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Home My WebLink About2000 Brazos Valley Living DirectoryPage 2 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 Beffs, Dillard's, Foley' s, JCPenney, Sears, The Food Court and over 100 Specialty Stores. auk � & I ill 11r��" postoakmall.com Texas 6 Bypass at Highway 30 College Station Customer Service 764 -0777 'Take me f o Posf Oak Mall! The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 Page 3 Whadayasay we connect? Cox Digital Cables., Cox Express=. Call today for more information about our special offers! 846 -2229 O/C' COMMUNICATIONS 4114 East 29th Street • Bryan, TX Some services not available in all areas. Equipment may be required to receive some services. Other restrictions apply. ©2000 Cox Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 4 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 Welcome The Eagle is proud to present "Brazos Valley Living," your comprehensive guide to the Brazos Valley and the Bryan- College Station area. The section includes the history of the region, as well as information on the arts, government, and schools. We hope you keep the section handy as a helpful resource throughout the year. Thank you for reading The Eagle. Cover designed by Photographs by Layout by Hank Beymer Dave McDermand Elizabeth Duncan * *All area codes are 979 unless otherwise noted.** Inside Blinn College .............................. pg. 21 Brazos County Statistics ................ pg. 6 Brazos County Officials .............. pgs. 5 Brazos Business .......................... pgs. 7 Brazos Valley Arts.......... pgs. 32, 39, 41 Brazos Valley History .................... pg. 6 Brazos Valley Recreation ............ pg. 42 Brazos Valley Schools .................... pgs. .............. ............................19, 43, 44, 45 Bryan Schools .................. pg. 10, 11, 20 www.texasregionaleye.com 979 - 774 -0498 1- 800 - 462 -7648 Bryan TX ....... ............................... pg. 8 College Station Schools .............. pg. 18 College Station, TX ...................... pg. 9 Downtown Bryan ........................ pg. 22 Emergency Services...... pgs. 17, 27, 31, ..... ............................... ..............38, 40 Parks & Recreation ...................j,, pg. 29 Private Schools ............................ pg. 20 State and Federal Officials .......... pg. 30 Texas A &M University ................ pg. 28 Laser Vision 2806 E. 29th St., Bryan, The Choice is Clear The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 Page 5 brazo5 County Officials The county is governed by a court of four commissioners; the county judge presides at meetings. Commissioners generally meet every Tuesday. County Judge: Alvin "Al" Jones, 361 -4101. Term expires 2002. County Commissioners: • Tony Jones, Precinct 1. Term expires 2000. 361 -4106. • Bill Thornton, Precinct 2. Term expires in 2002. 361 -4115. • Randy Sims, Precinct 3. Term expires in 2000. 361 -4105. • Carey Cauley, Precinct 4. Term expires in 2002. 3614111. Other officials: All can be reached by calling courthouse information, 775 -7400 Sheriff — Chris Kirk, 361 -4100 County Auditor — John Reynolds, 361 -4354 Brazos Center Administrator — Sheila Walker, 776 -8338 Civil Defense Director — Demerle Wehmeyer, 361 -4140 County Attorney — Jim Kuboviak, 361 -4300 County Clerk — Mary Ann Ward, 361 -4135 County Court -at -Law No. 1 — Judge Randy Michel, 361 -4250 County Court -at -Law No. 2 — Judge Jim Locke, 361 -4260 County Treasurer - Kay Hamilton, 361 -4345 Tax Assessor - Collector- Gerald L. "Buddy" Winn, 361 -4470 District Attorney- Bill Turner, 361 -4320 District Clerk- Marc Hamlin, 361 -4230 85th District Court- Judge J.D. Langley, 361 -4270 272nd District Court- Judge John Delaney, 361 -4220 361st District Court- Judge Steven Smith, 361 -4380 Juvenile Court Referee - Reva Corbett 823 -3544 Extension Service Agent - C. Jack Hunter, 823 -0129 Local Health Authority - Dallas E. Coate, 776 -8440 Health Department Director - Ken Bost, 361 -4450 Veterans Service Officer - William Thompson, 361 -4360 Justices of the Peace - Bryan Patrick Meece, Precinct 4, 361 -4370; and Ramiro Quintero, Precinct 5, 361 -4405. College Station George Boyett, a Precinct 6, 693 -2695. Rural Justices: Charles Ellis, Precinct 2, 690 -0136; and Ray Truelove, Precinct 3, 589 -2073. Director of Community Supervision - Arlene Parchman, 361 -4499 Juvenile Services Director- Ernie Wentrcek Jr., 823 -3544 Constables: James P. Marrow, Precinct 2; Derik B. Matejka, Precinct 3; E. Duane Peters, Precinct 4; Issac Butler, Jr., Precinct 5; Phil Sikes, Precinct 6. G �RI S7 /, P O = a a& o rt O m � QUALITY EDUCATION IN A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT Brazos Christian School serves parents of children from Pre -K through the 12th grade. Our mission at Brazos Christian School is to combine academic excellence with a strong foundation in the historic truths of the Christian faith, We encourage our students to reach their maximum potential within a Christian environment. For more information: Brazos Christian School Admissions Office 3000 W Villa Maria Bryan, Texas 77807 979 - 823 -1000 fax 979 - 823 -1774 email i o�bcseagles.org www.bcseagles.org • ACTABS Accreditation • Member of TAPPS • Interdenominational • Foreign language • Computer education • Music • Competitive athletics • After - school care • Summer program Applications available upon request Page 6 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 Brazoe Va I ley H i oto ry Early Inhabitants members of Stephen F. Austin's first "Old 300" colony. The Tonkawa, Towakani and Waco Indians were the Mexico granted Moses Austin the right to bring a early inhabitants of the Brazos Valley. They were semi- colony of families to Texas in 1821. Austin died after nomadic and were friendly when the first travelers of the grueling trip back to his Missouri home, but his son the Old World began passing through during Stephen carried out the colonization, arriving at the the 16th century. mouth of the Brazos River with 300 families in Toward the end of the 18th century, the December 1821. Pioneers settled on Brazos Valley Indians began the Brazos and Navasota having trouble with the ^ ^' rivers, which would one day Comanches from the west and, mark the western and after 1820, the Cherokees i eastern boundaries of from the east.af" Brazos County. These more warlike tribes were after the buffalo that once Early Families roamed the hunting grounds of Robert and Nancy modern Brazos, Robertson, Millican, along with their Milam, Limestone and Grimes f eight children, were counties. believed to be the first The first European explorer Anglo settlers in Brazos believed to have reached the Barrington Farm manager Bill Irwin and park ranger County. The Millicans Brazos Valley was Luis de Kristin Kraemer check on a batch of hearth -baked settled three miles south of Moscoso de Alvarado in the blackberry cobbler at Washington -on- the - Brazos the present community of 1540s. State Park. Millican in 1821. In 1685, Ren6 Robert The same year, Andrew Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle came from France to Robinson and his family camped west of the Brazos establish a colony on the Gulf of Mexico. Two years River near the La Bahia river crossing. His campsite earlier, La Salle had completed a journey down the would eventually become the location of Washington - Mississippi River and was seeking that river in order to on- the - Brazos in Washington County. Texas' establish a permanent French colony at its mouth. But Declaration of Independence from Mexico was drafted La Salle was some 500 miles off course, ending up in and signed at Washington -on- the - Brazos on March 2, Lavaca Bay instead, and establishing Fort St. Louis. 1836. Washington also served a short time as the Legend has it that he was murdered by one of his own Republic's capital. men near the present . town of Navasota after In October 1831, Richard Carter and his family establishing Fort St. Louis and heading north again. became the first white family to settle in College In 1719, the Spanish built their first fort in Texas, Station. Presidio La Bahia, on the remains of the earlier French In 1841, the Texas Congress split Washington County outpost. in two, creating Navasota County, which was renamed Brazos County a year later. Austin's First Colony The first Anglo- American settlers in the area were Economy: Texas A &M University is one of the major economic factors; agribusiness; computers, research and development of, offshore technology; industrial parks; tourism. Ethnicity: 1990, White, 94,866 (77.8 %), Black, 13,672 (11.2 %), American Indian, 274 (0.2 %), Asian, 4,313 (3.5 %), Other, 8,737 (7.2 %), Hispanic, 16,713 (13.7 %). 'Brazoo Valley Vital statistics: 1995: Births, 1,919; deaths, 612; marriages, 1,341; divorces, 499. Recreation: Fishing, hunting; raceway; many events related to Texas A &M. Minerals: Sand and gravel, lignite, gas, oil. Agriculture: Cattle, eggs; cotton, hay, corn, sorghum. Population: Change from '90: 12.5 Land Area (sq. mi.): 585.8 Altitude (ft): 197 -312 Temperature: 66 degrees Rainfall (in.): 39.1 Jan. mean min.: 39 July mean min.: 96 Growing season: 274 days Civ. Labor: 70,000 Unemployed: 3.5 Total wages: $1,172,831,067 Ave. Weekly Wage: $364.56 Prop. Value: $3,817,495,232 Retail Sales: $1,990,296,840 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 Page 7 Brazos buoine55 The Bryan - College Station area continues to attract new businesses, and much growth occurred in the late 1990s. Much of the growth can be attributed to the Bryan - College Station Economic Development Corp. — the catalyst for economic development in the area. While Texas A &M University is the largest local employer, both Bryan and College Station have made headway in attracting new companies to the area. Job growth has been rapid over the past decade. More than 3,900 jobs with an average $23,030 annual salary were created from 1990 to 1999, according to the Economic Development Corp. Two high -tech companies brought hundreds of new positions to the twin cities. In 1999, local economic officials landed computer service company DecisionOne to Bryan. The new business is located in the new Park Hudson business park off F.M. 158 and F.M. 60, adding 500 new jobs to the local area. In 1997, Universal Computer Systems