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THE BATTALION Tuesday, July 16, 2002 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 Private Party Want Ads $10 for 20 words running 5 days, if your merchandise is priced $ 1 ' 0 2° r °^ nfJonaToo^essions appear in ad). This rate applies only to n°n-commercial advertisers offering pemonal possesions for sale. Guaranteed results or you get an additional 5 days at no c ar 8 • _ ' 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 EMPLOYMENT FOR RENT FOR RENT 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. $5000/060. Good Condition. Call 680- 8631. 1997 Ford Contour LX Sedan. 4D -ma roon, automatic, 65,000-mi., all power, a/c, cruise control, $4,500. 696-8402 1998 Honda Civic EX, 52,000mi, cd, sun roof, excellent condition, $12,000. 775- 0075. 1998 Toyota Corolla LE -maroon, auto matic, power windows, power locks, $7,250/060. 774-7584, 574-4024. 2001 Honda Accord LX. 9,800 mileage, excellent condition, automatic, $17,500 negotiable. 979-847-8500, 979-693-9250. ‘94 Jeep Cherokee, automatic, a/c, power steering, cassette radio. $4,990. 693- 5559. Police Impounds! Cars from $500. For listings, 800-319-3323 ext.3782. BED AND BREAKFAST 6razos 8ottom 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 provided in my Southwood Val ley home. CPR &first aid certified. Ages 18mos. &older. Please call Maria at 694- 8240. DJ MUSIC **Party 8lock Mobile DJ**- Peter 8lock, professional/ experienced. Specializing in Weddings, TAMU functions, lights/smoke. Mobile to anywhere. 6ook early!! 693- 6294. http://www.partyblockdj.com Do you have canker sores? Have you had canker sores in the past? If you answered yes to both questions, you may qualify foc^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, pleaise call: J&S Studies, Inc. 3201 University Dr. E, Ste. 475 Bryan, TX 77802 979-774-5933 $250 a day potential/ bartending. Training provided. 1-800-293-3985 ext.542. P/T receptionist 20-25 hrs/wk. Call Mike 764-5902. Sales people needed for outside sales in advertising web and wireless. Great Pay! Excellent resume builder. Call Mike 764- 5902. Tonix Dance Club under new manage ment now hiring all positions. Come by 701 University Dr. Suite 300A after 10:00a.m. Monday-Friday. No Phone Calls. FOR RENT $100 off. C.S. 2/1 $395/mo.,1/1 $375/ mo. Close to campus, shuttle. 680-0173. ‘Hickory Park Duplexes* 3bdrm/2bth, Au gust, w/d connections, fenced yard, $900/mo. 979-268-7400, www.rentalac- cess.com 1- 3/bedroom apartments. Some with w/d, some near campus. $175-$600/mo. 696- 2038. 1757 Rock Hollow Duplex. 3/2. New paint. Near pond. Available 8/20. $ 1000/mo. (512)258-3815. 2- individual bdrms in 4bdrm house availa ble. Full baths and closets in each-rm. Ca ble access available. Convenient location to campus. $375/mo/rm. Available 8/1, No Pets. Contact Owners, 877-696-5671. 2/1 Duplex, $700/mo, fenced yard, w/d connection, shuttle route. 979-571-4223. 2bdrms in 3bdrm/1.5bth house. Less than 1mi to campus, $375/mo/ea +1/3util. 281- 440-0658. 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 Rock Hollow duplex, w/d con nections, shuttle route, $900/mo, 775- 8271, Phil. 3bdrm/2bth, 1250sqft., newer, food pantry, extra storage, signing bonuses. 694- 0320. 