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DOC seeks public input on plan for economic development 2 Inmate found smuggling liquor into TCF 3 FFAS issues call to National Team players for WCQ 2018 B1 C M Y K Faila se tagi a se tina fa’asaga i ni alii leoleo 11 Fr L-R army veteran Dennis Savelio, SFC Pula Lima, SFC Savea Ahki, SSG Sooalo Ropati. The Army vs Navy game in celebration of the Armed Forces Day last saturday. The event has taken place every year during the Armed Forces Day celebration, since 1999. It’s a friendly rugby game between the JBLM rugby team and the Navy team from Burmerton. The JBLM rugby team is coached by Army Retired CW4 Nick Punimata. The final score was Army 40, [Photo Courtesy] Navy 29. online @ samoanews.com Daily Circulation 7,000 PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA If ASG buys the HA ticket, ASG gets the HA frequent flyer miles by Fili Sagapolutele, Samoa News Correspondent A new policy that goes into effect next month calls for all government employees whose travel is paid by an ASG travel authorization (TA), and who are traveling on Hawaiian Airlines, will have those “frequent flyer” miles deposited into a corporate account to assist off-island travel for patients seeking medical treatment or students attending educational programs. This new policy is applauded by Rep. Maugaoali’i Sipa Anoa’i, who has pushed for this same policy in previous legislatures, but failed to muster support from the government or his colleagues. Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga announced this new Policy on Frequent Flyer Mileage, which is effective June 1, in a memo this week to directors of ASG departments and agency directors. The memo, however, didn’t say that this same policy includes travel for the Fono, whose budget is 100% funded by local revenues. Lolo said Hawaiian Airlines has “graciously accepted” his request to establish a corporate account into which all frequent flyer millage awards for all TA travel will be deposited, and (Continued on page 14) C M Y K Mother claims son was hit with police car Wednesday, May 22, 2013 $1.00 ASG 2nd qtr Forecast: lower deficit, increased tax collections by Fili Sagapolutele Samoa News Correspondent Treasury Department’s projected deficit forecast of the ASG General Fund account by the close of the current fiscal year was reduced drastically at the end of the FY 2013 second quarter, which covers the period of Jan. 1 - Mar. 30, 2013, according to the department’s second quarter performance report. Treasury had forecast, at the end of the first quarter which ended Dec. 31, 2012 — that the total general fund deficit would be $8.86 million. With all other funds in the Treasury cash pool added, ASG was projecting a deficit of more than $9.8 million by the close of FY 2013. However, in the second quarter performance report, ASG Treasurer Dr. Falema’o ‘Phil’ M. Pili says ASG is now looking at a deficit of $1.25 million for the general fund. If other funds in the Treasurer’s Cash Pool are added, Pili says ASG is forecasting a deficit of $3.01 million for FY 2013. “The general fund has to cover for other special revenue funds that are in the red,” he explained. Based on the data in the report, the drop in the deficit is the result of an increase in tax collection. It also should be noted that Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga on his first day in office implemented across the board several cost saving measures for ASG — such as no overtime, a freeze on hiring and traveling, and locking up ASG vehicles after hours, except for directors, emergency and first responders. REVENUE According to Treasury’s data, revenue budgeted for FY 2013 is $77.70 million and as of Mar. 31, total revenues collected stand at $38.98 million. If collection maintains its current trend during the last two quarters of the fiscal year, the Treasury department estimates $85.04 million in revenues, resulting in $7.33 (Continued on page 15) by Joyetter Feagaimaali’i-Luamanu, Samoa News Reporter A mother is furious with several police officers from the Department of Public Safety, who she claims were involved in an accident where a police vehicle struck her 22-year-old son, yet a month later there was still no investigation into the alleged incident. Acting Commissioner of Public Safety Leiseau Vaito’elau Laumoli confirmed that a Criminal and Internal Investigation is being carried out against the four police officers allegedly involved in the matter. “The Criminal investigation is conducted by the CID headed by Commander Lavata’i Taase Sagapolutele while Internal Affairs is doing the internal investigation headed by Captain Pierre Clemens,” he told Samoa News. The mother, who spoke to Samoa News on condition of anonymity, said she’s scared for the safety of her family and does not wish to further state anything on the matter. However, family members informed Samoa News yesterday that the incident occurred on March 29, 2013, where the 22-year-old boy was in a drinking session with another male and was surprised when police officers pulled up. The two boys took off on foot, and it’s alleged three police officers ran after the boys, and the fourth police officer, who (Continued on page 14) Samoan Professional wrestler Nick Primo (L) is seen with movie star Jim Caviezel, who is also the star of the hit drama, “Person of Interest”. Primo who has toured the US, Japan and other parts of the world wrestling. He is from the Filoi’alii family of Ta’u, Manu’a. He is in the movie ‘When the Game Stands Tall’ that stars Caviezel. The movie is not due out until the Fall of next year; and is about a Prep Football team and Primo plays one of the players. No word yet on how big his role is. [courtesy photo] Page 2 samoa news, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 DOC seeks public input on plan for economic development by Fili Sagapolutele Samoa News Correspondent MALIU MAI BEACH RESORT Restaurant Bar & Grill • PARTIES • WEDDINGS • CATERING • KARAOKE 733-1683/699-7232//733-0828/699-2830 SWIMMING: 10AM - 6:00PM OPEN 7 DAYS ALL PUZZLE ANSWERs on page 14 A territorial general plan on the implementation of economic development strategies is being prepared by the government and public input will be solicited before giving it to the governor for approval, says Department of Commerce director Keniseli Lafaele. The director also says American Samoa’s 2013 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) report submitted to the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) was approved last month by the federal agency. More than a week ago Congressman Faleomavaega Eni wrote to Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga saying that the territory’s CEDS report submitted to EDA lacks critical information in the implementation phase of the strategy. (The Congressman didn’t say whether or not the report had been approved by EDA.) Faleomavaega noted that 80% of state and territory CEDS do not include the aforementioned critical information for the implementation phase. “I suppose we’re one of the majority, the 80%,” said Lafaele responding to Samoa News inquiries for comments on the Congressman’s letter. Consultants Malcolm McPhee and Lewis Wolman were contracted to write the CEDS for the DOC, and EDA awarded a $60,000 grant to ASG in 2010 to prepare the CEDS, but the previous administration didn’t start on the project until May last year. “Perhaps the amount of funds available for this project was just sufficient to cover the scope of work included in the CEDS,” said Lafaele. “Public input was solicited and the DOC staff comments and addendum were included in the final CEDS document that was submitted and approved.” He also said the implementation of development strategies is included in the CEDS and the Governor’s Economic Advisory Council report, and the overarching Territorial General Plan is being prepared by the DOC staff, and Governor’s Office — in particular, the Governor’s senior policy adviser — Dr. Oreta Crichton. The governor will either appoint a task force or a commission, i.e the Territorial Planning Commission — to review this document, and solicit input from the community — businesses, villages, and NGOs. “This should address the Congressman’s valid concerns about lack of a wider public participation in the decision making process,” said Lafaele. “If approved by the governor, I suspect this plan will then be submitted in the form of a proposed legislation to the Fono for its review and approval.” Asked if the EDA sent any official letter regarding the status of the CEDS, Lafaele said, yes, adding that the letter was dated Apr. 15, 2013 from Gail Fujita, the EDA representative for Hawai’i and the Pacific and it states that the American Samoa CEDS Report “meets EDA requirements and is hereby approved”. He said DOC received the letter on Apr. 29 and it further states that “EDA approval of the document means that proposed projects that are consistent with the CEDS meet the current strategy requirement necessary for possible EDA funding support. However, this action by no means guarantees that a proposed project will be financially supported by EDA.” Asked for any other comments on economic development issues, Lafaele said the Ulu project “prominently supported” by Faleomavaega is one of the development strategies included in the CEDS. “Efforts are ongoing between the two Samoas and the University of Hawaii Pacific Business Center to develop the Ulu fruit into a commercially viable gluten- free product, which will also address our food security needs in the event of natural disasters,” said Lafaele. In his letter to the governor regarding the CEDS, the Congressman said that for the past several months there have been several discussions held on the ma’afala breadfruit project. “This is an example of a potential industry that can be part of adding new industry to our economy,” Faleomavaega said. “The breadfruit industry has a tremendous potential for growth, since breadfruit is used in gluten-free products, and we should pursue this matter as soon as possible.” During his commencement address last Friday at the American Samoa Community College graduation, Faleomavaega reiterated his support for this project to move forward, to help diversify the economy, which currently comprises the tuna cannery industry only, which has come under extreme pressure from global competition — some 20 countries have tuna canning facilities. Speaking at the Honolulu site of the Mar. 12 Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco public hearing on the Bank of Hawai’i plans to close operations in the territory, Papali’i Dr. Failautusi Avegalio of the UH-Pacific Business Center told the audience, which included those listening in from American Samoa, that there is an unprecedented opportunity for economic development and viability that needs serious consideration by looking at breadfruit and the development of a food manufacturer industry in the territory for the refinement and processing of breadfruit flour, which has potential of being in high demand in the U.S. market. He said the U.S. market is unfamiliar with this type of product, but he hopes to change that in seven or eight months. He said they are working with the EDA to set up infrastructure for the processing of flour and also coordinating with one of the top food distributor logistic companies in the U.S. “The process is just beginning,” he said. samoa news, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Page 3 Divers are silhouetted as they enter a giant aquarium at the Marine Life Park at Resorts World, one of the city-state’s newest tourist attractions opened late 2012, in Singapore, Tuesday, May 21, 2013. The Marine Life Park offers certified divers a chance to participate in an “Open Ocean Dive” for a fee, to explore the 18.2 million liter Open Ocean habitat which is home to manta rays, sharks and other marine life species in a bid to attract more tourists, as well as educating the public about marine wildlife and its conservation efforts in the process. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) Inmate found smuggling liquor into TCF by Joyetter Feagaimaali’i-Luamanu Samoa News Reporter The High Court will hear today from parties following a motion filed by Chief Probation Officer Tauiliili Silivelio Iosefo to revoke work release against former school teacher Tone Pulou, who was convicted of having sex with his female student in 2009. The basis of the motion according to the Chief Probation Officer is that Pulou allegedly smuggled hard liquor into the Territorial Correctional Facility while on work release. According to the motion filed by Tauili’ili, Pulou was sentenced on June 6, 2012, to Probation for a term of five years after pleading guilty to engaging in sexual intercourse with his 13 year old student in 2009. On November 21, 2012, the court granted Pulou’s request for Work Release and he was ordered to be released from TCF from Mondays to Fridays, from 7:00 am to 4:30 pm to work at the Kanana Fou Church Headquarters in Tafuna. Last month the Chief Probation Officer filed his motion, noting that Pulou smuggled hard liquor into the jail while on work release. When the matter was before Associate Justice Lyle L Richmond, Pulou’s attorney, Assistant Public Defender Michael White requested a continuance of his client’s matter so he can investigate the matter further and discuss the same with the Office of Probation. During the hearing for work release of defendant to work as custodian at the Congregational Christian Church in American Samoa last year, the CCCAS General Secretary Reverend Reupena Alo in a letter to the court noted that the CCCAS would like to hire Tone Pulou as an employee of CCCAS, to work as a custodian at the main office. Also at this hearing, Deputy Attorney General Mitzie Jessop argued that the defendant is a convicted rapist, and if he works as a custodian for the church then he will again have access to young girls. Jessop pointed out that during sentencing the victim’s mother asked that the defendant stay as far away as possible from her daughter. The motion for work release was granted by the court. During the sentencing hearing on this matter, White had recommended that Pulou should be jailed from eight to ten years, noting that the victim is blameless in this case and the entire burden falls on his client. White told the court he had spoken with the victim’s mother, who asked for only two things — that the defendant not have any further contact with the victim; and that the sentence, whatever it is, “should be fashioned for a lengthy period so the victim can complete her education without any interference from the defendant.” Deputy AG Jessop had recommended that the court sentence Pulou to the maximum allowable under the law — which is 15 years — noting the victim was a 13-year old student. The defendant had been in a “position of authority” she had said, and “he abused that authority as a teacher and took advantage of the victim, who did not know better.” During the sentencing Richmond noted that a great deal of discussion had taken place pertaining to this serious case. “The defendant had a promising future, however he made a terrible and a serious mistake,” Richmond said at the time. The court then sentenced Pulou to ten years in jail, however execution of sentence was suspended under the condition that he serve 28 months in jail without any release, except by court order, or for medical reasons. The defendant is also ordered to register as a sex offender. Pulou admitted in court he had an ongoing relationship with his student which led to the girl’s pregnancy, admitting that sexual intercourse with his female student was between September 2009 and February 2010. According to the government’s case the matter came to light when the female student and her mother went to the OBGYN clinic at LBJ Medical Center only to find out she was pregnant, at which time Child Protective Services with the Department of Human and Social Services was contacted. Pulou fled the territory to Australia last year when the government moved to file criminal charges. In October 2011, when Pulou visited relatives in Hawai’i, he was arrested by Federal Bureau of Investigation agents based on a warrant issued by the local District Court. Reach reporter at joy@ samoanews.com Page 4 samoa news, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Singer Kellie Pickler named new ‘Dancing’ champ LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kellie Pickler came into the final “Dancing With the Stars” episode in second place but finished in first. The 26-year-old country singer won the show’s mirror ball trophy Tuesday. “This is amazing!” she beamed to her professional partner, Derek Hough. The pair earned two sets of perfect scores Monday night and another on Tuesday. Judges’ scores combined with viewer votes determine the winner. Because there were problems with voting on the ABC website during Monday’s East Coast broadcast, host Tom Bergeron said Tuesday those votes weren’t counted. Only votes cast by phone, text and Facebook factored into the final count. Teen Disney Channel star Zendaya danced perfectly during the final two episodes, collecting the most points from the judges, but she fell short of the title. “I’m very proud and I’m very happy,” the 16-year-old said after the results were read. “And I get to leave here with an amazing experience.” Football pro Jacoby Jones finished in third place. Fellow finalist Alexandra Raisman was axed at the beginning of Tuesday’s episode. “This has been the best experience of my life,” the gold medalist said. “My whole life, all I’ve ever known has been gymnastics, so to try something new has been amazing.” The two-hour finale featured the return of the season’s already-eliminated contestants: comedians Andy Dick and D.L. Hugely, Olympian Dorothy Hamill, actor Ingo Rademacher, reality stars Lisa Vanderpump and Sean Lowe, singer Wynonna Judd and boxer Victor Ortiz. Judd opted to sing rather than dance on the final episode, while Hamill celebrated another chance to hit the ballroom floor. The Olympic skater, who said she was motivated to join the show after watching fellow skater Kristi Yamaguchi, had to withdraw from the competition early in the season because of an injury. Hamill danced again Tuesday, and Yamaguchi joined her. “It’s such an honor to join my idol out here on the dance floor,” said Yamaguchi, the Season 6 “Dancing” champ. Korean pop star Psy brought his unique moves to the ballroom by dancing along with his new single, “Gentleman.” Pitbull and Jessica Sanchez also performed. ABC announced earlier this month that the next season of “Dancing With the Stars” will air one night a week instead of two. Fort Wainwright to celebrate AsianPacific American Heritage Month “Walk for Rina” raises local awareness regarding Lupus disease by B. Chen Samoa News Correspondent Nurses at the LBJ Tropical Medical Center, friends, and family members of Czarina Roque took part in a special “Walk for Rina” to raise funds to help the young nurse of Filipino ancestry as she battles lupus, an autoimmune disease with no known cure. According to Medical News Today, lupus is a disease wherein the body’s immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks normal, healthy tissue. This results in symptoms such as inflammation, swelling, and damage to joints, skin, kidneys, blood, the heart, and lungs. When it is functioning normally, the immune system makes proteins called antibodies in order to protect and fight against antigens such as viruses and bacteria. Lupus makes the immune system unable to differentiate between antigens and healthy tissue. This leads the immune system to direct antibodies against healthy tissue - not just antigens - causing swelling, pain, and tissue damage. The “Walk for Rina” was from Fagaalu to the Suigaula o le Atuvasa Park in Utulei. According to one a veteran LBJ nurse who participated in the walk and wished to remain anonymous, Roque was a nurse in the LBJ’s Maternity Ward who was diagnosed with lupus over a year ago. To help understand more about the disease and to undergo more necessary blood tests and work-ups, Roque departed the territory for the Philippines in search of more advanced medical assistance not available locally. One local nurse said lupus is not a very common disease amongst local residents, although she did come across an isolated case a few years back, when a patient checked into the medical ward with symptoms of the disease. She said more times than not, when people come in to the LBJ complaining of symptoms like fever, chills, joint pain, and nausea, they usually prescribe medication to address the patient’s complaints. However, lupus is a combination of many things, meaning it can affect all the systems in the body. “When we come across suspected cases of lupus, it is in our best interest, as well as the patient’s, to seek medical attention off-island,” said the LBJ nurse. Roque and her family immigrated to American Samoa many years ago. Her father Ardie is a former employee of the LBJ Hospital, working in the MIS unit. The “Walk for Rina” was not only to help raise funds for Roque, but it was also a way to raise public awareness of a disease that is incurable. “A lot of people are unaware of this disease and know nothing about it,” said the LBJ nurse. There is no definite number as to how many locals have been diagnosed with this disease in years past. According to a source from the LBJ, another awareness/fundraising “Walk for Rina” is planned for sometime later this year. By Sgt. Michael Blalack FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska - Fort Wainwright will celebrate Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month at a special event May 28 at 1:30 p.m. at the Physical Fitness Center. American Samoa is also honored during the month, but since it has a population of approximately 60,000 people, it’s occasionally overlooked due to its comparatively small size. “We can learn from any culture,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Frank Hacker, the 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division command sergeant major, “but the Samoan culture has a lot to teach us — especially in the Army — about respect, about trust and about just taking care of each other.” Hacker, who lived with a Samoan family for several years, still maintains close ties to the community. “I owe them a lot,” said Hacker. “I was headed down the wrong road and they set me straight, saved me, really.” Staff Sgt. Eteru Patane, the Company C, 3- 21st, 1-25th SBCT supply noncommissioned officer, was born in American Samoa and is president of Fort Wainwright’s Samoan Association. “I’ve met people who don’t even know what a Samoan is, so it’s great to be able share our culture with people who may not know much, if anything, about us,” said Patane, who joined the Army in 1995. “And it means a lot to me that the Army dedicates a month to recognize the contributions of Polynesians to America and the Army. Samoans have been in every war since World War I.” Staff Sgt. Eteru Patane, supply sergeant for Company C, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, poses for a photo with his father [Courtesy Photo] and two other Samoan NCOs from 3-21. © Osini Faleatasi Inc. reserves all rights. dba Samoa News is published Monday through Saturday, except for some local & federal holidays. Please send correspondences to: OF, dba Samoa News, Box 909, Pago Pago, Am. Samoa 96799. Contact us by Telephone at (684) 633-5599 Contact us by Fax at (684) 633-4864 Contact us by Email at [email protected] Normal business hours are Mon. thru Fri. 8am to 5pm. Permission to reproduce editorial and/or advertisements, in whole or in part, is required. Please address such requests to the Publisher at the address provided above. samoa news, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Page 5 Two FBI agents IMPORTANT NOTICE who died remem- PCS-TV CUSTOMERS WHO ARE SKY PACIFIC DISH SUBSCRIBERS bered for valor a NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — FBI Director Robert Mueller on Tuesday praised two agents who died while training off the Virginia Beach coast last weekend for their “true and unerring valor.” Special Agents Christopher W. Lorek and Stephen P. Shaw were remembered Tuesday at a private memorial ceremony at the U.S. Marine Corps Memorial Chapel at Quantico , the agency reported on its website. The agents fell to their deaths Friday when a helicopter ran into trouble during a “maritime counterterrorism exercise.” An FBI spokeswoman says the agents were in the process of fast-roping from the aircraft onto a ship when they “tragically fell a significant distance and suffered fatal injuries.” Both were members of the bureau’s elite hostage rescue team, a group known most recently for rescuing an Alabama boy from a kidnapper in an underground bunker. The team is trained in military tactics and outfitted with combatstyle gear and weapons. Some of their preparation consists of scuba diving, dropping quickly out of helicopters and battling in close quarters. “We mourn the loss of two brave and courageous men,” Mueller said. “Like all who serve on the Hostage Rescue Team, they accept the highest risk each and every day, when training and on operational missions, to keep our nation safe. Our hearts are with their wives, children, and other loved ones who feel their loss most deeply.” Lorek, 41, served on the team that rescued the boy in Alabama. A native of Maywood, Ill., Lorek graduated from Texas A&M, joined the FBI in a professional support role in 1996 and became an agent two years later. His first field assignment was in Milwaukee. He graduated HRT operator training in 2008, serving with the team in Afghanistan. Mueller praised Lorek as “intelligent, thoughtful, and always up for a challenge, with a ready smile on his face.” He is survived by his wife Jennifer and two daughters, ages 11 and 18. Shaw, 40, was a native of Santa Paula, Calif., who entered the FBI in 2005. He graduated from HRT operator training in November 2011 and was recognized for his leadership skills and willingness to take on any task, the agency said. “He seemed to genuinely like and take an interest in everyone around him, regardless of rank or situation,” the director said. “He was quick to make you feel like you were his best friend . his brother.” Shaw is survived by his wife Stella, a daughter who turns 4 this week, and a 1-yearold son. “True and unerring valor was a gift given to both Chris and Steve_a gift that was tested time and again, through their commitment to the FBI, to the Hostage Rescue Team, and to the citizens they served,” Mueller said. The hostage rescue team is headquartered at the FBI Academy in Quantico in northern Virginia, although they train around the U.S. and can be deployed quickly anywhere. This month, Sky Pacific, will be changing satellites. You will need your dishes re-aimed and subscribers with the 2 box decoding system will need a new decoder, costing $150 if the 2 box decoding system is returned, or $200 if it is not returned. The present satellite signal will not be active after this month. There will be a $50 re-alignment fee, to line up the new satellite. Call 699-6853 to make an appointment, or email [email protected]. New Sky Pacific systems are available for $950 including programming for one year. (Presently $500 a year). If you are a rugby or tennis fan you cannot beat it, but there are movie channels including Fox and Dollywood. News channels, including BBC and CNN, cartoons, Discovery, Nickelodeon, a total of 16 channels with more to come. TILE FIXING SOLUTIONS AND ITS APPLICATIONS - A JOINT SEMINAR HOSTED BY DISTRIBUTORS... GLOBAL IMPORTS AND EXPORTS LTD IN ASSOCIATION WITH ITS MANUFACTURERS MANEWTECH BELLE (WEBER) IS HAPPY TO PRESENT A SECOND SEMINAR IN THE PACIFIC ISLANDS IN THE LAST 6 YEARS. GIEL HAVE BEEN SERVING THE PACIFIC ISLANDS MARKETS FOR THE PAST 18 YEARS ON THE ABOVE PRODUCTS. THEY TRULY FEEL THAT BY EDUCATING THE DISTRIBUTORS, ARCHITECTS AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES ON ITS PRODUCTS, IT WILL LAST LONGER WHEN THE RIGHT PRODUCTS & APPLICATION METHOD ARE USED. PETER DATT, DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL IMPORTS & EXPORTS LTD SAYS SELLING ITS PRODUCTS IS NOT JUST HIS WAY OF DOING BUSINESS. HE BELIEVES IN EDUCATING THE CUSTOMERS ON PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE AND APPLICATIONS, WHICH WILL DEFINITELY SAVE TIME AND MONEY AS WELL. WE ARE VERY HAPPY WITH THE DISTRIBUTORS SELLING OUR PRODUCTS, THEIR STRONG SUPPORT AND CONFIDENCE IN THE PRODUCT. MANEWTECH BELLE SDN BHD WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1989 IN MALAYSIA AND HAS BEEN A MARKET & BRAND LEADER IN THE FIELD OF CERAMIC TILE FIXING SOLUTIONS FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS. ITS PORTFOLIO OF PRODUCTS INCLUDES THAT OF CEMENT BASED TILE ADHESIVE, CEMENT BASED COLOURED GROUT, LATEX ADMIXTURE, WATERPROOFING, PREMIXED MORTAR & SKIM PLASTER, SEALERS, SILICONE IMPREGNATORS, BLOCK SEALERS AND RECENTLY INTRODUCING ECO-FRIENDLY TILE FIXING SOLUTIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.WEBER PRODUCTS ARE COMPLIED TO MOST STANDARDS. IT WAS ACQUIRED BY SAINT-GOBAIN WEBER, THE GLOBAL LEADER IN INDUSTRIAL MORTAR & TECHNICAL MORTAR. WITH ITS NEW MANUFACTURING FACILITY SET UP IN 2011 IT CAN NOW PRODUCE UP TO 75000 M/T PER YEAR. THE NEW FACILITY REFLECTS THE COMPANY’S GLOBAL PHILOSOPHY OF INNOVATION, SOLUTION, ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND PEOPLE WHO ARE ENGAGED IN THE TILE FIXING (CONSTRUCTION) INDUSTRY TO ATTEND THIS SEMINAR AS SEATS ARE LIMITED. INTERESTED PARTIES SHOULD REGISTER WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING DISTRIBUTORS. SEMINAR IS FREE, FOLLOWED BY LIGHT REFRESHMENTS. Venue: Date: Registration: Seminar time: Tradewinds Hotel Pago 28 May 2013 [Tuesday] 9:45am 10am till noon Contact: Toolshop Building Supplies: Debra/Iusi phone 6991774 CBT True Value Eddie phone 6994823/Siuti 6999866 Page 6 samoa news, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Dive Safety Drill to be conducted in Pago Pago harbor tomorrow By Jeff Hayner Emergency Medical Service workers demonstrating First Aid for On-Water injuries/incidents. The EMS along with other Marine and Emergency professionals are going through a review (yesterday and today) preparing themselves for a Dive Safety Drill that will be conducted tomorrow morning in Pago Pago Harbor. The review is taking place at the Tauese P.F. Sunia Ocean Center. [photo: Jeff Hayner] Tomorrow (Thursday, May 23) a Dive Safety Drill will be conducted in Pago Pago Harbor. Coordinated by the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa (NMSAS), this preparedness drill is designed to evaluate the response capabilities in areas such as Search and Rescue and Health Care Providers, in the event that an actual SCUBA diving emergency occurs. Prior to the drill, yesterday and today, important skills for first responders were reviewed and this review was conducted at the Tauese P.F. Sunia Ocean Center. Those in attendance are representatives from the Department of Public Safety Marine Patrol and Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- NOTICE 2014 Child Care & Development Fund State Plan for American Samoa PUBLIC HEARING AND AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT PLAN Pursuant to CFR Title 45, Part 99, the Department of Human & Social Services (DHSS) Child Care Division, as the designated Single State Agency for administering the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) hereby issues the following notice: The DHSS Child Care Division encourages the public to attend a public hearing for the proposed 2014 Child Care and Development (CCDF) State Plan for American Samoa. This public hearing will be held Saturday, June 22, 2013 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the DHSS Child Care Division Office, upstairs from Post Office at the Lumana’i Building in Fagatogo. The purpose of this hearing is to provide information about the State Plan, and encourage the public to comment and pose questions. A draft copy of the 2014 CCDF State Plan for American Samoa will be available for review by June 1, 2013. After such time, a copy may be provided electronically or as a hard copy upon request. Comments will be accepted prior to the hearing, but must be in written form and