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TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona was shot in the head Saturday by a gunman who opened fire outside a grocery store during a meeting with voters, killing a federal judge and four others in a rampage that rattled the country and left politicians fearful for their safety. “It is a tragedy for Arizona, and a tragedy for our entire country,” President Barack Obama declared.

Giffords was among at least 10 people wounded, and the hospital said her outlook was optimistic as she was responding to commands from doctors despite having a bullet go through her head. The death toll included a 9year -old girl, a federal judge, and a staffer for the Democratic congresswoman.

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The reaction to the shooting rippled across the country as Americans were aghast at the sight of such a violent attack on a sitting member of Congress. The shooting cast a pall over the Capitol as politicians of all stripes denounced the shooting as a horrific and senseless act of violence.

Capitol police asked members of Congress to be more vigilant about security in the wake of the shooting, and some politicians expressed hope that the killing spree serves as a wakeup call at a time when the political climate has become so emotionally charged.

Giffords, 40, is a threeterm moderate Democrat who narrowly won re-election in November against a tea party candidate as conservatives across the country sought to throw her

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Flowers and candles are seen placed outside the office of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords after Giffords was shot in the head by a gunman who opened fire outside a grocery store, Saturday

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from office over her support of the health care law. Her office in Tucson was vandalized in the hours after the House passed the coverhaul last March as anger over the law spread across the country.

Police say the shooter was in custody, and was identified by people familiar with the investigation as Jared Loughner, 22. Pima County Sheriff’s officials said he used a 9 mm pistol to carry out the shooting spree. U.S. officials who provided his name to the AP spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to release it publicly.

His exact motivation was not clear, but a for mer classmate described Loughner as a pot-smoking loner who had rambling beliefs about the world. Federal law enforcement officials were poring over versions of a MySpace page that belonged to Jared Loughner and over a YouTube video published weeks ago under an account “Classitup10” and linked to him.

The MySpace page, which was removed within minutes of the gunman being identified by of ficials, included a mysterious “Goodbye friends” message published hours before the shooting and exhorted his friends to “Please don’t be mad at me.”

In one of several Youtube videos, which featured text against a dark background, Loughner described inventing a new U.S. currency and complained about the illiteracy rate among people

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House Speaker John Boehner, of Ohio, reenacts the swearing in of Rep. Gabrielle Griffords, D-Ariz., Wednesday, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Giffords is in critical condition after being shot in the head in her district in Arizona, Saturday.

living in Giffords’ congressional district in Arizona.

“I know who’s listening: Government Officials, and the People,” Loughner wrote. “Nearly all the people, who don’t know this accurate information of a new currency, aren’t aware of mind control and brainwash methods. If I have my civil rights, then this message wouldn’t have happen (sic).”

U.S. District Judge John Roll was one of the dead.

Giffords had worked with him in the past to line up funding to build a new courthouse in Yuma, and Obama hailed him for his

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James Waldrip seeks re-election to school board EMILY RUSSO MILLER RECORD STAFF WRITER

Roswell School Board member James Waldrip is seeking a third ter m to serve the city’s northern and northwestern regions in District 2. Waldrip is contested by first-time candidate G.A. Rottman.

Waldrip is campaigning on the same issues that first got him elected to the board in February 2003: fiscal conservative leadership, decreasing the dropout rate among students, advocating for quality teachers and providing a

safe learning environment.

“I think we have a great school system,” Waldrip said, “and I want to be a part of it to see that it continues to do well with what we have.”

Waldrip added that he wants to make sure art and music programs and physical education classes are not cut from school curriculum as the state continues to slash the budget.

“We’re in a critical time now because we don’t know for sure how we’re going to be funded,” Waldrip said.

“I’ve always maintained we need a strong P.E. pro-

gram, and art and music is really (important).”

The Oklahoma-native has a strong education background— he has over 55 years of experience working as a teacher and administrator. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in geology from Oklahoma University, he moved to Roswell in 1955 where he worked as a science teacher and coach at Roswell High School for 13 years. He later became planetarium director at the Robert H. Goddard PlaneSee WALDRIP, Page A3

nearly 40 years of service as a judge.

Giffords spokesman C.J. Karamargin said three Giffords staffers were shot in the attack. One died, and the other two are expected to survive. Gabe Zimmerman, a former social worker who served as Giffords’ director of community outreach, died.

Giffords was first elected to Congress amid a wave of Democratic victories in the 2006 election, and has been mentioned as a possible Senate candidate in

Threats against Congress on the rise

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The wounding of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in a Tucson, Ariz., shooting spree that killed at least five people, including one of her aides and a federal judge, follows a dramatic increase in threats against members of Congress over the past year.

In the first three months of 2010 alone, officials reported 42 threats to federal lawmakers, nearly three times the cases reported during the same three months a year earlier. In March, someone either kicked in or shot out a window in Giffords’ Tucson office just hours after the Arizona Democrat voted for an expansion in government-directed health care.

A day later, Giffords also was among 20 House Democratic supporters of the health care bill who were the See RISE, Page A3

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Lend-A-Hand to hold Souper Bowl A2 Sunday, January 9, 2011

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For the next several weeks, Roswell residents will see the Lend-A-Hand truck parked outside of their local Farmers County Market grocery stores.

Lend-A-Hand, a local non-pr ofit charity, will hold a food drive every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Farmers Country Market gr ocery stor es, leading up to their annual Souper Bowl of Caring dinner. Souper Bowl of Caring will take place at 400 W. Third St., from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 5.

“It’s an event on the Satur day befor e the Super

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Bowl,” Judy Mor ones, executive director of LendA-Hand, said. “Local restaurants donate soup, bread, desserts and invite the community to come [and eat] and ... make a donation ... to raise awareness for hunger.”

According to Morones, pr oceeds fr om the food drive will be distributed to Communiy Kitchen, Good Samaritans, local food pantries and Utility Assistance of Chaves County.

“Our main purpose is to feed the hungry,” she said.

Donations for the food drive can also be dropped off at Lend-A-Hand offices at 300 N. Missouri. The price to eat at the Souper

Bowl of Caring is $20 for adults and $10 for children. “[Eating is] pretty important--It’s the most basic human need,” Mor ones said. “There’s a lot of people suf fering in Roswell right now, especially with ... the downtur n of the economy. There has been a huge increase [in need].

People are lining up early in the mor ning [at food pantries] to try to get some groceries to last for five days for their families.”

For mor e infor mation about the Souper Bowl of Caring or Lend-A-Hand, call 623-8412.

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Judy Morones, executive director of Lend-A-Hand, stands outside of Farmers Country Market, 800 W. Hobbs, Saturday.

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Carolyn Embry serves the Dick and Roe families at The Salvation Army's, 612 W. College Blvd., monthly pancake breakfast.

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and various beverages were also served. The breakfast was $3 for children, $4.50 for adults and $4 for seniors. More than 100 people attended Saturday’s breakfast, which raised $403.

“What’s deeply gratifying is helping people have a better life,” Perez said.

“This pancake breakfast is a part of that.”

About a dozen or so volunteers from the community helped put on the breakfast, including Carolyn Embry, Adrian Esquivel, Javier Esquivel, Junior Parra, Scott Rose and two local restaurant cooks and several others who wished to remain anonymous.

The next pancake breakfast will be on Saturday, Feb. 12, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at The Salvation Army. For more information, call 622-8700.

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The Salvation Army, 612 W. College Blvd., held its first monthly pancake breakfast of the new year, in benefit of the Boys and Girls Scouts of Roswell and youth programming at The Salvation Army, Saturday.

Funds raised at the breakfast will allow local children to participate in scouting programs, in addition to funding The Salvation Army youth programs.

“The pancake breakfast is the event that funds the youth here at the Salvation Army,” Capt. Beau Perez, corps. officer of The Salvation Ar my, said. “[That includes] our Boy Scout troop and our Cub Scout pack and our girls programming--the Sun Beams.

Scouting can be expensive.

Here at The Salvation Army, we don’t want money to be a barrier to the youth who want to be involved in scouting.”

Youth who benefit from The Salvation Army’s pancake breakfast pay-it-forward, by being waiters and waitresses at monthly pancake breakfasts. According to Perez, it gives them an opportunity to do community service and learn servitude.

“We tell them, ‘We’ll get you your uniform, just be a waiter here at the pancake breakfast for three months ... and we’ll call it even,’” he said. “This is a way for them to do community service and learn a couple of life skills.”

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2012 and a gubernatorial prospect in 2014.

Gif fords is married to astronaut Mark E. Kelly, who has piloted space shuttles Endeavour and Discovery. The two met in China in 2003 while they were serving on a committee there, and were married in January 2007. Sen. Bill Nelson, chair man of the Senate Commerce Space and Science Subcommittee, said her husband is training to be the next commander of the space shuttle mission slated for April.

His brother is currently serving aboard the International Space Station, Nelson said.

Gif fords, known as “Gabby,” tweeted shortly before the shooting, describing her “Congress on Your Corner” event: “My 1st Congress on Your Corner starts now. Please stop by to let me know what is on your mind or tweet me later.”

“It’s not surprising that today Gabby was doing what she always does, listening to the hopes and concerns of her neighbors,” Obama said. “That is the essence of what our democracy is about.”

Giffords has drawn the ire of the right in the past year, especially from politicians like Sarah Palin over her support of the health

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tarium and athletic director, high school principal and geology teacher at New Mexico Military Institute. In the ’70s, he worked at Goddard High School as planetarium director and golf coach. He also has taught biology, chemistry, geology, physics and physical education at ENMU-R since 1965.

“I’m a Coyote, and I’m a Goddard Rocket and even part Institute,” Waldrip joked.

Waldrip was president of the School Board from 2005-2009. He is currently a member of

care bill. It’s still not clear if the gunman had the health care debate in mind or was focused on his own unique set of political beliefs as witnessed in the Internet videos.

Law enforcement officials said members of Congress reported 42 cases of threats or violence in the first three months of 2010, nearly three times the 15 cases reported during the same period a year earlier.

Nearly all dealt with the health care bill, and Giffords was among the targets.

Giffords’ Tucson office was vandalized a few hours after the House voted to approve the health care law in March, with someone either kicking or shooting out a glass door and window. In an interview after the vandalism, Gif fords referred to the animosity against her by conservatives. Palin listed Giffords’ seat as one of the top “targets” in the midterm elections because of the lawmakers’ support for the health care law.

“For example, we’re on Sarah Palin’s targeted list, but the thing is, that the way that she has it depicted has the crosshairs of a gun sight over our district.

When people do that, they have to realize that there are consequences to that action,” Giffords said in an interview with MSNBC. In the hours after the shooting, Palin issued a statement in which she Roswell Rotary (past President, Secretary and Treasurer), Roswell Geological Society, Southwestern Association of Planetarium Directors, Roswell Astronomical Society, Salvation Army Board, First Tee of Chaves County Board, Mayor’s Keep Roswell Safe Committee, and the National Education Association.

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expressed her “sincere condolences” to the family of Giffords and the other victims.

The shooting occurred at a shopping center called La Toscana Village as Giffords met with voters outside a Safeway grocery store.

Alex Villec, 19, a volunteer for the event, told the Arizona Daily Star that the gunman asked to speak to Giffords, but Villec told him to go to the back of the line. The gunman did that, and minutes later he walked toward her.

“He was intent,” Villec said. “He was intent when he came back — a pretty stone-cold glance and glare.”

“I didn’t see his gun, but it was clear who he was going for,” he added. “He was going for the congresswoman.”

Villec said the shooter walked past tables and toward Gif fords, then raised his hand. Villec said he heard gunshots before ducking behind a pillar.

“It was bedlam,” he said.

“People were getting down on the ground. They were screaming. I just did what I could to keep myself protected.”

Villec said he did not see two men tackle the gunman but afterward spoke with one of the men who was next in line to greet Giffords.

Law enforcement officials and reporters from around the country quickly descended on Tucson, the

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subject of a posting on former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s Facebook page encouraging people to organize against their reelection. The posting featured a map of the United States, with the cross-hairs of a gun scope imposed over each of the 20 Democrats’ districts, all won by the John McCain-Palin GOP presidential ticket in 2008.

In a March 25 interview with MSNBC after Palin’s posting, Giffords said political leaders should be cautious about how they reach out to supporters. She said political leaders need to get

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second biggest city in the state and home to the University of Arizona. The scene has been converted into a command post with about a dozen or so emergency vehicles and agents in FBI jackets milling about the location.

Outside Giffords’ office on Capitol Hill, a handful of congressional staffers could be seen walking into her office without comment, some with roller bags and one who was in tears.

About a half dozen yellow flowers placed by one mourner sat outside the door.

In Loughner’s middleclass neighborhood — about a five-minute drive from the scene — sheriff’s deputies had much of the street blocked off as curious neighbors asked what was going on. The neighborhood sits just of f a bustling Tucson street and is lined with desert landscaping and palm trees.

Neighbors said Loughner kept to himself but that they often saw him walking his dog, almost always wearing a hooded sweat shirt listening to his iPod. Neighbors said Loughner lived with his parents.

“We’re getting out of here.

We are freaked out,” 33year-old David Cleveland, who lives a few doors down from Loughner’s house, told The Associated Press.

Cleveland said he was taking his wife and children, ages 5 and 7, to her parent’s home when they

heard about the shooting.

“When we heard about it we just got sick to our stomachs,” Cleveland said.

“We just wanted to hold our kids tight.”

High school classmate Grant Wiens, 22, said Loughner seemed to be “floating through life” and “doing his own thing.”

“Sometimes religion was brought up or drugs. He

together and say “look, we can’t stand for this.”

“We’re on Sarah Palin’s targeted list,” she said at the time. “But the way she has it depicted she has the cross hairs of a gun site over our district.”

She warned: “When people do that, they got to realize there are consequences to that action.”

After news of Giffords’ shooting, Palin offered the lawmaker and the other victims her condolences.

“On behalf of Todd and my family, we all pray for the victims and their families, and for peace and justice,” Palin wrote on her Facebook page Saturday.

Giffords beat a tea party favorite in November to win her third term in office.

On Saturday, she was shot in the head while holding a forum for constituents in a grocery store parking lot; doctors expected her to survive. People familiar with the investigation identified the gunman as Jared Loughner, 22, of Tucson. The motivation for the shooting was not immediately clear.

In one of several YouTube videos, Loughner complained about literacy rates in Giffords’ congressional district and repeatedly complained about the government.

Unrest over the sweeping health care bill, now law, prompted a rash of threats and vandalism in the spring. Bricks were hurled through Democrats’ win-

tors or police to decide. A worker ended up flagging down a police car, and workers said police evacuated the building.

“That’s not good enough,” she said. “This is not a suspicious package. This is a package that went off.”

People in the back of the building didn’t know about the ignited package until police arrived, Lewis said.

“We have two employees who passed” because of anthrax, she said, adding that workers need information in an emergency to keep themselves safe. “Something is wrong with that picture right there. We must do bet-

ter.”

Workers said they should have been given mandatory talks on safety procedures early Friday because the Maryland packages had been sent through the U.S. mail system.

The area the package ignited in was properly iso-

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President Barack Obama pauses during a statement on the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., at the White House on Saturday. Giffords is in critical condition after being shot in the head in her district in Arizona, Saturday.

smoked pot, I don’t know how regularly. And he was not too keen on religion from what I could tell,” Wiens said.

The shooting comes amid a highly charged political environment that has seen several dangerous threats against lawmakers but nothing that reached the point of actual violence.

dows, a propane line cut at the home of a congressman’s brother and menacing phone messages left for lawmakers who supported the bill.

At the time, the FBI and Capitol Police briefed Democratic lawmakers on how to handle security threats.

Normally only those in leadership positions have personal security guards.

After Saturday’s shooting, U.S. Capitol Police sent messages to congressional offices advising lawmakers and their aides “to take reasonable and prudent precautions.” Capitol Police, the FBI and the Pima County, Ariz., sheriff’s office were investigating the shooting.

Fiery package in DC triggers memories of anthrax

WASHINGTON (AP) — Postal workers who returned to work Saturday said a package that ignited at a government mail facility conjured painful memories of the anthrax attacks that killed two of their colleagues in 2001.

The fiery package found Friday, which was addressed to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, followed two packages that ignited Thursday in Maryland state government mailrooms. It halted government mail until bomb-sniffing dogs could sweep the D.C. facility.

Mail processing resumed Saturday morning after a meeting with workers, the local postmaster and the workers’ union.

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that the meeting was helpful but that the fiery package worried many employees.

She said most of the postal workers also were sorting D.C. mail back in 2001, when letters containing anthrax were sent to lawmakers and news organizations as the nation was still reeling from the 9/11 attacks.

“One of the ladies was crying because these episodes are bringing those feelings and those emotions and those memories back,” Briscoe said. “We want them to feel safe and secure and be able to trust management to respond properly if this were to happen again.”

Postal officials installed new sensors and other safety equipment in the wake of the anthrax mailings.

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SANTA FE — During the recent gubernatorial campaign, I was chided for comparing Susana Martinez with Barack Obama. I talked about their ability to excite people who never had voted before. Many of those new voters were independents but others were registered in the opposing party.

Well get over it, because here I come with more comparisons. The day after President Obama was inaugurated, the wolves were at his heels. Radio talker Rush Limbaugh came flat out and said he hoped Obama would fail as our president.

Several Republican leaders scolded him for wanting our president to fail but after a day or so nearly all had fallen in line pledging to do their part to make Obama a one-term president.

Those are the people casting the unanimous no votes in Congress.

With Susana, the attacks started even earlier. On Dec. 29, three

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days before she became governor, state Democratic chairman Javier Gonzales penned an OP-ED piece attacking Martinez for breaking campaign promises even before taking office.

The very next day, GOP state chairman Monty Newman, of Hobbs, fired back a reply. In case you hadn’t noticed, the campaign battles appear to have moved into all out war already. There don’t appear to be any statesmanlike efforts to cooperatively move New Mexico forward.

As the Legislature convenes in a little over a week, let’s hope party leaders will give peace a chance

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and make some efforts to move New Mexico forward. Those of you with decent memories will recall that Bill Richardson had a reasonably long honeymoon with both the Legislature and with voters who approved two major education amendments in a special election nine months into his term.

What is the difference now?

What is making us less civil? Is it the poor economy? Did Obama, and maybe Susana, raise expectations too high with their messages of hope? Let’s give Susana a little more time. She’s barely gotten started.

Admittedly, Gov. Martinez has been off to a slower start than most governors have. As their terms ended on Dec. 31, some cabinet secretaries were unsure who to leave their keys with because only about half of the old cabinet had been replaced.

It is a bit of a problem when reorganization is being seriously

considered, to appoint a cabinet secretary for a department you want to abolish. That’s why we’re seeing some temporary and interim appointments. Heads of boards and commissions have been told their agencies won’t be evaluated for awhile so they will be around maybe until after the Legislature’s completion in March.

Not only did Martinez get off to a slow start, it also was a cold start.

There may be something about governors from Las Cruces that causes them to figure that Jan. 1 is a fine day for an outdoor ceremony. Gov. Jerry Apodaca tried it too. The temperature in 1975 was about 16. On my back porch this year it was around 6 degrees at 10 a.m., when the inaugural ceremonies began on the Santa Fe plaza.

Gov. Gary Carruthers also was from Las Cruces and knew better.

Do you suppose it was his Ph.D.?

Apodaca and Martinez both give

the appearance of toughness.

Maybe that explains the outdoor ceremonies.

Santa Fe old-timers can tell you that our worst weather is almost always right around the first of the year. In 2006, we had 27 inches of snow on New Year’s Day. Even Las Cruces was cold this year. El Paso’s Sun Bowl was played in freezing temperatures.

Many of us in the news business were surprised at how little coverage the inauguration activities received. I could swear I heard television stations advertise that they were going to give full coverage to the activities but there was no live coverage and little on the news.

Maybe they didn’t want to be out in the cold either. Can’t blame them. I stayed inside myself.

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

The reality in Korea

After several weeks of tensions, highlighted by military exercises in which South Korea fired live artillery near North Korea in a show of force and defiance, South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, in what most news accounts described as a surprise, has called for the resumption of six-party talks over North Korea’s ef f o r ts t o a c q ui r e u s ab l e n u c le a r weapons.

While the precise nature of the gesture may have been a surprise, the fact that, after ramping them up for a while, President Lee made a gesture to defuse tensions should not have been a surprise.

Despite some evidence to the contrary, the leaders of the North are not crazy, and the leaders of the South certainly are not. They both know that an actual war on the peninsula would be devastating to both sides.

Despite the sheer size of North Korea’s military establishment, the South’s military is far superior and would undoubtedly overwhelm the North in a real war.

In the meantime, however, much of the South’s capital city of Seoul is in range of thousands of Northern artillery pieces. It i s lik e ly t h at , be f or e th e N or t h su ccumbed, it would be able to kill millions of South Koreans with utterly conventional artillery fire — no nukes needed.

Both sides, therefore, however much they may ramp up hostile dialogue, have a strong interest in avoiding an actual war. At various times in the recent past it has seemed as if some kind of viable accommodation between the two regimes would be reached, but the goal remains elusive. The most recent hostilities served the interests of both governments. Lee Myung-bak needed to demonstrate to his constituents that he is not soft following the sinking of a South Korean warship in March and the shelling of a South Korean i s la nd i n N ov e m b e r. A n d , w h il e th e N o r th ’ s g o ver n m e n t i s f r us t r at i n g ly opaque, it seems likely that the planned ascension of Kim Jong Il’s young and i n ex p e ri en ce d s on , K i m J o n g Un , t o absolute power might be experiencing resistance, so ginning up a confrontation t o s ho w hi s t ou g hn e ss m i g h t h av e seemed appropriate.

These recent events suggest that the two Korean governments know how to manage their potentially unstable situation reasonably. Even so, there’s no guarantee that a future round of hostilities won’t get out of control. If things settle down for a while, it would be a good time t o a nn o un ce t h e w i t h dr a wa l o f U . S . troops from South Korea. Given the overwhelming economic and military power of South Korea, U.S. troops’ only purpose now is to serve as a tripwire to involve the U.S. in yet another war that is really none of its business.

Guest Editorial The New Bern Sun DEAR DR. GOTT: My wife was diagnosed with multi-organ sarcoidosis. It has caused a third-degree heart block. It has been identified in her lungs, brain, liver, lymph nodes and has caused severe skin lesions.

Steroids have helped but she was taken off them because of rapid bone loss that will result in a hip replacement in the future. Her current panel of doctors seems to be stumped as to what to do next. Do we have any options, or is there any new treatment that maybe has not made its way to our area yet?

DEAR READER: Sarcoidosis is caused by the development and growth of clusters of inflammatory cells in various areas of the body. Most commonly, the lesions appear in the lungs, lymph nodes, eyes and

Let the congressional investigations begin Given the Democrats’ track record of investigating Republican administrations, they will lack credibility when they protest Republicans investigating actions by the Obama administration. Oversight is a primary function of any Congress.

The new Republican House majority is expected to conduct several investigations.

Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., the new chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, has promised to lead six of them, including one that according to Issa’s spokesman, Kurt Bardella, will focus on the

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skin.

It is not known what causes the condition, but it is thought to result from an abnormal immune response. What triggers the response is not known, but some physicians believe it is likely something inhaled because most patients have lung symptoms.

Symptoms, severity and duration vary from person to

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“institutional culture of waste, fraud and abuse,” within the federal bureaucracy. To be credible, these investigations must expose Republicans as well as Democrats because misspending the public’s money is one of the few bipartisan activities remaining in Washington.

person; however, for most, it goes away on its own. For some, it may last indefinitely. Symptoms depend on what area is affected. Many people do not have symptoms. Some may have signs that develop gradually and last for several years, while others have symptoms that appear and disappear quickly. Based on your brief note, I believe that your wife has a severe case that has been causing problems for a while.

You do not mention when she was diagnosed and how long she was taking medication.

Treatment depends on severity and what organs are affected.

Minor symptoms may only require close monitoring. For bothersome symptoms or if vital organs are at risk, anti-inflammatory medication may be pre-

The investigation that has the potential to produce the most controversy is one promised by Rep. Peter King, RN.Y.. According to the Washington Post, King, who will head the Homeland Security Committee, has promised to examine the “radicalization of some Muslims in the United States and the extent to which American Muslims are cooperating with law enforcement authorities. He also plans to probe homeland security issues.”

It is a worthy pursuit, but that examination should also include an investigation of the Obama administration’s Jus-

scribed. Corticosteroids are most commonly used and are the best first-line approach. If they do not provide adequate results or cannot be tolerated, anti-rejection medications, antimalarial drugs and TNF-alpha inhibitors may be considered.

Anti-rejection medications suppress the immune system and reduce inflammation. Antimalarial drugs are most beneficial for those with skin symptoms and nervous-system involvement. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha inhibitors are most commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, but studies have shown it may be helpful in treating sarcoidosis.

A final and last resort option

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tice Department and its approach to rooting out terrorist suspects and how it may have treated them with kid gloves because of political pressure from identity groups like the Council on AmericanIslamic Relations.

Already one hears familiar cries of “McCarthyism” from the left. Rep. Keith Ellison, DMinn., the first Muslim elected to Congress, was quoted in The Huffington Post as saying the King investigation will “vilify” the Muslim community: “I got so concerned that when I heard about it I actually

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25 YEARS AGO

Jan. 9, 1986

• The lighting of the national Christmas tree by President Reagan had special significance for Roswell residents Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Anderson. Their son, Richard, is a district ranger with the U.S. Forest Service in Michigan. As the man in charge of timber management for the Ottawa National Forest in upper Michigan, he helped supervise the cutting of the 54-foot white spruce pine tree. Anderson has been with the Forest Service since 1974. The decoration of the tree normally doesn’t start until in place in Washington, D.C., but this year it left Michigan with a small ornament already on it. One of the children watching the tree cut down placed a small flag among the top branches and the cutters decided to leave it in place.

Your life is your message to the world OPINION II

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The young reporter was frantic. He was asked to cover a simple task, yet he had failed.

Mohandas Ghandi was visiting his town in India and he was assigned to cover the visit. It was to be a feature story in the upcoming paper. Somehow he arrived late. Ghandi’s talk was over and he had left the crowd.

The reporter raced to the train station hoping to catch Ghandi before he left town. The train had been boarded before the reporter arrived. He ran along the train and finally found Ghandi inside the train sitting by the window. He motioned frantically to Ghandi and he opened his window. Then the train started moving.

The young man yelled at Ghandi, telling him he was a reporter and asking Gandhi to give him a story or a message he could report on. As the train picked up speed and pulled away, Ghandi looked down at the reporter and simply said, “My life is my message.”

Five words that break down to

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the simplest for m a power ful message we all can learn from.

Is your life your message? You bet it is! Your message is broadcast daily to those you interact with. The issue is not whether or not you want to send a message with your life. The issue is, what message are you sending?

Are you the same person wherever you go? Is what you say and what you do the same?

Or are you a chameleon, ever changing based upon your surroundings? You are who you choose to be.

Are people more apt to listen to your words or to follow your actions? People may not believe what you say, but they will believe what they observe. You

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Today is Sunday, Jan. 9, the ninth day of 2011. There are 356 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight On Jan. 9, 1861, Mississippi became the second state to secede from the Union, the same day that the Star of the West, a merchant vessel bringing reinforcements and supplies to Federal troops at Fort Sumter, S.C., retreated because of artillery fire in Charleston Harbor.

On this date In 1788, Connecticut became the fifth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.

In 1793, Frenchman Jean Pierre Blanchard, using a hot-air balloon, flew between

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is surgical organ transplant. This is only considered for individuals who have had severe liver or lung damage owing to sarcoidosis.

You don’t mention what type of physicians your wife is currently seeing. Because she has many organs involved, she may need to be under the care of several specialists who are familiar with sarcoidosis, one of whom might be a pulmonologist (lung specialist).

Such specialists are most likely to be familiar with sarcoidosis because it is primarily a lung disorder. He or she can then recommend other physicians based on which organs are affected. There will likely be a cardiologist (heart specialist), neurologist (brain and nerve specialist), dermatologist (skin specialist) and/or a hepatologist (liver specialist).

Both you and your wife will benefit from understanding her condition better. You can

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approached Congressman King on the House floor and told him that, you know, look, we all need to be concerned about violent radicalization, but not just against Muslims, against anybody.”

On MSNBC, Ellison elaborated: “What about the guy who flew a plane into the IRS or what about the guy who killed a guard at the Holocaust museum?” Um, excuse me.

