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    Page 8 • Monday, February 22, 1999
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ADOPTION
FOR RENT
FOR SALE
MOTORCYCLE
A young, financially secure, business executive and
stay-at-home Mom wish to adopt newborn to give love,
good education, secure future and LOTS OF HUGS
AND KISSES. Nearby Grandparents and family. Call
Carolyn or Mark 1-800-886-9707 or TGC 1-800-299-
4523. Legal/Medical expenses only.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
""Help on the spot*"* Mason's Mobile Car Repair.
828-4832.
Need a study break? Go to www.collegehq.com
Games, contests, chat lines, free classifieds and morel!
Not another glossy ad! Spring Break Revealed:
www.studentadvantage.com/springbreak
AUTO
‘72-Chevy 1/2-ton, black, cd player. 'Classic* Great
condition! $5,500/o.b.o. 696-5114.
‘78 Camaro 2-28. Excellent condition, complete,
restored. $5,000 o.b.o. 847-7870.
'88 Honda Accord, new tires & paint, am/fm/cass.
$2,500. 272-2724.
'89 Mercury Sable, V6, 110k miles, $1,400/nego. Call
Hiro @691-8045 or hiro@tamu.edu
‘89-GMC. Excellent condition, saw-blade rims, cd play
er, new paint job, must see to appreciate, $6,000/o.b.o.
James 696-4685.
'91 Chevy Cavalier for sale, good condition, $1,900.
Call 680-9443.
'91 Toyota Supra Turbo, white, new engine & clutch,
radiator. Asking $6,000. 229-5621.
'97 Hyundai Elantra stationwagon, 7,200mi., cruise con
trol, auto, $7,200. 260-4119.
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
Mason’s Mobile Car Repair. Help on the spot. 828-
4832.
BED AND BREAKFAST
Exquisite Victorian accommodations and romantic can
dlelight dinners. Finest in the Brazos Valley. The
Famous “Pink House” Gourmet Bed & Breakfast and
Restaurant. 364-2868. pinkhousebb.com
COMPUTERS
Brand new, still in package, Microsoft Office 97
Professional Edition for sale, only $150. Please call
696-4458.
Internet Secrets!! Over 30 Internet Secrets that will
completely blow your mind!! Call 24hrs. 1-900-773-
5050, Ext.5852. $2.99 per min. Must be 18yrs. Serv-
U: (619)645-8434.
P-120, 16MB Ram, 1.2-GB HD, 14” monitor, speakers,
microphone, 6X cd, $350. Please call James at 691-
0491.
Pentium-ll 333MHZ $875, 350MHZ $915, 400MHZ
$1,065, 6.4GBHD, 15”monitor, 56kmodem,
36XCDROM, 3D-video, s/speakers, upgradable,
Pentiium-lll 450MHZ $1,265, warranty, 846-7186.
DJ MUSIC
"Party Block Mobile DJ"- Peter Block, professional/
experienced. Specializing in Weddings, TAMU func
tions, lights/smoke. Mobile to anywhere. Book early!!
693-6294. http://www.partyblockdj.com
FOR RENT
$600/mo. 2bdrm/2bath. Pets ok, clean, near campus.
Parkway-Circle Apartments. Sublease till August. 694-
9040.
*3bdrm/2bath house. Available nowlI Near A&M. New
carpet/lenolium, fenced-yard, amenities, W/D-conn.
696-1347, 694-7435.
1-2/Bedroom apartments. Some with w/d, some near
campus. $150-$300/mo. 696-2038.
Ibdrm/lbath sublease. $363/mo. includes gas/water.
Near campus. Call Vito @268-9050.
2bdrm/1 bath 4-plex, close to campus, on shuttle route,
all new appliances, carpet & tile, $500/mo. 764-7928.
2bdrm/2bath, includes a/c, appliances. Build credit and
equity instead of renting at payments less than rent. 1 -
800-868-7307, 778-8222.
3bdrm/1bath in country, between Milano & Caldwell.
C/a/h, fenced, garage, horse stable, fishing. Deposit
Sreference. $500/mo. 567-0103.
