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Gene Strunk, UCO's groundskeeper, shovels snow on the. sidewalk between Old North and the Adminitration Building for the sixth time Wednesday morning. He began clearing the paths'at 6 a.m.. Classes after 11 a.m. were cancelled due to inclement weather.
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ecently the organization which speaks for the average student put forward a resolution that would allow lcohol to be served by the campus food service company during events. While not a martini-at-lunch proposal, the resolution does raise questions. One question is why the university sanctions, ipso facto, smoking on the grounds but not drinking. Both pose health risks to the consumer. Both pose health risks to other people; alcohol by drunk driving and smoking by second-hand smoke. People may not smoke inside of university buildings, including dorms and University Commons. They cluster in doorways, forcing everyone else to walk through billowing clouds of smoke. What draws the line here? With alcohol, the university does not want the specter of Animal House looming over campus. Such a reputation for wild, drunken parties makes it hard to recruit students. Does a tour of the campus complete with 18-year-old students sucking on a tube of tobacco and paper impress prospective students and their parents? Not likely. Is age a concern with these rules? Tobacco may be purchased by anyone over 18, alcohol by anyone over 21. Some students are under 18. The average age of a UCO student is 26. UCO is acting in loco parentis for students who are, mostly, of legal age. Both substances should be treated in the same manner by the college.
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Donna Nigh Gallery hosts senior citizen art show By Stephanie J. Eggeling
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artwork produced by area senior citizens, will be displayed through Feb. 16 in the Donna Nigh Gallery. The exhibit, in its second year, was the brainstorm of visual art and design chairperson, Dr. Bob Palmer. "I thought that there were people in these retirement centers who were still producing art," Palmer said. The artwork on display covers a wide array of media. "We have anywhere from fine art crafts to oil painting," said Denise Wynia, assistant director for the Donna Nigh Gallery. Needlepoint, pencil drawings, stained glass, sewing, mixed media and quilting works are also on display. Centers participating in this year's show include the Retirement Village at Copper Lake and the Carriage Inn Retirement Living, both located in
Edmond, and the Retirement Inn at Quail Ridge and The Fountains at Canterbury, located in Oklahoma City. The senior citizens are big supporters of the exhibit. "Of all our shows, I think this is the one best visited by the outside community," Palmer said. It is not unusual for the retirement centers to bring bus loads of people to view the display, Palmer said. "They load up all their friends and family to come see the exhibit." Providing a place for senior citizens to exhibit their artwork is beneficial to more than just the senior citizens themselves, Palmer said. "It's a win-win situation all the way around." "It is a way for the university to give back to the community and a way for the senior citizens to get exposure that maybe they've never had," Palmer said. Students who view the exhibit will also benefit, Wynia said. "It will give them (the students) a chance to see new ideas and show different
Staff photo by Landon Salyer A wide variety of artwork is on display at the Donna Nigh Gallery in the University Center. Produced by senior citizens, these works of art will be on display through Feb. 16.