announced it would come to The Business Center at College Station, bringing over 1,560 jobs with a payroll of $14.7 million over the next 10 years. Economic officials hope to use these companies and Texas A &M to attract other high -tech businesses to the area in the future. Economic officials also diversified the area's businesses, by attracting companies such as poultry processor Sanderson Farms. The company not only brought more new jobs to the area in 1996, but also gave farmers and ranchers another opportunity to join Sanderson's network of contract growers. A feed mill also was constructed in Robertson County to service the network of growers. Brazos County boasts more than 1,000 farmers and ranchers producing cotton, beef, chicken, pork, flowers, wine and more, according to the Brazos Valley AgriFood Education Council. Agriculture contributes $760 million to the local economy annually. Small business also thrives in Bryan - College Station. The annual Bryan Rotary Club/Newman 10 Awards recognizes small businesses in the local area for outstanding sales growth from 1997 to 1999. Newman 10 award winners for 2000, recognizing the fastest growing; companies in the local area: 1. Med -Ox Specialties 2. Green & Associates 3. Climate Masters Heating & Air Conditioning 4, Texas Digital Systems Inc. 5, Custom Interior Shutters 6. R.M. Dudley Constriction Company 7, Mobley Pool Cornpany 8. Laser Saver Inc. 9. W.R. Sinvnen Inc.'s C'oinet, Pride One-hour Cleaning 10. Witt's End Inc, St. Joseph Regional Health Center received the Anco Lifetime Achievement Award. the uri Unique Gifts a � for everyone... Shop including yourself • Harmony Kingdom • M.I. Hummel • Radko • Swarovski Crystal • Frames • Artwork • Antiqu Furniture " V HOWARD JONHART .r Ji"[a kme .IIl A MILLER. Post Oak Mall • 693 -0982 Madisonville • 936- 348 -3293' Page 8 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 Brya n, TX Population 60,451 (1996) City offices: 300 S. "Texas Ave. Telephone. 979- 361 -3600 The Houston and Texas Central Railroads led to the founding of the city of Bryan in the early 1860s when plans were first made to extend rail lines through Brazos County. The railroads gained right of way through two Stephen F. Austin leagues owned by William Joel Bryan. Bryan, after making arrangements with the railroad, laid out a site for the town of about 640 acres including a public square. Brazos County residents voted to move the county seat from Boonville to Bryan in 1866. Boonville, one of the earliest towns in the county, today is marked only by a cemetery near Rudder Freeway. Since the city's incorporation in 1871, Bryan has grown at a moderate but steady pace. The fast -paced residential and commercial growth of the early 1980s began in the 1960s, when Texas A &M enrollment increased dramatically. But growth slowed in the late `80s, as the state tightened its budget and the oil industry battled low prices and a stagnant market — at least in comparison to the boom times of the early '80s. Oil production in the mid -1980s was important to the city, not only because of the economic activity it generated but also because the city became a royalty owner. See BRYAN, Page 21 Y' formerly Southwood Funeral Home FULL FUNERAL SERVICES • Prearrangements • Monuments • Complete Chapel Facilities • Ample Parking 2901 Texas Ave. S. • College Station • (979) 694 -8615 Elected Officials for bryarl, TX Mayor: Lonna Stabler - 822 -5715 0u), 821 -4495 (h), Elected to City Council in 1991 and 1993. Elected rnayor in 1995, City C Mitch !Morehead, atdarge council member - 822 -3520 ov) Elected in 2000. Greg Rodriguez. District l - 779 -5262 (w), 822 - 1130(h). Elected in 1995. Annette Stephney (mayor pro tern), District 2 — 823 - 7828(1). Elected in 1995_ Russell Bradlee, District 3- 693- 151 1 (w), 775-6730 (1)). Elected in 1999: Kenny Mallard, District 4 - 776 - 6320(w), 268 -1180 (h). Elected in 1993 and 1996. Mike Beal, District 5 - 764 - 2100(w). 846- 0018(h). Was elected to first term in 1991. City officials:_ City" Manager - I Michael Condnff, 209 -5100 City Secretary - Mary Lynne Stratta: 209...50051 City Attorney - Michael Cosentino: 209 - 5150. Director of Public Works - Rick Conner: 209-5 1 14. Director of Support Services - Robert "Bob " Biles: 209 -5100. Dir. of Community Services - John Blackburn. 209 -5130. Dir. of Electric Utility Services Dan Wilkerson: 821-5750. Dir. of Utility Customer Service - Vicki Reim: 821 -5717, Police Chief - Lee F eernan: 209 -5387. Fire Chief - James Bland: 209- 59 '70. City Engineer Linda Huff': 209-5110, Dir. of Parks and Recreation - Davil Schmitz 209 -5 201. Youth Services Coordinator - Ronnie Jackson: 209 -5115. Public Information - Jaw Socol 209 -5120. urnEia CLPEf �OLLE9E _�S-t The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 Page 9 College 5tati o n, TX Population: 63,091 (1996) City offices: 1101 Texas Ave. S. Telephone: 979- 764 -3500 Although the city of College Station was not incorporated until 1938, its major institution, Texas A &M, was established 62 years earlier. In 1938, three men — J.T. McNew, Ernest Langford, and Gibb Gilchrist — circulated petitions calling for an election to create the city of College Station. The proposition succeeded. The city was named after a railroad flag stop at Texas A &M. By 1940, business had started developing in the city, and in 1945 the city gained many residents because the A &M college board of directors ordered the faculty to move off campus. The city grew rapidly along with Texas A &M. College Station formed a joint landfill with the city of Bryan in the spring of 1990, under the auspices of the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency. The agency operates a landfill on Rock Prairie Road in College Station. The city started a pilot recycling project with about 2,500 homes in October 1990, and now has a curbside recycling program, which is active in all areas of the city. Seven council members, including the mayor, are elected at large for two -year, staggered terms. The council meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the council meeting room at City Hall. The council usually meets in a workshop session at 3 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding the Thursday meetings. The College Station Conference Center, 1300 George Bush Dive., is south of the Texas A &M campus between Holik• and Timber streets. For more information or to schedule an event, call 764 -3720 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. City Officialo for Call eee 5tatiorn, TX '4iavor• Lvnn Mc[lhanev - 764 -3541 (w), 690 -0504 (h). Elected mayor in 1996. Served on city council for 13 years prior to being elected mayor. City Cou ncil: James Massey, Place 1 845 -8861 (w), 693 -1072 (h). Elected in 1999. Ron Silvia, Place 2 - 690 -6519 (h). Elected in 1998. Winnie Garner, Place 3 260 - 4399 (w), 696 -4233 (h). Elected in 1999. Larry- Mariott, Place 4 696 -178'7 (w), 690 -0094 (h). Elected in 1994. Dennis Maloney, Place 5 - (w), 696 -6594 (h). Elected to first term in 1999 Anne Hazen, Place 6 - 693 -3566 (h) Elected in 1998. Win' Offic ials: City Manager - Tom Brymer: 764 -3510. City Attorney - Harvey Cargill: 764 - 3507. City Secretary -- Connie Hooks: 764 -3541. Police Chief - Edgar Feldman: 764 -3605. Fire Chief - David Giordano: 764 - 3708, Director Development Services Jim Callawa�': 764 -3708. Public Utilities Director- - John Woody: 761 -3689. Parks Director - Stephen Beacliy: 764- 3773. Director of Public Works -- Mark Smith: 764-3690, Cite Planner - Jane Kee: 764 -3757, Utility Office Manager - Bruce Albright: 764 -3535, Public Relations and Marketing Manager - Kelley Cole: 7(.A -3768. I— The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 Page 11 1I BISD, from Page 10 Kemp Elementary School (Grades K -5) 1601 W MLK Jr. Blvd. 77803 361 -5360 Principal: Maria Green Milam Elementary School (Grades preK -2) 1201 Ridgedale St. 77803 361 -5392 Principal: Frances McArthur Mitchell Elementary School (Grades K -2) 2500 Austin's Colony Pkwy 77802 731 -7000 Principal: Janet Orme 1 1. THE BEST CHINESE FOOD Lunch Buffet 11 am -2 pm Dinner Buffet 5 pm -9 pm Lunch & Dinner Specials Daily I Beer, Wine or Chinese Tea A local favorite I Since 1988 Navarro Elementary School (Grades K -5) 4520 Northwood Drive 77803 361 -5300 Principal: Judy Joiner Neal Elementary School (Grades K -5) 801 W. MLK Jr. Blvd. 77803 821 -6606 Principal: Linda Asberry Ross Elementary School (Grades K -5) 3300 Parkway Terrace 77802 361 -5394 Principal: Linda Madden Hammond - Oliver School for Human Sciences 1305 Memorial Drive 77802 731 -7830 Dean: Judy Hughson ACE Program (Grades 9 -12) 1307 Memorial Drive 77802 731 -7855 Administrator: Sandra Petty See BISD, Page 20 Page 12 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 a FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1100 Carter Creek Parkway T terian Bryan, TX • 979 823 -8073 A congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) Teaching Faith Preaching the Good News Reaching Out to Those in Need SUNDAY SERVICES: Worship 8:30 & 10:50 Youth Fellowship 6:00 PM Church School 9:30 AM First Sunday Suppers 6:00 PM Youth & Jr. Choir 5:00 PM (Child care for all services) CHILDREN'S CENTER • 979 779 -6358 PRE - SCHOOL AND CHILD CARE 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM MONDAY - FRIDAY Rev. Lin Crossman, Interim Pastor website: www.fpcbryaii.org FAX: (979)822 -7063 u St. Francis Episcopal Church It's OK to The Rev. C. Andrew Doyle dress casual for church Pastor Jesus did. Sunday Schedule 9:00 a.m. Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Worship A Place To Belong And Grow Located at: i 1101 Rock Prairie Road College Station ' 979 - 696 -1491 Being comfortable with Jesus Christ starts with being comfortable. Join us email: this Sunday, whatever you're wearing. Stfranclsmaln @aol.com Church Website: www.StFrancisOnline.org • y 110, c ❑ I IOI Pmk ReViePmG ❑ �ar..