3bdrm/2bath Pre-lease for May. Only $780/mo. New
carpet/ paint, large walk-in closets, w/d available, fenced
yard, shuttle-rt. 764-2019.
Affordable & comfortable 21/2 apartments in great loca
tion. On shuttle, w/many amenities. Start @$500. Call
Timber Creek @846-2976.
LIVE 24 HOURS/DAY!!!
Talk to beautiful girls!!!
1-900-328-0051
Ext. 7665
$3.99 per min. Must be 18 yrs.
Serv-U: (619)645-8434
THE HORIZON
PRIVATE STUDENT DORM
HOUSING FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND
VISITORS TO CAMPUS.
FURNISHED ROOMS W/ALL BILLS PAID
FREE SHUTTLE TO AND FROM TEXAS A&M
DAILY, WEEKLY & MONTHLY RATES AVAILABLE
CALL 779-7091 TODAY!
SPRING BREAK
EMPLOYMENT
The Texas Transportation Institute
is looking for students from the
following cities to survey child
safety seat use during Spring Break:
Amarillo, Austin, Beaumont,
Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Dallas,
El Paso, Ft. Worth, Houston,
Lubbock, San Antonio, Tyler, Waco.
$7/hr. plus gas. Call 845-2736,
8a.m.-5p.m. for interview.
All we need is YOU! 3 spacious plans of 3 bedroom, 3
bath 2 story duplexes, move in now or prelease for May.
Extras galore! United 694-9140. www.united-rico.com
C.S.- Ready for move in! 2 bed-2 bath downstairs 4-
plex, fans, fireplace, w/d conn. $530.00 United 694-
9140. www.united-rico.com
College Station 2bdrm/11/2bath studio, 1,060sq.ft., on
shuttle, $495/mo. Call 696-3875.
College Station 4-plex pre-leasing for summer & fall,
2bdrm/11/2bath, w/d, shuttle, some fenced yards, $495-
$535/mo. 693-0551.
COMFORTABLE- CONVENIENCE PLACE. 2/2 or
2/11/2 apartments at Spring Heights! Some with fire
place, all with/w/d conn. For appt. call 846-3569.
Efficiency. No bills. No pets. $300/mo. Available
end/of February. 823-8961.
Free rent 2/991! No deposit. Sublease 2bdrm/11/2bath,
right across from TAMU. 764-0893.
Large 1-bedrooms at great prices. Available now & for
the fall. Call Academic Village Apartments. 846-9196.
Let US pay YOUR utilities! 1 Bedroom available now, 2
floor plans in the Northgate area starting at $355.00.
United 694-9140. www.united-rico.com
Lincoln Square Apartments. Large Ibdrm/lbath with
walk-ins, on shuttle! Close to everything (3-blocks from
campus)! Start @$395. Call 693-2720 for appt.
MILL CREEK CONDOS. Contemporary 2/1 (loft bed
room) complete with w/d. Pool, Tennis ct., on shuttle.
Start @$550/mo. For appointment call 846-2976.
Must sublease nice 3-bedroom apartment with w/d,
$900/mo. Tracy 695-9882.
Northgate area, new building, 2bdrm/2bath &
3bdrm/2bath, w/d conn. Leasing now. Call 846-4076.
Now only $28/mo. for a new pair of W/D. 764-2019.
Rosewood Villas Preleasing for Spring 99/Summer 99
and Fall 99 3bdrm/2ba, just off 2818 in Southwood
Valley, www.rent.net/direct/rosewoodvillastx or 846-
1100.
Sublease Ibdrm/lbath apartment. College Park
Treehouse. Please call 764-3025.
Sublease a.s.a.p. cute 1-bedroom studio apartment.
Close to campus. 846-4189.
Summer sublease. 2-year old 2bdrm/2bath, furnished.
University Commons, $377/mo./person. 1 -month Free!!
696-5604.
Summer sublease. 2bdrm/11/2bath. Walk to campus.
$530/mo. Please call 260-2117.
Summer sublease. University Commons. 4bdrm/2bath.