Those were individual acts and not part of a worldwide movement that, rightly or wrongly, is conducted under the banner of radical Islam with constant references to the Koran and justifications for mass murder. Anyone who doesn’t see the difference is either attempting to divert the attention of the targeted or is in complete denial.

Daniel Pipes, director of the Middle East Forum, should be included among the witnesses King calls.

Pipes wrote in 2002 that, “Islam, the most political of religions, now enjoys a privileged place in Washington, just as it does in almost every capital around the world.” And that is why, he thinks, a more serious response needs to be taken toward this political religion.

In a 2004 critique of the

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can stand on a hilltop and yell, “I can fly, I can fly, I can fly” as many times as you want, but until you show others you can flap your ar ms and leave the ground, they will not believe your words.

Here is a question for you: Would you turn your parrot over to the town gossip? Would you expose your private life publically? What message does your private life send?

What you say is important, but how you live is even more important. Actions speak louder than words.

Abraham Lincoln said, “I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed but I am bound to live the best life that I have. I must stand with anybody that stands right and part from him when he goes wrong.” President Lincoln understood how he lived his life was significant. He understood the actions he chose would bring consequences.

Another time he said, “I desire so to conduct the affairs of this

Philadelphia and Woodbury, N.J. In 1913, Richard Milhous Nixon, the 37th president of the United States, was born in Yorba Linda, Calif.

In 1945, during World War II, American forces began landing at Lingayen Gulf in the Philippines.

In 1951, United Nations headquarters in New York was officially opened.

In 1960, on his 47th birthday, Vice President Richard Nixon became a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination.

In 1968, the Surveyor 7 space probe made a soft landing on the moon, marking the end of the American series of unmanned explorations of the lunar surface.

In 1972, reclusive billionaire Howard

learn more from the Mayo Clinic (www.MayoClinic.com/health/sarcoidosis/D S00251) or the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (www.StopSarcoidosis.org).

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Administration that if at the end, when I come to lay down the reins of power, I have lost every other friend on earth, I shall have at least one friend left, and that friend shall be down inside of me.” Abraham Lincoln’s life was his message.

In the Bible, Matthew 5:14-16 analogizes our lives as light. It says, “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl.

Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in Heaven.”

What light are you spreading?

Is your light brightly shining? Or do you constantly try to hide your light to avoid attention being directed toward you?

Whether you shine or seek darkness, how you live is your message to others.

We live our life one choice at a time. We can’t change the past.

We can choose how we live in the

Hughes, speaking by telephone from the Bahamas to reporters in Hollywood, said a purported biography of him by Clifford Irving was a fake.

In 1995, in New York, the trial of Sheik Omar Abdel-Rahman and 11 other defendants accused of conspiring to wage holy war against the United States began. (All the defendants were convicted of seditious conspiracy, except for two who reached plea agreements with the government.)

In 1997, a Comair commuter plane crashed 18 miles short of the Detroit Metropolitan Airport, killing all 29 people on board.

Ten years ago: Linda Chavez withdrew her bid to be President-elect George W. Bush’s Secretary of Labor because of controversy over an illegal immigrant who’d once lived with her.

Five years ago: Confirmation hearings opened in Washington for Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito. “The Phantom of the

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future. None of us can be perfect. We can strive for perfection but when we get to the finish line all that can be expected of any of us is having given our best. And I know every one of us are capable of giving our best.

The message we send to others is a result of the choices we make. It is really that simple.

My challenge to you today is to live your life so that the pastor can tell all the truth at your funeral. Your life truly is your message. You get one chance to live it. How you live it sends a message to the rest of the world.

Someday the life you live will be represented as a dash on your tombstone between the date you were born and the date you died.

What message will you leave?

Just a thought ...

Rick Kraft is a local attorney and the executive director of the Leadership Roswell Program. To submit comments, contributions, or ideas, e-mail to rkraft@kraftandhunter.com or write to P.O. Box 850, Roswell, NM, 88202-0850.

Opera” leapt past “Cats” to become the longest-running show in Broadway history.

Actor Don Stewart died in Santa Barbara, Calif., at age 70.

One year ago: In a video that appeared on an Arabic news channel, the Jordanian doctor who killed seven CIA employees in a suicide attack in Afghanistan said all jihadists should attack U.S. targets to avenge the death of Pakistani Taliban chief Baitullah Mehsud (BEH’-tuh-luh mah-SOOD’). Peyton Manning became the first player to win The Associated Press’ NFL Most Valuable Player award four times.

Today’s Birthdays: Author Judith Krantz is 83. Football Hall-of-Famer Bart Starr is 77. Sportscaster Dick Enberg is 76. Actress K. Callan is 75. Folk singer Joan Baez is 70.

Rockabilly singer Roy Head is 70. Actress Susannah York is 70. Rock musician Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) is 67. Singer David Johansen (aka Buster Poindexter) is 61. Singer Crystal Gayle is 60.

The Featured Artists at The Gallery for January are three talented members of the Roswell Fine Arts League: Painters Jill Marcelli, Billy Horn Hunter and Photographer and metal sculptor Bobby Goode. Please join us for their Artist Reception this Sunday, January 9th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. The Artist’s exhibit continues through January.

The Gallery is a project of the Roswell Fine Arts League and is sponsored in part by a grant from the Xcel Energy Foundation

The Gallery www.rfal.org

Tuesday through Saturday 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM 107 East 5th Street Roswell, NM 88201 575.625.5263

U.S. Institute of Peace, Pipes wrote, “Over and over again, branches of the American government have been embarrassed by their blindness to jihadist Islam.” He gave four examples of this pattern — a presidential candidate (George W. Bush), the Department of Defense, the New York State prison system and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Since that critique, Pipes’ list has grown.

The Obama and Bush administrations all but predicted another terrorist attack. Isn’t it better to investigate how well the government is doing in preventing it, than to point fingers after the fact?

So, let the investigations begin into waste, fraud and abuse and into plots to unleash more terrorism inside America.

The one can save our money. The other might save our lives.

(Write to Cal Thomas at: Tribune Media Services, 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, N.Y. 14207.

Readers may also e-mail Cal Thomas at tmseditors@tribune.com.) © 2011 T ribune Media Services, Inc.

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Nation has turned from God

Dear Editor: I am a born again Christian. What I am about to write is not meant to offend anyone. It is meant to make you think!

I read a lot and have been reading books about prophecy. The one that interested me most was “The United States and Great Britain in Bible Prophecy.”

The United States’ and Great Britain’s lives are similar to that of Judea and Israel, who at one time were the greatest land in God’s creation. However, when they sinned and turned away from God, all they had was taken away from them.

The United States broke away from Great Britain because they wanted to be free. Their new government was based on the principles of the Bible. America has indeed been blessed. The Unites States is acting in like manner of our forefathers.

We have turned from God and are living in sin. Unless we repent and turn from our evil and immoral ways, we will no longer receive the blessing that God meant for us to have.

It’s time for the United States to take action, to change the way we are conducting our lives. It’s time to put God back into our lives, back into our schools, and wherever we have chosen to deny His existence. You can be sure that God will take away our blessings, turn His wrath upon us and punish us.

Most of the prophecies told of in the Bible have already taken place. The end time is near.

Christ will return and reign for 1,000 years. “During that time Satan will be bound to keep him from deceiving the nations.” Because of this the earth will multiply in number and they cannot be tempted to do wrong. They will know who God is and will have the choice to either receive Him as the Savior or reject him. Those who reject him will be cast into the Lake of Fire, where Satan will also be after the 1,000 years. They will not die as their punishment is to be aware that they are no longer children of God but will be separated from Him throughout eternity. Are you ready to meet the Lord?

Yvonne Lehman Roswell

Coach honored

Dear Editor: It is with great satisfaction that I write to you regarding the decision to recog-

OPINION III nize Mrs. Becky Robertson as the recipient of the annual honoree at the Poe Corn Invitational Basketball Tournament, Dec. 28-30.

This event is successfully hosted by the Sunrise Optimist Club. This is a traditional honor that began in the 1970s.

Each year we honor an individual who has made a contribution to the young people of the Roswell schools. Honorees in recent years include such well known figures as Jim Waldrip, Van Witt and Ernie Core. Mrs. Robertson is certainly deserving to be included with these outstanding educators. During her tenure with the Roswell Independent School District, Becky served as the Ladies Golf Coach at Goddard High School.

During this time, she amassed a record of excellence that stands alone in the long history of Roswell state championships.

From 1990 to 2005 the Goddard Ladies golf teams won 14 AAAA State Golf Championships.

Becky was also mentioned in Sports Illustrated on two separate occasions.

In addition, she was selected as the National Coach of the Year in 2004.

Becky was honored at the half of the Goddard vs Chaparral High School game on Dec. 28. Well done, coach Robertson!

Duane Evans Roswell

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Get out of Afghanistan

Dear Editor: 2014! Four years from now and added to the nine years already spent in Afghanistan makes 13 years on an unwinnable conflict. Do we remember when we heard recently that some troops would be withdrawn by July 2011? Now the word is troops will begin to be removed by the end of 2014 “if things on the ground allow it!”

How many more years? How many more lives lost? How many more billions spent on the effort adding to the growing deficit?

The locals don’t want us there! They only want our money. If the politicians of all stripes want to do something for their constituents — we the public — it is to do whatever it takes to get out of Afghanistan now and stop pretending the American public supports the fiasco!

The solution lies in three words for our involvement over there. Get Out Now! William F. Briney Roswell

“Put your pistol up Jake, with all the notes you got in here, you have done robbed this bank!”

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Al-Sadr hammers anti-US message in 1st Iraq speech Roswell Daily Record

NAJAF, Iraq (AP) — Muqtada al-Sadr lambasted the American “enemy” in Iraq during his first speech in the country since returning from exile, fiery rhetoric from a new powerbroker in the government that will make it difficult to extend the U.S. military deployment beyond the end of this year.

The young Shiite cleric once blamed for some of the country’s worst sectarian violence also told his followers that such bloodshed would no longer be tolerated and appealed to them to show unity in the face of the country’s many problems.

The 35-minute speech on Saturday in the Shiite holy city of Najaf was a public debut for the young cleric after nearly four years in voluntary exile in neighboring Iran, and it seemed at times like a combination of a rock concert and religious sermon. After walking out to a podium draped in black cloth, al-Sadr had to wait almost a full five minutes for the rapturous crowd of around 20,000 people to quiet down enough for him to speak.

Some of the young men packed into the street outside the cleric’s family home in Najaf slept on the ground with only cardboard slabs to protect them from the cold concrete. It gave them a prime seat to see their idol, and much of the crowd was openly weeping when al-Sadr took the stage. The young men pressed up against the concrete barriers and security guards, and after the cleric left, hundreds of supporters lingered by the podium, as though hoping for an encore performance.

Those in Najaf and thousands of Iraqis across the nation watching on TV saw a performance focused on the issue that has been the cornerstone of the cleric’s ideology and popularity: resistance to any American presence in Iraq.

“We are still resisters, and we are still resisting the occupier militarily and culturally and by all the means of resistance.

Repeat after me: No, no for the occupier. Let’s have all the world hear that Iraqi people reject the occupier,” he shouted. The crowd thundered along with him, pumping their fists in the air.

Unlike many Iraqi politicians who lived in exile while Saddam Hussein was in power, al-Sadr remained in Iraq — a fact that has ear ned him much of his popularity. Just a few hundred yards (meters) from where he, al-Sadr, spoke Saturday stands a small memorial marking the spot where the cleric’s father and two brothers were gunned down, allegedly by Saddam’s agents.

After the 2003 U.S.-led invasion, al-Sadr quickly became one of the most vocal people rallying against the Americans. His Mahdi Army militia, armed with AK-47s and a deep devotion to its leader, battled U.S. forces through the streets of Najaf in 2004, when other Shiite leaders were cooperating with the Americans.

In 2006 and 2007, when sectarian bloodshed was at its height, his militia members were accused of some of the most vicious attacks against Sunnis, including torture with drills and electrocution.

But aiming now to become a mature political movement, al-Sadr in his speech sought to put the group’s brutal reputation behind it.

“My dear, if any conflict happened between the brothers, let’s forget this page and turn it over forever and let’s live united,” he said. “We have had enough fighting.”

Al-Sadr left for Iran in 2007, in part to bolster his theological credentials — a necessity for a religious leader in this Shiite-dominated country — but also to escape an arrest warrant for allegedly killing another cleric. While he studied and deepened his ties to Iran, Prime Minister Nouri alMaliki sent in the army to crush al-Sadr’s militias in Basra and eastern Baghdad.

After the bruising defeat, al-Sadr’s influence appeared to have exhausted itself.

But his movement regrouped, and a disciplined performance in the March election earned the Sadrists 40 seats in parliament, political clout and a return to prominence. His decision to throw his support behind al-Maliki all but gave the prime minister a second term after months of negotiations.

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Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr gestures during his first public appearance since returning from nearly four years of self-imposed exile in Najaf, south of Baghdad, Iraq, Saturday. The powerful cleric was greeted by shouts of “Long live the leader” outside his ancestral home in the holy Shiite city of Najaf. Al-Sadr appears beneath a graphic banner bearing the pictures of his brother, the late Ayatollah Mohammed Baqir al-Sadr, left, and father, the late Grand Ayatollah Mohammed Sadiq al-Sadr, right.

In turn for his support, al-Sadr got eight senior posts in government and the warrant for his arrest no longer seems to be an issue.

Despite his movement’s now legitimate role inside the U.S.-allied government, al-Sadr remains stedfast in his opposition to the U.S. presence in Iraq, and showed no signs Saturday of being open to the Americans sticking around.

“Maybe during the past few days and months, we forgot the resistance and the expulsion of the occupier as we were busy with politics,” he said. “We are the Iraqi people, our primary aim is to expel the occupier with any means available.”

The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad dismissed the remarks as “nothing new.”

But the presence of such a hardline, anti-American faction as one of al-Maliki’s closest partners in a new government that is supposedly allied with Washington will likely make for uncomfortable moments down the road as Baghdad tries to balance the demands of its American allies and those of neighboring Iran, the

region’s Shiite power.

A little less than 50,000 U.S. troops are still stationed in Iraq. Many Iraqi and U.S. of ficials are believed to want an American presence beyond the end of 2011, as currently planned under a U.S-Iraqi agreement, to do such things as control Iraq’s airspace and monitor the borders.

But al-Sadr’s remarks made clear it will be difficult for al-Maliki to renegotiate that deal.

The cleric also emphasized the need to improve services in the country where electricity is still inter mittent, drinking water is often trucked into neighborhoods and sewage still runs in the streets. He implied that he would yank his support for the government if it didn’t improve services for its impoverished citizens. But his own bloc’s short history in alMaliki’s previous government had an abysmal record at running government agencies and will be hard-pressed to show an improvement this time.

Al-Sadr’s decision to back al-Maliki last fall angered many in his bloc,

to the point that some thought the movement was beginning to fracture. No such split has occurred, but al-Sadr is likely aware that much of his popularity stems from his family’s lengthy history and not necessarily his own short political resume or thin religious credentials.

And many Iraqis who cannot forget the sectarian bloodshed viewed his call for unity with skepticism.

But among the hardcore followers chanting and beating their chests Saturday morning, there was little questioning of the direction he was taking the movement.

“He knows the interest of the people of the country,” said 47-yera-old Sadiya Abed, who drove down from Baghdad for the speech.

Mindful of his new role, al-Sadr has sought since returning to Iraq to project a more sophisticated image of a disciplined, mature leader. The long row of guards who provided security at the morning speech wore identical gray suits — with shirts but no ties in the Iranian style — in a break from the more casual black clothes that used to be worn by his Mahdi Army members.

Al-Sadr said little about his immediate plans after exiting the stage but Sadrist politicians who watched the speech said he was here to stay.

“He’s staying in this country and he’s staying with these people,” said a beaming Bahaa al-Aaraji, a leading Sadrist lawmaker.”

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Sunday, January 9, 2011

LOCAL SCHEDULE SUNDAY JANUARY 9

• No games scheduled

MONDAY JANUARY 10 COLLEGE BASKETBALL 5:30 p.m.

• New Mexico JC at NMMI HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL 7 p.m.

• Tatum at Dexter • Valley Chr. at Goddard JV HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL 5:30 p.m.

• Tatum at Dexter • Hagerman at Roswell JV

LOCAL BRIEFS RACE FOR BACKPACKS TO BE HELD FEB. 5

The Boy Scouts Conquistador Council, in conjunction with the Roswell Parks & Recreation Department and the Roswell Runners Club, will hold the inaugural Race for Backpacks on Feb. 5 at Cahoon Park.

The event will feature a 5K walk and a 5K run. The entry fee to participate is a school backpack, which will be donated to Chaves County CASA. Race day registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the race will begin at 9 a.m.

For more information, call the Parks & Recreation Department at 624-6720 or Matt Gardner at 623-2627.

SPORTS

KEVIN J. KELLER RECORD SPORTS EDITOR

Future opponents of the Roswell boys basketball team should take note of a few things when they’re preparing to face the twotime defending champions.

One, you can’t just stop Deyton DeLaCerda and not expect someone else to step up. And, two, you can’t stop everyone else and not expect DeLaCerda to beat you by himself.

Save a few short stretches, the Coyotes were clicking on all cylinders during their 67-54 win over Lovington on Saturday inside the Coyote Den. “It’s a work in progress,” said Roswell coach Britt Cooper about the win.

“We’ve still got work to go, but I liked (the kids’) effort.

Everyone is starting to understand their roles and starting to fill them a little better.”

Roswell (9-2) took the lead for good just 14 seconds into the game when DeLaCerda buried a fallaway jumper. The bucket was the start to a 12-point quarter for the senior and helped Roswell seize a 1611 lead going to the second quarter.

Lovington closed to within one with a 7-3 run to start the second quarter, but it wasn’t long before the Coyotes started to pull away.

Roswell ran off 10 in a row over the next 3 1/2 minutes and led 29-18 with 2:51 left before the half.

Lovington trimmed that lead down by two before the break and Roswell led 32-23 at the half.

To that point, DeLaCerda had 16 points on 6 of 10 shooting, while the rest of the team combined to go 7 of 22 from the field for 16

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NFL Playoffs: Seahawks, Jets advance See COYOTES, Page B2

Roswell’s Luis Arenivas, left, penetrates around Lovington defender Jacob Jameson during Roswell’s win over the Wildcats, Saturday.

Folk delivers GW FG in 17-16 Jets victory

NATIONAL BRIEFS SU’S SEARCH FOR HARBAUGH REPLACEMENT MOVING AHEAD

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford athletic director Bob Bowlsby has met with the entire Orange Bowl-winning Cardinal football staff since the departure of coach Jim Harbaugh to the San Francisco 49ers on Friday.

Bowlsby is moving ahead in his search for Harbaugh’s replacement, first determining who the internal candidates might be. Bowlsby said Saturday he has spoken with each member of the staff but wouldn’t categorize any of the sessions as formal interviews.

The position is expected to be a sought-after job considering the team’s commanding 40-12 Orange Bowl win last Monday that capped a 12-1 season. Not to mention Heisman Trophy runnerup Andrew Luck’s announcement Thursday he will return to school for another year to quarterback the team.

There are a couple of potential contenders on the Cardinal staff, including offensive coordinator and former Stanford receiver David Shaw and associate head coach Greg Roman.

SPOTLIGHT ON SPORTS 1991 — Dean Smith collects his 700th career coaching victory as North Carolina routs Maryland 105-73.

2007 — Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

2010 — Peyton Manning becomes the first player to win The Associated Press NFL MVP honors four times.

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Nothing personal, Peyton. Rex Ryan and the New York Jets finally got the made-for-TV ending they wanted — they beat you.

The bombastic Ryan got his victory over Manning when Nick Folk made a 32-yard field goal as time expired Saturday night, giving the Jets a 17-16 playof f victory against Indianapolis.

All week, Ryan turned this into a coach vs. quarterback matchup, referring to his 1-5 record against Manning as Jets coach and Ravens defensive coordinator.

Instead, it came down to Folk becoming a hero.

“I’ll tell you what, it feels awesome because this is the playoffs and we’re moving on,” Ryan said.

With his main tormentor out of the way, Ryan and the Jets (12-5) head to New England for a third meeting with Tom Brady and Bill Belichick next Sunday; they split during the season, but the Patriots won 45-3 at Foxborough.

The Colts (10-7) beat the Jets for the AFC title a year ago. But both defending conference champs were eliminated from the playoffs Saturday. New Orleans, which beat Indy in last February’s Super Bowl, lost at Seattle.

It was a remarkable tur n of emotions for the Colts, who thought they won it when Adam Vinatieri made a 50-yard field goal See JETS, Page B2

Seahawks upset defending champs, 41-36

SEATTLE (AP) — In a scene straight out of college, Pete Carroll stood in the middle of a pile on the midfield logo, jumping up and down with his players celebrating in unison.

The labels stuck on the sevenwin Seattle Seahawks — jokes, lightweights, laughingstocks — no longer fit Saturday.

That’s when Carroll’s rowdy crew sent the defending Super Bowl champions packing, pulling one of the most unlikely upsets in playoff history, a 41-36 win over the New Orleans Saints.

Who Dat moving on in the NFC playoffs? It’s the Seahawks.

“It didn’t matter what I said to them, or what was said outside, and all of the story lines and all

that, they just did not buy it,” Carroll said. “Where that came from? If I knew that, we’d have something special here. It came out of an attitude and it came out of a faith in one another.”

Matt Hasselbeck threw four touchdown passes and Marshawn Lynch scored on an electrifying 67yard run with 3:22 left to clinch the first playoff victory by a losing team.

The Seahawks (8-9) held a 34-20 early in the fourth quarter before Drew Brees looked ready to lead the Saints (11-6) on one of their patented comebacks. But Lynch broke a half-dozen tackles for his

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Rockets win by 12, HHS girls, boys win titles RECORD STAFF REPORTS

RUIDOSO — The Goddard boys basketball won its second game in as many days on Saturday, topping host Ruidoso 72-60 to improve to 9-5 on the season.

“We spent a lot of energy, mentally and physically, against Lovington,” said Rocket coach Kevin Jones. “We did good enough to win (Saturday). The kids said that we had no legs. The big men said that they felt like they were going to throw up.

“It was good for us having to play through that situation.”

Eric Johnson led four Rockets in double figures with 18 points. Lane Vander Hulst added 13, Ruben Otero had 12 and Logan Rader had

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11.

“I was worried the way we started,” Jones said. “The kids showed heart and pushed through it. We subbed a lot, but we had to, to keep them going. Their effort was impressive to me with what they went through last night.”

Hagerman 81, Reserve 27 CAPITAN — Isaac Bejarano and Edward Montoya combined to scored 60 points to lead Hagerman to the Smokey Bear Tournament championship on Saturday.

Bejarano poured in 40 points for the Bobcats, while Montoya had 20 as Hagerman moved to 13-0 on the year.

“We pressed for the first 4 minutes and got after it really good,”

said Bobcat coach Anthony Mestas. “It resulted in a lot of tur novers and we were scoring when we wanted to while we were pressing.”

Mestas said he felt like his team improved by dominating play at the tournament.

“I think it was a plus coming out to this tournament and getting everyone involved,” he said. “We did really well rebounding the ball and playing good defense. We improved as a team overall.”

Girls basketball

Hagerman 37, Cloudcroft 32 CAPITAN — Leah Dunnahoo and Shantell Aguilar accounted for all but seven of Hagerman’s points as the Lady Bobcats won the Smokey

Bear Tournament for the second straight year on Saturday.

“We made layups and free throws,” said Bobcat coach Casey Crandall. “We made six free throws in the fourth quarter out of eight and, defensively, we did a lot better.

“We were getting hands on the ball and tipping it, all the things you need to do when a team is taller than you.”

Dunnahoo had 22 points to lead the team, while Aguilar added eight.

Dunnahoo and Lexi Mason earned all-tournament honors for Hagerman (7-7).

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TD and a few anxious minutes later, the party was on at Qwest Field, the NFL’s loudest stadium.

Seattle, the first division winner with a losing record, will play next weekend, either at top-seeded Atlanta or No. 2 Chicago.

It’s a trip no one outside Seattle’s locker room expected to happen.

“I assume people are going to say it was more about what the Saints didn’t do and not what we did, or that the Saints lost the game, not us winning it,” Seattle wide receiver Mike Williams said.

“Whatever is said, it doesn’t matter. What matters is the direction our team is in and the focus the guys have in the locker room.”

Seattle didn’t just beat the defending champions. They outgunned and outscored Brees, energizing a crowd that just a week ago wasn’t sure who the quarterback should be.

Last Sunday, Hasselbeck watched as backup Charlie Whitehurst led the Seahawks to the NFC West title with a win over St. Louis.

Hasselbeck was only cleared to go as the starter Thursday and even had fluid drained from his hip.

Hasselbeck rallied Seattle from 10-0 and 17-7 deficits, putting together a 24-3 run in the second and third quarters as the Seahawks surged ahead.

Hasselbeck threw a pair of touchdowns to tight end John Carlson — who had one TD during the regular season. He found Brandon Stokley on a 45-yard TD late in the second quarter, then found Williams for 38 yards

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points.

Lovington appeared poised to take control to start the second half, holding Roswell scoreless for more than 3 minutes while scoring seven of its own to cut the Coyotes’ lead down to 32-30.

Most of that run was bor n out of Lovington’s switch to a 1-3-1 zone defense, something Cooper said he was expecting from the Wildcats.

“We knew they were going to come out in a zone because they couldn’t man us in the first half,” he said. “We knew what we wanted to do, but we couldn’t get into it.

“We called a play coming out of half and we didn’t run it, and I thought, ‘well, we’ve got to get this stopped.’”

Cooper put the stop to it

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Seattle's Cameron Morrah makes a catch for a big play that set up a touchdown in the first half of his team’s win, Saturday.

on the first drive of the second half to give Seattle a 3120 lead.

Hasselbeck threw for 272 yards and the four TDs set a playoff career high. It was quite a show by Hasselbeck, whose contract expires after the season. He walked off the field to a rousing ovation with his son propped on his shoulders.

“It wasn’t just one thing, it felt like everyone did a little something to help us get the win,” Hasselbeck said. “It was just an awesome feeling.”

But for all Hasselbeck did, the lasting image of this stunner will be Lynch’s run

with a timeout with 6:43 left in the quarter.

Whatever Cooper said during that timeout worked.

Roswell had its lead to seven before Lovington briefly cut the lead back to five, but that’s as close as the Wildcats would get the rest of the way.

Luis Arenivas buried a triple with 3:38 left to kickstart a run that was fueled by three straight Lovington tur novers.

Jonathan Ervin hit a jumper in the lane for the second hoop of the run, Malcolm Wiggins delivered an aerial 360 layup for the third and DeLaCerda buried a triple from the top of the key to cap the run and force Lovington to call a timeout.

In a span of a minute and a half, Roswell went from leading by five to leading by 15 as the third quarter came to a close.

“I knew right then that we were moving the way

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Roswell 74, Chaparral 20 The Roswell girls basketball team stormed out of the gates and, after just one quarter, led Chaparral, 25-5.

At halftime, the Coyotes (12-1) held a commanding 4510 lead.

Roswell coach Joe Carpenter said that defensive pressure led to some easy buckets for his team.

“We were able to turn the ball over and that translated into points on the offensive end,” he said. “We pressed them the entire first half and we finished plays (Saturday) that we didn’t on (Friday). We were making layups and shot 16 of 19 from the free-throw line. That translates into a lot of points when you are shooting the ball well and playing good defense.”

Shanice Steenholdt led the Coyotes with 25 points, while Desirea Allen finished with 11.

that clinched the victory.

L ynch took a seconddown carry with less than four minutes to go and then the highlights began. Eight different Saints’ got their hands on Lynch as he shed six tackles. Lynch added a massive stiff arm that sent cornerback Tracy Porter to the turf and dived backward into the end zone on the longest scoring run of his career.

Hasselbeck said if that play gets 4 yards “you’re patting yourself on the back.” Lynch finished with 131 yards on 19 carries, the first Seattle back to top 100 yards this season. we needed to move,” Cooper said about the run.

“That’s how we are, we play too much in spurts, but when we go on a good spurt, we’ve got to keep it up.

“I can’t complain, though.”

Lovington tried to make it a game by getting to within 10 twice, but Ervin put the Coyotes on his back and closed things out.

He ran off 10 straight Roswell points and had Roswell up 64-48 with just over 2 minutes left. Lovington finished on a 6-3 run, but it was too little, too late.

DeLaCerda finished with a team-best 24 points for Roswell, while Ervin and Arenivas each had 14.

Wiggins also added 11.

