Retired US Army SPC Jared Vaina Tuvale of Laulii and Aoloau competed in the Dept. of Defense Warriors Games, hosted in Chicago, Illinois this past summer. A graduate of Faga’itua High In honor of Veterans Day, the School, Tuvale’s military career was cut short aft er Samoa News offi ce in Fagatogo he was diagnosed with bone cancer last year. See story for is closed today, Friday Nov. 10th. details. [photo: courtesy] We will be open for business on Monday, Nov 13th. HAPPY VETERANS DAY! C M Y K

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PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2017 $1.00 Jury fi nds former schoolteacher not guilty for Amata recognizes striking a student with a wooden paddle THE ACTION WAS OUT OF LOVE — NOT ANGER — ARGUED THE DEFENSE

Veterans and their by Ausage Fausia and PD’s lead investigator. LEATUALEVAO’S Samoa News Reporter When asked for a comment TESTIMONY A six-member, all-female about the verdict outside the Leatualevao was the last jury delivered a ‘not guilty’ courthouse, prosecutor Robert of three witnesses the defense Families verdict in the case against a Morris said — in a loud voice called to the stand. A teacher for former Coleman Elementary while walking away from Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Aumua Amata issued over a decade, he told the jury School teacher this week, who Samoa News — “I respect the teaching is his passion. the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day 2017: was charged with one count of jury’s verdict.” “Thank you to everyone who has served in our nation’s armed He admitted that he spanked child abuse, a felony, and one Fiaui told Samoa News that the victim 2 times, because he forces, and thank you also to every family of those who served. count of endangering the wel- he appreciates the jury’s service. “Veterans Day is particularly important on our beautiful wanted him to learn a lesson, fare of a child, a misdemeanor. “I’m glad they were able to so he can be an honest and reli- islands. We can take pride in the fact that American Samoa has The charges stem from an inci- follow the evidence and the law, the highest enlistment rate in the U.S. Army – higher than any able student, and most of all, to dent involving an 11-year-old and I appreciate them for that. put a stop to his disrespectful other state or territory – along with many of our own serving in student Tony Leatualevao, 39, This is what our jury system the Navy, and others in the Marines, Air Force or Coast Guard. behavior. struck with a wooden paddle is all about and it’s a great “I treat my students as my “That means we have a great many veterans here in Amer- late last year. system,” he said. ican Samoa, and a great many more American Samoan veterans own children. I want them to Upon acquittal, Leatualevao, Speaking of the verdict, be well behaved in class so they (Continued on page 10) who was out on a $5,000 surety Leatualevao praised God for can learn something good from bond, broke down a cried — in answering his prayers, through me. I show them love because front of the jury and the judges. the work of the jury, his defense I do care about them. I act as a Local amputee — retired His wife, who was sitting a team, and everyone who sup- teacher, a father, and a friend to few feet behind him inside the ported him. them.” US Army SPC — displays courtroom, was also in tears “It was a sweet sound to hear CLOSING ARGUMENT when she heard the verdict. when I heard the verdict. I broke Counsel Morris said the case Chief Justice Michael Kruse down, and it was the feeling of against Leatualevao stemmed true Samoan warrior spirit thanked and acknowledged the joy and happiness, because this from an incident where he used jury for their hard work. was the moment I was waiting unreasonable force to disci- C M “ALWAYS HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE NO MATTER After dismissal, Leatualevao for,” Leatualevao told Samoa WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH” pline an 11-year-old student, Y K hugged his defense team — News outside the courtroom, resulting in life threatening Public Defender Douglas Fiaui after the veridict. by Blue Chen-Fruean infantryman competed in (Continued on page 10) Samoa News Correspondent various sports competitions, ASG VET CLINIC PET OF Jarred Vaina Tuvale is the including sitting volleyball, THE WEEK — HE NEEDS A true defi nition of a warrior. cycling, shooting, track, and HOME After being diagnosed with wheelchair basketball. “MUFASA” is a large, bone cancer last year, which The DOD Warrior Games male adult dog looking for a resulted in his left leg being is an annual event that is open home. Mufasa is a little shy amputated, the 21-year-old to wounded, ill, and injured at fi rst, but warms up when from Laulii and Aoloau didn’t service members and veterans shown some kindness. waste time moping and feeling in Palalympic-style sports Mufasa is available at sorry for himself. including archery, cycling, fi eld the Veterinary Clinic in Instead, he opted to fi nd a shooting, sitting volleyball, Tafuna. Th ere is no adoption means of releasing his emo- swimming, track, and wheel- fee for Mufasa; and he has been tions and he found the answer chair basketball. neutered, dewormed, vacci- in sports. “For as long as I can nated, and treated for fl eas and This past summer, Jarred remember, my son has always ticks. Please call 699-9445 or participated in the Department been athletic,” said Jarred’s stop by the veterinary clinic at of Defense (DOD) Warrior mother, Lole Tuvale, a nurse at the Department of Agriculture Games hosted in Chicago, Illi- the LBJ-TMC dialysis unit. if you want to meet Mufasa. nois. At the event, the former Lole and her husband Pat- [courtesy photo] (Continued on page 10) Page 2 samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017 In The High Court of American Samoa FAMILY, DRUG AND ALCOHOL Coriana Ifopo to change plea in fi ling COURT DIVISIONS FDA/JR No. 39-17 IN RE: A CHILD false IRS tax returns for local residents NOTICE/FA’AALIGA by Fili Sagapolutele The government alleges that Ifopo’s the “change of plea hearing” for Dec. 6th TO: Mr. Paulo (unknown last name) Samoa News Correspondent Pago Pagot Village crime occurred between 2013 and 2015 before US District Court Judge, Timothy Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 An American Samoan woman accused of with the fi rst IRS refund check issued May M. Burgess. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the above- fi ling false tax returns with the US Internal 20, 2014 and the last one on Feb. 20, 2016. Earlier court fi lings by the defense esti- name respondent that a petition has been filed Revenue Service (IRS) for local residents US Assistant Attorney, Aunnie Steward mate the “actual loss in false tax returns paid before the High Court of American Samoa to terminate your parental rights in a female child intends to change her plea, according to her said Ifopo fi led tax returns on behalf of over out by the IRS is $167,000” due to the Ifo- born on April 22, 2017, at LBJ Tropical Medical attorney in recent court fi lings at the federal 200 other individuals living in American po’s alleged crime; however “the intended Center, Fagaalu, American Samoa. A hearing will be held after two months and ten days from court in Anchorage, Alaska. Samoa - all these individuals don’t qualify loss could exceed $1 million.” It also notes the date of the first publication of this notice, in which the Court may enter an order that you Coriana Ifopo, 54, was arrested in Hono- for the EITC. the large volume of discovery of over 8,000 have not acquired any parental rights to the lulu on July 11, 2017 and charged under a Late last week, Ifopo’s attorney, Assis- pages and 121 fi nancial spreadsheets. minor child and place the child for adoption. If you have any objection, or wish to claim or 28-count indictment handed down June tant Federal Defender Jamie McGrady, Ifopo, who resides in Waipahu, Hawai’i, assert your parental rights, you must appear 20th by a federal grand jury in Anchorage, fi led a notice with the court about the is released on her own recognizance and within two months and ten days from the first publication of this notice and file an objection or where she appeared on July 14th and defendant’s “intent to change her plea in travel is prohibited to the island of Oahu, a claim with the Court. entered a ‘not guilty’ plea to fi ling fraudu- this matter and intends to proceed without Hawai’i and Alaska, according to court O LE FA’AALIGA E TUUINA ATU ia te oe, le ua ta’ua i luga, ua iai se talosaga ua failaina i le lent tax returns with the IRS for local resi- a written plea agreement.” documents, which also outlined various Fa’amasinoga Maualuga o Amerika Samoa e dents, who do not qualify for the federal Final pretrial conference and trial are conditions of release. The defendant may iloilo ai ou aia fa’a-matua i se teineitiiti sa fanau o ia i le aso 22 o Aperila, 2017, i le Falemai i Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). scheduled for Nov. 27, 2017 while a status “voluntarily participate in stress and anx- Fagaalu, Amerika Samoa. O lenei iloiloga e faia pe a tuana’i le lua masina ma aso e sefulu The indictment shows 28 individuals, hearing is presently scheduled for Nov. iety counseling” as arranged by Pretrial mai le aso o le ulula’i faasalalauga o lenei identifi ed in court documents by their ini- 13th, according to McGrady’s notice. Services. faaaliga, ma e ono tuuina atu ai se poloa’iga a le Fa’amasinoga e faailoa ai ua leai ni ou aia tials, with the dates of when the returns Ifopo requests that the fi nal pretrial According to the US Justice Depart- fa’a-matua i lenei teneititi. Afai ete tete’e, pe e were fi led with the IRS or when the IRS conference and trial scheduled for Nov. ment, the law provides for a maximum sen- te finagalo e faamaonia ou aia faa-matua, ia e failaina se talosaga tete’e i le Fa’amasinoga i refunds were issued. 27 be vacated and a proposed change of tence of fi ve years in prison for each count totonu o le lua masina ma aso e sefulu mai le Total loss to the IRS — shown in the plea hearing be set for a date and time and a $250,000 fi ne or both. Under federal ulula’i faasalalauga o lenei fa’aaliga. indictment — based on the amounts for the convenient to the Court and parties in late sentencing statutes, the actual sentence Dated/Aso: October 25, 2017 28 individuals is $167,000, although the US November, it says. imposed will be based upon the seriousness CLERK OF COURTS Justice Department had an estimated loss of Early this week the court vacated all of the offenses and the prior criminal his- Published: 11/10 & 12/11/17 more than $1.3 million. hearings set for this month and scheduled tory, if any, of the defendant. Ifopo is so far the second known case of a American Samoan charged by the federal government for falsely fi ling tax returns with the IRS for local resi- dents, in order to claim the EITC. The fi rst case was against Pepe Anetipa in December 2014 - also at the Anchorage federal court. In November 2015, Anetipa was sentenced to 30 months in prison and ordered to pay restitution of more than $200,000 to the IRS. SOME AMERICAN SAMOA FILERS STILL WILLING TO TAKE THE RISK Despite these two cases, Samoa News continues to receive reports about some local residents still fi ling taxes through the IRS, using another person and an address in the US. As the new tax fi ling season nears, there are still residents, wiling to take the risk of fi ling taxes in the US - all for the pur- pose of getting a “huge tax refund check” by claiming the EITC, according to local residents who either contacted Samoa News or were contacted by the paper. “When people are desperate they do stupid things, even vio- lating the law,” said a local male resident, who claims to know of at least three local tax payers planning “to again” fi le taxes through their “connection” in the US. “The local economy is not doing well and people are getting less money to spend. They are looking at ways to get additional income,” said the male resident. Another local resident said yesterday that “local tax payers who are able to get away with getting huge refunds, show off their illegal gains by telling other family members or friends, who then want to do the same thing: fi le taxes in America.” “It all comes down to the large amount of tax refund as the reason people fi le taxes off island,” said a local attorney, who only commented as part of background information for this story. “It’s illegal but people are (Continued on page 12) samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017 Page 3 DPS Commish attending Pacifi c Transnational Crime Network Conference in Hawai’i … A FIRST FOR AMERICAN SAMOA by Ausage Fausia mation, which in turn creates an Samoa News Reporter opportunity to build relation- DPS Commissioner Le’i ships and collaboration. Sonny Thompson is attending The Commissioner thanks the Pacifi c Transnational Crime Lolo and Lt. Gov. Lemanu Network Conference (PTCN) Palepoi Mauga for making in Honolulu this week, repre- this long overdue affi liation senting the American Samoa and association with the island Department of Public Safety at nations of the Pacifi c a reality. the annual event. The Pacifi c Transnational The workshop provides an Crime Network (PTCN) com- important opportunity for PTCN prises more than 25 Pacifi c team leaders to collectively Island Law Enforcement discuss and develop strategies entities. to address transitional crime And, this is the fi rst time priorities in the Pacifi c region, American Samoa has become a and for leaders to enhance their part of this vital and much nec- professional networks, which essary team of experts in law promotes greater cooperation enforcement. Their mission is between the region’s Trans- to share information across the Samoa Police Commissioner, Egon Keil, and DPS Commissioner, Le’i Sonny Th ompson during national Crime Units (TCUs), Pacifi c to combat the infl ux of last year’s PTCN conference in American Samoa. [photo: AF] the PTCCC, and other key illicit drugs, prostitution, money law enforcement stakeholders laundering, and other crimes purchase of the Ruger AR-15 involved in combating transna- from entering our shores. Church shooting victims face used in the attack. The Air tional crime in the Pacifi c. Commissioner Egon Keil of Force did not report his 2012 In a letter to Gov. Lolo Mat- Samoa is the current chair of court-martial for abusing his alasi Moliga, Le’i said Amer- the Network, and the Australian many obstacles in court wife and her child to a federal ican Samoa’s participation is Government funded the confer- database used for background fully funded by the Australian ence in full. CHICAGO (AP) — Texas A look at some of the key checks on gun purchasers. Had Federal Police (AFP), and this Also attending the confer- church shooting victims and issues involved: that conviction been entered includes airfare, a daily allow- ence are federal agents from their families could have a hard WHO TO SUE into the database, as required by ance, and all conference costs. Homeland Security; Drug time successfully suing the gov- There are just two plau- Pentagon rules, Kelley’s legal On March 27, 2017, the Enforcement Agency; Coast ernment over the Air Force’s sible targets for a lawsuit, legal purchase of any gun would American Samoa DPS served as Guard; and members of the failure to submit the gunman’s experts say: Devin Patrick Kel- have been denied.Kelley, who host to the PTNC Conference, Joint Interagency Task Force criminal history to the FBI — a ley’s estate and the Air Force. worked in logistics at the Hol- composed of the US Depart- West; all working together step that would have blocked Suing for Kelley’s assets would loman Air Force Base in New ment of Homeland Security to prevent and disrupt illegal him from legally buying be an easy legal win. But it is Mexico starting in 2010, was and law enforcement agencies activities in the Pacifi c. weapons. likely to result in payments of given 12 months of confi nement from Samoa, the Cook Islands, As part of this effort, DPS Relatives of the more than no more than a few hundred followed by a bad-conduct dis- Fiji, Australia, and the Solomon can expect numerous training two dozen churchgoers killed dollars to each of the families charge in 2014. Islands. and federal interventions and in Sunday’s attack would face whose loved ones were killed CAUSE AND EFFECT The conference focused on assistance in the effort to major obstacles, including or wounded.Targeting the Air The question at the core of each agency’s role as collectors combat drugs within the next protections written into law to Force means taking on the any civil case would be: Did the of intelligence, gathering infor- month, and going forward. shield the military from certain U.S. government. The United clerical failure by the Air Force legal action. An easier route States, not the Air Force, would cause the deaths in Texas? might be to seek help from be named in any lawsuit as the Proving such a direct link Ex-offi cer who shot unarmed Congress, which could pass defendant. Lawyers from the wouldn’t be easy, said Tony a law acknowledging the Air Department of Justice would Romanucci, a leading per- Force’s mistake and offering represent the government. sonal injury attorney based in teen had history of aggression compensation. At issue would be Kelly’s Chicago. DALLAS (AP) — A white prosecutors. former suburban Dallas police The court document also offi cer fi red and charged with quoted from a 2011 pre-law murder after killing an unarmed enforcement employment psy- HONORING OUR VETERANS black teen has a long history of chological examination Oliver hostile and aggressive behavior, took. The assessment said according to a court record fi led Oliver “may feel so insensi- Thursday. tive to threat that his judgment The most recent instance was may be impaired in evaluating a night last April when former the risk of danger,” and that Balch Springs police offi cer Roy “his sense of entitlement may Oliver “fl ipped off” the vehicle be so strong that the possibility in which 15-year-old Jordan of his behaving in an antisocial Edwards sat, dead from Oli- manner must be considered.” ver’s gunfi re, according to the In 2013, while testifying “notice of extraneous offenses” before a jury in Dallas County, fi led by the Dallas County Dis- the fi ling said Oliver was “unco- trict Attorney’s Offi ce. Prosecu- operative and used profanity” tors state in the three-page fi ling in his responses to an attor- that they will detail the former ney’s questions. He also used offi cer’s behavior for a Dallas profanity and “communicated County jury hearing the murder aggressively” with prosecutors case. and their staff. Oliver’s attorney, Jim Lane, Two weeks before Edward’s did not return messages seeking death, he was accused of com- comment.The earliest entry in mitting aggravated assault on the record shows that in eighth two women during which he grade, Oliver carried a knife displayed a fi rearm. Thank You for the freedom we now enjoy and a stun gun, wore para- The night Edwards died, military clothing and was a Oliver and his partner were Special Discount on car parts for Veterans & Military Personnel member of a group called “Cau- responding to a report of casians in Effect,” in which drunken teens at a party. When he posted swastikas in public they entered the home where from the Management & Staff NAPA SAMOA places and hated anyone who the party was, the offi cers heard wasn’t Caucasian, according to rapid gunfi re outside. 699-NAPA/6272 Page 4 samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017 Trump thinks US, BLUESKY COMMUICATIONS China could jointly solve world’s problems PUBLIC NOTICE NOVEMBER 9, 2017 BEIJING (AP) — President China credit for stealing Amer- BLUESKY COMMUNICATION CUSTOMERS IN MATU’U THROUGH FAGATOGO ARE Donald Trump set aside his ican jobs, the president should ADVISED THAT A BREAKAGE IN THE FIBER OPTIC CABLE IS blistering rhetoric in favor of be holding China accountable.” AFFECTING SERVICES IN THESE AREAS. friendly overtures to China on Menendez, a member of the WE HAVE ISOLATED THE CAUSE OF THE CABLE ISSUES IS DUE TO ANOTHER Thursday, trying to fl atter his Senate Foreign Relations Com- LOCAL OPERATOR CUTTING FIBER OPTIC LINES IN UTULEI. hosts into establishing a more mittee, is on trial for bribery. CERTIFIED BLUESKY TECHNICAL TEAMS ARE ON-SITE TO REPAIR THE LINE AND balanced trade relationship U.S. Secretary of State Rex WERE CALLED IMMEDIATELY UPON DISCOVERY OF PROBLEM. and doing more to blunt North Tillerson offered a blunt assess- PLEASE CALL 611 OR 699-2759 FOR INQUIRIES. Korea’s nuclear ambitions. ment of China’s trade surplus Winding down his two days with the United States, which in in Beijing, Trump suggested October widened by 12.2 per- that if the U.S. and China jointly cent from a year earlier to $26.6 took on the world’s problems, billion. The total surplus with “I believe we can solve almost the United States for the fi rst all of them, and probably all of 10 months of the year was $223 them.” billion. In the name of furthering “I think the best way to that relationship, Trump largely characterize it is that while shelved his campaign com- we appreciate the long hours plaints about China, at least in and the effort that our Chinese public. He focused on exhorting counterparts have put into those Beijing to help with North trade discussions, quite frankly Korea, an effort expected again in the grand scheme of a $300- to take center stage at an inter- to $500-billion trade defi cit, the national summit in Vietnam on things that have been achieved Friday. are pretty small,” Tillerson told The Chinese rolled out a reporters in Beijing. lavish welcome for the Amer- Tillerson also acknowledged ican president. Trump returned there were differences in “tac- the kindness, heaping praise tics and the timing and how far on China’s Xi Jinping and pre- to go with pressure” on North dicting the two powers would Korea. But he insisted that the work around entrenched differ- two countries shared common ences. On Twitter later, Trump objectives. called his meetings with Xi “There is no disagreement “very productive on both trade on North Korea,” he said. and the subject of North Korea.” The comments by Trump U.S. President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping attend at a state dinner at the On trade, Trump criticized and his top diplomat came Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Th ursday, Nov. 9, 2017. (Th omas Peter/Pool Photo via AP) the “very one-sided and unfair” after lengthy meetings with Xi. relationship between the U.S. The day included announce- and China. But unlike his ments that the U.S. and China approach during the campaign, had signed agreements valued Chobani grows in ‘Silicon when he castigated China for at more than $250 billion for what he contended were inap- products including U.S.-made propriate trade practices, Trump jet engines, auto parts, liquefi ed said Thursday that he didn’t natural gas and beef. Valley of food’ despite turmoil blame the Chinese for having Such contract signings, a fi x- taken advantage of the U.S. in ture of foreign leaders’ visits to TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) It’s a project Ulukaya says States in Muslims.” Other the past. Beijing, are intended to defuse — The founder and CEO of he’s been planning for sev- websites, like Breitbart News, Trump said China “must complaints about China’s trade Chobani has no regrets about eral years. As to what innova- falsely attempted to link Cho- immediately address the unfair policies. moving his Greek yogurt com- tions the company plans for bani’s hiring of refugees to an trade practices” that drive a Xi promised a more open pany to south-central Idaho, a the 70,000-square-foot facility, uptick in tuberculosis cases in “shockingly” large trade defi cit, business environment for for- region embroiled in the national Ulukaya isn’t sharing yet. Idaho.To counteract the hateful along with barriers to market eign companies in China and debate over refugee resettle- He said the focus will be on rhetoric, Chobani sued right- access, forced technology trans- said his country was committed ment that spread to company offering natural and non-syn- wing radio host Alex Jones fers and intellectual property to further opening its economy boycotts by far-right bloggers thetic products. earlier this year, saying that theft. to outside investment. and conspiracy theorists. The project follows a series Jones and his InfoWars website “But I don’t blame China,” “China will not close its “I hear the conversa- of expansion efforts by Chobani posted fabricated stories linking he said. “After all, who can doors” and will open them tions here and there, but it’s a since opening its Idaho plant Ulukaya and the company to a blame a country for being able “even wider,” he said, pledging peaceful community that we in 2012. The $450 million, 1 sexual assault case involving to take advantage of another that foreign companies in all love,” said Hamdi Ulukaya, million-square-foot plant is the refugee children in Twin Falls. country for the benefi t of its China, including American a Turkish immigrant. “It’s the company’s second after Ulu- Jones originally promised to citizens?” ones, would fi nd the market home of Chobani.” kaya started Chobani in New never back down in his fi ght To applause, Trump said, “I “more open, more transparent Ulukaya spoke to The Asso- York. The company employs against the yogurt giant but give China great credit.” and more orderly.” ciated Press before a Thursday 2,000 workers, including 300 eventually retracted his state- Reacting from afar, Sen. It is unclear how far China announcement of a $20 million refugees.However, Chobani’s ments in a settlement. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., said will go to fulfi ll its pledges. Pre- expansion of the company’s time in Idaho also has taken a Ulukaya declined to com- Trump’s comments “make the vious U.S. administrations have facility in the city of Twin Falls darker turn as anti-immigrant ment on the Jones lawsuit but United States look weak and hailed market-opening prom- — the world’s largest yogurt advocates have seized on the said the rise in anti-refugee as if we are bowing to China’s ises only to be left disappointed. plant — to serve as its global company’s open stance on sentiment has never delayed whim. ... Instead of giving research and development refugees. Fringe websites have a project he wanted to pursue. center tackling how yogurt is falsely claimed that Ulukaya And he says he is committed to made and consumed. wanted to “drown the United being a welcoming company. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Samoa News welcomes and encourages © OSINI FALEATASI INC. RESERVES ALL RIGHTS. Letters to the Editor. 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Please visit samoanews.com for weekend updates. samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017 Page 5 Page 6 samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017 Fa’afetai tele lava from the 13th Annual Tisa’s Tattoo Festival Alega Beach, AS —It was a smile always. The crowd was to both winners of traditional indeed another successful year thrilled to observe the best per- Samoan Tattoos. of the Tatau celebration for formance of F’akaupaki dance Shoulder Sleeve category Tisa’s Tattoo Fest 2017. And a performed by the winner. It is was awarded to Niko Ah major part of this success came a specialty dance by a Pe’a we Fook and showcased by Sipu from our long time local busi- all crave to witness, and that To’oto’oto. nesses and new sponsors, who earned him the best Soga’imiti Most Creative female ink continue to give their Tautua award and Pe’a of 2017. His was a three way tie. The beau- to maintain and celebrate the Pe’a by Su’a Fitiao is a well- tiful Goat was awarded to vis- famous Tatau Art of Samoa. deserved award for this young iting guest Paula Waleau, and Our sponsors not only appre- Soga’imiti. inked by Otto Jonigkeit of ciate indigenous culture art of Antonina Lilomaiava took Tonga. Duffy Hudson was the our island community, but many the 2017 Best Malu award. She second winner, with an amazing of them also wear the Tatau shared her valuable experience calf ink worn by Tiffany Lewis, proudly, and participated in as former Ms. American Samoa and a thigh/leg piece by Niko the four day event at the Alega with a moving speech about Ah Fook - was the third winner. venue this year and during past her life, representing our beau- All category winners festivals. tiful islands during her reign. “I received cash and gift cer- Maki Viliamu, named the couldn’t believe how my Malu tifi cates from K.S. Mart, best Tatau and best Soga’imiti opened so many doors and StarStruck, ASTCA, Tropik of the year, is not only a crew- didn’t realize how far it took Traders, Fosgrens, and tattoo member of the Apaula sailing me, in my international travels.” fest T-shirts from the Dept. of ‘alia canoe, he also serves his she said. “It was a thrill to rep- Marine & Wildlife Resources. Fa’amalo to the four tattoo artists who came out during Tisa’s master Tufuga diligently and resent our island home, to the The best International Tattoo Tattoo Festival last month. Th ey produced some of the best art this is a strong tautua of his family. world.” Her Malu is the work Award was a surprise category, year. Great to see their amazing art exported proudly by tattooed From Toso and Solo assistance of Li’afaiva Imo Levi of Samoa. won by Kelly a.k.a. DJ 685 of guests of this year’s popular event. Pictured is Su’a Wilson Fitiao. to Tufuga ta tatau, and to ‘alia Cash prizes, awards, and Samoa. The leg band by Su’a, [photo Leua Aiono Frost] canoe building, he serves with gift certifi cates were presented worn by Trina, was given spe- cial recognition. Fa’afua Cummings was the proud winner of the best of the fest small female tattoo cat- egory, by Duffy Hudson. She was the designer of the beautiful Tapu Malu ink by Duffy. The real winners of the fest are the major and business spon- sors according to founder Tisa Faamuli. “We offer our sincere fa’afetai for your partnership in the 2017 celebration, and future Tatau fest events.” Their spon- sorship have rightfully earned a spot on the social media page of the famous Tattoo Festival. “Thank you, and Fa’afetai tele lava.” A special thanks to MASI and both the newly crowned Ms. American Samoa 2017, Ms. To’omalatai of Onenoa, and former Ms. American Samoa, Antonina Lilomaiava of Aua. Fa’amalo to the four tattoo artists in attendance. They pro- duced some of the best art this year. Great to see their amazing art exported proudly by tattooed guests of this year’s popular event. Special thanks to the ASCC Fine Arts Department per- formers of the Tatau legend. It was a big hit for all. Thank you judges, Micah and Reggie. Apaula and her crew Capt Su’a Fitiao and Reggie Meredith Fitiao, and auva’a - Malo lava le folau. Fa’afetai. We appreciate the interest and support of Congresswoman Aumua Amata. The fest crowd appreciated locally made treats by Siamu Popo Samoa. Food Security 4 U served complimentary organic food choices as a part of the eco-tourism business spirit of Tisa’s Barefoot World. Tisa’s Tattoo Festival is a product of the Alega Preserva- tion Institute. It is our mission to share the spirit to preserve, conserve, and maintain our long term commitment to revive and take ownership our lost arts and survival skills for a sustainable (Continued on page 12) samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017 Page 7 Amata Highlights Active Week of Veterans Legislation in the House Washington, D.C. – their loved one according to are serving veterans and what Wednesday, November 8, 2017 their wishes. improvements can be made,” — Congresswoman Aumua Congresswoman Amata is said Aumua Amata. “I’m Amata highlighted a week of an original co-sponsor of two pleased to support this effort to veterans’ legislative activity as other veterans’ bills introduced ensure veterans funding is well the nation prepares to observe since Nov. 3: spent on the services our vet- Veterans Day this weekend. The VA AIR Act is a bill erans need most, and I appre- This week, the House passed to examine Veterans Health ciate Chairman Roe and the a bill (H.R. 3656) sponsored by Administration assets, which Members of this Committee Rep. Jim Banks of Indiana, with would fulfi ll one of the major for their commitment to getting Congresswoman Aumua Amata recommendations made by the most for our veterans out of as the sole co-sponsor, that a bipartisan Commission on these resources.” would help family members of Care, which urged the creation The bipartisan VA Care veterans have a place in cem- of an unbiased, non-partisan in the Community Act, intro- eteries with their loved ones. panel to thoroughly look at the duced by Chairman Phil Roe, Specifi cally, the bill estab- VA’s health infrastructure, and to improve community care lishes a consistent applicability discover where resources can options. On Friday, Congress- date for VA provision of memo- better focus on underserved woman Amata announced her rial headstones and markers for veterans. support and co-sponsoring of eligible family members of “The VA has enormous this effort to streamline vet- veterans who die on or after responsibility for infrastruc- eran access to community care, November 11, 1998, so that in ture throughout the nation, and previously handled under the these cases, the family member this bill creates a better way CHOICE Program, including can be buried or interred with to review how those assets more options and removal of the (Continued on page 11)

