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Page 4 Monday, July 10 J The Battalion To place a classified ad: Phone: 845-0569 / Fax: 845-2678 Office: Room 015 (basement) Reed McDonald Building Business Hours 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Insertion deadline: 1 p.m. prior business day Private Party Want Ads $10 for 20 words running 5 days, if your merchandise is priced $1,000 or less (price must appear in ad). This rate applies only to non-commercial advertisers offering personal possessions for sale. Guaranteed results or you get an additional 5 days at no charge. If item doesn’t sell, advertiser must call before 1 p.m. on the day the ad is scheduled to end to qualify for the 5 additional insertions at no charge. No refunds will be made if your ad is cancelled early. ADOPTION COMPUTERS FOR RENT FOR SALE HELP WANTED Complete systems for home/business: Pentium III 600 $899, Celeron 500 $699, 64MB, 13G, 56K, 52x CD, sound, warranty. Visa/MC (979)778-7817. 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 1-2/bedroom apartments. Some with w/d, some near campus. $175-$325/mo. 696-2038. 2bdrm/1bth 4-piex in CS with w/d, new carpet, new appliances, on shuttle route, $525/mo. 695-9646. 2bdrm/1 bth studio style 4-plex, ceiling fans, shuttle bus, no pets. 2409 Bosque, CS, $440/mo. 731-8951. 2bdrm/2bth duplex, lease thru Dec./+, yard, pets ok, $550/mo. 731-1559. 3bdrm/2bth like new duplexes, spacious, ceiling fans, privacy fence, lawn maintenance. No pets. Mid August. $975/mo. 775-4225. 3bdrm/2bth near-new duplex. Next to pond, no pets. 2- blocks off 2818. $975/mo. 775-6999. 3bdrm/2bth, 2-car garage, large living room. 809-Rio Grande, Bryan. Rent $850/mo., deposit $400. 1-800- 521-3988. 4-plex, six blocks from campus, 2bdrm/1bth. $340/mo., $250-deposit. No pets. 1-800-521-3988. Beautiful RV trailer location. Own driveway, utilities included in return for taking care of place. Must have own RV trailer or purchase the one on-site. 4-min. from campus. 845-5265, 823-0104. Brand New 3bdrm/2bth duplex. Very accessible to TAMU or Blinn. 1250sqft, available 8/1, $1000/mo. +deposit. (830)625-6084, leave message. ■ ——. ALLERGY ASSOCIATES IS NOW INTERVIEWING CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING FULL-TIME POSITIONS: Mixing Technician- Successful candidates will possess a four-year degree in a science relat ed major (or extensive experience) and be personable and courteous, as well as conscientious, precise, and detail oriented. Medical Assistant- Successful candidates will possess a four-year degree in a science relat ed major (or extensive experience) and an outgoing, charismatic person ality. -Excellent experience for the pre-med graduate seeking admission to medical school in Fall 2001 -Excellent pay and benefits -Positions require at least a one year commitment Allergy Associates 2706 Osier Blvd., Bryan, TX 77802 Voice: (979)776-7895 Fax: (979)776-4260 \Ne offer excellent benefits and competitive salaries. E.O.E. Unplanned Pregnancy? Former students hoping to adopt. For information: http;//sites.netscape.net/jame- saw53/homepage Legal/medical expenses only. AUTO 1988 Bronco-ll 4WD, 20mpg, super clean, new tires, brakes, clutch, paint. $4,300. Ask for Dave at 695- 2807. _J* !_ Cars for $29/mo., $0 down, 24-months, 19.9%. For list ings, 800-319-3323 xt.3782. AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR Mason's Mobile Car Repair. Help on the spot. General Automotive Repair. 828-4832. BED AND BREAKFAST 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. ATHLETE’S FOOT STUDY Volunteers, ages 12 and up, need ed for a 6-week research study of investigational medication for the treatment of athlete’s foot. Eligible volunteers will be compensated. Call for information. J&S Studies, Inc. 409-846-5933 Newsday Crossword WHITEWASH by Fred Piscop Edited by Stanley Newman ACROSS 1 Lacking politeness 6 It’s a long story 10 Gondola propeller 14 yoga 15 monde (high society) 16 Biblical brother 17 West African nation 19 Yemeni money 20 Highly original and influential 21 Cyberspace nuisances 23 Fictional work 25 Middling grade 26 Cow or sow 28 Early-morning vehicle 33 Helix 36 Poor, as excuses 37 Nutritional initials 38 “Alley 39 Yank’s