDOE) Ofisa o A’oga Fa’apitoa (SPED) se avanoa e fa’alia ai finagalo just the second time this season. fa’alaua’itele a le mamalu o le atunu’u mo alagatupe talosaga i lalo o le Maga B Tulafono mo Tagata o iai Manaoga Fa’apitoa (IDEA) Indiana opened the second Ofisa o A’oga Fa’apitoa (OSEP) o le Matagaluega o A’oga a le Malo Tele o Amerika (USDOE). half with a 10-0 run and tied it at 62 on Miles’ 3-pointer with O ia alagatupe ua fuafuaina e fa’atino ai a’oa’oga fa’apitoa tu’uina atu mo tamaiti a’oga uma, e amata mai i le 3-21 tausaga, i totonu 9:13 to go in the third before o le teritori o Amerika Samoa o lo’o iai manaoga fa’apitoa ua fa’afaigata ai taumafaiga tau a’oa’oga i totonu o potu a’oga. O se tasi o Milwaukee pulled away again. aiaiga mo le taliaina o le talosaga, e tatau i setete ma teritori uma o lo’o talosagaina ia alagatupe ona fa’asalalau a latou tusi talosaga It was Indiana’s second loss mo se finagalo fa’aalia o tagata lautele. E tatau ona lava se avanoa e silasila lelei ai le atunu’u mo le silafia ma tu’uina mai so latou to the Bucks this season. Mil- finagalo fa’aalia e tusa e 30 aso ae le’i tu’uina atu le tusi talosaga ia Me 12, 2017. O le a faia se fono fa’alaua’itele ia Aperila 12, 2017 waukee beat the Pacers 125-107 i le Ofisa ASDOE Guidance and Counseling i Utulei i le itula e 1:00pm. O le a iloiloina e le Matagaluega o A’oga Amerika Samoa back on Nov. 3. The two divi- sional opponents meet again finagalo ma manatu fa’aalia a le lautele ma tu’uina atu ni fautuaga ae le’i o’o i le aso fa’atapula’aina o tusi talosaga. March 10 before completing the O lo’o maua kopi o lenei tusi talosaga i le Ofisa o A’oga Fa’apitoa i le itu i sisifo o Matafao Elementary School i Fagaalu. Mo i latou four-game season series April 6. e mana’omia se kopi o le tusi talosaga, e avanoa le ofisa mai i le itula 8:00am-4:00pm. O manatu fa’aalia e tauala mai i tusitusiga It’s been a tough stretch e mafai ona tu’uina mai i taimi ua fa’atulagaina. A iai nisi manatu ma fautuaga e mafai ona imeli mai ia Fa’auifono Vaitautolu of the schedule for the Pacers going into the All-Star break ([email protected]) po’o Saouila Fanene Kava ([email protected]) pe tusi mai ia Saouila Fanene Kava, Interim SPED next week. Three of their last Asistant Director, PO Box ASDOE SPED, Pago Pago AS, 96799. Ua mafai fo’i ona maua se kopi o le Part B. Application i luga o le four games were against teams upegatafa’ilagi ASDOE website:www.asdoe.net Page B6 samoa news, Monday, February 13, 2017 De Randamie crowned 1st featherweight Meet A Spelling Champ! champ at UFC 208 BIOGRAPHY OF A 2017 The student at the right SPELLING BEE FINALIST will represent What is your name? Kanana Fou Elem. Yvonne Fa’apalemata What is your school name? School in the American Kanana Fou Elementary School Samoa Spelling Bee to What grade are you in? be held February 22nd. Grade 7 The winner of that Bee Who is your English Teacher? will represent American Silvana Tuasolo & Liza Sauni Samoa in the 89th Who are your parents? Yvonne Mika & Hay Fa’apalemata annual Scripps Howard What village are you from? Spelling Bee to be held Vaitogi in Washington, D.C. What was your winning word? C M VISCERAL Y K

Spelling Bee Winners, if you’ve not filled out your biography and had your picture taken, please come in to Samoa News.

