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Thomas Tarver, an assistant at Greenlawn Garden Cemetery, retreats after placing a bronze cast angel statue on top of a newly built columbarium near the entrance to the cemetery. The angel, according to cemetery owner Harry Sharp, is reminiscent of angel statues that stood atop Vicksburg’s City Hall until they were blown away during the 1953 tornado. The angel is a lost wax bronze cast built by the Matthews foundry in Pittsburgh. At right, Sharp talks about the angel with it standing tall beside him.

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Indy battens down for first Super Bowl By The Associated Press

some unique challenges. Unlike the Final Four, which is compressed into INDIANAPOLIS — From a weekend, the Super Bowl pickpockets and prostitutes offers crowd, to dirty bombs travel and and explodother logistical ing manhole challenges over covers, authori• Patriots arrive 10 days leadties are bracing • AFC takes Pro Bowl ing up to the for whatever Sunday game. threat the first And unlike the 500, where Super Bowl in downtown events are largely concenIndianapolis might bring. trated at the IndianapoSome — nuclear terrorlis Motor Speedway about ism, for instance — are seven miles from Lucas Oil likely to remain just hypoStadium, the NFL’s showthetical. But others, like case event will consume thieves and wayward man44 blocks — about a mile hole covers, are all too real. square — in the heart of Though Indianapolis has the city, closing off streets ample experience hosting and forcing an anticipated large sporting events — the 150,000 or more NFL fans Indianapolis 500 attracts more than 200,000 fans each to jockey with downtown workers for space much of year, and the NCAA’s men’s the week. Final Four basketball tour“This is clearly bigger nament has been held here six times since 1980— the city’s first Super Bowl poses See Super Bowl, Page A7.

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hardly matters to Obama and his Democratic allies. After last year’s hyperWASHINGTON — Aiming partisanship bogged down tax increases at millionaires and companies that ship jobs routine business like financing the governabroad may help frame the fairRepublicans say ment and paying its debts, few ness theme of boosting taxes on expect much to President Barack Obama’s re-elecmillionaires would move through Congress before tion campaign, hurt many of the November’s elecbut it’s a plan that stands virtually people who run tion anyway — especially not tax no chance of passsmall businesses hikes that Repubing Congress. Republicans and create jobs. licans solidly reject. have enough Democrats say “Even if there is votes in the GOPlittle prospect of run House, and the claim is getting Repubalmost certainly exaggerated. licans to agree in the Demowith these procratic-controlled posals, they’re Senate, to kill Obama’s proposals. They say important reference points for the public in identifying his ideas would discourage Obama as someone who’s on investment and job creation their side,” said Democratic and further hurt an already pollster Geoffrey Garin. ailing economy. Obama offered his plans, “He’s got to know that none with scant detail, in Tuesof those things he proposed day’s State of the Union really have much of a chance of going through both houses address. He used the word “fair” seven times to describe of Congress,” said Sen. Orrin tax increases aimed at Hatch of Utah, top Republigroups the Occupy movecan on the Senate Finance ment has branded as the Committee. “1 percent” of Americans “I don’t think he’s intendwho are doing extremely ing on passing any laws this well while the rest of society year,” said House Budget struggles. Committee Chairman Paul The president proposed Ryan, R-Wis. “He’s in a camending tax breaks for U.S. paign. That was his re-election speech.” See Obama, Page A7. The GOP’s dismissiveness

Two Vicksburg artists winners at statewide show By Danny Barrett Jr. dbarrett@vicksburgpost.com Two Vicksburg artists have received awards in this year’s Annual Juried Exhibition presented by members of the Mississippi Artists Guild. Elke Briuer won Best in Show for her acrylic painting “Love to Elke Dance,” her Briuer first win in the event recognizing works in acrylic, oils, watercolor and pastels. Mary Qasim won first place in the Mary Qasim Pastels category with her drawing “Joseph’s Coat.” The two-month exhibition was judged by Bob Pennebaker, associate professor and chairman of the visual

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Elke Briuer’s Best-in-Show Acrylic painting “Love to Dance,” left, and Mary Qasim’s first place drawing “Joseph’s Coat” hang in the Eudora Welty Library in Jackson. arts department at Belhaven College. “It’s the very first time, so I was very excited,” Briuer said. In September, Briuer won

the Halcyone Barnes Memorial Award for her “Glowing Pear” painting that was part of the Mississippi Art Colony Fall Travel Show. Qasim won first place in

TODAY IN HISTORY 1862: The ironclad USS Monitor is launched from the Continental Iron Works in Greenpoint, N.Y., during the Civil War. 1933: Adolf Hitler becomes chancellor of Germany. 1961: President John F. Kennedy delivers his first State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress.

1962: Two members of “The Flying Wallendas” high-wire act are killed when their seven-person pyramid collapses during a performance at the State Fair Coliseum in Detroit. 1972: 13 Roman Catholic civil rights marchers are shot to death by British soldiers in Northern Ireland on what became known as “Bloody Sunday.”

acrylic in last year’s juried show. “I was totally surprised,” she said of this year’s showSee Artists, Page A7.

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Anja Wayne, left, and Susan Taylor, both of Vicksburg, look over the landscape of the Vickburg National Military Park while sitting on the steps of the Illinois Memorial. The two

were resting during the 3-mile walk they take together each morning after getting their children off to school.

4 arrested, one sought after city, county crimes A Vicksburg juvenile faces charges in Vicksburg and Warren County following a strong-arm robbery Sunday that involved another man and a residential burglary that involved two other teens, officials said today. Separately, a fourth person was arrested after giving the other three a ride. The robbery was reported just before noon in the 2700 block of Alma Street, said police Capt. Bobby Stewart. A 17-year-old told police he was assaulted by the 16-yearold and an adult male who then stole his Murray gocart, valued at $600. The juvenile was arrested just after noon at a residence on Lummie Street, but police were still seeking the adult, Stewart said this morning. The go-cart was recovered at the Lummie Street residence. Separately, the juvenile, another 16-year-old and a 15-year-old are believed responsible for a residential burglary reported Sunday

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from staff reports in the 4900 block of Gibson Road, Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace said. The resident reported returning home around 11:45 a.m. and finding a .38-caliber revolver valued at $200, an HP laptop computer valued at $500 and several items of jewelry valued at about $10,000 missing from the home, said Pace. Investigator Stacy Rollison identified the first 16-yearold and went to his home, where she was told the teen was already in custody at the police station for the strongarm robbery, Pace said. Pace said all items from the Gibson Road burglary except one pair of earrings had been recovered, plus other items the resident had not yet discovered missing. The other teens were identified and later charged. All three were being held at the Juvenile Detention Center,

said the sheriff. Also arrested in the county burglary was Julius Deshaun Mobley, 19, 4900 Rollingwood Estates, who is accused of driving the younger teens to Lummie Street with the loot, said Pace. Mobley is charged with being an accessory after the fact to burglary, said the sheriff. Mobley was in the Warren County Jail this morning without bond pending an initial appearance in justice court.

City holds county man in damage to vehicle A Vicksburg man was charged with felony malicious mischief this morning after he surrendered to police, Capt. Bobby Stewart said. Richard Albert, 19, 1305 Newit Vick Drive, was arrested on a warrant following a complaint Jan. 2 that he caused $2,963 in damages to a 2007 Nissan Altima parked

at Halls Ferry Park, Stewart said. Albert was being held at the police station this morning pending his initial appearance in municipal court.

TV reported missing from home on Letitia A residential burglary was reported in the city Friday, said police Capt. Bobby Stewart. At 12:11 p.m., a 55-inch Toshiba TV valued at $800 was reported stolen from a home in the 2500 block of Letitia Street.

Woman held in jail for drug court violation A Vicksburg woman was jailed Sunday for a drug court violation, records showed. Amanda Harris, 26, 4 Summit Ridge Road, was in the Warren County Jail this morning without bond.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Three people were arrested in the deaths of five people whose bodies were found by officers investigating a possible robbery. Birmingham police say in a statement that investigators arrested the three Sunday night, less than a day after the five were found shot to death in the rental home. Police said the suspects have been interviewed by detectives and are being held in the Birmingham City Jail as the investigation continues. Police have not said what charges are being filed. Authorities haven’t released the names of the three people who were taken into custody or the five people who were killed. Birmingham Police Sgt. Johnny Williams said officers arrived at the house around 3:30 a.m. Sunday after getting a call that a robbery was in progress and soon discovered the five victims. He told reporters that investigators are interviewing potential witnesses but so far have made no arrests. “Someone out there knows more information,” said Williams. “We know someone is going to do the right thing.” The two-bedroom house, which is made partly of cinderblocks, was built along a busy street in west Birmingham. Vacant homes sit beside houses where some residents have lived for years. One is Beatrice Houston, who lives across the street from the home where the bodies were found. Houston, who is 64, said she believes a woman, her son and her brother had lived in the house for the last year or so. She said she didn’t know the neighbors’ names, but started worrying when she saw groups of young men hanging around the house at odd hours. Still, she said, her neighbors didn’t cause many disturbances. “I never had any problem with them,” she said. Doreatha Moss lived in the house, a white building with green trim now surrounded by police tape, until late 2010.

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS iff Robert Crowe said the victim, John Tilly McCain, was nearly beheaded in Angie, in early November. He said Graves was arrested Thursday in La Plata, Mo.

DeQuincy man accused in rape of woman, 94 DeQUINCY — A DeQuincy man has been arrested in the

alleged rape and beating of a 94-year-old woman, who suffered a heart attack after the assault, police said. Gabe McKeel Jr., 48, was booked Saturday in the Calcasieu Correctional Center on charges of aggravated rape, aggravated burglary and second-degree battery. Police said McKeel was armed with a knife when he entered the victim’s home and allegedly attacked and raped her. He said the victim did not receive any stab

wounds, but her face was badly beaten. Police said the victim is in stable condition at a Lake Charles hospital. State District Judge Ron Ware set McKeel’s bond at $1.6 million.

Four arrested in drug lab bust WEST MONROE — Four people have been arrested in West Monroe on charges of operating a methamphet-

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orders; classes begin in February; registration required; Ann Jensen, 1-800-357-0388. Care of Houseplants — 10 a.m. Tuesday; presented by Donna Beleich, Rankin County Horticulturist Agent; WC Extension Service, 1100-C Grove St.; 601-636-5442. Holly Days Arts and Crafts Show— Vendor applications now being accepted for Dec. 1 show; limited space; applications available at www.southernculture.org, e-mail info@ southernculture.org or 601631-2997. Senior Center — Tuesday: 10 a.m., chair exercises; 1 p.m., oil painting class; 2, card games. GriefShare — 6 p.m. Tuesday; a Christ-centered support group for those dealing with the loss of a family member or friend; MAFAN Building, 1315 Adams St.; 601-636-2493. DivorceCare — 6 p.m. Tuesday; a Christ-centered support group for those dealing with

divorce or separation; MAFAN Building, 1315 Adams St.; 601636-2493. Ballroom Dance Lessons — West Coast Swing; 5-6 p.m. Feb. 12 and 26; James Frechette, presenter; $10 per person; SCHC, 601-631-2997. Blood Drive — Noon-6 p.m. Thursday; all donors receive a T-shirt; Walmart. Jackson Audubon Society — 8 a.m.-noon Saturday bird walk; LeFleur’s Bluff State Park, 115 Lakeland Terrace, Jackson; 601-956-7444. Vicksburg Warren School District Career Fair — Feb. 7, Vicksburg Convention Center; cluster explorations, career options, colleges, 80 exhibitors; Warren Central students, 8:30-10 a.m.; Grove Street, private and regional students, 10-11:30 a.m.; Vicksburg High students, noon-1:30 p.m.; Henrietta M. Spates, coordinator, 601-831-2423 or 601-6384091.

amine laboratory. The Ouachita Parish sheriff’s office received information about a lab late Saturday. Authorities said deputies saw items used in drug manufacturing in the trash outside a residence. According to an arrest affidavit, deputies obtained a search warrant and found more items used in methamphetamine manufacturing inside the house, along with several baggies with residue of the drug inside.

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Monkey owners flee La. crackdown Most state residents with HIV skip treatment NEAR THE TEXAS-LOUISIANA LINE (AP) — Even in their Texas hideout, Jim and Donita Clark are terrified that wildlife agents from their home state of Louisiana will descend on their motorhome and seize the four Capuchin monkeys they’ve reared for 10 years. Four months ago, the couple fled before authorities showed up at their house for an inspection, and ever since they’ve been hiding out with their monkeys — all of them cooped up in the recreational vehicle. Exotic animal owners like them say wildlife agents have been cracking down in Louisiana and around the country after high-profile cases of exotic animals getting loose or attacking people. At least six states have also banned the ownership of wild animals since 2005, and Congress is also mulling tighter restrictions. The couple fears the monkeys will be confiscated and sent to a zoo if they return home to DeRidder, La. “It’s not what I fought for ... to be treated like this,” said Jim Clark, a 60-year-old disabled Vietnam veteran, as tears streaked his face. “It’s not right to think they can come into your house and do this to you with or without a warrant.” Crackdowns in Louisiana and elsewhere have gained momentum since a man in Ohio released his personal zoo

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Jim Clark holds the hands of one of his four Capuchin monkeys inside their RV. of lions, tigers, zebras, bears and monkeys before killing himself. The 2009 face-mauling of a Connecticut woman by a chimpanzee also highlighted the dangers of keeping wild animals in residential neighborhoods. In Congress, one proposed bill would ban unlicensed professionals from buying, selling or moving primates across state lines. Meanwhile, 24 states now ban the ownership of primates and 11 others require permits, according to the Humane Society. Hundreds of cities and counties also have local bans. There is no accurate count on how many pet primates there are in the U.S., but esti-

mates range between 3,000 and 15,000. Louisiana has taken a hardnosed approach. In 2003, the Legislature passed a law banning exotic animals as pets, but allowed people who already owned monkeys to keep them. Starting in 2006, owners were required to obtain permits, keep their animals away from the public and have yearly veterinary checkups. There were only about 20 households in Louisiana with wild animals, all of them monkeys, according to state officials. Now the state says it will issue new permits only after a home inspection.

Spending on textbooks dips in state JACKSON (AP) — School districts across Mississippi spent $22 million on textbooks last year, a $14 million decrease from 2008-09. Amounts spent vary by district. Education Department records show most have reported decreases over the past three years. Districts adopt textbooks

for different subjects based on the department’s textbook adoption cycle. The book costs vary, so spending fluctuates from year to year. The number of books purchased is determined by districts. In districts with enough money for new technology, students also are working on

laptops, smartphones, electronic tablets and interactive white boards. One reason for the decrease was districts trying to absorb budget cuts. Another is a growing effort to engage a generation that has grown up with digital technology.

JACKSON — More than two-thirds of the Mississippi residents who test positive for the AIDS virus don’t get medical treatment, state health officials say. Those people not only shorten their own lives but increase the risk of spreading the virus, State health officer Mary Durrier said. Statewide, more than 9,500 Mississippi residents are known to have human immunodeficiency virus. Nearly one-quarter of them are in Hinds County. Reasons people with HIV don’t get the care they need include cost, fear that others would look down on them, lack of access to doctors, and denial, since many people with HIV feel relatively well for years, doctors said. Besides not wanting others to know they’re infected, people with HIV sometimes

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS deny it to themselves, said Dr. Leandro Mena, associate professor of medicine for the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

State high scourt denies convict request JACKSON — The Mississippi Supreme Court has denied convicted murderer Glen Conley Jr.’s request to seek a new trial. Conley had asked the court for approval to file a postconviction petition in Pike County Circuit Court. In a post-conviction petition, an inmate argues he has found new evidence — or a possible constitutional issue — that could persuade a court to order a new trial. It was his

second such petition. Justice Michael Randolph wrote this past week that Conley’s conviction was upheld in 2001 and a postconviction petition was denied in 2002. Randolph said Conley raised no new issues on which he might succeed. Separately, the court agreed to review the manslaughter conviction of Anthony Lafayette. Lafayette was convicted in 2009 in Bolivar County and sentenced to 18 years in prison. His conviction was upheld last year by the Court of Appeals. The Supreme Court agreed Thursday to hear the appeal. Prosecutors say Lafayette was charged in the 2007 shooting death of Earnest C. Booth of Rosedale during an altercation at a dance club in Benoit.

