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TODAY IN HISTORY In 30 B.C., Egyptian Queen Cleopatra is said to have committed suicide by allowing herself to be bitten by a poisonous snake. In 1992 an artillery shell exploded in a Sarajevo marketplace killing 15 people and injuring 31.

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Lack of parking spaces frustrates students BY LAURA BELLO

you are one of the lucky ones, with an 8 o'clock class, you can spend 20 minutes trying to find a spot. According to marketing senior Pam Slifer, "I don't think we have enough parking. It's good to see so many students at UCO, but as the students increase we need more parking spaces or a garage." UCO has overflow parking available; however, many students are not aware of the locations or would rather try their luck at finding a close spot. "I knew there was additional parking, I just never think to park there. Everyone wants to be close to their classes," Slifer said. PHOTO BY ELISE CARR Banners have Parking officer LaDonna Wilson prepares to ticket a car parked in front of recently been placed near full lots reminding an expired meter in a lot North of the Administration Building.

student Erin Lang. Many students on campus have resorted to parking in no arking at UCO is a parking zones and sidewalks nightmare," said junior because they are desperate to fashion marketing make it to class on time. Unless Staff Writer

students of additional parking. According to Dr. Don Powers, director of Safety and Environmental Management, the parking lots are overcrowded every year. "Last year we were out of convenient parking. We haven't made much progress in this area," Powers said. There are enough parking places for the number of students that are on campus at one time, said Powers. "We have about 4,000 spaces, and in the morning about 4,000 students, 4,000 in the afternoon, and 3,000 in the evening," Powers said. "There are many spaces available in more remote spaces. If the students would just park there, sure they would have to walk, but they wouldn't have to spend time looking for a space. They could- save themselves the trouble of having a headache or heartburn," Powers said. See PARKING,

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Fees waived for adjuncts; no raises foreseen The last raise adjuncts received was during the 1992-1993 school year, in which the pay Staff Writer per credit hour taught by instructors holding CO adjuncts professors began the fall Ph.D.'s went from $800 to $850, and from semester with the closest thing they've $600 to $650 for non doctoral teachers, said seen to a raise in over seven years – free News Bureau Director Charlie Johnson. According to the U.S. Department of parking. Labor, $850 in 1993 equals Free parking will make their lives $1,044 in 2001. This means, in a little easier, said Gayle Kearns, "We would like to adjusted currency, that professor of adult education, chair of adjuncts are being paid $194 occupational and technology see our adjuncts less per credit hour now than education, and last year's Faculty they were in 1993. Senate president. awarded for President of Faculty Senate The Faculty Senate represented staying with us." Katherene Terrell said, "We're the adjuncts, and pushed for parking also looking into some kind of bill that was approved in May. inclusion in our benefits even "We would like to see our —Gayle Kearns if they have to pay for them." adjuncts rewarded for staying with professor of adult The average number of us," said Kearns. education adjuncts at UCO over the past Kearns said this year's Faculty Senate would revisit the bill for step raises for five years is 309, ranging from 285 to 341, said adjuncts, which are small incremental raises Johnson. No accurate number has been tabulated for this year. normally awarded once a year. "For the university, it's a. good deal. It Kearns said that adjunct pay raises aren't high on the priority list due to other financial doesn't cost you a lot and you get a lot of expertise," said Dub Rogers, a UCO adjunct shortages. BY MICHAEL LARSON

instructor of interpersonal communications and business communications, Rogers said that he appreciated the free parking but "It would be nice if they would consider covering the cost for a course in case I find one I want to sit in on." David Ferrari, an adjunct who teaches composition for international students, says that after eight years, he hasn't gotten a raise. "I get free parking. That's my benefit." According to Terrell, UCO has a number of professors that teach on an adjunct basis after retirement. "These people tend to represent some of the highest quality teachers available," Terrell said. "Frequently they have a small area of expertise that nobody else on the faculty may have." The definition of adjunct, according to the American Heritage Dictionary, fourth addition, is 'something attached to another in a dependent or subordinate position.' "We'll be a huge departure from the status quo," Terrell said. "There are few types that have any benefits or bonuses attached to their programs." •

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HAVE YOU EVER EXPERIENCED PARKING LOT VIOLENCE?

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Parking issue detracts from learning environment "No, not yet. Its been a "No, Department of Public pretty calm semester." Safety is really doing their job." — CENDY BROWN freshman education major

—JEFF BROWN senior MIS major

he parking problem at UCO is not a new issue. Every spring and fall, thousands of students descend on the campus and fight for a good parking space. With high number of commuters, this can be a difficult task. A report submitted by Traffic Engineering Consultants, Inc. in January indicated UCO has an acceptable number of spaces when compared to other colleges nation wide, but the number of

commuters is also above the average. The problem will only become worse if East Hall ever reopens and when the new wellness center is completed. While parking lots may not seem like an investment in higher education, if students go elsewhere because of the frustration of finding a space, the university may think otherwise. The students are the customers, and that is one thing the administration should not lose sight of if they want the

university to keep growing. The upside is UCO's parking situation for commuters is better than the other two big universities in the state. At least you don't have to use a compass to find your way back. While the lots may seem like 5 o'clock gridlock in Los Angeles, some off-campus options are available for those not too lazy to walk. Check the map or call Parking Services. •

