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THURSDAY July 24, 1997

The Student Voice Since 1903

UCO journalism alumna stops by Oklahoma on national book tour

By Steven E. Wedel

Staff Writer fun class, an encouraging professor, and Oklahoma experiences contributed to a first novel, the sale of movie *ghts for that novel and a national book tour for a UCO

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"It all started at UCO," said Julie Taylor, who is back in Oklahoma for a one-week stop on her national book tour.

Taylor graduated from UCO in 1993 with a bachelor's degree in magazine journalism. Today, at the age of 25, her first novel, Franco American Dreams, has been published by Scrivner, a division of Simon and Schuster Publishers. In addition to her career as a novelist, she is a freelance journalist, working for magazines like Cosmopolitan.

She has also interned for magazines like Rolling Stone, and Vibe.

Not long after graduating, Taylor Julie Taylor when she was the moved to New York City to be Bronze Book editor in 1991. closer to the big magazines, but she (Photo provided by the remembers where home is.

Bronze Book) "I'm always excited to be back in Oklahoma," she said.

She began her novel while taking a class with Dr. Marie Saunders in UCO's Creative Studies Department. "I just took the class as a sideline," she said. "I thought, I'll just try to do this. It might be fun."

Perhaps it was a form of self-help, too. Franco American Dreams is about a 19-year-old girl named Abby McPhearson who is involved with the wrong person.

"I was like Abby when I started writing the book," Taylor said. "I was very involved with the wrong person. I broke up with him during the course of writing the book and then the book just sort of took on a life of its own after that."

"Things would happen to me and I'd incorporate them into the book," she said. "The book has a lot of my personal experiences in it."

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Works of art...

UCO student Diana Gales works on a painting titled 'The Drunken Rose" Tuesday in the basement of the new wing of the Science building. (Staff photo

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nomination process changes In order to reach a broader number of students who might be eligible for acceptance in Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, the UCO Awards Committee has revised this year's application process.

For the first time ever, students can nominate themselves for the award that recognizes outstanding campus leaders, said Dr. Deanna Land, chair of the Awards Committee.

Previously, students had to rely on college deans, department chairpersons and organization

sponsors for a nomination. A low number of applications prompted the committee to reevaluate the process.

"Our biggest concern was that some people were being left out," said Dr. Dudley Ryan, vice president for student services.

Applications are available from deans, departments chairs and organization sponsors.

They can also be picked up in Room 211 or Room 213 of the Administration Building.

The deadline for 1997-98 Who's Who applications is Oct. 1,1997.

INSIDE TODAY COLUMN Columnist Steven Wedel supports the abolishment of the NEA.

FEATURE UCO's former first lady Donna Nigh reveals her devotion to charity.

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AROUND TOWN Check out what's happening in the OKC metro area this weekend.

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July 24, 1997

EDITORIAL

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niversity officials have said the UCO staff custodians are being replaced because they are not doing an adequate job of cleaning the buildings. Are the buildings really dirty? If so, which ones are dirtier, the ones cleaned by staff custodians or the ones cleaned by contractors?

According to a faculty member in the Business Building, contractors weren't keeping the building clean. She claimed during the recent dedication of the new additions to that building there was dirt and trash in abundance, bathrooms were always • understocked, office trash was not emptied regularly, and carpets were not swept. A request was made for a change and the Business Building is now cleaned by a UCO custodian. Staff and faculty say they are thrilled with her performance, and that the building has never been so clean.

When the Liberal Arts Building lost their UCO staff custodian and gained the service of contractors, staff members said the first couple of weeks were awful and reported many of the same problems the people in the Business Building had with contract service. Since the complaints, service there has improved, but the staff still laments the loss of a custodian they had come to know and trust—a custodian who has been with UCO for 18 years and is now facing job loss.

The staff custodians are under the supervision of UCO officials.

If some custodians are not doing their job, it should fall to those officials to take corrective measures just as any other employer would. It could be said terminating the staff custodians and hiring outside contractors is a form of corrective measure, but that may just be trading the current perceived problem for a new one.

Seventy percent of the university is already cleaned by outside contractors, and officials say there are problems with that contract.

What have they done to prove we should have confidence in their choice of a new group of contractors, or in the negotiation of a new contract?