styles and approaches that are available." Palmer believes the benefits for the senior citizens and students extend beyond the art itself. "The older people love talking and working with college-aged students," Palmer said. Talking with the senior citizens give
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Fourteen students to vie for Miss UCO crown By Allison Franklin
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aturday night will be a little girl's dream come true for one UCO student. Fourteen contestants will compete for the crown of Miss UCO 2000 at the pageant scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29, in Mitchell Hall Theatre. This year's pageant theme is "Reach for the Cup of Life." The winner of UCO's 24th annual pageant will qualify to compete in the Miss Oklahoma pageant this summer. Whoever is crowned Miss Oklahoma will qualify to compete in the Miss America pageant, said Winston Banta, UCO pageant director. Miss Oklahoma 1992, Du Sharme Carter Llanusa, will serve as mistress of ceremonies and will sing in the pageant. Mr. and Miss UCO 1999, Michael Butler and Meggann Craig, will sing as well. UCO's Stage Band is also scheduled to perform. A total of $3,550 in cash prizes will be awarded at the pageant, in addition to UCO tuition wavers. The Miss America organization may provide UCO with an additional $1,000 in cash prizes, Banta said. Twelve different awards will be given out during the pageant, including first, second, third and fourth runners-up. Winners of these awards will receive an array of gifts and scholarships, Banta said. Miss UCO 2000 will receive an expense-paid trip to the
Oklahoma pageant plus a $2,450 tuition scholarship, $3,500 cash scholarship, wardrobe allowance, trophy, pendant necklace and flowers. "The purpose of the pageant is to promote scholarship and leadership. It's very competitive," Banta said. Competition for the pageant will actually begin in the afternoon. Contestants will be given a 10 minute interview during which judges are free to ask anything, Banta said. The pageant will open with the swimsuit competition followed by the talent and evening wear competitions. During the evening, the contestants will also be given a chance to introduce their platform. According to Banta, there will be five judges on the panel and one substitute judge who can replace a judge if necessary. "To make the pageant fair, the judges are not affiliated with UCO in any way," Banta said. "They have each gone through a judging program with the Miss America organization." The Miss UCO pageant is run largely by volunteers, said Lynn Means, executive director for the pageant and director of student activities. The pageant's Board of Directors has over 40 years of combined experience, said Banta, who has volunteered with the pageant for 17 years. "In addition to the Board, we have volunteers that work behind the scenes. Each contestant has a personal host to help them get ready on Friday [for the rehearsal] and Saturday," Banta said. "Many people in Edmond and across
the state and region have donated to make this pageant a success. It's definitely a community event," he said. Tickets for the pageant are $7 for the public and $1 for students, faculty and staff with a UCO I.D. The University Relations office introduced the candidates for Miss UCO 2000 as follows: A. Fachaitte Kinslow, 23, is a senior majoring in general studies of liberal arts. Kinslow will perform "The Folk Song" on the piano in the talent competition and will speak on extracurricular activities for youths. Ashley D. Baxter, 20, is a junior marketing major. Baxter will perform a twirling medley in the talent competition and will speak on youth self-esteem. Molly Ann Hall, 22, is a senior majoring in early childhood education. Hall will sing "Amazing Grace" in the talent competition and will speak on preventing eating disorders. Holly Leigh Ham, 21, is a junior majoring in interpersonal communication. Ham will sing "I Could Have Danced All Night" in the talent competition and will speak on educational awareness for sexually transmitted diseases. Abby Denise Balderas, 19, is a sophomore whose major is undecided. Balderas will sing "Honey I'm Home" in the talent competition and will speak on women's careers. Owen Hilderbrandt, 19, is a freshman whose major is undecided. Hilderbrandt will sing "Someone Like You" in the talent competition and will speak on individuals with special needs.
Amanda Marie Lee, 20, is a sophomore theater major. Lee will sing "I'm a Woman" in the talent competition and will speak on early detection and treatment of attention deficit disorder. April Lawson, 20, is a sophomore majoring in physical education/recreation management. Lawson will sing "On My Own" for the talent competition and will speak on physical inactivity in youths. Tara Dowlene Thomas, 20, is a sophomore studying criminal justice. Thomas will sing "Le Jazz Hot" for the talent competition and will speak on chemical dependency in youths. Andrea Springall, 22, is a senior music education major. Springall will play "Monti Csardas" on the violin for the talent competition and will speak on the importance of fine arts education. Christel Renee Helem, 22, is a junior finance major. Helem will sing "Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" for the talent competition and will speak on basic human values. Amy Jo Jacobs, 23, is a junior community health major. She will sing "Can't Help Lovin' That Man" for the talent competition and will speak on preventing teen pregnancy. Heather Dawn Clark, 19, is a freshman whose major is undecided. She will sing "Almost Like Being in Love" for the talent competition and will speak on "Worth the Wait," a national sexual abstinence campaign. Amanda J. Groin, 19, is a sophomore music major. She will perform "Toccata" on the piano for the talent competition and will speak on abstinence. Z-3
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said Sara Morrell, GATE treasurer. The concert promises to be an exciting event, said Kent Doss, OLIC spokesperson, in a recent article in The Gayly Oklahoman. "You do not have to be affiliated with GATE to attend the conference," said Mandy Whitten, acting president of GATE. "It will be a great time, it will be a very laid back and friendly environment," Morrell said. Some of the bands scheduled to appear are The Lees, Same Day Service, Eric Sarmiento and Desiree Terrell. The OLIC conference includes workshops with student and community leaders, student presentations and guest speakers.
Two of this year's featured speakers are Kevin Jennings of the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Teachers Education Network (GLSTEN) and Gina Reiss, director of GenderPAC. OLIC consists of gay and lesbian organizations from East Central University, Oklahoma State University, Cameron University, Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City Community College, the University of Oklahoma and UCO. GATE is an organization that strives to promote equality and tolerance for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students. For more information about GATE or OLIC, contact GATE at GATEatUC0@aol.com . XI)
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Photography field trip Next year is here for online newspapers leads to campus exhibit By Robby Messer
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he Donna Nigh Gallery will present the photography exhibit "Focus on Oklahoma" Feb. 3 through Feb 23. Led by Dr. Terry Clark, chairman of the journalism department, 29 students spent a weekend last October taking pictures of El Reno and Guthrie. "The idea was if you look hard enough you can find great photo opportunities anywhere," Clark said. The assignment was to turn in four framed 8x10 pictures and one 11x14. Students took pictures of a wide range of subjects, from railroads to World War II prisoner-of-war cemeteries. Having arrived at 6 a.m., there are also many early morning photos. The weekend counted as a one-
hour course. Two paragraphs of students will display their work. The first included Lacy Amen, Sirron Brown, Kathy Burgess, Regina Coberly, Trent Dugas, Richard Glazier, Chieko Hara, Tzu-Chin Huang, Stephen Hughes, Fachaitte Kinslow, Kun-Tien Lee, Pei-Chun Liu, Marc Lowry and Robyn Lydick. The second paragraph included Todd Marks, Jennifer McAffrey, Sara McCord, Arthur Moore, Sara Morrell, Ryan Ross, Chasity Rozell, Iraida Salinas, Amy Scott, Todd Smith, Johnnie Swanson, Michael Vaughn, Yi-Jen Wang, Erin Ward, and Carla Wood. The Donna Nigh Gallery is located on the fourth floor of the University Center. There will be a reception Feb 10 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Admission to the reception and to the exhibit is free. For more information call Denise Wynia at 974-2432.
Do you remember that part in the movie "Wayne's World" where Mike Myers's character tells his ex-girlfriend to "live in the now?" The same should be said to those who think an online newspaper is a waste of cyberspace. I recently stumbled across a student-written column about the uselessness of online newspapers. "It takes away from the art of journalism and (is) turning it into a business," the writer said. Two things. First of all, the column was posted online—giving the student who wrote it an even bigger audience than she would have gotten otherwise. How whacked was that? Second: Duh! Journalism is a business. Many, if not most, student-run newspapers rely solely on advertising to make money. That's because if they charged students for each issue, circulation would be horrible. To broaden their advertising base — and attract even greater audiences — many student newspapers have taken to the Web. "Obviously you have to pay the bills and so there's a sound business reason for going online," said Chris Fiscus, a reporter for the Arizona Republic. "But I think it's a lot deeper than that. If you want to get your message out, you can't ignore what many people want, and that's to get their news now, online."
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Fred Fieth, intramural director of the Kinesiology and Health Studies Department, shows the new Cardio Center. The center is located on the first floor of Wantland Hall. It is open every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from noon to 4 p.m. and from 2-6 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Staff photo by Chieko Hara.
Wantland Hall gets new fitness equipment By Allison Franklin
Staffigriter om now on, UCO s tudents will have a
difficult time lifting weights on campus in the mornings. The weight room's normal hours from 6 to 8 a.m. Monday through Thursday were cut Jan. 25 due to a lack of usage, said Fred Fieth, UCO's coordinator of intramural activities. "The people using the weight room in the mornings were mainly UCO athletes and ROTC members, and they had a key to the weight room anyway," Fieth said. "We decided it would be best to cut the morning hours and save money." Not to worry, fitness fanatics. The weight room's evening
hours have not changed, and there's a new place on campus to workout in the afternoons. UCO's latest fitness facility, Cardio Central, opened two weeks before the fall semester ended. "We had some extra equipment that we used for exercise classes, and we wanted to give students, faculty and staff a chance to use them," Fieth said. Cardio Central is located in Room 15 of Wantland Hall and contains all new equipment, including two elliptical trainers, a treadmill, a Cybex trotter crosstrainer, a stair climber, and a Cybex recumbent bicycle. While the equipment cannot be reserved, anyone who wants to know which equipment is in use at a particular time can call the workout room at 974-5363. One highlight of Cardio Central is its television and new stereo.
