Needle Arts
The new Handworks Needle Arts Cooperative of Congregation Beth Shalom recently made sizeable donations of handmade items to friends-in-need at The Med's NICU, Scotty's House and Phoebe's Home.
Items included newborn hats, booties, sweaters and blankets; huggable bears; and adult-sized hats, scarves and afghans.
The group is open to Jewish women in the community and holds regular work sessions throughout the year.
All skill levels are welcome.
Members are now also working on projects to benefit international communities. Donations of yarn or funds to help support these projects are being sought.
For more information or to make a donation, contact coordinator Donna Dangott by e-mailing
ddangott@yahoo.com or by calling 979-324-0154.
St. Joseph
Eleven student-musicians from St. Joseph Catholic School in Bryan qualified in December for the Region 8 All-Region Band.
The middle-school and high-school students participated in a clinic in Groesbeck for a day and then presented a concert to their parents and friends.
The middle school students are: Mikayla Barry, first-chair flute; Mia Noll, trumpet; Ashlie Huelsebusch and Colton O'Conner, trombone; and Boots Parlow, tuba.
High school students are: Kevin Simmons, first-chair flute; Elliott Pearce, first-chair trombone; Dione Simmons, Marisa Narro and Amanda Guajardo, clarinet; and Matthew Barry, trumpet.
Kevin and Dione Simmons also qualified to compete Jan. 10.
Bluebonnet Streetrodders
The 60 members of the Bluebonnet Streetrodders of Bryan-College Station have donated $8,500 to community groups throughout 2008.
After its annual June car show in College Station, the Streetrodders gave $5,000 to Still Creek Ranch.
By the end of the year, the group was able to donate another $1,500 to the ranch as well as $1,500 to Hospice Brazos Valley and $500 to the KBTX Food Drive.
Youth sports
The 2008 Jr. Midget Bryan Buccaneers recently held an end-of-season banquet. The team ended the season as division champions and semi-finalist runner-up. Back row: Head Coach Nick Damon, Derrick Smith, Nicky Damon Jr., Coach Clemon Nelson, Jamarkus Amos, Justin Newton, Dalton Payne and Coach Demetrius Thomas. Middle row: Norris Foster, Demetrius Thomas Jr., Cedric Johnson Jr., Jordan Newton, Flederick Lewis Jr., Coach Cedric Bailey and Coach Bert Lucas. Front row: Todderrick Broussard, Terrance Webber Jr., Keegan Garner, John Velasquez, Ethan Lucas, Jontae Webber and Ja Lexisan Nelson. Not pictured: Robert Gonzales and Willie Walker.
Pet of the week
Domino is a male Boston terrier but, unlike most in his breed, he has a tail. He is also a larger variety. Boston terriers are an active breed with great personalities.
Meet Domino 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.
Student achievement
* Jonathan Edward Lys of Bryan is among 26 students at Texas Lutheran University to be nominated for the national Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges program.
Lys was nominated by a committee of faculty and editors of the annual directory based on academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities and potential for continued success.
* Shireen Jahedkar of Bryan was chosen as one of 15 freshmen to attend Austin College's Posey Leadership Institute. The selection includes a $14,000 renewable scholarship.
The Posey Leadership Institute, started in 1995 at the college in Sherman, is a four-year program that provides undergraduates with academic and practical experiences in leadership education.
Jahedkar is a graduate of St. Michael's Episcopal School in Bryan and is the daughter of Kayvon and Jennifer Jahedkar.
Daughters of the American Revolution
The December meeting of the La Villita Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was called to order by Regent Sheila May.
Registrar Mary Elizabeth Dresser and May presented service certificates to members with 25 and 30 years of service.
Susan Lemon, national chair of the American Indians Committee, presented a program on the Indian Schools supported by DAR and other activities of the American Indians Committee.
May presented the president general's message, which had been prepared by Susan Irza. Nancy Schwartz gave the National Defense Report reminding members of Bill of Rights Day on Dec. 15.
Jane Cohen, chair of the Membership Committee, provided a handout from the American Heritage Committee describing areas of competition open to members. Betty Davis presented the Women in History minute, and Georgianne Bigam announced that the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History would be roasting Tom Turbiville.
Schwartz announced that Frances Henry and others had prepared 143 Christmas cards to be delivered to veterans and encouraged members to bring Valentine cards to the January meeting.
Beta Sigma Phi
Members of the Laureate Alpha Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi donated a check and toys to M.A.S.H. for their 2008 service project. From left: Sherry Kovar, service chairman; Mary Dudak; Rosemary Shaunfield; Margie Billingsley; Mary Smith; and an unidentified M.A.S.H. volunteer. The club also donated stuffed animals to Scotty's House for Children's Christmas.
Texas A&M University
* Texas A&M University's Office of Admissions and Records recognized two employees with an Outstanding Support Staff Award at its annual holiday social at the College Station Hilton Hotel & Conference Center. Donna Chester, administrative assistant in registration, and Freddye Minatrea, office assistant in records, received a certificate and a cash award because of several factors -- including their work performance, cooperation and eagerness to meet challenges.
In addition to the staff awards, the Office of Admissions of Records recognizes a different charity each year in the Brazos Valley. This year, gifts were given to Scotty's House in Bryan.
* Timothy D. Phillips, toxicology professor in the Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences, recently was selected for the 2009 Walston Chubb Award for Innovation sponsored by the Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society. The award honors and promotes creativity in science and engineering, and carries a $4,000 honorarium and an invitation to lecture at Sigma Xi's annual meeting.
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