A custodial staff whose primary concern is maintaining the campus is a valuable asset. Can such a staff really be replaced by contractors who will see our school as just one more stop on their rounds?

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Student recommends pay increase for custodians

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n response to the letter by the custodians in the July 17 The Vista—I completely agree with them.

As a resident living at East Hall, I watch them work day after day and it's a hard, thankless job. To say the resident halls are filthy is not accurate. I just took a tour of East Hall's three floors and not once did I have to step over a pile of garbage, dodge a clandestine coke can, or get mugged by the sight of a shriveled orange peel. Considering the task they face (made by the Beavis and Butthead mentality of some) the custodians do a damn good job. Oh! to have Mr. Powers and Dr. Wooten in the custodians shoes. Take off your ties and white shirts, put on a blue collar and roll up your sleeves 'cause this is going to be a doozy. I see East Hall messy from the people that live here, but it is far

from fifthy. I also see East Hall as clean as it's going to get, made possible by the custodians. East Hall isn't spotless and never will be when you have hundreds of residents occupying it. East Hall won't be any cleaner by firing the custodians. In fact, maybe a pay increase is in order for custodians. Let's see now, L.N...incentive, yeah that's it. Webster defines incentive as "something inciting one to action; a stimulus." That's the answer!

Give the custodians more pay and they'll do an even better job. Now that we've solved that problem let's move on. Mr. Powers, Dr. Wooten repeat after me I-NC-E-N-T-I-V-E incentive.

—Jeff Fuller UCO student

Professor applauds editorial message

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he editorial that appeared in your paper on July 17, 1997 raises some interesting points.

The kind of information included in the editorial is the kind that does a public service by informing the university community as to what is going on at UCO. The editorial referred to the previous UCO sexual harassment policy which said that all employment or academic decisions were to be on the basis of ability and qualifications related to the job and academic performance, without unreasonable considerations of sex, marital status or sexual orientation or preference.

This language or comparable language is nowhere to be found in the revised policy which went into effect earlier in 1997. Is this language that was deleted necessary? I feel the answer to this question is a resounding yes!

Earlier in my career at UCO, a senior faculty member told me he wouldn't support my promotion because I was divorced (single) and already made enough money because I wasn't married. Of course, discrimination based on sex and on sexual orientation is very well documented.

When I was a member of the Faculty Senate

Executive Committee, the president of the senate and I negotiated this particular language in the earlier harassment policy with former Vice President Joyce Mounce. She was working on a campus sexual harassment policy at the time. After the policy was approved, UCO became the most progressive campus in the state in terms of an anti-harassment policy. Now we have slid backward and are back with the rest of the pack.

If you don't think we need this language added back to the policy, you are probably neither single, nor female nor gay or bisexual. Otherwise this decision would probably be a no brainer.

Why the change? Why the step backwards? Are we afraid of leading the pack as far as Oklahoma higher education is concerned? As the old saying goes, if you're not the lead dog the view never changes.

Kudos to The Vista for bringing out the facts. Are we willing to get off of our backsides and work for a change? Only time will tell!

—Thomas E. Guild, J.D.

UCO Professor of General Business

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TAYLOR continued from front page She wrote six chapters of the novel in her class at UCO, then continued working on it sporadically for the next year and a half to two years. She finished it in New York while working as a graphic artist.

The sale of the book allowed her to begin earning her entire living as a writer.

The movie rights for Franco American Dreams were sold to Twentieth Century Fox and the film should be in theaters within a couple of years, Taylor said.

"I'm consulting on the script. It's very exciting."

Taylor isn't slowing down now that she has found success.

"I'm working on my next book," she said. "It's called Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. It's about a girl named Liberty who moves from Oklahoma to New York."

Taylor laughed about the similarities to her own life that are once again present in her fiction.

"I'm trying to incorporate a lot of the experiences I had in moving to New York," she said. "It was such a culture shock. You know, there area lot of things

to miss in Oklahoma, like the beautiful scenery, the laid back atmosphere and the cheap rent.

"I went from that to living above six other people in a two-bedroom apartment.

It was crazy, but that's what the next book's about."

Though she loves New York, Taylor is not sorry she got her education in a smaller town.

