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‘WONDERFUL’ CAR GETS NEW OWNERS GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — George Bailey was driving the old black car the last time you saw it. He was drunk and crashed into the big tree on the outskirts of Bedford Falls, and then he ran to the bridge, where he was going to jump off and end it all.

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SANTA FE (AP) — Republican Gov. Susana Martinez, making history as the nation’s first female Hispanic governor, called Saturday for New Mexicans to unite to solve the difficult problems confronting the state, including a budget deficit and sputtering economy. Martinez sounded a bipartisan tone during her public inaugural ceremony on the historic Santa Fe Plaza, across the street from the Palace of the Gover nors, which was built in 1610 and housed Spanish governors. It was the seat of government during Mexican and American territorial rule.

“From this moment on, we must aspire together. Work together.

Fight together. Triumph together.

And today only marks the first day of our journey together,” Martinez said in prepared remarks for delivery during her inaugural address.

Hours before her speech, Martinez — the state’s first female governor — formally assumed control of state government as its chief executive during a private swearing-in ceremony at midnight in the Capitol Rotunda. Saturday offered Martinez and Lt. Gov. John Sanchez, who was her running mate in the general election, a daylong opportunity to celebrate the

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New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez, a Las Cruces Republican, with her husband, Chuck Franco, holding the Bible, is sworn in by State District Judge Stephen Bridgforth close to midnight at the state capital in Santa Fe on Saturday, making her the state’s first female governor. start of her administration with friends, political supporters and the public.

“There is no worthier or more satisfying work than to serve others in a just cause,” Martinez said.

“Not every New Mexican voted for me. But every New Mexican deserves and will receive my best efforts to protect and promote their interests. I serve you all, and I am grateful to you for the privilege.”

Martinez succeeds Democratic Gov. Bill Richardson, who was barred from seeking re-election after serving two consecutive fouryear ter ms. The start of their administrations offered stark contrasts. Richardson enjoyed a solid economy during his first term, with the state reaping revenue windfalls from taxes and royalties on energy production.

The Democratic governor was

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From left, Bert Jimenez, Prison Door Inc.; Larry Myers, Prison Door Inc.; Johnny Gonzales, director of Community Volunteer Program; Jim Ridgeway, Prison Door Inc.; the Rev. Mark Baker; and Sammie Peterson of Roswell. Community Volunteer Program held its New Year’s Day party for kids, Saturday.

Community Volunteer Program holds New Year’s party for kids JONATHAN ENTZMINGER RECORD STAFF WRITER

Community Volunteer Program held its annual New Year’s Day party for children at 1 W. Byrne St., Saturday.

“My goal is to reach the children in this area,” said Johnny Gonzales, director of Community Volunteer Program. “As long as they know we’re going to be here (for them) that’s all that matters.”

The party ran from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Volunteers with the Community Volunteer Program and Prison Door Inc. gave out food and milk and offered prayers to attendees. Gonzales said part of the

party’s goal was “to tell them there’s help.”

“They’re looking forward to this coming year,” he said. “The sun has risen upon them and now they can have some hope. It’s important to reach out to someone else.”

Bert Jimenez, a member of Prison Door Inc., emceed the event and sang gospel songs with Sammie Peterson, a Roswell resident.

Sponsors for the party included Lawrence Brothers IGA, Nature’s Dairy and Roswell Boys & Girls Club.

“A child in this neighborhood has

able to cut taxes and increase spending on programs and services. After the economy soured during Richardson’s second term, the budget was trimmed and taxes were raised although that didn’t erase the double-digit growth in government spending that took place during his eight years in office.

Spending showdowns will test new Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two early showdowns on spending and debt will signal whether the new Congress can find common ground despite its partisan divisions or whether it’s destined for gridlock and brinkmanship that could threaten the nation’s economic health.

Not all of the bickering in the 112th Congress that convenes Wednesday will be between Republicans and Democrats. House Republicans, back in power after four years in the minority, will include numerous freshmen whose unyielding stands on the deficit, in particular, could severely test soon-to-be Speaker John Boehner’s ability to bridge differences and pass major bills.

His first big challenge will come in February, when Congress must pass a huge spending bill to keep the government running. Many House Republicans — veterans and newcomers alike — have pledged to cut discretionary domestic spending by up to $100 billion.

Even if they agree on a plan, it probably will be changed by the Senate, where Democrats will hold 53-47 edge. And President Barack Obama can veto almost any bill he opposes during the next two years.

Before Boehner, R-Ohio, deals with Democrats’ objections, he may have trouble getting his own 241-member caucus to agree on what to cut, and how deeply. Republicans have a history of promising far more cuts in spending than they deliver. Some conservative activists and commentators are tired of it.

“They love to cut taxes but cannot bring themselves to cut spending,” Kevin Williamson wrote in National Review Online. “It’s eat dessert first and leave the spinach on the table.”

Several freshman GOP lawmakers are aligned with the tea party movement, which champions spending cuts and balanced budgets. But even tea party activists are unable or unwilling to name sizable government programs they are willing to cut, said Duke University political scientist Mike Munger. He ran for North Carolina governor as a libertarian and has met with many tea partyers.

Passing a major spending bill may look easy when compared with the challenge Congress will face in the spring: raising the federal debt ceiling, an exercise that’s anathema

Hospital welcomes its first baby of 2011 See PARTY, Page A6

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Mother Christine Hernandez holds Liana Neveah Fresquez as father Kevin Fresquez looks on. Liana was the first baby born in 2011 at Roswell Regional Hospital.

Liana Neveah Fresquez was born at 9:58 a.m. Saturday, the first baby born at Roswell Regional Hospital in 2011.

The daughter of Christine Her nandez and Kevin Fresquez weighed 7 pounds, 9 1/2 ounces and was 21 inches long. Dr. Trudy Seavwright delivered the baby.

Local merchants provided gifts, including a babybed mattress, flowers, baby clothes, diapers, jewelry, gift certificates and even a

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Liana is the third child for Christine and the first for Kevin. She also is the 14th grandchild for Christine’s parents, Arturo and Narda Hernandez, and the first for Kevin’s parents, Rick and Darlene Fresquez.

Seavwright said the delivery was very quick.

“The mother had the baby in a few pushes,” Seavwright said. “She did very well.”

Christine, who had been at the hospital since 11:30 p.m. Friday, agreed that See BABY, Page A6

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Deputy, suspect dead in standoff D.C.-bound plane ENON, Ohio (AP) — A sheriff’s deputy investigating a report of gunfire at a trailer park was shot dead Saturday, and the shooting suspect was killed after a gun battle with police, authorities said. A police officer was wounded.

The slain deputy was married and was the mother of two children, Clark County Sheriff Gene Kelly said. He didn’t release the names of the deputy or the suspect killed in the standoff in Enon Beach, about 50 miles west of Columbus.

The deputy was shot as she tried to photograph a footprint in the mobilehome park, which sits near a highway, Kelly said.

“Our deputy never had the opportunity to return fire or take cover,” he said at a press conference.

Police officers were trying to retrieve the deputy’s body when the suspect fired on them from inside a trailer, and a German Township officer was wounded in a large exchange of gunfire, Kelly said. There were “many, many, many” shots fired by the suspect and police, he said.

Enon Beach resident Angelina Inman said she looked out of her trailer to see the deputy lying on the ground. She watched as another officer tried to reach her body.

“He was itching to get her,” Inman said. “He kept radioing in, can he please get her, and he was told no because it wasn’t secure.

You could see that male sheriff crying — he wanted to get her, he wanted to get her bad.”

It appears that it was

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A Clark County deputy, left, and German Township Patrolman Jeremy Blum, right, open fire on a trailer Saturday at Enon Beach near Enon, Ohio. Authorities say two Ohio law enforcement officers have been shot after they responded to reports of gunshots at the trailer home.

gunfire from Clark County deputies that killed the suspect, said Kelly, who has been sheriff for 24 years. He said he had hired the slain deputy and had known her since the police academy. He called her “just a good person, an outstanding deputy,” and said she was the first officer he’s lost.

“This,” Kelly said, “is the worst day of my entire law enforcement career.”

Enon Beach sits near Interstate 70 and acts as a seasonal campground with some summer -only residents and others who live there year-round. A portion of the highway was closed twice for a total of about an hour because the trailer park is so close to the roadway, Ohio State Highway Patrol Lt. Gary Lewis said.

A girl who lives in the trailer park said she knew the shooting suspect and

he had a temper.

“He was a quiet person, but if you made him mad — he wasn’t very pleasant,” 15-year-old Chelsea Bagley said.

Her mother’s boyfriend, John Burkhardt, said he heard the shots fired in the neighborhood. Police then arrived, Burkhardt said, and for several minutes authorities asked the suspect over a loud speaker to come out and surrender.

Crash near Roswell claims one

On Saturday, at approximately 6:30 a.m., officers of the New Mexico State Police responded to the scene of a traffic crash involving a single vehicle near Milepost 10 on the Relief Route, on the west side of Roswell.

The crash involved a 2008 Dodge/Ram pickup being driven by Osvaldo Bellah, 32, of Amarillo, Texas. Patricia Bellah, 30, of Amarillo was the passenger in the vehicle.

The on-scene investigation revealed that the 2008 Dodge pickup was traveling northbound on the Relief Route, and was attempting to pass a northbound tractor-trailer. Evidence within the scene indicated that the vehicle was steered abruptly to the left in the passing movement, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle left the western edge of the roadway in a

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The driver and passenger were transported to the Eastern New Mexico Medical Center for treatment of the injuries they suffered in the crash. Osvaldo Bellah succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by an emergency room physician. Patricia Bellah was treated for her injuries and released from the Medical Center.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A passenger plane briefly lost radio contact with air traffic controllers when the pilot turned to the wrong frequency as he approached Washington, leading to the scrambling of fighter jets and the evacuation of the U.S. Capitol, federal officials said Saturday.

Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Jim Peters said the agency is reviewing the “pilot readback error.”

The loss of radio contact as the plane approached the nation’s capital also led officials to evacuate all House and Senate office buildings.

Piedmont Airlines flight 4352 from Hilton Head, S.C., was on course for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport when it lost radio contact with air traffic controllers at a regional radar facility in Virginia for about 15 minutes, FAA officials said. The facility is responsible for handling the plane almost until the landing, when Reagan National takes over.

F-16 fighter jets were scrambled from Andrews Air Force Base, but the airliner was able to re-establish radio contact and it landed at Reagan National, said Stacey Knott, a spokeswoman for the North American Aerospace Defense Command. It was unclear how contact was re-established. The FAA and U.S. Secret Service interviewed the pilot when the plane was on the ground.

The evacuation order was issued around 1:30 p.m. and was called off about a half-hour later when the plane landed. Few people were at the Capitol complex on Saturday as Congress is out of session, and the Capitol Visitors Center was closed because of the New Year’s holiday. The Secret Service moved to a higher security condition during the incident, but did not evacuate the White House, according to agency spokesman Max Milien.

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GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — George Bailey was driving the old black car the last time you saw it. He was drunk and crashed into the big tree on the outskirts of Bedford Falls, and then he ran to the bridge, where he was going to jump off and end it all.

That’s how the story began.

One of the most popular Christmas movies, “It’s a Wonderful Life” has been televised every year since 1970. The movie, starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed, was made in 1946.

And on Christmas Eve, the old car that crashed into the tree arrived in Johnstown. Keith and Marilyn Smith bought the old 1919 Dodge that was featured in the movie, and they’re adding it to their collection of classic cars.

The fender of the Dodge, which was dented in the movie, has been fixed. As of his part hobby/retirement job, Keith Smith repainted the old car in the early 1990s, and this month, the couple bought it from a California car collector. It was delivered to their home west of Johnstown on Friday afternoon.

According to Smith, the movie wasn’t that popular when it was made, but because of a copyright problem, it was released again without restrictions in 1974.

“Every television network grabbed it and started showing it,” Smith said.

“That’s why it became so popular.”

Republic Pictures restored its copyright claim to the film in 1993, with exclusive video rights to it.

Currently, it can be shown only on NBC, and its distribution rights belong to Paramount Pictures.

To prove they have the

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) Your perceptions might differ from others’.

The issue might boil down to who is in charge. Maintain a strong profile and willingness to assume responsibility. Keep adapting to a changing situation.

Tonight: Get a good night’s sleep.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Allow yourself to transform an opinion as your mental perception opens up. The more willing you are to see, the more open and content you will become. Sometimes you might find it difficult to let go of a rigid position.

Tonight: Pretend you are a Vulcan — go for a mind meld.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Realize that in order to relate on an individual level, you need to consider options that

right car, the Smiths have the original title to the car, which lists the matching motor number in 1946. In that case, the owner is listed as “20th Century Fox,” the studio that made the film.

Before selling it to the Smiths, the California collector had owned it for 38 years. It has been in a few car shows, and it once appeared on “The Lawrence Welk Show” on TV. Keith Smith is a retired financial planner, and the couple now does “woodgraining” for cars as a second occupation and hobby.

Woodgraining is used in many older cars, and involves painting metal to match the original wood in the older, luxury cars. Marilyn is the artist and designs the wood grain, which Keith etches into the metal. They’d done some woodgraining for the collector in California, and that’s when they learned about the “Wonderful Life” car.

The Smiths won’t say how much the car cost them, but Keith said they could have bought some nice income property for the same price.

But owning the classic movie car is important to the couple, who live in a restored 1909 farmhouse west of Johnstown. Their car collection includes a 1928 Nash, a ’48 Lincoln Continental and pickups made in 1953 and ’56, among others.

A car enthusiast, Keith does much of the restoration himself, something he has always loved. He did his first woodgraining of a dashboard when he was 16 years old, living in Greeley.

Keith and Marilyn grew up the in the Greeley area.

Marilyn’s maiden name was Van Beber, and she graduated from Greeley

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revolve around a partnership. Though you most certainly are versatile, you also can benefit from others, especially if they come from a different mind-set.

Tonight: Brainstorm away with a close associate.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Defer, and you will remain content and upbeat. You might not have all the answers, and that is quite clear — but neither do others. Don’t put them on a pedestal. Think positively. Tonight: Defer to another person.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) The time has come to get ahead of a situation, clear out a problem and deal with others directly.

You might not always have the right solutions, but

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Above: Keith and Marilyn Smith drive their new 1919 Dodge Brothers Touring Car off a truck in front of their home in Johnstown, Colo., on Dec. 24. The car was the actual one driven into a tree

by Jimmy Stewart in the classic Christmas movie “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

High School. Keith graduated from Gill High School, which no longer exists.

Besides owning the classic car from the classic movie, the couple made

friends with one of a few stars of the movie who is still living. Carolyn Grimes, now 70, played Zuzu in the movie and spoke the famous line at the end:

your energy and charisma convince others that you do. Tonight: Put your feet up.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Anchor in, realizing your limits and knowing what is essential to stay steady. Everyone’s domestic life plays into other areas. You are no exception. In fact, you could be a bit more sensitive. Know that times are changing.

You cannot stop that.

Tonight: Hanging out.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Discuss a major change with a key associate, friend or family member. What you believe is happening might be of f.

Take a seat in the peanut gallery and watch the story unfold in the next few days and weeks. Tonight: Work on detachment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21) Knowing when to put a halt to spending, overeating and other frivolous yet destructive behavior remains critical. The time has come to return to a little self-discipline. Can you do it? Yes. Do you want to do it? That is up to you. Tonight: OK, OK, one last night of being a wild thing.

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Zuzu Bailey: “Look, daddy!” she says when a bell on the Christmas tree rings, “Teacher says, every time a bell rings an angel CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19) Didn’t you make a New Year’s resolution about going in a new direction after the holidays? Well, the time has come. Tomorrow’s Solar Eclipse will put a punctuation mark on that wildness.

Why not join forces and be empowered? Tonight: As you like.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18) Knowing when to pull back is instrumental to your well-being. You could be so tired and have so much to do that you might hesitate to stop. Taking a break or easing up on yourself might improve the situation. You will re-ener-

Left: Margaret Zierdt, 89, of Loveland, Colo., looks at the dashboard of the 1919 Dodge Brothers Touring Car purchased by Keith and Marilyn Smith of Johnstown, Colo., on Dec. 24.

gets his wings.”

Her dad, George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart): “That’s right, that’s right. Attaboy, Clarence!” gize given some care.

Tonight: Vanish while you can.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) You know what to do and when to do it. Follow your instincts in a meeting. Not everything is as you believe. Take your time dealing with someone who might have a somewhat rogue idea. You might be revising your lists of close friends (by choice) soon enough. Tonight: Where the action is.

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What’s the answer for New Mexico schools?

SANTA FE — Education may be the biggest item of discussion in the 2011 Legislature. That is as it should be. New Mexico’s constitution identifies public schools as the state’s most important service. And it’s almost half the budget.

But every year, state lawmakers get embroiled in discussing social issues. The media add to the distraction by pushing open government legislation that will help us tell you what is going on up here.

And education becomes an afterthought. Actually Gov. Bill Richardson talked a great deal about public schools. Discussions of Richardson’s legacy seldom mention the subject but he may have spent more time dealing with education than any other topic.

Richardson took office in 2003 with soaring popularity ratings.

His first move was a big tax cut that former Gov. Gary Johnson never had been able to get passed. Next came a railroad and

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Everyone remembers those “bold initiatives.” But many have forgotten the boldest initiative of all. Richardson convinced the Legislature to call a special election for the following September for voters to consider amending our constitution to dedicate a larger share of the state permanent fund to public schools.

Never had the Legislature been willing to do such a thing. And never had voters been willing to approve. Richardson spent a good deal of political capital traveling the state speaking to public meetings about the necessity of moving New Mexico schools from one of the lowest expenditures per

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child to a higher ranking.

Richardson also requested another constitutional amendment to move public school oversight from an elected state board of education to a department under the governor.

New Mexicans are not fond of abolishing elected offices but they passed both constitutional amendments. Public schools now have more money and the governor has more power over them.

Schools soon were doing more testing, teacher qualifications and pay were raised, dropout programs were enacted and so were programs to get parents more involved and to identify the special needs of Hispanic students.

And it didn’t do much, if any, good.

New Mexico, despite its efforts, hasn’t been putting its money into changes in the education system that make a difference in student achievement.

So, Gov. Susana Martinez plans to try some dif ferent changes. She has recruited

Hanna Skandera, a nationally recognized authority on school improvement. Skandera has been a top state education official in Florida and California, plus the U.S. Department of Education and the Hoover Institute.

Some grumbling in the education community is being heard but it is hard to argue with success. In the past decade, reading scores in Florida have improved by 20 points while New Mexico scores remain unchanged.

Despite the popular Republican refrain that throwing money at a problem doesn’t help solve it, Republicans typically are not stingy when it comes to schools.

It is my belief that given equal amounts of money for a state budget, Republicans will spend more money on schools than Democrats will. The reason is that Democrats have a number of other social programs they also want to fund.

Skandera’s advocacy of school vouchers and merit pay will cause some grousing. Martinez

found it necessary to reverse her support of vouchers during the general election campaign.

Oldtimers don’t especially care to follow Florida’s lead. In February 1968, Florida teachers went out on strike. A month later New Mexico teachers did the same.

In the 1970s, Florida adopted a distribution formula for funding schools that New Mexico followed.

That for mula is now being declared inequitable.

But at least people are talking about education and what causes New Mexico to trail the nation, when the nation badly trails many other countries throughout the world.

One factor that exists in the countries that lead us in student achievement is the amount of gover nment involvement in encouraging high achievement expectations. That will be scary to many.

(Write to Jay Miller at 3 La Tusa, Santa Fe, NM 87505; by fax at 984-0982; or by e-mail at insidethecapitol@hotmail.com)

Iraq should govern itself

A coordinated suicide bombing that killed at least 14 people and wounded 53 in Ramadi, the capital of Iraq's Anbar province, is a reminder that the country the U.S. has tried so hard to pacify, through military action and nation-building advice and subsidies, is still plenty turbulent. While this fact might tempt some to prolong the U.S. military presence in Iraq, that would be a mistake, as Iraqi leaders themselves are quick to remind us.

Anbar province, you may remember, was once dominated by al-Qaida in Mesopotamia until its dictatorial ways inspired the Anbar Awakening of tribal chiefs who began (well before the U.S. "surge") to fight back and eventually drive al-Qaida from power. However, al-Qaida has not entirely disappeared.

The Dec. 27 attack followed (and was almost certainly retaliation for) a roundup of suspected al-Qaida terrorists, as was a Dec. 12 attack at the same site. It was followed by an attack Wednesday in Mosul that killed a top police commander.

These indicators of turbulence come amid signs that the Iraqi government, imperfect as it is, is increasingly willing to handle such problems. Also Monday, the Iraqi oil minister announced that oil production, a key to future Iraqi stability, had reached its highest level in 20 years. The following day, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki announced that he anticipates that no U.S. troops will remain in Iraq by the end of 2011.

Mr. Maliki says the Iraqi government is capable of handling future security threats.

Maybe so, maybe not. But it is worth noting that Monday's suicide bombers delayed their attack while a U.S. detachment passed by, concentrating the attack on the Iraqi government. Both the government and the insurgents seem to believe that this fight is between Iraqis, with the U.S. as a bystander.

That is appropriate. We argued from the beginning, nearly eight years ago, that the invasion of Iraq was a mistake, and the prolonged U.S. occupation seems to have led to an Iraq that is more shaky than stable and has serious tolerance problems, leading, for example, to most Iraqi Christians fleeing the country.

For better and for worse, however, it is time to allow Iraqis to handle these Iraqi problems. The U.S. should continue to withdraw troops on schedule and allow historians of the future to weigh the pluses and minuses of our misadventure in Iraq.

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DEAR DR. GOTT: A couple of years ago, I was diagnosed with alopecia universalis. I saw my family doctor and three different dermatologists.

They ran a few different tests, but nothing came up.

I realize this is not a death sentence, but it has affected my life in every which way. I did buy a wig, but that is only covering up the problem.

If you have any medical advice on this topic, I would greatly appreciate it. I guess I should mention that I am a 53-year-old woman, basically in good health.

DEAR READER: Alopecia universalis is a condition that causes a total loss of all body and scalp hair. It is the most severe form of alopecia. Other

Quick action needed to prevent harm to city Being an elected official is an honor. It is a privilege — and it is a responsibility that cannot be taken lightly. It changes your priorities and it challenges the way you handle yourself. It requires determination, a desire to learn, and a level of trust that is shared between yourself and those you represent.

In public office, one must make every effort to balance equal parts of emotion and reason. Doing what is right, and doing it for the right reason, is a solid foundation for establishing balance to the

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forms include alopecia areata, which causes round patches of hair loss on the scalp and body, and alopecia totalis, which causes a total loss of hair on the scalp only.

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disorders says alopecia areata is considered an autoimmune disorder.

Treatment includes steroid

decision making process and should you ever let one outweigh the other, then too many times the result will not resemble the intent.

An unfortunate circumstance occurred in Roswell city gover nment this past week. We lost a very good councilor to a very bad situation. I am convinced that bringing harm to the city of Roswell was not the councilor’s initial intent. I am equally convinced, however, that har m to the city was imminent and that the consequences of the councilor’s

injections under the skin surface, ultraviolet-light therapy and topical corticosteroids.

Drugs may be applied topically as well to stimulate hair growth.

Full regrowth of hair may occur, but those with eczema, long-term alopecia or alopecia at a young age may experience permanent hair loss.

The loss of hair, especially for women, can be emotionally upsetting and traumatic.

There is little known about the condition and its cause; therefore, few effective treatments are available. Make an appointment with a therapist to work through your feelings and learn ways to cope with your condition. If you can come to accept that there is

actions needed to be dealt with swiftly and absolutely.

T ransparency and open gover nment are necessary ingredients to a successful community. All members of our gover ning body are in agreement. The struggle falls in the how, and to what extent, sensitive issues should be shared with the public. Our governing body has a responsibility to conduct the business of the city: to abide by the statutes and regulations in fulfilling that responsibility, to hold ourselves accountable in our

little you can do and that the condition is not your fault, you may improve your emotional state and quality of life.

You may wish to make an appointment with a dermatologist to discuss the condition and keep up on any new treatment options. He or she may also be able to tell you whether there are any clinical trials testing new treatments for which you may qualify. There is also a nonprofit group for women with alopecia called Bald Girls Do Lunch (www.BaldGirlsDoLunch.org) that provides information and support.

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efforts and to properly share our decisions with those who elected us to office.

I believe that our city council has done an exceptional job in representing us. We’re certain to have our dif ferences, but there is no question that Roswell is headed in a positive direction.

As was accurately reported in the Roswell Daily Record, secret recordings were made of closed council meetings and then freely disseminated to several media outlets. Now

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Jan. 2, 1986 • Four officers were recently elected to the Sierra Middle School Honor Society.

The 1985-86 officers are Kristie Jenkins, president; Rachel Teague, vice president; Patricia Russell, secretary; and Renee Andrews, treasurer.

• Ivan Batsoev, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Reams, has been named the student Kiwanias of the month at Goddard High School. Batsoev, a senior, is a member of the Honor Society and played varsity football. He was selected by the foreign language department as the outstanding student in Spanish III his junior year. He is a member of the Spanish Club and attends the Church of the Nazarene. Batsoev plans to major in sociology at Fort Lewis College in Colorado.

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some applaud that approach and say that all meetings should be open, while others understand the liability that such an action creates. In fact, even those who commit their lives to securing the principles of open government understand that certain issues should not be discussed in a public setting.

Issues that deal with personnel matters, collective bargaining and threatened or pending litigation have properly been identified as confidential matters and allow for governing bodies to discuss them within a closed meeting. The reason being, the sensitive nature of the issues and the necessary protection to the employee and/or to the financial well-being of the community are paramount. In other words, if the civil rights of employees are violated and/or if delicate information pertaining to a law suit is exposed, the consequences to the city could be financially devastating. Closed meetings are a necessary tool in the ability to make good business decisions and are used by municipalities across the nation.

The manner in which the council conducted itself during these closed sessions was both proper and honorable. At no time were the discussions of the council in violation of the Open Meetings Act and at no time were decisions finalized in a closed session.

Our governing body has accepted the trust and confidence that you have given them and they will not allow that to be thrown away.

Within our collective thought process, the secret recording of the meetings and the release of their content to the media was inappropriate and an indication of things to come. To lose the confidence and the trust in anticipating that the discussions that take place in confidentiality are truly not confidential limits the future effectiveness of the council members.

If legal action had not been taken, the city council, city staff, and/or legal representatives would no longer feel secure in the confidentiality of their deliberations, trust within the governing body would have been destroyed and the effectiveness of the city council

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of my Health Report “Medical Specialists.” Other readers who would like a copy should send a selfaddressed stamped No. 10 envelope and a $2 check or money order payable to Newsletter and mailed to Newsletter, P.O. Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092. Be sure to mention the title or print an order form off my website at www.AskDrGottMD.com.

DEAR DR. GOTT: I live in an area where the air is dry. After moving here, I got frequent nosebleeds. I started dabbing Vaseline in my nostrils to keep them moistened, and it solved the problem. But after reading your column about how this can be dangerous, I stopped.

What would you suggest as a remedy instead of the Vaseline?

DEAR READER: Dry air is a common cause of nosebleeds because the skin and mucus membranes become much

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would have been severely diminished. Credibility and integrity are the moral fabric that we work within, and when they are sacrificed, our city’s well-being is jeopardized.

The sequence of events: On Dec. 15, the existence of the recordings was brought to the city’s attention; on Dec. 16, a copy of the recordings was made available to the city. I contacted the councilor involved and we arranged a meeting for first thing the following morning. A meeting of the full council was scheduled for Dec. 20, at which time the information would be shared. It is important to note that, in listening to the recordings, the person responsible for their creation was obvious. The media did not turn against a confidential source — they simply returned inappropriate material to the city, which was the right thing to do. In addition to the four closed meetings, the recordings revealed hours of personal conversations and private matters.

On Dec. 17, I met with the councilor and discussed the probability of a court action to have him removed from the governing body. I offered to visit with him at any time, should he have questions or should he wish to resign his position and avoid legal action. Shortly after we met, the councilor contacted me to revisit the matter, and then, he called back to cancel; I did not hear from him again until minutes before the court hearing on Dec. 27, at which time he tendered his resignation.

Being accountable for who we are and how we conduct the business of the city is extremely important to me. I cannot stand idle and knowingly allow our community to be harmed.

I’d like to close with a note of immense gratitude: to the media, for handling this delicate situation in a discrete and honorable manner; to City Attorney Barbara Patterson, for her intrinsic understanding of the workings of our city and her diligence in handling the matter; to the city councilors, who desire to protect the well-being of our city; and to the citizens of Roswell, who care enough to ask the tough questions.

Happy New Year!

Del more fragile and susceptible to damage. Vessels near the sur face can break spontaneously, causing a nosebleed.

In arid areas of the country and even during the winter when wood stoves, fireplaces and furnaces are heating homes, people may struggle to keep the air from drying too much. In these situations, using saline (or other water-based) nasal sprays to keep the nostrils and airways moistened, as well as using humidifiers to add moisture back into

the air, may be beneficial.

If these fail to provide adequate results, speak with your physician regarding his or her recommendations.

Dr. Peter H. Gott is a retired physician and the author of several books, including “Live Longer, Live Better,” “Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Diet” and “Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Cookbook,” which are available at most bookstores or online. His website is www.AskDrGottMD .com.

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Today is Sunday, Jan. 2, the second day of 2011.

