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C M play some football Y K Stanford reaches 11th straight Sweet 16, beats FGCU By JANIE McCAULEY, AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford knew full well Florida Gulf Coast would let it fl y from long range at every chance — yes, perhaps even 47 times — and make its share. The Cardinal focused on doing everything they could to defend the deep threats and stay concerned with their own game. They gave up 17 and still won big to seal another trip to the Sweet Sixteen. Alanna Smith scored 28 points with four 3-pointers, Brittany McPhee added 17 points and nine rebounds and No. 4 seed Stan- ford is headed back to the Lexington Regional for a third straight March after beating scrappy 12th-seeded Florida Gulf Coast 90-70 on Monday night. Freshman Kiana Williams shined on the big stage for the second time in three days with 12 points and six assists for the Cardinal (24-10), on to the Sweet 16 for the 11th straight season. Florida Gulf Coast (31-5) set the single-season 3-point record with 431, breaking Sacramento State’s mark of 424 from 2014- 15, but didn’t have the depth or talent to keep up against a taller Stanford team that made it hard for the Eagles to do their signature move: drive and dish. “It was defi nitely different, and our coaches told us before the game that they shoot the most 3s, make the most 3s, so we knew Novera brothers Makavelli and Manaia of Avaio, American Samoa, have both been selected to that we needed to be out on them,” McPhee said. “But I think the play in the Freedom All American Game in sunny Southern California later this year in July. See biggest thing is we knew that they were going to make 3s, and that story for full details. [photo: courtesy] was OK, as long as they were taking hard 3s and not wide-open by Blue Chen-Fruean Lia made the ultimate sacrifi ce division while older brother ones by their best shooters.” Samoa News Correspondent of leaving behind island life Makavelli, a quarterback, will Stanford will take on No. 1 Louisville — the fi rst matchup rothers Manaia and for the hot, humid air of Sin be playing in the 8th grade between the power programs — on Friday in the regional semifi - nals. Playing previously in Lexington, the Cardinal lost to Wash- Makavelli Novera City, so their boys can play for bracket. ington in the 2016 Elite Eight then advanced to the Final Four Bhave been selected Bishop Gorman, a sought after Other outstanding football from that regional last season. to play in the Freedom All Catholic school with a distin- players from Florida, South “We love Lexington so we’re really excited to be going there,” American Game, powered by guished football program and Carolina, North Carolina, New coach Tara VanDerveer said.China Dow found her shooting touch National Sports Report (NSR), academic curriculum. York, Hawaii, Utah, Nevada, following intermission and hit the tying and breaking 3s in the C M set to be held July 5-8 at Ocean- Slowly but surely, the deci- Arizona, Kentucky, Wash- third quarter as FGCU set the 3-point mark after the Eagles made Y K view High School in Huntington sion is paying off. Both Maka- ington, Indiana and a few more nine in the fi rst half.Dow fi nished with 23 points all in the second Beach, CA velli and Manaia have been will join the two. half and six 3-pointers as the Eagles ran up their remarkable The boys have certainly selected to play in the Freedom “Very excited for this game,” 3-point total for the season.Yet do-everything Dow didn’t have come a long way and their par- All American Game, among wrote Barron in a message to the kind of steady game she produced in a fi rst-round win against ents Suluape Riccy Lamositele other football camps, clinics, Samoa News yesterday. fi fth-seeded Missouri. She missed her fi rst fi ve fi eld-goal tries, and and Lilia Fonoimoana are deter- and games they have been part Selection of players for the four 3s, before she connected from deep with 7:39 left in the third mined to see that their only chil- of over the past year. upcoming game included a for her fi rst points of the night. She hit again from 3 at the 6:16 dren succeed both on and off the Founder and Chief Execu- review of not only the nomi- mark of the third for the single-season record. The Eagles, without a single 6-footer on the roster, won 11 of fi eld. tive Offi cer of the Freedom nations, but also hours of fi lm. their fi nal 12 games and 21 of 23.“I wish I would have grew over- Throughout their young All American Game, Jayson Scouts and a board of directors night, but it didn’t work out that way,” Dow said playfully while lives, Manaia and Makavelli Barron, in response to Samoa made the fi nal decision. fi ghting the emotions of her fabulous career ending. “Their height relocated more than once. They News inquiries, said that as of “Here at Freedom All Amer- was very effective.”Stanford shot 12 for 17 in the fi rst quarter to spent several years in American yesterday, they received just ican Game, we take pride in take a 33-17 lead but went 3 of 11 for only 10 points in the second Samoa, at $2 Dollar Beach in over 1,600 nominations from setting the new standard for All as their halftime lead was cut to 43-35. Avaio village with their grand- across the country; but they American Games,” reads the BIG PICTURE parents Riccy and Kelesia but are only accepting the Top 56 fl yer announcing the event. Florida Gulf Coast: FGCU scored its fi rst 12 points all on 3s. the bulk of their upbringing was players per grade level. Congratulations to the ... The Eagles, with their RainingThrees hashtag, fi nished another in Hawai’i though, where they The event is open to players Novera boys. special season. They were in the NCAA Tournament for the fi fth were part of the Laie Park Red in grades 3-8. Ia manuia le taumafaiga. time in seven years with Division I postseason eligibility and won Raiders family. Manaia, a middle linebacker, an NCAA game for the fi rst time since beating Oklahoma State Two years ago, Riccy and will be playing in the 7th grade in 2015. Page B2 samoa news, Tuesday, March 20, 2018

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Miami Heat guard Wayne Ellington (2), forward Kelly Olynyk, center, and guard Josh Rich- ardson (0) celebrate a er they defeated the Denver Nuggets in double overtime of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) Wild night in Miami: Heat top Nuggets 149-141 in 2 OTs By The Associated Press Curry, Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson, the MIAMI (AP) — James Johnson scored a Warriors lost Draymond Green in the second career-high 31 points, Kelly Olynyk added 30 quarter to a bruise in the pelvic area. Green took off the bench and the Miami Heat set a fran- a knee to the groin while defending a drive to the chise single-game scoring record by beating the basket by Danny Green. Denver Nuggets 149-141 in double overtime The Warriors weren’t getting any sympathy Monday night. from a Spurs team that has played without Kawhi Miami’s total was also an NBA season-high Leonard for much of the season. and helped the Heat get back to the No. 7 spot in 76ERS 108, HORNETS 104 the Eastern Conference standings. Houston and PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid had 25 Oklahoma City each scored 148 in games earlier points and 19 rebounds and Ben Simmons had a this season. triple-double to lead Philadelphia over Charlotte. Wayne Ellington scored 23 points for the Simmons had 11 points, 12 rebounds and 15 Heat. Nikola Jokic had 34 for Denver, while assists to help the Sixers keep alive their shot at Wilson Chandler added 26 for the Nuggets. fi nishing fourth in the Eastern Conference and Neither team was at full strength. For Miami, earning home-court advantage in the fi rst round Dwyane Wade (left hamstring strain) missed his of the playoffs. fourth consecutive game, and Hassan Whiteside The 76ers have one of the easiest schedules of (left hip pain) sat out his fi fth straight contest. any team the rest of the season. The Sixers would Denver was without leading scorer Gary Harris, have to pass Washington and Indiana to grab the sidelined again by a strained right knee that could No. 4 seed and stave off a potential Toronto or keep him out several more days. Boston matchup for at least a round. Denver led 16-5 after 3 1/2 minutes, and that The Hornets missed 17 of 21 shots in the third was the only double-digit lead by either side for (1 of 5 on 3s) to crush their chances of stretching about the next three hours. It was airtight until the a seven-point halftime lead. very fi nal moments. PACERS 110, LAKERS 100 CAVALIERS 124, BUCKS 117 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Victor Oladipo CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James scored sparked a decisive run and fi nished with 20 40 points as part of his third triple-double in four points, Myles Turner had 21 points and Indiana games and Cleveland beat Milwaukee as coach recovered from a poor start for a victory over Los Tyronn Lue began his leave of absence to address Angeles. health issues. The victory snapped Indiana’s two-game Lue said Monday in a statement he been losing streak. dealing with chest pains and loss of sleep, and Los Angeles was led by Kyle Kuzma with 27 that tests have offered no conclusion about what points and Brook Lopez with 23, but the Lakers the issue is. Associate head coach Larry Drew still lost their third straight. will run the team in Lue’s absence. Oladipo and Darren Collison got Indiana James scored 17 points in the third quarter going with back-to-back 3-pointers midway and fi nished with 12 rebounds and 10 assists for through the third quarter for a 77-70 lead. his 16th triple-double this season and 71st of his PISTONS 106, KINGS 90 career.The four-time MVP took over in the third SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Blake Griffi n beginning with back-to-back 3-pointers. After had 26 points, nine rebounds and seven assists not getting a foul called on a third attempt, he and Detroit pulled away in the third quarter to fi nished Cleveland’s next possession with a mas- beat Sacramento. sive dunk. He was fouled attempting another Ish Smith had 18 points, Reggie Bullock added dunk and made both free throws the following 17 and Anthony Tolliver scored 12 points behind time down. three 3-pointers — one of three Pistons with a SPURS 89, WARRIORS 75 trio of 3s. Andre Drummond had just four points SAN ANTONIO (AP) — LaMarcus Aldridge but pulled down 16 rebounds to help Detroit end had 33 points and 12 rebounds, and San Antonio its three-game losing streak. blew a 16-point lead to injury-ravaged Golden The Pistons won on the road for only the 10th State before pulling away for a victory. time this season. The Spurs beat Golden State for the fi rst time KNICKS 110, BULLS 92 in four tries this season and won their fourth NEW YORK (AP) — Tim Hardaway Jr. straight overall to move into fi fth place in the scored 22 points and Michael Beasley added 17 Western Conference, one-half game ahead of idle as New York beat Chicago. Utah and New Orleans. Enes Kanter had 10 points and 13 rebounds, Already without injured All-Stars Stephen while Troy Williams added 11 for the Knicks. samoa news, Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Page B3 Mississippi St earns hard-fought Trevor Cahill, A’s 71-56 win over Oklahoma St fi nalize $1.5M, 1-year contract MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Right- Oakland drafted Cahill in the hander Trevor Cahill and the second round in 2006 with the Oakland Athletics have fi nal- 66th overall pick. He made his ized a $1.5 million, one-year big league debut with the A’s contract. in 2009 and was an All-Star in As part of the deal announced 2010. Monday, Cahill would get a He has a 73-79 record with $250,000 assignment bonus if a 4.11 ERA in nine big league traded. seasons that include time with The 30-year-old was 4-3 Oakland (2009-11), Arizona with a 4.03 ERA last season (2012-14), Atlanta (2015) and in 14 starts and seven relief the Chicago Cubs (2015-16). appearances for San Diego and To clear a roster spot, Oak- Kansas City, which acquired land placed 26-year-old right- him on July 24. He had a $1.75 hander Jharel Cotton on the million salary and earned a 60-day disabled list. Cotton is $250,000 assignment bonus but scheduled for Tommy John sur- fell short of a $250,000 bonus gery Wednesday. He was 9-10 that would have been triggered with a 5.58 ERA in 24 starts for by his 15th start. the A’s last year.