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 Answer to previous puzzle ElN'S a’nin T I |M E Newsday Crossword SATURDAY STUMPER by Daniel Stark Edited by Stanley Newman ACROSS 1 Shampoo scenter 7 Literary device 13 Think 14 Art gums 16 Top athlete 17 Summon 18 Stages 19 Aussie leaper 21 Han’s associate 22 French preposition 23 Some songs 25 Iron wear 26 Pull the plug on 27 Transient 29 80, e.g. 30 Archie or Jughead 32 Infuriate 34 Hunter of fiction 35 Become a father 36 File unit 39 Vegetarian 43 Toon dog 44 Part of TSE 46 Race unit 47 Hash-house sign 49 Goes quickly 50 See 51 Well- practiced 53 Lapse 54 Adjust, in a way 55 Mosque part 57 Covered for 59 Able to feel 60 Pours gently 61 Piano piece 62 Vitality DOWN 1 Celtic May Day 2 Eva Luna author 3 Assibilates 4 Defeats in bridge 5 Ex of Mickey 6 Hood’s group 7 Duel personality 8 Name on Who Cares? sheet music 9 Arcade 10 Dervish’s faith 11 Chico Marx’s real name 12 Like sages 13 Hound breed 15 Hot 20 Barbra’s film debut costar 23 Satirical British painter 24 Orangutans, e.g. 27 Wheel hubs 28 Market devices 31 Just arrived 33 Md. neighbor 35 Sing to 36 Freud focus 37 Prepared for action 38 Feeler 39 Husband, in Amiens , 40 Making joyful 41 Fullness 42 Goes quickly 45 Parade time 48 Emotional upheaval 50 Shut out 52 Ploy 54 Street Scene playwright 56 Sainte-Foy season 58 Golfer Mattiace 3bdrm/3bth new duplex, w/d, security sys tem, 1400sqft, $1100/mo. 979-690-6790. 4-plex, Southwood Valley. 1/1 $500/mo, 2/1 $565/mo, 2/2 $600/mo, w/d available. 777-5477. 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 Attractive large Ibdrm, w/d, built-in book case, large covered deck overlooking woods, 1.5mi from campus. No Pets. $485/mo 1 -936-273-2479. 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. 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/2bth duplex! Tile, w/d connection, privacy fence, ceiling fans. Only $325/rm, available early August. 219-3384. Brand new 3bdrm/3bth duplex, w/d, secur ity system, close to campus. No pets. $1050/mo. 936-525-7135. CHECK THIS OUT! A&M and Blinn Spe- cials! Discounted rates on 1,2 &3 bedroom apts, duplexes, fourplexes, and houses. Move in now or Prelease for Aug. Some short term leases available. United Realty 694-9140 www.united-rico.com College Station 3bdrm/2bth, 1200sqft., w/d, close to TAMU. 1015 Autumn. (979)268-0348. Country house, 4bdrm/2bth, central heat and air, room for 2 horses, room for 4-5 students, about 10 minutes from campus, available now or 1st of August, $1200/mo. +deposit. (979)778-3523, (979)218-2819. 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. CS house, 3bdrm/2bth near A&M, $1050/mo, $1,000 security. Starting 7/5 979-696-3464, Jaime. Duplex 2-bedroom 1.5-bath. Fenced yard, close to campus. $552/mo 268-1096. Duplex for rent. 2/1, w/d connection, Pets ok. Call Shawn 832-444-5854. Duplex, Southwood Valley Area 2/1, back yard, pet friendly. $600/mo. 210-695- 3449. 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 needed for 1 bdrm in 4/2 apart ment. $335/mo. +1/4bills. 696-2020. Female roommate needed ASAP! Brand new townhome, close to campus, 3bdrm/2bth, $400/mo. (281)363-5058, (713)254-7046. For Lease- Furnished 1bdrm/1bth apart ment, close to TAMU. May work on ranch for portion of rent. No pets. $450/mo. rent, $250 deposit. 846-3518. 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, $525/mo. 776- 6079. 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 SAugust. 776-6079. Nice 2bdrm/1bth, spacious, close to cam pus, available for August, $575/mo. 776- 6079. 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. Reduced rent, $250/mo, Luxury Student Apartments at Sterling University. Call for details. Natalie 281 -827-2322. University Place Condos. 