There are 363 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight On Jan. 2, 1811, Sen. Timothy Pickering, a Federalist from Massachusetts, became the first member of the U.S. Senate to be censured (the offense was improperly revealing the contents of an executive document).

On this date In 1788, Georgia became the fourth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.

In 1900, Secretary of State John Hay announced the “Open Door Policy” to facilitate trade with China.

In 1921, religious services were broadcast on radio for the first time as KDKA in Pittsburgh aired the regular Sunday service of the city’s Calvary Episcopal Church.

In 1935, Bruno Hauptmann went on trial in Flemington, N.J., on charges of kidnapping and murdering the 20-month-old son of Charles and Anne Lindbergh.

(Hauptmann was found guilty, and executed.)

In 1942, the Philippine capital of Manila was captured by Japanese forces during World War II. In 1959, the Soviet Union launched its space probe Luna 1, the first manmade object to fly past the moon, its apparent intended target.

In 1960, Sen. John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts launched his successful bid for the presidency.

In 1971, 66 people were killed in a pileup of spectators leaving a soccer match at Ibrox (EYE’-brox) Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland.

In 1981, police in Sheffield, England, arrested Peter Sutcliffe, who confessed to being the serial killer known as the “Yorkshire Ripper” who had slain 13 women.

In 1991, Sharon Pratt (Dixon) was sworn in as mayor of Washington, D.C., becoming the first black woman to head a city of Washington’s size and prominence.

Ten years ago: President-elect George W. Bush tapped Democrat Norman Y. Mineta to be his Secretary of Transportation, Spencer Abraham to be Secretary of Energy and Linda Chavez to be Secretary of Labor. (However, Chavez ended up withdrawing after it was disclosed she had given money and shelter to an illegal immigrant who once did chores around Chavez’s house.) Ships made the first legal and direct crossing between China and Taiwan in more than half a century. Former U.S. Attorney General and Secretary of State William P. Rogers died in Bethesda, Md., at age 87.

Five years ago: A methane gas explosion at the Sago (SAY’-goh) Mine in West Virginia claimed the lives of 12 miners, but one miner, Randal McCloy, Jr., was eventually rescued. The roof of a skating rink collapsed in the German town of Bad Reichenhall (bahd RYK’-ehnhahl), killing 15 people. No. 4 Ohio State beat No. 5 Notre Dame 34-20 in the Fiesta Bowl.

One year ago: President Barack Obama, in his weekly Internet and radio address, said an al-Qaida affiliate in Yemen apparently ordered the failed Christmas Day bombing plot against a U.S. airliner. Texas Tech rallied to beat Michigan State 41-31 in a shootout at the Alamo Bowl.

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As we begin another trip around the sun A6 Sunday, January 2, 2011

A new year is upon us. It is that time of the year when we accidently write “2010” or “10”and then have to figure out how to make the “0” into a “1” so it is correct. It will take a while, but after a number of “mess-ups” we will finally remember that it is “2011.”

There are many who didn’t make it to the end of 2010. The newspapers and magazines’ year end editions are full of tributes to individuals who passed away during this past year. Some of us around today will not see it to the end of 2011.

There are a lot of things each of us do not have in common. But one thing we do have in common is that we have one less year to live than we did last year at this time.

So as we launch into another trip around the sun, what does this new year mean to us? Well, as you read this, the year ahead is an empty tablet. It is a story yet to be written. And it can have many story lines.

Just for the fun of it, why not sit down and write your 2011 Christmas card letter today?

What would it say? How would it be different written the first week of January at the front end of the year instead of the first week of December?

Each day in 2011 we will get up, make decisions, live our lives,

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JUST A THOUGHT

and then close our eyes and fall asleep. A year from now, it will be too late to change anything that we do or that happens to us in the year ahead. Much of our experience in the year ahead will depend on the attitude we choose to carry.

Ghandi’s philosophy was “Live as if you were to die tomorrow.

Learn as if you were to live forever.” I would modify the second part of his quote to say “Grow as if you were to live forever.” But maybe learning and growing are the same. The core concept is to get the most out of every day as it can only be lived once, but equip yourself better each day for the future days that lie ahead.

Joan Baez has her own spin on how we should live, “You don’t get to choose how you’re going to die.

Or when. You can only decide how you’re going to live. Now.” John Lennon shared “Life is what happens to you when you’re busy making other plans.” Regardless of your view of the world, life will

4 children, 1 man die in suburb fire

REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — A mother could only watch in agony as her four young children and a man were killed by an intense apartment fire that broke out a few hours into the new year, her neighbors in the apartment complex said Saturday.

Neighbor Jared Wilson said the 30-year -old woman was able to escape the two-bedroom ground-floor apartment and stood outside as heavy smoke and flames engulfed her home. All four children were 10 or younger, fire officials said.

“She couldn’t speak — she was just hysterically screaming,” said Wilson, 27, who lives on the building’s third floor.

A 32-year-old man in the same apartment also died, said police spokesman Officer Matt Peringer. The woman was taken to a hospital where she was reported in stable condition, said Fire Battalion Chief Ed Carolan.

The names of the victims and the relationship between the man and woman were not immediately available. No other injuries were reported and the residents of all 12 apartments in the three-story wooden building were evacuated and found temporary housing.

Peringer said a cause hadn’t been found before investigators secured the scene for the night. They planned to resume their work this morning, he said.

Chris Champoux and his wife were sleeping in their apartment in the building across a driveway from the units that burned.

“The heat actually woke my wife up,” he said. “It was an inferno — very horrific.”

Crews from six fire departments responded, and investigators from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Washington State Patrol and a Seattle Fire Department canine arson detection unit were at the scene, though there were no immediate signs it was intentionally set, Peringer said.

Carolan said the fire was reported around 2:30 a.m. at the Sammamish Ridge Apartments and quickly burned the two units above it. All three were heavily damaged and the apartments next to them have smoke damage, he said.

Wilson said only about 30 seconds elapsed from the time he first heard shouting until his apartment was surrounded by heavy smoke and he was forced to flee.

As he ran down the stairwell, he saw the woman, whose children he had often seen playing, screaming outside the building.

Wilson said he and another resident grabbed a fire extinguisher and the two tried to enter the smoke-filled apartment. “At that point, the whole place just went up” and they were forced away by the flames.

“It’s tough thinking about the fact that she lost her whole family,” Wilson said The building is one of a complex of three-story buildings in a wooded area just northwest of downtown Redmond. It is about two miles north of the Microsoft Corp. campus and about 12 miles east of Seattle.

The buildings have smoke detectors but not sprinklers, which weren’t required when the complex was built in the mid-1980s, Peringer said.

“It is an awful tragedy,” said Teresa Lunsford, resident manager of the complex. She declined further comment.

According to Sammamish Ridge’s website, it is managed by Pan Pacific Properties, a Seattle company that has nine apartment complexes in the Seattle area.

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things went well.

She expressed her appreciation for the “really good nurses and doctors.”

“It’s nice to receive all these gifts and stuff,” she added. “I’m just happy to have the baby here.”

Kevin expressed his pleasure at becoming a father.

“I’m happy the baby’s healthy,” he said.

Liana has a brother and sister, Chris-

happen in 2011.

Don’t let the past rob you of what you need to be accomplishing in 2011. Charles Kettering said “You can’t have a better tomorrow if you are thinking about yesterday all the time.” We need to throw away the rear view mirror. And sometimes it is our anxiousness about the future that robs us of what needs to be done today.

We need to live in the present ... today provides the best opportunity we have to make a difference. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”

What is inside you? Because what you are on the inside will manifest itself on your outside.

In the year ahead we need to make sure that we are not just spinning our wheels or getting bogged down in things that are trivial. Oscar Wilde shared, “To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” Woodrow Wilson said “We are not here merely to make a living.

We are here to enrich the world.”

And Will Rogers tells us the importance of living in the present, “Half our life is spent trying to find something to do with the time we have rushed through life trying to save.”

Then there are those who sit around and waste the days they

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Martinez confronts high unemployment, a more than $400 million budget shortfall and an economy still sputtering from a national recession.

Besides the fiscal challenges, Martinez must deal with problems that have long nagged New Mexico — one of the highest rates of poverty in the nation and a public school system in which a third of students fail to graduate from high school. One of the first tasks for Martinez and the Democratic-controlled Legislature is to balance the state’s more than $5 billion budget.

Martinez pledged during

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have been given. Some people have the philosophy that once appeared on a sign, “Don’t look, you might see. Don’t touch, you might feel. Don’t walk you might fall. Don’t try you might fail.

Don’t breathe, you might live!”

Much of what we need to be accomplishing in 2011 will not occur because of fear of failure. I don’t want any of us to wake up a year from now and play the “what if?” game. What if I had put my name in for that position ... what if I had taken time to go visit her ... what if I had not borrowed that money ... what if ...?

We need to expect failures in 2011, and hopefully many of them. If you make it through this next year without failing, you will never have the chance to be a success. Nelson Mandela addressed this issue when he said, “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”

Theodore Roosevelt used this same concept applying it to mistakes when he said, “The only man who makes no mistakes is the man who never does anything.”

But I like Michael Jordan’s statement on failure the best, “I can accept failure, everyone fails sometime. I can’t accept not trying.”

My challenge to you today is to make 2011 the best year of your

her campaign not to raise taxes. She’s also vowed to shield Medicaid and public school classrooms from cuts.

Medicaid provides health care for nearly a fourth of the state’s population, mainly uninsured children and the poor. In her speech, Martinez acknowledged the difficulties ahead.

“I assume the duties of governor understanding this is a challenging time,” she said. “Our state and its leaders must have the courage to make the kinds of changes that will positively impact people’s lives and put us back on a course toward prosperity.”

She also portrayed the state’s problems as a shared challenge.

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to some die-hard conservatives. Economists and scores of political leaders say the alternatives are much worse: Let the nation default on its debts, which could trigger a global recession, or drastically cut federal spending to levels neither party has imagined.

The current debt ceiling is $14.3 trillion, enacted last February. The federal debt, nearly $13.9 trillion, grows by $4 billion a day.

“Where the rubber will hit the road will be on the debt limit,” said John Feehery, a Republican adviser and former top House aide. “What kind of budget concessions will Obama agree to in exchange for keeping the government functioning?”

Lawmakers might buy some time by passing temporary extensions of a budget and a higher debt ceiling.

Eventually they must work out a long-term solution.

Obama has made it clear that Republicans share respon-

“New Mexicans have known hardships before, and overcome them.

They’ve suffered setbacks before, and faced them undaunted. No generation has been free of adversity or excused from the responsibility of making our great state better,” said Martinez. “We can, we must and we will prevail over the adversity that confronts us now. We have a debt to honor from the generations that preceded us and a promise to keep to the generation that follows. Our parents built a future better than their past, and we must do the same.”

Shortly after taking of fice, Martinez issued several executive orders, including ones to prohibit

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tian, 5, and Brissia, 4.

Merchants giving gifts to the new baby include Tinnie’s Mercantile Store & Deli, Apple Blossom Flower Shop, Tractor Supply Co., Chewning Footwear, Gift Pantry Flowers, The Medicine Shop, The Jeweler’s Bench, House of Flowers, Bealls Department Store, Albertsons Food Center, midwife Callie Dodson, White Mattress Co., Primm Drug, Hippie Chicks, Aveda Concept Salon, Bank of the Southwest, Pioneer Bank, Inspirations Unlimited, Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Otero Federal Credit Union and Rio Pecos Medical Associate Ltd.

departments and boards from hiring lobbyists, directing agencies to cooperate with any federal investigation and limiting the administration’s use of executive privilege to deny public records requests.

Federal prosecutors have a pending investigation of possible influence peddling in the awarding of state investments. After her inaugural address, Martinez was to greet the public at a reception and dance with kids at a free children’s ball. The festivities end with an invitation-only, $100-a-ticket inaugural ball Saturday night at the city’s downtown convention center.

sibility for finding one.

“Nobody, Democrat or Republican, is willing to see the full faith and credit of the United States government collapse,” Obama said in early December. No one enjoys voting to raise the debt limit, he said. “But once John Boehner is sworn in as speaker, then he’s going to have responsibilities to govern. You can’t just stand on the sidelines and be a bomb thrower.”

Boehner essentially has acknowledged that. He said of the debt ceiling, “We are going to have to deal with it as adults, whether we like it or not. The federal government has obligations and we have obligations on our part.”

Lawmakers say the likeliest scenario calls for a promise of future spending cuts, even if somewhat vague, that might persuade enough House Republicans to agree to raise the debt ceiling.

Some predict a fierce fight. The national Republican Party chairman, Michael Steele, seemed to encourage lawmakers to vote against a higher debt ceiling shortly before the November elections. “We are not going to compromise on raising the debt ceiling,” he told CNN.

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nowhere to go on New Year’s Day,” Gonzales said. “They have to find a place where they can go.”

The Community Volunteer Program accepts donations throughout the year to fund its programs that reach thousands of local residents. To make a donation call 624-7579.

life. Live each day to the fullest.

Don’t get slowed down by your past or over anxious about your future. Make sure that you grow and that you end this year a different and better person than you are today.

Take some risks and don’t be afraid of failure. If each of us acted as if it were impossible to fail, what could we accomplish in 2011 both individually and collectively?

Do something that adds value to another or to others each day.

We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. Just in case 2011 is your last trip around the sun, invest in others so you can leave a legacy behind when your days are done ... because we are each just passing through.

I pray that in the year ahead you are richly blessed, not necessarily with what you want, but with what you need and that 2011 will become the best year of your life.

Just some New Year’s thoughts ...

Rick Kraft is a local attorney and the exec u t i v e d i r e c t o r o f t h e Leadership Roswell Program.

To submit comments, contribut i o n s , o r i d e a s , e-mail to rkraft@kraftandhunter.com or write to P.O. Box 850, Roswell, NM, 88202-0850.

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Regional Cities Today Mon.

Temperatures High/low ........................... 40°/11° Normal high/low ............... 55°/23° Record high ............... 80° in 1910 Record low .................. -2° in 1979 Humidity at noon ................... 17%

Farmington 26/6

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NATIONAL BRIEFS PITT COACH FIRED AFTER ARREST

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Pittsburgh fired football coach Mike Haywood on Saturday, a day after he was arrested at his home on a domestic violence charge.

Haywood was released Saturday from St. Joseph County Jail on $1,000 cash bond, said an officer at the jail who declined to give her name, after the charge was upgraded from a misdemeanor to felony domestic battery in the presence of a minor.

Within hours of his release, Pittsburgh put out a statement from Chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg, saying Haywood had been dismissed, “effective immediately.”

Pittsburgh hired Haywood away from Miami (Ohio) on Dec. 16 to replace Dave Wannstedt, who resigned under pressure.

Before the firing was announced on Saturday, Haywood told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, “It isn’t fair. The truth will eventually come out.”

Haywood was arrested about 3 p.m. Friday after a custody issue developed with a woman with whom Haywood has a child, police said. The unidentified woman told police that Haywood grabbed her by the arm and neck and pushed her as she tried to leave.

Assistant St. Joseph County Police Chief Bill Redman said the woman had marks on her neck, arms and back.

Haywood led Miami (Ohio) to a 9-4 record and the MidAmerican Conference title in his second season with the RedHawks.

SPOTLIGHT ON SPORTS 1961 — George Blanda passes for three touchdowns and kicks a field goal and the extra points to give the Houston Oilers a 24-16 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in the first American Football League championship game.

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2009 — Mississippi beats Texas Tech 47-34 in the final Cotton Bowl played in the stadium of the same name. Texas Tech quarterback Graham Harrell ends up with the most career touchdowns in major college football (four in this game made it 134, breaking the record of 131 set by Hawaii’s Colt Brennan) and first player with two 5,000-yard passing seasons.

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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Oklahoma Sooners don't have to hear about their BCS losing streak anymore. They busted it up in a big way.

Landry Jones threw for a school bowl-record 429 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 9 Oklahoma ended a five-game BCS bowl losing streak with a 48-20 win over Connecticut in the Fiesta Bowl on Saturday night.

Oklahoma (12-2) carried plenty of BCS baggage after losing three straight title games and two Fiesta Bowls. The Sooners avoided the setback six pack behind Jones and R yan Broyles, who had team records of 13 catches and 170 yards to go with the sealing touchdown.

Connecticut (8-5) at least kept close for a while in its first BCS bowl.

The hopeful Huskies steadied themselves after an initial barrage from Oklahoma and avoided a complete New Year’s Day desert disaster with hardnosed running by Jordan Todman and a handful of big plays.

Todman had 121 yards on 32 carries and Robbie Frey returned a kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown, helping UConn provide at

least a glimmer of hope that it’s not just a basketball school anymore.

Oklahoma had been down this road before.

The Sooners played in the 2007 and 2008 Fiesta Bowls, so they know the town, the stadium, the routine.

They also know disappointment.

In both games, Oklahoma came into the desert favorites and left embarrassed; first to trick-playing, BCS-busting Boise State, then in lopsided fashion to West Virginia.

To shake up their mojo, the Sooners switched hotels, practice sites, everything possible to keep from getting that here-we-goagain Fiesta feeling.

It worked.

Oklahoma followed a businesslike week with a similar approach in the game, jumping out to a 140 lead and getting a pair of interception retur ns for touchdowns to pull away for its first BCS bowl win in eight years.

This was all new to the Huskies.

An FBS program for just nine years, UConn was in its fourth straight bowl, getting the Bowl Championship Series nod after winning the final five

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Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones winds up to throw a pass against Connecticut in the second quarter of the Fiesta Bowl, Saturday.

games and ear ning the tiebreaker as co-Big East champions.

But everything about this trip was bigger, from the airport greeting to the shine of the national spotlight.

More than that, though, the Huskies had to worry about Oklahoma’s speedyou-up offense.

UConn coach Randy

Edsall said OU has so many talented players, it was like the little boy trying to put his fingers in all the holes in the dike. The Sooners also play fast, snapping of f more plays than any team in the country while averaging over 478 yards and 36 points per game.

UConn tried a variety of speed-up tactics in practice

to simulate Oklahoma’s pace, but the real test was going to come in the first few series, when the Sooners pressed the gas and the Huskies tried to keep up.

They couldn’t.

With former quarterback Josh Heupel calling plays for the first time, Oklahoma hit UConn with a Manny

’Bama crushes Spartans TCU wins

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Alabama running back Eddie Lacy (42) runs away from the Michigan State defense on a 62-yard touchdown run during the second half of the Capital One Bowl, Saturday. Alabama won 49-7.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The team picked to repeat as national champions gave a glimpse of everything it could’ve been and more.

Too bad for Alabama it came too late.

Mark Ingram ran for two scores to break the school record for career touchdowns, and 15th-ranked Crimson Tide rolled past No. 7 Michigan State 49-7 on Saturday in the most lopsided Capital One Bowl in the game’s history.

“We just showed what we’re capable of doing when we play our best football,” Ingram said. “It just shows how fragile a season is.”

The pieces came together better than they had all season in this one.

The 2009 Heisman Trophy winner had 59 yards rushing on 12 carries and a 30-yard reception against

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Rose Bowl, 21-19 PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — TCU won the Rose Bowl for all those schools that never even imagined they could get there.

Andy Dalton threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score, linebacker Tank Carder swatted down a 2-point conversion pass attempt with 2 minutes to play, and the third-ranked Hor ned Frogs completed a perfect season with a 21-19 victory over No. 4 Wisconsin on Saturday.

Bart Johnson caught an early TD pass and recovered a late onside kick for the Mountain West champion Horned Frogs (13-0), who followed up their second straight unbeaten regular season by busting the

BCS in dramatic fashion at the Rose Bowl.

Dalton passed for 219 yards for TCU, which won’t win the national title — that will go to either Auburn or Oregon after they meet in the BCS championship game in nine days.

These ferocious Frogs still proved they can play with anybody on college football’s biggest stages.

“I’ve been saying for a while that parity in college football is here,” TCU coach Gary Patterson said. “I got texts from everybody across the nation, from Boise State and schools all over. ... Today we played See ROSE, Page B3

Meyer wins final game as Florida coach Orange top Irish

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Urban Meyer walked away from Florida with a win against Joe Paterno, who insists Penn State’s disappointing season won’t be his last.

Meyer closed out a highly successful six-year run that included a pair of national championships by leading the Gators back from a second-half deficit to beat JoePa’s Nittany Lions 37-24 in the Outback Bowl on Saturday.

Omarius Hines and Mike Gillislee ran for touchdowns, Chas Henry kicked three second-half field goals, and Ahmad Black sealed the win with an 80-yard interception return TD to help Florida (85) send Meyer out with a smile.

The 46-year -old coach resigned last month because of health concerns and to spend more time with his family.

Meyer and the 84-year-old Paterno met at midfield for a

postgame handshake that was anything but typical.

“He said, ‘I love you kid,’” Meyer said. “He’s the only one who calls me kid. And I love him too.”

As for Paterno, he — and his wife and Penn State officials — spent the week leading up to the game repeatedly shooting down rumors that the Outback Bowl could be his last.

He expects to be back for a 46th season with Penn State (7-6). At one point, he called the speculation about his future — including reports that he might be in poor health and had been hospitalized — “ridiculous.”

He reiterated Friday that he See MEYER, Page B3

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RIGHT: Florida head coach Urban Meyer holds up the trophy after defeating Penn State 37-24 in the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday.

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Rick Jackson went into the Syracuse locker room at halftime against Notre Dame shaking his head. He was high-fiving his teammates at the final buzzer.

The Orange’s lone senior entered the game averaging 13.6 points and 12.2 rebounds, tops on the boards in the Big East and fourth nationally, and he turned his game around in the second half on Saturday as the fifth-ranked Orange beat the No. 15

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B2 Sunday, January 2, 2011 Basketball

National Basketball Association The Associated Press All Times Mountain EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Pct GB Boston . . . . . . . . . . . .24 7 .774 — New York . . . . . . . . . .18 14 .563 6 1/2 12 Philadelphia . . . . . . . .13 20 .394 Toronto . . . . . . . . . . . .11 21 .344 13 1/2 New Jersey . . . . . . . . .9 25 .265 16 1/2 Southeast Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Pct GB Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 9 .743 — 4 Orlando . . . . . . . . . . .21 12 .636 5 Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . .21 14 .600 13 Charlotte . . . . . . . . . .11 20 .355 Washington . . . . . . . . .8 24 .250 16 1/2 Central Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Pct GB Chicago . . . . . . . . . . .22 10 .688 — Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . .14 17 .452 7 1/2 Milwaukee . . . . . . . . .13 18 .419 8 1/2 Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . .11 22 .333 11 1/2 Cleveland . . . . . . . . . .8 25 .242 14 1/2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L San Antonio . . . . . . . .29 4 Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 8 New Orleans . . . . . . .20 14 Houston . . . . . . . . . . .16 16 Memphis . . . . . . . . . .14 19 Northwest Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 11 Oklahoma City . . . . . .23 12 Denver . . . . . . . . . . . .19 13 Portland . . . . . . . . . . .17 16 Minnesota . . . . . . . . . .9 25 Pacific Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L L.A. Lakers . . . . . . . .23 10 Phoenix . . . . . . . . . . .14 17 Golden State . . . . . . .13 20 L.A. Clippers . . . . . . .10 23 Sacramento . . . . . . . .6 24

Pct GB .879 — .750 4 1/2 .588 9 1/2 .500 12 1/2 .424 15

Pct GB .676 — .657 1/2 .594 3 .515 5 1/2 .265 14

Pct GB .697 — .452 8 .394 10 .303 13 .200 15 1/2

Friday's Games Chicago 90, New Jersey 81 New Orleans 83, Boston 81 Golden State 96, Charlotte 95 Indiana 95, Washington 86 Houston 114, Toronto 105 Oklahoma City 103, Atlanta 94 Phoenix 92, Detroit 75 L.A. Lakers 102, Philadelphia 98 Saturday's Games Chicago 100, Cleveland 91 New Orleans 92, Washington 81 Miami 114, Golden State 107 Minnesota 103, New Jersey 88 San Antonio 101, Oklahoma City 74 Denver 104, Sacramento 86 Utah 98, Memphis 92 Milwaukee 99, Dallas 87 Sunday's Games Indiana at New York, 11 a.m.

Atlanta at L.A. Clippers, 1:30 p.m.

Boston at Toronto, 4 p.m.

Dallas at Cleveland, 5 p.m.

Houston at Portland, 6 p.m.

Phoenix at Sacramento, 7 p.m.

Memphis at L.A. Lakers, 7:30 p.m.

Monday's Games Miami at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Golden State at Orlando, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Boston, 7:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

Houston at Denver, 9 p.m.

Detroit at Utah, 9 p.m.

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National Football League At A Glance

By The Associated Press All Times Mountain AMERICAN CONFERENCE East . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L T Pct y-New England .13 2 0 .867 x-N.Y. Jets . . . . .10 5 0 .667 Miami . . . . . . . . .7 8 0 .467 Buffalo . . . . . . . . .4 11 0 .267 South . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L T Pct Indianapolis . . . . .9 6 0 .600 Jacksonville . . . .8 7 0 .533 Tennessee . . . . .6 9 0 .400 Houston . . . . . . .5 10 0 .333 North . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L T Pct x-Pittsburgh . . . .11 4 0 .733 x-Baltimore . . . . .11 4 0 .733 Cleveland . . . . . .5 10 0 .333 Cincinnati . . . . . .4 11 0 .267 West . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L T Pct y-Kansas City . .10 5 0 .667 San Diego . . . . . .8 7 0 .533 Oakland . . . . . . .7 8 0 .467 Denver . . . . . . . .4 11 0 .267 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L T y-Philadelphia . .10 5 0 N.Y. Giants . . . . .9 6 0 Washington . . . . .6 9 0 Dallas . . . . . . . . .5 10 0 South . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L T x-Atlanta . . . . . . .12 3 0 x-New Orleans . .11 4 0 Tampa Bay . . . . .9 6 0

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PF 356 408 379 316 PF 426 377 288 380

PF 383 371 318

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By The Associated Press All times Mountain Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts.

Sunday, Jan. 2 MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 11 p.m.

FSN — Gonzaga at Wake Forest 3:30 p.m.

FSN — LSU at Virginia 5:30 p.m.

FSN — Miami at Duke 8 p.m.

LOCAL BRIEFS BASEBALL CLINIC SET FOR JAN. 8-9

The New Mexico School of Baseball will hold a pitching and catching clinic on Jan. 8-9 at Canutillo High School in El Paso.

The camp for 9- to 13-year-olds will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the camp for 14- to 18-yearolds will run from 2-4 p.m.

Florida Marlins scout Sam Chavez and Colorado Rockies scout Darrell Carrillo will serve as instructors for the camp.

The cost is $55 for both days or $35 for one day. The camp is limited to 30 players per age group.

For more information, call 505463-2122 or e-mail ddc22@msn.com.

SPORTS

Carolina . . . . . . .2 North . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W y-Chicago . . . . . .11 Green Bay . . . . .9 Minnesota . . . . . .6 Detroit . . . . . . . . .5 West . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W St. Louis . . . . . . .7 Seattle . . . . . . . . .6 San Francisco . . .5 Arizona . . . . . . . .5

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L T Pct PF PA 8 0 .467 283 312 9 0 .400 294 401 10 0 .333 267 339 10 0 .333 282 396 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division

Sunday, Jan. 2 Oakland at Kansas City, 11 a.m.

Tampa Bay at New Orleans, 11 a.m.

Miami at New England, 11 a.m.

Minnesota at Detroit, 11 a.m.

Carolina at Atlanta, 11 a.m.

Pittsburgh at Cleveland, 11 a.m.

Buffalo at N.Y. Jets, 11 a.m.

Cincinnati at Baltimore, 11 a.m.

Arizona at San Francisco, 2:15 p.m.

San Diego at Denver, 2:15 p.m.

Chicago at Green Bay, 2:15 p.m.

Jacksonville at Houston, 2:15 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at Washington, 2:15 p.m.

Dallas at Philadelphia, 2:15 p.m.

Tennessee at Indianapolis, 2:15 p.m.

St. Louis at Seattle, 6:20 p.m.

—————— NFL Playoff Scenarios

By The Associated Press AFC CLINCHED: New England, AFC East and homefield advantage; Kansas City, AFC West; Baltimore, playoff spot; N.Y. Jets, playoff spot; Pittsburgh, playoff spot.

ELIMINATED: Buffalo, Cincinnati, Denver, Cleveland, Houston, Miami, Oakland, San Diego, Tennessee.

PITTSBURGH — Clinches AFC North and a first-round bye with: 1) Win OR 2) Tie and Baltimore loss or tie OR 3) Baltimore loss BALTIMORE — Clinches AFC North and a first-round bye with: 1) Win and Pittsburgh loss or tie OR 2) Tie and Pittsburgh loss INDIANAPOLIS — Clinches AFC South with: 1) Win or tie OR 2) Jacksonvile loss or tie JACKSONVILLE — Clinches AFC South with: 1) Win and Indianapolis loss

NFC CLINCHED: Chicago, NFC North and a firstround bye; Philadelphia, NFC East; Atlanta, playoff spot; New Orleans, playoff spot.

ELIMINATED: Arizona, Carolina, Dallas, Detroit, Minnesota, San Francisco, Washington.

