Bridge Club

Star Duplicate Bridge club met Nov. 7 at College Station Conference Center. The winners were:

N/S

1. Elizabeth Booker and Jane Turner

2. Sally Koestler and Chuck Gates

E/W

1. Karen and Alan Bachman

2. Shirley Edmiston and Sue Lee

Nov. 10 winners were:

N/S

1. Joyce Greinert and Phyliss Maness

2. Lois Fox and Lucy Nelson

E/W

1. Alan Bachman and Jim Hibbetts

2. Ann Fleischer and Lynda Shepard

The Nov. 14 winners were:

N/S

1. Cindy DuBois and Hibbetts

2. Elizabeth and Ed Booker

E/W

1. Billie Elmendorf and Fleischer

2. Edmiston and Lee

Nov. 17 winners were:

N/S

1. Koestler and Marie Stinnett

2. and 3. (tied) Barbara McAllaster and Josephine Williamson, Elizabeth Booker and Sheryl Pace

E/W

1. Greinert and Betty Mahoney

2. Joyce Gorzycki and Jane Murphy

Daughters of the American Revolution

This month, members of the William Scott Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution honored Ellen Bookman Peters, wife of Marshall Curtis Peters, by placing a Past Regent's marker at her gravesite in Bryan City Cemetery. Peters served as a regent of the Bryan chapter from 1993-95. Chapter Regent Anna Kellett and Chaplain Martha West conducted the ceremony. Peter's children, M. Bookman Peters and Marvin D. Peters, and granddaughter Eileen Peters attended the ceremony.

A&M Garden Club

Kathy Hyatt, Houston Rose Rustler and Harris County Master Gardener, spoke on "Proven Propagation, the Easiest Way Possible" at the Nov. 14 meeting of the A&M Garden Club, held at the Exit Center in College Station. A Forsythe Pot and many door prizes of cuttings were given away. Baskets were also given by Suzanne Milstead and Idalia Aguilar.

Sally Koestler presented orchids as the Blooms in My Garden topic, showing several varieties. Judy Schafer presented small designs and tips for Flower Show participation, with display and posters. Suzanne Milstead discussed an upcoming trip for a "Potpourri Fragrance from the Garden" program. Jane Cohen reported on the zone meeting at historic Old Fort Parker and the state meeting in San Angelo.

The Horticulture Gardens on Hensel Street and the College Station tree ordinance were discussed. Renee Frisbie will follow up on the Horticulture Gardens. The Scrapbook received an Outstanding rating at district judging. Many youth entries are going to state, with 74 local entries judged by Penne Mathews, Margaret Ann White and Joyce Menefee.

Cohen presided. Angelika Hoepfl gave the Treasurer's report. Kay Hamn shared minutes. Hostesses were Clarice Bredthauer and Eugenia Williams. Heather White staffed the plant sale table and announced the pine-cone colorants for sale. Mary Ann Taylor read thank-you cards from Rose Richardson and Marge Watkins.

The A&M Garden Club will meet Dec. 12 for a Christmas celebration. The Jan. 9 meeting will be at the Exit Center with a program on "Invasive Plants" by Dr. Barron Rector, extension range specialist at Texas A&M.

Sul Ross Masonic Lodge

C. Thomas Payne II, master of Sul Ross Masonic Lodge 1300, recently presented length-of-service awards to five members of the lodge. District Deputy Grand Master John W. Hale, representing The Grand Lodge of Texas, presented certificates to each honoree: Jules Font and Charles Horner, 65 years of service; H.M. Sorrels, 60 years; and Horace VanCleave and Carlos Roberts, 50 years.

Robert S. Cohen, Sul Ross secretary, read the Masonic service of each honoree. Wives Lottie Font, Ellen Horner, Lilian Sorrels, Beth VanCleave and Joyce Roberts pinned the service awards, recognizing more than 290 years of Masonic membership. More than 50 people attended the program at the Brazos Valley Masonic Library and Museum.

Beta Sigma Phi

* Epsilon Alpha Beta Master chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Nov. 11 at the home of Paula Goodale.

A transferee, Holli Lyn Estridge, visited -- she moved here from Arlington. Goodale gave a program on "Women of Faith" and the life of Florence Nightingale.

Service for this month is donating items to RSVP's Senior Christmas giveaway and for packages to be sent to service men and women.

The next meeting is scheduled for Nov. 25 at the home of Louise Smith. There will be an exchange of baked goods and Marianna Bond will present the program.

* Preceptor Beta Phi met Nov. 11 at Tricia Barksdale Design/Baskets on the Brazos. Barksdale demonstrated arranging flowers using different kinds of greenery from the yard.

