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Monday, July 22,| 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 $1,000 or less (price must appear in ad). This rate applies only to non-commercial advertisers offering personal possess#' 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 DJ MUSIC 1996 Mazda Protege LX, 4dr., good condi tion, 67k, $4000. 694-2380. 1997 Ford Contour LX Sedan. 4D -ma roon, automatic, 65,000-mi., all power, a/c, cruise control, $4,500. 696-8402 '94 Jeep Cherokee, automatic, a/c, power steering, cassette radio. $4,990. 693- 5559. ‘99 Grand Am GT, power, leather, sun roof, $12,000, 587-0207. Police Impounds! Cars from $500. For listings, 800-319-3323 ext.3782. I BED AND BREAKFAST *’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. Parking Buddies needed to direct cars and for general parking lot control, approx. 12 hours per game for all TAMU home foot ball games. Contact Rudy Guajardo 862- 4982 or e-mail rg@ptts.tamu.edu FOR RENT 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 $100 off. C.S. 2/1 $395/mo., 1/1 $375/ mo. Close to campus, shuttle. 680-0173. 1 bedroom efficiency. All bills included. $540/mo. w/d, bus route, sublease Au gust. 260-3714. 1-3/bedroom apartments. Some with w/d, some near campus. $175-$600/mo. 696- 2038. Need a babysitter? Mature student will care for your children. Available evenings &weekends. 229-0010 or 694-8755. COMPUTERS Sony Vaio laptop Pentium-3 700. 192megs ram, windows ME, external zip drive. Still have box and factory software. $700/obo 862-4774. 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 • Areff&feood health • Do not smoke on 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 1757 Rock Hollow Duplex. 3/2. New paint. Near pond. Available 8/20. $1000/mo. (512)258-3815. 2-1 duplex, $550/mo., $300/dep., no HUD, fenced. 717-San Saba, CS. 764-0910. 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 apartment available August. Walk to TAMU. Spacious rooms, $4'*0/mo. 268- 2050. 2/1 Duplex, $700/mo, fenced yard, w/d connection, shuttle route. 979-571-4223. 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 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 s M A L L T A L 1 A| Q E3 | T S E Tj E s Si Ib A C K R 1 aI Iti L A N i N Y l |z E R O c K si |z E S T HEiHEia ggnM mama KQ SB Run oaam Newsday Crossword HOME SWEET HOME by Anna Stiga Edited by Stanley Newman ACROSS 1 Repairs a road 5 Spanish miss: Abbr. 9 Solitary 14 Surplus 15 Parsley, for example 16 Love Story author 17 Notion 18 Director Kazan 19 Spicy chip dip 20 Minor-league clubs 22 Standard of perfection 23 Fourth-down play 24 Owns 26 “Go team!” 29 Wild animal’s home 31 ’60s UN head 36 Ram of the zodiac 38 Bride’s wear 40 Butter substitute 41 Small business of a sort 44 Give off 45 It Romantic?” 46 Exit the premises 47 Suitable for all audiences 49 Religious group 51 Primary color 52 de Janeiro 54 Songbird 56 Where Bombay is 60 Pennsylvania university 65 Go (agree) 66 Height: Abbr. 67 French friends 68 Reach 69 Good-natured 70 Wallet filler 71 Welles of Hollywood 72 Sound stages 73 Leg joint DOWN 1 Weekly shout for some 2 M*A*S*H star 3 Regretful one 4 Post-office purchase 5 Singer Easton 6 Uncles and aunts 7 Barbering job 8 Embarrass 9 Help out 10 Heavy metal 11 Stare at 12 Outer-space agency: Abbr. 13 Israeli airline 21 Oklahoma city 25 “ Lang Syne” 26 Fast car 27 Bakery enticement 28 Bandleader’s directive 30 Horse controllers 32 Vacuum- cleaner part 33 Church platform 34 Chutzpah 35 Trifled (with) 37 Diminutive suffix 39 Brain power 42 Leslie Caron film of ’58 43 Prefix for violet 48 Fire-breathing beast 50 Cow’s kids 53 Microwaves, e.g. 55 Special talent 56 Othello villain 57 Astro or Met 58 Adorns an i 59 Look (explore) 61 Nastase of tennis 62 Mideast sultanate 63 Carpentry clamp 64 Arthur of tennis CREATORS SYNDICATE © 2002 STANLEY NEWMAN 7/22/02 FOR RENT 2/Bedroom Farmhouse 20-minutes to campus, w/d hook-ups, kitchen applian ces, additional phone lines, fenced yard, $700/mo, +utilities, horse paddocks and arena extra, 690-6206, references re quired. 