ATLANTA — Clinches NFC South and a first-round bye with: 1) Win or tie OR 2) New Orleans loss or tie — Clinches homefield advantage with: 1) Win or tie OR 2) New Orleans loss or tie and Chicago loss or tie CHICAGO — Clinched the NFC North and a first-round bye and clinches homefield advantage with: 1) Win and Atlanta loss and New Orleans loss or tie NEW ORLEANS — Clinches the NFC South and homefield advantage with: 1) Win and Atlanta loss GREEN BAY — Clinches a playoff spot with: 1) Win OR 2) Tie and N.Y. Giants loss or tie and Tampa Bay loss or tie OR 3) N.Y. Giants loss and Tampa Bay loss NEW YORK GIANTS — Clinch a playoff spot with: 1) Win and Green Bay loss or tie OR 3) Tie and Green Bay loss and Tampa Bay loss or tie TAMPA BAY — Clinches a playoff spot with: 3) Win and N.Y. Giants loss or tie and Green Bay loss or tie OR 4) Tie and N.Y. Giants loss and Green Bay loss ST. LOUIS — Clinches NFC West with: 1) Win or tie SEATTLE — Clinches NFC West with: 1) Win

Bills re-sign LB Merriman

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Don’t turn out the lights on Shawne Merriman yet in Buffalo.

The Bills announced Saturday that they’ve re-signed the former star pass-rusher despite a nagging Achilles’ tendon injury that prevented him from playing a game in Buffalo over the final two months of the season. The signing, confirmed by team spokesman Scott Berchtold, came a a day before Buffalo (4-11) closes its season at the New York Jets.

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By The Associated Press Subject to Change All Times Mountain Saturday, Dec. 18

FSN — Arizona at Oregon State NFL FOOTBALL 11 a.m.

CBS — Regional coverage, doubleheader FOX — Regional coverage, doubleheader 2:15 p.m.

CBS — Regional coverage, doubleheader game FOX — Regional coverage, doubleheader game 6:15 p.m.

NBC — St. Louis at Seattle WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL

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New Mexico Bowl At Albuquerque BYU 52, UTEP 24 Humanitarian Bowl At Boise, Idaho Northern Illinois 40, Fresno State 14 New Orleans Bowl Troy 48, Ohio 14 Tuesday, Dec. 21 Beef ’O’ Brady’s Bowl At St. Petersburg, Fla. Louisville 31, Southern Mississippi 28 Wednesday, Dec. 22 MAACO Bowl At Las Vegas Boise State 26, Utah 3 Thursday, Dec. 23 Poinsettia Bowl At San Diego San Diego State 35, Navy 14 Friday, Dec. 24 Hawaii Bowl At Honolulu Tulsa 62, Hawaii 35 Sunday, Dec. 26 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl At Detroit Florida International 34, Toledo 32 Monday, Dec. 27 Independence Bowl At Shreveport, La. Air Force 14, Georgia Tech 7 Tuesday, Dec. 28 Champs Sports Bowl At Orlando, Fla. North Carolina State 23, West Virginia 7 Insight Bowl At Tempe, Ariz.

Iowa 27, Missouri 24 Wednesday, Dec. 29 Military Bowl At Washington Maryland 51, East Carolina 20 Texas Bowl At Houston Illinois 38, Baylor 14 Alamo Bowl At San Antonio Oklahoma State 36, Arizona 10 Thursday, Dec. 30 Armed Forces Bowl At Dallas Army 16, SMU 14 Pinstripe Bowl At Bronx, N.Y. Syracuse 36, Kansas State 34 Music City Bowl At Nashville, Tenn.

North Carolina 30, Tennessee 27 Holiday Bowl At San Diego Washington 19, Nebraska 7 Friday, Dec. 31 Meineke Bowl At Charlotte, N.C. South Florida 31, Clemson 26 Sun Bowl At El Paso, Texas Notre Dame 33, Miami 17 Liberty Bowl At Memphis, Tenn.

UCF 10, Georgia 6 Chick-fil-A Bowl At Atlanta Florida State 26, South Carolina 17 Saturday, Jan. 1 TicketCity Bowl At Dallas Texas Tech 45, Northwestern 38 Capital One Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Alabama 49, Michigan State 7 Outback Bowl At Tampa, Fla. Florida 37, Penn State 24 Gator Bowl At Jacksonville, Fla. Mississippi State 52, Michigan 14 Rose Bowl At Pasadena, Calif.

TCU (12-0) vs. Wisconsin (11-1), 3 p.m.

(ESPN) Fiesta Bowl At Glendale, Ariz.

Connecticut (8-4) vs. Oklahoma (11-2), 6:30 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Jan. 3 Orange Bowl At Miami Stanford (11-1) vs. Virginia Tech (11-2), 6:30 p.m. (ESPN) Tuesday, Jan. 4 Sugar Bowl At New Orleans Ohio State (11-1) vs. Arkansas (10-2), 6:30 p.m. (ESPN) Thursday, Jan. 6 GoDaddy.com Bowl At Mobile, Ala. Miami (Ohio) (9-4) vs. Middle Tennessee (66), 6 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Jan. 7 Cotton Bowl At Arlington, Texas Texas A&M (9-3) vs. LSU (10-2), 6 p.m.

(FOX) Saturday, Jan. 8 BBVA Compass Bowl At Birmingham, Ala. Pittsburgh (7-5) vs. Kentucky (6-6), 10 a.m.

(ESPN) Sunday, Jan. 9 Fight Hunger Bowl At San Francisco

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Monday, Jan. 3 COLLEGE FOOTBALL 6:37 p.m.

ESPN — Orange Bowl, Stanford vs. Virginia Tech, at Miami MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 5 p.m.

ESPN2 — Georgetown at St. John’s NHL HOCKEY 7 p.m.

VERSUS — Chicago at Los Angeles

Boston College (7-5) vs. Nevada (12-1), 7 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Jan. 10 BCS National Championship At Glendale, Ariz.

Auburn (13-0) vs. Oregon (12-0), 6:30 p.m.

(ESPN)

Mississippi State dominates Michigan

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Mississippi State displayed a program and a coach on the rise with an overwhelming performance in the Gator Bowl.

For Michigan, it could have been the final blow for its beleaguered coach.

Chris Relf accounted for four touchdowns, Vick Ballard ran for three scores and coach Dan Mullen’s 21st-ranked Bulldogs routed Rich Rodriguez's Wolverines 52-14 on Saturday.

The 38-point drubbing was the worst bowl loss in Michigan’s storied history and might have sealed Rodriguez’s future. His three-year tenure has been tainted by consecutive losing seasons, NCAA sanctions and late-season slides.

Rodriguez said all the speculation about his job was “the elephant in the room” during meetings and practices, but insisted his team never “cheated the University of Michigan a day of work.”

But defensive tackle Mike Martin said the uncertainty clearly affected Rodriguez.

“He’s human, he’s a man, a constant stress is going to wear you down,” Martin said.

Asked whether he thinks he will return next season, Rodriguez replied, “You’re asking the wrong person.” This much is certain: Athletic director Dave Brandon couldn’t have been pleased with Michigan’s performance Saturday.

“After traveling back in the next day or two, I plan to sit down with coach Rodriguez to go through the evaluation I’ve been talking about for months,” Brandon said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press a few hours after the Gator Bowl. “I probably won’t have more to say until the back half of the week.”

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Pacquiao-esque round of punches in its opening drive for an 8-yard touchdown from Jones to James Hanna.

Next drive: boom, boom, boom, DeMarco Murray scores on a he’sbottled-up, no-he-isn’t 3yard TD run.

Then, finally, UConn got something right.

Jones, after completing his first 12 passes, led a receiver too much and cornerback Dwayne Gratz picked it off, racing in 46 yards for a touchdown.

The Huskies had life.

Roswell Daily Record The Wolverines (7-6) were out of this one early, done in again by a defense that made a middle-of-the-pack Southeastern Conference offense look like a juggernaut.

“Disappointed, frustrated, and I think if you ask the players, they’ll say the same thing,” Rodriguez said.

Relf and Ballard posed problems all day.

Relf completed 18 of 23 passes for 281 yards and three touchdowns, and added 30 yards and a score on the ground. Ballard ran for 76 yards. The Bulldogs (9-4) finished with 485 yards, had five fourth-down conversions and capped a surprising season with a dominant victory.

“We went from average to good and now we want the ability to go from good to great,” said Mullen, the second-year coach who went 5-7 in his first year in Starkville, Miss.

“Hopefully that (win) catapults us into the step from good to great.”

Denard Robinson, the Big Ten’s offensive player of the year, played every snap for Michigan and was dynamic as usual. He threw for 256 yards and two touchdowns, and ran for 58 yards. But he got little help.

Now, he might get a new coach.

Brandon has not offered any public support for Rodriguez, who fell to 15-22 and 111 against ranked teams. Brandon has said he will evaluate Rodriguez after the game.

Speculation has been that he will fire Rodriguez and try to hire Stanford coach and former Wolverines quarterback Jim Harbaugh to lead college football’s winningest program.

Rodriguez’s buyout dropped from $4 million to $2.5 million Saturday. Asked what case he will make to save his job, Rodriguez said “None.”

“Dave’s been around. He’s doing his evaluation. I don’t know when we’re going to meet,” Rodriguez added.

Michigan lost six of its final eight games.

The Wolverines scored on two of their first three possessions — Robinson created big plays with his arm and his feet — but they did little the rest of the day. They only punted once, but it was blocked. They also missed a field goal, had two turnovers and failed to convert on fourth down five times.

“We started off. We didn’t finish,“ Robinson said.

Mississippi State, meanwhile, scored just about every time it had the ball. The Bulldogs welcomed the warm weather and figured the 75-degree heat would work in their favor.

It was hard to tell how much it affected

UConn’s offense got a spark after that behind Zach Frazer and the defense held Oklahoma to a pair of field goals by Jimmy Stevens, leaving the Huskies at a manageable 20-10 halftime deficit.

The Sooners looked ready to run away with it to start the third, getting a 59-yard touchdown pass from Jones to Cameron Kenney and a 55-yard interception retur n for a score by Jamell Fleming 1:11 later after a pass deflected off receiver Michael Smith's hands.

T railing 34-10, the Huskies still wouldn't go away.

Michigan, which allowed 34 or more points for the eighth time in the last nine games.

The Bulldogs scored on all five possessions in the first half and led 31-14 at the break. Relf, wearing No. 36 to honor teammate Nick Bell, who died of cancer during the season, hooked up with Arceto Clark for a 4yard touchdown in the first quarter and hit Ricco Sanders for a 15-yard strike late in the second. In between, Relf ran for a score.

“It puts us in a good spot, something we can build off as a team,” Relf said.

Ballard scored from 2, 1 and 7 yards as the Bulldogs pounded Michigan inside and out, running for 204 yards.

Mississippi State fans’ clanging cowbells took over the stadium long before the score got out of hand, drowning out the boos from Michigan’s faithful.

Michigan fans were long gone by the time Mullen got drenched with water and defensive end Pernell McPhee took a victory lap with the Gator Bowl trophy. The celebration was just getting started, too.

“I’ve been involved in a lot of games and this is easily as big as any of them,” Mullen said. “It’s such an accomplishment. It is such an accomplishment to our young men. I told them it’s a good thing in your life to be credited as an overachiever. That means as an individual you achieve more than anybody thought was possible.”

Transactions

Saturday's Sports Transactions The Associated Press BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Fined Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy $35,000 for public comments about the officiating following a Dec. 30 game against New York. Fined Boston G-F Paul Pierce $15,000 for throwing an object into the stands during a Dec. 28 game at Indiana.

FOOTBALL National Football League CAROLINA PANTHERS — Placed FB Tony Fiammetta on injured reserve. Signed LB Tommy Williams from the practice squad.

HOCKEY National Hockey League MONTREAL CANADIENS — Assigned D Brett Festerling to Hamilton (AHL).

ECHL TOLEDO WALLEYE — Announced Sebastien Piche was recalled by Grand Rapids (AHL).

Frey returned the ensuing kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown, Dave Teggart hit his second field goal from 38 yards and Lawrence Wilson stripped Broyles when he appeared to be headed for a punt return touchdown.

UConn got another big play when Jerome Junior broke up a pass on a fake field goal early in the fourth quarter, but that was it.

Broyles pulled down an impressive, toe-dragging 5-yard touchdown midway through the final quarter and Tony Jefferson had a 22-yard interception return for a score to put away the impressive, long-awaited victory.

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for us, and for all the schools that wanted a chance.”

Montee Ball rushed for 132 yards and a late score for the Big Ten co-champion Badgers (11-2), whose loss capped a nightmare New Year’s Day for their conference. The Big Ten went 0-5 in bowl games Saturday, and the Badgers fell just short of a late rally when Carder made a defensive play that will live forever in TCU lore.

TCU lost last year’s Fiesta Bowl to Boise State, but that’s still the only loss of the past two seasons for Patterson’s remarkable Fort Worth power. TCU is the first school from a non-automatic qualifying conference to play in the

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has no plans to retire.

Meyer initially resigned in December 2009 only to change his mind the following day, returning for what turned out to be a disappointing year for a program he guided to national championships two of the past four seasons.

He sent shockwaves through college football again on Dec. 8 when he stepped down again. He could be heading for a broadcasting job.

The Gators moved quickly to hire former Texas head Will coach-in-waiting Muschamp as Meyer’s replacement.

He’ll inherit a talented

Rose Bowl since the advent of the BCS, but the Frogs were right at home in Pasadena.

Luke Shivers’ 1-yard TD run put TCU ahead 21-13 early in the third quarter, but neither team scored again until Wisconsin mounted a 77- yard drive in the waning minutes.

Montee Ball rushed for a 4-yard score with 2 minutes to play, but Carder made a per fectly timed leap at the line to bat down Scott Tolzien’s throw. Jacob Pedersen was open in the end zone, but the ball never got close to the Wisconsin tight end.

Johnson easily grabbed Wisconsin’s onside kick, and TCU rushed for a final first down to kill the clock.

Patterson stopped his players from dumping a Gatorade bucket on him before time ran out, lecturteam that on Saturday continued to make the type of mistakes that contributed to their worst record in six seasons under Meyer, who won Southeastern Conference championships and national titles in 2006 and 2008.

John Brantley threw an interception on Florida’s first play from scrimmage, Andre Debose mishandled a kickoff leading to the Gators starting their second possessions from their own 6 and Trey Burton — one of three quarterbacks Meyer used — cost his team when he fumbled into the end zone after a short run to the Penn State 1.

Matt McGloin turned Brantley’s interception into a 5-yard TD pass to Derek Moye for a 7-0 Nittany Lions lead. Cornerback D’ Anton

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ing them with a smile on his face. When the final seconds ticked of f, the Frogs ran about the field in a frenzy, eventually collecting near the TCU band and the quarter of the Rose Bowl stands filled with purple-clad fans.

And eventually the Frogs doused their coach, too.

Dalton went 15 for 23 and rushed for a firstquarter score, winning the game’s of fensive MVP award. But the defense deserved the credit for hanging on when TCU couldn’t score in the game’s final 26 minutes.

After a litany of big plays that included a de-cleating sack of Tolzien to kill a third-quarter drive, Carder was the leader all game — and the man at the end.

“I saw him cock his arm back, and I jumped up and swatted it away,” Carder

said. “I was in the right place at the right time.

They almost (wore us down), but we pulled it out at the end. It seems like we got a little bit better toward the end.”

TCU’s defense led the nation in several categories this season, but critics said the Frogs hadn’t faced the likes of Wisconsin’s fearsome offensive line.

The Badgers were dominant at times, particularly in a frenetic first quarter that featured 24 combined points, but TCU hung on against Wisconsin’s attack with guts, third-down stops and a few fortunate plays — none bigger than Carder’s leap.

“We came up with a great tip, and it’s like your life passes before your eyes,” Patterson said. “You can’t even really say what you think about.”

L ynn recovered Burton’s fumble for a touchback that helped Penn State stay ahead until Florida’s Hines scored on a 16-yard end around set up by an interception — the Gators’ second off McGloin.

Lerentee McCray returned a blocked punt 27 yards for a touchdown that gave Florida a brief 14-7 lead.

McGloin's 44-yard completion to Moye positioned Penn State for Michael Zordich’s 1-yard TD run, and the Nittany Lions took advantage of a short punt to go up 17-14 at the half on Collin Wagner's 20-yard field goal.

Henry kicked field goals of 30, 47 and 20 yards, the latter giving Florida a 30-24 lead midway through the fourth quarter.

Penn State led 24-17 after

McGloin scored on a 2-yard run set up when Henry, who’s also Florida’s punter, was stopped short of a first down on a fake punt play.

The Nittany Lions quarterback threw five interceptions after only being picked off four times in 174 passing attempts during the regular season. He finished 17 of 41 for 211 yards and one touchdown.

Florida’s fourth interception — Black’s second of the day — stopped a potential game-winning drive after McGloin marched the Nittany Lions to the Gators 26 with under two minutes to go.

Black cut in front of intended receiver Kevin Haplea and headed up the sideline in front of Penn State bench.

Tolzien went 12 of 21 for 159 yards for the Badgers, and John Clay rushed for a first-quarter score. Wisconsin outgained the Frogs 385-301 and held the ball for all but three plays in the second quarter, but twice settled for field goals

by Philip Welch, who also missed a 39-yard field goal attempt before halftime.

“Hopefully the scar from this game will get us back here sooner than later,” Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema said. “This game wasn’t decided on one play or two plays. It was probably an accumulation of about 10 or 12 plays that we failed to execute, and they did.”

Fans can debate where TCU’s win in Pasadena ranks with Boise State’s thrilling one-point win over Oklahoma in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl or Utah’s

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Most of the Frogs stayed on the field after the trophy presentation to soak in another minute of the biggest achievement for TCU football since its national championship season in 1938 — the school’s only other unbeaten campaign. The school that produced Davey O’Brien, “Slingin’ Sammy” Baugh and LaDainian Tomlinson had played in every other major bowl game except the Granddaddy of Them All. While O’Brien won the Heisman Trophy in 1938, Dalton has his own unbeaten season — and his third bowl MVP award.

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the team he rooted for as a kid, Greg McElroy threw for 220 yards and one touchdown and the game got so out of hand that the Crimson Tide (10-3) pulled most of their starters early in the third quarter.

Ingram also moved past Shaun Alexander’s mark (41) with 42 career touchdowns.

The margin of victory topped East Texas State’s 33-0 victory over Tennessee Tech in the 1953 game, then known as the Tangerine Bowl. The bowl dates back to 1947.

“We were outcoached, we were outplayed and we were outphysicaled and that’s just the way it is,” said Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio, who worked under Alabama coach Nick Saban when he was at the helm for the Spartans. “Sometimes, you get an avalanche come on you and that’s just what happened.”

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the end zone on their first five possessions, held the Spartans (11-2) to 171 total yards and sacked Kirk Cousins four times in their most dominant performance all season.

Cousins had 120 yards passing, one interception and was under pressure all game. Edwin Baker was held to 14 yards rushing for a Spartans team that felt snubbed by the BCS after sharing the Big Ten title. Instead, they were bullied and bruised by a team that knows the big stage well.

Asked what hit gave him a headache and sent him to the sidelines for good in the fourth, Cousins replied: “It was an accumulation of hits I took during the game.”

A season that began with the No. 1 ranking and dreams of second straight title for Alabama never lived up to those standard.

Losses to rivals Auburn, LSU and South Carolina prevented the Tide from even making the Southeastern Conference title game.

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expected to see showed up in the finale.

Alabama pushed and pounded the Spartans at the line of scrimmage in what was utter domination in every phase. Perhaps nobody was more physical than Ingram, who rooted for Michigan State — where his father, Mark, was a star receiver — while growing up in Flint, Mich.

There were six missed tackles alone when Ingram bowled over Michigan State defenders on his lone catch in the second quarter. A play later, his 6-yard touchdown run put Alabama ahead 21-0.

The Tide flexed its muscle again on the next possession when Julio Junes took a reverse, cut left up the sideline and received a big block from McElroy to go 35 yards for another score. Marquis Maze had a 35-yard TD catch and Eddie Lacy scored two touchdowns late to give Alabama a 49-0 lead.

The Spartans only mounted one serious threat while the game was close.

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This wasn’t the way the Spartans wanted to close out what had been an otherwise incredible season.

Michigan State dropped to 0-4 in bowl games under Dantonio, who had to take time off this season after having a heart attack.

“It’s a reality check,” Dantonio said. “We have to play above our abilities. We have to overachieve.”

Alabama’s performance provided flashbacks of the team that went undefeated last season and beat Texas in the BCS title game. The Tide lost some key defensive players to graduation and the NFL draft and had several injuries — including one to Ingram — that hampered hopes of another championship.

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Rivalry games: some have meaning, some don’t

Rivalry games: some have meaning, some don’t When the NFL opted for nothing but intradivision matchups to conclude the schedule, it envisioned classic rivalry games to decide a bunch of playoff berths.

It did get one of those Sunday, the 180th regularseason renewal of the Bears and Packers, with Chicago owning the NFC North crown and a firstround playoff bye, while Green Bay gets a wild card with a victory.

And it got an, ahem, bonus with St. Louis at Seattle for the NFC West title, a game that was flexed to prime time because of its importance.

Of course, it’s wise to ignore that the Rams are 78, the Seahawks 6-9, and a Seattle victory makes it the first division winner with a losing record since, well, forever.

Pittsburgh goes to Cleveland needing a victory to grab the AFC North title.

While the Browns are 5-10, preventing the Steelers from taking the division would provide some solace — and an opening for Baltimore to beat Cincinnati and move in front of Pittsburgh.

Atlanta captures the NFC South and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs by beating Carolina. Defending Super Bowl champion New Orleans is ready to pounce if the Falcons falter. The Saints already have at least a wild card and can snuff out any postseason shot for Tampa Bay by beating the Buccaneers.

The Colts take the AFC South by beating nose-diving Tennessee, but a loss opens the door for Jacksonville, which is at Houston. But that game lost star power when Jaguars quarterback David Garrard underwent hand surgery.

The Giants can squeeze into the playoffs by beating Washington and having Green Bay lose.

Some other rivalries are duds. Oakland visits Kansas City in the renewal of the NFL’s nastiest series, but the Chiefs already own the AFC West title and the Raiders aren’t going to the playoffs.

Chicago (11-4) at Green Bay (9-6) The 180th regular -season meeting has lots of juice to it because Green Bay is the front-runner for the remaining NFC wildcard berth. Chicago could rest some regulars if Atlanta and New Orleans don’t lose in early games, but also salivates at the chance of keeping its biggest rival out of the playoffs.

“For us, we’re playing to win the football game,” coach Lovie Smith says.

“We want to continue to grow, continue to improve the way we’ve been doing here lately. We have a chance to sweep the divi-

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sion and that’s important for us.”

Green Bay has done a nice job overcoming more injuries than most contenders can handle. QB Aaron Rodgers was sensational in the rout of the Giants last week, and the Packers are 6-1 at home.

“Lovie said he’s going to play his guys,” Rodgers says. “I trust him, believe him, I’m sure they want to go to the playoffs on a high note, and they still have a chance to be the top seed ... so we’re expecting their best shot.”

St. Louis (7-8) at Seattle (6-9) If everyone in the league of fice is rooting for St. Louis, they can be excused.

Other than Seattleites, who wants to see a losing team win a division?

Rams quarterback Sam Bradford, the first overall pick in the draft, can put an exclamation point on his rookie season with a win.

“Over the 15 games that we’ve all been together, I think all the guys, myself included, realize that Sam is a competitor. He enjoys playing,” coach Steve Spagnuolo says. “We’re glad we have him as a quarterback, but I think he proved early that he could go out there and do the things you need to do as a quarterback in the NFL.”

Pittsburgh (11-4) at Cleveland (5-10) The Steelers get the No. 2 seed in the AFC and a bye with a victory over a team they normally dominate.

Lose and they could fall to the sixth spot.

The Browns went 5-11 in Eric Mangini’s first year as coach and another loss means a repeat record — and possibly the unemployment line.

Cincinnati (4-11) at Baltimore (11-4) Baltimore figures to be the No. 5 seed, but would leap to No. 2 with a victory and Pittsburgh loss. The Ravens have only one home defeat, to the Steelers, and Cincinnati’s only road win was at Carolina.

Shoring up its pass defense is a must for Baltimore before starting the playoffs.

Carolina (2-13) at Atlanta (12-3) John Fox pretty much has acknowledged this is his last game coaching the Panthers, for whom he has a 78-73 record — this being, by far, the worst season — and got them to one Super Bowl and another NFC championship game.

The end doesn’t figure to be pretty as Atlanta seeks home-field advantage in the NFC and comes off a bitter home loss to the Saints.

Tampa Bay (9-6) at New Orleans (11-4) One of only two games matching teams with winning records on the final weekend, and both have something to play for. New

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In this Dec. 26, 2010, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws during the second half of the Packers’ game against the New York Giants. The Packers won 45-17. With a win over the Bears, the Packers will make the playoffs for the second consecutive season.

Orleans could get the NFC’s overall top seed with a victory and a Falcons loss.

The Buccaneers, the youngest team in the league, get a wild card if they win and both the Packers and Giants lose.

“The only thing for us that we’re proud of is to be playing meaningful games in December,” Bucs coach Raheem Morris says.

“When you grow up as a coach and as a player, you don’t dream about April, the offseason and all those things. You dream about playing in January. You dream about playing in February, hopefully.”

Tennessee (6-9) at Indianapolis (9-6) From the precipice of a lost season at 6-6, the Colts have won three straight and taken control of their division once more.

Peyton Manning has reversed a wicked string of mistakes with the kind of pinpoint passing everyone expects, and both the running game and run defense is coming alive.

Beating the Titans does not appear a huge chore considering the turmoil and disappointment this season has brought to Music City.

Indeed, this could be the last game of coach Jef f Fisher’s 16-year tenure with the franchise.

Jacksonville (8-7) at Houston (5-10) An 8-8 record might have been considered real progress in Jacksonville when the season began.

Then the Jaguars went 8-5 and with a win at Indy would have clinched the division. Instead, they’ve slid and now Garrard is sidelined. Last week, RB Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville’s best player, was out and the Redskins upset the Jags.

Even so, things have been much worse for the Texans, who were projected as an AFC South contender after posting their first winning record a year ago.

Coach Gary Kubiak’s job security is shaky.

N.Y. Giants (9-6) at Washington (6-9) Harken back to early in the fourth quarter of New

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In this Dec. 26, 2010, file photo, St. Louis Rams wide receiver Brandon Gibson, middle, cannot quite reach an incomplete pass as San Francisco 49ers safety Dashon Goldson, left, and Nate Clements defend during the fourth quarter of their game. The Rams won 25-17. The winner of the Rams vs. Seahawks game will win the NFC West and qualify for the postseason.

York’s Dec. 19 home game against Philadelphia. The Giants had a 31-10 lead and were cruising toward a likely division crown.

Then they collapsed, losing 38-31 in what can be considered the game of the year. New York kept floundering at Green Bay and now needs help just to get into the playoffs.

Washington’s tur moilfilled season includes an awful 31-7 loss to the Giants.

Oakland (7-8) at Kansas City (10-5) The NFL’s two most improved teams live in Missouri, the Rams and the Chiefs. KC might be a bit raw to cause much postseason damage, but the rapid development of a dangerous offense and a good defense bodes well down the line.

Considering the history of this rivalry, look for the Chiefs to sit quite a few regulars rather than risk injury against the physical Raiders, another improved squad. This is the first season since the Raiders won the AFC championship in 2002 that they haven’t lost at least 11 times. They would sweep their division games by beating KC. Dallas (5-10) at Philadelphia (10-5) Michael Vick has quad

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problems, DeSean Jackson’s foot is bothering him, Asante Samuel has a sore knee. That means rest for key Eagles, who will host the No. 6 seed in the wildcard round. Philly needs to solve some defensive problems before the playoffs.

Another Dallas victory might ensure interim coach Jason Garrett getting the full-time job in 2011.

Miami (7-8) at New England (13-2) Miami’s inexplicable record — 1-7 at home, 6-1 on the road — indicates it will challenge New England, which has nothing to play for. The Patriots have won seven in a row, four of them routs.

Speculation that Tony Sparano’s coaching job is on the line in Miami results from a feeble offense. Only Cleveland has scored fewer points in the AFC.

Buffalo (4-11) at N.Y. Jets (10-5) The Jets have lost three of four, but a 9-2 start gave them a cushion and they can use Sunday to prepare for the wild-card round.

Coach Rex Ryan is considered a defensive master, but that unit has been ridden with holes recently.

Buf falo has the AFC’s most giveaways, 33. The Jets lead the league with 16 fumbles recoveries.

San Diego (8-7) at Denver (4-11) The Chargers’ four-year reign in the AFC West is over, tor n apart by poor special teams, unwise personnel decisions and lots of injuries. Yet, their season has been much more productive than Denver’s, which at least is thinking about the future by playing rookie quarterback T im Tebow.

Minnesota (6-9) at Detroit (5-10) Last time the Vikings were in Ford Field, they were hosting the Giants after the Metrodome roof collapsed. They come back on a short week after an East Coast blizzard forced their game in Philadelphia to be switched to Tuesday night — a contest they won.

Detroit, hardly a contender, has upgraded its roster and its results. The Lions have won three straight, and if you can’t remember the last time they took four in a row, neither can anybody else in Motor City.

Arizona (5-10) at San Francisco (5-10) Two teams that can’t wait to start rebuilding. The Niners will do so with a new coach after Mike Singletary was fired following a loss at St. Louis.

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Texas Tech holds off Northwestern, 45-38

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DALLAS (AP) — Tommy Tuberville knew better.