�1m..1� 11 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 Page 13 D 305 Wellborn Drive (just South of George Bush Drive) 979/696 -525 You don't have to convert or believe or memorize any creeds. We are a religious group ... for people who question... for people who think. We promote a free and responsible Search for truth and meaning. SUNDAY Service 10:50 am peligiuous Education 9:50 am INTEREST GROUPS Social Justice Spirit Circle P� 5 k Di ab tat for Huma ty Mu 5 ic Night SPICE Covenant Grou Rev. Kathleen Ellis, Minister Pat Childre55, Director of Religious Education kt E -Mail: BraZOr"aol.com Web Page: http: / /www.itp.rom /uuf/ Page 14 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 Friends Congregational l�l Church (UCC) "An Open and Affirming Congregation" Sunday: 8:15 a.m. Worship Service 9:15 Sunday School for ALL Ages 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 4:00 Youth Group 7:00 p.m. Book Study Wednesday: 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Wednesday with Friends (A Contemporary Worship Service) 2200 Southwood Dr. (a` Mitchell Pkwy ( 693 -7021 Rev. Dr. Jo Hudson, Pastor friends @myrad.net http: / /www.friends- uce.org •SEEKING GOD • SHARING JOURNEYS • SERVING OTHERS �o¢f�iv�euT Ci2 U 1 1 CYL Worship hip — every SandaX 10:55 a.m. & 6:00 p. m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Wednesdays Adult Bible Study 7: 00 p. m. Youth Bible Study 7.00 p, m. Children Mission Training 7.00 p. m. Nursery provided, for all services. Bill Magee, interim Pastor 1809 Tabor Road Byran, Texas 77803 (979) 778 -0014 Fax (979) 778 -1603 Hillerest Baptist Church "More Like Christ in 2000" Kevin Randolph, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Nursery Provided for All Services (979) 776 -5731 www.hilicrestfamily.org 4229 Boonville Rd., Bryan Living Hope 1 Baptist Church r ,5 nfrieur's X iAt4Pran T4urc4 sA 0JP G9. r r � _ �q4 tv c�' An ELCA Ministry Supporting Aggie Lutherans Sunday Worship 8:1 Sam & 10: 45am Sunday School 9:30 am Erich M. Schaefer, Pastor 315 Tauber Street toff university Drive at the turner -1 C-1.1 & Tauhe.l (979) 846 -5011 website: www.int- r.-/..�i,/ a relaxed atmosphere, upbeat praise and worship, a special children's time, staffed nursery, dynamic youth activities and AWANA. Give us a cal at (979) 690 -1911. Rock Prairie Graham Cypress Grove 9:45 Sunday School /11:00 Worship 6:30 Bible Study /AWANA Bu tch Smith, pastor EACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Harvey Mitchell Pkwy & Rio Grande Worship Every Sunday 8:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Craig Borchardt, Pastor Debra Grant, Pastor 979 693 -4403 http : / /www.ipt.com /plc/ The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 Page 15 4 J A &M Bethel Wiled Methodist Temple Church Assembly 417 University Dr. Of G0 (1 Brethren Church (across from Texas A &M University) 2608 E. Villa Maria op f B /CS We want to be your church home!" Bryan 979 776 -4835 " invite you to Sunday Worship worship with us..." 8.50 & 11.00 AM Randall Scott, Pastor Keith Grissom, Associate Pastor 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Worship SER —VICES 5' 9:45 AM Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Special Programs Morning Worship 10:15 a.m. Rev. Joseph J. Polasek, for college students Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. pastor Youth Group Royal Rangers & Missionnettes Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. 979 693 -3606 - Church Sun. &Wed. evenings 6 - 12 979 779 -3634 - Rome Weekday School - 846 - 1762 Youth Grades < Wednesday Evening 7:00 p. Website: www am- umc.orQ 2650 Earl Rudder Frwy So. r Saturday 6 p.m. Spanish Service College Station 979 -846-8731 wwwstartel.net /bethel Dr. Jerry Neff, Pastor y -A WOTIST 01,1 ARE YOU CHRISTIAN ti SEARCHING SCIEN C E SOCIETY Come see what we've found! Sundays Where the cross 201 Boyett Street 10 makes the difference. Bible Study 9:00 am College Station, TX Morning Assembly . ( 979) 846 - 4082 2009 Cavitt Ave. 10:00 am — Bryan, Texas 77801 Evening Assembly Sunday School: 9:30am 6:00 am (for children & teenagers) 979 822 -3579 Wednesdays_: Bible Study Sunday Service: 11:OOam David Murphy, 7:00 pm Pastor Wednesday Testimony Meeting: Sunday School Cavitt Church ? 9:45 a.m. of Christ _ Sunday Worship 3200 Cavitt Avenue, Bryan 11 a.m. & 6 P.M. 979822 44,oBS- bcs.org Page 16 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 FIRST First United CHRISTIAN CHUR Methodist CH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Church FIRST Rob Chandler, Minister Byrdn BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School Sunday School at 9:45 AM 2300 Welsh Avenue 9:30 a.m. • Sunday Worship at 8:40 & College Station 10:55 AM and 6:00 PM (979) 696 -7000 Sunday Worship Sunday .m., 6:p 10:45 a.m. 979 779 -1324 8:30 & 10:55 a.m., 6:00 p.m Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Youth Fellowship fumbr - Ma tca.net Televised Worship 11:00 a.m., Cable Channel 15 Mother's Day Out Website: http://www.gbgm-ume.org/fumbrya FBC 900 S. Ennis WELSH AVE. Mother's Day Out 3 ` ° HS °` 979 823 -5451 979 775 -0205 co TEXAS AVE. 979 822 -1349 506 E. 28th at Houston Streets Check Out O Web Page at http: / /fbc- cs.lca net _ Harral Dunnarn, Pastor Wednesday, September 27, 2000 Page 17 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Emer ency 5ervice5 & Agerncie5 9 be helpful, call Crime Stoppers at are stressed in these areas. 775 -TIPS. When you call, you will Neighborhood watch groups are be assigned a special coded formed by concerned neighbors number to protect your identity. who are actively nee hborhoods engaged safer Neighborhood Watch: making g Neighborhood Watch is aimed at and friendlier. getting residents involved in Operation ID: The sheriff's preventing crime in their own department and local police neighborhood. departments loan electric engravers Police officers and sheriff's so residents can engrave personal deputies help organize and instruct belongings with an identification neighborhood watch groups on number. Marking acts as a crime prevention tactics — with deterrent because it makes it harder the primary message being to call to sell a stolen item. Also, if your about suspicious activity. The property is stolen, it is much easier groups purchase their own signs to for police to return the property if it warn criminals that people are is recovered. For more information, actively watching their call the crime prevention unit of neeghborhoods and will report your local police department. suspicious activity. Home security surveys and operation ID's (below) Following are some of the public service programs available to Brazos County residents. Centralized 911 service: For any emergency in Brazos County, simply dial 911 or 9 -911 if on the Texas A &M University campus. When the dispatcher answers the call, the caller's location and telephone number are displayed on a computer screen, telling the dispatcher where to send help. Cellular phone calls will not reveal the callers location, so they, must identify where they are. Crime Stoppers: Crime Stoppers pays cash for anonymous information about any felony crime or for the location of any wanted fugitive. If you have information that may See EMERGENCY, Page 38 Hillier Funeral Home "A sense of comfort in life's most difficult times" You can get a funeral anywhere and we realize that. SERVICE IS THE KEY! We take great pride in the service we give client families. The death of a loved one is never easy and we are here for you with a sincere desire to exceed your expectations. We personalize funeral services, create meaningful memories and celebrate a life lived. In addition, of those little things mean a you lot!" At Hillier Funeral Home, some can expect are: • A full courteous staff to meet your needs • Hospitality room for family gatherings • Fresh baked cookies during visitation • Bottled water at the cemetery during the summer • Guardian Angel pin in memory of your loved one • Memorial Tribute of your loved one • Meat and cheese tray delivered to your residence • Coffee and Coke machine We honor pre -paid arrangements from other funeral homes. Serving the Brazos Valley with Genuine Care and Concern since 1918 w ww.hillierfuneralhome.com 2301 East 29th Street • 8 - 1571 Page 18 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 College Station Schoolc, Administration Principal: Gary Long 1812 Welsh Ave. 77840 (Grades 5 and 6) 764 -5400 A &M Consolidated 900 Graham Road S. 77845 Superintendent: Jim Scales Middle School 694 -5600 (Grades 7 -8) Principal: Gerald Wynn A &M Consolidated High School 105 Holik St. 77840 (Grades 9 -12) College Hills Elementary School Principal: 1801 Harvey Mitchell 75 (Head Start, Grades preK -4) Parkway South 77840 al: Greg McIntyre 1101 Williams St. 77840 764 -5500 Oakwood Intermediate School 764 -5565 Principal: Chrissy Hester (Grades 5 and 6) Principal: Tami Laza College Station Middle School 106 Holik St. 77840 Pebble Creek Elementary School (Grades 7 -8) Principal: Maria Pitre (Head Start, Grades K -4) 900 Rock Prairie Road 77845 Cypress Grove 200 Parkview Drive 77845 764 -5545 Intermediate School 764 -5595 Principal: Nancy Thornberry 1: • �` • �) t �� • �. '; r, �' •: •j i; '' •; •ti • •: Rock Prairie Elementary School DOGS Ar�D CATS � (Head Start, Grades K -4) NEED 3400 Welsh Ave. 77845 C LICENSE TAGS Principal: 0 Robert Garner Licensed Pets Get Home Q South Knoll Elementary School uicker (Head Start, Grades PreK -4) County Tags on pet provide 1220 Boswell St. 77840 ~ :~ 764 -5580 " . C • 24 hour Lost &Found • Principal: Carl Dethloff phone number. Southwood Valley Emergency ride to vet Elementary School enc t• �. (Head Start, Grades K -4) for lost/injured tagged pets =• 2700 Brothers Blvd. 77845 .� 764 -5590 • Extended impoundment Principal: Starlet Licona while owner is located Center for Alternative Learning © (LEAP, Timber Academy, • Decreased impoundment Venture Center) fee . 