"I had a great time at UCO," she said. "I was editor of the yearbook for two years. I remember so many nights spending the

night there because we were under deadline. I remember Dr. Terry Clark in the journalism department. He told me I should go into magazines. He said I had `the touch.' He was always very encouraging."

Taylor will be signing Franco American Dreams at 2 p.m. this Saturday at the Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 6100 N. May, then she will be at the Norman Barnes & Noble at 2 p.m. Sunday Her book retails for $12, but Barnes & Noble is discounting it 20 percent during the signing.

Young designers display outfits at kiddie fashion show

By Patrice Patterson Staff Writer The dream many girls have of walking down a fashion runway became reality for seventeen children Friday, during a fashion show at the University Center Food Court.

The girls modeled outfits they made &ring the week, and carried beanie babies made from matching fabrics.

The show was the result of "Sewing for Kids," a week—long summer workshop held last week in the Home Economics Building.

Dr. Tana Stufflebean, assistant professor of Human Environment Sciences and coordinator for the fashion marketing program, taught the workshop which was originated to develop an interest in sewing among kids between the ages of 8-14.

The children learned to operate sewing equipment and develop basic construction skills for easy crafts and garments, said Stufflebean.

They learned about fabrics and yarns; made a beanie baby; cut out and made boxer shorts and surface decorated a matching T—shirt.

They also made a notebook showing sewing techniques like basting, sewing buttons, hooks and eyes, seams, hems, darts, and pattern layout.

This was the first year a sewing workshop has been held, but plans have already been made for a Level I and Level II sewing class next summer, she said.

A second sewing camp will be held July 28—Aug.1, which costs $75.

To enroll a child in the upcoming class, call UCO Continuing Education at 341-2980, Ext. 2413.

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Seventeen girls modeled hand-made outfits in a fashion show at the University Center Food Court. Dr. Tana Stufflebean coordinated the a week-long workshop. (Staff photo by Patrice Patterson)

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Columnist suggests 'killing' the NEA The U.S. House of I don't see how this can possibly be the Representatives has voted to case if the government subsidizes abolish the National Endowment working artists. You just can't have a for the Arts (NEA). The Senate is starving artist living on government expected to vote on the measure in the subsidies. If an artist has talent, he should near future. be able to produce salable material and I say kill it. Kill it now, kill it fast, kill provide for his own expenses. If the talent it dead. is not yet at a level that And no, I'm not saying allows him to make a living that because I think some from the art, he can work a of the "art" that has been "day job" just like everyone funded by NEA grants is else. abominable. Whether a Proponents of the NEA piece of work is really art, often claim the program is or garbage, is a matter of under attack by people who taste. I just don't think the do not like art. They say if we American taxpayers should don't subsidize the arts, have to pay for it.

American art will suffer.

Whether it's sculpture, I say that's bunk. painting, drawing, STEVEN SAYS...

American art did very well literature, music, or film, in the more than 170 years the only art that is worth the medium on from the time we became a nation until which it is produced comes from the soul President Johnson created the NEA in the of the artist. An artist should be willing to late 1960s. The only thing the NEA has sacrifice everything to produce art and be really done is give validation to art critics. content to have the finished work, Since their tax money paid for the art, regardless of the monetary rewards it they have a more legitimate reason to might produce. criticize it.

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What it comes down to is the capitalist ideals upon which our country was founded: Supply and demand. If an artist can't make a living from his art, that art is a hobby, not a profession.

If we're going to continue supplying money for art that is not in demand, we should begin paying for other hobbies, too. How about a national endowment for bottle cap collections?

It is expected that the Senate will not agree with the House and the NEA will survive. Regardless, President Clinton has said he will veto any bill that calls for the NEA to be abolished.

Maybe someone will ask for a grant to lure Michelangelo back from the dead.

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SPORTS

Lady Bronchos look forward to 1997-98 season

By Darrell J. Weidner

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he Central Oklahoma Lady Bronchos are looking forward to finishing the 1997-98 basketball season in the top four of the Lone Star Conference, with the return of several returning players and two new transfers, said Lady Bronchos' Assistant Coach Shawn Williams.

Junior Courtney Berry will be returning for the Lady bronchos at guard.