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OUR OPINION

Appointments President overreached during recess

President Barack Obama pushed the envelope too far this month when he named four appointees without Senate approval, claiming the Senate was in “recess” when in fact it was holding pro-forma sessions. Article II of the Constitution grants the president authority to unilaterally make appointments “when the Senate is in recess.” It does not grant him the authority to make such appointments if he doesn’t think the Senate is engaged in serious business. Obama’s Justice Department, in an opinion upholding the legality of the appointments, acknowledged the legal risks inherent in the president’s move. The question, a memo from the department’s Office of Legal Counsel noted, is new, and “the substantial arguments on each side create some litigation risks for such appointments.” The litigation has already begun. A coalition of three pro-business groups has filed suit to

block three of the appointments, which were to the National Labor Relations Board, on the grounds that they are unconstitutional. The fourth appointment was to the newly created Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The president’s frustration is understandable. The pro-forma sessions often consist of a couple of Senate members going through motions just to keep the Senate open. Because of this, the president’s legal defenders say, he had the right to make the “recess” appointments. However, as several commentators have pointed out, the Senate can at any time change its pro-forma sessions and actually begin conducting business, as it did last month when it approved a twomonth federal payroll tax holiday. The pro-forma sessions are a legislative gambit and have been used by both Democratic and GOP senators to block presidential recess appointments. They are poor

legislative policy. We have long argued that presidential appointees of either party deserve the courtesy of a straight vote, at least in committee. A president in particular deserves his choices in the executive branch, since he is held accountable for making the government work. Nevertheless, the Constitution’s language is clear. Recess appointments can be made only if the Senate is in recess. The Senate, not the president, should have the authority to say when it is — or isn’t — in session. The real issue is that Obama could not get a hearing for his nominees. The way to handle that is to use the bully pulpit and take the issue to the public, if he feels the appointments are important enough. Obeying the language of the Constitution can sometimes be inconvenient. But attempting to evade its requirements is worse.

OLD POST FILES 120 YEARS AGO: 1892

50 YEARS AGO: 1962

A plantation party is given at the Constitution Engine House in honor of Jeni Okhlsoson of Jackson.

Col. A.G. Sutton, director of the U.S. Waterways Experiment Station, is guest speaker at the Rotary Club. • Frank Mansell is named to the dean’s list at Davidson College in Davidson, N.C. • Jayne Mansfield stars in “The George Raft Story” at the Strand Theatre.

110 YEARS AGO: 1902 Hon. R.C. Lee is named successor to the late U.S. District Attorney A.M. Lea.

100 YEARS AGO: 1912

Mrs. Abe Rich of Birmingham, Ala., is visiting Mrs. D.J. Schlenker. • John M. Mason of London is visiting friends at Newton.

90 YEARS AGO: 1922 F. Otis Stafford, popular conductor on the Y&MV Railroad, is at the Sanitarium with a dislocated shoulder. • Sam Switzer goes to New York on a business trip. • Clyde Marlett, Vicksburg sailor, is married in Natchez to Frankie Byrne.

80 YEARS AGO: 1932 The old Abrams Store and the Sam Currier building in Tallulah burn. • Mrs. Edward Cox of St. Louis is here visiting Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Bell.

70 YEARS AGO: 1942 Gordon Cleveland Smith is killed in action, according to a message from the Navy. • James F. Fitzgerald, U.S. Navy, returns to the station after visiting here.

60 YEARS AGO: 1952 Sam Scurria, merchant in Tallulah, dies. • Floyd C. Barnes, executive secretary of the Mississippi Education Association, is guest speaker at a joint meeting of the local PTA groups.

40 YEARS AGO: 1972 The total labor force for Warren County at midJanuary shows an increase of 830 over January of last year and now stands at 20,000, according to the Mississippi State Employment Service.

30 YEARS AGO: 1982 Mrs. Emily Sherard Barber dies. • Mr. and Mrs. Ernest R. Landers announce the birth of a son, Ernest Roy Jr., on Jan. 27. • Bishop Joseph Brunini is presented with a framed copy of his Baptismal certificate by the Rev. John Egan, pastor of St. Paul Catholic Church.

20 YEARS AGO: 1992 A school bus bursts into flames on Nine-Mile Cutoff, no students were on board and the driver escapes injury. • Michael P. Milburn and Otis Pettis are injured in an automobile accident. • Lewis Hebert Dement dies.

10 YEARS AGO: 2002 Alumni Sam and Sherry Scott donate $750,000 for an expansion at Vicksburg Catholic School. • Lavinia D. Ferguson receives a master’s degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. • The steeple at Calvary Baptist Church is removed to make repairs after wind damage.

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Romney machine looks past Florida NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Mitt Romney’s strength might be growing, but he won’t secure the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday, even if he scores a convincing victory in Florida’s primary. His rivals have vowed to keep fighting well beyond the Tuesday election. But win or lose in Florida, the Romney machine is already executing an aggressive multi-state strategy designed to suffocate his opponents’ chances as the GOP contest moves forward. And some Republicans say it’s time for Romney’s rivals to give up. “By traditional measures, a big Florida win for Romney would mean that this thing is just about wrapped up,” said Todd Harris, a Washington-based Republican strategist with Florida ties. “Most Republicans think it’s time to stop the infighting and start taking the campaign straight to President Obama.” Florida polls showed that Newt Gingrich briefly surged into the lead following his South Carolina victory just nine days ago. That lead is gone, according to an NBC News/Marist poll published Sunday. Romney now has support from 42 percent of likely Florida primary voters, compared with 27 percent for the former House speaker. But even before he reclaimed the momentum in this rollercoaster race, Romney’s advisers were looking ahead. There are seven elections in February, beginning with Nevada’s caucuses Saturday. A series of lower-profile contests — including a non-binding Missouri caucus — will come over the next week in Colorado, Minnesota and Maine. They’re followed by a 17-day break, which ends with primaries in Arizona and Michigan on Feb. 28. The midmonth break, bookended by states considered favorable to Romney, presents significant challenges for the other candidates, who trail Romney in both money and organization. “I think the biggest thing to keep an eye on is that 2 1/2-week down time between

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Mitt Romney campaigns at the Emma Lou Olson Civic Center Sunday in Pompano Beach, Fla. the 11th and the 28th,” said Romney political director Rich Beeson. “If you don’t have momentum and resources coming into it, it’s going to be hard to have momentum and resources coming out of it.” Romney has consistently dominated his opponents in fundraising, reporting $19 million in his campaign account at the end of December. And his campaign distributed paid staff on the ground — months ago, in some cases — to bolster a growing network of local supporters. They include a combined 380 Republican officials across February voting states, eight members of Congress among them. Romney’s advisers — and unaffiliated Republicans — see a widening path to

victory beyond Florida. “A lot of the contests are states he won four years ago. Some of them are big primary states like Michigan. Arizona, we didn’t get to in 2008, but we think that’s good, fertile territory for us,” said Romney senior adviser Eric Fehrnstrom. The optimism is backed by reality on the ground. While his opponents have struggled to compete in one state at a time, Romney has had paid staff in Nevada since June. He has already begun advertising there. More recently, the campaign dispatched staff to Colorado and Arizona, and top New Hampshire surrogates are headed to Maine in the coming days.

Plan would help military families take leave The Obama administration is proposing new rules to help military families care for service members when they are called to active duty or become injured. First lady Michelle Obama was set to join Labor Secretary Hilda Solis today to announce the plan that updates the Family and Medical Leave Act. The proposal would let family members take up to 12 weeks of leave from work to help a service member deployed on short notice. Family caregivers could attend military functions, deal with child care issues, or update financial affairs with-

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Park Police order end to Occupy camping U.S. Park Police plan to begin enforcing a no-camping rule at two Washington sites where Occupy protesters have been demonstrating for months. The National Park Service has warned the protesters

at McPherson Square and at Freedom Plaza that those who violated the camping rule beginning today at noon will be subject to arrest. The enforcement comes after a House oversight subcommittee hearing last week where Republican lawmakers questioned why the park service has allowed occupy protesters to camp for months on federal land. National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis said protesters have a right to be in the park and won’t be evicted, but they will be encouraged to sleep elsewhere.

Pentagon prepares for talks with Iraq A top Pentagon official said the Obama administration expects to begin talks soon with Iraq on how to arrange a long-term security relationship. Michele Flournoy, aide to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, said in an interview that the talks are expected to start in a month or two. The U.S. military completed its troop withdrawal in December. Unresolved is the question of what U.S.-Iraqi security ties will look like in the future, and whether Iraq can defend itself.

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Incomes up 0.5 percent; consumer spending flat WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ incomes rose last month by the most in nine months, a hopeful sign for the economy after a year of weak wage gains. But consumer spending was flat. Incomes rose 0.5 percent, the strongest increase since a similar gain in March, the Commerce Department said today. Consumer spending was unchanged. That followed weak gains of 0.1 percent in both October and November. The report underscored the challenge facing the economy in 2012. Unless incomes grow more, consumers will be forced to cut back further on spending. That would slow growth and result in less hiring. After-tax incomes adjusted for inflation rose 0.3 percent in December. For the year, inflation-adjusted incomes rose 0.9

percent, just half the modest 1.8 percent rise in 2010. The government reported Friday that the economy grew at an annual rate of 1.7 percent last year — roughly half the growth of 2010. It was the weakest showing since the economy contracted 3.5 percent in 2009. Consumer spending for the year rose a modest 2.2 percent, only slightly higher than the 2 percent gain in 2010. But Americans dipped into their savings last year to finance some of the growth in spending. Consumer spending is closely watched because it accounts for 70 percent of economic activity. Unemployment stands at 8.5 percent — its lowest level in nearly three years after a sixth straight month of solid hiring.

Merkel retracts call for debt czar BRUSSELS (AP) — Germany’s chancellor has dampened her own country’s controversial call to have a powerful European debt regulator who would have direct control over Greece’s spending. Angela Merkel said today, “I believe that we are having a discussion that we shouldn’t be having.” She said Europe had to support Greece in implementing promised austerity and reform measures, “But all that will only work if Greece and all other states discuss this

together.” Both Greece and the European Commission over the weekend rejected a proposal tabled by Germany for a new Commissioner who could force Greece to repay debts before maintaining government services. Other European leaders said that the Commission, the EU’s executive, needed the power to block bad spending decisions, but not only in Greece but also other highly indebted countries.

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Missing Maine toddler’s blood found in father’s home WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) — Family members of a missing toddler in Maine were told by police that the amount of the girl’s blood found in the basement where her father slept was “more than a small cut would produce” but police declined today to say how much blood was discovered. Police confirmed Sunday night that blood was found in the Waterville home and that some of it came from the missing girl, Ayla Reynolds. Steve McCausland, spokesman for the Maine Department of Public Safety, today

wo u l d n o t comment on a posting on a family webs i t e ab o u t blood. Tests are ongoing, McCausland said. Ayla The father, Reynolds Justin DiPietro, reported Ayla missing on Dec. 17. He’d put her to bed the night before and said she wasn’t there the next morning. Six weeks later, detectives believe DiPietro and two other

adults in the home on the night Ayla was last seen are not giving a full account of what happened, McCausland said. He said the idea that someone sneaked into the small house and took Ayla without awakening any of the adults “doesn’t pass the straight-face test.” “We’ve followed every conceivable piece of evidence that would follow their version of events, and we have found not one piece of evidence that supports an abduction,” McCausland said. Ayla was 20 months old when

she disappeared. She had been staying with her father at the time in the house where DiPietro lives with his mother. Her mother, Trista Reynolds, lives in Portland. On the night Ayla was last seen, DiPietro was in the home with his girlfriend, Courtney Roberts, and they slept with Roberts’ child in the partially finished basement where the blood was found, McCausland said. DiPietro’s sister was sleeping with her young child on the main level of the one-story home, and Ayla was in a bedroom by herself in the

main level, McCausland said today. DiPietro’s mother was not home that night. Trista Reynolds’ father said the family was told late Saturday by McCausland that blood found in the home was determined to be Ayla’s. “It was a surprise,” Ronald Reynolds said. He said police gave no indication what the discovery means. Ronald Reynolds said he is convinced the adults in DiPietro’s house have more information than they have shared.

rich said during last Thursday’s presidential debate, “His proposal on taxes would make the economy worse.” Democrats immediately made clear that there will be Senate votes this year on the subject. New York Sen. Charles Schumer, part of the Senate Democratic leadership, said he was relishing a push on “some kind of Romney rule, I mean Buffett rule.” Obama has embraced a Buffett rule, named for billionaire Warren Buffett, who has cited the inequity of laws that let him pay a lower tax rate than his secretary. Such proposals, along with any efforts to deny tax breaks to U.S. companies that outsource jobs and profits, would never get the 60 votes they would need to prevail in the Senate this year, let alone win approval from the GOP-run House. “If the president has proposals that will help create jobs, we’ll take a look,” said Michael Steel, spokesman for

House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio. “But tax hikes on small businesses will make it even harder for them to invest and grow.” Republicans say boosting taxes on millionaires would hurt many of the people who run small businesses and create jobs, a claim Democrats call exaggerated. The GOP and business groups also marshal their own fairness argument, calling it unjust and impractical to raise taxes on companies that set up operations overseas. “They locate their facilities to be close to the customer,” said Dorothy Coleman, vice president for tax policy for the National Association of Manufacturers. “That’s a big concern for us, targeting multinational companies as if there is something wrong with doing business overseas.” Democrats challenge that argument as well, saying many pharmaceutical and high technology companies

that set up shop abroad are drawn by lower labor costs and taxes and still sell the bulk of their products in the U.S. Those disputes underscore a political climate so difficult that neither the House nor Senate seem likely to even try advancing pre-election legislation that each party calls their top tax priority: overhauling and simplifying the tax code. Even so, Obama’s tax proposals can also be read as an opening gambit in what looms as a titanic partisan struggle to be waged after the November elections, perhaps in a lame duck session of Congress in December. Next January, broad tax cuts will expire that were enacted under President George W. Bush in 2001 and 2003 and were temporarily renewed by Obama and Congress in 2010. At the same time, $1.2 trillion in automatic spending cuts will kick in unless lawmakers vote otherwise.

Congress will also need to renew the government’s authority to borrow money. And action will be needed on a package of expiring smaller tax cuts, mostly for businesses, and on preventing the alternative minimum tax, originally aimed at the wealthy, from trapping middle- and upper-middleincome families as well.

Obama Continued from Page A1. companies moving jobs or profits to foreign countries and creating a minimum tax on their overseas profits. He also suggested new tax breaks for businesses that move jobs back to the U.S., for domestic manufacturing and for companies that invest in towns that have suffered major job losses. Getting most attention was his plan to tax incomes above $1 million annually at a rate of at least 30 percent. That’s a sharp and convenient contrast with the 15 percent tax rate enjoyed by former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, a leading contender for the Republican presidential nomination, who earned about $21 million each of the past two years. The proposals quickly became fodder for the GOP presidential contenders. Romney said the next day on CNBC’s “Kudlow Report” that Obama’s plan was “designed to come at me if I’m the nominee,” and former House Speaker Newt Ging-

Artists Continued from Page A1. ing. “I expected something else to win.” Both women operate homebased studios. Both pieces are displayed at the Eudora Welty Library, 300 N. State St., in Jackson and can be viewed in the meeting room through Feb. 24. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. The phone number is 601-968-5811.

Super Bowl Continued from Page A1. in terms of the amount of people who will be downtown over an extended period of time,” city Public Safety Director Frank Straub said. Under a security risk rating system used by the federal government, the Super Bowl ranks just below national security events involving the president and the Secret Service, said Indianapolis Chief of Homeland Security Gary Coons. The ratings are based on factors including international attention, media coverage, the number of people the event attracts and visits by celebrities and foreign dignitaries, he said. The Indianapolis 500 ranks two levels below the Super Bowl. The city has invested millions of dollars and worked with local, state and federal agencies to try to keep all those people safe. Up to 1,000 city police officers will

be in the stadium and on the street, carrying smartphones and other electronic handheld devices that will enable them to feed photos and video to a new state-of-theart operations center on the city’s east side or to cruisers driven by officers providing backup, Straub said. Hundreds of officers from other agencies, including the state police and the FBI, will be scanning the crowd for signs of pickpocketing, prostitution or other trouble. One concern has been a series of explosions in Indianapolis Power & Light’s underground network of utility cables. A dozen underground explosions have occurred since 2005, sending manhole covers flying. Eight explosions have occurred since 2010. The latest, on Nov. 19, turned a manhole cover into a projec-

tile that heavily damaged a parked car and raised concerns about the safety of Super Bowl visitors walking on streets and soaring above the Super Bowl village on four zip lines installed for the festivities. Since December, IPL has spent about $180,000 to install 150 new locking manhole covers, primarily in the Super Bowl village and other areas expected to see high pre-game traffic. IPL officials say the new Swiveloc manhole covers can be locked for security reasons during the Super Bowl. In case of an explosion, the covers lift a couple of inches off the ground — enough to vent gas out without feeding in oxygen to make an explosion bigger — before falling back into place. An Atlanta consultant hired by the Indiana Utility

Regulatory Commission last summer to audit IPL’s underground network of cables for a cause of the explosions says the new covers are merely a Band-Aid. “We’ve argued it’s better to prevent,” said Dan O’Neill of O’Neill Management Consulting, which filed its report in December. O’Neill’s team couldn’t pinpoint an exact cause for the explosions but said a flawed inspection process contributed, noting that IPL workers missed warning signs such as road salt corroding an old cable or leaks in nearby steam pipes. In a report filed Jan. 19 with Indiana utility regulators, the power company said it had overhauled its inspection process. IPL will dispatch extra crews to the area around the stadium in case of powerrelated problems, such as a

recent breaker fire that left 10,000 customers in homes south of downtown without power. Spokeswoman Crystal Livers-Powers said the company doesn’t anticipate any power issues. Straub, the public safety director, said he’s confident the city is prepared and notes that Indianapolis hosts major events “pretty regularly.” Special teams from the Department of Energy will sweep Lucas Oil Stadium and the surrounding area for nuclear terror threats, and a new $18 million high-tech communications center that opened in time for the leadup to the game will tie it all together. “We’re using more technology, and state of the art technology, than has been used in any Super Bowl before this one,” Straub said.

fast. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hermanville.