The last two onside kicks he called this season were returned for touchdowns.

The most recent came in this very stadium.

The thing is, he just couldn't help himself.

Leading Northwestern by three touchdowns late in the third quarter, the Texas Tech coach tried it again — and it backfired again, setting up an exciting finish in the inaugural TicketCity Bowl.

The Wildcats rallied to get within a touchdown twice in the fourth quarter and were driving for a tie or win when the Red Raiders intercepted a heave on the final play, preserving a 45-38 victory and allowing Tuberville to joke about his risky move.

“We wanted to make our guys work a little harder,” Tuberville said. “I’d blame it on somebody else, but I

Orange

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Irish, 70-58.

After scoring four points in the first half — all on free throws — and finding little room in the paint, Jackson had four baskets — and four of his career-high six blocks — to spur the Orange (15-0, 2-0 Big East) in the second as freshman centers Fab Melo and Baye Moussa Keita again watched much of the action from the bench.

“It felt great going out there (to center),” said Jackson, who finished with 12 points and three assists.

“Our two young centers were in there and they (the Irish) were able to get some easy shots. I knew coach was going to put me in (at center) and made up my mind that I wasn’t going to let that (easy shots) happen.”

Jackson’s two-handed slam with 15:43 left was his first basket and tied the game at 42-all. After Scoop Jardine’s steal and layup and a jumper from the top of the key by Kris Joseph, Jackson converted a feed from Waiters high off the glass over Scott and the Orange were off and running.

“The key was how Rick controlled the middle,” said Jardine, who finished with 15 points and nine assists.

“In the first half, they were getting in the middle. In the second half, we controlled everything.”

Joseph had 18 points and a season-high eight rebounds and James Southerland had 12 points for Syracuse.

Tim Abromaitis led Notre Dame with 15 points, Ben

called it.”

Taylor Potts threw for 369 yards and four touchdowns and scored another on a trick play, and Eric Stephens ran 86 yards for a TD to help Tech close its first post-Mike Leach season at a solid 8-5.

The Red Raiders got off to a herky-jerky start under Tuberville, going 22, 3-3 and 4-4. But they won three of their last four. Tuberville also became just the fourth coach to win a bowl game at three schools, having also done it at Auburn and Ole Miss.

“It goes to the players, especially the seniors,” he said. “There were times when they’d have liked to do something different, but they bought into it.”

Northwestern (7-6) lost its eighth straight bowl game, extending a drought that dates to 1949. Coming close after being down

Hansbrough had 12, Scott Martin 10, and Carleton Scott nine.

The decisive Orange spurt started with a jumper from the top of the key by Joseph.

That snapped a 44-44 tie with 13:02 left as the Irish (12-2, 1-1) began losing the ball too often.

After committing only four turnovers in the first half, the Irish had nine by the 11minute mark in the second and the Orange capitalized.

Syracuse scored 10 points on the break in the second half.

“I give them credit because I think, overall, we were making some pretty good decisions,” Notre Dame coach Mike Brey said. “They cheated into some passing lanes, which they do great with their length. It’s almost anytime you turn it over is a break for them. I don’t think you can physically get back — at least we couldn’t — so any turnover was just so devastating for us in the second half because it was converted.”

The Irish, ranked second nationally in shooting (52.5 percent) entering the week, finished 23 of 54 (42.6 percent) and were 7 of 21 on 3pointers against the long Syracuse zone. Notre Dame also finished with 15 turnovers, nearly five more than its average.

“I thought we did a really good job defensively,” Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim said. “We only lost their guys a couple of times. I thought the game changed when Ricky went inside. They had scored two easy baskets inside, but then he took over the game defensively in the middle. He just took the game to another level.”

by 22 points wasn’t much solace because the Wildcats were close the last two postseasons, dropping both in overtime.

The consolation prize is coach Pat Fitzgerald is now counting on the guys who’ve endured three straight crushing bowl losses to come out hungry as seniors next fall. He challenged them with a fiery opening statement to his postgame news conference that’s certain to be replayed all offseason.

“It’s time they step up,” he said. “If we want to win championships and we want to win these types of football games, that class has got to step up. They have to start making more plays. They have to start leading. They have to be the catalyst for us to get where we want to get. I challenged them to step up at the beginning of bowl prep. ... If we want to

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go where we want to go, it’s time for that class — their senior year — to lead us there.”

Freshmen quarterbacks Evan Watkins and Kain Colter led Northwestern’s second-half rally with three straight touchdown drives and Jordan Mabin, part of that junior class, returned an interception 39 yards for a touchdown with 5:37 left.

The Wildcats’ defense kept the Red Raiders from running out the clock, but Watkins had only 24 seconds and no timeouts to go 75 yards. LaRon Moore caught the final throw, ending a game that featured 927 yards of total of fense and 53 points scored in the second half.

The game was played at the Cotton Bowl, site of more bowl games than any stadium but the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.

The building was empty

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Attendance was announced as 40,121, well under half of capacity; the actual crowd was several thousand less. Not even a game sponsored by a ticket-seller could lure folks other than fans of both schools to an 11 a.m. kickof f on a windy New Year’s morning with temperatures in the 30s.

Potts was 43 of 56 for 369 yards. He ran twice for 19 yards, 13 coming when he threw a screen to Austin Zouzalik on the right side of the field and Zouzalik threw it back to him. Potts scored easily behind a convoy of blockers. The throwback was ruled a lateral, so it went down as a rushing play.

“The Cotton Bowl treats me pretty well,” said Potts, who set a stadium passing record last time he was

here.

Stephens’ big play was the second-longest in a bowl game at this stadium, topped only by the 95-yarder in the 1954 Cotton Bowl that was awarded when Alabama’s Tommy Lewis came off the bench to tackle Rice’s Dickie Maegle. He ran 14 times for 128 yards and contributed to the dramatic finish by failing to get the first downs needed for Tech to run out the clock.

The Wildcats surprised the Red Raiders with an in-game switch to an option offense. They ran for 229 yards, their most since 2008. Colter led the way with 105 yards and two touchdowns.

“Throughout the week, our coaches had a great game plan to show Texas Tech some different looks,” Colter said. “We kept them a little off guard.”

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New Year’s Eve tornadoes claim 7 lives KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Shaken residents spent New Year’s Day sifting through the wreckage wrought by tornadoes that touched down in several states on the last day of 2010, killing seven people in two states and injuring dozens of others.

Six of the victims — three in Missouri and three in Arkansas — died Friday as tornadoes fueled by unusually warm air pummeled the South and Midwest. A seventh victim who was injured Friday near the Missouri town of Rolla died Saturday at a hospital in Columbia, said Bruce Southard, the chief of the Rolla Rural Fire Department.

The woman, whose name wasn’t immediately released, was entertaining a friend, Alice Cox, 69, of Belle, Mo., in her trailer when the twister hit.

Southard said nothing was left of the trailer except for the frame and that the twister scattered debris 40 to 50 yards from where the trailer had sat. The woman was found under a pile of debris, Southard said.

“It’s like you set a bomb of f in it,” Southard said in a phone interview. “It just annihilated it.”

At a farm that was not far away, 21year-old Megan Ross and her 64-year-old grandmother Loretta Anderson died when a tornado hit where their family lived among three mobile homes and two frame houses, Dent County Emergency Management Coordinator Brad Nash said.

The National Weather Service determined the home was hit by a weak tornado that was 50 yards wide and traveled less than a mile.

In the northwestern Arkansas hamlet of Cincinnati, Gerald Wilson, 88, and his wife, Mamie, 78, died in their home and Dick Murray, 78, died after being caught by the storm while milking cows, Washington County Sheriff Tim Helder said.

Severe storms, including possible tornadoes, also ripped through central Mississippi on New Year’s Eve, and emergency teams were working Saturday to survey the damage. The National Weather Service in Jackson reported at least three people hurt and extensive structural damage. No one was killed. The storms knocked down trees and power lines.

About 6 inches of rain fell in places, lead-

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Frances Emmons Netherlin

Memorial services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, at First Christian Church for Frances Emmons Netherlin, 103 E. Four Dinkus Road, Artesia, N.M. Mrs. Netherlin, 87, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, at La Villa Retirement Center in Roswell, N.M. The Rev. David Groesnick and the Rev. David Rogers will officiate at the services. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Terpening & Son. Mrs. Netherlin was born Sept. 10, 1923, in Mexico, Mo., the daughter of St. Clair Patterson Emmons and Mary (Carter) Emmons. After graduating from high school, she attended nurses training in Albuquerque.

On Feb. 14, 1943, she was married to Raymond B. Netherlin in Artesia. She was a longtime resident of Artesia. He preceded her in death Jan. 9, 2000.

She was an oil well pumper and ranch woman.

She was a member of First Christian Church, Cowbelles, United Blood Services donor and volunteer, Artesia Arts Council, Artesia Community Theatre.

Charity walks she participated in were Crop Walk, Grammies House, Relay for Life and Organized Hands Across America.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sis-

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Steve Booth tries to salvage what he can from his rental home on Childre Drive in Pearl, Miss., Saturday after a tornado uprooted a large tree and toppled it onto the home Friday night.

ing to flash flooding.

Ed Agre, a senior forecaster at the National Weather Service in Jackson, and other forecasters at the National Weather Service’s building at the Jackson airport were forced into a tornado shelter when winds hit 60 miles per hour.

“It was pretty intense,” Agre said.

ters Mary Miller and Laura Najar; and brothers Alexander “Bud” Emmons, Earl Emmons, Marvin Emmons and Charles Emmons.

Survivors include son Bill Netherlin and wife, Pat, of Artesia; brothers Robert Emmons of Carlsbad, N.M., and Shannon Emmons of New Town, Pa.; grandchild Wayne Netherlin; and great-grandchildren Wesley, Anna and Katy.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, Artesia, N.M. Services are under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. Family and frien d s m a y v i e w t h e obituary and express their condolences in the o n l i n e g u e s t b o o k at www.artesiafunerals.com.

husband, Randy; son, Lincoln D. Busselle and wife, Jessica; sisters, Jan Durrett, Gayle Wilson and Judy Shearer; and grandchildren, Steven and Katie Havenor, Lincoln P., Olivia and Abigail Busselle.

Butch had lived in Roswell since 1970, coming from Lordsburg, N.M. He was of the Southern Baptist faith.

Butch was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was the original owner of Golden Rule Muffler & Alignment Shop from 1971 to 1994 and Computer Assisted Building Design from 1996 to present, both in Roswell. He was an accomplished drummer who played music with various bands locally and in souther n New Mexico.

Butch will be remembered for the joy he brought to people’s lives through his wit and humor, his gracious ways, and as a man of integrity.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballar d Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com.

The Clarion-Ledger newspaper in Jackson reported that the storm forced the evacuation of about 200 people from the Jackson-Evers International Airport, where a possible tornado was reported crossing a runway. The airport was forced to run on generators and a hangar was damaged, officials said.

South Park Cemetery.

Virginia was born on May 15, 1917, in Mertens, Texas, to Tol and Ethel Wright Hamlett. Both parents preceded her in death.

She is also preceded in death by her sister Francis Wardlaw and her brother Barrett Hamlett.

Virginia is survived by her husband, Ervin Marsh; daughter, Katie Rose Kerr of Seattle, Wash.; nephew, John Hamlett of Denton, Texas; and niece, Patty Ann Lockridge of Waco, Texas.

She was a 30-year member of PEO and past member of NEA. Ar r a ng em e nt s h av e been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com.

Maura Tofoya

Services are pending at Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory for Maura Tofoya, 80, of Roswell, who passed away Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, in Lubbock, Texas.

Clovis ‘Butch’ Drake Busselle

A graveside service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2011, at South Park Cemetery for Clovis Busselle, 67, who passed away Dec. 29, 2010, in Albuquerque. Chaplain Randy Havenor will officiate.

Butch was born Oct. 13, 1943, in Tucson, Ariz., to Clovis Wilbur Busselle and Beatrice Drake Simmons.

Both parents preceded him in death.

He is survived by his loving wife, Freda Susan Anderson Busselle; daughter, Shelley Havenor and

Virginia Marsh

A funeral service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Jan. 3, 2011, at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Virginia Marsh, 93, who passed away on Dec. 29, 2010, at Casa Maria Health Care Center. Jim Suttle will officiate. Burial will follow at

Anthony Aragon

A memorial service for Anthony Aragon, 51, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2011, at AndersonBethany Funeral Home and Crematory with Pastor Mike Knowlton officiating.

Anthony passed away Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, at his home with his loving family by his side.

Power was knocked out to about 20,000 customers, and by Saturday afternoon about 10,000 remained without power, Entergy Mississippi reported.

In Missouri, Gov. Jay Nixon was spending New Year’s Day touring damage from the storm that also caused damage near St. Louis.

Anthony was born July 5, 1959, to Raymond E. Aragon and Er minda J. Maes in Roswell. He lived his entire life here in Roswell and worked in maintenance. He married Irene Luna Aragon in Roswell on June 13, 1977.

He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially his grandchildren. He loved fishing, camping and building a fire and roasting marshmallows with his grandchildren.

Anthony was the best dad, loving husband, brother, brother-in-law and son-inlaw. He was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 33 years, Irene Luna Aragon; his son Anthony Ray Aragon and his wife, Renee Aragon; his daughter Frances Antonia Aragon and her husband, Anthony Chavez; three granddaughters, Andrea Chavez, Mariah Aragon and Alexandra Rose Salazar; five grandsons, Anthony Ray Aragon Jr., Adrian Aragon, Dominic Ray Aragon and Anthony “AJ” Chavez and Santos Gamboa; three sisters, Patricia Aragon, Kathleen Parker and her husband, Roger, and Emily Renteria and her husband, Elias: one step-brother, Bobby Ray Villanueva and his wife, Lety; his father Raymond E. Aragon and his wife, Alice; his motherin-law Frances Luna Garcia and her husband, Melo; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Er minda Maes Aragon; three brothers, Raymond “Gogi “Aragon, Larry Aragon and Richard Aragon; his paternal grandparents Jose Granfe Aragon and Amalia Sanchez Aragon; and his mater nal grandparents Jose and Dora Maes.

The family extends special “thanks” to respiratory therapist Yvette, ICU nurses Gretchen and Janice at ENMMC, Roswell Homecare and Hospice and Bernice Andazola for the wonderful care and treatment they

gave to Anthony and the family.

Please share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online register at andersonbethany.com.

Services are under the direction of AndersonBethany Funeral Home and Crematory.

Afterglow I’d like the memory of me To be a happy one. I’d like To leave an Afterglow of Smiles when day is done.

I’d like to leave an echo ...

Whispering softly down the Ways of happy times and Laughing times and bright And sunny days. I’d like The tears of those who Grieve to dry before the Sun of happy memories That I leave behind when Day is done.

Mickie Cooper Finlay

Services are pending at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Mickie Cooper Finlay, age 72, of Roswell, who passed away on Jan. 1, 2011.

A complete announcement will be made when arrangements are finalized.

Condolences may be made at lagronefuneralchapels.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

Dorothy Little

Services are pending at the Ballard Funeral Home & Crematory for Dorothy Little, of Roswell. Dorothy passed away Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, at a local hospital. A complete announcement of services will follow at a later date.

Luis L. Flores

Services are pending at Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory for Luis L. Flores, 77, of Roswell, who passed away Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, in Roswell.

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Chief justice urges naming judges Karzai

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans and Democrats must find a long-term solution to selecting federal judges, Chief Justice John Roberts says, while blaming both sides for the political gridlock of judicial nominations in the Senate.

“Each political party has found it easy to turn on a dime from decrying to defending the blocking of judicial nominations, depending on their changing political fortunes,” Roberts said Friday in his year-end report. “This has created acute difficulties for some judicial districts. Sitting judges in those districts have been burdened with extraordinary caseloads.”

There are more than 90 judicial vacan-

cies in U.S. district and appellate courts.

But only 60 nominees have been confirmed by the Senate for U.S. appellate and district courts in the past two years, with another 19 receiving no up-or-down vote.

Thirteen of the unconfirmed nominees received unanimous support from the Senate Judiciary Committee. Some were opposed by Republicans who believe the nominees are liberal activists who would allow their views to influence rulings.

“I am heartened that the Senate recently filled a number of district and circuit court vacancies, including one in the Eastern District of California, one of the most severely burdened districts,” Roberts said.

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rejects US request to replace minister

WASHINGTON (AP) — Afghan President Hamid Karzai refused to remove a for mer warlord from atop the energy and water ministry despite U.S. pressure to oust the minister because Washington considered him corrupt and ineffective.

Secret diplomatic records showed the minister — privately termed “the worst” by U.S. officials — kept his perch at an agency that controls $2 billion in U.S. and allied projects.

The refusal to remove the of ficial despite threats to end U.S. aid highlights how little influence the U.S. has over the Afghan leader on pressing issues such as corruption. Reining in graft is seen as vital to Afghanistan’s longterm stability.

President Barack Obama last month cited an urgent need for political and economic progress even as military successes have blunted the insurgency in some regions.

The State Department correspondence was written as Karzai was assembling a Cabinet shortly after his 2009 re-election.

But U.S. aid to Afghanistan has continued despite the dispute over the former warlord, Ismail Khan.

U.S. Ambassador Karl Eikenberry pressured Karzai to remove Khan, a once powerful mujahedeen commander, from the top of the energy and water ministry, according to two State Department reports written at the time by U.S. Embassy officials in Kabul. They were disclosed last month

by WikiLeaks.

A Dec. 19, 2009, memorandum distributed internally under Eikenberry’s name described Khan as “the worst of Karzai’s choices” for Cabinet members. “This former warlord is known for his corruption and ineffectiveness at the energy ministry,” the memo said. Even with U.S. threats to withhold aid, Karzai rejected requests to replace Khan. “Our repeated interventions directly with Karzai ... did not overcome Karzai’s deeply personal bonds with Khan,” one of the reports said. Khan did not respond directly to a question asked earlier in 2010 on whether he was profiting personally from the ministry.

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Bomb hits Egypt church at New Year’s Mass

ALEXANDRIA, Egypt (AP) — A powerful bomb exploded in front of a crowded Coptic Christian church a half hour into the New Year early Saturday, hitting worshippers emerging from a holiday Mass in the Egyptian city of Alexandria and killing at least 21 people in an attack that raised suspicions of an al-Qaida role.

Police initially said the blast came from an explosivespacked car parked outside the Saints Church. But the Interior Ministry later said it was more likely from a suicide bomber on foot.

Both tactics are hallmarks of al-Qaida militants, and the blast comes as the terror network’s branch in Iraq has waged a campaign of violence against that country’s Christian community and raised the threat of similar attacks in Egypt.

If al-Qaida had a direct role, however, it could be a startling development in Egypt, where the government of President Hosni Mubarak has persistently denied that the terror network has a significant presence on the ground.

Egypt does have a rising movement of Islamic hard-liners who, while they do not advocate violence, adhere to an ideology similar in other ways to al-Qaida, and there have been fears they could be further radicalized amid growing sectarian tensions in Egypt.

Nearly 1,000 Christians were attending the New Year’s Mass at the Saints Church in the Mediterranean port city, said Father Mena Adel, a priest who attended. The service had just ended, and worshippers were leaving the building when the bomb went off about a half-hour after midnight, he said.

“The last thing I heard was a powerful explosion and then my ears went deaf,” Marco Boutros, a 17-year-old survivor, said from his hospital bed. “All I could see were body parts scattered all over — legs and bits of flesh.”

Bodies of many of the dead were collected from the street and kept inside the church overnight before they were taken away Saturday by ambulances for burial amid scenes of grief and anger.

Some Christians carried white sheets with the sign of the cross emblazoned on them with what appeared to be the blood of the victims.

“This attack targets Egypt’s security as a whole,” said Bishop Armia, a senior aide to Pope Shenouda III, the spiritual leader of Egypt’s Orthodox Coptic Church. “God will protect us.”

Senior Health Ministry official Osama Abdel Moneim said the death toll stood at 21, with 79 wounded. It was not immediately known if all the victims were Christians.

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Egyptian firemen try to put out a fire on a vehicle following a car bombing in front of a Coptic Christian church in the Egyptian city of Alexandria, Egypt, early Saturday.

After the blast, angry Christians clashed with police and Muslim residents, chanting, “With our blood and soul, we redeem the cross,” witnesses said.

An AP photographer at the scene said the protesters stormed into a nearby mosque and threw books out into the street. The protest sparked clashes with Muslims, as both sides began throwing stones and bottles at each other in the streets, until eventually police restored calm.

Police initially said the blast came from an explosivespacked vehicle parked about four meters (yards) from the church. But the Interior Ministry said later in a statement that there was no sign that the epicenter was a car. That, it said, “makes it likely that the explosives ... were carried on the person of a suicide attacker who died with the others.”

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the blast. Alexandria governor Adel Labib immediately blamed

al-Qaida, pointing to recent threats by the terror group to attack Christians in Egypt.

He offered no evidence to support his claim, but a recent spate of attacks blamed on al-Qaida against Christians in Iraq have an unusual connection to Egypt.

Al-Qaida in Iraq says it is attacking Christians there in the name of two Egyptian Christian women who reportedly converted to Islam in order to get divorces, prohibited by the Orthodox Coptic Church.

The women have since been secluded by the church, prompting Islamic hard-liners to hold frequent protests in past months, accusing the Church of imprisoning the women and forcing them to renounce Islam.

Al-Qaida in Iraq says its attacks on Christians would continue until Egyptian Church officials release the two women. The Church denies holding the women against their will.

Beijing launches car quota to counter gridlock

BEIJING (AP) — For thousands of hopeful commuters in China’s capital, 2011 started with a click, not a bang.

Residents hoping to snap up Beijing car license plate numbers under a new quota system aimed at easing paralyzing traffic logged onto a website that launched in the first moments of the new year. Within 10 minutes, 6,000 people had applied for new plate

numbers, the Beijing Daily newspaper reported.

By 11 a.m., more than 36,000 applications had been submitted online, the official Xinhua News Agency said.

The applicants are competing for the first batch of 20,000 plates, which are to be awarded by lottery on Jan. 25.

Every month a new batch of plates will become available.

Rousseff sworn in as Brazil’s new president

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — From torture in a dictatorship-era jail cell to the helm of Latin America’s largest nation, it’s been an unlikely political rise for President Dilma Rousseff, a former Marxist rebel turned career technocrat who claimed Brazil’s seat of power Saturday.

In becoming the country’s 36th president, Rousseff pulled off a feat nearly unthinkable a year ago when the relative unknown was tapped by then-President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to be the ruling Workers Party candidate.

She swept into office on the back of Silva’s near universal adoration in Brazil.

“I am going to consolidate the transformative work done by President Lula,” said Rousseff, 63, during a 40-minute inaugural address. “He changed the way the government is run and led the people to trust in themselves.”

Silva left office as the nation’s most popular president, with an approval rating that hit 87 percent in his last week. Rousseff served during both of his four-year terms, first as energy minister and then as chief of staff.

After signing the oath of office in Congress, Rousseff traveled to the presidential palace, where Silva removed his sash and placed it over her head as thousands of onlookers cheered. Silva, always emotional, hugged several ministers and aides as he left by car to begin the journey to civilian life at his private home near Sao Paulo.

Silva, who broke barriers by becoming Brazil’s first working-class president, could not resist one last dive into the crowds. He was unable to hold back sobs as his wife, Marisa, tried in vain to comb his hair for photos.

Rousseff, known for her tough demeanor, also teared up as she said goodbye to her political mentor and returned to the palace.

In her inaugural address, Rousseff paid homage to Silva and the advances Brazil made under his watch.

His social programs and wealth redistribution helped pull 20 million people out of poverty. Once on the brink of a sovereign default in 2002, the nation now lends money to the International Monetary Fund.

Unemployment is at a record low, and the currency has more than doubled against the U.S. dollar. Brazil will host the 2014 World Cup and is expected to be the world’s fifth-largest economy by the time the 2016 Olympics come to the nation.

While proud of those gains, Rousseff said this is no time to relax.

“There is still poverty shaming our country,” she said. “I will not rest while there are Brazilians without food on their table, homeless in the streets and poor children abandoned to their luck.”

The new system aims to reduce the number of cars in the notoriously gridlocked capital.

The city will only allow 240,000 new car registrations in 2011 — two-thirds less than last year — and is parceling them out via the monthly online lottery.

The city now has 4.76 million vehicles, up from 2.6 million in 2005. A global survey conducted last year by IBM said Beijing is

tied with Mexico City for the world’s worst commute.

Worries are growing that Beijing is choking itself for future growth as it gets more difficult to move people and goods around the city.

Nearly 70 percent of Beijing drivers told the IBM survey they had run into traffic so bad they’ve turned around and gone home.

Some citizens have joked that

Japanese whalers, activists clash SYDNEY (AP) — Japanese whalers shot water cannons at antiwhaling activists on Saturday, the conservationist group’s founder claimed, hours after the activists tracked down the hunting fleet in the remote and icy seas off Antarctica. The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society is chasing the fleet in the hopes of interrupting Japan’s annual whale hunt, which kills up to 1,000 whales a year. The two sides have clashed violently in the past, including last year, when a Sea Shepherd boat was sunk after its bow was

sheared off in a collision with a whaling ship. On Saturday, Sea Shepherd founder Paul Watson was talking to The Associated Press by telephone from his ship when he said the whalers suddenly began blasting one of his group’s inflatable boats with a water cannon.

“They just turned their cannons on our Zodiac,” Watson told The AP. “Right at this moment.”

New Zealand-based Glenn Inwood, spokesman for Japan’s Tokyo-based Institute of Cetacean Research, which sponsors the whale hunt, said he had no comment.

the new system won’t bring much relief and have mocked the web address, www.bjhjyd.com, which stands for “Beijing Huanjie Yongdu,” or “Beijing Eases Congestion.”

Some say the same letters could also be short for “Beijing Haiyao Yongdu” or “Beijing Will Still Be Gridlocked.”

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Donating blood, saving lives

LeeAnn Sandoval, a Dexter resident, donates blood at United Blood Services, 3 Grand Ave. Plaza on Thursday.

JONATHAN ENTZMINGER RECORD STAFF WRITER

United Blood Services of New Mexico helps save lives, one pint of blood at a time.

“We take blood donations, volunteer blood donors for patients in New Mexico hospitals,” Erin Smith, donor recruitment supervisor said. “The blood is for accident victims, victims of violent crimes, premature babies.”

United Blood Services serves Albuquerque, the Four Corners and southeast New Mexico areas. Roswell’s site, at 3 Grand Ave. Plaza, employs a full staff of 15. The organization holds several blood drives throughout the community during the year.

“We always do the UFO festival,” Smith said. “We do three or four days worth of blood drives during UFO time — (we) get all of the outsiders we can.”

According to Smith, funding for United Blood Services, a non profit organization which is turning 60 in 2011, is provided through blood pur-

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chasing fees that hospitals pay to centers around the area.

“There are fees reimbursed for the cost of processing blood,” Smith said.

“There are costs associated with receiving blood because of the testing, bags, employees to draw the blood. The hospitals pay for the blood to cover the testing costs and the manufacturing costs. We receive some donations.”

On Thursday, the center held its first 12-hour shelf-stocker blood drive.

Lawrence Brothers, KBIM 94.9 and Peppers Grill & Bar sponsored the drive. Organizers prepared for the event for three months.

“This is the first time we’ve done this,” Smith said. “It has been successful so far. We’re making sure the shelves are stocked through the weekend. People are going to be out traveling this weekend and things are going to happen. There’s a lot of different weather out right now.”

LeeAnn Sandoval, a Dexter resident, who was at the center Thursday, donates blood three to four times a

This machine collects the blood given during a donation.

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year.

“I like to give,” Sandoval said. “It gives me a good feeling to know that I’m doing something for somebody.

Today’s my grandmother’s 90th birthday. This is for Mam-ma.”

In 2011, United Blood Services will partner with several non profits to provide a financial support for organizations, based on blood donations during specific dates, in coordination with various awareness months.

“In May, we’re partnering with GAME AMP, an organization which helps keep art in the schools,” Smith said.

Throughout the year, UBS will partner with a dif ferent nonprofit and donate money to that organization.

“For every blood donor we have each month, that organization will receive a dollar,” Smith said. ” (It will add up to) about $5,000 for each non profit organization. We’re trying to give back to the local community. We can help out this way.”

Smith said that those interested in donating blood should get a good night’s sleep and drink plenty of fluids 24 hours before their donation.

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“Eat a good meal before you come in and donate — drink lots of fluids after you donate,” she said. “Anyone 16 or older can donate blood as long as they’re healthy.”

She also wanted to debunk the myth that people with health issues could not donate blood. She insisted that every situation is different and most — even those with conditions like diabetes or taking medications for conditions such as high blood pressure — can donate blood.

“A lot of people have the misconception they can’t donate blood because they have diabetes, or are on meds,” she said. “There are very few reasons why people can’t (physically) donate blood.”

As the center does not have any fulltime volunteers, Smith said members of the community are welcome to donate their time at United Blood Services. As always, she said there is a need for O-negative blood.

“It’s the universal blood type,” Smith said. “There’s always a need for blood.

We always have a need for volunteers.”

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Child’s fears have interrupted bedtime C2 Sunday, January 2, 2011

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Q: For the past week, our 3-year-old daughter says she sees a “scary man” in her room. My husband and I have done everything we know to calm her fears. I’ve been sleeping with her in a different room for several days now.

I know this is a temporary situation, but what do you suggest we do?

