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* Page 4/The Battalion/Thursday, February 5, 1987 THE SOCIETY FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND NEW VENTURES ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Man-made lake controls flooding, provides fishing Restaurant Thurs., Feb. 5,7 p.m. in Room 201 Rudder Free Refreshments ...Everyone Welcome Fellowship, Music, Games and Snacks Where Christians Meet Christians .U6 C.V'- rls ua n ne r6 Tues-Sat 7-till 701 Texas Ave., C.S. Next to Julie's in the Saber Inn By Mark Figart Reporter At a lakeside marina, boats trickle in as the sun slips behind the trees. Fish tales echo across a calm lake as fishermen exchange the day’s events. Some have had a better aay than others, but they’ll all tell you that Lake Somerville usually means good Fishing. What they probably won’t men tion, though, is that Lake Somerville does more than provide recreation to thousands of tourists and locals annually. Some of them, in fact, don’t know why the lake came into existence. “Flood control and water supply are the primary reasons the Somer ville project was ever undertaken,” says Martin Gustafson, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir man ager. “The recreation aspect is merely a biproduct.” Back at the marina, an old man stood on the corner of the dock with a cane pole held patiently over the surface of the water. “I just come here to catch my sup per,” he says. “Couldn’t care less about flood control.” The U.S. Army Corps of Engi neers, Fort Worth District, maintains 21 other similar projects in Texas that were responsible for about $216 million in Hood damage prevention in 1986, and almost $2 billion since their construction. Corps of Engineers economists determine the dollar value of flood damage prevention by observing high water flow on a given stream and estimating the value of property which would have been damaged had the project not been in place. “The planning, design, and im plementation of a project is a com plex process,” Gustafson says. Generally, he says, the project is initiated by local residents who per ceive that a problem exists. Through government channels an initial study is funded which, upon congressional authorization, may lead to construction. Somerville Dam was built by the Corps of Engineers between 1962 and 1967. It provides flood protec tion or assistance in reducing flood damages for almost 900,000 acres of land along the Brazos River and Ye gua Creek, a principal tributary of the Brazos. Since its construction, it has pre vented over $31 million in flood damages, $717,500 in 1986 alone. It also serves as a water supply for Brenham. “I had no idea that Somerville was a flood control project,” Peter Siegel, ajunior math major, says. “It’s some thing you never really think about when you’re out there on the lake. I’m just glad it’s there.” Dallas County employees to pay for '976' phone use By Curtis L. Culberson Staff Writer elc rants listed below were inspected Jan. 20 through Jan. 27 by the Brazos County Health Depart- The information is based razos ment. on food service establishment re ports. SCORED BETWEEN 95 AND 100: Domino’s Pizza at 1504 Holle- man Drive was inspected by Da vid Pickens. Score — 96. Two points were subtracted from the report because pizza toppings were not covered. An additional two points were deducted in the report for minor violations. SCORED BETWEEN 95: Pizza Hut at 501 Universiti Drive was inspected by Davil Pickens. Score — 94. A two-poim: violation was cited in the repon because flour was not stored a: least six inches off the floorani because some food was storedun covered. Two additional poinu were subtracted from the repor because soda-dispensing noalfl Mario 8c Son’s Pizzeria at 405 W. University Drive was in spected by David Pickens. Score — 96. A two-point violation was cited on the report because a salad bar needed a breath shield. Two additional points were sub tracted on the report for minor violations. Th< were 1 ms, Tht and a food warmer needed clean bin oi ing. Two more points were fit said, ducted for minor violations. Hot SCORED BETWEEN 85 A\ci Unive 90: the v „ , Oaks: Farmers Market Sandwiti 7 an gl Shop at 310 S. College was in ®) W r spec ted by David Pickens. Scon s j f y O — 88. A f ive-point violations I [y e c cited in the report because stow | or for did not heat some food items fas Hanta enough. Four points were si JR r d, tracted because a hand ml | " needed to l>e installed inakitclit | area. Three additional were subtracted for mino After apart. Wingjoint at 315 W. University Drive was inspected by David Pickens. Score — 95. Two points were subtracted in the report be cause restrooms needed soap and self-closing doors. An additional two-p>oint violation was cited in the repiort because the wash- rinse-sanitize dishwashing proc ess was not used. One point was deducted from the report for a minor violation. Michael’s Restaurant at 2406C S. Texas Ave. was inpected by Da vid Pickens. Score — 95. A five- point violation was cited in the re port because some sauerkraut was spoiled. SCORED BETWEEN 80 AM 85: Chinese Fast Food at ffl Wellborn Rd. was inspectedDt \m1 Pickens. Score — 82 I- five-point violations werecitedi the rejM>rt because some chick: was not cooled in a refrieerac; and an employee was smokinp a kitchen area. There also wit three two-point violationscitedt the report because some etjui ment was dirty, garbage a needed cleaning and food i uncovered and stored on: floor. An additional two poi were deducted from the reper, for minor violations. NB to on FC :levi :en- »,ub U< : cei — Ad good for $1.00 conviser- miller cpa I r<m#i review DALLAS (AP) — Dallas County employees who call “976” numbers at $2 each during working hours will have to pay for the calls, say county auditors who are tallying up the damage to government phone bills. In December, county employees calling from more than 100 exten sions made more than 300 calls to the seven-digit numbers that con nect them with a pre-recorded mes sage on anything from soap operas to Bible readings, officials say. County Auditor Joe Jack Mills said county workers will have to come up with the cash to pay tor the calls, in accordance with a policy is sued in mid-November. But Mills doesn’t expect to be paid for all the calls. “A lot of people were duped into making the calls,” said Mills, explain ing that pranksters in some offices may have tricked unsuspecting co workers by leaving phony messages to call the 976 numbers. The number dialed most often by county employees is that of the “Love Doctor,” who offers X-rated advice over the phone, officials said. David Jefferson, a registered sanitarian at the department, u\vn -ft - taurants with scores of 95 or above generally have excellent opmi and facilities. Jefferson says restaurants with scores in the 70s orb*!: usually have serious violations in the health report. Scores can be misleading, Jefferson says because restaurants the same score by having several minor violations or a few majorni cions. He says the major violations can lye corrected during the imp tion. Point deductions, or violations, in the rep<yrt range from onepM (minor violation) to five [xyints (major violation). Jefferson says the department might close a restaurant if: the is lyelow 60, the personnel has infectious diseases, the restauranlkli adequate refrigeration, there is a sewage backup in the buildingJ restaurant has a complete lack of sanitization for the food equipm The department insptects each restaurant every six months.Jtlh son says a follow-up inspection is sometimes required if a restaumi’i a four- or five-point violation that cannot be corrected during the ' spection, or if there are numerous small violations. Inspectors at the department are registered sanitarians. I "GET THE CONVISER CONFIDENCE' * 76% Pass Rate * Classes Start Early February PLEASE SEND ME A Week devoted to raising Muster awareness the I delay bv a nc Dc XA ceive "run 10:3( of its T! noun socle In tie H old s as a conn 1 “ C porti watcl thin! fami 8 p.i abou comi T) foru be n I I I □ Conviser-Miller Sample Outline and Information □ Job Hunting Guide for Accountants I Name I Address Phone _ I expect to take the d November □ May CPA Exam 19- Mail to: 1(800)39: 5441 corsviser-miller CPA Review 11 i 1 Fanin Suite 680 Houston, Tex. s 77002 By Doug Driskell Reporter Although Aggie Muster occurs all over the world, many students grad uate without knowing anything about the tradition, a Muster com mittee member told the crowd at Sully’s Symposium Wednesday af ternoon. Committee member Thomas Hanes, appearing as part of a cam paign to increase student awareness about Muster, said, “We want to get the students involved now so throughout their lives they will par ticipate in and carry on this tradi tion.” Committee hnember Russell Pull iam said there is a table in the MSC hallway to inform students and an swer any questions they may have about Muster. Aggie Muster was first held iri 1883 when former students got to- Russell Pulliam gether to relive their victories and defeats both on the drill field and in the classroom. Banquets and parties were held during the commence ment activities, Pulliam said. An incident in 1903 made Muster what it is today, he said. Former Texas A&M president Davis F. Houston scheduled classes on what was traditionally a track and field day held to commemorate San Jacinto Day. The Corps of Cadets stormed the president’s house in sisting upon some observance of the battle that won Texas its indepen dence. It was agreed that April 21 would be a time to honor Aggies who had died in the past year. Aggie Muster achieved interna tional recognition in 1942, when 25 Aggies under the command of Gen eral George Moore, Class of ’08, held Muster while under Japanese Fire on Corrigedor Island in the Philippines. Subsequently, each of them was captured by the Japanese or killed, Pulliam said. Although Muster ceremonies around the world are like reunions, Pulliam said, the A&M ceremony is solemn. A speech is given and then a roll call is taken for all of the de ceased Aggies who lived inf County or who have beenreip to be in the campus Muster.All time a candle is lighted tosynfc that they are still with us in? The committee invites the fe of the deceased to hold the ffl* The speaker for thisyeariM has not been determined and announced later, Pulliam said More than 8,000 people am Muster at G. Rollie WhiteColi* in 1986. The committee people will come as a result oi 1 ter Awareness Week, Pulliam Muster will be heklonApn 7 p.m. in G. Rollie White Cof Hanes said. In April.amapofl will be posted in the MSCFlai" showing where musters will! in Texas. Any information ttj ing musters held aroundthew 1 attainable at the Association oi mer Students Office. STUDY BREA) TWO PIZZAS *to 71 plus tax COMMON LINK BETWEEN MUSLIMS AND CHRISTIANS Buy any size Original Round Pizza at Regular Price, Get Identical Pizza FREE! Extra Items and extra cheese a able at additional cost. Valid*#! coupon at participating Little Caf’ p—-— sars. One coupon per customer Carry Out Only > V 3 NISON Ml* Ok ot The IsU, nic eaching Center PROF DAVENPORT 1 AMU PHIL & HUMA DEPT. TAHAM Dir. TThe Baptist Student Union Friday, February 13, 1987 at 7:00 p.m. MSC Room 201 FREE ADMISSION Sponsored by The Saudi Student Club BY STEVE A. 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