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, W/D connections, shuttle route, $825/mo, 1229-April Bloom, available 8/17, 1-800-858-9051. 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. 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. 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. 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! Cable ready for computers, $1150/mo, Free Au gust rent, 777-2649. Brand new 3bdrm/3bth duplex, w/d, secur ity system, close to campus. No pets. $1050/mo. 936-525-7135. Brand new 4-3 luxury homes in Sun Meadows. $1500 +deposit. Lis 777- 2327. Brand new 4/2/2 behind Best Buy. Two male roommates needed, $350/mo. (979)492-4604. College Station 3bdrm/2bth, 1200sqft., w/d, close to TAMU. 1015 Autumn. (979)268-0348. Otitis Externa Study (Swimmer’s Ear) Volunteers, ages 6 months and older, needed to participate in a research study of an investiga tional ear drop treatment for swimmer’s ear (external canal infection). Symptoms includes itching, tenderness to touch and pain. No blood work. Eligible volunteers will be compensated. Call for more information. J&S Studies, Inc. 979-774-5933 3201 University Dr. E., Ste. 475 Bryan, Texas 77802 FOR RENT Brand New Large 3bdrm/3bth Duplex, SW Valley area. Bus route, large BR with walk-in closets, w/d, micro., ref., ceil, fans, ceramic tile. R$1275/mo. +util. Rent in cludes highspeed internet, yard-care. 695-0778, 817-723-3839, 817-491-4717. 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 house, close to bus route. Call 693-1488. College Station- 4-plex, 2bdrm/1bth, on shuttle, water paid. Microwave, ceiling fans, $425-450/mo., one free month w/ 12 month lease, 690-6155. Condo available for all football week ends. Call for details, (979)229-7722. 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 house, 3bdrm/2bth near A&M, $1050/mo, $1,000 security. Starting 7/5 979-696-3464, Jaime. Don’t Miss Out- Join the Sundance/ Sau- salito Communities. Harvey Road loca tions, close to everything. We've got what you want. Free ethernet, free cable, paid water/ gas. Large units at a fraction of the cost. As low as $520/mo will all the perks. Call or come by 696-9638/ 693-4242. 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 in the country. 2bdrm/1bth, 8mi from campus. 690-6161. Duplex, 706-A San Mario, 3bdrm/2bth, $840/mo., pets ok, shuttle. 362-9311. Duplex, Southwood Valley Area 2/1, back yard, pet friendly. $600/mo., no deposit. 210-695-3449 or 979-695-0679. 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. 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. Great House, Great location, CS, 3bdrm/1bth, 1-block from TAMU. 305 Fair- view. 696-5223. New townhome unit, 2bdrm/2bth, w/d, walk to campus,306 Cherry, $750 -i-utilit- ies. (713)978-6630. Nice 1bdrm/1bth, spacious, close to cam pus, available for August, $500/mo. 776- 6079. Nice 2bdrm/1.5bth townhome in Bryan, w/d, new carpet, appliances, $800/mo. 713-774-3030, 713-541-5137. 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. Nice 3bdrm/2bth CS duplex. Tile, fire- place, w/d, yard care. 693-1855. Nice efficiency apartment, available for fall semester. Call Annie at 694-3859. Prelease for August. 2bdrm/1bth 4-plex. w/d connections, water paid, 609 Turner. $425/mo, 693-1448. SOUTHWOOD OAKS 4-PLEXES: PRE- LEASING FOR AUGUST. Recently built 3/2, 1130sqft, small, quiet complex in good CS neighborhood. Includes: w/d, walk-in closets, security lighting, shuttle route, water paid, low utilities, fenced yards available. Pets ok, $828. 