foe 41 Kids’ card game 42 Not 'neath 43 Soda 44 Biblical prophet 46 Deny 48 Arctic bird 51 Slithery fish 52 Darlin’ 53 Latin music 56 Containing element #5 60 “ Porgie” 64 Kazakhstan sea 65 It’s often wiped clean 67 Daily delivery 68 Icicle site 69 Zhou 70 One on 10 Actress Sarah 35 Sweet your side Jessica summer snack 71 “Never mind!”, 11 Theater award 40 Derisive cry to an editor 12 TV producer 45 Elat-tire sound 72 Pee Wee of Norman 47 The very baseball 13 Some pipe beginning joints 49 100% DOWN 18 Cleveland 50 Aerie 1 Greek eager, for short hatchling letters 22 Et 54 Albanian 2,Great review 24 Abner currency 3 Physicist’s 26 Soup utensil 55 Sensible study 27 Zoo 56 Tuscaloosa 4 Conventioneer heavyweight school, for short in a fez 29 Dershowitz’s 57 Evangelist 5 Turn down, field Roberts with “to” 30 Cropped up 58 Racetrack 6 Author Asch 31 Utopian boundary 7 Small battery 32 _ a soul (no 59 Friendly talk size one) 61 Strong wind 8 Flow like oil, 33 Absorbs, with 62 401 (k) cousins perhaps “up” 63 Falco of The 9 Offense player 34 Region of Sopranos in lacrosse Spain 66 St. crasser CREATORS SYNDICATE © 2000 STANLEY NEWMAN j/-\ q/qq ^Buck’s Pizza PIZZA STROMBOLI HOAGIES Medium Mopping Pizza 4 3.50 ‘order 3 for free delivery 693-BUCX Answer to previous puzzle 7/6/00 Bryan 2bdrm/1bth, fireplace, fans, w/d connections, lawn care, some bills paid. No pets. Pecan Ridge, $550/mo. Mid-July. 260-9129. C.S. Very spacious 2bdrm/2bth, W/D, carport. $499 up. Agent (409)696-6616. *' CS duplex, 2bdrm/1bth, w/d connections, 1611-SW Parkway. No dogs! $550/mo. 776-8399. Duplex 2bdrm/1.5bth $650/mo. 2313 San Pedro, C.S. 229-9019. For lease new 3bdrm/2bth duplex. $1000/mo., $600 deposit. Call (979)693-8298 or (936)878-2727. FREE LOCATOR SERVICE. Apartments, Duplexes, Fourplexes, Houses, Alpha-Omega Properties, Broker. 693-0868. Help couple looking for 1 -bedroom sublease for August- December. Call 979-229-0611. House for sublease 2-spacious bedrooms, large kitchen and living room, 1/2-mile from campus, $575/mo. Call 268-0005. Huge 3bdrm/2bth and small 4bdrm/2bth, on same prop erty, available now. $700-$850/mo. Lease now and no rent due until August. Call Agent, 846-0606. Manufactured homes- 2&3/bdrm, 1&2/bath, $400-up. Close to TAMU. No pets. 823-3106. One month's free rent. New 3bdrm/2bth Rock Hollow Duplexes, preleasing now for August. No pets. $1,000/mo. 823-0390 or 846- 5722. Off 2818 in Villa Oaks West. Ibdrm/lbth, balcony, pool/laundry on site, $325/mo., deposit $200, water paid. 1-800-521-3988. Parkway Apartments 3bdrm/2bth special, 1/2-off deposit. 693-6540. Perfect for male college student looking for cheap or inexpensive rent. 4bdrm/2bth, 2-living. Call 694-0866, leave message. Pre-lease for August. 2bdrm/1bth, 4-plex/duplex, 4 locations, $400-$500. Call 693-1448. Sublease 1-room in 4bdrm/2bth apartment, fall or year. Call Marc 764-1779. Sublease two rooms in 3bdrm/2bth house from now through 8/15, $280/mo. +bills. 695-2447. Walk to TAMU. Great 2bdrm/1bth, $425/mo. +$300/dep. Non-smoker. 764-1082. WASHERS & DRYERS FOR RENT. Don’t buy, rent a washer & dryer, $28/month (plus tax). UniversityLeasing, Local, Faster, Better, 764-3902. www.universltyleasing.com 30 gallon salt water aquarium. Complete set-up, $300. Call 695-0920. Campagnola super record reduced Vitus-979. Gruppo and frame set excellent conditions $600 o.b.o. (936)294-9101, http://www.shsu.edu/~lib_cxg/ Entertainment center $50, golf iron set $60, dorm-size refrigerator $60. Call Brandon at 693-7354. Mobile Home for sale. 2bdrm/1bth, W/D. Must Sell! $8,500. 281-480-5822. Navy blue 75in. sofa w/ matching chair, $300 for both OBO. Brass end table w/ glass top, $50 OBO. 680- 9848. Refrigerator, Kenmore, 21.5cubic feet, ice maker, great condition, $400. Call 260-2402. Weight bench, brand new, $75; twin size mattress and frame, $75. Call 695-2447. HELP WANTED $$$Dancers, dancers, dancers$$$. Flexible hours. Silk Stocking 690-1478. 