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Get to know the CEOs of Brazos County’s hospitals Spring Preview: Check out the latest Style Statements Home in Style: Featuring the annual Woman’s Club House and Garden Tour

Queens of the Roost Dixie Chicken owners talk about growing up and operating Northgate’s oldest beer joint

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Advancements.

College Station Medical Center traces its roots back to 1931 in Bryan, Texas, where we opened our doors as Bryan Hospital.

Much has changed since 1931, but some traditions are meant to stand the test of time. From our beginning we have dedicated ourselves to advancing the health and well-being of our community, making leading-edge technology, procedures and specialists available right here at home.

1. We are the first level III 2. We were the first hospital 3. We are a Certified NICU in the region and the only facility to offer private NICU rooms, providing the highest level of care to our community’s smallest patients.

to introduce robotic-assisted surgery to the Brazos Valley; as a result, many patients can experience surgery with less pain, smaller scars and faster recovery.

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Before you decide on surgery, discuss treatment options with your doctor. Understanding the risks and benefits of each treatment can help you make the best decision for your individual situation.

Letter From the Publisher

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Crystal Duprè

elcome to Brazos 360, our newest magazine, which has a little bit of something for everyone. Brazos 360 will focus on people, places and events from right here in the Brazos Valley.

Each quarterly edition will feature a local person of interest on the cover.

Our community is blessed to have some wonderful citizens and we look forward to bringing you their unique stories. The magazine will also include a special feature spotlighting design and architecture from a home in the area.

Local faces will adorn the pages of Brazos 360 as we bring you pictures from local events in town. I sometimes hear people say, “There’s not much to do around here.” That couldn’t be farther from the truth. There are plenty of things to do in this community, from outdoor parks and recreation to symphonies and wine tastings. Sometimes all it takes is getting out of your comfort zone to realize all of the unique and fun events surrounding us.

There are several other cool features in Brazos 360, such as a wine column, fashion pages and 411 profiles. Brazos 360 will publish on a quarterly basis, beginning with this issue. Our loyal subscribers will receive the magazine in their home-delivered newspaper on a Thursday each quarter. Other copies will be distributed through miscellaneous outlets around town.

As the magazine evolves, we’d like to know what you think.

We encourage you to send ideas and upcoming events to brazos360@theeagle.com.

Enjoy, and I hope to see you out and about!

- Crystal Duprè

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Contents

8 | 411: Larry Rodgers, College Station Medical Center CEO

10 | A Tribute to Royce Hickman 15 | 411: Kathleen Krusie, St. Joseph Hospital CEO

16 | Spring gardening: Get yards ready for growing and mowing

18 | Dixie Chicken owners Katy Jackson and Jennifer Ganter

22 | 411: Kori Rich, Physicians Centre Hospital CEO

24 | Spring break is a great time to visit Brazos Valley museums, art galleries

26 | Daddy Daughter Dance 32 | 411: Jason Jennings, Scott & White Hospital CEO

33 | Home In Style 38 | Spring Preview 40 | Brazos Go Red For Women 44 | DIY stamped tile coasters 46 | 50 Men Who Can Cook

Crystal Duprè publisher Shauna Lewis special projects editor Linda Brinkman advertising manager Jim Bob McKown creative services manager Aaron Beagle section designer

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esponding to the needs of South College Station’s rapidlygrowing community has long been a priority for St. Joseph Health System. The South College Station campus — located at 4421 State Highway 6 South, near the William D. Fitch intersection and Lowe’s —is living proof of that commitment. The campus provides a location that makes a wide variety of medical services convenient and accessible to people in the area.

The St. Joseph South College Station campus includes an Emergency Room, an Express Care with walk-in services, a family medicine clinic and a pediatrics clinic, as well as a range of therapeutic and diagnostic testing services. The services available on the campus allow patients of all ages to manage their health, from emergency care to preventative care.

“Our mission is to help create a healthier community,” said Jim Schuessler, President and Chief Executive Officer. “To do that, healthcare needs to be easily accessible. The South College Station campus is one part of St. Joseph’s efforts to bring vital services to the people of this community.”

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Cashion Dental’s state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the latest tools to protect and maintain smiles of all ages. The atmosphere is comfortable and calming, and Cashion Dental works hard to ensure that all their patients are taken care of.

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CoLLege station meDiCaL Center Five reasons you need a pCp

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magine this scenario: One summer, Mary feels irritable and anxious much of the time. She thinks she is having panic attacks, so she visits a counselor. The next winter, she goes to the emergency department for heart palpitations.

After many months, she learns that an overactive thyroid was causing her symptoms. However, no single provider had every piece of the puzzle, so it took her a long time to get an accurate diagnosis. A primary care provider (PCP) — a physician who cares for overall health — would likely have been able to diagnose the cause of her symptoms much sooner.

It’s important to develop a relationship with a PCP who gets to know you and your medical conditions over time. Specialists, urgent care providers and emergency room doctors are experienced in their area of medicine; however, they do not usually know you and your health history like your PCP will.

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In addition to seeing the “big picture” of your health, a PCP can: • Maintain your comprehensive medical record, including medications, vaccinations and allergies.

• Understand your family health history and how it relates to any conditions you have.

• Track your screenings and immunizations to make sure you’re up to date.

• Coordinate specialist care and multiple diagnoses.

• Provide counseling about wellness, nutrition and healthy lifestyles.

or she forms ongoing relationships with patients and makes referrals to specialists when necessary.

A geriatrician provides medical care for elderly people and has expert knowledge of many conditions older adults experience.

A gynecologist cares for women’s health and may also offer general medical care to female patients.

An internal medicine doctor provides general medical care for patients with complex or chronic conditions.

A pediatrician offers general medical care for infants, children and adolescents.

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Larry roDgers,

College Station Medical Center CEO Where are you originally from?

St. Louis, Missouri

What is an interesting fact about you that not many people know?

Many don’t know that healthcare is actually my “second” career. I spent several years in the broadcast industry (radio and TV).

How do you usually spend your free time?

I am a bit of a “geek,” and enjoy tinkering with computers, networking, programming, etc. I also enjoy spending quality time with my family, as well as golfing.

If your house caught on fire, what would be the first things you’d save?

My wife and children If you had an all-expenses paid vacation to anywhere, where would you go?

