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Samoan NFL Prospect Has Change of Heart Switches from Football to Rugby Western District Governor, Paramount Chief Lualemaga Edward Faoa’s casket was carried from the church to his guest house in Tupapa A’asu by the village chiefs and aumaga after his initial church service at the CCCAS A’asu Fou Church. Lualemaga was laid to rest, yesterday, Thursday in his village of A’asu. [Photo: THA] C M ONLINE @ SAMOANEWS.COM Fesuia’i fualaau Y K fa’asaina ma meaai mai totonu o le JDC DAILY CIRCULATION 7,000 Le Lali PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2017 $1.00 Faleomavaega is described as a “true leader,” a “true friend” ACCOLADES RECALL A “DEDICATED CHAMPION” AND “TREMENDOUS ADVOCATE” FOR HIS PEOPLE by Fili Sagapolutele Committee on Foreign Affairs, where he was a Samoa News Correspondent ranking member of the subcommittee on Asia S Rep. Elliot L. Engel has and the Pacific. Engel, a ranking member on the described his former congres- foreign affairs committee, released a statement sional colleague, the late former yesterday saying that he “was deeply saddened Congressman Faleomavaega Eni to learn of the passing of my friend” Faleoma- as aU “dedicated champion for his constituents” vaega, who arrived in Congress in 1989 the same while StarKist Co., president and chief executive time Engel did. officer Andrew Choe says Faleomavaega was a “I came to know him as a tireless public ser- “tremendous advocate for American Samoa.” vant and dedicated champion for his constituents Guam Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo of his beloved home, American Samoa,” said called Faleomavaega a “true leader” and “dedi- Engel, a Democrat from New York. “He was also cated public servant.” a warm and caring colleague who for decades Faleomavaega, who passed away Wednesday earned the friendship and respect of fellow law- at his home in Provo, Utah at the age of 73, makers.” He notes that Faleomavaega “was a had served for many years on the US House (Continued on page 4) Samoan NFL prospect has change of heart C M Y K Switches from football to rugby by Blue Chen-Fruean Samoa and I love the sport,” did not. Psalm is the type of Samoa News Correspondent said Wooching’s father person that when he believes University of Washington Paulo during an interview in something, he will con- linebacker Psalm Fa’afoisia with Samoa News over the tinue to follow through with Pulemagafa Wooching was weekend. it over and over, and won’t be predicted to be a late round “Halfway through Psalm’s swayed.” pick for the upcoming NFL last season of football, he men- Psalm has played rugby for draft in April; but the young tioned to us (Mom Shannon, most of his life and his high Samoan has shocked everyone sister Hero and myself) that he school team, the Kona Bulls, — even his parents — with might not be pursuing an NFL were state champions two the announcement that he will career but rugby instead,” years in a row. He was also a pursue rugby instead. Paulo shared. “Of course, we national champ with the UW The Overall Winner of this year’s Territorial High School Wooching led the Huskies were all shocked, as he was Club, during a sevens tourna- Science Fair Competition is Ms. Gabrielle Langkilde of Fa’asao in sacks in 2016 but the 6’4”- doing really good with foot- ment two years ago. Marist High School. She was excited and thankful to all who 231lb. outside linebacker from ball, seeing his stock rise as Recently, Psalm was co- helped her prepare her project on the Crown of Thorns, that was Kailua, Kona, Hawai’i will be an NFL prospect.” captain for the #4 UW Hus- presented last week, Thursday at the Gov. H. Rex Lee Audito- hanging up his shoulder pads Paulo continued, “We kies team that was defeated rium. The awards ceremony and the formal announcement of all and helmet for a pair of short pondered it for the rest of (7-24) by #1 Alabama during winners — elementary and secondary — took place at US Army shorts and rugby boots. the season, hoping that he the Chik-fil-A Peach Bowl in Reserve Center on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. “I grew up playing rugby in might change his mind. He (Continued on page 6) [photo: Leua Aiono Frost] Page 2 samoa news, Friday, February 24, 2017 Students from Alofau Elementary School taking a quick break from class work to smile for the Samoa News camera. [photo: BC] CARPENTERS & LABORERS NEEDED Qualifications: Health director: Decline of • Hold a current Carpentry Trademan’s License • Can read & understand English • Willing to work after hours if needed Apply in person at our Fletcher Construction Office in Tafuna WHO funds due to issues Bring your social security card, Immigration ID & Immigration authorization letter for employment No phone calls