submitted to the Child Care Division office before the close of the advance public comment period at 4:00pm on June 17, 2014. Additionally, comments and/ or questions will be accepted and documented via a recorder, during the actual hearing. Both these types will become part of the official public hearing record. All comments will be considered when finalizing the State Plan for submission this July. Written comments issued prior to the Hearing must be submitted to the Child Care Division office. Please include your name and contact information and provide 3 hardcopies of your document enveloped separately and clearly addressed as follows: Attention State Administrator American Samoa Child Care Program 2014 DRAFT STATE PLAN ADV. COMMENTS Please feel free to contact our office is more information is needed: 633-1571/ 1572 during regular business hours, or e-mail us at [email protected]. tion (NOAA) Office of Law Enforcement, US Coast Guard Auxiliaries and other marine and emergency professionals. Speaking to the assembled professionals yesterday, Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety Lesei’au Laumoli made it clear that they must work together if lives are to be saved. “When it comes to emergency incidents, we have to protect lives. We have to work together as a team to save lives,” said the Deputy Commissioner. There were reviews given on First Aid and CPR for On-Water injuries/ incidents that were conducted by the Emergency Medical Services. Other Marine and Emergency professionals gave presentations on treating burns, broken bones, shock, CPR/ Automated External Defibrillator); drowning and wildlife stings, such as jellyfish attacks. Reviews were conducted by the EMS, NOAA, NMSAS and the National Park Service. Today will be a presentation on dive related accidents and illnesses and dive scenario safety review with instructors. There will also be a Hyperbaric Chamber overview and demonstration today at 3:15 p.m. Tomorrow (9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.) the drill exercise begins and all activated response units will execute a launch to the scene in Pago Pago Harbor to assist in recovery of victims to transport to the LBJ Medical Center for assessment and decompression treatment. The participants in tomorrow’s drill exercise will be the Department of Public Safety Marine Patrol, NOAA, NPS, EMS, LBJ, Industrial Gases/ Pago Marine Charters and the US Coast Guard. According to the NMSAS, the objectives and the intent of the drill in American Samoa is to enhance awareness, safety and communications of marine and emergency professionals through a planned exercise. To facilitate that, they seek participation from the US Coast Guard, the Department of Interior, the NPS, the territory of American Samoa and a range of marine professional partners. The exercise has been designed, according to the NMSAS, to meet three primary goals: 1 Demonstrate human and technological capabilities, integrating programs for the common goal of protecting human life and coastal natural resources. individual 2 Develop skills in program management, coordination, contingency planning, emergency response, health and safety. relationships 3 Build across the public and private sector that foster long-term collaboration to protect the environment. samoa news, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Page 7 11th Sewing Session of Lalaga Faatasi set to begin JOIN US FRIDAY, SATURDAY & MONDAY MAY 24, 25 & 27 by B. Chen Samoa News Correspondent The 11th session of the 13-week rehabilitative and recovery program known as the Lalaga Fa’atasi Sewing Project spearheaded by the Department of Youth and Womens Affairs (DYWA) in partnership with the Criminal Justice Planning Agency (CJPA) is set to start on June 10. Last Tuesday, the 10th session of the program ended with a total of 26 women successfully completing the program. Their achievements were recognized during a special ceremony held at the Department of Agriculture’s Samoan Fale in Tafuna. The project coordinator is Arasi Fa’amausili and So’onaalofa Roberts is the sewing instructor. The Lalaga Fa’atasi Sewing Project has been active since 2008, serving the territory’s women by providing sewing training with the goal that these women will open up sewing shops of their own, and have the ability to sew clothes for themselves and their families, hence saving them money. While the sewing program was initially set up for women only, DYWA began accepting men who had expressed interest in the program and at least ten have graduated since the program’s inception. Earlier this year on Feb. 12, DYWA kick started its tenth session of the program, which is free of charge, with DYWA providing sewing machines, fabrics/materials, and other necessary items required to effectively conduct the training. For additional sewing practice, participants were asked to provide their own fabric to sew different clothing, outside of the curriculum. Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga says there is a need to include the Director of the Department of Commerce and the President of the Development Bank of American Samoa in the loop, so they can look at ways to assist the sewing program participants in developing small business ventures, like opening up small sewing shops that will create local jobs and ultimately stimulate the economy. He referred to the obvious increase in local sewing shops being owned and operated mostly by foreign immigrants like Filipinos, and said having programs like the Lalaga Fa’atasi Sewing Project is a great way to encourage more locals to get into the sewing business, so there will be no need to bring foreigners in to do the job. The Governor wants to conduct an advanced sewing class for the graduates of the Tenth Lalaga Fa’atasi Project and all previous graduates of the sewing project. Exactly when the advanced courses will begin will be announced as soon as the curriculum is developed. In an email to the Samoa News, DYWA Acting Director Pa’u Roy Taito Ausage wrote, “DYWA continues to serve as an avenue for men and women to network and develop relationships with others who share common interests and skills. The sewing program affords each participant the chance to share ideas as well as creativity of their sewing skills with one another. The participants convey a sense of pride in their work, and display competitiveness with each other as they create and display their fine work in sewing.” Pa’u explained that the sewing class participants are taught basic sewing skills “in order for them to sew for themselves and/ or their families, and simultaneously assist their neighbors and other members of the community.” DYWA’s Ramona Toeaina acknowledged the role of First Lady Cynthia M. Moliga who was the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) program coordinator in 2008 with DYWA and who started the first sewing class. Feedback from previous participants are nothing but positive, with the women pointing to the impact the knowledge they gained will have on their family and livelihood. The women are quick to point out that completing the sewing course will not only help them financially through saving money by sewing their own clothing and not having to pay an expensive seamstress, but it also gives them the chance to earn some extra money by sewing for their family members and friends. In addition to the sewing sessions offered to the men and women of the territory, DYWA continues to offer the TCFRSAT Rehabilitative Sewing Program to six inmates at the Tafuna Correctional Facility. In addition to the modules taught, DYWA has added the ‘ie so’oso’o (quilt), and also the leis which were on Sunday during the Annual Mother’s Day Service this year. All these wonderful programs are being funded by the Criminal Justice Planning Agency under the VAWA Rehabilitative and Recovery Program. All men and women who are interested in the program and want more information on how to register are encouraged to call DYWA directly at 633-2835 to register. 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FREE Raffle Ticket with any $5 purchase on May 24, 25 & 27 ACE FOOD BOOTH Page 8 samoa news, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 by Joyetter Feagaimaali’i-Luamanu Samoa News Reporter Alofa, se ia tiga… Tusia: Akenese Ilalio Zec Vaega: 60 Malo le soifua i le mamalu o la atunu’u, aemaise fo’i o i latou o lo’o fiafia e faitau i la tatou tala fa’asolo, Alofa, se ia tiga e pei ona masani ai, ae alo maia, o le a toe fa’aauau atu la tatou tala e pei ona masani ai. ia manuia faiva ma tiute o le a feagai ai ma le mamalu o le atunu’u i lenei aso. Ua ma’ea le ma talatalanoaga ma lo’u tama, ma ua mautinoa ai, e le o’o mai lo’u tina o Makerita ma lo’u tuagane o Peteru mo lo’u fa’au’uga. Na lagona mai e si o’u tama la’u tagi, ua pei o timuga ua afu to ifo mai le lagi o’u loimata i lea taimi. Ona o lea ua ou mautinoa nei, e moni lava o’u masalosaloga e pei ona i ai. Na fiu si o’u tama e tau fa’ato’ato’a mai a’u i luga o le telefoni, ae ua leai lava, aua ua pei o se ao pouliuli la’u va’ai i lea taimi, o o’u fa’alogona fo’i ua pei o se ie talatala ua punitia ai la’u va’ai ma ua le utufia ai o’u loimata. Na i’u lava ina tapuni le telefoni, e aunoa ma se isi a’u tala na mafai ona toe fai atu i si o’u tama. Ua ou nofo ifo nei i luga o lo’u moega ma fa’asolosolo o’u mafaufauga. Ana fa’apea o lo’u tina moni lenei, ailoga e mafai ona ia faia lenei mea ia te a’u, ana fa’apea fo’i o si o’u tina moni lenei, po’o le a lava le mamao o le ala e sau lava. E le mafai ona nofonofo lo’u tina moni pe a o’o i lo’u aso fa’apitoa lenei. Na ou fa’apea ifo nei, e moni lava, e ‘ese’ese alofa, o le alofa fo’i o le tagata e alu alu lava gata, o le alofa fo’i e faigata ona mate’ia i le tele o taimi. Ua le mafai ona tatali le vaivai o lo’u loto i lea taimi, ae sa ou musu lava e fa’ailoa i lo’u tina fai o Ana le mea ua tupu. Ua ou toe mafaufau nei i si o’u tuagane o Ioane lea o lo’o matou mafuta pea, po’o le a nei sona manatu pe afai o le a ou ta’uina i ai le tulaga lea ua le o’o mai ai lo ma tina ma Peteru i lo’u fa’au’uga. Na fa’ate’ia o’u mafaufauga nei ina ua ou fa’alogo atu ua tu’itu’i mai le faitoto’a o lo’u potu ma na ou tu a’e nei i luga ma ou savali atu e tatala. Na ona matala lava o le faitoto’a, ma ou iloa atu ai o si o’u tina sa tausia lava a’u mai i lo’u la’ititi. “Averia, e i ai se mea ua tupu?” Na pupula to’a mai nei ia te a’u, ma ua le mafai ona taofiofi o’u loimata i lea taimi. (Faaauau itulau 9) MAN ACCUSED OF VANDALIZING ATM MACHINE CHARGED The government has charged Sopi Senio Jr with property damage and attempted stealing on allegations that he vandalized an ATM machine and attempted to steal funds from it in October 2012. The defendant, who’s being held on bail of $10,000 made his initial appearance in District Court yesterday. The