3/3 available, Females. Fully Furnished w/d $330/rm 512-868-9148/ 512-630-8355. bar- tonc_42@hotmail.com Walking distance to TAMU, in Northgate. 2bdrm/1bth studio apartment, ideal for graduate students. $550/mo. +bills, no pets. 693-8534. Washers & Dryers For Rent. Don’t buy, rent a washer & dryer, $28/month (plus tax). UniversityLeasing, Local, Faster, Better! 764-3902 www.universityleasing.com Well kept 2bdrm duplex on quiet culdesac. 1.5mi from campus. No Pets. $520/mo, 936-273-2479. Willing to negotiate price! 1 bedroom of 4 bedroom sublease. Available 8/1 at Uni versity Commons, female only. $335/mo. (903)839-4071. FOR SALE 1986 Mobile Home 2bdrm/2bth. All appli ances, new refrigerator. $9000.00. 695- 0373. Corner desk $75; twin mattress set $75; couch with ottoman $60; chest $40. All in excellent condition. Call 979-575-6976. Green Lazyboy Recliner, $100; twin-size bed, one mattress, white metal frame, $100; bedspread free. Call 845-1550. King size ultra waveless waterbed, $200/060. Call 695-1399. Must sell 16x80 mobile home. Clean, well- kept 3/2, appliances, deck. $24,950 OBO. 764-6157. 134 Ridgeway. Selling Mary Kay Cosmetics. Jourdan Newman, Home: 847-4570 Mobile: (254)760-0392. Two loft beds $100/ea. 696-4336. W/D $300; 50-gal. aquarium $50; table $150; chair $25; lamp $20; answering ma chine $20; rocker $50; Dooney, new $75. 776-2378. HELP WANTED $$$Dancers, dancers, dancers$$$. Flexi ble hours. Silk Stocking 690-1478. 18+ only. 2-The-Extreme Seeks Sales People. Must Posses Exceptional Phone Sales Skills. Be Aggressive and Money Motivat ed. $8.00/hr. Plus Commission. Call Marc Greco (979)731-1358. 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. Experienced wait person wanted. Satchels BarBQ and Steaks. 260-8850 Female attendant needed for handicapped student. 847-2147. HELP!! Car was vandalized in Zachary Blue Lot 7/10/02. Call 694-6463 with info. Local Baptist Church seeking bivocational minister of music and youth. Send resume with references to church POBox 3428 Bryan, TX 77805. MSC Bookstore is now hiring for fall se mester. Applications available in store. Need Civil Engineer for Construction Esti mating. Fax resume to (817)358-0003. Part-time cooks needed. Koppe Bridge 764-2933. 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. Warehouse help/ driver needed, Tuesday mornings, Saturday definite, additional hours flexible. Good driving record re quired. $7.50-$8/hr. 779-9010. The Battalion is now accepting applications for the positions of: NEWS REPORTER OPINION WRITER If you are interested in gaining experience by working with an award-winning newspaper, call 845-3313 or come by 014 Reed McDonald and fill out an application. Applications are due by Thursday, July 18 at 4:30 p.m. 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 Responsible student/adult needed to care for 2-girls, ages 3 and 5. M-F, 8:30-3:30, 7/17-8/20. Must be willing to plan and partake in activities and outings. Own transportation necessary. Experience and references required. $6-$7/hr, depending on experience. Call evenings, (979)485- 0699 for interview. StudyBreaks Magazine looking for ac count sales reps. Great experience, flexi ble hours, good pay. (512)450-1114. The Liere Agency. Attention Recent Col lege Graduates: The Liere Agency, one of the largest providers of Personal Lines in surance in the Brazos Valley, is looking for an individual who enjoys a fast paced work environment and is proud to provide excellent customer service. The position is an excellent opportunity