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The Battalion 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 o LU 0Ln CO 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 earty. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR RENT FOR RENT HELP WANTED HELP WANTED JFK vs. CIA: Borders.com AUTO Police Impoundsl Cars from $500. For listings, 800-319-3323 ext.3782. BED AND BREAKFAST Brazos Bottom Plantation Home available for A&M events (home games, parents weekend, graduation), weddings, week end get-aways. For information/ reserva tions call Rebecca Sicilio Lewis,'70, 979- 696-0091. DJ MUSIC **Party Block Mobile DJ**- Peter Block, professional/ experienced. Specializing in Weddings, TAMU functions, lights/smoke. Mobile to anywhere. Book early!! 693- 6294. http://www.partyblockdj.com FOR RENT 1-3/bedroom apartments. Some with w/d, some near campus. $175-$600/mo. 696- 2038. 3bdrm/1.5bth house in CS, all appliances, close to campus, $600/mo. -i-deposit. (936)348-3291 or (979)219-8098. 3bdrm/2bth duplex in CS, fireplace, ga rage, w/d included, pets ok, $750/mo. Call Laurie Owner/Broker 260-7653. 3bdrm/2bth duplex. Excellent location. Dexter at SW/Pky. Full-sized w/d, availa ble January. $995/mo. 846-7454. Fraternities • Sororities Clubs • Student Groups Earn $1,000-$2,000 with the easy Campusfundraiser.com three hour fundraising event. Does not involve credit card applications. Fundraising dates are filling quickly, so call today! Contact Campusfundraiser.com at (888)923-3238, or visit www,campusfundraiser.com 3bdrm/3bth duplexes in the Sun Meadow Subdivision of CS. Ready for immediate occupancy. $725/mo. Call Mike Caldwell at Coventry Glen Realty today for more in formation. 979-777-5446. Animal Lovers Paradise! Nice 2bdrm mo bile home on 4 acres, 11 miles north of Bryan, very private, $600/mo. 779-1978. Condo off 2818. Cozy 2bdrm/1-1/3bth, fireplace. On-site laundry Spool, Villa Oaks West, $385/mo. 1-800-521-3988. FACULTY Housing. Navasota. Large, clean, unique, 3bdrm/2bth. Lease $800. 693-3510. Garage Apartment, $290/mo., $290/de- posit, utilities paid except electric. Call (979)255-0754. Garage Style efficiency, quiet neighbor hood, all bills paid w/phone, $450/mo. +deposit. 255-7122. Great 2bdrm/1bth apartment, walk to TA MU. No Pets. $450/mo. +$300 deposit. 764-1082. Great for singles or young couples, 2bdrm/1bth, CH&A, 305 W.Duncan, $450/mo., $450/dep. 903-595-1602. JANUARY SPECIAL NEW- 3/2 Duplex, all appliances +washer/dryer. 595-0129. Pre-leasing 3bdrm/2bth Rock Hollow Du plexes, on shuttle, no pets, $1000/mo. 846-5722. Room for rent. Call for details. Call 979- 823-2026. Sublease ASAP Ibdrm/lbth in 2bdrm/2bth apartment, $327.50/mo +1/2bills. Call 774-4507. Townhouse Sublease Hawktree CS. A re al gem! 2bdrm/1bth, Large living/ dining, lOmin drive campus, 2min walk A&M shuttle, 1min drive Albertsons/ Wal-mart, fenced patio- yard w/picnic table/ trees, 2- car parking, water paid. Only $540/mo. Contact 695-0106 <iwao@neo.tamu.edu> Hurry! THE AGGIE OUTREACH PROGRAM The Association OF FORMER STUDENTS • Contact Former Students to ask for their support of student scholarships & other student programs. • Earn $6.00/hr PLUS Bonuses! (No shifts Fri. & Sat.) • Work flexible hours while developing communication & negotiation skills. • Stop by the Clayton Williams, Jr. Alumni Center for an application, call 845-0425, or check out our website: www.AggieNetwork.com for more information. kVe awTJtes Aggie, NetitxytkJ Newsday Crossword WE ARE FAMILY by Norma Steinberg Edited by Stanley Newman ACROSS 1 Easter entr6e 5 Layered haircut 9 Long tales 14 Aroma 15 Secret writing 16 Rancho’s pal 17 Screenwriter Ephron 18 Irish island group 19 Sand hills 20 American primitive painter 23 Parody 24 Took a rest 25 Apiece 29 “What’s _ for me?" 31 Conundrum 33 Singer Tori 36 “Great!” 