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SECTION B visit samoa news online @ samoanews.com Tuesday, July 9, 2013 Classifieds • Cartoons • aloha briefs & More ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ C M Y K Local Track & Field Coalition hosts first cross-country event By Jeff Hayner, Samoa News Reporter The American Samoa Track and Field Coalition (ASTFC) hosted its first 10-mile cross-country relay race last Saturday, July 6, with the American Samoa National Park Service (Team Pe’a Vao) taking 1st place. They outlasted the Ohana Runners of the ASTFC, who took 2nd place and Team [courtesy photo] Eagles of the local Army Reserve who took 3rd. Police look for suspects in Brazil soccer slaying C M Y K BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Police in rural Brazil have detained one man and were seeking two others in the slaying of a soccer referee who was killed, dismembered and decapitated by spectators after he stabbed a player to death mid-match, a police official said Monday. Officer Valter Costa, who was heading the investigation into the June 30 slayings, said police have detained Luis Moraes Souza, 27, who is suspected of pummeling the referee over the head and smashing a bottle of cachaca sugarcane rum onto his face. Souza’s brother, Francisco, is among the two still being sought, Costa said. The slayings began after the 20-year-old referee, Otavio Jordao da Silva, expelled player Josemir Santos Abreu, 31, from an amateur match in the small town of Centro do Meio, in the northern state of Maranhao. Angered by the expulsion, Abreu threw Silva to the ground. As he rose, Silva pulled a knife and stabbed Abreu in the chest, Costa said, and the player died on the way to the hospital. Players and spectators then rushed Silva, tying him up by his arms and legs while Souza hit him over the head with a spike and then broke the bottle on his face. One of the suspects being sought, a man nicknamed “Pirolo,” then took the knife that had been used to stab Abreu and stabbed the referee in the neck, said Costa. It was not immediately clear why Silva had been carrying the knife in the first place. Souza’s brother Francisco then used a sickle to cutting off Silva’s arms, legs and head, which he placed on a spike in the middle of the field, Costa said. He added that Francisco may have been on drugs at the time. Costa said violence was unusual in Centro de Meio, a remote rural community with little crime. He said those involved in the slayings were all from neighboring towns. While violent clashes between rival fans is common in Brazil, the brutality of the killings in Centro de Meio sent shockwaves through Brazil, which last month played host to the Confederations Cup and is gearing up to host next year’s World Cup soccer tournament. Paulo Storani, a professor and security expert who spent three decades in Rio’s police forces, called the slayings “an isolated incident” and said they don’t reflect on Brazil’s ability to ensure security at during the World Cup. “It’s something that’s completely out of the ordinary which took place in an isolated area of the poorest state in the country, an area where violence is very widespread,” said Storani. “While it’s true we are used to soccer violence in Brazil, this is completely off the charts of what we usually see.” The American Samoa Track and Field Coalition (ASTFC) hosted its first out of stadium event this past Saturday with three different running teams competing in a 10 mile cross- country relay race. The Pe’a Vao Team from the American Samoa National Park Service (AS-NPS), the Ohana Runners from the ASTFC and the Eagle Team from the local Army Reserve Unit each competed with 10 runners apiece, running one mile each. “The day was perfect for the cross country event, cool with a little bit of sunshine and not too much rain. It went smoothly and successfully without any mishaps,” said head of the Ohana Running Club, Clayton ‘Boom’ Mahuka. There were six exchanges that began at the Motor Vehicles (OMV) driving course that went all the way to the Aveina Store in Matu’u and back to the OMV. The first exchange was at Joe’s Auto Shop (past the BOH bank), then to the Toa Bar and Grill, Alanoa’s Petal, Avau (Ioane’s residence, to Aveina in Matu’u and then back to the OMV exchanging at the same places. The teams were fairly close at the beginning of the race with the Pe’a Vao Team taking a real lead at about the 2nd to 3rd leg of the race. The Ohana Runners made up about 4-5 minutes from about the 6th to last leg of the race to come in 2nd overall. The Eagles Team lost some time in the beginning of the race and came in 3rd overall at about 6 minutes behind the Ohana Runners. “Overall, it was a success and if interest prevails, we will continue to host these cross country events for interested organizations,” said Mahuka. Mahuka stated that there will be another 10 mile relay race in the near future and if any team wishes to compete, to contact him as soon as possible at: [email protected] for more information, or to come down to the Veterans Memorial Stadium where they train Monday through Friday morning starting at 8:30 a.m. 1st Place: Pe’a Vao AS-NPS (time: 1 hour 21 minutes) 2nd Place: Ohana Runners ASTFC (time: 1 hour 24 minutes) 3rd Place: Eagle Army Reserve (time: 1 hour 30 minutes) Teams: Pe’a Vao AS-NPS Team Coach/Leader: Tavita Togia Tutuila Maalaelu Abel Fata Senetenari Leui Roman Vaoga Anthony Talosaga Kiliona Atanoa KananaFou Savea Kona Mahuka Martin Maa Elama Faatonu Ohana Runners ASTFC Team Coach/Leader: Clayton ‘Boom’ Mahuka Bruce Scanlan Danielle Floor Darien Tauiliili Stephanie Floor Pasefika Casidhe Mahuka James Scanlan John Scanlan Rhoderick Tarray Sean Floor Eagles Army Reserve Team Coach/Leader: Hana Vaouli (and runner in the race) Galo Tuiolosega Doug Siaumau Raelynn Mapu Hana Matagi Manophei Puletasi Tina Aetonu Seini Mauga Xanderson Fesili BJ Sopoaga Reach the reporter at [email protected] Page B2 samoa news, Tuesday, July 9, 2013 American Samoa baseball players (backrow, l-r) Ikaika Mahuka, JV Langkilde, and Java Savaliga Fatu, were recently hosted by Hans Langkilde Jr. (with American Samoa Baseball t-shirt), and his wife Eua with their children in Los Angles before the three players headed to San Diego for the America’s Baseball Camp — organized by the Major League Baseball Coaches, at the University of California-San Diego from July 8-12th. Following the San Diego camp, the three players will then travel to Utah to play on a baseball team for the remainder of the summer in St. George, Utah. [courtesy photo] Orioles fail in clutch, fall to Rangers 8-5… BALTIMORE (AP) — Ian Kinsler capped a six-run sixth inning with a bases-loaded double, and the Texas Rangers beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-5 Monday night in a rematch of last year’s AL wild-card game. The victory thrust the Rangers 15 games over .500 (52-37) for the first time since May 25. It also improved their road record to 25-18, best in franchise history after 43 games. Kinsler had four RBIs, including three in the sixth against former teammate Scott Feldman (0-1) when the Rangers turned a 3-2 deficit into an 8-3 lead. Derek Holland (7-4) allowed five runs, three earned, and 10 hits in 6 2-3 innings for Texas. He struck out Matt Wieters and major-league home run leader Chris Davis three times apiece. TIGERS 4, INDIANS 2 CLEVELAND (AP) — Max Scherzer remained unbeaten and Victor Martinez hit a two-run double in the 10th inning as the Tigers extended their lead in the AL Central with a win over the second-place Indians. Martinez doubled off Matt Albers (2-1) as the Tigers won three of four in the series and moved 3½ games ahead in the division. Drew Smyly (4-0) worked out of a jam in the ninth for the win, and Joaquin Benoit pitched the 10th for his seventh save, striking out Mike Aviles with runners at first and third to end the game. RAYS 7, TWINS 4 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Yunel Escobar and Ben Zobrist homered during a three-run seventh inning and the surging Rays beat the Twins. Escobar had a leadoff tiebreaking homer in the seventh off Samuel Deduno (4-4), who departed after Desmond Jennings followed with a triple. Caleb Thielbar entered and got one out before Zobrist gave Tampa Bay a 6-3 lead with a two-run shot. Alex Torres (3-0) pitched a perfect seventh for the Rays, who have won nine of 10 and moved to a season-best 10-games (50-40) over .500. Escobar also had a sacrifice fly in the eighth. Fernando Rodney got the final two outs to pick up his 20th save after an RBI single by Pedro Florimon off Jamey Wright. ROYALS 5, YANKEES 1 NEW YORK (AP) — Jeremy Guthrie neatly handled a nemesis and a long rain delay to pitch into the seventh inning, Billy Butler homered and the Royals beat the Yankees. All-Star Alex Gordon, David Lough and Johnny Giavotella each had RBI doubles, and Alcides Escobar added a run-scoring triple to help the Royals end a five-game skid against New York. Guthrie (8-6) held the Yankees to just three hits over six innings that included a 59-minute delay for a sun shower-hailstorm in the fourth. Leading 5-1, closer Greg Holland was needed in the ninth when Lyle Overbay walked and Luis Cruz singled to start the inning against Luke Hochevar. Holland gave up a hit