property damage count and stealing charges are both class D felonies, punishable by imprisonment up to five years, a fine of up to $5,000, or a fine equal to twice the amount of gain from commission of said crime up to a maximum of $20,000, or both fine and imprisonment. According to the government’s case, on October 24, 2012 police were contacted by the ANZ Amerika Samoa Bank for assistance regarding their ANZ ATM machine at the FJ&P Kruse store in Leone. An ANZ employee informed police there was black spray paint on the front cover of the machine, which was slightly loose, and the cash dispenser was bent in the middle and scratched. Police proceeded to the ATM machine where officers observed that the ANZ ATM machine booth and surrounding wall were spray painted with black paint. Court filings say, police officers observed via video surveillance a male individual spray painting the ATM machine, and ANZ employees identified the person as the defendant. The government claims the defendant’s attempt to steal money was unsuccessful, and according to an ANZ employee, the money in the ATM was all accounted for. An estimated amount of $4,428 is needed to repair the ATM machine, which includes the cost of a new door, hinge, magnetic catch and installation. The government claims that the defendant appeared drunk and angry in the video which was observed by the police. PLEA DEAL OFFERED FOR ILI’ILI COUPLE CHARGED IN DRUG CASE A plea deal offer was presented to the li’ili couple Teroa Faletoi and Samuel Tupuola facing charges of unlawful possession of a controlled substance of methamphetamine with intent to distribute; unlawful possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine; possession of an unlicensed firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition, while Tupuola — a former cop — faces an additional count of resisting arrest. The charges against Tupuola and his live-in girlfriend Teroa Faletoi are the result of a search warrant executed by the Vice and Narcotics Division several months ago. Tupuola has faced drug charges before, but they were dismissed as part of a plea agreement with the government that he would testify in a jury trial against a drug defendant several years back. Tupuola’s bail remains at $100,000 and bail for Faletoi remains at $75,000 and they are both housed at the Tafuna Correctional Facility. The couple appeared in court yesterday for their pre-trial conference in which both parties announced that they have reached a plea deal, however they have yet to finalize the proper documents in this matter. Samoa News understands the woman will enter a guilty plea to misdemeanor charges while Tupuola will enter a plea to the felony charges. Court filings say, upon executing a search warrant on Tupuola’s properties, police approached Sam at his workplace, the LBJ hospital, where he works as security. Police informed the defendant at that time about the search warrant and the defendant told the police officer that he had to pick up his check, and then took off running. He was subsequently caught; and found to have drugs on him, which tested positive as methamphetamine. The government alleges on the same day the police searched the defendant’s silver Nissan while the defendant was present and police found numerous drug paraphernalia and a Daisy power line 717 BB gun. Court filings say the couple’s residence in Ili’li was also searched and Faletoi was present during this search. Police found inside the bedroom drugs, a hand gun which is a special 38 with special 38 ammunition, $1,000 cash, assorted drug paraphenalia. The government claims that after the execution of the search warrant, Faletoi was taken to the police station and she told police that her boyfriend Tupuola used and sold methamphetamine. Court filings says the very next day police questioned Tupuola, where he allegedly admitted to the possession of the methamphetamine and that he also sold the drugs. The government claims he also admitted to possession of the guns and ammunition. C M Y K C M Y K Reach reporter at [email protected] Lea Bessinger and her son Josh Bessinger look through the rubble of her tornado-ravaged home Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Moore, Okla. A huge tornado roared through the Oklahoma City suburb Monday, flattening an entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds. samoa news, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Page 9 ➧ Alofa se ia Tiga… tusia Ausage Fausia C M Y K C M Y K MOLIA SE ALII I LONA TAUMAFAI E TALEPE MASINI ATM I LEONE Ua molia nei e le malo i moliaga mamafa e lua o le faaleaga meatotino i le tulaga muamua ma le taumafai e ave faagaoi ni meatotino, ia le alii o Sopi Senio Jr., lea o lo o tuuaia i lona taumafai e talepe masini ATM a le Faletupe o le ANZ lea o lo o i luma o le faleoloa a le FJ & P Kruse i Leone ia Oketopa 24, 2012. O le taeao ananafi na tulai ai Sopi i luma o le Faamasinoga Faaitumalo, ma ua toe faatulaga le isi ana iloiloga e faia i le taeao a taeao, lea ua faamoemoe e faamautu ai iina ma le taimi e faia ai lana ulua’i iloiloga, e faamaonia ai pe sa soli e lenei alii se vaega o le tulafono. I faamaumauga a le faamasinoga o lo o taua ai e faapea, sa maitauina e ni tagata faigaluega a le ANZ ni faaletonu i le latou masini ATM i Leone, e foliga mai sa taumafai se tagata e talepe le pito i luma o le masini e ala i le fa’aaogaina o se ‘spray’ lanu uliuli e fana ai pito o le masini. Na mafai ona faamaonia o le alii o Sopi na faia lenei gaioiga, e ala i ni masini pu’eata a le faleoloa ma e silia ma le $100 le tino i tupe sa i totonu o le masini i le taimi na tula’i mai ai le faalavelave. E tusa ai ma faamaumauga a le faamasinoga o lo o taua ai, e tusa ma le $4,428.50 le tupe e toe faaleleia atoa ai le masini ATM na faaleagaina, e aofia ai le toe faaleleia o lona faitoto’a, o le toe faapipii o isi vaega ma le vaega maneta lea e mafai ai ona aumai i fafo tupe. MOLIA KEITH TALOSAGA I LE FAOMEA MA LE FAAOOLIMA O le alii lea o lo o tuuaia i lona tu’ia o le gutu o se alii ma fao faamalosi lana $10 ua molia e le malo i le faomea i le tulaga muamua ma le faomea i le tulaga lua, faapea ai ma le moliaga mama e tasi o le faaoolima i le tulaga tolu. O moliaga faasaga ia Keith Talosaga na afua mai i se faalavelave na tulai mai i Amouli i le aso 15 o Me, 2013. E toalua ni alii o lo o ta’ua na molimauina lenei faalavelave. Ina ua fesiligia e leoleo le ua molia e tusa ai o lenei mataupu, sa ia faamaonia ai lona tu’ia o le gutu o le alii na aafia, atoa ai ma lona fao faamalosi o lana $10. O le moliaga o le faomea i le tulaga muamua, e mafai ona faasala ai se tasi i le toese mo le olaga atoa, poo le faasala foi i le faasalaga e amata mai i le 10 e oo atu i le 30 tausaga. E $50,000 le vaega tupe lea ua faatulaga e le faamasinoga e totogi ona faatoa mafai lea ona tatala le ua molia i tua mai le toese i Tafuna. IOE AFAESE I MOLIAGA O LE FAIA O UIGA MATAGA I SE TEINEITITI O se alii e 28 tausaga le matua lea na tuuaia e le malo i lona faia o ni uiga mataga i se teineititi e 15 tausaga le matua, ua ia tautino i luma o le Faamasinoga Maualuga i le vaiaso nei, e faamaonia tuuaiga o lo o faia faasaga ia te ia. O le alii o Tusitala Afaese na ulua’i tuuaia e le malo i moliaga e lima e aofia ai le toso teine, faia o amioga faasotoma, faaoolima mataga, tagofiai o itutinosa o se tamaitai e le faaipoipo i ai, atoa ai ma le moliaga mama e tasi o lona faia o ni amioga e ono lamatia ai le saogalemu o fanau laiti. I se maliliega ua sainia e Tusitala ma le malo ma ua talia foi e le faamasinoga, ua ia tali ioe ai (Faaauau itulau 15) Mai itulau 8 “Mama, aisea ea e fai ai ta ita fa’apea e lo’u tina o Makerita, pe i ai ea sa’u agasala ia te ia, ua fai ai ta ita fa’apea.” Na ou a’apa au ma fusi mai si o’u tina tausi i lea taimi ma ou tagi lotulotu i lona tauau. Ou te talitonu, e le o malamalama lo’u tina i le mafua’aga ua ou fa’apea ai. Na ou lagona le mafanafana ma le filemu o lo’u loto i lea taimi. “Averia, nofo mai i lalo, ou te le o iloa pe o le a le mea ua tupu, ae tautala mai nei ia te a’u ona ou iloa ai lea.” Na o ma saofafa’i ifo nei i luga o lo’u moega, ma ou fa’amatalatala loa ia Ana le mafua’ga o lo’u tagi lotulotu. “Ana, fa’atoa uma nei lava ona ma talanoa ma lo’u tama, ua ta’u mai e lou tama, e le o’o mai lo’u tina o Makerita ma lo’u tuagane o Peteru i lo’u fa’au’uga, o le ala lea ua ou tagi ai ona sa i ai lava lo’u agaga fiafia o le a aumai o’u matua ma lo’u tuagane i lo’u fa’au’uga.” E fai atu lava a’u tala i a Ana ae ua le matua o’u loimata i lea tiami. Ua a’apa mai nei si o’u tina tausi ma fusi atu a’u. “Ana, o le a ea le mafua’aga ua fai ai ta ita fa’apea, pei ta’ita o se tagata ‘ese, ae o le a ea le mafua’aga ua fa’apea mai ai lo’u tina o Makerita ia te a’u, e pei sa sili ona ou le fanau mai i lenei lalolagi, ua ta le lava tiga…..Ana, fa’amolemole fai mai sau tala se i o’u mapu ai, fai mai sau tala se o’u maua ai le fiafia, fai mai sau tala ia ta ita, se i ave’ese ai lenei mafatiaga ua ou o’o i ai.” Na ou va’aia i lea taimi le maligi ifo o loimata o si o’u tina tausi ma ua ma fusifusi nei ma ma fetagisi. “Averia, si a’u tama, fa’alogo mai oe, e ui lava ina e te le i ifo mai i lo’u manava, ae ua silafia e le Atua, o lo’u loto atoa o oe, e leai sa’u tama, ae ua avea lava oe ma fa’amama avega ia te a’u, afai e te tiga, ou te tiga foi, afai e te mafatia, ou te mafatia fo’i, ua le toe ta’u ‘esea lava oe ia te a’u…..ae ia e loto tele, ma ia e onosa’i, vaai oe, a lea ua tali mai le Atua i a’u tatalo i aso uma, a lea ua fa’ailoa mai e le Atua le mea ua silisili ona lelei mo oe, o lea ua ma’ea au a’oa’oga sa e finau ai i aso uma, o le fiafiaga sili lea mo a’u, ma ou te talitonu fo’i, ua fa’apena le fiafia o si ou tama….’aua la’ia ne i e toe fa’anoanoa, o a lava isi mea uma fa’ata’atia ‘ese ma lou mafaufau, ae alo i ou faiva, ua e manumalo, ia e loto tele Averia, ‘aua ne i e toe fefe pe e te toe popole i se mea, ua saunia e le Atua mea uma mo oe si a’u tama.” Na avea upu fa’amafanafana a si o’u tina tausi, ma ala ua tau to’a mai ai lo’u loto ma lo’u mafaufau, ma ua ma talatalanoa fa’asamasamanoa nei i le mea e ao ona fai mo o’u fa’au’uga, aemaise o le taunu’u mai o si o’u tama lea ua ou alo atu e fa’atali. E le i umi ae toe tu’itu’i mai le faitoto’a o lo’u potu, ma na ma fa’alogo atu ma lo’u tina tausi o fa’apea mai le leo o le tagata, E faia pea “Averia, Averia, o e i totonu o le potu.?” samoa news, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 2013 Class of 2013 Class of 2012 Class of 2013 Class of 2013 2013 GRADUATION SCHEDULE: 2012 For more information, please call our Advertising Dept. at 633-5599 - 12 noon deadline the day before ad publish date ECE, Kindergarten, 1st Grade & 8th Grade Graduation ads are also welcome! 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Thousands gathered to protest against Pinera’s public policy on education, work and health. (AP Photo/Luis Hidalgo) NEWS IN BRIEF Aretha Franklin taking June off, postponing shows LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aretha Franklin is taking off the month of June. A spokesman for the 71-year-old singer says Franklin will reschedule two shows and resume her touring schedule in July. Publicist David Brokaw provided no other details Tuesday. Franklin announced earlier this month that she would cancel scheduled performances in Chicago and Connecticut this week to undergo medical treatment. She did not specify what type of treatment she was receiving. Franklin appeared on the season finale of “American Idol” last week via satellite, singing a medley of her hits with the show’s female finalists. US parents quit Singapore inquest into son’s death SINGAPORE (AP) — The parents of an American software engineer who believe their son was murdered last year in Singapore have withdrawn from the inquest, saying they have no confidence in Singapore’s legal process. Shane Truman Todd’s body was found in his Singapore apartment by his girlfriend last June 24, and police have said he killed himself. But parents Rick and Mary Todd have said they consider the evidence fake. On Tuesday, an inquest witness withdrew claims that Todd was strangled. The state, meanwhile, introduced a witness who contradicted the parents’ claim that their son was killed before June 23. The parents, who live in Montana, said Wednesday they’ll no longer participate in the inquest and will return to the U.S. Rick Todd said the family had “lost faith in the process.” Riverside County 2-year-old’s death a homicide THERMAL, Calif. (AP) — Investigators say they believe the death of a two-year-old boy in Riverside County was a homicide. The Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner’s office said in a statement Tuesday that Jorge Lizarraga suffered from “unexplained injuries” before dying at a hospital. Authorities were called to a home in the Coachella Valley city of Thermal at about 4 p.m. Friday to respond to a medical emergency involving a child. Investigators believe the cause of death is blunt force trauma. No arrests have been made, and no further details have been released. Lawyer: Teen used ‘murder kit’ on girl’s parents LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors say a teenager accused of murdering his girlfriend’s parents was equipped with a “murder kit” to kill the Compton couple. The Los Angeles Times reports prosecutor Eric Siddall told jurors Tuesday that Giovanni Gallardo had planned his sneak attack by packing a baseball bat, a mask and rubbing alcohol. Gallardo’s public defender told jurors they’d find his client not guilty after they heard about the tragic series of events leading to the deaths of Gloria Villalta and Jose Lara. Gallardo was 16 at the time of the 2011 killings, but is charged as an adult. He faces life in prison if convicted. Gallardo’s girlfriend, 16-year-old Cynthia Alvarez, was convicted earlier this month after blaming him for the crimes. All 28 bodies recovered from Indonesian mine room JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Rescuers have recovered all 28 bodies from a collapsed underground room inside the giant U.S.-owned gold and copper mine in Indonesia’s province of Papua. Thirty-eight workers were undergoing safety training inside the Big Gossan facility when the roof collapsed May 14. Ten injured miners were rescued. A statement from the mine operator PT Freeport Indonesia said its Emergency Response Team recovered and identified the last victim early Wednesday. Mining operations at the Grasberg mine have been suspended since the accident to respect the victims and concentrate on the recovery effort. The mine owned by Phoenix, Arizonabased Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. employs more than 20,000 workers. Malcolm X’s grandson buried in NY HARTSDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Malcolm Shabazz, the grandson of slain civil rights activist Malcolm X, has been buried at a cemetery in suburban New York. A spokeswoman for the family said Shabazz was laid to rest near his grandparents at the Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale on Tuesday. Authorities say Shabazz was beaten to death earlier this month in a dispute over a $1,200 bar bill in Mexico City. Two waiters have been arrested in the case. The 28-year-old Shabazz had a troubled life, from setting a blaze in his grandmother’s apartment that resulted in the death of Malcolm X’s widow, Betty Shabazz, to stints in juvenile hall and prison. Faila se tagi a se tina fa’asaga i ni alii leoleo samoa news, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Page 11 Lali Le TU’UA’IA E LE AIGA LE MANU’A O LE ATALII 22 TAUSAGA I LEOLEO tusia Ausage Fausia O lo o faagasolo i le taimi nei se suesuega faapitoa a le Matagaluega o Leoleo i lalo o le faatautaiga a le Vaega o Leoleo Su’esu’e (CID), i se mataupu na tula’i mai i Mapusagafou i le masina o Mati lea o lo o masalomia na manu’a ai se alii talavou e 22 tausaga le matua. Na faamaonia mai e le Komesina le tumau o le Matagaluega o Leoleo ia Leseiau Laumoli i le Samoa News e faapea, “O lo o faagasolo i le taimi nei suesuega mo mataupu tau solitulafono faapea ai ma le suesuega faalotoifale (internal investigation) a le ofisa o leoleo faasaga i alii leoleo o lo o aafia i lenei mataupu”. E talitonu le Samoa News e toafa leoleo o lo o fesiligia e le vaega a le CID e faatatau i lenei mataupu, o i latou fo’i ia sa i ai i le taimi o le faalavelave lea na tulai mai i le aso 27 o Mati, 2013 ina ua maua e le Ofisa o Leoleo i Tafuna se telefoni i se vevesi o lo o tupu i Mapusagafou,. Na taua e se molimau i le Samoa News e faapea, ina ua taunuu le taavale a leoleo i le nofoaga na ripotia mai ai le vevesi, sa faatonuina ai alii leoleo le na manu’a e aua ne’i tamo’e, peitai na le’i usita’i lea alii ma fai ai loa a latou tuliga ma leoleo e toatolu ae tasi le alii leoleo na mulimuli atu i le tuliga i totonu o le taavale. Na taua e se molimau i le Samoa News e faapea, o le alii na aafia na lavea lona vae i le apa o le fale a le isi aiga, ina ua a’e ai i luga ao faia a latou tuliga ma leoleo ma o le matuia tele o le manu’a o le vae o lenei alii na faanatinati atu ai o ia i le po lava lea i le falema’i ma taofia ai mo le fa aso. Ae na taua e se sui o le aiga i le Samoa News e faapea, o foliga o le manu’a e atagia mai ai sa oso ai i luga le pa’u o se taavale, ae le o se manu’a na mafua mai ona o se lavea i se apa o se fale ma na faila e le tina o le na manu’a sana tagi i le Ofisa o Leoleo i Tafuna e tusa ai o le faalavelave na aafia ai lana tama. E tusa ai o se faamatalaga ua maua e le Samoa News i lenei mataupu o lo o taua ai e faapea, ina ua taunuu le ripoti i le Ofisa o Leoleo i Tafuna, sa faia le faaiuga ina ia tuu sa’o mai i le Vaega o le ‘Traffic Division’ i le Ofisa autu o leoleo i Fagatogo le mataupu mo le suesueina. Na faamaonia mai e le taitai o lea Vaega, o Capt. Muagututia John Cendrowski i le Samoa News e faapea, i le faaiuga o le latou suesuega, na faaoo atu ai loa lenei mataupu i le vaega a le CID ona e le o se mataupu tau i le latou vaega lea mataupu, ae foliga mai o se mataupu e aafia ai ni faiga faasolitulafono. E ui i le tulaga matuia o lo o si’omia ai lenei mataupu peitai e le’i finagalo le tina o le alii sa manu’a e talanoa mai i le Samoa News, ina ua taumafai e fesiligia sona finagalo ona sa ia taua lona popole tele i le saogalemu o lona aiga pe afai ae faia sana faamatalaga faalaua’itele faasaga i leoleo o lo o aafia. Fesootai mai i le tusitala ia [email protected] O se tasi o alo o le atunu’u, o Kurtis Sword, ua fa’ai’u manuia le taumafaiga i mataupu tau Business Administration, BA mai le iunivesite o Hawaii i [ata foa’i] Hilo. O se va’aiga i tina mai Amerika Samoa ua la’ua faia se fa’aaliga uiga ese i luga o le va’a Ali’i Ka’i ma le ‘aiga afiafi i luga o lea fale’aiga o se va’a folau e fa’afiafiaina ai tina Samoa uma lava o le SISDAC Hawaii i le aso Lulu na te’a mo le aso o Tina. Tele au pu’eata o le lalolagi o turisi ua fa’asalalauina ai lea fa’aaliga. Malo mamas: Leaso & Luamalae Moso’oi mai Vailoatai. [ata: Leua Aiono Frost] TEPA I LE TA FAIGA MALO tusia Ausage Fausia IOE KOVANA E TATAU ONA SIAKI LELEI TAGATA MAI FAFO O LE A GALULUE FAAKONEKARATE Na faailoa e le afioga i le kovana sili ia Lolo Matalasi Moliga i le Samoa News, lona matua lagolagoina o le siaki ina o tagata mai fafo o lo o ulufale mai i le teritori e galulue faakonerate ai, ina ia mautinoa e le o i ai ni vaega tau solitulafono o aafia ai i latou i setete ma teritori o le malo tele sa galulue muamua ai. “E leai se mea ou te iloa e ono taofia ai le faia o siaki mo tagata uma nei, aua o lea tulaga o le a manino ai talaaga o i latou nei ma taofia ai le ono tulai mai o ni faaletonu mulimuli e ono alia’e mai i se taimi muamua,” o le saunoaga lea a le alii kovana. Fai mai le alii kovana, afai e faamaonia i suesuega o lo o i ai ni faamaumauga sa aafia ai se tagata mai fafo ua galue faakonekarate i le teritori, e mafai ona faia le faaiuga e toe faafo’i ai lea tagata. “Soo se tasi e aumai e galue i le teritori ae faamaonia sa i ai ni ana solitulafono i vaega sa galue muamua ai, tusa lava pe tele lona agavaa i le galuega, e faamuamua e le malo le faia o le faaiuga sa’o,” o le saunoaga lea a le alii kovana. FAAOPOOPO ISI VAEGA FOU MO LE FALETALIMALO I UTULEI O le lua ai lenei o vaiaso talu ona faagasolo galuega mo le toe faaopoopoina o ni isi o vaega i le Faletalimalo Samoa a le malo i Utulei, i lalo o le faatautaiga a le Ofisa o Mataupu Tau Samoa. O le masina o Mati o le tausaga nei na faailoa mai ai e le afioga a Muliagatele Sanele Tuiteleleapaga i le Samoa News e faapea, “Pau lava le galueg lea ua finagalo le alii kovana sili e toe faaopoopo i le galuega, o le faapipii lea o tau- mata faataamilo atoa i le fale ina ia taofia ai le pisi mai i totonu o le timu pe a oo i taimi e leaga ai le tau, aemaise ai e puipuia ai pou o le fale mai le aafia i le susu”. O lenei galuega o lo o faatupeina i le vaega tupe e $28,000 o lo o totoe mai i le vaega tupe lea na tuuina mai e le Ofisa o le Initeria i le tausaga na te’a nei e fausia ai lenei galuega. E le gata la i le toe faaleleia ai o le Fale Tele i le vaega tupe lea, ae o lea foi ua fesoasoani e faaleleia ai faleoo uma o lo o i ai i le Malae o le Su’igaula a le Atuvasa i Utulei, ina ia matagofie i le maimoa a le atunuu aemaise ai turisi tafafao mai fafo. SAUNI NI ISI O MATAGALUEGA E FAA FAIGALUEGA FANAU AOGA Ua faalauiloa mai e ni isi o Faatonusili o Matagaluega ma Ofisa a le malo lo latou sauni e talia fanau aoga o le a galulue i le polokalama o le ‘summer youth employment program’ mo lenei tausaga, ina ia mafai ai ona latou maua le avanoa e aoaoina ai tomai faa faigaluega a’o tapena ai o latou olaga e avea ma tagata faigaluega i le lumana’i. “Ua sauni le matou ofisa e talia fanau aoga o le a maua le avanoa e galulue ai i le polokalame,” o le saunoaga lea a Lealao M. Purcell i le Samoa News, e ui na te le’i faailoaina mai le aofai o avanoa faigaluega ua ofo atu e le latou ofisa mo fanau aoga. Na faamaonia mai fo’i e Faleosina Voight le faatonusili o le Matagaluega o Galuega a le malo, ma Ruth Matagi lea o lo o avea ma faatonusili o le Matagaluega o le Puipuiga o le Vaomatua ma le Gataifale, le sauni o la ofisa e talia fanau aoga o le a talia i le polokalame. E lima avanoa faigaluega na taua e Iulogologo Pereira o lo o fuafua le ofisa o le kovana (Faaauau itulau 12) Page 12 samoa news, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Where it’s at in American Samoa 3250 Airport Road Pago Pago AS 96799 DAILY RATES WEEKLY RATES MONTHLY RATES Tima’ia le ‘Au Maulu Saogalemu & Togafitiga tusia: Leua Aiono Frost E lua aso ua fa’atulaga ai le fonotaga fa’alea’oa’oga mo e “Maulu” e le National Marine Sanctuary o Amerika Samoa ma le Matagaluega o Fefa’ataua’iga a le tatou malo, ma ua vala’aulia ai matagaluega ta’itasi o lo’o nafa ma lea tautua aoga ia puipuia ma fa’asaoina le ola o tagata o le atunu’u ma e asiasi mai. O nei aso atoatoa e lua, e aofia ai a’oa’oga i totonu o le Ofisa Autu i Utulei e fa’ailoa ai foliga ma fa’aa’oa’o togafitiga vave e ao ina fa’asaoina ai le soifua, atoa ma ala e mafua ai ona a’afia i latou e maulu i meaola o le sami po’o le laufanua fo’i. O togafitiga ma ala e fa’ao’o ai nei togafitiga le isi vaega tele o nei a’oa’oga, ae o le aso lona lua o le vasega lenei, e matua fuli ai loa e a’otau i latou ua auai, i le fa’atinoga o le tautua pe a vala’au mai se fa’alavelave i luga o le sami, vaitafe ma le vaomatua, e mana’omia ai ona fa’asaoina le ola o se tasi. O le a’oa’oga ua vala’auina nisi mai fafo i le NOAA/NDC - Zach Hileman e talanoa ma fa’ailoa mai afaina o le ona i I’a eseese ma afaina tumau e ono maua ai i toega o le olaga. O togafitiga ma mea e ao ina vave faia e le tagata e mua’i o’o atu e fa’asao le soifua o lea sui ua a’afia. O le sui mai le NPS - CPC Pasquale De Rosa lea e talanoa mai i ituaga mu e ono a’afia ai tagata ae maise o togafitiga vave e ao ina faia, i mu ua ogaoga ona afaina, ua o’o i le a’ano ma ivi o le tagata soifua. O le sui lona tolu o Dana Wilkes mai le vaega a le NOAA/ONMS lea e nafa ma le fa’atinoga o a’oa’oga uma ua mae’a a’otauina ai le au maulu i le ulua’i aso o a’oa’oga fa’apitoa. 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[ata: Leua Aiono Frost] ➧ Tepa I Le Ta Faiga Malo… Mai itulau 11 e tuuina atu mo fanau aoga e galulue ai i le latou ofisa. O le ulua’i tausaga lenei ua oo atu ai i le 500 avanoa faigaluega ua tuuina atu e le malo mo fanau aoga e galulue ai i lalo o lenei polokalame, pe a faatusatusa i le na o le ta’i 150-200 sa masani ona maua i tausaga ua mavae, e pei ona faamaonia mai e le Faatonusili o le Matagaluega o Tagata Faigaluega a le malo ia Le’i Sonny Thompson. I fonotaga a le kapeneta ua mavae atu, na faatonuina ai e le afioga i le kovana sili ia Lolo Matalasi Moliga faatonusili o matagaluega uma ma ofisa o le malo, ina ia saili avanoa faigaluega e galulue ai le silia i le to’a 1,000 ua maea ona tusi talosaga atu mo le polokalama. Saunoa le alii kovana e faapea, e tatau ona ta’i lima pe sili atu foi avanoa e mafai ona ofo mai e matagaluega taitasi ma ofisa a le malo e galulue ai fanau aoga nei i o latou ofisa, sei vagana ai ofisa ma matagaluega tetele a le malo e oo lava i ofisa tumaoti e tatau ona tele ni avanoa latou te ofoina mai mo fanau aoga. E ui na faaalia e faatonusili o ni isi o matagaluega ma ofisa a le malo o latou atugaluga poo fea e maua mai ai se tupe totogi ai fanau aoga nei pe afai e tuuina atu e galulue i o latou ofisa, ona o aiaiga i le faaaogaina o tupe feterale mai fafo o lo o faatupe ai tautua a latou ofisa, ae na faaalia e le alii lutena kovana ia Lemanu Peleti Mauga e faapea, o le mafuaaga tonu lea na ala ai ona tofia i latou e avea ma faatonusili, o le saili lea o auala e maua ai tupe e faatino ai auaunaga lelei mo le atunuu. Fesootai mai i le tusitala ia [email protected] samoa news, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Page 13 ➧ Tima’ia le ‘Au Maulu… Mai itulau 12 tusa o le aoga o lenei fa’asoa mai fafo i lea fo’i tautua mo tatou tagata galulue ma e fia fa’asaoina ae tainane fo’i le mamalu o le atunu’u, ina ia latou silafia mea e puipuia ai i latou a’o ta’e’ele, fagogota, maulu pe feoa’i i va’a i luga o le sami, po’o e fo’i e tafafao, sopo ma galulue i o tatou vaomatua. O matagaluega eseese o le malo sa mafai ona auai mai o latou sui i lenei fetufa’iga ma a’oa’oga aoga tau tagata maulu i le sami ma e sopo i le vaomatua, na aofia fa’atasi ane i ai tagata faigaluega a le Matagaluega o DPS Marine Patrol, aufaigaluega a le EMS, aufaigaluega a le DMWR, aufaigaluega a le Falema’i tele i Faga’alu lea fo’i nafa ma le fa’aaogaina o le Masini e mafai ona toe ‘ave’esea ai le ‘ea mai le tino o le tagata maulu ua matapogia e fuafua i le maulalo o le sami sa maulu ai, sui mai le Kolisi Tu’ufa’atasi o lo’o ua amata ai a’oa’oga mo fanau a’oga i mataupu tau Maulu ma a’oa’oga i le Sami ma ona Puna’oa, sui o le NOAA ma le DOC ae maise le Coast Guard a le Malo tele. O vaega e tolu o lenei a’oa’oga aoga lava ua fa’atulaga ai: - Ia aotauina tagata faigaluega mo galuega fa’asao o le soifua i tomai ma agava’a e fa’aaogaina ai masini fa’atekonolosi fou ia fa’asaoina le soifua o e ua afaina i le sami ma le vaomatua, ma ia iloa patino togafitiga e ao ina vave faia a’o le’i o’o mai i le falema’i, ia fa’asaoina le soifua ma ia le afaina ai le si’omaga. - Ia vave iloa patino e le aufaigaluega gaoioiga e ao ina faia pe a va’aia le ituaiga afaina o lo’o ua a’afia ai le ua fia fa’asao lona ola, mafaufau ma le toto’a, ia galue ma le poto, ae taualuga i le iloa lelei ia saogalemu o ia o lo’o galue e fa’asao ma le ua afaina i so’o se taimi. O ia mea, e mafua ona iloa lelei le gaoioiga e faia, ona ua lava tapena le aufaigaluega atoa i a’oa’oga fa’apenei, ma ia fai fai pea ia a’oa’oga lelei. - Ia lava le so’otaga o e faigaluega i lo latou galulue fa’atasi ai mo le fa’amoemoe e tasi, “ia fa’asao le soifua o i latou ua afaina.” O le taumafaiga ia galulue fa’atasi e afua mai le a’otau fa’astasi o i latou fa’apenei. O nisi o a’oa’oga sa mua’i fa’atautaia, o le togafitiga o manu’a ua masa’a ai le eleele, ma ua taumafai e ala i metotia ua fa’atulaga, e mua’i taofia le eleele, a’o le o’o ina leai se toto o lea ua manu’a. O le isi, o le mu, ma ona togafitiga, ae mua’i iloa patino e le o fa’atinoina togafitiga, po’o tulaga muamua, lua pe o le tolu fo’i le mu o le ua a’afia fa’ato’a togafitia ai. O le tautalaga a le sui fa’atonu Lelei Peau, sa ia tatalaina ai ma fa’afeiloa’ia le mamalu na aotelega i lea potufono mo lea a’oa’oga taua i le ulua’i taeao ananafi i le itula e 9:00 na amatalia ai. 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WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CORRECT PRINTING ERRORS. Page 14 samoa news, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 car… EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ➧ Mother says son was hit with police Continued from page 1 AUTO MECHANIC Applicant must be qualified, have a minimum of 15 years experience with a complete understanding of automotive repair. Applicant must be familiar with maintenance and repair procedures on automobiles. Person needs to be self motivated and able to work unsupervised. Applicant must be able to speak and write English. Please do not apply if you do not have your own tools. Please send application with resume, trade certificates, and references to: INDUSTRIAL GASES INC. P.O. BOX 5664 PAGO PAGO, AM. SAMOA 96799 was operating the vehicle, also followed the chase in the police car. The family member alleges the police vehicle struck the young man, and the tire of the vehicle ran over the his left leg, injuring him. According to the family member, the police then took the young man to the Tafuna Substation where he was later transported to LBJ hospital. His mother was contacted that her son was taken to the hospital that evening. It’s alleged the police did not return to the hospital. The family member told Samoa News the young man LIMA FESOASOANI QUICK FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS PO Box 308 Pago Pago, AS 96799 Tel: (684) 699-3848 or 633-3848 Fax: (684) 699-3849 or 633-3849 E-mail: [email protected] The following account holders are encouraged to visit or contact our Collection Representative, Mrs. Nive Ioramo-Savali at 633-3848, Fagatogo Square, Suite 208B, regarding your delinquent account. 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When she followed up on the issue with the West Substation, she was surprised to learn that nothing had been done. Samoa News contacted Commander Fo’ifua Fo’ifua on several occasions, but he was not in the office, said police officers who answered the call. The family member said the mother was then contacted by the Traffic Division, who conducted a traffic accident investigation. Muagututi’a Captain John Cendrowski confirmed to Samoa News this matter was investigated by Traffic Officers, however during the course of the investigation, it appeared the matter was not a traffic accident, so it was then referred to the Criminal Investigation Division. The CID Commander declined to comment on the matter, noting that the investigation is continuing. However Samoa News was able to speak with one of the police officers involved in the matter, who claims the young man’s foot was injured during the chase and he had not been struck by a police vehicle. Samoa News spoke to two witnesses who claimed to be at the scene, who stated that the police car ran over the young man’s leg, which caused injury to his foot. Reach reporter at [email protected] ➧ ASG:HA miles… Continued from page 1 will be used to help patients referred off-island for medical treatment, or to assist travel for students attending educational programs off island. The governor acknowledged that some may view this policy as unfair but said it is “morally wrong” for a government employee to gain further benefits from the privilege gained by virtue of his or her employment with ASG. “We have a moral responsibility to help out those of our people who, not by any fault of theirs, find themselves in situations where outside assistance is needed,” said Lolo. “The added benefit provided by the frequent flyer millage award should be shared with those of our community who are truly impoverished and destitute.” According to the memo, Treasury Department’s TA section will assume the responsibility to make sure that frequent flyer millage awarded on TA travel will be deposited in the corporate account established by Hawaiian Air. For the time being and until policies are established to regulate the distribution of the frequent flyer millage benefits, Lolo says his