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fiGGIE NIGHT Every Thursday .99t Pitchers with Student I.D. 500 S. Texas, Bryan 823-4338 Freshmen pictures are now being taken for the Aggieland yearbook. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be in the world's largest yearbook. Pictures are taken Tuesdays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Freshmen have until Sept. 29 to have their picture taken. AR Photography is located at 707 Texas Ave., next to Taco Cabana. Call 693-8183 for more information. PUBLIC NOTICE BRIEF EXPLANATORY STATEMENTS OF PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS SPECIAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 7, 1995 PROPOSITION NO. 1 ON THE BALLOT House Joint Resolution 50 proposes a constitutional amendment providing that the legislature by general law may autho rize the Texas Higher Education Coordi nating Board to issue general obligation bonds of the state in an amount not ex ceeding $300 million to finance educa tional loans to students. The maximum interest rate to be borne by the bonds must be set by law. The legislature may provide for the investment of bond pro ceeds and may establish an interest and sinking fund to pay the bonds. The proposed amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: ' “The constitutional amendment provid ing for the issuance of $300 million in general obligation bonds to finance education loans to students.” PROPOSITION NO. 2 ON THE BALLOT Senate Joint Resolution 36 proposes a constitutional amendment that would au thorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the property of an orga nization chartered by the Congress of the Republic of Texas if the property is used primarily for the charitable, benevolent, or public service activities of the organi zation as defined by general law. The Comptroller’s Property Tax Division has identified the Grand Lodge of Texas, also know as the Masonic Lodges, as the pri mary organization which would qualify for this tax exemption. The proposed amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation property of an organization chartered by the Con gress of the Republic of Texas that is used primarily for the charitable, be nevolent, or public service activities of the organization.” PROPOSITION NO. 3 ON THE BALLOT Senate Joint Resolution 51 proposes a constitutional amendment that provides that the farm and ranch finance program fund shall be administered by the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority and not by the Veterans’ Land Board, as pro vided by current law. In addition, the proposed amendment provides that the proceeds of $200 million of the $500 mil lion in bonds authorized by the Texas Constitution for the farm and ranch fi nance program fund may be diverted to the agricultural fund and the rural micro enterprise development fund, also autho rized by the Texas Constitution, to be used for agricultural and rural economic development programs. The proposed amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment allow ing the use of existing bond authority of the farm and ranch finance program to include financial assistance for the expansion, development, and diver sification of production, processing, marketing, and export of Texas agri cultural products.” PROPOSITION NO. 4 ON THE BALLOT Senate Joint Resolution 46 proposes a constitutional amendment that would al low an encumbrance to be fixed on home stead property for an owelty of partition. In divorce and probate situations, a piece of property may be owned jointly by two or more people, and each person owns an undivided interest in the property, as op posed to a specific portion of the prop erty. If one owner wishes to purchase the other person’s interest in the property and wishes to obtain a loan to finance the purchase, the lending institution requires all interests in the property to be used as security for the loan; this is called an owelty of partition. Senate Joint Resolu tion 46 would allow the lending institution to foreclose on the homestead property for an owelty of partition if the purchaser defaulted on the loan. In addition, the proposed amendment would allow the re finance of a lien against a homestead. Fi nally, the proposed amendment would al low a purchaser or lender to rely on an affidavit that states that the property to be conveyed or encumbered is not the homestead of the affiant. The proposed amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment per mitting an encumbrance to be fixed on homestead property for an owelty of partition, including a debt of a spouse resulting from a division or award of a homestead in a divorce proceeding, and for the refinance of a lien against a homestead, including a federal tax lien resulting from the tax debt of the owner.” PROPOSITION NO. 5 ON THE BALLOT House Joint Resolution 34 proposes a constitutional amendment which would increase by $500 million the constitu tional authorization of the Veterans’ Land Board to issue and sell general obligation bonds of the state to provide housing fi nancing to Texas veterans. The proceeds from the bonds authorized by this amend ment shall be used to augment the Vet erans’ Housing Assistance Fund II to be administered and invested as provided by law. The bonds authorized by this amend ment shall be incontestable after execu tion by the Veterans’ Land Board, ap proval by the attorney general, and delivery to the purchaser. The proposed amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment to in crease by $500 million the amount of general obligation bonds that may be issued to augment the veterans’ hous ing assistance fund II.” PROPOSITION NO. 6 ON THE BALLOT House Joint Resolution 64 proposes a constitutional amendment which would extend the tax exemption under article VIII, section l-b(b) of the Texas Consti tution for the residence homestead of a person age 65 or older to the surviving spouse of a person who received the ex emption. The surviving spouse must be age 55 or older when the deceased spouse died, and the property must be the resi dence homestead of the surviving spouse when the deceased spouse died and re main the surviving spouse’s residence homestead. A surviving spouse who al ready receives an exemption under this section of the Texas Constitution is not entitled to an additional exemption under the amendment. The proposed amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment ex empting from ad valorem taxation the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of an elderly person.” Page 12 • The Battalion \X/i iA r\s up Thursday • September21, Thursday Society of Mexican American Engi neers & Scientists (MAES): There will be a general meeting at 7:00 p.m., in Zachry 102. Guest speaker Michelle Mosley will talk about MBA opportu nities; T-shirts available; Fortune 500 registration. Everyone is invited. For more information call Tricia at 847-8425 or Carissa at 694-8142. Attending this workshop will assure that your organization will remain in good standing with the University. Women's Lacrosse: There will be a practice open to anyone interested in playing lacrosse from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Polo fields across from Zachry. No experience is necessary. For more information call Nicole at 693-8805. Office of Graduate Studies: GRADUATE SCHOOL INFORMA TION NIGHT will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in room 110 of the Koldus Building. Topics include how to apply to graduate school, the GRE, the GMAT, and Fellowships and Assistantships. For more infor mation call the Office of Graduate Studies at 845-3631. Alpha Epsilon Delta(Pre-Medical Honor Society): There will be a managed care guest lecture at 7 p.m. in 402 Rudder. Study Abroad Programs Office: There will be a general meeting for anyone interested in studying in Italy and gaming global experience from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in 358 Bizzell Hall West. For more information call 845-0544. TAMU Scuba Club: A general meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at Paradise Scuba in the Kroger Shop ping Center, located on the corner of Texas Ave. and Southwest Pkwy. For information contact Don, Tom or Jay at 775-8501. A&M Cycling Team: There will be a general meeting at 8:30 p.m. in 144 Koldus. TAMU Road Runners: Daily runs of 2-4 miles are held each weekday at 6 p.m. Meet in front of G. Rollie White. For information contact Tim Akers at 693-0258. ESCALA( Estudiantes Catholicos Latino Americanos): There will be a fellowship group meeting at 8 p.m. at St. Mary’s Student Center Library. For more information call Kathy Car rillo at 847-2454. Europe Club: There will be a gen eral meeting at 10:00 p.m. in Fitzwillie’s. For more information call Christopher at 696-5397. Catholic Student Association: There will be a meeting for those who have made an Awakening at 6:15 p.m. at St. May’s Student Cen ter. For more information call Kathy Carrillo at 847-2454. TAMU Powerlifting Team: There will be a workout for beginners at 6 pm. at the Rec Center free-weights section. New members still welcome. For more information call Dean at 693-6166 or Thomas at 696-1242. Catholic Student's Association: There will be a daily mass at 12:05 p.m. at the All Faith’s Chapel. For more information call Kathy Carril lo at 847-2454. Student Organization Finance Cen ter: If you are a treasurer or advisor of a recently recognized student orga nization you need to attend a Fiscal Responsibility Training Workshop. The next one is at 1 p.m. today. All workshops will be held in 144 Koldus. Computing and Information Ser vices: There will be a CIS Short Course: SGI Power Challenge 2 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 39 Wisenbaker En gineering Research Center. For more information call David Lawrence at 845-9325 or Kevin Cole at 845-8425. International Students Association: PROPOSITION NO. 7 ON THE BALLOT The proposed amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: House Joint Resolution 73 proposes a constitutional amendment that would re-' duce the amount of general obligation bonds authorized for the superconducting super collider fund from $500 million to $250 million. The proposed amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment to al low open-space land used for wildlife management to qualify for tax ap praisal in the same manner as open- space agricultural land, subject to eligi bility limitations provided by the legislature.” “The constitutional amendment reduc ing the amount of general obligation bonds authorized for undertakings re lated to the superconducting super col lider research facility from $500 million to $250 million.” PROPOSITION NO. 8 ON THE BALLOT House Joint Resolution 80 proposes a constitutional amendment abolishing the office of constable in Mills, Reagan, and Roberts counties. In Mills County, the office of constable is abolished, and the powers, duties, and records of the office are transferred to the sheriff. In Reagan and Roberts counties, the office of con stable is abolished and the powers, du ties, and records of the office are trans ferred to the sheriff only if a majority of voters in each of the respective counties favors the proposed amendment. The proposed amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: PROPOSITION NO. 12 ON THE BALLOT House Joint Resolution 31 proposes a constitutional amendment providing that the legislature may exempt from ad valo rem taxation income-producing personal property and mineral interests that have a taxable value which is insufficient to re cover the costs of administering the tax. The proposed amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment autho rizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation personal property and mineral interests having a value in sufficient to recover the administrative costs of collecting the taxes.” “The constitutional amendment provid ing for the abolition of the office of con stable in Mills, Reagan, and Roberts counties.” PROPOSITION NO. 9 ON THE BALLOT Senate Joint Resolution 7 proposes a constitutional amendment that would al low investment of money from the Texas growth fund in a business without the business’s disclosure of its investments in or with South Africa or Namibia. Cur rently, such investments are prohibited by article XVI, section 70(r) of the Texas Constitution, which would be repealed. The proposed amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: PROPOSITION NO. 13 ON THE BALLOT House Joint Resolution No. 35 pro poses a constitutional amendment autho rizing the governing body of a political subdivision to exempt from ad valorem taxation boats and other equipment used primarily in the commercial taking or production of fish, shrimp, shellfish, and other marine life. The proposed amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment autho rizing the governing body of a political subdivision to exempt from ad valorem taxation boats and other equipment used primarily in the commercial taking or production of fish, shrimp, shellfish, and other marine life.” “The constitutional amendment allow ing investment of money from the Texas growth fund in a business with out the business’s disclosure of its in vestments in or with South Africa or Namibia.” PROPOSITION NO. 14 ON THE BALLOT PROPOSITION NO. 10 ON THE BALLOT Senate Joint Resolution 1 proposes a constitutional amendment that would abolish the constitutional office of state treasurer effective September 1, 1996. The transfer of specific constitutional powers and duties to the comptroller of public accounts takes effect on that date. The statutory powers and duties and the property and other obligations of the state treasurer are transferred to officers and agencies of state government as the legislature provides by general law. The proposed amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment abol ishing the office of state treasurer.” House Joint Resolution 68 proposes a constitutional amendment that allows the legislature to raise the current ad valo rem tax exemption for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses and minor children. The tax exemptions would be raised based on a veteran’s disability rating as follows: Maximum Disability Tax Exemption 10%-30% $ 5,000 30%-50% $ 7,500 .50%-70% $10,000 More than 70% $12,000 Age 65 and 10% or higher $12,000 Loss or loss of use of limb $12,000 Blindness or paraplegia $12,000 The spouse and children of any veteran who dies while on active duty may be granted an exemption of up to $5,000. The amounts of the exemptions provided for in this proposed amendment may be repealed by the legislature by general law. PROPOSITION NO. 11 ON THE BALLOT House Joint Resolution 72 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring that land devoted to wildlife management be taxed on the basis of its productive capac ity. The proposed amendment also adds a temporary provision to the Texas Consti tution validating the changes to the law made by Chapter 560, Acts of the 72nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1991, which amended the Tax Code to allow land used for wildlife management to be appraised as agricultural land. The tem porary provision also provides that a property owner is not authorized to claim a refund of taxes paid unless the tax pay ment was challenged before the effective date of the proposed amendment. The temporary provision expires on January 1. 1998. The proposed amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment relat ing to raising the limits of the exemp tion from ad valorem taxation of prop erty owned by disabled veterans or by the surviving spouses or surviving minor children of disabled veterans.” Este es el informe explanatorio sobre la enmienda propuesta a la constitucion que aparecerd en la boleta el dia 7 de noviembre de 1995. Si usted no ha re- cibido una copia del informe en espahol, podrd obtener una gratis por llamar al 11800125218683 a por escribir al Secre- tario de Estado, P.O. Box 12060, Austin, Texas 78711 Published by Secretary of State Tony Garza There will be a general assembly meeting at 7 p.m. at 301 Rudder. All students are welcome. For more in formation call Magali at 693-5097 or Patty at 693-1569. Aggie Speleological Society: There will be a meeting to discuss upcom ing trips at 8:30 p.m. in 202 Francis. There will also be door prizes. For more information call Pete or Marc at 847-4397. Association of Baptist Students: There will be Christian praise, wor ship, and fellowship at 7:30 p.m. at the Student Center, 410 College Main. For more information call Bobby at 846-3223. Honors Student Council: There will be a work meeting at 6 p.m. in 207/208 Academic building. Also, pizza will be provided, bring your own calculator, and new subchairs and delegates will be announced. For more information call Erin Mozola at 693-7601. AIDS Services: Free anonymous HIV testing on campus. For more in formation or to set up an appointment call John M. Scroggs at 260-AIDS. Golden Key: A general meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in 407 Rudder. Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Aggies: A general meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in 229 MSC, A preview of the video Generation Q, cosponsored with Al lies will be shown. For more informa tion call the Gayline at 847-0321. Native American Student Associa- tion/AISES: A general meeting will be held at 8:30 p.m. in Rudder (room to be announced). Anyone interested is welcome to attend. For details con tact Richard at 589-2726. Resurrection Week '96: Anyone in terested in being involved with Resur rection Week ‘96 come to the prayer time from 5:45-6:30 p.m. in 504 Rud der. The event will be held every’ other week after. A 24-hour prayer chain sign up will begin. For more informa tion contact Victoria at 847-3009. SMART: A general meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Rainbow Cen ter of Beutal. Those interested in helping Bryap/College Station youth are welcome to attend. For details call Kerry at 764-2140. WSAC - Texas A&M Amateur Media Club: First general meeting for fall semester will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. in 502 Rudder. For more information contact Michael S. Williamson at 847- 2370 or MSW@tamu.edu. Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME): A presentation on intern and co-p opportunities in surface mount technology electronics assembly at Motoroly will be given by Ron Hamada at 7 p.m. in 116 Thompson Hall. For information call Ron Hamada at 693-9129. Aggies Ready to Motivate You (A.R.M.Y): A general meeting for new members will be held at 7 p.m. in 510 Rudder. For details call Mike Miller at 847-0874. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: To day’s black fact: F.W. Leslie patents the envelope seal in 1897. Texas A&M Tae Kwon Do Team: There will be a tournament training session from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 255 G. Rollie White. For more informa tion call Camilla Sullivan at 764- 4120. Million Man March Rally: Brother Cedric X will be speaking about the up coming Million Man March in Washing ton D.C. at 7 p.m. in 201 MSC. Campus Crusade For Christ: Week ly meeting at 7 p.m. in 601 Rudder. M.A.N.R.R.S.: General meeting to elect chairs at 7:30 p.m. in 121 Kle- burg. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Jana or Andrew at 845-6465 or Juan at 764-8353. Society for Conservation Biology: dll ■ There will be a guest lecture by Dr. Packard on “The Proposed Reintroduc tion of Mexican Wolves” at 5:30 p.m. in 707 Rudder. For more information call Olivia Preddy at 847-0703. Friday TAMU Road Runners: Afmii 2 - 4 miles will be heldatSp. front of G. Rollie White. Any runner is welcome. For more; motion call Tim Akers at 693-01; Aggie Volleyball Tournameni tournament will be held at G. White and will carry over intoS day. For more information Mike Miller at 847-0874. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority,Inc: Ti Black Fact - Xavier Universit; first black Catholic College inthr opened in New Orleans, LA in Hillel Jewish Foundation. will be dinner at PasgheUi'j p.m. and regular friday nigk; vice will be held at 8 p.m.a George Bush Drive, across; Duncan field. For more inforri call the Hillel office at 69 K United Campus Ministry: y|| | Bible study and fellowship actifl y, at 5:30 p.m. at the A&M Presby/H Church. For more informal® ■ Dr. Frank Yates at 846-1221. I Texas A&M Sports Car Club:'■ will be a Night Rally at6:30p:B Zachary Lot 51. A driver and::; gator follow coded instmrB around B/CS to find check; : Trophies for teams closest to mal time; can drive any kindoij truck. For more informatio: Robert Dupont at 260-9939. Baha'i Club: There will beiB B sonal account of a journey tothfiS x Land at 6:30 p.m. All are we ™ dinner will be served. Call Isa 847-3897 for more information: event location. , Catholic Students Associatio: sure Hunt for the Faith Bibldi| There will be a Apologetics: study at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s S:, Center Library. For more ini: tion call Kathy Carrillo at847i- Catholic Students Association uate Students group: Weeklys gathering at 6 p.m. at theSt.1 Student Center. For more ini tion call Kathy Carrillo at 847. Career Center: Co-op orienU 3 p.m. in 504 Rudder. Call 8 for more information or to signe Puerto Rican Student Associat? general meeting will be belt 7:00-9:00 p.m. in room 501 ofR: Free pizza! For more informatit Tanya at 847-1550. Saturday Asian American Association: A come back dance will be held fra p.m. to 2 a.m. in 212 and 224 N. For more information contact fc-4 Nguyen at 846-8450. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc: Toil Black Fact - John Coltrane, jazzs|| phonist is born, 1927 - 1967. PACE: Th ere will bf| mentor/mentee picnic from 2 par j| 4 D.m. at, the Hnnwell Pnrk in Rn® 4 p.m. at the Haswell Park inBry] Hot dogs, games, and drinks wil provided. For more information Celeste at 847-0907. Europe Club: There will bo with a live DJ in Fitzwillie’s at K# p.m. For more information:! Christophc at 696-9397. TAMU Powerlifting Team: TI* will be a powerlifting workoutl beginners at the Rec. Center,t weight area, at 4:00 p.m. & members are still welcome. I more information call Dean at $ 6166 or Thomas at 696-1242. What's Up is a Battalion service! lists non-profit student and faculty('* and activities. Items should besubi! 1 no later than three days in advanceol* desired run date. Application deal* and notices are not events and will’ he run in What's Up. If you have* 1 questions, please c^ll the newsroom| 845-3313. CONTACT LENSES $ ONLY QUALITY NAME BRANDS (Bausch & Lomb, Ciba, Barnes-Hind-Hydrocurve) Disposable Contact Lenses Available 118 00 TOTAL COST.. .INCLUDES $ EYE EXAM, FREE ALCON OPTI-FREE CARE KIT, AND TWO PAIR OF STANDARD FLEXIBLE WEAR SOFT CONTACT LENSES. 149 00 TOTAL COST. .INCLUDES EYE EXAM, FREE ALCON OPTI-FREE CARE KIT, AND FOUR PAIR OF STANDARD FLEXIBLE WEAR SOFT CONTACT LENSES. SAME DAY DELIVERY ON MOST LENSES. Cali 846-0377 for Appointment CHARLES C. SCHROEPPEL, O.D., PC. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 505 University Dr. East, Suite 101 College Station, TX 77840 4 Blocks East of Texas Ave. & University Dr. Intersection