"We keep the TV or the stereo on during workout hours to_keep everyone entertained," said Simon Lee, a graduate assistant for the intramural office. According to Fieth, Cardio Central offers more than just new equipment. Anyone with a UCO ID can come in and receive a free fitness assessment administered by a UCO exercise management student. With the help of a computer program, the administrator assesses weight, body fat, flexibility and muscle strength.
The assessment takes about 10 minutes, Fieth said. After receiving a fitness assessment, users of Cardio Central can participate in the Exercise Across Oklahoma Program. To participate, students and faculty are given a file folder that stays in the room. Each time they workout at Cardio Central, the mileage they cover is recorded in their folder. "This makes it easy to track
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January 27, 2000
Alumnus par prowess wins golf tournament By Mike Greer
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"The Sunday tournaments are $7 and are pretty serious. It's mostly pros out there," Vasicek said. "The tournaments are completely independant of the lake. Admission fees still apply," said Melissa Wasson, recreation and resource manager for Arcadia Lake. Fees are $6 per car on weekdays, $7 per car Friday through Sunday. Oklahoma City and Norman each have several courses that often host weekend mini tournaments. The next major tournament will be held Feb. 12 at North East Lion's Park in Norman. The park is located north of Robinson on Northclif. Participants should arrive at 9 a.m.
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Above: Sophomore Don Harris makes his 20-foot-8 1/4-inch jump during the Eagle Invitational indoor track meet in Norman last Saturday. Harris also placed in the high-jump. The UCO men placed in ten events. Top Right: Sophomores Dustin McClure and Takayuki Kanno attempt to pull away from the pack in the 3000 meter run. Both are also members of the UCO crosscountry team. Lower Right: Ebony Shirley, senior, receives the baton pass from Elaina Epps, a freshman from Midwest City. The bronchos placed third in the 4X400 relay. Shirley also placed seventh in the 400-meter run. The women placed in nine events.
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he UCO indoor track teams will compete in the Eagle Invitational meet at 11 a.m., Jan. 4, at the OU indoor track facility in Norman. UCO faired well in last Friday's meet on the men's and women's side. "We did quite well in some events... in others we could have done better," said Paul Parent, UCO track coach. Sophomore Denietra Miller, an Enid native, led the women, placing in three events. Miller placed first in the long jump with a measurement of 18-feet, 4-inches. She is ranked seventh in NCAA Division II out of nine jumpers. Miller placed third in the 55-meter dash with a time of 7.34 seconds. Miller also placed third in the 200 meter run with a time of 26.57. Parent said that Miller has a pulled quad and is not at optimal performance. "I would like to see her healthy to see what she can do," Parent said. Senior Shauna McMurry came in fourth place in the high jump with her impressive five-foot jump. Miwa Isoe, a native of Japan, placed fourth in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:28.98. Also placing in events were Leah McCauley
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hopes that no one will discover they didn't leave the building along with everyone else. "I was actually written up last semester for not evacuating for a fire alarm," said Alex Ross, a student at Tulane University. "It was 3 a.m. during finals, and I was sure it was a prank. Lo and behold, it was. But, ironic as it is, I'm being fined whereas the individual who pulled (the alarm) is getting away." With the Seton Hall fire still fresh in everyone's minds, housing officials on several campuses say they're making no apologies to students who fail to follow the rules. They're also stepping up reminders about safety and forging ahead with plans to safeguard dorms against fire. Painfully aware that the Seton Hall dormitory had no sprinklers, officials at the University of Texas at Austin said they're stepping up plans to install the devices in several residence halls. The project is likely to be finished long before its 2001 deadline. Stanford University also is ensuring all of its residence halls have sprinklers by the end of next year. Meanwhile, officials at the University of Cincinnati said they'll continue to run
2,800 students living in campus housing there through monthly fire drills. But the real job, many campus officials say, is getting some students to respect the importance of those fireprevention efforts. To combat pranksters and scofflaws who fail to evacuate during alarms, many colleges and universities have resorted to imposing stiffer penalties and installing what many in campus housing call "crime-fighting equipment." George Washington University watched the number of false fire alarms on its campus plummet after posting surveillance cameras at each dormitory pull station in 1993. The University of Cincinnati has reported similar success this year after installing covers on pull stations in every residence hall. When someone lifts the cover, a local alarm sounds, allowing students living nearby to immediately see who tripped it, said UC spokesman Greg Hand. "We really don't have too many problems anymore," he said. Many institutions press charges against students caught pulling false alarms, and most immediately evict culprits from campus housing.