to Chris Stewart to load the bases. But Holland struck out Eduardo Nunez, Brett Gardner and Zoilo Almonte to end it for his 21st save. MARINERS 11, RED SOX 4 SEATTLE (AP) — Felix Hernandez held the Red Sox to two runs and six hits over seven innings and Raul Ibanez hit his 22nd home run in leading the Mariners to a victory over Boston. Hernandez (9-4) walked two and struck out six, maintaining his 2.69 ERA, second lowest in the American League behind teammate Hisashi Iwakuma’s 2.60. Hernandez allowed two or fewer runs for the 13th time in 19 starts. Ibanez’s home run — on a 0-2 pitch from Boston starter Jon Lester (8-5) — broke a 2-2 tie in the fifth. It was the 41-year-old’s seventh go-ahead home run and extended his hitting streak to 13 games. Seattle pounded out 15 hits in winning for the fifth time in seven games. Boston has lost three straight, matching its season high. INTERLEAGUE CUBS 8, WHITE SOX 2 CHICAGO (AP) — Matt Garza pitched seven strong innings, Alfonso Soriano homered and scored four runs, and the Cubs pulled away late to beat the White Sox. Dave Sappelt had a career-high four hits, while Soriano had three. Luis Valbuena drove in three runs, hitting the tiebreaking two-run double and scoring during a five-run eighth. Garza (5-1), meanwhile, came through with another terrific outing. He’s 4-0 in his last five starts after allowing two runs — one earned — and five hits, striking out six without a walk. He’s lowered his ERA from 4.98 to 3.22 during this stretch. Valbuena broke a 2-2 tie with a two-run double off reliever Matt Thornton (0-3) and came around on a single by Sappelt off Nate Jones. Ransom capped the rally with a two-run, bases-loaded single, and the Cubs completed the four-game season sweep against their crosstown rivals. Move over Wilt – Kastles can pass Lakers win streak WASHINGTON (AP) — Oh, the audacity. A World TeamTennis club is challenging the Los Angeles Lakers for all-time winning streak supremacy. The Washington Kastles began the WTT season riding a 32-game winning streak, following back-to-back unbeaten championship seasons. They liked to tell anyone who would listen that they were second only to the Lakers among the “longest winning streaks in major U.S. pro sports history.” That changed Monday night when they won their season opener against the New York Sportimes — in front of a sellout crowd that included first lady Michele Obama — to tie the Lakers’ mark of 33 from the 1971-72 season. Another win Tuesday against the Boston Lobsters would break the record. Saying the Sportimes, Lobsters and Lakers are on a level playing field might make some chortle — but not the Kastles. Leander Paes said he cried — yes, cried — when he had to leave the Kastles for a few games last year to represent India at the Olympic Games. He was fearful that his absence might cause the team to lose. “I hurt for it,” Paes said. “To me, playing the Olympics last year was huge. But leaving the Kastles to go for the Olympics and give it a chance to break the streak, I walked off the court in tears that day.” Still, it’s a tough sell — Jerry West and Wilt Chamberlain taking a back seat to a team that plays its entire regular season in 17 days. Most fans don’t consider WTT to be a “major” sports league. The matches have more of an exhibition feel, with the sport’s top players making only featured appearances on certain nights. It would look more like the majors and less like Triple-A if, say, Roger Federer and Andy Murray were playing every match. Nonetheless, these are professionals who are trying to win. And, in the Kastles’ case, they keep doing it. Coming out on top 32 times in a row isn’t easy in anything. “It all depends on your perspective,” Kastles coach Murphy Jensen said. “Bjorn Borg, Martina Navratilova, Billie Jean (King), Chris Evert, the best tennis players that have ever played tennis have played World TeamTennis, and no team had gone undefeated. So to think this is anything less than the NBA or the NHL? Seriously? Five years ago, I would say absolutely, but not with the Washington Kastles. This organization is completely different than any other team in the league.” Asked what makes it different, Jensen and his players have a two-word answer: Mark Ein, the team owner and entrepreneur who has created a winning culture that attends to every need of player and fan. “Mark Ein is the architect, and he’s put together a product that players want to perform and want to play for,” Jensen said. “It is the most professional, elite World TeamTennis organization ever assembled. There are players knocking on the door that would only play for this organization.” Jensen and three members of his roster — Paes, Anastasia Rodionova and Bobby Reynolds — were a picture of contentment and camaraderie as they talked and joked while sitting courtside before a practice Monday morning at the Kastles’ immaculate waterfront stadium, which almost always sells out its 3,000 or so seats. Ein stood near the center of the court, his 2009 and 2011 WTT championship rings on his left hand and the 2012 ring on his right hand. “Teams that are good, like the Patriots — granted they’ve got Tom Brady, but people come and go — they just have the right culture,” Ein said. Ein doesn’t hedge when asked to defend the streak. “I see what they have done to make this happen and what it means to them, and truly how hard it’s been some nights,” Ein said. “I really believe, deeply believe, that this streak is as hard as any of the other streaks. Eight of our matches have been decided by one game. We’ve had 10 match points against us. It’s not like we’ve killed everyone every night. There have been a lot of close matches, and they’ve managed to pull out the victory.” The streak — and the debate over where it belongs in sports history — has brought invaluable attention to the Kastles and the WTT overall. That, in turn, has helped WTT promote its spectator-friendly brand of tennis, one that emphasizes the game’s personalities. The team aspect adds to the atmosphere. As does the streak. Opponents want to be the team that stops the Kastles’ winning run. And each of the Kastles players doesn’t want to be the one that has a bad night that cause it to end. So far, at least, they’ve had each other’s backs. samoa news, Tuesday, July 9, 2013 Page B3 Where it’s at in American Samoa 3250 Airport Road Pago Pago AS 96799 DAILY RATES WEEKLY RATES MONTHLY RATES CALL NOW! Ewen McKenzie, left, and Australian rugby union CEO Bill Pulver, right, shake hands during a press conference, where McKenzie was appointed as the new coach of the Australian rugby team, held in Brisbane, Australia, Tuesday, July 9, 2013. McKenzie replaces Robbie Deans who resigned from the position after a series loss to the British (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard) and Irish Lions earlier this month. Search warrants to soon be released in Hernandez case ATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) — More details could be released soon about the murder investigation involving former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez as search warrants in the case may be unsealed. A judge has granted a motion by news organizations to lift an impoundment of the material, saying he would do so by 2 p.m. Tuesday if there is no challenge by prosecutors and defense attorneys who had argued to keep it sealed. Bristol County District Attorney Samuel Sutter said he won’t appeal the judge’s Monday ruling. It wasn’t immediately clear if defense attorneys would. Hernandez has pleaded not guilty to murder and gun charges in the fatal shooting of Odin Lloyd. His lawyers argue the case against him is circumstantial and say he is eager to clear his name. A judge has denied bail for Hernandez, and he is being held in a Massachusetts jail. Police searched his home several times during the investigation. Two other men face lesser charges in the case. One of them, Carlos Ortiz, is due in Attleboro District Court Tuesday morning to determine if he could get bail on a gun charge. Ortiz, who lives in Hernandez’s hometown of Bristol, Conn., was arraigned last month on a charge of illegally carrying a firearm on the day of the shooting. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. Ortiz has a so-called “dangerousness” hearing. Defendants who are deemed by the court to be a danger to the community may be held without bail for 90 days. On Monday, Ernest Wallace, who is facing an accessory to murder charge, pleaded not guilty in the same court. The Miramar, Fla., man will be held without bail until another hearing on July 22, under an agreement between his attorney and prosecutors. Details of the charge against Wallace — accessory to murder after the fact — were not released during the brief proceeding. Sutter, the district attorney, declined to comment on the specific allegations outside the courthouse, citing the ongoing investigation. Lloyd, a semi-pro football player, was found slain on June 17 at an industrial park in North Attleborough not far from Hernandez’s home. The 27-year-old Lloyd’s relatives say he was dating the sister of Hernandez’s fiancee and that the two men were friends. Prosecutors say Wallace, 41, and Ortiz, were with Hernandez when they drove with Lloyd to the industrial park. Authorities say Hernandez orchestrated the killing because he was upset at Lloyd for talking to certain people at a nightclub a few days earlier; they have not said who fired the fatal shots. Wallace did not speak during his hearing but mouthed “I love you” to some people sitting in the courtroom before he was led out. Defense attorney David Meier did not immediately return a message seeking comment. A member of the Lloyd family declined to comment outside the courthouse, saying she would wait until the case was over. It was during a separate hearing Monday in the same courthouse that a judge lifted the search warrant impoundment order. Motions to unseal the material were filed by The Patriot Ledger and Taunton Gazette newspapers and their parent Gatehouse Media, supported by The Associated Press and separately by The Boston Globe. Patriots owner Robert Kraft said Monday that if the charges against Hernandez are true, his organization has been “duped.” The Patriots last year signed Hernandez to a five-year contract worth $40 million but released him the day of his arrest. “If this stuff is true, then I’ve been duped and our whole organization has been duped,” Kraft said in a session with reporters from The Boston Globe, The Boston Herald and ESPNBoston.com. “When he was in our building, we never saw anything where he was not polite. He was always respectful to me. We only know what’s going on inside the building. We don’t put private eyes on people.” Kraft also said the Patriots will “be looking at our procedures and auditing how we do things” with regard to character reviews. THIS SPACE IS AVAILABLE! OFFDAROCKTATTOOS How much will my Classified Ad cost? 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Lannan dominates former team, Phils beat Nationals PHILADELPHIA (AP) — John Lannan tossed four-hit ball over eight innings against his former team, Ben Revere had three hits and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 Monday night. Lannan (2-3) had four strikeouts in his longest outing in four years. The lefty registered 12 groundouts to beat the team he played for his first six seasons in the majors. Jonathan Papelbon allowed two runs in a shaky ninth to earn his 19th save in 23 tries. Dan Haren (4-10) came off the disabled list and took the loss after missing two weeks because of right shoulder inflammation. Haren allowed two runs and seven hits in five innings, striking out a season-high seven. Revere and Jimmy Rollins, the 1-2 hitters in Philadelphia’s lineup were 5 for 9 with three runs and one RBI. DODGERS 6, DIAMONDBACKS 1 PHOENIX (AP) — Zack Greinke gave up two hits in seven scoreless innings in his first game against Arizona since last month’s benchclearing brawl, and Los Angeles snapped the Diamondbacks’ five-game winning streak. Greinke (7-2) struck out seven and walked two in his fourth straight win. He also had a careerhigh three hits. Hanley Ramirez singled three times to extend his career-best hitting streak to 19 games and was one of five Dodgers with an RBI. Los Angeles, winner of 13 of 16, tied its season high with 17 hits — 16 of them singles. Randall Delgado (1-3) allowed three runs and 11 hits in six innings. Andre Ethier also had three hits as Los Angeles climbed within 3½ games of the firstplace Diamondbacks in the NL West. BREWERS 4, REDS 3 MILWAUKEE (AP) — Center fielder Carlos Gomez robbed Joey Votto of a potential go-ahead homer with a spectacular catch in the ninth inning, saving Milwaukee’s victory over Cincinnati. Jonathan Lucroy homered for the third consecutive game for the last-place Brewers. Jean Segura had three hits off Homer Bailey (5-7) in the right-hander’s first start since his second no-hitter in 10 months. Gomez made the biggest play of the game when he made a perfectly timed jump to grab Votto’s drive for the final out, sending a charge through the crowd on an otherwise sleepy night at Miller Park. Kyle Lohse (5-6) pitched into the seventh for his fourth consecutive win. Francisco Rodriguez finished for his ninth save and No. 303 of his career, tying Doug Jones for 22nd on the major league list. Chris Heisey homered for Cincinnati, which has lost three of four. BRAVES 7, MARLINS 1, 14 INNINGS MIAMI (AP) — Justin Upton broke a tie by driving in two runs when he doubled in a sixrun 14th inning for Atlanta’s first hit since the sixth against Miami. Five Miami relievers combined to retire 24 consecutive batters before Reed Johnson walked to start the 14th against Chris Hatcher (0-1). Jason Heyward walked with one out, and Upton’s double scored both runners. Gerald Laird hit a two-out, two-run single. Chris Johnson added an RBI single with the bases loaded, and another run scored when the ball skipped past left fielder Justin Ruggiano for an error. Seven relievers for the two teams combined to retire 30 straight batters from the eighth to the 13th. David Carpenter (2-0) pitched two innings and escaped a jam in the 13th. ROCKIES 4, PADRES 2 SAN DIEGO (AP) — Tyler Chatwood took a shutout into the seventh inning and Colorado handed skidding San Diego its 10th consecutive defeat. Wilin Rosario hit a two-run double to help the Rockies end a three-game slide with their second victory in eight games. They have won nine of 11 against San Diego this season. Chatwood (5-2) allowed two runs and five hits in a season-high 6 2-3 innings. Rafael Betancourt worked the ninth for his 12th save in 13 opportunities, retiring pinch-hitter Mark Kotsay with two on to end it. Edinson Volquez (6-7) gave up four runs and eight hits in 5 1-3 innings. The Padres have lost 16 of 20 since winning a season-high seven straight to move two games over .500 on June 17. INTERLEAGUE ATHLETICS 2, PIRATES 1 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bartolo Colon allowed one run over seven innings and the Athletics won for the ninth time in their past 12 games, beating the Pirates. The 40-year-old Colon (12-3) shook off a tough-luck 3-1 defeat in his previous start to win for the ninth time in his last 10 outings. He outdueled Jeff Locke, who had a personal eight-game winning streak snapped. Locke (8-2) lost for the first time since his first start of the season April 10. Colon moved into a tie for second in the majors in victories, and has the second-most wins by a 40-year-old in A’s history. He allowed seven hits and one walk with five strikeouts. Coco Crisp made a diving catch in left-center to preserve Oakland’s lead in the seventh off a hard-hit sinking liner from Andrew McCutchen with two men on and two outs. The Marlins’ Jose Fernandez thrilled to be an “All-Star” MIAMI (AP) — Miami Marlins rookie right-hander Jose Fernandez phoned his mom one night last week and told her he had been demoted to Double-A. Given his 2.72 ERA at the time, the news sounded like a joke — which it was. “I told her, ‘Hey, Mom, I’m kidding. I’m going to the AllStar Game,’” Fernandez said Monday. “She started crying.” Maritza Fernandez quickly forgave her son’s high jinks, and she’ll happily accompany him to the game in New York next week. The 20-year-old was selected Saturday as the Marlins’ representative. He said the trip will be a learning experience, and he’ll be all ears in the National League clubhouse and dugout. “I’m going to listen to those guys,” he said. “They’re the best in the game. Whatever they say must be good, because they’re the best. I don’t want to be the kid who goes to everybody asking questions; that’s not the way I am. But I’m going to sit there and listen and learn as much as I can. Everything I get out of it is going to be good for my career.” The trip also offers a chance to augment his autograph collection. “I’m bringing some bats, and hopefully I can get some balls, too, and have the whole team sign,” he said. “It would be pretty amazing.” A Cuban defector who came to the United States at age 15, Fernandez ranks among the top three rookies in the majors in ERA (2.83) and strikeouts (99). He’s 5-5 for a team with the worst record in the NL, and in seven starts since June 1 he has an ERA of 1.75. Fernandez is scheduled to make his next start for the Marlins on Saturday. That means he would be available to pitch in the All-Star Game the following Tuesday. “In my mind I’m thinking I’m going to pitch,” he said. “One pitch, I hope, maybe one out, two outs — whatever it is, I’m going to try to enjoy it.” Fernandez said the All-Star he most looks forward to meeting is David Ortiz of the Red Sox. He hopes to pitch against Ortiz or Robinson Cano of the Yankees. The Marlins are expected to limit Fernandez to 170 innings this year, but if a couple of them come in the All-Star Game, that’s fine with manager Mike Redmond. “I want to see him pitch,” Redmond said. “Are you kidding me? A 20-year-old All-Star? I hope they get him in there. It would be great. He’s going to be on cloud nine, that’s for sure. What an honor.” Jets coach Ryan runs with the bulls twice in Pamplona NEW YORK (AP) — Rex Ryan spent part of his summer vacation running from angry bulls. The New York Jets coach joined thousands of thrill-seekers on Sunday and Monday in the annual running of the bulls at the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain. The team confirmed Monday that Ryan was uninjured while participating both days in the run, which is the highlight of a nine-day street festival and is