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Other students don't mind the walk. Business graduate student Sara Young said, "I don't mind walking. Sometimes I walk, it depends when I'm up here [UCO]." Senior accounting student Jeremy Hatfield isn't bothered by the parking, "It makes you come early to class - if you want a spot." "I think it's a lot better than [parking] at OU or OSU," said sophomore English Education student Camille Farrell. Some overflow parking areas include 200 spaces east of the Wantland Stadium, north of Thatcher and University Drive and west of University Drive and north of Hurd. Students will be penalized for parking along sidewalks and in faculty spaces. "During the first week of class, we had a grace period where the students could learn where to park and what areas are crowded," said Leon Fourcade, manager of university parking services. Citations for illegal parking range from $15-$25 said Fourcade. Failure to pay parking citations will result in a freeze on the student's account at the University." Students can't add classes, get any grades or transcripts, and if their fine is over $25 they can't enroll," said Debbie Price, secretary at the Bursar's office. Although students know they may be fined, some choose to park illegally. Land said that her mother suggested she try a tactic that she used when she was in college to avoid more citations. She would put a previous day's citation on her windshield to fool the parking attendant. However, this does not always work as planned, Lang said. "Last year I had over $75 in parking fines. I only parked there when I was really running late, which was more often than I liked," Lang said. Lang paid all her fines, but is still frustrated with UCO's parking. •

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Members of the UCO Basketball team stretch in front of the Hamilton Field House Aug. 27. Coaches often encourage athletes to stretch prior to exercise in order to prevent muscle fatigue and injury. Many of UCO's athletic teams begin working out in the summer to prepare for their upcoming seaons.

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Transformer causes power outage in cafeteria BY BRANDI L. MARKS

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t 6:45 a.m., Wednesday Aug. 22, Central Cafeteria closed due to problems with a City of Edmond power transformer. West Hall and eight other buildings on campus also suffered power outages for most of the morning. Wednesday morning's breakfast was at the University- Center, according to Mike Payne, Central Cafeteria manager. Lunch was served in Ballrooms B and C at the University Center until the electrical problem was remedied, and dinner returned to the cafeteria Wednesday evening.

The students were still covered under their meal plan. When working properly, power in the cafeteria transformer is evenly distributed among three wires. One of these wires failed, leaving the other two wires to conduct the bulk of the power. The two wires became overloaded, resulting in Wednesday's fire, according to Kevin Williams, of Facilities Management. Cafeteria staff reported electrical shortages in the lights and power outlets throughout the building to Payne Wednesday morning. A truck driver with the maintenance crew reported he saw smoke coming from the back of the building, Payne

said. Freshman resident, Valerie Lynch said of the power outage in West Hall, "My alarm clock failed to go off, and I was almost late for my first classes. It was stressful for me as an incoming freshman, because I was unfamiliar with my professors' leniency policies. Having to unexpectedly go to the University Center added to my frustration." Chartwells Foodservice and the Auxilliary Services Department apologized in a press release for "any inconvenience this arrangement may cause" and wished students to know they had been "doing everything in their power to restore foodservice capabilities to the Central Cafeteria". •

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Cycling to class may be good alternative to facing crowded lots BY SARAH BLOUNT

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ue to increased enrollment, many UCO commuters may be experiencing parking problems this semester. Students driving to school may have had problems finding parking spots conveniently close to their classrooms, or, at key times of the day, difficulty finding parking at all. "I couldn't find a parking space" is not excuse that professors generally accept from students arriving to class late. Cycling to class is an alternative to joining the sea of commuters each day. Riding a bike can save students money, even on a short-term basis. According to one student already cycling to class, the benefits are saving money and having fun. "I've got nowhere to park," sophomore Amadou Fall said about his decision to ride instead of drive to school. Also, he said he likes being able to ride on the sidewalks, saving time in between classes.

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on campus and spending more time waiting in lines behind other vehicles. Once a parking spot is found, the trek on foot can be made to his or her respective building. Between the time a student arrives on campus to the time they sit down in their classroom, 15 or 20 minutes may have passed. Driving to class costs students more money than they may be aware of. Physics professor John King illustrates this point, explaining that while a vehicle may get 20 miles to the gallon while driving at least 45mph, this average can drop when driving in the city. EARN $8 per hr. "Sitting at a stop sign for three minutes burns What is the Mr.Nair Scholars gas," King said. "'Stop Molnar? and Go' driving may cost The University of Central two or three more times Oldahoma's McNair Scholars Program is federally funded by the as much as driving a U.S. Department of Education. The longer distance, program provides research opportunities, faculty minoring realistically." rdationships, summer intenaships, academic activities, graduate school Gas is currently rising assistance, and Other educational to prices above $1.50 per services to students who meet the qualifications of the program.. gallon. A few miles taken

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Michael Garner, a freshman undecided major (left) said "If I drove, I'd spend all day trying to park. Mimi Taguchi, a freshman theater arts major (right) is another UCO student who chooses to cycle to school rather than drive.

In addition to money and time saved by riding a bike, UCO Department of Public Safety is offering a new safety program for bike riders on campus this fall. At no cost, students can register their bike with DPS, in case of theft. The registration program also aims to help locate bike owners who may have their bikes locked up in illegal locations. "We hope to register every bike on campus within 12 to 24 months, said DPS Chief of Police Jeff Harp. "It only takes five minutes and can be done 24 hours a day." Harp said that by mid-September the entire DPS staff would be trained to handle registration. Oklahoma weather changes frequently, but this doesn't stop all cyclists. "Our officers ride until temperatures reach below freezing," Harp said. Harp said he likes having officers on bikes because it saves DPS money, just like it can for students. A daily commuter's ritual may include spending a few minutes each day waiting at Edmond's stoplights and stop signs, arriving

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to drive to school, with all the interruptions that lower gas mileage average, can cost commuters around $5 or more a week. The actual amount varies on the type of car, but regardless, it costs commuters time. Shuttles don't offer any solution. There has never been an off-campus shuttle service available for students, according to Leon Fourcade, manager of University Parking Services. UCO operated a shuttle for two semesters during phase one of The Commons apartment construction, but was discontinued due to a low number of riders. Fourcade said "the shuttle cost $500 a day to operate, and sometimes there were only two or three riders." The shuttle took students throughout the campus and to the surrounding main streets, but didn't get students to campus from more distant areas. However, OKC metro transit bus services are available to students to and from UCO. Bus stops for Routes #37 and #39 are located at Mitchell Hall and the University Center, and are free with a student I.D. • Log on to www.thevistaonline.com 24 hours a day for campus news or to sound off on current issues.