For example, at Indiana University, where housing officials reported 61 false alarms in residence halls between September and October, students are subject to both criminal prosecution and a campus judiciary. Still other schools pounce on students for seemingly lesser offenses. Students at the University of Missouri are subject to disciplinary action for having candles — lit or unlit — in their rooms. "They don't mess around here," said IU senior Caryn Rousseau. Nor should they, said Deanna Wesson, the residence hall director at Marylhurst University, a small liberalarts school in Oregon where a fire broke out last semester in the campus' only residence hall. Wesson said a student, who was later evicted from campus housing, discarded a still-burning cigarette in a trashcan. None of the 50 students living in the building was hurt. "But you only have to have something like that happen once to know how scary it can be," Wesson said. "People here are still kind of freaked out about it. They've always been pretty cooperative, but since that happened, they've been especially so."
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• University Center Activities Board (UCAB) will meet at 4 p.m. Jan. 27 in University Center, Room 312. For more information, call Vonnie Roderick at 974-2245. ✓ Free depression screenings will be given by Counseling Services between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Jan. 27. For more information, call Jan Chapel at 974-2215.
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V Japanese Student Association will meet at 8 p.m., Jan. 28. For more information, call Aid at 844-9352. • UCO Men's Soccer Club will meet at 5 p.m., Jan. 29 at Hat Trick Indoor Soccer. For more information, call Jarrod Garner at 974-6418. ✓ The Gay Alliance for Tolerance and Equality (G.A.T.E.) will meet 7:30 p.m., Feb. 1 in the Liberal Arts building, Room 211. For more information, call Dr. Jones at 974-5534. V The English Society will meet 8 a.m., Feb. 2 in the Liberal Arts building for their annual Book and Bake. For more information, call Tim Bradford at 771-4594. V Phi Beta Lambda will meet 1 p.m., Feb. 2 in the Human Environmental Sciences building, Room 211. For more information, call Dr. Gayle Kearns at 974-5802. • The Black Student Association will meet from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 2 in the University Center Heritage Room. They will discuss Black History Month. V The Catholic Student Center will celebrate mass 4 p.m., Feb. 2 in YChapel. For more information, call Michelle at 341-6300. V Alpha Chi will meet 5 p.m., Feb. 9 in the University Center. For more information call Jennifer Oliver at 359-7670. 'V The English Society will meet 7:30 p.m., Feb. 9 in Pegasus Theatre. Faculty members will read poetry. For more information, call Tim Bradford at 771-4594. V S.I.F.E. will meet 11 a.m. Feb. 11 at Bridge Creek Elementary to discuss teaching children about business. For more information, call Emily Drake at 974-4152. V The Catholic Student Center is sponsoring a live swing orchestra and vocalist, to be featured at St. John's Catholic Church in Edmond. For more information, call Michelle at 341-6300. ✓ Young@HeArt Exhibition H, works by local senior citizens, is on display at the Donna Nigh Gallery. The gallery is located on the third floor of the University Center. The exhibit will run Jan. 20 to Feb. 16. A reception will be held 4:30 to 6 p.m. Jan. 27. Admission is free. For more information, call Denise Wynia at 974-2432. V The Miss Black UCO Scholarship Pageant will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 5 in Mitchell Hall Theatre. The pageant is hosted by the Black Student Association and Multicultural Student Services. For more information, call Toni Carter at 974-2580. V The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development will hold mock interviews at 7 p.m. Feb. 8 in the Education Building, Room 115. For more information, call Michelle Sinclair at 816-8440 or 842-6102.