W. H. Jefferson Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

deaths The Vicksburg Post prints obituaries in news form for area residents, their family members and for former residents at no charge. Families wishing to publish additional information or to use specific wording have the option of a paid obituary.

Katie Dowery Katie Dowery died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, at River Region Medical Center. She was 66. Ms. Dowery was a member of Travelers Rest M.B. Church. W.H. Jefferson Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

May Roach May Roach died Saturday, Jan . 28, 2012, at Vicksburg Convalescent Nursing Home. She was 77. Mrs. Roach was a native of Hankinson community and lived in Vicksburg most of her life. She was a retired waitress from The Glass Kitchen and Beechwood Restaurant. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Calvin Wiggins Sr. and Perry Roach;

a grandson, David Saxton; a great-granddaughter, Adia Brassard; her parents, Winton and Ruth Moulder; and a sister, Amy Lambert. Survivors include a son, Calvin Wiggins and wife Sue of Rockwall, Texas; five daughters, Patricia Heggins and husband Billy of Edwards, Donna Johnson and husband John, Lynda Saxton and friend Bill Combs, and Rhonda Brewer and husband Roy, all of Vicksburg and Debbi Holder and husband Buddy of Louin, Miss.; two sisters, Kathryn Ray of Senatobia and Elaine Hathorn of Vicksburg; 16 grandchildren; 17 greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Glenwood Funeral Home with the Rev. Ernie Hall officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 1 p.m. until the service at the funeral home.

Albert Lee Shorter Albert Lee Shorter died Sunday in Hermanville. He was 49.

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WEATHER This weather package is compiled from historical records and information provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the City of Vicksburg and The Associated Press.

LOCAL FORECAST Tuesday-Wednesday Mostly cloudy Tuesday night, slight chance of rain, lows in the mid-50s; cloudy Wednesday, chance of rain, highs in the lower 70s

STATE FORECAST TONIGHT Mostly clear, lows in the lower 40s Tuesday-Wednesday Mostly cloudy Tuesday night, slight chance of rain, lows in the mid-50s; cloudy Wednesday, chance of rain, highs in the lower 70s

Almanac Highs and Lows High/past 24 hours............. 60º Low/past 24 hours............... 26º Average temperature......... 43º Normal this date................... 48º Record low.................9º in 1966 Record high............80º in 1950 Rainfall Recorded at the Vicksburg Water Plant Past 24 hours.................0.0 inch This month..............4.28 inches Total/year.................4.28 inches Normal/month......5.30 inches Normal/year...........5.30 inches Solunar table Most active times for fish and wildlife Tuesday: A.M. Active..........................11:07 A.M. Most active................. 4:56 P.M. Active...........................11:30 P.M. Most active.................. 5:19 Sunrise/sunset Sunset today........................ 5:33 Sunset tomorrow............... 5:34 Sunrise tomorrow.............. 6:58

RIVER DATA Stages Mississippi River at Vicksburg Current: 31.4 | Change: +1.1 Flood: 43 feet Yazoo River at Greenwood Current: 20.5 | Change: -0.3 Flood: 35 feet Yazoo River at Yazoo City Current: 17.2 | Change: +0.4 Flood: 29 feet Yazoo River at Belzoni Current: 19.1 | Change: NC Flood: 34 feet Big Black River at West Current: 9.7 | Change: +0.3 Flood: 12 feet Big Black River at Bovina Current: 11.6 | Change: -1.2 Flood: 28 feet StEELE BAYOU Land....................................78.7 River....................................78.5

MISSISSIPPI RIVER Forecast Cairo, Ill. Tuesday.................................. 41.3 Wednesday........................... 41.9 Thursday................................ 42.3 Memphis Tuesday.................................. 22.8 Wednesday........................... 23.7 Thursday................................ 24.3 Greenville Tuesday.................................. 38.7 Wednesday........................... 39.3 Thursday................................ 40.1 Vicksburg Tuesday.................................. 32.4 Wednesday........................... 33.3 Thursday................................ 33.9

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2 convicted in Norway At least 10 killed in interstate crash in Florida of plotting terror attack Deadly pileup

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Authorities in Florida were trying to determine today what caused the horrific pileup on Interstate 75 south of Gainesville, where a long line of cars and trucks collided one after another on a dark highway so shrouded in haze and smoke that drivers were blinded. At least 10 were killed in the early Sunday pileup and another 18 were hospitalized. All lanes of I-75 reopened late Sunday, but authorities closed the highway again early today due to poor visibility caused by fog and smoke. Steven R. Camps and some friends were driving home hours before dawn Sunday when they were suddenly drawn into the massive wreck. “You could hear cars hitting each other. People were crying. People were screaming. It was crazy,” the Gainesville man said hours later. “If I could give you an idea of what it looked like, I would say it looked like the end of the world.” The interstate had been closed for a time before the accidents because of a mix-

OSLO, Norway — Two men accused of plotting to attack a Danish newspaper that caricatured the Prophet Muhammad were found guilty today of terror charges in Norway, the first convictions under the country’s anti-terror laws. The Oslo district court sentenced alleged ringleader Mikael Davud to seven years in prison and co-defendant Shawan Sadek Saeed Bujak to 3 1/2 years. The associated press

Officials work at the scene of a wreck on Interstate 75 at Paynes Prairie Sunday, south of Gainesville, Fla. ture of fog and heavy smoke from a brush fire that might have been intentionally set. The decision to reopen it early Sunday will certainly be a focus of investigators, as will the question of how the fire might have started. The pileups happened around 3:45 a.m. Sunday on both sides of I-75. When rescuers first arrived, they could only listen for screams and moans because the poor visibility made it difficult to find victims in wreckage that was

strewn for nearly a mile. At least a dozen cars and six tractor-trailers were involved, and some burst into flames. Hours later, twisted, burnedout vehicles were scattered across the pavement, with smoke still rising from the wreckage. Cars appeared to have smashed into the big rigs and, in one case, a motor home. Some cars were crushed beneath the heavier trucks. Reporters who were allowed to view the site saw bodies still inside a burned-out Grand

Afghan family found guilty in honor killings KINGSTON, Ontario (AP) — A jury on Sunday found three members of an Afghan family guilty of killing three teenage sisters and another woman in what the judge described as “cold-blooded, shameful murders” resulting from a “twisted concept of honor,” ending a case that shocked and riveted Canadians. Prosecutors said the defendants killed the three teenage sisters because they dishonored the family by defying its disciplinarian rules on dress, dating, socializing and using the Internet. The jury took 15 hours to find Mohammad Shafia, 58; his wife Tooba Yahya, 42; and their son Hamed, 21, each guilty of four counts of firstdegree murder. First-degree murder carries an automatic life sentence with no chance

of parole for 25 years. After the verdict was read, the three defendants again declared their innocence in the killings of sisters Zainab, 19, Sahar 17, and Geeti, 13, as well as Rona Amir Mohammad, 52, Shafia’s childless first wife in a polygamous marriage. Their bodies were found June 30, 2009, in a car submerged in a canal in Kingston, Ontario, where the family had stopped for the night on their

way home to Montreal from Niagara Falls, Ontario. The prosecution alleged it was a case of premeditated murder, staged to look like an accident after it was carried out. Prosecutors said the defendants drowned their victims elsewhere on the site, placed their bodies in the car and pushed it into the canal. Ontario Superior Court Judge Robert Maranger said the evidence clearly supported the conviction.

Prix. One tractor-trailer was burned down to its skeleton, charred pages of books and magazines in its cargo area. Authorities had not released the names of victims Sunday evening, but said one passenger car had four fatalities. A “tour bus-like” vehicle also was involved in the pileup, police said. All six lanes of the interstate were closed most of Sunday as investigators surveyed the site and firefighters put out the last of the flames.

Cold snap kills 32 in eastern Europe BELGRADE, Serbia — Heavy snow and a severe cold snap killed at least 32 people across eastern Europe and many areas were under emergency measures today as schools closed down, roads became impassible and power supplies were cut off. As temperatures dropped to around minus 20 Celsius (minus 4 Fahrenheit), authorities opened emergency shelters and urged people to be careful and remain indoors. Ukraine’s Emergency Situations Ministry said 18

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS people died of hypothermia in recent days and nearly 500 people sought medical help for frostbites and hypothermia in just three days last week.

Islanders worry about their future GIGLIO, Italy — Residents of Giglio are growing increasingly worried about threats to the environment and the future of the Italian island as bad weather again forced suspension of the recovery operation of the capsized cruise ship Costa Concordia. Officials today set off another explosion in an underwater compartment but held off both operations to remove 500,000 gallons of fuel and the search for people still missing because of rough seas. Residents are concerned after being told that it will take up to 10 months to remove the cruise ship.

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Schedule PREP BASKETBALL PCA at Washington Tuesday, 6 p.m.

Vicksburg hosts Yazoo City Tuesday, 6 p.m. St. Aloysius at Hinds AHS Tuesday, 6 p.m. Warren Central at Murrah Tuuesday, 6 p.m.

On TV 6 p.m. ESPN2 - Two of the country’s best women’s basketball programs, No. 3 Connecticut and No. 5 Duke, play in what should be a great non-conference game in Durham.

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Warren Central basketball player had seven points — five of them on free throws in the last three minutes — and eight assists in a 62-60 win over Greenville-Weston on Friday.

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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Kyle Stanley was so good for 71 holes at Torrey Pines that his performance drew comparisons with Tiger Woods. When it was over, he was mentioned in the same breath as Jean Van de Velde. Brandt Snedeker won the Farmers Insurance Open in a playoff that never seemed possible when Stanley, who led by seven shots early in the final round, hit a sand wedge into the water and threeputted for triple bogey on the 18th hole. “It’s not a hard golf hole,” Stanley said, his eyes glassy from tears. “I could probably play it a thousand times and never make an 8.” The playoff ended on the second extra hole when Snedeker, after his 5-iron bounced off a TV tower behind the par-3 16th green that kept it from going into the canyon, chipped to 5 feet and saved par. Stanley three-putted from 45 feet, missing a 5-footer for par.

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INDIANAPOLIS — Even the usually dour Bill Belichick was joking around as the New England Patriots arrived in Indianapolis for Super Bowl week. At his opening news conference Sunday night, Belichick was asked if he expected some Hoosier hospitality. “I never had too much hospitality here,” he said, noting that the Patriots aren’t exactly popular in Colts country, “until I went for it on fourth-and-2.” His gamble on that play at the New England 28 with 2:08 to go failed and led to the Colts’ winning field goal in a 2009 regular-season game. “Fans greeted us lots more and were awfully friendly” after that, he added. All-Pro receiver Wes Welker wasn’t familiar with the term when asked the

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same question. “What is Hoosier hospitality? What does that consist of?” Welker asked to laughs before getting a full explanation from a local television reporter. “I think it will be a little strange practicing at the Colts’ facility. I don’t know how many people like that, but we’ll be calm and polite and not try to rub it in, so I hope everyone is appreciative of it.” Belichick, dressed in a suit — no hoodie for the coach this time — also said All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski is “day to day” with a high

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New England Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo shows the AFC championship trophy to fans at a rally in Foxborough, Mass., on Sunday. The Patriots left later in the day for Indianapolis, where they’ll face the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI next Sunday. left ankle sprain for next Sunday’s NFL title game against the New York Giants. Gronkowski has been wearing a walking boot since being injured in the AFC

championship game. “You’ve got to prepare for every one of these situations that come up,” quarterback See Patriots, Page B3.

Marshall leads AFC to Pro Bowl win By The Associated Press HONOLULU — Brandon Marshall isn’t taking time in the islands to relish his record-breaking Pro Bowl performance. He’s ready to get back to work. The Miami Dolphins wide receiver caught six passes for 176 yards and a Pro Bowlrecord four touchdowns, and the AFC used a second-half surge to beat the NFC 59-41 Sunday. Marshall, who had a game filled with highlight-reel grabs, was selected the game’s MVP, and his name now will join the likes of Walter Payton and Jerry Rice on the banners at Aloha Stadium. “You know what? I wanted it,” he said. “It’s a Pro Bowl. Some guys are playing 100 (percent), some guys are playing 90, some guys aren’t playing at all, but it means a lot to be up in the rafters with some of these guys.” Marshall hopes some of the Pro Bowl magic will carry over to next season, where the Dolphins will be under new coach Joe Philbin, Green Bay’s offensive coordinator for the past five years. “Hopefully down in Miami we can get some things turned around,” Marshall said. “We have some special things to do, and we will do some special things down in South Beach.” Marshall had changed his flight to leave Honolulu on Sunday night, so he could meet Philbin today. “I know he’s going to do a great job,” he said. The 59 points by the AFC set a Pro Bowl mark, and the 100 points scored by the teams combined was the second highest, a touchdown shy of the 107 scored in 2004. While everyone was playing at half-speed and ready to extend their Hawaiian vacations, Marshall played with urgency. “You never know when you’re going to be back,” Marshall said, “and I wanted to go all out today because it could be my last Pro Bowl.” He hauled in a deflected, go-ahead 47-yard TD pass from Andy Dalton, while on his back, to give the AFC a 38-35 lead late in the third quarter. It was Marshall’s third TD catch of the game, tying Jimmy Smith’s Pro Bowl record set in 2004.

Great shooting by South Carolina — and poor shooting by Mississippi State — turned a close game into a blowout Sunday. South Carolina shot 55.6 percent from the field in the second half, while State went 8-for-34 (23.5 percent), and the Gamecocks pulled away for a 69-43 victory. South Carolina led by eight points at halftime, then outscored Mississippi State 39-21 in the second half. La’Keisha Sutton led the Gamecocks (17-5, 6-3 Southeastern Conference) with 17 Sharon points and Fanning-Otis Markeisha Grant scored 15. Grant hit three 3-pointers. Porsha Porter led Mississippi State (13-8, 3-5) with 19 points and seven rebounds. No other Lady Bulldog scored more than six points. “It goes back to effort,” MSU coach Sharon FanningOtis said. “But when adversity sets up, we need to bow up. We had too many turnovers and didn’t take the ball at them. We have to learn from this and grow, and get ready for our next ballgame.”

Auburn 67, Ole Miss 54 Camille Glymph scored 12 of her game-high 19 points in the first half, and also finished with six assists to lead Auburn (11-11, 3-6 SEC) over Ole Miss (12-10, 2-7) Sunday afternoon in Oxford. Auburn used a 13-2 run late in the first half to take the lead for good. Ole Miss never got closer than seven points in the second half. Valencia McFarland led Ole Miss with 15 points, Nikki Byrd scored 11 and Courtney Marbra had nine.

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New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham, rear, can’t pull in a catch over San Diego Chargers free safety Eric Weddle during the third quarter of the Pro Bowl on Sunday. Graham caught a touchdown pass for the NFC, but the AFC all-stars won the game, 59-41. “It was the most unathletic highlight I ever had,” he said. “Andy put it up there for me to make a play. I saw the ball, got nervous, fell, saw the ball, kicked it up and it just fell in my hands.” Marshall, making his third Pro Bowl appearance, then nabbed a 3-yard TD pass from Dalton that gave the AFC a 52-35 lead with 8:25 left. Hawaii has been kind to Marshall, who also won MVP honors at Aloha Stadium in his final game at Central Florida in the 2005 Hawaii Bowl, where he caught 11 passes for 210 yards and three touchdowns. Marshall noted he had six TDs this season, but four this game.

“It says a lot when you’re playing with these type of quarterbacks,” Marshall said. “They just put it in the right place and I just made the play. Hats off to those guys throwing me the ball.” Each AFC player earned a record $50,000 for the win, while the NFC players received $25,000. While the players hope to return to Hawaii next year, it’s still unknown where the 2013 Pro Bowl will be played. Sunday’s game marked the final one under contract between the NFL and Hawaii. “As someone who played in the Pro Bowl when it was in a different city, I can tell you that it’s not a real comparison,” Rodgers said.

Miami Dolphins receiver Brandon Marshall holds the Pro Bowl MVP trophy Sunday. He caught four touchdown passes for the AFC in its win over the NFC.

Karisma Chapman scored a game-high 25 points and UAB (15-5, 6-2 Conference USA) stormed back from a 19-point first-half deficit to beat Southern Miss (6-15, 0-8). Southern Miss led 28-9 with 7:41 to go in the first half, and 35-24 at halftime, but couldn’t hang on. UAB outscored the Golden Eagles 21-10 over the first 10:41 of the second half and tied it on a 3-pointer by Chapman. She later hit a layup to give UAB a 54-52 lead with 3:06 to play, and the Blazers never trailed again. Nitesha Pierce scored 20 points to lead Southern Miss, which lost its eighth consecutive game. Jamierra Faulkner added 14 points and eight assists, and Tanecka Carey had 12 points. “There were two differences in the ballgame,” USM coach Joye Lee-McNelis said. “One was the rebounding. I told our players if we got 17 offensive rebounds, we win the game. The other was when Jamierra Faulkner had to come out of the game in the first half, we struggled. The bottom line is Jamierra is so valuable to our team because of her vision. When she is on the floor, we have a chance to win. If not, it’s a challenge.”

Monday, January 30, 2012

on tv

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS COLLEGE BASKETBALL 6 p.m. ESPN - Pittsburgh at West Virginia 6 p.m. ESPNU - Morgan State at Hampton 8 p.m. ESPNU - Texas Southern at Alabama State 8 p.m. ESPN - Missouri at Texas WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 6 p.m. ESPN2 - Connecticut at Duke 6:30 p.m. Big Ten - Michigan at Wisconsin NBA 6 p.m. NBATV - Chicago at Washington 9:30 p.m. NBATV - Oklahoma City at Los Angeles Clippers

sidelines

from staff & AP reports

Golf Woods falters in final round ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Tiger Woods talked all week about his improved ball control — then it let him down in the final round of the Abu Dhabi Championship. Woods resembled the Tiger of old the first three rounds before shooting an even-par 72 on Sunday to tie for third behind winner Robert Rock and Rory McIlroy. The 117th-ranked Rock shot a 70 to finish at 13-under 275 and beat McIlroy (69) by a shot. Woods was another stroke back along with Thomas Bjorn (68) and Graeme McDowell (68). “Today I just didn’t give myself enough looks at it,” Woods said. “Most of my putts were lag putts. I didn’t drive the ball in as many fairways as I should have ... It was a day I was just a touch off the tee and consequently I couldn’t get the ball close enough.” Woods will make his first PGA Tour start of the season Feb. 9-12 at Pebble Beach.

MLB Oakland ‘open’ to signing Manny OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Athletics are open to signing slugger Manny Ramirez but the team is not actively pursuing the free agent. That was the message Sunday from assistant general manager David Forst, who talked during A’s Fanfest held at the Oakland Arena, next door to the Coliseum. A’s owner Lew Wolff had suggested the move last week. “We’re open to it,” Forst said. “We do have other things going on and we do expect other additions between now and opening day. We have never been in a situation where we had too many good players.” Ramirez applied for reinstatement to Major League Baseball last month. He was suspended for 100 games last year but the ban was trimmed to 50 because he sat out nearly all of last season. The suspension would start with the first game he is eligible to play after signing with a club. Ramirez, who will be 40 on May 30, ranks 14th on the career list with 555 home runs. He was 1-for17 (.059) in five games last season for Tampa Bay, which had signed him to a one-year deal worth $2.02 million. He retired from baseball rather than serve his longer suspension.

flashback

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Jan. 30 1971 — UCLA starts its 88-game winning streak with a 74-61 victory over UC Santa Barbara. 1983 — John Riggins rushes for a Super Bowl-record 166 yards on 38 carries to spark the Washington Redskins to a come-from-behind, 27-17 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII. For Riggins, the game’s MVP, it’s his fourth consecutive 100-yard rushing game during the playoffs, also a record. 1994 — The Dallas Cowboys, behind MVP Emmitt Smith and safety James Washington, beat Buffalo 30-13 in Super Bowl XXVIII for their second straight NFL title while giving the Bills four straight Super Bowl losses. 2010 — LeBron James scores half of Cleveland’s 46 points in the first quarter and the Cavaliers tie an NBA record with 11 3-pointers in the opening period of their 114-89 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.

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scoreboard Central Division

nfl

W Chicago.........................17 Indiana...........................13 Milwaukee......................8 Cleveland.......................8 Detroit............................4

NFL Playoffs

Wild-card round

Jan. 7 Houston 31, Cincinnati 10 New Orleans 45, Detroit 28 Jan. 8 N.Y. Giants 24, Atlanta 2 Denver 29, Pittsburgh 23, OT

W Dallas.............................13 Houston.........................12 San Antonio...................12 Memphis........................10 New Orleans.................4

Jan. 14 San Francisco 36, New Orleans 32 New England 45, Denver 10 Jan. 15 Baltimore 20, Houston 13 N.Y. Giants 37, Green Bay 20

W Oklahoma City...............16 Denver...........................14 Utah...............................11 Portland.........................12 Minnesota......................9

Jan. 22 New England 23, Baltimore 20 N.Y. Giants 20, San Francisco 17, OT

Pro Bowl Super Bowl

Sunday, Feb. 5 At Indianapolis N.Y. Giants vs. New England, 5:30 p.m. ———

Super Bowl results Scores of past Super Bowls, with the site of the game in parentheses XLV—Green Bay 31, Pittsburgh 25 (Arlington, Texas) XLIV—New Orleans 31, Indianapolis 17 (Miami) XLIII—Pittsburgh 27, Arizona 23 (Tampa) XLII—New York Giants 17, New England 14 (Glendale, Ariz.) XLI—Indianapolis 29, Chicago 17 (Miami) XL—Pittsburgh 21, Seattle 10 (Detroit) XXXIX—New England 24, Philadelphia 21 (Jacksonville, Fla.) XXXVIII—New England 32, Carolina 29 (Houston) XXXVII—Tampa Bay 48, Oakland 21 (San Diego) XXXVI—New England 20, St. Louis 17 (New Orleans) XXXV—Baltimore Ravens 34, New York Giants 7 (Tampa) XXXIV—St. Louis 23, Tennessee 16 (Atlanta) XXXIII—Denver 34, Atlanta 19 (Miami) XXXII—Denver 31, Green Bay 24 (San Diego) XXXI—Green Bay 35, New England 21 (New Orleans) XXX—Dallas 27, Pittsburgh 17 (Tempe, Ariz.) XXIX—San Francisco 49, San Diego 26 (Miami) XXVIII—Dallas 30, Buffalo 13 (Atlanta) XXVII—Dallas 52, Buffalo 17 (Pasadena, Calif) XXVI—Washington 37, Buffalo 24 (Minneapolis) XXV—New York Giants 20, Buffalo 19 (Tampa) XXIV—San Fran. 55, Denver 10 (New Orleans) XXIII—San Francisco 20, Cincinnati 16 (Miami) XXII—Washington 42, Denver 10 (San Diego) XXI—N.Y. Giants 39, Denver 20 (Pasadena, Calif.) XX—Chicago 46, New England 10 (New Orleans) XIX—San Fran. 38, Miami 16 (Palo Alto, Calif.) XVIII—L.A. Raiders 38, Washington 9 (Tampa) XVII—Washington 27, Miami 17 (Pasadena, Calif.) XVI—San Francisco 26, Cincinnati 21 (Detroit) XV—Oakland 27, Philadelphia 10 (New Orleans) XIV—Pittsburgh 31, Los Angeles Rams 19 (Pasadena, Calif.) XIII—Pittsburgh 35, Dallas 31 (Miami) XII—Dallas 27, Denver 10 (New Orleans) XI—Oakland 32, Minnesota 14 (Pasadena, Calif.) X—Pittsburgh 21, Dallas 17 (Miami) IX—Pittsburgh 16, Minnesota 6 (New Orleans) VIII—Miami 24, Minnesota 7 (Houston) VII—Miami 14, Washington 7 (Los Angeles) VI—Dallas 24, Miami 3 (New Orleans) V—Baltimore Colts 16, Dallas 13 (Miami) IV—Kansas City 23, Minnesota 7 (New Orleans) III—New York Jets 16, Baltimore Colts 7 (Miami) II—Green Bay 33, Oakland 14 (Miami) I—Green Bay 35, Oakland 10 (Los Angeles) ———

Pro Bowl 14 14 7 6 — 41 14 14 10 21 — 59 First Quarter NFC—Fitzgerald 10 pass from Rodgers (Akers kick), 9:14. NFC—Fitzgerald 44 pass from Rodgers (Akers kick), 9:05. AFC—Green 34 pass from Roethlisberger (Janikowski kick), 6:54. AFC—Marshall 74 pass from Roethlisberger (Janikowski kick), 2:35. Second Quarter NFC—J.Graham 2 pass from Brees (Akers kick), 9:47. AFC—Marshall 29 pass from Rivers (Janikowski kick), 5:22. NFC—G.Jennings 11 pass from Brees (Akers kick), 2:36. AFC—Gates 27 pass from Rivers (Janikowski kick), :00. Third Quarter AFC—FG Janikowski 37, 12:23. NFC—S.Smith 55 pass from Newton (Akers kick), 11:12. AFC—Marshall 47 pass from Dalton (Janikowski kick), 3:53. Fourth Quarter AFC—Leach 1 run (Janikowski kick), 11:40. AFC—Marshall 3 pass from Dalton (Janikowski kick), 8:25. AFC—D.Johnson 60 interception return (Janikowski kick), 5:16. NFC—Fitzgerald 36 pass from Newton (kick failed), 2:37. ——— NFC AFC First downs................................26........................26 Total Net Yards.......................546......................596 Rushes-yards.......................16-73.................24-126 Passing....................................473......................470 Punt Returns............................0-0...................4-115 Kickoff Returns.....................4-135.....................1-29 Interceptions Ret......................2-4...................3-176 Comp-Att-Int..................... 33-59-3............... 24-39-2 Sacked-Yards Lost...................1-8.......................0-0 Punts...................................4-51.0....................0-0.0 Fumbles-Lost............................3-2.......................1-1 Penalties-Yards........................0-0.......................0-0 Time of Possession.............33:03...................26:57 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—NFC, Lynch 8-43, Newton 4-14, McCoy 2-10, Forte 2-6. AFC, Jones-Drew 6-56, Mathews 8-35, McGahee 4-23, Leach 3-7, Jackson 1-7, Dalton 2-(minus 2). PASSING—NFC, Newton 9-27-3-186, Brees 10-14-0-146, Rodgers 13-17-0-141, Lee 1-1-0-8. AFC, Rivers 11-19-1-190, Roethlisberger 6-11-1181, Dalton 7-9-0-99. RECEIVING—NFC, Gonzalez 7-114, Fitzgerald 6-111, S.Smith 5-118, J.Graham 5-74, G.Jennings 5-42, White 2-25, Peterson 1-8, Forte 1-4, Rodgers 1-(minus 15). AFC, Marshall 6-176, Jackson 4-64, Gates 3-67, Green 2-42, Wallace 2-34, Jones-Drew 2-25, Brown 2-15, McGahee 1-20, Gresham 1-14, Leach 1-13.

nba

Pct .842 .700 .611 .600 .450

GB — 2 1/2 4 1/2 4 1/2 7 1/2

W L Pct L.A. Clippers..................11 6 .647 L.A. Lakers....................12 9 .571 Phoenix..........................7 12 .368 Golden State.................6 12 .333 Sacramento...................6 14 .300 ——— Sunday’s Games Miami 97, Chicago 93 Cleveland 88, Boston 87 Toronto 94, New Jersey 73 Indiana 106, Orlando 85 Dallas 101, San Antonio 100, OT Atlanta 94, New Orleans 72 L.A. Lakers 106, Minnesota 101 L.A. Clippers 109, Denver 105 Today’s Games Chicago at Washington, 6 p.m. Orlando at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. New Orleans at Miami, 6:30 p.m. Minnesota at Houston, 7 p.m. San Antonio at Memphis, 7 p.m. Detroit at Milwaukee, 7 p.m. Dallas at Phoenix, 8 p.m. Portland at Utah, 8 p.m. Oklahoma City at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m. Tuesday’s Games Boston at Cleveland, 6 p.m. New Jersey at Indiana, 6 p.m. Atlanta at Toronto, 6 p.m. Detroit at New York, 6:30 p.m. Denver at Memphis, 7 p.m. Sacramento at Golden State, 9:30 p.m. Charlotte at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.

GB — 1 5 5 1/2 6 1/2

college basketball SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE

Conference All Games W L PCT W L PCT Kentucky............. 7 0 1.000 21 1 .955 Florida................. 5 1 .833 17 4 .810 Vanderbilt........... 5 1 .833 16 5 .762 Mississippi St... 4 3 .571 17 5 .773 Ole Miss............ 4 3 .571 14 7 .667 Arkansas............. 3 3 .500 15 6 .714 Alabama............. 3 4 .429 14 7 .667 Tennessee.......... 2 4 .333 10 11 .476 Auburn................ 2 5 .286 12 9 .571 LSU..................... 2 5 .286 12 9 .571 Georgia............... 1 5 .167 10 10 .500 South Carolina... 1 5 .167 9 11 .450 Sunday’s Games No games scheduled Today’s Games No games scheduled Tuesday’s Games Tennessee at Kentucky, 6 p.m. Vanderbilt at Arkansas, 8 p.m. Wednesday’s Game Georgia at Auburn, 7 p.m. ——— Conference All Games W L PCT W L PCT Southern Miss.. 6 1 .857 19 3 .864 Memphis............. 6 1 .857 15 6 .714 Tulsa................... 6 2 .750 13 9 .591 UCF.................... 5 3 .625 15 6 .714 Marshall.............. 4 3 .571 13 8 .619 Rice.................... 3 4 .429 12 10 .545 Houston.............. 3 4 .429 10 9 .526 UTEP.................. 3 4 .429 10 11 .476 Tulane................. 2 5 .286 14 7 .667 SMU.................... 2 5 .286 10 11 .476 UAB.................... 2 5 .286 7 13 .350 East Carolina...... 1 6 .143 10 10 .500 Sunday’s Games No games scheduled Today’s Games Palm Beach Atlantic at Central Florida, 6 p.m. Tuesday’s Games No games scheduled Wednesday’s Games SMU at East Carolina, 6 p.m. Tulane at Marshall, 6 p.m. UTEP at Rice, 7 p.m. Memphis at Southern Miss, 7 p.m. Houston at UAB, 8 p.m. ———

SWAC

Conference All Games W L PCT W L PCT MVSU................. 8 0 1.000 9 11 .450 Southern U......... 7 2 .778 11 11 .500 Texas Southern.. 6 2 .750 7 13 .350 Prairie View........ 5 3 .625 9 12 .429 Alabama St......... 4 4 .500 7 13 .350 Jackson St........ 3 5 .375 5 15 .250 Grambling St...... 3 5 .375 3 15 .167 Alabama A&M.... 2 6 .250 4 13 .235 Alcorn St........... 2 7 .222 5 16 .238 Ark.-Pine Bluff.... 1 7 .125 2 19 .095 Sunday’s Games No games scheduled Today’s Games Prairie View at Alabama A&M, 7:30 p.m. Jackson St. at Ark.-Pine Bluff, 7:30 p.m. Grambling at Mississippi Valley St., 7:30 p.m. Texas Southern at Alabama St., 8 p.m. Tuesday’s Games No games scheduled Wednesday’s Game Grambling at Alabama St., 7:30 p.m. ———

Top 25 Schedule

Sunday’s Games No. 4 Ohio St. 64, No. 20 Michigan 49 No. 7 North Carolina 93, Georgia Tech 81 No. 16 Indiana 103, Iowa 89 Notre Dame 50, No. 24 Connecticut 48 Today’s Game No. 2 Missouri at Texas, 8 p.m. Tuesday’s Games No. 1 Kentucky vs. Tennessee, 6 p.m. No. 7 North Carolina at Wake Forest, 8 p.m. No. 10 Michigan St. at Illinois, 6 p.m.

Tank McNamara

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

Pct .700 .474 .350 .333 .333

Southeast Division L 5 6 8 16 18

L 3 6 7 8 11

GB — 1/2 1 2 8 1/2

CONFERENCE USA

AFC 59, NFC 41

W Miami.............................15 Atlanta...........................15 Orlando..........................12 Washington....................4 Charlotte........................3

Pct .619 .600 .571 .526 .200

Pacific Division

Sunday

AFC 59, NFC 41

L 6 10 13 14 14

L 8 8 9 9 16

Northwest Division

Conference Championships

W Philadelphia...................14 Boston...........................9 New York.......................7 New Jersey...................7 Toronto..........................7

Pct GB .773 — .684 2 1/2 .421 7 1/2 .421 7 1/2 .190 12 1/2

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division

Divisional Playoffs

NFC AFC

L 5 6 11 11 17

GB — 4 1/2 7 7 1/2 7 1/2

Pct GB .750 — .714 1/2 .600 3 .200 11 .143 12 1/2

No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division

17 19 22 25

Marquette vs. Seton Hall, 7 p.m. Virginia vs. Clemson, 6 p.m. Kansas St. at Iowa St., 8 p.m. Wisconsin at Penn St., 7 p.m. Wednesday’s Games 5 Kansas vs. Oklahoma, 8 p.m. 6 Baylor at Texas A&M, 8 p.m. 12 UNLV vs. Colorado St., 9:30 p.m. 13 San Diego St. vs. Boise St., 8 p.m. 15 Creighton vs. Illinois St., 7:05 p.m. 16 Indiana at No. 20 Michigan, 5:30 p.m. 23 Florida St. vs. Georgia Tech, 6 p.m. 24 Connecticut at Georgetown, 6 p.m. ———

GP Detroit..............50 St. Louis..........49 Nashville..........50 Chicago...........50 Columbus........49

Sunday’s Game Trinity University 59, Millsaps 51 Today’s Games William Carey at Xavier-N.O., 7 p.m. Philander Smith at Tougaloo, 7:30 p.m. Grambling at Mississippi Valley St., 7:30 p.m. Jackson St. at Ark.-Pine Bluff, TBA Tuesday’s Games No games scheduled Wednesday’s Game Memphis at Southern Miss, 7 p.m.

EAST Fairfield 81, Marist 53 Iona 64, St. Peter’s 40 Lehigh 83, Army 64 Loyola (Md.) 70, Canisius 52 Manhattan 87, Niagara 70 Miami 76, Boston College 54 Notre Dame 50, UConn 48 Rider 83, Siena 72 Vermont 77, New Hampshire 60 SOUTH McNeese St. 87, Cent. Arkansas 76 North Carolina 93, Georgia Tech 81 South Alabama 68, Troy 66 South Florida 81, Providence 78 MIDWEST Indiana 103, Iowa 89 Indiana St. 90, Evansville 81, 2OT Ohio St. 64, Michigan 49 FAR WEST California 69, Stanford 59 Montana 69, Portland St. 67 Oregon St. 76, Oregon 71

Women’s Top 25 Schedule

Sunday’s Games No. 6 Kentucky 82, Alabama 68 No. 7 Tennessee 67, No. 17 Georgia 50 Minnesota 76, No. 9 Ohio St. 65 No. 10 Miami 88, Boston College 57 No. 20 Georgetown 54, No. 11 Rutgers 36 No. 14 Texas A&M 66, Iowa St. 64 No. 15 Delaware 72, James Madison 65 Michigan St. 83, No. 18 Penn St. 77 No. 19 Nebraska 67, Illinois 47 No. 25 North Carolina 75, Wake Forest 71 Today’s Game No. 3 Connecticut at No. 5 Duke, 6 p.m. Tuesday’s Games No. 2 Notre Dame at No. 11 Rutgers, 6 p.m. No. 16 Louisville at No. 23 DePaul, 8 p.m. Wednesday’s Games No. 1 Baylor at Missouri, 7 p.m. No. 14 Texas A&M at No. 21 Texas Tech, 7 p.m. ———

Sunday’s Scores

EAST Army 66, Lehigh 64 Canisius 60, Rider 54 Cornell 67, Penn 53 Fairfield 78, Iona 64 Georgetown 54, Rutgers 36 Harvard 65, Brown 57 Hofstra 68, Drexel 61 Manhattan 62, St. Peter’s 36 Marist 56, Siena 45 Miami 88, Boston College 57 Temple 65, Charlotte 55 UNC Wilmington 76, Towson 61 Yale 89, Dartmouth 65 SOUTH Auburn 67, Ole Miss 54 Delaware 72, James Madison 65 Georgia Tech 63, Clemson 54 Kentucky 82, Alabama 68 Memphis 69, East Carolina 56 NC State 65, Virginia Tech 53 North Carolina 75, Wake Forest 71 Old Dominion 71, George Mason 68 South Alabama 63, Troy 26 South Carolina 69, Mississippi St. 43 Tennessee 67, Georgia 50 Tulane 68, Marshall 52 UAB 65, Southern Miss 59 VCU 75, Georgia St. 70 Vanderbilt 81, LSU 72 Virginia 62, Florida St. 52 MIDWEST Creighton 72, Bradley 68 Michigan St. 83, Penn St. 77 Minnesota 76, Ohio St. 65 Missouri St. 83, Illinois St. 68 N. Iowa 82, Drake 77, OT Nebraska 67, Illinois 47 Northwestern 68, Indiana 61 S. Illinois 74, Evansville 60 Wichita St. 74, Indiana St. 63 SOUTHWEST Arkansas 73, Florida 72, 2OT Texas A&M 66, Iowa St. 64 Tulsa 42, SMU 39 UTEP 67, UCF 38 FAR WEST UCLA 62, Colorado 54, OT

Pts 66 63 60 55 45

Northeast Division

GP Boston.............47 Ottawa.............52 Toronto............49 Montreal...........49 Buffalo.............49

W 31 27 25 19 20

L 14 19 19 21 24

OT 2 6 5 9 5

Pts 64 60 55 47 45

Southeast Division

GP Washington......48 Florida..............48 Winnipeg..........50 Tampa Bay......48 Carolina...........51

W 26 22 22 21 18

L 19 15 22 23 24

OT 3 11 6 4 9

Pts 55 55 50 46 45

L 15 18 23 21 26

OT 4 7 2 6 5

Pts 64 55 54 52 41

W L 27 14 24 16 25 21 22 20 18 23 for a win,

OT 6 10 2 8 7 one

GA 117 102 127 144 163

GF 158 115 131 120 122

GA 122 126 144 137 142

Pts GF GA 60 131 110 58 111 111 52 126 136 52 130 134 43 124 144 point for over-

Farmers Insurance Open At San Diego s-Torrey Pines (South Course): 7,698 yards, par-72 n-Torrey Pines (North Course): 7,094 yards, par-72 Purse: $6 million Final Round (x-won on second playoff hole) x-Brandt Snedeker (500).67s-64n-74-67—272 -16 Kyle Stanley (300)........62n-68s-68-74—272 -16 John Rollins (190).........70s-65n-68-71—274 -14 Bill Haas (123)..............63n-71s-70-72—276 -12 Cameron Tringale (123).67n-72s-66-71—276 -12 Hunter Mahan (95)........69s-65n-74-69—277 -11 John Huh (95)...............64n-71s-68-74—277 -11 Jimmy Walker (75)........73s-65n-70-70—278 -10 Martin Flores (75).........65n-67s-75-71—278 -10 Justin Leonard (75).......65n-70s-71-72—278 -10 Rod Pampling (75)........64n-75s-68-71—278 -10 D.A. Points (75)............70s-70n-67-71—278 -10 Vijay Singh (54)............64n-75s-71-69—279 -9 Bill Lunde (54)...............74n-68s-68-69—279 -9 Rickie Fowler (54).........68n-70s-71-70—279 -9 Bryce Molder (54).........71s-70n-68-70—279 -9 Stewart Cink (54)..........69s-68n-72-70—279 -9 Bud Cauley (54)............69n-70s-73-67—279 -9 Bubba Watson (54).......69n-71s-68-71—279 -9 Ryo Ishikawa (0)...........69s-69n-69-72—279 -9 Scott Piercy (54)...........70n-68s-68-73—279 -9 Keegan Bradley (47).....69n-68s-73-70—280 -8 Robert Allenby (47).......68n-67s-73-72—280 -8 Pat Perez (47)...............66n-70s-71-73—280 -8 Camilo Villegas (47)......65n-72s-70-73—280 -8 Jonas Blixt (47).............70s-70n-65-75—280 -8 Aaron Baddeley (42).....70n-72s-69-70—281 -7 Brendon de Jonge (42).70s-70n-69-72—281 -7 Seung-Yul Noh (42)......69n-72s-71-69—281 -7 Nick O’Hern (42)...........69s-70n-74-68—281 -7 James Driscoll (42).......68s-69n-70-74—281 -7 Tim Herron (42)............68n-70s-69-74—281 -7 Michael Bradley (34).....69n-71s-70-72—282 -6 John Merrick (34)..........74s-66n-70-72—282 -6 Chris Riley (34).............67n-70s-72-73—282 -6 Greg Chalmers (34)......65n-72s-72-73—282 -6 Marc Turnesa (34)........66s-72n-74-70—282 -6 Justin Rose (34)............71s-68n-70-73—282 -6 Trevor Immelman (34)..71s-70n-71-70—282 -6 Roberto Castro (34)......70n-72s-71-69—282 -6 Cameron Beckman (34).68s-72n-74-68—282 -6 Sang-Moon Bae (34)....65n-67s-72-78—282 -6 Tom Pernice Jr. (25).....69n-72s-69-73—283 -5 Charles Howell III (25)..72n-69s-69-73—283 -5 Harris English (25)........67n-72s-72-72—283 -5 Spencer Levin (25).......62n-76s-73-72—283 -5 Ricky Barnes (25).........69s-70n-73-71—283 -5 Blake Adams (25).........75s-67n-70-71—283 -5 Dustin Johnson (25)......66n-72s-70-75—283 -5 Geoff Ogilvy (21)...........72s-70n-67-75—284 -4

LOTTERY

nhl OT 4 5 4 3 7

W 30 24 26 23 18

GF 160 124 140 162 115

golf

women’s basketball

L 12 14 17 19 22

Pts 67 65 64 64 32

——— Sunday’s Games All-Star Game Team Chara 12, Team Alfredsson 9 Today’s Games No games scheduled Tuesday’s Games Ottawa at Boston, 6 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at New Jersey, 6 p.m. Winnipeg at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. Toronto at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Carolina, 6 p.m. Buffalo at Montreal, 6:30 p.m. Washington at Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m. Nashville at Minnesota, 7 p.m. Detroit at Calgary, 8 p.m. Anaheim at Phoenix, 8 p.m. Colorado at Edmonton, 8:30 p.m. Chicago at Vancouver, 9 p.m. Columbus at San Jose, 9:30 p.m.

———

W 31 29 28 26 19

OT 1 7 4 6 6

Pacific Division

GP San Jose.........47 Los Angeles....50 Dallas...............48 Phoenix............50 Anaheim..........48 NOTE: Two points time loss.

Sunday’s Scores

GP N.Y. Rangers...47 Philadelphia.....48 Pittsburgh........49 New Jersey.....48 N.Y. Islanders..48

L 16 13 16 15 30

Northwest Division

GP Vancouver.......49 Minnesota........49 Colorado..........51 Calgary............50 Edmonton........49

Mississippi college schedule

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

W 33 29 30 29 13

GF 132 162 152 129 115

GA 96 142 127 136 143

GF 171 157 151 130 119

GA 102 160 147 134 149

GF 136 122 124 136 130

GA 137 136 143 165 159

Sunday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 2-8-9 La. Pick 4: 9-7-8-2 Monday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 1-5-7 La. Pick 4: 9-9-5-0 Tuesday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 2-4-1 La. Pick 4: 3-6-5-1 Mega Millions: 10-22-24-36-49 Megaball: 33; Megaplier; 4 Wednesday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 0-8-0 La. Pick 4: 0-3-3-2 Easy 5: 2-10-13-19-35 La. Lotto: 9-10-13-31-37-39 Powerball: 4-19-28-29-47 Powerball: 5 Thursday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 8-2-4 La. Pick 4: 5-0-8-6 Friday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 9-8-8 La. Pick 4: 7-0-0-1 Mega Millions: 3-5-30-36-48 Megaball: 23; Megaplier; 4 Saturday’s drawing La. Pick 3: 2-4-0 La. Pick 4: 3-0-6-2 Easy 5: 2-3-7-22-36 La. Lotto: 9-14-32-35-37-3 Powerball: 5-33-41-54-59 Powerball: 13

Monday, 30, 2012

The Vicksburg Post

college basketball

tennis

Buckeyes bounce archrival Michigan By The Associated Press Lenzelle Smith Jr. scored 17 points and had a careerhigh 12 rebounds as No. 4 Ohio State beat No. 20 Michigan 64-49 on Sunday. Jared Sullinger added 13 points and William Buford and Deshaun Thomas both had 12 for Ohio State (19-3, 7-2 Big Ten), which ran its winning streak over its archrival to six straight and 8 of 9. Tim Hardaway Jr. had 15 points for the Wolverines (16-6, 6-3), who fell to 1-5 on opponents’ home courts this season. The Buckeyes extended their homecourt winning streak to 38, the second-longest in the program’s 100 years.

North Carolina 93, Georgia Tech 81 Harrison Barnes scored 23 points and No. 7 North Carolina hit 10 3-pointers in ending a four-game losing streak to Georgia Tech (8-13, 1-6 ACC). Tyler Zeller added 17 points

for the Tar Heels (18-3, 5-1), who have won 12 of 13 games and extended their schoolrecord home winning streak to 31 games. North Carolina shot 54 percent from the field, led by 20 points at halftime and by 24 in the second half of an easy win that moved the Tar Heels into a tie with Duke and Florida State atop the ACC standings.

Indiana 103, Iowa 89 Freshman Cody Zeller scored a season-high 26 points for No. 16 Indiana, which handed Iowa (11-11, 3-6 Big Ten) its third straight loss. Zeller made 11 of 12 shots and had four assists and three steals for the Hoosiers (17-5, 5-5), who scored more than 100 points in a conference game for the first time since defeating Iowa 110-79 on March 12, 1995.

Notre Dame 50, Connecticut 48 Eric Atkins scored 13 points and Jerian Grant hit three key

Serb Djokovic alone atop tennis mountain

free throws late as Notre Dame (14-8, 6-3 Big East) got its third straight win and handed Connecticut (14-6, 4-4) its third straight loss. Jeremy Lamb had 16 points to lead UConn and had a chance to tie the game after apparently missing his second free throw with 2.3 seconds left on purpose. He grabbed the rebound of the miss but his off-balance follow bounced off the rim at the buzzer.

Trinity 59, Millsaps 51 Robert Kitzinger scored 20 points, Ryan Beall had 16 points and nine rebounds, and Trinity University (11-8, 6-4 Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference) defeated Millsaps (8-11, 3-8). Millsaps did not score in the final 5:08. After Taylor Meades’ layup gave the Majors a 51-48 lead, Trinity closed the game with an 11-0 run. Beall’s 3-pointer tied it with 5:01 to go and a free throw by William Young with 2:35 remaining gave Trinity the lead for good.

Ohio State’s Lenzelle Smith, right, shoots over Michigan’s Blake McLimans during the second half Sunday. Ohio State defeated Michigan, 64-49. Meades led Millsaps with 23 points on 9-of-15 shooting. No other player scored more than six for the Majors, and the rest of the team was a combined 10-for-43 shooting from the field.

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Miami fends off Bulls in East showdown By The Associated Press LeBron James scored 35 points, reigning NBA MVP Derrick Rose wasted two chances in the final 23 seconds and the Miami Heat escaped with a 97-93 win Sunday over the Chicago Bulls. Chris Bosh had 24 points and 12 rebounds for the Heat, who never trailed — but this win in a rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference finals was not easy. Dwyane Wade added 15 points for Miami. Rose scored 34 points for the Bulls, but missed a pair of foul shots that would have given Chicago the lead with 22.7 seconds left. He had made all 28 of his free throws in the fourth quarter this season. Rose also had a shot to tie in the final seconds, but his short jumper bounced off the rim. Bosh sealed it with two free throws with 0.1 seconds left for Miami, which has won five straight over the Bulls — counting the last four games of last season’s East title series.

Hawks 94, Hornets 72 Jeff Teague tied a career high with 24 points despite playing on a sore left ankle and Atlanta routed New Orleans. Willie Green added 16 points and Marvin Williams 14 for Atlanta, which won for the fourth time in five games and handed the Hornets their most lopsided loss of the season. The Hawks broke the game open with a 23-4 run during the last half of the third quarter, while New Orleans was in the midst of missing 12 straight shots. Emeka Okafor scored 13 points for New Orleans, which has lost 16 of 18.

Mavs 101, Spurs 100 Jason Terry scored a seasonhigh 34 points, including four in the last 42 seconds of overtime, and Dallas rebounded after blowing an 18-point lead against San Antonio. Terry put the Mavericks back in the lead to stay when

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Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) drives against the Chicago Bulls’ Joakim Noah, left, and Derrick Rose in the fourth quarter Sunday. Wade finished with 15 points and seven assists as the Heat won 97-93. he took a pass from Dirk Nowitzki for a 12-foot baseline jumper with 42 seconds left. After Shawn Marion stole the ball from Gary Neal, Terry hit two free throws with 17 seconds left to make it 101-98.