$291/mo. per person. Call 694-7711.
TIMBER CREEK FOUR-PLEXES. Large studio
(1,042sq.ft.) 2/11/2 with/w/d! Pools, Tennis ct., on shut
tle! Start @595/mo. Call 846-2976.
Villas of Cherry Hollow is now leasing 1&2 bedrroms.
Walking distance to campus. Spacious rooms. 846-
2173.
Walking distance to TAMU or shopping. On shuttle.
Large 2/2 with walk-ins/ pools. Start @$525. Call 693-
2720 for appt.
Warning! You may be wasting your time! Post and find
anything for rent for Free! Goto: www.collegehq.com
Why Pay Rent? 2+3/bdrm homes available w/payments
you can afford. 1-800-868-7307, 778-8222. Yellow
Rose, Bryan. Open 7days/wk.
FOR SALE
1-KRV8080 Kenwood receiver, 1-DP-M3660 Kenwood
cd player, 2-2003 Infinity speakers, 2-2002 Infinity
speakers, 1-Sterling Silver video center speakers,
$1,000. (409)695-1420.
1995 16x80 mobile home, ch/a, 3bdrm/2bath. Please
call 822-5936.
1996 GT Backwoods.' Excellent condition, with
Rockshox & all Shimano parts. Bright red, like new,
$350 o.b.o. Please call 694-7254.
1997 Motobecan Nomade 100 mountain bike. New seat
& new front wheel. Good condition. Asking $200.
Please call 680-3222.
2bdrm/1bath, 12x60 on corner lot in park. 7-miles to
TAMU, c/h, window a/c, plywood floor/ carpet, $8,500
o.b.o. 774-8926. members.xoom.com/hines
'98 Schwinn Frontier GSX Mountain Bike. Excellent
condition. $150. Please call Justin at 680-8720.
Attention water skiers- HO VTI Slalom ski, clean, pur
chased in 1995, 69-inch length, nice bindings, $200 with
bag. 764-9333, Rich.
Beanie Baby Show- 10a.m.-6p.m., Feb.27th, Ramada
Limited, 1502 Texas Avenue. All new Beanies and
more. Princess/Erin/Peace, $10/ea. 281-444-0960.
Can’t find it? Can’t sell It! Do it for Free! at www.col-
legehq.com
Couch, coffee table, 2-twin beds & dresser, $200.
Excellent shape. Must sell!! Moving. Will negotiate.
Please call 822-9096.
GE mini fridge, 3.2 cubic feet, 6 months old, $75.
Please call 695-0200.
Great study desks $35-$75. Call Heather at 775-5421
or Brent at 845-4839. hkobeal@hotmail.com
Magnum 350 Deiux filter $80, Eheim wet/dry pump $60.
100gal. wet/dry system $80. All brand new in box!! Matt
255-3620.
Snowboard & new boots, only used once. $300 Please
call Kevin at 680-9933.
FACIAL ACNE STUDY
Female volunteers, age 14
to 49, with moderate facial
acne needed to participate
in a six-month research
study evaluating the safety
and effectiveness of a
marketed birth control pill.
Eligible volunteers will be
compensated.
Call for information:
J&S Studies
846-5933
Must sell!! Brand new Fender American standard strat.,
black with rosewood neck, $650/o.b.o. Includes case,
cord, tuner. Call Aaron @777-5949.
Sony reciever dolby digital, 100 watts x5, 3 av, 5 audio,
$250 o.b.o. Please call John @847-1950.
HELP WANTED
•"Assistant Manager positions op>en. Schedule flexible
around classes. 2-yrs college preferred. Apply at
Burger King, 1719-Texas Ave., Culpepper Plaza.
•Part-time janitorial commercial cleaning. Mon.-Fri.
5:30p.m.-8:30p.m. or 6:00p.m.-9:00p.m. Call for an
appointment. 823-5031.
100 instructors/ counselors needed. Coed sleepaway
camp. Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania. Good salary.
1 -800-422-9842. (www.campcayuga.com).
