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;PACHANGA! On Thursday, February 28, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., join the staff, writers, contributors, and friends of the Texas Observer at Jalisco Bar, 414 Barton Springs Road .\(across from Meet the new editors of the Observer and say adios to the old. Beer and soft drinks provided. T411 TIXAS b I server Postmaster: If undeliverable, send Form 3579 to The Texas Observer, 307 West 7th, Austin, Texas 78701 FUTUM COMMUNICATIONS, INC Data Processing *Typesetting Printing Mailing 512-389-1500 FAX 512-389-0867 I 3019 Alvin DeVane, Suite 500 Austin, Texas 78741 CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. Funding Exchange, a New York-based national network of 15 local foundations and dozens of individual donors, is committed to supporting grassroots social change activism. Exec. Dr. responsibilities include: Philosophical and operational leadership; relationships with Bd. of Directors, member funds, current and prospective donors; participation in annual fundraising; oversight of new 5year plan; representation within the foundation world. Qualifications include: progressive politics compatible with mission of Funding Exchange; organizational management experience; knowledge of fundraising; background in organizing and experience with membership organizaition; strong communication skills; ability to travel. Salary is negotiable in $50,000 range. For more detailed position description write to: Search Committee, c/o Bonnie McFarlane, 108 School Street, Somerville, MA 02143. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. Application deadline: March 15, 1991. Starting Date: June 1991. POSTAL JOBS. $11.41 to $14.90/hr. For exam and application information call 219769-6649 ext. TX-165, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 7 days. SERVICES YELLOW DREAM MACHINE, computer 2702, Disability-based subject matter MARY NELL rVIATHIS, CPA, 18 years experience in tax, litigation support, and other analyses. 400 West 15th, #304, Austin, LOW-COST MICROCOMPUTER ASSIS-TANCE. Tape to diskette conversion, statistical analysis, help with setting up special projects, custom programming, needs as1405 West 6th, Austin, TX 78703. MERCHANDISE FREEWHEELING BICYCLES. 2404 San Gabriel, Austin. For whatever your bicycle needs. THE NEW TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL DI-RECTORY! A must for all Environmental Activists. Information and useful. Send $2.75 426-4606. TRAVEL BACKPACKING MOUNTAINEERING RAFTING. Outback Expeditions, P.O. 2490. ORGANIZATIONS LESBIAN/GAY DEMOCRATS of Texas Our Voice in the Party. Membership $15, P.O. Box 190933, Dallas, 75219. WORK FOR OPEN, responsible government in Texas. Join Common Cause/Texas, 316 West 12th #317, Austin, Texas 78701 SICK OF KILLING? Join the Amnesty International Campaign Against the Death Pen592-3925. CASA MARIANELLA, A SHORT-TERM SHELTER IN AUSTIN for refugees from oppression in Central America, needs volunteers for clerical tasks, tutoring, stocking and storing food and clothing, and legal and medical help. Financial contributions and donations of food, clothing, and 5571. TEXAS TENANTS’ UNION. Membership $18/year, $10/six months, $30 or more/ sponsor. Receive handbook on tenants’ rights, newsletter, and more. 5405 East Grand, Dallas, TX 75223. JOIN AN ACTIVIST, issues-oriented Democratic women’s group in the HoustonFt. Bend area TEXAS DEMOCRATIC HELP SHUT COMANCHE PEAK. Citizens ing to the Supreme Court the decision to license the Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant located in Somervell County, 40 miles from Dallas. We need help and/or $. Send donations to CFUR, 3821 Burkette Drive, Ft. Worth, Texas 76116, or call Betty Brink PUBLICATIONS HOME STUDY COURSE in economics. a 10-lesson study that will throw light on today’s baffling problems. Tuition free small charge for materials. Write: Henry George Institute, 121 E. 30th St., New York, NY 10016. HOUSTON PEACE NEWS. Metropolitan Peace/Justice/Environmental community monthly with events calendar, $10/year. P.O. Box 572461, Houston, TX 772572461. SUPPORT PROGRESSIVE JOURNALISM in Texas. Advertise in the Texas Observer. Call 512-477-0746 for our new rate card. BOOKS JOHN HENRY FAULK’S Fear On Trial recently reprinted by UT Press. Send $11.00 Mack Lee, 200 Palo Duro Rd., Austin, TX 78757. TEXANA, Western Americana, write or visit CYPRESS BOOK CO., 305 W. Lafayette, Jefferson, Texas 75657. Call WORLDWIDE BOOK SEARCH, if it isn’t among my 100,000 books. Colleen’s Books 800-553-1753. CLASSIFIED RATES: Minimum ten words. One time, 50 cents per word; three times, 45 cents per word; six times, 40 cents per word; 12 times, 35 cents per word; 25 times, 30 cents per word. Telephone and box numbers count as two words; abbreviations and zip codes as one. Payment must accompany order for all classified ads. Deadline is three weeks before cover date. Address orders and inquiries to Advertising Director, The Texas Observer, 307 CATHOLICS for a Free Choice DFW Metroplex. Information: 3527 Oak Lawn Ave., Ste. 156, Dallas, TX 75219 FIGHT POLLUTION. Get paid For it. Clean 24 FEBRUARY 22, 1991