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;IffiveZe4 SPORTS Bronchos hold media, photo day for 2001 season n Aug. 22 the UCO football team held it's annual media and photo day. This day gives the players a chance to express their opinions on the season that kicks off tonight against Western Washington in Bellingham, Wash. at 7 p.m. Quarterback Brett Manning, who ranks as one of the most prolific passers in UCO history, feels optimistic about the 2001 season. "I think that we have a chance to do pretty well," Manning said. Manning, a Lawton native, enters his final year ranked fifth on UCO's career passing list with 2,746 yards. He needs 1,442 yards to become the school's all-time leader.

In 2000, Manning was an honorable mention All-Lone Star Conference North Division pick after passing for 1,329 yards and six touchdowns in UCO's 5-5 campaign. Manning had his best performance last year against Southeastern Oklahoma when he passed for 213 yards and one touchdown. East Central received similar treatment as Manning completed 12-of-19 for 202 yards. All six scoring passes were of 21plus yards. He also rushed for three touchdowns. Tailback Greg Briley returns to his starting position He is just 785 yards shy of breaking into UCO's top five all time rushers. Briley will carry the load for the .majority of the tailback duties,

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SPORTS UCO volleyball team off to explosive 2001 season By SHARON ROWEN

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fter a rocky start Friday morning at the Sleep Inn Invitational held at Hamilton Field House, the UCO volleyball team bounced back to finish with three wins and one loss. The Broncho's fell to the Colorado-Colorado Springs Mountain Lions 3-1 in the opening match of the eight-team tournament. "That's definitely not the way we wanted to start the season and we're very disappointed by the outcome," said UCO coach Mark Herrin. "We played well in stretches, but didn't show much consistency and made far too many unforced mistakes. They (CU-CS) obviously had a lot to do with it, but we didn't play anywhere near like we're capable of." The Broncho's rebounded in the second match against

Colorado School of Mines. Alma Drury Panthers to end the Brahimaj and Lexy Fortner weekend tournament on a combined for 36 kills and 26 digs positive note. as the Bronchos swept the "Overall it was a good Orediggers in 3 games. tournament for us and we learned "We struggled some in the first a lot about ourselves. You don't game but overall we played quite really know what to expect until a bit better than we you finally play some did in the first match," outside competition said Herrin. "Overall i t was a and I think we made The winning good progress and got a continued when the good tour nament good feel about what Broncho's beat Fort for us and we we need to do to get Hayes State, three better," said Herrin. games to one Saturday learned a lot The Broncho's morning. UCO rallied about our selves." finished the tournament from a 19-12 deficit in with 231 kills and 228 the third game to win digs. 225 fans attended 30-27. Katy Wallace the Sleep Inn —Ma rk Herrin Volleyb all coach took control and Invitational finished the match tournament. with seven kills and UCO hits the road nine total blocks. on Aug. 31 as they head to Herrin made these comments Denton, Texas to compete in the regarding Wallace. "Katy had a Texas Women's Invitational couple of big plays for us in the scheduled for Friday and Saturday. third game that were really key," The Bronchos next home game PHOTO SERVICES The Broncho's then won their is scheduled for Sept. 26 against Outside hitter Alma Branhimaj dives after a shot in the Sleep Inn Invitational held at Hamilton Field House on Aug. 24-25. third match in a row against the Cameron University.♦

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Right-to-Work on September ballot BY DANIEL HOLDGE

According to the Right to Work for Oklahomans, a political tate Question 695, action committee, statistics show involving Right-to-Work that eight of the top 10 states will be on the Sept. 25 experiencing the greatest ballot. The voting registration increase in population from 1994 to 1999 were Right-todeadline is Aug. 31. Work states. The current law Another point in is based on labor "There is not one favor of Right-to-Work unions and their report that shows says the state will effect on the increase population. wo rkplace. In evidence that According to the U.S. Oklahoma, workers once Right toCensus Bureau, are forced to join a Oklahoma has lost a company's labor Work is adopted, Congressional seat due union if one is to slow population established. The that wages go growth, while Texas, a proposed law, would down." Right-to-Work state give people the right gained two seats. Also to choose if they of the 10 states that want to be apart of —Robert Reed lost seats, nine were the union. If professor of forced-union states. economics a the defeated, the law University of Robert Reed, would stand and Oklahoma economist professor at employees would not the University of Oklahoma, says have a choice. Right-to-Work advocates say the vote is a matter of fairness. "People in favor say that it is the law creates more jobs and gives economic benefits. unfair for people to have to pay Staff Writer

dues and join a union if they don't want to. Then the people against say that its unfair for people who don't join to reap the benefits of the union." Opponents of Right-to-Work say without unions benefits will be lowered, workers rights will be taken and wages will be lowered. "There is not one report that shows evidence that once Rightto-Work is adopted, that wages go down," Reed said. Many people disagree with Reed, including the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (OCPA), who recently released a report stating that of the 15 states with the lowest annual pay, 10 are Right-to-Work states. Also, no Right-to-Work state has a pay average above the national average. Representatives from OCPA were unavailable for comment. For more information check www.protectokfamilies.com or www.okrighttowork.com . •

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Student performs at club By J.W. MCBEE Staff Writer

rom 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Tuesday nights starting September fourth, UCO senior graphic design major DJ Control C (Christian Cloud) will be performing along with Jackacid and Daniel Rockwell at the Electro Lounge. "This will be a show including experimental techno, jazzy sounds, house and non-pop electronic music. I want a diverse group of college age people with interests in music and art," Control C said. Also performing with Control C is Oklahoma spinner DJ Jackacid. Along with hosting the Oklahoma City's first rave in 1993, Jackacid has performed in San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles. "We are going to be playing a variety of styles of music from house to techno to acid jazz and we are shooting for a crowd that is totally into music but hates raves," said. Jackacid

The Electro Lounge is furnished with plush retro furniture, a lighted disco floor and a DJ booth directly above the bar. A room next to the bar is provided for dining and conversation. "What I am trying to do is to• get into people's heads that this is a neighborhood bar and try to get the people here instead of downtown," said Brian Neely, coowner of the Electro Lounge. "We don't have a radio outlet. We need a place to listen to music. To make it all work the music, the lights, and the café style food make it all work," Neely said. The Electro Lounge has a café style menu with food item names based on pop culture icons like the Hugh Hefner and the Ziggy Stardust. Electra Lounge hours are Monday through Saturday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. • Log on to www.thevistaonline.com 24 hours a day for campus news or to sound off on current issues.