500 Summer jobs/50 Camps/ You choose!! NY. PA,
Maine. Instructors needed: Tennis, Basketball, Hockey,
Soccer, Lacrosse, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Swimming
(WSI), Water-ski, Sailing, Windsurfing, Aerobics,
Archery, Mt. Bike, Rockclimbing, Ropes, Dance.
Theater, Piano Accompanist, Ceramics, Woodwork,
Photography, Nature, RN, Chef. Arlene Streisand, 1-
800-443-6428: www.summercampemployment.com
Back To School Work. $9 per hour appointment, flex
ible schedules, scholarships, conditions apply. Mon.-
Fri., 10-4, 695-1386.
Bayer Electrical is accepting applications for electrician
& electrician apprentice for part-time and summer work.
775-7752.
Bryan Outboard looking for part-time mechanic helpers.
Apply in person @20th & Texas, Bryan. $7-$8/hr. 822-
6836.
Camp Coyote- Residential youth camp- ages 7-17 -
Huntsville, Texas. Summer staff positions: Lifeguards,
Ropes Facilitators, Wranglers, Waterfront. Call 1-800-
677-2267.
Cashier positions available. Set work schedules for
evenings and weekends. Apply at Wal-Mart
Supercenter, 2200-Briarcrest, Bryan. Pay based on
prior experience. $6.00/hr. minimum. Must be depend
able.
Church nursery workers needed Sunday mornings,
Sunday evenings, Wednesday evenings. 778-0014.
CICI's PIZZA accepting applications. Must be friendly,
hard-working and dependable. Apply in person.
Domestic help and some infant care. References
required. Call 690-7022.
Fatburger-C.S. Help wanted all positions. Drivers earn
up to $9/hr. Immediate hiring. 846-4234.
Free Radio +$1,2501! Fundraiser open to student
groups & organizations. Earn $3-$5 per Visa/ MC app.
We supply all materials at no cost. Call for info, or visit
our website. Qualified callers receive a Free Baby
Boom Box. 1-800-932-0528, Ext.#65. www.ocmcon-
cepts.com
Fun job selling cigars in local nightclubs. $5/hr. +com-
mission, +tips. Patrice 696-4078.
Gold’s Gym is hiring Assistant Personal Trainers to work
12-20hrs/wk. please apply in person. 764-8000.
House work help needed. Preferably Friday mornings.
References required. 846-2918.
Jewelry Store. Front counter person, hard working, self
motivated. Call 695-1328.
Leasing Agent. R.E. license required. Excellent oppor
tunity to make lots of money. Equity Real Estate. Call
Keith @696-4464.
Lifeguards Managers Wanted. Now interviewing quali
ty people. Please call 281-376-6510.
Little Caesar's Pizza now hiring delivery drivers & pizza
makers. Apply at either B/CS locations.
Love to teach? Kaplan is hiring PT teachers in College
Station with high test scores for TOEFL, GMAT, LSAT,
& MCAT sciences. Evening hours. Call (409)696-7737.
Now hiring experienced bartenders, beer tub, waitstaff
and also door staff. Apply in person 10a.m.-12noon
daily. Texas Hall of Fame, 2309 FM-2818 West bypass.
Part-time pre-sales associates needed. Houston based
roofing company needs aggressive people to assist in
local hail storm insurance claims. 10-20hrs/wk. $10/hr.
+bonuses & commissions. 260-5984.
Part-time telemarketing, working evenings 5-9p.m.,
$10/hr. 972-788-2200, ask for Mark.
PT/FT sales people. Take advantage of local hail
storms selling roofs. Make $50,000 in next 6-months.
We will train. Mark 972-788-2200.
Receptionist needed for fast-paced real estate manage
ment company. Part-time position available mid-March
to beginning of May, 30-40hrs/wk through August. Call
Jennifer or Kellie for more information at 696-4464.
Research Assistant needed (Social-Science). 10-
15hrs/wk. $8/hr. Grad-student preferred.
Exp./required. 845-4393.
Retail Sales. Self-motivated & dependable people. Full
or part-time. Benefits available. Starting $6.50/hr.
