FOR RENT FOR SALE To place a classified ad: Phone 845-0569 or Fax 845-2678 Office: Room 015 (basement) Reed McDonald Building Business Hours 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Insertion deadline: 1 p.m. prior business day Private Party Wanf Ate $10 for 20 words running 5 days, if your merchandise is priced $1,000 or less (price must appear in ad). This rate applies only to non commercial advertisers offering personal possessions for sale. Guaranteed results or you get an additional 5 days at no charge. If item doesn't sell, advertiser must call before 1 p.m. on the day the ad is scheduled to end to qualify for the 5 additional insertions at no charge. No refunds will be made if your ad is cancelled early. AUTO FOR RENT ‘97 BMW 328i, sports package, 48Kmi, excellent condition, $13,000. 979-846- 3493. ‘98 Mazda 626, $5500 OBO, 61k, power windows/locks, keyless entry alarm, cd. 713-397-5146. BED AND BREAKFAST . Brazos Bottom Plantation Home available for A&M events (home games, parents weekend, graduation), weddings, week end get-aways. For information/ reserva tions call Rebecca Sicilio Lewis,‘70, 979- 696-0091. FOR RENT $445, Colony Apts, 1bdrm/1bth, 12/mnth lease, $489 9/mnth lease, 1101 South west Parkway. 979-693-0804. $475 unfurnished, $535 furnished, walk to TAMU, 2bdrm/1bth fourplex, 12 month lease. 979-846-4242. 1-3/bedroom apartments. Some with w/d, some near campus. $175-$600/mo. 696- 2038. 1/2month free rent! 2bd/1ba $375/mo. 1 bd/1 ba $295/mo. C.S. Close TAMU. Call 979-680-0173. 1bdrm/1bth, $445, 2bdrm studios availa ble unfurnished, convenient location, shut tle route, 1101 Southwest Parkway. 979- 693-0804. 1bdrm/1bth, July Special only $445, 12- month lease, Colony Apts, 1101 South west Parkway. 979-693-0804. 2,3&4 bedroom houses w/yards. Great lo cations for students. Pets welcome. 575- 7461. 2/1.5 C.S., Manuel Drive, upstairs, w/d in cluded, $525/mo. Available August, only two left. Cathy 268-1074. 2/2, 3/2 duplexes on shuttle route, fenced, pets ok, available in August. www.rentalaccess.com, 268-7400, Owner/Agent. Bryan: 3/1.5 house, w/d conn, fenced. Pets ok, available Aug. TWINCITYPROPERTIES.COM or 979- 775-2291. C.S. 2bdrm/2bth updated, pets ok, fenced, fans, w/d included, $560-$600. 575-0024. Available June-1 st. 2bdrm/1bth C.S. duplex. W/D, lawncare, fenced, pets ok. 808 Llano, $550/mo. 229- 9074. C.S. 3bdrm/2bth. Fenced yard, on shuttle, new paint/floors. $1000. August. Broker/owner. 229-0988. 2bdrm/1bth Married Student Housing, $475 unfurnished 12-mnth lease, $535 furnished, adjacent to TAMU Married Stu dent Housing. 979-846-4242. 3-2 CS duplexes, on shuttle. Very nice, tile, fireplace, ethernet, w/d, fenced, lawn service, pets ok. 979-574-6291, 979-255- 0424. C.S. Large 4brdm/2bth plus 18x16 bonus area, available July, updated, pets ok, 1115 Berkley (off Dominik a few blocks east of TAMU), $1495/mo. 979-731-8257/ 979-820-3939. If no answer, please leave message. 3/2 brick duplex (2002) in Bryan, available now, $850, privacy fence, ceiling fans, walk-in closets, tile kitchen/bath. 979-587- 0824. C.S. pre-leasing 2,3,4bdrms, pets OK, fenced, fans. aggielandrealestate.com 979-776-8984. Caldwell. Mobile Home. 2/2, 2-1/2 acres. $525/mo., $200/deposit. 823-8687. 