Israel If you turn on your playlist, what song would be playing?

Give It all You Got by Chuck Mangione What is on the top of your bucket list?

Learning to play the piano or learning a new language.

Do you have a favorite holiday? If so, what is it, and what do you love about it?

Easter. For me it’s a reason to celebrate life to its fullest, as well as new beginnings.

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ayle and Tommy Burnside met when they were 11 years old, and even though they recently celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary, Dayle will tell you the number of years has never mattered to her.

“We still stop and dance to our favorite song, We enjoy each other and that’s what it’s about. We got it right; we’re just very blessed,” she said.

When it came time to “remodel” her wedding ring she trusted David Gardner to partner with in the design process that would bring her diamond to life.

“This was a fun project for us,” said David. “Dayle is extremely spirited.

She was willing to experiment and not afraid of the dramatic. We knew she had a spectacular diamond already and she greatly enjoyed pieces that felt special.”

For Tommy, the only thing that mattered was Dayle’s happiness.

Knowing her love of yellow gold and her request for a squared center, David suggested yellow diamonds to halo the center stone in a square shape.

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These factors make the process both fun and challenging. Trust is an important factor in making the final product one that is loved and worn for many years to come.

“I always try to incorporate something from the original ring,” said David. “It could be the center stone, the gold, the combination of small and large diamonds. In the process of designing something personalized, we try to find a unique way to honor the sentimental value of the original.”

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a Tribute to Royce Hickman

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n Jan. 8, The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History held a fundraising event in Bryan honoring the Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce president and CEO for his contributions to the community.

The sold-out fundraiser for the museum in Bryan, After Hours: a Tribute to Royce Hickman, was held at the Miramont Country Club. The event, which included cocktails, dinner, a raffle and auction, also recognized

several others for their community service.

Hickman has served as chamber president and CEO since 1998. The 1964 Texas A&M University graduate is a past member of the Executive Committee of the Texas Association of Business and a past chairman of the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives (TCCE).

Last year TCCE presented Hickman with the Distinguished Service Award. He has also served as a past president of both the Texas A&M Association of Former Students and the

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The museum also gave Bryan Broadcasting the Outstanding Community Partner Award; Henry Mayo the Outstanding Trustee Award; and Mary Hickman, Royce Hickman’s wife, the Surrounded by Love Award. Also honored posthumously was Norris “Jay” Pritchard with the Outstanding Volunteer Award, as well.

For more information on the museum, visit www. brazosvalleymuseum.org or call 979-776-2195.

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Wine 101 Making Sense of Wine Labels

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aving been a consumer of wine for the last 33 years of my life, there are moments I still find myself staring at a label on a wine bottle and wondering what exactly is inside and whether the mystery is worth the purchase price.

However, if you remember these three simple tips that I use the acronym PRG for, you’ll find your quest for the “right wine” to be less confusing and more adventurous.

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P is for Producer.

More often than not, the producer is listed on the front of the label (always on the back label) and will tell you who is ultimately responsible for making the wine. Sometimes the producer will also tell you the name of the winemaker who produced the wine. Why is this important? Because all wine producers want to build a reputation for their wine.

Some produce high-quality wines, others medium quality and others inexpensive and quaffable. Without discussing the merits of various quality characteristics (saving it for another article), a track record develops over time for every producer. Just like any other branded product (autos, clothing, smartphones, etc.), if I know that a wine producer consistently delivers a medium-quality wine in a price range I prefer, then I usually don’t have to worry about paying too much or too little for a wine that I’ll probably enjoy.

R is for region.

This can be all over the map, figuratively and literally. There are laws in every major wine-producing country that regulate what the producer has to reveal about where the fermented juice in the bottle came from. Without diving too deep into the regionspecific regulations, producers can claim the wine in the bottle comes from a specific vineyard, appellation, county, state or country. Examples of single vineyard designations to broad regional categories you’ll find on the label include Ponzo Vineyard, Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Central Coast, California and rarely, but not unheard of, American. A more narrowly defined region usually correlates with pricier wines due to the producer’s desire to let you know that the wine’s grapes were grown, cultivated and harvested in a special place versus a blended concoction of fermented juice from corporate grape farmers.

G is for grape.

In the United States, most producers want you to know the primary grapes that were used in making the wine in the bottle. Specific red and white grapes have certain aroma and flavor characteristics. The more opportunities you have to taste a specific wine made by many producers, the better you’ll be become aware of what to expect when you purchase a wine labeled by the grape varietal in the bottle. While there are hundreds of different grapes grown around the world, there are a few varietals you’ll easily find in every wine retailer. They include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Sangiovese and Tempranillo, to name a few reds. Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Moscato, Riesling and Gewurztraminer are the more well-known whites. Contrary to popular belief, white zinfandel is not a grape, but the name given to a style of wine made from zinfandel grapes.

I’ve purposely focused on “de-mystifying” the reading of labels for producers in the U.S. European wines will not typically label the grapes in the wine (Germany excepted).

You’ll have to really hone up on your geography to become knowledgeable about what grapes are used by French, Italian and Spanish wine producers based upon the location specified on the label. In future articles we’ll explore additional labeling categories that can give you insights about the fermentation process (wood vs. stainless steel) and the length of time spent in fermentation, which also varies depending on which producer and/or country the wine originates from. Meanwhile, patronize those wine retailers that are knowledgeable about their wines and are genuinely interested in helping you select the best wine based on your palate preferences. Life is too short to drink bad wine!

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ealers Lighting in Bryan can take care of everyone’s lighting needs, whether it’s buying one light bulb or stocking an entire home with lighting and accessories.

Dealers Lighting is a privately held, employee-owned corporation engaged in the distribution and wholesale of electrical supplies and lighting fixtures to the commercial, residential and industrial construction industries.

“That’s the beauty of our company,” Bryan branch manager Jan Lee said. “Every single person has ownership and a stake in our success. That’s why you will find not only the widest variety of lighting and electrical products, but people who are committed to the best selection and service possible. We are here to help you make the most of your lighting dollars.”

Dealers Lighting has been in business since the 1940s, and has stores primarily in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma, with the home office in Waco. The Bryan location, at 101 Koenig, was the second store to open, and the corporation now has 62 electrical supply houses and three lighting showrooms.