JULI: It’s pretty common for children between 2 and 4 to experience intense fears. As a child enters the preschool years, her brain develops the ability to think beyond the concrete. In other words, she can imagine things that she can’t see, feel or touch. While this new ability opens the door for imaginative play and role playing, it also means that your daughter can imagine things that are scary and potentially harmful.

Most parents in this situation will try to accommodate their children’s fears by sleeping with them, or as you tried, switching bedrooms. This strategy often backfires because it reinforces the child’s fear. At some level, the accommodation validates that there might be something scary in her room. It also rewards the fearful behavior with extra attention.

While your daughter is able to imagine a scary man in her room, she can also imagine superheroes or angels watching over her. When my boys were scared, I asked them to picture angels watching over them and think about what their names might be. This channeled the power of their imagination into something positive.

Additionally, I recommend transitional objects. These are items, like a special stuffed animal or blanket, that help children feel comforted when they’re not with their

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the father of two rambunctious boys, I know that can sometimes be a challenge!

DR. JULI SLATTERY

JIM DALY

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parents. Consistent bedtime rituals like reading a book, prayer, cuddling or soothing music also help children relax at bedtime.

You’re right that this is temporary problem. However, be consistent and confident as you address this because bedtime battles usually persist throughout childhood, just taking different forms. ** ** ** Q: My husband doesn't think our 4-year-old daughter needs to say “Yes, sir” and “No, ma’am.” He never talks that way either, but I was raised in a family where having good manners was very important. What do you think?

JIM: Good manners are certainly important. Public Agenda conducted a survey in which nearly eight in 10 respondents said that lack of respect and courtesy is a serious national problem, and six in 10 said the problem is getting worse. Respondents also blamed parents for not instilling courtesy in their children, and popular culture for encouraging rude behavior. Clearly, parents need to impress the importance of courtesy upon their kids. As

When it comes to specific phrases such as “Yes, ma’am” and “No, sir,” the lines seem a little less clear. Those terms were obviously a very important part of your own upbringing. I know people from Southern states who still use them extensively, while folks from other parts of the country don’t use them at all. Are the non-Southerners rude?

No, they just express courtesy in different ways. The underlying principles of “Yes, ma’am” and “No, sir,” for kids at least, seem to be “respect for authority” and “deference to those who are older than you are.” I would suggest, though, that it’s possible to teach your kids those principles without insisting that they use “ma’am” and “sir” in every instance.

You and your husband might work together to devise a list of the good manners you hope to cultivate in your kids. Then, decide whether those manners need to be tied to specific words or customs, or if they’re simply guiding principles for good behavior. ** ** **

Jim Daly is president of Focus on the Family, host of the Focus on the Family radio program, and a husband and father of two. Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed psychologist, cohost of Focus on the Family, author of several books, and a wife and mother of three. Submit your questions to: ask@FocusOnTheFamily.com.

DIY or call the pros? Babyproofing basics Fresh fruit, more on ‘Creative Living’ LISA A. FLAM FOR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Babies and toddlers are curious creatures. Something captures their attention — a stuffed animal, a shiny object or a noisy rattle — and they’re going after it.

Just make sure they aren’t chasing a teddy bear on top of a dresser, the blade of a knife or a pill bottle.

Babyproofing is key to keeping children safe at home.

“Parents should realize that injuries are the leading cause of death in children over one year of age,” and many are preventable, says Dr. Garry Gardner, chair man of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Committee on Injury, Violence, and Poison Prevention. The most common injuries are burns, cuts, bruises, and head and other injuries from falls, he says.

For generations, new parents made homes baby-ready themselves.

These days, you can do it yourself, hire a professional or both. It’s part of a larger trend toward more watchful, safetyconscious parenting.

“Using professionals saves time and gives peace of mind, but diligent parents are capable of babyproofing their own homes,” says Shannon Choe, who of fers home safety assessments as founder of Premier Baby Concierge in Berwyn, Pa. She says her clients are about evenly split.

New parents have some time before they need to babyproof, since newborns aren’t going anywhere just yet. But time passes quickly. Experts recommend staying ahead of a baby’s development by a milestone; for instance, blocking the top and bottom of the stairs before a child’s on the move.

Eventually you’ll need to lock up cleaning products, medicine and plastic bags, clear the house of choking and strangulation hazards (including the cords of drapes and blinds) and block access to dangerous areas, among other things.

Furniture or TVs that could topple should be anchored to the walls.

Toddlers might use dresser drawers “like stepladders,” and an accident can happen in an instant, says Colleen Driscoll, executive director of the International Association for Child Safety, a professional organization for baby- and child-proofers that was founded in 1997.

Proofers may be called for a top-to-bottom job or just to install a single gate, she says.

“Most of our clients aren’t very comfortable

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Information on organizing your home, working with polyester fiber, and preparing giant cupcakes will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday, Jan. 4, at 9:30 p.m., and on Thursday, Jan. 6, at noon. All times are Mountain.

Laura Dellutri will share tips on how to change your life from chaos to calm and make your home an oasis to come home to. Her company is The Healthy Housekeeper, Inc., and she lives in Overland Park, Kan. Judy Novella is with Fairfield Processing Corp. in Danbury, Conn., and she will explain how its polyester fiber is made in part from recycled plastic bottles, which are cleaned, sanitized and converted into flakes and then reprocessed into second generation polyester fiber.

Talk about a giant cupcake! Nancy Siler is going to demonstrate using a giant cupcake pan on the market, and she’ll show several different ways to decorate it for dif ferent occasions. Siler is with Wilton Brands in Woodridge, Ill. Information on making cookies, making ribbon flowers and cooking and eating fresh fruit will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday, Jan. 4, at noon and on Saturday, Jan. 8, at 2 p.m. All times are Mountain.

Tara Gillette represents KitchenAid in Benton Harbor, Mich., and she will show how to use portable appliances to make a variety of sweet treats, including the popular chocolate chip cookie.

With all the wire-edged ribbons on the market, everyone can make beautiful ribbon flowers. Ellie Schneider Joos is with Offray Ribbon Co., and she will show how easy this is to do, as well as show some new ribbons on the market, including stretch and shape ribbon. She’s from Chester, N.J. Pat Baird represents the California Tree Fruit Agreement, and she will demonstrate cooking and eating fresh fruit. As a registered dietitian, Baird will also talk about the nutritional benefits of including fruit in the diet. She lives in Greenwich, Conn.

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This product image courtesy of Dorel Juvenile Group shows the Safety 1st Alarm Security Gate. New parents have some time before they need to babyproof, since newborns aren't going anywhere just yet. But time passes quickly. Experts recommend staying ahead of a baby's development by a milestone; for instance, blocking the top and bottom of the stairs before a child's on the move.

drilling holes in their own home and they usually have us do that,” says proofer Jack Smith, founder of Dallas-area InfantHouse. “Some of the lighter installation they can elect to do themselves.”

The babyproofing industry began about 20 years ago. Driscoll’s association has about 110 childproofers as members in the United States, she says. It is launching a certification program, with the first certifications expected in 2011.

Professionals are familiar with safety products and can determine which ones are right for a home, saving parents multiple trips to the store, Driscoll says. Pros also can teach parents about dangers they might not think of.

“Children grow and develop very quickly, and sometimes parents are caught off guard in what they’re capable of doing,” Driscoll says. “We want them to understand and be ahead of their children before they find the trouble.”

The cost of professional babyproofing varies.

Smith charges $100 for a room-by-room consulta-

tion and product recommendation, which clients receive whether they hire the company to do the installation or not.

To babyproof an entire 4,000-square-foot house — the average size of his clients’ homes, he says — he charges $3,000 to $4,000, while a singlestory ranch smaller than 2,000 square feet would cost around $800. The prices include products and installation.

To take on the task yourself, experts recommend the age-old trick of dropping to all fours and looking for hazards from a child’s vantage. To learn what you’re looking for, check online sources such as the academy’s healthychildren.org, babyproofing checklists and do-it-yourself books.

“People say it’s very easy if you have the right tools,” says Debra Holtzman, author of “The Safe Baby” (Sentient Publications, revised edition 2009). “It is overwhelming if you have no guidance.”

Her book offers chapters on nursery, kitchen and bathroom safety, and preventing falls. No matter who does the safety improvements, she urges

parents to pay attention.

“If someone else does it for you and you’re not involved, you may not have skills to do it later on,” she said.

Parents should research products, and choose those certified by the Juvenile Products Manufacturing Association, Holtzman says.

Avoiding products recalled by the government is also important.

Check recalls.gov or sign up on the site to be notified when recalls are issued, Holtzman says.

And send back product registration cards to be notified of company recalls.

Once the home is proofed, don’t put your feet up for long. Safety experts suggest reassessing periodically because the hazards change as a child grows.

“It’s wonderful to watch them grow and learn ... but their own natural curiosity can do them in if you’re not setting some boundaries,” says Choe.

And gates, latches and locks are no substitute for a parent’s watchful eye.

As Holtzman cautions: “No child safety device is 100 percent perfect.”

What is the California Tree Fruit Agreement? The CTFA represents all growers of fresh California peaches, plums and nectarines and administers generic marketing programs for the California Peach Commodity Committee, the Nectarine Administrative Committee and the California Plum Marketing Board.

What is the season for fresh California peaches, plums and nectarines? California peaches, plums and nectarines are available mid-May through September. Limited quantities may be available in early-May and as late as October.

How many different varieties are there of peaches, plums and nectarines? There are more than 200 major varieties of peaches, 200 major varieties of plums and 175 major varieties of nectarines — each with their own specific harvest time, flavor and color characteristics. CTFA tracks and reports daily and total packouts of varieties which historically packout more than 10,000 boxes annually during the season.

Why are fruits and vegetables important in the diet?

Fruits and vegetables are important for good health. The National Cancer Institute — and other organizations — recommends eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables to reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease and other illnesses. Fruits like peaches, plums and nectarines can help prevent skin damage from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. Certain beauty treatments at salons use fresh fruits, vegetables, grains and oils designed to maintain skin tone and texture in their facial treatments.

A study by the University of California Davis shows that peaches, plums and nectarines are rich in phytonutrients called phenols — which are powerful antioxidants. These fruits also contain vitamin C, betacarotene and other carotenoids.

When choosing peaches, plums and nectarines, look for ones that have a smooth, even texture and are free of blemishes. Ripen them at room temperature — or use a paper bag — and rinse them under cool water when ripe and then refrigerate.

“Creative Living” is produced and hosted by Sheryl Borden. The show is carried by more than 118 PBS stations in the United States, Canada, Guam and Puerto Rico and is distributed by Westlink, Albuquerque.

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Diamond appointed to state Rehabilitation Council

CARLSBAD – In acknowledgement of his years of professional and voluntary efforts on behalf of disabled individuals, New Mexico Attorney Jeff Diamond was recently selected to serve on the State Rehabilitation Council. Diamond’s appointment, made by Governor Bill Richardson, went into effect on Dec. 13 and will last until Aug. 13, 2013.

The council’s goal is to make sure that the New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is succeeding in its mission to encourage and assist the efforts of New Mexicans with disabilities in working and living in their communities.

“We need to make sure that people who need vocational rehabilitation as a means of getting off of disability (income support) are given that opportunity,” Diamond said.

“The committee makes sure that the state is providing the services that federal rehabilitation law requires. It’s an incredible honor to be on a council devoted toward helping people help themselves.”

Terri Douglass, DVR’s area program manager, noted that Diamond represents

all of Southeastern New Mexico on the council.

“Jeff has shown a personal, as well as professional, interest in disability issues for many years,” she said.

Headquartered in Carlsbad, the Jeff Diamond Law Firm is the largest Social Security law firm in the region. The firm has of fices in Rio Rancho, Roswell, Albuquerque, Odessa and El Paso and includes a staff of seven attorneys and 29 employees. Diamond, who holds a law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law, has been a successful practicing attorney in Carlsbad since 1976.

Diamond was also recently selected, for the third year in a row, as one of the nation’s “Super Lawyers.” Super Lawyers is a highly-select, peer-based rating service of exemplary attorneys. Diamond is also the chairman of the executive committee of the scholarly Journal for the Student of Anti-Semitism and was elected to the National Commission of the Anti-Defamation League.

Baltic state of Estonia adopts the euro

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The Baltic state of Estonia early Saturday became the 17th European Union member to adopt the joint European currency, the euro.

The small nation’s decision to change from the Estonian kroon to the euro was the final step in a two decade-long effort to integrate its economy with Europe after it achieved independence in 1991. It is the first for mer Soviet republic to join the single currency club.

Estonian Prime Minister Andrus Ansip was the first person in the country of 1.3 million to withdraw euro notes from a cash machine specially installed for the midnight changeover at the opera house in central Tallinn.

Ansip’s example was followed by EU transportation commissioner Siim Kallas, Lithuanian Prime Minister Andrius Kubilius and Latvian Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis.

The four men waved their fresh euro notes at a crowd of some 5,000 cheering people as New Year fireworks burst in the cold night marking the advent of 2011 and a new era for Estonia.

“The euro is first and foremost a guarantor of our security. We are now fullfledged members of the world’s second largest financial region with all the consequent obligations that this brings,” Ansip said, after withdrawing the

euros.

“The euro is a good thing.

The world is now probably going to see us as being a developed nation,” said Erik Villemson, a 21-yearold university student.

The inclusion of Estonia, a minuscule $19 billion economy, in the $12.5 trillion euro area is being touted for it’s symbolic importance after the currency was battered throughout 2010 by bad news. Two members — Greece and Ireland — required international bailout funds to avoid bankruptcy.

Estonia could be the last new entrant for several years as all other potential newcomers from Eastern Europe either shy away from adopting an unpopular currency or fail to meet criteria on budget deficits and inflation.

Hours before the currency switch, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso welcomed Estonia to the euro zone, saying the euro would boost the nation’s economy and send a powerful message to all EU members.

“It is a strong signal of the attraction and stability that the euro brings to member states of the European Union,” Barroso said in Brussels on Friday.

Leaders of Germany and France, the euro zone’s powerhouses, also made laudatory New Year’s statements in support of the common currency after the worst year in it’s 12-year history.

“My dear compatriots, don’t believe those who propose that we get out of the euro,” French President Nicholas Sarkozy said in a televised address to his nation. “The isolation of France would be madness.

The end of the euro would be the end of Europe.”

In her appeal to Germany on Thursday, Chancellor Angela Merkel called for strengthening the euro, which is now the main currency for 330 million Europeans.

“This is not just about our money — the euro is far more than a currency,” she said. “The euro is the basis of our prosperity.”

Estonia’s leaders and many economists believe the country’s economy, which contracted a staggering 14 percent in 2009, will benefit with the euro, though the country still has painful structural refor ms to implement before reaching wester n European living standards.

“The euro will definitely support Estonia’s trade,” Ansip told reporters Friday, adding that 70 percent of the country’s trade takes place with EU members.

Still, polls indicate that more than one-third of the nation is against the changeover.

“I think it’s bad for our economy. Prices have been rising and will keep going up,” said Kaire Raitme, 20, who was selling spiced roasted almonds in Tallinn’s medieval historical center.

Estonia will be the poorest member of the euro zone, a cause for concern for many Estonians who fear they will have to cough up scarce resources to help other member countries that failed to maintain fiscal discipline.

Celebrations included open-air concerts in subzero weather and for foreign dignitaries a gala concert in the national opera house featuring the music of U.S. composer George Gershwin.

The Finance Ministry said banks and information systems were prepared to cope with the changeover as hundreds of ATM machines were being loaded with euro notes.

Selected bank branches and post of fices were to stay open over the weekend to accommodate the switch, but police urged citizens not to rush about with large amounts of cash due to robbery risks.

After Slovenia and Slovakia, Estonia is the third East European country using the euro. Seven other countries in the region — Poland, Romania, Hungary, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Lithuania and Latvia — also are required to phase in the euro as part of European Union membership, though there is no deadline to do so.

Latvia and Lithuania, Estonia’s Baltic neighbors, are enthusiastic supporters of the euro and could become the club’s newest members in 2014.

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Bolivian president cancels gasoline price increase and social groups and decided “to obey what the people say by abrogating the decree raising gasoline and everything that accompanied that measure. That means that all of the measures are withdrawn.”

The government announced Sunday that it was raising gasoline prices by 73 percent, to 92 cents a liter ($3.48 a gallon) for regular gasoline, up from 50 cents ($1.89).

Diesel jumped to 97 cents a liter ($3.67 a gallon) from about 50 cents. Some other fuel prices doubled.

The prices had been frozen for six years, and Vice President Alvaro Garcia said the state was paying $380 million a year to subsidize gasoline imports, with much of it

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Bolivia's President Evo Morales, center, accompanied by Bolivia's Vice President Alvaro Garcia Linera, left, and Bolivia's Foreign Minister David Choquehuanca, gives an official anouncement at the government palace in La Paz, Bolivia, Friday.

LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivian President Evo Morales on Friday abruptly canceled a decree that sharply raised fuel prices, reacting to widespread protests and the threat of more to come in the biggest setback of his five years in office.

Sunday’s price hikes had caused a burst of street protests, many of them by core supporters of the leftist who is Bolivia’s first indigenous president. Protesters vowed to renew their demonstrations after the New Year holiday, with workers from the crucial mining industry vowing to join in.

Morales said in a televised message about 90 minutes before midnight that he had listened to unions

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smuggled to neighboring countries with higher prices.

The sharp rise prompted strikes by bus and taxi drivers that hobbled transit in many cities, and mass street protests on Thursday turned violent.

At least 15 people were reported injured.

Protesters carried posters denouncing the president as a traitor and some shouted, “Evo, the people are angry!”

Morales’ government at first tried to mitigate the blow of the higher prices by announcing a 20 percent salary increase for troops, police, health and education workers.

The government also offered help for rice, corn and wheat farmers.

US dollar rising in 2011 after rough 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) — WASHINGTON — Never mind the lackluster economy, the huge trade deficit or the government’s piles of debt: The U.S. dollar is still expected to outperform most of the world’s major currencies next year.

“By all rights, the dollar should be declining in value, but it’s not,” says Eswar Prasad, economics professor at Cornell University. “For the dollar to decline in value, you must have currencies on the other side that will” rise.

Bad as things are in the United States, they look worse in Europe and Japan, making the yen, the euro and the British pound riskier bets in 2011. A notable exception is the Chinese yuan, which is likely to rise next year as Beijing fights inflation.

“The dollar remains the ultimate safe haven,“ Prasad said.

A stronger dollar would make vacations to Europe a better bargain for U.S. tourists and reduce the cost of imports. But it would also make U.S. products more expensive in foreign markets, dulling businesses’ competitive edge.

The U.S. dollar fell against the euro, pound and yen on Friday during thin year-end trading. The euro rose to $1.3367 late Friday in New York, from $1.3286 Thursday. The British pound rose to $1.5590 from $1.5415 while the dollar fell to 81.21 Japanese yen from 81.52 yen.

For the year, the euro fell 8.3 percent against the dollar and the pound fell 2.5 percent against the dollar. But the dollar was down 12.2 percent against the yen.

Currency analysts at Wells Fargo Bank predict that over the next 12 months, the dollar will rise 7 percent against the yen, more than 4 percent against the euro and 1 percent against the pound.

The thinking: The U.S. economy will gain strength throughout 2011, outpacing Europe and Japan and encouraging U.S. businesses and consumers to borrow more. The demand for loans will push up U.S. interest rates, luring investors to the dollar in search of higher returns.

Europe looks perilous by contrast. In 2010, Greece and Ireland required emergency bailouts from other European countries and the International Monetary Fund. The terms of the bailouts forced them to slash government spending, triggering street protests. Now analysts fear that debt-ridden Spain and Portugal will be next.

“The major issues in Europe haven’t gone away,” says Mark McCormick, currency strategist at Brown Brothers Harriman. ”Certain countries are insolvent.

Others have fiscal issues they have to deal with.”

Spain’s troubles, in particular, could strain Europe’s bailout fund and might even threaten the future of the euro as the continent’s common currency if European countries refused to put up more cash.

The Japanese yen rose sharply in 2010, partly because investors saw it as a safe haven from the troubles in Europe. But analysts suspect the yen’s strength against the dollar will be sapped in 2011 by a weak Japanese economy and huge government debts. Japanese policymakers may also seek to push down the yen to give their exporters a price advantage.

China is facing different pressures. The Chinese economy has roared back from the Great Recession with such speed that it’s set off inflation. Now, China is raising interest rates to cool growth. Chinese officials will have an incentive to let the country’s currency, the yuan, rise against the dollar and other currencies to help tame inflation by pushing down the price of imports. That could improve relations between Beijing and Washington, where politicians accuse China of keeping its currency artificially low.

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DEAR ABBY: My neighbor “Marlon” and I have been “friends with benefits” for almost two years. We hang out every day and our kids are friends. We talk about everything. Really, we are best friends. We have attempted to hide our affair from our children (8 years old and under) and from our exes. Many of our friends know, but it is never discussed.

My problem is, Marlon recently mentioned that he wants to find a “good woman.”

It upset me because I’m in love with him. At the same time, he makes no effort to meet anyone.

He is always with me — when you’d think he’d be out trying to meet women. Although we agreed to be “FWBs,” I don’t want to be Marlon’s security blanket. How do I let him know I want more?

LOVES MY NEIGHBOR

DEAR LOVES YOUR NEIGHBOR: Revisit the subject with Marlon and ask him how many “good women” he thinks he can handle, because he already HAS one. It couldn’t hurt to mention that you are in love with him and have taken your relationship seriously.

If one woman isn’t enough for him, you will have to start looking for a good man — one who won’t monopolize your time and take you for granted. Please understand that if Marlon is serious about looking elsewhere for someone to settle down with, you cannot invest any more Dear Readers:

How about starting this new year by cleaning out some CLOSETS AND DRAWERS? Gather up all the unused toiletries you have collected (hotel and gift samples). You can make baskets with unopened personal-care products, along with anything else that someone could use. Many of us have stockpiles of health and beauty products. Pass these on to folks in residential facilities, people in shelters, women’s shelters — the list goes on and on. Put items in baskets, reusable shop-

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time or emotion in him.

DEAR ABBY: I am in my 40s and voluntarily quit my job several months ago. My husband and I can afford it, and my job was making me miserable.

My problem is the reaction I get when I tell people. I hear, “Oh, how could you quit your job in this economy?” or, “Aren’t you bored?” I volunteer as well as participate in social activities I didn’t have time for when I was working. I feel my decision is no one’s business, but what do you suggest I say to those who give me negative reactions?

TIRED OF THE GRIEF IN CALIFORNIA

DEAR TIRED OF THE GRIEF: Perhaps you should resist the urge to announce that you quit your job because it made you miserable. Few people can afford to do that these days, much as they might like to.

When you are asked if you are employed, say that you are not.

Do not be defensive. If you are

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ping bags or any container.

This is a great project for Scout groups, youth groups or school classes. Please be sure to check with an organization to

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questioned further, explain that you do not have a job outside the home, but that you do volunteer work for causes that interest you. If that creates a negative reaction, let it be the other person’s problem and not yours.

DEAR ABBY: I became a grandmother a year ago. My son told me I have to join a social networking site if I want information about, or to see pictures of, my grandson.

He claims I can find out all I need to know on his profile page.

Abby, I’m not asking for pictures to be sent in the mail, nor am I requesting constant calls about what is taking place. I’m not completely computer illiterate, but I do have an aversion to being grouped with everyone else. I am his mother, but I don’t feel as though he thinks of me as someone special.

Am I totally out of touch with today’s technology?

OLD-FASHIONED GRANDMA IN MONTANA

DEAR OLD-FASHIONED: You’re not out of touch with today’s technology, but you are out of touch with the place that it holds in the lives of people of your son’s generation — as well as many of your own. If you feel in some way disrespected by your son, work it out with him.

But please do not allow this to be turned into a power struggle, because you will only alienate yourself from him. see what it accepts.

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Dear Readers: The plastic “gumball” container that holds knee-high stockings can be reused: * Store earrings for travel. * Keep a tissue separate and sanitary. * Hold screws and nuts. * Put spare change in the car in one. * Use to keep latex gloves in the car for emergencies.

Heloise

Dear Heloise: I put a paper (not plastic) plate under containers that I put in the microwave. This works especially well with frozen potpies. When done, I can lift out the paper plate, which will not get hot in the microwave.

I so enjoy your column.

Several years ago, you spoke to the Alamo Heights Retired Teachers Association, and I got to sit at the table with you!

Joanne Matthews, San Antonio

Joanne, I got to sit at the table with you! I had fun sharing stories of my days student teaching. One class was typing, but who knew back then how valuable that skill would turn out to be today?

Heloise

Dear Heloise: I enjoy your column and have a neat hint: Buy a small, square box of facial tissues and put it on the counter under the papertowel rack. Just grab a tissue instead of a paper towel for a little drip. So handy!

Katherine in Pine Bluff, Ark.

Dear Readers: Keep firewood dry and free of vermin and pests. Keep it elevated off the ground, away from the house and covered with a tarp.

Heloise

Dear Heloise: I like reading your column with hints and ideas. I hope this one can be useful. The popcorn tins we get at Christmas? I use them for a lot of different things.

They make good small trash cans that are very cute, too.

I also store things in them such as magazines, holiday supplies, sewing supplies, birdseed, cat food and litter.

Connie in Kentucky

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NEW YORK (AP) — Dan Nainan can’t trust himself to work at his computer without clicking on distractions, so he uses an Internetblocking program to shut down his Web access twice a day.

“I’m sorry, but try as I might, I could never, ever do this on my own,” said the New York City comedian who’s struggling to finish a book. “I wish I could, but I just don’t have the discipline.”

Nainan’s system of two, twohour blocks is one example of how Americans are trying to control their impulses using technology that steps in to enforce good behavior.

With the new year days away, many tools are now available to help people stay in line, including a GPS-enabled app that locks down texting once a car gets rolling and a program that cuts off credit-card spending. Another device monitors your workout and offers real-time voice feedback.

Have we entered an era in which electronics serve as mother, cop and coach because we can’t manage our own desires?

Yep, said Ann Mack, a trendwatcher for JWT Intelligence, an arm of the marketing giant. She named “outsourcing self-control” and “de-teching” as two top trends for the new year.

“The thing is we’re becoming more aware of these behaviors, and as a result, we’re trying to seek help to circumvent some of our more base impulses,” Mack said. “We’re bombarded more and more with temptations on a regular basis, and it’s getting increasingly difficult to deal with that.”

Tools to cope with temptation are everywhere.

Some car owners are voluntarily using a technology developed for convicted drunk drivers — ignition locks attached to in-car breathalyzers.

Shelley Snyder, marketing coordinator for Intoxalock, said about 1.5 percent of the company’s clients are voluntary, which includes parents imposing the setup on their young drivers.

“I know that isn’t a lot, but it is growing at a slow, steady pace,” she said.

One of Intoxalock’s competitors, Guardian Interlock Systems, said its figures are slightly higher: 5 to 7 percent of clients are drivers voluntarily installing the equipment, with about 2 percent intended for use by teens.

Also gaining ground are clients using the system permanently after they’ve completed courtordered monitoring — about 1 percent of Guardian’s clients in 2010, compared with none the year before.

“We hope not to see these people again,” said David Contreras, Guardian’s vice president of operations. “It’s the one product I’ve been associated with where I don’t want to sell it to you twice.”

If your drunken behavior tends to cause more remorse off the road than on, there’s an app for that as well.

A handful — including “Don’t Dial!” and “The Bad Decision Blocker” — will cut of f your access to phone numbers for up to 24 hours, the former allowing you to name a friend as gatekeeper. Another app requires the answers to math questions before allowing you to send an e-mail, the presumption being it’s really hard to do math while somehow impaired.

George Distler in Orlando, Fla., developed the BlackBerry app NOTXT n’ Drive after a teacher at his daughter’s high school was killed when a texting motorist — an older one — crossed a median and struck her car.

“I didn’t even realize texting and driving was such a tremen-

dous issue until I got into investigating it,” he said. “I was challenged by my teenage daughters.”

Distler, who had previously developed games for the iPhone, based the app on the notion that the safest way to deal with your phone while driving is to remove temptation altogether. His NOTXT runs in the background and, using GPS, automatically restricts texting via a phone’s airplane mode when a car reaches 10 mph. It deactivates when it detects the car has stopped.

The app, sold in several other counties as well, hit the BlackBerry market Sept. 3 and has been downloaded about 2,000 times.

Among those downloading the app were three companies with a combined fleet of more than 1,200 trucks. Distler estimates about 48 percent of his sales are parents hoping to curtail the texting habits of young drivers.

“Nobody’s really going to just put the phone down and not use it,” he said. “The issue is we don’t police ourselves.”

Another app, Slow Down, alters the tempo of your music, depending on your driving speed, on an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Using GPS, the music slows if a preset speed limit is exceeded and stops completely if you’re over the limit by more than 10 mph. You can have your tunes back when you slow down.

What about other areas, like overspending?

Enter MasterCard’s inControl program, which has one company partner in the United States, Citigroup. You can set a general cap and the bank cuts you off when you’ve reached your spending limit, or you can preset a monthly amount for specific purchases such as restaurant meals. Like other bank cards, you can also order up spending alerts.

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This screenshot courtesy of Cuttlefish Industries shows the "Don't Dial!" app. A handful of new apps, like "Don't Dial!," can cut off your access to phone numbers for up to 24 hours.

Overthinking, overdrinking, overspending. What’s left?

Are you lonely on your runs?