3/2 C.S. Duplexes. Local owner. Very large- 1365sqft, fenced yard, like new, Treehouse Trails, $995/mo. Also, 2519, 2526 Cypress, C.S. Large living room, new paint, carpet, $895/mo. Cathy 268- 1074. Cheap Rent! 2bdrm/Hollywood bath 4- plex. Huge rooms w/walk-in closets, w/d- connections, shuttle. 979-220-0330. 3/2 duplex, small fenced yard included. Convenient location, $800/mo. +deposit. 777-8377. Christian Private Dorm. Free cable, inter net, phone, laundry and utilities. DTS Movie Theatre. Luxury bathrooms. Pool Room. Rooms start at $325. Call 739- 9403. 3/2 duplex, w/d, ethernet. No pets, rent negotiable. 690-9466. 3/3 duplex, Harvey Mitchell/ Villa Maria, August 1st, $1000/mo. 281-467-1427. College Station 3bdrm/2bth home. Car port, laundry room, partly furnished. Off Texas Avenue, across from A&M. Availa ble 8/15. No pets, $1000/mo. 210-696- 2841. 3bd/2ba with office, new appliances, $1200/mo, private backyard. 979-690- 0667. College Station, 2bdrm/1bth, fenced, w/d connections, appliances, shuttle, $550/mo. 979-693-4840. 3bdrm/2bth brick, near campus, no pets. $900 +$600 deposit. Call 979-690-0085. 3bdrm/2bth duplexes. Maintained like new, very roomy, washer/ dryer, lawn care, no pets. Owner managed and main tained. Five minutes to campus. Availa ble August. $850/mo. 691-0304, 571- 6020. College Station: 1/1 Duplex, w/study, w/d conn, CARPORT, fenced, ext storage, bik ing to TAMU. twincityproperties.com or 979-775-2291. 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Lewis character 24 Wayne and Isaac 25 Pile up 26 Rugged ridge 27 Cashed a forged check 28 Manicurist’s board 32 Religion of 48 Across 33 Steps over a wall 34 Ready for battle 35 Babe Ruth’s number 36 Donne’s work CREATORS SYNDICATE O 2004 6TANUY NEWMAN STANXWORDSOAOU.COM 7/1/04 FOR RENT 4bd new houses, great locations for stu dents from $1275. 979-575-7461. AFFORDABLE almost new 3bd/2ba. Rock Hollow duplex. 5-min to campus. Yard care, $920/mo, with W/D $950/mo $600 deposit. Security system available at small extra charge. Floor plan faxed by request. 979-774-1270. Big 2/2 apartments, w/d, water paid, $550- $600. 224-0005, 696-0616. Bryan House 2/1/1 Large study, privacy fence close to TAMU $750/mo 979-589- 2164 Bryan: 2/1 & 2/1.5 duplexes, w/d conn, F/P, fenced, pets ok. TWINCITYPROPERTIES.COM or 979- 775-2291. Bryan: 2/1 House, w/d conn, WOOD FLOORS, large fenced yard. twincityproperties.com or 979-775-2291. Bryan: 2/1, w/d conn, fenced, detached GARAGE. Call TCP 979-775-2291. Bryan: 2/1.5 HOUSE, small room off the master bedroom, WOOD FLOORS, FP, w/d connections, covered front porch, big fenced back yard. Visit www.twincityproperties.com or Call 979- 775-2291. Bryan: 4/2 duplex, over 1600sqft, w/d conn, 2 LIVING AREAS, xtra fridge, f/p, balcony, ext. storage, lawn care. Call TCP 979-775-2291. Bryan: 1/1 & 2/1 apartment homes, cov ered parking, POOL, walking distance to Blinn and St. Joseph. www.twincityproperties.com or 979-775- 2291. Bryan: 2/1 fourplex, ext. storage, some fenced. Call TCP 979-775-2291. Duplex, no deposit, 2/1, W/D-conn., fence, pets, $625/mo. 450-0098, 764-5969. Duplex. 2/2, W/D connection, fenced yard, Northeast Bryan. No HUD. Availa ble 7/10. $525/mo. 512-461-2602. Duplexes. 1709 Rockhollow Loop; 3/2, $800/mo., available 8/3. 3702 Oldenburg; 3/3, $975/mo., available 8/27. Re-Max BCS, 979-820-1325. Efficiency apartment near Blinn. Bills paid, appliances. $450/mo. 823-8687. F-Christian Roommate for 1bd/1ba 9-mo sublease at The Zone, W/D, 405-330- 3581. For Rent 4bdrm/2bth. Walk, bike, bus to TAMU. $1200/mo, call 589-2464. Fourplex 2bdrm/1bth married student housing adjacent to TAMU married stu dent housing. Pool, volleyball, basketball court. $475 unfurnished, $535 furnished, 12/mo lease. 