Lovington’s Jaden Swenson led all scorers with 27 and was the lone Wildcat in double figures. kjkeller@roswell-record.com

with 53 seconds to go.

But Antonio Cromartie returned the ensuing kickof f 47 yards and Mark Sanchez needed five plays to get the Jets into position for the winner.

“You know, he (Manning) is the best,” R yan said, “and he almost did it to us again.”

Manning certainly had his chances.

He was 18 of 26 for 225 yards and one TD, and got Vinatieri, considered the best clutch kicker in league history, in position with an eight-play, 48-yard drive in the final 2 1/2 minutes.

But he left 53 seconds on the clock for New York.

After Braylon Edwards made a leaping 18-yard catch to take New York to the Colts 14, Folk’s kick went right down the middle.

“It’s certainly disappointing tonight and that’s really all you think about tonight,” Manning said.

“It’s disappointing with the way we lost tonight. Any time you lose on a last-second field goal, it certainly stings.”

LaDainian Tomlinson, considered washed-up by some before the season, carried 16 times for 82 yards and scored on two 1yard runs.

“It’s emotional, exciting and all those things at once,” Tomlinson said. “We knew it was going to be a dogfight against a great team.”

The Colts actually helped the Jets’ winning drive by calling timeout with 29 seconds remaining and the ball at the Indianapolis 32.

CLARENDON, Texas — After nearly a month off, the NMMI men’s basketball team found itself in a 30-point hole to Clarendon College with 12 minutes left to play.

The Broncos were able to cut the deficit to five and, even though they couldn’t finish off the comeback — falling 96-89 — coach Sean Schooley was pleased with how they battled

going to the fourth, but couldn’t get its second win as they fell to Santa Teresa on Saturday.

“I felt like, with the rest we had and the practices we had, we would have a better showing, offensively and defensively,” said Rocket coach Greg Torres. “The girls knew this was an opportunity to come out and play well and get a win, but we just didn’t have it.”

The Rockets led 22-17 at the break, but Santa Teresa won the third quarter 13-6 and the fourth 19-12 to capture the victory.

Abbie Blach led Goddard with 14 points and Alex Zumbrun had eight.

Wrestling

SANTA FE — David Anaya, Luis Terazzas and J.T. Menchaca won their respective weight classes and the Goddard boys wrestling team placed second at the St. Michael’s Invitational on Saturday.

The Rockets finished with 168 points as a team. St. Michael’s won the invitational.

Terazzas (189 pounds) won the title match with a pin of his opponent, while Anaya (171) and Menchaca (heavyweight) won their final matches, 8-2.

back.

“We started getting a number of stops in a row,” he said. “They are a very physical team to play and the first open shot they have, they shoot it. They were kind of hitting on all cylinders and shot the ball really well.

But, we started making some good stops and started pressuring them.

“On the offensive end, we started

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relaxing and shooting the ball better, like we’re capable of. We fought back hard and didn’t quit playing. It might be a different story in February when we play them at our place.”

Jon Marsh paced the Broncos with 18 points, while Pat Moore chipped in with 15. A.J. Peralta snared 16 rebounds to go along with his nine points.

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Sanchez hit Edwards on the next play, a high pass to the right sideline.

Folk trotted on and won it.

“We’ve got to tip our hat to our offense. It was unbelievable,” said Ryan, whose bravado made him a summer sensation in HBO’s “Hard Knocks” series. “I mean, we totally dominated the second half offensively.

On defense, we had to hold serve. Against Peyton, you’re not going to stop him completely, but our guys played well enough to get it done and keep him out of the end zone. Our offense was just spectacu-

lar.”

It needed to be after Vinatieri kicked his longest field goal since Nov. 23, 2008. Again, it looked like Manning would top R yan again.

Cromartie, Sanchez, Edwards and Folk didn’t let it happen.

“I don’t know when I’m going to beat him, but I want it to be Saturday night,” R yan said this week. “Is it personal? Yes, it’s personal. It’s personal against him, Reggie Wayne, all those guys, yeah.

(Dwight) Freeney and (Robert) Mathis and those other dudes? Absolutely.”

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Roswell’s Deyton DeLaCerda, right, looks for a way around Lovington’s Jacob Jameson during Roswell’s win over the Wildcats, Saturday.

NMMI men fall 96-89 in Texas

Santa Teresa 50, Goddard 40 Goddard led by five at halftime and trailed by just two

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New York’s Shonn Greene (23) is tackled by Indy’s Kavell Conner during the Jets’ win over the Colts, Saturday.

Goddard coach Jaime Martinez said that his team had a solid showing in Santa Fe. “They are wrestling really solid,” he said. “The lower weights won some matches, but we have to work on some things. We need to get them going. I am about 90 percent right now with the team, with guys getting down to their weights.

“We have a two-week break until Ruidoso on (Jan.) 21.

By then, I should have my full lineup and we’ll be a tough team.”

Antonio Ramirez (152) and Brandon Youngblood (215) placed second for the Rockets, while Joe Hernandez (160) took home third.

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By The Associated Press Boys Basketball Cliff 62, Colegio Bachilleres, Mexico 58 Clovis 74, Sandia 60 Eldorado 86, Hobbs 69 Gallup 56, Sandia Prep 48 Hope Christian 56, Espanola Valley 41 Las Cruces 72, La Cueva 70 Mesilla Valley Christian 56, Santa Rosa 45 Onate 66, Albuquerque High 60 Pojoaque 63, Artesia 52 Portales 55, West Las Vegas 36 Roswell 67, Lovington 54 Santa Teresa 63, Belen 26 Aztec Tournament Piedra Vista 70, Aztec 49 Smokey Bear Tournament Capitan 56, Carrizozo 42 Cloudcroft 52, Corona 17 Hagerman 81, Reserve 27 Girls Basketball Alamo-Navajo 47, Menaul 39 Artesia 42, Deming 40 Clovis 51, Pojoaque 25 Del Norte 43, Los Lunas 29 Eldorado 83, Albuquerque Academy 33 Grants 54, Farmington 45 Highland 49, Hope Christian 47 La Cueva 56, Las Cruces 29 Mayfield 55, Valley 39 Mescalero Apache 38, Capitan 31 Piedra Vista 36, Durango, Colo. 25 Portales 52, West Las Vegas 13 Roswell 74, Chaparral 20 Sandia 52, Los Alamos 33 Santa Teresa 49, Goddard 40 Tularosa 52, Magdalena 32 West Mesa 48, Alamogordo 47 Smokey Bear Tournament Hagerman 37, Cloudcroft 32 Reserve 52, Corona 26

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National Basketball Association At A Glance

By The Associated Press All Times Mountain EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Pct Boston . . . . . . . . . . . .28 8 .778 New York . . . . . . . . . .21 14 .600 Philadelphia . . . . . . . .15 22 .405 Toronto . . . . . . . . . . . .12 24 .333 New Jersey . . . . . . . .10 27 .270 Southeast Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Pct Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 9 .763 Orlando . . . . . . . . . . .25 12 .676 Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . .25 14 .641 Charlotte . . . . . . . . . .13 21 .382 Washington . . . . . . . . .9 26 .257 Central Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Pct Chicago . . . . . . . . . . .24 12 .667 Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . .14 20 .412 Milwaukee . . . . . . . . .14 21 .400 Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . .12 24 .333 Cleveland . . . . . . . . . .8 28 .222 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L San Antonio . . . . . . . .30 6 Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 10 New Orleans . . . . . . .21 16 Memphis . . . . . . . . . .17 20 Houston . . . . . . . . . . .16 21 Northwest Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Oklahoma City . . . . . .25 13 Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 13 Denver . . . . . . . . . . . .20 15 Portland . . . . . . . . . . .20 17 Minnesota . . . . . . . . . .9 28 Pacific Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W L L.A. Lakers . . . . . . . .26 11 Golden State . . . . . . .15 21 Phoenix . . . . . . . . . . .14 20 L.A. Clippers . . . . . . .11 24 Sacramento . . . . . . . .8 25

GB — 6 1⁄2 13 1⁄2 16 18 1⁄2

GB — 3 1⁄2 4 1⁄2 14 18 1⁄2 GB — 9 9 1⁄2 12 16

Pct GB .833 — .722 4 .568 9 1⁄2 .459 13 1⁄2 .432 14 1⁄2

Pct GB .658 — .658 — .571 3 1⁄2 .541 4 1⁄2 .243 15 1⁄2

Pct GB .703 — .417 10 1⁄2 1 .412 10 ⁄2 .314 14 .242 16

Friday’s Games San Antonio 90, Indiana 87 Philadelphia 105, Chicago 99 Washington 97, New Jersey 77 Boston 122, Toronto 102 Memphis 110, Utah 99 Portland 108, Minnesota 98 Orlando 110, Houston 95 Miami 101, Milwaukee 95, OT Golden State 116, Cleveland 98 L.A. Lakers 101, New Orleans 97 New York 121, Phoenix 96 Saturday’s Games Atlanta 108, Indiana 93 Charlotte 104, Washington 89 Milwaukee 115, New Jersey 92 Detroit 112, Philadelphia 109, OT Chicago 90, Boston 79 Oklahoma City 109, Memphis 100 Orlando 117, Dallas 107 Utah 103, Houston 99, OT Sunday’s Games Sacramento at Toronto, 11 a.m.

Golden State at L.A. Clippers, 1:30 p.m.

Minnesota at San Antonio, 5 p.m.

Cleveland at Phoenix, 6 p.m.

Miami at Portland, 7 p.m.

New Orleans at Denver, 7 p.m.

New York at L.A. Lakers, 7:30 p.m.

Monday’s Games Memphis at Charlotte, 5 p.m.

Houston at Boston, 5:30 p.m.

Detroit at Chicago, 6 p.m.

NFC, 1 p.m. (FOX) AFC, 4:30 p.m. (CBS)

Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 30 At Honolulu AFC vs. NFC, 5 p.m. (FOX)

Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 6 At Arlington, Texas AFC champion vs. NFC champion, 4:30 p.m. (FOX) ————— Saints-Seahawks Stats SCORE BY QUARTER New Orleans . . .10 10 0 16 — 36 Seattle . . . . . . . . .7 17 10 7 — 41

SCORING SUMMARY First Quarter NO—FG Hartley 26, 11:43.

NO—H.Evans 1 pass from Brees (Hartley kick), 6:21.

Sea—Carlson 11 pass from Hasselbeck (Mare kick), 3:38.

Second Quarter NO—Jones 5 run (Hartley kick), 13:38.

Sea—Carlson 7 pass from Hasselbeck (Mare kick), 11:00.

Sea—FG Mare 29, 7:03.

Sea—Stokley 45 pass from Hasselbeck (Mare kick), 1:15.

NO—FG Hartley 22, :00.

Third Quarter Sea—Williams 38 pass from Hasselbeck (Mare kick), 11:48.

Sea—FG Mare 39, 5:27.

Fourth Quarter NO—Jones 4 run (Hartley kick), 13:11.

NO—FG Hartley 21, 9:13.

Sea—Lynch 67 run (Mare kick), 3:22.

NO—Henderson 6 pass from Brees (run failed), 1:30.

A—66,336.

TEAM STATISTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NO . . . . . . . .Sea First downs . . . . . . . . . . .32 . . . . . . . . .19 Total Net Yards . . . . . . . .474 . . . . . . . .415 Rushes-yards . . . . . . . .22-77 . . . .25-149 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . .397 . . . . . . . .266 Punt Returns . . . . . . . . .2-11 . . . . . . .1-12 Kickoff Returns . . . . . . .7-130 . . . . . .5-97 Interceptions Ret. . . . . .1-10 . . . . . . . .0-0 Comp-Att-Int . . . . . . . .39-60-0 . . .22-35-1 Sacked-Yards Lost . . . . .1-7 . . . . . . . .1-6 Punts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-47.8 . . . . .4-38.8 Fumbles-Lost . . . . . . . . .2-1 . . . . . . . .0-0 Penalties-Yards . . . . . . .7-39 . . . . . . .6-39 Time of Possession . . .32:01 . . . . .27:59

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—New Orleans, Jones 15-59, Bush 5-12, Brees 2-6. Seattle, Lynch 19131, Forsett 4-20, Hasselbeck 1-(minus 1), Washington 1-(minus 1).

PASSING—New Orleans, Brees 39-60-0404. Seattle, Hasselbeck 22-35-1-272.

RECEIVING—New Orleans, Henderson 777, Jones 6-61, Bush 5-37, Colston 4-66, Moore 4-49, D.Thomas 4-38, H.Evans 4-23, Meachem 3-29, Shockey 2-24. Seattle, Williams 5-68, Obomanu 5-43, Stokley 4-73, Carlson 3-17, Forsett 2-12, Morrah 1-39, Martin 1-15, Tate 1-5.

MISSED FIELD GOALS—None.

————— Jets-Colts Stats SCORE BY QUARTER N.Y. Jets . . . . . . .0 0 7 10 — 17 Indianapolis . . . . .0 7 3 6 — 16

SCORING SUMMARY Second Quarter Ind—Garcon 57 pass from Manning (Vinatieri kick), 5:25.

Third Quarter NYJ—Tomlinson 1 run (Folk kick), 9:48.

Ind—FG Vinatieri 47, 4:53.

Fourth Quarter NYJ—Tomlinson 1 run (Folk kick), 9:59.

Ind—FG Vinatieri 32, 4:37.

Ind—FG Vinatieri 50, :53.

NYJ—FG Folk 32, :00.

A—65,332.

TEAM STATISTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NYJ . . . . . . . .Ind First downs . . . . . . . . . . .23 . . . . . . . . .16 Total Net Yards . . . . . . . .353 . . . . . . . .312 Rushes-yards . . . . . . .38-169 . . . . .27-93 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . .184 . . . . . . . .219 Punt Returns . . . . . . . . .1-15 . . . . . . . .0-0 Kickoff Returns . . . . . . .4-132 . . . . . .2-44 Interceptions Ret. . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . .1-23 Comp-Att-Int . . . . . . . .18-31-1 . . .18-26-0 Sacked-Yards Lost . . . . .1-5 . . . . . . . .1-6 Punts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-50.4 . . . . .4-38.3 Fumbles-Lost . . . . . . . . .1-0 . . . . . . . .0-0 Penalties-Yards . . . . . . .3-15 . . . . . . .2-10 Time of Possession . . .33:07 . . . . .26:53

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—N.Y. Jets, Tomlinson 16-82, Greene 19-70, B.Smith 2-11, Sanchez 1-6.

Indianapolis, Addai 13-60, Rhodes 14-33.

PASSING—N.Y. Jets, Sanchez 18-31-1189. Indianapolis, Manning 18-26-0-225.

RECEIVING—N.Y. Jets, Edwards 4-62, Holmes 4-46, Tomlinson 4-17, Keller 3-42, Cotchery 2-17, Hartsock 1-5. Indianapolis,

SCOREBOARD

White 6-54, Garcon 5-112, Tamme 5-46, Rhodes 1-12, Wayne 1-1.

MISSED FIELD GOALS—None.

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Falcons’ Mularkey interviews with Browns

CLEVELAND (AP) — Mike Mularkey had one chance to be an NFL head coach. He’s hoping the Cleveland Browns give him another.

Atlanta’s offensive coordinator who spent two seasons as Buffalo’s coach, interviewed with the Browns on Saturday, breaking away from the Falcons’ playoff prep to visit with Browns president Mike Holmgren and general manager Tom Heckert.

The Browns’ top executives went to Atlanta for the interview, the second one formally conducted by the Browns in their search to replace Eric Mangini.

On Friday, the Browns interviewed St. Louis offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur in Cleveland. Next week, they intend to interview New York Giants defensive coordinator Perry Fewell and perhaps Philadelphia offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg.

It’s also possible the Browns will talk to Jon Gruden and John Fox — that is, if the Browns haven’t done so already. The team is keeping the search for Cleveland’s fifth coach since 1999 extremely low-key, choosing only to confirm interviews after they’ve taken place.

Mularkey previously canceled a meeting with the Denver Broncos, but kept his appointment with the Browns because they called him first. Unlike Shurmur, Mularkey has head coaching experience that could give him an advantage, and he’s also familiar with the AFC North.

The Bills went 14-18 in their two seasons (2004-05) under Mularkey. He led the Bills to a 9-7 record in his first season, Buffalo’s first winning one in five years. He resigned in 2006 amid philosophical differences with the club’s front office.

Before he was hired in Buffalo, Mularkey spent eight seasons with Pittsburgh on Bill Cowher’s staff. He was the Steelers’ offensive coordinator for three seasons, and under his watch, they were ranked third and fifth, respectively, in total offense in his first two years.

Mularkey helped refine quarterback Kordell Stewart and revived quarterback Tommy Maddox’s career. Maddox was voted the NFL Comeback Player of the Year when he played in Mularkey’s offense.

The Browns plan to interview Fewell on Tuesday or Wednesday. They’re also likely to meet with Mornhinweg, who wasn’t permitted to speak with the team this week because the Eagles are in a wild-card game.

Mornhinweg is close to Holmgren, who coached him in high school and later had him on his staff. He also runs the type of offense Holmgren would like to bring to Cleveland, a much more wide-open passing game than the Browns utiliized with Mangini and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll.

Mornhinweg went 5-27 as coach of the Detroit Lions (2001-02).

Mangini was fired by Holmgren on Monday, one day after a 41-9 home loss to Pittsburgh dropped him to 5-11 for the second consecutive season.

On Monday, Holmgren is scheduled to meet with Cleveland’s assistant coaches.

After firing Mangini, he gave the remainder of the week off, allowing them to make contacts and set up interviews elsewhere.

Defensive coordinator Rob Ryan interviewed for Carolina’s head coach opening.

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Dolphins’ Sparano receives contract extension

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Tony Sparano stared into space stone-faced, tapping his foot and chomping on gum.

Miami Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland also wore a somber expression, his cheeks turning red as awkward details were discussed.

Team owner Stephen Ross sat between them, sweat glistening above his upper lip while he tried to put lipstick on a pig of a week for the Dolphins.

They did damage control Saturday, holding an extraordinary news conference to announce a two-year contract extension for Sparano — and to acknowledge mistakes in dealing with the team’s coaching situation.

“The lines of communication should be handled differently,” Ireland said.

“Now,” Ross said, “I would go about it a different way.”

Ross and Ireland flew to California for an interview Thursday with Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh, leaving Sparano in very public limbo. Negotiations broke off, Harbaugh took a job with the 49ers, and Ross decided to keep Sparano.

Ross, who took over the Dolphins two

years ago, said he had never interviewed a coach before and was naive to think he could keep his meeting with Harbaugh secret.

“I should have probably let Tony know,” Ross said. “I never thought it would be national news. I realized after having read the papers the anguish I had put Tony through.

It’s probably a mistake on my part not thinking that when you do something like this, it’s public.”

Ross, Ireland and Sparano said any harm to their relationships had been repaired, but their body language and demeanor suggested otherwise.

Sitting at the end of a long table before 40 media members, they did not look at each other. Ross did most of the talking and occasionally chuckled, while Sparano and Ireland sat rigid with the sort of expressions common on the Dolphins’ sideline during their late-season meltdown.

However, everyone said all the right things, including Sparano regarding his week of uncertainty. He said it was difficult not only for himself, but for his players and assistant coaches and their families.

“I had a lot of different emotions,” he said.

“Frustrations bubble over a little bit sometimes when there’s uncertainty.

“We’re in a happy place right now, and we’re going to do the best job we can to get things right.”

With the extension, Sparano’s under contract through 2013, and changes this offseason will be limited to his roster and staff.

Offensive coordinator Dan Henning, for one, is leaving.

“The emphasis is going to be on offense — an exciting offense, a more aggressive offense, creative,” Ross said. “I will deliver a winner. That is my commitment.”

Sparano was a winner at first, leading the Dolphins to the 2008 AFC East title in his first season as an NFL coach. But he went 7-9 each of the past two seasons, and the team was dreadful in the final few weeks of 2010.

That inspired Ross to consider alternatives. But he said no one from the organization had contact with Bill Cowher or Jon Gruden, despite speculation Miami might be interested in both.

And while the Dolphins did court Harbaugh, Ross denied making an offer.

“We did our due diligence in an effort to improve this organization,” said Ireland, reading a statement. “In the beginning and the end of all this, I believe Tony Sparano is the right coach for this team. I’ve always felt that.

That has never changed.”

Ireland and Sparano said they’ll continue to have a good relationship. It dates back eight years, when both were with the Dallas Cowboys.

“Jeff and I have agreed not to agree a bunch of times,” Sparano said. “Sometimes there’s smoke coming from that office. If there’s not, it’s not healthy. It needs to happen.

“At the end of this whole thing, we’ll keep communicating, and it’s going to be fine.

We’re going to try to do the best thing for this franchise together. That’s the way it has to be — together.”

Speaking from notes, Ross began the 35minute news conference with an 18-minute statement that chronicled the week’s events.

On Monday, the day after the Dolphins lost their season finale at New England 38-7, Ross met with Sparano, who laid out a detailed plan of offseason changes.

“Just because you hear a plan, there are still frustrations,” Ross said. “It doesn’t ease the pain.”

That night, Ross met Harbaugh for the first time at the Orange Bowl game. Andrew Luck threw four touchdown passes and Stanford won to complete a 12-1 season.

Ross said he found Harbaugh appealing in part because they’re both Michigan alumni, and he decided to arrange their meeting in California.

“He’s probably the hottest commodity in America today in terms of an offensive mind,” Ross said.

But during their interview, Ross said, he decided to keep Sparano.

“You don’t just make change for the sake of change,” Ross said.

Instead of offering Harbaugh a job, Ross said, he gave advice.

“Harbaugh wanted to go to the NFL, but he wasn’t exactly sure. He asked me, ‘What should I do?’ I recommended, ‘Go back to Stanford and hitch yourself to the quarterback. You’ve got the best quarterback. You can win the national championship. The pros will be there.”’

On the late-night flight from California to Florida, Ross tried to call Sparano with the news there would be no change in coaches.

But Sparano had turned off his phone and gone to bed.

Meanwhile, the news leaked to the media.

“I woke up the next morning and had 31

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(FOX) Sunday, Jan. 16 Philadelphia or Seattle at Chicago, 11 a.m.

(FOX) N.Y. Jets at New England, 2:30 p.m. (CBS)

Rocco Mediate . . . . . . . . .79-70-75— 224 Derek Lamely . . . . . . . . . .72-76-78— 226

text messages from my players,” Sparano said.

They were sending congratulations.

Transactions

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Saturday’s Sports Transactions

By The Associated Press BASEBALL American League TEXAS RANGERS—Acquired RHP Ryan Kelly from Oakland for RHP Guillermo Moscoso.

National League CHICAGO CUBS—Acquired RHP Matt Garza, OF Fernando Perez and LHP Zachary Rosscup from Tampa Bay for RHP Chris Archer, C Robinson Chirinos, INF HakJu Lee, OF Sam Fuld and OF Brandon Guyer.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association ATLANTA HAWKS—Signed G-F Damien Wilkins to a 10-day contract.

FOOTBALL National Football League MIAMI DOLPHINS—Signed coach Tony Sparano to a two-year contract extension.

HOCKEY National Hockey League NHL—Suspended Atlanta F Ben Eager four games for delivering a blow to the head with a punch to Toronto F Colby Armstrong in a Jan. 7 game.

NASHVILLE PREDATORS—Reassigned F Linus Klasen to Milwaukee (AHL). Recalled F Andreas Thuresson from Milwaukee.

COLLEGE FLORIDA STATE—Signed football coach Jimbo Fisher to contract extension through the 2015 season.

RUTGERS—Announced sophomore QB Tom Savage and freshman RB Casey Turner are leaving the football program.

Tournament of Champions Scores

By The Associated Press Saturday At Kapalua Resort, The Plantation Course Kapalua, Hawaii Purse: $5.6 million Yardage: 7,411; Par 73 Third Round Steve Stricker . . . . . . . . . .69-67-65— 201 Jonathan Byrd . . . . . . . . . .66-68-67— 201 Robert Garrigus . . . . . . . .69-63-69— 201 Carl Pettersson . . . . . . . . .66-67-71— 204 Matt Kuchar . . . . . . . . . . . .69-70-66— 205 Graeme McDowell . . . . . .71-68-68— 207 Bill Haas . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68-70-69— 207 Jason Day . . . . . . . . . . . . .73-66-69— 208 Bill Lunde . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-68-70— 208 Ian Poulter . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-68-70— 208 Jim Furyk . . . . . . . . . . . . .68-68-72— 208 Arjun Atwal . . . . . . . . . . . .72-69-68— 209 Charley Hoffman . . . . . . . .68-75-67— 210 Ryan Palmer . . . . . . . . . . .70-72-68— 210 Adam Scott . . . . . . . . . . . .73-67-70— 210 Dustin Johnson . . . . . . . . .71-66-73— 210 Francesco Molinari . . . . . .69-67-74— 210 Ernie Els . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72-64-74— 210 Justin Rose . . . . . . . . . . . .75-67-69— 211 Ben Crane . . . . . . . . . . . . .67-70-74— 211 Zach Johnson . . . . . . . . . .71-73-69— 213 Cameron Beckman . . . . . .72-71-70— 213 Matt Bettencourt . . . . . . . .73-70-70— 213 Tim Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72-68-73— 213 Bubba Watson . . . . . . . . . .70-70-73— 213 Anthony Kim . . . . . . . . . . .69-71-74— 214 Heath Slocum . . . . . . . . . .70-74-72— 216 Jason Bohn . . . . . . . . . . . .72-72-72— 216 Stuart Appleby . . . . . . . . . .69-75-73— 217 Hunter Mahan . . . . . . . . . .70-70-78— 218

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Top 25 hoops: Syracuse wins by 5, Mizzou upset

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Kris Joseph scored 17 points and Brandon Triche had all 15 of his in the second half to lead No. 4 Syracuse to a 61-56 victory over Seton Hall on Saturday in a game in which both teams struggled offensively.

Scoop Jardine added 12 points and Rick Jackson had nine points and 14 rebounds for the Orange (16-0, 3-0 Big East), who entered the game as one of the last seven unbeaten teams in Division I. The Orange’s last 16-0 start was in 1999-2000, when they won their first 19 games of the season.

Jeff Robinson had 17 points and 14 rebounds and Herb Pope had 14 points and 20 rebounds for Seton Hall (7-9, 1-3), which has lost three straight and six of seven.

No. 5 Pittsburgh 89, Marquette 81 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ashton Gibbs scored 19 points and Brad Wanamaker led a first-half surge in which Pittsburgh rapidly opened up a 16-point lead, carrying the hot-shooting Panthers past Marquette.

Wanamaker scored 15 points and Gilbert Brown added 14 points and seven rebounds for the Panthers (15-1, 3-0 in Big East), who were tied at 26 before going on a 22-6 run lasting six minutes that put them ahead 48-32.

Darius Johnson-Odom scored 20 points, Dwight Buycks had 19 and Jimmy Butler 17 for Marquette (115, 2-1), which had four players in double figures yet still lost its fourth in a row against Pittsburgh in Big East play.

With Pitt shooting a season-high 60 percent, the Panthers maintained a double-digit lead throughout most of the second half. Pitt won its 18th in a row and 49th in its last 50 at home.

No. 6 San Diego State 71, Utah 62 SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 20 points, D.J. Gay hit four 3pointers in the second half and San Diego State survived a scare from Utah to remain undefeated.

The Utes, who came in on a five-game losing streak, led 34-33 at halftime thanks to Will Clyburn’s 14 points.

But then Gay, who was making his 100th career start despite a leg injury, found his shot. His back-toback 3-pointers capped a 13-5 run to open the second half that gave the Aztecs a 46-39 lead.

After Utah pulled within 57-56 on a layup by J.J. O’Brien with 8:45 left, Gay fueled a 10-0 run with two more 3-pointers to extend San Diego State’s lead to 67-56.

The win improved San Diego State to 17-0 (2-0 Mountain West Conference), while Utah fell to 7-9 (0-2).

Josh Watkins led Utah with 24 points.

No. 8 Connecticut 82, No. 12 Texas 81, OT AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Kemba Walker, the nation’s leading scorer, made a 15foot jumper with 5 seconds left in overtime to lift Connecticut over Texas.

The Longhorns quickly moved the ball to midcourt before calling timeout, but freshman Cory Joseph’s juggling 3-pointer after the inbound pass fell well short.

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Walker shot 8 for 27 and finished with 22 points against a tough defensive effort.

Connecticut (12-2) ended Texas’ 27-game home winning streak against nonconference opponents. Jordan Hamilton and J’Covan Brown each scored 20 points for the Longhorns (12-3).

Alex Oriaki had a careerhigh 21 rebounds for the Huskies.

