The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current, June 27, 2002, Image 8

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    To place a classified ad:
Phone 845-0569 or 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
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$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.
AUTO
1988 Honda Accord LX. 4-dr., auto., pow
er windows/ locks, 111 ,000-miles, runs
great. Need to sell before 7/4.
$1200/080. 862-9058.
1990 Jeep Cherokee Laredo. Automatic
power windows/ locks, $3,300. 693-4080.
1992 Mazda Protege- 4dr., auto., good in
terior, $900/080. 691-6437.
1995 GMC Sonoma. 5-speed, tinted, CD
player, a/c, $4,400 693-5650.
1999 Black Pontiac Sunfire. 2dr, automat
ic, 27k, $8,000. 979-695-7772.
Police Impounds! 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.
CHILD CARE
Childcare in my Southwood Valley home.
CPR Sfirst aid certified. Ages 18mos.
&older. Please call Maria at 694-8240.
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
EMPLOYMENT
$250 a day potential/ bartending. Training
provided. 1-800-293-3985 ext.542.
FOR RENT
1-3/bedroom apartments. Some with w/d,
some near campus. $175-$600/mo. 696-
2038
2bdrm/2bth on Autumn Circle. W/D, se
curity system. Call 696-0616.
Do you have
canker sores?
Have you had canker
sores in the past?
If you answered yes to both
questions, you may qualify
for a research study with an
investigational drug for
canker sores.
We are currently looking for
people who:
• Are 1 2yrs of age and older
• Are in good health
• Do not smoke or chew tobacco
• Are not pregnant or breast feeding
• Get canker sores that take up to 5 days
that heal
• Have a canker sore that developed
within the last 36 hours
You must be able to return
for daily visits for up to seven
days. If you qualify, you will
receive compensation for
participating in this research
study. If you are interested or
want additional information,
please call:
J&S Studies, Inc.
3201 University Dr. E,
Ste. 475
Bryan, TX 77802
979-774-5933
FOR RENT
1bdrm/1bth apartment for sublease, avail
able 7/12, Signature Park Apartments,
$730/mo. 774-9333.
Ibdrm/lbth sublease, Aug.1 -Apr.7 Col
lege Main, $430/mo. with cash incentive.
260-2031.
2bdrm/2bth apartment, available now.
3bdrm/2bth new duplex, available August.
(979)696-1176.
2br duplexes, houses, and fourplexes for
August!! Central a/h, w/d conn., fenced
yards, great location, prices range from
$465-$700/mo., PETS WELCOME. Call
for details. TCP 979-775-2291 or visit
www.twincityproperties.com
2yr old, 3bdrm/2bth duplex in Rock Hol
low, w/d hook-up, fenced yard, $1000/mo.
(979)324-7729.
3/2 Nice duplex in CS. w/d, available Au
gust, $1100/mo. 690-3771.
3bdrm/ 2bth duplex, very nice, w/d, lawn
service, shuttle route, no pets, $975/mo.
691-0304 or 571-6020.
3bdrm/2ba, 512 Kyle, new ac, bike to
campus, $1100/mo., 690-0480.
3bdrm/2bth house +small Ibdrm apart
ment on 3-acres. 903 Krenek Tap,
$1250/mo 693-1448.
3bdrm/2bth RockHollow Duplex,
$950/mo., includes w/d, on A&M bus-
route. 979-822-9265.
3bdrm/2bth, 1250sqfb, newer, food pantry,
extra storage, signing bonuses. 694-
0320.
4/2, central a/h, full size w/d connections,
fenced w/lawn care provided, close to
Post Oak Mall, PETS WELCOME. TCP
979-775-2291 or visit
www.twincityproperties.com
All price ranges. A great deal for Ags. No
Deposits! 1,2,3 bedroom properties. Great
locations all over town. Summit. 777-3371.
Assorted 3br houses for August, central
a/h, w/d conn., fenced yards, all applian
ces, PETS WELCOME, prices range from
$675-$850/mo. Call for details, TCP 979-
775-2291 or visit
www.twincityproperties.com
Awesome Historical Home, 2400sqft, 2/2
w/large master bdrm &office, c a/h, w/d
conn., ALL WOOD FLOORS downstairs,
10ft. ceilings, 2 antique clawfoot bathtubs,
2 stall garage, fenced. TCP 979-775-
2291 or after hrs 979-777-3332.
Brand New Sun Meadows Duplex, 3/2.
Call Yulin 846-2894 or 764-9021.
Do You Have
Athlete’s Foot?