televised nationally. Ryan was there on two mostly uneventful days as there were no gorings, while six people were treated for injuries. Ben Patton, a contestant on NBC’s matchmaker show “Ready for Love,” tweeted an Instagram photo http://instagram.com/p/bf6Qk0x2t5/# of himself and some friends posing with Ryan in Pamplona. A slim-looking Ryan is wearing white pants, a red T-shirt with a picture of a bull in the middle — with the words “Bad Toro” printed underneath — and a red bandana around his neck. The sports website Deadspin posted a 17-second video Monday night of what clearly appears to be Ryan climbing a barricade, along with several other participants, moments before a bull charges down the street. It was uncertain if the video was from Ryan’s run on Sunday or Monday. The race, which lasts just over 2 minutes, takes place early in the morning as participants run with six fighting bulls along a narrow course of about 900 yards. It ends when the bulls have run from a holding pen to a city bull ring. Ryan isn’t the first football coach to race through the streets of the northern Spanish city. Philadelphia Eagles coach Chip Kelly, then the coach at Oregon, participated in the event last summer, along with wide receivers coach Scott Frost — a former Jets safety. Ryan and the Jets report for training camp on July 25 in Cortland, N.Y. samoa news, Tuesday, July 9, 2013 Page B5 SPACE FOR LEASE! Tedi of Samoa Building - Fagatogo - 1st FL glass store front 1800 SF - 2nd FL 8 office rooms all windowed 7,200 SF - Rates negotiable. Call 633-4200 or 252-7092 After a Wimbledon win, Andy Murray eyes more Slam titles LONDON (AP) — The first question at the first formal news conference of the first full day of Andy Murray’s new life as Wimbledon champion concerned the buzz building in Britain about whether knighthood awaits. Murray sighed and rested his chin on his left hand. “I don’t really know,” he said Monday. “I mean, it’s a nice thing to have, or be offered. I think just because everyone’s waited for such a long, long time for this — that’s probably why it would be suggested. But I don’t know if it merits that.” Everything will always be different moving forward for Murray, who became the first British man to win Wimbledon in 77 years by beating No. 1-ranked Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 in Sunday’s final. Pictures of Murray adorned the front pages of plenty of newspapers Monday morning, several showing him holding and kissing his gold trophy. Forget about honorifics or headlines or even reaching No. 1. All Murray wants is more Grand Slam championships to go with the two he’s got at the moment. Twelve months ago, he dropped to 0-4 in major finals by losing to Roger Federer at the All England Club. Undeterred — indeed, more determined than ever — Murray regrouped and got better. He has played in the finals of the last four Grand Slam tournaments he’s entered (he missed this year’s French Open with a bad back). After winning the U.S. Open in September for a career-altering breakthrough, he added a second Slam title Sunday at the place he called “pretty much the pinnacle of the sport.” Add a gold medal at the London Games, and it’s been quite a year. He had three clear goals — win a Grand Slam title, win an Olympic title at home, win Wimbledon — and he is now 3 for 3. Murray was asked Monday whether it could be difficult to find other aims to drive him. “I hope I don’t lose hunger. You know, I think I should be able to use this as motivation. I know what it’s like losing in a Wimbledon final, and I know what it’s like winning one. And,” he said with a bit of a chuckle, “it’s a lot better winning. So the hard work is worth it.” His father sensed a change after the victories at the Olympics and U.S. Open. “There’s a bit more of a swagger about him, my son. I noticed that,” Willie Murray said Sunday. “He’s more confident, I think, and it helped him.” Murray, a 26-year-old Scotsman, attended the All England Club champions’ dinner Sunday night, then woke up after about an hour’s worth of sleep for the obligatory media appointments. That included posing for photos with both arms wrapped around the trophy while standing alongside the statue of Fred Perry, the British man who won Wimbledon in 1936. Now Murray plans to take some vacation before beginning preparations for playing at Flushing Meadows as the reigning champion at a major tournament for the first time. “I just need to make sure I don’t get sidetracked by anything. And after the next few days — yeah, enjoy it and celebrate and stuff, but — go away, rest up and get ready for the U.S. Open,” he said. “Because I’ve never had to defend a Grand Slam before. That will be a new experience for me, and I look forward to that.” While Murray still sits at No. 2 in the ATP rankings, behind No. 1 Djokovic, that’s just fine. Murray insists he is far more interested in winning extra Grand Slam titles. “It’s a tough one for me, because right now I’ve won two Slams and ... (won) the Olympic gold, and I’m nowhere near being No. 1. I don’t know exactly why that is,” he said. “I would rather not get to No. 1 and win more Grand Slams, than never win another Grand Slam and get to No. 1. I’d rather try to win more Slams.” So far this season, he is 34-5 with four titles, second on tour to Rafael Nadal’s seven. There is one more Grand Slam tournament remaining in 2013, the U.S. Open, and for the second year in a row, the season’s first three major titles were divided by three men. This year, Djokovic won the Australian Open (beating Murray in the final), Nadal won the French Open, and Murray put his name on the list Sunday. It sets up an intriguing hard-court stretch leading to the U.S. Open, where play begins Aug. 26. As for the long-sought victory on home turf, which the BBC said was watched by more than 17 million people in Britain, Murray said he can’t quite be sure what his triumph means to the locals. They love their tennis and revere Wimbledon and had hoped someone could follow in Perry’s footsteps. “I do really try my best to avoid sort of everything that goes on with playing at Wimbledon, with the media coverage and the TV stuff. I try to avoid it because I just can’t get wrapped up in it. And it can be a distraction,” he said. “But, look, I know how long it’s been. It’s been a long time, there’s been a lot of close calls. ... It’ll be nice that as a nation, we don’t have to look at Wimbledon as being sort of a negative. It can be viewed as a positive,” Murray said, before adding: “And I just hope it’s not another 70-odd years again.” LAND COMMISSION NOTICE is hereby given that VAIVAO L. ETELAGI of PAGO PAGO, American Samoa, has executed a LEASE AGREEMENT to a certain parcel of land commonly known as VAIPITO which is situated in the village of PAGO PAGO, in the County of MAOPUTASI, EASTERN District, Island of Tutuila, American Samoa. Said LEASE AGREEMENT is now on file with the Territorial Registrar to be forwarded to the Governor respecting his approval or disapproval thereof according to the laws of American Samoa. Said instrument names TEU FASIA as LESSEE. 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LONE RANGER (PG-13) (1200 330) 700 WHITE HOUSE DOWN (PG-13 (1230 400) 715 Times For Tuesday,July 09,2013 © 2013 Page B6 samoa news, Tuesday, July 9, 2013 Column: Yasiel Puig might make All-Star game fun again… by TIM DAHLBERG, AP Sports Columnist An Utulei Youth youngster tries to control the ball against a Green Bay opponent during a 6-8 age group match of the 2013 FFAS Summer Youth League on Thursday, July 4, 2013 at Pago Park [FFAS MEDIA/Brian Vitolio] Soccer Stadium. Summer Youth League 2013 kicks off by FFAS Media staff July Fourth was a day filled with screams and shouts of joy from parents and more than 300 children alike during the first day of the 2013 FFAS Summer Youth League at Pago Park Soccer Stadium. “This is one of our most popular competitions, the Summer Youth League for the youth of our territory,” said Faiivae Alex Godinet, president of FFAS who officially opened the league. “Go out and enjoy the games and enjoy yourselves.” New executive committee members Amio Mavaega-Luvu and Michelle Sasala were given the honors to provide the opening kick to start the competition. There are 43 teams from all 14 FFAS clubs with the 6-8 and 9-11 mixed competition a noncompetitive one. These age groups have eight and 10 teams, respectively, competing. Missing from last year’s summer competition was a girls 15-17 contest but this year seven clubs are fielding a team for an U-17 fixture. A new change has been added to the competitive age groups — 12-14 Boys, U-17 Girls, 15-17 Boys — with the older boys and U-17 Girls moving away from the 5-a-side format to a 7-a-side design. The boys’ 12-14 age group will still play in the 5-a-side format. The defending champs for this age group is Ilaoa & To’omata but they are not fielding a team in this competition. There are nine teams competing in this bracket. Utulei Youth is the winner of the Boys 15-17 age for the last two years and are back to defend their title. There are nine teams competing in this bracket. Paia Ipiniu of Ilaoa & To’omata battles Vaiala Tongan’s Lekina Afu (left) for control of the ball during a Boys’ 15-17 match of the 2013 FFAS Summer Youth League on