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Guzman wants rushees' experiences to be event at each IFC- affiliated house. Their positive. cards must be stamped as proof of their "I expect them to have fun and learn attendance. CO fraternities are inviting what each organization is about," Guzman Next, they may be offered membership potential new members, or rushees, said. "I want them to find a in the form of a bid card by to their annual fall recruitment place where they feel one or more houses. After known as rush. Any male UCO student is comfortable." signing the card from the "I expect them to welcome to attend activities held from 8 Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) house of their choice, they are p.m. to 11 p.m. August 30 and Sept. 5. have fun and is no longer a member of the officially bid. Rush was also held Aug. 29. According to Guzman, bid learn what each UCO fraternities include Alpha Tau IFC due to a fundraiser they held for the Muscular cards are legally binding Omega (ATO), Sigma Tau Gamma (Sig organization is Dystrophy Association. The documents. He explained that Tau), ACACIA, Pi Kappa Alpha (PIKE), party was in violation of by signing the card, Greek Kappa Sigma (Kappa Sig) and Sigma Nu. about. I want UCO's alcohol policy. Life has been given These fraternities are all part of the them to find a They will not participate permission to access the Interfraternity Council (IFC), which also in UCO's rush, but will host signer's student records. This acts as their governing body. place where they private parties. is because some fraternities Fall rush consists of theme parties held feel comfortable." "We will hold open rush have GPA requirements that at each fraternity's chapter house. Because activities throughout the must be met by potential UCO's newest fraternity, PIKE is without a members. chapter house, they will hold rush semester," said TKE rush â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Enrique Guzman chairman Jeff Britton. "There After a rushee has been activities in the Commons Clubhouse. UCO greek life is no deadline to sign up." bid, he becomes an associate coordinator "Our first two events will be oasis Rushees follow several new member, or pledge, and parties with pond and waterfall steps to join a fraternity, from begins new member decorations," said Kappa Sigma President the bid process to their final initiation. education. Lessons vary from house to Jon Pace. "Our third event will be a They must first pick up a rush card at house, and last from six to eight weeks, backwoods barbecue." the offices of Greek Life, and attend an said Guzman. Education can last UCO's Greek Life Coordinator Enrique Editor in Chief

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Second tornado season begins in fall; storms less violent BY ANNE SCHLESSELMAN

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yen though the designated tornado season ended in July, a secondary tornado season occurs in the fall. According to the National Weather Service web site, an average of 1,200 tornadoes touch down in the United States each year, most form during the tornado season beginning in March and ending in late July. "There is an abbreviated tornado season in the fall," said Hydrometeoroligcal Technician Daryl Williams of the National Weather Service in Norman. "They are also less violent," he said. According to the National Severe Storm web site, the probability of a tornado within a 25-mile radius of the Oklahoma City area in September is 15.20 % less than in April. UCO has tornado and storm

precaution listings in the UCO conditions are broadcasted out we phonebook and in the orientation can be prepared," he said. packet, said John Blair, Crime "There are nine other buildings Prevention/Community Police we consider comparatively safe [in Coordinator. emergency The Department of situations]," Blair said. Public Safety will "There i s an Those buildings are advise people in the the bottom floors of abbrevia ted event of an emergency. the Administration Colleges and professors Building, Business tornado season in should know the Building, the fall." precautions as well, Communications Blair said. Building, Health and "Seven buildings Physical Education —Dary I Williams will open for shelter Building, Human Nationa I Weather after the Edmond alarm Service Environmental sounds," Blair said. Sciences Building, Those buildings are the lowest Liberal Arts Building, levels of the Art Building, Evans Mathematics Building, and West Hall, Howell Hall, Murdaugh Hall. Hall, Music Building, Old North Tornadoes develop from strong Tower, Thatcher Hall, University or severe thunderstorms. They Center, and Chambers Library. normally move from southwest to "We also have a state computer northeast, but can move in any system that gives us constant direction. The average speed is weather updates, and cable 30mph, but many can go to television so when severe weather 70mph.

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miles. It also can cover several states. A tornado warning is issued when a tornado has been sighted. It usually covers one to two counties and will last as long as the conditions allow. For more UCO storm protection information log on to www.ucok.edu/safety, or contact Student Services. •