Lakers 106, T’wolves 101 Kobe Bryant had 35 points and 14 rebounds, and Pau Gasol scored 28 to give Los Angeles a much-needed road victory over Minnesota. Andrew Bynum added 21 points for the Lakers, who won for the second time in nine road games this season. Kevin Love had 33 points and 13 rebounds and Michael Beasley added 18 points and 12 boards for the Wolves, who lost to the Lakers for the 16th straight time.

Cavs 88, Celtics 87

Pacers 106, Magic 85

Kyrie Irving scored 23 points, sinking a layup with 2.6 seconds left as Cleveland scored the last 12 points of the game to snap Boston’s four-game winning streak. Anderson Varejao had 18 points and nine rebounds for Cleveland, which had lost five of six.

Danny Granger scored 24 points, and David West and George Hill each had 16 as Indiana ran past Orlando. The Pacers snapped a sixgame losing streak to the Magic and avoided losing consecutive games for the first time this season. It was the Magic’s third loss by 21 points or more in less than a week.

Clippers 109, Nuggets 105 Chauncey Billups scored a season-high 32 points and drew a crucial foul in the waning seconds to help seal Los Angeles’ victory that snapped Denver’s six-game winning streak. Chris Paul finished with 25 points, and Blake Griffin added 17 for the Clippers.

Raptors 94, Nets 73 DeMar DeRozan scored 19 of his 27 points in the second half, leading Toronto over New Jersey. With injuries playing a role in their 7-14 start, the Raptors got a huge lift from DeRozan. He made 8 of 12 shots from the field and 11 of 16 free throws.

Patriots Continued from Page B1. Tom Brady said of the possibility Gronkowski will be limited or sidelined. “You always have to have some contingency plans.” Brady knows the Giants will bring lots of heat with their pass rush, but for now he was more comforted by not having to face a local rival who frequently has put Brady on his back. “I see Dwight Freeney’s picture up there (on the stadium),” Brady said. “When you come to Indy and don’t have to play him, we are very

fortunate for that.” The Patriots drew about 25,000 fans to Gillette Stadium earlier Sunday for what Brady termed “a pep rally.” Team owner Robert Kraft, who has had an emotional year — his wife passed away last July and he was instrumental in resolving the NFL’s lockout of the players — was thrilled by the turnout. “We had 25,000 people come to our stadium today to send the team off,” Kraft said. “At the stadium today it was so special, the time we are in

now, to have 25,000 of our fans cheer our team is a very emotional experience.” This is Kraft’s sixth Super Bowl as the Patriots’ owner, and he vividly recalled the days when the team was lucky to draw 25,000 for a game. “I sat with those crowds. I sat in the stands for 34 years and we had one home playoff game, in 1978, which we lost to Houston,” Kraft said. “And last Sunday, we were privileged to host our 15th playoff game.”

Pilots fly a New England Patriots flag out the window of the team’s charter as it arrives in Indianapolis on Sunday.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic has that unbeatable feeling. And well he should. The Serb outlasted Rafael Nadal to defend his Australian Open title in the longest ever Grand Slam final and become the fifth man to win three straight majors in the Open Era. Djokovic now has the French Open — the one major to elude him — in his sights. He won’t even rule out the ultimate: the Grand Slam. “One player (Rod Laver) has done it, so it is possible,” he said after the traditional postvictory photo shoot in a downtown Melbourne park today. “Obviously the times are different and tennis nowadays is much more competitive and much more physical. And that makes that challenge more difficult to achieve. But everything is possible.” With the London Olympics to follow Wimbledon this year, Djokovic could even make it a Golden Slam by winning the gold medal at London 2012 to go with the four majors. “The facts are that I’m at the peak of my career,” Djokovic said. “I feel physically and mentally at the peak, I feel strong, I feel motivated, I feel eager to win more trophies.” Having slept for only a few hours, Djokovic dispensed with the band and the raucous dressing room celebrations that marked his victory last year, choosing to strum the air guitar and belt out a few lyrics from “Highway To Hell.” Djokovic recalled the brief celebrations after the match at Rod Laver Arena and made a half-hearted attempt to sing the refrain from the AC/DC rock anthem. His legs were too tired, and his throat a bit hoarse. “Oh man, I’m tired,” he joked. And so he should be. Djokovic completed a 5-hour, 53-minute 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7 (5), 7-5 victory over Nadal at 1:37 a.m. — ending an epic match with a forehand winner. He defied exhaustion to tear off his shirt and flex his bare torso as he made his way to celebrate with friends and family. He was still doing interviews after 4 a.m. It didn’t leave much time for celebrating. Unlike his victory at the 2011 Australian Open, when he beat his friend Andy Murray in straight sets and then kicked off an all-night party with a rock band in the locker room. “I didn’t have any more energy left to celebrate,” Djokovic said today. “I was preferring my bed.” When he awoke not long after, his body reminded him not just of the incredible events of the previous evening, nearly six hours of physically punishing tennis against one of the game’s most fero-

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ciously competitive athletes, but also of a near five-hour semifinal two nights earlier against Murray. “I felt lots of pain all over the body,” he said. “The adrenaline is still there and I still am very excited about what I have experienced here in the last two weeks and especially last night. I’m full of joy, but I think still I don’t have a real sense of what’s going on.” Djokovic wasn’t the only one feeling a little dazed today. There were still 1.86 million people watching in Australia until after 1:30 a.m. The peak audience was 3.86 million, approaching about one-fifth of the population. When the last ball was struck, hardly any of the almost 15,000 spectators in Rod Laver Arena had left. A historic final provided a fitting climax to a men’s tournament that also featured riveting semifinals between Nadal and No. 3-ranked Roger Federer, and Djokovic and No. 4 Murray. Tournament director Craig Tiley, celebrating a record attendance of 686,006 over two weeks, described the final as “the greatest match of all time.” A day after earning her first Grand Slam title, Victoria Azarenka came out to watch the men’s final. The 22-yearold Belarusian needed 82 minutes — two more than the first set lasted between Nadal and Djokovic — to rout Maria Sharapova and claim the trophy and the No. 1 ranking. Djokovic’s seventh straight win in a final over Nadal underlined his dominance of the men’s game, which until last year had been headlined by Nadal and Federer. Nadal got closer to ending the Serb’s recent success against him, but after being a break up in the fifth set, couldn’t get over the line. Despite a third straight loss in a Grand Slam final, Nadal leaves Melbourne more motivated than ever. Less than 24 hours before the tournament began, he was in tears, believing a freak knee injury he sustained while sitting on a chair would prevent him from competing in the tournament. To end it having pushed his nemesis to the limit was more than enough consolation for the 10-time Grand Slam champion. “I wanted to win, but I am happy about how I did,” he said. “I had my chances against the best player of the world today. I played one against one.”

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TONIGHT ON TV n MOVIE “Unfaithful” — A man, Richard Gere, becomes increasingly distraught after he discovers his wife, Diane Lane, is having an affair with a Frenchman, Olivier Martinez./7 on Lifetime n SPORTS Women’s basketball — Two of the nation’s top women’s programs, No. 3 Connecticut and No. 5 Duke, square off in what should be an exciting nonconference matchup tonight./6 on ESPN2 Richard Gere n PRIMETIME “Two and a Half Men” — Alan becomes extremely emotional when Walden redecorates the beach house./8 on CBS

THIS WEEK’S LINEUP n EXPANDED LISTINGS TV TIMES — Network, cable and satellite programs appear in Sunday’s TV Times magazine and online at www.vicksburgpost. com

MILESTONES n BIRTHDAYS Gene Hackman, actor, 82; Vanessa Redgrave, actress, 75; Jeanne Pruett, country singer, 75; Norma Jean, country singer, 74; Dick Cheney, former vice president, 71; Phil Collins, singer, 61; Charles S. Dutton, actor, 61; Brett Butler, actress-comedian, 54; Jody Watley, singer, 53; Christian Bale, actor, 38; Wilmer Valderrama, actor, 32. n DEATH Robert V. Lindsay — A retired president of J.P. Morgan and the brother of former New York mayor John Lindsay has died at 86. Lindsay’s son, Robert D. Lindsay, said in an e-mail to The Associated Press that his father died of complications from pneumonia on Jan. 20 in West Palm Beach, Fla. A death notice was published in The New York Times on Sunday. Lindsay joined J.P. Morgan & Co., now part of JPMorgan Chase & Co., in 1949. He was named president of the bank in 1980, and retired in 1986. His brother served two terms as New York mayor, from 19661973. Camilla Williams — African-American opera pioneer Camilla Williams has died in Bloomington at 92. The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music said Williams died Sunday. The cause of her death was not released. The school said the soprano became the first African-American female to appear with a major U.S. opera company when she debuted on May 15, 1946, with New York City Opera in the title role of Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly.”

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Willie Nelson, right, smiles before a fundraising concert for Rep. Dennis Kucinich Sunday in Lorain, Ohio.

Nelson campaigns for Ohio congressman Country music icon Willie Nelson has come to Ohio to sing out in support of an old friend, U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich. Nelson performed a sold-out benefit for the congressman Sunday in Lorain, about 25 miles west of Cleveland. The star previously campaigned for Kucinich during his long-shot bids for president. Redistricting has thrown Kucinich into a congressional primary battle with another veteran Democrat, Marcy Kaptur. Her campaign claimed last week that while Kucinich brings singers to northern Ohio, Kaptur brings jobs. Multiple news outlets report that Kucinich shot back during a news conference before Sunday’s concert that he has worked to save steel jobs in the region.

Lambert puts off show after death Miranda Lambert has rescheduled her Friday concert in Tallahassee, Fla., to attend the funeral of a close friend. A news release Sunday said Lambert’s childhood friend Mark “Tex” Adams was killed in a traffic accident in Florida this week. He was sideswiped by a vehicle after he had pulled over to help another driver. It’s the second loss of a close friend in recent weeks for Lambert, whose Miranda Lambert father-in-law, Dick Shelton, died Jan. 17. Lambert said in a tweet Thursday: “I have lost a friend I’ve had since 3rd grade today in a tragic accident. When will this pain end. Please pray for peace.” Lambert’s “On Fire” tour will now stop in Tallahassee on May 17.

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Trees put in Ohio reservoir to lure fish Scores of Christmas trees are being repurposed as an underwater attraction for fish in a northeastern Ohio reservoir. Workers from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources recently unloaded scores of trees near Berlin Lake, about 50 miles southeast of Cleveland. The trees are laid in the water in hopes of attracting fish that use them as cover and for spawning and foraging. The Ohio State University Extension Office said such artificial structures like the ones created by the trees can improve success for fishermen by luring fish to a specific area.

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‘Help,’ Dujardin win at spontaneous show LOS ANGELES (AP) — Finally, an awards show with some surprises and spontaneity. The Screen Actors Guild Awards featured some unexpected winners, including “The Help” for best overall cast performance and Jean Dujardin for best actor in “The Artist” alongside some of the longtime favorites in movies and television. But there was a looseness and a playfulness that permeated the Shrine Exposition Center Sunday night — maybe because it was a room full of people who love to perform, without the rigidity of one single host to lead them. Unlike the great expectations that came with the sharp-tongued Ricky Gervais’ reprisal at the Golden Globes a couple of weeks ago or the much-anticipated return of Billy Crystal to the Academy Awards next month, there was no master of ceremonies at the SAG Awards. The presenters and winners seemed to have more room to improvise and put their own spin on the evening — but mercifully, the show itself still managed to wrap up on time after just two hours. And so we had three of the stars of best-cast nominee “Bridesmaids” — Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph and Melissa McCarthy — introducing their comedy with a joke about turning the name “Scorsese” into a drinking game, which became a running gag throughout the night. When HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire” won the award for best drama series cast, among the first words star Steve Buscemi uttered in accepting the prize were “Martin Scorsese” — he just happens to be one of the show’s executive producers. One of the more exciting moments of the night was the announcement of Dujardin’s name in the best-actor category for his performance in the silent, black-and-white homage “The Artist.” In winning the award for his portrayal of a silent-film star who finds his career in decline with the arrival of talkies, Dujardin definitely boosts his chances at the Oscars on Feb. 26. Little-known in the United States before this, the French comic bested bigger names like George Clooney (“The Descendants”), Brad Pitt (“Moneyball”) and Leonardo DiCaprio (“J. Edgar”). If he follows this up with an

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Christopher Plummer, right, accepts his award from Michelle Williams at the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards Sunday in Los Angeles.

The winners Movies Supporting actor: Christopher Plummer, “Beginners.” Supporting actress: Octavia Spencer, “The Help.” Stunt ensemble: “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.” Television Actor in a movie or miniseries: Paul Giamatti, “Too Big to Fail.” Actress in a movie or miniseries: Kate Winslet, “Mildred Pierce.” Actor in a comedy series: Alec Baldwin, “30 Rock.” Actress in a comedy series: Betty White, “Hot in Cleveland.” Comedy series cast: “Modern Family.” Stunt ensemble: “Game of Thrones.” Life Achievement: Mary Tyler Moore. Academy Award, Dujardin would become the first French actor ever to take the prize. Asked backstage how it would feel, Dujardin launched into a jaunty rendition of “La Marseillaise,” the French national anthem. “Pressure, big pressure,” Dujardin then added in his halting English. “It’s unbelievable. It’s amazing already. Too early to tell.” Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer continued to cement their front-runner status in

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Mary Tyler Moore accepts the Life Achievement award. the actress and supporting actress categories, respectively, for their formidable work in “The Help.” Both women play black maids in 1960s Mississippi who dare to go public about the bigotry they’ve endured. Meanwhile, Christopher Plummer picked up yet another supporting-actor prize for his lovely turn as an elderly widower who finally comes out as gay in “Beginners.” Plummer won at the Golden Globes and is nomi-

nated for an Oscar. He would become the oldest actor ever to win an Academy Award at age 82, two years older than Jessica Tandy was when she won best actress for “Driving Miss Daisy.” Backstage, Plummer joked when asked if he would like to win an Oscar, an honor so elusive during his esteemed 60-year career that he did not even receive his first Academy Award nomination until two years ago, for “The Last Station.”

Neeson’s ‘The Grey’ tops box office with $20M NEW YORK (AP) — Beware the Liam in Winter. Liam Neeson’s “The Grey” topped the weekend box office with $20 million, according to studio estimates Sunday, continuing the actor’s success as an action star in the winter months. The Alaskan survivalist thriller opened above expectations with a performance on par with previous Neeson thrillers “Taken” and “Unknown.” Those films, both January-February releases, opened with $24.7 million and $21.9 million, respectively. But the R-rated “The Grey,” which has received good reviews, drove home the strong appeal of Neeson, action star. It’s an unlikely turn for the 59-year-old Neeson, previously better known for his dramatic performances, like those in “Schindler’s List” and “Kinsey.” “Liam is a true movie star, period,” said Tom Ortenberg, CEO of Open Road Films. It’s the second release for the newly formed distributor, created by theater chains AMC and Regal. “My guess is that Liam Neeson in action thrillers would work just about any time of year.” January is often a dumping ground for less-stellar releases, a tradition held up by two badly reviewed new wide releases: “Man on a Ledge,” with Sam Worthing-

Top 10 1. “The Grey,” $20 million. 2. “Underworld: Awakening,” $12.5 million. 3. “One for the Money,” $11.8 million. 4. “Red Tails,” $10.4 million. 5. “Man on a Ledge,” $8.3 million. 6. “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close,” $7.1 million. 7. “The Descendants,” $6.6 million. 8. “Contraband,” $6.5 million. 9. “Beauty and the Beast,” $5.3 million. 10. “Haywire,” $4 million. ton, and “One for the Money” with Katherine Heigl. “One for the Money” fared better, earning $11.8 million, while “Man on a Ledge” opened with $8.3 million. Those were reasonably solid returns, and, in an unusual twist, were both ultimately for Lions Gate Entertainment. Its film studio, Lionsgate, released the romantic comedy “One for the Money.” The action thriller “Man on a Ledge” was released by Summit Entertainment, which Lions Gate bought for $412.5 million earlier this month. “One for the Money” was helped by a promotion with Groupon, the Internet discount site, with which Lionsgate previously partnered for “The Lincoln Lawyer.” David Spitz, head of distribution for Lionsgate, said the large number of older, female subscribers of Groupon matched well with the audience of “One for the Money.”

