May/June 2010 - Insite Brazos Valley

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INSITE May/June 2010
Contents
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GettingPersonal
Simon Sheather’s Aussie Rules:
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Wine, Statistics & Football
by Angelique Gammon
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SummerFun
Home, Fashion & Family Fun
Your source for a sensational summer
Special Advertising Section
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What’sHappening
Destination Brazos Valley
101 Easy, cheap and fun things to do
by Ana Banos
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CarCare
Travel Tune Ups
What to do before you hit the road
Special Advertising Section
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PetTalk
From Dog Parks to Microchips
Make summer fun safe for your pet
compiled by the Insite Magazine staff
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TuneIn
The Daytripper
with Chet Garner
Travel show launches on KAMU-TV
by Heather Wagner
INSITE Magazine is published monthly by Insite Printing
& Graphic Services, 123 E. Wm. J. Bryan Pkwy., Bryan, Texas
77803. (979) 823-5567 www.insitegroup.com Volume 27, Number
2. Publisher/Editor: Angelique Gammon; Account Executive:
Cynthia Kauder; Graphic Designers: Alida Bedard; Karen Green.
Editorial Intern: Ana Banos; Insite Magazine is a division of
The Insite Group, LP. Reproduction of any part without written
permission of the publisher is prohibited. Insite Printing &
Graphic Services Managing Partners: Kyle DeWitt, Angelique
Gammon, Greg Gammon. General Manager: Carl Dixon;
Production Manager: Mike Hogeboom; Pre-Press Manager:
Mari Brown; IT Manager: Glenn Richards; Office Manager:
Wendy Seward; Sales & Customer Service: Molly Barton; Candi
Burling; Janice Hellman; Kim Hogeboom; Manda Jackson; Marie
Lindley; Barbara Wyss; Production: Stephen Beatty; Norris
Carnes; Marilyn Carey; Don Coburn; Ricky Conchola; Armando
Elguezabal; Margie Lowry; Doug Madison; Arthur Maldonado;
Brandon Prouse; Frank Ramirez; Jaimie Takatch; Jimmy Welch.
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Publisher’sdesk
Beginning with this month’s special May/June
issue, Insite Magazine is now FRESH ON
THE 15th, coming out mid-month to give
you more time to sort through all the other stuff
that lands in your mailbox on the first of the month.
Talking to readers, an oft-repeated comment is that
the first OF THE MONTH
IS TOO CROWDED: too
many of the activities in the first week of the
month are over by the time readers find time to
spend with the latest issue. By being fresh on the
15th of the month, we can preview more events
farther ahead of time giving readers MORE
PLANNING TIME. This month’s
Destination Planner is a special May/June issue; the
July issue that will follow will be Fresh on the 15th
of June, making it easier to plan an entire summer
of fun, local destinations.
After a trip to the beach, most summer plans this
year will include visiting a historic site (62 percent),
a museum (50 percent) and a park (46 percent) as
the top summer destinations, according to Family
Travel Forum. Since many families also plan to
stay CLOSER TO HOME, this
special May/June Destination Brazos Valley issue
compiles more than 100 THINGS
TO DO and places to go in the months of
May and June, all of them right here in the Brazos
Valley. Among the many listings are more than six
MUSEUMS, a dozen HISTORIC
SITES and a few PARKS thrown in.
Music, theater, festivals and general summer fun are
high on the agenda, and many activities are free or
low cost. Having them all in one issue makes it easier
for everyone to find an answer to: “WHAT
ARE WE GOING TO DO this
week that’s fun?” Enjoy! – Angelique Gammon
Get In Touch
Fresh on the 15th Deadlines
Email press releases about coming
events by the deadlines below to:
[email protected]
July What’s Happening
(out on June 15)
Submission deadline: May 15
August What’s Happening
(out on July 15)
Submission deadline: June 15
September What’s Happening
(out on August 15)
Submission deadline: July 15
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INSITE May/June 2010
gettingpersonal
by Angelique Gammon
An Aussie to English Guide
Aussie
Australian, pronounced “Ozzie”
Back o’ Burke
a very long way away
Battler
hard worker, just starting out financially
Chuck a wobbly
Simon
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colleague once told Dr. Simon
the new online Master’s program he launched
Sheather that Sheather’s definition
with Professor Mike Speed is near capacity,
of nirvana must be working
numbers projected for the program’s seventh
statistics, wine and football ­– Aussie rules, of
year. His latest academic project is a publiccourse – all into the same sentence. Sheather
private collaboration called the Industrial
Affiliates Program that will partner statistical
wouldn’t chuck a wobbly over that assessment.
Seated at the computer in his office at Texas
researchers with private industries.
A&M, Sheather points out the breathtaking
Sheather imported more from Oz than an
view from the harbor-side apartment where
expansive nature, his native lilt and the photo
he was living in Sydney,
On the occasion of launching their
Australia, when he
vineyard venture together, Simon
was invited to apply
Sheather shared the above bottle
for head of A&M’s
of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti la
statistic department.
Tâche (2000) with colleague Mike
His mates may wonder
how he landed back
Speed and his wife, Diane. Sheather
o’ Bourke, but no
found this bottle of wine, from
doubt they’d give
what is arguably the most famous
him high marks for
wine estate in the world, while in
his accomplishments.
Canada. Seeing the wine marked at
Since
Sheather’s
$350, Sheather asked to examine
arrival in 2005, A&M’s
the bottle. A price check on the
statistics department
store’s computer confirmed it
has grown to the
was listed for sale at the price
third largest in the
of $350; he purchased the bottle.
United States and was
“You would have expected to see a
just ranked number
‘one’ in front of the 350,” explains
three by US News and
Sheather. A great story for a
World Report among
great wine. The same wine estate is
statistics departments
featured on the most recent issue
at public universities.
of Wine Spectator magazine.
After just three years,
Have a fit of temper
Footy
Australian Rules football
Mate
friend
Oz
slang for Australia
Ripper
great, fantastic
Sanger
slang for sandwich
Wine Dinner to feature
Simon Sheather
June 24 beginning at 6 p.m., wine
enthusiast Dr. Simon Sheather will be
the featured guest at “A Night of Fine
Food & Fine Wine” at Epicures Catering
banquet facility in College Station.
The evening will begin with passed
hors d’oeuvres followed by a sevencourse meal with wine pairings for
each course. For more information,
call (979) 695-0985.