Advanced Wireless, 2230-So. Texas Ave., C.Sta.
Servers wanted. $8-$10/hr. Apply in person 2-
4:00p.m., Mon.-Fri. ©Golden Corral.
Singers wanted for church choir during Lent/Easter.
First Christian, B/CS. Details: call Karl @845-7775.
Summer Camp Counselors Needed For Premier Camps
In Massachusetts. Positions available for talented,
energetic, and fun loving students as counselors in all
team sports, all individual sports such as Tennis & Golf,
Waterfront and Pool activities, and specialty activities
including art, dance, theatre, gymnastics, newspaper,
rocketry & radio. GRETA SALARIES, room, board and
travel. June 19th-August 18th. enjoy a great summer
that promises to be unforgettable. MAH-KEE-NAC
(Boys): 1-800-753-9118, DANBEE (Girls): 1-800-392-
3752. www.greatcampjobs.com
Summer Counselors: Great Staff- Great Facilities-
Great Experience, N.Y.S. Co-Ed Resident Camp 2-
Hours NYC, Athletics, Baseball, Basketball, Tennis,
Roller Hockey, Swimming, Waterskiing, Woodworking,
Horseback Riding, Ceramics, Ropes/Wall. Camp
Kennybrook, Campus Contact: Jen- 409-680-0089,
Office- 1 -800-58-CAM P2.
Swimming pool company seeks students to set up
appointments. Excellent communication skills. $6/hr.
Flexible hours. 764-8105.
T-Bone Jones looking for part-time night-time cook &
kitchen help. Need experience. 846-6823.
The legendary Sombrero Ranch is looking for individu
als to be part of its cowboy history that has already
spanned over three decades. Help guide tourists and
horses through State Forests and the Rocky Mountain
National Park. Reply to 3300 Airport Road, Boulder CO
80301 or info@sombrero.com
Unusually high commissions. Must have or be in
process of obtaining R.E. license. 260-9611.
Villas of Cherry Hollow is looking for a leasing agent.
Experience preferred. 846-2173.
Warehouse help needed. Fulltime. Tues.-Sat,
9:00a.m.-5:30p.m. $6-$6.50/hr. Please call 779-7586.
Windows Programmer- Full-time only. Elite Software
Development. (409)846-2340. www.elitesoft.com
LOST & FOUND
Lost white gold necklace w/diamond heart pendant.
Possibly ©Kroger’s, C.Sta. 695-2416. Reward!!
MOTORCYCLE
1993 Kawasaki EX500, 22k, runs great, never worry
with parking again, $2,200/o.b.o. 822-3278.
1993 Suzuki Katana 600, only 10k. Must see! Perfect
condition. Must sell! $3,300/o.b.o. 775-2471.
‘83 Honda Ascot 500cc, blue, runs great, $1,500/o.b.o.
Call 847-4600.
URINARY TRACT INFECTION STUDY
Sciman Biomedical Research is seeking individuals 18 years
and older with uncomplicated urinary tract infections to partici
pate in a research study with an investigational oral antibiotic.
If you have feelings of urgency, frequency and painful urination
you may qualify. You will be compensated up to $200 for
your participation.
For More Information Call: 776-1417
Sciman Biomedical Research
'83 Honda Nighthawk 650, runs great , new battery,
good tires, helmet. ra erfect starter bike $1,000 Please
call 693-1694.
'90-Honda VFR 750, new tires, windshield, red
$3,995/0.b o. Call 694-7720.
'97 Honda Magna 750, mint condition, warranty, must
see. $6,580 690-3536.
PETS
Adopt miniature Schnauzer puppy. Looking tor a loving
owner. Please contact Marcelo or Ana at 696-3828
Adopt: Puppies. Kittens. Cats. Dogs Many pure
breeds! Brazos Animal Shelter-775-5755.
REAL ESTATE
C.Sta. 1200sq ft. office space for lease Or. shared
lease and expenses available to medical/mental health,
research or other prolessionals(s). Please leave voice
mail @(409)777-3751.