Groupon e-mail blasts, he said, had a significant promotional effect. Last week’s box-office leader, “Underworld: Awakenings,” Sony’s Screen Gem’s latest installment in its vampire series, came in second with $12.5 million, bringing its cumulative total to $45.1 million. The unexpectedly large haul for “The Grey,” strong holdovers (such as the George Lucas-produced World War II action film “Red Tails,” which earned $10.4 million in its second week) and the bump for Oscar contending films following Tuesday’s nominations added up to a good weekend for Hollywood. The box office was up about 15 percent on the corresponding weekend last year. So far, every weekend this year has been an “up” weekend, after a somewhat dismal fourth quarter in 2011. Oscar favorites “The Descen-

dants,” “Hugo” and “The Artist” sought to capitalize on their recent Academy Awards nominations. Each expanded to more theaters and saw an uptick in business. Fox Searchlight’s “The Descendants,” which is nominated for five Oscars including best picture, added 1,441 screens in its 11th week of release. It added $6.6 million and has now made $58.8 million, making it one of Fox Searchlight’s most successful releases.

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Sisters’ spat ruins husband’s reunion Dear Abby: My wife, “Kate,” and her sister, “Judy,” do not get along, to the point that my wife refuses to be in the same room with her. I have a class reunion coming up, and Judy is in my class. Because we’re not sure Judy will show up, Kate has said she will attend — but she’ll leave if Judy arrives. We had planned on going in separate cars so Kate could escape if necessary. But now she says if Judy puts in an appearance, she’ll be upset with me if I don’t leave with her. I don’t get along with Judy either, but I’d like the chance to catch up with other classmates. Kate feels my not leaving with her would demonstrate a lack of support. I don’t want my wife’s antipathy toward her sister to cause me to be penalized. What to do? — In the Middle Dear In: Remind your wife

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that it’s your reunion, not hers. Tell her you plan to go and catch up with your former classmates, and if she’d like to accompany you, you would love to have her at your side. If Judy shows up, it will be two against one. But if seeing Judy would be too upsetting for her, you’ll understand if she decides to stay home. It’s her choice. Dear Abby: I’m a mature woman who has been seeing a gentleman for five months. We have dinner together, go dancing, watch movies, have game nights with friends, etc. We are together at least four nights a week, and each night

TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE

BY BERNICE BEDE OSOL • NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION If tomorrow is your birthday: More than a few new friends will be made in the year ahead, through two divergent groups with whom you’ll become closely involved. Each bunch will be predicated upon a common interest greatly different from the other. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — If you’re in need of some cooperation or support, submit your request post haste. Others are likely to be more willing to go out of their way to do favors now than they will be tomorrow. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — On matters of importance, you should take a middle position, so that you’ll be better able to evaluate the advantages of each alternative. You must look at both sides. Aries (March 21-April 19) — It would prove to be quite advantageous for you to focus today’s efforts on situations that could either increase your present resources or save you money. Both facets are very favorable. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Don’t leave any key assignments up to others if you can help it. The matters that you attend to personally should work out quite well for all concerned. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — This can be an exceptionally rewarding day for you if you are determined to satisfactorily conclude every project that you begin. You aren’t likely to settle for less than you envision. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — You’ll not only be a pleasant companion, you can also be an excellent teacher when you

choose to be. Instinctively, you know how to inspire others with your words and deeds. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — A financial opportunity could develop through your work or through someone with whom you have close bonds. Take advantage of what develops, because your material prospects look snappy. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — There is no better time than now to take action on plans you’ve recently cooked up. Your ideas look extremely promising, so get rolling on things while conditions are good. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — If you take the time to determine some meaningful targets for yourself, important objectives can be achieved right now. You could be successful both socially and materially. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — There is a strong possibility that you could meet and make a new, lasting friend through someone who is presently one of your best pals. The new party will be a welcome addition. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — A huge challenge that your associates would love to achieve but are too fearful to attempt isn’t likely to intimidate you. Your better qualities will emerge and get you past the rough spots. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — A hot tip passed onto you through a friend of a friend may be too enticing to ignore. Study it carefully to determine if it has any value, and only then act on it if you so choose.

it ends the same way. We sit close, hold hands for almost an hour, kiss for several minutes, hug, and then go our separate ways. I’m ready for more. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not looking for marriage. But along with really enjoying his company, I’m very physically attracted to him. We’re both kind of shy. Can you suggest any nonthreatening way to bring up the subject of becoming more intimate? Or should I continue to just wait for him to make a move? — Stuck at First Base in California Dear Stuck at First: I assume that the gentleman you’re seeing is also “mature.” Has it occurred to you that he may no longer be able to perform in that department? And if not, how will that affect you? The time is right to broach the subject of what’s missing. A way to go about it would be

Dear Doctor K: I know how to eat healthily. As with other things in my life, getting organized enough to eat that way every day has been a challenge. Do you have any tips? Dear Reader: You’ve hit on a fundamental problem with successfully making healthy changes. Knowing what the healthy choices are is just the first step. If you aren’t organized enough to put those choices into practice, you won’t reap the health benefits. You know you should pack a healthy lunch for work. You’ll save calories, fat, sodium and money. But the fridge is empty and you’re out of sandwich bags. Instead, you bring a few extra bucks to work — and end up having a larger, and less healthy, lunch. The answer for breaking this cycle is incredibly simple, but it worked for me: organization. If you form a plan and stick to it, you’ll be able to carry out your health goals more consistently. The first step is mapping out your schedule. The best way to really know how busy you are is to mark it on a calendar. This will help you recognize times that you’re free for grocery shopping and exercise. Then create a grocery list of healthy staples. These sample items are a good place to start your list: • Fresh fruit: Eat at least two fruits each day, aiming for dayto-day variety. • Vegetables: Eat at least five servings of vegetables each day, again aiming for variety. • Grains: Look for “whole” grain products with at least 3 grams of fiber and less than 5 grams of sugar per serving.

BY DR. ROBERT WALLACE • NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION lation between the two. Just yesterday I arrived at a fatal crash in which the driver was ejected during a rollover crash. The driver was not buckled. I’ve seen several other rollover crashes where the driver was buckled and had minor or no injuries. The bottom line is that you never know when a crash might happen, and it may not be your fault, but if the seatbelt could possibly prevent injuries or death, isn’t it worth buckling up? Once you get in the habit of buckling up, you barely realize you are wearing it. Please keep up the good work of educating our teens ... and adults! — Sgt. Ken Diedrich, Illinois State Police. Sgt. Diedrich: Thanks for your important first-hand information on why the use of seatbelts should be mandatory when traveling in a motor vehicle. I agree with you 100 percent and have dedicated several columns encouraging teens to buckle up when in a motor vehicle. But when they get the same message from you, it becomes much more

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Dr. Wallace: I felt I had to write in after reading the letter from the Mississippi police officer who did not support the use of seatbelts. I don’t know what division he’s been in for the past several years, but I doubt it was patrol. I am an Illinois State Trooper and have been a police officer for over 25 years, nearly all of it in patrol. I work the expressways in the Chicago suburbs and have seen my share of crashes over the years. Unfortunately, many of them were fatal. I do strongly agree that a great many crashes can be avoided, but unfortunately, all cannot be. I have seen time and time again where people have miraculously walked away from a collision with minor or no injuries; apparently because they were buckled. I have also seen countless times where people were seriously injured or killed when not buckled, even in apparent minor crashes. Although we cannot say with absolute certainty that the seatbelt and/ or air bags prevented injuries, there is a very strong corre-

to tell him you care about him and ask him if you are attractive to him — and if the answer is yes, follow up by asking why he has been hesitant to take your relationship any further. Then listen. Dear Abby: How do you curb a sweet tooth? I sometimes wake up with the urge to eat sweets at night. This is a big weakness of mine. — Needs to Curb the Craving Dear Needs: I’m glad you asked, because it gives me a chance to share a technique that works for me. When you have a sweets craving, get up and go brush your teeth! When you’re done, the craving will be less. •

powerful and effective. Dr. Wallace: My boyfriend and I had a huge argument. He took what I said out of context. He is a very stubborn guy and won’t apologize because he thinks he is always right, but this time he is 100 percent wrong — no doubt about it. We haven’t talked in four days. I like this guy a lot, and I miss not being with him, but I’m tired of always allowing him to get his way. I’m the one who always says that I’m sorry. — Nameless, Hammond, La. Nameless: Since you are the one who always says, “I’m sorry,” wait for him to talk with you first. If he would prefer being right than spending time with you, he might not be a keeper. If the silence continues for another week, you will then have your answer. Don’t admit that you are wrong (when you know 100 percent that you aren’t), just to appease your boyfriend. • Dr. Robert Wallace writes for Copley News Service. E-mail him at rwallace@ Copley News Service.

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• Nuts and seeds: Keep the portions small for these higher-calorie foods (no bigger than a flat handful). • Fish: Eat fish at least two times each week. • Poultry: Aim for skinless. • Tubers and legumes: Aim for beans (black, white, garbanzo, lentils), yams, parsnips, turnips and colorful potatoes. In future columns we’ll talk a lot about how to eat meals that are both healthy and delicious. •

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01. Legals Substitute Trustee's Notice of Sale STATE OF MISSISSIPPI COUNTY OF Warren WHEREAS, on the 14th day of March, 2008, and acknowledged on the 14th day of March, 2008, Karean J Bates, a married man joined herein by Angela Bates, executed and delivered a certain Deed of Trust unto First American Title, Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Coldwell Banker Mortgage, Beneficiary, to secure an indebtedness therein described, which Deed of Trust is recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Warren County, Mississippi in Book 1695 at Page 637 Instrument#255335; and WHEREAS, on the 11th day of August, 2009, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Coldwell Banker Mortgage, assigned said Deed of Trust unto PHH Mortgage Corporation, by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Book 1498 at Page 725 Instrument #270065 and rerecorded in Book 1524 at Page 339 in Inst. #288215; and WHEREAS, on the 31st day of August, 2009, the Holder of said Deed of Trust substituted and appointed Emily Kaye Courteau as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Book 1500 at Page 308 Instrument# 270644 and rerecorded in Book 1530 at Page 781 Inst. #294096; and WHEREAS, default having been made in the payments of the indebtedness secured by the said Deed of Trust, and the holder of said Deed of Trust, having requested the undersigned so to do, on the 13th day of February, 2012, I will during the lawful hours of between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., at public outcry, offer for sale and will sell, at the west front door of the Warren County Courthouse at Vicksburg, Mississippi, for cash to the highest bidder, the following described land and property situated in Warren County, Mississippi, to-wit: All of Lot 53 of Broadmoor Subdivision as shown by plat of record in Book 116 at Page 231 of the Land Records of Warren County, Mississippi. I will only convey such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee. WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this 19th day of January, 2012. Emily Kaye Courteau Substitute Trustee 2309 Oliver Road Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 330-9020 COC/F09-2240 Publish: 1/23, 1/30, 2/6(3t) NRC PUBLIC MEETING The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is hosting a public meeting to describe the license renewal review process and to provide members of the public with the opportunity to provide comments regarding environmental issues that the NRC should consider during its review of the license renewal application for Grand Gulf Nuclear Station. Two identical sessions will be held at: Port Gibson City Hall 1005 College Street Port Gibson, MS 39150 Tuesday, January 31, 2012 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. "Open House" with NRC staff one hour prior to each meeting For additional information, please call the NRC at (800) 368-5642 extension 6223 Publish: 1/13, 1/22, 1/30(3t)

01. Legals

05. Notices

Notice of Bids for Concession Stand VWAA Baseball is currently accepting bids for the concession stand operation for the 2012 season. All bids should be mailed to VWAA Baseball, P.O. Box 821741, Vicksburg, MS 39181. All bids should contain a brief description of qualifications of bidder and the amount bidder will pay to VWAA for operating the concession stand for the league season plus the Governor's Cup in July. Martin Boyd VWAA President Publish: 1/30, 2/6, 2/13(3t)

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SEALED BIDS for furnishing Painting 17 Water Wells at the Water Treatment Plant will be received in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi until 9:00 o'clock a.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2012. They will be publicly opened and read aloud by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg in a Regular Board Meeting at 10:00 o'clock a.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2012 Bidders are cautioned that the City Clerk does not receive the daily U.S. Mail on or before 9:00 a.m. Bids will be time-stamped upon receipt according to City Clerk's time clock. Specifications and instructions for bidding are on file in the office of the City Clerk, second floor, City Hall, 1401 Walnut Street, corner Crawford and Walnut Streets, Vicksburg, Mississippi. A performance bond and a payment bond, each in the amount of 100 percent of the contract, issued by a Surety Company licensed to operate in the State of Mississippi will be required by the successful bidder. The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg reserve the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities. /s/ Tasha W. Jordan Tasha W. Jordan, Deputy City Clerk Publish: 1/30, 2/6(2t) SEALED BIDS for furnishing Regenerative Air Street Sweeper will be received in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi until 9:00 o'clock a.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2012. They will be publicly opened and read aloud by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg in an Adjourned Board Meeting at 10:00 o'clock a.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2012. Bidders are cautioned that the City Clerk does not receive the daily U.S. Mail on or before 9:00 a.m. Bids will be time-stamped upon receipt according to City Clerk's time clock. Specifications and instructions for bidding are on file in the office of the City Clerk, second floor, City Hall, 1401 Walnut Street, corner Crawford and Walnut Streets, Vicksburg, Mississippi. The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg reserve the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities. /s/ Tasha W. Jordan Tasha W. Jordan, Deputy City Clerk Publish: 1/30, 2/6(2t)

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Warren County Long Term Recovery Committee A non-profit volunteer agency organized to provide for the unmet needs of the Warren County victims of the 2011 flood.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers experienced with construction and design are needed to assist the LTRC in various projects supporting 2011 Flood victims in Warren County. Please call 601-636-1788 to offer support. 83RD VICKSBURG COIN SHOW, February 4th & 5th. Battlefield Inn. Information 601-638-1195 Sponsored by Vicksburg Coin Club. 36 Outstanding Dealers attending.

Center For Pregnancy Choices Free Pregnancy Tests (non-medical facility)

Âˇ Education on All Options Âˇ Confidential Counseling Call 601-638-2778 for appt www.vicksburgpregnancy.com ENDING HOMELESSNESS. WOMEN with children or without are you in need of shelter? Mountain of Faith Ministries/ Women's Restoration Shelter. Certain restrictions apply, 601-661-8990. Life coaching available by appointment.

Is the one you love hurting you? Call

Haven House Family Shelter 601-638-0555 or 1-800-898-0860 Services available to women & children who are victims of domestic violence and/or homeless: Shelter, counseling, group support. (Counseling available by appt.)

Runaway Are you 12 to 17? Alone? Scared? Call 601-634-0640 anytime or 1-800-793-8266 We can help! One child, one day at a time. SHOW YOUR LOVE!! Messages to your sweetheart will be published on Valentine's Day, Tuesday, February 14th. Cost is $1 per word, and $7 per picture. Come in to The Vicksburg Post Classifieds department today and show your love!!! 1601-F North Frontage Road, Vicksburg.

05. Notices KEEP UP WITH all the local news and sales. Subscribe to The Vicksburg Post Today! Call 601-636-4545, ask for Circulation.

06. Lost & Found LOST A DOG? Found a cat? Let The Vicksburg Post help! Run a FREE 3 day ad! 601-636-SELL or e-mail classifieds@vicksburg post.com REWARD $150 FAMILY loved pet. Female black Labrador- Large, very friendly. Blind in one eye. Needs medication. Has been treated for red mange. Spayed, was wearing pink collar when she went missing. Chases deer, not traffic smart. Always sleeps inside. Missing from Timberlane area. Was seen on Halls Ferry. If seen please call 601-415-2284, 601-6368774.

LOST! SMALL, MALE CHIHUAHUA. Dudley Road area. Call 601-618-3358 or 61-218-2893.

07. Help Wanted $2,000 Sign-On Bonus Now hiring at ALL Locations. â&#x20AC;˘ Searcy, AR â&#x20AC;˘ Cresson, TX â&#x20AC;˘ Winnsboro, TX Class A CDL Driver Tanker Endorsement & 1 year verifiable CDL Exp. Apply Online www.texastransco.com or call: 817-396-4706

â&#x20AC;&#x153;ACEâ&#x20AC;? Truck Driver Training With a Difference Job Placement Asst. Day, Night & Refresher Classes Get on the Road NOW! Call 1-888-430-4223 MS Prop. Lic. 77#C124 AVON- NEED INCOME now? Start your Avon Business! Earn good money! Call 601-259-2157. BECOME A CERTIFIED pharmacy technician today! Call 601-540-3062 for more information. CHEF/ COOK FOR full service restaurant. Experience required. Send resumes to: Dept. 3780, The Vicksburg Post, P.O. Box 821668, Vicksburg, MS 39182. HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC needed. Engine experience required. Sam Estis, 318-348-7947.

SEATRAX MARINE CRANES now hiring field service technicians, machinists and electricians. Apply at 218 Gunther Lane, Bell Chasse, LA 70037 or call Cindy at 504-394-4600 extension 233.

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AVON

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11. Business Opportunities

Read The Classifieds Daily!

