New Satala Power Plant Dedicated
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Paramount Builders praised for its work on new Power Plant Page 3 Ta’amilosaga ta’ito’a 7 mo le aso malolo, Tuugamau Le Lali Both JPS Vikings Pictured together are the members of the Junior Golfer’s Association and the Tina Drabble Junior Golfer’s Division 1 & 2 Foundation after they donated a check of $3,000, and golf bags and miscellaneous golfing supplies for the C M junior golfers to use in their golf training and games. This donation is in time for a delegation of 5 junior Y K lose in playoffs Sports golfers and two coaches to compete in the Galaxy World Junior Golfer’s Program San Diego, California during this summer’s Junior World Program. See story inside today’s Sports section. [photo: Leua Aiono Frost] ONLINE @ SAMOANEWS.COM DAILY CIRCULATION 7,000 PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2017 $1.00 NEW SATALA POWER Congratulations PLANT DEDICATED Class of 2017 Manumalo Academy graduates 35 who will be “Moving On” by Blue Chen-Fruean Samoa News Correspondent hirty-five of the territo- ry’s future leaders were recognized yesterday during Manumalo Academy’sT 8th grade gradua- tion ceremony, held in the school chapel, and attended by dozens of C M Jade Kruse - 1st Honorable mention. teary-eyed parents, proud teachers, Y K and beaming family members and friends. The program was led by the school’s kindergarten principal, Puamemea Ifopo. The highlight of the ceremony was a powerful keynote address delivered by Dr. Rosevonne Makaiwi-Pato, the current presi- Jewel Kruse dent of the American Samoa Com- - 2nd Honorable mention. munity College (ASCC). In her remarks, Dr. Makaiwi- Pato referred to the school’s logo: a burning red flame, and she chal- lenged the graduates to continu- ously “add fuel to the fire — keep [l-r] American Samoa Power Authority construction company, Paramount Builders. it burning.” board chairman Fonoti Perelini Perelini; Louis Mardini, senior vice president for operations at The ASCC president said fire Berger Group official Raymond Mardini, and Berger Group’s Power division, praised Para- needs a few key elements in order ASPA executive director Utu Abe Malae at yes- mount Builders’ local Samoan workforce for the terday’s dedication ceremony for the new Satala successful completion of the new multi-million Jennifer Liang - 3rd for it to continue burning, one of them being oxygen. Power Plant. dollar new Satala Power Plant project, during Honorable mention. The project’s prime contractor is Louis [photos: Blue Chen-Fruean] (Continued on page 3) Berger, who sub-contracted to local building (Continued on page 4) Page 2 samoa news, Friday, May 26, 2017 The ASPA crew, who work at the Satala Power Plant, during yesterday’s dedication ceremony in Satala. It’s easy to forget sometimes that it’s the workers — in the trenches — that move us forward daily. [photo: FS] Paramount Builders praised for its work on new Satala Power Plant by Fili Sagapolutele said. mitigate future flooding and Samoa News Correspondent In his speech on the over- earthquake resistant. He says Paramount Builders’ local view of the project, ASPA the plant also potentially will Samoan workforce has been executive director Utu Abe lower energy costs for Amer- praised for the successful Malae said, “I take my hat ican Samoans and businesses. completion of the new multi- off” to Paramount and its “We hope this will stimu- million dollar new Satala owner Papali’i Lauli’i Alofa late economic development Power Plant project, during as well as Louis Berger for and investment in this beau- yesterday’s official dedica- the hard work as well as com- tiful island and its welcoming tion ceremony at the Amer- pleting the concrete project people,” he said. “It is also ican Samoa Power Author- facility “improving the con- our hope that this cleaner ity’s compound at Satala. crete workers skills.” burning, more efficient plant US based Louis Berger During his special remarks, will serve as a bridge to Group was the prime con- Lolo also thanked Louis American Samoa’s goal of tractor for the $56 million Berger and Paramount for 50% renewable energy by project, while Paramount getting the project completed, 2025 and 100% renewable Builders was the local and it was only achieved energy by 2040. building construction for the through the collaboration He noted Louis Berger facility, located around the between the prime contractor Power’s slogan, which same area as the old plant, and our local contractor, and is “Solutions for a Better which was destroyed in the ASPA. World.” 