Colorado 89, No. 9 Missouri 76 BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Super sophomore Alec Burks scored a career-high 36 points and Colorado beat Missouri in their final Big 12 opener.

The Buffaloes (12-4, 1-0), who join the expanded Pac12 next season, snapped a streak of 13 straight losses in conference openers going back to 1997.

The Tigers (14-2, 0-1) had won nine straight games overall and nine in a row against the Buffaloes, whose last win over a top-10 team was a 93-80 upset of third-ranked Texas on Feb. 4, 2003.

The Buffs took control early behind Burks and a solid supporting cast. Cory Higgins scored 18, Levi Knutson added 13 and Austin Dufault had 12.

Michael Dixon Jr.’s 17 points led the Tigers, who were outrebounded 47-33.

Georgia 77, No. 10 Kentucky 70 ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Trey Thompkins scored 25 points and Georgia pulled away from Kentucky for its ninth straight win.

The Bulldogs (12-2) stamped themselves as a contender in their Southeastern Conference opener, snapping a seven-game winning streak by the Wildcats (12-3, 0-1) in the biggest win of coach Mark Fox’s two-year tenure.

Thompkins hit a key onehanded shot from the baseline with 2:40 remaining, giving Georgia a 66-59 lead after it had squandered an 11-point halftime advantage. From there, the Bulldogs clinched it at the line, hitting 11 of 12 free throws.

Terrence Jones led Kentucky with 24 points, but three teammates fouled out in the closing minutes. The Wildcats shot only 38 percent from the field in putting up their second-lowest total of the season, nearly 10 points below their average.

West Virginia 65, No. 13 Georgetown 59 WASHINGTON (AP) — Casey Mitchell scored 28 points and West Virginia forced 18 turnovers, taking advantage of another subpar game from Georgetown’s top seniors.

Mitchell had his best Big East game yet for what is already a spark-plug season

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Seton Hall's Jeff Robinson, back, fouls Syracuse's Kris Joseph (32) as Joseph goes up for a shot during the second half of Syracuse’s 61-56 win over the Pirates, Saturday.

for the senior, whose scoring average has risen from 3.7 points last season to 17.6 this season. The National Junior College Athletic Association player of the year at Chipola College in 2009, Mitchell went 10 of 19 from the field, including 4 for 7 from 3-point range.

Kevin Jones added 15 points for the Mountaineers (10-4, 2-2) in a rematch of last year’s Big East tournament championship game, won by West Virginia 60-58.

Jason Clark scored 16 points to lead the Hoyas (12-4, 1-3), off to their worst

Big East start since the 2003-04 season, Craig Esherick’s last as coach.

No. 14 Notre Dame 76, St. John’s 61 SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Ben Hansbrough scored 26 points, making four 3pointers, and Notre Dame beat St. John’s 76-61 to end the Red Storm’s five-game winning streak and hand them their first Big East loss.

Tim Abromaitis and Scott Martin added 12 points each for the Irish (14-2, 3-1 Big East), and Abromaitis

had nine rebounds. Notre Dame improved to 11-0 at home, delighting the Joyce Center crowd that turned out despite a storm that dumped nearly 3 feet of snow on the South Bend area.

Justin Brownlee led St. John’s (10-4, 3-1) with 17 points and seven rebounds.

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Notice of Open Enrollment Sidney Gutierrez Middle School

The Sidney Gutierrez Middle School (School), a Roswell public charter school, announces its open enrollment period from January 3-18, 2011, during which time it will accept applications for the 2011-2012 school year. The school will accept up to 22 6th grade students and may fill vacancies in the 7 and 8th grades. Applications may be picked up at the School, downloaded from the website www.sgms.us or requested by calling (575) 347-9703. All completed applications must be returned to either the school administrator in person or P.O. Box 1674, Roswell, NM 88202 and postmarked no later than close of business January 18, Electronic (facsimile or email) submission of applications will not be accepted. If you are currently on the waiting list, you must re-apply for next year.

The School is located at #4 Challenger Road in Roswell at the Roswell Industrial Air Center. The School is dedicated to a program of high academic expectations and achievement in a small school setting, with an emphasis on the application of computer technology to education.

The School is a public school established pursuant to the New Mexico Charter Schools Act. There are no entrance fees and no tests required for admission. The School does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services.

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La Escuela Secundaria Sidney Gutierrez (escuela), una escuela exclusiva de Roswell, anuncia el periodo de matriculación comenzando el 3 de enero hasta el 18 de enero del 2011. Durante este tiempo, se aceptarán solicitudes para el año escolar 2011-2012. La escuela aceptará hasta 22 estudiantes de sexto grado y llenará vacantes en el séptimo y octavo grado. Las solicitudes pueden ser adquiridas en la escuela, por medio la página www.sgms.us, o por teléfono al (575) 347-9703. Todas las solicitudes completas deberán ser recibidas en la oficina del administrador de la escuela, en persona o por correo en el P.O. Box 1674, Roswell, NM 88202 pre fechadas antes del 18 de enero del 2010. Solicitudes via fax o via correo electrónico no serán aceptadas. Si actualmente está en la lista de espera, debe de re aplicar para el próximo año.

La dirección de la escuela es #4 Challenger Road en Roswell en el Roswell Industrial Air Center. La escuela se dedica a un programa de alta expectación académica y logros escolares, con énfasis en educación usando la tecnología de las computadoras.

La escuela es pública y establecida según los mandatos del New Mexico Charter Schools Act. La escuela es gratis y no hay que tomar examenes para ser aceptados. La escuela no descrimina en base de deshabilidad, raza, creencia, color, sexo, nacionalidad, religión, decenendencia, o la necesidad de educación especial.

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Robert Garrigus reacts after making a 50-foot eagle putt on the 18th green during the third round of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions in Kapalua, Hawaii, Saturday.

KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Robert Garrigus recovered from an atrocious start Saturday by holing a 50-foot eagle putt on the 18th hole to join Steve Stricker and Jonathan Byrd in the lead at the Tournament of Champions.

In the notorious Kona wind — the toughest at Kapalua — Garrigus chunked a 4-iron into a hazard to open with double bogey and followed with a bogey to quickly fall out of the lead. By the end of the third round, he was back where he started.

The eagle gave Garrigus a 4-under 69 and gave him a good chance to become the first player since Tiger Woods in 2000 to win the season opener after winning the final event of the previous year.

Stricker turned an impossible lie into an unlikely birdie on the 12th hole, avoiding a loose piece of grass behind his ball in the bunker by hitting a 4-iron to 5 feet. It was part of a five straight birdies that carried him to an 8under 65, a score he didn’t think was possible in wind that makes the Plantation Course play at its longest.

Byrd, who has been around the lead all week, was steady as usual. He nearly holed a wedge on the 16th and settled for a tap-in birdie, but his pitch to the 18th was just long enough that it trickled down a slope and rolled 50 feet away. His two-putt par gave him a 67.

All three were at 18-under 201, three shots clear of Carl Pettersson, who had a 71.

Three Americans atop the leaderboard at least improved the odds of ending a dubious streak at Kapalua, where international players have won the Tournament of Champions the last eight times.

Matt Kuchar had the lead at one point by making seven birdies in a nine-hole stretch, but he played even par over the final six holes for a 66 and wound up four shots out of the lead. U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell shot a 68 as he continued to get used to mountain golf atop the Pacific Ocean. He was six shots behind, along with Bill Haas (69).

Garrigus looked as though he might not break the way he started. His caddie told him to slow down his swing, and a birdie on the third hole settled him down.

“I thought getting back to under par was going to be good for me,” Garrigus said. “That was a hell of a way to end the round.”

Stricker began making his move with a birdie on the ninth hole, but the 12th was his shot of the tournament.

“A do-or-die swing,” he said.

He had a grass divot left of his ball in the bunker, which was no problem. There was a 2-inch piece of grass behind the ball, and he called for a rules official to ask if he could move it, deep down knowing that he couldn’t. What he didn’t realize, however, was Stricker could not touch the grass piece at any point in his swing.

From 178 yards into the wind, he hit 4-iron that he brought from the inside and picked the ball cleanly from the sand. It caught the left side of the green and settled 5 feet away.

“You hit a shot like that, you want to make the putt,” he said. “That was the topper.”

He kept right on going, making a super fast putt on the 13th, using his superb wedge game for easy birdie putts on the 14th and 15th, and ending with another good pitch to 3 feet on the 18th.

“I didn’t think an 8-under round was out there,” he said. “But as I got into a roll on the back side, I kept wanting more.”

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A funeral service for Jean Scott, 88, of Roswell, will be held Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011,

at 10 a.m., at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home.

Jean passed away Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, in Houston, Texas.

Jean was born to Charley Phillip Lankford and Louise Francis Cripps Lankford on December 10, 1922. She was a devoted wife and mother who remained active in the Church of Christ and in the Roswell community.

She was married to Leroy Scott who preceded her in death. He was retired from the Roswell Fire Department.

Those left behind to cherish her memory are her two sons: Merle L Scott, of Houston, and Steve Scott and wife, Kathy, of Houston; a

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. plans to increase aid to Pakistan in response to complaints from Pakistani officials that Washington doesn’t understand their security priorities or offer enough help, according to The Washington Post.

Under the plan, decided in the White House’s Afghanistan war review last month, the U.S. will offer more military, intelligence and economic support. The Obama administration also plans to intensify efforts to forge a regional peace despite frustration that Pakistani officials aren’t doing enough to fight terrorist groups in the country’s tribal areas, according to the report.

The decision is set to be delivered by Vice President Joe Biden during a visit to Pakistan next week, the Post said, citing unidentified administration officials.

Biden is expected to meet with military chief Gen. Ashfaq Kayani and other top government leaders.

Pakistan’s foreign minisShah Mahmood ter, Qureshi, told The Associated Press on Saturday that Biden “is a friend of Pakistan ... and has been supportive of Pakistan’s point of view.”

The vice president is expected to challenge the Pakistanis to articulate a long-term strategy for the region and specify what assistance they need to move successfully against Taliban safe havens in areas bordering Afghanistan.

A White House official said Saturday that the move is part of an overall effort by the administration to elevate its level of diplomatic engagement with Pakistan, a nation that’s vital in combating terrorism.

The aide, who would speak only on background

to discuss diplomatic matters, said the efforts are a refinement to U.S. policy towards Pakistan, not a major change.

Some U.S. military commanders and intelligence officers who have lost patience with Pakistan had proposed allowing U.S. ground forces to launch targeted raids against insurgent strongholds, but Obama and his top national security aides rejected those suggestions, the Post said.

They concluded that the United States cannot afford to threaten or further alienate a nuclear-armed country whose cooperation is essential to the administration on several fronts.

The conclusions were referred to as unspecified policy “adjustments” in a five-page summary of the December war review that has been made public, according to the Post. Several administration officials told the newspaper the classified review focused on areas where strong efforts were needed, as opposed to new programs.

The classified review pledged to “look hard” at issues of economic stability, the Post said. It also directed administration and Pentagon officials to “make sure that our sizeable military assistance programs are properly tailored to what the Pakistanis need and are targeted on units that will generate the most benefit” for U.S. goals, said one senior administration official who participated in the review and was authorized to discuss it with the newspaper on condition of anonymity.

Previously, Pakistan has complained that promised U.S. aid — projected to total more than $3 billion in 2011 — has been slow to arrive and requests for military equipment, including helicopters, have not been

fulfilled.

Pakistan Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, a close U.S. ally who on Friday managed to salvage his shaky coalition government by wooing back a party that had defected to the opposition, was not immediately available for comment on Saturday.

As domestic political pressures mount on the government in Islamabad

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a bid to forestall a backlash from congressional conservatives, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has ordered the State Department to amend a bureaucratic change that would have eliminated the titles “mother” and “father” with the gender -neutral term “parent” in reports of overseas births.

The State Department said Saturday that Clinton had instructed the department to retain “mother” and “father” in a for m known as a “Consular Report of Birth Abroad” that U.S. embassies use to document the birth of a child to expatriate Americans. It said the form will now ask for the names of the child’s “mother or parent 1” and “father or parent 2.”

Gay and lesbian groups had applauded the initial change, which was announced with little fanfare in late December. But conservative groups criticized it as an attack on traditional marriage and

family values.

Clinton has been a forceful advocate for gay and lesbian rights and in 2009 moved to give homosexual diplomats, their partners and families the same benefits that heterosexual diplomats and their families receive. That step at the State Department preceded a similar government-wide move announced by the White House.

However, State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley said Saturday that Clinton had not been aware that the ter ms “mother” and “father” would be stricken from the consular birth reports when she signed of f on broader changes to the document last year.

“She has directed that the relevant forms retain to the existing references to ‘mother’ and ‘father’ in addition to the designation ‘parent’,” Crowley said. He said her decision would ensure that the documents are as inclusive and informative as possible.

State Department officials said Clinton was concerned that eliminating the “mother” and “father” from the forms would spark an unwanted fight with newly powerful Republican lawmakers who are calling for major cuts in foreign operations spending and have challenged administration policy in numerous areas.

The changes to the form were made public on Dec. 22 but not widely noticed until earlier this week when the Family Equality Council, an advocacy group for gay, lesbian and transgender families, hailed the revisions as a victory for its efforts and thanked Clinton for making them.

In a Jan. 5 statement, it said the change “carries significant tangible and symbolic consequences for same-sex headed families, and increases governmental efficiency by alleviating the needless confusion, delays and denials caused by outdated gender-specific forms.”

Jean Scott

grandson Shawn Alexander Scott and wife, Angela; three great grandchildren: Heather Lee, Katie Lynn, and Chrislynn Rose Scott; two brothers: John Lankford and wife, Jimmie, of Manteco, California, and Asher Lankford, of Roswell.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Leroy Scott, four sisters, and two brothers.

Please take a moment to share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online register book at andersonbethany.com Services are under the direction of AndersonBethany Funeral Home & Crematory.

Connie Marie Ozbun

Roswell Daily Record husband, Harry, on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011. There will be a family viewing from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011.

Connie is survived by sons: Harry Ozbun, Jr. and his wife, Maria, Richard Ozbun and his wife, Linda, and James Ozbun and his wife, Rhonda; daughters: Cathy Jimenez and her husband, Billy, and Candy Garner; 12 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brothers: Tom and Jim; and sister, Rowena. She is also survived by the extended family of George and Libby Flores.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Donnella. Connie was a

wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and caregiver.

She was a skilled seamstress and crafter. She cared for many foster children over the years as well. She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church.

A funeral service will be held Monday, Jan. 10, at 10 a.m., at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, with interment to follow at South Park Cemetery.

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

Report: US to increase help for Pakistan Connie Marie Ozbun, 83, a longtime resident of Roswell, went to join her

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In this Nov. 19, 2010, file photo, Vice President Joe Biden gestures while speaking at the South Court Auditorium at the White House in Washington. The Washington Post is reporting that the Obama administration has decided to increase military, intelligence and financial support for Pakistan and intensify U.S. efforts to foster regional peace. Officials told the newspaper that the decision was made in last month's White House Afghanistan war review and will be delivered by Vice President Joe Biden when he travels to Pakistan next week for meetings with military chief Gen. Ashfaq Kayani and other top government leaders.

over issues such as a sliding economy and widespread power shortages, Gilani issued a media statement on Thursday urging the U.S. “to speed up the release of funds of high visibility projects, particularly in the energy sector.”

The statement said aid from the United States and other allies in the war on terror should take into account “Pakistan’s sacri-

fices to ensure that ordinary people of Pakistan do not face further hardships.”

Gilani made the statement after meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter and acting U.S. Special Representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan Frank Ruggiero.

Gilani’s Pakistan People’s Party regained the support of the Muttahida Qaumi

Movement after the government on Thursday reversed unpopular fuel price hikes which took hold in the New Year.

Moves to maintain fuel subsidies and hold off on tax reform will deepen the country’s deficit and irritate the International Monetary Fund which could withhold billions of dollars in loans if Pakistan does not embrace economic reform.

State Dept steps back Obama says economy on gender-neutral parentage moving in right direction WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama sees a clear and encouraging trend on the economy, citing fresh reports showing private-sector job growth and lower unemployment.

He used his weekly radio and Inter net address Saturday to discuss the latest economic news and press for bipartisan action in the newly divided Congress on measures to spur growth.

Obama presented the December jobs report in a positive light even though it fell short of what economists had been looking for and even though the drop in unemployment came partly because some people stopped looking for work.

The private sector added 103,000 new jobs in December and the unemployment rate fell from 9.8 percent to 9.4 percent.

“Now, we know that

these numbers can bounce around from month to month. But the trend is clear,” said the president, whose 2012 re-election prospects may well hinge on the condition of the economy.

“We saw 12 straight months of private sector job growth — the first time that’s been true since 2006,” he said. The economy added 1.3 million jobs last year. And each quarter was stronger than the last, which means the pace of hiring is picking up, he said.

Obama attributed increasingly optimistic economic forecasts in part to the tax cut deal he negotiated last month with Republicans to extend Bush-era tax rates for all, along with unemployment benefits, a payroll tax cut and other tax breaks.

He urged businesses to take advantage of provi-

sions including one that allows businesses to write off 100 percent of their capital investment expenses in 2011. And the president said that the deal stands as an example of how Washington should work as he confronts a Congress where Republicans just assumed the majority in the House and expanded their ranks in the Senate.

“What we can’t do is refight the battles of the past two years that distract us from the hard work of moving our economy forward. What we can’t do is engage in the kinds of symbolic battles that so often consume Washington while the rest of America waits for us to solve problems,” the president said. “The tax cuts and other progress we made in December were a much-needed departure from that pattern. Let’s build on that admirable example.”

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Idaho town to lottery winner: Please show yourself POST FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Tammy Deaton has a message for Idaho’s unknown $190 million lottery winner: Have mercy. “The curiosity is killing us all,� Deaton said Friday. “Just let us know.�

One of the two winning Mega Millions tickets drawn on Tuesday night was purchased in Post Falls, a bedroom community of 26,000 people 20 miles east of Spokane, Wash.

So far, the holder of the ticket has not come forward. Idaho Lottery officials don’t know who the person is, and refuse to identify which business sold the winning ticket.

The two winning tickets split $380 million, secondlargest lottery jackpot in history.

People in Post Falls are buzzing about the winner, even though the person may not be a local, and may not yet know they are sitting on a fortune, said Deaton, manager of Jones Chevron on busy Interstate 90, which runs from Boston to Seattle. “It’s probably someone who drove through,�

Deaton said. “A lot of travelers buy tickets as they drive through states.� and Carolyn Jim McCullar, of Ephrata,

Wash., just 125 miles west of Post Falls, appeared at a press conference Thursday to announce they had won half of the jackpot.

The winners had to match five numbers plus the “Mega ball.� The numbers were 4, 8, 15, 25 and 47, and 42 as the Mega ball.

It is not uncommon for people to wait before claiming lottery winnings. Many hire lawyers or financial planners first to make sure they don’t make mistakes.

Others don’t check their numbers until later. The winner has six months to come forward.

Post Falls is a typical suburban community of housing developments, big box stores and fast food restaurants, with some lavish homes along the Spokane River. The most exciting news in recent memory was probably the opening of a Cabela’s outdoor store a few years ago. “What if they stopped at Cabela’s, and then bought a ticket and don’t even know jack about it?� wondered Sue Breesnee, who runs a State Farm insurance office in Post Falls.

She said her husband talked her into buying $10 worth of tickets for the drawing. None was the winner.

She’s not sure she would want to get that much money all at once. “I think it would be a burden,� Breesnee said. “I would welcome the burden,� replied Ber nadette Williamson, who was visiting Breesnee’s office.

Kevin Burns also said he would welcome the money.

Burns, who was dressed as the Statue of Liberty and waving a sign in pouring rain trying to lure motorists into a tax preparation office, said he would probably keep a low profile if he won that much money. “I would keep to myself, get my family taken care of,� Burns said.

While many in town are wondering who the winner is, there are not many theories, said Angie Hoppe, who works at Pacific Wireless. “I have not heard one thing,� Hoppe said.

Mandy Menti, manager of a Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters shop, said she lost interest when her ticket did not win. “I don’t really care,� she said.

The $190 million would be paid in 26 annual installments. But the Idaho winner could choose to take an $81 million lump

Ex-boyfriend booked in case of missing burlesque dancer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The former boyfriend of a missing Las Vegas Strip burlesque dancer has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Jason Griffith, 32, was arrested Friday night on the Las Vegas Strip in the disappearance of Deborah Flores-Narvaez, Las Vegas police said Saturday. He remained held without bail Saturday.

Police Lt. Lew Roberts said a tip led investigators to the dancer’s body in downtown Las Vegas but declined to elaborate.

Roberts said officers had probable cause to arrest Griffith, but would not go into details.

Robert called the murder investigation “fairly complicated� and said additional suspects could be arrested.

The 31-year -old dancer was reported missing Dec. 14 after she didn’t show up for a rehearsal of “Fantasy,� the nightly burlesque show at the Luxor hotel and casino where she worked.

She reportedly was last seen on Dec. 12 by Griffith. Police originally said Griffith had been cooperative and that there was no evidence a crime had occurred.

The cause of her death will be released by the Clark County Coroners Of fice after an autopsy Monday, Roberts said.

The arrest ends an emotional monthlong search by the dancer’s sister, Celeste Flores-Narvaez of Atlanta, who spent Christmas and New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas searching for her younger sibling and urging police to probe the disappearance as more than a missing-person case.

Celeste returned home Jan. 2, convinced that her search was a failure.

She told The Associated Press investigators informed her that DNA evidence indicated they had found her sister’s body. “There are just no words,� said Celeste, who returned to Las Vegas Saturday. “How do you put into words finding out that your sister’s ex-boyfriend has been arrested for murder?�

Celeste said investigators refused to give her details about the tip or how the body was located.

Celeste said she hopes the coroner’s report will show the body belongs to someone else. “I really hope they are wrong,� she said.

Deborah Flores-Narvaez and Griffith had been dating for about a year when police responded to a domestic violence call involving the couple on Oct. 22. She told police that she was pregnant with Griffith’s child when he stole her iPhone, pushed her down on the ground, kicked her and pulled out her hair.

Griffith told police the couple had been in an argument, but denied hitting her.

Shortly before she went missing, Deborah sent her mother a text message that said if anything ever happened, Griffith was her emergency contact.

Police found Deborah’s car Dec. 16 in northeast Las Vegas. Roberts would not say whether Griffith’s fingerprints were found in the vehicle.

He said he did not know whether Deborah was still pregnant when she was killed.

Celeste said Griffith had told her Deborah was returning to her home off the Las Vegas Strip when she left his house on Dec. 12.

Deborah gave up a career in finance to move to Las

DETROIT (AP) — Eminem is considering a return to the big screen.

The Hollywood Reporter says in a story published Friday that the rapper is set to star in a crime thriller entitled “Random Acts of Violence.�

Eminem’s publicist, Dennis Dennehy confirms to The Associated Press the

Grammy- and Oscar-winning performer could end up in the movie but that “nothing is set in stone.�

In a statement sent to the AP, Dennehy says Eminem’s producing team has been developing the project “for some time� and “everyone involved hopes that it comes to fruition and the film goes into production.�

Rap superstar Eminem eyeing possible film role

Vegas to become a dancer two years ago. She previously lived in Maryland, where she served as an ambassador for the Washington Redskins in 2007, a non-performing position that sent her into the community.

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The prospect of winning the enormous jackpot drew huge interest across the country as thousands of people lined up to buy tick-

ets in the 41 states and Washington, D.C., where the lottery is held.

In March 2007, two winners, in Georgia and New Jersey, shared the richest prize — a $390 million Mega Millions jackpot.

Back in Post Falls, Deaton wondered if she should make a public appeal to the winner. “Maybe we should put on our billboard: where is the million dollar winner?� she said.

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It’s all about choices ...

From left, Sandra Determan, Nichole Wells, Bonnie Rupe, Kim Cooper, Nikki Edwards and Sherry Day of CHOICES Center for Independent Living, Inc., 200 E. Fourth St.

CHOICES Center for Independent Living, Inc. empowers disabled members of the community

STORY AND PHOTOS BY JONATHAN ENTZMINGER RECORD STAFF WRITER

CHIOICES is all about choices.

The CHOICES — Choosing Independence, Challenge, Empowerment and Self-esteem — Center for Independent Living, Inc., has been in Roswell for 12 years. The nonprofit organization seeks “to promote a society in which persons with disabilities control their environment and destiny through informed choice and selfidentified goals of independence.”

“We try to make our clients become independent,” Kim Cooper, of CHOICES Center for Independent Living, Inc., said. “By the end of the whole process they’re doing all the work for themselves that they never thought they could. We try to promote independence in everybody.”

Disabled consumers in the community are offered CHOICES services at no charge. Services include independent living and training skills, information and referral, individual and community advocacy, community integration from a nursing home, referral for affordable housing, a resource library of information and technical assistance and education to individuals and agencies on disability related issues, among other things.

The staff at CHOICES enables disabled individuals to live lives of independence, by assisting them with everyday tasks, job hunting and providing resources that make its clients’ lives easier.

“We help a lot of our clients with paying bills, finding a house, a job,” Cooper said. “Some people can’t communicate well, so we talk for them on the phone. Without that, they would be lost.

Some people, before we were here, were struggling very hard to get along in the community.”

Kim Cooper, of CHOICES Center for Independent Living, Inc., writes down some rules of the road for CHOICES staff members during a meeting.

Occasionally, CHOICES holds community events. Recently, the organization had an AIDS testing and flu vaccination day in November and December.

CHOICES also works on community projects for its clients. Currently, the organization is partnering with University High School students on a construction project.

“They are building a handicap ramp for one of our clients,” Sandra

Determan, of CHOICES Center for Independent Living, Inc., said. “They are doing all of the construction, the labor ... we’re collaborating with high schoolers who need to lear n a trade to become productive members of society after they graduate. This program is unique, because we’re offering a collaboration of ... two services. We’re really excited about that.”

On Jan. 20, CHOICES

will start offering three classes to consumers.

Classes will focus on health and wellness, resume building and interviewing and socialization. The health and wellness class will begin at 11 a.m., resume building and interviewing will begin at 1 p.m. and the socialization class will start at 9 a.m.

For more infor mation and to RSVP for classes, call CHOICES at 6276727. According to

Cooper, the classes will continue every following Thursday for four weeks.

“They’re only an hour and a half long,” she said. “You won’t be bored. We’re going to make it fun, we’re going to have refreshments.”

Health and wellness classes will focus on healthy eating habits and personal care.

According to Denise Judy of CHOICES, the class may take some exploratory turns based

on the needs of attendees and what they are eager to learn.

“Right now, I’m going to start off with things like the food pyramid and eating right,” she said. “If there’s specific things that the class is interested in, it (will) be geared toward those who attend the class. I’m up for going in a direction that’s going to benefit the people that are attending.”

The resume building and interviewing classes will focus on resume building and computer and interviewing skills.

Socialization classes will take place during a “social hour,” where consumers share their experiences as disabled individuals and offer encouragement to each other. “[With these classes] we’re trying to take the stigma off of saying ‘I’m disabled,’” Cooper said. “(Having a disability) is not something bad. It’s something that is. If we get people together they’ll understand that more — that ‘I’m not different, I’m special.”

Determan and Cooper call the rewards of their job “seeing people grow into their independence.”

“We don’t do it for them, they do it for themselves,” Determan said. “We’re helping them to empower themselves to believe in theirself.”

CHOICES’ full southeast New Mexico staf f includes Cooper, Determan, Judy, Georgia Crouch, Sherry Day, Nikki Edwards, Tom Kirby, Bonnie Rupe and Rebecca Sanchez. The organization is funded through state grants and donations, which are applied directly to programs and resources for disabled consumers.

CHOICES expresses a strong need for donations, as it weathers the economic stor ms that many Roswell nonprofits are experiencing.

For more information on CHOICES, call 6276727.

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Ex-wife gets involved in couple’s marriage

Q: My husband and I have been married for a year and a half, and he has a 17-year-old daughter from his previous marriage. Our marriage is great except that his exwife calls all the time, sometimes two or three times a day.

This is becoming an issue between us — especially since this woman has told people she wants my husband back.

When I’ve brought this issue before my husband, he says: “What do you want me to do? If I don’t answer the phone, there could be a problem between me and my daughter!”

Please help!

JULI: Second marriages and blended families are complicated! It sounds like yours is no exception. First of all, it’s very important that you support the relationship your husband has with his ex-wife, if for no other reason than for the sake of your stepdaughter.

Research is very clear that a prime indicator for how children recover from divorce is the health of the relationship between their biological parents. You don’t want to get in the way of that.