Adidas has extended monitoring and data collection technology for its miCoach brand to include a “coaching mode.” You can choose from a variety of voices to feed infor mation about for m and speed.

Mack thinks a greater awareness of how we consume has produced a growing awareness of the limits of self-control.

“The spotlight has definitely been put on that,” she said.

“We’re increasingly living in this era of mindfulness. Expect more technology coming out that saves us from ourselves.”

Fashion leading the way back to the future

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This Sept. 12, 2010 file photo shows the Diane von Furstenberg spring 2011 collection modeled during Fashion Week in New York.

NEW YORK (AP) — The wide-leg trousers, below-theknee dresses and off-the-shoulder peasant tops headed our way in 2011 mark the beginning of a highly stylized trip down memory lane through the 1970s. Could an avocado kitchen be far behind?

T rendwatchers find many sociological parallels between the 70s and the current climate — a time when working women were seen as coming into their own, a period of economic instability and a party-hard attitude.

That, they said, could bring back more than a few trends.

People are no longer looking to revolt. They want more of a “quiet rebellion,” said Marian Salzman, president of Euro RSCG Worldwide PR. That can be interpreted in a plaid lumber jacket on a city street, men’s half-groomed mustaches and beards, and mashups of seemingly clashing colors.

There’s heritage and nationalism flowing on the runways with designers sticking to signature pieces, with Americans doing more sportswear and Italians the sexy thing, for example.

“I think there’s a backlash in fashion against all the futurism and athletic references we’ve seen,” said Andrea Praet, trend director of forecasting firm StyleSight. “Minimalistic is still important, but so is authenticity. It’s about just getting out there and living.”

Gucci Westman, the Revlon global artistic director, really sees power and confidence coming through, especially for women.

“A lot of the look for next year is celebrating female power and really showing the powerful (Helmut) Newton sort of woman, the woman who really holds her own,” she said. “She’s sensual, confident and incredibly accomplished, but also beautiful and aware of herself.”

It’s nice to reflect upon the style icons of the ’70s — Lauren Hutton and Diane von Furstenberg, for example — because they balance glamour and approachableness, Westman said.

In her world of makeup, lip stain could be an “it” item because it also straddles two worlds: It’s not fussy but it also can’t be ignored, she said. (Don’t go back to cumbersome ’70s skin care, though, Westman added. Sometimes advancement is a good thing.)

Praet can envision the ease and old-school femininity of gingham and floral fabrics (a la Liberty of London) translating into interiors, especially sheets, towels and a return to wallpaper. And, in fact, she did a report for clients on the resurgence of the avocado green color.

On the more glamorous front, Studio 54-style jewel

tones, gold accents, and sheer and satin fabrics embrace a bit of a more conspicuous consumer, Praet observed.

“People are feeling a little more optimistic. There’s the feeling of wanting to go out and party, and not being ashamed of that. People are still conscientious of what they’re spending their money on, but there’s a return to fun — it’s almost a provocative, underlying exhibitionism.”

She pointed to the successful retrospective of performance artist Marina Abramovic at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, which was raw and glamorous at the same time.

Music of the day expressed a frustration particularly among young adults that, despite fulfilling their part of the bargain to go to college, became educated and fairly responsible. Riches weren’t theirs for the taking, Salzman said. Surely, any recent college graduate can relate.

People stuck closer to home, taking road trips and attending family reunions, Salzman said. It’s not quite the same as today’s staycations but in line with a more insular, homey vibe.

Palm Beach, Calif., was a favorite family trip for Revlon’s Westman, and she’d go back there in a flash with her own family, including husband David Neville, half of the Rag & Bone design duo, if it weren’t so built up now.

Instead, they flee to Vermont — a place that provides the “approachableness” they crave. “I like the feeling of a place that’s not tapped into yet. It feels genuine, a place where people know your name,” Westman said.

She added: “I’d like to revisit Palm Beach if it was like how I remember from the ’70s. It was discovered by the cool people then — but just them. It was a special gem.”

There’s a cool, communal attitude in some likely food trends, added StyleSight’s Praet, including secret dining parties and the one-burner dinner, sort of an evolution of the one-dish meal. “That hippie movement lingered in the ’70s and that’s a major influence in our spring ’11 trends. It’s about coming together, expressing yourself and keeping it joyous and light.”

A new generation would be lucky to experience some of the high points of the ’70s, said designer von Furstenberg, a fixture on the style scene then and now.

“We thought we had invented freedom and our clothes reflected that. Somehow, young people today look at it and embrace it. ... It’s an era of optimism, creativity, freedom,” she said. “Most important, it feels totally relevant.”

Outed Russian spy Anna Chapman reveals secrets, receives lion cub MOSCOW (AP) — Russian spy Anna Chapman has revealed some secrets in her first TV interview: She has a passion for shooting and wants a lion cub as a pet — though she remained coy on the job that made her an international tabloid star.

Chapman was one of ten Russian sleeper agents exposed in the United States and deported this summer in the biggest spy swap since the Cold War. Russians have been waiting for her to finally speak publicly after months of teasing the media, including with a magazine photo spread and an enigmatic appearance at a Russian rocket launch in Kazakhstan

where she brushed aside questions from a reporter.

The red-haired 28-year-old said on a talk show broadcast Thursday night on Channel One state television that she considers the failure of her mission a chance for new opportunities — though she declined to give details on what exactly her mission was.

She has become the new celebrity face of a Moscow bank that works with aerospace industries and joined the leadership of the youth wing of the main proKremlin party. She told the TV program that she plans to have her own TV show next year.

Chapman stripped down to lin-

gerie for a photo spread in the Russian edition of Maxim, appearing on the cover of the November issue under the caption “For Your Eyes Only” — the title of a 1981 James Bond movie.

Asked who her favorite James Bond actor is, she named Sean Connery without hesitation. She also said she admires Angelina Jolie, who played a suspected Russian sleeper agent in this year’s “Salt” — and hinted she has her own action star abilities.

“I’m a very good shot,” Chapman said. “I have a passion for it, and I love going to shooting ranges.”

Wearing a long bright green

gown with black stockings and high heels, Chapman smiled as the hosts played images of her reading verses in first grade and attending a ballet class and a gym.

Chapman said she still starts every morning with exercise: “I can’t function normally if I don’t do sports, it’s very important for me.”

Her relatives, friends and school teachers described Chapman as a very sharp and determined kid. One of her school friends recalled how she once vowed to marry a British man and move to the United Kingdom — a wish that eventually came

true.

Another wish was granted more quickly. Asked by the host what her dream was, she answered that she has been obsessed with having a pet lion cub, even if she can only keep it for three months before it becomes too dangerous.

With that, a lion cub was led into the studio on a leash, and Chapman patted him as the audience sang a patriotic song from a Soviet-era spy movie that Prime Minister Vladimir Putin once called an inspiration for joining the KGB. Putin sang the same song when he met with the 10 sleeper agents after their deportation.

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Budget woes force state parks to delay maintenance

KAISER, Mo. (AP) — At state parks across the nation, this is the toll of the deepening budget crisis and years of financial neglect: crumbling roads, faltering roofs, deteriorating restrooms.

Electrical and sewer systems are beginning to give out, too, as are scores of park buildings, some of them built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. In a few places, aging bridges have been detoured and tunnels blocked off because of falling debris.

The tough economy has made money scarcer for administrators at some of the country’s most treasured public spaces who have been forced to postpone maintenance and construction projects, creating a huge backlog of unfinished work that would cost billions of dollars to complete.

Park managers say they try to funnel money to the most urgent needs. Others have received help from private groups or volunteers to tackle work they cannot afford to finish on their own.

“We do what we can,” said Denny Bopp, a supervisor for the Missouri district that includes the Lake of the Ozarks State Park, more than 150 miles southwest of St. Louis. The park’s centerpiece is a huge man-made reservoir that attracted more than a million fisher men, campers, boaters and vacationers in 2010.

Many states had backlogs long before the economy started to decline. But the lack of revenue has allowed more sites to decay,

and no one can say how long the work will have to wait. At the Lake of the Ozarks, the list of needed repairs includes a historic home with a severely sagging roof and holes in the porch, and a restroom facility partially covered in moss.

The Associated Press sought information from park administrators across the nation and consulted researchers and published reports. An AP analysis of the data showed that the backlog of projects has ballooned to more than $7 billion and continues to grow.

Park officials say federal stimulus efforts have offered little help for the 6,500-plus state parks, recreation areas and historic sites in the U.S. And they contend a federal conservation fund to support recreation areas has skewed toward federal facilities.

Site managers and park advocates worry that putting off maintenance work too long risks making repair projects more expensive, just as a house in need of new shingles will eventually require an entire roof if the first signs of trouble are ignored.

Robin Dropkin, executive director of the advocacy group Parks & Trails New York, said recreation areas can only be allowed to decay so far before visitors stop coming or facilities must be closed for health and safety reasons.

“Who wants to go into a restroom that is falling apart?” Dropkin said. “Who wants to drink

water that may be questionable?”

More than a dozen states estimate that their backlogs are at least $100 million. Massachusetts and New York’s are at least $1 billion. Hawaii officials called park conditions “deplorable” in a December report asking for $50 million per year for five years to tackle a $240 million backlog that covers parks, trails and harbors.

In Missouri, the list of repairs surpasses $200 million. Michigan initially reported a backlog of more than $300 million, although that may improve a little. Renovations could get under way in 2011 at an historic beach house at Ludington State Park, which has been waiting at least five years to begin the work.

“Everyone seems to have sort of similar issues: Nobody has a lot of money, and everyone has a lot of projects to do,” said Will Harris, director of the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands.

Earlier this year, the National Trust for Historic Preservation declared state parks and historic sites to be among the nation’s most endangered historic places.

The group cited construction backlogs, park closures and other budget cuts.

Another risk is that if parks attract fewer visitors, they also bring in less money for the state and for nearby communities. The National Association of State Parks Directors estimates that the parks generate $20 billion in economic activity annually.

Ken Caplinger, director of West Virginia’s parks, said park supervisors are doing their best to avoid cutting the activities and services that are most important to visitors.

“With ingenuity and a lot of elbow grease and hard, aboveand-beyond-the-call-of-duty work, you can disguise for a long time a significant lack of funding,” he said. “But eventually, you have to pay the piper. Eventually it does catch up to you.”

Some visitors have started to notice.

Sean George, a camper and hiker who frequently visits Missouri’s parks, said the bathrooms and other facilities can be used, but they clearly need work. Many of the sites, looked like they “could use a little TLC,” said George, 38, of Columbia, Mo. For the limited money that is available, repair projects must compete against new developments. And the pizazz of opening a new park is often more exciting than fixing an underground pipe.

“It’s always more fun, more interesting and more sexy to build something new than to repair something old,” said Courtland Nelson, director of parks and trails for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “So you have situations where a new state trail, a new water feature or a new state park gets added, and some of the dollars that go into that new thing would have gone into repairing the old thing.”

A few states have managed to keep up with important projects.

North Dakota, which escaped the worst of the recession, spent about $900,000 upgrading old but useable electrical and water systems at two parks. Officials expect to put even more money into park projects because revenue from visitors is exceeding the cost of running the facilities.

“In a budget crunch, we would get told, ’You have to live with that,”’ said Jesse Hanson, who manages the planning and natural resource division for North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation. “But we have been able to convince legislators this is a good time to get that up to contemporary needs.”

Some parks have gotten help from the public to keep up.

In Ohio, private groups have raised money, and volunteers have helped maintain bike, hiking and horse trails.

Last summer, Missouri used federal work-force investment money to hire more than 1,000 young adults to work in the parks. Designed primarily to get young people outdoors, the program also helped clean up trails, repair roofs and paint buildings.

But plenty of work remains to be done.

“Somewhere along the line, we got behind, and it just kept getting bigger and bigger,” Missouri Parks Director Bill Bryan said.

“And we have to make a dent in it now.”

Making those wooden posts and fences last longer

AP Photo

This September 2010 photo shows Lori Biancofiori, right, as she poses for a photograph with her husband Joe Biancofiori in Chicago.

2011: Year of New Year’s resolution rethink?

Lori Biancofiori has been looking forward to 2011 for a long time. That’s when she hopes to leave 2009 behind for good.

Her husband was laid off, her salary shrunk, the transmission blew on their car and they racked up $17,000 in credit card debt. Now, nearly three years later, her hubby’s working again and up for a promotion after months of clipping coupons, slashing expenses and sticking to cash.

The Chicago couple has never been more serious about a New Year’s resolution: to dig out of the hole by March.

“We want to start trying for a family in the summer,” said the 33-year-old Biancofiori, who works in human resources.

“We’ve been putting it off since fall 2009.

There was no way we could afford daycare with the mess we were in.”

Has the uncertainty of 2010 prompted a resolution rethink? Does vowing to lose five pounds feel downright frivolous as the Great Recession lingers for so many?

Kelli Calabrese, 41, and her husband have been up against a costly property dispute, bad investments, three home floods, two broken water heaters, a few broken bones and the demise of numerous big box appliances over the last three and a half years.

Her husband lived through stints of joblessness in the mortgage industry and underemployment as they raise two kids.

They spent thousands on repairs to their house in Flower Mound, Texas, ahead of a sale only to have the deal fall through $15,000 later.

“This year extravagant trips, a new car and investing 20 percent of my income will not be making my resolutions list for 2011,” said Calabrese, a personal trainer. “We’ve learned to reidentify need and greed.”

The economy remains a big focus heading into resolution time at Mylifelist.org, a social network for goal-setters with more than 10,000 members.

“The major recession-related trend we’ve noted isn’t smaller goals as we anticipated,” said the chief operating

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officer, Shelagh Braley. “What we found are more people are using the site’s tools for practical planning, including budgeting and setting aside a longer preparation time to make their achievements happen.”

In that respect, Calabrese is a patient woman.

“My joy is not going to be tied to my circumstances,” she said. “I’m going to focus on things that feel right to my heart and not the typical material things that I strove for and achieved in the past.”

Scott Crutcher’s circumstances in Venice, Calif., included laying off staff at his Web design firm and cutting back at home after his wife lost her job last fall.

They’ve got two daughters, 3 and 7.

His New Year’s rethink isn’t a downscale. He’s done that already.

In 2011 he’s reaching for the sky by learning how to mountain climb so he can summit Mount Rainier in Washington state.

He’s putting aside a bit of money each month to pay for it.

Taking on a challenge completely out of his comfort zone (“I prefer war m weather and live at sea level”) and feeling capable is important to Crutcher, 35, as he heads into the new year.

“It’s a tremendous test of will and strength,” he said. “Committing to a long-term training program will get me fully involved in something bigger than my daily life.”

The cost? He figures $1,731 should do it if he rents rather than buys most of his equipment.

Losing his job as a construction manager last February led to a major resolution rethink for 26-year-old Tyler Tervooren in Portland, Ore. “The tough times inspired me to make 2011 the best year of my life,” he said.

Rather than sitting behind a desk thinking about high adventure, he plans to have some: running a marathon in South Africa on a private game reserve, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, making his way to Russia to trek up Mount Elbrus.

There comes a time when every gardener needs to set wood in or on the ground.

Perhaps it’s a solitary post stapled loosely with chicken wire to which a clematis or trumpet honeysuckle vine can cling. Perhaps it’s one of many posts joined by high fencing to persuade deer that they can more conveniently eat from neighbors’ gardens.

Perhaps it’s the wooden sides of your compost bin.

Wherever wood is exposed to moisture, however, it rots. Those same bacteria and fungi that keep our planet from being overrun with an accumulation of dead branches and tree trunks are not so welcome at our fence posts and trellises.

Fortunately, many ways exist to slow wood rot in the garden.

CHEMICALS CAN DO THE JOB For finished lumber, most people these days opt for pressure-treated, or PT, wood. T rue, PT lumber should not rot for decades, but there are hazards associated with its use. Take care not to breathe any sawdust generated when working with this lumber, and dispose of it in the trash, not the soil.

Wood preservatives are generally toxic to more creatures than just wood-

rotting bacteria and fungi, in varying degrees. Think twice before applying a preservative to wood, or using a wood treated with preservative near a vegetable garden or children’s playground.

Anything that keeps moisture out of dry wood will prolong its life. Years ago, the Forest Products Laboratory of the U.S Department of Agriculture came up with just that: an effective water repellent made by combining 1 ounce of melted paraffin wax with 1.5 cups of boiled linseed oil. (Be careful when heating and mixing — both are flammable.)

Once the mix cools, add enough paint thinner to make 1 gallon.

Besides this water repellant, you can buy a number of chemical preservatives that you merely paint onto the wood. Even better is to dip the wood into the water repellant or preservative.

One reason why PT lumber is better than these home treatments is that with PT lumber, the preservative is forced into the wood under pressure at a factory. If using a storebought or homemade preservative, apply some to the butt ends of your wood, and some will be sucked into the wood along the

grain.

TRIED AND NOT NECESSARILY TRUE METHODS Long before chemical preservatives or PT lumber were available, farmers had other ways of preserving fence posts. One traditional method was to char any parts of a post that would be in or near the ground.

Bacteria and fungi have a hard time digesting charcoal, so decay was put off as long as the charred coating remained intact.

Another method was to stick the post-to-be in the ground upside down, on the theory that a piece of dead wood would suck in water in the same direction as it did when it was a part of a living tree. I wouldn’t bank on it.

ROT RESISTANT, NATURALLY Then there are woods that are naturally rotresistant.

If you are using finished lumber, you may be restricted to choosing from among red cedar, redwood, white oak, perhaps cypress.

If you can use unfinished wood — posts for a rustic pergola, for example — you can expand your palette to include such woods as black locust, osage orange, white cedar, chestnut and walnut.

AP Photo

This undated photo courtesy of Lee Reich shows an arbor built of locust, a tree whose wood is very rot resistant, in New Paltz, N.Y.

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Contract talks extended, no cable TV interruption DAVID KOENIG AND ANDREW VANACORE AP BUSINESS WRITERS

Sinclair Broadcast Group and two cable TV companies announced an agreement late Friday to extend a midnight deadline for a new contract until Jan. 14, averting for now an interruption of some programming to millions of cable customers.

Sinclair and the two companies — Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks — issued news releases late Friday saying contract talks would continue.

“We have an extension” for two weeks, said Karen J. Morena, a T ime War ner spokeswoman. “It will mean no interruption in programming for our customers.”

Steve Miron, CEO of Bright House Networks, said in a statement: “We will continue to work toward a fair deal for our customers.”

Hunt Valley, Md.-based Sinclair said the extension means Time Warner and Bright House will continue to carry programs from 33 of its television stations.

“We are pleased Time Warner and Bright House recognized the importance of providing their subscribers with access to the valuable and popular programming” provided on Sinclair stations, said Barry Faber, executive vice president and general counsel of Sinclair. “We intend to continue our good faith negotiations during this period with the intent of finalizing a longerterm agreement at pricing that reflects the higher cost of programming we are faced with today.”

The parties have been bogged down in negotiations over how much the cable companies should pay to carry Sinclair TV stations in markets around the country. Local Sinclair stations — including affiliates of NBC, ABC, CBS and Fox — would have been dropped from channel lineups for roughly 4 million Time Warner customers and an unknown number of Bright House customers after midnight Friday without the extension.

Earlier Friday, Time Warner had vowed to provide its cable customers with network TV stations from other cities if it lost the rights to carry local stations owned by Sinclair.

Viewers likely would have gotten access to major network programming — including Saturday’s Outback Bowl game on ABC between the Florida Gators and the Penn State Nittany Lions — had Sinclair pulled its signals once the deadline passed. Viewers would have lost local programs, such as the

In this Feb. 2, 2009 file photo, a Time Warner Cable truck is parked in New York. news. Syndicated shows such as “Seinfeld” could have been moved to a different time.

The tactic threatens to undercut local broadcast companies in these types of negotiations in the future.

Time Warner spokeswoman Maureen Huff said earlier Friday that even if the dispute with Sinclair were to drag on, Time Warner customers in Sinclair cities would still see all NFL playoff games and the Super Bowl and “most if not all” would see the full assortment of college football bowls. Time Warner had not said which stations it would borrow signals from.

Time Warner has been doing that in upstate New York because of a similar dispute with Smith Media. Viewers get the network evening shows but see out-of-market local newscasts and syndicated fare.

Bright House had said it, too, would carry feeds from other cities if the dispute with Sinclair remained unresolved.

The cable TV companies’ threatened end-run around Sinclair represents the latest twist in a long-running struggle between TV broadcasters and the cable and satellite operators that carry their signals into customers’ homes.

Bound by existing contract terms with Sinclair, Time Warner can only replace Sinclair stations with broadcast signals from other cities until late February. A separate deal with Fox

A final ‘Early Show’ for anchor Harry Smith

NEW YORK (AP) — Harry Smith finished 2010 by ending his run on CBS’ “Early Show” after two stints at the morning anchor desk that totaled 17 years.

In a brief look back before his Friday signoff, Smith described his chief emotion as “one of gratitude, absolute gratitude” for his estimated 4,500 broadcasts.

He also thanked his family for putting up with his demanding, wee-hours schedule.

From the archives, Smith was shown, with only slightly more hair on his head, on the 1987 premiere of “CBS This Morning.”

And in a taped tribute, Oprah Winfrey told him, “You hold the viewers, me being one of them, in the highest of esteem.”

“The Early Show” consistently trails its rivals, ratings champ “Today” on NBC and ABC’s “Good Morning America.” Last month CBS announced a complete host turnover, replacing Smith and co-anchor Maggie Rodriguez, as well as weathercaster Dave Price.

The new team starts Monday.

It consists of former Saturday “Early Show” anchors Chris Wragge and Erica Hill, as well as

owner News Corp. would allow Time Warner to carry that network for longer.

But it would be a major risk for Sinclair to pull its signals for that long. TV stations promise local advertisers that their commercials will reach a certain size audience, and that audience would be diminished without Time Warner and Bright House customers. In the meantime, Sinclair’s only bargaining chip would be access to locally produced news and other programming.

Before the contract extension was announced, Sinclair’s Faber said Time Warner’s approach would “simply give their customers ample time” to find a different pay TV provider, such as satellite.

Disputes between broadcasters and the cable and satellite operators are cropping up more often.

Broadcast companies used to let cable providers carry their channels for free while making their money selling advertising time. But the recession caused some advertisers to cut spending, and the broadcasters are trying to charge cable operators higher fees to carry their programming.

In some cases, cable companies have resisted the broadcasters’ demands, leaving TV viewers in the dark. One of the longest blackouts occurred in 2005, when about 75,000 cable customers in Texas, Missouri

and Louisiana went without local NBC and ABC affiliate programming for nearly the entire year because of an impasse between the stations’ owner, Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc., and cable systems.

Broadcasters had long been believed to hold the upper hand in negotiating fees with cable and satellite providers because blacked-out customers usually called the cable company to complain. The cable and satellite operators have appealed for help from federal regulators.

In October, Cablevision Systems Corp. asked the Federal Communications Commission to force Fox stations to keep providing programming while Cablevision sought arbitration to settle a dispute over fees. The FCC declined to get involved, and Cablevision wound up swallowing Fox’s terms, after its customers lost Fox programs for two weeks, including two World Series games.

But T ime War ner’s most recent tactics could give cable providers more clout and even the upper hand.

For broadcasters such as Sinclair, the stakes are big. More advertising dollars are shifting to the Web and the growing number of cable networks means increasing competition for the money that is still going into TV. So local stations see fees from Time Warner and other pay TV providers as a crucial second source of income.

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Sinclair owns 33 stations carried by Time Warner around the country, and others in the South — though not many network affiliates — carried on Bright House.

Bright House spokeswoman Kimberly Maki said before Friday night’s announcement that the company had arranged to provide the feed from another ABC station to customers in the Florida Panhandle so they wouldn’t miss Saturday’s Outback Bowl.

“We’ve got it covered,” she said at the time. Most of the Sinclair stations carried on Bright House systems are on minor networks.

Maki said then she was holding out hope the company could get an extension from Sinclair for those stations while negotiations continued.

Before T ime War ner and Bright House said they would turn to signals from other cities, some Florida football fans were making backup plans in case they couldn’t watch their favorite team at home. In Cantonment, Fla., Jennifer Stokes adorned her SUV with a Florida Gators front license plate. The Bright House subscriber said she and her family and friends refused to miss the Outback Bowl.

“We will just go somewhere else and watch it,” she said. “It’s a big deal.”

T ime War ner shares fell 8 cents to close Friday at $66.03, while Sinclair shares added 5 cents to $8.18.

When Howie met Goofy

The easygoing Smith, 59, served as co-anchor of “CBS This Morning” from 1987 to 1996, then, after leaving for hosting duties at the A&E network, returned to CBS News in 2002 on the renamed “Early Show.”

weathercaster Marysol Castro, formerly of the “Good Morning America” weekend edition, plus CBS News correspondent Jeff Glor as news reader.

The easygoing Smith, 59, served as co-anchor of “CBS This Morning” from 1987 to 1996, then, after leaving for hosting duties at the A&E network, returned to CBS News in 2002 on the renamed “Early Show.”

He will stay at the network as a correspondent and substitute anchor for other newscasts. His parting message to “Early Show” viewers was a reminder that he would be subbing for Katie Couric on Friday’s “CBS Evening News.”

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In this photo released by Disney, comedian Howie Mandel, host of NBC's game show "Deal or No Deal" and a judge on the NBC series "America's Got Talent," "fist-bumps" Goofy, Saturday, at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

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CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Hugo Chavez and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton shook hands and chatted briefly Saturday in a rare cordial encounter amid a diplomatic dispute that has left Venezuela and the United States without ambassadors in each other’s capitals.

The handshake came as leaders were milling about at the inauguration of new Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff. It was unclear what Chavez and Clinton discussed.

Both governments have shown firmly entrenched stances in the past week as the United States revoked the Venezuelan ambassador’s visa in response to Chavez’s refusal to accept the chosen U.S. envoy.

“They thought we were going to back down. Anything negative that happens will be the responsibility of the United States,” veteran Venezuelan diplomat Roy Chaderton told the Caracasbased television channel Telesur on Thursday.

Chaderton, a close Chavez ally and former foreign minister, said the Venezuelan government is “studying the case with sensitivity ... and will make the respective decisions.”

Chavez has skipped opportunities to respond during the past few days, saying nothing about the U.S. government’s decision to revoke the visa of his ambassador, Bernardo Alvarez. President Barack Obama’s administration took that step in response to Chavez’s rejection of Larry Palmer, who has been awaiting Senate confirmation.

It was unclear what concrete effects those actions could have on U.S.-Venezuela relations, or whether the encounter between Chavez and Clinton could help ease the tensions. Clinton did not respond to questions as she walked into a cocktail reception for Rousseff.

Diplomats from the two countries have long had reduced contacts due to antagonism fed both

by Chavez’s condemnations of the U.S. and by State Department criticisms of deteriorating democracy in Venezuela.

“Much of the cooperation between the United States and

Venezuela in recent years has involved lower -level and lower profile individuals and agencies than the ambassadors, so the immediate fallout will be limited,” said Shannon O’Neil, a fellow for Latin American studies at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York. She said she expects the tensions to persist.

“Demonizing the United States remains too important a political foil for Chavez,” O’Neil said.

Palmer angered Chavez by suggesting — in written responses to questions from Republican Sen. Richard Lugar of Indiana — that morale is low in Venezuela’s military and that he is concerned Colombian rebels are finding refuge in Venezuela.

Chavez accused Palmer of dishonoring his gover nment by expressing concerns on several sensitive subjects — including 2008 accusations by the U.S. Treasury Department that three members of Chavez’s inner circle helped Colombian rebels by supplying arms and aiding drug-trafficking operations.

“This outcome was predictable from the moment Palmer’s comments were made public by Senator Lugar in July,” said Miguel Tinker Salas, a Latin American studies professor at Pomona College in Claremont, California.

“For the State Department to allow this predictable outcome to develop shows that they had no interest in improving relations with Venezuela.”

Chavez had vowed not to back down in his opposition to Palmer and dared the U.S. government to expel Alvarez before diplomats confirmed on Wednesday that his visa was revoked. Alvarez was outside the United States when the action was taken, preventing his return.

U.S. State Department spokesman Mark Toner said earlier this week that the United States hopes to improve strained relations with Venezuela. “We believe it is precisely because there are tensions in the relationship that it is important to maintain diplomatic communications at the highest level,” Toner said.

The U.S. Embassy has been without an ambassador since Patrick Duddy finished his

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U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, second left, shakes hands with Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, right, next to Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos, left, and Chile's President Sebastian Pinera during the inauguration ceremony of Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff, unseen, at the Planalto presidential palace in Brasilia, Brazil, Saturday.

assignment and left in July.

A previous dispute prompted similar expulsions of ambassadors at the end of President George W. Bush’s administration.

In September 2008, Chavez expelled Duddy and withdrew his own envoy, saying it was in solidarity with Bolivia after President Evo Morales ordered out the U.S. ambassador and accused him of helping the opposition incite violence. The Bush administration denied it and reacted by expelling the envoys of Venezuela and Bolivia.

U.S.-Venezuela relations began to look up after Chavez shook hands with Obama at a 2009 summit in Trinidad. Later that year, the Obama administration and Chavez’s gover nment announced they were restoring their ambassadors.

Since then, the relationship has again grown more hostile.

In the past month, the U.S. State Department has strongly criticized decree powers granted to Chavez in the waning days of

an outgoing congress firmly controlled by his allies. A new National Assembly takes office Jan. 5 with a bigger opposition contingent, and the decree powers will allow Chavez to bypass congress and enact laws in a range of areas for the next year and a half.