764-3902 www.UniversityLeasing.com THE BATTALION 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 FOR RENT Spacious 3bdrm/2bth, w/d, ceiling fans, yard, available August, $980/mo. 776- 6079. Subleases needed a College Park Tree- house Village. Ibdrm/lbth, $579/mo, $479/June+July. No deposit. $150 Signing bonus. 680-8473. Super nice Southgate 1300sq.ft. house di rectly across street TAMU. Available 8/02. (830)896-7837. SupeTNice! New 4/2/2, 3512 Wild Plum, Sun Meadows. $1450. Yard kept. 979- 220-4005/ 817-797-3392. 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. Want free water &cable? Want to live 1- block from campus? 1/1 starting at $410, 2/1.5 starling at $540. Eastgate Apts. 696-7380. Washers & Dryers For Rent. Don’t buy, rent a washer & dryer, $30/month (plus tax). UniversityLeasing, Local, Faster, Better! 764-3902 www.universityleasing.com FOR SALE 1986 Mobile Home 2bdrm/2bth. All appli ances, new refrigerator. $9000.00. 695- 0373. Complete weight bench and weights $200; Blackjack table and amenities $150. Call Paul 695-2027. 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 845-5520. King size ultra waveless waterbed, $200/060. Call 695-1399. Like new twin bed set. Includes mattress, box spring and frame. $100/obo. 694- 2868. Must sell 16x80 mobile home. Clean, well- kept 3/2, appliances, deck. $24,950 OBO. 764-6157. 134 Ridgeway. Rocker/ Recliner. Mauve colored, excel lent condition. $75, call Courtney 693- 9444, to see. Selling Mary Kay Cosmetics. Jourdan Newman, Home: 847-4570 Mobile: (254)760-0392. Table $150; chair $25; lamp $20; rocker $50; Dooney, new $75. 776-2378. HELP WANTED $$$Dancers, dancers, dancers$$$. Flexi ble hours. Silk Stocking 690-1478. 18+ only. A fun, prestigious teaching position. Some evenings &Saturdays. Must have had driver’s license 4+years. No criminal record. We train. $7/hr. 693-9294. Aggressive painters needed immediately. Experience helpful but not necessary. Will work with schedule. $7.00/hr. 775-7126. Deluxe Diner hiring cooks and wait staff for morning/evening shifts. Apply in per son, 203 University Drive. Experienced wait person wanted. Satchels BarBQ and Steaks. 260-8850 Female attendant needed for handicapped student. 847-2147. Great part-time position. Flexible, 20-30 hours per week. Must have general auto maintenance ability, must have at least 1yr. left in school. 696-0296. Music Teacher -Snook ISD has an open- ing for a music teacher (all levels). Duties will include general music for elementary students and a secondary choir. Instru mental experience is a plus. Applicants should contact Ms. Leonora Owre, Ele mentary Principal, at (979)272-8307, ext.104, or by fax at (979)272-504T Snook ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national ori gin, sex or disability. Need Civil Engineer for Construction Esti mating. Fax resume to (817)358-0003. Part-time cooks needed. Koppe Bridqe 764-2933. Part-time sales assistant position available in large insurance agency. Starting at $8/hr. M/W 9am-2pm and every other Sat 10am-2pm. Additional hours are negotia ble. Duties would include helping the sales staff with marketing and insurance proposals. Please send resume to: The Liere Agency, 1101 University Dr. East, Ste. 100, College Station, TX 77840. Storm clean-up, full or part-time. Chain saw &ranch experience helpful. 979-272- 8828 or 979-324-1163. 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. Warehouse help/ driver needed, Tuesday mornings, Saturday definite, additional hours flexible. Good driving record re quired. $7.50-$8/hr. 779-9010. LOST & FOUND Lost Dog, Reward offered. Road, Monday 7/8. Male Stafford: Terrier/ Pit Bull, red w/white chest i ing red collar, very friendly. 979-690. 936-825-4925. M; MOTORCYCLE 1992 Honda Shadow 650VLX m condition. $2300 obo. (979)260-6570 ’ PETS Adopt Pets: Brazos Animal Sti> 775-5755, www.shelterpets.org The Cats Cradle has a great select; cats & kittens for adoption! 