if you are seek ing to start your career or if you would like to have a full-time work experience prior to advancing your education. The job de mands hard work, intelligence, ethics, and a positive attitude. The position offers a starting salary range from $20,000- $24,000. Please send resume to: The Liere Agency, 1101 University Dr. East Ste. 100, College Station, TX 77840. LOST & FOUND Lost Dog, Reward offered. Wellborn Road, Monday 7/8. Male Stafford Shire Terrier/ Pit Bull, red w/white chest, wear ing red collar, very friendly. 979-690-9928 936-825-4925. MOTORCYCLE Yamaha R1, 2000, 3K-miles, too many ex tras, $8500, red/blk. Call Pike 492-8260. PETS Adopt Pets: Brazos Animal Shelter, 775-5755, www.shelterpets.org The Cats Cradle has a great selection of cats & kittens for adoption! 979-820-0599. REAL ESTATE Executive style townhome. 2/2.5/3.5. Formal living and dining. Enclosed court yard. Loads of storage. 775-9269. $145,000. 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 M/F to share clean 2bdrm/2bth condo with walk in closets. $400/mo. 1 block from campus. W/D, NS, NP, 260-3472, leave message. 1-Female roommate needed, August, 3bdrm/2.5bth house, Rock Prairie, fenced yard, $400/mo. +1/3bills, 1st month rent free. (979)695-6441 or (979)324-8197. 1- male roommate needed a.s.a.p. 3bdrm/2bth house. $340/mo. +1/3 bills. Walking distance to campus. (979)694- 9391. 1 -roommate needed, 4bdrm/2bth Universi- ty Commons Aug-2003, $326/mo. Depos it, application fee, and first month paid. 694- 2133. 2- Rooms for lease in mobile home in Bry an. $275/$325, all bills paid. Call Dustin at 775-3181 or (361)575-6350. ASAP 3bdrm/2bth house, Bayou, fenced yard, good location, $450/mo. 680-1811 .420 C.S. Female roommate wanted. Near A&M, fall semester, $383/mo. 695-9259, 229-0523. C.S. female needed, new 3/2/2, shuttle, w/d, cable internet, $375/mo. +1/3bills, 695- 8074 or (210)862-2236. F-Roommate needed, 3bdrm/2bth duplex, on bus route, $385/mo. +bills. 979-694- 5250. F-Roommate needed, new 3bdrm/2bth duplex. ASAP. $300/mo. Lindsay, leave message, 775-8881. F-roommate needed. 2/1 duplex $350/mo, w/d, very nice. Shuttle route, 1/2bills. 979- 571-4223. Female roommate needed for fall and spring, 2bdrm/2bth, Cripple Creek Con dos. 694-2656. M/F roommate needed ASAP! 3/2 house on 2-acres in Quail Run, $350/mo. plus bills. 979-696-3248. M/F roommates needed a.s.a.p. $300/mo. all bills paid. Own bed/ bath w/d. 575-6964. Male Roommate needed. Large 3bdrm/2ba, walking distance to campus 979-260-3939. Male roommate needed. One block from campus. $225/mo. +utilities. 695-9489. 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, 1 bdrm/1bth, $400/mo utilities paid. Walden Pond Complex: 696-0857. Roommates needed ASAP. Nice 3bdrm/2bth mobile home in Oak Creek Community. $275, $225. Water, lawn, garbage included. Call Rachel (979)219- 00/10 v ' SERVICES ««« iexas Defensive Driving fun, Laugh-a-lot!! Ticket dismis ance discount. M-T(6pm-9c Th(6pm-9pm), Fri.&Sat- Fri(6 &Sat(10am-2:30pm), Sat(8am- Inside BankofAmerica. Walk- come. $25/cash. Lowest price al law. 111-Univ. Dr., ste.217. 