FAIRNESS We make an issue of it every day. If you want to comment about our fairness, call Samoa News at 633-5599 Oklahoma State center Kaylee Jensen, right, pulls down a rebound against Mississippi State during the  rst half of a round-two game in the NCAA women’s college basketball tournament in Starkville, Miss., Monday, March 19, 2018. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis) By DAVID BRANDT, AP Sports The 5-foot-5 senior guard’s Writer numbers have been a little down STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) throughout most of this season, — The Morgan William of though that’s more because of March has arrived. That makes the emergence of other players American Samoa Government Mississippi State a pretty tough than anything she’s doing OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT basketball team during the sea- wrong. She’s averaging less son’s most important stretch. than eight points per game. William scored 17 points — But on Monday night, Wil- hitting several clutch shots and liam was one of the most impor- playing lockdown perimeter tant people on the court, playing defense — to help lead top-seed with boundless energy on both REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) Mississippi State over Okla- ends. RFP No: RFP 030-2018 Date & Time Due: April 2, 2018 homa State 71-56 in the second- “She’s the energizer,” Viv- Issuance Date: March 16, 2018 No later than 2:00 p.m. local time round of the NCAA Tourna- ians said. “If she’s out there ment on Monday night. giving us energy then we feed The American Samoa Government (ASG) issues a Request For Proposals (RFP) from qualified firms “I thought Morgan dictated off them and want to give that to provide the: the whole game,” Mississippi energy back. We play behind “Department of Education - School Lunch Program: Consultant and Project State coach Vic Schaefer said. them. I feel her coming out Management Services for the Water Heater & Repiping Project” “She controlled the pace. She amped like that just gave us the ran when we wanted to run and mojo to do something good.” SUBMISSION she kept them from running.” Mississippi State had a Original and five copies of the Proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked: “RFP: Victoria Vivians led the Bull- 41-31 rebounding advantage. Department of Education - School Lunch Program: Consultant and Project Management dogs with 23 points and Teaira McCowan scored 17 of her 21 Services for the Water Heater & Repiping Project.” Submissions are to be sent to the following McCowan had a big game with points in the second half and address and will be received until 2:00 p.m. (local time), April 2, 2018: 21 points and 18 rebounds. shot 8 of 12 from the fi eld. Office of Procurement Those two things were expected Oklahoma State (21-11) was American Samoa Government — but William’s emergence hurt when starting guard Loryn Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 as an offensive threat helped Goodwin picked up her fourth attn: Dr. Oreta Mapu Crichton, CPO Mississippi State separate from foul with 4:39 remaining in the the Cowgirls during an intense third quarter. She stayed in the Any proposal received after the aforementioned date and time will not be accepted under any game. game, but her defensive pres- circumstances. Late submissions will not be opened or considered and will be determined as being “I was just trying to be ence was limited and that was non-responsive. another threat on the court,” around the time that Mississippi DOCUMENT William said. “I was playing State went on a 10-2 lead to The RFP Scope of Work outlining the proposal requirements is available at the Office of Procurement, hard on the defensive end and I open up a 51-43 advantage. Tafuna, American Samoa, during normal working hours. felt like I could reward myself a William made a jumper a REVIEW little by shooting.” few seconds before the third- Request for Proposal data will be thoroughly reviewed by an appointed Source Evaluation Board The Bulldogs advanced to quarter buzzer to give the Bull- under the auspices of the Chief Procurement Officer, Office of Procurement, ASG. the Sweet 16 for a third-straight dogs their biggest lead in the season. game at 55-45 and they slowly RIGHT OF REJECTION William was the darling pulled away. The American Samoa Government reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals and to waive of last year’s NCAA Tourna- Oklahoma State, the No. 9 any irregularities and/or informalities in the submitted proposals that are not in the best interests of the ment, hitting the game-winning seed, was led by Kaylee Jen- American Samoa Government or the public. . jumper at the buzzer to beat sen’s 18 points. Goodwin added mighty UConn in the Final Four. 14 points, nine rebounds and DR. ORETA MAPU CRICHTON She also scored 41 points in the eight assists. Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Elite Eight against Baylor. Chief Procurement Officer Page B4 samoa news, Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Canada helps Texas rolls over Arizona State UCLA beat and into Sweet 16 85-65 Creighton 86-64 By TOM CONNOLLY, Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA came out of the gate on strong and never looked back and now the Bruins are headed to their third consecutive Sweet 16. Jordin Canada scored 21 points and Japreece Dean added 16 points to lead third-seeded UCLA to an 86-64 victory over No. 11 seed Creighton in the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament on Monday night. UCLA (26-7) advances to the Kansas City Regional and will face Texas on Friday. Canada, made six of seven shots, dished out eight assists, had six rebounds and five steals to lead the Bruins. The senior guard, the Pac 12 defensive Player of the Year and three-time All-Con- ference guard, has scored 20 or more points in six of her last eight games. “We knew we had to come out more aggressive and play hard today,” Canada said. “We had to punch first and often. I think we dictated more this game. It was hard for them to get into a rhythm. On defense, they never got into a flow.” Bruins coach Cori Close said it was a vast improvement from Saturday’s game. “I was not a happy coach for the last 48 hours,” Close said. “I challenged them and made them accountable and I knew they would be more consistent today. The players deserve all of the credit.“This is the first UCLA women’s basketball team that has ever gone to three consecutive Sweet 16’s. This team came in here and set a new level of excellence for UCLA women’s bas- ketball. They have the passion.” Texas guard Lashann Higgs, back, and Arizona State guard Kiara Russell (4) scramble for a loose Monique Billings scored 15 points and Kennedy Burke added ball during a second-round game in the NCAA women’s college basketball tournament, Monday, 11 points for UCLA. March 19, 2018, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Audrey Faber led Creighton with 20 points and Olivia Elger added 13 for the Bluejays.The Bruins scored on eight of their first By JIM VERTUNO, AP Sports 5-foot-4 and the smallest player opponents to 12 points or less nine possessions to jump to an early double-digit lead. Dean’s Writer on the court, was able to snag in a quarter 51 times. Texas 3-pointer at the 4:12 mark of the opening quarter gave UCLA an AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As long rebounds and use them to shredded the Sun Devils in 18-7 lead. The Bruins kept the defensive pressure on the Bluejays Brooke McCarty runs, so does kick-start Texas in transition. every quarter. Higgs carved and led 26-15 after the first quarter. Texas. The diminutive senior The Longhorns are one of the them up with eight of Texas’ 22 “We played with more energy this time than we did the first guard has the Longhorns racing top rebounding teams in the points in the first quarter before time we played them,” Dean said. back into the Sweet 16. country and dominated the Sun McCarty sparked the 25-point UCLA continued to use its speed and quickness in the second quarter and forced 10 first half turnovers while upping its lead McCarty scored 15 points Devils on the boards 40-19 in a burst in the third. to 49-32 at the break, following a pair of free throws by Billings and grabbed a game-high 10 physical matchup. “They are really fast,” Ibis down the stretch. Billings led the Bruins with 13 points in the first rebounds, and Lashann Higgs “Our whole game plan was, said of Texas’ backcourt. “They half. Creighton never got closer than 17 points in the second half. scored 19 points as Texas ‘Don’t give them points in are really crafty players.” UCLA improved to 14-3 at home this season. Jaclyn Agnew booked its fourth consecutive the paint ...We knew from the Texas: McCarty and Higgs and Sydney Lamberty, who combined to score 44 points in trip to the Sweet 16 Monday opening tip, their whole game drive Texas, but the Longhorns Creighton’s win over Iowa on Saturday, made only 3 of 13 shots night with an 85-65 win over plan was rip and go on us,” Ari- will be looking for more from and were held to nine points. Arizona State in the women’s zona State coach Charli Turner forwards Joyner Holmes and NCAA Tournament. Thorne said. “We weren’t tough Jatarie White as they get deeper “This is where Texas should enough.” into the tournament. Those two be every single year,” McCarty Kianna Ibis scored 27 to lead combined for 20 points and nine said. Arizona State (22-13), an effort rebounds. Texas also got a rare Higgs scored 15 in the first that kept the Sun Devils within offensive night from seldom- half, and McCarty took over 40-35 at halftime. She scored used Olamide Aborowa, who in the third quarter with 10 just eight over the final two scored nine points in 11 minutes. points in a 14-2 run that pushed quarters. the Longhorns to a big lead Texas hosted the first two BEATEN ON THE BOARDS Ph. 252-2964 and never let the Sun Devils rounds of the NCAA tourna- Arizona State dominated Location:Room 209, Tedi of Samoa - Fagatogo recover. McCarty had a pair of ment for the third consecutive Nebraska in rebounding