Amata with local veterans and Jennifer Gutowski – Director of US VA Pacifi c Islands Healthcare. [courtesy photo] Page 8 samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017 Attorney General speaks to ASCC Political Science Club by James Kneubuhl, ASCC Press president Aiava Talaeai offered Offi cer a brief prayer before Social Sci- For their fall 2017 club ences faculty member and club activity, the Political Science advisor Adrian Moana intro- Club at the American Samoa duced the Attorney General. Community College (ASCC) Ale began by discussing his welcomed Attorney General own views on Political Science Eleasaro Ale as their guest and the importance of a degree speaker last week. in the subject. Ale recalled his “We invite prominent mem- own childhood curiosity about bers of the community in related American Samoa’s traditional careers to share with students politics and social system, and the advantages of studying spoke of how he and his young Political Science and ways in friends would sometimes per- C M which a degree in the subject form monologues, which gave Y K can enhance their role as citi- him the opportunity to play the zens through involvement with role of lawyer or judge. their government and society,” “Political science is the art said ASCC Social Sciences of politics,” Ale refl ected. “It is chairperson Lilian Temese. how society functions to aggre- Political Science Club stu- gate and distribute its resources dent president Ken Tupua wel- to its people.” comed the audience, which He talked about the dif- included students, faculty, and ferent political systems that ASCC administrators. Club vice one studies in college, such as the U.S. democratic system, Samoa’s parliamentary system, the British monarch system, and even the totalitarian regimes found in some countries. As his talk transitioned from political systems in general to his per- sonal experience, Ale recalled how he graduated from college in the early 90’s, then, went directly into law school, which led to him practicing law in the state of Minnesota. During all that time, he said, he had moments of yearning to return home to American Samoa. Ale refl ected how in his current role as the Territory’s Attorney General, he often feels like a politician as he negoti- ates controversial economic issues and strategizes the nec- essary litigation to solve insti- tutional problems within the government. He said he misses handling cases fi rsthand in the courtroom. When Ale opened the fl oor to questions and answers, ques- tion touched on a range of subjects such as the risk of the Retirement Fund loans, revi- sions for our local tax laws, whether the federal government ought to limit its involvement in local matters such as land and ocean rights, immigration, and C M citizenship. Y K Ale said he believes that regardless of what political direction we choose to take in the future, more should be done to protect our islands and way of life. He also offered the opinion that government needs to be kept small so it can pro- vide the people better access and streamline the decision process. Social Sciences chairperson Temese relayed that according to an Academic Affairs Offi ce survey conducted following Ale’s guest talk, most of the students surveyed expressed satisfaction with the subject content presented, the expertise of the presenter, the effective

