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HomeMy WebLinkAboutUBI 2008 NOVCITY OF COLLEGE STATION Recreation Supervisor. “At Christmas in the Park there is something fun for everyone.” The old-fashioned hayrides, free cookies and cocoa, live entertain- ment, friendly staff and comfortable park setting have made this a won- derful holiday activity. Plus, visitors can see Santa in the most beautiful setting, inside the Central Park Administrative Offices Inside College Station From the City of College Station Public Communications Department • College Station, Texas Christmas in the Park is a month long holiday celebration that includes over 1 million lights decorating the beauti- ful 47 acre Stephen C. Beachy Central Park. The event begins at Thanksgiv- ing and continues throughout the month of December each year. In its 25-year history, Christmas in the Park has hosted over 2 million visitors, many of which have been coming back year after year, making each Christmas in the Park a holiday family tradition since 1984. The event is also a Parks and Recre- ation family tradition! We have many second generation parks employees that are involved in the planning and production. All of the displays are hand-made by City of College Station Parks and Recreation staff. “Through its hometown family atmo- sphere, Christmas in the Park has become a jewel in College Station’s crown,” said Sheila Walker, Parks and lit with a wide variety of lights and decorations, and take their own pic- tures... a truly magical experience. Lights will be on November 26 through January 1 from 6:00pm to 11:00pm and holiday celebrations will commence December 5,6,12,13 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. This year’s event is sponsored by “Wind Watts” of College Station Utili- ties, Waltman and Grisham–Attorneys at Law, and Kroger. To learn more about the event, visit www.cstx.gov or call 979-764-3486. “Through its hometown family atmosphere, Christmas in the Park has become a jewel in College Station’s crown.” SHEILA WALKERParks and Recreation Supervisor November 2008 HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS Dec 5,6,12,13 6pm – 9pm HOLIDAY LIGHTS Nov 26 thru Jan 1 6pm – 11pm Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Hwy 6 and Krenek Tap Rd Meet Santa and enjoy hayrides, cookies, hot cocoa, live music and entertainment! 25 Years of Family Tradition w w w . c s t x . g o v Energy Conservation/Rebates 979 764-3724 Wind Watts/Wind Power 979 764-3535 cstx.gov/ucs e-Bill Signup 979-764-3535 cstx.gov/ucs e-Payments 979 764-EPAY (3729) epay.cstx.gov Credit Card Payments 979 764-3535 24/7 Utility Dispatch 979 764-3638 fixtures, washer/dryer and bath vents to reduce air infiltration. • Check your central unit’s duct system for leaks and repair with mastic or duct tape. For more winter tips and information, go to www.cstx.gov/utilities. BVSWMA Workers Get National Award ––––––––– Two Brazos Valley Solid Waste Man- agement Agency (BVSWMA) workers brought home 2nd Place awards in the International Road E-O competi- tion held in Kentucky this October. The purpose of the Road E-O compe- tition is to promote professionalism and safety on the part of drivers, op- erators and mechanics in the field of solid waste management. For more information, call 979-764-3878. City Hires New Assistant City Manager ––––––––––– The City of College Station recently hired David Neeley as a new Assistant City Manager. Neeley was the former City Manager of Sugar Land, Texas (1987–2001), and a former Utility Operations Direc- tor and Public Works Director for the City of Plano, Texas (1979–1982). College Station City Manager Glenn Brown said, “David is a highly com- petent person who will bring differ- ent strengths to our office that will CITY OF COLLEGE ST A TION INSIDE COLLEGE STATION NOVEMBER 2008 • PAGE 2 Ward Off Winter Woes –––– Below are few friendly tips from College Station Utilities on how you can save money and energy this winter season: • Lower your thermostat to 68 degrees to save on heating costs. • Dress properly by wearing warmer clothing – a good time to break out those sweats! • Replace your return air filter at least once a month. Households with pets that shed may need to replace more often. • Have your heater or furnace serviced to insure that it is operating properly. • Check the weather-stripping around thresholds, doors and windows and replace or repair them when necessary. • Caulk around plumbing and wiring holes from the attic, and around socket and switch outlets, vent-a-hoods, recessed light complement the existing positive at- tributes of our management team.” Holiday Waste Collection –– ______________________________ Thanksgiving Holiday November 27–29, 2008 Christmas Holiday December 25–27, 2008______________________________ Residential Garbage & Brush/Rubbish - Off Thursday - Thursday route collected Friday - Friday route collected Saturday Commercial Collection - Off Thursday - Thu/Fri route collected Friday Recycling Collection (TCW) - Off Thursday, no make up - Friday route collected Friday______________________________ Christmas Eve December 24, 2008______________________________ All Waste Collection - Regular Work Day City Has New Five-Minute News Program –––––––––– The City of College Station introduc- es a new five-minute news program called CS Xpress. CS Xpress is a semi-daily news show that briefs residents on the latest events, programs and decisions by the City of College Station. The news show supplements the city’s 30-minute magazine-style show called College Station Now. College Station Now is broadcast ev- ery day on Channel 19 at 6:30am, 12:30pm, 6:30pm, and 10:30pm on the city’s government-access televi- sion channel, CSTV-19. The show is also featured on KBTX every Sunday morning at 7:30am. You can view all of the CS Xpress in- terviews and current news features at www.cstx.gov/csxpress, or view the latest edition on Channel 19 at 9:30am, 9:00pm, or midnight.