Following the program, President Kay Hamn led the business meeting. Vice President Diana Kratchman introduced guest Paula Lancaster. Ways & Means Chairman Joyce Meads reported that the garage sale was a big success. Service chairman Penne Mathews reported that women's and children's clothing left over from the sale was donated to Phoebe's Home, and all other items were donated to Eyes of Texas Wildlife Refuge for its upcoming garage sale.

Members were reminded of the ritual for Joan Logan to be given on Nov. 25 at the home of Joyce Meads. The Mash Toy Drive is scheduled for Dec. 5.

Mathews was hostess for the meeting.

* Rosemary Shaunfield hosted the October meeting and program for Laureate Alpha Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi in the community room of the fire station on Barron Road. The ladies toured the new facility. Shaunfield donated two hostess prizes, which were won by Christi Hendricks and Margie Thielen.

Sherry Kovar discussed the Beanie Baby donation for Scotty's House and upcoming gift ideas for the Christmas family.

Vice President Teresa Chipman conducted the meeting in the president's absence and discussed the fall social to be held at Hendricks' home as well as the Christmas Social and menu.

Mary Dudek, courstesy chair, will check with President Marcia Drost on arrangements for a dinner to be taken to her home due to a death in the family.

* Vice President Teresa Chipman hosted and conducted the Nov. 4 meeting in the absence of the president of the Laureate Alpha Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. She also donated three hostess prizes, won by Connie Moss, Rosemary Schaunfield and Mary Smith.

Chipman said the Christmas menu is set for the social in December. Christi Hendicks said the Hot Dog Social would be Nov. 16.

Treasurer Schaunfield gave the report from the garage sale. Margie Billlingsley, ways and means chair, thanked all members for donations and efforts in making this a successful fundraiser.

Mary Dudek, who hosted the garage sale, announced that leftover items were donated to Twin City Mission. Jane Cohen discussed the best dates to celebrate November birthdays. A breakfast will be held Dec. 4.

Mary Ann Gaylord received the Welcome Ritual and Billingsley progressed to Exemplary.

The next meeting will be held at the home of Mary Ann Gaylord.

The Woman's club

Jennifer Bohac, director of travel for the Texas A&M Association of Former Students, entertained members of The Woman's Club in Bryan on Nov. 12 with travel slides and commentary from more than 40 trips taken by the Traveling Aggies in 2008.

Among some of the destinations were the Ladies Trip to New York, the Holiday Market in Salzburg and Vienna, a Gorilla Safari and the Panama Canal Cruise.

Bohac said the Traveling Aggies may choose either a four-day trip or something longer such as "Around the World in Private Jet."

She is planning about 50 trips for 2009, with destinations all over the world. Some of the trips will include Golfing in Pebble Beach, Egypt, Animal Migration in Tanzania, Prague, Lucca, Italy, South Africa, Alaska, Fall Foliage, The Cotswold, Israel and Russia by Train.

Bohac has been the travel director for The Association of Former Students, one of the largest and most respected alumni associations in the world, since 2001. She has more than doubled the size of the Traveling Aggies program and has become a noted expert in hospitality and creating unique travel experiences.

Bohac said travelers do not have to be Aggies to participate. In conclusion, she engaged club members in Travel Trivia and rewarded them with travel alarm clocks and photo albums.

The Leader for the Day was Betty Williams. Following the program, members contributed items and money for the Boys and Girls Club of the Brazos Valley while Pat Vinson and her committee served coffee and tea to the group.

Needs a home

Justin is personality plus. He is a neutered male corgi/beagle mix. Because he is half hound and half herding dog, an active family would be right up his alley. Meet Justin and other animals in need of a home at the Brazos Animal Shelter (www.brazosanimalshelter.org) at 2207 Finfeather Road in Bryan. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

Area students

* Six-year-old Zachary Kilpatrick shot a 7-point deer at Al Lenord Ranch Oct. 25 in Bryan.

* Ashley Nicole Baron has been selected as a candidate in the Distinguished Youth of Texas Scholarship and Recognition Program.

Baron, a fourth-grader at Harvey Mitchell Elementary in Bryan, is a student council member and in the accelerated reader program.

During an event Nov. 28-30 at the Renaissance Hotel in Austin, girls who rank high academically and are leaders in their communities will be awarded based on their scholastic record, service to school and community, personality projection and an interview with the judge.

Baron was sponsored by Northview Baptist Church and family and friends, including her father, Donny Baron Jr., mother, Shannon Baron, and grandparents.

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