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God Bless Our Veterans! [Courtesy photo] ➧ Amata recognizes… Continued from page 1 FILE - In this Jan. 30, 2017 file photo, Fox News Channel chief news anchor Shepard Smith living throughout the rest of the vice. For those serving, perhaps broadcasts from The Fox News Deck during his “Shepard Smith Reporting” program, in New York. country. We also have many far away from loved ones, you While Fox News Channel has spent hours talking about Hillary Clinton and an Obama-era ura- currently serving, and young are in our thoughts and prayers. nium deal in recent weeks, its news anchor Smith avoided the story entirely. Fresh evidence that people making plans to join the For those families missing Smith is an island unto himself at the news network came in research released Thursday, Nov. 9, military – these are our future someone special to you, we veterans. We owe them all a appreciate your patriotism. 2017, by the liberal watchdog group Media Matters for America. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File) great debt. This is a day to recognize “Veterans Day should be a our veterans and all they mean celebration of lives well lived, to us. It is also a day to celebrate ➧ Jury finds former… as veterans contribute so much freedom, because that’s the ulti- Continued from page 1 to our communities, and a grave mate selfless cause of all who reminder that many have made serve. God bless the United bruises to his buttocks, which dant — and asked the jury to has a history of misbehaving, great sacrifices and carry heavy States, and God bless each one made him unable to walk for consider the photos of the vic- and it was almost every day that burdens from their years of ser- of you – our veterans. almost 3 weeks. tim’s injuries, and other evi- Leatualevao had to talk to him Morris said a lot has been dence such as the written state- about his behavior problem. said about the victim’s misbe- ment by the defendant and the “Leatualevao is a qualified ➧ havior in school but regardless, wooden paddle that was used. teacher, and his action was jus- Local amputee… the defendant’s action was not Morris pointed out that using tified under the law. Continued from page 1 justified and he was not allowed unreasonable force to disci- He disciplined this young rick Tuvale have 3 children — the once athletic boy was now under the school’s policy to use pline students is not allowed victim out of love, not anger. two girls and one son, Jarred. down to one leg. But Jarred’s unreasonable force to discipline under the law, and that’s why He wanted him to learn a good Jarred and his sister Jayne persistence and determination any student. Coleman Elementary School lesson so he will become a good made local news when they did not allow him to stay in bed The prosecutor claimed the has a zero tolerance policy for example for other students,” went off to basic military long. He got his prosthetic leg main reason why the defen- corporal punishment. Fiaui said. training together. Samoan sib- and after physical therapy and dant ‘sasa’ the victim with the “We must put a stop to this According to Fiaui, one lings serving in the military is months of recuperating, the free wooden paddle, was because type of action, and the only way of the reasons why this case not uncommon, but having them spirited soldier was back on his the victim disobeyed him and we can put a stop to it, is for you was brought before the court go through boot camp together feet, doing what he loves most: not because the child broke any to find this former teacher guilty was because the victim’s par- is. Both signed up as US Army playing sports.“Always have a school rules or misbehaved in of both counts,” the prosecutor ents failed to play their part as reservists. Jarred has medically positive attitude, no matter what class. He added that the “sasa” said. quoted in the Bible. retired while Jayne is serving in you are going through.” These was for fighting after school, When it was his turn, Fiaui Opening the Bible that was Hawai’i, where she also works are Jarred’s words of advice. which happened off campus. told jurors that Leatualevao did on the witness table, Fiaui read and takes classes at Chaminade When highlights of Jarred’s Morris reminded the jury his very best to teach, advise, Proverbs 13:24 in Samoan: University. Their sister Patrina achievements at the 2017 DOD of the victim and his mother’s and discipline the victim so he “Whoever spares the rod hates is a US Army veteran. Warrior Games made national testimony — that the child was could become a better person his son, but he who loves him is “We are just thankful that news, his parents — and the struck five times by the defen- in the future. He said the victim diligent to discipline him.” Jarred has been able to receive rest of his supporters — were the treatment he needs and we ecstatic. The event brought in are happy that he stays positive, 265 athletes representing the always finding things to do, to Army, Marine Corps, Navy, stay active,” said Lole. Air Force, Coast Guard, the US FAASALALAUGA O LE According to her, when Special Operations (SOCOM), Jarred first enlisted in the US as well as the United Kingdom SUAFA TUITELELEAPAGA Army, he complained of pain Armed Forces, and the Aus- in his leg. He underwent two tralian Defense Force.Com- biopsies locally and doctors petitors included those with O LEONE told him everything was okay. upper-body, lower-body, and Samoa e, e lē tau faamaupu’epu’eina ‘auma fati loloa o le vasa i ou paia e afua mai Saua seia paia After boot camp, he again spinal cord injuries; traumatic Analega. Matou te faapoipoi ma le faaete’ete le laau-tu-i-vanu i ou paia fa’aletalalelei, mamalu faaleatunuu sought medical attention for brain injuries; visual impair- aemaise ou sā faalemalo, ina ne’i faitauina tautala o le puagagana i sa matou faamatalaga faatauvaa. his aching leg — this time, ment; serious illnesses; and Nuunuu atu ia i faleupolu o tofiga ma le ‘au fueloloa o le atunuu outou sā ma faigā, auā o le latou gafa tausi in Hawai’i — and was told post-traumatic stress.According vaatele lea. Tulou! nothing was wrong. It wasn’t the dodwarriorgames.com, the E matou te faatulou atu ai i le paia o suli ma feoi o le suafa o Tuiteleleapaga i le afioaga o Leone, o loo until he attended a training Warrior Games exist to provide alaala ma papa’a’ao i itu e fia o Samoa. Paia lava lea aua Laloifi ma Falesau o le Faleomavaega. Afio ai exercise in Louisiana that doc- an opportunity for athletes to tors found a tumor.“They said grow physically, mentally, and Tuitele o le Faatuiolemotu, Susu ai Faiivae o le Maluolefale, Susu ai i la’ua Tama Matua ia Olo ma Leoso he had cancer,” Lole shared. spiritually from the sportsman- ma vae o le tootoo Fiu ma Maiava. Susu Tuiteleleapaga ma Avegalio. Afifio Maava, ae puipuimalu e le Naturally, any parent who ship and camaraderie gained fetalaiga tumalele ia i la’ua Matua o Salave’a ma Salave’a. Mamalu na aua Fofo ma le aai talāluma o le receives such devastating news by representing their respective Alataua. Tulou! would be heartbroken. And the service teams in a friendly and Ua tasi moemoe le finagalo o aiga i le maota o Leagaoso, e Afio ai le Sa’o ia Tuiteleleapaga ae pola puipui Tuvales are no different. When spirited competition. e le fetalaiga ia Tuisee ma Talivaa, mamalu i le nofoatoo ma tausi faapea le aai o le Aigaotuga ma le the recommendation was made “It is an opportunity for ath- Fagaoatua. O le a faia sa tatou talatalaga auā se tasi e ta’ita’ia lo tatou aiga i le: to amputate Jarred’s left leg, letes to showcase their enduring Aso: Novema 23, 2017 Patrick and Lole put their emo- warrior spirit in the presence Nofoaga: Maota o Leagaoso, Leone tions to the side and fought the of their families and a grateful Taimi: 10:00am i le taeao uphill battle head-on with their nation.” Established in 2010, only son.The couple took turns the Warrior Games is a “way to O lou lē auai mai o le a lē taofia ai le talanoaga. O le tatalo i le Atua ina ia o tatou maua le fealofani caring for him during the reha- enhance the recovery and reha- ma tatou toeseinuupotopoto aua lea faamoemoe ua tuupoina. Ia mamao ni ao taulia i le soifua o le bilitation stages, often traveling bilitation of wounded warriors aufaigaluega a le Atua, maua le soifua manuia aua tupu ma ee o le atunuu faapea le tapuaiga ia Samoa, ae off island to be by Jarred’s side and to expose them to adaptive matou ola i le alofa o le Atua. in Texas, at Fort Sam Houston. sports.”Jarred is currently in Sainia, Throughout the ordeal, the Aloha State, competing in Jarred’s family members and sporting events sanctioned by Nofoātoo & Tausi o le Aiga o Tuiteleleapaga i Leone. friends kept him in prayers as the military. samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017 Page 11

Amata with veterans, including Mata’u, Fa’asala, Tauai Suiaunoa, discussing access to VA health care. Our veterans often must travel to Honolulu for health services. [courtesy photo]

➧ Amata… Continued from page 7 30-day, 40-mile requirement. “Veterans in American Samoa often have difficulty accessing the quality care they deserve because of both the price of medical services and the travel to facilities,” con- tinued Congresswoman Amata. “I’m pleased that the leg- islative agenda in Congress reflects a growing awareness of the need for lower costs, more options, and better care in remote areas.” Other bipartisan veterans’ bills that passed the House of Representatives this week: The VA Management Alignment Act of 2017, H.R. 1066, would require VA to submit a report regarding the roles, responsibility, and accountability of elements and individuals of VA, using the findings of the Independent Assessment, the Commission on Care, and relevant GAO reports as resources. The Veterans Care Finan- cial Protection Act of 2017, H.R. 3122, directs VA to work with federal agencies and states to develop and implement standards that protect individ- uals who are eligible for this increased pension from dis- honest, predatory or otherwise unlawful practices. H.R. 3562, a bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Location: Iliili Catholic Church Veterans Affairs to furnish assistance for adaptations of November 23, 2017 residences of veterans in reha- bilitation programs. Bingo Starts 10:00am $3.00 a Block H.R. 3657, a bill to expand authority for the VA to provide headstones and markers to eli- gible spouses and dependents buried or interred in tribal vet- Raffle ticket draw after the Bingo. erans’ cemeteries. 733-5344 Good Luck Page 12 samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017

French President Emmanuel Macron talks to the journalists during a press conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Th ursday, Nov. 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili) Scores more Saudis detained in $100 billion corruption sweep RIYADH, Saudi Arabia Saudi Attorney General Saud late King Abdullah, including (AP) — Dozens more people al-Mojeb said 208 people had Prince Miteb, who until Sat- have been taken into custody by been called in for questioning, urday had headed the powerful Saudi authorities, the kingdom and that seven were released National Guard. Several years said Thursday, bringing to 201 without charge, leaving 201 in ago, he was considered a con- the number detained in a sweep custody.The new fi gure is far tender for the throne and was that investigators say has uncov- larger than what was previously believed to have opposed MBS ered at least $100 billion in cor- reported by the government, becoming crown prince. ruption.Saudi critics and experts refl ecting a continuing series of The government declined have called the unprecedented arrests throughout the week. The to identify many of the other purge of top princes and busi- stunning purge began overnight individuals being questioned, nessmen a bold and risky move Saturday, initially catching saying it is respecting their pri- by Crown Prince Mohammed 11 princes and 38 offi cials, vacy during this phase of the bin Salman aimed at consoli- military offi cers and business investigation. An estimated dating power as he keeps an eye leaders. They are being held 1,700 individual bank accounts on the throne, sidelining poten- at fi ve-star hotels, including have been frozen.“The potential tial rivals and dismantling alli- the Ritz-Carlton in Riyadh. scale of corrupt practices which ances built with other branches The 32-year-old crown prince, have been uncovered is very of the royal family.The sweep who is the son of King Salman large,” al-Mojeb said, adding comes at a time of increased and is popularly known by his that based on investigations tensions between Saudi Arabia initials MBS, is leading the in the past three years, at least and its main regional rival, investigation as head of a newly $100 billion has been misused Iran, over the ongoing confl ict formed anti-corruption com- through corruption and embez- and suffering in Yemen and a mittee.Among those detained zlement. Al-Mojeb confi rmed newly erupting political crisis are billionaire Prince Alwaleed that action was taken to suspend in Lebanon. bin Talal and two sons of the personal bank accounts.

➧ Fa’afetai tele lava… Continued from page 6 American Samoa. Bear, Candyman, Bam, Easter, with their Apaula team laid the According to feedback of the Maria, Princess and Ingrid. fi rst step at the Fest this year, successful event, team commit- Congratulations! sailing the ‘alia canoe to grace ment and hard work made the “The fest was an amazing the festival with their presence. festival this year; a peaceful experience; the artists, the art, We look forward to seeing you and rewarding experience for local organic food, people and again next year. ourselves, our community, and the awesome venue! I loved it!” Fa’afetai ma ia manuia le off island visitors and working said Tiffany. Su’a Fitiao and folauga a le Tatau ma Apaula. guests. Our team included Reggie Meredith Fitiao along See you next October.