Dealers Lighting has a wide array of merchandise, and can take care of decorative, recessed, home or even landscape lighting.

“We are the go-to lighting showroom in the Brazos Valley, with an experienced staff ready to offer lighting solutions for all of your residential needs,” Lee said.

Stop by and experience the latest in lighting trends and the best in customer service. The Bryan store is open Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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he Physicians Centre Hospital (TPCH) is a physician-owned, patient-friendly health care choice for the Brazos Valley community.

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The Physicians Centre Hospital exists to provide professional, efficiently delivered, highquality healthcare services to patients, while emphasizing choice, the sanctity of the patient/ physician relationship and the dignity of patients, guest and staff. The hospital’s motto is “Delight our patients, delight our physicians, and delight our staff.”

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kathLeen krusie, St. Joseph Hospital CEO

Where are you originally from?

Monticello, Iowa. I grew up on a farm outside of a small community of 3,000 people. I have a real appreciation for the peacefulness and beauty of the rural areas, and of the hard work of farmers and ranchers in feeding the rest of the world.

What is an interesting fact about you that not many people know?

When I was 17, I performed a solo flute concerto with the symphony orchestra in Dubuque, Iowa. I also was a piccolo player in the University of Iowa Hawkeye Marching Band. Music always has been a very important part of my life.

How do you usually spend your free time?

I enjoy attending Aggie women’s basketball and soccer games, as well as Brazos Valley Symphony and OPAS events with my husband Steve. I also really enjoy wine tasting and cooking. And it always seems that I’m either planning a trip to San Antonio or Washington, D.C., to see our son and daughter, or planning a trip for them to come to Bryan/College Station.

If your house caught on fire, what would be the first things you’d save?

Our mini golden doodle, Bandit, and family photos would be first.

Next I would grab a hand-carved wooden statue of St. Francis that my grandmother purchased in Assisi, Italy, in the 1950s. This statue is especially meaningful to me since my employer, St. Joseph Health System, was founded by the Sisters of St. Francis. These Franciscan values are very prominent in the work we do every day.

If you had an all-expenses paid vacation to anywhere, where would you go?

I’ve been to Europe several times, but there is so much more to see. I’d love to do a Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona, to Monte Carlo, Italy, Greece, and finish up in Ephesus and Istanbul. Not only do visits to these countries increase my understanding of the basis of western art, architecture and spirituality, but they also broaden my overall perspective and appreciation of all the blessings we have in the U.S. If you turn on your playlist, what song would be playing?

I love music of all types, including everything I hear on our local Peace 107 radio station.

What is on the top of your bucket list?

To see my two adult children married to life partners that share their values, and then of course to have grandchildren for me to enjoy!

Do you have a favorite holiday? If so, what is it, and what do you love about it?

Thanksgiving. I love the focus on family and reflecting on the many blessings in my life. Plus, turkey and all of the traditional trimmings is one of my favorite menus! photo By Dave mCDermanD THe eagle

Spring Gardening

By CHARLA ANTHONY Special to The Eagle

Get yards ready for growing and mowing

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emperatures can be spring-like one day in March, and then like winter the next day. Even though spring doesn’t officially arrive until March 20, spring fever can set in much earlier.

If you are infected with the fever, the best medicine is time spent outdoors preparing for our long growing season.

In March you can plant shrubs, perennials, annuals and many vegetables. It is the secondbest time to plant shrubs and other woody ornamentals, but often it is the best time to find a wide variety of plants at garden centers.

Lawn care is high on many homeowners’ “to do” lists. Timely and appropriate management practices are important to achieve a good-looking lawn.

This time of year is the final phase for cool season annual weeds like chickweed and henbit.

Their seeds germinated in the fall, grew through the winter and are now setting seeds to complete their life cycle. Germinating now are the warm season or summer annuals like crabgrass and purslane. They grow through the summer, set seed and die at the onset of cold weather.

Pre-emergent herbicides, used to control some annual weeds, must be applied before seeds germinate, which is not usually the best time to fertilize. When choosing an herbicide, be sure that it will control the targeted weed and that it is labeled for use on your type of turf. Always follow label directions when applying this product.

Fertilization If you plan to fertilize, know when and how to do it. Fertilizers are best applied after April 1 in the Brazos Valley. Get the biggest bang for your buck by waiting to fertilize when the grass is actively growing. Fertilizing before April 1 will probably just benefit the weeds.

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For optimum results follow recommendations made specifically for your lawn based on soil test results. This will include a recommendation on the number of pounds of each nutrient to apply per 1,000 square feet of lawn. So, measure your lawn once to learn the square feet and always keep that number handy. To learn how to get a soil test, visit the website, soiltesting.tamu.edu.

Once you know what nutrients your lawn needs, how do you know which fertilizer to buy?

This can be a buyer’s challenge; with so many choices and all those numbers on the bags, what do they mean? Complete fertilizers must be labeled, with nitrogen specified as the first number, phosphorus - the second number, and potassium - the third number.

If you are still confused about how much fertilizer to apply, check out the fertilizer calculator at http://aggieturf.tamu.edu/ aggieturf2/calculators/fertsheet.html

Aeration gives lawns a breath of fresh air Aeration of lawns is a beneficial maintenance practice for turf grass growing in the heavy clay soils common in Brazos County. Aeration is physically removing cores or plugs of soil, leaving small holes throughout the lawn.

Predominantly clay soils are described as heavy or tight, meaning they contain very little air and water moves through them slowly. Such conditions interfere with plants’ access to crucial air, water and nutrients. Water and fertilizer are ineffective if they cannot move through the soil to plants’ roots.

Benefits The holes created by aeration provide pathways so water and air can easily enter the soil to improve

root and overall lawn health.

Aerating reduces soil compaction, enhancing oxygen levels in the soil, stimulating root growth and increasing the activity of thatch-decomposing organisms. It also reduces water runoff and can increase the drought tolerance of turf grass.

When and how Aerate lawns when grass is actively growing, typically late March to April and September to October.

Choose a day when temperatures are mild and soil is moderately moist, making it easier to penetrate. If soils are too wet, the process is messy and leads to further soil compaction. If the soil sticks to your shoes, wait until it dries out some before starting the job.

Although you can aerate with a spading fork and plenty of muscle, a power-driven core aerator & widely available for rent & makes the job easy and fast.