Despite such friction, the two countries are linked by deep trade ties. Chavez’s economy relies heavily on oil sales to the U.S. and imports large quantities of consumer goods from the United States. Oil sales to the U.S. have declined in recent years as Chavez has sought to diversify his oil market, selling more to allied countries such as China.

Chavez, whose anti-U.S. position has been a defining feature of his 12-year presidency, has often used his vehement condemnations of U.S. “imperialism” to rally nationalism among supporters while also drawing close to countries such as Cuba and Iran that share his views.

Larry Bir ns, director of the

Washington-based Council on Hemispheric Affairs, said that if boths parties’ “rhetoric becomes more shrill, the situation can deteriorate faster than either side originally intended.”

Some in the U.S. Congress, meanwhile, are calling for a hard line against Chavez.

Republican Rep. Connie Mack of Florida said this week that the United States “has looked the other way for far too long as Hugo Chavez destroyed democratic institutions.” Mack accused the Obama administration of taking a passive approach toward Venezuela.

“Chavez is harming the future of his country and breeding insecurity in the region and he will have to face direct consequences for his decisions,” Mack said.

“One day the United States and Venezuela will once again have a strong, mutually beneficial diplomatic relationship, but unfortunately, it does not appear that this will be possible under the leadership of Hugo Chavez.”

Russian passenger jet explodes; 3 dead, 43 injured MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian passenger jet carrying 124 people caught fire as it taxied down a snowy runway in Siberia and then exploded Saturday, killing three people and injuring 43, including six who were badly burned, officials said.

Most of the passengers and crew were evacuated before the explosion, though people on board described a chaotic scene as the burning plane filled with thick, black smoke and panicked passengers climbed over one another to rush through flames to escape.

Emergency services spokesman Vadim Grebennikov said the fire, which began in one of the engines as the plane taxied for takeoff, caused a power ful blast that destroyed the Tu-154 aircraft and spread flames across 1,000 square meters (11,000 square feet).

Russian television showed video taken with a mobile telephone of the burning plane, its center a giant fireball. All that remained afterward was

the tail section and part of a wing.

Grebennikov said 10 people were seriously injured, including six who were badly bur ned and four who suffered broken bones or other trauma.

Most of the other injured passengers sought treatment for poisoning after inhaling toxic fumes.

The plane, which belonged to the regional Kogalymavia airline, was to fly from the wester n Siberian town of Surgut to Moscow.

Among the passengers were members of the Russian pop group Na-Na, who described the panic on board the plane.

“First we heard a clap and then there were flames in the back of the plane and people immediately panicked,” group member Yury R ymarev said on NTV television. He said flight attendants tried to calm the passengers, but the flames began to spread, especially after one of the passengers opened an emergency exit and air rushed in.

The plane quickly filled up with smoke that was

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In this image taken from Russia 24 television channel TV, showing a tail part of the Russian passenger Tu-154 aircraft seen after an explosion in Surgut, about 2200 kilometers (1,350 miles) east of Moscow, Russia, Saturday. black and acrid from burning plastic, Rymarev said.

Another group member, Sergei Grigoryev, who was

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In this Aug. 29, 1996 file photo a Vnukovo Airlines Tu-154 comes in to land at Vnukovo airport in Moscow, Russia.

sitting in the back of plane, described how passengers clambered over the heads of those in front of them as they rushed to get out. “My whole life flashed before my eyes and I’m still upset,” he wrote on the website of Na-Na, a group that was popular in Russia in the 1990s.

A third member of the group, Vladimir Politov, said some people were so desperate to get out that they ran right through the flames, the RIA Novosti news agency reported.

He and other passengers described difficulties with opening the emergency exits, saying all or most of the people got out through one exit over a wing.

“Only one exit was working. We didn’t see the middle exit. It seems it could-

n’t be opened — something was wrong with it,” passenger Olga Sytnik told a local television station.

“People got out of the plane and found themselves on the wing. Some kind of stairs were put there for them and people started to go down. But before that there were a lot of people on the wing.

Some people just jumped down from the wing to the ground and ran away limping.”

All three engines on the Tu-154 are located in the back of the aircraft. Saturday’s fire appeared to have started in the engine mounted over the rear of the plane.

The Tu-154 has been the workhorse of the Soviet and post-Soviet civilian aviation industry, first

entering service in the 1970s. But after a series of crashes involving the aging fleet raised safety concerns, flagship carrier Aeroflot withdrew all of its Tu-154s from service, with the last flight a year ago.

However, the midrange jet remains the mainstay of smaller airlines across Russia and the for mer Soviet Union. It is banned from parts of Europe due to excessive engine noise.

Just last month, two people were killed and 83 injured in an accident involving engine failure on a Tu-154. Two of the engines failed shortly after takeoff from a Moscow airport and the third cut out as the plane made an emergency landing. It skidded off the snowy runway and broke apart.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Oprah Winfrey’s network has begun not with a bang but with redeclared purpose by the Queen of Daytime for her new round-the-clock cable channel venture.

After years in the planning and months of hype, the moment of launch on Saturday at 12 noon EST was rather quiet.

Buried in the middle of a holiday weekend (though boasting the numerically catchy date 1-111), The Oprah Winfrey Network, or OWN for short, arrived free of glitz with a one-hour preview special hosted by Winfrey, host of the syndicated “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” She offered a hearty overview of the live-your-best-life fare she will curate across the network’s schedule in the days

ahead and further down the line.

The strategy seemed that of a soft opening, aimed at whetting viewers’ appetites so they regularly come back and sample the network’s expanding menu of new shows as they roll out.

“I wanted to take the ideals of great television that we’ve established on the ’Oprah’ show and bring them to you through a variety of new shows 24/7,” Winfrey said. “Every minute of this network has been hand-selected by me for you, the viewers.”

This spring, Winfrey ends her wildly successful weekday syndicated show after 25 years. But premiering Saturday night on OWN, “Behind the Scenes: The Oprah Show Final Season” is a 25-episode reality series that will

give viewers an intimate look at “Oprah” as it draws to a close.

In her OWN preview special, Winfrey also touted “Master Class,” a series that will spotlight prominent people who include Diane Sawyer, Simon Cowell, Jay-Z and Condoleezza Rice. The show airs Sunday.

“In the Bedroom with Dr. Laura Berman” provides counseling to couples to help them repair their sex lives. It airs Monday.

On “Your OWN Show: Oprah’s Search for the Next TV Star,” 10 contestants will compete to win a hosting job on an OWN show of his or her own creation. The finalists were chosen from more than 9,500 online audition videos and thousands more

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hopefuls at open casting calls.

“Your OWN Show” premieres Friday.

Other shows, including reality series with Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, who says, “I am broken,” and with troubled father-and-daughter actors Ryan and Tatum O’Neal, are among programs promised for later.

Initially, the schedule is heavy with sneak previews of series yet to come and multiple repeats of current shows, including Winfrey’s special, for those who missed them the first time.

“There are so many things happening here at OWN, and we’re just getting started,” Winfrey, 56, said as her preview drew to an end. “Every day, here’s what I’m hoping — that you will find something here to inspire you.”

OWN initially will be available in more than 80 million homes.

Originally announced three years ago, the venture’s start date had twice been delayed while its cost ballooned to a reported $189 million.

The Los Angeles-based OWN, a joint venture between Harpo Inc. and Discovery Communication, is replacing the Discovery Health network, which folded as a network on New Year’s Eve with the

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STATE OF NEW MEXICO IN THE PROBATE COURT CHAVES COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE & CELIA ROMERO, Deceased.

No. 8841

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IS HEREBY NOTICE GIVEN that the undersigned has been appersonal reprepointed sentative of this estate.

All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their within two (2) claims months after the date of the first publication of this notice, or the claims will be forever barred. must be preClaims sented either to the undersigned personal representative at the address listed below, or filed with Probate Court of the County, New Chaves, Mexico, located at the following address: #1 St. Mary’s Place, Roswell, New Mexico 88203.

Dated: December 13, 2010

/s/Barbara Miranda Personal representative 2905 Alahambra Roswell, NM 88201 575-973-7199 s/Agnes Bonham Personal representative 2105 W. Berrendo Rd. Roswell NM 88201 575-624-9122 or 575-973-4087

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR (1) TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF LIQUOR LICENSE TO CASAREZ LEASING, LLC

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held to issue (1) Transfer of Ownership of a liquor license by the City Council of the City of Roswell during the regular council meeting on January 13, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Chambers, 425 North Richardson, Council Roswell, New Mexico.

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Applicant:

Proposed: Action Licensee’s:

Casarez Leasing, LLC 3763 Crossroads Roswell, NM 88203

Transfer of Ownership Liquor License # 0695 Application # 652483

of

Billy Ray’s 118 E. 3rd Street Roswell, NM 88201

At the meeting the Council may take action approving or disapproving the proposed application. /s/Dave Kunko City Clerk

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received by the City of Artesia at the 1805 S. 27th Street (Jaycee Park), Artesia, New Mexico 88210 for the Project listed below no later than 2:00 PM, January 25th, 2011, at which time the public opening and reading of bids received will begin.

The tabulation of bids will be considered by the City of Artesia at its next regular meeting following the opening of bids, or at a later meeting, as the interest of the City of Artesia requires. For complete copies of the Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents to be used in connection with the submission of bids, the prospective bidders are invited to contact the ENGINEER listed below. A $50.00 deposit will be required for each set of plans, contract documents, specifications, and bidding forms. Bidder’s attention is directed to the fact that "Subcontractors Fair Practices Act" will be in effect for this project. New Mexico Public Works Minimum Wage Act requires all tiers of contractors for this project to submit certified weekly payroll records to (1) contracting agency (biweekly) and (2) NM Public Works director, when requested by the director or other interested parties.

NAME OF PROJECT:

City of Artesia - Commission on Aging Garage

GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION OF PROJECT: Project includes construction of a new 600 sq ft garage, including new driveway, sidewalk, and associated site work.

Voluntary pre-bid conference 11th, 2011 at 10:00 AM.

will

be

Name and Address of Contracting Agency: City of Artesia 1805 S. 27th Street (Jaycee Park)

Artesia, New Mexico 88210 575-748-9985, Attn: Mary Josselyn

Name and Address of Engineer: Smith Engineering 401 N. Pennsylvania Ave. PO Box 2565 Roswell, New Mexico 88202-2565 (575) 622-8866, Attn: Joel Smith

Advertised in: Roswell Daily Record Published date: January 2, 2011

By: For:

Mary Josselyn, Purchasing Director City of Artesia

held

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TRANSFER OF LIQUOR LICENSE #1014 LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION #652481

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2011 AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE CHAVES COUNTY COMMISSION CHAMBERS LOCATED IN THE CHAVES COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER AT #1 ST. MARY’S PLACE TO CONSIDER WHETHER OR NOT THE PROPOSED TRANSFER OF A LIQUOR LICENSE SHOULD BE GRANTED THE PROPOSED LICENSE WOULD BE ISSUED TO CASAREZ LEASING, LLC, 3763 CROSSROADS, ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO 88203, D/B/A TOWER BAR, 6514 OLD DEXTER HIGHWAY, DEXTER, NEW MEXICO, 88230.

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Cooperative Educational Services, 4216 Balloon Park Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, will receive sealed proposals until 1:30 p.m. local time, Friday, February 11, 2011, for: Category 1: Professional and Consulting Services, Services and Deliverables Relating To Capital Outlay and Construction Projects Lot 1: Professional Design and Related Services Lot 2: Professional Engineering and Related Services Lot 3: Professional, Consulting, Miscellaneous and Related Services There will be a Non-Requirement Pre-Proposal Conference on January 19, 2011, at 1:30 p.m.. For bidders who cannot attend, but would like to participate in the Pre-Proposal Conference by phone, contact CES’ Procurement Office by phone at (505) 344-5470 or by e-mail at bids@nmedu.org to register and receive the conference call information.

All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “SEALED PROPOSAL - RP 2011-006” on the front of the envelope. A list of qualifications and specifications, instructions to bidders and bid forms can be obtained upon request by fax (505-344-9343), mail, e-mail, (bids@nmedu.org) or by telephone (505-344-5470) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, except holidays.

Cooperative Educational Services reserves the express right to accept or reject any or all bids. /s/ David Chavez, Executive Director

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ITB-11-088 Upgrade and Replace Fire Alarm System Roswell Convention Center

The City of Roswell requests sealed bids/proposals until 2:00 p.m. TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, Roswell, New Mexico for the above items.

Specifications are available at the Office of the Purchasing Director, City Hall, 425 North Richardson, Roswell, New Mexico 88201 or call 575-637-6222 unless stated otherwise.

THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY PREBID MEETING ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2011 @ 10:00 A.M. AT THE ROSWEL CONVENTION & CIVIC CENTER.

Notice is hereby given that the City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids/proposals received and in case of ambiguity or lack of clearness, the right to determine the best bid/proposal, or, to reject the same and to waive irregularities and technicalities.

CITY SEAL

/s/ DAVE KUNKO Purchasing Director

reality show “Dr. G: Medical Examiner.”

At the stroke of midnight, OWN then began a 12-hour heavy rotation of a 30-minute “Countdown to OWN” promo that led up to Winfrey’s special and her gleeful proclamation that she’s “kicking off the next chapter of my life with all of you: Yes, the Oprah Winfrey Network is finally on the air!”

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Announcements Special Notice Card of Thanks Personals/Special Transportation Lost & Found

Instruction

030 Education 035 Music – Dance/Drama 040 Instructions Wanted 045 050 055 060

Employment

Employment Opportunities Salesperson/Agents Employment Agencies Jobs Wanted – M & F

Services

070 Agricultural Analysis 075 Air Conditioning 080 Alterations 085 Appliance Repair 090 Auto Repair 100 Babysitting 105 Childcare 110 Blade Work 115 Bookkeeping 120 Carpentry 125 Carpet Cleaning 130 Carpeting 135 Ceramic Tile 140 Cleaning 145 Clock & Watch Repair 150 Concrete 155 Counseling 160 Crafts/Arts 165 Ditching 170 Drafting 175 Drapery 180 Drilling 185 Electrical 190 Engraving 195 Elderly Care 200 Fencing 205 Fertilizer 210 Firewood – Coal 215 Floor Covering 220 Furniture Repair 224 Garage Door Repair 225 General Construction 226 Waterwell 230 General Repair 232 Chimney Sweep 235 Hauling 240 Horseshoeing 245 House Wrecking 250 Insulation 255 Insurance 260 Ironing & Washing 265 Janitorial 269 Excavating 270 Landscape/Lawnwork 280 Masonry/Concrete 285 Miscellaneous Service 290 Mobile Home Service 293 Monuments 295 Musical 300 Oil Field Services 305 Computers 306 Rubber Stamps 310 Painting/Decorating 315 Pest Control 316 Pets 320 Photography 325 Piano Tuning 330 Plumbing 335 Printing 340 Radio/TV’s/Stereo’s 345 Remodeling 350 Roofing 355 Sand Blasting 356 Satellite 360 Screens/Shutters 365 Security 370 Sewer Service & Repair 375 Sewing Machine Service 380 Sharpening 385 Slenderizing 390 Steam Cleaning 395 Stucco Plastering 400 Tax Service 401 Telephone Service 405 Tractor Work 410 Tree Service 415 Typing Service 420 Upholstery 425 Vacuum Cleaners 426 Video/Recording 430 Wallpapering 435 Welding

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Window Repair Window Cleaning Wrought Iron Services Wanted

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Money: Loan/Borrow Credit Cards Insurance Co. Oil, Mineral, Water, Land Lease/Sale Investment: Stocks/Sale Mortgages for Sale Mortgages Wanted Business Opportunities

470 475 480 485

Financial

Real Estate

490 Homes for Sale 495 Acreage/Farm/Ranch 500 Business for Sale 505 Commercial Business Property 510 Resort Out of Town Property 515 Mobile Homes/Sale 520 Lots for Sale 525 Building Transfer 530 Real Estate Wanted

Rentals

535 Apartments, Furnished 540 Apartments, Unfurnished 545 Houses, Furnished 550 Houses, Unfurnished 555 Mobile Homes – Rental 560 Sleeping Rooms 565 Rest Homes 569 Mobile Home Lots/Space 570 Mobile Home Courts 571 RV Parks 575 Resort Homes 580 Office/Business Rentals 585 Warehouse & Storage 590 Farms/Acreage – Rent 595 Miscellaneous for Rent 600 Want to Rent

Merchandise

605 Miscellaneous for Sale 610 Garage Sales, Individuals 611 Garage Sales, Businesses 615 Coins/Gold/Silver 620 Want to Buy – Miscellaneous 625 Antiques 630 Auction Sales 635 Good Things to Eat 640 Household Goods 645 Sewing Machines 650 Washers & Dryers 652 Computers 655 TV’s & Radios 660 Stereos 665 Musical Merchandise 670 Industrial Equipment 675 Camera/Photography 680 Heating Equipment 685 Air Conditioning Equipment 690 Business/Office Equipment 695 Machinery 700 Building Materials 705 Lawn/Garden/Fertilizer 710 Plants/Flowers 715 Hay & Feed Sale 720 Livestock & Supplies 721 Boarding Stables 725 Livestock Wanted 730 Poultry & Supplies 735 Poultry Wanted 740 Show Fowl 745 Pets for Sale

Recreational

750 Sports Equipment 755 Bicycles for Sale 760 Hunting & Camping Equipment 765 Guns & Ammunition 770 Boats & Accessories 775 Motorcycles 780 RV’s/Campers 785 Trailers Wanted

Transportation

790 Automobiles for Sale 795 Trucks & Vans 796 SUV’s 800 Classic Automobiles 805 Imported Automobiles 810 Auto Parts & Accessories 815 Wanted – Autos

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Employment Opportunities CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE/ ROUTE DRIVER Requisition Number 102577 High School Diploma/GED, experience with Route Sales desired, ability to work directly with our customers, build relationships with our customers by providing resolution to problems and/or complaints, conduct customer satisfaction reviews, clean driving record, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and ability to pass a Department of Transportation Drug Screen and physical.

Competitive salary and benefits. Application available at 515 N. Virginia, Roswell, NM 88201 from 12/10/10 to 01/07/11.

EOE EMPLOYER SOUTHEAST NM Community Action Corporation Roswell Head Start Program is accepting applications for: Teacher ~ $14.03 $20.64 (DOQ) Teacher Assistant ~ $9.74 Substitutes (Teacher Asst. & Cook Asst.) ~ $8.82

!!! 4 DAY WORK WEEK (Mon-Thurs)!!!

7.5 to 9 hours per day (Varies by position) WORK SCHEDULE PER HEAD START CALENDAR REVIEW DEADLINE ~ JANUARY 3, 2011 POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Review job description & work schedule at the Department of Workforce Solutions at 2110 S. Main, Roswell, NM SNMCAC is an EEOE

PART TIME Independent Contractor Position to complete commercial and personal lines Insurance Inspections and Premium Audits in Roswell and surrounding area. Position is immediately available.

Prior insurance related loss control or premium audit experience required.

Volume of work varies but is steady and is a great supplemental income.

Some overnight travel could be required. Qualified contractors must be able to complete all assignments timely and have computer with high speed internet, dependable transportation.

Confidential resume along with references can be submitted by email to rkelly@pcs-sw.com.

Please fax resume with cover letter to: (575) 627-9520

NEEDED MECHANICS helper with experience in own set of tools. Please apply in person Mon-Fri between 9-5pm at 423 E. 2nd.

SOUTHEAST NM Community Action Corporation

Is seeking a Qualified Applicant for:

LOST 2 dogs near Sycamore/2nd St., Sycamore/Country Club, 1 brown lab & 1 black lab cross. Reward. Call 623-5880.

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MEDICAL OFFICE Position: KYMERA Independent Physicians Primary Care Clinic

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AVON, Buy or Sell. Pay down your bills. Start your own business for $10. Call Sandy 317-5079 ISR.

COMFORT KEEPERS NOW HIRING in Roswell & Artesia.

Seeking reliable, experienced caregivers for immediate F/T or P/T work days or week-ends. This will be the best job you ever had! Call Carol @ 624-9999 and apply at 1410 S. Main St. Roswell www.beacomfortkeeper.com.

Opening for Office Assistant. Microsoft Office Program a must. Other duties will include ten key, filing, answering phones & other misc. duties. Email resumes to rskippermjg@ qwestoffice.net or Fax to 575-623-3075

WANTED FULL-TIME and Part-time EMT’s for night positions at Chaves County Detention Center Medical Services. Days and weekends, competitive salary & benefits. Contact Susan at 627-4322

VIOLIN SOLO music for your Holiday Party or event! Professional Musician. Violin lessons for you!

818-256-9221

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Employment Opportunities

Experience in Family Practice/Internal Medicine required. 2 - 3 years working in a medical office setting preferred.

EXPERIENCED CHEF or line cook, apply in person at Roswell Country Club, serious inquiries only. 2601 N. Urton Rd, ask for John.

Tues.-Fri. from 9am-4pm.

HAVE A Family or just need some flexibility?

Wouldn’t you like to be in charge of your work day?

Come be a part of our family and join the health care team that cares. We are a successful, local, home health agency seeking licensed, self-motivated, Physical and Occupational therapists with the knowledge, professionalism and heart, to serve in- home therapies to our home care clients in Artesia, Roswell and surrounding area. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and a great working environment with the opportunity to grow and expand with us. For more information or to apply please contact: Della Milligan Director of Nursing Call: (575) 746-2892 or 1-800-995-8041 Fax: (575) 746-3102 Email: info@jjhc.org

BETWEEN HIGH School and College? Over 18?

Drop that entry level position. Earn what you’re worth!!! Travel w/Successful Young Business Group.

Paid Training. Transportation, Lodging Provided.

1-877-646-5050 LINCOLN, NM, Full-time year round Children’s Learning Center seeks experienced & mature individual, trained in early Childhood Education, Program Development & Management. Fax references and resume to 575-653-4028 or call 575-653-4041 for more information and job requirements.

SOUTHEAST NM Community Action Corporation is accepting applications for:

Fiscal Director Carlsbad, NM Position is responsible for the overall management and leadership of the accounting department for the agency. Agency is funded by various federal and state agencies. $50,000 - $60,000 per year (DOQ)

GENEROUS BENEFIT PACKAGE FOUR DAY WORK WEEK Review Deadline January 10, 2011 Position Will Remain Open Until Filled

For more information, call (575) 887-3939, speak to Kathleen Clifton, visit snmcac.org, or the NM Department of Workforce Connection.

SNMCAC is an EEOE

Instructor or Asst Prof of Psychology (2010010165), 9 mos, Tenure-Track, NMSU Carlsbad.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in psychology with an emphasis on experimental psychology; Ph.D. preferred. Review of applications will begin on January 31, 2011. For details please visit campus employment opportunities at http://cavern.nmsu.edu NMSU Carlsbad, 1500 University Drive, Carlsbad, NM 88220, (575) 234-9212.

NMSU is an EEO/AA Employer.

Tutor Senior (2010010740)

NMSU Carlsbad. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field and a minimum of two years of direct experience. Position is contingent on funding. Review of completed applications will begin on January 14, 2011 and applications received after this date may be considered. For more details, visit: http://cavern.nmsu.edu. NMSU Carlsbad is an EEO/AA Employer.

Executive Director This position oversees the implementation of Board policies within the Agency and responsible for the administration of ALL agency and subsidiary programs. $65,000 - $80,000

FULL TIME POSITION 4 DAY WORK WEEK!!

POSITION LOCATED IN CARLSBAD, NM ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE

First Review Deadline ~ January 10, 2011 ~ Position Will Remain Open Until Filled ~

For more information call (575) 887-3939, speak to Kathleen Clifton, visit snmcac.org or the NM Dept. of Workforce Connection.

CLASSIFIEDS

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Employment Opportunities COUNSELING ASSOCIATES, Inc. is seeking to fill the full-time position of Safe and Stable Families Practitioner. This is an in-home service program working with children and families who are or have been involved with Child Protective Services.

If you are an energetic person and want a rewarding career in the mental health field come be a part of our team. Bachelors degree in Human Services, Education or related field required. Salary DOE. An EOE. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Please send resume to: Counseling Associates, Inc. Attn: Samantha Reed PO BOX 1978, Roswell, NM 88202.

JOIN OUR OFFICE: We need an applicant with typewriter typing skills, basic computer knowledge, minimal bookkeeping skills and be able to perform receptionist duties. Good working conditions in small office. Pay will be commensurate with qualifications. Record reply to PO Box 1897 Unit 254, Roswell, NM 88202 FRESENIUS MEDICAL Care/Southeastern New Mexico Kidney Center is seeking 1 Staff RN. Full benefits, 401, medical, vision, dental. PTO after 6 months. Other company benefits. Open Mon-Sat. Off Sundays.12 hour shifts.

Competitive pay. Apply in person at 2801 N. Main St. Suite H. THE ROSWELL Daily Record is currently accepting applications for the position of Pressman. This is a Part-time graveyard position, with weekend shifts. Applicants should be flexible with their schedule. For more information, and an application, please stop by the Roswell Daily Record Monday thru Friday 8am - 5pm.

No Phone Calls Accepted.

STAR EFFICIENCY Services located in Roswell Is looking for Field Techs.

Must have clean driving record and able to pass background check and drug test. Call for interview 622- 8272. Equal Opportunity Employer

CITY OF Roswell Administrative Secretary Advanced, specialized secretarial and administrative work involving providing highly complex secretarial support to high level administrative and elected officials. Salary range $24,328.25 to $31,049.70 per year.

Information sheet, waiver form and required application is available from the Human Resources Office, 425 N. Richardson, 575-624-6700 ext. 268 or on-line at www.roswell-nm.gov.

Position will remain open until 5:00 pm, Friday, January 7, 2011. EOE

CITY OF Roswell Police Recruit The City of Roswell announces the application processing for Police Recruits. Applicants must be 20 years of age at time of hire and 21 years of age when completing the Law Enforcement Academy.

Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, high school graduate or the equivalent, in good health and physical condition, free from any felony or crime of moral turpitude conviction and have a satisfactory driving record. Physical Agility and written test will be given to those applicants meeting the minimum qualifications.

Applications will be reviewed on a regular basis during the posting.

Entry level salary $15.5260 per hour ($32,294.08 per year) with excellent benefits. Complete required application package is available from the Human Resources Office, 425 N. Richardson, P.O. Drawer 1838, Roswell, NM 88202-1838, (575) 624-6700, Ext. 268 or on-line at www.roswell-nm.gov.

Deadline to submit required application package is January 31, 2011. EOE

CITY OF Roswell Police Officer – Lateral Transfer The City of Roswell announces the application processing for those certified law enforcement officers interested in becoming Roswell Police Officers. Applicants meeting the qualifications will be subject to a physical agility test, written exam, interview and background investigation. Selected and successful applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment psychological and physical examination. Salary range is $16.3025 to $23.8564 per hour ($33,909.20 to $49,621.41 per year) with excellent benefits.

Applications will be reviewed on a regular basis during the posting.

Complete required application and informational package is available from the Human Resources Office, 425 N. Richardson, P.O. Box 1838, Roswell, NM 88202-1838, (575) 637-6268, or on line at www.roswell-nm.gov.

The deadline to submit the required application package is 5:00 pm, June 30, 2011. EOE

SNMCAC is an EEOE

ESTABLISHED MEDICAL Currier company opening in your area looking for part time flex drivers. Must be 21, drug free with a reliable, economical vehicle.

1-888-937-9550 www.mlscurrier.com

Instructor or Asst Prof of Mathematics/Developmental Math (2010010161), 9 mos, Tenure-Track, NMSU Carlsbad.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Mathematics; Ph.D. preferred. Review of applications will begin on January 31, 2011. For details please visit campus employment opportunities at http://cavern.nmsu.edu NMSU Carlsbad, 1500 University Drive, Carlsbad, NM 88220, (575) 234-9212. NMSU is an EEO/AA Employer.

Police Officer

The city of Carlsbad is accpeting applications for the position of Police Officer.

For additional information go to www.cityofcarlsbadnm.com EOE M/F/V/D

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Employment Opportunities DRIVERS Come join our team!

Coastal Transport is seeking Drivers with Class (A) CDL. Must be 23 yrs old (X) Endorsement with 1 yr experience, excellent pay, home everyday! Paid Vacation, saftey bonus, company paid life inc. We provide state of the art training program. $2000 sign on bonus. For more information call 1-877-297-7300 or 575-748-8808 between 8am & 4pm, Monday-Friday.

The ROSWELL JOB CORPS CENTER is currently taking applications online for the following positions:

Career Technical Instructor Substitute- Protective Services- Long-Term substitute needed for the protective services trade. High school diploma or equivalent education and one year knowledge and experience in the related protective services field. Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Hourly rate of pay is $15.00.

Recreation Advisor~ PTinclude Responsibilities carrying out general student recreation activities Must have a High School Diploma or GED and two years of related experience in recreation or working with youth. Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record in order to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and obtain and maintain CDL medical certification. This position pays $10.37 per hour.

Safety Officer/Driver PTResponsible for performing alarm and patrol duties in assigned areas to protect life and property. High School Diploma or GED; two years related experience. Must be able to obtain and maintain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) with passenger endorsement. The position pays $10.50 per hour.