in the 3-pointers in the run and her year. The Longhorns are 48-6 at Sun Devils’ first round victory O ce Hrs. 9am to 2pm nifty drives and assists made the Frank Erwin Center over the could get not footing under the sure the No. 2-seed Longhorns last three seasons, including six basket against the more pow- (684) 633-0179 (28-6) avoided the same kind wins in the tournament. erful Longhorns. Junior center of home court upsets that hit The Longhorns’ fourth year Charnea Johnson-Chapman Family Owned & Operated since 1998. We are American several host teams earlier in the in the Sweet 16 continues a picked up two early fouls and Samoa’s only full time Pest Control Company. We provide evening. resurgence for a program that ended up fouling out with just a very aordable and friendly service. “It was Brooke. I started produced the first women’s two points and one rebound in smiling halfway through it undefeated national champion 14 minutes. Do you have ROACH, ANT, FLEAS, TICKS, TERMITE, because I realized this kid was in the 1985-86 season. Texas “They took advantage of going off,” said Texas senior hasn’t been back to the Final their size and kept taking it to RATS, AND OTHER PEST PROBLEMS? guard Ariel Atkins, who scored Four since 2003. us,” Ibis said. • Call for a FREE PEST EVALUATION OR NO 12 and matched McCarty’s five “You can tell they expect KEY STAT assists. this,” Texas coach Karen Aston Texas shot 62 percent for OBLIGATION INSPECTION The No. 7-seed Sun Devils said. “I know they want bigger the second consecutive game in • We do GROUND TERMITE TREATMENT & had played eventual national and better things but this is a the tournament. The Longhorns champion South Carolina great accomplishment. 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The likely candi- slugger on opening day, and date is Robbie Ray, who went possibly for a while after. 15-5 with a 2.89 ERA last year. Justin Turner has a broken RED SOX 6, PHILLIES 5 left wrist after being hit by a Boston ace Chris Sale gave pitch during Los Angeles’ 3-1 up four runs on fi ve hits and victory over the Oakland Ath- three walks in fi ve innings. He letics on Monday night. also struck out six. Mookie Turner was struck by a pitch Betts hit two doubles and Xavier from right-hander Kendall Bogaerts homered for the Red Graveman in the fi rst inning. Sox. Aaron Altherr homered for Turner grunted and winced as Philadelphia. he jogged away from the plate MARLINS 9, NATIONALS 1 toward the dugout, his hand Washington ace Max hanging limp at his side. He was Scherzer was tagged for three quickly visited by a trainer and homers and six runs in six replaced by Donovan Solano. innings. Adam Eaton and “I was hoping obviously the Anthony Rendon each had two X-rays would be negative, but hits for the Nationals. Miami there’s a small non-displaced starter Trevor Richards worked fracture,” Turner said. “We’ll four innings and allowed one Philadelphia Phillies’ Andrew Knapp, right, celebrates with Rhys Hoskins a er scoring on an RBI just play it by ear, see how it run.ASTROS 2, METS 0 double by Nick Williams o Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale during the third inning of a goes.”General manager Farhan Justin Verlander pitched spring training baseball game Monday, March 19, 2018, in Fort Myers, Fla. Zaidi said the team didn’t know seven shutout innings and (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) yet how long Turner would be Carlos Correa homered for out, but it should be a matter Houston. Steven Matz struck of at least a few weeks. Turner out nine in six innings for New says he’ll visit the doctor again York. DEVELOPMENT BANK OF AMERICAN SAMOA Tuesday to hopefully learn ORIOLES 4, TIGERS 2 P. O. BOX 9, Pago Pago A. S. 96799 more. Baltimore starter Chris Office: (684) 633-4031 Fax: (684) 633-1163. Los Angeles seems likely to Tillman allowed one run in fi ve Website: www.dbas.as slide Logan Forsythe to third innings. Detroit starter Michael base in Turner’s absence, with Fulmer struck out fi ve in fi ve Chase Utley or someone else innings and gave up two runs. assuming regular duty at second Dixon Machado doubled twice base.“We’re not as good of a for the Tigers. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY team without J.T.,” Zaidi said, PIRATES 11, TWINS 8 Position: LOAN CLERK adding “We do feel good about Miguel Sano, who had three our internal options. There are hits, and Brian Dozier homered RESPONSIBILTIES: guys who can move around.” for Minnesota. Josh Bell, Jose 1. Maintain log of different loan programs for all incoming loan applications. The 33-year-old Turner hit Osuna and Christopher Bostick 2. Verify and examine information and accuracy of loan applications. .322 with 21 homers and 71 connected for Pittsburgh. 3. Interview loan applicants in order to obtain personal and financial data and to assist RBIs last season. He also led BRAVES 6, BLUE JAYS 0 in completing applications. the team and fi nished third in Julio Teheran pitched 6 2/3 4. Assemble and compile documents for loan closing. the majors by getting plunked shutout innings, striking out 19 times. fi ve and allowing four hits. The 5. Record applications for loan and credit, loan information and disbursements of funds Graveman and Dodgers left- Atlanta ace has an 0.87 ERA using computers. hander Alex Wood went on to this spring. Toronto starter 6. Contact customers by mail, telephone or in person concerning acceptance or rejection of duel for fi ve scoreless innings. Aaron Sanchez allowed two applications. Both struck out seven, with hits over 6 1/3 innings. 7. Conduct follow ups with Immigration, Territorial Registrar Office, ANZ Bank for applicant Graveman pitching two-hit INDIANS 5, GIANTS 4 clearances. ball without a walk over 5 1/3 Yonder Alonso hit two innings and Wood allowing home runs off San Francisco 8. Check value of customer collateral to be held as loan security. four hits and two walks in fi ve starter Johnny Cueto. Alonso 9. Answer questions and advise customers regarding loans and transactions. frames. had three hits and drove in four 10. Schedule closings of mortgage loans transactions. ELSEWHERE AROUND runs. Cueto allowed four runs 11. File and maintain loan records. THE GRAPEFRUIT AND and seven hits in 4 1/3 innings. 12. Perform day to day administrative/clerical tasks such as maintaining information files and CACTUS LEAGUES Cleveland starter Josh Tomlin processing paperwork. Diamondbacks ace Zack gave up three runs and eight 13. Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. Greinke will start this season in hits in 5 2/3 innings. University the dugout. of Virginia alum Jarrett Parker, 14. Perform other assigned duties by Supervisor/Manager. Arizona manager Torey dogged by retriever jokes from QUALIFICATIONS: Lovullo said Monday that Gre- his teammates after his Cava- inke won’t pitch on opening day liers were ousted from the • Must be fluent in English and Samoan with the ability to effectively communicate information. because of what’s perceived to NCAA tournament by the Uni- • Must have good organizational and interpersonal skills. be a minor health issue. versity of Maryland-Baltimore • Must have experience with computers and word processing packages. Greinke exited his latest County Retrievers, hit his third • Must have good written communication skills. start after one inning because spring training home run in his • Must be a self – starter. of tightness in his groin. He’s bid to make the 25-man roster. • Must have a professional attitude and appearance. scheduled to pitch again in The Indians released out- spring training Wednesday. fi elder Melvin Upton Jr., who • Must have a valid driver’s license. The Diamondbacks don’t hit .189 in 18 spring games. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: want to push him to be ready The 33-year-old spent last year for their fi rst game March 29 in the minors, seeing limited • High school diploma or GED with six (6) months experience directly related to the at home against Colorado. action for the Giants’ Triple-A duties and responsibilities specified. Without this wrinkle, Lovullo team while slowed by injuries. said Greinke would’ve started WHITE SOX 15, DIA- Applications available on the second floor of Development Bank Building located in Pago Pago. the opener for the third straight MONDBACKS 2 year.“Every staff has a No. 1 Matt Davidson, who hom- Please submit Resume and Application at the Development Bank Office; Deadline to apply: and he fi t the bill perfectly,” ered, and Adam Engel each March 30, 2018. Lovullo said. “He won 17 had three hits for Chicago and No phone calls please. games last year. He was our leadoff man Yoan Moncada got staff ace.” two hits and drove in three runs. Development Bank of American Samoa is an Equal Opportunity Lender, Provider and Employer Page B6 samoa news, Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Griffin’s big third quarter helps Pistons top Kings 106-90