979-82M: REAL ESTATE One could conclusior Associatec about the . Liberty, M Executive style townhome. 2/25" Formal living and dining. Enclosed yard Loads of storage. 775-Sil $145,000. New 3/2/2, custom built, on 3/4-acre min. to campus. 979-776-0014. ROOMMATES 1 M/F roommate needed, 3bdrm' house, shuttle, fenced yard, $320'' + 1/3bills. 775-4043,219-0941. 1 M/F to share clean 2bdrm/2btti con with walk in closets. $400/mo. Ibta from campus. W/D, NS, NR, 260-34' leave message. 1-Female fall/ spring. 2bdrm/1bth traie brandnew. Great Deal. $400/mo uK; paid. 979-695-0550. 1-Female roommate needed, Augfi 3bdrm/2.5bth house, Rock Prairie, feffi yard, $400/mo. +1/3bffl8, 1st monttiftf free. (979)695-6441 or (979)324-8197. 1-male roommate needed a.sar 3bdrm/2bth house. S340/mo. +1/3 bib Walking distance to campus. (9i 3173. 1-roommate needed. 4bdrm/2bthdniverS' ty Commons Aug-2003, S326'mo. Depos it, application fee. and first mn8> P al, 694-2133. 2-M/F roommates in CS. lle "'' 3bdrm/3bth duplex. WaK-n dos®." tile, shuttle. $425/mo. speed internet, yard-care) +113* 695-0778, 817-723-3639 2-Rooms for lease in mobile borne iM an. $275/$325, all bills paid. CallD® at 775-3181 or (361)575-6350. ASAP 3bdrm/2bth house, Bayou, »■ yard, good location, $400/mo. 6 .420 C.S. female needed, w/d, cable internet, $375/mo. + 695-8074 or (210)862-2236 grill while with a Stic this were < Unfortuna instances < to the Hur of the Uni In order tc bat and pr cruelties, < such as Pe the Ethica Treatment Animals ( should foe more reso towards pi venting in tional cru< towards at mals. In o to do this, must redu activism ii helpful pr such as at to make p tarians an< decrease t cow’s mill consumed The Ba reported o instances after two ] University Clint Bow were accu animal cn <topitatii 2001. Acc Society, b pended fn games, th dismissed was arresl while intc according Telegram, ted of ani 1-yeai - I*! ’Aiiison 979$ because tl feral and Accorc book disti CS- M/F, August move-m, townhouse, w/d, dsl, security, Navarro-Dr. $395/mo. 2017/832-236-0044. ■ F-Roommate needed, 3bdrm/2btN# on bus route, $385/mo. +bills. tlcs re 8 ar< F-Roommate needed, new duplex. ASAP. $300/mo. Lindsay, : message, 775-8881. F-roommate needed. 2/1 w/d, very nice. Shuttle route, 1/2 1 571-4223. Looking Female roommate needed serious student. No smoking Room Sbath, $315/mo., Karen 846-6933. 3bdrm/2b ,h Wj includes uf' M-Roommate needed $300/rent +1/3bills, on bus-route. 695-0027 M/F roommates needed $300/mo. all bills paid. Own w/d. 575-6964. la' Male Roommate needed. 3bdrm/2ba, walking distance to 979-260-3939. Oneblock W Male roommate needed campus. $225/mo. +utilitie s - 69 Male/Female roommate needed! nice 3bdrm,2bth duplex. New W/ ■ pliances, bus-route, $320/mo + culty in d reporting A Tex Ti 775-7892. Mature, female roommate nee< ^ e ^r 2bdrm/2bth, furnished house. +1/2 utilities. 776-4856. Need female, spring/ fall. 4bdrn'+ iveea remaie, syiMiy' ., nnaR apartment. $385. call (281)84 - uple* , $333' Needed: 1 -F for 3bdrm/2bth dup^ appliances with w/d, shuttle bus, + 1/3bills. 979-778-3456. Fennal 6 ; Roommate wanted for fall- gj dents only, Ibdrm/lbth, $400/*° ^ paid. Walden Pond Complex. Roommates needed ASAP . Oak ^ 3bdrm/2bth mobile home in Community. $275, $225. Jmm garbage included. Call Rache 2242. SERVICES ensive Driving- i Ticket dismissa ^ M-T(6pm-9P rn L Fri.&Sat.- Frl 6 2-30p 1 ' 3 m), Sat(8am-2" merica. . Lowest price allow... Dr., Ste.217. early. jnancy Test; f . _ Hope ■ College Station 695-919^ Post Abortion Peer Coun exs dat op< constituei female vt key comp paigns of Perry anc of Texas Kirk Wat increasin affected 1 ning theii Demo Watson h similarly and “Woi gubernati Points to high-leve record or tion, as a electoral! appeals t ing alleg WANTED El Paso- Going? Need 10 9?' stuff to daughter. Call 776-2 y-hadi