846-4242. From $495/mo. Private Residency Hall includes 19-wkly meals and more. 979- 846-4242. Good Deal, 3bd/2ba nice house, CS close to TAMU, W/D, $750/mo. Call 979-680- 0173. Great floorplan, 2bd/ba 4plex, $525 www.aggielandleasing.com Great floorplan, close to campus, 2bdrm/1.5bth, ceiling fans, w/d connec tions, shuttle bus, $575/mo. 776-6079, www.aggielandleasing.com Great for Grads! Bryan, 2bdrm/1.5bth, all appliances plus w/d. 774-4575. Great Location! 2100 Southwood Dr. 3bdrm/2bth, quiet neighborhood, huge kitchen &closets, w/d provided, water paid, on bus route. 12mo, $849-$879. 9mo, $1000-$1050. www.allweatherin- vestments.com, 774-5776. Great locations. 2bdrm/1bth & 2bdrm/2bth fenced yard duplexes. Great floor plans, w/d connections, ceiling fans, shuttle bus, pets ok. 776-6079. www.aggielandleasing.com Huge 3bd/2ba duplex, student friendly, pets ok. Available 8/16/04 979-690-1481. Summer Work in MODELING Swimwear/Beauty/Glamour Call (979)268-1379. TREEHOUSE APARTHENTS I & 2 BR’S AVAILABLE $405 - $595 (979) 696-5707 S' 38 Program preceding Apollo 39 3rd or 4th 44 Hilo hellos 45 Vessels filled with oil 47 Dukes 49 Company that merged with BP 50 Wooden peg 51 Steppenwolf author 53 Angelenos' bane 55 Adjective for the Beatles 56 Online guffaw 57 Mentalist Geller 58 Fear Factor network 59 Sticky substance 60 The old man Cookware Sales A Merchandiser Wanted. 16+ hours weekly, some Saturdays. Marketing courses a plus, female preferred. Apply in per son, downtown Bryan, 108 N. Bryan St, between 8am-5:30pm. House, 1yr. old 4bd/2ba. Lincoln &Churchill. $1200/mo. Available 8/1. 281-467-1427. Large 2bdrm/1 bth brick duplex, biking dis tance to A&M, ideal for graduate student, available to lease now or pre-lease for fall, no pets, $400+utHities. 693-8534. Large secluded home near A&M, 2/1 up stairs, 1/1 downstairs. 512-477-8925. College Station: 2/1.5 house, w/d conn, F/P, walk in closets, fenced w/lawn care, CARPORT, close to Post Oak Mall, pets ok. www.twincityproperties.com or 979- 775-2291. College Station: 3/1 House, GARAGE, w/d conn, fenced yard w/lawn care, close to shuttle. Contact us at www.twincityproperties.com or 979-775- 2291. College Station: 3/2 w/study or 4/2 House, 2300sqft, w/d conn, HUGE master bdrm, formal dining, carport, shaded fenced yard w/brick patio, ext storage. Call TCP 979-775-2291. New 4bdrm/4bth luxury town-home. Fur nished, cable, internet, w/d, bills paid, se curity gated. $450/bdrm. 972-989-6590. New 5bd/4ba house, 3-living areas, 2-din- ing. On 4.28acre lot. Available now. Rent $2600/mo. Call 979-690-6735. Country living/ Grassbur Rd: 3/2 18x80 mobile home, w/d connections, all applian ces, fenced yard. Rent or take over pay ments &move to different location. (979)696-8543. CS 2bdrm/1bth duplex, available now, w/d, pets, fenced, near campus, $540- $565. 575-0024. CS: 2/1 fourplex, w/d conn, biking dis tance to TAMU. Prelease 4 Aug. www.twincityproperties.com or 979-775- 2291. Nice 4bdrm/2bth home. Garage. Laundry room. 3516 WildPlum in Sun Meadows. Available 8/18. No pets. $1450/mo. SonLight Leasing, 979-220-4005/ 979- 776-5111. Dont miss 4bd/2ba homes. 