Thursday, July 4, 2013 at Pago Park Soccer Stadium. [FFAS MEDIA/Brian Vitolio] An Atu’u Broncos player dribbles past a PanSa defender during a Girls’ 15-17 match of the 2013 FFAS Summer Youth League on Thursday, July 4, 2013 at Pago Park Soccer Stadium. [FFAS MEDIA/Brian Vitolio] Bruce Bochy wasn’t willing to go with the small sampling size and make Yasiel Puig an All-Star, though he might have been tempted to change his mind after watching the rookie sensation do a little bit of everything in helping the Dodgers to a win Sunday in San Francisco. The Giants’ manager wasn’t going to leave someone who has played like an All-Star the whole season off the National League squad just to put Puig on it, and that’s OK. But Puig is one of the five finalists that fans can still vote on, and that’s a vote Puig should win in a landslide to get a spot on the team. Hopefully, that will make Tim McCarver happy, too. The Fox announcer seemed even more insufferable than usual over the weekend in San Francisco when he said an All-Star can’t be minted in just five weeks, but that if the fans really want the Dodgers’ right fielder on the team he won’t avert his eyes when Puig is at the plate. Make the All-Star game fun and interesting? Well, OK, but only if the fans insist. That there has been an ongoing debate in recent days over Puig’s selection is probably a good thing for a game that seems to have lost its appeal to all but the hard-core baseball fan. There’s little special about the All-Star game anymore, as evidenced by the fact it has lost half its television audience in the last 20 years. But fans are talking about Puig, the Cuban who may well be the truest five-tool player to come into baseball in recent times. They will tune in just to watch him, and they may buy tickets to see him in person the next time the Dodgers are in town. He’s not going to save the All-Star game because the game itself is such an anachronism. Players like making the team and earning the bonuses that often go with it, but even Bud Selig’s ill-suited attempt to make it relevant by giving the winning league home field advantage in the World Series didn’t move the engagement needle among fans. There was once a time when the All-Star game was really something special. Fans were eager to compare leagues and, aside from spring training and the World Series, the Midsummer Classic was the only place to do it. Ernie Banks might get his only chance to bat against Whitey Ford. Pete Rose could show Ray Fosse and the rest of the American League how baseball was played in the National League. And Carl Hubbell could introduce his screwball to the American League in spectacular fashion, striking out Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and three other future Hall of Famers in a row in 1934 with a pitch none of them had seen before. But with the greed of baseball owners knowing no bounds, there’s now interleague play every day of the season. There are so few distinctions between the leagues anymore that even the first appearance by the Dodgers at Yankee Stadium for the first time in 32 years last month barely drew a mention outside New York. Want to see Justin Verlander face Bryce Harper? Just wait two weeks after the All-Star break and the Washington Nationals will be in Detroit. Clayton Kershaw against Robinson Cano? The Yankees will play at Dodger Stadium late in July, and there are plenty of tickets available. At least there’s still some intrigue about Puig, who found his way out of Cuba and into the major leagues when the Dodgers signed him to a $42 million contract. Not even the Dodgers were sure what they had in Puig, but it didn’t take long watching him run crazily around the bases or swing at anything close to the plate to figure out that he is an electric and immensely talented player. His numbers alone should get him in the game, particularly the .409 average he had after getting two hits in Monday night’s game in Arizona. Yes, he’s had only 132 official at-bats, but Harper won a starting outfield job on the NL squad with less than 200 at-bats himself after being injured for several weeks this season. Even Bochy was finding it hard to leave Puig out of the mix completely. He’s as old school as they get, but having Puig on the second chance ballot of five players pretty much ensures he’ll have him in uniform next week at Citi Field in New York. The Dodgers are hosting All-Star voting parties this week for both Puig and Adrian Gonzalez, who is also one of the last five for the final spot. Gonzalez has had a strong first half for the Dodgers, but even he understands his place on the ballot. “I’m voting for Puig,” Gonzalez said. Baseball fans will, too, and that’s a good thing. It just might make the game interesting enough to watch. C M Y K C M Y K samoa news, Tuesday, July 9, 2013 Page B7 C M Y K Detroit Pistons’ Peyton Siva (34) looks for a way around Boston Celtics’ Phil Pressey (26) during an NBA summer league basketball game, Monday, July 8, 2013, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) Judge ordering the NFL and Nuggets get Foye retired players to negotiate in Iguodala deal C M Y K PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The NFL and former players must try to negotiate a dispute over whether complaints about concussionrelated injuries belong in court or in arbitration, a federal judge said Monday. U.S. District Judge Anita B. Brody of Philadelphia had planned to rule July 22 in a legal fight that involves about 4,200 former players and could be worth billions of dollars. But instead she ordered the two sides to begin mediation with retired federal Judge Layn Phillips. The retirees want the right to sue the league, while the NFL insists the claims must be arbitrated under terms of the collective bargaining agreement. Brody asked for a progress report by Sept. 3, while placing a gag order on the lawyers. Both sides agreed to comply. Many former players say they suffer from dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological conditions, which they believe stem from on-field concussions. The league insists that safety has always been a top priority. Both sides have something to fear from a court ruling. Brody could throw out the lawsuits and steer them to arbitration; or accept some or all of them, and open up internal NFL files to plaintiffs’ lawyers looking for a smoking gun. Still, sports law professor Marc Edelman, who teaches at Fordham University and Baruch College, called it “highly unlikely” that either side would budge during mediation. “The sentimental impact of this type of case is one that would make it strongly advantageous for the plaintiffs to get to a jury,” Edelman said. “The position the NFL has taken is they are not liable for anything that’s happened to the players.” In legal arguments before Brody in April, NFL lawyer Paul Clement said teams bear the chief responsibility for health and safety under the contract, along with the players’ union and the players themselves. Players’ lawyer David Frederick accused the league of concealing studies linking concussions to neurological problems for decades. “The plaintiffs got in a lot of their case, that the NFL glorified violence all these years. I would think in mediation that Judge Phillips would let it go further, if that’s what they want to talk about,” said Andrew Brandt, who directs a sports law center at Villanova University School of Law. In recent years, a string of former NFL players and other concussed athletes have been diagnosed after their deaths with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, including popular Pro Bowler Junior Seau and lead plaintiff Ray Easterling. Both committed suicide last year. About one-third of the league’s 12,000 former players have joined the litigation since 2011. Some legal experts feel the NFL may be most vulnerable on claims from a few hundred “gap” players, who played during years when there was no contract in place. “We respect and will comply with the court’s order regarding mediation and will be available to meet with Judge Phillips at his direction,” NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said in a statement. The Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee for the former NFL players also pledged to “follow the court’s directive.” Phillips, 61, had a meteoric law career before leaving the federal bench in Oklahoma and moving to private practice before age 40. He was a tennis standout at the University of Tulsa, where he also played flag football, according to an online biography. He is now based in Newport Beach, Calif. “Judge Phillips is pleased to have been appointed ... in this challenging and complex matter. He looks forward to working with the parties to achieve resolution,” his office said in a statement. OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Denver Nuggets will get something back for Andre Iguodala after all. The Nuggets have agreed to separate sign-and-trade deals that will land them guard Randy Foye from the Utah Jazz and send Iguodala to the Golden State Warriors, a person familiar with the decision said Monday. The Warriors had planned to sign Iguodala to a four-year, $48 million deal as a free agent last week. Instead, the restructured deal will give Golden State more salary cap flexibility, deliver Denver a $9 million trade exception and help Utah build for the future with expiring contracts and draft picks. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press on Monday because teams are not allowed to confirm moves until the new league year begins Wednesday, said the original Warriors-Jazz deal remains intact. The Warriors will clear more than $24 million by sending Richard Jefferson, Andris Biedrins and Brandon Rush to the Jazz along with the package of draft picks. All three are in the last year of their deals. Golden State is only taking back Kevin Murphy and his nonguaranteed $788,000 deal from Utah. Yahoo Sports, which first reported the new deal, said Foye will sign a three-year contract worth $9 million. Utah will receive multiple draft picks from Golden State, including its 2014 and 2017 first-round picks. By signing Iguodala first and then sending him to the Warriors, Denver will get a trade exception worth about $9 million that it can use anytime within the next year. And in the meantime, it softens the blow left by Iguodala’s departure. The Warriors will also get some roster flexibility to sign other free agents through other exceptions in the NBA’s complicated salary cap system. The 6-foot-4, 213-pound Foye, who will turn 30 on Sept. 24, is primarily an off-guard but can also play point guard. He averaged 10.8 points and two assists while playing all 82 games for the Jazz last season. Foye has shot 40.9 percent for his career, including 37.7 percent from 3-point range. He was drafted seventh overall out Villanova in 2006 by the Boston Celtics, who immediately traded him to Portland, which moved him to Minnesota. Foye’s best season came with the Timberwolves in 200809, when he averaged 16.3 points, 4.3 assists and 3.1 rebounds per game. He played three seasons in Minnesota, one with the Washington Wizards and two for the Los Angeles Clippers before going to the Jazz last year. Page B8 samoa news, Tuesday, July 9, 2013 Murder trial of federal agent begins in Hawaii HONOLULU (AP) — A federal agent was fueled by alcohol, a sense of authority and a friend’s warning about hostility of locals when he shot and killed a man in a Waikiki McDonald’s, a prosecutor told jurors Monday. The allegations came during opening statements at the murder trial of State Department Special Agent Christopher Deedy, 29, who is charged with second-degree murder in the death of 23-year-old Kollin Elderts of Kailua. Soon after arriving in Honolulu to help provide security for the November 2011 AsiaPacific Economic Cooperation summit, Deedy was warned by a fellow agent about hostility by local residents toward newcomers, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Janice Futa said. The agent told Deedy to be on his guard, and Deedy said he would carry his off-duty gun, Futa told jurors. Deedy and two friends later went bar-hopping in Chinatown and Waikiki before going to the fast-food restaurant in the early morning hours of Nov. 5, 2011, Futa said. Elderts, meanwhile, had been celebrating the birthdays of two friends, drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana, before he went to the McDonald’s, authorities said. “Within six minutes of getting there, he was shot and died of that single gunshot wound,” Futa said. Deedy was in the Diplomatic Security Service for less than two years and carried his gun that night despite a policy prohibiting consuming alcohol while armed, the prosecutor said. Defense attorney Brook Hart countered in his opening statement that Deedy wasn’t drunk and only had beer earlier in the evening in Chinatown. “Agent Deedy acted responsibly and in selfdefense,” Hart said, telling jurors his client had provided security for Hillary Rodham Clinton and the Dalai Lama in the past. Deedy took his gun with him that night because that’s what he normally did, not because of any warnings he may have received about hostility from locals, the defense lawyer said. Hart told jurors that Deedy interceded when he noticed Elderts was bullying another customer. He said Deedy had tried to calm Elderts and showed him his credentials before drawing his weapon. Hart said Elderts pushed Deedy and a shot fired. While Deedy was being hit in the face by Elderts, another shot went off, he said, hitting a wall. A third shot during the scuffle hit Elderts, the lawyer said. Futa’s version painted Deedy as the aggressor who told Elderts while he was joking around that acting that way would get him shot. “Everybody has a different recollection of the events that took place,” Futa said of witnesses, some of whom were drunk. The prosecution began calling witnesses on Monday. One of the witnesses was Special Agent Matthew Golbus, who runs the Diplomatic Security Service’s Honolulu office. He testified that agents aren’t allowed to consume alcohol while armed or six hours before going on-duty. Under cross examination by defense attorney Karl Blanke, he said the rule doesn’t prevent off-duty agents from consuming alcohol. The defense had hoped for a last-minute decision by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on a request to move the case from state court to federal court. Lawyers for Deedy had argued that publicity about racial issues could hinder a fair trial. But hours before the trial began, the appellate court upheld the lower court’s ruling denying the move. Good Morning! You know it’s a good morning when you wake up with everything you need. Find us at a store near you! Oahu home median sales price nears 2007 peak HONOLULU (AP) — The Honolulu Board of Realtors says the median sales price for a single family home on Oahu is near the all-time high marked in June 2007. The organization said Monday single family homes on Oahu sold for a median price of $677,250 in June. That’s about 1 percent below the market’s peak price of $685,000 from June 2007. It’s also more than 9 percent higher than the same month last year. The number of homes sold also climbed more than 10 percent from last June last year to 308. The organization says the median price of a condominium rose 11 percent from last year to $330,000. The number of condos sold surged 15 percent to 392. Police: Woman shot self at Maui firing range LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Maui police are investigating the death of a woman who shot herself during a firearms education safety class. The 44-year-old Lahaina woman was participating in the class at the Ukumehame Firing Range on Sunday. Police say that without warning, she put the barrel of a loaded revolver under her chin and pulled the trigger. She had loaded the .22-caliber revolver herself. Police say instructors who witnessed the shooting had no time to react before the gun was fired. The name of the woman is being withheld pending notification of her family. Lt. William Juan says if it’s ruled a suicide, her name won’t be released. Honolulu mayor names new chief medical examiner HONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell says he’s appointing a Northern California forensic pathologist to be the city’s new medical examiner. Dr. Christopher B. Happy’s appointment must be confirmed by the Honolulu City Council. The city said Monday it will announce Happy’s start date once he is licensed to practice in Hawaii. He’s expected to get his license in a few months. Honolulu hasn’t had a chief medical examiner since Dr. Kanthi De Alwis retired in 2009. The city raised the annual salary for the job to $250,000 from $200,000 after struggling to find qualified candidates for the position. The city says Happy is currently employed as a consulting forensic pathologist in Northern California. He’s previously been assistant medical examiner in San Francisco and chief medical examiner in Milwaukee. Access is top health care issue for Hawaii Island KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) — A new report shows limited access to health care is the top medical issue facing Hawaii Island. The State of Hawaii Community Health Needs Assessment says Hawaii County suffers from limited access to primary, mental, specialized and other types of care. West Hawaii Today reports the primary and specialized care shortage is particularly severe in the Puna, Kau and Waikoloa areas. The Big Island has mental health care provider shortage and not enough substance abuse and mental health treatment options. Nonprofit hospitals were required to participate in the study as part of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul. The report is designed to help Hawaii’s hospitals set priorities over the next few years. The Healthcare Association of Hawaii collaborated with the Healthy Communities Institute to conduct the study. Canadian accused of selling rifle in Hawaii HONOLULU (AP) — A Canadian living on the Big Island illegally is accused of selling a rifle to an undercover police officer. Former real estate agent Douglas Leopold is charged with unlawful possession of a rifle after allegedly selling an AR-15 to an undercover officer. Assistant U.S. Attorney Tracy Hino says those living in the country illegally are prohibited from possessing firearms. Hino says he’s considered a flight risk. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported Monday Leopold is being held without bail because of his immigration status. According to court documents, Leopold fraudulently entered the country and didn’t disclose his Canada criminal convictions. Federal officials say he overstayed his visa. According to Sun & Sea Realty’s website, the 50-year-old from Calgary, Alberta was president and owner of the business specializing in Kailua-Kona properties. Hawaii bill would allow for sentencing discretion HONOLULU (AP) — One of the bills Hawaii’s governor plans to veto would allow judges discretion in setting aside mandatory minimum sentences for some felony drug cases. The attorney general’s office and various law enforcement agencies oppose the bill. Those who support the measure say those cases usually involve nonviolent offenders. State Sen. Maile Shimabukuro introduced the bill. She tells the Honolulu Star-Advertiser those people need treatment instead of prison time. She says the bill would allow judges to consider other factors when deciding a sentence. Community Alliance of Prisons Coordinator Kat Brady says mandatory minimum sentences hurt women. She says women have a lower rate of violent-crime convictions and a higher rate of drug-related convictions. Gov. Neil Abercrombie has until Tuesday to make a final decision on vetoes. Dog taken from Illinois 8 years ago found in Kona HONOLULU (AP) — A dog taken from its owner in Illinois has been found in Hawaii eight years later. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser says Sheryl Jans lost her Boston terrier named “Koki” after a breakup with her boyfriend. She found out a couple of weeks ago that someone had left her pet at the Hawaii Humane Society shelter in Kona. Humane Society dispatcher Oliana Villanueva said shelter employees checked on the microchip embedded in Koki to locate her owner and eventually found Jans. Jans said her ex-boyfriend and his mother had apparently moved to Hawaii a couple of years ago. She’s trying to raise money to fly to Hawaii to reunite with her dog. samoa news, Tuesday, July 9, 2013 Page B9 Page B10 samoa news, Tuesday, July 9, 2013 Universal Crossword Tuesday, July 9, 2013 Edited by Timothy E. Parker July 9, 2013 ACROSS 1 Come out of denial 6 Skeletal component 10 Phenomena after retiring 14 Former 15 Afterlife bio? 16 “Will & Grace” star McCormack 17 Islam’s largest branch 18 Capital in the Baltics 19 Optimally rated 20 Bird that cannot fly 21 Comic-strip spaceman 24 Pre-fax transmission 26 Famed circus clown Kelly 27 Peak points 29 Who Jimmy courted off the court 31 Russian legislature 32 Main or Maple 34 Nudge, as memory 37 The stuff of plays 39 “___ for apple” 40 Upper part of a steeple 42 One of a state’s two, briefly 43 Rich sponge cake 46 Off yonder 47 Ganges garments 48 Archie Bunker order 7/9 50 Secret target? 53 Dilapidated 54 Fast sweepers 57 Soft pitch 60 Starchy food 61 You can spend it in many places 62 Neutral shade 64 Gulf by Somalia 65 Bed with no easy exit 66 Shelter, as in a cove 67 Time of March madness? 68 No-longermade car make 69 Phnom Penh money DOWN 1 Where the altar is 2 Beaten instrument 3 Revolutionary War participant 4 Act ending? 5 Matter of no importance 6 20 Mule Team cleanser 7 Japanese middle managers? 8 Close by, to poets 9 Knickknack displayer 10 Gets ready for a second offensive 11 Crumble into the sea, as shoreline 12 North Dakota fair city 13 Perfume emanation 22 Smaller in amount 23 Passes over intentionally 25 Course concluder 27 Extends 28 Like 24-karat gold 29 “Hurray!” and “Oh, no!” 30 “For ___ jolly ...” 33 M. Hulot’s player, in films 34 Place for an oil change 35 Like some medication 36 Richard of “American Gigolo” 38 “Won’t Get Fooled ___” 41 What dues need to be 44 Popular ’20s design style 45 Put to a purpose 47 Some eating utensils 49 Lab technician, perhaps 50 Very, musically speaking 51 Check your arithmetic 52 Janis Joplin’s “Me and Bobby ___” 53 Those on high horses 55 Throw the horsehide 56 Like dry land 58 Aussie gemstone 59 One-time Turkish governors 63 “What ___ supposed to say?” PREVIOUS PUZZLE ANSWER 7/8 © 2013 Universal Uclick www.upuzzles.com QUICK STUDY By Irma Afram Happy Birthday: You may be pressured to change the way you do things. Don’t give in if you believe you have a better or more unique way of accomplishing your goals. Do your research and keep adding to your knowledge and skills. Broaden your horizons and expand your friendships. Speak up and your memory will impress someone. Your numbers are 5, 14, 21, 26, 30, 38, 44. ARIES (March 21-April 19): You are best to focus on what you do best and forget about trying to please everyone around you. Social events should include some form of physical activities that will keep you out of trouble or help you make self-improvements. 2 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Mingle with friends, relatives or neighbors. What you learn from interacting with others will help you make an important decision regarding your home, family and your future. Don’t let your stubbornness stand between you and a good time. 4 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): When it comes to earning a living or making donations, you are best not to make snap decisions that might jeopardize your financial future. Use your experience and know-how to find solutions to any work-related problem you face. Greater security is apparent. 3 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Revisit the obstacles that stand in your way and consider what it will take to work your way around whatever is holding you back. Making a subtle but strategic move will far exceed the results you get if you are impulsive. 3 stars LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Personal changes will make you feel good and raise your confidence. A change in the way you are treated will alter the way you treat others. Improving your surroundings or investments will result in greater accomplishments and satisfaction. 3 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ll impress new acquaintances with your intellect and knowledge. You can make financial gains, but you mustn’t be too quick to extend a helping hand. Offer suggestions, not cash, if someone is looking for a handout. Protect a good idea. 3 stars LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Observe and listen to what’s being said. Approach difficult situations graciously and with the intent to please. Expect others to overreact. Having your facts correct will help you redirect any notion or assumption that you are to blame. Romance is highlighted. 4 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Improve or utilize your space at home better. The changes you make will inspire you to take on a project that can help you expand your skills, knowledge or capability to earn more cash. A contract or proposal shows great potential. 2 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may have to twist things around to fit your schedule, but once you have everything in place, you should be able to make the alterations required to make your life happier. Love and romance are on the rise. 5 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Settle differences with partners or people you work with. Discussing plans will allow you to persuade others to see things your way. An unusual change may be questioned, but once the results come in, it will be easy to keep moving forward. 3 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Physical activity, challenges and working toward a better relationship with someone you care about will help improve your life and the way you do things. A change in your beliefs is apparent but must be considered carefully before you make a commitment. 3 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Investments will be prosperous, and expanding your interests, surroundings or friendships will help you reach your goals. Don’t be afraid to do things differently. It’s your uniqueness that will attract the support you need. 3 stars Birthday Baby: You are charming and conscientious. You are confident and bold. Dear Abby by Abigail Van Buren IDEA FOR SURPRISE WEDDING MAY NEED FURTHER THOUGHT DEAR ABBY: I am thinking about planning a “surprise” wedding for me and my fiance. We have been together for eight years and have lived together for seven. We put off the wedding for many reasons, chiefly the cost because those things are expensive. We do not want to just elope. The idea of having a theme party and inviting all our friends and family occurred to me the other day. Then, in the middle of it, we could bring in a priest and tie the knot! I have figured out the cost, and it shouldn’t be more than a grand. We could swing that. But my question is, do we tell anyone about it beforehand? I told one of my girlfriends and my fiance, and they think it’s a great idea. It would take a lot of stress off. Should I tell my parents? They sometimes blab (Dad is worse than Mom) when they’re excited about something. -- STEALTH BRIDE-TO-BE DEAR STEALTH BRIDE-TO-BE: One person you should definitely discuss this with would be the priest. Ask if he would be willing to marry a couple who has been living together because some aren’t, and also if he’d prefer the solemn vows be taken in a house of worship rather than a theme-party atmosphere. If that’s the case, you may have to settle for an officiant of another faith or a justice of the