105 Timber St. 77840 764 -5540 License your pet 1 . Principal: Leslie Schueckler I t ' s the Law The school board meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month � in the administration building Available at the Brazos Animal: room. Shelter and local veterinary clinics, School board president: a. Susan Lowy It- Vice president: _ For further information contact Marc Chaloupka • - Steve Aldrich 4 775 5755 Secretary: Brazos Animal Shelter 2207 Finf eather Board members: 1�1 -F 10- Mark Weichold, Tim Jones, a ., ,; 6 Sat. 10 -2 1 0 • 0} . . ' .; . :; r, , ,� 0 . •} •: • . � Daj ne Foster and Larry Johnson The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 Brazos Valley area 5choolo ANDERSON -SHIRO P.O. Box 289, Anderson, 77830 (936) 873 -2802 Superintendent: Chesley A. Ketchersid Anderson -Shiro Junior - Senior High School (Grades 7 -12) F.M. 149 West (936) 873 -2061 Principal: James Schroeder Anderson -Shiro Elementary School (Grades preK -6) 1139 Texas 90 North (936) 873 -2801 Principal: Alton Perry The school board meets at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month in the elementary school cafeteria. BREMOND 601 W Collins St. Bremond, 76629 (254) 746 -7145 Superintendent: Kenneth Johnson Bremond High School (Grades 9 -12) , 601 W. Collins St. (254) 746 -7061 Principal: Jim Palmer Bremond Junior High School (Grades 6 -8) 601 W. Collins St. (254) 746 -7061 Principal: vacant Bremond Elementary School (Grades preK -5) 601 W. Collins St. (254) 746 -7231 Principal: Ronnie Groholski The school board meets on the third Wednesday of each month in the district's board room. BRENHAM 711 Mansfield St. Brenham, 77833 (409) 277 -6500 Superintendent: David Yeager Page 19 Brenham High School The school board meets at 7 p.m. (Grades 9 -12) on the third Monday of each month 525 A.H. Ehrig Drive in the Brenham High School (979) 277 -6570 lecture room. Principal: Jon Forsythe CALDWELL 203 N. Gray St., Caldwell, 77836 567 -9559 Superintendent: Randall Berryhill LEAP High School 1301 South Market St. (979) 277 -6537 Principal: Vacant Brenham Junior High School (Grades 7 -8) 1200 Carlee Drive (979) 277 -6400 Principal: Artis Edwards Brenham Middle School (Grades 5 -6) 1600 S. Horton St. (979) 277 -6585 Principal: Ben Seeker Brenham Intermediate School (Grades 3 -4) 2201 E. Stone (979) 277 -6545 Principal: Bonnie Brinkmeyer Alton Elementary School (Early childhood -grade 2) 304 Kerr St. (979) 277 -6562 Principal: Jackie Kowalski Brenham Elementary School (Early childhood -grade 2) 1200 S. Market St. (979) 277 -6554 Principal: Dan Murphy Caldwell High School (Grades 9 -12) 203 N. Gray St. 567 -9506 Principal: John Meckel Caldwell Middle School (Grades 6 -8) 203 N. Gray St. 567 -3283 Principal: Kim McManus Caldwell Intermediate School (Grades 4 -5) 203 N. Gray St. 567 -4266 Principal: Lee Ann Ray Caldwell Elementary School (Grades preK -3) 203 N. Gray St. 567 -4126 Principal: vacant The school board meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month in the administration building's Community Room. See BV SChools, Page 41 Page 20 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 Private Schools Allen Academy Grades preK -12 3201 F.M. 158, Bryan, 77806 (Boonville Road at Briarcrest Dr.) 776 -0731 Headmaster: Lynred Hoepfner Alta Vista Christian Academy Grades K -12 3110 Gandy Rd. College Station, 77845 695 -1919 Principal: Kimberley Williams Bryan, 77807 823 -1000 Headmaster: Geoff Brown Central Baptist Church Weekday School Grades preK -K 600 S. Coulter Dr, Bryan, 77802 (Central Baptist Church) 779 -1591 Preschool Director: Janet Kirkpatrick 774 -3652 Co- directors: Kim Oehme, Kamy Kryger and Patricia Thompson Longmire Learning Center Age 2 to kindergarten 2718 Longmire Dr. College Station, 77845 764 -2718 Director: Vicki Gibson Montessori School House Age 2 1/2 to kindergarten 2509 Roundtree Dr., Bryan, 77801 822 -5192 Director: Lydia Cumings St. Joseph Catholic School Age 3 to 12th grade 109 N. Preston Ave., Bryan, 77803 822 -6641 Principal: Tim Luza St. Michael's Academy Age 6 weeks to 12th grade 2500 S. College Ave., Bryan, 77801 822 -2715 Headmistress: Helen Spencer St. Thomas Church Early Learning Center Age 3 years to first grade; Prekindergarten program is half - day 906 George Bush Drive College Station, 77840 696 -1728 Director: Valerie Woodcock Brazos Christian School Keystone Montessori 18 months to second grade Grades preK -12 2525 E. Villa Maria Rd. 3000 W. Villa Maria Rd. Bryan, 77802 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Blinn College Blinn College is a state - supported two -year college offering accredited courses in arts and sciences leading to an associate in arts degree, an associate in science degree or a transfer to a senior institution. An associate's degree in applied science and one - year certificates are available in several technical programs including nursing, dental hygiene, physical therapy assisting, child development, criminal justice, legal assisting, fire science, computer network administration and others. About 2,600 students attend the Brenham campus each semester. More than 8,600 students attend the Bryan campuses. The first campus in Bryan opened in 1970 and another in College Station in 1981. In January 1997, a new $1.5 million facility was opened at 2423 Blinn Blvd., combining the Bryan and College Station campuses. The Bryan campuses combined have approximately 300 faculty members, while the Brenham campus has around 170 faculty members. Blinn Blinn College/Bryan: 2423 Blinn Blvd. PO Box 6030, 77805 VP f Brazos County: Dr. Barbara Pearson Phone: 821 -0200 Wednesday, September 27, 2000 Page 21 BRYAN, from Cage 8 answer questions during a press conference held at Blinn College The Brenham campus has 15 dormitories with a total capacity of 830 people. There are intercollegiate athletic teams in football, basketball, softball and baseball on the Brenham campus. Tuition is $28 per semester credit hour for Texas residents. Students who live within the college's taxing district (Washington County) are charged $19 per semester credit hour. Out -of -state residents pay $100 per semester credit hour. Blinn, which was founded in Brenham in 1883, also administers the Star of the Republic of Texas Museum at Washington-on-the - Brazos. College CampuO60 Blinn College Occupational Education: Allied liealth Center 301 Post Office St. Bryan, 77801 Blinn College /Brentran 902 College .Ave. President: Dr. Donald E. Voelter Admissions: (409) 830 -4 The Bryan Woodbine is an oil field directly under the city. Because it owns tixe streets; parks and other properties in the Woodbine field, the city has collected substantial royalties from oil and gas production. Bryan operates its own electric systern, In 1975, the Texas NI cipal Power Agency was formed, consisting of Bryan, Denton, Garland and Greenville. TMPA owns a major lignite power plant in Carlos in Grimes County. In the sprnw of 1990, Bryan and C station started the Brazos' Valley Solid Waste Management Agency. 'The agency operates a joint landfill on Rock Prairie Road in College Station. The council elects a mayor prop tern and appoints the city manager,'' city attorney, city municipal court judge and city secretary. The city manager appoints all other department heads. The council meet, on the second anti fourth Tuesday of each month. A workshop meeting begins at 4 p.m., with the regular meetings at 6 p_J11. i Meetings are held in the council chambers in the Bryan Municipal Building, 300 S. Texas Ave. Intey by J°an : Interior Decorating • Visual Coordinating Whether it's a little decorating advice or a i complete makeover you need, I can help. "Visual Coordinating - using Specializing in � what you have to enhance the a pp earance of your rooms The , affordable way t whole edecoratel U To get started today, call 979- 567 -9 Joan Rockett Interior Decorator/ Visual Coordinator The Most Beautiful Homes are 17 Years rs Experience _ `� "Visually Coor Page 22 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 Downtown Bryan - -_- One of the best kept secrets of the Bryan area is downtown Bryan. Once the center of all life in Bryan, downtown was where you went to get anything you needed, spend a pleasant day or catch up on the local gossip. "I remember the old Woolworth's building with it's wood floors that creaked. It was an enchanting place a child could go," said Betty Sparks, owner of The Attic. Kay Conlee fondly remembers downtown as well. I remember walking or biking to downtown with my friends. We'd go to the pharmacy, where we had charge accounts, to eat lunch and charge it. Then wed go to Lester's, where we bought our clothes, and look around. We'd walk by Conways, where our dads bought shoes, and go to the bank, where other reasons, everyone knew us. We'd even go to Carnegie Library for children's . "This is a cultural center, not just hour," said Conlee, owner of Old Bryan shopping. There's the Children's Museum, the Carnegie Library and Marketplace and Clementine's Cafe. other historic places," said Luther. Over the years, downtown Bry an has become less and less the heart Conlee agrees that the uniqueness of downtown Bryan " of activity, but it still has attracts people, but believes that a heartbeat. The future of downtown given time and work, downtown Bryan can Bryan is looking brighter due to the exceed everyone's expectations. support of the City of Bryan and the retailers and residents of "Every single building needs a facelift to get the look we downtown Bryan. There are places to walk need. Personally, I think we also need a around and visit and there are places to sit splash of color with huge hanging baskets of flowers or flowerbeds," down. It's pleasant and fun," said she said. Sparks. Irene Luther, owner of Amity of Whatever the reason people go to downtown Bryan, it's the Bryan, attributes part of the revitalization of downtown to its charm and atmosphere, along with the friendly 'faces nostalgia, but is quick to point out that keep them coming back. Hammertoes are a contracture of the toe caused by an inherited muscle imbalance or too short of shoes. Painful corns form when these toes rub against the tops of shoes. these can be corrected by an office procedure in less than one hour. • Sharp pain in heel when first standing up in the morning. • Can cause limping, leading to low back pain. • Caused by inflammation of plantar fascia. • Can be treated with orthotics, anti - inflammatories or endoscopic • Covered by most insurance plans, including medicare and medicaid • Board certified foot specialist • No hospitalization required Bunions are an unsightly bump of bone on the side of the foot near the big toe. They can become painful because of tight fitting shoes. This condition tends to run in families and can be corrected with an in office procedure. • Symptom- Pain from toenail .pressing into skin aggravated by shoe gear. • Cause- Thickening or increased curvature of toenail. • Progressively more painful with Possible infection. • Can be cured permanently with minor in office procedure. BLUE CHOICE PROVIDER FOR A &M EMPLOYEES " 111i vvuNvii Member Alliance PPO 696-4080 Member of B razos Val ley Physicians Organization ,11,,;, The Bryan - College Station Eagle Location, Location, Location! The First National Bank of Bryan Is Just Around Your Corner. • Two Branch Banks in Bryan and Three in College Station, including 3 Drive Through Locations • FREE use of 8 ATMs in Bryan /College Station • Fast and Courteous Service • Locally Owned and Operated • FREE CHECKING! • Student Loans • Consumer and Business Loans • Professional and Executive Loans • Home Equity and Home Improvement Loans Now you can bankwith First National anywhere, anytime! Visit us on the web at www.fnb.bcs.com. Wednesday, September 27, 2000 Page 23 Antiques & Collectibles Mall 118 N. Bryan St. (979) 822 -7400 T ues - S 1 0-5:30 - �� Sun 1 -5 Discount Trophy Aggieland Awards 209 South Main - Bryan, Texas 77803 Phone (979) 822 -5923 Fax(979)775 -2223 M -F 9:00 - 5:30 Sat. 10:00 - 1:00 HAY 6 KAY SANDERS e WELCOMES THE LASALLE HOTEL WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU FOR 22 YEARS - GLAD YOU'RE HERE' 97 9 - 775 -8383 18 00- 231 -7107 log S. MAIN - 1/2 BLOCK FROM LA SALLE O ld Bryan M place — A delicious lunch spot! Loaned inside Old Br�:u1 Mad.clplace, Fine Dining in a Casual' atmosphere Square One, MON. — THURS. I 9 :00pM FRI. & SAT. 1 1:00 AM - 18 :00 pM 211 W. • 361 -0264 7�e `game C'afferrJ ales �rne �rfs `aye ales C"I" �ne � • �ionseruaGon .