Sacramento Kings guard BuTuesday, March 20, 2018 Hield, center, tries to ght through the screen set by Detroit Pistons forward Blake Grin, le , as he guards Pistons forward Reggie Bullock, right during the rst half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 19, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli) By MICHAEL WAGAMAN, rebounds and seven assists, and points behind three 3-pointers scored 24 points or more. Dec. 13, 2014. . Reggie Jackson Associated Press Detroit pulled away in the third — one of three Pistons with a “I just tried to attack them continues to make steady prog- SACRAMENTO, Calif. quarter to beat the Sacramento trio of 3s. Andre Drummond had on certain spots,” Griffin said. ress and could resume playing (AP) — After nearly two Kings 106-90 on Monday night. just four points but pulled down “I forced certain shots. Our this week after missing more months, Blake Griffin finally “I’m much more settled in 16 rebounds to help Detroit end offense was just pretty good.” than two months with a severely looks comfortable playing with now,” said Griffin, who has its three-game losing streak. Bullock made a pair of 3s in sprained right ankle. Detroit, and it’s showing up scored 20 or more points in 12 The Pistons won on the the fourth quarter to extend the Kings: Sacramento missed across the board. of his 21 games with the Pistons. road for only the 10th time this Pistons lead to 98-76. eight of its first nine shots but He’s even got the Pistons “The team and the organization season and the first time since Willie Cauley-Stein scored still shot 40 percent in the first winning on the road again, has been phenomenal in making Jan. 10 — nearly three weeks 20 points for the Kings. quarter. ... Bogdan Bogda- something that hadn’t hap- me feel as at home as possible. before acquiring Griffin. De’Aaron Fox added 16 points novic (sore left hamstring) did pened since the five-time All- It’s happening. It’s just a slow “He’s just a really, really and four assists while Justin not play for the first time since Star arrived in late January process for me.” good player,” Detroit coach Jackson had 15 points. missing the first three games after being traded from the Los Ish Smith had 18 points, Stan Van Gundy said. “What- “We were a step slow of the season because of a sore Angeles Clippers. Reggie Bullock added 17 and ever problems we have have not tonight,” Sacramento coach ankle. Griffin had 26 points, nine Anthony Tolliver scored 12 been because of him at all. His Dave Joerger said. “We talked FRANCHISE LOW attitude has been great, his play about it this morning that it had The Kings made only four has been great. When we get a high probability of being a let- free throws, tying their fran- NOTICE FOR SEPARATION AGREEMENT healthy and get the right people down game but it was a tough chise record for fewest in one TO Members of the LEATUTUFU/NIU Family and to all whom these present may come! NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that IAKOPO IEROME of TULA has o ered for recording in this oce around him, it’s going to be a game for us. It’s that type of game. an instrument in writing which seeks to separate a certain structure which is or to be erected, on land good team.” game we (have to) let roll off of QUOTABLE SIUFANUA allegedly belonging to LEATUTUFU/NIU FAMILY of the village of TULA. Said land SIUFANUA is situated in or near the village of TULA in the County of VAIFANUA, Island of TUTUI- On a night when the Kings’ us.” “Vince’s career has been LA, American Samoa. Vince Carter had seven points Carter, the 41-year-old amazing. He’s slowed down a NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any interested person may object to the recording of such instru- ment by ling in the Territorial Registar’s Oce in Fagatogo, a written objection to the recording of said to move past Patrick Ewing into former dunk champion, had little bit but he’s still playing instrument. Any objections thereto must be led with in 30 days from the date of posting of this notice. 22nd place on the NBA’s career a thunderous one-handed jam at a pretty damn high level for NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that if no such objections are led within the said 30 day period, the instrument will be recorded and shall be valid and binding on all persons. e said instrument may be scoring list, Griffin led Detroit to spark a 9-2 run early in the a guy that’s been in the league examined at any time at the Territorial Registrar’s Oce. to the lopsided win with another second quarter then added a this long. He’s not jumping over POSTED: FEBRUARY 26, 2018 thru MARCH 28, 2018 in a string of big games this 12-foot fadeaway later to put buildings now. He’s just playing SIGNED: Taito S.B. White, Territorial Registrar month. the Kings up 35-33. Carter later the game on intelligence, tough- Griffin scored on a spinning made a 3-pointer in the third ness and everything else. One FA’AALIGA O LE FEAGAIGA MO SE TU’U’ESEINA layup, a 3-pointer and a drive quarter to pass Ewing. of my favorites.” - Van Gundy, I tagata o le aiga sa LEATUTUFU/NIU, ma i latou uma e silasila ma lauiloaina lenei fa’aaliga! from the top of the key to spark “On one where we didn’t who coached Carter for two sea- O le fa’aaliga lenei ona o IAKOPO IEROME o le nu’u o TULA ua ia fa’aulufaleina mai i lenei osa se feagaiga tusitusi e fa’ailoa ai se mana’oga a tu’u’eseina o se fale ua/po o le a, fa’atuina i luga o le fanua a 13-4 run in the third quarter. rotate properly,” Van Gundy sons in Orlando. o SIUFANUA e fa’asino i le aiga sa LEATUTUFU/NIU, o le nu’u o TULA. O lenei fanua e totonu pe He later drove around a pair said with a grin. “Vince can give UP NEXT latalata ane i le nu’u o TULA , itumalo o VAIFANUA, ile motu o TUTUILA, Amerika Samoa. O le fa’aaliga fo’i e fa’apea, so o se tasi e iai sona aia i lenei mata’upu e mafai ona fa’atu’i’iese ile of defenders for a two-handed us credit for that and Pat’s prob- Pistons: Play at Phoenix on fa’amauina o lenei feagaiga pe a auina mai i le osa ole Resitara o le Teritori of Amerika Samoa i dunk then added two free throws ably (ticked) at me right now.” Tuesday. Fagatogo, sana fa’atu’ese tusitusia. O fa’atu’iesega uma lava e ao ona fa’aulufaleina mai i totonu o aso e 30 faitauina mai i le aso na faíaalia ai lenei fa’aaliga. to put Detroit up 70-61. TIP-INS Kings: Host Atlanta on Afai ole a leai se fa’atu’i’esega e fa’aulufaleina i totonu o aso 30 e pei ona ta’ua i luga, o le a fa’amauina It’s the seventh time in the Pistons: Detroit won in Sac- Thursday. loa lenei feagaiga e taualoaina ma ‘a’aa ai tagata uma. 03/06 & 03/20/18 last 10 games that Griffin has ramento for the first time since samoa news, Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Page B7 Aldridge’s double- double fuels Spurs by Warriors, 89-75 By RAUL DOMINGUEZ, Associ- floater and then scored on a ated Press dunk to pull Golden State within SAN ANTONIO (AP) — 59-57 with 2:21 remaining in LaMarcus Aldridge continued the third. Quinn Cook tied the to lead the way for the Spurs, game on a jumper after Pat- who are trying to find a way to rick McCaw came from the remain in the playoffs. weak side defensively to stuff Aldridge had 33 points and Pau Gasol near the rim. Kevon 12 rebounds, and San Antonio Looney gave the Warriors the blew a 16-point lead to the lead at 63-61 on jumper with injury-ravaged Golden State two seconds left in the frame. Warriors before pulling away The Spurs responded by for an 89-75 victory on Monday holding the Warriors to 12 night. points in the fourth quarter to “I’m a leader, so I have to do help their bid for a 21st consec- what we need,” Aldridge said. utive postseason appearance. “Playing defense, blocking “They were great defen- shots, scoring. It all comes with sively,” Golden State coach it.” Steve Kerr said. “The Spurs San Antonio beat Golden turned it up a notch. They’re State for the first time in four fighting for their playoff lives tries this season and won their and they played liked it.” fourth straight overall to move Cook led Golden State with into fifth place in the Western 20 points, Looney added 12 Conference, a half-game ahead and Andre Iguodala and Nick of idle Utah and New Orleans. Young had 10 each. Aldridge scored five straight Mills finished with 12 points points early in the fourth quarter and Danny Green added 11. to help the Spurs recapture a TIP-INS 66-65 advantage. He finished Warriors: Curry (right Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) takes a charge from San Antonio Spurs with 19 points in the fourth, ankle), Durant (fractured rib) forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) during the rst half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March including 11 straight that erased and Thompson (fractured right 19, 2018, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Ronald Cortes) a four-point deficit and gave thumb) did not travel with the San Antonio a 72-65 lead it team, remaining in Oakland would not relinquish. to continue rehabilitating their “He was a horse in that injuries. ... Curry was sched- fourth quarter,” San Antonio uled to be reevaluated Tuesday. American Samoa Government coach Gregg Popovich said. ... The Warriors’ highest point “Obviously, it wasn’t a fair total in a quarter was 22 in OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT fight, but it just shows what the third. Golden State scored kind of class they have and how 42 points in the third quarter well coached they are and how against Phoenix on Saturday, badly they want to be cham- the 11th time it has scored pions again. They played great 40-plus in a quarter this season. and we picked the right five ... Golden State has won six INVITATION FOR BIDS minutes to play really well at games when trailing by 15-plus the end of the game.” points. IFB-2474-18 Already without injured All- Spurs: Leonard was not on Issuance Date: March 09, 2018 Closing Date: March 22, 2018 Stars Stephen Curry, Kevin the bench, as he has been for Durant and Klay Thompson, much of the team’s current No later than 2:00p.m. (local time) Golden State lost Draymond six-game homestand. Leonard 1. INVITATION Green in the second quarter to a (right quadriceps tendinopathy) bruise in the pelvic area. Green has played in only nine games Sealed bids are being solicited to provide Tech Equipment for the Department Education- took a knee to the upper groin this season. ... Danny Green C.A.P. Project. while defending a drive to the became the third player in fran- basket by Danny Green. chise history with a 3-pointer 2. RECEIPT & OPENING OF BIDS Draymond Green said he in 400 career games, joining was suffering a “constant, Manu Ginobili (746) and Bruce Sealed bids will be received by the Chief Procurement Officer, American Samoa Government, annoying pain,” but doesn’t Bowen (411). Tafuna, American Samoa 96799, until 10:00a.m. (local time), Thursday, March 22,2018 at expect to miss any games. which time and place the sealed bids will be publicly opened and read. “It’ll be fine,” Green said. “I BOUNDING REBOUNDER think it’s just something that’s Murray had eight rebounds 3. BID DOCUMENTS kind of like at the peak right to set the franchise record for now, but it’s calmed down a rebounds in a single season by a Bid documents, including Specifications, may be examined at the Office of Procurement or little bit since it happened. It point guard. The 6-foot-5 guard obtained there from free of charge during normal hours of operation. ain’t that serious.” has 385 rebounds in 1,436 The Warriors weren’t get- minutes, surpassing Johnny 4. CONDITIONSa ting any sympathy from a Spurs Moore’s total of 378 collected The American Samoa Government reserves the right to: team that has played without in 2,689 minutes. Kawhi Leonard for much of the “He’s pretty athletic,” • not accept the lowest or any bid. season. Aldridge said. “He has a nose • reject all bids and reissue and amended IFB. Golden State still managed for the ball. He goes and gets to hold San Antonio to 12 points them. That’s big time for him. • request additional information from any bidder submitting a bid. in the third quarter, matching He’s only going to get better • waive any informalities in bidding as may be in the best interest of the American Samoa the Spurs’ season low for points from here.” in any period. UP NEXT Government. Two blocked shots propelled Warriors: Host Atlanta on the Warriors to their first lead of Friday night. the game. Spurs: Host Washington on JaVale McGee blocked Wednesday night. DR. ORETA MAPU CRICHTON Dejounte Murray’s attempted ___ Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Chief Procurement Officer Page B8 samoa news, Tuesday, March 20, 2018