ROOMMATES
1-F/roommate needed a.s.a.p.!) Big 2bdrm/l l/2bath, on
shuttle, $220/mo. +1/2 bills. Own huge room February
Free!! Call Page @693-7065.
Across from Blinn-Bryan 3bdrm/2bath, w/d. furnished
house, garage, S400/mo. +1/2bills. 822-2365.
F-Roommate needed a.s.a.p 2bdrm/2bath furnished
duplex, backyard, w/d. dog lover. $257.50/mo. +1/2biHs
Lee, 774-9423.
F-Roommate. 2bdrm/2bath, near campus, shuttle.
$237/mo. +1/2bills. Call Kelli @680-0325.
Huge room in a nice clean house No lease 694-1595,
after 5p.m.
Looking for roommate? Find one for Free! at
www.collehq.com
M-roommate needed, prefer upperdass grad. 1/2-rent
+ 1 futilities. 2bdrm/1bath. 695-8076 Mike.
M-Roommate. $230/mo. +1 futilities 3bdrm/2bath
February Free!! Please call Damon @693-0192.
M-Roommale Nice 2bdrm/1bath duplex Satellite-TV,
w/d, amenities. $212/mo.+1 futilities. 268-5821.
M/F-Roommate needed a.s.a p. 3bdrm/1bath located
behind Farm Patch. $250/mo.+1/3util. 846-5364
Own-bdrm. $260/mo. +1 futilities. 2-car garage, w/d.
near campus. February rent Free!! Kristi/693-9616.
Roommate needed! Newport! 3bdrmfbath. $180/mo.
+ 1f utilities. Call Hiro @691-8045 or hiro@tamu edu
SERVICES
•Great Pay* Exciting world of robotics- underwater/ on
shore/ deep space. Industry shortage of personnel
(281)535-3030.
AAA Texas Defensive Driving. Lots-of-fun, Laugh-a-lotl!
Ticket dismissal/insurance discount. M-T(6pm-9pm),
W-Th(6pm-9pm), Fri(6pm-8pm) &Sat(10am-2:30pm),
Sat(8am-2:30pm). Inside Nations-Bank. Walk-Ins wel
come. $25/cash. Lowest price allowed by law. 111-
Univ. Dr., Ste.217. 846-6117. Show-up 30/min. early.
(CP-0017).
Get Free E-mall at www.collegehq.com
Wedding Invitations- 30% Off Carlson Craft/ Regency.
Big catalogs available for you to borrow at $50/deposit
each. Call Evelyn at The Party Block 693-6294.
http://www.blockweb.com/invitations.htm
TRAVEL
SKI TAOS, RED RIVER, ANGEL FIRE, NEW MEXICO.
Luxury townhouse, sleeps 16. $125-$350/night. 846-
8916, ask for John.
The unfiltered scoop about spring break! Spring Break
Revealed: www.studentadvantage.com/springbreak
TUTORS
Mature, dependable tutor for A.D.H.D. teen 2-3days/wk.
after school. Call 764-6670.
WEIGHT LOSS
Get paid to lose weight. Wanted: 42-people to lose
weight. All natural, Doctor recommended, #1 in Europe
with 96% success rate! Call 279-9899.
Needed 41 to lose 30lbs by 2f8. All natural, 100%
effective, doctor recommended. Free counseling pro
vided. Call Jen at 888-216-2887.
Shape Up For Spring Break! Metabolife356 and Metrim
Plus (’’generic” Metabolite). Same energy boost. Same
great weight loss results. -Metabolite- $39.95 -Metrim
Plus- $29.95 (tax included). 695-6983 or 693-2650.
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ed.
Try Metabolite at a low price. The quick & easy way to
lose weight. 694-8659.
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and catchers after playing in the Melvin compere
Caribbean World Series — to his Puerto Ric,
against the Rangers' wishes. The Juan Gonzalez, t
Rangers gave Rodriguez permis- the club's perntis;
sion to show up one day late, but in camp nextSatur
he pushed his arrival back anoth- later than positior
er day without contacting the scheduled to repon
Sterling C. Evans Lik
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Friday, February 26,
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