Having said that, I understand the need for you to establish boundaries between your husband and his exwife. Some appropriate boundaries might be that he not discuss your marriage with her or share things with her that he hasn’t first talked to you about. I highly recommend that you and your husband meet with a counselor to talk this through and to agree on boundaries so that this does not become a trust issue between you. ** ** ** Q: My sister and her husband recently divorced, and

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she and the kids are not dealing with it well. How can I help them?

JIM: Right off the bat, I’d suggest that your sister find a pastor or counselor who can evaluate the situation and offer advice based on her unique circumstances.

Next, there are some practical steps she can take to make this difficult time a bit easier. She should consider these seven survival tips for divorced parents, courtesy of author and Focus on the Family broadcast guest Laura Petherbridge: 1. Find a support group that offers encouragement and teaches coping skills. You need adult camaraderie so that your child isn’t forced to be your comforter and counselor.

2. Make it clear to your kids that they had nothing to do with the divorce, and that you and your former spouse still love them. Be appropriately honest with them about the circumstances of your divorce.

3. Make changes slowly. Many people want to leave town and get a fresh start following a divorce, but that is

not always wise. Divorce is hard enough on children, and if they lose the familiar sights and sounds of home, school and friends, it’s even more traumatic. Try to prevent as many of these adjustments as possible.

4. Let at least two years pass before getting involved in another relationship. You and your kids need time to heal.

5. Allow your kids to love your ex-husband. Don’t let your own pain and insecurity damage their relationship with him. It might be tough, but for your children’s sake, refrain from negative talk about your former spouse.

6. Be sure to discipline your kids consistently. Many divorced parents feel guilty about what their kids went through, and as a result, they tend to be more lax in their parenting.

7. Remember to let your kids be kids. Try to keep conversations about child support, visitation and conflict with your ex at a minimum. Don’t put your kids in the center of the drama. Protect and preserve their innocence as much as possible. ** ** ** Jim Daly is president of Focus on the Family, host of the Focus on the Family radio program, and a husband and father of two. Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed psychologist, cohost of Focus on the Family, author of several books, and a wife and mother of three. Submit your questions to: ask@FocusOnTheFamily.com. © 2011 Focus on the Family

Pesto pizza, more on ‘Creative Living’ Vegan diets are becoming popular

Information on candles, choosing happiness after a divorce, and making fringe flowers will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday, Jan. 11, at 9:30 p.m., and on Thursday, Jan. 13, at noon. All times are Mountain.

Rita Fuentes is an independent consultant with PartyLite in Plymouth, Mass., and she says that not all candles are created alike! It’s what you can’t see that defines the real art of candle making and this determines whether you get a good clean burn.

Author Jane Thompson will talk about dating and choosing a second mate based on her book “Choosing Happiness After Divorce.” She will also share some suggested resources, as well as demonstrate a recipe titled “I Don’t Pesto Pizza for One!” Thompson lives in Memphis, Tenn.

Designer and digitizer Laura Waterfield, owner of Laura’s Sewing Studio, says that fringe flowers add addition-

al dimension to embroidery designs.

She’ll demonstrate several types of fringe flowers that can be made with an embroidery machine. She’s from Tomball, Texas.

Information on new flavor twists for pasta and a unique line of cookware will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday, Jan. 11, at noon and on Saturday, Jan. 15, at 2 p.m. All times are Mountain.

Home economists Roxanne Wyss and Kathy Moore will demonstrate some new flavor twists for ordinary pasta. They are with Williams Foods, Inc. in Lenexa, Kan. Andrew Clarke will show how to use a unique line of cookware to prepare some very healthy desserts and side dishes. Clarke represents Saladmaster in Arlington, Texas.

“I Don’t Pesto Pizza for One” 1 jar basil pesto 1-2 oz. of goat cheese 1 Roma tomato, sliced very thin;

lightly salted Optional: 2 oz. chopped, cooked chicken 1 whole wheat tortilla Grated Parmesan cheese Heat a cookie sheet in the oven under the broiler while you prepare the pizza. Spread a thin layer of pesto over one side of the tortilla; break up goat cheese into small pieces and spread over sauce; layer slices of tomato evenly over tortilla; use a hot pad to remove pan from oven and place pizza in the center. Broil until sauce is bubbly and cheese is hot.

Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese or if preferred, use the dried Parmesan cheese.

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

Why do kids dress for June when it’s January?

BY BETH J. HARPAZ ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK (AP) — Among the great spectacles of winter, along with the northern lights and frozen lakes, are coatless kids.

No coat, no gloves? No prob!

These teens and tweens are chillin’ out, literally and figuratively, in their sweatshirts and kicks. Maybe a boy will accessorize with a baseball cap, and a girl might choose stylish boots — but nothing weatherproof, please! Some boys even wear shorts year round, and many parents say they’ve given up the fight.

For example, Jack Rogers, 12, of Fishers, Ind., was wearing shorts last week. “I know lots of kids who do that,” he said.

His grandma doesn’t understand. “It’s 15 degrees. Why doesn’t he have a coat on him?” she asked.

“I told her, ‘I have to pick and choose my battles,”’ recalled Jack’s mom, Shelley Rogers Landes. “I need to let him make decisions that really are inconsequential at the end of day.”

In a telephone interview, Jack explained his reasons for dressing light in winter: “Coats are just a hassle, putting it all on. It makes me bulky. I just like to be in short sleeves.”

He doesn’t mind gloves, but boots? “Nah, I don’t like ’em.” If his sneakers get wet, he says, “it doesn’t really bother me.”

Carleton Kendrick of Millis, Mass., a family therapist, says that for teens, “wearing bulky winter coats, gloves, boots — unless teen girls consider them high fashion — and hats screams nerd, geek, baby, dork ... UNCOOL!” He added: “Short of real and present danger of your teens getting frostbite, let them deal with being cold to be cool.”

Autumn O’Bryan said she was shocked, after moving to New Hampshire from Los Angeles, to see “both girls and boys with sweatshirts and sneakers in a blizzard waiting for

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This Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, photo courtesy of Shelley Rogers Landes shows her sons Jack Rogers, 12, left, and Maxwell Rogers, 9, as they play on a mound of snow in Fishers, Ind.

their bus. I even saw a couple of boys with shortsleeve shirts. The only hats were baseball hats and no gloves or boots on anyone.”

O’Bryan had been fighting with her son about wearing a coat, but “after that I gave up and have never brought it up again.”

In Alaska, of course, the dangers of frostbite and hypothermia are real. “Our teenagers are the same as everyone else’s — they think they’re Superman, they’re invincible — but our weather is different,” said Shelby Nelson, spokeswoman for Fairbanks Memorial Hospital. She said local media, schools, police and other officials work to get the message out to kids that dressing warmly is a matter of safety. Even a car ride can turn deadly if you break down and have to walk a mile in 20-below zero weather.

Dr. Art Strauss, an emergency room physician at Fairbanks Memorial, said that in places with milder weather, parents need not worry as much as they do in Alaska. If teens are “going off to school in 30 or 40 degree (above zero) weather with less than ideal coverings, they’re

probably OK, as long as they do not find themselves stuck outside for a long time at those temperatures,” he said. And contrary to what some parents may think, Strauss said raging teen hormones do not raise body temperature.

“There is not any truth to that,” he said.

Wendy Kerschner of Adamstown, Pa., says her 14-year-old simply doesn’t mind cold air on his legs, so he “wears shorts to school almost every day.”

Her husband doesn’t think it’s a big deal, since the only time their son is outside is waiting for the school bus. But like a lot of moms, she does wonder: “What must my neighbors think of me!”

Some parents refuse to capitulate to the “dresslike-it’s-June” mentality. “It is worth the fight,” said Mara Woloshin, mother of a 14-year -old in Portland, Ore. “Kids will work to wear parents down. At the same time, very few parents know that a gentle ’no way’ goes a long way toward gloves and a hoodie. It’s our job as parents to make men out of boys and try to civilize them in the process!”

Cris Taylor, also of Portland, says her son has lost three jackets and sweatshirts this school year. She says kids reject outerwear partly due to “laziness! A coat, hat, gloves is just too much for them to keep track of and deal with.” The teen tendency to live for the moment is a factor too, Taylor says.

While girls may find some winter fashions like Ugg boots or cute knit hats appealing, Kevin Nadal, an assistant professor of psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City, says “boys at this stage are dealing with developing their masculinity. So in many ways, toughing it out by not wearing war m enough clothes may be a way for them to appear manly.”

Strauss says alcohol ingestion is the No. 1 cause of hypothermia cases seen nationwide by emergency departments. And in Alaska, frostbite is seen most often among people of all ages who are unprepared for extreme cold. Just going out to retrieve the paper in flip-flops and getting locked out in subzero temperatures can result in frostbite or hypothermia,

BY MICHAEL HILL ASSOCIATED PRESS You’ve come a long way, vegan.

Once mocked as a fringe diet for sandal-wearing health food store workers, veganism is moving from marginal to mainstream in the United States.

The vegan “Skinny Bitch” diet books are best-sellers, vegan staples like tempeh and tofu can be purchased at just about any supermarket, and some chain restaurants eagerly promote their plant-only menu items. Today’s vegans are urban hipsters, suburban moms, college students, even professional athletes.

“It’s definitely more diverse. It’s not what you would picture 20 years ago, which is kind of hippie, crunchy,” said Isa Chandra Moskowitz, author of vegan cookbooks like the new “Appetite for Reduction.” She says it’s easier being a vegan now because there is more local produce available and more interesting ways of cooking.

“It’s not just steamed vegetables anymore and brown rice and lentils,” she said.

Veganism is essentially hard-core vegetarianism.

While a vegetarian might butter her bagel or eat a cake made with eggs, vegans shun all animal products: No meat, no cheese, no eggs, no honey, no mayonnaise. Ethical vegans have a moral aversion to harming animals for human consumption, be it for a flank steak or leather shoes, though the term often is used to describe people who follow the diet, not the larger philosophy.

It’s difficult to come up with hard numbers of practicing vegans. There’s a blurry line between people who define themselves as vegan and vegetarian and some eaters dip in and out plant-only diets. For instance, New York Times food writer Mark Bittman has described his “vegan till 6” health plan, in which he becomes more omnivorous in the evening.

In a 2009 survey, advocates at the not-for-profit Vegetarian Resource Group reported about 1 percent of Americans are vegan, roughly a third of the people who reported being vegetarians. A separate survey released last year by the same group found a similar breakdown for Americans aged 8 to 18.

That makes veganism something short of a fad sweeping the nation like low-carb once did. Consider that while Kraft Foods reports that it shipped out more Boca Original Vegan Burger Patties and Boca Ground Crumbles last year, the increase was a modest 1 percent. Still, there are plenty of signs that vegans have pushed beyond their old, exclusive cocoon that once inspired celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain to mock them as the “Hezbollah-like splinter faction” of vegetarians.

Exhibit A would be the “Skinny Bitch” diet books, which provide vegan lifestyle tips in a blunt, girlfriend-on-the-phone style (Sample passage: “Soda is liquid Satan. It is the devil.”). Actress Alicia Silverstone added a dose of star power to the vegan cause more recently with “The Kind Diet,” a No. 1 best-seller. Vegan diets also have been touted by other celebrities, including Emily Deschanel in “Bones” and Lea Michele of “Glee.”

Veganism has been buoyed by the same healthconscious wave that has drawn Americans in unprecedented numbers to low-fat, vegetarian and organic foods. The idea of eating lower on the food chain is especially attractive to environmentally conscious consumers, since large-scale meat production is a major source of greenhouse gases.

Veganism also provides a safe harbor for the growing number of people concerned about where their supermarket meat comes from. Critics of industrialscale food processing like writer Michael Pollan have been gaining a wider audience in recent years.

And — sign of the times — some famous guys are eating vegan now, too.

Bill Clinton, known for his burger -loving ways when president, has credited his trim build at his daughter Chelsea’s wedding this summer to a “plantbased diet.” Even former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has talked up his vegan diet.

And vegan cookbooks, once a niche product, are coming out at such a fast clip that there are now sub-niches. Da Capo Press’ 20 vegan cookbooks in print include one on vegan soul food and another with Latin vegan recipes. A book of vegan recipes containing alcohol, “The Tipsy Vegan” is upcoming.

Abstaining from animal products is an ancient practice found in cultures worldwide. But veganism never got traction in meat-loving America. Tracye McQuirter, a vegan for 23 years and author of “By Any Greens Necessary,” a vegan guide aimed at black women, said things were different until about a decade ago. While she was part of a vegan community in her hometown of Washington, she says there was little understanding beyond it.

McMinn takes helm at Read & Stevens Roswell Daily Record

MIKE BUSH OF THE TRITON GROUP SPECIAL TO THE DAILY RECORD

Read & Stevens Inc. has announced that Rory McMinn has been hired as president and managing director. McMinn will be responsible for executive management of the company’s business activities.

Read & Stevens is a Roswell-based, independent oil and gas exploration and production company founded by Charles B. Read in 1964.

Jim Read, chairman and chief executive officer for Read & Stevens, said McMinn’s background in oil and gas will be an asset to the company.

“Rory’s terrific background in the energy industry is an asset that we have valued during the time that he has worked as our consultant and as one of our board members,” Read said. “His knowledge of the oil and gas industry, the mid-stream and down-stream sector, the renewable industry, the regulatory and political arenas, along with his entrepreneurial spirit, will provide us with the added experience and expertise that Read & Stevens needs at this growth point in our company’s history.”

McMinn has been promoting the development of natural gas markets, including a large marketplace of supplementing renewable energy development in New

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Mexico and the Texas Panhandle with natural gas-fired energy generation, and marketing is where we want our company to focus, Read said.

Before being hired by Read & Stevens, McMinn had been a member of the company’s board of directors and served as a consultant to the company on regulatory and produced-water issues. He also was senior vice president, Commercial Wind Division-New Mexico Region, for Tri Global Energy LLC, a privately held renewableenergy development company headquartered in Dallas.

McMinn’s previous positions include president of Elida Gas Group LLC and Eagle Resources LLP, where he managed the companies’ oil and gas production and operations. McMinn also was director of administration at Hondo Oil & Gas Co. McMinn has served on the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission and the Chaves County Commission. He was the chairman of the Corridor Committee of the New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority and a member of the Governor’s Transmission Task Force.

He is a tireless advocate for all New Mexico-based energy developments, including oil and natural gas and renewable energy, and he will continue to be engaged in developing natural-gas infrastructure, natural-gas-fired electricity generation and

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electricity transmission in New Mexico. He is a founder and will remain chief executive officer and chairman of Foundation Fuel LLC, a natural-gas-fired electricity generation development company.

McMinn is pleased with his appointment at Read & Stevens.

“The chair man emeritus of Read & Stevens, Charlie Read, and the rest of the shareholders and board members have given me the welcome task of helping the company identify, define and execute its goals and its future and to be part of the leadership team that will accomplish the assignments,” McMinn said. “I am pleased to be able to offer my knowledge and energy toward these efforts.”

McMinn is filling a position previously held by John Maxey, who is now senior vice president and chief operating officer of the company, responsible for directing and overseeing the drilling, production and operations areas of the company’s business. Maxey, a 23-year veteran of Read & Stevens, chose to redirect his energies toward concentrating on his core and fundamental interests in exploration, drilling and operations.

Read & Stevens is privately held and is a Charles B. Read Legacy Company, which conducts its business model by concentrating on its inventory of core oil and gas assets and by engaging outside explo-

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Rory McMinn was recently hired as president and managing director to a local oil and gas company.

rationists and industry partners, while maintaining a perspective of state, national and global energy marketplace.

Post-holiday tips from Mortgage modifications daunting for homeowners Peachtree Village Du rin g t he h oli days loved on es oft en n otice ch anges— Re c o g ni z e whe n h e lp m a y b e n e ed e d fo r a gi n g p a re nt s

The holidays are often filled with good food, friends and family. It’s during these gatherings when adult children come face to face with the increasing and changing needs of aging parents and family members.

Each January following the holiday season, senior living communities see an increase in inquiries from concerned family members looking for help and answers.

At Peachtree Village an appreciation and understanding of this period is clearly recognized with help and guidance.

“The reality of where mom or dad are health-wise really hits home for many when they come home for the holidays or simply spend more time with their parents in December,” said Fredda Sanders, marketing director at Peachtree. “If you are starting to ask the question ‘Does mom or dad need help?’ then it may be time to at least start inquiring into options.”

When a visit home leaves a loved one concerned about the health and quality of life for their aging parent or family member, it is important and alright to follow through, to evaluate the situation thoroughly and determine what accommodations or care are necessary at this time in their lives.

When deciding whether to seek the care of a senior living community consider these questions and tips: · EMOTIONS: How are they emotionally? Are there changes in their activity level and mood? Are they seeing friends and partaking in activities they have loved for years? · HEALTH: Are they taking their medications correctly? Has there been significant weight loss? Unexplained weight loss could indicate a major health problem. · HOME: If you see mold or mildew growing, or insects, take notice. This can become a health concern. What shape is the home in? If the home is in need of repair and un-kept, these can be signs that more help is needed.

HYGENE: Neglecting personal hygiene and cleanliness can be a sign that · help is needed. Are they taking care of themselves physically? Look to see if they are keeping up with basic daily routines such as bathing, brushing teeth and wearing clean clothes. · MOBILITY: Are they having difficulty moving around their home? Having trouble walking or being unsteady on their feet puts them at risk for falling and injuring themselves. · MEMORY: Are you noticing changes in their personality? Memory loss, difficulty in performing familiar tasks, poor judgment, misplacing items, disorientation, rapid mood swings, increased apathy or passiveness are all early warning signs of Alzheimer’s. A doctor’s evaluation can help determine the cause and treatment of these symptoms. · MONEY: How are the finances? Any mishandled finances to cause concern? · TRANSPORTATION: Do you see any dents in a car? This may indicate erratic or unsafe driving.

The Staff at Peachtree Village are readily available to answer any questions on senior living within their community and can help you best assess what is best for the family. Contact 208-0133 for more information.

Peachtree Village provides the finest in Independent Living for residents. Located in the Roswell, New Mexico expert trained staff provides residents with the highest standards of senior care services. It is operated by Integral Senior Living, which manages independent, assisted living and memory care properties. ISL is founded on a care philosophy that fosters dignity and respect for residents and promotes their independence and individuality. For more information call (575) 208-0133 or visit www.peachtreeret.com.

China: land sales up 70 percent in 2010 BEIJING (AP) — China says land sales shot up 70 percent last year as the country’s land and resources minister warned of social unrest among frustrated Chinese who can’t afford to buy a home.

Minister Xu Shaoshi said 2.7 trillion yuan ($407 billion) was spent on land transactions last year, up from 1.59 trillion yuan a year earlier. His comments Friday were posted on the ministry’s website.

“Urban development is becoming more dependent on land transactions, which has triggered an uneven allocation of benefits — and social conflicts,” Xu said.

Xu’s comments suggest China may take further measures to cool its property market. It has already tightened limits on mortgage lending to discourage investment buying that helped drive prices out of reach for many city dwellers. In September it said it would introduce a trial property tax in some major cities.

Apartment prices have spiked to

record highs in some cities. The cost of real estate in Beijing rose by about 42 percent last year, according to the China Real Estate Information Corp.

Xu said the ministry would make sure there is enough land available this year to build 10 million affordable homes.

The situation has been a slap to China’s younger generation, which sees home ownership as a given after reforms more than a decade ago created a housing market open to the masses. That allowed families to buy, at deep discounts, the low-rent government-owned apartments they were living in.

Since then, real estate has become one of the country’s biggest drivers of growth.

But land disputes have also become deadly as developers, often working with the approval of local governments that need the revenue, have seized and demolished existing homes to make way for new construction. In a few cases, desperate residents have set themselves on fire.

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Laverl “Nick” Nicholson used to look out of his kitchen window at the weeping willows that mark the burial place of two of his two daughters. Then a debilitating car wreck left him unable to pay the $220,000 he owed on his northwester n Montana home.

He tried for a year and a half to lower his mortgage payments through a loan modification, but the government-insured loan that he took out three years ago came with restrictions. The best the bank could offer him was a reduction of $124 per month, leaving Nicholson with a $1,585 payment that he still couldn’t afford.

The bank foreclosed last April, forcing him to move next door into a mobile home on two of the original property’s 10 acres that he had given his daughter a few years before.

Despite the government’s push to forestall foreclosures through mortgage modifications, situations like Nicholson’s have become common. Loan modifications often don’t work out because the homeowner doesn’t understand what’s out there, the lender is reluctant to write off part of the loan or, as in this case, the terms of a government-back loan limit what the bank can offer a borrower.

Today, the house near the small town of Thompson Falls is being sold in a sealed-bid process by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The asking price: $87,000.

Nicholson, 50, is galled to see something so dear being advertised so cheaply.

“I’ve been a blue-collar worker all my life and I worked hard for what I had. For it to be thrown back out there for this price and our family not given first option ... ,” Nicholson paused. “Things aren’t supposed to be this way in America. A man isn’t supposed to lose his home for $220,000 only to sell it again for $87,000.”

Nicholson, like many Americans, was drawn to a Federal Housing Administration loan to refinance his home because it of fered good terms like a 3.5 percent down payment. He used the $268,000 he borrowed against his home to invest in his business as a sawmill maintenance contractor working in the Northwest and across the country.

But with the car accident in 2008 that broke two vertebrae in his neck and a

pre-existing degenerative disc disease in his back, he became unable to work. He began to miss mortgage payments, and the agency that bonded his business discovered his delinquency, causing him to lose his bond and his business.

Foreclosure proceedings began and it became necessary for Nicholson to seek mortgage relief, but the FHA-loan modification terms were limited. Loan servicer Wells Fargo was only able to of fer him a 5.375 percent interest rate, the going market rate, and unlike non-FHA loans, his terms could only be extended 30 years instead of 40 years.

The of fer would have dropped Nicholson’s payments from $1,709 to $1,585.71. He asked for additional relief that would have lowered his payments to under $1,000 a month.

He was denied.

“I’m lost. I’m a mechanical-type individual,” Nicholson said. “My knowledge in this field is not good. So I’m going on what I’ve been told.”

Wells Fargo spokesman Tom Goyda said the bank followed FHA guidelines in offering Nicholson a loan modification.

“We worked for more than a year in an effort to prevent the foreclosure.

Under the guidelines available under FHA, we were unable to find an option that would let him stay in the home at a price he could afford,” Goyda said.

“At that point, there were no other options left for modification.”

Wells Fargo had previously sold Nicholson’s mortgage through Ginnie Mae, the Gover nment National Mortgage Association, to an investor that buys those securities, such as a mutual fund or a pension fund. When the house went into foreclosure, Wells Fargo bought back the loan to pay the investor the unpaid balance.

The bank filed a claim with the FHA, which provides insurance on loans made by approved lenders.

FHA reimbursed Wells Fargo for the $220,000 unpaid principal and approved expenses.

That left the federal gover nment to unload the house for about a third of Nicholson’s unpaid principal.

“Who’s going to eat the dif ference between $220,000 and $87,000?” said Julie Hope, a counselor for NeighborWorks Montana, a nonprofit housing group helping Nicholson. “The lender’s out of it because they’ve turned in

their claim on it and gotten their money.”

FHA says it’s costing the taxpayers nothing because the money used to pay the claims comes from the mortgage insurance payments by the homeowners who borrow under the program.

FHA paid about $12.8 billion on nearly 100,000 such claims on foreclosed homes in 2010, an average of $128,000 per claim, said Department of Housing and Urban Development spokesman Lemar Wooley.

The year before, FHA paid 70,000 claims at an average cost of about $117,000, for a total of nearly $8.2 billion.

The loans have become very popular in the last four years, up from 2 percent of the mortgage industry’s volume in 2006 to about 30 percent today.

FHA loans have a lower foreclosure rate than nonFHA loans. At the end of the third fiscal quarter of 2010, the foreclosure rate for all loans was 4.39 percent compared to 3.32 percent for FHA loans, Wooley said, citing Mortgage Bankers Association delinquency data.

Wooley said banks can’t simply foreclose on a person with an FHA loan to save themselves the hassle and possible monetary loss of a loan modification.

FHA-approved lenders are required to try to help the borrowers avoid foreclosure or they face penalties, he said.

“Lenders that do not engage in loss mitigation and are paid a claim by HUD are subject to administrative action, including penalties in the amount of three times the amount of the claim paid to that lender,” Wooley said.

But that doesn’t make it any easier for borrowers like Nicholson trying to wade through their options with a foreclosure deadline hanging over them.

“We encourage borrowers in distress to get in touch with a HUD-approved counseling agency as soon as possible in the process,” said Marietta Rodriguez, NeighborWorks America’s national director for home ownership and lending.

Nicholson and NeighborWorks are investigating whether he has a viable wrongful foreclosure claim, but he said primarily wants to get word out as a warning to others who also may be teetering on the brink of bankruptcy.

He hopes, though, that he might see his daughter and her husband one day move into the home where she grew up.

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Beetle Bailey

DEAR ABBY: I divorced two years ago, after 40 years of marriage. The divorce papers read “irreconcilable differences.” I made up my mind that I wouldn’t badmouth my ex-wife, would use her name when speaking of her, and would rebuild my personal and social life as quickly as possible.

Last year, I dated half a dozen widows. Without fail, during the course of the date, these lovely ladies would raise the subject of the death of their husbands.

These women were beyond tears, but the pain in their eyes was evident. I heard stories about how they took care of a beloved husband while he was dying of cancer, or an unexplained sudden death and the anguish of trying to wake him from his eternal sleep.

Christmas has just passed and it has been a long time since I have felt so alone. I went to the clubhouse in our community for dinner, but all my friends were either away for the holidays or entertaining friends and family and I couldn’t intrude.

While I listened to these widows, I have seen steely eyes soften and even heard them laugh.

What an ego booster it has been for me. What I need now is some of my own medicine. I hope one day I’ll find someone who doesn’t need a handsome Jack, a good golfer or a sugar daddy.

Until then, I’ll just have to be a LONESOME GEORGE Dear Readers: Through the years, my readers have come up with many creative and fun uses for WINEBOTTLE CORKS. Here are some hints to encourage you to reuse and recycle: 1. Make place-card holders for a party by cutting a small slit in them.

2. Decorate the border of a framed mirror and hang it above the bar. The names of the wineries normally are printed on them, so it makes a great conversation piece.

3. Carefully slice the corks thinly and glue to the bottom of

DEAR ABBY UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE DEAR LONESOME GEORGE: Because you’re a good listener, please listen to me. It’s time to become more involved in life.

Enroll in adult education classes, learn to paint, take a writing class or an acting class or get some computer training.

Volunteer your services.

There are plenty of underprivileged people, people with disabilities and teens who could use a friend. Get involved in your political party, your church or a professional organization.

Take dancing lessons. Join a gym or health club. Do some entertaining and ask your friends to bring a friend. And let your friends know you’re available. You may not meet the perfect somebody right away, but you’ll make new friends — and one of them may have a friend who’s perfect for you.

DEAR ABBY: My lifelong friend from childhood wonders why I am avoid-

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KING FEATURES SYNDICATE

a plant pot, a dish or furniture.

This way, the items won’t scratch floors and patios.

4. Make a corkboard for notes or photos by cutting and

Today’s Crossword Puzzle

ing her. Now that I am in my 80s, the unfairness of a lie from our past is still plaguing me.

Seventy-five years ago, at a Sunday school picnic, I saw “Mary Ann’s” mother take something from another woman’s purse. As she looked around, she caught my eye and an ugly expression came over her face.

Days later, Mary Ann told me people in our church were being told that I was a thief. Not having the maturity to handle the enormous falsehood, and knowing it wasn’t true, I chose to ignore it. But it didn’t go away.

It followed me all my life.

Some years later, another friend advised me to talk to our minister, who told me to pray about it. My prayer was that he would stand up in the pulpit and declare my innocence, but it never came about and I eventually left the church.

I learned later that Mary Ann’s mother had a habit of stealing from homes where she worked as a practical nurse.

Losing my reputation because of this woman’s weakness made the lie all the more painful, and I so want to be cleared at least in my friend’s eyes. But do I want to hurt my friend in revealing her mother’s responsibility in switching the blame for HER theft? Please help.

IN LINGERING PAIN, GRAHAM, WASH.

Hagar the Horrible

Blondie

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gluing them to a piece of wood.

5. Although not a reuse for corks, writing the date, place and a short description of a special time on the cork itself can serve as a great keepsake.