GENERALLY SPEAKING ✓ The Japanese Student Association will give free Japanese lessons 3 p.m., every Thursday in the Liberal Arts building, Room 231. For more information, call Aki at 844-9352. ✓ G.A.T.E. will meet 7:30 p.m., every Thursday in the Liberal Arts Building, Room 211. For more information, call Dr. Robert Jones at 974 5534. ✓ UCO Toastmasters will meet 12:30 p.m. every Thursday in the University Center, Room 320A. For more information, call 974-4012, or 209-4136. ✓ Hispanic American Student Association will meet 7 p.m., every Thursday in the University Center, Room 108. For more information, call Tish at 974-2580. ✓ The International Student Association will meet 4 p.m., every Monday in the University Center, Room 137. For more information call Viresh Parmar at 974-4180. V The English Society will meet 7 p.m., every Monday in the Liberal Arts Building, Room 211. For more information, call Tim Bradford at 771-4594. -
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TEACHER needed for local pre-school.
agency will pay top dollar for motivated, friendly person. Great pay, flexible hrs. PERFECT college job. Call Dennis Lusk at 722-7100.
Early Childhood or Education major preferred. Hrs 9am-1pm or 9am-3pm. Please call Kathy at 341-4314.
WESTMINSTER Presbyterian Church is
seeking qualified nursery caregivers. PT flexible hrs, $7/hr. Please call 524-2204, X233. ARE YOU LOOKING for an exciting full
or part time sales job? One with great benefits and advancement opportunity? Do you have a professional appearance and a desire to learn the cellular industry? Contact Go Go Wireless at 341-6500 for more details or to set up an interview. WANTED-After school help with children,
house, errands, 3-7pm. Must have reliable transportation and insurance. References required. 341-3652 or 8341109. EARN WHILE YOU LEARN!-Now hiring
friendly dependable individuals for tax office. All shifts available. Call Jackson Hewitt Tax Service today! 330-0933. FRATERNITIES * SORORITIES Clubs * Student Groups
Student organizations earn $1000-$2000 with the easy campusfundraiser.com three-hour fundraising event. No sales required. Fundraising dates are filling quickly, so call today! Contact campusfundraiser.com , (888)923-3238, or visit www.campusfundraiser.com
CHILDCARE position at local church.
Sunday mornings; more/other hours possible. $6.50/hr. Call 341-3205 for appt and job description. EDUCATION Contractors needed! OKCbased publisher of educational software is currently seeking educators interested in working on a independent contract basis. Contractors will work at our NW corporate office location and assist in the editing and proofing of our new educational software products. Full time and part time hrs are available. Great opportunity for part time students, retired and part time teachers. Education (teaching or curriculum editing/proofing) experience is preferred. Interested candidates should fax a resume to: 405848-3960 or send to email address: janice@amered.com Desired shift must be included.
FOR RENT 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Duplexes & Townhomes, Kennedy Place Apts, 1010 N Kennedy, Edmond (Across from UCO), 341-7911. Welcome Students! ONE BEDROOM apt, unfurnished.
Appliances, gas & water paid. NO PETS! Located near UCO, 1217 N Roosevelt, $300/mo plus deposit, 341-9651. LARGE TWO BEDROOM apt, 1 bath,
unfurnished, CH/A, kitchen appliances. Excellent condition and location. Quiet neighborhood. NO PETS! Located 1 block from UCO. 429 N Blackwelder. ($400/mo) plus deposit. 341-9651.
FOR SALE 1988 MERCURY
Cougar, good condition, $2600 OBO. Call Tom at 3597920. MINOLTA 700 SE camera body for sale. Call 943-3139 or 974-5915, ask for Trent. 1988 BUICK REGAL Ltd, runs well, clean, auto, AC. Must sell, $2000, 7206333. OWN YOUR OWN CONDO
Cheaper than rent Private gated community, cozy fireplace, washer/dryer included. Call Wendi at 824-3000 or 755-4422. 1990 PLYMOUTH Acclaim, burgundy, auto, clean, 169K, runs well, airbag, one owner, $1900, call 974-5391. FOR SALE: 1986 Chrysler LeBaron GTS Turbo, am/fm, power windows. Needs some work, but runs well. $1500 OBO. Call James, 749-2697.