�ramin9 ®�i9inal �r1 texas vinla9e �rl (�rinls 6lel 114 cSoulFi .amain cS /reel ,2 jryan,✓exas 7780.7 (979J 822 -0496 LOAX) sq. It. of Furniture, Glassware, Silver, Lamps, Books, Linens, etc. • Appraisal • Restoration and • Estate Auction Serices Tues.-Sat. 10:30 - S:30 Sun :Mon. by Chance 118 S. BRYAN AVE. • BRYAN, TX 77803 BUD'74 & Brrr., —.— - -- - -- _. OAK ROCKERS i Reg. $119.95 Sale $89,95` *While Supplies Last Mon. - Tues 8:30 -5:00 Wed 830 - Bu ,,/ Si Thurs. - frl. 8:30 -5:00 rl Sa19:00 - 5:00 Unfinished Furniture, Inc. Fin e Quality rn Fuiture 314 North Main Bryan, Texas 77803 822 -7052 Come Joni the clew QIght life aetioq ill Bowptowq Bryaq. T hur s. - Sat. til 2a.m. 1 IntYAN, Tx - w ZOf , 121 N. M ain • 770 -4445 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 Page 25 We Buy & Sell A,ptiques • Estates • Collectibles • Cool Stuff - r" ." J 401 W. 27th • 229 -8104 Parker - Astin True Value Hardware Store • Hardware • Tools • Paint • Electrical & Plumbing • Housewares & Gifts • Bridal Registry 108 N. Bryan Downtown Since 1911 1�- Clip this ad and receive 15% OFF a regularly priced item thru 10 -15 -00 THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM 979/779 -KIDS / l Amity of Bryan r A Furniture Restoration Company We strip, refinish and repair. , Brass Furniture Hardware • More Antiques and Collectibles 300 W. 26th • Bryan 822 -7717 Conlee Moving & Storage Betty Conlee Richter 600 S. Bryan Ave. Sales Bryan, Texas 77803 Office: (979) 779 -1341 Brazos I'he Stri Valley's F 5- 0121 Fax: 979) 775 -0121 Largest Jrn Selection of New & S11op used Instruments 119 N. Main 779 -8548 Conlee Moving & Storage Betty Conlee Richter 600 S. Bryan Ave. Sales Bryan, Texas 77803 Office: (979) 779 -1341 ats: (800) F 5- 0121 Fax: 979) 775 -0121 AalwALI/ED e -mail: br- conlee@tca.net - Agent for Allied Van Lines e Open: Mon. -Sat. 10 -5 All major credit cards accepted 210 W. 26th St. Bryon, TX 77803 (979) 775 -2984 kse8 etotkutg 4 kowekoM itewo 11 tke ewiwe 1wi1v S. 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Car owners who do not normally drive between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. may register their automobiles through the local police and sheriff's department and receive decals for their front and rear windshields. The vehicle is entered into the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles computer file as a participating vehicle. If an officer spots a participating vehicle on the road anywhere in Texas between I a.m. and 5 a.m., the officer will assume the vehicle has been stolen and will stop and question the driver. Only people who never or rarely drive in the designated time should register. DARE: Drug Abuse Resistance Education is a nationwide anti -drug program started in College Station in 1986 and Bryan in 1989. The program brings drug education into the classroom using specially trained police officers as teachers. Through the program, officers teach kids not only to say no to drugs, but how to do so. For more information, contact your local police department's crime prevention unit. Citizen Police Academy: The Bryan and College Station police departments and the Brazos County sheriff's department offer academics each fall and spring. The courses — in Bryan, College Station and Brazos County — allow citizens to better understand how the law enforcement agencies operate. Topics include street patrol, criminal investigation, training, internal affairs, arrests and use of. force, the criminal justice system and drug enforcement. Classes are taught by officers and other law enforcement experts and feature hands -on experience in such areas as building searches and traffic stops. The academy is free. For more information and class times, contact the crime prevention office of your local police or sheriff's department. The Brazos County Sheriff's Department 26th Street and Texas Avenue, Bryan, Suite 105 All emergencies: 911 Non - emergencies: 361-3888 Crime Stoppers: 775 -TIPS Information: 361 -4100 If no answer: 779 -1717 See EMERGENCY, Page 38 Page 28 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 1 . Texas A &M U n iveroity With 43,500 students, Texas A &M is the second largest Texas university behind the University of Texas at Austin and the fourth largest in the nation. A &M has the top national undergraduate enrollments in engineering, veterinary medicine, architecture and business, and is one of only a few schools to hold all three federal designations as a land - grant, sea -grant and space - grant university. Governing Body The nine - university, eight - agency Texas A &M University System is governed by a nine- member board of regents. Three other universities, Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A &M University - Commerce and Texas A &M University- Texarkana, joined the A &M System Sept. 1, 1996. The Texas A &M University System Health Science Center is part of the A &M System. Texas A &M in College Station is the largest school in the A &M System. Regents are appointed by the governor to six -year terms. The chairman of the board is Don Powell of Amarillo. Also on the board are Houstonians, Robert H. Allen, Dionel E. Avil6s, and R.H. (Steve) Stevens Jr.; Frederick D. McClure of Dallas, Anne Armstrong of Armstrong, Erle Nye of Dallas, Lionel Sosa of San Antonio, and Dr. Susan Rudd Wynn of Fort Worth. Faculty A &M's academic staff consists of about 2,400 faculty members, more than 80 percent of whom hold doctorates. Among the faculty is Norman Borlaug, winner of the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize in agronomy, and E Albert Cotton, a recipient of the National Medal of Science: A Rich History Texas A &M has been a part of Texas history for more than a century. The first land -grant college in Texas was authorized by the Legislature in 1871. Gov. Richard Coke formally dedicated the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, as it was named, on Oct. 4, 1876. The campus, which consisted of two buildings set on a rolling prairie a few miles from the raw frontier town of Bryan, was the state's first public institution of higher learning. Three months after the opening, only 48 students had 'enrolled, although 106 students were on campus by the close of the school year. The school was founded to teach the agricultural and mechanical arts. But knowledge in these areas was limited at best, and in the early years the curriculum leaned toward the standard college classical education taught at other colleges. See A &M, Page 41 the ( uriosity Shop For the Latest Styles & the Best Selection visit our new Brighton Showroom. Ask about our Brighton customer appreciation program, our new Brighton Bridal Registry and Brighton Wish List. �righton® Post Oak Mall • 693 -0982 Madisonville • 936 -348 -3293 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 Page 29 Parks & Recreation Bryan Parks and Recreation Director: David Schmitz 209 -5200 Athletics programmer: Raymond Bradley The department provides a variety of leisure opportunities throughout the year at its many facilities. Among them are recreational sports leagues that include spring, summer and fall softball, volleyball and horseshoes. Softball tournaments from local to state and national are also held during the year at state - of -the -art softball facilities at the Larry Parker Softball Fields at the Bryan Regional Athletic Complex. The City of Bryan has three paid admission pools. The Bryan Aquatic Center is open all year and includes a seasonal wading pool and the Superslide, which is open during the spring and summer. Haswell and Thomas pools are open only during the summer. All pools, the Superslide and wading pool are available for rental. Instructional swimming and safety classes are offered in the spring and summer. Aquatic events include pool movies, adult moonlight swims, family -fun nights and the July 4th Aqua Blast. Other annual department events include the Family Fishing Contest at Lake Bryan, Bryan Bluegrass Festival, The Parade of Lights Christmas decorating contest, and the Holiday Celebration in downtown Bryan. The department also maintains Lake Bryan, also known as Bryan Utilities Lake. The Lake offers camping, fishing, RV hookups and a marina. There is a $5 gate fee and annual passes are available for $50, $35 for senior citizens. The Summer Fun Camp for youths ages 6 -10 offers recreation, arts and entertainment activities, and sports. Other Bryan recreation facilities include the Bryan Municipal Golf Course located at Municipal Lake next to the Astin Recreation Area, and the area's first handicapped - accessible exercise course located at Sam Rayburn Park adjacent to Sam Rayburn Junior High School. College Station Parks and Recreation Department Director: Stephen Beachy 764 -3773 The department coordinates various recreational activities for youths and adults, such as adult & youth girls softball, flag football, basketball, volleyball, tennis and swimming. Swimming is available at Thomas Pool, Southwood Pool and Adamson Lagoon, a semitropical lagoon surrounded by jungle plants and creatures. Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater hosts arts events, concerts and free movies. The outdoor theater may also be rented for individuals, service organizations and promoters for private or public functions. The department maintains 34 parks, some with outdoor pavilions for rent. "Parks System Inventory Book," available at the office for $10, identifies the city's jogging tracks, tennis courts, playgrounds, ponds and other park features. the best investment you can make for the future? YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION Educating the Mind, Basic, Accrec St. Joseph Catholic School Early Childhood through 12th grade 109 N. Preston 979/822.6641 Bryan, TX 77803 www.stjosephbcs.org Page 30 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 State & Federal Offi The President The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 (202) 456 -1414 U.S. Senate: Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison R- Dallas 284 Russell Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 -4304 (202) 224 -5922 e -mail: senator@hutchison.senate.gov State offices: Austin (512) 916 -5834 Houston (713) 653 -3456 Term expires in 2001. Sen. Phil Gramm R- College Station 370 Russell Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 -4302 (202) 224 -2934 e -mail: phil-granun@gramm.senate.gov State offices: Tyler (903) 593 -0902 Dallas (214) 767 -3000 Term expires in 2003. U.S. House, 8th District: Rep. Kevin Brady R -The Woodlands 1531 Longworth House Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225 -4901 e -mail: rep.brady@mail.house.gov District offices: 111 East University Dr., Suite 216 College Station, Tx 77840 (979) 846 -6068 200 River Pointe Dr., #304 Conroe, Tx 77304 (936) 441 -5700 Term expires in 2001. U.S. House, 11th District: Rep. Chet Edwards D -Waco 2459 Rayburn House Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225 -6105 District offices: Suite 710 Clifton - Robinson Tower 700 S. University Parks Dr. Waco, Tx 76706 (817) 752 -9600 Term expires in January 2001. Austin, Tx 78711 (512) 463 -0105 District office: 7607 Eastmark Dr., No. 231 College Station, TX 77840 (979) 694 -2609 Term expires in 2003 Texas House, 13th District: Rep. Charles B. Jones R -Bryan P.O. Box 2910 Austin, TX 78768 -2910 (512)463 -0600 128 E. Bell District office: Rockdale, TX 76567 (512) 446 -2850 Term expires in 2001 U.S. House, 2nd District: Rep. Jim Turner D- Crockett 208 Cannon House Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225 -2401 District office: P.O. Box 780, Crockett, Tx 75835 (936) 544 -8414 Term expires in 2001. U.S. House, 5th District: Rep. Pete Sessions R- Dallas 1318 Longworth House Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225 -2231 e -mail: petes @mail.house.gov District office: 10677 E. Northwest Highway Suite 410, Dallas, Tx 75238 (214) 349 -9996 Term expires in 2001. U.S. House, 14th District: Rep. Ron Paul I- Surfside 203 Cannon Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225 -2831 e -mail: rep.paul @mail.house.gov District office: 312 S. Main St. Victoria, Tx 77901 (361) 576 -1231 Term expires in 2001 The Governor Gov. George W. Bush P.O. Box 12428 Austin, Tx 78711 (512) 463 -2000 Texas Senate, 5th District: Sen. Steve Ogden R -Bryan P.O. Box 12068 Capitol Station Texas House, 14th District: Rep. Fred Brown R- College Station P.O. Box 2910 Austin, TX 78768 -2910 (512) 463 -0698 District office: 4444 Carter Creek Parkway Suite 107, Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 268 -7545 Term expires in 2001. Texas House, 15th District: Rep. Thomas Williams R -The Woodlands Room EXT E1.410 Austin, TX 78701 (512) 463 -0550 District office: P.O. Box 8069 The Woodlands, TX 77387 (281) 296 -0023 Term expires in 2001. Republican Presidential nominee George W. Bush discusses his platform. The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 Page 31 EMERGENCY, from Page 27 The following departments can be reached Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.: Crime Stoppers: 775 -TIPS Information: 361 -4100 If no answer: 779 -1717 Sheriff's Administration: 361 -4148 Civil Process: 775 -4700 Criminal Investigation: 361 -4190 Records: 361 -4157 Warrants: 361 -4155 Sheriff: Chris Kirk Chief Deputy: Clyde Collins Jail Administrator: Wayne Dickey Crime Prevention: Louis Koronka Crime Stoppers Coordinator: Chris Kirk Programs: Neighborhood Watch, Operation ID, TRIAD crime prevention program for senior citizens, crime prevention talks for groups, home security checks, child fingerprinting, Crime Stoppers and jail tours by appointment. Brazos County Jail: Located in County Courthouse, 26th Street and Texas Avenue in Bryan. Minimum Security Jail: Located on Sandy Point Road in Bryan - 775- 4100. www.ei.bryan.tx.us /police Records: 209 -5345 Crime Prevention: 209 -5349 Administration: 209-5387 Chief: Lee Freeman Asst. Chiefs: Pete Willis and Gary Wentrcek Street Crime Apprehension Team: Sgt. Sharean Gideon Crime Prevention Officer: Jerry Moore Citizen Police Academy Co- ordinator Officer: Tim Adams DARE: Alice Anderson and Ed Grawl School Resource Officers: George Aguilar, Robert Smith, Benson Kilgore, Duane Hill and Jeff Reeves Programs: Neighborhood Crime Watch, DARE, Operation ID, Help End Auto Theft automobile theft prevention program, Citizen Police Academy, station tours for groups of 10 or more by appointment, crime prevention talks to groups and schools, McGruff program for school kids and security surveys and insurance inspection for homes and businesses. College Station Police Department 2611 -A Texas Ave. All emergencies: 911 Non - emergency calls: 764- 3600 Records: 764 -3636 Crime Prevention: 764 -3611 Administration: 764 -3605 Chief: Edgar Feldman Crime Prevention: Lt. Scott Simpson DARE: Darrell Luedke, Craig Anderson, Tonya Bingham, Rick Vessell Programs: Neighborhood Watch, DARE, Operation ID, Help End Auto Theft automobile theft prevention program, Citizen Police Academy, bicycle registration, group talks on rape awareness and prevention, bad checks, armed robbery and shoplifting prevention and other topics, home and business security surveys, and station tours by appointment. College Station Jail: Located at the College Station Police Station. For information, call 764 -3600. Texas A &M Police Department 1111 Research Parkway On Campus emergencies: 9 -911 Non - emergencies: 845 -2345 Director: Robert E. Wiatt Associate Director: Elmer Schneider Assistant Directors: Mike Ragan — Field Operations, Josie Hoelscher — Criminal Investigation Crime Prevention: Lt. Bert Kretzschmar, 845 -8900 Programs: Crime Prevention talks on a variety of subjects, crime prevention literature available at the police department. See EMERGENCY, Page 38 Bryan Police Department (29th Street and Texas Avenue) All emergencies: 911 Non - emergency calls: 361 -3888 Web site: Page 32 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 Brazos Valley Performing Arto The Bryan - College Station area is blessed with an active arts community that gives residents opportunities to see and participate in a full range of activities. The Arts Council of Brazos Valley consists of 29 affiliates that include artists, writers, quilters, singers, community theaters and more. The presence of Texas A &M University means the community has access to professional theater and world -class classical music through the Memorial Student Center Opera and Performing Arts Society (MCS OPAS). OPAS Jr. presents programs for young people, while several campus galleries host art exhibits throughout the year. The A &M Department of Performance Studies encompasses the theater arts program, which presents a series of plays, and the music program and vocal music program which sponsor presentations by students as well as concerts featuring musicians of national and international renown. Community theater is represented by StageCenter, The Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra presents six concerts during the season and has auditions In the fall and spring for new members. Brazos Valley TROUPE, The Theatre Company of Bryan - College Station and the Navasota Theatre Alliance. Each welcomes participation on both stage and backstage. 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The Bryan - Colleg S Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 Page 35 IRP/C S REALTOR IDinEcrironY TOMMY NUCHE, CRS CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST 30 years Experience Bryan - College Station - 526 University Drive East, Suite 101 B • College Station 764 -6 000 a 696 -2032 a 800 - 375 -1440 RE /MAX Texas Heritage (979) 846 -4500 Open Weekends www.realtor.com 4101 S. Texas Avenue Bryan, Texas Each office indelrendeml, owned &raper ted. Based on ppublicly available information and on an d`1 l Arthur Anderson ui 1997 RHMAX residemW real eslaie Iransaciion sides in North America. Mary Lind Bryan D Connie Hearne ASHFORD Craig Browne Janet Higgins Rostell Chapman Juanita Corrier SQUARE Maria St Margie Stira Laurie Follis REALTY Dorothy Toler "WHEN EXPERIENCE REALLY COUNTS" 420 Tarrow PHONE: (979) 260 -SOLD (7653) College Station, TX 77840 FAX: (979) 846 -7924 eti�s e ashfordsquarere ashfords @gte.net Page 36 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 D COUPT GR,�'�N . Look at the Rest... Come See the Best. • Spacious one, two bedroom or sunroorn apartments • Breakfast, lunch and a light evening meal served daily • Weekly Housekeeping Service • Scheduled transportation • Varied activities offered daily • Emergency pull cords in each aparment • 24 hour staffing • Beauty Shop • Small pets welcome We provide affordabilty without investment, privacy IQ without loneliness, choice without compromise. EQU&ROUSING OPPORTUNITY One bedroom / Sunroom Approx. 991 sq.ft. • Licensed Home Health agency on site The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 Page 37 ATTENTION Local Businesses... Want to show teachers that you support their efforts? Join our The Eagle and MIX 104.7 recognize the hard work and dedication our local teachers give to the community. Each month we recognize one deserving teacher from the numerous nomination letters received during the month. This worthy instructor will receive a gift basket with goodies and gift certificates as a "thank you" for their devotion to the children. We are asking your business to join our team by providing nine gift cer- tificates or items for these teachers. For more information or to participate in our program, please call Monica Rodriguez at 979 - 776 -4444 ext. 502 or 1- 800 - 299 -7355. You can also reach Monica by FAX at 979 - 774 -0547 or by email (m rod riguez @theeagle.com). o HAIR � �.