Leave the soil cores on the lawn for rainfall and irrigation to break up. If their appearance bothers you, you can speed up their disappearance by raking them into the grass.

In his Texas Garden Almanac, Doug Welsh, suggests that, “Once plugs are pulled, ‘top dressing’ with a thin layer of compost that falls into the holes will greatly increase the lawn’s ability to absorb water and will expand its root system.” This process has produced good results in my lawn.

Aeration encourages a deep, well-rooted lawn that efficiently uses water stored in the soil.

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COVER STORY

QUEENS of the ROOST

By Jordan Overturf Photos by Dave McDermand

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ennifer Ganter and her younger sister Katy Jackson say they were both “supposed to be born men.” The co-owners of the Dixie Chicken joked one morning before the lunch crowd arrived that they need their “own wives” to help at home while they run Northgate’s oldest beer joint and restaurant.

Owning the storied Chicken is far from an easy task. Aside from working in an industry dominated by men, these Aggie women have spent a decade building upon the legacy started by their late father, Don Ganter.

“I slept in a beer box under the front bar when I was a baby,” Jennifer said, offering proof of their ties to the family business.

For these sisters, the Dixie Chicken on University Drive across from the state’s largest college is more than a business — it’s home.

THE CHICKEN CAME FIRST

Major growth and diversity was unfolding at Texas A&M in 1974 and Ganter was positioned to offer something different for area residents. Ten years earlier, A&M President James Earl Rudder ushered in a new era for the Agriculture & Mechanical College when he led efforts to racially integrate the school and allow women to earn degrees. “Non-regs” also were welcome at the until-then all-military campus.

Local businessmen Don Ganter and Donnie Anz decided to open a honky tonk bar across from the campus’ north

entrance, now known as the Northgate District.

The Dixie Chicken — inspired by a song of the same name from Little Feats — opened as a down-home place to drink without social pretense, something Katy and Jennifer said hasn’t changed.

“A&M is so steeped in tradition and that’s kind of how we are. Tradition and keeping things true to their roots,” Katy said.

A classic western atmosphere envelops customers as they walk through the swinging saloon doors at the Chicken. Gaps in the wooden floors have been patched with old license

plates. The shotgun layout features two rooms, three bars and a kitchen at the back. More than two dozen worn tables where customers drink and play dominos sit not far from nine pool tables, which often have a line by the time night falls.

The walls are lined with 59 animal mounts — 39 deer, nine boars, seven rams or goats, two ducks, a rooster and a bear head. Sprinkled amid those mounts are eight animal skulls, a set of bison bones and 128 antlers. 128. And let’s not forget the live rattlesnake, which can be found behind a glass case, usually curled up in the sand under a metal wheel.

Texas A&M’s history since the Chicken’s opening can be found in more than just the dozens of photos hanging on the walls. Countless Aggies literally have carved or marked their names, cadet companies and graduation years on the tables, chairs, signs and even a few skulls.

Sitting down at one of the tables, the etchings make you wonder who John and Mallory were.

Does Kristi still “heart” John? When were they there? Where are they now?

FROM DIXIE CHICKS TO QUEENS OF THE ROOST Jennifer, 40, and Katy, 38, have never known life without the Dixie Chicken. Their parents divorced when they were young, so they grew up splitting their weeks between their mother Ann’s home and sharing a bed in a room above the bar.

“It wasn’t strange to us in any way. ... It made sense to us. It was normal,” Katy said.

The experience was so ingrained in Katy’s psyche that it took her years into her adult life to be able to fall asleep without a TV on or music playing.

Their father’s savvy for opening successful businesses broadened as the sisters grew. Ganter opened several eateries and bars in Bryan and College Station, including Chicken Oil Co. in Bryan and the Dry Bean Saloon across Bottle Cap Alley from the Chicken. Ganter, who even owned an ice cream parlor at one point, also opened the Hole in the Wall Saloon and Shadow Canyon, both of which closed in 2005 not long after his death.

Patrons now know those bars as O’Bannon’s Pub and Boulevard 217, respectively.

As they aged, the “Ganter girls” — an affectionate reference some family and business friends still can’t shed — became more involved with Northgate’s infamous beer joint, showing up around midnight to make curfew and help clean up.

Katy Jackson, right, and Jennifer Ganter took over the Dixie Chicken bar and restaurant in 2004 after their father, Don Ganter, passed away.

HOT SPOT: THE DIXIE CHICKEN HOURS: 10 a.m. — 2 a.m. Monday through Sunday HAPPY HOUR: 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday www.dixiechicken.com The owners of the Dixie Chicken said they’re fiercely loyal to local businesses.

Jennifer Ganter and her sister, Katy Jackson, can sometimes be spotted at Paddock Lane or in downtown Bryan at the Proudest Monkey.

They’ll go upscale with a visit to Veritas or Christopher’s World Grille.

They also enjoyed a recent dinner party they hosted at Ronin’s. “The food was amazing,” Jackson said of Ronin’s. “I’m surprised at the level of niceness that Ronin’s took it.”

LOCAL HAUNTS

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Katy continued to work for her father as his secretary. Jennifer worked at a few other places, including counting money at Cafe Eccel, which was started in the late ’80s by Anz — her father’s business partner. She also moved to Dallas briefly, working for a law firm before returning to College Station to complete her degree at A&M. Both women graduated with a degree in agriculture development, which they describe as a public relations focus with an agriculture background.

Jennifer, class of ’97, and Katy, class of ’99, said their parents were adamant that they go to college and get their degrees. Neither ever had a second thought about becoming Aggies.

“I come from a family of college grads ... and I just knew whatever they chose to do, a degree would give them a leg up in their career,” said Ann Ganter, mother to Katy and Jennifer. “Who knew they were going to end up with the career that they have running the Chicken at such a young age?”

Less than five years after they graduated, Katy and Jennifer took ownership of their father’s legacy.

Don Ganter’s daughters took the reins of Dixie Chicken Inc. in November 2004, after he died from complications with diabetes and heart disease.

In a Nov. 24, 2004 Eagle article about his death, Ganter was described by a friend as a “charismatic and intense man – who had almost seemed invincible.”

At the time, Anz — Ganter’s business partner — told an Eagle reporter that “people really followed him and really loved him. He was a really good soul. He was just really special ... As hard-headed as he could be, he’ll be missed.”

