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Obey traffic signs and signals! *2000 Statistic compiled by the CSPD "TRASER" software City of College Station Neighborhood Services 2002 Neighborhood Conference & Youth Vision Keynote Speaker: Dr. Rick Rigsby OVER 30 WORKSHOPS for adults; activities for kids, lunch and entertainment by the Brazos Barbershoppers. REGISTER ONLINE for the free conference or call College Station Neighborhood Services at 764-6262. http://devservices.ci.college-station.tx.us/neighborhood 4A Thursday, September 5, 2002 AGGIELIF THE BAT TALI AGGIE THE B PEOPLE in the news Heston takes his illness in stride LOS ANGE LES (AP) - Oscar-winning actor Charlton Heston says he was stunned when doctors told him he has symptoms heston consistent with Alzheimer's disease. "It got my full attention," Heston said during an interview that aired Wednesday on NBC's "Today" show. "I've always been sure of my health and this sud denly gave me something else to think about. But maybe it's good if Cod gives you some thing to think about every so often." Portions of the interview were being broadcast over sev eral days this week on the "Today" show. The 77-year-old actor has given several interviews since his dramatic Aug. 9 videotaped announcement. Heston said he hasn't detect ed any change in his mental capacity. "I feel good," he said. "This came as somewhat of a sur prise. But life is full of surprises, isn't it?" Heston, who won a best-actor Oscar for 1959's Ben-Hur, said he isn't frightened about the future. "Whatever happens happens," he said. "You take it in stride if you can. You don't have many options there." Heston said he's been over whelmed by the response from well-wishers, including calls from President Bush; former first lady Nancy Reagan, whose husband, former President Reagan, suffers from the degenerative brain dis ease; and Sarah Brady, chair woman of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. Heston has served as presi dent of the National Rifle Association since 1998. Ryder trial date undetermined BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) - A hearing to set a trial date for Winona Ryder on shoplifting charges was postponed Wednesday because her attor ney had another court commit ment. The 30-year-old actress, who's charged with allegedly taking clothing and other items fn Associated Press on Wedn«: ”1 feel extra lucky on this tr that people are liking it andr mg it" Maines says she plannee celebrate with the other Chi ^ Emily Robison and Maguire when they metupir ; ^ ^ Wednesday in Los Angeles. Tm sure we'll open a ber of champagne, and Emily * have a bottle of sparkling ofl* she said. (Robison is pregn; with her first child.) appear in court. Los Angeles County Sup Court Judge Elden S. Fox to court Thursday for rescheduled hearing. Geragos has another underway. Ryder, the star of arrested in December allegedly was carrying painkillers without a prescription and stole nearly S6.000 worth of designer merchandise. She previously pleaded inno cent to charges of second- degree burglary, grand theft, vandalism and possession of a controlled substance. Ryder could face more than three years in prison if convicted. Dixie Chicks outsell Eminem's new album In other chart news, Rw >erior Bloo -4 to the Heod, the sec said aibu m from the British altr r 1 Oct. tri/e ; gr< aup Coldplay, entered' ; dis- char t at No. 5, with ne>- lense 141, 00 K) copies sold. irned Ra PF >er Eve came in sx the plac e for the week, seft- cl t)€M jt 123,000 copies of trial H6W d isc, Eve-Olution. An d Jimmy Fallon's cor*: Ctrl, disc Tl ?e Bathroom Wall, wt: , was include ?s songs and bits 0! 1 She stan du ip routine, debuted at v I With tl ■l-lease oi annual col ■avorite of Buyers. 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