8 Show-up 30/min. early. Free Pregnancy Test; Hope Pi Centers, College Station 695-91 s 846-1097; Post Abortion Peer Cc 695-9193. WANTED El Paso- Going? stuff to daughter. Need to get U-haul of Call 776-2378. Traffic on3st will be reroute! Wednesday Traffic on Wellborn between George Bush and Old Main Drive w; rerouted Wedn Temporary barricades relocated altering the Ian both directions. Vaughn Construction N-Line Traffic Maintem urge drivers to exercise tion while driving nearoi Wellborn Road this because workers will b and on the roads whileim ince S have t Ameri ts. One of loposed a\ ons is to a NN report menting the changes, P' lols u The changes were o,,r|“r It is imp set to occur on Sunday,t.J was set back becauseLr rr heavy rains. In the ever f ety ° l n 1 more rain on Wednesday I b ! ainab e ’ changes could be deb | tllccls usc again. | iven the I Recently Border Patrol F, De E a . r seizes $8.5 mife uring the worth of cocainr dministra Irew memb i) Cuba. The ] although nc bilots woul Jurroundinj Those o] Boicl’orists on si with surviv FALFURRIAS, Texas (APj U.S. Border Patrol seized about $8.5 worth of cocaine concealed a false compartment of pickup truck, the Patrol said Monday. Border Patrol agents won with compl ing at the traffic checkpe: ing there is south of Falfurrias discover the drugs after inspedingf* vehicle about 9:40 pj» Friday. Juan Carlos Rodriguez-Rui: 33, of Mission and a 38-yea' old female passenger fro San Juan were arrested. Rodriguez-Ruiz was cfiai with possession with inter distribute cocaine, and fis detention hearing wassetto Thursday in magistrate court in Corpus Christi. While at the primipjpec- tion point, a Border Patrol dog alerted authoifeA^ bed of the truck. inspection revealed a sey compartment in the bed ( i cnmes If taining about 264 pound: cocaine. Both suspects, the v and the cocaine were 1 over to the Drug Enforcemc Administration in ^ 0, P' Christi. Smith County man chargedfo fraude scheme BEAUMONT, Texas OTl . Smith County man has be Amma charged with dozens j /n respon counts of fraud in what mo// co// . al authorities said was a < marketing scheme run — his home near Overton. bej g Allen Petty Jr., 68,j must wa known as Al Pett V' wa , with all ed on 78 counts of wi „ exp|ojta1 mail fraud and money ^ entertajn cepted migl Pilots w to the airpo firearm; the the cockpit will be owr pilots will 1 own fiream be provider to be in po: pit. Self-de required fo Accordi research sc Law has wi states whic free\y allov 5 concealed I decrease in ingpilots ti cockpit wo attempts. Accordi ilso argue irmed F-l ( iown the c fransporta and money dering, according to a "j rjght? s _ release rssued by th , Aggie k attorney ^for^the^^ faion m was unse^ IS|eW c ' marltf District indictment Monday - , thetf No one answered tnei phone at Petty's home Monday night. He was indicted by a al grand jury on Wednestfj Petty is accused of ing TeleCom2000 alleged to have "businesses" throughout world by g uaranteein L ; , stantial returns on i ments, the release sta Rubber asphalt used on road ALAMOGORDO, N-MjJ - The rubber meets the between Alamogordo Paso, Texas. | Rubberized as P ha , fi . []1 been used to pave a ^ four-lane expansion 54 between the two ci It's the first time rubbe asphalt has been usea road project in New ^ said Kathie Leyendecker, Mexico Highway Transportation Depart spokeswoman. $ The rubber is from mg, pettii shows. P have the on Earth. I suppo an elepf animal, t ral habits cred by a live a mi relative I cus. Gett and vet exchange per weel their hir like a sw Instanc rare, bu use t j instance Public in cus anin on a d; animals, Part, are care bee circus o\ 1 est to d mals an meat, i humane "By using re tired New Mexico, we oav vented about J- 5 u pounds, or 100,000 <r ' f going to landfills,' sal hp men? Secretary Pete K* 1 The Ba words or I ^ er . The o[ ar >d accura w 'th a vali. McDonald, U11. Fax: