A&M GARDEN CLUB
* A&M Garden Club members recently built and sold bluebird nesting houses as a fundraising activity and way to promote bird conservation. The project was coordinated by Sarah Barrick, Carolyn Guillotte and Hillary Jessup.
The Eastern Bluebird is found year-round in Texas. Bluebird houses may be placed in open areas, with scattered trees and shrubs within 100 feet of the box and low or sparse ground cover to provide a landing spot for the young bluebirds when they first leave the box.
Nesting may occur earlier than late March or early April, depending on weather conditions. Bluebirds produce two or more broods per season.
The bluebird is very beneficial, eating lots of harmful insects such as cutworms and grasshoppers, especially in the summer. In winter, bluebirds depend on many kinds of wild berries. They won't typically eat seed, but enjoy berry or insect suet.
To create bluebird habitat and food sources, plant scattered fruit and berry trees, mixed with open lawn and herbaceous flower beds. Bluebirds enjoy the berries and fruits of dogwood, red cedar, sumac, bayberry, Virginia creeper, holly, blueberry, hackberry and elderberry.
The club's bluebird houses are made of durable 1-inch red cedar and built to wildlife specifications. They were assembled by hand with screws to withstand temperature changes.
An educational leaflet is enclosed with each house. Home Depot donated some supplies for the houses.
* During the A&M Garden Club's Feb. 12 meeting, Harriet Houston, a Texas Garden Club flower show judge from Austin, presented a program called "Design Mechanics Out of the Box." She showed devices and tools to position and control components in a floral design, such as tubes, wires, tape, dot spots, frogs and foam. Vocabulary for floral techniques were also discussed and shown.
Suzanne Milstead distributed the "Designs for the Flower Show" reference booklet. Heather White discussed horticulture and design entries for "Gardening Under a Green Umbrella," an ecology theme.
The April 16 Flower Show will be open to the public from noon to 3:30 p.m. at the Senior Circle Rooms, 1651 Rock Prairie Road in College Station.
Rose Smith reported that the Plant It Pink Birdhouse supporting Susan G. Komen cancer research had been donated to the American Cancer Society for the Cattle Barron's Ball auction.
Judy Schafer reported on the Garden Therapy plans with Carriage Inn in Bryan.
The next meeting will be at 9:30 a.m. March 12 at the College Station Professional Building on Rock Prairie Road. The program will be "Spring Garden Plantings for Home Grown Foods."
* Registration is open for the Gardening Study School, set for March 15-16 at Texas A&M University for Course III, Series 13. The curriculum includes plant growth, pruning techniques, growing outdoor flowers, botanical gardens, classifying plants and bonsai.
Joe Novak of A&M's horticulture department will teach the course. Most classes will be at the Horticulture Building. Included will be a tour of the Holistic Teaching Garden and the Horticulture Research Gardens.
Registrations are requested by Friday. A registration form is available online at www.sallysfamilyplace.com/ Clubs/GardenClub.htm.
This is an excellent opportunity to learn from experts and have gardening questions answered. Upon completion of the four courses of Gardening Study Schools offered every six months, club members are awarded the Gardening Consultant designation.
The A&M Garden Club serves as the host for the event for the Texas Garden Clubs. For additional details, contact Jane Cohen, Texas Garden Club Gardening Study School Chair, at j-cohen@txcyber.com.
KAPPA DELTA
Bryan-College Station members of the Kappa Delta Sorority Alumnae Association met recently at the home of President Beverly Dawson to enjoy chili and to plan events and projects for 2010.
* Keri Wood, a freshman marketing major from College Station, was named to the chancellor's list at the University of Arkansas in recognition of her 4.0 GPA.
Amanda Moquin, a second year law student from Franklin, was named to the dean's list for the university's law school for earning at least a 3.0 GPA.
* Janice Taylor Lapaglia of College Station received a Master of Library Science degree during winter commencement at the Texas Woman's University campus in Denton.
* Cody Moore, a 2009 graduate of Texas A&M University with majors in biochemistry, genetics and history, recently began an internship in Washington, D.C. During the spring semester, Moore is working on Congressman Chet Edwards' team.
He is one of 13 students selected for a policy internship through the Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy Internship Program at Texas A&M. He will monitor legislation, attend committee hearings and briefings, research and respond to constituent requests and prepare reports for senior staff members.
Moore is the son of Robert and Connie Moore and is interested in the field of bioethics, including policies associated with bioethical issues. He is a 2005 graduate of A&M Consolidated High School.
* Gavin Midgley of College Station was named to the fall 2009 President's Honor Roll at The University of Texas at Tyler in recognition of earning an "A" in all of his courses.
Daniel Chernonnier and Kevin Wright of College Station were named to the Dean's List for earning a GPA of 3.75 or above.
* Bryan-College Station students Jonathan Edward Lys and Sarah Evelyn Bosse recently were named to the fall 2009 Provost's List at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin in recognition of earning a 4.0 GPA.
* The University of North Texas in Denton has announced its fall 2009 Dean's List honoring those with a GPA of 3.5 to 3.9. Included on the list are College Station residents Amy Eden Bernheim, Zachary Michael Honea, Shannon Dawn Jones, Ashley Nicole Moore, Elizabeth L. Sterling and Elicia Bame Wiltschko.