TRAVEL ***ACT NOW! Last chance to reserve your spot for SPRING BREAK! Discounts for 6 or more. South Padre, Cancun, Jamaica, Bahamas, Acapulco, Florida & Mardi Gras. Reps needed... Travel Free. 1-800-838-8203/ www.leisuretours.com $180/mo + 1/3 bills. Call 359-9931.
ROOMMATES SHARE 3 BED HOUSE,
close to campus, $250/mo + 1/3 bills, Shae, 7151176. WANTED:_2 female friends to share
large, lovely home in beautiful neighborhood, close to UCO. Call 3412957, leave message.
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DEADLINES: All classifieds MUST be submitted by noon Tuesday for the Thursday publication and noon Friday for the Tuesday publication. Prices: Classified ads cost $3 for the first 25 words and $.12 per word thereafter. PAYMENT IS DUE WHEN AD IS PLACED. Classified Display ads have same deadlines and prices as regular display ads. Call 974-5549 or 974-5916 for additional info.
NOTICES DO YOU WANT Voluntary Silent Prayer In Our Schools? WE WANT YOUR HELP National/(University) Prayer Society Contact Jarrett Jobe, UCOSA President, 974-2249 or 974-4090 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 *9 LEVELS Intensive Training *NEW SESSION every 4 wks *PRIVATE TUTORING available *PREPARATION for TOEFL ENGLISH LANGUAGE CTR 1015-C Waterwood Parkway ESL for International Students TOEFL Preparation Save up to 40% Tuition Ask about our tuition discounts 348 - 7602
info@elcok.com www.elcok.com EDMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLS transportation dept will be holding a CDL class for school bus drivers, Jan 24-27 from 6-10pm daily at 125 N State St, Edmond. If you would like to drive a school bus for the Edmond School District, please contact us at 341-2962.
SERVICES DENTAL PLAN $9 per month single; $15 family. No deductibles, no claim forms. Includes Vision and RX plan. Affordable health plans also. Call Michelle at 3404998. RENTERS-Get $20,000 coverage for $17-$22 per month! Great auto rates for good students too. Call Michelle at 3404998 for free quote.
A-Z TYPING By Appointment All students, local and international, welcome. Resumes, term and research papers, editing/writing assistance. FAX. Familiar with all formats. Near UCO campus. Call Con at 348-5673. FREE ANONYMOUS AIDS testing & counseling, every Thursday 7:30-9pm. No appt necessary. Wesley Foundation, 311 E Hurd, 341-5450. For testing info call 495-2732. WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER Color and Photo Journalistic B&W's available. Several packages to fit your needs and size of wedding. 10 years experience. Call 341-9032 or 586-4765. 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.
EMPLOYMENT $1500 WEEKLY potential mailing our circulars. No experience required. Free information packet. Call 202-452-5901. APPT SETTER needed, good pay, MonThur 6-9pm. No selling, experience helpful. Call 879-9899, ask for Todd. HAMPTON INN of Edmond is now hiring for front desk, night audit and breakfast host. Apply within at 1-35 & 2nd St. NEED COCKTAIL and restaurant wait staff for evening and daytime shifts. Apply at 930 E 2nd, Ramada Plaza, Edmond. NEED BARTENDER and wait staff immediately. $5.25/hr + tips. Applications available after 5 at The Wolftrap, 1109 S Broadway, Edmond, 340-7075. SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS needed at Deer Creek Public Schools, 20825 N MacArthur, 348-6100 ext 135. HANDY STUDENT for lawn and bldg maintenance, carpentry, painting. Close proximity to campus, M-F 1-5pm. Some Saturdays. Minimum 20 hrs/wk. Experience preferred. Positive attitude and willingness to work A MUST, 3419651.