Berry leads the squad with a total of 360 points last season, averaging the team high of 13.8 percent a game.

Also returning will be foreword Mandy Carlson.

Carlson, a senior from Sayre, averaged 8.2 percent with a total of 221 points.

"We will probably put Mandy on the inside with Christy Heavin," said Williams.

Former UCO star new softball head coach

Heavin, a senior from Verdon, will be returning as a forward.

Heavin lead the team with 86 free throws and a total of 201 rebounds.

Other returning players are Toni Carter, Alesha Hall, and Arwin Schneider, said Williams Schneider also- plays volleyball for Central Oklahoma.

Two transfers have already signed with Lady Bronchos, said Williams.

They are Carri Moss, who transferred from Southwestern Oklahoma, and Christina Amerin from Seward County Community College in Kansas, said Williams.

"We also have one probable, Sunni Rose. She hasn't signed with us yet," said Williams.

She will play at center, said Williams.

The Lady Bronchos are scheduled to open the season Nov. 14-15 at the Pioneer Premiere in Texas.

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enny Honea has replaced retiring Gerry Pinkston as Central Oklahoma's new softball head coach.

Honea, a former all-American pitcher-shortstop for Central, was Pinkston's graduate assistant coach the last two years.

"I'm very excited to get this opportunity and look forward to working with the fine student-athletes at UCO to build on the already great softball tradition we have," Honea said.

"It's an honor and a privilege to have the chance to coach at the place where I have played and I'm thankful to Coach Pinkston for all the help she's given me over the years."

"Genny did an outstanding job during her two years as the graduate assistant coach and we're pleased to have her become a part of the staff," UCO athletic director John Wagnon

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"We have great confidence in her and know she will do an excellent job."

In her two years as Broncho player Honea, was 14-5 on the mound with a sparkling 0.73 ERA in 1991. Honea went 11-5 with a 1.21 ERA and had five shutouts in 1992.

She is second on the UCO all-time list in winning percentage .714 with a record of 25-10 and a ERA of 0.97.

She hit .425 as a senior with three homers and four triples.

Pinkston was 418-271-1 in her 22 years as coach.

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UCO's former first lady continues her efforts in volunteer projects

By Sandi Craig Staff Writer onna Nigh walked down the street handing out campaign brochures when she and her husband were campaigning in a small town in Oklahoma years ago. She gave a brochure to an older man. Later he stopped her. Pointing to the picture, he asked, "Is this you?"

"Yes sir, it is," she said.

The man responded, "Well, you're a lot better looking on television than you are in person."

Donna Nigh just smiled in return. "Now anytime I get smart with George, he will say, 'Well you're a lot prettier on television than you are in person. — Even though Donna and her husband, former Governor George Nigh have been in olitics most of their married yes, there is a person behind the olitician when you talk about onna Nigh.

She has contributed more than st time to her many efforts.

She is involved with the onna Nigh Foundation, the erican Diabetes Association, e Oklahoma Foundation for xcellence, the Children's useum, CarePoint and the onna Nigh Gallery at UCO. It doesn't take much to make Donna Nigh happy.

Nigh said she loves to feel like she's contributing.

"Just like my involvement for 30 years with the mentally retarded," she said.

She lights up when she talks about the Donna Nigh Foundation, the only foundation in Oklahoma exclusively for the developmentally disabled.

Some people find it depressing and don't know how to interact with them, said Nigh.

"But it's just the opposite for me. Because, for the most part, they are very happy and content with their lives," she said.

Nigh said she knew that this was where she wanted her focus to be after she and George had visited all the state institutions one year when he was lieutenant governor.

"We visited all of the state institutions, everything from universities to prisons to mental hospitals," said Nigh. "At the time the state had three facilities for mentally retarded, and it was at that time that I just fell in love with those people and decided that was where I wanted my energies to go, outside of my

family."

Nigh said she thinks people that didn't know her just assumed she was interested because of some member of her family.

"Well, that wasn't the case," she said.

Nigh said she became aware that mental retardation can happen to anybody.

"When someone says, 'Well you know I'm so thankful that I have a normal child,' Well, what's normal? This child might have Down's Syndrome and it's a problem, but that's not who he is," said Nigh.