2-car garage, great locations close to campus, fenced backyard, fireplace, and much more, $1200-$1400/mo. 979-680-0173. North-east Brazos County mobile home site for rent with 2-stall barn and 2-acres for horses. 979-589-1233. DUPLEX FOR LEASE BY OWNER. Great location near Hilton. 3/2. Equipped kitchen, w/d, fenced yard, excellent condi tion. Call 260-1255 Mon-Fri, 822-7602 evenings/weekends. Available August 2004. Now leasing 2bdrm/1.5bth and 2bdrm/1bth 4-plexes, close to campus, great location, nice floor plans, shuttle bus, 776-6079, www.aggielandleasing.com Now leasing 3bdrm/2bth houses & duplex es, fenced yards, close to campus. www.aggielandleasing.com Parkway Apartments. 3bdrm/2bth, 110 sq.ft., $800/mo. Leasing specials. Call 693-6540. Prelease for August 3bdrm/2bth house, large fenced yard, pets ok, newer carpet, vinyl and cabinets. 1801-Langford, $1100/mo. 693-1448. Prelease for August, 2bdrm/1bth fourplex. Water paid. New carpet. 609-Turner, $400/mo. 693-1448. Prelease for August, University Oaks Du plexes, 2bdrm/2bth, new carpet. Large fenced yards, pets ok. Great location. $680/mo. 693-1448. Prelease for July or August, 2bdrm/1.5bth 2-story house. Very cute on inside. Near campus. 400-Macarthur, $725/mo. 693- 1448. Ridgewood Village 2bd/1ba 2-story, balco nies on each level, lots of trees, no pets. 979-696-2998, 1212-1218 Hollik. Ridgewood Village efficiency with loft. Nice useful floor plan. No pets. 979-696- 2998, 1211-1213 Hollik. Ridgewood Village, 1bd/1ba studios. Great floor-plan, lots of trees, quiet, no pets. 979-696-2998 1201-1209 Hollik. Rock Hollow duplex, 3bdrm/2bth, w/d con nections. Brj^n, 775-8271. SubleaseIbd in 4bd/2ba apartment, $359/mQ^ 1st month free, fully furnished, internetf c&ble, no deposit, call 210-867- 9208. Sublease 1bd/1ba The Zone W/D, cable, ethernet, furnished $680 no deposit 979- 575-4565. Washers & Dryers For Rent. Don’t buy, rent a washer & dryer, $30/month (plus tax). UniversityLeasing, Local, Faster, Better! 764-3902 www.universityleasing.com WebHollow/ RockHollow 3bdrm/2bth du plexes. Fenced, pets ok, available August 2004, $900/mo. 800-864-5175 or txrocker@tstar.net FOR SALE 16x70 mh, Oakwood mhc. 2bdrm/2bth, excellent condition, security system, stor age shed. 979-822-8262. 2001 28’x65’ Manufactured home, 3bd/2ba, w/fireplace, excellent for stu dents, very large rooms, $60,000. Call 979-229-8644. 3bdrm/2bth Rolling Ridge Trailer for sale. Price negotiable. Call Jenny at (325)277- 6123. 3bdrm/2bth Silver Creek home in new Bry an community. 979-778-8848, 512-925- 0644. For Sale: Washers/ Dryers $250, Ice Box es $100-$500. 220-3665. INFO 364 book, $80. MGMT 363 (309) book, $55. Books for summer/fall 2004. Call Sean, 979-680-8964 or 713-876- 3269. Kegerator, five piece sofa, $40, Big deep freezer, old but runs great $60. Call 832- 689-7910, ask for Ian. New Spring Air king (firm) set w/frame $350; twin headboard, brand new $30. 817-517-3366. Ranch Maintenance Worker 10-miles south of Normangee, 30-miles north of Bryan. Responsibilities: spray and maintain fences, shredder and animal work. Greenhouse, garden, yard and cattle work. References required. 