➧ Coriana Ifopo… Continued from page 2 desperate. Take a look at the current economic taxes off island. situation, people are temporarily out of jobs, It remains unclear whether or not the federal while others have working hours reduced.” government will ever go after these local resi- Those who spoke with Samoa News believe dents with prosecutors targeting the tax preparers the only way for local residents to halt fi ling taxes — such as Ifopo and Anetipa — to recoup IRS in the US is when the federal government starts losses. “arresting these local residents” and teaching According to the indictment against Ifopo, them a lesson. there were eight tax refund claims or checks “Your newspaper and other media can report issued that were more than $8,000 with the all you want about these illegal tax fi lings with highest tax refund in the amount of $8,918 for the IRS, but people will still do it, unless the fed- “M.L” fi led or issued around Mar. 2, 2015. There eral government gets to the root of the problem were several checks with refunds of more than — the local residents themselves,” said one of the $7,000; $6,000 and $5,000. The smallest tax individuals, who has worked in ASG for many refund fi led or check issued for a refund was years and continues to hear about people fi ling $1,043. samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017 Page 13 Hawaii boat wreck shows eco- risk of fi shing fl eet practices HONOLULU (AP) — Just there is a sheen on the water offshore from Waikiki’s pris- but that diesel fuel evaporates tine white sand beaches, a quickly and that surf breaks it fi shing boat transporting for- apart. eign workers destined for low- “The environment is fairly paying jobs in Hawaii’s fi shing resilient,” Carr said. fl eet smashed into a shallow Efforts to remove the boat reef last month. have failed so far, but swimmer The stranded boat has been Chris McDonough said more leaking oil and diesel ever since should be done. He said his in an area prized by swimmers surfer friends can smell and feel and surfers, and there was a vis- the fuel in the water hundreds ible sheen around the boat this of yards (meters) away from the week. wreckage at a popular surfi ng The crash of the 79-foot (24- spot. meter) Pacifi c Paradise illus- “I could feel it on my skin,” trates a potential environmental the Honolulu resident said, impact of the Hawaii fi shing adding that the boat removal fl eet’s practice of transporting attempts so far seem “like an foreign workers by boat. inadequate response.” The industry already faced The boat is a longline tuna criticism following a 2016 fi shing boat that somehow Associated Press investiga- crashed into the shallow reef tion revealing that the workers in the middle of the night as it from Southeast Asia and Pacifi c headed to drop off the foreign Th is Nov. 1, 2017 drone photo shows the fi shing boat Pacifi c Paradise, leaking oil and diesel nations work without visas, workers for their transfer to fuel just off shore of hotels on Waikiki’s pristine white sand beaches with Diamond Head in the some making less than $1 other fi shing boats. background in Honolulu. Th e fi shing boat transporting foreign workers destined for low-paying an hour and living in squalid No one aboard called for jobs in Hawaii’s fi shing fl eet smashed into a shallow reef last month. Th e crash of the 79-foot (24- conditions. help when it ran aground and meter) boat illustrates a potential environmental impact of the Hawaii fi shing fl eet’s practice of Swimmers and surfers say the Coast Guard is investigating they feel and smell the petro- the cause of the crash. The crew leum even when they’re in members were taken into U.S. Human Resource Department, Tafuna PO Box PPB, Pago Pago the water far from the wreck Customs and Border Protec- American Samoa 96799 site. Some visitors mistakenly tion custody and released to Phone No: (684) 248-1234 Option #5 assume the crippled boat is a the boats that had contracted to [email protected] tourist attraction. bring them to the state. The wrecked vessel had While a salvage crew was about 1,500 gallons (5,700 preparing to tow the boat away, PUBLIC JOB POSTING liters) of diesel and hydraulic it caught fi re and sent thick Position Title Operator I Posting Date October 30, 2017 oil left in its tanks after the black smoke over tourists in Department Engineering Deadline November 10, 2017, 4:00 pm vessel caught fi re days after the Waikiki as the workers jumped Division Environmental Services Division Starting Rate $7.28/hr October 10 crash. off the burning deck and into the Coast Guard spokesman Lt. ocean. Another attempt using a Position Type Career Service - 12 months probation Cmdr. Scott Carr on Wednesday powerful tug boat and specially Reports To Water Distribution Supervisor Job Grade/Status D/1/A, Non-Exempt minimized the possibility of designed cables also failed. environmental damage, saying Major Duties & Responsibilities his position is an entry level/trainee position within the Water Distribution Operator series. Will assist in the maintenance, repair, and construction work on the potable water treatment and distribution system of the Water Division; will assist in operating maintenance and construction tools and equipment; assist in a variety of maintenance tasks relative to water distribution and treatment. We are looking for a thorough worker that will have good attendance and is resourceful in completing assignments. Minimum Requirements Education 1-year vocational certificate or 2-year associate’s degree Experience Detail-oriented; able to work with data, make decisions, understand mechanics. Previous experience in related work environment. Fluently speaks and writes in English. Basic computer knowledge and word processing skills. Ability to obtain a Water Distribution System Operator Level 1 certification within 12 months of hire. Knowledge, • Assists in handling water quality and low pressure complaints. Assist in completing service Skills & Abilities orders assigned to complaints, or provide necessary information to request further work to another branch of division if solution cannot be completed under his/her scope. • Participates in all phases of water supply, treatment, distribution, such as pumps, controls, valves, addition of chemicals, inspection of water surface elevation; determination of loss of head, meter and gauge readings; repairing feed equipment and valves; • Assists Level I, Level II, Level III and Level IV operators in guaranteeing the adequate production, treatment and delivery to the water distribution system a potable water in substantial quantities and high quality; • Assists with establishing maintenance schedules with routine daily lubrication of equipment; • Assists Level I, Level II, Level III and Level IV operators in normal and emergency service situations; • Assists in conducting field laboratory tests, and sampling required to assure efficient operation of the water supply and treatment; • Learn how to identify service and main leaks; and assist in operating pipe locator • Learn to read and update water distribution maps and as-built plans and blueprints. • Assist in repairs, maintenance and installation of water meters and related service lines; read meters; turn services off and on as necessary. • Assist in underground service alert locating, marking and notification. • Assists other personnel as necessary under the direction of the Chief Operator; • Ability to communicate orally with co-workers is important and be able to write and converse American Samoa Attorney General, Talauega Eleasaro Ale fluently in both English and Samoan languages. speaking to the ASCC Political Science Club last week. • Demonstrates the ability and willingness to work in a team environment in the course of daily [photo: T. Ropeti-Leo] activities. • Good manual dexterity for the use of common tools is required. Standing for extended periods is common. Hearing and vision within normal ranges is important. • Lifting of up to 50lbs. is required. ➧ • Enters and works in a confined space; Continued… • Be available to work after hours and on weekends, holidays, whenever necessary. Continued from page 8 delivery of the presentation and Temese also credited Social the answers given to audience Science Department faculty Qualified applicants: Please submit a completed ASPA Employment Application with a copy of your resume to questions. Adrian Moana and Sheldon Sei- ASPA (address listed above) by the deadline listed above. Please attach copies of credentials and transcripts. Can- In addition, most of the stu- gafo for assisting the Political didates selected for hire must pass examinations (when applicable), pre-employment clearances & test negative on employment drug test. ASPA reserves the right to waive education and experience requirements as necessary. dents recommended having Science Club with organizing another presentation from Ale this event. No phone inquiries accepted. in the near future. An Equal Opportunity Employer * A Drug Free Workplace Page 14 samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017 samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017 Page 15 Denver may soon require envi- Report: 5 women accuse Louis ronment-friendly ‘green’ roofs DENVER (AP) — Denver Advocates concede green may become the latest city to roofs cost more, but they argue C.K. of sexual misconduct require rooftop gardens or solar that they pay for themselves the comedian said Thursday said it is reviewing the situation panels on big new buildings, in about six years by keeping that C.K. would issue a written and giving careful consideration which backers say will keep the buildings cooler, resulting in statement in the coming days. to the timing and release of the outdoor air cooler, make storm lower utility bills, and they pro- Another publicist told the fi lm. water easier to manage and tect underlying roof materials Times the comedian would HBO announced Thursday reduce the amount of energy from wear, so they last longer. not respond to their reporting. that C.K. would no longer be burned by air conditioners. Proponents also say green Schachner, who said she heard participating in “Night of Too A ballot initiative mandating roofs can help cool off urban C.K. masturbating on the phone Many Stars: America Unites for environment-friendly roofs in “heat islands,” which occur in 2003, declined comment to Autism Programs,” set to air on Denver had 53 percent approval when dark, exposed city sur- The AP and representatives for the cable channel November 18. in unoffi cial returns Thursday, faces bake in the sun all day and the other three named women HBO also said it will remove with about 85 percent of the release the heat into the air at did not immediately return mes- C.K.’s past projects from its votes counted. night. sages seeking comment. video on demand services. If it passes, Denver would Peck and others claim a host Corry alleges the comedian, C.K. is among the latest Hol- join San Francisco, New York, of other benefi ts: Rooftop gar- while she was working on TV lywood fi gures to be accused Paris, London and other global dens are amenities for building pilot in 2005, asked “if we could of misconduct in a wave that cities that require or encourage residents and offi ce workers, go to my dressing room so he began when dozens of sexual builders to put “green roofs” on they raise the value of the prop- NEW YORK (AP) — could masturbate in front of harassment allegations were large new buildings. erty and they make buildings Comedian Louis C.K. has been me.” She declined “and he told reported last month against fi lm Rooftop gardens and solar more attractive to tenants. accused of sexual miscon- me he had issues.” The show’s mogul Harvey Weinstein. panels absorb some of the sun’s Opponents said it can cost up duct toward several women, executive producers, Cour- Known for his candid, warts- heat or put it to work generating to $27 a square foot (0.1 square including masturbating in front teney Cox and David Arquette and-all personal humor, which electricity. Greenery absorbs meter) more just to make a new of them to their horror and confi rmed Corry’s account to often includes talk of bodily rainwater and releases it more building strong enough to sup- embarrassment, according to a the Times. Cindy Guagenti, fl uids and sex, C.K. grew up slowly, so storm sewer systems port the weight of a green roof. report in The New York Times. Arquette’s representative, told outside Boston. He performed aren’t overwhelmed, advocates That doesn’t include the price of Comedians Dana Min The AP her client had nothing stand-up sets in New York say. the soil and plants or the cost of Goodman, Abby Schachner, more to add. and eventually landed writing “The world-class cities are watering the plants in a dry cli- Julia Wolov, Rebecca Corry In anticipation of the report, gigs on Conan O’Brien’s “Late realizing that roof space is an mate like Denver’s, said Kathie allege the Emmy-winning star the New York premiere of Louis Night” and David Letterman’s asset for the city’s residents Barstnar, co-chairwoman of of FX’s “Louie” either plea- C.K.’s new fi lm “I Love You, “Late Show.” and for the building owners, Citizens for a Responsible sured himself in front of them, DaFriday, November 10, 2017” He went on to become so they’re either requiring, or Denver, a coalition that cam- asked to do it or did so over the was canceled on Thursday night the head writer of “The Dana incentivizing or both the use paigned against the measure. phone. A fi fth woman detailed and C.K.’s scheduled Friday Carvey Show” from 1995-96 of that roof space,” said Steven Barstnar also said the her allegations against C.K. to appearance on “The Late Show and contributed to the animated Peck, founder and president of wording of the measure means the paper but was not identifi ed. With Stephen Colbert” also “TV Funhouse” vignettes on Green Roofs for Healthy Cities owners of older buildings that A lawyer for C.K. did not has been scrapped. The small “Saturday Night Live.” in Toronto. are exempt from the green roof immediately respond to com- distribution company handling He was a writer on “The Denver’s measure goes fur- mandate must pay a fee every ment from The Associated the release of “I Love You Chris Rock Show” and voiced ther than most, requiring many time they replace the old roof Press, but a representative for DaFriday, November 10, 2017” patients on the Comedy Cen- existing buildings to be retro- with a new conventional one. fi tted with green roofs when- Barstnar said her group has ever the old roof wears out and not decided what to do next but Human Resource Department, Tafuna is replaced. Older buildings that has not ruled out some type of PO Box PPB, Pago Pago American Samoa 96799 can’t support the heavier weight legal challenge. Phone No: (684) 248-1234 Option #5 of a green roof could get an Brandon Rietheimer, who [email protected] exemption. managed the Denver Green Opponents worry the man- Roof Initiative campaign, date would be costly and hurt acknowledged the wording PUBLIC JOB POSTING nonprofi ts and affordable is confusing. He said backers Position Title Construction Worker I Posting Date October 30, 2017 housing programs. They also never intended to make owners Department Engineering Deadline November 10, 2017, 4:00 pm argued the city should have of existing buildings pay for an Division Environmental Service Division (ESD) Pay Rate $6.51/hr - $8.50/hr tried incentives to encourage exemption, and they will ask green roofs, not require them. city offi cials to clarify that. Position Type 1 Year Contract Job Grade/Status C/1/B – C/5/A, Non-Exempt Reports To ESD Construction Project Engineer Major Duties & Responsibilities Install and maintain pumps, pipes and manholes. Complete construction work on assigned projects; ensure maximum usage of ASPA resources to complete projects on time and within budgets; perform other duties as assigned and needed. Minimum Requirements Education High School diploma or GED certificate preferred. Solid, related work experience in construction can be considered in place of the minimum educational requirement. Experience Minimum of two (2) years of successful construction work experience with some plumbing construction experience. Pipe fitting experience preferred. Knowledge, • Manual labor involved in the construction and maintenance of ASPA Waste Water Skills & Abilities (WW) facilities. • Familiar with construction safety standards. Confined Space training a plus. • Operates a variety of hand and power tools to perform WW construction work including digging and filling ditches and trenches, loading and unloading of cinders, sewer pipes and other material. • Have special skills to use power tools to assemble on-site septic tanks. • Familiar with maintenance of equipment and tools. • Quickly handle & solve related problems. • Good attendance record; Communicate effectively in both Samoan and English languages.

FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2017 fi le photo, a rooft op is covered with solar panels at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, in New York. Denver may become the latest city to require rooft op gardens or solar Qualified applicants: Please submit a completed ASPA Employment Application with a copy of your resume to ASPA Tafuna (address listed above) by the deadline listed above. Please attach copies of credentials and transcripts. panels on big new buildings, which backers say will keep the out- Candidates selected for hire must pass examinations (when applicable), pre-employment clearances & test negative on door air cooler, make storm water easier to manage and reduce pre-employment drug test. ASPA reserves the right to waive education and experience requirements as necessary. the amount of energy burned by air conditioners. A ballot ini- No phone inquiries accepted. tiative mandating environment-friendly roofs in Denver had 53 percent approval in unoffi cial returns Th ursday, with about 85 percent of the votes counted. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File) An Equal Opportunity Employer * A Drug Free Workplace Page 16 samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017

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Aloaia le tautua a Fitafi ta o le taua

C M ma o latou aiga Y K tusia Ausage Fausia O le afi oga i le Lutena O se tasi o vaega o le poloka- Kovana ia Lemanu P. Mauga lame a le malo mo le fa’atauaina lea ua fa’amoemoe e saunoa i le o le tautua a Fitafi ta o le taua saunoaga autu o le aso, e fai ai mo lenei tausaga, o le aofi a atu ma sui o le afi oga i le Kovana ai lea ma le fa’atauaina o latou ia Lolo M. Moliga ma le malo aiga, e pei ona fa’amaonia mai o Amerika Samoa, e le o auai e le Taitai o le Ofi sa o Fitafi ta ona o lo o toesea i fonotaga i le Le afi oga i le Lutena Kovana lea ua sauni e saunoa i le aso faapitoa mo Fitafi ta i le taeao nei. Tuai a le malo, susuga Rosie laumua i Uosigitone. [ata AF] Fualaau Tago Lancaster. O le itula e 9:00 i le taeao nei i le nofoaga autu o Fitafi ta tuai i le Tafuna Industrial Park, ua fa’amoemoe e fa’ataunu’u aloaia ai le sauniga e fa’amanatu ai soifua o Fitafi ta o le taua, e pei fo’i ona fa’amanatuina i totonu o le malo tele o Amerika ia Novema 11 o tausaga ta’itasi. Saunoa Lancaster e fa’apea, e ui o lo o aloaia pea aiga o fi ta- fi ta o le taua i tausaga ta’itasi, peita’i o se fuafuaga mo le polokalame mo lenei tausaga, o le avea lea o le sauniga e fa’amanatu ai le tautua sa ofoina atu e fi tafi ta o le taua ua maliliu, o se sauniga fa’aleaiga, ina ia mafai ai ona aloaia le sao ma le tautua a aiga. O le polokalame masani lava e pei ona fa’atinoina i tausaga uma, lea fo’i ua fa’amoemoe e fa’agasolo i le taeao nei.