May/June 2010 INSITE
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of the professional footy player he sponsors
that hangs on his office wall. He also shipped
some 1,200 bottles of a wine collection that he
stores in cellarage near Houston. Ask which
wine is his favorite and Sheather will answer
with a story, because a great wine, he says, is
as much about the emotional connection you
make with the people sharing it as it is about
the grape, the year and the harvest. What
he’ll actually say about drinking a spectacular
vintage wine is, “It’s not as if you’ll drop a
straw and suck it down with a sanger.”
Sheather learned about making wine
connections the same way he learned about
collecting: from a group of wine enthusiasts
back when he was a battler in grad school at
La Trobe University in Melbourne. “One of
the guys was seriously into wine – something
like 7,000 bottles – and he was generous,” says
Sheather. The first time he was invited to a
dinner where everyone was supposed to bring
a wine they were proud of, Sheather had to go
out and buy one at an auction first.
His mentors would be proud. When Sheather
arrived to head up the statistics department at
A&M he hosted 18 dinner parties at his house
to meet his fellow faculty members and their
According to wine enthusiast Dr. Simon
Sheather, what makes a wine great is
as much about its story as it is about the
grape, the harvest and the year.
spouses. He cooked and shared wine; they
shared their vision for the department.
Sheather and Speed plan to start a winery
on small parcel of land in Grimes County and
eventually produce a French style rose´ from a
blend of Grenache and syrah grape stock. True
to his passions, he plans to use a combination
of taste testing and statistical analysis to
achieve the optimal blend. Sheather is very
complimentary of the Texas wine industry,
and he believes it has the potential to be the
second most important behind California’s.
Wine critics, says Sheather, are like movie
critics. With some, you go see the movie
because you hate the critic. He confesses to
trying any wine “an appalling, pompous critic
from England who is a twit” dislikes. To the
novice, he advises striking up friendships with
other wine collectors and avoiding buying
too many bottles at first. “Tastes change with
time,” he says, and so will your collection.
“Follow my mother’s rules of social
etiquette,” advises Sheather. “Be charming.
Talk about everyone but yourself. Write thank
you notes.” That way, he says, you’re likely to
be invited back.
Sheather’s favorite wine? Currently, the
answer is Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1986,
an Australian Shiraz wine. It’s story? Unlike
the wine, the story is bittersweet.
While living in Sydney, Sheather took the
memorable wine to share over lunch with his
mother and her older brother. It was a ripper,
says Sheather, just a really great time. As it turned it out, it would be the last
lunch his mother had with her brother before
he passed away. i
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FUN FOR THE FAMILY
Experience Fitness
This summer, it’s fun for the whole family at Aerofit. Summer camp
is sure to be a hit with the kids and provide them with the opportunity
for fitness at the same time. Aerofit also offers adults the finest in fitness
facilities in Bryan or College Station with the most comprehensive
collection of equipment and professional staff to accommodate all
fitness levels. Call Aerofit today at 979.823.0971 or visit their website
at www.aerofitclubs.com for information about summer programs or
memberships.
From Farm to Home
Get MOO-ving to camp at the Bush Library this summer! This
program allows children ages 7-11 to explore in an engaging manner.
Educational and fun-filled camps will feature science, math and social
studies activities, literacy activities, arts and crafts as well as Junior
Master Gardner activities and sculpting class. Camps are offered for
ages 7 to 11 in full and half day sessions throughout the summer. Daily
themes include planting the seeds of a nation, food nutrition and safety,
grow what you sow, and livestock livelihood and future farming. The
program also allows students the exciting opportunity to create crafts
and artwork relevant to the special exhibit’s theme. Half day camps
are $100 per weekly session and full day camps are $150 per weekly
session. For more information and registration, please call 979.691.4006
or visit http://bushlibrary.tamu.edu. Ask about scholarships.
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Family Fun Starts Here
The goal at RV Station is for you and your family to travel in comfort
and style while having the adventure of a lifetime. That’s why RV Station
offers a wide assortment of stylish and versatile recreational vehicles.
Their location in Bryan offers the convenience you need to choose the
motor home, travel trailer, fifth wheel, toy hauler or folding camper that
is right for you. Stop by their location on Highway 6 north of Bryan, visit
their website at www.rvstationonline.com, or call 979.778.8000.
Learn, Create, Play
The ever-popular Summer Academies will be offered at Allen
Academy beginning May 31. Participants can choose Discovery
Academies, Extreme Fieldtrip Academies or Athletics Academies to add
fun to their summer. Some slated topics include Mad Science, Soccer,
Math, Young Chefs and Doll Party to name a few. For an online brochure
and registration, visit www.AllenAcademy.org. Allen Academy provides
a rigorous and superior education in the humanities, arts, and sciences
for students in Pre-Kindergarten through twelfth grade. The educational
experience is structured to develop a mastery of subject matter as well
as a lifelong love of learning. Underlying this mission is the intention
to cultivate both the mind and spirit of each student. Students are
asked to consider life and all of its dilemmas in contemporary society
through Allen’s curriculum, community service, advisory program, and
the faculty’s role as stewards of Allen Academy’s mission. For more
information about enrollment, call 979.776.0731.
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TIME FOR A CHANGE
Carefree Foundations
Located in Bryan between Briarcrest and Boonville, Zwernemann
Flooring is a full-service flooring company that carries many
major brands of tile, wood, carpet, laminate, vinyl and commercial
flooring products. Whether customers are looking for interior or
exterior options, the professional staff has choices available that will
complement any style. The company is able to offer the latest flooring
trends on the market because of constantly updating products and
knowledge. With new home product innovations being developed
at such a rapid pace, flooring options are almost limitless. Customers
are finding that flooring choices can really, now more than ever, reflect
their own personal style.
Home Is Where the Heart Is
Trish Thornton Havel and Jennifer Scarmardo are the perfect
real estate team. Trish and Jennifer were both born and raised in the
Bryan-College Station area, and have seen this community change
dramatically, enhancing their awareness and understanding of each
unique neighborhood. Locals depend on the pair’s expertise when
they decide to buy or sell property in the area, and when newcomers
arrive, Trish and Jennifer enjoy helping them become familiar with what
the area has to offer. Their goal is to help each of their clients find just
the right home. Those who know Trish and Jennifer realize that they
put their hearts into each and every thing that they do. That dedicated
effort has earned Trish accolades for providing superior customer
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service to home buyers and sellers. When it
comes to buying or selling real estate, Trish
and Jennifer are truly committed to bringing
their clients “home with a smile!”