39 Mauna 40 Robert Young sitcom 44 Canadian province: Abbr. 45 14 Across detectors 46 God of war 47 Professions 49 Grand in scope 52 Zhivago’s girlfriend 53 Superlative suffix 56 Mean-spirited 60 Dreiser novel 63 Accumulate 66 Composer Satie 67 Roof edge 68 Secretary Powell 69 Author Stanley Gardner 70 Flower stalk 71 Sound from the nest 72 Equal 73 Change for a twenty DOWN 1 Yearns 2 Put on a pedestal 3 Erin of Happy Days 4 Wield, as a sword 5 Shrimp dish 6 Israeli dance 7 Washington’s successor 8 Columbus’ hometown 9 Marquis de 10 Brought a smile to 11 Card-game cry 12 Mellow 13 “Help!” letters 21 Hound for payment 22 Scatter 26 Freud’s associate 27 Actress Glenn 28 Warms 30 Sounds of impatience 32 April 15 addressee 33 Labor group, for short 34 Current rage 35 Water mammal 37 One: Fr. 38 Affectation 41 Conclusion 42 Valentine flowers 43 Spinal support 48 Collie of TV 50 Prepare to kiss 51 nutshell (briefly) 54 Expensive 55 Haute, IN 57 Seeing red 58 Around the World in 80 Days star 59 Considers 61 “Well, _ that special!” 62 Annoy 63 Perform on stage 64 Do the lawn 65 Ginger CREATORS SYNDICATE © 2002 STANLEY NEWMAN 1/14/Q2 CRuck’s Pizza PIZZA STROMBOLI HOAGIES Medium 1 -Topping Pizza $ 3.99 * order 3 for free delivery 693-BUCK Answer to previous puzzle 1/14/02 Walk to A&M. Small 2bdrm/1bth, w/d, covered parking, no pets. Available now! $425/mo. 776-0557. Washers & Dryers For Rent. Don't buy, rent a washer & dryer, $28/month (plus tax). UniversityLeasing, Local, Faster, Better! 764-3902 www.universityleasing.com FOR SALE Never been worn wedding dress, size 8, some bead work. Asking $300. 822-0061. Stackable washer& dryer. Almost new. $400. Washer and dryer $300 together. Call 694-0662. GREEKS & CLUBS Start Your Own Fraternity! Zeta Beta Tau is looking for men to start a new Chapter. If you are interested in academic success, a chance to network and an opportunity to make friends in a non-pledging Brother hood, e-mail: zbt@zbtnational.org or call 800-431-9674. HELP WANTED $$$Dancers, dancers, dancers$$$. Flexi ble hours. Silk Stocking 690-1478. 18+ only. Medical office now hiring part-time file clerk/ medical technician. Flexible hours. Related experience or coursework prefer red. Please apply at 2706 Osier Blvd., Bryan, Tx 77802. (979)776-7895, or fax resume to (979)776-4260. DO YOU HAVE ATHLETE’S FOOT? If you are 18 years of age or older and have itching, scaling and redness on your feet, you may qualify to participate in a 6- week long medical research study using investigational topi cal medication for the treatment of athlete’s foot. Eligible volun teers will receive up to $80 for their time and effort. For more information please call. ACNE STUDY Volunteers ages 12 and older, with moderate to moderately severe acne, needed to partici pate in a 12-month clinical research trial with an investiga tional topical cream. Eligible vol unteers may be reimbursed for their time and effort. Please call for more information. ROSACEA STUDY (ADULT ACNE) Volunteers ages 18 and older, needed to participate in a 12- week research study with an investigative topical medication for the treatment of Rosacea (facial redness and pustules). Eligible volunteers will be com pensated up to $200 for their time and travel. Call for more information. J&S Studies, Inc. 979-774-5933 3201 University Drive East, Suite 475 Bryan, TX 77802 2002 EXPANSION. Local Co. has 12+ positions that must be filled by Jan.12. Will train. $15.00 Base/Appt with ad vancement. Cust. Sates/svc. Flex hrs Conditions apply. Call Now 10-6. Brazos Valley 979-696-7734. Houston 713-781- 4181. Clear Lake 281-460-0434, N.Hous ton 281-587-8204, Austin 512-485-6894. San Antonio 210-525-9566, Ft. Worth 817-877-8866. www.semesterbreakwork.com/np 500 Summer Jobs/ 50 Summer Camps.' You Choosel NY, PA, New England. IN STRUCTORS NEEDED: Tennis, Basket ball, Roller Hockey. Soccer. Baseball. La crosse. Gymnastics. Lifeguards. WSI. Wa terskiing, Sailing, Windsurfing, Archery, Mt. Biking, Rockclimbing, Ropes. Piano Accompanist, Drama. Ceramics, Wood- shop, Nature, Nurses. Arlene Streisand. 