Holly Holm kicks Germaine de Randamie, of the Netherlands, during a women’s featherweight championship mixed martial Territorial Spelling Bee arts bout at UFC 208 early Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in New York. Major Sponsor De Randamie won the fight. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) McDonald’s NEW YORK (AP) — Ger- each judge’s card — in the in conjunction with maine de Randamie clocked main event at UFC 208 on Sat- Holly Holm after the bell in one urday night to become the first SSAB round, then a second, and got featherweight champion in the PAGO Inc. nothing more than a warning woman’s division. SIMPLY THE BEST from the referee. De Randamie (7-3) dropped De Randamie kept those piv- to her knees in celebration as otal points on the scorecard, and the Barclays Center crowd slapped a UFC championship booed the end of a lackluster belt over her shoulder. bout. UFC created the new Department of The 32-year-old Dutch 145-pound division in part EDUCATION American Samoa kickboxer shook off Holm’s as a showcase for Cristiane clinching and won by unani- “Cyborg” Justino. mous decision — 48-47 on

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Indiana Pacers’ Monta Ellis (11) and Milwaukee Bucks’ Rashad Vaughn go for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) samoa news, Monday, February 13, 2017 Page B7 Jordan Spieth builds a big lead at Pebble Beach

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Bill Murray, right, gestures toward the sixth green of the Pebble Beach Golf Links with his caddie during the third round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Pebble Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. rough above the green — he (AP) — Amid all the celebri- ran off three straight birdies and ties Saturday at Pebble Beach, then made his toughest putt of no one turned in a performance the day. Spieth lightly pumped quite like Jordan Spieth. his fist after making a curling Spieth took only 10 putts on 6-footer for par on No. 12. the back nine, and none were “That was probably the most particularly easy except for satisfied I was on a putt,” he the last one. His pitch from 54 said. yards checked up next to pin for It was like that all day. He a tap-in birdie that gave him a wound up one-putting 13 greens 7-under 65 and a six-shot lead, and took 23 putts for the round, the largest of his PGA Tour unheard of on the saturated poa career. greens of Pebble Beach on their “I couldn’t have asked for a third day of having 104 profes- better putting day,” Spieth said, sionals and amateurs and all scary words from a two-time their footprints. major champion regarded as Spieth was at 17-under 197, one of the best putters on ordi- six shots clear of two-time nary days. Pebble winner Brandt Snedeker. Starting out the third round Snedeker did his part. He tied with Jason Day and Derek shot 30 on the front nine — he Fathauer, Spieth never gave started his round at No. 10 — anyone a chance. for a 67 and pulled within two Following his only bogey shots when he finished. Spieth of the round — a 7-iron over was about 400 yards away up the cliffs on No. 8 to a back the hill on the 14th green, doing pin that narrowly hung up in what Spieth does.

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Members of the American Samoa Amateur Boxing Federation (ASABF) that represented the territory at the Pacific International Boxing Championship in Samoa last week, returned home last Saturday with 2 Gold medals and 2 Bronze medals. The team was under the leadership of Okesene Malala, who is the vice president of the ASABF, and head coach Sala Sanele Etuale. Read full story in tomorrow’s edition. 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It’s OK to take your time if it will ensure that you get the results you want. Take an open and honest approach when dealing with important relationships. Be willing to compromise. 3 stars Birthday Baby: You are appealing, thoughtful and resilient. You are intuitive and forthright. Dear Abby by Abigail Van Buren A DAY OF SERVICE IS ONE TOO MANY FOR RELUCTANT EMPLOYEES DEAR ABBY: My boss wants to do a day of community service with the staff to help others and improve relationships in the workplace. I thought it was a great idea; a lot of my co-workers were unsure and wanted more information about what specifically we would do. My boss said she would get more information and send it out to us. However, a few of my co-workers are outright opposed to the idea and think they shouldn’t be required to do it. A year ago when this came up, one of them said they shouldn’t have to give up their free time. I think it’s wrong to turn down a chance to help others when they are able. What should I do to make sure my boss’s intentions are understood while not being off-putting or appearing holier-than-thou? -- BLEEDING HEART DEAR BLEEDING HEART: The person who should be making her intentions clear is your boss. It should not be your responsibility. Frankly, I can see both sides of this question. Some companies do this not only to “do good,” but also to build goodwill in the community and team spirit in the office. Usually, participation is voluntary.