If you are 18 years of age or older
and have itching, scaling and red
ness on your feet, you may quali
fy to participate in a 6 week long
medical research study using an
investigational topical medication
for the treatment of athlete’s foot.
Eligible volunteers will receive up
to $80 for their time and effort.
For more information please call:
J&S Studies, Inc.
979-774-5933
3201 University Dr. E., Ste. 475
Bryan, Tx 77802
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FOR RENT
BIG 4/2, central a/h, full size w/d connec
tions, all appliances, shaded fenced yard,
storage, carport, PETS WELCOME. TCP
979-775-2291 or visit
www.twincityproperties.com
Brand new 3bdrm/3bth duplex, w/d, secur
ity system, close to campus. No pets.'
$1200/mo. 936-525-7135.
Brand New 4bdrm/2bth, 2-car garage, at
3512 Wild Plum in Sun Meadows Addition.
Available in August. Small pet ok. $1450.
(979)220-4005.
BRYAN: AVALON APTS. $99 deposit
w/approval. Pool, laundry, cent. air.
*1bdrm $395, *2bdrm $575. 822-7321,
800-440-7332.
Cash incentive upon move in! Apartment
available for sublease in Sterling Universi
ty, 9-month lease, 8/2-5/3, $405/mo. Call
for details! Natalie (281)827-2322.
College Station 2/1 duplex. Fenced, w/d
connections, new carpet, $550/mo. 1508
Pineridge. 979-693-4840.
College Station- 4-plex, 2bdrm/1bth, on
shuttle, water paid. Microwave, ceiling
fans. Sign 1yr lease & receive 1-free
month. $425-$450/mo. 690-6155.
Country house 4bdrm/2bth, central heat
and air, fenced yard, room for 4-5 stu
dents, about 10 minutes from campus,
available now, $1200/mo, +deposit. 778-
0833.
CS 4-plex studio style, 2bdrm/1bth, no
pets, shuttle route, $475/mo. 731-8951.
CS 4-plex, 707 San Pedro, 2bdrm/1bth,
w/d included, water paid, no pets,
$575/mo. 731-8951.
Duplex: nice, near new 3/2, w/d, yard
care included, on shuttle, no pets,
$ 1000/mo. 846-5722.
Duplexes- 3bdrm/2bth, fenced, w/d, se
curity system, lawn care. Call 696-0616.
Female roommate needed ASAP! Brand
new townhome, close to campus,
3bdrm/2bth, $400/mo. (281)363-5058,
(713)254-7046.
First month discount, nice 2-1 duplex,
shuttle, lawn maintenance, $575/mo.
lacewell® 1scom.net, (817)975-0802,
(903)742-0160.
Garage apartment, $290 deposit,
$290/mo. Utilities paid except electricity.
Ready 8/25. 903-822-8203.
New townhome unit, 2bdrm/2bth, w/d,
walk to campus,306 Cherry, $750 -(-utilit
ies. (713)978-6630.
Nice Ibdrm/lbth, spacious, close to cam
pus, available for August, $500/mo 776-
6079.
Nice 2bdrm/1.5bth, CS. $600/mo, paid
water. Patio, shuttle, w/d connections,
close to campus. Available now. 229-
7601.
Nice 2bdrm/1,5bth, spacious, close to
campus, available for August, $600/mo.
776-6079.
Nice 2bdrm/1bth duplex, fenced yard,
fans, w/d connections, $600/mo. Availa
ble now &August. 776-6079.
Room for rent. Call for details, 979-823-
2026.
FOR RENT
Nice 2bdrm/1bth, spacious, close to cam
pus, available for August, $550/mo. 776-
6079.
Parkway Apartments. Lease today, re
ceive $200 Aggie Bucks per person.
Call 693-6540.
Prelease for Aug-10. 2bdrm/1.5bth 2-
story house. Fenced, w/d connections.
400 MacArthur, $725/mo. 693-1448.
Prelease for August, 2bdrm/1bth duplex
es, 3-locations, w/d connections, fenced.
$525/mo. 693-1448.
Prelease for August, 2bdrm/2bth. w/d con
nections, fenced, good location. University
Oaks, $680/mo. 693-1448.
Prelease for August. 2bdrm/1bth 4-plex.
w/d connections, water paid, 609 Turner.
$425/mo, 693-1448.
Sublease available, Ibdrm/lbth, w/d on
site, bus route, $393/mo. 696-1833.
University Place condos, 4/4 with all ap
pliances. Pool, hottub, volleyball.
$1300/mo No smoking/ pets. Available
Aug. 690-0545.