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ROTC seeking new cadets; offers job training Senior Stephen Bussell says program, cadets have to serve at people have a misconception least three years in a branch of the Staff Writer about the ROTC. military then jobs are plentiful "People think that when with employers looking for he Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program at serving for the Army that you live someone with a good discipline UCO is looking for new in the woods and eat bugs. I got to and leadership background, learn how to jump out of a plane, Ingram said. recruits and they want you. "We can guarantee you a job The ROTC hosted the annual paid for by the ROTC. There is after college. An English degree Welcome Back Picnic on Aug. 24, fun involved sometimes." Bussell also says you can not get can't guarantee you a job like we offering free hamburgers, hotdogs this type of experience anywhere can," he said. and an obstacle-climbing wall. The ROTC organization "We're just having fun and else. "This, builds people into encourages students to learn more putting some information out about the ROTC program here on leaders. The fraternities do that about what they do and how to get .0 , campus," said Matthew Ingram, too, but you have to pay them. In involved. the ROTC, you get paid." Call 974-5167 for more captain and enrollment counselor PHOTO BY LAUR 1 JOHNSON After graduation from the information. • at UCO. Members of ROTC stand at attention in front of Thatcher Hall. In the ROTC's 4-year program, the first two years are nonobligation. During the first twoyears, students will learn basics such as how to give CPR, and land navigation, and Army tradition. "If you just want to find out about the Army and learn some things, we encourage people to come try it. If you don't think this is for you after some time, you can leave with no obligation," Ingram said. Beginning in the third year, a contract has to be signed to show a commitment of at least three years to the Army after graduation. The cadets are then eligible for pay as juniors receive $300 per month and $350 for seniors. "I would like to have so many cadets at UCO, that we have to scream for help to get them Information Technology is trained," said Lieutenant Colonel collecting resumes for an Engineer Majors: Engineers T. Martin Flowers, professor of Military Science. (generic), Computer Science, Math, or Physic — Cadets must go to Advanced Camp to get evaluated on what progress has been made after their junior year. During the senior year; cadets choose their branch of has service, and lead the ROTC 25 Internship Openings for ISOM students — NOW program to gain extensive leadership and responsibility. "Our goal is to make the ROTC bigger and have as many people finishing the program as start. We want to retain the people who join for general information about the program," Flowers said. BY DANIEL HOLDGE

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REVIEW Element hosts CD release party; headlines concert Lead singer Jimmy Johnson described his bands sound as "melodic hardcore." Element burst onstage with an impressive light show and an attitude befitting a band about to n Friday August 24, the make it big. Johnson stood on a band Element hosted a CD pedestal and chanted to the release party and video audience as if he were drunk on shoot at the Diamond Ballroom. their energy. Half-way through, Element UCO's Benny Bilodeau and his band Popt were opening acts along stopped the music and asked the with Infrared, Fatback, Manifest crowd to clear a center aisle. The band then invited the crowd to Destiny, and Forte. Element has previously opened play 'red rover' and open a mosh for big name bands like the Misfits, pit. For the encore, Element played Coal Chamber, Slipknot, and Infectious Grooves. Their first gig their interpretation of Pink Floyd's was opening for metal legend Another Brick in The Wall with the audience joining in on the Suicidal Tendencies. chorus. "We were fortunate and go to Throughout Element's set, both play with a lot of big acts. It schools us. Either we got better or the crowd and the band were filmed. The footage will be used we looked stupid," Johnson said.

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COMMENTARY European travel can be best during the off-season 'BY ARON HIGHFILL

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urope, just saying the name of the continent evokes images of historic art museums, romantic castles, and gourmet meals that last for hours. Europe remains a popular destination for young American travelers. The continent is also a bargain for travelers between September and April, the so-called European "off season." Europe really isn't a destination in and of itself, it is a collection of countries at once diverse and alike. The first step of planning a European vacation is deciding what exactly it is you want to experience. Perhaps your great grandfather always insisted you visit the Irish homeland. Maybe you have always desired to see the Mona Lisa at the Louvre in Paris. Want to sit on a sun soaked beach and party nonstop? Try Spain and France. If hurtling downhill at insane speeds is your thing, skiing rules the Mountains of Germany, France, Austria and Switzerland. Once you have decided which of these you want to do, your next step is purchasing a plane ticket. Airfare values are a major reason to travel in the off season. Flights from OKC to many European Cities like Paris, London, Frankfurt or Milan are available for as little as $450.00 round trip, even less if you watch for fare sales. There are several ways to find these deals. The easiest is to call a travel agent that specializes in international airfares. These can be found in the yellow pages as well as the travel section of any major metropolitan newspaper. Travel agents provide unbiased information and advice gained from constant exposure to travelers experiences. Another, slightly more work intensive method is using the Internet to search for deals. Some sites worth checking out include Lowestfare.com and Cheaptickets.com . A very interesting site, which requires a membership, is Bestfares.com . This Dallas based travel agency was around long before the

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Youngest goes to college; parents of 14 face empty nest BELMOND, Iowa—After raising 14 children, Art and Veronica Benetti finally have some time to themselves. After sending their youngest daughter, Emily, off to college last week, the Belmond couple are alone in their home for the first time in 43 years. "It feels kind of hollow around here today," Veronica said Thursday. Every one of the Benetti's children were raised in the same home since their oldest daughter, Mary, was born in 1958. Every one graduated from the Belmond school system. And every one of the first 13 have gone on to earn a college degree. Along the way there were who-knows-how-many balls games, plays, concerts and parentteacher conferences. Art and Veronica would stock their freezer with a hog, a lamb, and a side of beef. When it was

gone, they'd fill it up again. For Benetti's have. Art wouldn't let it years, the family went through pass. three gallons of milk a day. "You can have an opinion The first 13 children wore when you start paying my bills," cloth diapers. Art told the man. "I'd have three of them in Their children, the Benetti's diapers at a time," say, are a blessing Veronica said. "I looked and joy —not a at the world through a "You ca n have an bother. toilet bowl for a lot of Emily finished opinio n when you years." packing for college Art, a retired Wednesday. She sat start p aying my physician, was home as down at the kitchen bills." much as possible. table for one last Veronica held down the piece of advice from house. her dad. Art Benneti When the children "Don't forget the f ather of 14 got old enough, they basic things we've would help out with taught you," Art chores. But no one was paid an said. allowance. Art wanted to teach They hugged and said goodbye. them responsibility. Art went off to play cribbage with The family did the things friends. Veronica helped Emily families do, like trips to load the car and together they Disneyland in a Winnebago. made the one-hour drive to Somebody once made a crack Ames. about how many children the The couple's oldest daughter

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Lost Property Aug. 24, 1:31 p.m. Individual reported a lost cell phone after leaving it in the bathroom on the first floor of the Education Building. The individual returned to the bathroom 15 minutes later after realizing where he had left it. He stopped his telephone service and reported the missing phone to the Dean's office in the Education Building.

dispatcher. The alarm was determined to have been set off by the weather. Maintenance was notified of the malfunction.