peace to perform the ceremony. Also, I suggest you rethink your idea of keeping this happy news from your folks, who may have been praying for this for seven years. They might feel very hurt to find they were kept in the dark. ****** DEAR ABBY: My husband’s stepmother and father send religious-themed gifts for every holiday. We have an abundance of unused books, DVDs, stickers, coloring books, dolls, bookmarks, etc., purchased from local Christian stores for a hefty price. We don’t see them often during the year because we live in different states, but we would like our kids to have a good relationship with them. The kids don’t seem to be fazed by it, but they also don’t get excited about opening and using these gifts. We pay for our children to participate in religious education as well as attend several church functions during the school year. We believe grandparents should be interested in learning about what each child is drawn to, and not so much about preaching their own religious beliefs to us. It makes us uncomfortable and resentful at times. How does one politely tell in-laws to stop sending religious-themed gifts? -OVERLOADED IN SOUTH CAROLINA DEAR OVERLOADED: One doesn’t. A better way to handle it would be to communicate with them in between these holidays and tell them what activities the grandkids are involved in, and any new interests they may have. A stronger hint than that would be offensive, and I don’t recommend it. As to what to do with the unused items -- donate them. ****** DEAR ABBY: When my daughter calls her motherin-law “Mom,” it hurts my feelings. I gave birth to her, worked hard to put a roof over her head and food in her mouth. She has only one mother during her lifetime -- ME. I never called my mother-in-law “Mom.” The name meant something to me, and it was reserved for the woman who gave me life! -- DISAPPOINTED IN IDAHO DEAR DISAPPOINTED: Many women besides your daughter call their mothers-in-law “Mom.” Rather than be jealous and territorial, you should be happy that your daughter has such a warm relationship with her mother-in-law. However, because you feel slighted, ask if she would be willing to call her MIL “Mama Smith” -something other than her name for you when you are all together in order to avoid “confusion.” samoa news, Tuesday, July 9, 2013 Page B11 CLASSIFIEDS for sale 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA Pickup Truck 4 cyl, A/C in good conditioin, asking $8,000. Call 252-4205. [07/11] 1992 TOYOTA BUS 6V asking $4,000. Call 731-5440 or 6442753 for more info. [07/10] NEW & USED TOOLS for contract; plate compactors, concrete vibrators, tile & brick saw, mitre saw, router, wood lathe, spray guns and more. Call 699-0243, 252-5719, 2561135. [07/13] COMPLETE DJ SYSTEM for $7,500 OBO. Call 258-5695 or 644-5815. [07/12] FORD RANGER XLT, 51k miles, A/C, 4WD, registered til 04-14, been a loyal servant but owner leaving island. Call 258-8448. [07/10] 2007 KIA SPORTAGE 50,000 miles, 2007 Nissan Versa, 2008 Chevy Aveo. Call 633-4908 or 731-2265. [07/13] ALIA BOAT New boat house & tarp extension. Ice freezer built in both hulls. No motor. $4,500. Also 2 fabricated basketball poles, asking $100. Call 7337578. [07/10] MUST SELL 1994 Toyota Corola, 4 cyl $2,500 Neg. 1990 Chevy Suburban 4WD, 4door $2,500 Neg. Call 731-1040 or 252-6772. [07/09] PRIVATELY OWNED LAND In Tafeta - for sale or lease. 1 acre or 1/4 acre. Call 731-2472 and ask for Maea. [07/15] USED TIRES Sizes 14, 15, 16, 17, 18: Also Low Profile tires sizes 16, 17, 18, 19 & 20. Call 699-4025, 258-5470 or 2562996. [07/09] for rent 1BDRM UNIT APT Fully furnished, living room, huge parking lots. Also a Studio room with queen size bed, 2 burner, refig, A/C. Call 699-9603, 252-8383 or 258-7260 or email: 2-7-52@ samoatelco.com [07/15] 2 BDRM 2 FULL BATH HOUSE Located near Golf course. Quiet, secured area. Furnished with refrigerator & stove. Affordable rent that includes electric & water. Must see to appreciate. Call 258-7442 for appt. 3 BDRM 2 BATHRM Fully furnished, very nice view from Utulei Hill. Nice area. Pls call 258-4870 for more info. [07/19] 3 BDRM APT Overlooking Pago Harbor in Leloaloa. Appliances furnished. $500 Month. Available now. Call 733-7994 EXISTING SNACK SHOP, small retail store in Fagatogo. Also good for sewing shop, office. Call 699-9557 or 254-2788. SPACE FOR A BEAUTY SALON Fully furnished, could be utilized as salon and massage parlor. Malaeimi. Call 699-9557 or 254-2788. [07/11] 4 BDRM HOUSE In Tafuna. $500 a month. Please call 7339814 or 254-6045 for more info. misc. MISCELLANEOUS NEED PARTS FOR YOUR APPLIANCES? Call Lesco Appliances. We supply parts for washers, dryers, stoves, refrigeration, air conditioners. If we don’t have it, we can order. Repair service available. Call for referrals 699-9557or 254-2788. Community Community r u o BULLETIN BOARD Y Brought to you by TRANSIT MOTEL MULIFANUA, SAMOA Single, $75SAT per bed Double, $100SAT per room Private Rooms 3 Minutes from the airport 1 Minute from the interisland wharf 685-45008 / 685-775-1644 [email protected] Transit Motel a subsidiary of Ausage & Associates, Lepuapua, Leone.- 688-7922 / 733-4337 SHIELD VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE 2013 General Meeting Thur. July 18th 4;30pm Nu’uuli mtg place for all interested volleyball teams. More info 2541152 or 733-9575 PRAXIS TEST Sat, July 20th 7:30am Samoan HS Math Bldg. Registered candidates bring your admission tickets, current photo ID/Passport & 2 #2 pencils. Info 699-4756/4757/4758. OCEAN STAR Program started on 07/02/13. Calling ALL OCEAN STARS, class starts from 8am-11am every Tue. Wed. & Thurs until July 25th, at the Tauese P.F. Sunia Ocean Center. More info call 633-6500. ALL SCHOOL EMPLOYEES During Summer Break, checks for all school employees will be disbursed at their respective schools after 11:00am & NOT at the DOE Central Office.. FOR ALL WOMEN: Women’s Health Clinic (Tues & Thurs 4-7pm @ OBGYN) will be held at the Dept. of Health, Beast & Cervical Cancer Office starting June 25th. Clinic days & time remain the same. New location is behind Vital Statistics Office across the LBJ compound. Question 633-2135/4606/1944. FAGA’ITUA HS FOOTBALL Any 7th, 8th, 9th graders wanted to play football for FHS, call Coach Ta’ase 254-0717. MANU’A ENVIRO-DISCOVERY CAMP Will be held the week of July 15th in Ta’u. Registraiton no required. For more info about the camps, contact Joe 633-1031 ext 131 PLEASE DONATE Your unwanted clothes, shoes, and kids’ wear to GRASPP Inc., call 256-6223 or 733-1025 anytime. AA MEETINGS Held at Catholic Social Services. Samoan version - Tues. & Thur. 11:00am. English version - Tue. & Fri. 5-6pm (Hope House)- More info 699-6611/5683 or 258-6302 TAFUNA HS BOOSTER CLUB Weekly Meeting every Tuesday @ 5:30pm in Coach’s room at the school. Development Bank of American Samoa Spaces for Rent HELP/JoBS TMO WHOLESALE SALES CLERK Pleasant voice, excellent customer service, excellent attention to details, very accurate, neat penmanship, 10 key by touch, etc. Apply in person. [07/11] Lumana’i Building, second floor. Spaces will be available by August 1, 2013. For more information, please call Komesina Afalava @ HELP WANTED HELP/JoBS 770.1553 or 633.4031. CARPENTERS Needed immediately, must be dependable and experienced. Please call 373-3466. [07/11] HELP/JoBS HELP WANTED 2 DRESSMAKERS & 2 TAILORS Needed with 15 years experience. Must cut & sew. Send applicaiton to P.O. Box 2000, Pago Pago, AS 96799 [07/15] AS-EPA SAYS: Litter hurts. . Do the right thing AMERICAN SAMOA COMMUNITY COLLEGE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) RFP No. ASCC #005-2013 Issuance Date: June 26, 2011 Due Date and Time: July 26, 2013 No later than 2:00p.m. Local Time The American Samoa Community College (ASCC) issues a Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified firms to provide: “Food Service Operation for the ASCC Cafeteria to serve college students, Faculty and Staff” Submissions: Original and (5) five copies of the Proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “RFP No. ASCC-005-2013 Food Service.” Submissions are to be sent or hand delivered to the following address and shall be received NLT 2:00 p.m. American Samoa (Local Time). ASCC Procurement Office Mapusaga Campus Attention: Jessie Su’esu’e, PO Telephone: 684-699-9155 extension: 391 Note: Any proposal received after the aforementioned date and time will not be accepted under any circumstances. Document: The RPF Scope of Work outlining the proposal requirements can be obtained from the ASCC Procurement Office, Mapusaga Campus during normal working hours (7:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m.) Review: Request for Proposals (RFP) submittals will be thoroughly reviewed by an appointed Source Evaluation Board (SEB) under the auspices of the Chief Procurement Officer. Right of Rejection: The American Samoa Community College (ASCC) reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals and/or to waive any irregularities and/or any informalities contained in submitted proposals that are not in the best interest of ASCC or the public. Approved by: Dr. Seth P. Galea’i President, American Samoa Community College (ASCC) Page B12 samoa news, Tuesday, July 9, 2013 C M Y K C M Y K
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