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
1997 Windsor Mobile Home for sale.
16x80, 3bdrm/2bth w/nice appliances
&8x16 deck, located in Oak Forest Mobile
Home Park. Call 587-1054 ask for Gene.
$30,500 negotiable.
3bdrm/2ba, 2-level deck, on 1.85 acres.
Listed $60,000. By owner. 691-8775.
Brand New Wedding Gown, never worn,
white satin like bodice, ballgown tule skirt,
semi cathedral train, $500/060.
(281)686-6324, (979)779-7226.
Entertainment Center, solid oak, lyr old,
fits 27” tv in 29”x29’’ space, glass en
closed stereo cabinet, D/W/H=
17754749”, $200. 979-693-2008.
Sofa $50/OBO; Printer $30/080. Call
822-8516.
HELP WANTED
$$$Dancers, dancers, dancers$$$. Flexi
ble hours. Silk Stocking 690-1478. 18+
only.
A fun, prestigious teaching position.
Some evenings SSaturdays. Must have
had driver’s license 4+years. No criminal
record. We train. $7/hr. 693-9294.
Attention Recent College Graduates: The
Liere Agency, one of the largest providers
of Personal Lines insurance in the Brazos
Valley, is looking for a recent graduate
who would like to have an outstanding ca
reer opportunity in College Station. The
successful candidate will have excellent
communications skills, a successful work
history, and the ability to learn in a fast-
paced environment. The position offers a
starting salary range of $20,000-$24,000.
Please send resume to: The Liere Agen
cy, 1101 University Dr. East Ste. 100, Col
lege Station, TX 77840.
Yeast Infection
Study
Females, ages 18 and older are being recruited to par
ticipate in a research study to compare two research
medications for the treatment of a yeast infection
(vaginitis). , If you are currently experiencing vaginal
burning, itching or irritation call for more information.
Eligible volunteers will be compensated up to $150.
J&S Studies, Inc.
979-774-5933
3201 University Drive East, Suite 475
Bryan, Texas 77802
HELP WANTED
Need Civil Engineer for Construction Esti
mating. Fax resume to (817)358-0003.
Part-time Receptionist, Cosmetologist, Es-
thetician &Nail Tech. Call 695-0327 or fax
resume 680-0258.
PT/FT Customer Service Representative
positions available. Good pay, benefits
and terrific bonus program. Apply in per
son at Advantage Rent-A-Car, 1710 S.Tx.
Ave. in Bryan.
Square One Restaurant now hiring kitchen
staff. Will train. 361-0264.
MOTORCYCLE
2001 Buell Blast, Red, 500cc, Vance
&Hines exhaust, 600 miles, $4100/060.
690-6339. . J
PETS
Adopt Pets: Brazos Animal Shelter,
775-5755, www.shelterpets.org
AKC Labs -parents hunt. Wormed & 1st
shots, black & yellow, $250. 764-9339 or
778-1020.
The Cats Cradle has a great selection of
cats & kittens for adoption! 979-820-0599.
We are Siamese, if you please. Kittens
10-weeks. Mom seal point. Dad blue
point. $100. 979-272-1223.
REAL ESTATE
Executive style townhome. 2/2.5/3.5.
Formal living and dining. Enclosed court
yard. Loads of storage. 775-9269.
$145,000.
House for sale in Edelweiss Subdivision.
4bdrm/2bth, 2-living &dining, 2040sqft.. 2-
car garage, security system &sprinkler
system. Call 979-696-1176.
New 3/2/2, custom built, on 3/4-acre. 15-
min. to campus. 979-776-0014.
ROOMMATES
1 M/F roommate needed, 3bdrm/2bth
house, shuttle, fenced yard, $320/mo.
+ 1/3bills. 775-4043,219-0941.
1-Female fall/ spring. 2bdrm/1bth trailer,
brandnew. Great Deal. $400/mo utilities
paid. 979-695-0550.
1-M Roommate needed ASAP, $250/mo.
+1/4bills, 3bdrm/2bth house, w/d. 680-
0576.
1-Male roommate needed. W/D. share
bathroom, 5-min. from campus. 690-
2418.
2-M wanted. 3bdrm/2bth house. No
smokers. $300/mo. +1/4bills. W/D. 979-
764-6031.
2-male roommates needed, 4bdrm/2bth
house, furnished, fenced yard, patio, fire
place, $275/mo. +1/4bills. 979-774-4105.