936-396-2079 STUDIES IN PROGRESS Are You Allergic To Metal? Volunteers, ages 18-55, are needed to participate in a one-month long clinical research study to evaluate | the clinical response of an investigational topical study drug on patients whose skin show an allergic reac tion to nickel. You may qualify for this study if your skin reacts to: • Jewelry • Zippers, Belt Buckles or Snaps • Coins or other metal objects Volunteers will need to make 12 visits to the office for blood draws and skin evaluations, 5 of these vis-1 its will last up to 8 hours. Volunteers who qualify for entry into the study will be compensated up to | $1050 for their time and effort. Call for more information. Fever Blister/Cold Sore Study ¥ Facial Acne Research Study J Volunteers, ages 18-80 years of age who have at least 31 J outbreaks a year, are needed to participate In a clinical I I research study of an investigational topical medication fori J the treatment of fever blisters. Eligible volunteers wlllj I receive at no cost: Volunteers, ages 12 and older, with facial acne are I needed to participate in a 12 week clinical research I study with an investigational topical medication. All ( eligible volunteers will receive at no cost: • Study related examination of your cold sore • Study medication > Compensation up to $320 for time and effort Study related acne evaluations by a dermatologist Study related medication Reimbursement for their time and effort Call for more information. Call for more information. J&S Studies, Inc. The Physician Centre • 979-774-5933 3201 University Dr. E., Suite 475 Bryan, Texas 77802 HELP WANTED Lazy Lane, Bryan, near A&M. Need two rooms to share 4bdrm/2bth house. $350 +bills split equally. Available August 1, 777-8309. $$$ Want a discount on your textbooks? MSC Bookstore is now hiring for fall rush. Come by to pick up an application and sign-up for an interview. Cleaning commercial buildings at night, M-F. Call 823-5031 for appt. Multiple 3/2 and 4/2 large houses, nice yard &neighborhood. Avail. Now/Aug. $1100-$1300 nego. 979-696-8975. Fun, prestigious public speaking position. $7/hr., evenings &Saturdays. Must have DL 4+years. No criminal records. We train. 693-3992. Need 4 friends, Condo available 8/15, fur nished, 4bd/4ba, pool, spa, w/d, $340/ea. 504-669-2264 Healthy women 18yrs+ not taking hormo nal preparations are invited to participate in behavioral research paying $10-20 for 1-2hrs of time, for further information, contact. Dr. Alexander; 979-458-4512, gma @ psyc.tamu.edu. Local business needs part-time ware house/delivery driver. Must have good driving record. 7:30-5:00, Mon.-Fri. Call 779-7044. New duplex 3bd/2ba available now. 979- 690-6735. New luxury 2bdrm/2.5ba townhomes $850/mo., 3bdrm/2ba duplexes $900- $950/mo. owner/realtor. 224-0005, 696- 0616. Nanny for affectionate 15mo. Mon.-Fri., 8:30-5:30, light home care. References required. 485-8707. Players Lounge at 106 West 23rd Down Town Bryan. Phone 979-822-9170, good pay, plus tips. Pride Cleaners, hiring PT counter help. M-F, 3p.m.-7p.m., some Saturdays 8a.m.- 1p.m. Call Heather at 979-574-1450. MISCELLANEOUS Xtreme Conditioning: One Seminar, Life time Fitness. Lose fat, gain confidence, be healthy. Never need a trainer again! www.XtremeConditioning.com MOTORCYCLE ‘95 Honda Shadow 1100C, low miles, cus tom pipes and seat, very nice. $3500 979-492-5500. MUSIC Party Block Mobile DJ- Peter Block, pro fessional/ experienced. Specializing in Weddings, TAMU functions, lights/smoke. Mobile to anywhere. Book early!! 