Heloise

Dear Readers: Here are some uses for thoroughly rinsed dish-soap bottles: * Use to clean above the shower head. * Keep kid craft supplies handy. Fill them with paints, sand, glitter, etc. * Use to fill the water reservoir in a clothes iron.

Heloise

Dear Heloise: For years, I have reused those slender plastic bags that our daily newspaper is delivered in. They’re perfect for sliding over socks before putting on boots to keep feet from getting cold or wet when shoveling snow or walking or working in those big winter snowstorms.

No more cold, wet feet.

R. Wilburn in New Jersey

Snuffy Smith

Dilbert

Dear Heloise: I have found that leaving the door slightly ajar on my frontload washing machine solves the problem of sour smells. I place a small washcloth between the door and the machine between uses. No more odors, and no expense.

JoAnn in Tomball, Texas

Dear Heloise: When buying boxes of tissues that have a count of 200, it is difficult to get all of the tissues to come up after so many have been used. I keep my small, empty boxes, open one side, then open the side of the larger box. I remove enough to place in the smaller box, and seal with clear tape.

Doris, via e-mail

Another tissue trick? When the box is nearly empty, don’t reach in to grab a tissue. Simply turn the box upside down and give it a gentle shake. The tissues are right there!

Heloise

Hi, Heloise: I recently bought a new toaster for my dad and discovered that it has the cord and controls at the same end. That makes it very inconvenient to plug in and set the controls at the same time. Any idea why the manufacturing company did this? All I can think of is the cost. It’s just one of those little things in life that is annoying.

Cheryl, via e-mail

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For Better or For Worse

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Isolated Siberian town shrivels after Soviet era Roswell Daily Record

CHERSKY, Russia (AP) — Picture a town inaccessible by road, buried under ice and snow for eight months of the year, unable to support a movie theater and without enough cars to warrant a traffic light or even a stop sign.

Chersky is the definition of isolation — or, in Stalinist terms, exile. This forbidding area of northeastern Siberia, where winter temperatures commonly sink to about 60 degrees below Fahrenheit, was once part of the Gulag, the network of prisons for the Kremlin’s enemies.

The town has shed more than half its population of 12,000 in the hard times that followed the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union. Many of those remaining say they also would leave if they could.

“We have no jobs to offer our people,” says the mayor, Ivan Suzdalov. The harbor on the Kolyma River, once the gateway for supplies to Siberia’s gold mines, had 1,200 workers in Soviet times. Now it employs 62, he said.

Chersky’s malaise is common across what Russians call the Extreme North, the frigid zone above the Arctic Circle. At least 2.1 million people, or 18 percent of the population, have left since 1990, says the Federal Statistics Service. The figure would be even higher but rising prices for oil and other natural resources have been attracting new labor to high-paying jobs.

About 10.5 million still live in the broad band of icebound land stretching across Russia’s northern tier from the Finnish border to the Pacific Ocean.

For most, moving south where housing costs are high is not an option.

A law that came into effect Jan. 1 allocates 7 billion rubles ($228 million) in subsidies for buying property in a warmer climate. More than 200,000 people have applied, according to the Russian parliament.

However, critics say the compensation is inadequate and the selection procedures lack transparency. An average family would receive 1.9 million rubles ($62,000), enough to buy a tiny apartment in a small town, but nothing in Moscow.

Chersky’s 5,000 people live on the very frontier of nature. They are 4,000 miles and eight time zones away from Moscow, and a four and a half hour flight by a turboprop from the closest city, Yakutsk. To the north is the East Siberian Sea, and all around is frozen tundra, bare mountains, lakes, scrubland and larch forests.

It is accessible only by air and sea in

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In this photo taken Oct. 26, 2010 a woman walks past an abandoned building in the town of Chersky, Russia.

summer. For a few months in winter, when frozen rivers become roads, trucks make a weeklong journey from Yakutsk to bring essential supplies. A regional airline flies twice-weekly flights from Yakutsk with 30seat passenger planes. The cargo sits behind the cockpit and spills over into the first rows of seats.

“We don’t live here — we merely survive,” says Ksenia Grigorova, 25, who works in a kindergarten. “It’s impossible to live here.

We need to get away.”

Abandoned buildings give the town a shabby look. Some were deserted when the population shrank. But global warming also has had an impact. The former high school, with a bronze statue of Karl Marx on its doorstep, was vacated two years ago after the ground beneath it thawed so much during summer that the school’s walls cracked.

Yet some of Chersky’s citizens take pride in the hardships of their Arctic life, and celebrate the stark white beauty of winter and the sudden burst of greenery and wildflowers during the brief summers.

Many of them bear the Asian features of people native to northeastern Russia, including indigenous tribes.

Living through water and heating shortages, the Extreme North has been “thrown away in the rubbish dump of life,” says Yekaterina Zvyagintseva, 44.

And yet, “We are happy with what we have. We are people from the north. We have patience,” she says.

The Soviets encouraged the settling of Siberia’s vast spaces to develop mineral resources, to urbanize and “Sovietize” the tribes, and to establish a presence during the Cold War standoff with the Western NATO alliance. Russia is nearly twice the size of the U.S. but with less than half the population.

Chersky, named for the 19th century Polish explorer Jan Czerski, was closed to foreigners until 1991. Because of its remoteness and unguarded frontiers, Russia still considers it a military zone where visitors — even Russian citizens — need permits to enter.

Josef Stalin’s regime sent hundreds of prisoners to the Zelyony Mys port on Chersky’s outskirts and to Ambarchik, a nearby labor camp. Local historian Zoya Rubik calls it “a time that represents the darkest pages of our history.”

It’s an era many people prefer to forget.

Rubik runs the provincial Nizhnekamsky museum, where just one small room is devoted to the Gulag. More popular are the exhibits of Arctic folklore and relics of the mammoths and wooly rhinoceroses that roamed here during the Ice Age. Little is known about Ambarchik. Rubik says no archives were kept on the number of prisoners or how many may have died from cold, hunger or hard labor.

One documented horror was a prison uprising in November 1937 when guards executed 49 people, she said. Locals call the execution site Bloody Lake, and still

consider it a place of evil. Today, a lone cross stands where the camp stood until it was dismantled following Stalin’s death in 1953. The prisoners were transferred or released, and Rubik said some stayed on in the area and raised families.

Living here is not only hard, it’s expensive. Bread costs 40 rubles ($1.30) a loaf, two or three times more than in Moscow.

The one-way fare to Yakutsk costs about $560, more than a month’s salary for most workers.

“There’s nothing to do here, either for kids or adults. It’s only family and work, family and work,” says Sardana Golubchikova, an education department employee.

Yet young people seem anything but drab and depressed. Teenagers take pride in the stylishness of their dress, wearing anything from heels to hip-hugger jeans.

Like Golubchikova, who is 27, women dress fashionably and wear high heels even on icy streets. Everyone has a cell phone.

But the future holds little promise for the youth. “Very few kids stay here after graduation,” says school secretary Yelena Kuznetsova. “Parents are anxious to get them out of here to enroll them in university.”

Some people look back wistfully to the latter years of Soviet rule, when food was subsidized and salaries high enough for even schoolteachers to escape once a month to Moscow.

“Under the Soviet Union, we always had both meat and fish in the shops,” said Anastasia Vinokurova, 65, a bright scarf wrapped around her ears under her fur hat.

Lydia Martynova, 69, used to work in a printing house, but it closed down along with most small enterprises after the Soviet Union was dismantled.

On a winter afternoon, she casts a fishing net through a hole in the ice of the Kolyma River. She grows vegetables in a small greenhouse, raises a few hens and picks summer berries in the forest. But she says her daughter in Yakutsk sends her much of her food.

“Things were much better in the Soviet Union,” said Martynova. “We could manage a seaside vacation every year. Now it’s probably 15 years I haven’t gone anywhere, apart from one time when the health care paid for a trip to Yakutsk. Any trip from here is very expensive.”

North Sudan faces its Brazil OKs in vitro likely truncated future fertilization for gay couples KHAR TOUM, Sudan (AP) — Sudan will lose a third of its land, nearly a quarter of its population and much of its main moneymaker, oil, if south Sudanese vote for independence in a referendum Sunday as seems all but certain. Khartoum’s government wants to make sure it doesn’t lose its grip on power as well.

President Omar alBashir has spent most of his 21 years in power vowing to his supporters that he will hold Sudan together. But he appears to have accepted the reality that southerners are deter mined to break away, along with a Texassized, oil-rich chunk of the country.

Now he’s working on two fronts — to shore up his position in the new, truncated Sudan and to secure rewards from the United States and the West for not resisting independence. One prize he particularly seeks is for the West to forget about an international arrest warrant against him on charges of committing genocide in Sudan’s western region of Darfur.

The United States isn’t publicly offering that. But it has put forward a package of potentially lucrative incentives for Khartoum if it accepts the results of the referendum peacefully and resolves a host of issues concerning separation from the south. Among the carrots: removal of Sudan from the U.S. list of terror sponsoring nations, reestablishment of full ties and new economic and development aid.

That likely explains how resigned al-Bashir has been about the

potential loss of the south. American aid and trade would help prop up an economy weakened by the south’s departure and help him hold his the rest of his fragmentary country together.

It would also help him assuage members of his own regime angered by the loss of the south.

Ibrahim Ghandour, a senior al-Bashir party official, rued the country’s likely split, but dismissed concer ns about losing control.

“We believe we have achieved peace in the last six years,” he said. “We don’t feel ashamed, we don’t feel betrayed, we don’t feel that we are in trouble.”

Pragmatists within alBashir’s ruling party and the military “expect to see some kind of improvement in their relationship with the U.S. and with the West more generally,” said Roger Middleton, a Sudan expert with the London-based Chatham House.

To please his other pillar of support — fundamentalist ideologues — al-Bashir is vowing to go further in establishing Sudan as an Islamic state, including greater implementation of Islamic law, Shariah.

Al-Bashir, who came to power in a 1989 coup backed by the military and Islamic fundamentalists, said the south’s departure will “mean a new revolution” in the north.

He promised to implement “those Islamic penalties that infuriate” Islam’s enemies, noting amputations for theft.

An increasingly extreme Islamic regime could strain relations with the

West, but al-Bashir will likely try to keep it from going too far for fear of losing U.S. benefits.

Instead, the Shariah promises represent alBashir’s search for a basis of legitimacy for his rule, after his claim of being the guarantor of unity is wrecked.

Norther n opposition groups warn that waving the Shariah card could worsen the country’s fragmentation, pushing ethnic groups that resent Khartoum’s domination to try to emulate the break-away south.

“The reckless policies of the National Congress Party will not only cause the south to split but also Darfur and the east,” said Farouk Abou Eissa, the leader of a norther n opposition umbrella group.

Violence has already been on the rise in Darfur, as the government tries to assert its control of the troubled western region, where it has faced rebels since 2003.

Darfur peace talks have been complicated by the southern referendum as rebel groups seek more concessions from the government.

In easter n Sudan, Khartoum signed a peace deal with rebels in 2006.

But the heavily ar med tribes still complain of discrimination. Opposition parties say alBashir’s legitimacy will vanish with the south’s departure.

They are demanding he step down, allow a transitional gover nment includes them while a new constitution is drawn up.

Al-Bashir has repeatedly rejected the demand.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s national association of doctors has approved new rules for in vitro fertilization that let same-sex couples and single people qualify for the process.

A statement from the organization says that the change “was a demand of modern society.”

The rules published Thursday replace guidelines that were in place for nearly two decades.

In vitro fertilization involves mixing egg and sperm in a laboratory, then transferring the embryo into the womb.

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Algeria: 2 killed in riots over rising food prices

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Two demonstrators died in spreading unrest over rising food prices in this North African nation, the interior minister said Saturday.

The deaths were the first reported in the four days of unrest sweeping the cities of Algeria, where a brutal Islamist insurgency raged for decades.

At least 300 police officers and some 100 demonstrators have also been injured since Wednesday when youths began rioting over rising prices of staples like sugar, Interior Minister Dahou Ould Kablia said on national radio. One protester was shot to death by police Friday as he tried to enter the police station during rioting in Ain Lahd-

jel, in the M’Sila region, some 350 kilometers (215 miles) southeast of Algiers, the capital, Kablia said.

The other died in Bou Ismail, some 40 kilometers (25 miles) west of Algiers, he said, without providing other infor mation.In an attempt to calm the flaring tempers, Muslim religious leaders called for calm during Friday prayers.

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Ivory Coast president kept prisoner in hotel ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — The newly elected president of this troubled republic in Africa’s tropics cannot leave his hotel. And neither can the linens on which he sleeps — except by helicopter.

They are flown out to be dry cleaned across town and flown back at night, just like everything else that comes or goes from the resort hotel where Alassane Ouattara took refuge last month after he was declared winner of the Nov. 28 election.

Although his victory has been unanimously recognized abroad, world opinion has not been able to sway sitting president Laurent Gbagbo to leave the presidential palace he’s occupied for 10 years. He has deployed his troops around the hotel like a noose, and last week they pulled it tight, choking off the exits and imposing a blockade.

The only way to reach the man considered to be the legitimate president of Ivory Coast is now by a United Nations helicopter, which ferries diplomats and journalists on daily flights, as well as groceries for the hotel’s kitchen, cases of liquor for the bar, and the president’s freshly pressed pillowcase.

The international community finds itself in a conundrum in a country where sanctions, tough talk and the threat of a military intervention have not persuaded the 65-year -old Gbagbo, a former history teacher, to step aside.

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ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Police found the bodies of 15 slain men, 14 of them headless, on a street outside a shopping center in the Pacific coast resort of Acapulco on Saturday.

Police in the southern state of Guerrero, where Acapulco is located, said handwritten signs were left with the bodies, a common calling card of Mexico’s cartels.

Acapulco has seen bloody tur f battles between drug gangs in recent years.

The bodies were found in an area not frequented by tourists.

The victims all appeared to be in their 20s.

It was the largest single group of decapitation victims in recent years.

In 2008, a group of 12 decapitated bodies were piled outside the Yucatan state capital of Merida. The same year, nine headless men were found in the Guerrero state capital of Chilpancingo.

In keeping with a policy designed not to give the cartels publicity, state police did not release the text of the messages found with the bodies.

But Reforma newspaper reported that they referred to the Sinaloa cartel, headed by drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman.

Reforma said they apparently indicated the victims were killed by the Sinaloa cartel for trying to intrude on the gang’s turf and extort residents.

At least 30,196 people have died in drugrelated violence since President Felipe Calderon launched an offensive against cartels in late 2006.

runs high and every night, state TV portrays the international position as a “Franco-American plot” and U.N. peacekeepers as enemy combatants. A military ouster may be the only way to remove the defiant Gbagbo, but many fear doing so could not only provoke attacks against foreigners but also degenerate leading to mass casualties. It is forcing world leaders to weigh whether the cost of democracy is civil war.

“The problem that we are facing in Ivory Coast is the question of democracy. It isn’t just about Alassane Ouattara,” said Guillaume Soro, former prime minister under Gbagbo, who resigned in protest and has since been named Ouattara’s prime minister.

“Next year, there will be more than 10 elections in Africa. If African heads of state see that you can get away with this ... it will be the death of democracy on the continent,” he said.

Gbagbo’s defiance has been especially on display this week, when three African presidents representing a regional bloc of 15 neighboring nations came for a closed-door negotiation. After they left on Monday night, they released a statement saying that Gbagbo had agreed to lift the blockade. But journalists who approached the checkpoints on the road leading to the hotel were met by bazooka-toting soldiers who motioned in the air for them to tur n around.

The Golf Hotel at one point almost ran out of food. For five days, it didn’t serve bread. For another two, there was no rice. In the restaurant, waiters no longer hand out the menu as there is only one choice, or maybe two, per meal.

The formerly manicured lawns are now strewn with trash and drying laundry, laid out under the blasting sun. One of the kiddie pools is being used to wash the uniforms of the more than 800 peacekeepers protecting the hotel.

“We are not even able to get sometimes medication on time. Getting food here is difficult ... He wants to intimidate me, but it will not work,” the 68-year-old Ouattara said in an interview with The Associated Press near the hotel’s pool.

“What is important for me is that Ivorian people by a majority of 54 percent elected me as president ...

We have the will and the determination to stay.”

Along with ef fectively imprisoning Ouattara, Gbagbo is also needling his supporters. Since the United States acknowledged Ouattara as the winner of the election, the U.S. Embassy in Abidjan has not been able to get its mail.

U.N. employees have been accused of hiding arms and had their homes searched.

And according to news reports, a shell landed inside the Nigerian Embassy after ECOWAS, a regional body chaired by the Nigerian president, told

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Alassane Ouattara, in red tie, arrives for an interview in the garden of the Golf Hotel in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Thursday, Jan. 6.

Gbagbo he needed to yield power without delay.

But although Ouattara is confined to a small patch of ground in his own country, his considerable reach abroad has made life unpleasant for the occupant of the presidential palace.

Both the European Union and the United States have imposed visa bans on more than 50 of Gbagbo’s closest associates, a painful blow to the elite of this former French colony who are used to vacationing abroad.

In an unusual move intended to create pressure by proxy, the United States has also included family members of Gbagbo allies,

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A private newspaper reported this week that in Houston, the daughters of Pascal Af fi N’Guessan, Gbagbo’s campaign manager, were sent 90-day notices to leave the U.S. And a senior diplomat confirmed that in Atlanta Gbagbo’s stepdaughters will not be allowed to reenter the U.S. The regional central bank has also recognized Ouattara as the head of state and revoked Gbagbo’s access to state accounts.

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Just before Christmas the notices were taken down, and people began to be paid.

The veteran diplomat, who asked not to be named because he is not authorized to speak to the press, says Gbagbo emptied out a savings account set aside for an infrastructure project to make payroll.

Country experts believe Gbagbo will most likely run out of money in a few months, and if he stops paying the army, they may defect and force him to cede.

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JUBA, Sudan (AP) — How do you get a long-suffering but little-known slice of Africa on the White House agenda and onto American TV screens? George Clooney knows how.

Humble, self-effacing and dressed for safari, the Hollywood star and former Sexiest Man Alive was in the scruffy, straw-hut capital of Southern Sudan on Saturday to draw attention to the region’s weeklong independence referendum.

The vote, which begins Sunday, is likely to create the world’s newest nation.

Clooney is working to help the region avoid a backslide toward war.

In picking a cause and roughing it in a developing country, Clooney is hardly alone. Celebrities are shining their star power on the poor, the war-weary and the disaster-prone more than ever.

“Our job is trying to keep this on the front burner of the news,” Clooney told The Associated Press. “I’m the son of newsman. I understand how hard it is to keep stories on the front of news, and sometimes entertainment and news can be meshed together if you do it properly.”

Clooney has had two meetings with President Barack Obama on Sudan and has persuaded reporters from outlets like NBC, CNN and Newsweek to focus on the country. He says he doesn’t know how much his efforts help, but that every bit counts.

“It’s important as any other individual in the country or in the world to engage in life and in the world,” he continued. “You know, a celebrity is absolutely no different. I

wasn’t a celebrity my whole life. I was an individual citizen for most of it, an unemployed citizen for a lot of it. ... I don’t forfeit that just because I’ve happened to get lucky in my career.”

Whether it’s Sean Penn in Haiti, Ben Affleck in Congo, or Angelina Jolie’s work in more than a dozen countries, stars are bringing attention to those in need.

Bono, U2’s lead singer, has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for his aid work in Africa.

There’s even a website dedicated to the merger between Hollywood and helping. Look To The Stars lists more than 2,300 celebrities and 1,600 charities they support. Myrlia Purcell, who along with her husband began www.looktothestars.org in 2006, said stars bring recognition to a cause, which can be a boon for non-profits with tight budgets.

“Just imagine someone comes up to you on the street and says, ’There’s a man around the corner giving out food to homeless people. Come and help.’

How many people are likely to stop what they are doing to go hand out food? Now imagine that the man helping out around the corner is George Clooney,” Purcell said.

The aid organization World Vision has gotten celebrity endorsements from Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek, actor Hugh Jackman and former first lady Laura Bush. The group’s Rachel Wolff said dramatic disasters like earthquakes can bring in quick donations, but that slowburn crises — like in Sudan — need help from celebrities like

AP Photo US actor and activist, George Clooney, during an interview in the southern Sudanese capital city of Juba on Saturday. Clooney is visiting southern Sudan in a bid to draw attention to the situation as southern Sudanese prepare to vote in an independence referendum that will determine whether the region secedes from the north to form the world's newest country. His visit is the second in recent months, part of an advocacy campaign that landed him meetings with US President Barak Obama and other ranking US foreign policy officials. In the background is John Prendergast, an American analyst of African conflicts and the director of the ENOUGH campaign.

Clooney.

“He can do a lot of good just with his own celebrity, his own influence,” she said. “And I think what differentiates Mr. Clooney and Angelina Jolie is they couple that with serious conversation with politicians and stakeholders, so they take it to the next level.”

Affleck began going to Congo in 2007 and directed a short film called “Gimme Shelter” about the crisis.

The director and actor told the AP after a trip there last year that he was insecure about getting involved at first because of how little he

initially knew. He’s since studied up, and in November appeared on a panel on Congo alongside Sen. John Kerry and the State Department’s top official on Africa.

Clooney and Sudan activist John Prendergast helped launched the Satellite Sentinel Project, which will track troop movements in real time in Abyei, a north-south border region where the biggest threat of a return to conflict exists. The two wrote that they want to cast a spotlight on the hot spots on the border to help prevent Darfur-like atrocities.

“We are the anti-genocide paparazzi,” Clooney told Time magazine this week in another attention-grabbing interview.

Clooney’s meetings with Obama were a way for the actor to get Sudan on the front pages and for the White House — which has been deeply engaged on the independence referendum — to show it is active on the issue. And the 49-year-old actor hinted that he’ll be back to Sudan.

He said there are two tricks to bringing attention to a cause. The first is to pick one.

“And the second thing is to create a constant drumbeat, to keep doing it,” Clooney said. “You can’t just dip your toe in it and get out, you have to constantly come back and do it.

“Bono sort of led the way in terms of really being informed on the specific issue. Brad and Angie do it well, Matt Damon, I have a lot of friends who do it pretty well and really get involved. I see Ben Affleck doing it in the Congo now more and more. I find that people who pick a cause and stick to it, get to know something about it.”

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — A controversial miniseries on the Kennedy family will not air on the History Channel because the completed multimillion dollar project does not fit the “History brand,” the network said.

The eight-part series drew criticism during its production from figures such as former Kennedy administration aide Theodore Sorensen, who attacked the scripts as inaccurate. The role of producer Joel Surnow, a political conservative, also drew suspicion from fans of the Kennedy family.

“We have concluded this dramatic interpretation is not a fit for the History brand,” the network said in a statement late Friday.

The decision was first reported Friday by the Hollywood Reporter.

History said the decision was made after viewing the entire series, which stars Greg Kinnear and Katie Holmes as President John F. Kennedy and his wife, Jackie.

“We recognize historical fiction is an important medium for storytelling and commend all the hard work and passion that has gone into the making of the series, but ultimately deem this as the right programming decision for our network,” History said in a statement.

Spokesman Michael Feeney said there would be no further comment.

Messages left with Surnow’s agent and lawyer were not immediately returned on Friday.

History is owned by the A&E Television Networks, which itself is owned jointly

by NBC Universal, the Walt Disney Co. and the Hearst Corp.

Although History is not airing it, “The Kennedys” is expected to be seen elsewhere around the world.

History does not control rights to the film outside of the United States and the company that does, Muse Entertainment, has sold rights to various other networks.

The film would have

aired in this country during the 50th anniversary of the start of the Kennedy presidency.

It’s not clear who made the decision to pull the plug on “The Kennedys,” given the joint ownership. A top Disney executive, Disney-ABC Media Networks Anne co-chairwoman Sweeney, is also on the board of directors for the Special Olympics, the organization started by the late Eunice Kennedy Shriver, President Kennedy’s sister.

Liberal filmmaker Robert Greenwald was behind a petition drive to get the movie shelved. A website, stopkennedysmears.com, was set up with a short film that attacked the miniseries.

The decision was reminiscent of CBS’ 2003 decision not to air a miniseries based on the life of President Ronald Reagan, which had also attracted political controversy prior to airing.

The series later aired on the Showtime pay cable network.

Greenwald said more than 50,000 people had signed his petition.

“I’ll never understand why the History channel let it get as far as it did — they’re intelligent people over there — but we’re pleased that they came to this decision,” he said.

His YouTube film quoted Sorensen, a former adviser to Kennedy, calling a script he had seen of “The Kennedys” vindictive and malicious. Sorensen said scenes in the script that depicted him meeting with President Kennedy did not occur.

Greenwald said he had been slipped a copy of the script while the film was casting actors. His film included a “dramatization” of some of the scenes, including one where President Kennedy supposedly tells his brother Robert about why he needed to have sex with dif ferent women.

It’s not clear whether that scene, or others that he depicted, ever made it into the final film.

History network pulls plug on Kennedy project

AP Photo In this July12, 2004 file photo, documentary filmmaker Robert Greenwald reacts during a news conference in New York.

Greenwald was behind a petition drive to get the History Channel to not air a controversial miniseries it produced about the Kennedy family. "We have concluded this dramatic interpretation is not a fit for the History brand," the network said in a statement late, Friday.

Fans, rescued miner celebrate Elvis’ 76th birthday

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Hundreds of Elvis Presley fans, including Chilean miner Edison Pena, gathered Saturday at Graceland to sing “Happy Birthday” on the late rock n’ roll icon’s 76th birthday.

Pena, the guest of honor at Elvis’ birthday party, cut into a 4-foot high cake fashioned to look like stacked television sets as fans cheered both the singer and the miner outside Elvis’ longtime Memphis home.

An avid Elvis fan, Pena has been on a whirlwind tour of Memphis, getting a private tour of Graceland, attending a Memphis Grizzlies NBA game and leading the walking of the ducks at the Peabody Hotel.

Pena and 32 other miners spent 69 days trapped

underground after a mine collapse in Chile. Pena sang Elvis songs to lift the morale of his friends before their rescue in October. He speaks little English — except for the words of Elvis tunes — and has been using a translator.

“It’s a pleasure to be here, with so many beautiful people,” Pena said in Spanish. “I never thought I would survive, and escape my trap.

This is a gift from God. Viva Elvis. Viva Memphis.”

Then, he uttered two newly learned words in English of the Southern variety: “Hey y’all.” That drew loud laughter from the crowd.

Some fans asked Pena for a song, so he led everyone in singing Elvis’ “The Wonder of You.” He was reluctant at first — he’s been asked to sing by fans and media at

nearly every turn — but he showed off his good singing voice once again and did some of Elvis’ trademark pointing and swirling arm motions.

Memphis Mayor A C Wharton read a list of musical artists who’ve said they were influenced by Elvis’ music and performance style, from Elton John to John Lennon.

AP Photo RIGHT: Edison Pena, the recently rescued Chilean miner who became known around the world as a major Elvis fan, makes photos of other fans at a party celebrating Elvis Presley's birthday and the proclamation of Elvis Presley Day on the front lawn of Graceland in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday.

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Actor injured in ’Spider-Man’ returns to the show Sunday, January 9, 2011

AP Photo In this theater publicity image released by The O and M Co., Christopher Tierney portrays Spider-Man in a scene from the musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," in New York.

a restaurant before the show and having him back was an emotional moment.

“His presence surely propelled us through,” she said.

T ierney, who was discharged Wednesday from The Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, arrived about 45 minutes before the start of the show to a scrum of reporters and two young women holding up a sign that read “Chris T. has Superpowers.”

He slipped into the theater, greeted castmates before the curtain was raised and extended the traditional theatrical expression of wishing they “break a leg.” He then settled into his seat about 10 rows from the stage.

The fall that left Tierney in a back brace and with eight screws in his back happened only seven minutes before the end of the Dec. 20 per formance.

Dressed as Spider -Man, Tierney, who that night had already swung multiple times at 40 mph and wrestled with the Green Goblin over the audience, simply jumped from a raised platform as the show was wrapping up. But he wasn’t connected to anything.

Cell phone video captured the fall. “I had seen it on TV over and over and over again. People don’t show it, they show it four times and then they show the super slow-Mo version,” he said, laughing. “So I’ve seen it and I was cool.”

After Friday’s show, Tierney recalled watching from the orchestra seats the very same stunt that had so badly injured him. As an audience member, he realized how high the platform had lifted him when he was a performer.

“Tonight, as the thing’s going up, and it keeps on going, keeps on going, I was like, ’Wow.’ I kind of felt like a tang of pride. I was like, ’That’s right — I fell from that!’ And I’m going to see it two weeks later.”