Smart Home Solutions
The Bath & Kitchen Showplace in College
Station offers a vast assortment of styles for
building or remodeling your bath or kitchen.
With more than 50 years of experience,
our knowledgeable team of professionals
can guide you through an entire project
to fit your budget and your style. Selecting
products that fits your lifestyle becomes
an experience as you are able to touch and
feel the latest and greatest in plumbing
and door hardware in our 2500 square foot
showroom. What a difference a new faucet or
sink can make in any bathroom or kitchen. Try
replacing your outdated toilet for one that is
more energy efficient, quieter and cleans the
bowl better. Changing your cabinet or door
hardware can also change any room in style
and look. Whether you are building a new
home, remodeling or just replacing, The Bath
& Kitchen Showplace should be your source
for plumbing and hardware.
Create a Retreat
Aqua-Tech Pools , Inc. is your one-stop
shop for backyard fun. Whether you want a
pool in a backyard oasis with all the amenities
or you want to relax in your own private
spa getaway, the experts at Aqua-Tech can
create the escape of your dreams. Pools, spas,
saunas and hot tubs are inviting retreats for
the senses that will provide fun and relaxation
for years to come. Inquire about remodeling,
renovations, service and maintenance for
your pools and spas. The company also offers
tanning beds and Bull outdoor products. Call
979.260.POOL or visit www.aqua-techpools.
com for information.
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TREAT YOURSELF
Sparkle and Shine
Fresh and fabulous, the shiniest shop in Downtown Bryan—Bling It
On—is really sparkling for summer. Dazzling and affordable decorative
dresses and colorful Ts can keep your wardrobe fresh and your wallet
full. Trendy handbags, funky jewelry and soulful shoes finish you look.
Make shopping wild, fun and crazy. Call your girlfriends and take a trip
to 212 N. Main Street, or call 979.779.3311 for information.
One Hot “Do”
Dare to be extraordinary with a hot hairstyle from John Wick,
stylist and color specialist at Reatta Salon in South College Station. With
training that spans the country, John transforms you into a summer
spectacular. Get LA and London looks right here in the Brazos Valley.
From edgy cuts and smooth styles to amazing highlights and color,
just make a short trip down Wellborn Road. Call John at 979.219.1294
to schedule your appointment today.
For the Health of It
Enjoy lighter fare this summer with natural, organic, gourmet,
local food in a relaxing atmosphere at Village Café in Downtown Bryan.
Homemade sandwiches, soups and salads are just what the doctor
ordered! With whole wheat bread and veggies and fruit fresh from the
farm, the food is sure to please any palate. Enjoy breakfast or Saturday
or Sunday brunch, with all dishes made fresh for you with only the best
ingredients. Visit today at 210 W. 26th Street or call 979.703.8514.
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Find Your Favorites
“Our favorite things” are found Downtown at Jim-n-i. You’ll be
fashion forward with statement looks to add color and shine to your
summer. Owner Earlene Butcher has selected a unique sampling of
fresh summer dresses, handbags, jewelry and gift ideas for all ages. From
retro and vintage-inspired jewelry to cleverly designed handbags and
on-of-a-kind home décor, you’ll find everything you’re looking for—
and then some! Visit 202A W. 26th Street in Bryan or call 979.823.8000
for more information.
Shape Up
StudioFit was created as a special place to inspire people to be
healthier by providing world-class personal training and nutrition
coaching. They want to empower thieir clients to get better each
day—to create new habits and live a better life. StudioFit offers private
as well as group personal training sessions. Get fit with friends this
summer! Or, join StuidoFit’s Body fat Blast Boot Camp. This is an indoor/
outdoor class designed to be a high-energy, metabolic conditioning
workout. Nutrition coaching offered by StudioFit helps individuals to
create healthy eating habits to fuel their bodies for sustained energy
and health. Join the energy of StudioFit. They have a passionate team
of expert trainers dedicated to helping you be your best. They believe
everyone, no matter what age or fitness level, can feel good again. Call
979.696.0202 for information.
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what’shappening
by Ana Banos
Destination Brazos Valley
101 Easy, Cheap & Fun Things to Do
plus The
From
“It”
List
10 Local Destinations
You Need to Finally
Experience – Go For It!
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music jam sessions to museums,
free audio book downloads
to wine
celebrations, this list guarantees something for everyone to enjoy.
You know how you’ve always meant to go to First
Downtown or visit the Brazos
Friday
Valley Museum of
Natural History … this is the list to help you go for it!
2010 Starlight
Music Series
Wolf Pen Creek
Amphitheater
www.cstx.gov/wolfpen
May 15, May 29, June 12
May 14, July 9 and September 17, enjoy
fine wine and fine dining at “Taste for
OPAS” at Retreat Hill Vineyard &
Winery. All proceeds from this series of
culinary fundraisers go directly to support
the arts programming of MSC OPAS. Each
event offers a unique theme, delicious
cuisine and guests who appreciate great
food and conversation. The main dish
Gates open at 6 p.m. for the College Station Parks &
Recreation Department and College Station Utilities free
concert series. This year’s lineup: Roger Creager with guest
Mustang Sally on May 15; Separate Ways with guest Stars of
Pop (tribute bands to Jonas Brothers & Hannah Montana)
on May 29; and Hotel California (tribute band to the Eagles)
on June 12. For more information, email [email protected]
or call (979) 764-3408.
for May 14 is seafood paella; on July 9
it will be pork tenderloin.Tickets are $65
per person and seating is restricted to
30 guests. Reservations may be made
by email to [email protected] or
by calling (979) 229-7161. Retreat Hill
Vineyard & Winery is located 25 minutes
south of College Station in White Hall
(www.retreathill.com).
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George Bush Presidential
Library and Museum
1000 George Bush Dr. W, CS
(979) 691-4000
http://bushlibrary.tamu.edu/
General admission hours for the Museum are Monday through
Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 noon until 5 p.m. See
the website for a complete listing of events.
May 13 Storytelling: El Vaquero with Angel Vigil. Two free
programs, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12 noon to 1 p.m. in the
Frymire Auditorium. For reservations, call (979) 691-4006.
May 18 Authentic Stories of Texas History: Told by the Sons of the Republic of Texas. Two Free Programs, from
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12 noon to 1 p.m., in the Frymire Auditorium. For reservations, call (979) 691-4006.