Residential Advisor, Substitute- Supplement your income by becoming an on-call Residential Advisors to monitor the dorms, ensuring a safe living environment, assisting students in maintaining cleanliness of the dorms, must be flexible to work evening or graveyard shifts on an on-call basis, minimum high school diploma, one year experience working with youth.

Position pays $10.50 an hour.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ONLINE ACCEPTED ONLY

View Job Description and Apply online at: www.chugachjobs.com Deadline to apply: Open Until Filled An Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F, D/V

SERVICES

105. Childcare NEED CHILD care? Find the widest range of available childcare for your children and their needs.

1-800-691-9067 or www.newmexic okids.org.

You may also call us; Family Resource & Referral 622-9000 and we can help you navigate the system.

140. Cleaning JD CLEANING Service, Licensed and bonded.

References. 623-4252

185. Electrical BIG HORN Electric Great work, affordable price. 575-317-8345 NM Lic#367662

Sunday, January 2, 2011

195. Elderly Care

ADVANCED HOME Care.

All caregivers are licensed bonded & have passed federal criminal back-ground checks. Loving care since 1994. 627-6256

200. Fencing

270.

Landscape/ Lawnwork

Roswell Lawn Service rake leaves, trim trees, general cleanup, 420-3278

305. Computers

M.G. HORIZONS free estimates for installation.

Chainlink, wood, metal & block. 575-623-1991

COMPUTER DOCTOR

Rodriguez Construction FOR WOOD, metal, block, stucco fencing, Since 1974.

Lic. 22689. 420-0100

575-208-9348 Call Billy

210.

Firewood/Coal SEANSONED MOUNTAIN wood $100 1/2 cord. Free delivery/stack. 626-9803.

GRAVES FARM oak and elm. Cord and 1/2 cord delivered. 622-1889 SEASONED FIREWOOD split del, stacked free, cks ok, any amt. John 317-4317. 5th season.

1 1/2 cords cedar/pinon mix, $300 delivered.

625-0105

220. Furniture Repair REPAIR & Refinish furniture, build furniture, firewood. Southwest Woods. 1727 SE Main.

623-0729 or 626-8466 By appointment only.

225. General Construction

TEE TIME Construction Commercial/Residential Construction - Framing, cement, roofing, drywalln painting, New Construction of Homes, Additions, Remodeling, and Metal Buildings. Licensed & Bonded.

Call 575-626-9686 HANDY MAN Free estimates. Gary 1-801-673-4626 or Jay 575-420-6654. 15 yrs exp.

Remodeling, plumbing, roofing. All forms of construction. Yard work.

230. General Repair

T-LEVEL CONSTRUCTION Inc. Call John 317-1477

232. Chimney Sweep CHIMNEY SWEEP Have your woodstove or fireplace inspected and cleaned. Dust free Guarantee. 35 years Experience, Licensed, Insured.

Bulldog Janitorial Services 575-308-9988

Cordova Chimney 623-5255 or 910-7552

235. Hauling

PROPERTY CLEANUPS Will tear down old buildings, barns, haul trash, old farm equipment.

347-0142 or 317-7738

270.

Landscape/ Lawnwork

WEEKEND WARRIOR Lawn Service mowing, property cleanup, residential rain gutter cleaning, and much more 575-626-6121 Greenscapes Sprinkler Systems Lawn mowing, field mowing, gravel, sod-hydro seed, pruning, tilling, For dependable & reliable service call 622-2633 or 910-0150.

LAWN SERVICE & much more work at low price.

914-0803 or 914-1375

WE DO landscaping, lawn maintenance, tree pruning, sprinklers, odd jobs. Just ask we may do it. 914-4772

Immediate Opening for Patient Service Representative

Position Summary: To greet patients, check insurance, verify all patient demographics, and move patients through a predetermined schedule of appointments, taking patient’s appointment packet to the back clinic or testing area for the MA to room the patient.

Qualifications: High School Graduate or equivalent Bilingual a must Outstanding customer service skills Problem solving skills such as researching information Must possess strong organizational skills and to work in a fast paced frequently crisis driven environment Basic computer skills required

Must be able to provide complicated information in a clear and concise manner to those not familiar with the information being provided.

Please bring resumes to New Mexico Heart Institute 2890 N Wilshire Blvd. Roswell NM. Ask for Rosemarie.

Microsoft Certified 50% off any repair (Labor only)

345.

Remodeling

BERRONES CONSTRUCTION. Remodeling, painting, ceramic tile, sheds, additions, fencing. Licensed, Bonded. Ray: 625-9924/ 626-4153.

NO JOB too small, repair, remodeling, etc.

Reasonable rates, quality work. Licensed and bonded. 5-C Const., Inc. 626-4079 or 622-2552.

350. Roofing Guaranteed Shingle Roof jobs. Locally owned. Licensed and bonded. 5-C Const.

626-4079 or 622-2552.

T-LEVEL CONSTRUCTION Inc. Call John 317-1477

405. TractorWork LANGFORD TRACTOR work. Septic tanks installed/inspected. Blade work and backhoe work.

Gravel, topsoil.

623-1407.

410. Tree Service

STUMP GRINDING. Big Stumps & back yard stumps. Tree and shrub work. Free estimates.

623-4185 ALLEN’S TREE Service.

The oldest tree service in Roswell. Million $ ins.

626-1835

435. Welding RANCHERO’S WELDING and Construction On site repairs or fabrication.

Pipe fencing, Wrought iron, Work, Roofs, Shingle, Metal, Stone, Concrete, Drywall, Tape, Frame, Block, Lath, Stucco, Tile. Bobcat Work Services.

More Info www.rancheroswelding.com

Hector (575) 910-8397

440. Window Repair AQUARIUS GLASS For Less. Screens, Patio & Shower Drs., Table Tops & Mirrors. 623-3738.

T-LEVEL CONSTRUCTION Inc. Call John 317-1477

FINANCIAL

485. Business Opportunities DO YOU earn $800 in a day? Your Own Local Candy Route! 25 Machines and Candy All for $9995. 877-915-8222 All Major Credit Cards Accepted!

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485. Business Opportunities ARE YOU tired of exchanging your time for money and watching life pass by in an instant? Do you seem to spend more time at your job than at home with your family doing what you actually enjoy? I’m involved in an opportunity that can change that, and give you complete freedom of time.

Not to mention, the income potential is outstanding.

ACN Independent Representative Ronika Thomas 575-626-9409.

REAL ESTATE

490. Homes For Sale ADVERTISE YOUR HOME ALL OVER NEW MEXICO. CALL THE DAILY RECORD FOR DETAILS. 622-7710 EQUAL HOUSING NOTICE All real estate advertised in the Roswell Daily Record is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion or sex, family status and handicap or national origin or an intention to make any such preference limitation or discrimination. The Roswell Daily Record will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

OPEN HOUSE Call 622-7010/910-6104.

3305 Riverside, 2222 sq. ft., 4/3/2, will negotiate 1% finders fee.

3 for 1 (49,900) Capitan property Sierra Blanca view 3 lots 2 homes large shop paved access, city water. 317-2285.

4Bd, 1 Ba, new paint, carpet, doors,fncd yrd, $59,500, M-Th 624-1331 1013 Ivey Dr 3 br, 2ba, 2 car garage $127,900 1502 Oljato, 3 br, 2 ba, over 2,000 sf, 10 Pecan trees, 12 Pistachio & fruit trees, red tile roof, call listing agent for directions, $350,000 2807 E. Brasher, 3 bdrm, 2 full baths, 2 car garage, RV parking, plus a 1200 sq ft guest house $139,500.

Joyce Ansley 910-3732.

Century 21 Home Planning 622-0021 2 HOUSES-2BR/1BA, $60k each , owner will finance w/$6k down.

623-0459

495. Acreages/ Farms/ Ranches/Sale COUNTRY HOME HORSE PROPERTY W. of Roswell, 5ac, 1800sf home, 4br, 2ba, fl. sz arena w/roping chutes, covered runs, metal barn, tack hse, shop, trees - ready to sell.

623-2538

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CLASSIFIEDS

Yolanda Archuleta

317-9567

Leo Armstrong

626-6046

Diana Bergman

420-0049

Charlotte Burge

626-1349

Dan Coleman

840-8630

Dennis Hargrove

626-9498

Bob Hazel

910-4839

Roswell Daily Record

Joy Peralta

Lana Reese

317-6285

Marcia Tidwell

420-5210

Jeanette Schaffer

420-9339

637-0446

201 East Second • Visit us online at www.exitrealtyofroswell.com for complete listings of our properties • Roswell, NM 88201 575-623-6200 • Toll free 1-888-623-6049

Exit Realty of Roswell

Move in ready! Fresh paint, new tile countertops in kitchen and bath. RV gate, covered back patio with brick flower boxes. Beautiful hardwood floors and the price has been reduced.

MLS#96785

495. Acreages/ Farms/ Ranches/Sale 5 ACRE land for sale w/1500 sq. ft. shop, mountain view/city view, #40 Tamarish Rd (West on Pine Lodge to Tamarish). $45k Call 910-0115.

505.

Investment/ Commercial/ Business Property

5.26 ACRES commercially zoned, east of Allsup’s at RIAC entrance. $60,000. $7,000 down/$745 mo. @ 8% int. for 8 yrs. John Owen, Inc., Owner/Broker 623-3322.

Restaurant bldg, $275K cash/trade for Ruidoso prprty, M-Th 624-1331

515. Mobile Homes - Sale WE BUY used mobile homes. Single & double wides. 575-622-0035 D01090.

FOR RENT 3B 2BA NICE MOBILE HOME OUT IN COUNTRY.CLEAN TENANTS,NON SMOKERS & NO PETS. WTR PD. $650/MO, $300 DEP. 575-915-7798 ‘94 SOUTHERN Energy 16x80, 3br, 2ba, quality built 2x6 walls, hardboard siding shingle roof. Well equipped, has ref. air.

Selling $18,900. Call 575-622-0035 D01090.

ADULT PARK 2br, 2 car port, 2ba, very clean, 200 E. 22nd #1 owner will finance, $49,500. 910-3732

520. Lots for Sale

OWNER FINANCING for a limited time. Ready to build 5 acre lots w/ great views & good covenants. Located 9 miles West of Roswell @ the Club House Banquet Facility. Free land maps and at entrance.

575-623-1800. www.BuenaVidaLand.com Mobile Home Lots for Sale $15,000. Owner financing w/ $4000 down. 50 lots to choose from. On Washington & Brasher. We Take Visa and Mastercard!

420-1352.

PREMIUM 5 Acre tracts, Owner will finance with 10% down, New Construction only (no mobile homes), , Pecan Lands West on Brown Rd. between Country Club & Berrendo Rd. 622-3479, 624-9607, 626-6790, 626-6791, 626-4337

RENTALS

535.

Apartments Furnished 1&2Bd, util pd, pmt hist reqd, No Hud, No pets, appt M-Th 624-1331

1br w/shared bath. $425 + $100 dep. All bills pd. No smkng, kids, or pets. Must be employed FT. Free cable. 575-420-8333

540.

Apartments Unfurnished

VALLE ENCANTADA YOUR BEST $ RENTAL VALUE! LARGE 1,2,3 BEDROOMS. FREE UTILITIES. unfurnished, laundry room, playground, pool, ample parking. 2001 South Sunset.

623-3722.

Town Plaza Apartments New Owners, friendly new managers. New Remodeled EXTRA LARGE 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms. Each 2 & 3 bedroom is multi level, upstairs/downstairs w/ large closets, stove & refrigerator, private patios, and private parking. Complex has a pool, laundry room, and a quiet garden setting environment.

Friendly managers on-site.

Seniors 55yrs plus, will receive discount. No HUD. Good credit? Pay less rent! 575-623-2735

Large price reduction on this spacious four bedroom, three bath home with two living areas. New paint in and out and new flooring. Beautiful front yard. MLS#96093

NEW, NEW, NEW! New flooring, paint, doors, fixtures, hardware, plumbing and more. Beautiful tile counter and backsplash in kitchen. All appliances remain. MLS#96832

540.

Apartments Unfurnished

550. Houses for RentUnfurnished

PICK UP A LIST OF AVAILABLE RENTALS AT PRUDENTIAL ENCHANTED LANDS, REALTORS, 501 NORTH MAIN.

2BR, 1ba, Stove, Frig, Carport, w/d hookups heat pump. By Cahoon Park. No pets/smoking.

References Required. $680/mo, $600/dep.

410 N. Kansas Ave. 623-8186

2 BED, 2 ba, 1 car garage, central air, fenced yard, 26-A Bent Tree Rd, $700/mo, $700/dep., 627-9942

ALL BILLS PAID 3br, 2ba, $680 mo., brand new everything.

1br $480. 502 S. Wyoming. 622-4944

1BR, 650 sq ft, $380 + elec. Central heating, ref air, new carpet, paint & tile. 502 S. Wyoming.

622-4944 BEST VALUE IN TOWN 3br/2ba, $559+elec, newly remodeled, only a few apts left, 1br $380, 502 S. Wyoming.

622-4944

3 BEDROOM, 2 Bath, 930 sf, $559 plus electric.

502 S. Wyoming. 2 bedroom, 1 bath $480 or 1 bedroom $380. Call 622-4944.

EFFICIENCY 2 BR, downtown, clean, water paid. Stove & frig. No Pets/HUD Call 623-8377 EFFICIENCY 1 br, wtr paid, No pets, laundry fac, stove/ref. Mirador Apts, 700 N. Missouri.

627-8348.

LARGE 3/2, unfurnished w/ref. air, 1212 N. Washington, no HUD. 623-8240 1 BD, all bills pd, no pets, no smoking, no HUD 623-6281

LARGE 1 bedroom apartment. References and background check required. Washer and Dryer hookups. Private parking. 420-0100

DUPLEX- 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, washer & dryer hookups + carport. $350/dep., $675/rent.

2311 N. Grand, 910-0099 for info.

1&2Bd, wtr pd, pmt hist reqd, No Hud, No pets, appt M-Th 624-1331

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS!!

Become the newest member of our proud community. Income qualify, and your rent could be even lower! Efficiency One Bedroom, Large One Bedroom, One Bedroom w/Study, Two Bedroom, one Bath, Two Bedroom, two Bath All deposits are Saddlecreek Apartments 1901 S. Sunset 622-3042 Set Aside Units for AHDP. saddlecreek@cableone.net

2403 N. grand Apt #A, 2BR 1BA, $750 month, Century 21 Home Planning, 3117 N. Main St, 575-622-4604.

HISTORIC DISTRICT 612 W. 3rd 2 bd duplex Hardwood floors, water pd washer & dryer $725 avail.

01/15/11 575-937-8658.

2BR, 1BA duplex, w/d hookup & carport, $650 mo., $400 dep. North area.

575-626-7506 SPACIOUS 2br/2ba, all electric, w/d hookup, pets ok $600/$350. 910-0827 CUTE 2br/1ba, all electric, w/d hookup, $575/$350. 910-0827

545. Houses for Rent-Furnished 5404 CACTUS Ave., North of Mall, Clean Sm. Furnished 2 BR, 1BA, W/D, Utilities Paid, Yard Care, Carport, Couple or Single, No HUD, No Pets, $700/mo, $500/dep.

625-0684 or 626-2545

FLETC Homes for rent.

Long & short term rentals.

5 minutes from FLETC. Brand new & beautiful! Visit our website: www.lgrentalhomes.com or Call 420-0519 or 910-7670

903 /S, Wyoming, FLETC READY, 2BR 2BA, all bills paid, $2,310 month, 3305 Trailing Heart, FLETC READY, 3BR, 2BA, all bills paid, $2,310 month, Century 21 Home Planning, 3117 N. Main St, 575-622-4604.

NO PETS, No HUD, 3br, $650 mo., $500 dep.

914-0101

409 LA Fonda - Nice and Clean 3 bedroom, 2 bath, one car garage - $1,100 a month. Call 627-7595 or 840-7411.

TIRED OF Landlord Headaches? We can help! Prudential Enchanted Lands Realtors Property Management 575-624-2262 705 S. Union, 3br, garage, w/d hookups, heat pump, no pets, $750 mo., $500 dep. 637-8234 504 W. Albuquerque, 2br, w/d hookups, heat pump, no pets, $550 mo., $500 dep. 637-8234 114 W. Oliver St. 3 bdrm/2bth, $1100 mo. $500 dep. newly remodeled, new appliances,Granite counter tops, ref. air, hot tub, sky lights. NO SMOKING,NO PETS! Leroy (702)232-7578 3 BR nice home $850 mo. $300 dep. 1600 N. Kansas Hud ok 624-6770 #142 3 BD/1 ba. 1 car gar.

66 G St., ref air, RIAC $650 mo., $650 dep.

627-9942.

NEW TOWNHOME, 1830sf, 3BD, 2BA. Call John Grieves, Prudential Enchanted Lands REALTORS, 626-7813.

AVAIL. JAN. 1st, 3br, 2ba, new carpet & tile, $900 mo., $600 dep., no HUD, no pets. 420-5930 3/2/2, DW, fridge, micro, all elec., quiet neighborhood, $1050 mo., $500 dep. 403 Saucedo, 626-5252 2&3 Bd, 1&2 Ba, pmt hist reqd, No Hud, No pets, appt M-Th 624-1331 2BR/1BA, all appl. included, near Cielo Grande Park, $750/$750 dep., military/law enforcement discount avail. 637-4068.

GOOD LOCATION IN BASE, 3BR, 1BA, WITH GARAGE, $600 MO., $300 DEP. “NON SMOKERS”, “NO PETS”, 24 E. BYRNE. 575-915-7798 OLDER LADY to share 2br home in Artesia.

575-746-3912 1200 SQFT, 2/1/2car gar. duplex, stove, fridge, & lawn care provided, shared w/d. Drive by 811 N. Lea. If interested call 575-653-4654 or 575-973-1332, $650mo.

1616 N. Delaware 2 br, 1 ba. $600 month $300 dep.

You pay all bills good rental history req. 578-9668 1715 N. Kansas, 2br, 1ba, $500 mo., $300 dep., no bills pd, no pets or HUD. Stove + fridge. 622-2251 or 623-4816 1103 MONTERREY 3 bedroom, 2 bath 2 living areas, total electric. $1,200 Month. $1,000 Deposit 625-1952 218 E. Hervey, 3BR 2BA, $625 month, 322 E. Bonney, 3BR 1BA, $550 month, 203 E. Reed, 2BR 1BA, HUD ok, $500 month, 91-B Bent Tree, 2BR 2BA, $950 month, 1209 W. Summit, 3BR 2BA, $700 month, 1514 W. Tilden, 2BR 1BA, $600 month, 1800 W. Alameda, 3BR 2BA, $950 month, 213 N. Michigan, 2BR 1BA, $750 month, 1015 W. Poe, 2BR 2BA, $700 month, 400 S. Pinon, 3BR 2BA $950 month, 1310 N. Lea, 3BR 2BA, $1,400 month, 2301 N. Garden, 3BR 1BA, $600 month, 615 S. Michigan, 2BR 1BA, $700 month, 2611 N. Kentucky #119, 2BR, 2BA, $1,150 month, 1313 W. 21st, 3BR, 2BA, $1,500 month, Century 21 Home Planning, 3117 N. Main St, 575-622-4604.

550. Houses for RentUnfurnished 200 S. Washington Ave. 3 Bedroom, 2 bath, detached garage on an extra large lot. $700.00 per month with 1 month security deposit. Renter pays all utilities. No indoor pets, no smokers.

Available Jan. 1, 2011.

Call 575-317-5322 or 575-625-8627.

For sale or rent house

3-4 bedroom, 2 baths, 2 kitchens, 2 laundry rooms, formal dining area, and 16x35 great room! Historical area $1200 mo. $600 deposit. No Hud, No pets!

Non-smokers preferred.

Call 575-914-9844

1204 S. Missouri, 2/3br, 1ba, range, fridge, w/d hookup, garage, $700 mo., $400 dep, No HUD, 622-2485.

3BR, NO pets, no utilities pd., $550 mo., 840-6984 or 301-7414 1202 S. Missouri, 1br, fenced yard, w/d hookup, range, fridge, carport, $450 mo., $300 dep., No HUD. 622-2485 3 BR 2 bath $650mo. $300 dep. No bills paid. No Hud N. Michigan 420-5604 3/2/2, 885 Agate, $1100 Mo. $800 Dep. Call 575-420-7473.

5 HOMES rent-sale $500 + $1k dn + $250dep. Al 703-0420, 202-4702

VERY PRIVATE, small 2br, suitable for a couple, single. Adjacent workshop avail. E. Charleston, near Mt. View school, $450 mo., 575-520-0305.

GOOD LOCATION Large 2 bedroom - appliances, w/d hookups, $550 mo., $450 dep. HUD ok, no pets.

623-6200 or 840-8630, 914-0531 LOOKING FOR a place to rent? Let us help you!!

Prudential Enchanted Lands Realtors, 501 N. Main. (575) 624-2262 Stop by to pick up a list of our available rentals or check them out online at www.roswellforrent.com!

LARGE 3 bedrooms 2 bath w/d hook ups appliances.

No pets or HUD $700 mo. $500 dep. 840-8630 or 623-6200 Dan, 914-0531

555. Mobile Homes for Rent 2BR, 1BA, $500 mo., $400 dep. 5009 W. 2nd. Call 575-623-3105 for details.

569. Mobile Home Spaces/Lots

EASY LIVING community - 1337 McCall Loop, Roswell. Long term RV’s welcome. 624-2436

570. Mobile Home Courts

SOUTH FORK. A 55 & above community w/large quiet and attractive lots for people that care. 624-1742 500 W Brasher Rd.

Tri level home on one acre with well for lawn. Two lving areas, two fireplaces, formal dining. Balcony off master suite. 24 x 39 finished workshop with overhead door and two car garage and so much more.

MLS#96722

580. Office or Business Places STOREFRONT - Retail Or Customized professional office suite. Everything new inside & out, 105 W. 6th, across from Peppers. 575-420-6050

STAN ALONE building in North Roswell. 640 sq. Ft. Good office or beauty/barber shop. Available in January 2011. Call 420-2100 or 622-7163

MERCHANDISE

605.

Miscellaneous for Sale ROLL ENDS. Use for packing, mulch, art projects and other uses. Buy day old paper by the bundles, also boxes 15x12x10. Roswell Daily Record Circulation Department. 622-7710.

NEED FURNITURE? Shop Blair’s Trading Post for the best prices in town for your household items.

We buy & sell furniture, appliances, home decor, collectibles, electronics, saddles, jewelry, tools, fishing & camping items, movies plus everything else from A-Z. Including many hard to find items. Serving Roswell for 40 years.

Open daily 9-5. Accept Visa & MC. 5611 Hummingbird Ln. 627-2033 ATTENTION ROCKHOUNDS I have quality rocks and fossils at discount prices. 622-8945 3 BATTERY powered wheelchairs, wheelchair lift, comode chair 622-7638 CEMETERY PLOT for sale. Contact Richard 830-249-7338

REACH OVER 500,000 READERS in more than 30 newspapers across the state for one low price.

Contact your local newspaper’s classified department or visit nmpress.org for details.

2 QUEEN mattresses, 1 pillowtop, 1 queen boxspring, 1 king mattress & boxspring. 622-0363 or 914-0765 ANTIQUE FURNITURE, china cabinets, dressers, buffet, & many more very nice pieces & misc. china.

Also other household items. Shown by appointment. Call 575-626-7850

ASHLEY DESK & hutch, black stained wood, $1800 new, sell for $750. Kenmore Elite W/D, 3yrs old, excellent shape, $400 for both. Call 625-9833.

JUST IN time for Christmas. Booths for rent at Blairs Monterey Flea Market 1400 W. 2nd. Inside starting at $50 per mo. Call Debbie 910-1536 FOR LEASE - Space in Sunwest Centre aka the Bank of America Building. Various size spaces available. Owner-paid utilities and janitorial.

Suite customization available. Call Ed McClelland, Broker or come by Suite 606. Office 623-1652 or mobile 420-2546.

STOREFRONT/Retail/ 2500 sqft 58 ft frontage at 3106 N. Main 1200/month 627-9942

EXECUTIVE OFFICE SUITE for lease: Newly decorated, private rest room, covered parking at 1210 North Main. Contact David McGee, Owner / Broker 622-2401

635. Good things to Eat

NEW QUEEN rust color sofa sleeper, 6’x6’ oak entertainment center, china cabinet, Dining table,chairs.

Call for appointment 910-1277

U.S. & FOREIGN coins and currency, buy, sell or trade, gold and silver coins.

622-7239, 2513 W. 2nd

620. Wanted to Buy Miscellaneous WE BUY Home furnishings, furniture, appliances, collectibles, tools and everything else from A-Z including personal estates and whole house fulls.

627-2033 or 623- 6608

WE BUY PECANS Top Prices Paid. On Grand Ave. between 4th & 5th St. Behind Courthouse.

SELL THOSE Pecans Haley Farms paying up to $1.75 per pound for your pecans. Monday-Friday 2:00 to 5:00 Sat. 9:00-2:00 5018 W. Country Club Rd. BUYING PECANS N. Main & Berrendo Rd. Mon. & Weds.

575-399-2212

WILL BUY your good used washers & dryers.

626-7470

Gorgeous home with large price reduction. Tons of living space with 2700 sq ft. Lots of extra storage, two duel fuel heat pumps and 30 yr Timberline roof. Sprinklers front and back. MLS#96298

745. Pets for Sale

GRAVES FARM & Garden Frozen green chile, extra hot, regular hot, big Jim & mild. Dried red chile pods. New crop in January. Convenient store items available. We accept EBT, Credit cards and debit cards, we ship anywhere. 7 1/2 miles South on old Dexter Hwy. 622-1889 hours Monday thru Saturday 8-5:30 Sunday 1-5

790. Autos for Sale

AKC GERMAN Shepherd puppies. 910-1730 or 622-9983

1994 BUICK L, 80k miles, very good condition, $1942. Call Jim 910-7969

CHIHUAHUA PUPPY, male, 7wks, 1st shots, $150. Also 4mo. females $200. 623-2897

2002 ACURA RSX, Black, 5 speed, AC, CD, sunroof, alarm, cruise, power locks & windows, new tires & brakes, $5800. 420-5240.

“CATS & kittens” of all colors to a good home.

910-6052

1997 KIA Sportage, runs good, new tires, cd player $2000 obo. 317-0958

2 WINTER white hamsters for sale, cage included.

Call 637-4922 for info.

715. Hay and Feed Sale

795. Pickups/ Trucks/Vans

AKC PRECIOUS Golden Retriever puppies, $500, born Nov. 27, ready to go mid-January. 627-7282

ALFALFA - EXCELLENT quality: Small & Large square bales and round bales. Occasional availability for striped or cow quality. Also wheat hay.

Roswell, NM. The Hay Ranch 575-973-2200

2003 CHEVY Tahoe, 4wd, loaded, leather, excellent cond., $9,500, 420-1352.

MINIATURE POODLE pup, 2 mo. female, $150.

708-925-6108 in Roswell

Alfalfa Hay- small bales, oat hay & sudan all grades $4.50-$9.50 per bale. Big bales available $110-$140 each. Open 8:00-5:30 MonSat.1:00-5:00 Sunday, Graves Farm & Garden 622-1889 Credit Cards Accepted

745. Pets for Sale

2007 TOYOTA FJ Cruiser, 4wd, very clean, low mileage, 27k miles, NADA clean retail list price $25,150 asking price $23,900. Call 626-7910 or 626-7850.

POODLE, APRICOT male approx. 11 months $100 910-5498

796. SUVS

BORDER COLLIE pups, ABCA, 2 males, black/white, parents on site, $300, 575-840-7054.

2003 CHEVY Tahoe Z71, 4wd, 110k miles, clean, good condition, $10,950, 637-9242 or 904-222-4380

FREE 2 Shi Tzu mixed dogs in Roswell. Call 915-401-9645

RECREATIONAL

2003 TOYOTA Sequoia SRS, 4wd, very clean, original owner, 97k miles, NADA clean retail list price $15,750 asking price $14,500. Call 626-7910 or 626-7850.

780. RV’s & Campers Hauling

FREE CATS! Some young, old, some spayed, neutered, most are loving & friendly, some wild barn cats, all need good homes. 626-4708.

MAIN TRAILER Sales Inc. Your dealer of choice. Sales, parts, service, consignments, purchases, propane, dump station. 2900 West Second. 622-1751, 1-800-929 0046

YORKSHIRE TERRIER puppies, 8 wks, 4 boys, 1 girl. 575-420-6655

800. Auto.

Antique/Classic 1970 LINCOLN Mark 111 $4800. Call 575637-4400. Obtained from an estate.

TRANSPORTATION

PUPPY LOVE Grooming Large Dogs Welcome, Cats also - 575-420-6655

810. Auto Parts & Accessories

790. Autos for Sale

CHOTTIES READY Christmas Eve. Small (8-10lbs.), fuzzy cuteness $100. 622-6190

20-INCH WELD Racing Wheels. Fits GM 8-lug SUV & trucks 2000+.

Dodge 8-lug 2002+. Set of 4. $1,700. Call (575)637-4400.

FORD CONTOUR 83k miles, runs great, $2850, no financing. 420-1352

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615. Coins, Gold, Silver, 580. Office or Buy, Sell, Trade Business Places OFFICE SPACE for Rent.

Prime downtown area, 2,061 sq.ft. Please call 622-8711.

Three bedroom, two bath home with new heating system, ceramic tile, updated bathrooms and new paint and stucco. The price is right too!

MLS#96386

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