11. Business Opportunities

17. Wanted To Buy

THERE IS A NEED FOR LABORERS in the Maritime Industry. Entry level positions start at $720 - $820 per week. Sign up for training today. CALL TODAY 850-424-2622. VICKSBURG VIDEO HAS a job opening for a part-time Field Technician (20 hours per week). Applicants can come to our office, 900 Highway 61 North, to fill out applications or fax a resume to 601-636-3797.

PLEASE CALL THE Gentleman of Junk for all your junk vehicle needs. Make like a magician and turn your junk vehicles into cash. Please leave message if no answer. 601-868-2781.

12. Schools & Instruction EARN COLLEGE DEGREE ONLINE. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial aid if qualified. SCHEV certified. Call 877-206-5185. www.CenturaOnline.com WORK ON JET Engines. Train for hands on Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified. Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866455-4317.

13. Situations Wanted NEED A SITTER? Call 601-497-5144, 601-4001290. Over 25 years of experience.

14. Pets & Livestock 8 WEEK OLD 100% Razor Edge puppies. Purple ribbon bred. UKC registered. 3 males, 1 female, $600. 601638-6711, 601-529-9149.

Vicksburg Warren Humane Society & MS - Span Low Cost Spay & Neuter Program CATS: Male . .$25 Female ........$35 DOGS (UNDER 40 LBS): Male . .$55 Female ........$65 â&#x20AC;˘ For the above category of animals, pick up applications at the Humane Society DOGS (OVER 40 LBS): Male . .$70 Female ........$80 â&#x20AC;˘ For dogs over 40 lbs, call 866-901-7729 for appt.

Hwy 61 S - 601-636-6631 MALTESE/ POODLE PUPPIES (Malti-Poos). White and white/ cream. 6 weeks old, $200 each. 601529-6608.

www.pawsrescuepets.org

WE HAUL OFF old appliances, old batteries, lawn mowers, hot water heaters, junk and abandoned cars, trucks, vans, etcetera. 601940-5075, if no answer, please leave message.

WE PAY CASH for junk. Cars, trucks. Vans, SUVs, and old dump trucks. 601-638-5946 or 601-529-8249.

18. Miscellaneous For Sale BANDSAW BLADES. ONE Âź inch x 80 inch metal cutting, one 3/16 inch x 80 inch skip raker 4 TPL wood blade, one Â˝ inch x 80 inch hook rake 3 TPL wood blade. Brand new, all three for $25. 601-634-6121. CEMETERY PLOT. GREEN Lawn Gardens Cemetery (1 space). 225294-3061 or e-mail: thomp son4815@bellsouth.net

THE PET SHOP â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vicksburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pet Boutiqueâ&#x20AC;? 3508 South Washington Street Pond fish, Gold fish, Koi, fish food aquarium needs, bird food, designer collars, harnesses & leads, loads of pet supplies! Bring your Baby in for a fitting today!

THE BEST WAY to bargain hunt is to check the Classifieds Daily. We make it easy with our convenient home delivery. For details call 601-636-4545, Circulation. TWIN MATTRESS SETS $175, Full sets $199. New sofa love seat $675. 601638-7191. Discount Furniture Barn. USED TIRES! LIGHT trucks and SUV's, 16's, 17's, 18's, 19's, 20's. A few matching sets! Call TD's, 601-638-3252.

19. Garage & Yard Sales

If you are feeding a stray or feral cat and need help with spaying or neutering, please call 601-529-1535.

$10 START UP KIT Classified Advertising really brings big results!

07. Help Wanted

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Ask us how to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Post Sizeâ&#x20AC;? your ad with some great clip art! Call the Classified Ladies at 601-636-Sell (7355). What's going on in Vicksburg this weekend? Read The Vicksburg Post! For convenient home delivery call 601-636-4545, ask for circulation.

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07. Help Wanted

20. Hunting

Call our Circulation Department for CONVENIENT Home Delivery and/ or our On-line Subscription. Monday- Friday, 8am-5pm, 601-636-4545.

21. Boats, Fishing Supplies What's going on in Vicksburg? Read The Vicksburg Post! For convenient home delivery, call 601-636-4545, ask for circulation.

24. Business Services D & D TREE CUTTING â&#x20AC;˘Trimming â&#x20AC;˘ Lawn Care â&#x20AC;˘ Dirt Hauled â&#x20AC;˘ Insured For FREE Estimates Call â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big Jamesâ&#x20AC;? 601-218-7782 DIRT AND GRAVEL hauled. 8 yard truck. 601638-6740.

FREE ESTIMATES TREY GORDON ROOFING & RESTORATION â&#x20AC;˘Roof & Home Repair (all types!) â&#x20AC;˘30 yrs exp â&#x20AC;˘1,000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of ref Licensed â&#x20AC;˘ Insured 601-618-0367 â&#x20AC;˘ 601-456-4133 I CLEAN HOMES! Over 20 years experience. Excellent references. 601-6312482, 601-831-6052. PLUMBING SERVICES24 hour emergency- broken water lines- hot water heaters- toilets- faucetssinks. Pressure Washingsidewalk- house- mobile homes- vinyl siding- brick homes. 601-618-8466. PURVIS UPHOLSTERY AND repairs. 36 years experience, specializing in antiques. 601-634-6073.

YOU ARE ALWAYS A WINNER......

24. Business Services I-PHONE REPAIR. Buy, sell and repair. Arcue Sanchez - 601-618-9916.

STEELE PAINTING SERVICE LLC Specialize in painting/ sheet rock. All home improvements Free Estimates 601-634-0948. Chris Steele/ Owner

ALL MOBILE HOME OWNERS! Single or double wide. Insulate with a new mobile home roof over kit. 2" foam insulation on top of your home with 29 gauge steel roofing. Guaranteed to save 25- 30% on heating/ cooling bill. 20 colors to choose from. Financing available with no money down. Also custom insulated mobile home windows. Free estimate. Donnie Grubbs. Toll free 1-888-339-5992 www.donniegrubbs.com

26. For Rent Or Lease RICHARD M. CALDWELL BROKER SPECIALIZING IN RENTALS (INCLUDING CORPORATE APARTMENTS) CALL 601-618-5180 caldwell@vicksburg.com

27. Rooms For Rent ROOM FOR RENT. Special rate for out of towner's. Cable, washer/ dryer, community kitchen. 601-4295031, 601-529-7146.

29. Unfurnished Apartments 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT. $375 monthly, deposit required. 601-8314703.

Classifieds!

2 BEDROOM ALL electric. Water furnished, $450 monthly. 4 BEDROOM duplex Both $200 deposit, $500 monthly. Refrigerator, stove furnished. 601-634-8290.

07. Help Wanted

When you advertise in

The Vicksburg Post

PART TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED Must be computer literate, have a pleasant telephone manner and be good with customers. Please send resume to: Dept. 3779, The Vicksburg Post, P.O. Box 821668 Vicksburg, MS 39182 or e-mail to classifieds@vicksburgpost.com Please note Dept. 3779 in the subject line.

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31. Mobile Homes For Rent

32. Mobile Homes For Sale

MEADOWBROOK PROPERTIES. 2 or 3 bedroom mobile homes, south county. Deposit required. 601-619-9789.

32. Mobile Homes For Sale ½ ACRE LAKE front property with 2 decks, and covered back porch. 4 bedroom, 2 bath fixer upper house. $45,000. 601-5725300, 601-573-5029. 16x80 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath. Assumable loan, $308 per month. Very good condition. 601-415-1206. 2005 28x64. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Tons of upgrades. $34,900. 601-572-5300, 601-573-5029.

KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LOCAL NEWS AND SALES... SUBSCRIBE TO THE VICKSBURG POST TODAY! CALL 601-636-4545, ASK FOR CIRCULATION.

33. Commercial Property 960 SQUARE FOOT Deluxe office space on Wisconsin Avenue. $675 monthly. Call 601-634-6669. FOR LEASE. WAREHOUSE space, 12,000 square feet, south county, zoned for manufacturing. 601-638-3214.

34. Houses For Sale 29. Unfurnished Apartments

30. Houses For Rent

THE COVE

1455 PARKSIDE, 3/ 2. 1865 Martin Luther King, 3/ 1. 123 Roseland 4/ 2. 2606 Oak Street, 2/ 1. $750 and up! 732-768-5743.

Stop looking, Start living! Paid cable, water and trash. Washer, Dryer and built-in microwave furnished.

Ask about our Holiday special! 601-638-5587 1-601-686-0635

31. Mobile Homes For Rent HILLVIEW ESTATES “Vicksburg’s Premier Rental Community” Hillview Estates is a family oriented community featuring an ON SITE MANAGER for 24/7 response to your every need. The grounds are meticulously maintained by our professional staff.

BEAUTIFUL LAKESIDE LIVING

• 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts. • Beautifully Landscaped • Lake Surrounds Community

• Pool • Fireplace • Spacious Floor Plans 601-629-6300 www.thelandingsvicksburg.com

501 Fairways Drive Vicksburg

WITH ONLY A FEW HOMES AVAILABLE NOW, PLEASE COME TOUR OUR COMMUNITY AND MEET YOUR NEW NEIGHBORS.

Please call our resident manager Bobby Allen 601-941-6788

29. Unfurnished Apartments CONFEDERATE RIDGE 780 Highway 61 North Fall In LOVE With

Our 2 Bedroom SPECIAL! Call for Details 601-638-0102

Commodore Apartments

Open Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm

601-634-8928 2170 S. I-20 Frontage Rd. www.ColdwellBanker.com www.homesofvicksburg.net

Run an ad in

EAGLE LAKE. 1120 Eagle Lake Shore Road, 3 bedrooms, 2 large baths, furnished, lake front! $240,000. 601-218-1800. Bette Paul Warner, McMillin Real Estate.

Call us today at 601-636-SELL

29. Unfurnished Apartments

NEED AN APARTMENT?

The Vicksburg Apartments UTILITIES PAID! 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Studios & Efficiencies 801 Clay Street 601-630-2921

MAGNOLIA MANOR APARTMENTS Elderly & Disabled 3515 Manor Drive Vicksburg, Ms. 601-636-3625 Equal Housing Opportunity

and

VICKSBURGS NEWEST, AND A WELL MAINTAINED FAVORITE. EACH WITH SPACIOUS FLOOR PLANS AND SOPHISTICATED AMENITIES.

605 Cain Ridge Rd. Vicksburg, MS 39180

601-638-2231

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

FOR LEASING INFO, CALL 601-636-1752

www.parkresidences.com • www.bienvilleapartments.com

Vans • Cars • Trucks •Insurance Claims Welcome•

AUTO • HOME • BUSINESS Jason Barnes • 601-661-0900

Jones & Upchurch Real Estate Agency 1803 Clay Street www.jonesandupchurch.com Stacie Bowers-Griffin...601-218-9134 Jill WaringUpchurch....601-906-5012 Carla Watson...............601-415-4179 Mary D. Barnes .........601-966-1665 Andrea Upchurch.......601-831-6490

21.5 ACRES/ Barn Northeast of Edwards. 5.5 ACRES- 3 bedroom home, deck, greenhouse, lake, lots of extras, near Edwards. 376 ACRES- hunting land – Holmes County. Joan Vickers Real Estate, 601-969-20422.

39. Motorcycles, Bicycles 2007 HONDA SPIRIT 1100. Garage kept, 2000 miles. MUST SELL. $5500 or best offer. 601-301-0432.

Broker, GRI

601-636-6490

40. Cars & Trucks

ARNER

REAL ESTATE, INC

JIM HOBSON

REALTOR®•BUILDER•APPRAISER

40. Cars & Trucks

2000 STRETCH LIMOUSINE. Seats 8, has 1000 miles. $12,000 firm. 601661-9747.

2009 HONDA CIVIC Hybrid. 33,000 miles, great condition. 601-415-3121

AUTO WORLD. Come see us at George Carr Rental building. Buy here, pay here. Call 601-831-2000 after 3pm.

ROSS

CONSTRUCTION

New Homes

Framing, Remodeling, Cabinets, Flooring, Roofing & Vinyl Siding State Licensed & Bonded

Jon Ross 601-638-7932

Simmons Lawn Service

Professional Services & Competitive Prices • Landscaping • Septic Systems • Irrigation: Install & Repair • Commercial & Residential Grass Cutting Licensed • Bonded • Insured 12 years experience Roy Simmons (Owner) 601-218-8341

FIXER-UPPER SALE. 1992 Ford F-150, $750, needs shift cable, battery and bond. 1995 Ford Explorer, $700. Needs head gasket. 1995 T-Bird, $700. Needs transmission. 1994 Cadillac DeVille, $1200. Needs fuel pump. AUTO WORLD. Come see us at George Carr Rental building. Call 601-831-2000 after 3pm.

Finding the car you want in the Classifieds is easy, but now it’s practically automatic, since we’ve put our listings online.

29. Unfurnished Apartments

Kay Odom..........601-638-2443 Kay Hobson.......601-638-8512 Jake Strait...........601-218-1258 Alex Monsour.....601-415-7274 Jay Hobson..........601-456-1318

Mincer Minor.....601-529-0893 Jim Hobson.........601-415-0211

40. Cars & Trucks

1996 CROWN VICTORIA LT. Good condition, Automatic, key-less entry, heat/ air. $3,000. 601-636-5838.

CLOSET PHOBIA? Clear out the skeletons in yours with an ad in the classifieds.

601-636-0502

601-636-SELL

29. Unfurnished Apartments

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Great Staff Great Location, Location, Hard-Working Hard-Working Staff

601-638-7831• •201 201Berryman Berryman Rd 601-638-7831 Rd.

S HAMROCK A PA RT M E N T S SUPERIOR QUALITY, CUSTOM CABINETS, EXTRA LARGE MASTER BDRM, & WASHER / DRYER HOOKUPS. SAFE!! SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT

601-661-0765 • 601-415-3333

29. Unfurnished Apartments

The Ridge Apartments 601-636-8592

FEBRUARY SWEETHEART SPECIAL: 1 & 2 BEDROOMS RATES STARTING AT $450 AND UP Bring in this ad and receive

$50 OFF

your Security Deposit

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Bradford Ridge Apartments Live in a Quality Built Apartment for LESS! All brick, concrete floors and double walls provide excellent soundproofing, security, and safety. 601-638-1102 • 601-415-3333

Gary’s Cars for Less Over 50 Vehicles to Choose From With 3 Month - 3,000 Mile Warranty! We Accept Good, Bad, or No Credit

We Make Car Buying Fun With Our “Rent To Own” or Special Financing Programs You Can Re-Establish Your Credit Garyscfl.com

1, 2 & 3 bedrooms and townhomes available immediately.

Barnes Glass

Licensed in MS and LA

ACREAGE

www.the-vicksburg.com

Bienville Apartments The Park Residences at Bienville

Quality Service at Competitive Prices #1 Windshield Repair & Replacement

CARY, MS. 3 bed, 2 bath home, 4.5 lots. Shown by appointment only. Asking $115,000. 601-824-0270.

Enjoy the convenience of downtown living at

1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms

24. Business Services

36. Farms & Acreage

34. Houses For Sale

Daryl Hollingsworth..601-415-5549 Sybil Caraway....601-218-2869 Catherine Roy....601-831-5790

3/ 4 BEDROOMS, 2.5 baths. Kid friendly neighborhood. $1400 monthly, deposit/ references required. 601-218-6301. EAGLE LAKE. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, furnished, largest pier on lake. Beautiful view. $1,250 monthly, DirectTV included. 601-218-5348.

Hwy 61 S

601-883-9995

Proud Grandparents Show off your grandchildren to everyone this Valentine’s Day! Just bring or mail your grandchilds photo by February 9th, along with completed form and $20 per child to: The Vicksburg Post Classified Dept. P.O. Box 821668 Vicksburg, MS 39182 Child’s Name:____________________________ Address:_____________________________ City/State/Zip:___________________________ Phone:________________________________

BUFORD CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. 601-636-4813 State Board of Contractors Approved & Bonded Haul Clay, Gravel, Dirt, Rock & Sand All Types of Dozer Work Land Clearing • Demolition Site Development & Preparation Excavation Crane Rental • Mud Jacking

SPEEDIPRINT & OFFICE SUPPLY • Business Cards • Letterhead • Envelopes • Invoices • Work Orders • Invitations (601) 638-2900 Fax (601) 636-6711 1601-C North Frontage Road Vicksburg, MS 39180

PATRIOTIC • FLAGS • BANNERS • BUMPER STICKERS • YARD SIGNS

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PAINTING

•Residential & Commercial •Pressure Washing •Sheetrock repair

& finishing 35 years experience

Free Estimates Dean Cook • 601-278-4980

To advertise your business here for as little as $2.83 per day, call our Classified Dept. at 601-636-7355.

Grandparents:_____________________________

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Children’s pictures will print on Tuesday, February 14th! DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH AT 3PM.

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