693- 6294. http://www.partyblockdj.com PETS Kittens! (and cats too) for adoption. The Cat's Cradle 979-820-0599. REAL ESTATE College Station: 1999 Fleetwood 3-2 Mo bile home in Rolling Ridge Park, double wide, 2-covered decks, large fenced yard, quiet neighborhood, minutes from cam pus. Appliances, yard equipment, and storage shed stay. Available August. Call Jim Johnson 979-778-0237 or Darren 361-779-4977. ROOMMATES 1-F 4bdrm/4bth fall sublease. Campus Lodge, avail. 8/14/04-8/14/05. 1st month free, 1/2-processing fee paid, $450/mo. Doug 409-284-3435. 1-M Roommate for Fall/Spring 2004-2005. 3bd/2ba, $375/mo +bills, 1406 Sunny Court, CS. 979-694-4644. 1-Male non-smoking roommate, $300/mo., $300/dep. +1/2bills, off Welsh. 979-575- 1183, tommysjeep@hotmail.com Ibdrm available, $375/mo. and $200/de- posit. Fully furnished except bedroom. Call Camille 979-777-2297. IF roommate, 3bdrm/2.5bth townhouse off Navarro and Wellborn. Carissa, 979- 693-9400, 817-917-0966. 2-M/F roommates needed. 3bdrm/2bth du plex, $290/mo, very clean. 1208 Webhol- low. 281-494-9255. 2-Roommates needed ASAP. New 3/2.5 townhome, $450/mo. +1/3utilities. W/D, fenced backyard, cable/internet included. Call Andrea 832-693-1201. afriedel @ houston.rr.com 3-Rooms available in 5bdrm/3bth house in Bryan, $200-$225/room +1/4bills. (979)778-4934, (281)250-6411. Available now, non-smoking roommates for 4/3 new home, 904 Bougainvillea, w/d, $375/mo. +1/4utilities. Call Jacob at 979- 690-7781 or 512-557-7576. C.S. M/F roommate needed. Beautiful NEW HOUSE off Texas, 3brdm/3bth. Call Matt, 713-298-7685 College roommate needed, male, 3bdrm/2.5bth, appliances included, lyr. lease available August, $340/mo, +utilit- ies. For more information, call (979)543- 9607 or (979)578-3273, cpolasek@sbcglobal.net. F-Roommate needed ASAP! 2bdrm/2bth, w/d, cable, internet, shuttle, $360/mo. 817-683-8626. Female needed, 3bdrm/2bth duplex, $280/mo. +1/3bills, w/d, cable, DSL, shut tle. Sara 979-574-8094. Female roommate wanted, new 3bd/2ba house off Graham Rd in CS, $300/mo +1/3bills, garage to park in. Call 979-690- 6227, 979-571-9639 or 979-587-0351. Female roommate. New 3/2/2, shuttle, w/d, cable, internet. $325/mo. +1/3bills. 210-383-8524. M-Roommate needed, 4bdrm/2bth house, shuttle, w/d, no inside smoking, available 6/1/04, $350/mo. +1 futilities. (972)437- 2902. M-roommate needed. Furnished Wood- stock Condo, 2bd/1.5ba, $365/mo +1 futilities. 979-680-0427 steven.hufstetler@verizon.net M/F Roommate needed, C.S. 3/2/2 house, $500/mo., all bills paid. Call Jack 979- 492-4799. Male roommate needed, country home on Hwy-30, $285/mo. +utilities. 774-7997. Mature, responsible F-roommate needed, 2bdrm/2bth, $300/mo. +1/2util, available 8/1/04. Call 229-5948. SERVICES AAA Texas Defensive Driving. Lots-of- fun, Laugh-a-lot!! Ticket dismissal/insur ance discount. M-T(6pm-9pm), W- Th(6pm-9pm), Fri.&Sat.- Fri(6pm-8pm) &Sat(10am-2:30pm), Sat(8am-2:30pm). Former student serving you 20yrs. In offi ces above Aggieland Kiva Inn, Ste.200 (next door to Applebee’s). Walk-ins wel come. $25/cash. Lowest price by law. 104 Texas Ave. S. 846-6117. Show-up 30/min. early. AVON or MARK. To buy, call Lisa (Ind. Rep.) at 979-587-1509. WANTED We are a couple of Ag girls who need bras donated to make art projects. Please call (713)205-7070 to donate. ST. Washer and Dryer (like new) $150ea. or $300 together. Head and foot board for queen bed (very nice) $200. 