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O i latou na fa’atinoa maia le tala’aga o Hawaii ma latou tu ma aga ae maise o ala o fa’afiafiaga i siva ma pesega ae maise o mea taumafa. [ata: Leua Aiono Frost] Tete’e Faaili Matau i tu’uaiga a le malo tusia Ausage Fausia lona lima, peita’i sa fautuaina o tusia: Leua Aiono Frost ona tapena mea uma e tatalia ai ai i latou. O le aso 29 Tesema lea ua ia e Leoleo e aveese le naifi. MALAGA MAI VAIASO le I’a. O le tau ua sagatonu ma “Ona o le fofoa o i’a e le o fa’atulaga i ai le isi iloiloga o Na avea le masalosalo o A SAU FOMAI MAI LE le fa’amoemoe, aua o le timuga se mea na’o Samoa e tupu ai, e le mataupu a le ali’i o Faaili Leoleo i mea o loo i totonu o SHRINERS so’o ma le tau malulu toe vevela tatau ai fo’i ona maua i Hawaii, Matau, i le mae’a ai lea o lona le tama’i container o loo u’u e Ua fa’ailoa mai o le a o’o fo’i le la i so’o se taimi e suluia Tonga, Fiti, ma isi motu uma teena o moliaga mamafa e 2 le ali’i sa moe, ma itu na talo- mai fo’i le asiasiga masani mai ai ona ave malolosi. o le vasa Pasefika po’o le Ala- ua faila e le malo fa’asaga ia sagaina ai loa o ia e avatu le a Foma’i mai le Shriners i Ua fua fo’i le Moso’oi ma le moana,” o se tala lea a Ken te ia, i le mae’a ai lea o lana container se’i latou vaavaai i ai. Hawaii, i le falema’i o le LBJ Laga’ali, o fa’ailo ia o le vao e Longenecker. ulua’i iloiloga sa faia i luma o Ae ina ua tatala e Leoleo le con- Medical Center i Faga’alu i le fa’ailoa ai, e feso’ota’i lona tau O le isi lea latou poloketi o le Fa’amasinoga Maualuga i le tainer, na tu’uaia ai loa lo latou vaiaso a sau nei. ma le taina o le i’a e fa’alua lava le a taumafai e iloa patino, le vaiaso nei. maua i ai o ni tama’i taga pepa Ua matauina o lenei tautua i le tausaga ona tatalia. Ua lou- uiga o le tau, taimi e atoa ai le O lo o tu’uaia e le malo le ali’i iila o lo o i ai pauta papa’e, lea e faia lava e foma’i mai le loua pea uiga o le tau, e le o se masina, va’aia fuga o la’au o le o Matau i moliaga mamafa e lua na faia i ai se suesuega ma iloa Shriners i tausaga ta’itasi ma e mea fou i lona vaitau lenei, ae vao e manogi, e ao ina fa’aosofia o lona umia fa’asolitulafono mulimuli ane ai, o vaega ia o le matele lava ina fesoasoani e toe iloga, o Tutuila e le’i tetele le fa’anatura le fofoa o i’a fou i le o vaega o le pauta fa’asaina o pauta oona o le aisa. siakia gasegase sa faia taotoga tataga o le palolo ia Oketopa, lea gataifale. le aisa, atoa ai ma lona umia O i isi mea o lo o tu’uaia e ma togafitiga muamua, po’o le ua tatalia i’umaea o le toe aso Manatua aua nei galo sau fa’asolitulafono o vaega o le le malo na maua i totonu o le va’aia fo’i o nisi gasegase fou nai Moamoa i le fa’amoemoe e fa’asolo manogi o le laga’ali laau fa’asaina o le mariuana. O container, e aofia ai se sikaleti mo i latou. maua se vaega o le tataga e lofia po’o le Moso’oi, ina ia ia solitulafono, o ni solitulafono mariuana, o isi pepa iila o lo o Ua fa’ailoa mai o lenei auau- ai le mata’ai mo se Palolo. fa’aosofia le sau atili o le i’a o le vaega D i le fa’atulagaina i ai vaega o le pauta fa’asaina naga ua ofoina mo le fanau e O lo ua o mai sa’o lava i lenei toe tataga o le tausaga o solitulafono mamafa, lea e o le aisa, faapea ai ma se pepa 18 tausaga ma le laiti mai lea le vaega o lo’o suesueina 2017. mafai ona fa’asala ai se tasi i le taai. Na saili e Leoleo le tino o matutua. Ua o’o lava i le lau- fa’asaeanisi le olaga o i’a e SAMOA AIRWAYS - SUIA toese mo le umi e le silia i le 5 le ali’i sa moe ma maua i ai i le gutu atia, tulaga fa’aletonu i matai’ai ai Samoa, ina ia tatou AI LE IGOA POLYNESIAN tausaga, poo le fa’asalagatupe e taga o lona ofu se paipa e ula ai ivi, le maeaalio, mu ma isi gas- le tausamia i’a nei ma fai ma AIRLINES le silia i le $5,000, pe fa’asala le pauta o le aisa. egase uma e ao ina taoto e toe mea e mafua ai ona vave mou Ua amata ona fa’amasani le fo’i i fa’asalaga uma ia e lua. Ina ua fesiligia e Leoleo le fa’aleleia o latou itu tino, e tatau ese atu mai o tatou ogasami. atunu’u i le igoa fou o le Kamu- O le mataupu e pei ona ali’i lea po o ai lona igoa, sa ia ona faia talavai ma va’aia nei Peita’i, o lo’o latou sailia pani Va’alele a Samoa, lea sa tu’uaia ai Matau na alia’e mai i fa’ailoa i Leoleo, o ia o Faaili foma’i fa’apitoa e malaga mai e fo’i vaitau tonu o le soifuaga masani ona tatou laulauvivilu ai le faalavelave lea na tula’i mai Matau, poo “Whistle” e pei ona to’afa i latou. atoa ma lona lapo’a ma le umi i le igoa “Polynesian Airlines” i Tafuna i le aso 20 Oketopa pe iloa ai o ia e le to’atele. O talavai ua fa’atulaga mo o nei i’a, ona mafaia lea ona lele ua fa’ailoa mai, ua avea ma tusa o le itula e 4:40 i le vaveao, E $5,000 lea ua fa’atulaga Novema 14 - 17 ma e faia i le tu’ufua ma fofoa mai ai nisi i’a “Samoa Airways.” ina ua maua atu e Leoleo sa tiute e le fa’amasinoga e totogi ona LBJ i le vaega a le Surgical e tele mo le fofoga taumafa o le Afai fo’i e te toe vala’au i i luga o le alatele se ali’i o loo fa’atoa mafai lea ona tatala le Clinic. Ua fa’alauiloa mai lenei atunu’u. laina o pisinisi sa masani ona moe taliaga mai i se tasi o Fale ua molia i tua mai le toese. Afai tautua, ina ia utagia e tagata Ua tatou iloa fo’i o le palolo, fa’ailo mai o le Polynesian Air- Fa’atalipasi i Tafuna, ma aga’i ae mafai ona tatala o ia i tua, lautele, afai o i ai ni afaina i tino o le vaitau tonu lea e feusua’i ai lines, ua tali mai lau vala’au i le atu ai loa Leoleo ma taumafai e ua poloaina o ia ina ia aua ne’i o fanau e ao ina va’aia e foma’i fuafanau o i’a ina ia mafai ona “Samoa Airways.” fafagu i luga lea ali’i. ona toe tagofia vaega o fualaau nei, ona fa’ao’o ane lea i le lisi o fa’ateleina i’a o le sami atoa o O le aso 14 o Novema e Sa maitauina e Leoleo fa’asaina poo le ‘ava malosi, ua talavai a le Shriners i lea vaiaso. Samoa. amata aloaia ai malaga a le se tama’i container lanu fa’asa fo’i ona ia toe soli se tula- O le vala’au i le vaega a le Lea ua tatou lofia fa’atasi Samoa Airways i le va o Apia meamata o loo uu i le isi lima fono a le malo. Surgical Clinic e mafai ona ma nei sui Saeanisi, e fia ma Niu Sila, e faaaogaina ai le o le ali’i o lo o moe. E pei O se tasi o tuutuuga na fa’ailoa ane ai le taimi ma le aso molimauina fo’i e i latou nei va’alele fausaga B737-800 e ona taua i fa’amaumauga a le faaopoopo e le Fa’amasinoga e va’aia ai e lou alo. e to’atolu, se taga palolo a le lisi mai i se kamupani va’alele fa’amasinoga e fa’apea, na ona Maualuga i tuutuuga e tatala ASI VAVE LE PALOLO - atunu’u, aua ua latou iloa lelei, i Eropa. Ua faamoemoe foi le ala a’e lava i luga o le ali’i sa ai Matau, o le totogi uma lea LEILOA LAVA LE OSO e tatau fo’i ona ta le palolo i isi Samoa Airways mo malaga i moe, muamua loa tago i se naifi o ana salatupe o lo o i ai i le VAVE MAI motu uma o le pasefika e aofia le va o Samoa ma Sini, Aus- sa taoto ai i luga ma uu loa i Fa’amasinoga Fa’aitumalo. Ua lolofi le atunuu ina ia vave ai ma Hawaii lea e alaala tumau (Faaauau itulau 19) samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017 Page 19

O nisi o matua o lo’o auai i le TAMMS lea ua toe talia e le DOE e alo atu e avea ma faufautua i fanau i totonu o latou lotoa i taimi o a’oga. [ata: Leua Aiono Frost] County in Oregon asserts greater ➧ Tala Vaifanua… Mai itulau 18 role in use of federal land etalia. O se taimi o le taeao nei malaga ai tagata i Niu Sila ma sula o Niu Sila i Samoa, lea ua e taunu’u ai i Samoa le va’alele Ausetalia, lea ua toe fa’alauiloa tapunia se’ia o’o i le aso 6 o PRINEVILLE, Ore. (AP) “As a federal agency, we fou a le Samoa Airways. mai, ua le toe mafai ona fa’aulu Ianuari, 2018. — Encouraged by the Trump have obligations to take input Ua i ai fo’i ma le fa’aletonu se talosaga mo malaga i Niu administration’s pro-develop- from all citizens and stake- tau le talosaga ma pasia o visa e Sila mai le Ofisa o le Kone- ment policies, an Oregon county holders, not just those who live wants to take some control over closest,” Lair said. federal lands that cover half of The 1,330 square-mile the high desert, mountains and (3,448 sq. kilometer) national forests within its borders. forest features stands of majestic The three-member Crook Ponderosa pines that were once County Court governing body used to feed five sawmills. All unanimously approved the the mills were shuttered years Natural Resources Policy after ago as logging took a plunge. a public meeting Wednesday County Commissioner Jerry in which people spoke passion- Brummer said after the meeting ately for and against the policy. that he believes the Trump A sign at the building’s administration will be receptive entrance asked attendees to to the county’s attempt to assert leave their weapons in their its authority in helping manage cars, and they were told by federal lands.“We’ve got to go County Judge Seth Crawford up the ladder. A lot of this is to be respectful of each other. policy change,” Brummer said. Crawford is the elected county Crook County Court pre- administrator, not a court- viously considered the policy room judge. The policy notes more than a year ago — before that “timber harvest, ranching, elections shifted the political farming, and mining are the landscape. Federal Bureau lifeblood of Crook County’s of Land Management district economy” and that “humans head Carol Benkosky warned it are entitled to an equal oppor- would create an adversarial rela- tunity to use federal and private tionship with federal agencies. lands for both recreation and Since then, Wyoming lawyer economic growth.” At least Karen Budd-Falen, a key figure two other counties — Owyhee in the county supremacy move- County in Idaho and Baker ment, advised the county about County in Oregon — have modifying the plan. enacted similar provisions. Budd-Falen served on Presi- The Crook County policy dent Donald Trump’s transition was drafted by a political action team and has been mentioned as committee created by a group a possible nominee to lead the known as Central Oregon Bureau of Land Management. Patriots that backed Crawford The movement that Budd- in the election a year ago. His Falen has championed since rival had opposed an earlier ver- the 1980s pushed to ensure fed- sion of the land-use plan. eral land managers’ plans were “This plan puts Crook consistent with the “customs County front and center in an and cultures” of the counties aggressive challenge of federal in which the federal lands were authority on public lands,” said located, said R. McGreggor Sarah CuFriday, November Cawley, a professor of envi- 10, 2017, of the environmental ronmental politics and public group Oregon Wild who administration at the University attended the meeting. of Wyoming.Opponents of the Patrick Lair, a spokesman Crook County policy predicted for the Ochoco National Forest, federal agencies will ignore said the Forest Service would it, and they fear it could spark have to wait and see how the an armed takeover such as the county pursues the new policy. one at Malheur National Wild- The county’s opinions are life Refuge two years ago.Pete valued but are just a part of fed- Sharp, a member of the Central O le vaega o le vasega fa’apisinisi sa latou talatala maia le talafa’asolopito o Aferika i Saute ma eral considerations, he said. Oregon Patriots and the polit- latou fo’i tu ma agaifanua. [ata: Leua Aiono Frost] Page 20 samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017 China, US sign more business deals during Trump visit BEIJING (AP) — China tomers that are collected for the have signed a series of multi- visit, which means they have billion-dollar business agree- little effect on the trade balance. ments during President Donald The contracts give Trump Trump’s visit in a tradition the opportunity to claim a rare aimed at blunting criticism of political win following a fi rst Beijing’s trade policies. year in offi ce marked by little Commerce Minister Zhong legislative progress on health Shan said agreements signed care and taxes. Trump has made Thursday at a ceremony narrowing the U.S. trade defi cit attended by Trump and his with China — $347 billion last Chinese counterpart, Xi Jin- year — a priority. Commerce ping, totaled $253.4 billion, Secretary Wilbur Ross said that though many were memo- was a “central focus” of his randa of understanding or other talks with Xi. arrangements that were less The American Chamber of than fi rm contracts. Commer- Commerce in China said ahead cial sales announced appeared of Trump’s visit it welcomed to total about $65 billion, many such contracts but expressed involving goods Chinese com- concern his focus on trade in panies routinely buy. goods might mean the presi- Such contract signings are dent paid pays less attention to a fi xture of visits to Beijing by equally important issues such foreign leaders and are meant as complaints about restrictions to defuse foreign complaints on access to fi nance, health care about China’s trade surpluses and other industries in China’s U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a business event at the and market barriers. They often state-dominated economy. Great Hall of the People, Th ursday, Nov. 9, 2017, in Beijing. Trump is on a fi ve-country trip through represent purchases already Following the signing cer- Asia traveling to Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines. made by Chinese mobile phone emony, Xi promised a more (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) makers, airlines and other cus- open business environment for foreign companies after Trump vowed to change unfair trade relations. “China will not close its doors and will open even wider,” said Xi. He promised a “more open, more transparent and more orderly” market. Previous administrations have celebrated similar market- opening promises only to be left disappointed.Both governments appeared to be doing their best to report the biggest total for contract signings for political benefi t.The biggest agreements Thursday included a deal to cooperate on a gas project in Alaska valued at $43 billion and a shale gas demonstration project in West Virginia valued at $83.7 billion. There was no indication of how much money, if any, would change hands. Firmer contracts signed Thursday included the Chinese purchase of 300 Boeing Co. jetliners for $37 billion mobile phone chipsets from Qualcomm for $12 billion, General Electric Co. jet engines for $2.5 billion and soybeans for $1.6 billion. Ford Motor Co. committed to have its China joint venture import vehicles and auto parts worth $9.5 billion over three years and General Motors Co. made a similar commitment valued at $2.2 billion. That was on top of agree- ments signed Wednesday totaling $9 billion. Those included a pledge by China’s biggest online retailer, JD.com, to buy American beef and pork worth $1.2 billion and a separate memorandum of understanding on possible soybean purchases worth up to $3.4 billion. The U.S. Commerce Depart- ment said the Alaska gas project would create 12,000 jobs during construction.Other agreements included memoranda of under- standing, or a promise to dis- cuss the possibility of fi rmer deals, on liquefi ed natural gas sales and industrial develop- ment cooperation. samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017 Page 21 JOIN US We are open: @ ICEBREAKERS TUESDAY – WEDNESDAY • TWO-DOLLAR TUESDAYS 4:00PM – MIDNIGHT All beer is $2 all night long • WORKFORCE WEDNESDAYS THURSDAY - SATURDAY Free Pupu’s as IceBreakers THANK YOU 4:00PM – 2:00AM to our Workforce • THROWBACK THURSDAY FOR THE LADIES • $3 Shot Special Call us today to • Sexilicious Cocktail Special SILVER book your functions • Free Pupu’s BROS BAND Sundowner Saturday (9-Midnite) “Come break the ice at Ice Breakers” 699-6969, 258-9040 DJ Al (Midnite – 2am) (Cocktail Special all night long)) Located on Iliili, Airport Road (Former Runway Bar & Grill) or 252-5037