May 20 the Issue Forum: Bear Dalton will be featured.
June 3 Classic Film Series: The Maltese Falcon. Admission is free.
June 17 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Celebration of Juneteenth: “Freedom’s Legacy,” a historical storytelling event
open to the public with free admission in the Frymire Auditorium. For reservations, call (979) 691-4006.
May 15-16 beginning at 8
a.m., the Central Texas
Miniature Horse Club
presents the Festival of
Minis Show at the Brazos
County Expo. Admission is
free. For more information,
visit BrazosCountyExpo.com.
May 22 from 7 a.m. until 3
p.m., there will be a garage
sale benefitting Hope
Pregnancy Center held at
Grace Bible Church Southwood
Campus (next to A&M
Consolidated High School).
May 22-23 beginning at 9
a.m., the Special Olympics
hosts the Special Olympics
of Texas-Equestrian
at the Brazos County
Expo. Admission is free.
For more information, visit
BrazosCountyExpo.com.
May 26 at 10 a.m., the
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Children’s Museum
of the Brazos Valley
111 E. 27th Street, Bryan
www.mymuseum.com/
(979) 779-KIDS
Society of Children’s Book
Writers and Illustrators
will hold their monthly
Schmooze at Barnes &
Noble. This month’s topic
is “Picture Book Use in
the Classroom.” For more
information, visit www.
scbwi-brazosvalley.org or call
Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
Sunday 12 noon to 4 p.m. Call for admission or visit the website
for a complete listing of programs.
May 24 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. ChildreNinos: Parent-training
workshop accompanied by an hour of cultural demonstration
with bilingual stories, games, songs and activities for the entire
family. Participants may tour and partake in Museum activities
after attending.
Every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, the Children’s Museum hosts different activities such as Monday
Madness, Wild, Wacky Wednesday, and Scientific Saturdays for children.
(979) 696-8158.
June 3-5, 10-12, and 17-19,
StageCenter Community
Theatre presents The
Foreigner. Directed by
Evelyn Callaway, this
play is about a man unable
to understand English and
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Through December 31 Reading Rocks: Join the Museum as they present story time every day of the month
at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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AUTO SERVICE
Kubin Automotive
With over 55 years of experience in car and truck service and repair,
Kubin Automotive has the tools necessary to keep you on the road.
Since 1978, Kent and Frankie Kubin have served residents of the Brazos
Valley, ever mindful of their workmanship and reputation. From tuneups to brake jobs or engine analysis, they can find solutions to your
auto service needs. The pair specializes in air conditioning systems and
electronic engine analyzing. Call today for a check up! 3515 S. College
Ave., Bryan, 979.779.7484, www.kubinautomotiveservice.com.
Sevcik’s Service Center
Hard work, honesty and integrity provide the foundation for
Sevcik’s Service Center. They offer a wide range of services, from tuneups to oil changes to all types of repair services. The auto technicians at
Sevcik’s take their jobs seriously, working to get you back on the road
quickly. The staff is always friendly and helpful, and the waiting area is
neat and comfortable. Affiliations with Shell, Valvoline, NAPA, O’Reilly,
CarQuest and Interstate Batteries, along with access to most major
tire brands, ensure top-tier products are available for you and your
vehicle. The secret to their success, however, is having the owners onsite during all working hours, combined with the dedication of trusted
employees. The primary strength is the center’s long-time crew—
several of the 15 employees have worked for the Sevcik family for 10 to
20 years. Put their experience to work for you today. 2200 Longmire Dr.,
College Station, 979.696.0065, www.LeonSevciks.com.
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Oliver Brothers Transmission
For over 45 years, Oliver Brothers has strived to provide the best
customer service and care for all of your transmission needs. Skilled
and certified mechanics and knowledgeable staff combine to offer
you the highest quality of services possible. Offering some of the best
warrantees in the industry, the shop takes pride in their excellence and
hometown values. Offering work on automatic and standard, front
wheel drives and overdrives. 2107 Cavitt, Bryan, 979.822.7878, www.
oliverbrotherstransmissions.com.
Acme Glass
Locally owned and operated by the Morehead family, Acme
Glass has been in business since 1946. The company offers quality
products, unsurpassed customer service and competitive pricing.
Their expert staff can help you with auto glass repair and replacement.
NGA certified installers ensure that your repair will be done quickly
and correctly. The company deals with foreign and domestic cars,
recreational vehicles and heavy equipment. For your convenience, a
mobile auto glass service is offered to repair vehicles at your home or
office. A shuttle service is also available if you drop off your vehicle
for repair. Chip repair can also save money for you in the long run. If
you have a chip, don’t wait for it to run through your windshield. Call
Acme Glass today. A 24-hour emergency service is also available. The
company also offers residential and commercial glass services. 223 S.
Main, Bryan, 979.822.1577; 116 Walton Dr., College Station, 696.1796,
www.acmeglass.com.
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Aggieland Automotive
Sometimes car repair can be stressful, and Aggieland Automotive
does everything possible to make customers feel welcome, comfortable
and satisfied. Aggieland Automotive is a full service, automotive repair
and maintenance shop with many years of consistent and friendly
service. The shop is a NAPA AutoCare Center that operates with honesty,
integrity and pride. 107 Brentwood, College Station, 979.693.1000,
www.aggielandautomotive.com.
Ron’s Auto Upholstery
Located conveniently in Downtown Bryan, Ron’s Auto Upholstery
has worked for over 50 years in the auto, truck and boat upholstery
industry. Attention to detail and artisan-style workmanship has
enabled Ron to become a leader in his field, and he knows the best
way to make lasting repairs. The shop also offers recovering services on
office furniture, and medical-related furniture, restaurant booths and
chairs. 113 E. Wm. J. Bryan Pkwy., Downtown Bryan, 979.822.9595 or
979.823.4343.
Pete’s Auto Care Center
It’s important to trust your family’s safety on the road to auto care
specialists. You’ll get excellent service and new technology at Pete’s Auto
Care Center. Pete and his team take pride in offering their customers
quality service and repair at a fair price on foreign and domestic cars
and trucks. Repairs are done quickly and completely to get you back on
the road and running smoothly. Call today for information. 2501 E. 29th
St., Bryan, 979.774.1192.