1-800-443-6428: www.summercampemptoyment.cofn A fun. prestigious teaching poeition. Some evenings & Saturdays Must have had driver's license 4+years. No cnminal record. We train. $8/hr. 693-9294. Babysitter needed Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2-6:30, $35/wk. Call Cindy at 764- 0492. Charli Ladies Clothing- Sales help need ed. Apply in person, 505-Universrty Drive East 268-9626. Earn $1000 For Your Group. Work on campus to raise money for your student group or organization. Make your own schedule and earn $5 per application Please call 1 -800-806-7450. Earn extra income by cleaning offices M- F, after 5p.m. 823-5031. Future Teachers: The Technology Mentor Fellowship Program is looking for students with basic computer skills to aid local teachers and professors with technology in their classrooms. 6-10 hours/week. $7/hr. For information call 458-2279, visit our website at http://tmfp.coe.tamu.edu. or email tmfp@coe tamu.edu Hilton College Station & Conference Cen ter is seeking quality detail-oriented indi viduals in a fast paced operation. If you are a service oriented individual and enjoy providing excellent customer service, we are looking for you. Both PT & FT posi tions available. Apply in person or mail re sume to: Hilton College Station, Human Resources Office, 801 University Drive East, College Station, Texas 77840. www.hiltoncs.com References & Drug Screen Required -EOE. Layne's Chicken Fingers is now hiring. Apply at 106-Walton across from main en trance TAMU. Leading janitorial company looking for late-evening cleaners 5 days/week, 12am- 3am. Apply in person 1530 William Joe Bryan. Now hiring servers, cashiers &hosts. Ap ply between 2&5pm. Cotton Patch Cafe, Hwy-6 at Rock Prairie. Part-time cooks needed, Koppe Bridge Bar &Grill, 764-2933. PART-TIME STAFF ASSISTANT needed for a busy real estate office. Must be de tail oriented people person with reliable transportation and good computer skills. This position requires 15-20hrs/wk and at least one Saturday a month. Apply in per son at Coventry Glen Realty, 1003 Univer sity Dr. East, College Station, TX. Sell Avon, $10 starter fee. Easy/sells it self. P-T/F-T. Call Nancy 1-800-873- 6316 access code 00-free call or 512-784- 8638. ^CollegeDigz.com^ Free Off-Campus Housing, Sublet & Roommate Searching BEACH (VSKIiTRIPS www.sunchase.com i«800*STOCHASB Part-time Technical Support. Texas Digital Systems is looking for a part-time tech support representative, previous tech experience preferred. This qualified indi vidual must possess good phone/commu nication skills, be people oriented, and a sett-starter. The hours wilt be from 25-35 hrs/wk. Please send resumes to: dkosmaOtxcfcgttal com Positions for telephone interviewers avail able on-campus, part-time evening & weekend shifts Bilingual Spanish/Eng lish a plus. Competitive hourly pay. Call Linda Magee at PPRI Survey Lab 645- 9550 Riviera Day Spa la wanting registered massage therapist 680-0527 Seniors and Graduate Students Notes-N- Quotes Is currently hiring notetakers for the Spnng Semester Apply at 701 Uni versity Drive, directly across from the Blocker building on the A&M campus or call 846-2255 SERVICE STAFF: kmch &dmner shifts Apply In person: Christopher's World Grilte, 5001 BoorrviHe Rd and or Clemen tine's Cate. 202 S. Bryan. Vet-tech position. Full/part-time. Mixed animal practice. Send resume to: 6066 E.St Hwy21. Bryan 77808 Adopt Pets: Brazos Animal Sheriei 775-5755. www.snelterpets.org ROOMMATES 1-Roommate needed. 