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Tupua, Mekiafa Failauga, Mavaeao Lilio, Ualesi Paselio, Fiapapalagi Taalefili, Tui Tupua, Tuumuli Falaniko, Emanuele Jr Lilomaiava, Solomona Pasikale, Siuii Matauifaga Taaloga, Adrienne Tupuola, Calvin Falanai, Hana Liva, Eseta Passi, Simamao Katherine Tafaese, Onoiva Tuuga, Toeseimalo Falefia, Nofo Loa, Tuanai Pati, Apelu Tagaloa, Titae Tuupo, Doris Faletolu, Sarai Loa, Winnie Paulo, Paulo Ta-Grey, Florence Ufuti, Tilomai Fanene, Metita Loe, Savelina Pene, Ann Tago, Fuatai Uikirifi, Krystellen “Faga” Farani, Tanuma’i Lokou, Poni Pene, Peleiupu Tagovailoa, Asofaafetai Uluenga, Sione Fatuesi, Leeannah Y Loli, Taumataliga Peni, Suetena Tagovailoa, Valasi Aulava Usu, Cadarra Faumuina, Peniamina Lolani, Pope Paulo Peric, Taofegauiai Taito, Pouvi Utuga, Samaauga Feagai, Fuata’i Loumoli, Itupa Petelo, Anitelea Talaomana, Daniel Uu, Tineimala Fetauai, Fomai Luaifoa, Diane Melesete Petelo, Silaulelei Talauega Mataina Vaa, Sala Fetaui, Mollyvina Luapo, Foster McKenzie Peters, Frank Tali, Apiolefaga Vaega, Tolotea Fiaalii, Niko Luki, Fiamaua Pine-Ah See, Taulaloese Tali, Lemasaniai Vaesau, Asisione Fiaavae, Etuale Lui, Fiso ‘Isabella’ Pio-Tuimavave, Etimani Talopau, Toelau Vaieli, Maselino Fili-Jungblut, Mele Lynch, Belynda Poia, Paosia Talosaga, Sandra Vaifale, Luisa Filipo, Mareta Maae, Talavave Poloa, Angel Tanielu, Soli Vaina, Misionare Finai, Fiapopo Maanaima, Fereti Poloai, Fa’afetai Tapunuu, Pale Valoaga, Tagivale Finau, Tafaoata Magalo, Julie Posala, Talaesea Tapu, Luafitu Vaofanua, Maria Fruean, Saena Samuelu Maeataanoa, Sarai Pule, Antonio Jr. Tauai, Usufono Vasa, Jane Fualaau, Sootaga Maiava, Filisi Puni, Ioane Tauanuu, Faatiuga Viliamu, Filemoni Fuimaono, Falesoa Maiava, Fitiuta Purcell, Douglas Tauiliili, Motiana Viliamu, Seneuefa Fuimaono, Mavaega Maina, Leu Ripley, Faamalele Tagoai Taulafoga, Barbara Viliamu, Uili Fuimaono, Michelle Makiasi, Simativa Ropati, Suegafaafaifeau Taulamago, Iuliana Visesio, David Fuimaono-Porotesano, Tuumafua Malo, Maria Safua, Fausaga Taulelei, Tupuivao Vito, Yvonne Fulu, Alamai Maloa, Felicia Sagapolutele, Frank Taumua, Alvin Wilson, Olafou Gaoa, Laupama Maloa, Laloniu Sakaria, Paese Nuuuli Office: Laufou Shopping Center, Suite 204: 699-3848 • Lumana’i Building Suite 207 • Ph: 633-3848 BUSINESS HOURS: 10:00am - 4:00 pm • Monday to Friday Page 22 samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017 Pullout from Pacifi c Rim trade pact leaves US on sidelines DANANG, Vietnam (AP) on the sidelines of the APEC foundation for forging a free- — President Donald Trump’s summit to seek an agreement in trade zone akin to the EU in the decision to withdraw from a far- principle that unlike the original Asia-Pacifi c. The RCEP could reaching Pacifi c Rim trade pact accord would not require U.S. play a similar role: participating has scarcely dented the push for involvement. Meanwhile, a countries account for almost freer trade in the region, judging 16-member region-wide pact half of the world’s population from the frenetic growth of called the Regional Compre- and contribute about 30 per- exports of clothing and shoes, hensive Economic Partnership cent of global GDP and over a cellphones and computers from is also under negotiation. It quarter of world exports. booming Vietnam. encompasses China and India Vietnam is a member of both The nation of 95 million but also does not include the groupings. Now, the U.S. is not is thriving from surging trade U.S. in either one. and investment even without “As all these countries “When we look at Asia, the advantage its exports might around the world are moving we see a noodle bowl of trade have gained from its participa- forward on trade and are getting agreements already, all these tion in the Trans-Pacifi c Part- better deals for their economies, countries negotiating all these nership agreement rejected by the U.S. is falling behind and things with each other, and Trump. The changes are evident that’s a real problem for Amer- unfortunately the U.S. was not in Danang, a former battlefi eld ican companies,” said Adam in almost any of these agree- transformed into a tourism and Sitkoff, executive director of ments,” said Sitkoff. investment hub that is hosting the American Chamber of Com- While U.S. companies are this week’s annual summit merce in Hanoi. agile enough to adjust their of the Asia-Pacifi c Economic Vietnam’s export sector has supply chains to take into In this Oct. 24, 2017, photo, a garment worker sews clothes at Cooperation forum. blossomed as Chinese and other account the pullout from the Pro Sports factory in Nam Dinh province, Vietnam. U.S. Presi- Leaders of the 11 remaining manufacturers of T-shirts, pants TPP, he said, it does put them at dent Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from a far-reaching TPP members, representing and other inexpensive clothing a disadvantage. Pacifi c Rim trade pact is having scant impact on fast-growing roughly 13.5 percent of the and shoes moved their factories Both trade deals face con- trade in the region. (AP Photo/Hau Dinh) global economy, are to meet to Southeast Asia to take advan- fl icts over specifi c provisions. tage of the region’s lower wages Critics say both give too much Human Resource Department, Tafuna PO Box PPB, Pago Pago and anticipated tariff cuts under power to corporate interests at American Samoa 96799 the TPP. Much of the world’s the expense of the environment Phone No: (684) 248-1234 Option #5 production remains in China, and labor protections. [email protected] but supply chains are stretching The current 11 TPP coun- ever farther into Southeast Asia tries have said they are open to PUBLIC JOB POSTING and beyond, into South Asia others joining, provided they and Africa, in search of cheaper accept the trade agreement’s Posting Date Position Title ICT Supervisor October 30, 2017 labor and new, faster growing higher standards on labor and Department ICT Deadline November 10, 2017, 4:00 pm markets. environmental protection. And Division Support Services Starting Rate $24.17/hr - $29.49/hr Demand is surging so rapidly they are hoping the U.S. will that factory bosses have a hard eventually return to the pact. Position Type Career Service - 12 months probation time fi nding and keeping skilled Before leaving Washington Reports To ICT Manager Job Grade/Status M/3/C – M/8/C, Exempt workers, said Phan Minh Chinh, for Asia, Trump dashed those president and CEO of Pro hopes. Major Duties & Responsibilities Sports Giao Thuy Joint Stock “Our trade deals are horrible. The primary objective of the position is to ensure proper functioning of the organization’s information systems Co., a garment factory outside ... It’s very sad for our country. and make upgrades as necessary. Helps assists and trains all divisions/departments on how to utilize the Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi. Every trade deal we have is organization’s information systems to improve their efficiency. ICT Supervisor is responsible for maintaining “With or without TPP, Viet- disastrous. We’re renegotiating all computer equipment, hardware, and software updated to meet organizational needs. ICT Supervisor is nam’s apparel exports to the our trade deals,” he said. to follow appropriate programming procedures and guidelines for system support. Incumbent supervises all employees of the Information Communication Technology department in accordance with organizational U.S. continue to grow,” said While visiting Beijing earlier policies and goals. This position directly reports to the ICT Manager. Chinh, who counts among this week, Trump complained his customers brands such as there was a “very one-sided and Minimum Requirements Walmart, Zara and The North unfair” trade relationship with Education Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Computer Science, Information System Management or related field. Face. “Even without TPP, our China. Master’s degree in MIS, Computer Science, Information System Management or related field production continues and we His visit to Beijing coin- preferred. still get many orders from our cided with announcements that Experience 1. Five (5) years of related experience in information technology AND U.S. clients.” the U.S. and China had signed 2. Two (2) years’ experience working in a managerial/supervisory role Nearly a decade after the agreements valued at more Knowledge, • Supervises staff performing information technology tasks, and directing teams and projects to 2008 fi nancial crisis, this than $250 billion for prod- Skills & Abilities successfully meet information technology goals and initiatives of the organization. region’s commitment to glo- ucts including U.S.-made jet • Selects, trains, mentors/guides, and evaluates information technology staff; provides balization — to weaving its engines, auto parts, liquefi ed recommendations for disciplinary actions and/or grievance resolutions; and oversees time management. economies ever more tightly natural gas and beef. Such con- • Exercises considerable independence, judgment, and initiative in supervising activities within into the web of world supply tract signings are routine with assigned area(s) and the performance of other duties assigned; receives general administrative chains, consumer markets and foreign leader visits to Bei- direction. fi nance — is unshaken. On a jing and are intended to defuse • Provide weekly reports based on activities of projects, problems and functions of ICT staff. regional level, and in Vietnam, complaints about China’s trade • Evaluating and verifying employee performances through performance evaluation techniques. data show trade and investment policies. • Researches information technology trends and operational best practices; monitors the growing faster than ever. But they are also in keeping progress and attainment of initiatives and goals, and effectiveness of organizational services. The administration of former with Trump’s preference for • Provides organizational oversight and strategic guidance in determining business system President Barack Obama cham- country-to-country dealings. requirements, and protecting and defending information/assets. • Prioritizes and assigns projects and maintenance/enhancements relating to applications, pioned the TPP as a strategy The Trump administration current database and configuration, hardware/software upgrades and technical support for for buttressing U.S. infl uence has shifted the U.S. strategy internal/external systems, communication/network systems, servers and associated storage and growing markets in the on trade in various ways other devices, and design/functionality of web environments. booming Asia-Pacifi c region. than insisting on bilateral • Provides organizational oversight in the preparation of project assessment quotation/bid Many businesses planned their deals instead of multi-country specifications; reviews vendor proposals. investments in anticipation the arrangement, imposing rarely • Implement improvements and processes for the whole organization. deal would be ratifi ed. used options such as actions • Provides training and awareness to all divisions/departments on system updates and maximum use of software. Without the U.S., the TPP based on national security con- • Performs other related work as assigned. runs the risk of being eclipsed cerns and initiating investiga- by the 16-member RCEP (pro- tions that normally would be nounced “are-cep”), which has requested by companies, Chad fewer requirements than the Brown of the Peterson Institute Qualified applicants: Please submit a completed ASPA Employment Application with a copy of your resume to TPP regarding labor rights, for International Economics ASPA (address listed above) by the deadline listed above. Please attach copies of credentials and transcripts. Can- intellectual property and envi- wrote in a report in June. didates selected for hire must pass examinations (when applicable), pre-employment clearances & test negative on ronmental protection. Its mem- While the bureaucrats haggle employment drug test. ASPA reserves the right to waive education and experience requirements as necessary. bers hope to fi nalize an agree- over trade rules, the landscape No phone inquiries accepted. ment by the end of this year. of global commerce is ever The TPP was meant to be the changing. An Equal Opportunity Employer * A Drug Free Workplace samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017 Page 23

Vice President Mike Pence, middle, Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta, left , and Indiana Gov- ernor Eric Holcomb listen during a meeting with local business leaders to discuss the need for tax reform, Th ursday, Nov. 9, 2017, in Plainfi eld, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) VP Pence touts GOP tax overhaul in Indiana PLAINFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Vice President that people by large margins believe the Trump- Mike Pence said Thursday that a GOP effort to backed tax plan helps wealthy people and corpo- overhaul the U.S. tax code for the fi rst time in rations. Just over four in 10 in the poll said they three decades is neither a Republican or a Demo- believe that it helps middle-income individuals crat issue, but a “jobs issue.” and families, slightly more than the number who The former Indiana governor and con- thinks it hurts them. gressman made the remarks in his home state, at “In Indiana, the top 1 percent of earners a suburban Indianapolis business. It comes as the are going to get 46 percent, or so, of tax cuts,” White House seeks to lure support from vulner- said Gregory Shufeldt, an assistant professor of able Democrats seeking re-election in Repub- political science at Butler University, who has lican states, including Democratic Indiana Sen. reviewed Trump’s outline of the plan. “For the Joe Donnelly. vast majority of Indiana residents, the benefi ts “Our biggest resource is our people, and the they might see from this type of policy would be right kind of tax cuts will make it possible for about $8 per week.” American businesses to invest more in the Amer- Pence painted a considerably rosier picture ican people,” Pence said. Thursday, characterizing it as a “middle class The tax overhaul has been pitched by Repub- miracle” focused on “working families.” licans and President Donald Trump as way to Either way, Shufeldt said it was smart politics rev the economy. But others are skeptical it will for Republicans, who have struggled to get much make much of a difference for the vast majority done in Washington, despite controlling both of people — and could cost some more. chambers of Congress and the White House. By Earlier Thursday, the Senate released its own bringing the issue front and center in Indiana, it version of the plan, while the House Ways and also ups the pressure on Donnelly. Means Committee approved its own version of “Even if this doesn’t move Sen. Donnelly’s the legislation. vote, it’s starting to prime the discussion for next An Associated Press-NORC Center for Public November,” Shufeldt said, alluding to midterm Affairs Research poll taken last month found elections. Fox’s Smith avoids story cov- ered heavily by colleagues NEW YORK (AP) — While partisan divide. Hannity calls it has said she wasn’t involved. Fox News Channel has spent “the real Russian conspiracy,” Trump has said the company’s hours talking about Hillary while Democrats suggest the sale is a scandal on par with Clinton and an Obama-era ura- story is used to distract from Watergate. nium deal in recent weeks, its news about Robert Muel- Trump’s favorite morning news anchor Shepard Smith ler’s investigation into Presi- show, “Fox & Friends,” spent avoided the story entirely. dent Donald Trump and ties to an hour and nine minutes Fresh evidence that Smith Russia. Conservatives contend talking about the deal, second is an island unto himself at the that “mainstream” news outlets only to Hannity on Fox, Media news network came in research are obsessed with Mueller’s Matters said. released Thursday by the liberal investigation. Smith’s 3 p.m. weekday watchdog group Media Matters Republicans have called for newscast didn’t mention the for America. During the three a probe into the 2010 purchase story at all during the three weeks starting Oct. 17, Fox of American uranium mines weeks, except for two min- News spent just under 12 hours by a Russian-backed company, utes on Oct. 27 — when Smith talking about the Uranium One noting some of the company’s wasn’t in and Trace Gallagher deal, with 29 percent of that time investors had donated money to substituted for him. on opinion host Sean Hannity’s Clinton. The state department, Fox did not make Smith or prime-time show. then led by Clinton, was one of the show’s executive producer In recent weeks, the issue has nine U.S. agencies with over- available for an interview on been at the center of the nation’s sight of the deal, although she Thursday. Page 24 samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017

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C M Y K samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017 Page 25 Panama: Ex-president’s sons got $50M in ‘undue payments’ PANAMA CITY (AP) ment that multimillion-dollar — Panamanian prosecutors transfers went to Ricardo say two sons of ex-President Alberto and Luis Enriquez Ricardo Martinelli are suspected Martinelli through accounts in of receiving more than $50 mil- Panama and abroad in 2010- lion in “undue payments” from 2014. The family has denied a Brazilian construction giant involvement by the sons in at the center of an international the bribery scandal, which has bribe scandal. The Attorney implicated people close to both General’s Offi ce says the alle- the elder Martinelli and the cur- gations are based on informa- rent government. The former tion from a cooperating witness president is currently detained in the investigation, the former in the United States facing pos- Panama manager for Brazil’s sible extradition on charges Odebrecht. of embezzlement and political It said Thursday in a state- espionage.

C M ‘Magnum, P.I.’ actor John Y K Hillerman dies at 84 LOS ANGELES (AP) — and the diffi cult boss on the John Hillerman, who played sitcom “One Day at a Time.” stuffed-shirt Higgins to Tom When Hillerman decided to Selleck’s freewheeling detec- retire about 17 years ago, the tive Thomas Magnum in the actor born in Denison, Texas, 1980s TV series “Magnum, returned to his native state and P.I.” has died, his nephew said was content leaving Hollywood Thursday. Hillerman was 84. behind, said his nephew. He Hillerman, who had been in remembered his uncle, an Air declining health, died Thursday Force veteran, fondly.“He had of natural causes at his home in an outstanding sense of humor Houston, nephew Chris Tritico and was one of the most well- said.Besides playing manager read people I ever met. You of the Hawaiian estate that couldn’t play Scrabble with Magnum used as home base, him,” Tritico said.As for that Hillerman was known for his quasi-British accent that Hill- 1970s roles as arrogant radio erman used on “Magnum” and show detective Simon Brimmer elsewhere, his nephew said that on the “Ellery Queen” series was honed.