�, i Co DESIGN — MOOTN /E ar an and College Stati Wolf Creek m� N�AVMAR CAR WASH OUNTRYCLI ' ' = K NG- DELI d CATERIN a The Ea µ inr NrEmi'Xleµe Ni.XUnnrc. D NONI RINCX SfERNXUUSE �� + ADVEPTISING SPECIALTIES } �� Flying higher every day Page 38 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 EMERGENCY, from Page 27 Bryan Fire Department All fire and medical emergencies: 911 -- Central Station: 300 W. William J. Bryan Parkway Business Calls: 209 -5975 - -No. 2 Station: 2813 Cavitt St. Business Calls: 209 -5580 - -No. 3 Station: 3211 Briarcrest Drive Business Calls: 209 -5584 - -No. 4 Station: 5429 N. Texas Ave. Business Calls: 209 -5588 . Fire Department Administration: 209 -5970 Chief. James Bland Public Education Officer: Warren Fowler , Programs: Fire prevention and safety talks, Kid Safe fire education for children, Learn Not to Burn fire prevention programs for children, station tours by appointment, Fire Safety Home educates children in first through fourth grades on what to do in case of a fire and daily telephone calls to senior citizens living alone upon request and DWI prevention programs. For more information on any program call 821 - 5960. Texas Department of Public Safety 1540 E. Bypass Emergency calls: 911 Non - emergency calls: 776 -3101 Texas road and weather conditions: 1(800)452 -9292 Road assistance: 1(800)525 -5555 Sergeant: Curtis Walker Corporal: Clay Taylor Safety Education Trooper: Eddie Carmon - 776 -3147 Programs: Operation Holiday: They provide more troopers on the road to assist with additional holiday traffic. ovenant Family Church We're Here For You! Families • Kids • Teens Singles • Students Relationships Youth Ministry Every Friday 7 -10 pm KIDS Rain Forest 4010 Harvey Road (Hwy 30) Preserving Our Most Valuable Resource, Our Kids. College S t a t i o n College Station Fire Department Fire and medical emergencies: 911 Fire admin.: 1207 Texas Ave. Non - emergency calls: 764 -3705 -- Station No. 1: 304 Holleman St. Business Calls: 361 -3702 See EMERGENCY, Page 40 Pastor Danny & Janet Green with sons Jarrod & Nathan Covenant Family Church "Success Begins On Sunday" Pre - school Rumble Room Church Can Be Fort For Everyone. University Drly* N 8 Harvey Rd. (Hwy 30) (2 Miles) KIDS Rain Forest 4010 Harvey Road (Hwy 30) Preserving Our Most Valuable Resource, Our Kids. College S t a t i o n College Station Fire Department Fire and medical emergencies: 911 Fire admin.: 1207 Texas Ave. Non - emergency calls: 764 -3705 -- Station No. 1: 304 Holleman St. Business Calls: 361 -3702 See EMERGENCY, Page 40 Pastor Danny & Janet Green with sons Jarrod & Nathan Covenant Family Church "Success Begins On Sunday" Pre - school Rumble Room Church Can Be Fort For Everyone. The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 Page 39 ARTS, from Page 32 Texas A &M Music Program Texas A &M March 23 -25, 30 -31, April 1 - The Brazos Valley Symphony Visualization Laboratory Man of La Mancha Orchestra presents six concerts Society for the Promotion of May 4 -6, 11 -13 - I Remember during the season and has auditions Indian Classical Music and Mama in the fall and spring for new Culture Amongst Youth members. MSC Film Society Brazos Valley Chorale The Brazos Valley Chorale W Literary Arts Committee Oct. 29 - "Flames of Freedom" presents four concerts per season Dec. 2 - "Operatic Lights" and also has fall auditions for new MSC OPAS Feb. 24 - "Over the Rainbow" members. Nov. 12 - Footloose - The Musical May 13 - "Light Divine" Community Chamber Concerts Dec. 4 - The Boys Choir of Harlem presents five concerts each season. Jan. 24 -25 - Jcki11 (4 /Inle Brazos Valley bringing in talented musicians from Feb. 7 - Aeros Symphony Orchestra - around the state and nation. Feb. 25 - Peter Pan Oct. 15 - "High Lights" Several other organizations FeK 27 - Bolshoi Symphony Dec. 2 - "Operatic Lights" sponsor -plays and concerts March 6-7 - Godspell Feb. 4 - "Jazz Lights" throughout the year. March 21 -22 - Carmen with March 4 - "Heavenly Lights" London City Opera April 8 - "Stage Lights" The Arts Council of April 4 -5 - Chicago May 5 - "Bright Lights! Brazos Valley Broadway!" 2501 Texas Ave. S., Suite 105 -C, Intimate Gatherings College Station 6962787 - Oct. 17 - The Assad Brothers Brazos Valley TROUPE Nov. 9,- ,Daniel Heifetz Oct. 13- 15;19 -22 27 -29 - The Odd Affiliates - Feb. 15 - Father, Son & Holy Coach Couple (female version) Memorial Student Center Qpera March 27 Eileen Ivers Celtic Nov, 30, Dec. 1 -3, 7- 10,15 -17 - The and Performing Arts. Society ' Band Best Christmas Pageant Ever OPAS Guild Society or the Preservation and ty OPAS Jr. Communitv Chamber Concerts Encouragement of Barbershop Oct. 8 -Amelia Bedelia Oct. 24 - Pianist Alexander Dossin Quartet Singing in America Nov. 5 - Zorro Ballet for Young and oboist Philip Alexander Sta eCenter Audiences, Nov. 6 - Pacifica String .Quartet KAMU -TV /FM Feb. 18 - Bugs and Balloons Nov. 16 - Konevets Choral The Theatre Company of March 24 - Landis and Company's from St. Petersburg, Russia Bryan- College •Station Cinderella Feb. 8 - Organist'John Walker MSC Forsyth Center Galleries StAgeCenter March 6. - Debussy String Quartet Navasota Theater Alliance Sept. 14 -16, 21 -23, 28 -30 - The from Paris, France Office of University Art Odd Couple ` April 19 - Texas Boys Choir Collections and Exhibits Oct. 26 -28, Nov. 2 -4, 9 -11 - Angel Brazos Valley Chapter of Docents _ Street American Guild of Organists Brazos Valley Nov. 30, Dec. 1 -2, 7 -9, 14 -16 - The Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6 - Symphony Orchestra Lion in Winter Noontime Recitals at TAMU Brazos Writers Feb. 1 -3, 8 -10, 15 -27 - Dirty Work Forsyth Gallery Brazos Valley Music at the Crossroads Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov.' 12 - Teachers Association April 19 -21. 26 =28, May 3 -5, - Afternoon Recitals at Bryan's First Friends of the Librar Member of the Wedding Presbyterian Church Brazos Valley Art League June 14 -16,, 21 -23, 28 -30 - Sept. 19 - Andrew Reisinger at Brazos Valley Chorale Marat/Sade A &M United Methodist Church` Brazos Valley Embroiderer's Guild The Theatre Company of Sept. 26, Oct. 24, Nov. 28 - Brazos Valley Museum of Bryan- College Station Noontime Recitals at St. Thomas Natural History Sept. 29 -30, Oct. 1, 6 -8, 13 -15 - Episcopal Church American Guild of Organists Art's for Everyone, Inc. Joseph crud the Amazing Navasota Theatre Alliance �dz',os pittriers &Weavers � Technicolor Dreamcoat Sept. 28 -30 Oct. 1, 5 -7 - The 8raros E3lucbonnet Quilt Guild Nov. ,. 24 -26, Dec. 1 -3 - 17 -19 Remarkable Mr. Pennj acker 3P Brazos heritage Society Carousel Janua Forever Plaid rY - Brazos Valley TROUPE Dec. 16 -22 - A Childs Christmas heater Carol .� Feb. 16 -18, 23 -25 -Annie Junior See ARTS, Page 41 Page 40 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 ARTS, from Page 39 Texas A &M Vocal Music Program Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 27 - Singing Cadets in MSC Flagroom eZaft � , � Ula pp sEEZS' • - �4ysr> Je.,�> • e-rzi�,cr > • �w.i Y857 23tiaxetest • B an 79 -o8g -4i.. -S e. ,o • '34d y up v, 'rdt s Nov. 5 - Texas Collegiate Women's Choral Festival Dec. 3 - Century Singers, Reveliers, Singing Cadets, Women's Chorus April 8 - Reveliers Spring Concert April 20 - Century Singers Spring Concert i April 21 - Singing Cadets, Century Singers, Women's Chorus Muster Concert April 27 - Women's Chorus Spring Concert April 28 - Singing Cadets Spring Concert Texas A &M Theater Arts Program Schedule to be announced A &M FLOWERS E and N . GIFTS 10% Discount or Free Delivery when you mention this ad 693 -4384 2212 Texas Ave S • College Station EMERGENCY, from Page - -No. 2 Station: 2100 Rio Grande Business Calls: 764 -3715 - -No. 3 Station: 4180 "texas 6 Business Calls: 764 -3866 - -No. 4Station: 1.100 F.M. 2347 at Easterwood !Airport Bosiness Calls: 764 -6366 Fire Chief: David Giordano Web site.: wwvv,ci.college- station.l.x : us Programs: Open House during October„ fire safety programs at schools during Fire Prevention Week, Kid Safe fire education for children, station tours by appointment, home fire safety checks by appointment and help and advice on smoke detector and fire extinguisher installation. Texas ,'A &M Emergency Medical Services Rootn 020 - Beutal health Center All on campus emergencies: 9-911 Non- emergency business calls: 845 -1525 Chief of EMS: Jack Van Cleve Director of Student Health Services: Dr. Lucille Isdale Prograrus: Standbys at student activities and athletic events, year - round ambulance service for the Texas A& M University territory, answers all 911 calls on university territory. K6NA CHQ ffm . Mos STEAK HOUSE woen - culan HAPPY HOW 0 99` MuIGAEm a D 4-7 Pit 7 ons A Hawaiian Ranch -Style Dining NAFt DEER 694 -4618 F 520 Harvey Road • College Station 4 -10 PM MON. -Too. - 4 -11 PM Fm. -11 -11 PM SrL 11-H1 PM Saw. OPENING SOON OH LUNCH WEEKDAYS The Bryan - College Station Eagle A &M, from Page 28 From A &M's beginnings, student life to a great I xtent was shaped by the activities and values of the Corps of Cadets. The social clubs and fraternities that sprang up at other colleges were discouraged at A &M, and few developed. Instead, the Corps became a single fraternity encompassing all students. Many of the traditions associated with A &M had not yet developed, but by the 1880s freshmen were known as "fish," a term denoting a status distinctly inferior to that enjoyed by upperclassmen. In 1890, Lawrence Sullivan Ross was named president of the college. During the seven years Ross headed,the school, new dorms, classrooms and laboratories were constructed. Ross emphasized military training and the Corps of Cadets. These are the years which reaffirmed and reconstituted the strong military orientation of the Wednesday, September 27, 2000 Page 41 college, and these are the years that gave conception to the "Aggie Spirit" and "Aggie traditions" for which the college gained repute in later years. In 1958, James Earl Rudder was named to head A &M. During his tenure, the all -male, military - oriented college became a coeducational university with