The Battalion
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To place a classified ad:
Phone 845-0569 or Fax 845-2678
Office:
Room 015 (basement) Reed McDonald Bldg.
Business Hours
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Insertion deadline: 1 p.m. prior business day
VISA
Private Party Want Ads
$10 for 20 words running 5 days, if your merchandise is priced $1,000 or less (price mu«
ad). This rate applies only to non-commercial advertisers offenng personal possessions foi
Guaranteed results or you get an additional 5 days at no charge. If item doesn't sell, adve
call before 1 p.m. on the day the ad is scheduled to end to qualify for the 5 additional im
no charge. No refunds will be made if your ad is cancelled early.
ADOPTION
CHILD CARE
Unplanned Pregnancy? Former students hoping to
adopt. For information: http://sites.netscape.net/jame-
saw53/homepage Legal/medical expenses only.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMPUTERS
OUTWARD BOUND IS COMING! On campus 1/26,
MSC table, 10:30-3:00pm. Stop by &see us. Slide
show presentation, Student Rec Center Rm.#134,
7:00pm. All Invited. WILDERNESS ADVENTURES.
AUTO
1991 Mazda-MPV Minivan V-6. Fully-loaded, runs well.
$4,500. Call 847-1646.
1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLX fully loaded, black on
black, leather interior. 36,800-miles. 7-year/ 100-mile
extended warranty. $18,750/obo. 574-4702.
'91 Honda Civic-EX. 5-speed, 87,000-miles, very reli
able car. $4450. 409-776-8824
DJ MUSIC
Lincoln Continental, ‘91, silver,
labor $5500/obo. Call 764-0151.
lyr warranty parts&
Mazda Protege, 1992, $3,000. 98K-miles, red.
Excellent, recent major tune-up, new battery. Call Juan
at 492-4889.
EMPLOYMENT
Must sell Nissan Sentra 90 2d blue $1750/obo. Call
764-0151.
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
P-Time secretary for small company. 9a.m.-3p.m. Mon -
Fri. schedule can vary. Attn: Josh. Fax:764-0076,
Tel:693-9795.
FOR RENT
Mason’s Mobile Car Repair. Help on the spot. 828-
4832.
BED AND BREAKFAST
1-2/Bedroom apartments. Some with w/d, some near
campus $150-$325/mo. 696-2038.
Brazos Bottom Plantation Home available for A&M
events (home games, parents weekend, graduation),
weddings, weekend get-aways. For information/ reser
vations call Rebecca Sicilio Lewis,70, 409-696-0091.
1-3 guys or gals for 5/3 updated house in Bryan. CH&A,
W/D. Pets ok. $250 +utilitles +deposit. Lori, 846-8788
ext.25.
1-bdrm/1bth, clean close to campus, shuttle route,
$465/0.b.o. Call 764-8315.
CHILD CARE
Ibd/lba nice house for rent. w/d. 3-miles to campus,
Bryan. Shuttle. $400/mo. 775-3753
Babysitter for 3/month old. Tues/Thur 12:30-6:00PM
$6.00/hr . Some light housekeeping references a must.
693-8636.
2bdrm/1.5bth w/ W/D 1803 3-C Woodsman,
now! Call 695-2001.
2bdrm/1 ba spring sublease. Redstone Apartments. On
Shuttle. Call 281-493-9822 or 281-556-1906.
Flat rate long distance 24hrs. 7
days a week unlimited calls
Continental U.S.
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Fraternities • Sororities • Clubs
• Student Groups
Student organizations cam $ 1,000-$2,000 widi the easy
aunpasfundraiser.com three hour fundraising event. No
sales required. Fundraising dates are filling quickly, so call
today! Contact campusfiindrasicr.com, (888) 923-3238,
or visit www.campusfiindraiscr.com
COLD SORE STUDY
Suffer from cold sores? If so, then you may be just who we’re look
ing for. We are conducting a research study of an investigational
use for an approved medication to determine it’s safety and
whether it treats and possibly prevents cold sore lesions. You must
be 12 years of age or older (with parental consent, if appropriate),
and in good general health to participate. Compensation $200.
If interested, please contact:
J&S Studies, Inc.
(409)846-5933
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IN DEW TIME by Bob Lubbers
Edited by Stanley Newman
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FOR RENT
HELP WANTED
Babysitter needed lues and thur 8:30-5:00 $65.00/wk.
Call Cindy 764-0492.
3-2-2 large backyard. Close to TAMU Pets okayll Burger Boy has immediate opening
$775. 696-5174. delivery 301-Church St. Northgate
A+ washers/dryers for lease. $28/mo 764-2019
486DX, 560MBHD, 14.4K modem, 15" monitor, key
board, mouse. $150 080. Call Chris 764-4486.
Apartment sublease $395/mo. No deposit. 1/bdrm
Sevilla Apartments, near to campus Phone 862-9030/
845-0354 Email: mar2260@oilfield.1amu edu.
Lap top Toshiba satellite P233 4GBHD 56K
12P1.1 DSTN $800. Call Adam 779-6199
Lap-top toshiba satellite. P233 4GBHD 56K
12P1.1DSTN. $800. Call Adam 779-6199.
Dorms plan all bills paid One price Walk to campus
846-1413.
Macintosh twisted pair ethernet card adapter &software
used. Specialized comm slot for A&M use. Call Laura
847-0729. $75 obo.
Efficiency for rent $335/mo bills paid 1-bedroom 1-LR
Close to campus 693-4485 after noon.
"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
New 2&3bdrm mobile homes. 1-mile from campu:
Ing at $400 823-4248
Sublease 2bdrm 2bth Treehousell Corner apar
big balcony, chimney Now until May $700 /mo
575-5240 Richard
Sublease large 2bdrm/ 1 5bth oft University Feb-Aug.
$665/mo Big living, w/d connections, covered parking,
pool, quiet, close to A&M 862-4022 days. 268-8023
evenings
Townhouse apartment available May 2000 For infor
mation call 409-696-0091
Townhouse. 2-story. 2bdrm/2bth. $500/mo 3-blocks
from campus Call 847-4561
University Tower Double Roommate Included Meal
plan included Best otter 254)840-2993
University Towers Sublease $700/mo. Includes meals
Sparking Contact Barry (713)641-3511
Walk to TAMU. Great 2bdrm/1bth.
+$300/dep Non-smoker 764-1082
FOR SALE
1995 Plymouth Acclaim. 77K V-6. power locks, power
windows, cruise $5300/obo 409-764-9353
1996 Honda Civic EX, 2D coupe. 5sp. 72k. dark green,
sunroof, power windows, alarm, keyless-entry, kenwood
radio/cd. 409)229-0055.
'95 Chevy S10 ZR2 extended cab black 5-speed 4x4
only 52K miles $11,500 ph694-6898
"95 Ford Contour GL $3800 Call 694-0818
Bicycles Mountain Bicycles Racing Bicycles. Multi
speed Bicycles 846-8295 Your Pncel
Diamond Bridal Ring Set In time tor Valentiâ„¢
Lifetime diamond warranty Paid $1,350. Aski
$675/0 B.O. Emily 695-8743
For sale: MTX-amp 1502 150x2 $250 2-month old
Alpine 6-disc changer CHM-5620 $235 Alpine amp
3527V 25x4 $65 2-8" kicker solobarlcs w/box $75/each
or $150 total Blitz connector lor Alpine cd-changer for
o.e Dodge radio 96-98 $45 Amps come w/winng Mike
219-1052
Kenwood lOOdisc cd-player $200 obo unlvega moun
tain bike 21 speed $750. obo. cerwin-vega dx-9 15ln
woofer 3-way SOOwatts $650/pair obo 680-0807
Pool Table - 8'. New Brunswick with accessories. $500
O B O. Call 696-4146.
Twin bed $50. Electric guitar/ ampliflier/ case $120
Call 694-0469.
Women's Trek 800 sport mountain bike Like new $175
o b o. Call Shelly at 694-8024
HELP WANTED
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,
New England. Instructors Needed: Tennis, Basketball,
Roller Hockey, Soccer, Lacrosse, Volleyball,
Gymnastics, Lifeguards, WSI, Waterskiing. Sailing.
Windsurfing, Aerobics, Archery, Mt. Biking,
Rockclimbing, Ropes, Dance, Piano Accompaniast,
Drama, Ceramics, Woodwork, Photography. Nature,
Nurses, Chef. Arlene Streisand- 1-800-443-6428;
www.summercampemployment.com
AMBION, INC., a fast-growing Austin biotechnology
company that markets research kits directly to molecu
lar biologists world wide, seeks MOLECULAR BIOLO
GISTS AND BIOCHEMISTS to work with our senior sci
entists In the development of new tools and technologies
for molecular biology research (Job #321-NAM) Non
lab positions with Technical Support are also available
(Job #198-NAM). Department works closely with R & D.
Stepping stone to the Marketing Department. A
Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in molecular biology,
biochemistry or a related field is required. We also
require lab experience that includes the techniques used
to analyze and manipulate RNA. In situ hybridization
skills a plus. We offer a fast-paced , exciting work envi
ronment, a competitive salary with company-paid insur
ance, an employee bonus plan, a 401 (K) plan with com
pany matching, a tuition reimbursement plan, and gen
erous paid time off benefits. Send response with cover
letter and resume listing techniques in which you are
experienced. If you are a new graduate, please supply
an academic transcript as well. Please include job num
ber in your correspondence. AMBION, INC. -HR, 2130
Woodward Street, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78744-1832.
EOE. M/F/D/V Visit us at www.ambion.com Email us
at resumes@ambion.com
AN IDEAL JOB FOR STUDENT SPOUSE or STUDENT
with late PM classes: Health Care Office Front Desk.