She said the foundation has been the result of all her efforts and involvement.

"That takes up quite a bit of my time," she said. "We

basically give money to individuals or groups that cannot get help through the federal government.

"But I like to be busy," she said. "You know sometimes when you find yourself kind of being in a bad mood or feeling sorry for yourself. Then when you try to analyze it, it's when you don't have enough to do."

Nigh is also on the State Board for the American Diabetes Association.

"My youngest grandchild is diabetic, so that prompted my interest in that area. She was 2 years old when she was diagnosed," she said.

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When Donna Nigh decided to marry George Nigh almost 34 years ago, she had no idea she would be going on the ride of her life.

In 1963, when she was 30 and he was 36, they met and were married six months later.

"I was divorced with a child (11-year-old Mike) and was working for TWA and met George when he subleased some office space. He had run for governor and had been defeated, so he was out of office," said Nigh.

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before," she said.

"When I married him I had no idea that he would ever be getting back into politics. We just didn't talk about it. He had been defeated and I thought well that was the end of that," said Nigh.

Three and a half years later he ran for lieutenant governor of Oklahoma.

In the meantime, they had a daughter, Georgeann, now 32.

George Nigh was elected governor in 1978, reelected in 1982 and served an eight-year term.

"It's been a good life, it's been a hard life—very hard. People don't see that side of it, but you sacrifice time and your personal lives. You have no such thing as a personal life. Everything more or less belongs to the public. You know I think it probably looks glamorous to a lot of people, but it cert*ly isn't," she said.

"It can be very lonely in the Governor's Mansion, because you know you're stuck out there.

You're not really in a neighborhood, and it's not like you can run next door and visit a neighbor."

"You would be surprised.

Your best friends won't even come to visit. You call and invite them, but nobody drops by," said Nigh.

As Donna Nigh talked, her conversation always came back to George.

"Well, you know he's been my life. Everything I've done has been with him," she said.

Nigh said she never had many hobbies, because she was always involved in working when she was single. After she married George she said it seemed like all of her energies were directed toward his activities, locations and interests.

She said she has no complaints because they both enjoyed campaigning and being involved in politics.

The Nighs are good friends with President and Mrs. Clinton.

They were governors at the

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"Oklahoma and Arkansas had a lot of common problems and projects and he (President Clinton) always sort of looked on George as his father image.

"He sent him a pair of Presidential cufflinks for his birthday," she said.

The Nighs love to travel and their favorite place to travel is Puerta Vallarta, Mexico. They both love hot, summer weather, the water and the beach and love to relax and bask in the sun.

"We've been fortunate in that we've gotten to travel a lot."

They've traveled as far as the Gobi Desert in China.

But listening to her it's easy to tell that probably her best trip was when she decided to just go along for the ride with her husband. And what a ride it turned out to be.

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THEVISTA

July 24, 1997

AROUND TOWN The following is a list of events taking • Collective Soul will perform at 8 p.m. place in the metro area for the weekend July 27 at The Diamond Ballroom, 8000 of July 25-27.

S. Eastern. Tickets are available at all OK Ticket outlets or can be charged by Ween will perform at phone at 948-6800.

MUSIC 8 p.m. July 25 at Bricktown Live, 116 E. V Everything I Say ART California. Tickets are Here is Straight and available at Television True, the Factory, Rainbow autobiographical Records, Choice Music, Music drawings of Chief White Dimensions, Shadowplay and CD Zone Bull, will be on display and all OK Ticket outlets or can be through Aug. 29 in the charged by phone at 948-6800.

State Capitol East Gallery. The showing

is sponsored by the Oklahoma Arts V A Connecticut Yankee in King Council. For more information, call 521- Arthur's Court will be performed 2931. through July 26 at the Sooner Theater, 101 E. Main, in Norman. For more THEATRE • Carpenter Square information, call the Stage Door Theatre will perform Theatrical Company at 364-1596.

Sheherezahade Tales of 1001 Nights through July 27 at 8 p.m.at the Myriad Gardens on Sheridan St. in downtown Oklahoma City. Admission is free. For more information, call 232-6500.