3bdrm house. South wood Valley. $255/mo +1/3ubl Chad 693-4387 Female roommate needed ASAP 1 2bdrm/l Sbth. $315/mo. +i/2t>tHs. no de posit 694-7814. Female roommate needed for 3/2 house Call 255-4628 or 764-0457. Mature, female to share 2txlrnV2bth fur nished house. 5350/rrvo .utilities No Pets 776-4856 Need 1-2 roommates for 2t>ed/1bath du plex through 8/13/02. 10 minutes by bike, furnished, move-m any time 5225/mo. January paid. vltalykimO Hotmail com 978-268-0748 Need Roommate 2bdrm/2b!h. fenced-in backyard, w/d. 5325/mo. 764-7418. 956 497-7111. Need roommate 3bdrm/2bath house $225/mo. W/D, +1/3-bi»ls. shuttle route 779-3507. Roommate Needed ASAP. Move in now free. No deposit Very nice 3bed/2bath. S320/mo. 830-997-1607 830-459-1194 Roommate wanted at Sterling University. Reduced rates Call (830)625-7548. SERVICES AAA Texas Defensive Driving. Lots-of- fun, Laugh-a-lotM Ticket dismissal/insur ance 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 wel come. $25/cash. Lowest price allowed by law. 111-Univ. Dr.. Ste.217. 846-6117. Show-up 30/min. early. (CP-0017). Free Pregnancy Test; Hope Pregnancy Centers, College Station 695-9193, Bryan 846-1097; Post Abortion Peer Counseling 695-9193. TRAVEL ***Act Fast! Save $$$, Get A Coupon... Go To SpringBreakDiscounts.com Or Call 800-584-7502. #1 Choice for over 18 years! SPRING BREAK ‘--U.&Ski BRECKINRIDGE van BEAVIR CREEK KEYSTONE A-BASIN tsmamm 1 - O O--22 :3 ^r* www.universitybeachclub.com ...hits the right note for hundreds of satisfied customers and businesses. Your ads pre-sale your customers and bring them to your business ready to buy. THE Retail: 845-2696 Classified: 845-0569 THE BATTALION 1 Mixon Continued from page! 1 I L I , 'YilllJ lll> ed to read; Dean Kf els were her favontf.i' always surrounded friends. Paige Mixon part of a close-knit gro.: friends she had known elementary school i called themselves Crew,” her mother said “The closeness of group was rather unu. Penny Mixon said. " were silly together laughed all the time." One close friend. B Jo Dodson, a sopfuq biochemistry major, Mixon was a great fr "She was funny, nic: honest,” Dodson said. "I could always coi her to tell me exact!) she thought.” Dodson- Mixon had rec changed her major fror medical science to eco ics and was a member! Student Senate Jud Court. “She wanted to | Supreme Court justictp day.” Dodson said. Dodson said Paige. * favorite drink was Mot Dew. never finished a T can. "She didn't like it the soda got warm, sji never finished a Dodson said. “I wii see another Mountain can and not think of he 1 John Mixon, Pi father, said his dai loved nov also loved movies, musf was fond of her pets. "Paige loved and John Mixon said. Otii| ily has always had dojf cats and Paige spent Vt time with each of them! she w as home.” Penny Mixon said & her middle daughter.® her family and bridge* gap between her two<“ Brooke, 22, and Sheik jE “A friend of ours saw girls were a sandwich! Paige was the meat.’ rff Mixon said. K Penny said she r Texas A&M and w-|. determined to attend'® there that she did not! to other schools. “She decided that i$i she wanted to go and even want to have scores sent anywhere Penny Mixon said, never knew' exactly "• was that made her soi mined, hut she always A&M.” Dodson said Mixot glad to be an Aggkj always appreciated thines the Universityt' n "T' l h ' . "r Its students, like Silver Bviora| bu Paige attended «, 1 gu be r. 1 | | Taps a couple of Miaesmhlishm Dodson said. “She v* 'y[ 1 j s ^j as j glad the UniversiUil too often h something like that to vhat can and its students and said th he air and in day she wanted tf|re increasing remembered and bother outlets t like that." hemarketpla Mixon’s father sail® varied co family will miss sharinJafele and the lives with her. The big thn “Paige’s friends wil^trenched bu Paige immediately Tf'hange. 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