Need to be able to multi-task! 9am-2pm, Mon-Fri. No
experience necessary. Call for application. 696-1995.
ATTENTION STUDENTS! Y2K expansion. 13 immedi
ate openings. $9.85 base-appt. Customer service-
sales. Conditions apply. 696-7734 or www.workforstu-
dents.com/np
Baskin Robbins now hiring smiling, friendly faces for
counter help. Apply in person, SWPwy STexas.
Bass player needed rock/country band seeking experi
enced bass player. Call Bryan 485-0104.
SINUS INFECTION STUDY
Are you experiencing the following symptoms?
Facial Pain/Pressure/Tightness
Facial Congestion/Fullness
Tooth Pain/Farache/IIeadache/Sore Throat
Cough/Bad Breath/Fever
Sciman Biomedical Research is seeking Individuals 16
years of age and older to participate in a research study
with an investigational oral antibiotic. If qualified, your
participation will last up to 24 days and you will be com
pensated up to $500
UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTION STUDY
Are you experiencing the following symptoms?
Sore or scratchy throat/Sneezing/Feeling Tired
Nasal Congestion/Runny Nose
Sciman Biomedical Research is seeking individuals
18 years of age and older to participate in a research
study with an investigational antibiotic nasal spray. If
qualified, your participation will last up to 35-40 days
and you will be compensated up to $100-200
1/26/00
For more information, please call
Sciman Biomedical Rsearch
776-1417
Christian Youth Educ. Dir
liable Send resume to Firt
Huntsville. TX 77342 Fax
294-3677.
Apartment sublease 395/month no deposit 1 /bedroom
Sevilla apartments near to campus phone 862-9030
845-0354 email: mar2260@oiltield.tamu.edu
Delivery Technic
Frl., 12pm-5pm
Apply at I
Earn extra ini
823-5031
FREE LOCATOR SERVICE. Apartments, duplexes,
fourplexes. houses. Alpha-Omega Properties Broker
693-0868
F/P-time carpente
Millwork 704-Wes
Female
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House for rent. 2bdrm/1bth/garage. across from A&M
campus. $575 or $288 for one room. 888-2J5-8148
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Parkway Apartments Special 3bdrm/2bth Move-in by
1/31/00, $250 oft 1st months rent. 1/2 off deposit. 693-
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Campus information
NEW YEAR. NEW JOE
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Optometnc assistant
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Part and lull-lime ini
needed Farmers
required 846-8496
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Physical education majors needed to help d<
P E program for new experimental school $7*
call 229-4652. 694-0119 or 229-4651
POSITION AVAILABLE: Sales representative
ING FOR honest. sincere, hardworking, motive
itive attitude, go to school in morning and work ,
to evening Speak with Chad Vlasak. Manage
Post Oak Mall or Bryan at Bfiarcrest and Freedom Blvd
offers schedules for students or persons interested in
part-time work, possible hours to work Pott Oak mall
10am-2pm. 11am-3/4pm. or 4/5pm to Close, (approx
9:45pm). Bryan-8am-2pm, 10am-4pm. ttam-3pm. or
4/5pm to Close (approx. 10:45pm) Employment bene
fits of Closed Sunday, flexible work schedules, opportu
nity to apply for a $1000 scholarship to College
Experience Is a factor in starting rate. Maybe you have
an interest in a Restaurant Career? Come in for an
application at the Food Court In Post Oak Mall on
Harvey Road or In Bryan near the Wal-Mart, and learn
more about Chick-fil-A EOE
SGI is looking for a student intern able to work approxi
mately 20 hours/week. The primary responsibilities are
to provide limited pre-sales/post-sales technical support
for Texas A&M. Technical skill set should include SGI
IRIX and/or general UNIX systems experience. Please
contact Trey Prinz at prinz@sgi.com or (512)502-2576.
Square One Restaurant now hiring wait and kltchi
staff Apply at 211W. Wm.J Bryan. 361-0264.
Station Attendant- Full-time, part-time needed. Honest,
hard-working, clean persons tor full-service gasoline
sales, tire repairs, oil changes, etc. Experience pre
ferred, not required. EOE. Townshire Chevron, 1900S
Texas-Ave., Bryan, TX. No phone calls.
Student worker needed for office work. 25-30hrs/week,
needed from 8-1 or 12-5. Mon.-Fri. and some Saturdays.
Pay $6/hour. Apply at 201-Wellborn between 9-12.
Wanted: 50 serious people to lose weight fast, 100%
natural, guaranteed. & no exercising! 1-877-838-3397.
Wanted: Gymnastics coach Must be dependable,
experienced, creative &love children. Great pay! 348-
6587.
We need 3-5 Aggies to help teach a special ed. student
in new experimental school. $7/hr. Hours flexible. Call
229-4652, 694-0119 or 229-4651.
LOST & FOUND
Black cat, yellow eyes, red collar if found call 764-8618.
Bracelet, white gold, flower links, lavender gemstones
If found call 575-5246. REWARD.
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