TAKING OWNERSHIP In the 10 years following Ganter’s death, Jennifer and Katy said nine of them were “hell” as business owners.

“When my dad was alive, I made a phone call and people (distributors and employees) snapped to it because they

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Whether it’s lunch or dinner, you’ll likely find a group of folks sitting around a carved table at the Dixie Chicken swapping stories.

knew if they didn’t do what I said, they got the phone call from him.

“Well, he died and I made a phone call; people didn’t care,” Katy said.

Dixie Chicken Inc. went through downsizing in the years following, while the flagship bar went through staff changes. At one point, Katy and Jennifer let all the regular staff workers go and started from scratch.

“It just comes with the territory,” general manager Clifford George said.

“There were one or two people who worked for Don who didn’t want to work for Katy and Jennifer after their father died.”

George has worked at the Chicken for 24 years and said despite the few hiccups, Katy and Jennifer have run a smooth operation.

“Yeah, it was hard. And both of us were trying to have babies in there,” said Jennifer, a single mother with an infant daughter and 4-year-old son.

Katy and her husband have two sets of twins – ages 2 and 6.

The sisters credit their survival to

the Chicken’s management team, which includes George — “our right hand guy” — and Freddy Alvarez, the kitchen manager.

George said he’s stayed an employee at the Chicken because of how well his bosses treat the staff.

“Everybody respects them now.

They treat everybody very well. It’s like a family,” he said.

The only person to work at the Chicken longer than George is Alvarez, who has been in the kitchen for 34 years.

“There are so many people who play such huge roles. Freddy that works in our kitchen, has worked here since I was 4, Jennifer was 6. I don’t worry about the kitchen getting opened every day. I don’t worry about our kitchen at all because Freddy’s here and he’s doing it like clockwork,” Katy said.

“And that’s not normal for owners,” Jennifer jumps in. “We worry about stuff, don’t get us wrong. But we also can worry about our children while Freddy is worrying about our kitchen.

We really credit our staff.”

Katy said they’ve worked hard to keep the tradition at the Chicken the same so that old Ags can come sit at the same table, order the same brand of their favorite beer and relive the glory days.

That doesn’t mean the Chicken hasn’t undergone some changes.

George said some storage area was cleared in the back in 2005 so the porch could be extended. The bar toward the back, on the opposite side of the kitchen, was added in 2010, the general manager said.

“Somehow that back porch would have been my dad’s idea,” Katy said, adding, “He would have said he just didn’t have time to execute it, yet. That back bar also would have been his idea.

That’s how he was.”

Ann Ganter, who lives in College Station, said she sat back in awe of her daughters as she watched them converse with distributors, vendors and managers during a 40th anniversary celebration in June 2014.

“To Don’s credit, he really taught them how to run the business. I’m so proud of them. They’ve done an absolutely wonderful job,” she said.

NEW HISTORY These days, Katy and Jennifer laugh when they talk about their childhood memories at the Chicken.

They remember a few years before their father died, sitting down to lunch

with him and Robert Earl Keen. The excitement rises in their voices when they talk about riding four-wheelers up and down the expanse of the bar as kids.

That legacy has carried on through their own young children.

“There’s a picture of me sleeping on a pool table when I was a kid. I’ve got a photo of my daughter sleeping on a pool table,” Jennifer said.

Last summer, the Chicken and its many loyal customers celebrated 40 years with a concert on the back porch with Aggie grad and musician Roger Creager and several other performers.

Katy and Jennifer said they hope they’re still at the Chicken 40 years from now, watching their own children host an anniversary concert.

“If they don’t have any desire to do this, we will both sit down and figure out what it is we want to do when that day comes,” Katy said.

“But I would hope they would want to carry on the legacy. Before anything else, I’m a mom and I just want my kids to be happy.”

Until then, Katy and Jennifer said they’ll be content with the Chicken being their home away from home.

“I think knowing what I know now about it, growing up here, knowing how much it means to us is where my desire comes from,” Katy said.

“Of course we had our rebellious moments where I was like, I ain’t doing that,” Jennifer said. “But when it came down to it, this really is a part of us.”

This rattlesnake is the only living animal among the more than 200 deer, boar and goat mounts nailed to the walls of the Dixie Chicken. The snake lives in a glassencased terrarium next to the pool tables on the kitchenside of the bar.

Photo by Jordan Overturf

Chicken Tales PAT GREEN Katy Jackson said her late father, Don Ganter, loved telling people he paid Texas country star Pat Green six cheeseburgers to perform at his Shadow Canyon night club.

Jackson’s Pat Green story is a little different, though.

Green, who is known for hits like “Wave on Wave” and “Carry On,” came to the Chicken one afternoon to see his old friend, Don. “Can I get your name,” asked Jackson, who was her father’s secretary at the time.

It wasn’t until a couple weeks later when one of Green’s singles made it big on the radio that Jackson realized her mistake.

“I was mortified,” Jackson recalls now.

WILLIE NELSON In 1982, Willie Nelson’s tour bus had stopped in at College Station for a show.

The red-headed stranger had his tour manager buy several cases of beer from the Dixie Chicken. Owner Don Ganter brought his two young daughters on the delivery.

“We wanted to meet him and we were so excited,” Jennifer Ganter said.

Unfortunately, when they got to the bus they were told that Willie wasn’t able to come out because he was playing Atari.

“That’s how old we’re talking,” Ganter said, letting out a big laugh.

Other stars who have been through the Chicken: Lyle Lovett, Robert Earl Keen, David Allen Coe, Roger Creager, Granger Smith, Jason Boland, Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle and countless other Texas musicians.

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Physicians Centre Hospital CEO Where are you originally from?

Alpena, Michigan What is an interesting fact about you that not many people know?

When I was a child, a lady from our church had cancer and had to have her voice box removed. Since she could no longer sing, she asked me to sing “Because He Lives” by Gloria Gaither every year on the anniversary of her surgery in front of the congregation. Each year she would bring me a unique vase with beautiful flowers from her garden as a thank you. I have at least 10 of them that I treasure.

How do you usually spend your free time?

BBQ cook-offs, running, and relaxing at home with my family.

If your house caught on fire, what would be the first things you’d save?

My family, my dogs and my iPhone.

If you had an all-expenses paid vacation to anywhere, where would you go?

Kuredo Resort & Spa, Lhaviyahi Atoll, Republic of Maldives. www.kuredo.com If you turn on your playlist, what song would be playing?

The Champ by Nelly What is on the top of your bucket list?

I would LOVE to ride on a shrimp boat for a day!

Do you have a favorite holiday? If so, what is it, and what do you love about it?

Christmas. I love to see the excitement in my son and all the magic and memories the holiday brings. photo By sam CraFt THe eagle

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Arts Council

By Allie Lammers Special to The Eagle

Spring break is a great time to visit Brazos Valley museums, art galleries

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ith spring break right around the corner, take advantage of the warmer weather and time off from school to visit museums and galleries here in the Brazos Valley! Spending the day exploring museums in the Brazos Valley is the perfect way to have educational, interactive fun with friends and family members of all ages.

A Brazos Valley Museum Pass allows museum visitors to experience the best galleries and museums in the area at a discounted price.

The 10-day pass includes adult admission to six area museum and galleries. The pass is perfect for visitors to the Bryan/College Station area and local residents alike, and with access to so many museums, there is sure to be something for everyone! A Museum Pass costs $21.50, (a savings of $13.50 off of regular admission to all museums), and is good for regular adult admission to all participating museums. This spring discover the thriving art, culture and history that the Brazos Valley has to offer. To find out more about participating museums or to purchase a Museum Pass, visit acbv.org/ programs/museumcollective.

Museums participating in the Museum Pass include the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History, George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, The Children’s Museum of the Brazos Valley, Brazos Valley African American Museum, Museum of the American G.I. and Star of The Republic Museum. The following museums offer admission free of charge: the Texas Gallery at The Arts Council, J. Wayne Stark Galleries, Forsyth Galleries, Cushing Memorial Library, Sanders Corps of Cadets Center and the Visual Arts Committee at the Reynolds Gallery.

Exciting things are happening this spring at Brazos Valley area museums and galleries that you won’t want to miss! What will you see this spring?

Interested in the Arctic? The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History is hosting its latest

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exhibition, “Inuit: The Art of Survival” now through April 29! The exhibit showcases the art and endurance of the Inuit people, and guests will have the exclusive opportunity to view the private collection of Inuit art of Dr. Joyce Nies and Dr. Peter Witt. brazosvalleymuseum.org From his time at Yale to his years serving as president and beyond, guests to the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum can learn about the former president’s life and service.

Don’t forget to take your picture in the replica of the Oval Office! bush41.org The Children’s Museum is excited to welcome visitors to its new location on 29th Street in Bryan. From piloting their own rocket ship to pushing a shopping cart through the H-E-B Kids Market, The Children’s Museum is full of opportunities for discovery and fun for children of all ages. cmbv.org At the Brazos Valley African American Museum, visitors can examine art, artifacts and even

genealogical records. Guests are welcome to come learn about African American history in the Brazos Valley. bvaam.org The Museum of the American G.I. features restored military vehicles, as well as historic uniforms and equipment used by the American service men and women. See these pieces of American history in action during the Living History Weekend March 27 and 28. Visitors are invited to experience military history up close by walking through living history encampments, observing historic military equipment and much more! americangimuseum. org Located at Washington-on-the-Brazos, where the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed, the Star of The Republic Museum chronicles the independent Republic of Texas. The museum celebrates Black History Month with the new exhibit “Enduring Spirit: African Americans in 19th Century Texas.” Also join the museum for its Texas Independence Day celebration Feb. 28 through March 1. starmuseum.org Fiber artists from across the country are represented in “From Every Fiber,” now on display in the Texas Gallery at The Arts Council. The exhibit showcases the many forms that fiber art can take – from traditional to abstract, wall hangings to three-dimensional pieces. Visitors will love seeing these modern fiber art creations. acbv.org Brazos Valley museums and galleries host exciting military history, intricate modern art and everything in between. With a Museum Pass, visitors can see it all and at one low price! Take the path of discovery this spring and find what our local museums and galleries have to offer!

Allie Lammers is a marketing intern with The Arts Council. For more information on The Arts Council, call 979-696-2787 or visit www.acbv.org.

Scott & White Healthcare Quality care for the whole family Primary Care

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For nearly three decades since the first clinic opened in 1985, Scott & White Healthcare has been committed to providing quality care in the Brazos Valley.

“We’ve had a primary care presence in the Brazos Valley for more than 30 years, and now have six primary care locations in the College Station region,” said regional president Jason Jennings. “And with our strong primary care network, we are able to provide patients with convenient access to our specialists or our hospital.”

Dr. Robert Wiprud, Division Director of Family Medicine added, “It is a privilege to serve and care for the families of the Brazos Valley, and we appreciate the confidence they’ve shown in us. We continue to strive to provide the personalized, compassionate care our patients deserve.”

MyChart® Patient Portal

Each Scott & White clinic provides quality, comprehensive care for the entire family, and is connected through our Epic Electronic Medical Record system.

Patients also have 24/7 access to their own health information through the MyChart®* patient portal. This innovative online tool connects you to your personal health information to easily schedule and manage appointments, email questions to your doctor, and get lab results from your computer or mobile device.

This connectivity results in a streamlined, effective system of care management for you and your family.

One accomplishment chief medical officer, Dr. William Rayburn, is particularly excited about is being one of a kind. “We are completely electronic throughout the hospitals and clinics — there are no pens and pencils in this hospital. It’s a new

Locations

Scott & White Healthcare provides comprehensive and seamless care for the entire family in various locations throughout Bryan-College Station, with more than 150 primary care and specialty providers, ranging from neurology and cardiology to orthopedics, family medicine and pediatrics.

Each of our clinics is backed by Baylor Scott & White Health — one of the largest not-for-profit healthcare systems in the U.S. — and connects you to the expertise of our specialists at Scott & White Hospital in College Station. From our locations to our hours and services, Scott & White offers healthcare built around your needs. Visit clinics.sw.org to find a clinic nearest you.

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Daddy Daughter Dance

By Shauna Lewis Photos by Bryan Smith The Eagle Special to The Eagle

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irls dressed in boots and tutus and their fathers participated in The Children’s Museum of the Brazos Valley’s 9th annual Daddy Daughter Dance on Feb. 6 and Feb. 7 (photos from Feb. 7) at the Hilton Hotel Ballroom in College Station.