Medical Call Aug. 25, 9:17 a.m. A female student slipped and fell in the restroom at the Education Building. The student's knee was hurt but she refused medical treatment from EMSA.

Pornography Aug. 25, 6:02 p.m. An officer was dispatched to the Education Building in reference to a non-student viewing pornographic pictures. Theindividual was issued a trespass warning.

Fire Alarm Aug. 25, 2:59 a.m. An automatic fire alarm at the Commons 1000 building was determined to be false. Aug. 26, 10:00 a.m. Activated strobe lights were seen at Old North by a DPS

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After his incarceration, he spent Ellison, 17, died at the scene, time in Eastern State Hospital in while Epperson, 30, died at a Vinita and then was returned to hospital. Ellison had been stabbed death row. more than 32 times. Epperson had Walker and Ellison, who was in been stabbed 11 times. high school at the time of her The Oklahoma Pardon and murder, had a stormy Parole Board relationship. She was unanimously staying with her "She semed to be rejected Walker's grandmother on Dec. 30, plea for clemency a ver y good 1988, when Walker went earlier this month to the trailer near Bixby. moth er to our son after hearing the "I went to threaten 911 tape of Josh . She was suicide to get Shelly and Ellison's final Josh to come home," pleas for help and cariin g• Walker told the Tulsa Walker's taped World. "It had worked in a confession. prior relationship." Jack Dale Walker said he When Ellison would Walker doesn't remember not let Walker take the con demned killer the killings, baby, an argument ensued something he and Ellison called for her uncle, attributes to his abuse of Valium who was sleeping in a bedroom. and other drugs. Walker stabbed Epperson with He described Ellison as very a knife, even after he fell to the mature for her age. floor. Then he stabbed Ellison, "I truly felt she loved me," who had dialed 911 for help. Walker said. "She seemed to be a very good mother to our son Josh. She was caring." Walker, a Jehovah's Witness, says he does not want to die but is not afraid. 99 99 99 "Death is merely 250 400 600 unconsciousness, sleeping," Anytime Anytime Anytime Walker said. "I don't believe in Minutes Minutes Minutes hell. I have the hope of Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited resurrection. The Bible says he Nights & Nights Nights Weekends who dies is acquitted of sins. God or Unlimited Unlimited has forgiven me of my sins, not Wireless Weekends Weekends mankind." • Internet and and "

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policy, which came into effect earlier this month. People with a terminal or debilitating illnesses such as multiple sclerosis or AIDS can apply for the legal right to possess and cultivate marijuana for their own medical use. It opened the door for AllRound to get a legal piece of the $200-billion pot industry. Medicinal marijuana users can legally grow pot, said Eric Nash, who, along with partner Wendy Little, has created an online directory for medical pot users. Www.medicalmarihuana.ca is a searchable database of information, complete with Health Canada application forms. Police say it is up to those who have medical exemptions from drug laws to ensure they stay within the law. "If people are allowed to grow marijuana, they have the permits, there wouldn't be anything wrong with them getting a piece of equipment that would allow them to do that," said Sgt. Mike Dunbar of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police drug-enforcement section in Vancouver. But two pounds in two months far exceeds the amount they are permitted to have, he said. "A couple of pounds every couple of months is more than one person is going to use for themselves, so what do you do with the excess?" Dunbar said. • from AP Wire Reports

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• The Japanese Student Association is holding a general meeting at 3 p.m. in the Liberal Arts Building, Room 217. For more information, call Campus Life at 974-2363.

• The Pre-Law Society will hold a meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Liberal Arts Building, Room 219. For more • The International Student information, call Jennifer at 306Council is hosting their weekly 8424. meeting at 4 p.m. in the University Center, Room 137. For more • The Fellowship of Christian • The Lappa Phi Christian information, call 974-2377. Athletes will hold a meeting at 9 Sisterhood is having a contact party p.m. in the Hamilton Fieldhouse. for new members at 7 p.m. at the For more information, call Nathan Wesley Foundation behind at 844-8158. Thompson's bookstore. For more information call Haley or Jamie at • The Public Relations Student 974-6231. Society of Amercica (PRSSA) will host George Johnson, Director of • The Taiwanese Student • The Nepal Student Association Public Information Oklahoma State Association will host a welcome is holding a board meeting and new Department of Human Services at party at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 8 at the student orientation at 1 p.m. in the their first organizational meeting of China Star. The event is free for Business Building, Room 203. All the semester from 6 p.m. to members and $5 for others. For members are welcome and free food 7:30p.m. in the Communications more information, call Susan at and refreshments will be provided. Building, Room 212A. Free pizza, 348-7509. • For more information, call Prakash applications, and information will be provided. For more information, at 715-2752. call Jill Kelsey at 974- 5914.

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Out & About Live Music • The Electro Lounge 5229 N, May will be presenting on Tuesdays starting September 4, DJ's Jackacid, Daniel Rockwell, and Control C. • The Rose State College Performing Arts Theatre will be presenting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 3 Ani Difranco with special guest Bitch and Animal. Tickets are $28.50 and available at the Rose State College Box Office or by calling 297-2264. • The Medicine Park Music Hall in Medicine Park, OK presents Canned Heat with Pinky and the Snakeshakers Sept. 8 and The Amazing Rhythm Aces Sept. 29. Both shows begin at 8 p.m. and all ages are welcome. Tickets range from $30 - $50 and a buffet is available. Tickets are $5 extra on the day of show. For more information call (580)529-2511.