2-Male roommates needed. University
Place Condos, 4bdrm/4bth, 3rd floor over
pool and volleyball court. $425/mo., all in
clusive. (512)350-8616c. or (979)764-
3009h.
C.S. female needed, new 3/2/2, shuttle,
w/d, cable internet, $375/mo. +1/3bills,
695-8074 or (210)862-2236.
Duplex- Bryan, 5mi from campus. August
lease, w/d, fenced yard, $287.50/mo
+ 1/3util. 774-1551.
F-roommate wanted. Quiet 5acre
3bdrm/2bth country home w/pond. Imi
from campus, $325/mo. 979-595-1213.
Female roommates, $300 share utilities,
DSL, walk- Blinn, shuttle- A&M. (979)774-
7242.
M/F-roommate needed, Aug- May15, 2/1
4-plex, shuttle, C.S. $275/mo +1/2bills.
Call Jarrod, 979-324-8159.
Male Roommate needed. Large
3bdrm/2ba, walking distance to campus.
979-260-3939.
Roommate for new 3bdrm/2bth house,
Rock Prairie area, $450/mo., unfurnished,
$475/mo. furnished, 1/3bills. (979)324-
0872.
Roommate wanted for fall. Female stu
dents only, Ibdrm/lbth, $400/mo utilities
paid. Walden Pond Complex. 696-0857.
SERVICES
AAA Texas Defensive Driving. Lots-of-
fun, Laugh-a-lot!! 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.
Free Pregnancy Test; Hope Pregnancy
Centers, College Station 695-9193, Bryan
846-1097; Post Abortion Peer Counseling
695-9193.
Newsday Crossword
SOUNDS GREAT by Bob Frank
Edited by Stanley Newman
11 Increase 40 Sea flier
gradually 42 UNC athlete
12 Choreographer. 44 Child-care
Twyla
ACROSS
1 In the style of
4 “See you later!”
8 March
honoree,
for short
13 Coptainer
cover
14 Stratford’s
river
15 Laura Bush’s
maiden name
16 Driver’s woe
18 Cayuga
relative
19 Cut through
21 LAX posting
22 CHiPs star
24 Exaggerated
26 Advertising
vehicle?
27 New Guinea
seaport
29 Otherwise
30 Do an
editor’s work
32 Persian religion
34 Author Wister
35 Bogart role
37 Homeowner’s
pymt.
41 Strongman
of myth
43 More equitable
45 Creature
comfort grp.
47 Video game
letters
49 Lincoln’s
concern
50 West African
republic
52 Deadlock
54 HS math
55 Cut down
57 One behind
the other
59 Picnic drink
holder
62 Make amends
63 Maple genus
64 Ring refs call
65 Permitted
66 Mouth off to
67 “I told you so!”
DOWN
1 ’36 candidate
Landon
2 Small, in
Dogpatch
3 Not inflexible
4 Short snoozes
5 Like some
college walls
6 Of a major
trunk
7 Unique fellow
8 Popeye’s
“adoptid infink”
9 Lacrosse team
10 Makes ones
case
17 Cut off
18 Porker’s pad
20 In the lead
22 Rioja region
river
23 Vast amount
25 Cut out
28 Dishonor
31 Class for
new arrivals:
Abbr.
33 Pajamaed
publisher’s
nickname
36 Former
world airline
38 Divides in
three
39 Storms and
Prizms
helpers
45 Richard
Boone,
in The Robe
46 Yuletide treat
48 Sand,
essentially
50 Brazilian
seaport
51 Elemental
suffix
53 Blends
sound
recordings
56 Tarbell et al.
58 Crime lab
study
60 Maui
music-maker
61 Usher’s
creator
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cooperative education
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career center, said despite
economic downturn, empl
merit opportunities are stillava
able for graduates.
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dents in engineering, accoumir
computer science and liberah
are being recruited,” she said
Boenna said students need
understand the realities of
current job market for the field
industry they are targetin
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for less prestigious jobs at lov
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broadcasting, and said he stanAommu
sending resumes to televisiAhat the
stations as early as March, ('should i
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become a little discouraged I Aant tha
just not going to give if
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be persistent, and all I can do
pray that things fall my waysooc
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college degree and I want toll
able to use it,” he said.
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effecting students who are uv)
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summer jobs.
Christina Rodriguez, aser.
history major, struggled just
find a summer job in Cote:
Station. Rodriguez said shek
applications to 15 retail storei
Post Oak Mall in CollegeStao;
in early May and has noth:
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viewed four days later and
hired,” Rodriguez said. |'
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be Chechens, escaped '
darkness early Wednesday-