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SPECIAL , The 47th Annual EVENTS Indian Hills Pow Wow will be held July 25-27 at 9300 N. Sooner Rd. For more information, call 634-5553.

- CLASSIFIEDS DEADLINES & PRICES

DEADLINES: All classifieds MUST be submitted by noon Tuesday for the Thursday publication.

Prices: Classified ads cost $2 for each publication for the first 25 words and $.08 per word thereafter.

PAYMENT IS DUE WHEN AD IS PLACED. Classified Display ads have same deadlines and prices as regular display ads. Call 341 2980, X5916 for -

additional info.

111111=11111=11 ENGLISH LANGUAGE CTR 1015C Waterwood Parkway

ESL for International Students TOEFL & University Preparation $888 per 4-week session (Includes books) Classes: 9:OOam-3:OOpm (M-F)

348-7602 ENGLISH CLASSES at the

Edmond Language Institute We teach English as a Second Language and are conveniently located on the UCO Campus at Thatcher Hall.

PHONE: 405 341 2125 -

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*9 LEVELS Intensive Training *NEW SESSION every 4 wks *PRIVATE TUTORING avail.

"PREPARATION for TOEFL

ATTENTION PARENTS! Do you want more for your children than daycare?

Do you need a program for your child while you attend school? Phone Churchill Academy, 341 - 4314. A Standard of Excellence in Preschool Education.

FAST ACCURATE typing. Term papers, familiar with all formats. Laser printer $1.25/pg, title page free. $1/pg after 30 pages. NE of Edmond area.

FAX 348-0162 or phone Loretta 3481005.

FREE ANONYMOUS AIDS testing & counseling, every Monday 7:30-9pm.

No appt necessary. Wesley Foundation, 311 E Hurd, 341-5450.

For testing into call 495-2732.

S & D SERVICES Typing, MLA & APA formats 396-8908

PROFESSIONAL RESUMES REPORT TYPING NEWSLETTERS & FLYERS Phone Tracy at 478-7603 Edmond, OK UCO Mkt Graduate

preferred. E-mail qualifications and law firm, Tues & Thurs 8-5. Call for NEAR UCO

phone # to: info, ask for Debbie, 848-2000 or page Call us at 341-4052. tbergman @tkb.corn 340-6429 after 5pm.

PARTIALLY handicapped lady seeks

STUDENTS RECEIVE NANNY NEEDED for 2&1/2-yr-old boy 1 MONTH FREE RENT

female live-in assistance, room & and 5-yr-old girl, 9-5 M-F. Childcare On newly remodeled one bedroom, board plus salary. Debbie 282-8774, experience required and some light priced from $230-$265. Other Pager 793-5795 housekeeping. Salary is negotiable, discounts may also apply. Call 842LITTLE BLESSINGS 748-3515.

1519 or come see us at NW'88th & Christian pre-school, certified GOOD JOB for night student. Full or Western. teachers, now accepting enrollment. part time 8-5, some heavy lifting. MILANO'S PIZZA Hours are 6:30am to 6pm Mon-Fri. $7/hr, good benefits. For more info Cashiers needed for lunch and dinner FOR SALE Mother's Day Out from 9am to call 843-9678, Owen. shifts. Please apply in person between 2:30pm, 108 E 3rd, 341-3422.

2-5pm at 119 N University Dr (across 2 BEDROOM mobile home for sale.

GINGISS FORMALWEAR now hiring from UCO Administration Bldg). Set-up in nice park ready for you!!

OFFICE ASSISTANT: Secretarial and summer help, evenings & weekends, Perfect for single student or couple. clerical service. Word processing, great for college students. Apply in Masonite siding/deck. Must See!!

FOR RENT transcription, mailing list management, person M-F 10am-5pm at Quail $9500, 672-8959 or 236-2837. business plans, Power Point Springs Mall.

1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Duplexes & presentations, 359-0168.

Townhomes, Kennedy Place Apts, BEAUTIFUL patio home by owner. 2 COFFEE CREEK Golf Course needs 1010 N Kennedy, Edmond (Near bed, 2 bath, 2-car, 1712 sq ft, near NEED SOMETHING typed? Research short order cooks and wait staff. UCO), 341-7911. Now accepting UCO, Danforth & Blvd. Professionally papers, reports, theses, resumes, Multiple positions available, 340-4653. housing vouchers.