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have been together for two years. He’s eight years younger than I am. We have a great relationship except for our worldviews. While I am liberal, he is very racist. When the subject comes up, our conversations can become very heated. I believe everyone is entitled to his/her opinion, but both of us have a hard time validating our opinions for each other. My boyfriend never directs his racist comments toward anyone in particular, but it’s hard for me not to take it that way. One of my best friends is African-American, and my son is currently dating someone who is biracial. How do we agree to disagree without anyone being upset or hurt in the end? -- OPEN-MINDED IN INDIANAPOLIS DEAR OPEN-MINDED: After two years of togetherness, your boyfriend knows full well that one of your best friends is African-American and that your son is dating someone who is biracial. You may never be able to broaden his mindset, but the next time he makes a racist remark, if you haven’t already, tell him you don’t want to hear it because it makes you uncomfortable. And while you’re at it, make sure he understands that if he says anything that could possibly hurt your friend or your son, the romance will be history. P.S. You must be desperate for companionship to have tolerated this for two years.

DEAR ABBY: A family member likes to use the toilet as a garbage disposal. I’ve asked her to please dump the food scraps into a trash bag or pour them out in the backyard, but she prefers the “easy flushing.” How do I get her to stop the extra wear-and-tear on our toilet? Plumbers are expensive. -- MONEY DOWN THE DRAIN DEAR MDTD: Yes, plumbers ARE expensive. And there’s a reason why we are supposed to use recep- tacles for what they’re intended. If you are responsible for the toilet that’s being used as a garbage disposal, make sure the family member knows she will be footing the bill for the plumber. However, if the toilet is her responsibility, this may be a lesson she will need to learn -- over and over -- on her own. samoa news, Monday, February 13, 2017 Page B11 Page B12 samoa news, Monday, February 13, 2017 Durant leads Warriors to win in return to Oklahoma City OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) touched the ball. — After a roller-coaster of emo- “Basketball is fun in gen- tions surrounding his return to eral, especially in an environ- Oklahoma City, Kevin Durant ment like this,” Durant said. was glad to come out with a win “The crowd was amazing. They and move on. were loud — as loud as I’ve ever Durant scored 34 points heard them.” while being booed throughout Russell Westbrook did it all the night, and the Golden State for the Thunder with 47 points, C M Warriors beat the Thunder 130- 11 rebounds and eight assists. Y K 114 in a chippy game on Sat- In the end, Golden State’s depth urday night. and balance were too much. Ste- It was Durant’s first game phen Curry and Klay Thompson back since he left the Thunder both scored 26 points for the after eight seasons in Oklahoma Warriors. City to join the rival Warriors as Emotions ran high a free agent last summer. The throughout the game. At one Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) goes up for an unopposed dunk in the second crowd jeered him loudly during point in the third quarter, Durant quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma City, Sat- pregame warmups, starter and Westbrook yelled at each urday, Feb. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) introductions and whenever he other as they walked toward their benches during a timeout. Westbrook said too much attention has been paid to his relationship with Durant. “I do think it doesn’t make sense,” Westbrook said. “It’s over with. He plays for his team, I play with my team. Let him do his thing, I do my thing, and that’s it, plain and simple.” Later in the third quarter, Oklahoma City’s Andre Rob- erson fouled Durant hard, and the two got in each other’s faces and were called for technical fouls. “It’s part of the game and I respect that,” Durant said. “We should have just kept playing. I don’t even think they should have reviewed anything. It’s a part of it. Hard fouls, (expletive) talking — all that stuff is just a part of the game. That’s what makes it fun for us.” Oklahoma City kept it close early, but the Warriors gained their footing late in the first quarter. Golden State made 16 of 22 field goals in the second quarter, and Durant’s dunk with four seconds left in the first half gave the Warriors a 73-50 lead at the break. The 43 points by the Warriors in the second quarter were a season high. The Thunder cut Golden State’s lead to 12 in the fourth quarter before West- C M brook checked back in, but the Y K Thunder couldn’t cut the deficit further, and Durant punctuated his dominant performance with a 3-pointer over Westbrook that put the Warriors up 123-104 with 3:39 to play. TIP INS Warriors: C Zaza Pachulia sat out with a right rotator cuff strain and F David West missed the game with a fractured left thumb. ... It was Golden State’s third convincing win over the Thunder in three meetings this season. The Warriors won the first two meetings by 26 and 21 points in Oakland. ... F Andre Iguodala was called for a technical foul in the third quarter during the altercation between Durant and Roberson.