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Clara B. Mounce
Public Library
201 E. 26th St., Bryan
(979) 209-5600
www.bcslibrary.org/
mounce.html
The Library will host a variety of free children’s
summer reading events. Call or visit the website for
a complete list.
June 2: Summer Reading Club Carnival Kickoff, 9
a.m. until 11 a.m.
June 9: The Theatre Company and Stage Productions
present The Big Apple and Broadway at the library
from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
June 16: Animal Day featuring a Bryan Police Dept. K-9 demo at 9:30 a.m.
June 19: Texas Reds Kid’s Zone Stage performances from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. featuring a free show
from Brett Roberts, the Electric Magician, at 1 p.m.
June 23: Science Day hands-on science fun with Mr. Cunha, teacher at the Odyssey Academy and
former NASA astronaut from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
June 30: Meet Dolly Madison, played by Kathleen Heaton, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Kids will be
able to travel back in time and dress up as their favorite character in American history.
The following events for tweens and teens will all be held in the second floor meeting room from
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
June 3: Cool Crafts presented by Kim Lehaman.
June 10: Solpugid Productions, Bugs, hissing cockroaches and scorpions.
June 17: Creative Writing Workshop with local YA author Richard Bradford.
June 24: Printmaking.
Larry J. Ringer Library
1818 Harvey Mitchell Parkway, CS
(979) 764-3416 • www.bcslibrary.org
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the comic situations that result. For more
information, visit www.stagecenter.net.
Through June 30, the Gallery@Dartmouth will
display art from the Student Scholarship
recipients of both the Arts Council and
Art League’s annual competition. The
Gallery@Dartmouth is located inside the Arts
Center, 2275 Dartmouth St., College Station,
www.acbv.org.
The City of College Station Heritage
Programs office, the Historic
Preservation Committee, and the
Senior Advisory Committee will present
the 2010 Exploring History Lunch
Lecture Series featuring Women of
Courage and book signing by Helen
Sheffield on May 19; and The Eagle
newspaper and book signing by Robert
Borden on June 16. For more information,
contact Ann Boykin at (979) 764-3491 or
[email protected].
June 11 through July 30 from 10 a.m.
until 12 noon., the Larry J. Ringer
Public Library hosts “A Matter of
Balance: Fall Prevention” held in
the LJRL meeting room. This eightweek program on Fridays is hosted by
the Brazos Valley Area Agency on
Aging. Register at the Reference Desk.
For more information, visit http://www.
bcslibrary.org or contact Kendra Perkins at
The Library will host a variety of free summer reading events. Call or visit the website for a complete list.
June 5 Kick-off: Animal Showcase from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. for all ages.
June 5 Scholastic Book Fair: From 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. for all ages.
June 8: Texas A&M Chemistry Road Show from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. presented by Dr. Jim Pennington for all ages.
June 15: Big Rigs & Recycling from 10 a.m. until 12 noon for all ages. Electrical Safety for all ages is from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.
June 22: Explore the University with Mr. Cunha from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
June 29: Author Etha Gray presents African Americans and the History Trains from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.
The following events for teens and tweens include free refreshments. Some activities require permission slips or sign-up;
visit the website or call the Reference Desk for more information.
June 7: Ice Cream Social from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m.
June 14: TEEX Urban Search and Rescue and Emergency Services Training present Special Effects Disaster from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m.
June 21: Trading Cards, Anime, and Manga from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m.
June 28: Mod Your Clothes from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m.
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[email protected] or (979) 764-3416.
June 5-6, the Texas Junior Limousine Association
CONTINUING
EVENTS
hosts the Texas Junior Limousine Field Day at
During May, the Arts Council of Brazos Valley will
the Brazos County Expo. Admission is free. For more
host the exhibit “Reflections of a Special Olympics
information, visit www.BrazosCountyExpo.com.
Athlete” in the Spirit of Texas Bank Gallery located in the
three weeks. At that time, the license will expire but
can be renewed. All titles are available all the time,
no matter how many other people have downloaded.
For more information, contact Larry Koeninger at (979)
209-5611 or at [email protected].
Arts Center, 2275 Dartmouth, College Station. For more
June 11-13, the Southwestern Donkey and Mule
information, visit www.acbv.org or call (979) 696-2787.
Society host the Southwestern Donkey and Mule
Society Texas Shoot-Out at the Brazos County
The Bryan/College Station Public Library
Expo. Admission is free to this three-day, world-class
System is now offering downloadable audio
donkey and mule show. For more information, visit
books with more than 1,900 titles available for
www.BrazosCountyExpo.com.
adults and with 15 new titles added each month. An
additional 750 children’s and teen’s titles are available
June 26-27, the Philip Ranch hosts the Big Loop
with five new titles per month. More than 150 Spanish
Team Roping Finals at the Brazos County Expo. For
titles can be downloaded with six more added each
more information, visit www.BrazosCountyExpo.com
quarter. All titles are available for downloading to
an mp3 player, and a limited number of titles are
July 4, The Brazos Valley Symphony hosts its
available for iPod. Holders of valid library cards will
July 4th Celebration at the George Bush Library &
be able to access the service. Links are provided from
Conference center. The event includes a full day of
the library website www.bcslibrary.org to download
free family activities and live music. At the end of the
a player and search for titles. Once a title is selected,
night, the Brazos Valley Symphony will play patriotic
users can download it to a computer and transfer it to
music along with a fireworks display. For more
a portable device or download it directly to the device.
information, visit www.bvso.org.
Once a title is downloaded, it can be accessed for
The Brazos Valley African American Museum
is located at 500 East Pruitt Street in Bryan. The
museum chronicles the tragedies and triumphs of
African American life from ancient civilizations to
the present day while focusing on local histories of
churches, families and schools. Hours are Tuesday
through Friday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m.; and Sunday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more
information, call (979) 775-3961 or visit www.bvaam.org.
The Village Downtown,
210 W. 26th St., hosts
game night every
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Brazos Valley Museum
of Natural History
3232 Briarcrest Drive, Bryan
(979) 776-2195
www.brazosvalleymuseum.org
Wednesday. Bring
your dominoes, cards,
board games, etc. Every
Thursday is singer/
songwriter night, and
local musicians entertain
with original music. Every
Friday night features
local live music and
Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 5
p.m. For a complete list of exhibits, Discovery Room activities
and Summer Nature camps, call or visit the website.
on Saturday there is
early entertainment
followed by salsa
dancing from 10:30
Through June 2, “Enduring Transformation: The Kazakh People
in a Changing World. This collaboration with the Anthropology
Department at Texas A&M reflects the current research on urban
migration among tribesmen in Mongolia, a pattern increasingly
seen in developing countries as economic necessity prompts
traditionally nomadic groups to resettle into urban areas.