Welcome landscaped, every amenity. flyers, 282-6232.

Students!

Appointment only, 341-2656.

BILLIONS have been make PROFESSIONAL TYPING Services. destroying the environment. Billions 1997 UCO STUDENT SPECIAL COMPUTER SYSTEM - Macintosh IIX, Term papers, resumes, etc. P/U & will be made saving the environment. 2BR/1BA, new mobile homes for rent updated with color, NEC 14" color delivery available. For more info, call Full/part time marketing and sales at student rate monitor, 5.1 Microsoft Word, Excel & 424-0879 or 741-3223. positions available. For more info, call 341 -4479 Adobe Illustrator, HP 560C color Environmentally Sound, 842-3628.

Hurry! Only 3 left! Deskwriter printer; this is an excellent KAPLAN TEST PREP is seeking part system... $350 for the complete time office employee for evenings and SEVERAL POSITIONS ROOM FOR FEMALES, private room system, phone 478-4334.

ONO some weekends. Customer service & bath, near UCO Library. Share and computer skills needed. Please Competitive Pay living, kitchen. Clean, bills paid, 1984 NISSAN pickup, 2.4L, 5-sp, AC, call 848-3922 for more info. $250/mo, 478-2767. 90K miles, front dented, $900. Call Seeking creative, energetic 341-2980 X2526 weekdays; 844-2543 EMPLOYMENT men/women to care for school-age NOW LEASING 1 & 2 bedroom leave message. children. apartments. Price roll-back special on LIFEGUARDS, swim instructors and 2 bedrooms. $365/mo with this ad. QUEEN BEDROOM Set, triple

water exercise leaders needed now Full/pt time M-F, no evenings Receive complimentary membership dresser with mirror, 2 night stands, and summer. Apply at Edmond to Gold's Gym. coffee table and end table $400; sofa YMCA, 1220 S Rankin.

Great for college students Bryant Grove Apts $75. Call 844-0144.

20 S Bryant AFTERNOON teaching aide for 10-yr- To apply call 721-3933 341-2161 1984 HONDA ACCORD, 140K, new

old autistic boy needed immediately Latchkey Child Services Inc timing belt, new clutch plate, new selffor summer, 15-20 hrs/wk, 359-1696.

FEMALE STUDENTS share 3 starter, new CV joints, original car EXPERIENCED DRIVER bedroom, 2 bath apartment, near stereo, AC. Good condition. Call 844$1500 WEEKLY potential mailing our w/references to shuttle 3 brothers UCO Library. Clean, bills paid, 0290. MUST SELL, $800 OBO. circulars. For info call 301-845-0475. ages 7, 11 & 11 from 3:30-5:00 M-F. $240/mo per bedroom, 478-2767 or Gas expense plus salary, 359-7943. 525-3770.

GET A GREAT WORKOUT Light childcare.

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UPS is looking for part time loaders and unloaders to work in its OKC facility. Pay is $8/hr plus benefits.

Interested applicants should call the State Employment Services in Edmond at 752 - 5627.

To

YOU'RE PRACTICALLY EDMOND GIFT SHOP needs part ACROSS THE STREET!

time help. Bring resume to store at Four 1-bedrms & two efficiencies now 813 W Danforth or call 348-8222. available at 909 North Place Apts (near UCO). Don't hesitate to call!

PART TIME NANNY needed for 3-yr- They won't last long! old boy. Mon & Fri 9-5; Tues, Wed, 341-9189 Thur 2:30-5pm. Must be dependable, PART TIME direct sales good with children and non-smoker, CHOWNING HEIGHTS representative for the Virtual Carlot 341-9691.

Five 1-bedrms & one efficiency apts [tkb.corn/carlot] available. All bills paid, free cable.

Must have laptop computer and car.

It's not the Ritz, but Automobile sales experience RECEPTIONIST needed part time at it's not the pits!

We buy cars for $$CASH$$ 330-2100

ROOMNLATES WANTED FEMALE roommate in nice -

2 bedroom apt, 2 bath, washer & dryer included, $265/mo plus 1/2 bills. Call 330-2494.