18+only. Bartenders make $100-$300 per night. No experience necessary. Call 1-800-981-8168 ext.245. College Station Pawn is currently filling a retail sales position. Flexible hours. Contact Rob @696-7296, apply at 2316-Texas Ave.S., CS. Earn extra income by cleaning offices M-F, after 5p.m. 823-5031. Eclectic Gift Shop seeks enthusiastic salesperson for part-time sales. Interest in history or the arts helpful. Apply: Earthart, 216 N. Bryan Ave., Downtown Bryan. Experienced dance instructor needed for beginner, intermediate, advanced, lyrical classes. Call 260-8277 for interview. Full time receptionist position available for Oral Surgeons office. Experience preferred but not required. Please call 764-7101 8am-4pm Mon.-Fri. HOUSECLEANING NEEDED! For one or more families on same street. Min. 9/hr week, Max 20/hr week. Starting $7/hr. Cleaning, ironing, organizing help need ed. Requesting two year commitment. Only serious inquiries, please. Call 690-0357 daytime. Part-time Secretary Wanted Will support the general operation of a law firm by answering the telephone, typ ing legal documents, and scheduling client appoint ments. We have 2 part-time positions available, one In Bellville and one in Bryan. Salary: $7-$12/per hour. Send resume and cover letter to HR Dept.-GCLF, 1415- Fannin Street, Houston, Texas 77002 or fax: 713-652- 2709. Gulf Coast Legal Foundation is an EEO/AA employer. BUNN COLLEGE APARTMENT COMPLEX MANGER Job #0600039 Blinn College is accepting applications for an Apartment Complex Manager, Brenham campus. The manager will be responsible for the management responsibilities of the apartment complex. The primary responsibility of the position is to develop all aspects of a successful residential life/student development program that will serve the needs of the student residents housed in the facility. The manager will also be obligated to help provide an environment that is conducive to residents achieving their education al objectives within the scope of Blinn College’s policies and guidelines. Bachelor’s Degree in student personnel or related field. Two years of student housing operations management experience and/or property management experience. Required living in the complex: Two bedroom unfurnished apartment provided with utilities. Blinn College insurance and retirement benefits. Position is open until filled. Job description available. Please include job title and job number when applying. Applicants should send a resume to the address below. Applications and job description are available to print from our web site. Blinn College, Personnel Office 902 College Avenue Brenham, Texas 77833 www.blinncol.edu 979-830-4128 EOE Quail Hollow Apartment Homes Out With The Old, In With The New S9 & ~ Call Today! New Owner, New Management, New Image Spacious 1, 2, and 3 Bdrm. Apartment Homes New Designer Oak Kitchens New Elegant Mirror Accents New Modern Baths W/D Connections Fitness and Computer Center (coming soon!) Screened Patio On A&M Shuttle Route 3535 Plainsman Lane M-F 8 a.m -6 p.m. 846-1771 Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. w IN THE AFTERNOON! Radio News from the newsroom of k ma:i mi. ion campus and community news 1:57 p.m. Monday through Friday on KAIVIU-FIVI 90.9 College Station / Bryan Join a growing company in one of research's hottest fields. Lynntech, Inc.'s Product Development Group has the following positions available: Full-time: B.S./ M.S. In Chemistry or Physics to fabricate and test electrochem ical materials and make improvements to test methods. Full-time: B.S./M.S. in Chemical, Mechanical or Civil- Engineering to design, build and evaluate electrochemi cal power systems. Part-time: Technician needed to assemble and evaluate electrochemical power systems. These positions are in College Station, TX. Lyntech offers competifive salaries and generous benefits pack age. Send resume to HR Lynntech, Inc. 7610 Eastmark Dr., College Station, TX 77840, e-mail: hrlynntech® lyn ntech.com Local Business needs part-time warehouse help/deliv ery driver. Must have good driving record. Need to be available Monday-Frlday. Please call '779-7043 for application. Looking for Marketing majors for summer work. Call Wintergate Marketing, 764-5902. Lynntech, Inc. a technology development company in College Station, TX has openings for Bachelor and Master level graduates In Physics, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Send resume to Lynntech, Inc. 7610 Ejastmark Dr„ College Station, TX 77840, or e-mail to hrlynntech@tca.net. Lynntech is an EOE. Now hiring substitutes for pre-school classes for Summer II session & Fall semester. Call Kimberly at 846-1762. Painter helpers needed. Aggressive workers. Will work w/school schedule. $7.50/hr. 775-7126. Part-time programmer wanted by local engineering soft ware firm. Flexible hours, great real world experience. Call Mike at 776-7520 for e-mail downie@capsh0r.com Part-time receptionist needed. Fred Brown Kla Hyundai. Flexible hours. Apply in person, 1309 Texas Avenue, Bryan. Porters. 