C M Y K Page 26 samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017 Nevada execution post- poned over dispute about paralytic drug LAS VEGAS (AP) — the status of the case. Nevada’s fi rst inmate execu- Waisel was hired by David tion in 11 years was postponed Anthony, a deputy federal Thursday after a state court public defender who Dozier judge ordered a paralytic drug allowed to review the untried removed from a never-before- three-drug protocol. used lethal injection plan that Anthony contended the par- also includes the fi rst use by alytic was being used not as a a state of the powerful opioid substitute for a heart-stopping fentanyl. drug like most death-penalty Prisons chief James states use, but to prevent wit- Dzurenda called off the exe- nesses from seeing if Dozier cution that had been set for experiences an unconstitution- Tuesday for twice-convicted ally inhumane death. murderer Scott Raymond Assistant state Solicitor Dozier after a solicitor for the General Jordan Smith did not state attorney general’s offi ce present testimony from Dr. said the order would be appealed John DiMuro, an anesthesiolo- to the Nevada Supreme Court, gist and the state’s chief med- prisons spokeswoman Brooke ical offi cer who developed the Keast said. diazepam-fentanyl-cisatracu- Dozier has given up appeals rium protocol. and repeatedly told Clark DiMuro resigned last week County District Court Judge from his position as the state’s In a Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 photo, Clark County District Court Judge Jennifer Togliatti holds Jennifer Togliatti he wants his top doctor, but provided an out the execution manual that sets protocols for the execution of convicted murderer Scott Dozier death sentence carried out. affi davit to the court saying during a hearing at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas. Togliatti said Wednesday she may cut The judge said before his departure had nothing to do a paralytic from the state’s previously untried lethal injection plan, aft er hearing that it could mask issuing her order that she was with Dozier’s execution. movements refl ecting awareness and pain by a death-row inmate who volunteered to become the “loath to stop” the process but DiMuro’s brother and fi rst person executed in Nevada in 11 years. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP) was concerned the state plan to lawyer, Christopher DiMuro, administer the three drugs could said his brother carried out an leave Dozier aware of pain and assignment to develop an exe- struggling with “air-hunger.” cution method using drugs that Democrat leaders urge activ- The state had planned to Nevada could obtain. administer the muscle paralytic Invoice records show the cisatracurium after injecting drugs were delivered in late Dozier with high doses of the May to Nevada prisons from ists to stay politically involved sedative diazepam and with the usual pharmacy supplier, fentanyl to depress and stop his Cardinal Health, at a cost of BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Ellison of Minnesota, who opening the doors of the Demo- breathing, $482.52. A Cardinal Health U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders says it also serves as deputy chairman cratic party to young people, The judge pointed to testi- spokeswoman didn’t directly is imperative to get more people of the Democratic National working people and people of mony last week from Dr. David say whether the pharmaceutical involved in the democratic pro- Committee. every color, sexual orientation Waisel, a Harvard University wholesaler knew the intended cess to revitalize America. The two appeared along with and gender no matter where anesthesia professor and pedi- use for the drugs. Sanders, an independent top Vermont Democrats two they come from. atric anesthesiologist at Boston John DiMuro wouldn’t agree from Vermont, appeared days after Democrats across Ellison says Democrats must Children’s Hospital. He said the to an interview, Christopher Thursday evening at fundraiser the U.S. made strong political become regular fi xtures in their paralytic should not be needed DiMuro said, but he wouldn’t for the Vermont Democratic gains. Sanders says Ellison has communities, not just before if the other two drugs are deliv- disagree with Waisel that the Party with U.S. Rep. Keith been traveling the country and elections. ered properly in the lethal paralytic could be unnecessary amounts in the state protocol. if the fi rst two drugs are prop- “It’s for the Supreme Court erly delivered at fatal doses. to decide,” Togliatti said “John is not on one side or Thursday. “They’re going to another about the death pen- have to be the court to make that alty,” the brother said from determination that we as a state New Jersey. are OK with a paralytic.” Dozier also used the name Togliatti said the execution Chad Wyatt. He would become could go forward with a two- the fi rst person put to death in drug combination. But, “If the Nevada since 2006, when Daryl state of Nevada is not comfort- Mack asked to be put to death able with the fentanyl and diaz- for his conviction in a 1988 rape epam alone, then it supports the and murder in Reno. argument that (cisatracurium) His would be the fi rst lethal is being used for a mask and he injection in a new execution could suffer,” she said. chamber at Ely State Prison, 250 Dozier’s execution can still miles north of Las Vegas. It was happen once the state Supreme completed in November 2016 at Court rules, Togliatti said. a cost of about $854,000. She set a Dec. 7 date to check samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017 Page 27 Talks on Pacifi c trade pact resume, progress uncertain DANANG, Vietnam (AP) bag: Not everyone benefi ts — The Pacifi c Rim trade pact equally. abandoned by President Donald Trump is seeking to renego- Trump remains in limbo, tiate several major trade agree- judging from differing reports ments, most notably the North on the status of Cabinet level American Free Trade Agree- talks on pushing ahead without ment, to, he says, put “America the United States. First.” Japan’s minister on reviving Philippine President Rodrigo the economy, Toshimitsu Duterte told a business confer- Motegi, told reporters that a ence on the APEC sidelines that revised Trans-Pacifi c Part- he believed Trump was pushing nership deal was reached late back because America was the Thursday. Leaders from New fi rst victim of globalization. Zealand and Australia said the China’s decision to open discussions were continuing. its markets to the world under There is “still more work to leader Deng Xiaoping attracted do, but we’re inching closer,” U.S. businesses eager to take Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, right, leaves the Asia-Pacifi c Economic Cooperation said Australia’s trade minister, advantage of the country’s low- (APEC) CEO Summit in Danang, Vietnam, Th ursday, Nov. 9, 2017. Talks aimed at salvaging a Steve Ciobo. cost environment. “And that is Pacifi c Rim trade pact rejected by President Donald Trump resumed Th ursday on the sidelines of the The 11 remaining members why Trump is trying to roll it annual summit of the Asia-Pacifi c Economic Cooperation forum. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) of the TPP are trying to fi nd a back and say America First,” way forward without the U.S., Duterte said. the biggest economy and before Trade and foreign min- Trump took offi ce one of its isters of 11 members of the France’s Macron heads to most assertive supporters. Trans-Pacifi c Partnership hope The negotiations are being to agree in principle on a way held in Danang, Vietnam, along- forward without the U.S. after Riyadh from UAE in surprise trip side meetings of the 21-member Trump pulled out earlier this Asia-Pacifi c Economic Coop- year. DUBAI, United Arab Emir- against terrorism,” Macron also Marseillaise” and an honor eration forum, where Trump’s New Zealand Minister for ates (AP) — French President said in the UAE. guard met Macron before he markedly different stance from Trade and Export Growth Emmanuel Macron made a Macron noticeably did not boarded and walked through the past U.S. leaders was being felt David Parker said the TPP talks surprise trip on Thursday night mention Saudi King Salman French frigate Jean Bart. even before his arrival Friday in being held at the ministerial to Saudi Arabia, saying he in his remarks Thursday night The French president later the coastal resort city. level were more likely to prog- wanted to speak to the king- and Saudi offi cials reported addressed gathered sailors While most APEC members ress if few changes are made to dom’s young, assertive crown no meeting between the two. there, noting their work to both say they remain committed to the original accord. prince about Iran and the war in It suggests France believes the battle extremists and stop smug- their multi-country approach in “The more the changes, the Yemen. king’s 32-year-old son, Prince glers and piracy in the Persian weaving their economies ever harder it may be to form a con- Macron said he made the Mohammed, now controls the Gulf and surrounding waters. closer together, many acknowl- sensus,” Parker said in an inter- decision earlier in the morning levers of power in the kingdom “We have won in Raqqa edge that open trade is a mixed view on Thursday. about heading to Saudi Arabia, amid rumors his father may and in the coming weeks, the in part over Shiite rebels in abdicate. coming months, I believe it American Yemen launching a ballistic Macron also was careful not strongly, we will completely Samoa missile that targeted Riyadh, the to criticize an ongoing cam- win on the military level in the Environmental kingdom’s capital. He bluntly paign of arrests in the kingdom Iraqi-Syrian zone,” Macron Protection blamed Iran for the attack, in what it describes as an anti- said, referring to the one-time Agency saying that while he still sup- corruption push. Saudi critics self-described capital of the BEACH ADVISORY AS-EPA ported Tehran’s 2015 nuclear and experts have called the Islamic State group that fell last Supporting efforts to clean our shores deal with world powers, a new unprecedented purge of top month to the Western-backed agreement needed to be reached princes and businessmen a bold Syrian Democratic Forces. Release Date: November 08, 2017 over Iran’s missile program. and risky move by the crown “France’s military capacity Contact: AS-EPA Water Program at (684) 633-2304 “The missile which was prince aimed at consolidating is at the heart of my ambitions The American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency intercepted by Saudi Arabia his control of the oil-rich, ultra- for our country,” he added. (AS-EPA) advises the public that on November 7, 2017, launched from Yemen, which conservative nation. The French naval base the following recreational beaches tested positive for obviously is an Iranian missile, Despite criticizing Iran, opened in 2009, a refl ection of Enterococci bacteria levels that exceed American Samoa shows precisely the strength of Macron stressed France still France’s deepening military Water Quality Standards: their” program, Macron told stood by the nuclear deal, which cooperation with the UAE. journalists at a news confer- now is under threat over Presi- Macron later said some 700 ence held at a French school dent Donald Trump’s refusal to French troops stay on the base. Afono Stream Mouth Aua-Pouesi Beach in Dubai.Iranian state media re-certify the accord. France also stations troops Vatia Stream Mouth Aua Stream Mouth Aoa Stream did not immediately report the “If we were to walk away and planes at Al-Dhafra Air Fagasa-Fagalea Stream Laulii Stream Mouth Mouth remarks. Iranian offi cials, while from it, it would lead to either Base, home to some of the 5,000 Mouth Alega Beach Aganoa Beach backing the Shiite rebels known immediate war or an absence of American troops stationed in the Utulei Beach Alega Stream Mouth Auasi Harbor as Houthis in Yemen, have control which would inevitably country.On the cultural front, Gataivai Beach Avaio $2 Beach Utumea-East denied directly arming them. lead to a North Korean-situa- Abu Dhabi agreed to pay France Fagaalu Beach Fagaitua Stream Mouth Beach Macron met with Crown tion, which I could not accept,” $525 million for the use of the Fatumafuti Beach Sailele Beach Alao Beach Prince Mohammed bin Salman Macron said.The surprise trip to “Louvre” name for the next 30 Nuuuli Coconut Point Masausi Stream Mouth Tula Beach late Thursday night and Saudi Arabia came at the end of years and six months for its new Nuuuli Pala Lagoon Masefau Stream Mouth Onenoa Beach “expressed France’s condemna- a two-day trip by Macron to the museum, plus another $750 Leone Pala Alofau Stream Mouth tion of targeting Riyadh city by United Arab Emirates, a federa- million to hire French managers Asili Stream Mouth Amouli Beach a ballistic missile,” according to tion of seven sheikhdoms on the to oversee the 300 loaned works a report on the state-run Saudi Arabian Peninsula. of art. A center at Paris’ Louvre AS-EPA beach advisories inform the public about current water conditions. Press Agency. After focusing Wednesday now bears the name of the late When a beach advisory is issued, it is because water samples indicate that the The ballistic missile on cultural ties between France UAE President Sheikh Zayed American Samoa Water Quality Standard for Enterococci has been exceeded. This advisory is in effect until further sampling and laboratory analyses indicate that launched Saturday night fl ew and the UAE with the opening bin Sultan Al Nahyan, which Enterococci concentrations are within acceptable water quality standards. near Riyadh’s international of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, was also part of the deal. The presence of Enterococci in the water indicates contamination by human and/ airport before Saudi offi cials Macron on Thursday toured a While Macron toured the or animal wastes. Swimming in water with high levels of Enterococci may cause said they shot it down. By nearby French naval base and naval base, his wife Brigitte vis- stomach problems, skin rashes, and ear, eye, and wound infections. To reduce early Monday, the kingdom discussed the military coopera- ited Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed your risk: avoid swallowing beach water, be sure to rinse or towel off after a responded by closing off tion between the two nations. Grand Mosque, its gleaming swim, and shower once at home. If you are ill, or think you may be ill, AS-EPA Yemen’s land, sea and air ports Macron visited the Camp white marble minarets and walls advises that you consult a physician before making any water contact in the and warning Iran the rebel mis- Peace naval base at Abu Dha- shining brightly in the desert beaches cited above. sile launch could be “consid- bi’s Port Zayed, which sits just sun. Out of respect, she covered Note: AS-EPA monitors the water quality of 44 recreational beaches on Tutuila, the wharf in Aunu’u, and five beaches on Manu’a. Tutuila advisories are issued ered as an act of war.” across the waters of the Persian her head with a brown, white weekly on Wednesdays. Aunu’u and Manu’a advisories are issued monthly. “I believe it’s important that Gulf from the new Louvre. The and black scarf with an Arabic- Advisories are issued when bacteria concentrations exceed levels determined safe we work with Saudi Arabia for museum’s saltshaker-like dome inspired design while touring for human exposure. Should you have any questions, please contact the AS-EPA the purpose of guaranteeing sta- sits in sight of the base. the mosque, walking across its Water Program at 633-2304. bility in the region and the fi ght A military band played “La carpeting with her bare feet. Page 28 samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017 China signs on to Alaska gas pipeline, but it’s far from set ANCHORAGE, Alaska projects. That left pipeline skep- (AP) — The latest push in a tics wondering, Persily said. decadeslong effort to commer- “If companies don’t think cialize vast stores of Alaska’s this is a good time to put their natural gas got a boost when money into it, why should the the state announced a deal with state?” he said. “As the gov- three Chinese companies. But ernor has explained, the state the $43 billion project is far has an overriding interest in HEALTH SURVEY 2017 from reality. getting this done — compa- The agreement advances a nies have other places they can project to move gas through a invest their money.” The Department of Human and Social Services and the De- pipeline to the Alaska coast, The Chinese companies also partment of Health are working together to conduct a very where it would be liquefi ed don’t have the same shareholder and shipped to China and other pressures as U.S fi rms. important survey in the community. points in Asia. U.S. President “From what I’ve seen from This entails surveying a selection of adults ages 18 and older Donald Trump and Chinese China, they make decisions like President Xi Jinping looked on this and they pursue them gen- from each county. Adults will be selected based upon a random as Alaska’s governor and repre- erally to completion as a matter sentatives from the companies of strategy and are less worried sample of electric meters of households throughout the island. signed the deal Thursday in about some of the short-term Representatives in blue will be out to identify electric meters, Beijing. economics,” said Mark Bar- But the fanfare does not teau, director of the University collect vitals signs and other information that relate to general ensure one shovelful of tundra of Michigan’s Energy Institute. and mental health. gets overturned. Similar efforts WHY CHINA? to build a natural gas pipeline It has an insatiable need for By taking this survey, you are helping to paint a picture of have fi zzled repeatedly. natural gas as it struggles with Here’s a look at the new pollution and tries to end its health for our people. project: reliance on coal. If you are selected to participate, please help us to address the WHAT’S THE PLAN? “They have exhibited a Alaska’s prodigious North long-term interest in having a health needs of American Samoa by consenting to take part in the Slope is known for its vast large and secure gas supply, survey. For more information contact DHSS at 633-1157 or deposit of oil, which fueled and I think this is just perhaps construction of the 800-mile the largest — but by no means DOH at 633-1602. trans-Alaska oil pipeline in the the fi rst — step they’ve taken 1970s. Since then, oil produc- to achieve that,” said Barteau, Villages to be surveyed: Fagatogo, Utulei, Gataivai, Fagaalu, tion has declined, and the reces- who also serves on the science Malaeimi, Mapusaga, Mesepa, Nu’uuli & Tafuna. sion-racked state hopes to tap advisory board for the National into natural gas to fi ll the gaps. Institute of Clean and Low The North Slope has proven Carbon Energy in Beijing. gas reserves over 35 trillion Charlie Riedl, executive cubic feet, but no way to move director of Washington, D.C.- it. State efforts to fi nd partners based advocacy group the willing to shell out billions for Center for Liquefi ed Natural a pipeline have fl opped over the Gas, sees no reason to be skep- years, with major oil companies tical, saying the Chinese have the latest to step away. wanted to get involved in a nat- Gov. Bill Walker has since ural gas project in the U.S. for courted Asian markets.Sinopec, some time. the Bank of China and China The agreement “is a really Investment Corp. signed on, positive indicator that there is but fi nancial terms have not demand, and there is an appe- been released. Walker said 75 tite in Asia for this gas, and percent of the gas would be ear- the proximity to market being marked for China, and Alaska in Alaska is obviously a good would keep the rest to sell to thing,” he said. other Asian markets. WHAT ARE THE The state would be the DOWNSIDES? majority owner.Walker said he Without seeing the details of wants fi nal agreements in place the agreement, some analysts by the end of next year, with pointed to the large amount of groundbreaking in 2019. gas earmarked for China and The plan includes building a the possible terms of the deal. gas treatment plant on the North Barteau said he assumes it Slope, a pipeline that would go would guarantee pricing for a 800 miles to the town of Niksiki set period. and a liquefaction plant there. “If gas prices were to go way Walker anticipates all of it to be up, and we’re locked in selling running about fi ve years later. it at bargain basement prices, Larry Persily, former U.S. that wouldn’t be such a good coordinator for Alaska natural deal down the line,” he said. gas projects, said it could cost Persily said that if Alaska $1 billion to get to that point, contracts to sell three-quarters and he doesn’t think the time- of the gas to one nation, it would line is realistic. “be stuck with one big customer “But if the fi rst tank left the that you sink or swim with.” dock in 2025 instead of 2023 or WHAT DO ENVIRONMEN- 2026, everyone would still be TALISTS SAY? ecstatic,” he said. The Center for Biological WHY DID OIL COMPANIES Survey called the project a BACK OUT? “massively terrible idea” and BP, ExxonMobil and Cono- expects legal action if the Trump coPhillips had been working administration fast-tracks it or on the pipeline plan but backed skirts permit requirements in away to concentrate on other environmental laws. samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017 Page 29 Tennessee gunfire: 2 police officers shot, suspect arrested KINGSPORT, Tenn. (AP) shots were fired around 4:45 — Police in Tennessee say two p.m. The Kingsport Times- officers have been shot during News reports the injuries to the an exchange of gunfire, and a officers, who were taken for suspect has been apprehended. medical attention, do not appear Kingsport Police Depart- to be life-threatening. ment spokesman Tom Patton Patton told broadcast outlet says officers went to serve WJHL that the suspect was In this photo released by Refugee Action Coalition, refugees and asylum seekers watch as immi- warrants Thursday afternoon subsequently taken into cus- gration officials empty water tanks and turn over the water bins being used to collect the rain water on a man in a subdivision who tody about 6 p.m. in what he at the Manus Island immigration detention center in Papua New Guinea Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. An then barricaded himself inside described as “a very fluid, Australian minister on Friday predicted a conflict between Papua New Guinea police and hundreds his condominium. Patton says volatile scene for a few min- of asylum seekers who have refused to leave a decommissioned immigration camp where many hold officers surrounded the condo, utes.” He didn’t elaborate, nor out hope of resettling in the United States. (Refugee Action Coalition via AP) called in a SWAT team and immediately disclose the man’s were formulating a plan when identity. Australia predicts conflict Company that offered male higher wage than female sanctioned between asylum seekers, police KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) vention about pay inequality. CANBERRA, Australia Peter Dutton said he was dis- to vacate this compound — Two teenagers whose firing The pizza chain later dis- (AP) — An Australian minister cussing with the Papua New immediately.” from a Kansas pizza restaurant missed the female manager on Friday predicted a conflict Guinea authorities what steps “If necessary, force may prompted a national discussion and offered the teens their jobs between Papua New Guinea would be taken if the asylum be used to relocate those who on pay inequality should receive back, with equal pay, but they police and hundreds of asylum seekers stay on without power refuse to move voluntarily for back pay and the corporation had found other jobs. seekers who have refused to or running water. your own sake,” the notice that owned the restaurant must A federal judge on Thursday leave a decommissioned immi- “Our very strong preference added. implement policies to ensure it ordered PS Holding LLC to pay gration camp where many hold is that people move of their own Iranian refugee Behrouz follows equal pay laws, a fed- Reed and Walcott $2,500 each out hope of resettling in the accord,” Dutton told Melbourne Boochani said the use of force eral judge ruled Thursday. in back pay and other compen- United States. Radio 3AW. was unacceptable. The Equal Employment sation. The judge also ordered The camp inside a Manus “We’ve got a group of core “We are not doing anything Opportunity Commission sued the Delaware-based company Island navy base was declared agitators, organizers, who will wrong. We are only resisting last year on behalf of Jensen to implement new policies and closed on Oct. 31 based on the try and provide some sort of peacefully,” Boochani said. Walcott and Jake Reed, who conduct training to avoid vio- Papua New Guinea Supreme scene where there is a con- “We are asking again for were 17 when they applied to lating the federal Equal Pay Court’s ruling last year that frontation with police. They’ll freedom in a safe third country,” work at a Pizza Studio restau- Act. The company also must Australia’s policy of housing do that because they want that he added. rant in Kansas City, Kansas. collect, analyze and report data asylum seekers there was footage broadcast back here,” Papua New Guinea police The Bonner Springs friends and complaints to the EEOC. unconstitutional. But the men Dutton added.The Australian said buses and trucks had been were hired for the same job but PS Holding no longer owns who have stayed at the male- activist group GetUp! released brought to Manus on Friday to Jensen later discovered Reed the Kansas City restaurant but only camp fear for their safety in video on Friday of the squalid relocate the asylum seekers. was going to be paid 25 cents owns other Pizza Studio restau- the alternative shelters available conditions on Manus. Dutton Manus Provincial Police more per hour. When she com- rants across the country. in the nearby town of Lorengau accused the asylum seekers of Commander Chief Inspector plained, the manager said it A phone call to the Pizza because of threats from local “trashing the place.” David Yapu said police were was against company policy to Studio’s corporate headquarters residents Local authorities posted a mindful that the transfers would discuss wages and withdrew was not immediately returned Australian Immigration and notice at the camp on Thursday, be conducted “smoothly and the job offers. The controversy Thursday. Border Protection Minister saying: “You are ... instructed orderly without use of force.” drew the attention of Hillary The Equal Pay Act makes it Clinton during the 2016 presi- illegal to pay men and woman dential campaign, and Reed and unequally for the same job, and Walcott were invited to address prohibits retaliation against an the Democratic National Con- employee who complains. Rian Johnson to create new ‘Star Wars’ trilogy WE’RE HIRING! NEW YORK (AP) — The new characters from a corner Position: MERCHANDISING REP Walt Disney Co. announced of the galaxy that Star Wars Responsibilities: Thursday that Rian Johnson lore has never before explored,” • Daily stock merchandising for store shelves will craft a new trilogy for the Disney said in a statement. “Star Wars” universe, greatly That Johnson will preside • Set up and maintenance of displays expanding the director’s com- over a new “Star Wars” trilogy • Point of Sale (bin) assembly mand over the ever-expanding altogether confirms his status • Following planograms space saga created by George as the franchise’s new chief • Communicating with store staff and owners Lucas. The announcement, guardian. It’s a considerable • Daily detailed reporting (emails & forms) made by Disney chief Bob amount of trust to be placed Iger on a call with investment in the 43-year-old director of Requirements: analysts, constituted the most 2012’s “Looper,” even before • Valid ID & Social Security ambitious new foray into the audiences see his first “Star • Must have a valid Driver’s License (Private/Commercial) “Star Wars” galaxy, moving Wars” installment. J.J. Abrams, • Must be computer literate well beyond the original nine- who kick-started the dormant • Honest & Reliable film framework imagined by franchise with “The Force • Organized & Enthusiastic Lucas. Disney also announced Awakens,” is set to return for • Self-Motivated & Friendly a live-action “Star Wars” series the untitled Episode IX — the • Able to work unsupervised that will debut on its streaming third film in the current trilogy. service which is set to launch “He’s a creative force, and Apply in person at our office in Tafuna, Fagaima Road across Hong Laundromat. in 2019. The new films will be watching him craft ‘The Last Only applicants required for interview will be contacted after reviewing applications. separate from the Skywalker Jedi’ from start to finish was one Please call 699-8086 or 699-8297 for details on location only! saga. “Johnson will introduce of the great joys of my career.” Page 30 samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017 Different laws and databases affect gun background checks Devin Kelley, who carried victed of certain misdemeanors out the massacre at a Texas or for being delinquent in child church, was able to buy four support — things that don’t guns even though he had been prevent someone from buying convicted in the Air Force of a gun. Texas uses a variety of domestic violence. Yet he was databases, including NICS denied a Texas permit to carry as well as statewide criminal a fi rearm. Here’s a look at some databases. of the complexities in the laws The Texas Department on buying and carrying guns. of Public Safety said Kelley HOW DID KELLEY sought a permit in 2015, but the MANAGE TO BUY A GUN? application was delayed “due to Under federal law, anyone a possibly disqualifying issue.” convicted of domestic violence When Kelley failed to respond cannot purchase a fi rearm. to the agency’s request for more But the Air Force failed to information, he was denied. Gun shop owner Tiff any Teasdale-Causer points a Ruger AR-15 semi-automatic rifl e, the same inform federal law enforcement The “disqualifying issue” has model, though in gray rather than black, used by the shooter in a Texas church massacre two days authorities that Kelley was not been identifi ed, but his 2014 earlier, as she talks about the gun, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, in Lynnwood, Wash. Gun-rights sup- court-martialed for assaulting misdemeanor animal-cruelty porters have seized on the Texas church massacre as proof of the well-worn saying that the best his wife and cracking her son’s conviction for beating his dog answer to a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun. Gun-control advocates, meanwhile, say skull. When he tried to buy guns in Colorado could have been after his release from a military enough. the tragedy shows once more that it is too easy to get a weapon in the U.S. (AP Photo/Elaine Th ompson) prison, his conviction was not WHAT ARE SOME OTHER honestly everyone feels so help- in the database used to conduct REASONS PEOPLE CAN Residents of Texas town feel less,” 20-year-old Karyssa Cal- background checks, and the BE DENIED A CARRY bert of neighboring Floresville, purchases went through. PERMIT THAT WOULDN’T Texas, said at the hall. HOW DOES FEDERAL PROHIBIT THEM FROM helpless after church shooting Six months pregnant, Cal- LAW ENFORCEMENT BUYING A GUN? CHECK SOMEONE’S It varies from state to state. SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, the altar. Judy and Rod Green, bert couldn’t donate blood but BACKGROUND FOR A Some, such as Hawaii, have Texas (AP) — Volunteers who married at the church 15 came to the community hall to GUN PURCHASE? very strict standards. There you donated blood at a commu- years ago, prepared Thursday offer moral support. “People are A licensed gun dealer sub- must demonstrate to the local nity hall and others stocked to open the By His Grace food donating time, donating money, mits the paperwork to the FBI to police chief that you have an the refrigerator and laid out pantry next door for a weekly donating prayers, but it still run a background check. There “exceptional case” and a very loaves of bread at a food pantry Friday morning meal service. feels like it’s not enough,” she are essentially three databases specifi c reason for needing to as the stunned community of A few blocks away, Alice said.The church will be demol- that combined make up what is carry a gun in public. Other Sutherland Springs struggled Garcia, a Sutherland Springs ished, the pastor said. known as the NICS, or National states, such as Vermont, don’t to recover from the shooting at native and the president of the Pastor Frank Pomeroy told Instant Criminal Background require a license to carry a a Baptist church that left more unincorporated town’s commu- leaders of the Southern Baptist Check System. Records are fi rearm. than two dozen dead. nity association, prepared with Convention earlier this week searched in the National Crime In some states, the agency Law enforcement offi - her husband, Oscar, the annual that it would be too painful to Information Center, which that reviews such applications cials reopened the intersection Veterans Day memorial on continue using First Baptist contains restraining orders and uses only NICS. Others might Thursday where the First Bap- the grounds of the community Church as a place of worship. warrants; the Interstate Identifi - use other criminal databases tist Church sits, but black mesh hall, when the church victims Pomeroy discussed the state cation Index, which holds con- that aren’t linked into the NICS material was tied to the chain- with military backgrounds will of the building with the denom- victions; and the NICS Index, system. Some might rely on link fence surrounding it. With receive a full military salute. ination’s top executives, who which has mental health com- local police reports and fl ag the church door open, a tall “Everyone in the commu- traveled to the rural community mitments and dishonorable dis- anything that suggests a history wooden cross could be seen at nity is doing what they can, but in a show of support. charges from the military. of violence, even if the charges SO WHY WAS HE did not result in a conviction. FLAGGED WHEN HE TEXAS IS AN “OPEN APPLIED FOR A PERMIT CARRY” STATE. DID TO CARRY A FIREARM IN KELLEY EVEN NEED A TEXAS? LICENSE TO CARRY HIS State standards for who can WEAPONS? carry a gun in public can be Texas requires a permit to different from the federal stan- carry a handgun in public. No dards for buying a weapon. And permit is required to carry a the background checks can be rifl e or a shotgun. Kelley used different. an assault rifl e in the church In Texas, someone applying attack and was also found with for a permit can be turned down two handguns. for being charged with or con-