signature will be required for every transaction which would access the mileage account. Some four years ago, Maugaoali’i introduced during two separate bills that would transfer frequent flyer miles earned by ASG employees, whose travel is paid by local funds, to be placed in a special account to assist the hospital with funding off island travel for patients needing medical treatment. The bills came at a time when LBJ Medical Center was facing financial constraints and unable to provide for the offisland referral program. However, Maugaoali’i failed to muster enough support to get the bills moved out of committee. He even motioned for a non-binding resolution calling for the previous administration to set up such a policy, but nothing came of it. When informed of Lolo’s new policy, Maugaoali’i told Samoa News yesterday, “This is great news — this is fantastic and it’s long overdue, that this issue is addressed now to help the LBJ patients and our students.” Maugaoali’i said he was going to raise this same issue with the governor soon. “It will take a governor to set a policy and then implement that policy. I am thankful to Gov. Lolo Moliga for implementing this policy,” he said happily. “And the fact of the matter is, this is government money that paid for the airline tickets and the miles belong to the government,” he said. According to the current fiscal year 2013 budget, close to $6 million is allocated for travel for the entire government, including semi autonomous agencies. This travel budget includes travel funded by federal grants. Two senior ASG officials reached by phone yesterday say the word is just reaching government offices about this new policy and both officials offered differing opinions. One official agrees with the policy — especially to help LBJ referral patients — while the other official disagreed, saying that millage earned should go to the employee “who is actually traveling” on work for the government. It will remain to be seen, if the Fono follows the new government policy, as their budget spending is dictated by themselves and not the Administrative Branch of the government. samoa news, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Page 15 Where it’s at in American Samoa A five meters high sculpture “Pentateuque,” created by Contemporary French artist Fabien Merelle, is displayed in Central, business district of Hong Kong, Tuesday, May 21, 2013. The artwork brings to real life the fantastical and seemingly impossible act of an average man balancing a gigantic elephant. The elephant and the man are modeled on one at the Singapore Zoo and on (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) the artist himself. ➧ Tala o Faamasinoga… Mai itulau 9 i moliaga o le faia o ni uiga mataga faafeusuaiga i se teineititi, tagofia o itutinosa o se teineititi e le’i faaipoipo i ai, atoa ai ma lona faia o ni amioga e ono lamatia ai le saogalemu o fanau laiti, ae solofua e le faamasinoga moliaga pito mamafa e lua o lo o totoe ai. I faamaumauga a le faamasinoga o lo o taua ai e faapea, o le tama o le teineititi na aafia na talosaga i leoleo mo se fesoasoani i le tau sailiga o lona afafine ua sola ese ma le latou aiga. A’o faagasolo suesuega a leoleo na ia maua ai se ripoti e faatatau ia Afaese ma lenei teineititi i se fale i Nuuuli ma o iina na maua atu ai i la’ua e leoleo. O le aso 27 Iuni 2013 lea ua faatulaga e le faamasinoga e tuuina atu ai lana faasalaga faasaga i lenei mataupu. O le afioga i le alii faamasino sili lagolago ia Lyle L. Richmond sa faatautaia lenei mataupu, i le lagolagosua a afioga i alii faamasino lagolago ia Mamea Sala Jr ma Muasau T. Tafili. million more than budgeted. ASG’s single largest revenue is taxes — corporate, individual, excise and military coverover — and Pili said total tax collections are estimated to be more than $4.26 million above budget. (The preliminary and unaudited financial figures included in the Treasury report states that $50.31 million in taxes is budgeted for FY 2013 and as of Mar. 31, ASG has collected $26.75 million.) The Treasurer went on to say that License & Permits are forecasted to be $30,522 below budget; Fines and Fees are $104,038 above budget; Charges for Services are $430,186 above; miscellaneous revenues are $1.27 million more than budget; and Special Grants are more than $1.3 million above budget. EXPENSES ASG spending is forecasted to be $8.40 million more than the budget by the end of the current fiscal year, based on the current trend of spending, the Treasury report states and noted some departments and programs are with “considerable overruns” so far. For example, the Department of Education has the highest at $3.60 million, followed by the Fono at $1.92 million, Department of Public Works at close to $600,000 and Final Payout to outgoing directors and contractors at $436,828. Other departments and programs with overruns — all below $400,000 — in the second quarter include the Governor’s Office; Treasury; Health; Port Administration; Public Safety; Election Office; ASG Electric/Water and EOB maintenance. Special revenue funds in the Cash Pool that have overrun their budgets by the second quarter include the Airport Division with $1.15 million — which is the highest overrun in this budget category — followed by the Housing fund at $329,212 and the Sports Complex at $173,512. Others with an overrun are Drivers Training, Road Maintenance, Public Market and the ASG Print Shop. PH: 699-3097 CELL: 256-2904, 252-5127 Continued from page 1 FY 2012 FINANCES The report also states that as of Mar. 31, the auditing firm of Moss Adams had completed fieldwork on the Single Audit portion of the FY 2012 audit and the audit team is currently finalizing working papers and preparing the draft report. Pili says there were 16 major programs that required audit testing for the fiscal year as compared to 15 major programs in FY 2011, but didn’t elaborate further. He did note that the Immigration Bond account continues to be a material weakness that will prevent ASG from achieving a “clean audit report”. He says that the Internal Audit Office, which comes under the jurisdiction of the Governor’s Office, has yet to turn over to Treasury financial files for the Immigration Bond account, which was audited by the Internal Audit Office. For the Financial Statement Audit portion, Pili said the fieldwork was completed on Mar. 31 and the auditing team is following up with individual ASG Treasury staff on several outstanding items. In addition, the auditing firm had received financial statements from all ASG components with the exception of LBJ Medical Center and the American Samoa Power Authority. He says that according to ASPA, their auditors have completed the financial statements in draft and they anticipate issuance of their financial statement shortly. LBJ auditors have informed the Treasurer that there will be a delay in the issuance of LBJ’s audit financial statements due to additional work required in the internal controls areas. (Samoa News should point out that LBJ is the only entity that didn’t submit a second quarter performance report, which is something that lawmakers will need if the administration sends to the Fono a supplemental appropriation bill for the medical center.) Pili said final issuance of a Financial Statement and Single audit for ASG is projected to be no later than May 31. RoboPlumber WHITESANDS 2STAR SERVICES IF YOU NEED HELP WITH: • • • • Fesootai mai i le tusitala ia [email protected] ➧ ASG 2nd qtr Forecast… PLUMBING SERVICES MONEY LOAN SECURITY GUARD LANDSCAPING JANITORIAL CALL US 770-8182, 770-2311 [email protected] BUSINESS HOURS: MONDAY - FIDAY 8:00am - 4:00pm Well Being Zone! MAY Prom Specials: • Manucure & Pedicure • Soothing Facials Relax & Enjoy a 1 hour massage Now open from 8am - 8pm 688-1999 Evalani’s in Pago KARAOKE HOURS Be The Star, You Are! 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Normal pregnancies run about 40 weeks. Nine other states have enacted similar bans starting at 20 weeks or even earlier. Several of those bans had previously been placed on hold or struck down by other courts. Judge Marsha Berzon, writing for the unanimous three-judge panel on the San Francisco-based court, said such bans before viability violate a long string of U.S. Supreme Court rulings starting with the seminal Roe v. Wade decision in 1973. The judge wrote that “a woman has a constitutional right to choose to terminate her pregnancy before the fetus is viable.” Gov. Jan Brewer signed the ban into law in April 2012 after it was approved by the Republican-led Legislature. Supporters said the law was meant to protect the mother’s health and prevent fetuses from feeling pain. U.S. District Judge James Teilborg ruled it was constitutional, partly because of those concerns, but the 9th Circuit blocked the ban from going into effect until it ruled.Lawyers representing Arizona argued that the ban wasn’t technically a law but rather a medical regulation because it allowed for doctors to perform abortions in medical emergencies. Berzon rejected that reasoning and deemed the legislation a law banning abortions before a fetus is viable. “The challenged Arizona statute’s medical emergency exception does not transform the law from a prohibition on abortion into a regulation of abortion procedure,” Berzon wrote. “Allowing a physician to decide if abortion is medically necessary is not the same as allowing a woman to decide whether to carry her own pregnancy to term.” Berzon was joined by judges Mary Schroeder and Andrew Kleinfeld. Supporters of the ban vowed to keep fighting. “Given the compelling and important interest Arizona has in protecting the health and well-being of expectant mothers from the dangers of abortions after 20 weeks and to protect children in the womb from needless and horrific imposition of pain, we will seek review from the United States Supreme Court,” said Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery, who argued in support of the ban before the court. “If the 9th Circuit cannot permit Arizona to act because of Supreme Court precedent, then the Supreme Court must change that precedent.” Republican State Sen. Kimberly Yee, who sponsored the legislation, said she “wasn’t surprised” by the ruling because of the 9th Circuit’s liberal reputation. “I’m optimistic that the state will have a compelling argument if we move this before the Supreme Court,” Yee said. Yee said she is 20 weeks pregnant. “I certainly have no doubt in my mind that the baby I’m carrying at 20 weeks is a life,” she said. The 9th Circuit’s ruling is binding only in the nine Western states under the court’s jurisdiction, and Idaho is the only other state in the region with a similar ban. A federal judge earlier declared Idaho’s ban unconstitutional. C M Y K C M Y K
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