The event was for girls 6 and younger on Feb.

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6 and ages 7 and older the following night.

The theme was “boots and tutus.” Along with dancing, attendees decorated cookies donated

by Blue Baker; made arts and crafts; and had their photos taken by K. Norwood Portraiture.

The Aggie Wranglers performed and local businesses donated items that were raffled off.

Jabot` Colvin, the museum’s executive

director, said the Daddy Daughter dance is one of the biggest fundraisers for the museum, located at 4001 East 29th St. in Bryan. The event sold out on Feb. 7, with 300 attendees, and there were almost as many present sold for the event Feb. 6.

For more information on the museum, visit www. cmbv.org or call 979-779-5437.

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Hamilton Custom Homes H amilton Custom Homes of College Station has been awarded “Best of Houzz” for Customer Satisfaction

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The business has grown to a boutique custom home building business, completing about 10 to 12 homes a year. Matt Hamilton’s focus is building beautiful, timeless homes with quality cabinetry and a detail of design that is unique and stands out amongst their competitors. 2015 has kicked off with some exciting new additions to their custom services, now offering customers direct interface with an interior designer who is a member of The American Society of Interior Designers and The Texas Association for Interior Design, and has been in business here in Bryan-College Station for more than 25 years.

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Jason Jennings, Scott & White Hospital CEO

Where are you originally from?

I was born in Wichita Falls, Texas. My family moved to Arlington, Texas when I was 3. That’s where I was raised and graduated from high school before attending Texas A&M University in College Station.

What is an interesting fact about you that not many people know?

Prior to my career in healthcare administration, I practiced physical therapy. I am a licensed physical therapist.

How do you usually spend your free time?

[As a healthcare administrator, I don’t have much free time]. When I have free time, I spend the majority of it with my family. I’ve been married to my wife, Jennifer, for more than 16 years, and we have two beautiful daughters, Reagan and Taylor. Depending on my daughter’s activities, you can usually find me and the girls at horse riding or soccer practice or at a horse show or soccer game.

If your house caught on fire, what would be the first things you’d save?

As long as my wife and two daughters were safe, I would be great, because family is what really matters.

If you had an all-expenses paid vacation to anywhere, where would you go?

Wow! This is a tough one to answer — probably a European vacation that would include Italy on the itinerary.

If you turn on your playlist, what song would be playing?

I generally like all varieties of music (country, pop, praise and worship). You would probably hear some music from the ’80s -- I generally like U2 and Journey.

But the “cloud” changes all that, and if one of my daughters has been playing with my phone, Taylor Swift or Maroon 5 may also show up on the playlist.

What is on the top of your bucket list?

To be able to watch World Cup soccer games in person in Europe or South Africa.

Do you have a favorite holiday? If so, what is it, and what do you love about it?

My favorite holiday is Christmas. It is the time that we get to celebrate the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ.

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annual woman’s Club House and garden Tour april 15

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he Bryan-College Station Woman’s Club’s 47th annual House and Garden Tour and Luncheon will be held Wednesday, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on April 15. In honor of the club’s 120th year, the tour theme is “Honoring Our Past -Embracing Our Future.”

The club chose homes that were originally owned by families who lived in Bryan for many years, some for several generations. The tour is an important fundraiser for the club’s many community outreach activities.

The theme is reflected in three uniquely beautiful homes located in historic Bryan neighborhoods.

The homes’ residents have decorated in keeping with the original styles of their homes, while adding personal touches. The homes are: • the Bryan Home, 763 S. Rosemary Drive • the Caffey Home, 609 E. 32nd St. • and the Conlee Home, 601 E. 32nd St.

The Bryan Home (originally the Madeley Home) A history buff like Tim Bryan knows what is meant by “Honoring Our Past – Embracing Our Future.” His home shows all kinds of history: family, world and even Texas history. Of course, you’ll also find history of the city where he was raised and that was named for his ancestor.

His approximately 3,000-square-foot home is a place where much love has gone into the planning and decorating and where Tim’s personality and interests are revealed at every turn. There are recurring themes throughout the home of historical figures and eras.

The home was built in the 1930s, and Tim has been told that it was either the first or second

house built in Beverly Estates. The Beverly Estates subdivision was developed by the Sparkses, and was named for the Sparks’ daughter, Beverly.

Tim remembers playing with Beverly’s two sons as a child, and fondly recalls roaming the neighborhood he now calls home.

The home was built by Ed and Billie Madeley, who lived there with Mrs. Madeley’s mother.

Tim bought the house from their estate in 1999, becoming the second owner.

Tim and his brother Travis, III have spent most of their lives here. The namesake of the city, William Joel Bryan, was Tim’s great-great grandfather, and Stephen F. Austin was William Joel’s uncle. William Joel Bryan gave the right-ofway to the Houston & Texas Central Railroad, which allowed for the extension of the railroad from Millican to what is now Downtown Bryan.

For this reason the City of Bryan was named for him.

Tim is the son of the late Travis Bryan Jr. and the late Norma Bryan. Norma, an antiques lover, did most of the home’s decorating, from 1999 until her death in 2010. She had an antique shop at her home, and she enjoyed choosing things for Tim’s home. Tim says that the home’s artwork and furniture have meaning to him. Much of it was placed there by his mother; some was bought in Europe; some belonged to his parents; and a few pieces belonged to his maternal grandmother, Grace Norman.

While entering the home, you’ll immediately feel welcome in the lovely foyer. One of the most commented-on pieces in the home, a table – purchased from a Smithville antique store is found here. The beautiful red oak floors are original to the home.

In the living room, you’ll begin to see some of the many items that have historical significance.

On the living room wall, there is a crest from the early 1700s from the era of Frederick I, king of Prussia. The FR on the shield of the crest stands for Frederick Rex (king), and this wooden cartouche would have served the royal family in some way.

Tim purchased the wooden cartouche in Berlin.

The red living room rug was out of his mother’s shop. The coffee table is quite old, is topped with marble, and would have been used in a large home or palace as a console table. The side chairs came with the house, and the antique settee was recently found and recovered. The light fixture in the living room and the matching one in the master bedroom were from Norma’s antique shop.