please with previous DOH leaders “We are an equal Opportunity Employer” by Fili Sagapolutele for American Samoa. to live and work in Manu’a has Samoa News Correspondent Over the years, WHO has been a long-standing chal- Although it still receives provided a variety of support — lenge for DOH over the years financial support from the World financial and human resources because it is difficult to entice Employment Opportunity Health Organization, there has — to American Samoa and them — both nurses and doc- Farmer’s Fresh is seeking an experienced however been a decrease in the other Pacific islands, and Samoa tors — to live and work in the funding amount allocated for News understands that several island group. There were times FARMER who is willing to live on the Farm. the local Health Department, years ago DOH received, at in the past that DOH was able to Must be hardworking says Health director Motusa times, about $300,000. WHO secure a physician, but it never and Honest. Tuileama Nua, who faulted money also funded travel in the seems to last long. previous DOH leaders for the past for DOH senior officials to During Motusa’s confirma- Send resume to PO Box 6226. decline in WHO financial help attend off-island meetings. tion, senators praised DOH’s During his recent confirma- health inspection team, making tion hearing, Motusa was asked unannounced visits to restau- about programs provided to rants and small eatery places. DOH by WHO, to which the The senate urged DOH to Health director explained that continue this important work American Samoa used to get throughout Tutuila, with one Origin Energy WHO funding in past years, senator saying that there are sev- American Samoa Inc but due to issues with previous eral eatery places in the Western DOH leaders, American Samoa District that should be visited. funding is down to a current It was also suggested that the amount of $70,000 and this inspection team take a look at money goes directly to the ASG the eatery places located in the Treasurer. Fagatogo Market Place. Motusa didn’t elaborate on BACKGROUND how much American Samoa Samoa News reported in a used to get, but he explained that story it published on April 28, WHO funds target programs for 2011, that then Health Depart- non-communicable diseases, ment deputy director Elizabeth communicable diseases and fel- Ponausuia, who was at the time lowships — financing educa- appointed by Gov. Togiola Tula- tion for local students attending fono to become the director of medical schools in Pacific coun- the Health Department, was the tries, such as Fiji. subject in a March 2008 Senate Currently, there is a student Select Investigative Committee attending medical school in Fiji (SSIC) report alleging that thou- with one year left for a Bach- sands of dollars from the World elors degree in laboratory ser- Health Organization (WHO) vice, said Motusa, who noted account administered by the that they are working on sending Department of Health (DOH) two students to dentistry school were used for personal expenses — also in Fiji — if American by Ponausuia. The report claims Samoa continues to receive that Ponausuia, who was serving these special funds from WHO, as the DOH deputy director which has an office in Apia, then, used the account to pay her Samoa that works with local personal loan and for other per- health officials. sonal expenses. Asked by a committee When Samoa News offered member about nurses and doc- her an opportunity to respond in tors to staff the DOH clinics on April of 2008 to the SSIC report Ofu and Ta’u Island in Manu’a, allegations, Ponausuia declined. Motusa said that the nurse for SSIC forwarded their report to Ofu had recently returned to the then Togiola Administration work, while nurses from Tutuila for review and action, but to the are being rotated to Ta’u. best of our knowledge no action Additionally, DOH is was ever taken. searching for a physician to Ponausuia was not confirmed reside on Ta’u to serve the as Director of Health Depart- Stay original, stay with Origin!!! Manu’a islands, said Motusa. ment, but continues to work for Securing medical professions the DOH. samoa news, Friday, February 24, 2017 Page 3 ASPA, National Parks service and Nu’uuli village volunteers conducted the first cleanup of sev- eral planned for Pala lagoon’s Mangrove and stream habitats. [Courtesy photo] Compiled by Samoa News Staff based cleanup at low tide same that there will be maintenance CLEANUPS PLANNED day. and repair work conducted on FOR PALA LAGOON’S Targeted Mangrove areas all emergency sirens on Tutuila, MAGROVE AND STREAM will change each month. Manu’a and Aunu’u. On January 25, 2017 ASPA FIRST 6 CLEANUPS: This service will be done by and the National Parks ser- 1.
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