Special Events • Oklahoma City Community College's annual Arts Festival Oklahoma will feature live music performances and artisans Labor Day Weekend at their 7777 S. May campus. Admission is free, but parking is $2. For more information, call OCCC at 682-7536. • The International Office is offering an employment seminar at 3 p.m. Friday August 31, in the University Center, Room 137. The seminar is designed for international students. For more information, call 9742377. • The Edmond Arts & Humanities is hosting "Paint

Your Palate," a benefit fundraiser fo rthe arts in Edmond. The event will begin with a dinner at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at The Petroleum Club, 1 N. Sooner Rd. Followiing the dinner there iwll be a live auction. Admission to the benefit is $50 per person. For more information, call 3594683.

Theater • A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams will be performed at 8 p.m., Thursday through Sunday until Sept. 1 at Synchronicity Theater Company's Studio, 7210 N. Broadway Extension. Ticket are $7 - $9. Call 879-2191 for more information. • No Sex Please, We're British runs through Sept 1 at the Pollard Theater, 120 W. Harrison in Guthrie. Call 282-2800 for ticket information. • Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park will perform Much Ado About Nothing at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays until Sept. 2. Tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Call 340-1222. • A Midsummer Night's Dream, a UCO production, runs Sept. 21-24 in Mitchell Hall Theatre. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Sept. 21-23 and 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for senior citizens, $4 for non-UCO students, and free to all UCO students, faculty and staff with a valid UCO ID. For more information, call 974-3375. • Carpenter Square Theater features the Neil Simon play London Suite Aug. 24-Sept. 15 at 400 W. Sheridan. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Tickets are $10-$12.50 and students get $3 off with a valid ID. Call 232-6500.

Exhibits • The International Photography Hall of Fame at the Omniplex presents Mirror Images: Daguerre and the First Photographic Process through September. The Omniplex is located at 2100 N.E. 52nd. Admission is $7.50 for adults, $6.75 for seniors, $6 for youths age 6-12, and $5 for children 3-5. Call 602-OMNI(6664) for more information. • The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum hosts the annual Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition through Sept. 9. The Traditional Cowboy Arts Association Exhibition and Sale starts 7 p.m. Sept. 28. The museum is located at 1700 N.E. 63rd and tickets are $8.50 for adults, $7 for seniors, $4 for children 6-12 and children under 6 are free. • The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum hosts the annual Prix de West Invitational Ar Exibition through Sep. 9. The Traditional Coboy Arts Association exhibition and Sale starts at 7 p.m. Spt. 28. The Museum is located at 1700 N.E. 63rd and tickets are $8.0 for adults, $7 for seniors, $4 for children ages 6 through 12. Children under 6 are free. • Red Earth Museum at the Omniplex, 2100 N.E. 52nd, presents Earth and Water: Lifeways of the California Indians through Sept 3. Admission is free with apaid ticket to the Omniplex. Call 427-5228 for times. • The Celtic Artwork of Rob Scott is on display through August 31 at Galileo Bar and Grill, 3009 Paseo. Call 415-7827 for more information. •

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PART TIME positions available at UPS. Three various shift times available. Great for college schedule, and no weekends. Pay starts at $8.50/hr. Call 948-2405 for more info. EDMOND FAMILY needs aide for boy with autism, evenings and weekends. Special Ed or Speech Path major preferred. Excellent English required. Professional training provided. 359-1696 or 922-4032. TUTORING: PT instructors in after school program. Near completion of teaching degree may be considered. 3-5 days/wk, Sylvan Learning Center, 842-7323. TEACHERS' AIDES: Set up materials and assist instructors in after school program, 3 days/wk, Sylvan Learning Center, 842-7323. DRIVER wanted to pick up one student at North High School. Call Mary at 609-5652. COMPUTER Testing Assistant: Schedules and proctors computer exams. Customer service experience preferred, 15-20 hrs/wk. Prometric Testing Center, 843-8378. NEED PT JOB? Hours 3-6, Child Development Program needs substitutes. Call 340-1789. EDUCATION majors needed for PT work in local preschool. Children ages 3-6 only, 26pm M-F. Call 341-4314, ask for Kathy. NEED DEPENDABLE person to work with young adult male w/developmental disabilities. Afternoon to evening hours available, can be very flexible, training provided. Contact Dana with Panhandle Opportunities at 844-1209. POSITIONS AVAILABLE Cashiers, sackers, stockers, bakery, deli, meat, dairy, frozen. Advancement possible. Please apply in person at Crest Foods of Edmond, 2200 W 15th St, Edmond, OK 73013. NEED DRIVER to pick up student from school to home at 2:45 M-F (approx 15 miles). Call 609-5741 or 341-1308. PRE-SCHOOL teachers wanted. Must speak fluent English. One PT 2:30-6pm, one 3-yrold teacher 8:30-5, two toddler teachers 8:305, one toddler teacher 7-2:30 M-F, 330-3077. IMMEDIATE openings for construction work. FT, PT, flexible hours, daytime only, some Saturdays. No experience necessary, will train. Call 824-8954. LOVE CLOTHES? LOVE PEOPLE? Women's specialty clothing store has part time position for motivated team player. Apply in person at Kokopelli, Northpark Mall, 122nd & May, OKC. CAFE 501 & BAKERY is now hiring for day cashier/counter. Also bakery personnel. Apply M-F 3-5pm at 501 S Boulevard, Edmond. No calls please.

MAZZIO'S PIZZA, 1132 S Broadway, is now hiring PT cooks and counter help. Apply in person 2-4pm.