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Manumalo Academy’s boys basketball team with head coach Dave Tupua and assistant coach Tiaoalii Lutu.  e Flames fell short this year but they aim to come back stronger next season.  e team played during the American Samoa High School Athletics Association (ASHSAA) 2017-2018 season. [photo: courtesy] Saint Mary’s moves on in NIT, beats Wash- ington 85-81 MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Jordan Ford made a wide open 3-pointer with 45.3 seconds to go and Saint Mary’s won its program-record 30th game of the season with an 85-81 victory over Washington on Monday night to reach the NIT quar- terfi nals.Washington freshman Jaylen Nowell answered with a deep 3 to pull to 82-79 at 33.5 C M but Saint Mary’s worked the Y K clock down to 12.8 before Ford sealed it with two free throws. Ford scored 22 of his 26 points in the second half. Evan Fitzner added a season-high 20 points off the bench for Saint Mary’s (30-5) and Emmett Naar had 12 assists.Noah Dickerson had 22 points and nine rebounds for Washington (21-13), which lost to Saint Mary’s for the fi rst time. Matisse Thybulle moved into second in Pac-12 history for single-season steals, tying Gary Payton with 101. Thybulle’s steal and fast- break dunk got Washington within 75-72 and after Saint Mary’s two free throws, Dick- erson spun his defender on the baseline for a two-handed dunk. samoa news, Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Page B9 LeLe tusia: Leua Aiono Frost nonofo ai, ma tulaga uma tau le FA’AFAILELE TUPULAGA tumama i totonu o aiga. O A TAEAO, SUESUEGA O nisi fo’i o nei aoa’oga FAIA MO TINA MA’ITAGA ua aofi a ai ma le ituaiga o tui Ua mae’a fa’atautaia le polo- puipuia ma lo latou aoga i le kalama ua fa’aigoaina, “Malosi olaga tuputupu a’e o talavou le LaliLali fa’atasi e fa’afailele Tupulaga fanau se’ia o’o lava ina mat- fanau mai ma ua e taumafai e to’atele sa nofo popole mo latou giina mo lenei se’i sa lomia i le o a Taeao” ma o se polokalama utua. O le mea’ai paleni ma le fa’amoe o ia, faitau i ai le tusi numera ma tusi na fa’atau ae le Samoa News i le aso Faraile ma na afua mai ona o se fa’anoga aoga o le pa’e’e lelei o le tino i le taimi e le’i fanau mai, se’ia mailoa po’o le a le aso e se’i ai, le aso ananafi . sa tusia i se pepa ma tu’uina a’o talavou ma fa’asolo atu ina o’o i le taimi ua tu’ueseeseina ai lea ua fa’asalalauina atu, o le a LE TAUALOA NUMERA e se tina sa auai atu ma lana tagata matua. oulua.” faia ia Aperila 14, 2018. FALETUPE TERRITORI fanauiti i talavai a tamaiti, ae ua Ua a’oa’oina fo’i tina i O le a tele ni mea aoga e O le fa’atolu ai lenei ona tolo- AMERIKA SAMOA MO PILI fi u e fa’atali le taimi e o’o ai le le tulaga fa’amalositino, le mafai ona maua e tina nei i a poina mai o le taimi e se’i ai lenei MAI FAFO? fa’asologa o le talavai ia te ia. aoaoina o fanau, ma aua le latou fefa’asoa’iga ma nei sui Lulu Laki Number e 10, ma o le Ua i ai se tina na fa’aletonu O lo’o taumafai fo’i so’ona fagaina fanau i mea’ai mai le STRONG TOGETHER, fa’asea na o’o mai a le to’atele lona mafaufau ina ua o’o atu i C M tama’ita’i na atofa mo lea polo- e tele ai le masima ma saga po’o le Malosi Fa’atasi. sa sailia i latou na fa’atauina le faletupe ae fai mai e le mafai kalama mai fafo, Ms Nicky fa’ainu i apainu ma vai suamalie Y K “E le misia lava fo’i ona mai ai latou tusi ma pepa se’i, ona taua’aoina mai le numera Hawley, mai le Iunivesite o ae matele ina inumia le vai auli. tima’i tina uma i tulaga o “Ua leai se fa’ailoa mai pe o’o mo fefa’ataua’iga i le initeneti Yale ina ia fa’atautaia lenei sue- E matua faia a’oa’oga tumama i le fatuaiga, fa’apea pe leai ona se’i o le latou Lulu, a le Faletupe o le Teritori o suega. O ni fa’aiuga lelei mai fa’apitoa mo tina e tima’ia ai ma le tausia lelei o manu’anu’a ae po’o le a fo’i se isi aso e toe Amerika Samoa (TBAS) lenei suesuega e mafai ai ona i latou ina ia taofi a le ulaula o le fanau ma vave togafi tia pe a tu’u atu i ai le fa’ataunu’uina o “Ua uma ona fa’asalalau fa’ailoa mai, pe ua i ai ni suiga tapa’a po’o le sikaleti i totonu lavevea i latou a’o laiti, ina ia le lenei fa’amoemoe.” fa’alaua’itele mai i luga o le lelei i amio ma le olaga o tupu- o aiga. “Aua e le na’o le tagata ulu fo’i siama o ni fa’ama’i i o O nisi o i latou na fa’asea televise me nusipepa ua mae’a laga faia’e o Amerika Samoa, ulaula e afaina i le asu o lana latou tino e ala i nei manu’a. O le ai ma ali’i malu o le Malo, ona i ai le tatou Numera lea mo ona sa mua’i tapena lelei tina sikaleti, e afaina ai fo’i ma le ituaiga fa’ama’i fo’i e maua ai le peita’i na fa’ailoa atu ia i latou e Fefa’ataua’iga i luga o Laina na soifua mai ai i latou, i mea e fanau uma lava i totonu o le fale fanau ona ua palapala auvaivai vala’au numera i luga o tusi se’i, o le Initeneti, ae o lea ua ou ao ina latou faia, ia mautinoa ai fa’atasi ai ma oe le tina,” o se ma vaitafe e o ma ta’e’ele ai, ae vala’au atu fo’i numera e i’i sau ae fai mai e le mafai ona le soifua maloloina lelei tau le tala lea a Hawley. o le isi lea mataupu e aoga tele fa’asoloatoa. fa’aaogaina e a’u,” o se faitioga tino ma le mafaufau o fanau o “O le tima’iga sili lava, o le mo tina ina ia latou silafi a,” O se talosaga ina ia fa’autagia lea a le tina. le lumana’i o le a latou fanaua. mautinoa lelei, o fanau e pei o o se tala lea a le tama’ita’i o o le mamalu o le atunu’u e le “Ua i ai le numera, ae le O le taimi tonu e faia ai lenei le mea pu’eata i le olaga nei. E Kima Fa’asalele -Sauvasa, o se mailoa e i latou le Ekalesia aua mafai ona fa’aaogaina mo nei fa’atalanoaga fefa’asoa’i ma so’o se mea lava e faia e matua, tasi tama’ita’i o lo’o avea ma o lo’o tusia mai “Iesu le Mala- ituaiga o tupe e fa’aulu mai fafo, tina uma o faia talavai a latou e fa’apena fo’i ona fa’aa’oa’o e tama’ita’i e fa’asamoa maia malama” ae leai se igoa o le po’o fefa’ataua’iga fo’i e faia i fanau, po’o tina ma’itaga fo’i le tamaititi, i le taimi e le’o toe nei a’oa’oga taua i nisi o tina e Ekalesia e i ai, o le igoa lea o luga o laina o tafa’ilagi, aisea, e o fa’atalitalia latou talavai ma laititi ai, ae o le taimi ua matua malamalama lelei atu pe a faia le Malumalu ua fa’aigoaina mai le’i mae’a pasia leleia uma mai siakiga, o le a fa’aaoga tatau lea ai ma talavou ua ia manatu ai e folasaga i le Gagana Samoa, nai ai le se’i. aiaiga a le feterale e tusa ai o lea taimi e tufa atu ai nisi fa’asoa fa’aa’oa’o i ona matua,” o sana lo le fa’aperetania. Ma o lea ekalesia, o le numera. Pe afai e mae’a pasia mo i latou, e aoga i le tausiga toe tima’i mai lea. O i latou ua fai ma Sui Ekalesia Fa’apotopotoga Keri- ona fa’ato’a mafai lea ona toe o le fanau i ona itu uma, ma le O le fa’atautaiga o lea o le Malosi Fa’atasi ina ia siano I Ottovile, fa’afesaga’i ma fa’asalalau fa’alaua’itele atu ina tausiga lelei fo’i o i latou a’o fetufa’iga e tu’ufa’atasia tina fa’atalanoa mataupu uma i tina le Cost-U-Less. ia fa’aaogaina loa lea numera e ma’itaga. uma o lo’o tali tutusa o latou ma’itaga ma tina ma fanauiti, e Afai ua leiloa aupepa na fa’aulu mai ai tupe mai fafo, e O nisi o nei polokalama o le masina e fananau ai. aofi a ai Hawley, Fa’asalalele- avatu e taofi mo a latou tusi totogia ai pili mai fafo ma le tele a fa’aaogaina tatau ai nei taimi O le a fo’i sau gaoioiga lelei e Sauvasa ma Miracle Loia. se’i, e mafai ona e o’o ane i le o fa’atauga i luga o laina o le o tatalia ai talavai a tina ma faia i lau pepe ao le’i fanau mai, IESU LE MALAMALAMA ekalesia lena i Ottoville Tafuna, initeneti lea ua matele ina fi afi a fanauiti, e aofi a ai le faitau tusi i ma ua latalata fo’i i lou masina? - SE’I UA TOLOPO e feutaga’i ai se isi faiga e toe i ai le to’atele i lenei vaitau,” o fanau a’o fa’atalitalia le taimi e “Faitau i ai sau tusi, e fa’ailoa FA’ATOLU ONA SE’I avatua ai au pepa e taofi a mo lea se tala lea a Shalini o le TBAS. moe ai, o le tausiga lelei o fanau i ai lou leo ma le aga e te fi afi a Ua faafetai ua leva ona tolopo fa’amoemoe. i totonu o maota ma laoa o lo’o e faia e le tamaititi pe a o’o ina so’o lenei fa’amoemoe, ae o le O se fa’asalalauga toto-

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O le va’aiga lea i le aufaigaluega toto mo le Poloketi ma le fa’atinoga o le “Malosi Fa’atasi” e fa’afailele tupulaga o a taeao, ma ua latou tinou fo’i mo le latou lea tiute e fa’atalatalanoa ai tina ma’itaga ma tina ma fanauiti. [ata: Foai] Page B10 samoa news, Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Tele fesili a le Fono fa’asaga i tape- napenaga a le malo mo ‘afa tusia Ausage Fausia atoatoa lana auaunaga e tatau E tele fesili mai afi oga i ona faatinoina mo le atunu’u. Faipule ma Senatoa e fa’atatau “E foliga mai ua alu tele i fa’amatalaga ma lapataiga sa mafaufau o le Ofi sa o le tuuina atu e le Ofi sa Vaaitau Puipuiga i le tau mata’ituina o atoa ai ma le lagolago a le le taimi e fana ai le pulu faaniu Matagaluega o le Puipuiga o kilia a Kolea i Matu, ae galo ai le Saogalemu Lotoifale mo ona fa’atino la latou matafaioi le atunu’u i le ‘aga o Gita na e pei o le asia o le atunuu ina fa’atoa mavae atu nei. ia mautinoa o loo malu puipuia O le afi oga i le ali’i Senatoa ia ma tapena mo le ‘afa”, o le sau- Matago e ma  a a le fa’atasiga a le tama’ita’i Tausala Lalelei o le Pase ka Ms Matau’aina Magalei Logovi’i na ia lagaina noaga lea a Vesi. Toomalatai ma le vasega 4 a Tafuna Eleemntary ina ua mae’a fa’afofogaina le tala na faitauina e ia, le mataupu i le fa’aletonu o Na lagolagoina e le afi oga i ma faia fo’i fesili e iloa ai po’o malamalama lelei le fanau. [ata: foa’i] ripoti sa tuuina atu e le Ofi sa le ali’i Faipule ia Timusa Tini Vaaitau i luma o le Senate i le Lam Yuen le fi nagalo o Vesi vaiaso na te’a nei. Na taua e mo se iloiloga. Saunoa Timusa Magalei e fa’apea, ana talafe- e faapea, sa i ai lona talitonuga Finagalo Toeaina e fa’amanino lelei agai ripoti na tuuina atu i le o le taimi tonu lea e fa’aola atunuu, e le tele se fa’aletonu e ai sailini e fa’ailoa atu ai i le maitauina i meatotino a tagata. atunu’u le ‘afa ua lata mai, ae o tiute tauave Ofi sa Mataupu Tau Samoa Ae o le tele ai o maota ma se itu e fa’anoanoa ai, e leai se laoa na fa’aleagaina i le malolosi sailini na ola. tusia Ausage Fausia Saunoa atili Toeaina e fa’apea, o se tasi o o matagi to fa’ata’uta’u, ua lava I le lata ai i le 10 tausaga Ua talosagaina e le afi oga i le ali’i Faipule fa’afi tauli ua ia maitauina i le taimi nei, ua mafua lea e fa’ailoa mai ai e lei tapena talu ona tuana’i le galulolo o mai Manu’a #2 ia Toeaina Faufano Autele se ona tutupu nei mau suiga, o le to’atele o tamali’i le atunu’u i le fa’alavelave, e le 2009, na taua ai e Timusa e avanoa e valaauina ai se iloiloga a le Komiti ma i latou o loo umia suafa matai maualuluga i mafua mai i le le sa’o o ripoti sa fa’apea, o le aoga tonu lava lea o Fa’amasinoga ma Tulafono ma le Failau- afi oaga ma Itumalo, ua o mai uma e galulue i le tuuina atu. o sailini sa faapipi’i solo i le tusi o le Ofi sa o Mataupu Tau Samoa, mo le malo ae tuu afi oaga ma itumalo e tatau ona ave i E lei nofo lelei foi i le atunu’u, atoa ai ma le anoanoa’i fa’amaninoina o le auaunaga a lea Ofi sa i le va ai la latou fa’amuamua. fa’afofoga a Magalei le o aoaoga sa faia, ina ia fa’aaoga feagai ai ma afi oaga ma itumalo i le atunu’u. O se tasi o mataupu na aofi a i le saunoaga a fa’amatalaga mai le Pule o le sailini e logo ai tagata i le taimi O le afi oga i le Maoputasi ia Mauga Tasi Toeaina, o le taulimaina e le Ofi sa o Mataupu Ofi sa Vaaitau, e fa’atatau i le o le fa’alavelave, ae foliga mai e Asuega lea ua fa’amoemoe e avea ma molimau Tau Samoa o mataupu tau suafa matai a aiga tele lea o se lesona ua latou leai ma se fuafuaga na taunu’u. autu mo lenei iloiloga. o le atunu’u. O le fa’afi tauli ua maitauina e pei aoaoina mai mea fa’aletonu na Na lagolagoina e le Sui Na taua e Toeaina i sana saunoaga i le vaiaso ona saunoa Toeaina, ua tu’u tia’i e le Ofi sa o alia’e mai i le latou auaunaga i Fofoga Fetalai ia Fetu Fetui Jr na te’a nei i luma o le maota o sui e fa’apea, talu Mataupu Tau Samoa la latou matafaioi e iloilo le taimi o le ‘afa o Gita. ma le afi oga a Vailoata Eteuati ai o Amerika Samoa o le teritori o le malo tele o ai ma fai faaiuga i mataupu e fa’atatau i suafa I luma o le Maota o Sui i le Amituana’i le faia o se iloiloga. Amerika, e tatau ai fo’i ona tutusa lelei auala e matai o aiga, ae ua latou lafo atu i le Faamasi- vaiaso fo’i na te’a nei, na fa’aleo Na talosagaina e Vailoata fa’afoe ai faigamalo a le malo tele ma ana teritori. noga o Fanua ma Suafa e faia le fa’aiuga.Na ai e ni isi o afi oga i Faipule pe mafai ona fa’aopoopo atu I le auala o lo o fa’afoe ai faigamalo a le malo taua e Toeaina e fa’apea, afai ua aapa le Ofi sa le tatau lea ona fa’atulaga se ai ma le Faatonu o le Ofi sa o tele e pei ona saunoa Toeaina, e maioio lava tiute o Mataupu Tau Samoa e fai faaiuga i totonu o iloiloga e fesiligia ai le tautua Fesootaiga a le malo (ASTCA) tauave a vaega eseese e pei o Setete, aai, atoa ai afi oaga ma itumalo o le atunu’u, e le tatau fo’i a le Ofi sa Vaaitau, atoa ai ma i le iloiloga, ona o le isi lea ma itumalo. Ae o le tulaga o loo maitauina ia la ona latou toe tuuina atu faaiuga i suafa o aiga le Matagaluega o le Puipuiga fa’afi tauli sa maitauina e le Amerika Samoa, e le o le auala lea o loo fa’afoe e fai mai e le fa’amasinoga se fa’aiuga, ae tatau o le Saogalemu Lotoifale, i le atunu’u i le taimi o le ‘afa o ai le Ofi sa o le Malo Faalotoifale. lava ona fa’atino e i latou.O le isi faafi tauli ua taimi e fetaia’i ai le atunu’u ma Gita, o le motusia uma lava o “E le gata ua fefi loi fa’atasi uma matafaioi a maitauina, ua tele naua suafa matai tetele o aiga fa’alavelave fa’alenatura. fesootaiga i le taimi na malolosi afi oaga ma itumalo i lalo o le vaavaaiga a le Ofi sa ma le atunu’u o loo avanoa, e mafua mai i le tuai O le afi oga i le ali’i faipule ai le agi o matagi, e oo mai lava o Mataupu Tau Samoa, ae ua aveese mai ai fo’i le ona faia o fa’aiuga i mataupu i suafa o aiga. mai Manu’a #1 ia Vesi Talalelei fo’i i le taimi lenei, o loo i ai ‘aia atoa ai ma le malosi o loo tuuina atu i afi oaga A mae’a le iloiloga ma le Ofi sa o Mataupu Fautanu Jr na ia talosagaina le lava afi oaga o le atunu’u e le i ma itumalo e fa’afoe ai lava a latou faigamalo. Tau Samoa, ona fuafua ai loa lea o se iloiloga iloiloga. Saunoa Vesi e fa’aepa, toe lelei lava a latou fesootaiga Ua ufi ufi uma i lalo o le malo o le faigamalo”, o ma Faamasino Lagolago mo le fesiligiaina o le e i ai lona talitonuga e lei lelei tau telefoni ma le televise. le saunoaga lea a Toeaina. mataupu i suafa matai o aiga. ripoti ma fa’amatalaga sa O le vaiaso fou lea ua fuafua tuuina atu e le Ofi sa Vaaitau i le e fa’ataunu’uina ai lenei iloiloga atunu’u. E oo lava foi i le auau- a le Maota o Sui, ae le’i mautu naga a le Ofi sa o le Puipuiga, le aso mo le iloiloga a le Senate. e i ai fo’i lona talitonuga e lei

O nisi o tina sa fa’aalu lo latou taimi e o’o ane ai i le fale sa fa’atautaia ai le polokalama foa’i atu a le Charity & Hope Ministries i le a o’aga o Tula. Na fa’ailoa le agaga fa’afetai o i latou uma na tofusia i lea foa’i tele na taua’aoina atu e le Kamupani Va’a a le Matsons i Fagatogo ina ia fa’auia atu e le Charity & Hope Ministries i le mamalu o aiga pagatia i le Gita. Va’ai fo’i mo se fa’asalalauga fa’ala’ua’itele e fa’ailoa atu ai le aso ma le nofoaga e fa’atino ai lea foa’i i se nofoaga i lenei fo’i itu o le atunu’u. [ata: Leua Aiono Frost] samoa news, Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Page B11

O se va’aiga i le faitauga tusi na masi’i atu ai le tausala lalelei o le Paseka ma o le tausala lalelei fo’i lea o Amerika Samoa, Ms Mataua’ina Toomalatai i le a’oga a Tafuna Elementary i le vaiaso ua te’a ma sa aa atili ai le fanau i le vasega 4, 5, ma le 6 e fa’afofoga a’o faitau tusi le tama’ita’i lalelei. O se poloketi lea o saunia e fa’ataua ai le masina mo i latou uma e i ai mana’oga fa’apitoa o latou tino po’o le mafaufau, ma faataua ai lou va’ai i le malosi’aga o ia te’i latou nai lo le va’ai i mana’oga fa’apitoa. [ata: foa’i] Talks on $1.3T catchall spending bill nearing completion WASHINGTON (AP) — Battles over priorities in a huge government-wide spending bill are essentially settled, leaving a scaled-back plan for President Donald Trump’s border wall and a huge rail project that pits Trump against Capitol Hill’s most pow- erful Democrat as the top issues to be solved. An agreement could be announced as early as Tuesday. Efforts to tackle politically-charged immigration issues and rapidly rising health insurance premiums appeared to be faltering. Capitol Hill Democrats rejected a White House bid to extend protections for so-called Dreamer immigrants in exchange for $25 billion in funding for a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. Dem- ocrats appeared likely to yield on $1.6 billion in wall funding, Trump’s official request for the 2018 budget year, but they were digging in against Trump’s plans to hire hundreds of new immi- gration agents. A dispute over abortion seemed likely to scuttle a Senate GOP plan to provide billions in federal subsidies to insurers to help curb health insurance premium increases. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., was working on Trump’s behalf against funding for a Hudson River tunnel and rail project that’s important to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Republicans from New York and New Jersey. O le tele o pusa lavalava na tapena mai e le Matsons Shipping Agency fa’apea fo’i ma le Mrs. Monday’s developments were described by several lawmakers Lefagaoali’i Soliai Beaver’s Estate ma fa’auia atu i le Charity & Hope Ministries i Tula latou te fa’ao’o — as well as congressional aides in both parties who spoke on atu i le to’atele o aiga o lo’o ua i ai le mana’omia ona o mea ua fa’aleagaina i le afa o Gita. condition of anonymity because the talks remain secretive. [ata: Leua Aiono Frost] House and Senate action is needed by midnight Friday to avert another government shutdown. The bill would implement last month’s budget agreement, pro- viding 10 percent increases for the Pentagon and domestic agen- cies. Coupled with last year’s tax cuts, it heralds the return of trillion-dollar budget deficits as soon as the budget year starting in October. Many battles over policy riders were sorted out in marathon negotiations over the weekend. As is typical, many of the policy issues were melting away. “We’ve had at least 100 that we’ve taken out,” said Ver- mont Sen. Patrick Leahy, top Democrat on the Appropriations Committee. For instance, an effort to add a plan to revive federal subsidies to stabilize the individual health insurance market and help the poor cover out-of-pocket costs under President Barack Obama’s health law appeared to be failing. A complicated dispute involving abortion was at fault. Trump told Sens. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., and Susan Col- lins, R-Maine, that he supports addressing the health insurance issue now as part of the catchall spending plan. Alexander and Collins are seeking to revive payments to insurers, which Trump halted last fall, that reimburse the carriers FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2017, le photo, the U.S. Capitol in the early morning in Washington. Top- for reducing out-of-pocket costs for many low-earning customers. level Capitol Hill talks on a massive $1.3 trillion catchall spending bill are reaching a critical stage Those reductions are required by the Obama health law, and as negotiators confront immigration issues, abortion-related controversies, and a battle over a mas- insurers have made up for the lost federal payments by boosting sive rail project that pits President Donald Trump against his most powerful Democratic adversary. premiums. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) Page B12 samoa news, Tuesday, March 20, 2018

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FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2015,  le photo, odds are displayed on a screen at a sports book owned and operated by CG Technology in Las Vegas. More than a third of U.S. states are considering legalizing sports gambling if the Supreme Court overturns a federal law that has banned sports books in all but Nevada and three other states since 1992. (AP Photo/John Locher, File) Leagues, casinos lobby states for cut of legal sports bets By BEN NUCKOLS, AP Sports Writer that the ban should remain. NBA Commissioner WASHINGTON (AP) — With the Supreme Adam Silver has said betting should be legalized Court poised to rule on a case that could end the and MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has said it federal ban on sports gambling, more than a third could enhance fan interest in the sport. Although of U.S. states are considering legislation to get the NFL remains publicly opposed to gambling, in on the action, and professional leagues and Commissioner Roger Goodell has said his posi- casino interests are lobbying against each other tion has “evolved.” for the biggest cut of the winnings. The NFL and the NCAA have sat out the The push to legalize betting on sports has debate entirely in states considering legislation. already led to fractures in an uneasy alliance that That’s despite the fact that 31 percent of sports had developed between leagues and gambling gambling winnings in Nevada last year came legalization advocates before Supreme Court from football bets, and more is wagered on col- arguments last fall. lege basketball’s NCAA Tournament than on the The NBA and Major League Baseball have Super Bowl. been asking states to give them 1 percent of the The NBA and MLB argue their reputations total amount wagered on their games, calling are on the line because of the possibility of games it an “integrity fee” so they can protect their being fi xed. Sports fans are still familiar with the products and snuff out attempts at cheating and Black Sox scandal of 1919, Pete Rose’s lifetime game-fi xing. banishment from baseball for betting on games “Now, let’s be clear — that’s just a euphemism and a point-shaving scandal involving former for a cut of the action,” Joe Asher, CEO of Wil- NBA referee Tim Donaghy. liam Hill U.S., a sports book operator, told New “The damage from even a hint of scandal will York state lawmakers in January. “There will be hurt the sports leagues far worse than anyone plenty of fi nancial benefi ts to the leagues.” else,” said Bryan Seeley, senior vice president Gambling proponents say kicking back that and deputy general counsel at MLB. much to the leagues would make sports books “The NBA spends billions of dollars each year unprofi table and prevent a legal, regulated bet- creating the games that would serve as the foun- ting market from developing. They’re seeking dation for legalized sports betting, while bearing an arrangement similar to what exists in Nevada, all of the risk and therefore incurring enormous where the state takes 6.75 percent of winnings on additional expenses for compliance and enforce- top of a federal tax of 0.25 percent of the amount ment,” NBA spokesman Mike Bass said. “As a wagered. result, we believe it is reasonable for operators to Casinos have a built-in edge when it comes compensate the NBA with a small percentage of to battling in statehouses. Casinos are legal in 40 the total amount bet on our games.” states; the commercial companies and American State regulators monitor wagering 24/7 in Indian tribes that run them are well-versed in Nevada, and the leagues pay contractors to mon- dealing with regulators and state lawmakers. The itor overseas bets. NBA and MLB, on the other hand, are new to Casinos argue that sports books don’t make lobbying states on gambling and have sometimes much money and are really there to get gamblers relied upon the bully pulpit of their commis- in the door. Unlike blackjack or slots, where sioners to get their point across. casinos have a house edge, sports books make “The leagues feel like they’re out of their ele- money by encouraging individual gamblers to ment, and that’s making them uncomfortable,” each side of a wager, and then charging a per- said Kevin Braig, a Columbus, Ohio-based centage for placing the bet. Casinos say leagues attorney, gambling industry analyst and handi- will benefi t from enhanced fan interest and gam- capper. “The gaming industry lobbies all the bling-company sponsorships. states. I think it goes even beyond that: They’re Bills to legalize sports betting have been intro- almost partners in what they’re doing. They have duced in 18 states. This month, West Virginia a very close relationship because they have very approved a bill that would legalize sports betting closely overlapping interests.” immediately if the Supreme Court allows it. A Before the Supreme Court heard New Jer- decision by the court is expected this spring. sey’s challenge to the 1992 federal law limiting Mississippi, New Jersey, New York and sports betting to the four states that already had Pennsylvania have also already authorized sports laws on the books, casino interests — and their gambling. New York is considering whether infl uential trade group, the American Gaming to expand a law already on the books to allow Association — were encouraged by the profes- sports gambling at racetracks and betting par- sional leagues’ changing attitudes about gam- lors. In Iowa, a bill to authorize sports books has bling, even as leagues argued before the justices advanced out of committee. samoa news, Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Page B13 Page B14 samoa news, Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Universal Crossword Tuesday, Edited by Timothy Parker March 20, 2018 March 20, ACROSS 40 Like a 12 Villain’s 38 Boaters’ 2018 1 Strong readied expression relatives smells Titleist 13 Revealing 39 Hunts for 6 Sedimentary 42 Small lipstick food rock songbird 18 Full moon 41 Gripe that’s 11 NYC arena 43 Pregame maker? picked 14 Crude exercises 22 Mamie’s 42 Tattered abode 45 Cadavers husband go-with Happy Birthday: Tune in to what’s going on around you. There is money to be made and changes 15 Printer’s 46 Daiquiri kin 23 Not just 43 Beat down, you can be a part of if you are observant and responsive to what you see and hear. 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Representing something or someone 20 Be a (classic car) period 51 MLB stat you believe in will encourage a better future. 333 mirror hog 56 Creepy 30 Tibia and 52 Hitchcock’s GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t overlook a document or fi nancial statement that can change 21 Pretenses 57 Letter with ulna title the dynamics of what you owe in taxes or other debts you’ve incurred. Stay on top of what you owe, 23 Naval curves 32 Texas A&M 53 Like a ready bigwig 58 Sticks attendee dinner table what you’ve spent and how your money best serves you. 333 26 Salt a fork in 33 Trials CANCER (June 21-July 22): Discuss your plans and listen to suggestions and advice. A partner- releasers 59 Commence 35 Most ship may not be a bad idea if you lay down ground rules before you begin. Allowing everyone to do 27 Walk DOWN trivial what he or she does best will lead to success. 3333 wobbly 1 Piece de 36 Papery 28 Rough resistance? handout LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You have plenty to gain. Gather information and offer kindness and solu- shredder 2 Hart’s tions to those facing diffi culties. What’s offered in return will give you the boost you need to get 29 Cable-ready desire? PREVIOUS PUZZLE ANSWER ahead. Don’t be surprised if someone isn’t pleased with your success. 33 30 Salty, 3 Eggs, VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A business trip or meeting will give you the push you need to pursue as water scientifically 31 Wine barrel 4 Reprieved something you’ve been mulling over for some time. Find out how much of an investment you have to X 1,000 5 Like make to get what you want.33333 34 Amino, drunken LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Look for a way to cut your costs or to deal with home-related matters for one speech reasonably. Settlements need to be dealt with fairly and with everyone involved in mind. Anger solves 35 Scale 6 Superman’s nothing, but well-thought-out solutions will allow you to move forward. 333 increment composi- 36 Senate tion? SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You don’t have to copy others. Offer your own version of what you fetcher 7 Song to feel is happening and you will make a statement that will infl uence many. Passionate persistence will 37 Working the Lord pay off and bring about change. Live life your way. 333 no more, 8 Copycat SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The changes you want to make at home or to you personally briefly 9 Cursive 38 48th U.S. writing can be put into play as long as you are open regarding your plans and you have legitimate answers VP 10 River-sea to the questions that will arise should someone inquire about your motives. 333 39 Dracula’s link 3/19 © 2018 Andrews McMeel Syndication CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You will have diffi culties dealing with people who show no restraint tools 11 Butlers, e.g. www.upuzzles.com or discipline. Stick to your rules and live within your means regardless of temptation. Protect your home, possessions and important relationships against anyone trying to undermine you.33333 AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Whatever you want to accomplish, do so using your own steam. 3/20 YOU COMPLETE ME By Timothy E. Parker Too much outside help and interference will taint what you are trying to achieve. A slower pace and going it alone will bring higher returns as well as additional confi dence. 33 PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Put some muscle behind what it is you want to accomplish. Added discipline will help you reach your goal. Getting angry or letting someone distract you will be your downfall. Stay focused and you’ll claim victory. Choose to get along. 3333 Dear Abby by Abigail Van Buren LOVE IS LOST IN GOOD MARRIAGE AS ABUSE INCREASES WITH TIME

