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![The National Park of American Samoa and the American Samoa Community College Art Department partnered to produce the largest Siapo Mamanu since 2000. (L-R) Master Practitioner Su'a Fitiao Tupuola, Art Professor Reggie Meredith-Fitiao, National Park Ranger Pai Aukuso, Puataunofo Tofaeono, Warren King, Queen-Grace Tiumalu, National Park Superintendent Scott Burch, Shalina Prescott, National Park Chief of Interpretation and Education Michael Larson, and Loimata Siona. [courtesy photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/NPS_ASCC_Siapo%20Mamanu-web.jpg?itok=iFRSuU9Y "The National Park of American Samoa and the American Samoa Community College Art Department partnered to produce the largest Siapo Mamanu since 2000. (L-R) Master Practitioner Su'a Fitiao Tupuola, Art Professor Reggie Meredith-Fitiao, National Park Ranger Pai Aukuso, Puataunofo Tofaeono, Warren King, Queen-Grace Tiumalu, National Park Superintendent Scott Burch, Shalina Prescott, National Park Chief of Interpretation and Education Michael Larson, and Loimata Siona. [courtesy photo]")
On April 7, as part of a collaborative project with the National Park of American Samoa, the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) Art Department unveiled a new eight foot by eight foot Siapo Mamanu, the largest siapo in this style to be created since 2000.
“This Siapo Mamanu will become a...
![Jonah Lomu and his New Zealand Rugby Seven's teammates greeted youth teams during opening ceremonies at the 20th Anniversary 1994 Hong Kong 7s. [Photo Copyright Barry Markowitz, 1994]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Cool%20Stuff%20Jonah%20Lomu_0.jpg?itok=ov0kpmfS "Jonah Lomu and his New Zealand Rugby Seven's teammates greeted youth teams during opening ceremonies at the 20th Anniversary 1994 Hong Kong 7s. [Photo Copyright Barry Markowitz, 1994]")
A year ago I had an hour with Jonah Lomu in Hong Kong, and a few very special private moments.
I reminisced with Jonah how 1994 was the first Hong Kong 7s for both of us. I told Jonah of my arrival to Auckland from Apia, and that I got to shoot precious images of Jonah's primary school, out in...
![Mufi Hannemann, President & CEO of the Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association meets with travel folk and Hawaii State Legislators on a daily basis to advocate for Hawaii's success. [Photo by Barry Markowitz, 3/31/16]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Hannemann%20Mufi.jpg?itok=0D8NA3JQ "Mufi Hannemann, President & CEO of the Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association meets with travel folk and Hawaii State Legislators on a daily basis to advocate for Hawaii's success. [Photo by Barry Markowitz, 3/31/16]")
It appears to be a powerful and influential politician, you don't always have to be sitting in elected office. Everybody in Hawai’i and Samoa knows the name, Mayor Mufi Hannemann. Fading quick from memory are the names of former Governor Neal Abercrombie and maybe even current Governor David Ige....
![Team Luka was one of the three teams that re-enacted parts of the last day of Christ’s life on Earth, during the Easter program at the Samoan Congregational Christian Church of Ft. Hood, last month. The two other groups were Team Mareko and Team Mataio. [courtesy photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Luka.jpg?itok=nNmM0tTM "Team Luka was one of the three teams that re-enacted parts of the last day of Christ’s life on Earth, during the Easter program at the Samoan Congregational Christian Church of Ft. Hood, last month. The two other groups were Team Mareko and Team Mataio. [courtesy photo]")
The Samoan Congregational Christian Church of Ft. Hood, TX celebrated Easter this year by dividing their church up into three groups: Mataio, Mareko and Luka. Each group was under the supervision of a Lay Minister: Mataio – Ioane Savai’inaea, Mareko – Leasina Lefotu, and Luka – Teuimaota Sasa.
Each...
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Visitors to Holton’s Town Square on Saturday, Oct. 11, will have the opportunity to view the process of turning alpaca fiber into an article of clothing — or from “Sheep to Shawl,” as the process is known.
Sarah DeVader of Sarah’s Enchanted Cottage on the west side of the Square is putting the “...
The Staples Motley School District held a task force meeting on Oct. 27 to get community input on creating a plan for the school’s facilities. Thirtyfour community members, including school board members, school staff and representatives from different areas of the school district, met at Faith....
This year, business interest in the Upstate has the potential to exceed previous years. Year-to-date 53 companies have visitedthe Upstate area with project interests, according Clay Andrews, director of investor and public relations manager at Upstate S.C. Alliance. “I think Greer is sort of right...