Barbara Solano, center, places fl owers at a makeshift memo- rial for the victims of the First Baptist Church shooting Th ursday, Nov. 9, 2017, in Sutherland Springs, Texas. A man opened fi re inside the church in the small South Texas community on Sunday, killing more than two dozen and injuring others. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017 Page 31 After IS collapse, Syria govern- ment faces US-backed Kurds BEIRUT (AP) — With the forces at close proximity, across backed Syrian Democratic fall of the Islamic State group’s the Euphrates from each other, Forces in October, raising the last stronghold in Syria, Iranian amid multiple hotspots that potential for a clash there. and Russian-backed Syrian could turn violent, particularly The Kurdish-led SDF also troops now turn to face off in the absence of a clear Amer- controls some of Syria’s largest with rival U.S.-backed forces ican policy. oil fi elds, in the oil-rich eastern holding large oil fi elds and stra- Iran has threatened that Deir el-Zour province, an essen- tegic territory in the country’s Syrian troops will advance tial resource the Syrian govern- north and east. toward Raqqa, IS’ former ment also says it will take back. This puts U.S. and Iranian capital, which fell to the U.S.- ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ star to face indecent assault charges WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — a girl and a woman in July pleaded not guilty to groping A former star of “The Dukes of while rehearsing for the musical the unidentifi ed woman. Hazzard” accused of indecently “42nd Street” at the Waltham- The 66-year-old actor played assaulting two female members based Reagle Music Theatre of Luke Duke on the popular of a musical is facing a judge in Greater Boston. 1980s television show. He was Massachusetts. A police report says Wopat supposed to play Julian Marsh Tom Wopat will be arraigned allegedly hit the girl’s but- in Reagle Music Theatre’s pro- Friday at Waltham District tocks with his script, saying duction of “42nd Street.” He’s Court on charges he assaulted “nice butt.” Wopat already has since been replaced. Ohio State: 83 students used group messaging app to cheat COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) “unauthorized collaboration on The university’s Committee — Ohio State University has graded assignments.” on Academic Misconduct accused 83 undergraduate stu- A university spokesman says investigated after a professor in dents of cheating on classwork the use of group messaging the business school reported the using a group messaging app. apps is permitted, but is subject allegations in April. The school says the students to the same rules as any other Potential penalties range violated the code of conduct for communication. from warnings to expulsion. China to ease curbs on foreign business in fi nance, autos BEIJING (AP) — China will ease restric- Prior to Trump’s visit, the American Chamber tions on foreign ownership stakes in the fi nancial of Commerce had expressed concern the presi- sector and reduce tariffs on automotive imports, dent’s focus on trade in goods might mean he a senior Chinese offi cial said Friday, following paid pays less attention to equally important criticism from the U.S. and other trading partners. issues such as complaints about restrictions on Vice Finance Minister Zhu Guangyao said at access to fi nance, health care and other industries a briefi ng following a state visit to China by Pres- in China’s state-dominated economy. ident Donald Trump that China will lift limits on During Trump’s visit, Chinese and American foreign ownership stakes in securities, fund man- companies signed a series of multibillion-dollar agers and futures companies from 49 percent to business agreements in a tradition aimed at 51 percent and end restrictions after three years. blunting criticism of Beijing’s trade policies. Zhu said. China would similarly raise such limits Commerce Minister Zhong Shan said agree- in insurance companies and eliminate curbs after ments signed Thursday at a ceremony attended fi ve years, he added. by Trump and Xi totaled $253.4 billion, though “In other words, foreign owners can have full many were memoranda of understanding or other ownership of such companies” after three to fi ve arrangements that were less than fi rm contracts. years, Zhu told reporters. Commercial sales announced appeared to total The moves appeared aimed at addressing about $65 billion, many involving goods Chinese mounting foreign complaints about China’s trade companies routinely buy. surpluses and market barriers. Such contract signings are a fi xture of visits China will also “abolish” limits on foreign to Beijing by foreign leaders and are meant to ownership stakes in banks, Zhu said, though he defuse foreign complaints about China’s trade did not say when the move would take effect. surpluses and market barriers. They often repre- Until now a single foreign investor could own no sent purchases already made by Chinese mobile more than 20 percent of one bank, and a bank phone makers, airlines and other customers that could have no more than 25 percent total foreign are collected for the visit, which means they have ownership. little effect on the trade balance. Beijing will also gradually reduce tariffs on The contracts give Trump the opportunity to automotive imports, Zhu said, without providing claim a rare political win following a fi rst year details. “This opening up is decisive and the in offi ce marked by little legislative progress on effect will be far-reaching,” Zhu told reporters. health care and taxes. Trump has made narrowing the U.S. trade China’s trade surplus with the United States defi cit with China — $347 billion last year — a in October widened by 12.2 percent from a year priority. U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross earlier to $26.6 billion. The total surplus with the said that was a “central focus” of Trump’s talks United States for the fi rst 10 months of the year with President Xi Jinping. rose to $223 billion. Page 32 samoa news, Friday, November 10, 2017

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