2 positions available. Part-time, some Saturdays. 3100 Briarcrest, Bryan. Fred Brown Mazda, BMW. No phone calls please. Retired professor, in good health but failing eyesight, wants to hire student for 15-20hrs/wk. Duties include driving, reading &some word processing. Hours flexible between 8am-5pm. Transportation required to get to work at family’s country home. $6.25/hr. Call 690-1117 for additional information, appointment. Semen Donors Needed (Between 18-44 yrs.) to assist infertile couples. Excellent Compensation. Contact Fairfax Cryobank at 713-799-9937 or E-Mail Houstoncryo@aol.com Small business seeking warehouse personnel. 40+ hours/week. Call 693-9795. Urgent web page maker/ designer needed to help Agg finish personal web page. Nights or Sunday. Call DeFoe 695-8110. LOST & FOUND LOST KITTEN- gray female tabby. No collar. Missing 6/30. AndersonSt. Area. Rewardll! 695-9158. MISCELLANEOUS AVON... Better than ever. Samples, Free Shipping. Debra Simpson, Independent Sales Rep. 690-1449. MOTORCYCLE Motorcycle, 1988 Suzuki Katana 600, $750. 846-1254, Attn: Stephen. PERSONAL Individualized Personal Training - First impressions are everything!! Student discount. 680-0239. HHB ___ Adopt: Puppies, Kittens, Cats, Dogs. Many pure breeds! Brazos Animal Shelter- 775-5755. Blue and red heelers. 6-week old, tails bobbed, first shots. $55. Phone: 778-2143, leave message. Cool Puppiesl Weimaraners-, 2 months, 3 girls, 1 silver, 2 ginger. Shots & Wormed. $200. Call 272-1223. The Cat's Cradle has fabulous felines for adoption to great homes. For a precious companion. Call 936-825- 8610. REAL ESTATE 1999 mobile home. 16x82, 3/2 in park, shed, front- porch. $33,900. 690-8168. ROOMMATES 2-males needed, 3bdrm/2bth duplex, w/d connections, shuttle route, $250/mo. 979-846-3127. Duplex, furnished, all bills paid. Must like cats. Non- smokers only! 255-3000. Female needed Ashford Duplexes, private bed/bath, available now or Fall/Spring, $400/mo. +1/3bills 696- 0408. Female roommate wanted. Rent- $232.50/mo., 2bdrm/1bth. Call 361-576-4627, e-mail car- Iene2001 ©hotmail.com Female to share new townhome, own bed/bath, $350/mo. +1/3bills, blocks from campus. 979-542-4759. Looking for three roommates for brand new 4bdrm/4bth condo in University Place on Southwest Parkway. $380/mo. +1/4bills. 680-1776. M/F, right next to campus, starting in August, w/d. Call 695-9051 for more info. Male to share 2-bedroom mobile home with third year Ag. Furnished, $150/mo. +1/2bills. Easy access to campus. 260-1334. Need 3 roommates for 4bd/3ba house for fall. $315/mo. +bills. 776-3556. Needed to share 2bdrm/2bth, close to TAMU, $387/mo. +1/2util. Call Holly 695-6472. Rooms for rent. University Place Condos, private bed rooms, bath, walk-in closets. $410/mo. includes elec tricity, water, phone, cable. 695-6994. SERVICES AAA Texas Defensive Driving. Lots-of-fun, Laugh-a-lotl! Ticket dismissal/insurance discount. M-T(6pm-9pm), W-Th(6pm-9pm), Fri.&Sat.- Fri(6pm-8pm) &Sat(10am- 2:30pm), Sat(8am-2:30pm). Inside BankofAmerica. Walk-ins welcome. $25/cash. Lowest price allowed by law. 111-Univ. Dr., Ste.217. 