DEAR ABBY: I have been married 14 years and have two children. The fi rst three years of marriage were great. We both cared for and respected each other. As our children grew older and our jobs have become more demanding, my husband has changed about how he views our sex life. After our third year of marriage, my husband started raping me. No one knows this except an ex-sister-in-law. At fi rst, I didn’t understand what was really happening. He was forceful and wouldn’t take no for an answer. I went along with it at fi rst, thinking I wasn’t giving him enough attention and was doing the “wifely duty.” But over the years it has become worse -- ripping my clothing off and holding me down. I have told him it’s not OK, but if I speak up, it leads to a fi ght. He says I don’t show him I care for him and we don’t have sex enough, so this is his way of getting it. Abby, I have lost respect for the man I married. I no longer want to be intimate with him, because he doesn’t respect me or my body. The only reason I have stayed this long is for my children. Is there hope in him changing? -- SLEEPING ON THE COUCH DEAR SLEEPING ON THE COUCH: Ripping a spouse’s clothing off and holding her (or him) down is not foreplay; it is spousal rape and a form of domestic abuse. It is a crime in all 50 states. The level of hostility in your home isn’t healthy for you or your children, who may grow up thinking it is normal. Because your husband may become violent if you tell him the marriage is over, contact RAINN -- (800) 656-4673; rainn.org -- and let them help you form a safe escape plan. It is not normal for a man to treat a woman the way your husband has. He is unlikely to change, and you need to look out for yourself and the children. DEAR ABBY: My wife is in her 30s. She’s a beautiful woman and a wonderful mother to our three children, and my soul mate. We’ve been married 10 years. She has many qualities I love and admire, but also one that causes me serious concern: her slouchy posture. She slouched a little when we married, but her posture has worsened dramatically since then. We have spent thousands of dollars on personal trainers, massage and chiropractic. When we (infrequently) quarrel, she unconsciously slouches more, which drives me crazy. She’s willing to see professional medical practitioners, but is unwilling to accept any responsibility for it. I can’t bring it up without her getting bristly and defensive, but it’s getting worse every year. It’s also taking a toll on our relationship. I’d appreciate any advice you could share. -- DESPERATE FOR STRAIGHT TALK DEAR DESPERATE: If your wife’s posture is the only thing about her that causes you “serious con- cern,” you are a lucky man. Believe me when I tell you I have been told far worse. Correcting one’s posture takes constant vigilance and determination. It’s not easy, and not everyone is able to manage it. Slouching is a defensive posture, and if she slouches even more when you raise the subject, it may have something to do with the way you’re doing it. samoa news, Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Page B15 Page B16 samoa news, Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Crabbe, LeVert lead Nets over Grizzlies 118-115 NEW YORK (AP) — The Brionte Webber had a career- pressure is on you and you feel Brooklyn Nets proved supreme high 15 points for the Grizzlies, your heart beat a little bit faster, in another showdown with one who were without Marc Gasol the game is moving a little bit of the NBA’s worst teams. due to fl u-like symptoms. The faster, until you learn how to Allen Crabbe and Caris team has lost 15 straight games play in those moments and slow LeVert each scored 22 points on the road since a New Year’s those moments down in your and the Nets beat the Memphis Eve victory at Sacramento. mind, until you go through it, Grizzlies 118-115 on Monday Brooklyn trailed 94-87 you won’t learn. So, it’s invalu- night. heading into the fourth quarter able the education our guys are Rondae Hollis-Jefferson had before turning it around against getting.” 16 points and 12 rebounds, and the Grizzlies, who dropped to Wayne Selden Jr., who DeMarre Carroll scored nine 19-51, one game behind league- scored 17 points off the bench, of his 18 points in the fourth worst Phoenix, who had the hit a 3, and JaMychal Green quarter for the Nets, who have night off. made a layup to make it 117- two straight wins for the fi rst Carroll capped a string of 115 with 12 seconds left. C M time since Jan. 19-21. They won three straight 3s to tie it at 97 Spencer Dinwiddie then hit a Saturday over Dallas. with 8:45 remaining in the fi nal free throw to extend the Nets’ Y K “He’s just a tough winner. period. After a three-second lead to 118-115 with 11 seconds It’s just who he is,” said Nets defensive technical free throw to go before Harrison missed a coach Kenny Atkinson of Car- by Harrison gave the Grizzlies a potential tying 3 with 0.4 sec- roll’s effort. 101-100 lead with 6:54 left, the onds remaining. “He’s not a take-over-the- Nets scored nine straight points TIP-INS game guy. He does what it highlighted by LeVert’s dunk Grizzlies: Tyreke Evans necessary to win a ballgame. I with 4:07 left to lead 109-101. (inactive) did not play. He thought his will helped us.” Crabbe increased Brooklyn’s was replaced by Harrison in Andrew Harrison, who advantage 116-108 with 38 sec- the starting lineup. ... Deyonta missed Memphis’ last nine onds left, but Memphis made Davis started at center in place games due to a right wrist injury, it interesting despite having a of Gasol. It was just his third scored 14 of his 19 points in the bevy of guys on the fl oor that start of the season. ... Green second half but missed a poten- might not have had the opportu- had a double-double with 14 tial tying 3-pointer before the nity if not for the team’s current points and 16 rebounds. . Mem- Memphis Grizzlies guard Andrew Harrison (5) loses the ball fi nal buzzer. The Grizzlies have state. phis had seven players score in as he collides with Brooklyn Nets guard Caris LeVert, le , and lost 20 of 21. “You can watch all the double fi gures. Dillon Brooks Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie (8) while driving to the basket “I should have pushed the fi lm that you want to, you can had 15 points and Chandler Par- during the  rst half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March ball up,” said Harrison, who watch all the NBA basketball sons added 13. Ivan Rabb had 19, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) was playing for the fi rst time you want,” interim coach J.B. 10 points. since Feb. 28. “It’s all one me. Bickertstaff said. “But until Nets: Crabbe moved into 3-pointers in a season by a UP NEXT All on me.” you’re in that moment and the second place for the most player in franchise history. His Grizzlies: Continue their fi rst 3-pointer of the night gave three-game trip at Philadelphia him 163, passing Joe Johnson. on Wednesday night. The 25-year-old is now three Nets: Host Charlotte on shy of Deron Williams’ record Wednesday night to close their of 169 set during the 2012-13 three-game homestand. season. Matchups get man- aged, even in mean- ingless spring games By JAKE SEINER, AP Sports Writer SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Buck Showalter heard that Lance Lynn was pitching against the Orioles and knew he’d be changing his lineup. The Baltimore manager wasn’t concerned about the result of last week’s Grapefruit League game against Minnesota, played hours after Lynn offi cially joined the team. But Showalter fi gured the right-hander might start when the Twins travel to Camden Yards for a three-game season-opening series later this month. With that in mind, Showalter saw an opportunity. C M Even in spring training, when wins and losses are meaning- Y K less, managers are always hunting for signifi cant matchups. That’s especially true along the Florida Gulf Coast, where all fi ve AL East rivals train within about three hours of each other. Picking and choosing spots for players has been key for Bal- timore this spring because the Orioles play 14 of their fi rst 17 regular season games against either division foes or the Twins, another regular spring opponent. When Minnesota signed Lynn to a free-agent deal a week ago Monday and announced him as the next day’s starting pitcher against the Orioles, Showalter stacked his lineup with regulars like Manny Machado, Trey Mancini and Pedro Alvarez — a somewhat unusual move for a road spring training game. Thing is, the O’s are likely to see Lynn that fi rst weekend of the season, and Baltimore’s players are largely unfamiliar with him because he’s been in the National League his whole career with St. Louis. The spring game was a valuable sneak peak at his stuff and delivery. “That’s why we got some of our guys over there,” Showalter said. He can only hope his Birds do better the next time they see Lynn. He struck out fi ve in three hitless innings.