* The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton named the following students to the fall 2009 Provost Honor Roll in recognition of earning a 3.7 grade-point average or better: Jamie Elizabeth Sikes of Brenham, Chelesea Seymone Carter of Bryan, Eli William Gage of Caldwell and Taylor Scott Dudley of College Station.
Those earning Dean's List status for a 3.5 or better GPA include: Britney Lian Williams of Brenham; Nathaniel Galen Arredondo, Angelica Christina Lara, Jordan Matthew Lara, Chelsie Leighann Mann, Joshua William Pownall and Sara Beatriz Roman, all of Bryan; Candace Jean Cross of Caldwell; Rebekah L. Cheatam, Debra Jeanette Elliott and Randy G. Rodriguez, all of Cameron; Isaac C. Beckworth of Chappell Hill; Spencer Dillon Burk and Kellee Len Shearer, both of College Station; and Allyson Blair Sargeant of Kurten.
GRIMES COUNTY
Grimes County residents will once again have a place to go for health related needs and transportation assistance.
On Feb. 11, the Grimes County Health Resource Commission hosted a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Grimes Health Resource Center. More than 70 people attended.
Over the past few years, the commission has focused on finding a place that would allow the center to expand it services. Grimes St. Joseph Hospital offered two rooms in the hospital, seeing the center as an opportunity for patients and their families to find assistance.
Lori Duncan has been hired as the center's sole employee and will do everything from answering phones to coordinating services. The resource center will initially be open Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with hopes to expand to full-time schedule in the future.
At the resource center, county residents can access health-related social services and there is a focus on offering transportation to those who need it. There are no eligibility guidelines for the service except for a need.
Transportation is provided by volunteers using a locally supported minivan. The van provides rides both within and outside of the county to places such as doctor's offices, pharmacies, grocery stores and other social service facilities.
In addition to transportation, the center will provide medication assistance and information and referral to other services. With the additional space now available, partnerships can be formed with other organizations whose staff will have access to a rent-free office to meet with clients.
The center's goal is to serve as a one-stop shop, so residents can visit one place and access a variety of organizations and services.
BRIDGE CLUB
The Star Duplicate Bridge Club met Feb. 12 at the College Station Conference Center.
Winners were: N/S -- 1. Joyce Gorzyki and Barbara Petty; 2. Oscar Beard and Lynn McIlhaney. E/W -- 1. Karen Bachman and Kathy Baldwin; 2. Lois Fox and Zo Granberry.
Feb. 15 winners were: N/S -- 1. Karen and Alan Bachman; 2. Billie Elmendorf and Sam Sharp. E/W -- 1. Nell Page and Patsy Boedeker; 2. Bob Young and Jane Turner.
Feb. 19 winners were: N/S -- 1. (Tie) Sheryl Pace and Petty; Sharp and Barbara Scherr; 2. (Tie) Richard Duble and Jim Hibbetts; Elmendorf and Elizabeth Ward. E/W -- 1. Billie Watkins and Sally Koestler; 2. Pat Cruse and Joan Zingaro.
Feb. 22 winners were: N/S -- 1. Pace and Petty; 2. Joyce England and Page. E/W -- 1. Duble and James Evans; 2. Turner and Baldwin.
NAVASOTA
The Navasota Fire Department has accepted delivery of its new pumper truck.
THE WOMAN'S CLUB
The Woman's Club of Bryan held its annual Guest Day and Tea on Feb. 10.
Head Hostess Susan West and her committee, Anne Brooks, Keith Halsell, Sarah Schuster and Julie Wattenburger welcomed members and their invited guests to be a part of the club's Valentine holiday celebration.
Leader of the Day Charmen Catlin introduced David and Jeannie Kipp. The Kipps entertained the group with "Music From the Heart," a collection of love songs from their 20 years of marriage and singing together. They were accompanied by Condi Carter.
David is the associate minister at First Baptist Church and leader of the Texas A&M Singing Cadets.
Jeannie is a singer with the group One Voice and a community volunteer. She has been honored by President George Bush as a Daily Point of Light for her work.
Guest Day and Tea co-chairs Kathy Patranella and Linda Teague and the Program Planning Committee, chaired by Connie Wortham, served members and their guests homemade refreshments, punch, tea and coffee after the performance.
SHY-ANNES
The Bryan High School Shy-Annes competed at the American Dance Classic contest on Feb. 13 at A&M Consolidated High School in College Station. Team member Brittany Burns won the solo contest, and Christine Kleinecke was first runner-up. They also won best overall technique, best in class, best overall presentation, best overall precision, best overall choreography and academic champions, among other awards. The Shy-Annes won second place in the Best of the Best contest.
LIVESTOCK SHOW
The Junior Market Crossbred Lamb Show was held Feb. 16 at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. Reserve Champion honors went to Brazos County 4-Her Ty Malechek of Bryan and his 139-pound lamb.
TEXAS A&M HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
Students at the Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Rural Public Health conducted their annual "Valentine's for Vets" drive by collecting notes of appreciation and thanks for injured veterans' service and sacrifice for the country. "Valentine's for Vets" is a national drive to support and promote National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week, Feb. 6-13. Included with the 88 Valentine's bags presented at the Veterans Administration hospital in Temple were basic toiletries, cookies and other supplies.
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