979-220- 3166. Thursday, July 1, 2004 NEWS IN BRIEF Perry appointee has ties to waste company AUSTIN (AP) - OneE Republican Gov. Rick I recent appointees to a advisory board on rac issues is a consultant I only company Texas ol expect to apply to run a level radioactive waste si West Texas. Lawrence R. Jacobi a consultant for Dallas-iij Waste Control Specialistssi January Rep. Lon Burnam, N Worth, said Wednesday appointment “is worse to fox guarding the chicken k People should be outraged he’s been appointed bythe dance ernor to this committee. He such a clear and obvious flict of interest." Jacobi is an engineer and mer general manager of a defunct state agency in ci of choosing a location fora level radioactive waste site said he represents severalc panics and that Waste 0 Specialists represents oi* small fraction of his work. Rain causing concern for Tex; vineyard owners Le t’s firs clas it Tex: £ essor hem * emin i vomer AUSTIN (AP) - The heavy® and lack of sunshine in Ced Texas are causing concer Hill Country grape growers. If the rain doesn’t clears: some farmers worry that: could lose all or a good pr of their crop. “Rains have been wondfj for the country and (it 1 never looked prettier but: yards need a little bitoldiU out and some sunlight,” sai; Auler, owner of Fall 0 Vineyards in Tow. “I don’t! it’s a crisis yet, but I thiol getting close to one." With rains come the tta mildew and mold and ii Because the fields are farmers cannot get into the yards to spray to ward off tion, said Gary Gilstrapi Texas Hills Vineyard Johnson City. Plus, grapes need sunligfc ripen. They are getting reae change colors and are reallji now, Gilstrap said. If the j continues, the grapes will break, he said. clous 1 onflic nost c hat w< Teated airy L my b iround juestio Wet eminb lave pc o thos )elief i Whi eminis he fer hoice < ngs. El he rad o-Ch' ept of “I th ife,” C feb sit hoice, at wor The he wor ent w Eliza ole in i ention s virtue ovenn o worn aging “Win s propi hould ; osed o Susai Si vi TMA endorses funding for stem cell research T AUSTIN (AP) - The doctors group in Presic Bush’s home state ' endorsed embryonic stem' research and says federal? ing should be restored for studies to combat disease. The Texas M« Association, the couf largest state physician tion with more than members, recently resolution supporting embi). and adult stem cell resei and a process called u tic cloning," but said it oppose cloning to human child. The endorse^ was publicized in the monthly magazine releij Wednesday. Federal help for embi)? stem cell research has beer ited since 2001, when l signed an executive order venting its expansion. Beci the extraction of stem f destroys day-old embryos, process is opposed by git who link it to abortion. “There's a very strong these stem cells can offi world of medicine a fighting chronically diseases," said Dr. Cigarroa, a family from Laredo who chairs TMA's council on sciei affairs. “The belief is I improve quality of life.” Stem cells are the building blocks. Scion! believe they can be coaxe: develop into specific cell I that can be used to damaged tissue and treat conditions as dial Parkinson’s disease and cord injuries. porari bers c but w the n more from fact t States out a j allow for the The over S an Irae men Accor Washii held ii Unitec allied author mem.' ing to Minist have before Altl occur bolic help t make; past. / hand c gency Baathii Tho longer being other i freedoi selves ists, an who h his fol presem menttc to na«