Beginning June 16 and continuing through August 11, the Museum presents the exhibit Lee and Grant,
which encourages visitors to explore questions by tracing the lives, careers and historical impact of these
two Civil War generals in relationship to each other. For more information, visit www.brazosvalleymuseum.
org or call (979) 776-2195.
p.m. until 2 a.m. with a
$5 cover after 11 p.m.
For event information,
contact Kristy at kristy@
thevillagedowntown.
com. For general cafe
inquiries, email chris@
thevillagedowntown.com
or call (979) 703-8514.
The Benjamin Knox
Gallery, 405 University
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Drive East in College Station,
is home to the artwork and
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The Horticultural
Gardens
(979) 458-4434
http://hortgardens.tamu.edu/
custom framing of nationally
renowned artist Benjamin
Knox. Gallery hours are
Monday through Saturday
from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.
For more information, visit
http://www.benjaminknox.
com/ or call (979) 691-2787.
The Horticultural Gardens at Texas A&M University are
a student managed and maintained facility within the
Department of Horticultural Sciences. The landscape and
plant collection consists of more than 2,500 specimens in
30 different planting areas, ranging from bog and wetlands
to desert southwest. The numerous demonstrations
throughout the garden provide excellent lifelong learning
opportunities for home gardeners and horticultural
professionals alike. The Garden is open to the public from
dawn until dusk, seven days a week. An all-terrain path
winds through the facility for approximately one-eight mile,
with seating every 100 feet. Guided tours of the Garden are
available with advance reservations by calling (979) 4584434. Group size is limited to a maximum of 40 per tour
leader and costs are $3 per person (age 15 and above). Visit
http://hortgardens.tamu.edu/ for more information.
The Benz Gallery of Floral
Art features display cases
in its park-like atrium in the
Horticulture/Forest Science
Building on the Texas A&M
campus. Through June 6,
view Perspective ’10: ‘The
Inspired Vase,’ Monday
through Friday from 8
a.m. until 5 p.m. For more
information, visit http://
aggie-horticulture.tamu.
edu/benz/gallery.html or call
(979) 845-1699.
The Sam Houston Sanders
Corps of Cadet Center
on the Texas A&M campus
houses thousands of Aggie
artifacts and a library of
more than 3,000 military
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research volumes. For
First Friday
more information, visit
http://www.aggiecorps.
(979) 822-4920
http://www.
downtownbryan.com/
firstfridays.php
org/about-the-corps/sam-
Historic Downtown Bryan hosts First Friday the first
Friday of every month. Experience the revitalization of
historic Downtown Bryan featuring artist demonstrations,
live music and much more. For updates about new
activities each month, visit http://www.downtownbryan.
com/firstfridays.php or call (979) 822-4920.
tradition of the 12th Man,
houston-sanders-corps-ofcadets-center.html or call
(979) 862-2862.
The Texas A&M Sports
Museum showcases the
Kyle Field, the revelry of the
historic Aggie Bonfire.
The resounding yells of
the student body come to
life in this sports museum
located on the Texas A&M
campus. Hours are Monday
through Friday from 9 a.m.
until 5 p.m. and Saturdays
during home football games.
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For more information, visit http://lettermen.tamu.
edu/museum.php or call (979) 846-3024.
The Carnegie Center of Brazos Valley History
in Downtown Bryan was built in 1903 with funds
from the Carnegie Foundation. The oldest existing
Carnegie Library in Texas is still used as a library.
Located at 111 South Main St., hours are Monday,
Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. and
Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. For more
information, visit http://www.bcslibrary.org/carnegie.
html or call (979) 209-5630.
The Cushing Memorial Library and Archives is
home to Texas A&M University’s rare books, special
collections, manuscripts, and archival repository.
Cushing Library presents exhibits for visitors each
year in addition to their permanent displays. Hours
are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m.,
Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9
a.m. until 1 p.m. For more information, visit http://
cushing.library.tamu.edu or call (979) 845-1951.
The Texas Cooperative Wildlife Collection is
one of the largest university-based natural history
collections in the United States with more than one
million preserved specimens of birds, mammals,
reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and marine invertebrates.
Hours are Monday through Friday by appointment. For
more information, visit http://wfscnet.tamu.edu/tcwc/
or call (979) 845-5783.
River Bridge Jams is a new concert series in the
Palace Theater in Downtown Bryan. Sponsored
by Glenda and Delph Ross, owners of the River
Bridge restaurant the free outdoor concert series
is scheduled for the second Friday of each month
through October. For more information, contact
Willie Bennett at [email protected]
or call (979) 823-5063.
The first Sunday of each month the Aggieland Dixie
Band plays live at Downtown Uncorked, 206 W.
26th St., from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Musicians are invited
to sit in on this jam session. For more information, call
(979) 823-4837.
Brenham/
Washington County
May 29-30, Washington-on-the-Brazos State
Historic Site presents Food & Flowers at
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Barrington Living History
Farm. For more information,
visit www.birthplaceoftexas.
com or call (936) 878-2214.
June 6 through July 11, the
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40th Annual International
Hot Nights, Cool Tunes
1-888-BRENHAM (273-6426)
www.BrenhamTexas.com
Festival Institute at Round
Top will take place at Hwy. 237
Every Saturday from July 3 through July 31 at 7 p.m., the
city of Brenham invites you to celebrate summer under the
stars with the annual summer concert series Hot Nights,
Cool Tunes around the square in historic downtown
Brenham. Park benches and grass (or your own blankets or
chairs) provide curbside seating for the audience, and the
sale of beverages and food help support the concert series.
Admission and parking are free. Leading off on July 3 is
the Texas Unlimited Band, performing country music and
popular Top 40 songs. July 10, the 80’s rock band, Suede,
returns to the Hot Nights stage. The night of July 17 marks
at Jaster Rd., Round Top. For
more information, visit www.
festivalhill.org or call (979)
249-3129.
June 10-13, 17-20, and 2427, The Unity Theatre in
Brenham presents On Golden
Pond. For more information,
visit www.UnityBrenham.org or
call (979) 830-8358.