KAPLAN Test Prep is seeking an energetic person to work with/help students, handle customer service and office work in our fastpaced OKC Center. If you like to be busy, you'll love this job! Evening/weekend hrs, casual dress code. Please fax resume and $ reqs to BZ at 848-8346. EOE M/F LIFEGUARDS WANTED Downtown and Southside YMCA's are seeking lifeguards and WSI's. Free membership. Call Toni at 297-7788. WILL YOU GIVE $30 one time to get back $4000 every month within 60 days? 7206645. FAST LANE is now hiring carwash attendants, lube techs, cashiers. We offer complete training, advancement opportunities, great pay. Apply at 2220 S Broadway in Edmond (across from Taco Cabana). COFFEE CREEK Golf Course needs snack bar and beverage cart help. Flexible hours, PT, 340-4653. NEED CONCESSION help evenings & weekends 6-10pm at Legends Sports Complex, 801 NW 122nd. Call Brad at 7750505. NEED PERSON with dependable transportation 3 hrs/day, 3-4 days/wk. Hourly wage + commission, 330-9998. BABYSITTER wanted in our home for 9mo-old & 15-mo-old, PT/FT weekdays. Call Kathy at 359-8253 or 348-8145. OPENING for Bed & Breakfast innkeeper. Must be outgoing, friendly, meticulous and honest. Answering phones, waiting on guests, housekeeping, laundry & ironing, sales in gift shoppe. Must work weekends & holidays. Contact Martha at 348-6347. LADY OF AMERICA at 100 E 15th St in Edmond is now hiring for daycare, personal trainers and aerobics instructors. Please contact Elisha at 341-4200. Student membership offered! BRYANT NURSING CTR has the following positions available: Full time cook, full time dietary aide (PT also available). We offer competitive wages & excellent benefits! Call 405-341-8150 or come by 1100 E 9th St in Edmond today! TECHNICAL WRITER (entry-level), law firm, English or Journalism background. Write, edit and review documents for publication. Fax resume & salary requirements 405-879-0303.

THE YMCA needs you! Lifeguards and swimming instructors needed immediately at the Northside YMCA. We will certify you to teach swimming lessons. Fill out your application and interview at 10000 N Penn, OKC. HOME TEACHERS needed for several positions. Discreet Trial Training for 3-yr, 10-mo-old boy in west Edmond. Training provided by licensed Psychologist. Great experience for Special Ed or Early Childhood majors. Morning, afternoon or weekend sessions, 2-3 hrs each. $10/hr. Mike & Sue, 405-216-0732.

FOR SALE SALE/RENT: 3 bed, 2 bath mobile on 1&1/2 acres, Edmond Schools, 722-2360. 2000 SKYLINE manufactured home in Apple Village Park, close to UCO. This home is very nice and still under warranty, $31,000, call 348-1255.

SATURN OF EDMOND & Saturn SOKC have positions available for PT receptionist/cashier 3:30-9pm M-F and 95pm Sat. Call Lynnette Vance at 749-9037.

COMPUTER, perfect condition, Compaz Presario: 750 MHz Pentium processor 64 MB RAM 20 GB hard drive 15" monitor U600 color printer & cable UMAX photo scanner w/software Microsoft Office Professional Software worth over $1000 Total Pkg $1000 OBO.

WANTED: PT HTS for Edmond area. Great for Special Education majors, PT/OT majors. For more info contact: Margie Miller at Volunteers of America, 4300 N Lincoln Blvd, OKC 73105. PH 405-427-7100, X14.

COMPUTER & TV $450, 500mhz CPU, 64MB RAM, 10GB HD, TV tuner for TV and radio, CD burner, CD-Rom, 15" Sony monitor, MS Word access, Excel VB6.0 MBA HP-10B finance calculator $25. Call 475-9946.

BLUE RIBBON Pet Boutique is now hiring at new location. General cleaning & customer service, 3-6pm T/Th & some Saturdays N5pm. Apply at 356 S Kelly in Edmond or call 359-0601 DESK CLERK needed 2-9pm M-F. Also some weekends, flexible hours. Good study time. Apply at 1809 E 2nd St, Edmond. STAFFMARK is now hiring 10 part time telemarketing representatives for one of the largest companies in the North Oklahoma City area. Positions start at $5.50/hr. Will commissions the average representative earns $9-11/hr. Day and evening positions are open. For immediate consideration call 8427823. EDMOND LAWN maintenance company needs PT experienced workers, 2-3 days/wk. Call 359-7610. IMMEDIATE opening for PT office receptionist. Must have experience in multiple telephone lines, customer service, and good grammar skills. M-F 12-5:30, $8/hr. Send resume to 5555 N Grand Blvd, Ste 200, OKC, OK 73112 or fax to 405-4168410. Non-smoking environment, EOE. WAREHOUSE JOBS, order fillers needed. Heavy manual labor, lifting up to 100 lbs. Experience is helpful on automated single and double pallet jacks and production standards. Temperature varies in each warehouse from freezer to dry warehouses. Must be able to work night shifts & weekends. Drug test, physical and background checks required. $10.42/hr. Apply at AWG, 390 NE 36th at the office between 8-11 am and 1-3pm M-F. EOE

FOR RENT 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Duplexes & Townhomes, Kennedy Place Apts, 1010 N Kennedy, Edmond (Across from UCO), 3417911. Visit us on the web at: www.kennedyplace.com Welcome Students! ONE BEDROOM apt, kitchen appliances furnished, gas & water paid. NO PETS! Located near UCO, 1217 N Roosevelt, $325/mo plus deposit, 341-9651.

RATTAN etagere 80"x32"x14"w/3 sturdy glass shelves $195, solid wood occasional table w/drawer and glass top $175, queen/green floral comforter w/pillow shams & dust ruffle $35. All items in excellent condition. For additional info call 844-1570 or email: JWoodsRDLD@aol.com

BOOKS 30 PENN BOOKS WE BUY/SELL BOOKS SF - Myst. - OK History - ADD 3012 N Pennsylvania, OKC

ROOMMATES HOUSEMATE wanted, $200/mo plus utilities. Washer & dryer included. Five minute drive from UCO. Please call 3409732 or page 904-8936.

LOST & FOUND FOUND: 3 rings in or around Hamilton Fieldhouse during Spring 2001. Call Trudy at 974-2140. CHECK WITH THE VISTA OFFICE FOR LOST ITEMS SUCH AS BOOKS, SUNGLASSES, WATCHES, KEYS, ETC. PHONE 974-5549.

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