“Spider -Man” was Tierney’s Broadway debut. He had previously worked with the Houston Ballet, Ballet New England and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, danced in the national tour of Twyla Tharp’s “Movin’ Out” and appeared in the North American premiere of “Dirty Dancing” in Toronto.

He had already worked with both Taymor and “Spider -Man” choreographer Daniel Ezralow in the film “Across the Universe” and was this time cast in a number of roles in addition to doing the main SpiderMan aerial stunts. He also played the part of a super villain, a bully who torments Peter Parker and a

dancer.

For now, three different actors are combining to fill Tierney’s vacancy, including Joshua Kobak and Ari Loeb. Eventually, producers hope only one performer will once again play all the parts until Tierney heals enough to return.

“He had so much stuff he was doing in the show that it took three guys to replace him,” said Reeve.

As for Tierney, he said his rehabilitation is going well and that he wants to soon return to the SpiderMan stage, not just the seats.

“Hopefully, I’m back in a good amount of time,” he said.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Investigative documents in the WikiLeaks pr obe spilled out into the public domain Saturday for the first time, pointing to the Obama administration’s determination to assemble a criminal case no matter how long it takes and how far afield authorities have to go.

Backed by a magistrate judge’s court order from Dec. 14, the newly disclosed documents sent to Twitter Inc. by the U.S. attorney’s office in Alexandria, Va., demand details about the accounts of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and Pfc. Bradley Manning, the Army intelligence analyst who’s in custody and suspected of supplying WikiLeaks with classified information.

The others whose Twitter accounts are targeted in the pr osecutors’ demand are Birgitta Jonsdottir, an Icelandic parliamentarian and one-time WikiLeaks collaborator; Dutch hacker Rop Gonggrijp; and U.S. programmer Jacob Appelbaum.

Gonggrijp and Appelbaum have worked with WikiLeaks in the past.

Justice Department Matt Miller declined comment on the disclosure in the case, which intensified following WikiLeaks’ latest round of revelations with the posting of classified State Department diplomatic cables. The next day, Nov. 29, Attor ney General Eric Holder vowed that anyone found to have violated U.S. law in the leaks would be prosecuted.

Assange said the U.S. move amounted to harassment, and he pledged to fight it.

accounts run by Assange and the others.

A copy of the demand, sent to the AP by Jonsdottir, said the information sought was “relevant to an ongoing criminal investigation” and ordered Twitter not to disclose its existence to any of the targets.

But a second document, dated Jan. 5, unsealed the court order. Although the r eason wasn’t made explicit in the document, WikiLeaks said it had been unsealed “thanks to legal action by Twitter.”

Twitter declined comment on the matter, saying only that its policy is to notify its users, where possible, of gover nment requests for information.

Neither Facebook Inc. nor Google Inc. immediately returned messages Saturday.

The Obama administration volunteered little new infor mation about its criminal investigation against Assange and WikiLeaks after news of its subpoena leaked. Under rules governing grand jury investigations — in which U.S. prosecutors present evidence and testimony to selected private citizens behind closed doors to seek their approval to formally file charges — government lawyers are not allowed to discuss the case until charges ar e announced publicly.

It was not immediately clear how the data being requested would be useful to investigators. Twitter’s logs could reveal the Internet addr esses that Assange and WikiLeaks supporters have used, which could help track their locations as they traveled around the world.

The infor mation also

might identify others with of ficial access to WikiLeaks’ account on Twitter who so far have escaped scrutiny.

Assange’s lawyer, Mark Stephens, said targeting Twitter showed how desperate U.S. officials were to pin a crime on the WikiLeaks founder.

Stephens told the BBC it was an attempt to “shake the electronic tree in the hope some kind of criminal charge drops out the bottom of it.”

Jonsdottir said in a Twitter message that she had “no intention to hand my information over willingly.” Appelbaum, whose Twitter feed suggested he was traveling in Iceland, said he was apprehensive about r etur ning to the U.S. “Time to try to enjoy the last of my vacation, I suppose,” he tweeted.

Gonggrijp praised Twitter for notifying him.

“It appears that Twitter, as a matter of policy, does the right thing in wanting to inform their users when one of these comes in,” Gonggrijp said. “Heaven knows how many places have received similar subpoenas and just quietly submitted all they had on me.”

The news of the subpoena follows months of angry back and forth between U.S. officials and WikiLeaks, which has released reams of secret U.S. military documents on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and mor e r ecently, thousands of classified U.S. diplomatic cables.

U.S. officials say posting the military documents put infor mers’ lives at risk, and that revealing

diplomatic cables has made other countries r eluctant to deal with American officials.

WikiLeaks denies that its postings put any lives at risk and says Washington merely is acting out of embarrassment over the revelations contained in the cables.

WikiLeaks and its techsavvy staff have relied on American Inter net and finance companies to raise funds, disseminate material and get their message out.

WikiLeaks’ frequently updated Facebook page, for example, counts 1.5 million fans and its Twitter account has a following of more than 600,000.

Until recently, the group raised donations via U.S. companies PayPal Inc., MasterCard Inc., and Visa Inc., and hosted material on Amazon.com’s servers.

But the group’s use of American companies has come under incr easing pressure as it continues to reveal U.S. secrets. PayPal and the credit card companies severed their links with site and Amazon.com booted WikiLeaks from its servers last month.

The actions sparked a cyberfight with WikiLeaks sympathizers, who attacked the company’s sites for days.

Assange is currently out on bail in Britain, where he is fighting extradition to Sweden on sex crimes allegations. His next hearing is scheduled for Tuesday.

NEW YORK (AP) — The actor badly hurt when he tumbled from the stage at the Broadway musical “Spider -Man: Turn Off the Dark” returned to the theater for the first time since his accident, going backstage to wish the castmembers good luck and then watching Friday’s performance from the safety of the orchestra seats.

“It’s what I’ve been waiting for for the past two weeks — to see my friends and finally watch the show,” Christopher Tierney told The Associated Press after the per formance.

Wearing a pea coat, a scarf and a back brace decorated with Spider-Man stickers,

he said it was “awesome” to be back.

T ierney’s appearance came 18 days after he fell 35 feet into the orchestra pit in front of a shocked preview audience when his safety harness failed. The 31-year-old suffered a fractured skull, a fractured shoulder blade, four broken ribs and three broken vertebrae during his Dec. 20 tumble.

The $65 million show officially opens Feb. 7 at the Foxwoods Theatre in Times Square and has been plagued by technical glitches, cancellations, money woes and injuries to three other actors. Last month, a lead actress bowed out.

Tierney has blamed his injuries on a freak accident and doesn’t accuse the producers or the creative team of carelessness. The team is led by Tony Award-winning director and book co-writer Julie Taymor of “Lion King” fame.

Castmate Reeve Carney, who plays Peter Parker, called Tierney’s return a “miracle” after Friday’s performance, which was delayed twice for technical reasons. “He’s got the most positive attitude of anyone I’ve ever met,” said Carney.

“It’s definitely a morale booster.”

Jennifer Damiano, who plays Mary Jane Watson, said she and Tierney met at

AP Photo

Injured stuntman Christopher Tierney shows off his torso

brace before attending a performance of "Spider-Man: Turn

WikiLeaks subpoenas spill out into public realm “If the Iranian government was to attempt to coer cively obtain this information from journalists and activists of foreign nations, human rights groups around the world would speak out,” he told The Associated Press in an e-mail.

Legal experts have said one possible avenue for federal prosecutors would be to establish a conspiracy to steal classified information.

“They are trying to show that Manning was more than a source of the information to a reporter and rather that Assange and Manning wer e trying to jointly steal information fr om the U.S. gover nment,” said Mark Rasch, a former prosecutor on computer crime and espionage cases in the Justice Department.

The problem is distinguishing between WikiLeaks as a news organization and those who r epublished the same classified information, like The New York T imes, said Rasch, director of cybersecurity and privacy consulting at CSC, a Falls Church, Va., technology company.

“How do they pr osecute?“ asked Rasch. ”The answer is by establishing a unity of interest between Manning and Assange.

Make it a theft case and not just a journalist publishing information case.”

The demand by prosecutors sought infor mation dating to Nov. 1, 2009, several months before an earlier WikiLeaks release.

Manning is in a maximum-security military brig at Quantico, Va., charged with leaking video of a 2007 U.S. Apache helicop-

ter attack in Baghdad that killed a Reuters news photographer and his driver.

WikiLeaks posted the video on its website in April of last year. Three months later, WikiLeaks posted some 90,000 leaked U.S. military r ecor ds on the war in Afghanistan, including unreported incidents of Afghan civilian killings as well as covert operations against Taliban figures.

The main target of the pr osecutors’ document demands is most likely the IP addresses of the Twitter users, said Stanford University law professor Larry Lessig, founder of the Center for Internet & Society, Stanford.

Getting a list of IP addr esses — a specific code assigned to each computer that is recording as it visits web sites — could help prosecutors an effort to draw specific connections between individuals, their computers, and the infor mation they share.

“It’s not very hard for an investigator to put these things together and come back and identify a specific individual,” Lessig said.

In a statement about the demand to Twitter for infor mation, WikiLeaks said it has r eason to believe Facebook and Google, among other organizations, have r eceived similar court orders. WikiLeaks called on them to unseal any subpoenas they have received.

The document demand ordered Twitter to hand over private messages, billing information, telephone numbers, connection r ecor ds and other infor mation about

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Film critics group: ‘Social Network’ is 2010 pick

NEW YORK (AP) — The National Society of Film Critics on Saturday selected “The Social Network” as the best picture of 2010.

The fictional look at the creation of Facebook dominated at the society’s annual awards, which were voted on by 46 prominent movie critics gathered at a Manhattan restaurant.

Jesse Eisenberg was named best actor for his role as Mark Zuckerberg, the

founder of the social networking website. David Fincher won for best director and Aaron Sorkin for best screenplay.

The critics reached overseas for the best actress honor, naming Italian star Giovanna Mezzogiorno for her role in “Vincere.” The film follows the rise to power of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, with him abandoning his wife and child along the way.

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All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims within two (2) months after the date of the first publication of this notice, or the claims will be forever Claims must be barred. presented either to the personal undersigned representative at the address listed below, or filed with the Probate Court of Chaves, County, New Mexico, located at the following address: #1 St. Mary’s Place, Roswell, New Mexico 88203.

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Specifications are available at the Office of the Purchasing Director, City Hall, 425 North Richardson, Roswell, New Mexico 88201 or call 575-637-6222 unless stated otherwise.

Notice is hereby given that the City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids/proposals received and in case of ambiguity or lack of clearness, the right to determine the best bid/proposal, or, to reject the same and to waive irregularities and technicalities.

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Supporting actor awards went to Geoffrey Rush for “The King’s Speech” and Olivia Williams for “The Ghost Writer.”

The society, founded in 1966, is composed of 61 film critics from across the country, including Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times, the Los Angeles Times’ Kenneth Turan, The Wall Street Journal’s Joe Morgenstern and David Denby of The New Yorker.

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SOUTHEAST NM Community Action Corporation is accepting applications for:

Fiscal Director Carlsbad, NM Position is responsible for the overall management and leadership of the accounting department for the agency. Agency is funded by various federal and state agencies. $50,000 - $60,000 per year (DOQ) GENEROUS BENEFIT PACKAGE FOUR DAY WORK WEEK

Drawer 1838, Roswell, NM 88202-1838, (575) 624-6700, Ext. 268 or on-line at www.roswell-nm.gov. Deadline to submit required application package is January 31, 2011.

EOE Opening for Office Assistant. Microsoft Office Program a must. Other duties will include ten key, filing, answering phones & other misc. duties. Email resumes to rskippermjg@ qwestoffice.net or Fax to 575-623-3075 NOW TAKING applications for Experienced Servers.

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CITY OF Roswell Police Recruit The City of Roswell announces the application processing for Police Recruits. Applicants must be 20 years of age at time of hire and 21 years of age when completing the Law Enforcement Academy.

Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, high school graduate or the equivalent, in good health and physical condition, free from any felony or crime of moral turpitude conviction and have a satisfactory driving record.

Physical Agility and written test will be given to those applicants meeting the minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed on a regular basis during the posting. Entry level salary $15.5260 per hour ($32,294.08 per year) with excellent benefits. Complete required application package is available from the Human Resources Office, 425 N. Richardson, P.O.

OFFICE ASSISTANT flexible work hours, pay commensurate based on qualifications and experience. Send resumes to John Jerge, CPA PC at 101 South Union, Roswell, New Mexico 88203.

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Southeast NM Community Action Corporation Head Start Program is requesting proposals to ensure the Multi-Purpose room and two adjoining classrooms meet the required air quality standards. The facility is located at the Artesia Head Start Center, 615 W. Kemp St. Artesia, NM. Proposals must include materials and labor to correct any deficiencies found.

All debris must be removed after completion of work.

A site tour is required. An appointment may be scheduled by contacting Buddy Simmons 575-703-0782 or Mary A. Perry, (575) 748-1141.

Proposals must include wage rate requirements as stipulated in the New Mexico Procurement Code and by the Davis-Bacon wage determination, if applicable in responding to this request.

Total price must include installation, materials, labor, and New Mexico Gross Receipt Taxes. Warranty must be included in the quote.

Sealed Proposals must be mailed to SNMCAC Head Start Program, PO Box 37, Artesia NM, 88211-0037, or delivered to the Head Start office at 504 W. Gage St., Artesia, NM. by January 19, 2011 @ 10:00 a.m. Quotes submitted after the due date/time will not be accepted.

The SNMCAC Head Start Program reserves the right to reject any or all quotes or to waive any technicality.

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While these critics’ choices rarely reflect top honors at the Academy Awards, the New York-based society helps draw attention to new films in advance of the Oscars, staged in late February by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

On Saturday, society members issued a statement calling for a re-examination of the movie rating system set by the Motion Picture

045.

Employment Opportunities

COMFORT KEEPERS NOW HIRING in Roswell & Artesia.

Seeking reliable, experienced caregivers for immediate F/T or P/T work days or week-ends. This will be the best job you ever had! Call Carol @ 624-9999 and apply at 1410 S. Main St. Roswell www.beacomfortkeeper.com.

FRESENIUS MEDICAL Care/Southeastern New Mexico Kidney Center is seeking 1 Staff RN. Full benefits, 401, medical, vision, dental. PTO after 6 months. Other company benefits. Open Mon-Sat. Off Sundays.12 hour shifts.

Competitive pay. Apply in person at 2801 N. Main St. Suite H.

NOW HIRING - Customer Service Specialist. Seeking a courteous professional with an outgoing personality. We offer an excellent benefit package including HEALTH, DENTAL, VISION, 401k and PAID VACATION. All applicants must pass a drug test.

Apply in person at 2211 W. 2nd St. Ask for B.J. Sills.

DRIVERS Come join our team!

Coastal Transport is seeking Drivers with Class (A) CDL. Must be 23 yrs old (X) Endorsement with 1 yr experience, excellent pay, home everyday! Paid Vacation, saftey bonus, company paid life inc. We provide state of the art training program. $2000 sign on bonus. For more information call 1-877-2977300 or 575-748-8808 between 8am & 4pm, Monday-Friday.

Do you enjoy people?

Do you like to have fun?

Champion Motorsports

Southeastern New Mexico's largest motorcycle dealership is holding A Job Fair January 15, 2011 From 9:00am-4:30pm

We are looking for people who: • Understand what great customer service means • Like to have fun • Like to be productive

In Exchange We Offer: • Fun people to work with • Competitive pay • Health Insurance • 401K • Vacation • All the training you will need to be successful in our store

Champion Motorsports

has openings in Motorcycle Sales, Parts & Accessories Sales, Motorclothes Sales, Service and Custodial.

Only those interested in helping us make Champion Motorsports famous for out of this world service should apply. If that's you stop by to fill out an application on January 15, 2011 from 9:00am-4:30pm. 2801 West Second Street Roswell, NM .

Association of America.

The critics praised a decision to change the NC-17 rating for “Blue Valentine” to an R, but they questioned others. They singled out “The King’s Speech,” a drama about King George VI’s attempt to overcome his speech impediment, which was rated R for “language” — moments when he’s told to swear to ease his stammer.

“It’s clear the board has

045.

Employment Opportunities

WE ARE seeking someone who is enthusiastic and energetic, who possesses a competitive spirit and positive attitude to fill the position of Sales Representative for the Roswell area. Sales experience in beverage industry desired.

Responsible for operation of sales, service and distribution of our products in this territory. Must be able to pass criminal background check, physical, drug screen and MVR. Apply at L&F Distributors in person only at 2200 N. Atkinson, Roswell, NM. No phone calls please.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer SOUTHEAST NM Community Action Corporation Roswell Head Start Program is accepting applications for:

Teacher Assistants ~ $9.74 Substitutes (Teacher Asst. & Cook Asst.) ~ $8.82

!!! 4 DAY WORK WEEK (MonThurs)!!!

7.5 to 9 hours per day (Varies by position) WORK SCHEDULE PER HEAD START CALENDAR REVIEW DEADLINE ~ JANUARY 18, 2010 POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED Review job description & work schedule at the Department of Workforce Solutions at 2110 S. Main, Roswell, NM SNMCAC is an EEOE

DRIVER – Drive Knight in 2011!

Get paid today for what you hauled yesterday. Top equipment! Van and Refrigerated. CDL-A, 3 months OTR experience. 800-414-9569. www.driveknight.com LAW OFFICE seeking a full-time file clerk/runner effective immediately.

Candidate must have office skills, be proficient in Word and WordPerfect, and have own transportation with proof of insurance. Send resumes with cover letter to: PO Box 1897 Unit 255, Roswell, NM 88202

SAFETY MANAGER (Lubbock) - Standard Energy Services (oilfield services). Must know OSHA regulations related to oilfield equipment, drug testing, and general safety issues. Experience required – preferably in oilfield services. Excellent computer skills and good driving record required.

Competitive salary and benefits. EEO. Send resumes to: robbye@ thestandardenergy.com LOCAL CHURCH seeking part-time finance secretary.

Must have bookkeeping experience and computer literacy. Position is presently open. Submit resume to Search Team, PO Box 298, Roswell, NM 88202.

Legals

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Publish January 2, 9, 2011 ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSAL

Cooperative Educational Services, 4216 Balloon Park Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, will receive sealed proposals until 1:30 p.m. local time, Friday, February 11, 2011, for: Category 1: Professional and Consulting Services, Services and Deliverables Relating To Capital Outlay and Construction Projects Lot 1: Professional Design and Related Services Lot 2: Professional Engineering and Related Services Lot 3: Professional, Consulting, Miscellaneous and Related Services

There will be a Non-Requirement Pre-Proposal Conference on January 19, 2011, at 1:30 p.m.. For bidders who cannot attend, but would like to participate in the Pre-Proposal Conference by phone, contact CES’ Procurement Office by phone at (505) 3445470 or by e-mail at bids@nmedu.org to register and receive the conference call information.

All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “SEALED PROPOSAL - RP 2011-006” on the front of the envelope. A list of qualifications and specifications, instructions to bidders and bid forms can be obtained upon request by fax (505-344-9343), mail, e-mail, (bids@nmedu.org) or by telephone (505-344-5470) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, except holidays.

Cooperative Educational Services reserves the express right to accept or reject any or all bids. /s/ David Chavez, Executive Director

become an agency of de facto censorship,” read the statement from the critics, who suggested a revision of the current system.

The society also condemned Iran’s recent sentencing of directors Jafar Panahi and Mohammad Rasoulof to six years in prison. Both were banned from filmmaking for 20 years for “colluding in gatherings and making propaganda against the regime.”

045.

Employment Opportunities

140. Cleaning JD CLEANING Service, Licensed and bonded.

References. 623-4252

AVON, Buy or Sell. Pay down your bills. Start your own business for $10. Call Sandy 317-5079 ISR. FAMILY RESOURCE & Referral seeks energetic and self-motivated individuals to work in our After School Program 16 hours weekly. Must be at least 18 years old.

Previous experience is preferred but not required.

Please apply at 118 E. 4th Street or call 623-9438.

EOE. COASTAL TRANSPORT is seeking OWNEROPERATORS at least 23 years of age, Class A CDL with X Endorsement and 1 year driving experience.

Apply at 2408 N. Industrial, Artesia, NM or call 575748-8808 PRODUCTION WORKERS #102653 Production workers needed. Must be able to pass drug test. Apply at AmeriPride Linen between 8:00am and 11:00am 01/10 thru 01/14 at 515 N. Virginia, Roswell, NM 88201. Competitive Salary and benefits! No phone call will be accepted!

AA/EEO Employer M/F/D/V

060. Jobs Wanted Male Female

PROFICIENT retired sec’y, seeks PT office work in Roswell.

Karen 627-0618

SERVICES

NEED CHILD care? Find the widest range of available childcare for your children and their needs. 1-800691-9067 or www.newmexic okids.org. You may also call us; Family Resource & Referral 6229000 and we can help you navigate the system.

HOME DAYCARE providing weekend childcare. 626-6203

185. Electrical BIG HORN Electric Professional work, affordable price. 575-317-8345 NM Lic#367662.

195. Elderly Care

ADVANCED HOME Care.

All caregivers are licensed bonded & have passed federal criminal back-ground checks.

Loving care since 1994. 6276256 WILL CARE for your loved ones. Will cook, light housekeeping, laundry, bathe, 627-6363 good ref.

200. Fencing

M.G. HORIZONS free estimates for installation. Chainlink, wood, metal & block. 575-623-1991 Rodriguez Construction FOR WOOD, metal, block, stucco fencing, Since 1974.

Lic. 22689. 420-0100

210.

Firewood/Coal SEANSONED MOUNTAIN wood $100 1/2 cord. Free delivery/stack. 626-9803.

POSITION OPEN Local company needs Customer Service Reps.

Interviews Monday & Tuesday. Training starts Wednesday. Call now for interview! 575-626-9293.

105. Childcare

HOUSEKEEPING - Home and/or office. Honest & dependable. 575-749-4900 or 575-578-1447

FIREWOOD Seasoned cedar & juniper: split, stacked & delivered, sale any amount call for pricing.

575-910-4842 3 BS (Best-Price/wood & service Ros-Art, cks ok, snr. disc. John 317-4317.

GRAVES FARM oak and elm. Cord and 1/2 cord delivered. 622-1889

225. General Construction

VETERAN HANDYMAN can build almost anything. Big/small jobs welcome. Call 202-2714420.

MILLIGAN CONTRACTING Bathroom remodels, painting, tile, home repairs & more. Licensed, bonded & insured. Call Geary at 578-9353.

Legals

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Publish January 9, 2011 NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR BID THE CITY OF ROSWELL

Bid No. ITB-11-066 2011 Traffic Signal Electrical Service Upgrades-Two Intersections

The City of Roswell requests sealed bids until 2:00 P.M., January 25, 2011 in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 425 North Richardson, Roswell, New Mexico, for the following project located in Roswell, New Mexico: 2011 Traffic Signal Electrical Service Upgrades-Two Intersections

This project consists of removal of sidewalk, construction of concrete base for UPS cabinet and trenching for new power conduits and cables, replacing sidewalks, installation of UPS cabinet, pull new wire for traffic signal power.

Complete copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the office of the City Engineer, 415 N. Richardson Ave., P.O. Box 1838, Roswell, New Mexico, 88202-1838, by any contractor licensed in the State of New Mexico. Any shipping or mailing costs will be the responsibility of the respective bidder.

To help the City defray printing costs it is requested that unsuccessful bidders return the bidding documents in usable condition within ten (10) business days after the bid opening.

It is the policy of the City of Roswell to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act in employment or provision of services. Submission of a bid proposal shall be deemed by the City as a Certification of Compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act by the bidder.

Section 13-1-196 of the New Mexico Procurement Code, NMSA 1978, imposes civil and criminal penalties for its violation. In addition, the New Mexico Criminal Statutes impose felony penalties for illegal bribes, and gratuities.

The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Proposals or Bids, to waive technicalities, to make any investigation deemed necessary of a Bidder's ability to perform the work covered by the Specifications, and to accept what in the judgment of the Owner is the best bid.

A Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Questions regarding the purchasing or bidding procedures, or technical aspects of the bidding procedures or documents shall be submitted to the Purchasing Agent: Dave Kunko, 425 N. Richardson Avenue, Roswell, NM 88201, (505) 624-6700 ext.

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CITY SEAL

/s/ Dave Kunko Purchasing Director

Roswell Daily Record 230. General Repair

270.

Landscape/ Lawnwork

T-LEVEL CONSTRUCTION Inc. Call John 317-1477 T-LEVEL CONSTRUCTION Inc. Handyman for a day. Call John for all your misc. repairs. 317-1477

345.

Remodeling

Cordova Chimney 623-5255 or 910-7552

NO JOB too small, repair, remodeling, etc. Reasonable rates, quality work. Licensed and bonded. 5-C Const., Inc. 6264079 or 622-2552.

AQUARIUS GLASS For Less.

Screens, Patio & Shower Drs., Table Tops & Mirrors. 623-3738.

Roswell Lawn Service rake leaves, trim trees, general cleanup, 420-3278

350. Roofing

FINANCIAL

T-LEVEL CONSTRUCTION Inc. Call John 317-1477 Guaranteed Shingle Roof jobs. Locally owned.

Licensed and bonded. 5-C Const. 626-4079 or 6222552.

I REBUILD Planetary gear boxes for $550 with parts and labor included (mostly 68:1 gear ratio) and pivot points (T&L systems) Call Junior at 575-7485613

CHIMNEY SWEEP Have your woodstove or fireplace inspected and cleaned. Dust free Guarantee. 35 years Experience, Licensed, Insured. Bulldog Janitorial Services 575-308-9988

305. Computers

Need A Roof?

Call R & R Construction 18 years in Roswell. 622-0072

405. TractorWork

COMPUTER DOCTOR

235. Hauling

Microsoft Certified 50% off any repair (Labor only)

PROPERTY CLEANUPS Will tear down old buildings, barns, haul trash, old farm equipment. 347-0142 or 317-7738

LANGFORD TRACTOR work.

Septic tanks installed/inspected.

Blade work and backhoe work.

Gravel, topsoil. 623-1407.

575-208-9348 Call Billy

270.

Landscape/ Lawnwork

410. Tree Service

310. Painting/ Decorating

Greenscapes Sprinkler Systems Lawn mowing, field mowing, gravel, sod-hydro seed, pruning, tilling, For dependable & reliable service call 622-2633 or 910-0150.

WEEKEND WARRIOR Lawn Service mowing, property cleanup, residential rain gutter cleaning, and much more 575-626-6121

STUMP GRINDING. Big Stumps & back yard stumps. Tree and shrub work. Free estimates.

623-4185

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING, water damage repairs, drywall, blown shingles, carpentry/license. 25 yrs exp.

Call 208-0888

ALLEN’S TREE Service.

The oldest tree service in Roswell. Million $ ins. 6261835

Quality Painting! Interior, Exterior at prices you can afford. Mike 910-7012

435. Welding

345.

Remodeling

WE DO landscaping, lawn maintenance, tree pruning, sprinklers, odd jobs. Just ask we may do it. 512-7447611

440. Window Repair

LAWN SERVICE & much more work at low price. 914-0803 or 914-1375

285.

Miscellaneous Services

232. Chimney Sweep

CLASSIFIEDS

RANCHERO’S WELDING and Construction On site repairs or fabrication. Pipe fencing, Wrought iron, Work, Roofs, Shingle, Metal, Stone, Concrete, Drywall, Tape, Frame, Block, Lath, Stucco, Tile. Bobcat Work Services.

More Info

BERRONES CONSTRUCTION. Remodeling, painting, ceramic tile, sheds, additions, fencing.

Licensed, Bonded. Ray: 6259924/ 626-4153.

www.rancheroswelding.com

Hector (575) 910-8397

T-LEVEL CONSTRUCTION Inc. Call John 317-1477

485. Business Opportunities

ARE YOU tired of exchanging your time for money and watching life pass by in an instant? Do you seem to spend more time at your job than at home with your family doing what you actually enjoy? I’m involved in an opportunity that can change that, and give you complete freedom of time. Not to mention, the income potential is outstanding. ACN Independent Representative Ronika Thomas 575-626-9409.

DO YOU earn $800 in a day? Your Own Local Candy Route! 25 Machines and Candy All for $9995. 877-915-8222 All Major Credit Cards Accepted!

REAL ESTATE

490. Homes For Sale ADVERTISE YOUR HOME ALL OVER NEW MEXICO. CALL THE DAILY RECORD FOR DETAILS. 622-7710 EQUAL HOUSING NOTICE All real estate advertised in the Roswell Daily Record is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion or sex, family status and handicap or national origin or an intention to make any such preference limitation or discrimination. The Roswell Daily Record will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.

Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

3 for 1 (49,900) Capitan property Sierra Blanca view 3 lots 2 homes large shop paved access, city water. 317-2285.

4Bd, 1 Ba, new paint, carpet, doors,fncd yrd, $59,500, M-Th 624-1331

3 LINES OR LESS . . . ONLY $ 68 9 NO REFUNDS • Published 6 Consecutive Days

• Ads posted online at no extra cost

(includes tax)

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Personal Advertising totaling less than $20 will not be billed on an open account, unless the advertiser already has a history of good credit with us. Visa, Master Card & Discover are accepted as prepayment. There will be no refunds or credit on prepaid cancellations. All individuals who are not in our retail trade zone must prepay their advertising.

All new commercial accounts must have a standard application for credit on file. If we do not have an approved credit application on file, the advertising must be charged on a credit card until credit is approved.

CORRECTING AN ERROR — You are responsible for checking your ad the first day it appears in the paper. In the event of an error, call the Classified Department immediately for correction. THE ROSWELL DAILY RECORD WILL ONLY ALLOW ONE ADDITIONAL DAY FOR INCORRECT INSERTIONS.

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1013 Ivey Dr 3 br, 2ba, 2 car garage $127,900 1502 Oljato, 3 br, 2 ba, over 2,000 sf, 10 Pecan trees, 12 Pistachio & fruit trees, red tile roof, call listing agent for directions, $350,000 2807 E. Brasher, 3 bdrm, 2 full baths, 2 car garage, RV parking, plus a 1200 sq ft guest house $139,500.

Joyce Ansley 910-3732.

Century 21 Home Planning 622-0021 2 HOUSES-2BR/1BA, $60k each , owner will finance w/$6k down. 6230459

REDUCED Must sell charming 2 bed 1 bath, located at 601 S. Missouri.

Basement, huge lot, new fencing. $64,900, owner financing avail. 637-5530

Charming 3/2, garage fenced, remodeled in & out.

1514 W. 1st $119k 9104247 RED BRICK 3br, 2ba, 3cg, shop, 1 1/4 ac., NW Roswell, below appraisal.

575-627-7393

118 N. Wind Lp, 4/2/2, granite counters, new paint & A/C unit. 317-3703 FOR SALE Remodeled 3br, 1.5ba in Plains Park area. 361-4010049

FSBO: 3/2, 1001 Avenida Del Sumbre, new carpet, roof, paint, clean, ready to move in. Possible owner financing. 622-6218 or 6222361 OPEN HOUSE Call 6227010/910-6104. 3305 Riverside, 2222 sq. ft., 4/3/2, will negotiate 1% finders fee.

NEW MEXICO Discount Brokers.com 6371355/317-1078/ 317-4373 CUTE 3/2 Del Norte district Bball court Only $109,000.

HISTORIC district super nice remodeled home $124,900 Owner/broker.

NM Discount Brokers.com is now offering FULL SERVICE listings for 3% + $500 list fee-In today’s economy, you need every advantage! You need the competitive edge! Call today 627-1355/317-1078

495. Acreages/ Farms/ Ranches/Sale

COUNTRY HOME HORSE PROPERTY W. of Roswell, 5ac, 1800sf home, 4br, 2ba, fl. sz arena w/roping chutes, covered runs, metal barn, tack hse, shop, trees - ready to sell. 623-2538 NEW MEXICO Farm Ranch Commercial Realty 6271355 317-3904.

Country estate-fabulous 8600SF custom brick home on 40 acres 6BR 8BA 4frpl huge game Rm Theater rm travertine granite West of Roswell 1.9M. 20 ACRES Bitterlakes Rd Well septic and electric $45,500.

Mountain Ranch NW of Carlsbad 38 sections private & forest lease $700,000

505.

Investment/ Commercial/ Business Property

Restaurant bldg, $275K cash/trade for Ruidoso prprty, MTh 624-1331

515. Mobile Homes - Sale

WE BUY used mobile homes.

Single & double wides. 575-6220035 D01090.

‘94 SOUTHERN Energy 16x80, 3br, 2ba, quality built 2x6 walls, hardboard siding shingle roof. Well equipped, has ref. air.

Selling $18,900. Call 575622-0035 D01090.

2BR, 1BA, “As Is”, asking $5500. Call 317-9754 or 317-8388 after 4pm FIXER UPPER. ‘83 Skyline 14x70, 2br, 2ba, needs roof & floor repair, has all appliances plus ref. air, many other extras, handicapped steps, awning, carport, etc. Must be moved. Selling cheap.

575-622-0035 D01090.

1997 CLATON, 3/2 in adult park, can be moved, nice.

Call 575-317-6489.

2004 FLEETWOOD 2br, 2ba, in North Adult Park, $29,000. 575-623-8930 ADULT PARK 2br, 2 car port, 2ba, very clean, 200 E. 22nd #1 owner will finance, $49,500. 9103732

520. Lots for Sale

OWNER FINANCING for a limited time. Ready to build 5 acre lots w/ great views & good covenants. Located 9 miles West of Roswell @ the Club House Banquet Facility. Free land maps and at entrance. 575623-1800. www.BuenaVidaLand.com PREMIUM 5 Acre tracts, Owner will finance with 10% down, New Construction only (no mobile homes), , Pecan Lands West on Brown Rd. between Country Club & Berrendo Rd. 622-3479, 624-9607, 626-6790, 6266791, 626-4337 Enchanted Hills on Sanders St. 125x124, $30K obo. No covenants. Call 910-3247 for info.

Mobile Home Lots for Sale $15,000. Owner financing w/ $4000 down. 50 lots to choose from. On Washington & Brasher. We Take Visa and Mastercard!

420-1352.

530. Real Estate Wanted

I AM looking for a shop to work on vehicles and prefer one that is fenced in if possible. I would like to rent or purchase on a real estate contract. Please call 575317-7908.

RENTALS

535.

Apartments Furnished

1&2Bd, util pd, pmt hist reqd, No Hud, No pets, appt M-Th 6241331

540.

Apartments Unfurnished

VALLE ENCANTADA YOUR BEST $ RENTAL VALUE! LARGE 1,2,3 BEDROOMS. FREE UTILITIES. unfurnished, laundry room, playground, pool, ample parking. 2001 South Sunset. 623-3722.

Town Plaza Apartments New Owners, friendly new managers. New Remodeled EXTRA LARGE 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms. Each 2 & 3 bedroom is multi level, upstairs/downstairs w/ large closets, stove & refrigerator, private patios, and private parking.

Complex has a pool, laundry room, and a quiet garden setting environment. Friendly managers on-site. Seniors 55yrs plus, will receive discount. No HUD. Good credit? Pay less rent! 575-623-2735

Sunday, January 9, 2011

540.

Apartments Unfurnished

Dennis the Menace

D5

PICK UP A LIST OF AVAILABLE RENTALS AT PRUDENTIAL ENCHANTED LANDS, REALTORS, 501 NORTH MAIN. ALL BILLS PAID 3br, 2ba, $680 mo., brand new everything. 1br $480.

502 S. Wyoming. 622-4944 BEST VALUE IN TOWN 3br/2ba, $559+elec, newly remodeled, only a few apts left, 1br $380, 502 S. Wyoming. 622-4944 3 BEDROOM, 2 Bath, 930 sf, $559 plus electric. 502 S. Wyoming. 2 bedroom, 1 bath $480 or 1 bedroom $380. Call 622-4944.

1BR, 650 sq ft, $380 + elec. Central heating, ref air, new carpet, paint & tile.

502 S. Wyoming. 622-4944 EFFICIENCY 1 br, wtr paid, No pets, laundry fac, stove/ref. Mirador Apts, 700 N. Missouri. 627-8348.

EFFICIENCY 2 BR, downtown, clean, water paid. Stove & frig. No Pets/HUD Call 623-8377 1 BD, all bills pd, no pets, no smoking, no HUD - 6236281 1&2Bd, wtr pd, pmt hist reqd, No Hud, No pets, appt M-Th 624-1331

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS!!

Become the newest member of our proud community. Income qualify, and your rent could be even lower! Efficiency One Bedroom, Large One Bedroom, One Bedroom w/Study, Two Bedroom, one Bath, Two Bedroom, two Bath All deposits are Saddlecreek Apartments 1901 S. Sunset 622-3042 Set Aside Units for AHDP. saddlecreek@cableone.net 2BR, 1BA duplex, w/d hookup & carport, $650 mo., $400 dep. North area.

575-626-7506 SUPER NICE 2/2 central Ht-master suite-recent remodel $595 317-1078 LARGE 1 bedroom apartment. References and background check required.

Washer and Dryer hookups. Private parking. 420-0100 LARGE 3/2, unfurnished w/ref. air, 1212 N. Washington, no HUD. 6238240 2 BDR. No Pets, No HUD, $500+ Dep. 1702 E. 2nd St. 773-396-6618

1 BEDROOM apartment.

Call 910-8170

2/2, $600 mo., $350 dep., wtr pd, no HUD or pets, 2802 W. 4th. 910-1300 305 W. Deming alley apartment, 1br, refrig. air, utilities pd., $450 mo, $400 dep. No pets. 623-7678 2BR, 1BA, no pets. Also avail. 2br, 1ba mobile home, rent to own & 3br, 2ba mobile home rent to own. 624-2436 1BR APT., all bills paid $600, $250 dep. 420-5604 STUDIO APARTMENT, close to NMMI, utilities paid, central A/C & heat, full kitchen, laundry room w/washer & dryer, Whirlpool tub, carport. No smokers/pets. $600 mo., $250 dep. 627-0583 2 BED, 2 ba, 1 car garage, central air, fenced yard, 26-A Bent Tree Rd, $700/mo, $700/dep., 6279942

545. Houses for Rent-Furnished FLETC Homes for rent. Long & short term rentals. 5 minutes from FLETC. Brand new & beautiful! Visit our website: www.lgrentalhomes.com or Call 420-0519 or 910-7670

3 BR 2 bath 2 living areas, game room, 2600sqft, 1101 Camino Real off Sunset & McGaffey. $1200 mo. $500 dep. No Hud/pets 575-317-1748 NMMI HISTORICAL area, nice 2/2 + office. Hardwood floors, fireplace, quiet, fenced, gas grill. FLETC or Nurse. 575-910-7148 EXCEPTIONAL 2/2 furnished home in NW location convenient to hospitals/shopping. No HUD. All utilities paid/security system. Pet considered w/additional deposit. Owner/Broker.

626-7663 Fully-furnished 1 br,1 ba in Historic district, modern style w/DSL, fenced yard & more, $995 month. 4203562 30 DEBORAH Dr., partially furnished, 2-3 br, 2ba, 1100sqft, w/d & all appl.

Large backyard, $950/mo.

578-1132

550. Houses for RentUnfurnished 200 S. Washington Ave. - 3 Bedroom, 2 bath, detached garage on an extra large lot. $700.00 per month with 1 month security deposit.

Renter pays all utilities. No indoor pets, no smokers. Hud accepted. Call 575-317-5322 or 575-625-8627.

409 LA Fonda - Nice and Clean 3 bedroom, 2 bath, one car garage - $1,100 a month. Call 627-7595 or 840-7411.

TIRED OF Landlord Headaches? We can help!

Prudential Enchanted Lands Realtors Property Management 575-624-2262 705 S. Union, 3br, garage, w/d hookups, heat pump, no pets, $750 mo., $500 dep. 637-8234 504 W. Albuquerque, 2br, w/d hookups, heat pump, no pets, $550 mo., $500 dep. 637-8234 114 W. Oliver St. 3 bdrm/2bth, $1100 mo. $500 dep. newly remodeled, new appliances,Granite counter tops, ref. air, hot tub, sky lights. NO SMOKING,NO PETS! Leroy (702)232-7578 3 BD/1 ba. 1 car gar.

66 G St., ref air, RIAC $650 mo., $650 dep. 6279942.

NOW AVAIL. 3br, 2ba, new carpet & tile, $900 mo., $600 dep., no HUD, no pets. 420-5930 2&3 Bd, 1&2 Ba, pmt hist reqd, No Hud, No pets, appt M-Th 624-1331 OLDER LADY to share 2br home in Artesia. 575746-3912 5 HOMES rent-sale $500 + $1k dn + $250dep. Al 7030420, 202-4702 400 1/2 E 5th 1 bedroom stove, refrig., water paid, $325 mo. $200 dep. No HUD & No Pets. 910-9648 LOOKING FOR a place to rent? Let us help you!!

Prudential Enchanted Lands Realtors, 501 N. Main. (575) 624-2262 Stop by to pick up a list of our available rentals or check them out online at www.roswellforrent.com!

LARGE 3 bedrooms 2 bath w/d hook ups appliances.

No pets or HUD $700 mo. $500 dep. 840-8630 or 623-6200 Dan, 914-0531 3/2, $600 mo. plus deposit.

420-6396 CLEAN 1BR, all bills pd., 607 Woody, $425 + dep, no pets, no HUD. 626-2190.

4/1.5BA, 115 E. Poe, stove, fridge, w/d hookup, $800 mo., $750 dep. Call after 10am, 914-0549 or 6221252.

1305 W. College, 2br, 1ba, garage, all elec., nice & clean, $595. 626-9530 2BR 1ba, stove, frig, w/d hkup, fenced, storage.

1710 N. Maryland $475mo $475 dep. 626-0935 710 S. Wyoming Apt. A, 2BR, Appl. $500/m, $300 dep., water paid. Call 6251952 NICE HOUSE 2 bed, 1ba for rent or sale. Rent to own. 623-8240.

30 DEBORAH Dr., partially furnished, 2-3 br, 2ba, 1100sqft, w/d & all appl.

Large backyard, $950/mo.

578-1132 3/2/1 TOWNHOME, w/d hookup, FP, court yard, fenced backyard, $850mo., avail. 1-15-11. 575-9378658 2/1B, $550/mo., $250 dep., wtr pd, no HUD or pets, 101 S. Nevada. 910-1300 1103 MONTERREY 3 bedroom, 2 bath 2 living areas, total electric. $1,200 Month. $1,000 Deposit 6251952 2br, 1ba, wtr pd, no HUD, 1007 1/2 S. Lea, $550/$300 dep. 637-2818

550. Houses for RentUnfurnished 1111 N. Washington, 2br, 2ba, laundry room. 910-4225

3 bdrm 650 @ mo 350 dep ref. no pets, w/d hook ups 317-3222

NO PETS, No HUD, 3br, $600 mo., $500 dep. 9140101

3/2, REFRIGERATOR, stove, w/d hookups, lots of upgrades, 1108 Purdue, $900 mo., $800 dep.

Call Jim 910-7969

4BR, 2BA, w/garage & ldry rm, fenced yd, near ENMUR, HUD approved, $650, #59 Luebke Pl. 317-2945 or 623-6999 2/1, fenced yard, $550/ $500dep. 304 S. Kansas.

623-1800 or 420-5516 1204 S. Missouri, 2/3br, 1ba, range, fridge, w/d hookup, garage, fenced, $700 mo., $400 dep, No HUD, 622-2485.

2 BR 1 3/4 bath heated & cooled basement $650 mo. $500 dep. ref. air & central heat Terry 420-5111 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath 907 Davidson real pretty inside. $700 monthly, $700 deposit. 420-3167 or 420-4038

1616 N. Delaware 2 br, 1 ba. $600 month $300 dep.

You pay all bills good rental history req. 578-9668 902 MULLIS, 3 Bd, 2 ba, new home in Enchanted Hills. $1500 mo. + dep.

Call 973-2466

555. Mobile Homes for Rent

2BR, 1BA, $500 mo., $400 dep.

5009 W. 2nd. Call 575-623-3105 for details.

TAKING APPLICATIONS 3br, 1ba, newly remodeled, SW location, appliances, $595 mo., $400 dep, wtr pd, HUD ok, no pets. 6267453 or 623-1864

569. Mobile Home Spaces/Lots

EASY LIVING community - 1337 McCall Loop, Roswell. Long term RV’s welcome. 624-2436

570. Mobile Home Courts

SOUTH FORK. A 55 & above community w/large quiet and attractive lots for people that care. 624-1742 500 W Brasher Rd.

580. Office or Business Places

OFFICE SPACE for Rent. Prime downtown area, 2,061 sq.ft.

Please call 622-8711.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE SUITE for lease: Newly decorated, private rest room, covered parking at 1210 North Main. Contact David McGee, Owner / Broker 622-2401

FOR LEASE - Space in Sunwest Centre aka the Bank of America Building.

Various size spaces available. Owner-paid utilities and janitorial. Suite customization available.

Call Ed McClelland, Broker or come by Suite 606. Office 623-1652 or mobile 4202546.

STOREFRONT/Retail/ 2500 sqft 58 ft frontage at 3106 N. Main 1200/month 627-9942

STOREFRONT - Retail - Or Customized professional office suite. Everything new inside & out, 105 W. 6th, across from Peppers. 575-420-6050 STAN ALONE building in North Roswell. 640 sq. Ft. Good office or beauty/barber shop.

Available in January 2011.

Call 420-2100 or 622-7163 EXCELLENT PROFESSIONAL building, 7 offices, 1550 square feet, water paid $1,050 per month. North Roswell.

Available first of February.

Call 420-2100 to see property.

D6 Sunday, January 9, 2011

CLASSIFIEDS

Roswell Daily Record

EXQUISITE ADOBE MASTERPIECE with portal and lush grounds just minutes from Main Street. Secluded 8+ completely fenced acres with 4.9 senior water rights surround this lovely four bedroom, three plus bath home with separate master suite and gorgeously appointed master bath. Beautifully maintained grounds and updated 3800 approximate sq. ft. home. Artesian & domestic wells, Berrendo water. Possibilities of subdividing acreage exist. Offered at $595,000. Call Paula Grieves for details and an appointment to see. MLS#96841

Paula Grieves 626-7952

580. Office or Business Places 112 W. 1st, office for lease, 1200sqft, A/C, $400 mo., $400 dep. 575-317-6479

BEAUTY SHOP for lease, 103 N. Pennsylvania. A/C, plubming & stations ready to go, $595 mo., $500 dep.

575-317-6479

MERCHANDISE

605.

Miscellaneous for Sale

ROLL ENDS. Use for packing, mulch, art projects and other uses. Buy day old paper by the bundles, also boxes 15x12x10.

Roswell Daily Record Circulation Department. 622-7710.

NEED FURNITURE? Shop Blair’s Trading Post for the best prices in town for your household items. We buy & sell furniture, appliances, home decor, collectibles, electronics, saddles, jewelry, tools, fishing & camping items, movies plus everything else from A-Z. Including many hard to find items. Serving Roswell for 40 years. Open daily 9-5. Accept Visa & MC. 5611 Hummingbird Ln. 627-2033 ATTENTION ROCKHOUNDS I have quality rocks and fossils at discount prices. 622-8945 CEMETERY PLOT for sale.

Contact Richard 830-2497338 ASHLEY DESK & hutch, black stained wood, $1800 new, sell for $750.

Call 625-9833.

NEW QUEEN rust color sofa sleeper, 6’x6’ oak entertainment center, china cabinet, Dining table,chairs.

Call for appointment 9101277 BAJA DR 70 mini dirt bike low hrs ready to ride $500, Whirlpool fabric sense washer/dryer 3 yrs old in great shape $400 for set.

575-626-0497 POWER WHEELCHAIR, walker, commode chair, wheelchair lift. 622-7638 FOR SALE by owner: Tutnour Autoclave originally $3500 will sell for $2000, Also Gurney- tiltable $500 both in good condition great for medical office or hospital call Connie 626-9155 ANTIQUES, DISHES, cookware, old trunk, cowhide Bernard sofa. By appt. only, 910-0014

FOR SALE by owner: 12’ outdoor kitchen $4500, Minolta 4000 office copier $2000 obo, Carved beds King & Queen $600-$800, dining table & china hutch lighted upper end $3000, 11’6” entertainment center wood $2500, cubes of brick & ceramic tile 1/2 price, 1900 wood burning cooking stove. Call for appointment must see, Dave 626-5837 DINING SET w/6 chairs $200, dresser w/mirror $200. 637-8559

REACH OVER 500,000 READERS in more than 30 newspapers across the state for one low price.

Contact your local newspaper’s classified department or visit nmpress.org for details.

605.

Miscellaneous for Sale

4 BURNER elec. range, like new, almond color, $250, ‘94 Ford Ranger, $2000. 622-3696 SW ENTERTAINMENT center oak like new $500.

Older big screen TV 55” $300. Call 625-8816 FARM FRESH eggs from free roaming chickens, Lg & XLg only. Call Rocky 317-9290 4 12FT upholstered Church Pews $500. 347-2514 or 626-2524

615. Coins, Gold, Silver, Buy, Sell, Trade

U.S. & FOREIGN coins and currency, buy, sell or trade, gold and silver coins. 622-7239, 2513 W. 2nd

620. Wanted to Buy Miscellaneous

WE BUY Home furnishings, furniture, appliances, collectibles, tools and everything else from A-Z including personal estates and whole house fulls.

627-2033 or 623- 6608 WE BUY PECANS Top Prices Paid. On Grand Ave. between 4th & 5th St. Behind Courthouse.

SELL THOSE Pecans Haley Farms paying up to $1.75 per pound for your pecans. Monday-Friday 2:00 to 5:00 Sat. 9:00-2:00 5018 W. Country Club Rd. HARD TIMES? Get the most cash for your old & broken gold & silver jewelry. Also, US silver coins. Call Skeets in Roswell, 578-0805.

WILL BUY your good used washers & dryers. 6267470

BUYING PECANS N. Main & Berrendo Rd. Mon. & Weds. 575-399-2212 GUITAR WANTED! Local musician will pay up to $12,500 for pre-1975 Gibson, Fender, Martin, Rickenbaker and Gretsch guitars. Fender amplifiers also. Call toll free!

1-(800) 995-1217.

I AM interested in buying furniture, appliances and household items. 637-9641

635. Good things to Eat

GRAVES FARM & Garden Frozen green chile, extra hot, regular hot, big Jim & mild. Dried red chile pods. New crop in January. Convenient store items available. We accept EBT, Credit cards and debit cards, we ship anywhere. 7 1/2 miles South on old Dexter Hwy. 622-1889 hours Monday thru Saturday 8-5:30 Sunday 1-5

650. Washers & Dryers FRIGIDAIRE WASHER/DRYER combo. Excellent condition, like new, $300 firm. 623-0414

715. Hay and Feed Sale

Alfalfa Hay- small bales, oat hay & sudan all grades $4.50$9.50 per bale. Big bales available $110-$140 each. Open 8:00-5:30 Mon- Sat.1:00-5:00 Sunday, Graves Farm & Garden 622-1889 Credit Cards Accepted

745. Pets for Sale

CHOTTIES READY Christmas Eve. Small (810lbs.), fuzzy cuteness $100. 622-6190 AKC PRECIOUS Golden Retriever puppies, $500, born Nov. 27, ready to go midJanuary. 627-7282

FEMALE CHIHUAHUA spade w/shots needs a home. Lovable dog, nervous around small rowdy kids. Interested call 420-7329 PITBULL PUPPIES, 5 male, 2 brown, 3 light brown/gray, 1 female, tan, 6 wks old, $85 ea. 910-2510 or 623-6611.

AKC REG. Miniature Schnauzer, white male puppy, ready mid Jan. $500, 420-2006 or 6241858 BLUE EYED Great Pyrenees/Siberian Husky puppies. 623-4295 Joe PUPPY LOVE Grooming Large Dogs Welcome, Cats also - 575-420-6655 FREE CATS! Some older cats, some spayed, neutered, shy now but will be friendly, all need good homes. 626-4708.

775.

Motorcycles & Scooters 2000 YAMAHA YZF 600R $1,500 for information call 575-840-9609 GREAT TOURING bike, 2006 Yamaha Roadliner 1900, midnight, 12,500 miles, lots of extras, $9200. 575-910-4382

795. Pickups/ Trucks/Vans

1997 GMC 2500- extended cab 98,800 actual miles Granpas “Cream Puff” all extras incl. step rails tool box, headache rack, bed liner, wheels- terrific stereo. $6495 Call 910-1328 between 10am-9pm

TRANSPORTATION 790. Autos for Sale

FORD CONTOUR 83k miles, runs great, $2850, no financing.

420-1352 1997 KIA Sportage, runs good, new tires, cd player $2000 obo. 317-0958

COLLECTIBLE CONVERTIBLE, 1985 Chrysler 600, new engine, $2500 obo, 623-9041 after 6pm.

www.GoRoswellHomes.com

796. SUVS

2003 CHEVY Tahoe Z71, 4wd, 110k miles, clean, good condition, $10,950, 637-9242 or 904-222-4380

TRANSPORTATION

780. RV’s & Campers Hauling

MAIN TRAILER Sales Inc. Your dealer of choice. Sales, parts, service, consignments, purchases, propane, dump station. 2900 West Second. 6221751, 1-800-929 0046

501 N. Main 575-622-0875

Immediate Opening for Patient Service Representative

Position Summary: To greet patients, check insurance, verify all patient demographics, and move patients through a predetermined schedule of appointments, taking patient’s appointment packet to the back clinic or testing area for the MA to room the patient.

Qualifications: High School Graduate or equivalent Bilingual a must Outstanding customer service skills Problem solving skills such as researching information Must possess strong organizational skills and to work in a fast paced frequently crisis driven environment Basic computer skills required

Must be able to provide complicated information in a clear and concise manner to those not familiar with the information being provided.

Please bring resumes to New Mexico Heart Institute 2890 N Wilshire Blvd. Roswell NM. Ask for Rosemarie.

CKC PEKINGESE puppies, 3 males left, $375 ea., blk/white, white/sable spots. 420-1658 1 YR old male Rottweiler $200 call Richard 317-6045 or 347-2051 CHIHUAHUA MALE puppy blue-merle $100 10wks 2nd shots. 623-2897 FREE TO good home 8mo. female Blue Heeler needs young home 622-6257 AKC LABRADOR puppies, 2 chocolates, 2 blacks, male & female avail, $300 each, call Cari @ 575-3781770 or 575-973-7302

RECREATIONAL 765. Guns & Ammunition

New Mexico concealed handgun course now being scheduled in Roswell.

Call 622-4989

Local Driving Opportunities!

Based in Dalhart, TX and Roswell & Clovis NM NEW PAY PACKAGE!!

Up to $60K/Year * Medical, Dental and Vision *Excellent 401(k) Plan *Paid Holidays & Vacation CDL-A w/tank end, and 2 yrs. T/T experience

800-879-7826

www.ruan.com Dedicated to Diversity. EOE

EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY-ROSWELL

Job Announcement

POSITION Computer Technician II

DEPARTMENT Computer Services

CLOSING DATE 01/21/11

SALARY $28,278.28

Specific information on the above positions may be obtained by calling (575) 624-7412 or (575) 624-7061 or our website www.roswell.enmu.edu TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application for each job for which they are applying. A complete application packet consists of a letter of interest, resume, an ENMU-R Application form, and complete transcripts for those positions requiring a degree and/or if claiming college education. Failure to submit a complete application packet and all its requirements will invalidate your application. The ENMU-R application and job announcement(s) for the above position(s) are available in the Human Resources office at ENMU-Roswell, 61 University Blvd., Roswell, NM 88203 or on our website www.roswell.enmu.edu. Completed applications MUST be in the Human Resources office by 12:00 p.m. on Friday of the closing day, to be considered for this position. HR office hours are Monday – Thursday 7:30 – 6:00 and Friday from 8:00 – 12:00.

Successful applicants will be subjected to a Background Investigation prior to appointment. Appointment will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of Background Investigation. New Mexico is an open record state.

Therefore, it is the policy of the University to reveal to the public the identities of the applicants for whom interviews are scheduled.

ENMU-Roswell reserves the right to cancel, change, or close any advertised position at any time. The decision to do so will be based upon the needs of the University and the final determination will rest with the President.

ENMU-Roswell is an EOE/AA/ADA Employer

Leading petroleum distributor seeks an Operations Manager to manager our Fuel and Lubricant Distribution Business in the Artesia, NM area. Degree in Business Management or related field of study with 3 – 5 years experience in the Fuel or Transportation industry preferred.

Responsibilities include but not limited to: • Knowledge of state and federal regulations affecting the sell and trade of fuel products • Direct sales and service enhancements • Customer Service oriented, with strong communication skills • Computer skills including Microsoft office, Outlook and the Internet Qualified candidates should submit resumes to: Operations Manager C/o Human Resources P.O. Box 156 Artesia, NM 88211 Equal Opportunity Employer