June 12-13, Brenham Summer
Antiques Show takes place at
the Knights of Columbus Hall,
the return of Big Otis, with the sounds of Motown. If you love the Beatles, then July 24 is the concert
for you, featuring the Fab 5. Finally, on July 31, Austin band Radiostar performs hits from the 80’s. For
more information, visit www.downtownbrenham.com or contact Lu Hollander at lu@BrenhamTexas.
com or call (979) 836-3695. For a visitor’s guide or more information, call 1-888-BRENHAM (2736426) or visit www.BrenhamTexas.com.
Loop 577 in Brenham. For more
information, call (979) 865-5618.
June 19, Washington-onthe-Brazos State Historic
Site presents, A Call to Arms,
at Independence Hall. For
more information, visit www.
birthplaceoftexas.com or call
(936) 878-2214.
June 26-27, Washington-on-
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Star of the
Republic Museum
(936) 878-2461
www.starmuseum.org
the-Brazos State Historic
Site presents, Aww Shucks!
at Barrington Living History
Farm. For more information,
visit www.birthplaceoftexas.
com or call (936) 878-2214.
Grimes
County/
Navasota
The Horlock History Center
June 16 through August 11, Star of the Republic Museum
at Washington-on-the-Brazos will open a new exhibit “The
Bison: American Icon.” Originating from the C. M. Russell
Museum in Great Falls, Montana, the exhibit explores
the meaning and significance of this iconic creature
from the Plains Indian culture of the 1800’s through the
commercial and national symbol of the present. Daily
museum hours are from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. The Star of
the Republic Museum, administered by Blinn College, is
located in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
off Highway 105 on F. M. 1155 between Brenham and
Navasota. For more information, visit www.starmuseum.
org or call (936) 878-2461.
in Navasota was built in 1892
by Robert Augustus Horlock.
Restoration to the “Stick”
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Victorian Style with some Eastlake
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influence is nearly complete. The
house was donated to the Grimes
County Heritage Association in
Texas Reds
Steak and
Grape Festival
(979) 209-5528.
www.bryantx.gov/
fexasredsfestival/
June 18-19, the city of Bryan’s signature event, Texas
Reds Steak and Grape Festival, returns to Downtown
Bryan. Live music, wine tasting, a steak cook-off, Kid Zone activities and more drew more
than 25,000 people to last year’s event. Now in its forth year, this free festival includes grape
stomping, live music throughout the day and dozens of vendors selling food, drinks, crafts,
jewelry and more. For steak and wine ticket information as well as a complete schedule of
events, visit www.bryantx.gov/fexasredsfestival/ or call the Parks & Recreation office at (979)
209-5528.
1981 and is currently owned by the
City of Navasota. Located at 1215 E.
Washington Ave., the house is open
for tours by appointment Tuesday
through Friday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.
For more information, call Kourtney
Gruner at (936) 825-7055.
Madison
County
June 18, 19, 25, and 26 at 7 p.m.
and June 27 at 2 p.m., the Madison
County Community Theatre presents
the mystery dinner theatre “Remains
to be Seen.” at the First United
Methodist Church’s Wesley Hall, 102
South McIver Street in Madisonville.
For more information, visit www.
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Doggone Wild!
Pet Ordinances
Dog Parks for 4-legged summer fun
Know the city and county ordinances
regarding tags, vaccinations and leash laws
before you set out for a day in the park with
your pet (see Pet Ordinances). After your
dog is street legal, grab your leash and head
to three College Station parks with Dog Park
amenities, including Lick Creek Park where
dogs are allowed off leash if the are under
“voice control.”
University Park
300 Park Road
This heavily wooded park has
some open areas and has normal
neighborhood park amenities, such
as a sidewalk jogging/walking
loop, drinking fountains, lighting,
play equipment and a shelter.
Four of the ten acres of this park
are a designated fenced canine
station built specifically for dogs to
socialize and exercise safely offleash with separate areas for small
and large dogs. The unleashed
portion of the park has a variety
of amenities including swimming
ponds, agility equipment, and open
space to play.
Steeplechase Park
Know the Bryan/College
Station codes for animal
control or be prepared to pay
fines up to $400 through the
municipal court system for
violations.
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Lick Creek Park
13600 East Rock Prairie Road
off Highway 6 South and Greens
Prairie Road
This is a heavily wooded site with
a tributary of Bee Creek traversing
the northern portion of the park.
This park was established as part
of land negotiations to create a
city industrial park. The site has a
variety of plant and animal species
indigenous to this area. The park
currently offers several miles of
This beautiful park was completed
in 2006. It includes playground,
basketball court and College
Station’s first dog park.
trails and provides an excellent
opportunity for hiking, cycling, bird
watching, equestrian activities and
nature study.
301 Westridge Drive in the
Steeplechase Subdivision
compiled by the Insite Magazine staff
All dogs and cats over
three months of age
in Brazos County must
wear a county license tag
and/or AVID microchip at all
times. License tags and chips
are available at the Animal
Shelter and veterinarian
offices. Rabies vaccination
by a licensed veterinarian is
required.
2
A County License tag
covers a period of one
year from the date the
rabies vaccination is given.
With three-year vaccinations
a tag must be renewed each
year.
3
It is an offense to have
dogs and cats at large.
An animal is at large if at
any time it is off the owner’s or
custodian’s property.
Source:
Brazos Animal Shelter
www.brazosanimalshelter.org
2207 Finfeather Road, Bryan
(979) 775-5755
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Microchipping:
Your Pet’s Ticket Home
E
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ven trained, tagged animals can
get lost. There are many benefits to
microchipping for pets.
It is a permanent method of
identification. The microchip will stay
with your pet for life.
Microchips help identify your pet. If
your pet is lost and ends up at an animal
shelter, they will know whose pet it is.
Identification information can be easily
updated. As the information is kept on a
database, it is a simple matter to update your
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•
details whenever you move or your number
changes.
Pet or dog microchip cost is relatively
cheap. Most places offer low-cost
microchipping. When you consider that this
microchip stays with your dog for life, it is a
very inexpensive method of identification.
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business hours before becoming available
for adoption or euthanasia, so if you have a
lost pet, you must go by the Shelter at least
every other day to see if your pet is there.
If you have FOUND a pet:
Call the Shelter and give them a description
of the pet, and they will check the Lost Book
for any matching descriptions. If you do not
know what the pet’s description is, bring the
pet to the Shelter so they can take a look at it.