a broadened curriculum and a vastly expanded research program. In 1963, two A &M faculty wives were admitted as regular students, but it was not until 1971 that the university's catalog officially proclaimed the school coeducational. Today, women make up 46 percent of A &M's total enrollment. In a second break with the past, compulsory enrollment of all new freshmen in the Corps of Cadets and ROTC was abolished in 1965. Howard Graves, a retired lieutenant general, is chancellor of the A &M System. Ray Bowen, the former interim president of Oklahoma State University, has been president of A &M since June 1, 1994. Page 42 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 Brazos Valley Kocreation When it comes to outdoor activities, the Brazos Valley is not lacking in things to do. With three lakes in the area that boast fishing, hiking and biking trails, camping and even hunting, there is something for just about everyone. Lake Bryan Lake Bryan Park encompasses 275 acres of land with various recreational opportunities for the public. The lake offers fishing, swimming, jet skiing and sail boating. Lake Bryan also features 16 miles of bike trails circling the lake, with different trails available. Lake Somerville Fishing is available at the two marinas on the lake and there is also bank fishing available at the two state parks — Birch Creek and Nails Creek. Individuals must have a fishing license. Birch Creek and Nails Creek also have 21 miles of trails between the parks that are available for biking, hiking and equestrian riding. There is also hunting available at the west end area of the lake as part of the "Hunt and Wildlife Management' program. Hunters must have a license and purchase a public lands permit. Camping is also available for a fee. Gibbons Creek Reservoir Gibbons Creek, located in Carlos by the Texas Municipal Power Agency plant, is available to the public for fishing. Fishing is restricted to rod and reel use only, with catch and release on bass and the standard state limits on crappie and catfish. Gabbard Pond (College Station) Located at 1201 Dexter Drive South, Gabbard Pond is a one -acre body of water that has been stocked with bluegill, perch, bass and channel catfish. Gabbard Pond is open to fishing year round, and all Texas fishing regulations should be followed. Brothers Pond (College Station) Located at 3100 Rio Grande, Brothers Pond offers individuals a chance to feed the birds and turtles. Brothers Pond is scheduled for renovation in the futiov, Cy Miller Pond` (Co ij_ Statiori) Located next to the Police Station on Texas Avenue, the pond was recently renovated. Fishing is available year round at the pond from the banks and from the pier. All Texas fishing regulations, which are posted at the pond, should be followed. Central Park Pond Located in Central Park at 1000 Krenek Tap Road, it is the most active of the College Station ponds. Every February the pond is stocked with rainbow trout. Anglers between the ages of 17 and 64 must possess a Texas fishing license with a $7 trout stamp. Central Park Pond is open to fishing year round, and all Texas fishing regulations, should be followed. A passion for Jesus M& A vision for people 600 S. Coulter Dr., Bryan, TX 77803 Phone 979 -779 -1591 Web Site: http: / /www.cbc.bryan.tx.us/ (Services Broadcast Live) 'Chris Osborne, Pastor Sunday Worship Schedule: 9:30am, 11:OOam, 6:30pm Wednesday: 6:OOpm Cable Channel 15 - 10:OOam Sunday 24 hour Prayer Line: 779 -PRAY The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 Page 43 BV SCHOOLS, from Page 20 Principal: Carole Dickey CALVERT 410 Main St., Calvert, 77837 364 -2824 Superintendent: Don Robbins Calvert High School (Grades 7 -12) 310 Hickory St. 364 -2845 Principal: Oliver Hadnot W.D. Spigner Elementary School (Grades preK -6) West Texas Avenue 364 -2882 Principal: Vacant CAMERON 304 E. 12th St., Cameron, 76520 (254) 697 -3512 Superintendent: Vacant Yoe High School (Grades 9 -12) 208 E. 10th St. (254) 697 -3902 Principal: Clint McMahon , Cameron Junior High School (Grades 6 -8) 4041. 22nd St. (254) 697 -2131 Principal: Roy Mayfield Cameron Elementary School (Grades 3 -5) 404 E. 22nd St. (254) 697 -2381 Principal: Paul Dixon Ben Milam Elementary School (Grades preK -2) 1100 East 21st St. (254) 697 -3541 Principal: Andy Andrews CENTERVILLE P.O. Box 218, Centerville, 75833 (903) 536 -7812 Superintendent: Bruce Engram Centerville Junior - Senior High School (Grades 7 -12) 813 S. Commerce (903) 536 -2935 Principal: Joe Langley Centerville Elementary School 813 S. Commerce St. (903) 536 -2235 FRANKLIN F.M. 1644, Franklin, 77856 828 -1900 Superintendent: Thomas E. PhillipsFranklin High School (Grades 9 -12) F.M. 1644 828 -3236 Principal: Charles R. Frieda Franklin Middle School (Grades 5 -8) 400 Owensville St. 828 -5434 Principal: Tommy Jackson Roland Reynolds Elementary School (Grades preK -4) Texas 79 and Owensville Street 828 -3344 Principal: Robert Hailey HEARNE 900 Wheelock St., Hearne, 77859 279 -3200 Superintendent: Norris McDaniel Hearne High School (Grades 9 -12) 1210 Hackberry St. 279 -2332 Principal: Debra Lamb Hearne Junior High School (Grades 7 -8) 401 Wheelock St. 279 -2449 Principal: Todd Bennett Blackshear Elementary School (Grades 3 -6) 1401 W. Third St. 279 -3341 Principal: Carolyn Reed See BV SCHOOLS, Page 44 HELPING THOSE YOU LOVE... The opportunity has come to help those closest to you by making a decision about pre - planning your funeral arrangements. Making a wise, thought out plan is beneficial for your family. Call us today and learn more about the value of pre - planned services. There will be no obligation to you in discussing a personal plan that will give you peace of mind for years to come. �EY p O'ZL p R� - -sayan 1515 S. College Bryan, TX 77801 (979)823 -8125 The Brya - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 Page 44 BV SCHOOLS, from Page 43 Eastside Elementary School (Grades preK -2) 1102 Riley St. 279 -2281 Principal: Carmelita McCallum IOLA P.O. Box 159, Iola, 77861 (936) 394 -8131 Superintendent: Douglas Devine Iola Junior - Senior High School (Grades. 7-12) P.O. Box 159 Principal: Harold Schroeder Iola elementary School P.O. Box 159 " Principal: Dwayne Pavelock LEON P.O. Box 157, Jewett, 75846 (903) 626 -4532 Superintendent: Jay S. Winn Leon High School (Grades 9 -12) Texas 79 South, P.O. Box 157 (903) 626 -4444 Principal: Wayne Lincecum Leon Junior High School (Grades 6 -8) Texas 79 South, P.O. Box 157 (903) 626 -4937 _ Principal: Bart Lowry Leon Elementary School (Grades K -5) Texas 79 South, P.O. Box 157 (903) 626 -5100 J�JI�X,GIY.G G /�L17 2� • Independent Living Apartments • Residential • Assisted Living • 24 Hour Nursing Care C ESTVIEW N f l l N[ 2505 East Villa Maria Road Bryan, TX (409) 776 -4778 A.L. License #000970 Crestview Retirement Community is an affiliate of Methodist Retirement Communities. Q Residents of all religious denominations are welcomed. Principal: Greg Kennedy MADISONVILLE 800 Bacon St. P.O. Box 879, Madisonville, 77864 (936) 348 -2797 Superintendent: James D. Vinson Madisonville High School (Grades 9 -12) 707 S. May St. (936) 348 -2721 Principal: John DeBrock Madisonville High School (Grades 9 -12) 707 S. May St. (936) 348 -2721 Principal: John DeBrock Madisonville Junior High School (Grades 6 -8) 707 S. May St. (936) 348 -3587 Principal: Keith Smith Madisonville Intermediate School (Grades 4 -5) 901 W. Trinity St. (936) 348 -2921 Principal: Sarah Warren Madisonville Elementary School (Grades preK -3) P.O. Box 849 (936) 348 -2261 Principal: Rhodena Brooks MUMFORD (Grades preK -grade 10) . F.M. 50 279 -3678. Principal: Pete J. Bienski Jr. NAVASOTA 100 Brosig Ave., Navasota, 77868 825 -4200 Superintendent: Willis Mackey Navasota High School (Grades 9 -12) 2001 Texas 90 825 -4250 Principal: Don Lightfoot Navasota Junior High School (Grades 6 -8) 2301 Texas 90 825 -4225 Principal: Nancy Horton See BV SCHOOLS, Page 45 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 Page 45 BV SCHOOLS, from Page 44 Navasota Intermediate School (Grades 4 -5) 203 Brosig St. 825 -4275 Principal: Tom De011oz John C. Webb Elemen. School 1604 Stacey St. 825 -4280, Principal: Linda Reichle Navasota Primary School (Grades preK -1) 1605 Neal St. 825 -4270 Principal: Bill Murray NORMANGEE Administration P.O. Box 219, Normangee 77871 (936) 396 -3111 Superintendent: Gary Adams (Grades preK -12) Principal: John Davis NORTH ZULCH 1 Fifth St. P.O. Box 158, North Zulch (936) 399 -4151 Superintendent: Crawford H. Helms North Zulch High School (Grades 9 -12) P.O. Box 158 (936) 399 -2821 Principal: Greg McDaniel North Zulch Elementary School (Grades K -5) P.O. Box 158 (936) 399 -2821 Principal: Greg McDaniel RICHARDS 100 Piue St., Richards, 77873 (936) 851 -2364 Superintendent: Charles Hall Richards High School (Grades 7 -12) 100 Pine St. (936) 851 -2364 Principal: Becky Jackson Richards Elementary School (Grades K -6) 100 Pine St. (936) 851 -2364 Principal: Becky Jackson ROCKDALE 520 Davilla St., Rockdale, 76567 (512) 446 -3403 Superintendent: Walter R. Pond Rockdale High School 77872 (Grades 9 -12) 1205 Murray St. (512) 446 -3471 Principal: Raymon Puente North Zulch Junior High School (Grades 6 -8) P.O. Box 158 399 -2821 Principal: Greg McDaniel Rockdale Junior High School (Grades 6 -8) 814 Bushdale Road (512) 446 -2585 Principal: Allen Sanders Rockdale Elementary School (Grades preK -5) 625 W. Belton (512) 446 -2501 Principal: Jackie Thornton SNOOK P.O. Box 87, Snook, 77878 272 -8307 Superintendent: Mike Roberts Snook Secondary School (Grades 7 -12) P.O. Box 87 272 -8140 Principal: Melvin Schueneman Snook Elementary School (Grades preK -6) P.O. Box 87 272 -8140 Principal: Donnie Victorick SOMERVILLE 523 8th St., Somerville, 77879 596 -2153 Superintendent: Jim Schroeder Somerville High School (Grades 9 -12) 514 8th St. 596 -1534 Principal: Hank Masur Somerville Junior High School (Grades 6 -8) 500 8th St. 596 -1461 Principal: Ann Shumate Somerville Elementary School (Grades preK -5) 200 2nd St. 596 -1502 Principal: Roy Green Page 46 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 27, 2000 - 111 0 11 1 ► INSnuW lain 5 pc. Farmhouse Dinette $149 Futon with Pad $149 SET PRICES TWIN FULL QUEEN KING Sofa & Loveseat $399 4 pc. Bedroom Headboard, Dresser, Mirror & Nightstand $199 Finepelli Sofa & Love Very Soft $ 7 99 5 pc. 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