846-6117. Show-up 30/min. early. (CP-0017). Looking for a place to live? www.housing101.net... Find summer housing!. TUTORS American History tutoring. Call Matt 822-9155. Tutor available for all levels of math, stat., cpsc., phys., and first 2-yr engineering. Call Shawn 847-0095. WEIGHT LOSS Lose Weight Now! Ask Me How! Dr. Recommended & Guaranteed. www.FitNRich.com 1-888-541-8601 Metabolite 356 Up To 30% Off! Free Delivery Bryan/College Station. Credit Cards, Checks, Cash. 695-6983. Bike Permits Continued from Pagt Lane said he knew nothing c! fee involved with the permit. Bike rider and junior zool(| major Jason Graves said hetkij the plan to spend money on lane repairs is absurd. "How often do we need the bike lanes?" Graves said. % students ride mountain bikes school anyway. Mountain bikes, made to withstand a few bumps the road. Why not spend theme: on something worthwhile, l improving the football program: "The parking lots are so farav? now, it is almost impossible towi Bikes are becoming a necessit inday July 10.2000 rid Bicycle} ggieland is ii parked bicyc parked ever id annoying both b .Blocking doorwe said Joanna DeHoyos, a juniop flawing student , , . ' eate a nuisance on chology major. "Sometimes students throwtfe bikes in the back of their cars a drive to campus," DeHoyos sa They've already paid forapat L^f bikl , rs permit, and now to ride from car to campus, they'll have top for another bike permit. 1 don'tfo they should have to pay twice.” Senior finance major John Di idure a daily incon ruggle to find an oj diculously overcro mis is polluted by hi pdressed and dealt In 1989, the Univ le Parking, Traffic £ rated after a long, e artments required I Ickes said the system will ber/gjiijr Aggie owne: students who ride bikes to camp»ents, PITS contim "Though many students are r,:lonsuntil four year going to agree with the syster lout. Because bike pa think, in a way, it is a good idei Bartment decided tc Ickes said. "This way, bike ridersriflie bike situation or in a sense, protected. If bikes areteffcersare leaving tl istered with PTTS, then PITS will gilding doors, lock able to track the bike down faster; | ^dhhig else that d is stolen or left on campus." 1 ^ an y students c The system is currently beinw^T^ 8 * 8 ^ ave discussed by SGA and PTTS i:i orci ’ s ^ ers to P ai ^ determine what the terms of fc ^ hebiker P 0 P ulatio, permit would be, such as finesani .violations. Bus STOPS fudentbody at tiiri nd attention. A&fv ae needs of drivers rrangement of par uses indicates a co ut it does nothing outside for* 15 minutes for the bus® eceive. He had be the middle of a thunderstorm orgi back to sleep," Bailey said, "limaf the organization. I ine covered bus stops would, in® least my case, improve attendance d, working to bett< isual, nothing is frt cyclists will have tc The departmen permit policy that mits, registering tJ courages students al numbers and di Continued from Pa$i school. Theon-c mention and renew with these projects required to si! isfy the Americans with Disabililie Act (ADA) and other safety prec» tions, completion of these stops If been anticipated to take between! year and 18 months. "We're currently awaitinp/ff/ decision from the House-ta* appropriations committee whicliis convening in Washington," McBelk said. "We will receive our budge! numbers in mid-August and begin planning sometime in October.ft finished projects will resemble tbi stop in front of the Bush Library Junior English major Kevin Bailey said a covered bus would make waiting outside bearable in bad weather. "There have been times when I've faced the decision of waitini <3SZl!ik Boy 1 ames Dale was Scout, a Scout 1 an award that i ears when, in 199 Teachers ilso an outspoken donmouth Count equested that he 1 Many people p to Dale for what si judgment of his cl Continued from roved his charac couts for over 13 But that shouk ment either. The S in Boy Scouts of At „ TA , . . Jound one. Chief We are trying to encourayf more men Self said the College Education works hard to recru more men to become elemental teacliers. quistwrote the or to become elemen^T^j ^ B teachers, but it doesn't seem l>|) ale . The case ori our effort is making any impad| hereDalehad b Self said. Mersey's Law Agai Elementary schools struggle : i pplies t 0 all pub! attract male teachers in state schools and govei besides Texas. On average, only •Lblic accommoc percent of the nation's public el'llays and restaur mentary school teachers are men jt the description Self said the shortage of ®!» ley cannot discr nd hence could i The Supreme 1 /rongly classifiei teachers is a problem that will co' tinue because of the lack of respf 1 ' for teachers. "Men think there is no prest p c accommodatk in being an elementary teache!| ri,:e 8 r ' t y as a resi she said. 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