Have the pet scanned for a microchip.
All of the local vets and the Shelter have
microchip scanners, and will be more than
happy to check a pet for a microchip. If you
If you have LOST a pet:
Come to the Brazos Shelter as soon as you
can in order to file a lost report and to look
through the kennels. Unless your pet is
wearing a tag or has a microchip, the Shelter
cannot identify any pet over the phone.
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Remember, ALL pets can lose their tags, and
sometimes a microchip might not scan, so
you should go to the Shelter to file a report.
Also, by doing a report, the Shelter is legally
able to give your information to anyone who
might have found your pet.
All Brazos County strays are held for 72
are able to hold on to the pet for a few days,
the Shelter will put a description of the pet
into its Found Pet Book.
If you are not able to hold the pet for a
few days, take it to the Shelter. This is where
people will come to look for their beloved
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tunein
by Heather Wagner
TEXAS TRAVEL SHOW LAUNCHES ON KAMU-TV
C
ollege Station’s PBS Affiliate KAMU
and Austin-based production company
Hogaboom Road, Inc. recently premiered a
new travel show called “The Daytripper” which
airs Saturday nights at 8 p.m. on KAMU-TV.
Originally, “The Daytripper” debuted to
an Austin-based audience as “The Austin
Daytripper,” but as viewer interest grew
incrementally, host and creator Chet Garner
decided to take the message to Texans
everywhere and expand into six new markets
including College Station. From well-known
Texas landmarks to the completely obscure
dives and hideaways, “The Daytripper” is a
fresh, adventurous, and informative look at
The Austin American-Statesman
states: “Garner is a charming and
humorous host… the segments
have the quick-cut look and feel of
shows you might see on the Travel
Channel or the Food Network, and
incorporating elements of both....
I can’t wait to see where Garner
goes next.”
In the premiere episode, Chet
travels to the home of Dr. Pepper
and Baylor University – Waco.
From a 60-year-old greasy burger
joint called “Health Camp” to some
of Central Texas’s best mountain
Chet Garner combines favorite pasttimes from his youth and
turns them into one heck of an adventurous profession as host
of the acclaimed PBS travel show “The Daytripper.” Garner
feels strongly that “far too few Texans tend to explore all the
amazing things that lie right in their own backyards.”
all the great things there are to
do within one day’s reach. From
hill country mountain biking
and serene State Parks, to gritty
Texas Bar-B-Q joints and classy
Texas vineyards, viewers join
Chet as he takes them on an
adventure throughout Central
Texas and then gets them back
home before dark (or at least
close enough). “The Daytripper”
appeals to anyone who loves
Texas and has an itch to explore,
whether on a road trip, a family
expedition, or just for fun.
Dale Roe, TV critic for
biking, Waco has lots to offer any Daytripper
as do other Texas cities showcased by the show
including Bastrop, Burnet, Luling, Shiner
and Fredericksburg. More adventures will
come as Chet’s passion for Texas will carry
forth the Daytripper Mission to “highlight all
the natural and man-made wonders that lie
throughout the state and to enrich the lives
of viewers by inspiring them to venture out
on day trip excursions of their own to explore
the great wonder that is TEXAS!”
“The Daytripper” will air on Saturday
nights at 8 p.m. on local College Station
PBS Affiliate KAMU-TV. Complete episodes
are also available online; details at www.
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businessbriefs
Steve Arden, president of
Brazosland Realty; Trey
Thurmond, president of
Classic Realty Associates; and
Hank McQuaide, president
of Brazosland Properties are
pleased to announce that the
three firms are joining together
and will become Brazosland
Classic Realty, dba BCR. Both
Brazosland Realty and Classic
Realty have had long and rich
histories of service to the
real estate community in the
Brazos Valley area. “We are pleased to
announce this alliance. It is
a great new benefit for this
area’s real estate customers,”
says Arden, “and because
our two firms have so much
in common it was a natural
fit for us to join together to
better serve the local market.
It is a great opportunity for the
area’s real estate customers
to work with some of the
most knowledgeable and
experienced agents in the
area.”
“I personally am excited
about this event,” says
Trey Thurmond. “We are
compiled by Ana Banos
going to offer one of the
best opportunities around
for local Realtors. For years
we have excelled in agent
training and enhancement
and I am confident that by
continuing and expanding on
this tradition, the public will
be ensured of sincere, honest,
and dependable service from
some of the most prepared and
knowledgeable agents in this
area.”
“Both Brazosland
Properties and Classic Realty
have strong histories in
property management and
currently manage a large
portfolio of residential and
commercial locations,” says
Hank McQuaide. “In addition,
we offer management
services for local home owner
associations. By combining
our services, BCR will also be
one of the largest and most
experienced management
firms in the Brazos Valley.”
Brazosland Realty began
operations in 1974 and Classic
Realty opened its doors in
1978. Classic Realty was a
recent nominee for Better
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Business Bureau Torch Award
for Ethics in the business
place, and Brazosland Realty
received the same award
in 2008. Brent Riethmayer,
broker-owner, will serve as
the residential property sales
manger and Mary Derkowski,
Realtor, will serve as the
property management director.
BRC has two locations:
1101 University Drive E. #100;
and 3600 Hwy. 6 South # 100.
John Wick, a local cut and
color specialist with more than
33 years experience, is now
located in Reatta Hair and
Nail Salon, one block south
of Rock Prairie on Wellborn
Road. John has trained
in London, L.A., Georgia,
Florida, Hawaii and Texas. In
L.A., training included Vidal
Sassoon, Paul Mitchell, Toni
& Guy and Redken. Call (979)
693-7595 for more information.
Susan C. Tremont recently
received the 2009 ASID
Interior Design Award for
Residential – Model Home
from the American Society of
Interior Designers, Texas Gulf
Coast Chapter. The award was
presented at the ASID Design
Awards Banquet at the Hotel
Zaza in Houston. This award
and others were published in
the December issue of Texas
Home & Living magazine along
with photographs.
Heat Transfer Research,
Inc. (HTRI) recently had a
groundbreaking ceremony
for the new corporate
headquarters at 160
Research Drive in the
Business Park at Navasota.
They currently occupy their
Research & Technology
Center on the same property.
The corporate headquarter
is expected to employ
more than 35 people with a
minimum investment of $5
million. For more information,
visit www.HTRI.net. i
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