DAYTIME HRS-NIGHTS OFF Now hiring for part time positions. Retail or cooking experience a plus. Apply at 33rd & Blvd, next to Hobby Lobby, Thyme Square. CHILDCARE GIVERS needed 2:30-6pm, $5.75/hr, 330-3077. NEED FRIENDLY and dependable people for phone work. Full time and part time M-F. Will train. Call Randy at Roger Hicks & Assoc at 478-3836. ENJOY TALKING to people and make money. Earn top $$ for every appt you make. Flexible hrs, convenient location. Contact Jose Philips at 760-0683 for interview. POSITION AVAILABLE Answer phones, word processing, spreadsheets, helping people on the Internet. Need to type 30wpm, computer skills a plus. Hrs available 20-30. Starting pay $7.50/hr. We also offer tuition assistance for any college student. That means that you can get help paying for your college. (Up to $1400 per yr). Call 691-4172, ask for David. GROWING CHURCH nursery needs kind, caring individual to work Sundays, weekdays and evenings with children of all ages. Great kids and great staff. Fun place to work. Apply at New Covenant United Methodist Church, 1700 S Bryant, Edmond. **PART TIME** A Genuine opportunity backed by an established building cleaning company serving residential & commercial accounts. Must have good work and character references. $7/hr+ to start, 348-4697.
JASCO PRODUCTS CO INC NW OKC Company is seeking a Distribution Specialist for our warehouse. Resonsibilities include processing customer orders and loading/unloading freight trucks. Great company with flexible daytime hrs-no nights or weekends! Must be dependable and able to lift up to 40 lbs. $6.50/hr. Please contact Dayla at 405-752-0710.
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LARGE LOCAL TRAVEL agency has part time general acounting position open. Duties to include data entry, filing, mailing, preparing customer statements, and assembling travel documents. Ask for Judy, 232-4904.
KHALIL'S STEAK & Seafood is now hiring wait staff, day & night shifts, PT & FT. Wil train. Apply at 7628 N May, OKC, 840-0011.
SEARS GUTHRIE has 1 FT opening for delivery/sales/stocking. Starting pay is $6.50/hr and will go to $7 after 60 days. Work days are flexible but will require a minimum of five work days. If interested, call 260-6220 to schedule an interview.
INTEGRIS HEALTH The Children's Place INTEGRIS Health has openings for the following positions: *Full time Lead Teachers at The Children's Place, INTEGRIS' own childcare facility, located at Baptist Medical Center. Our Center is a state of the art accredited childcare facility looking for highly motivated teachers! A Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education orFamily Relations and Child Development with a minimum of one year previous childcare experience is required. *Part time Site Directors to manage our before and after school program working with elementary-aged children in the Putnam City School District. This is a great job for students! Flexible hours and lots of fun! Previous experience working with elementary aged children is required. For more info, please call Rachel Hacker at 951-8306 or fax/e-mail resume to 9518620(fax), hacksr@integris-health.com INTEGRIS Health offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Our before and after school program also offers a new bonus program! Make sure to call and ask for details!!
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HELP PART TIME assistant needed. $7/hr + bonus. Must be extremely computer literate. Call Wendi for an interview at 755-4422 or 824-3000. INTERVIEWING for piano instructor/apprentice. Applicant must be pursuing degree in music with piano emphasis. Substitute positions also. Call for interview, send resume, 751-0661. BABYSITTER WANTED for two children 1 yr and 7 yrs. Wed or Thur afternoons 12-8. Some flexibility on times. Call Mike or Kelly at 340-4127. IMMEDIATE POSITIONS open for wait staff at Applebee's, 3521 S Broadway Ext. Apply 2-4pm Mon-Fri. ST JOHN'S LUTHERAN School in Moore seeks pre-school teacher's aide on Tue and Thur. Also seeking aides in 3-yr-old room on M/W/F. Call 794-8686 for more info.
Bible Study University Center, Room 318 Every Tuesday 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. For more information call 692-1067or 277-3602
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EDMOND NON-PROFIT agency serving adults with developmental disabilities is seeking residential assistants to work evenings and/or weekends. No experience necessary. Apply 10 East 9th, Edmond or call Linda 341-7132.
GINGISS FORMALWEAR is now hiring part time evening and weekend help. Apply in person at Quail Springs Mall.
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