2009 tsunami. As part of his brief speech, “As a global firm with The facility is “very com- Mardini thanked ASPA experience working in remote plicated. It has very complex and Utu for their partner- and island locations, we hope engineering... from the struc- ship and friendship “in this that in coming to American ture, to the marine environ- great undertaking” and Louis Samoa, we have brought our ment, and to the electrical Berger is “honored and hum- solutions to create a better MALIU MAI BEACH RESORT components to it,” said Ray- bled by your trust in us.” world for every American mond J. Mardini, senior vice He said that yesterday’s Samoan on this island,” he president for operations at event was not just “dedicating said. SUNDAYSUNDAY SAMOANSAMOAN Berger Group’s Power divi- a power plant, but honoring “We want to leave the sion, in his remarks at yester- everyone who made this state- communities in which we day’s dedication. of-the-art plant a reality”. work with greater economic FOODFOOD (UMU)(UMU) “And what you see And, in close partnership with opportunity, a more reliable here was actually built by ASPA, “we hope we have source of power and a better per local Samoans for Amer- helped fulfill the promise of trained workforce,” said Mar- ican Samoa,” he said to the a brighter American Samoa,” dini. “We came to American $15 person applause from the audience, he said, adding that the new Samoa to work on a project which included Gov. Lolo power plant, “will bring a and will be leaving with a Matalasi Moliga, Secretary permanent, reliable and resil- greater sense of community featuring LT Afo on the keyboards. of Samoan Affairs Mauga T. ient source of power to the and purpose.” Asuega, several cabinet direc- island.” “For that, and your faith in Food ready at 11:00 AM. tors and others. He explained that the us, we thank you for allowing For reservations call 733-0828. “We are grateful to our power plant is built on higher us to be part of this important on-the-ground partner, Para- ground, has storm doors — project to fuel your future,” mount Builders,” Mardini there are two of them — to he concluded. samoa news, Friday, May 26, 2017 Page 3 Did you know that Napa Samoa has a full line of ANTIFREEZE COOLANT in stock? Napa Samoa carries a wide range of ANTIFREEZE coolants and similar products. Romel Faustian Customer Service Rep. We also carry a wide range of Oil, Grease, Chemicals, Replacement Parts, Muffler Pipes, Automotive Care Products, Sealants, Batteries, Automotive Tools, Automotive Paint and more. Stop by today and ask our experienced Customer Service Representatives for help. NAPA SAMOA Aaron and Cindy Forsgren were among the group of proud parents who gathered at the Manumalo 699-NAPA/6272 chapel yesterday morning for the school’s 8th grade graduation ceremony, of which their son Seth was a part. [photo: Blue Chen-Fruean] during the Territorial Math school diplomas in a ceremony ➧ Competition. set to start at 9 a.m. Manumalo Academy graduates 35 who… The other two awards that CONGRATULATIONS Continued from page 1 were presented yesterday were TO THE MANUMALO Dr. Makaiwi-Pato told the head in academics. home the championship title the Citizenship Award, pre- ACADEMY 8TH GRADE graduates that the oxygen they This year was no exception. last month, the school’s first sented to Chloe Joan Villorante, CLASS OF 2017: need in order to move on in life The second honorable men- time entering a team into the and the Leadership Award, pre- Alofa Seumanu consists of “your parents, God, tion was presented to Jewel ASHSAA program. sented to Jade Kruse. Apollonia Sevaaetasi culture, and family.” She added Kruse who placed first overall Third honorable mention Vice chairperson of the Charles Supapo that oxygen is useless if there is in the Territorial Math Compe- went to Jennifer Liang, one of Manumalo Academy school Chloe Joan Villorante no wood, which she said comes tition and has her sight set on three children born to Chinese board, Mrs. Donna Gurr, con- Dennis Guevara in the form of education (extra- becoming a civil engineer. immigrants Guo Jun Liang and firmed the graduates, after they Denzel Guevarra curricular activities, curriculum, The Kruse sisters have Li Hong Ying. were presented their diplomas. Elinah Liaina etc). excelled not only in the class- The 13-year-old from Today, the Home of the Faith Young She warned the graduates room, but also in sports. Fagaima was also a part of Flames will host the last of its Fengyun Chen about the struggles they will The two were part of the Flames JV girls basketball three scheduled graduations, Jade Kruse face in high school, the peer Manumalo Academy’s JV championship team and she when five seniors walk across James Tooala pressure they will encounter, Girls Basketball Team that took placed in the Top Three overall the stage to receive their high Janella Maribelle Musni and the obstacles they will have Jaron Asalele to overcome as the work gets Jemuel Cuison harder and giving up will seem Jennifer Liang like the only option.