The TV room behind the living room was once a screened porch. When the home was remodeled in the 1960s, the porch was glassed in.

The large armoire was bought by Tim in Tuscany.

The 300-year-old screen in the corner was made from old window shutters. The room’s Dutch grandmother clock is from the 1700s. The western painting over the TV served as the artwork for the cover of an old western novel by Robert Wilder, “A Handful of Men.” The painting of distant uncle Stephen F. Austin hung in The First National Bank of Bryan for many years. Also in the TV room, you’ll see the first evidence of Tim’s interest in Napoleon - three old prints with scenes of Napoleon.

The dining room, to the left of the foyer, contains an English library table. Tim built the bookshelves in the room, and Norma called it the “dibrary” because it is a dining room and library combined. The two Napoleonic soldier paintings here were found in Carmel, Calif. On

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the bookshelves is a fascinating set of porcelain figurines representing Napoleon and all his marshals.

A more recent piece of history in the dining room is the bust of Winston Churchill, which is like the one President George H. W. Bush gave to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at the G8 Summit in Houston. There were originally 13 copies of the bust made, and the bust in Tim’s home is the original artist’s proof.

Across the hall is Tim’s office, featuring a large painting of Napoleon, as well as a painting of one of Napoleon’s marshals. The desk is an 1850 reproduction of Napoleon’s desk, with Egyptian markings and columns. . Tim enjoys finding out as much of the history of a piece as he can. The lamps on the credenza were purchased by Tim on the Channel Island of Jersey, off the coast of France, at an antique fair. The sculpted wooden deer head on the wall, which has real deer horns, is from Bavaria and is approximately 150 years old.

Down the hallway is the master bedroom, which, like his office, overlooks the backyard and porch. The headboard was made from two old doors. The barometer is from his parents’ house.

The lamps on the two chests belonged to Tim’s maternal grandmother.

Tim remodeled the master bath five years ago.

Al Bass, who refurbished old furniture in Bryan, once bought the small cabinet hanging on the bathroom wall from Norma. When Al moved away, he offered the piece back to Tim. The angel putti above the bathtub are very old and were bought in New Orleans.

Across the hall, the kitchen was remodeled less than a year ago. Tim found a photo of a kitchen he liked, showed it to Larry Mariott and his son Coulter and told them to just “copy the picture.”

The cabinets are white, and the countertops are beechwood. The utility hallway was a breezeway in the original home, and was enclosed by the Madeleys.

The split-level wing with the two guest bedrooms and baths flooded a few months ago, and was recently redone. The lower bedroom was once the home’s garage; Tim said it appeared to have been built for only small Model T’s. The

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upper level room served first as a storage room and then as the bedroom for Mrs. Madeley’s mother.

This wing is perfect for visits from Tim’s two daughters, Emily and Beth, their husbands and Tim’s five grandchildren.

Outside is the attached garage, which Tim added to replace the original garage. Tim added the back porch about 10 years ago. When you stand on the porch and look out into the yard, you can see the power lines that mark the border between Bryan and College Station. While the Madeleys owned their home and yard in Bryan, they also owned the five acres behind it in College Station. In his will, Mr. Madeley donated the five acres to the City of College Station in memory of Mrs. Madeley, and it is now known as Billie Madeley Park, a nature trail park.

Tim calls his home “house on the hill” because it is located on what his dad told him was the highest point in the city when he was a young boy and hunted there in the early 1930s. Early last century, all of the timber was mined, and because of that, one could see Downtown Bryan from that hill.

Tim loves the park-like lawn, the giant oak trees and the home’s location on the hill.

The Caffey Home (originally the Searcy Home) Stacie and Kevin Caffey built their first home in Kurten. They loved it there, but Stacie said she felt “God calling them into town.” They decided on having an older home, and quickly fell in love with the historic area of Bryan. Stacie, Kevin, and their realtor looked at and prayed over several homes together before they found the right home.

Their house was originally owned by Dr. R. M. Searcy, a local medical doctor, and his wife Lois, and they raised their sons, Roland and Sam, here.

The home was built in 1935 and remodeled by the Searcys in 1959. The Caffeys have the original plans from the 1959 remodel. The Searcys sold the home to Dr. Beasley, an A&M professor, and his family, who later sold the home to Kent Schuster. The Caffeys purchased the 3,000-square-foot home from Schuster in 2013, and began remodeling it that year.

Behind the home is a garage apartment, an old garage, and a 5,000-square-foot warehouse, built by the Beasleys, which is being used for Kevin’s workshop, office space for Kevin and Stacie and storage. Stacie’s mother lives in the recently renovated 650-square-foot garage apartment, and she will eventually move into the 900-square-foot garage when it is remodeled into her cottage.

The neighborhood has long been a family neighborhood. Three close families, the Searcys, the Harrisons and the Halsells, once lived in this area. They raised their children together, and got together often. Stacie said history is now repeating, as the current residents of these three homes, the Caffeys, the Conlees and the Myers, are also close and visit one another often.

While entering the house, you’ll notice the beautiful, original hardwood floors. The walls of the formal living room are a rich chocolate brown, as they were when the Caffeys bought the home.

Stacie says she can tell that women with good taste lived in the home. The room’s fireplace is original.

There are many examples of the 1930s art deco period throughout the home, and Stacie and Kevin have left some of those touches, such as the front door. All of the trunks in the home, including the one in the living room, were found, along with many other treasures, in the old garage behind the home. Stacie purchased the buffet at an auction.

The piano is quite old and belonged to Stacie’s grandparents. Kevin’s guitar is also present; the living room doubles as the music room.

The dining room has a large, custom-built round table, designed by Kevin and Stacie for gathering with friends and family. Another of the old trunks from the garage sits on a coffee table and is used as a sideboard. Here and throughout the home, the main wall decorations are family portraits.

The utility room, off the kitchen, was once part of the dining room. The dining room ran the entire length of the house, and there was no indoor utility. Stacie and Kevin designed this room, with locker space for each member of the family and a chalkboard sliding door where the boys’ Bible memory verses are written weekly.

The Caffeys have recently redone the kitchen.

The original layout with a small island, pantry with folding doors and a return air closet was reconfigured with a new, larger island, cabinets, pantry space and a coffee/ wine bar.

Quint Foster did all of the glasswork here and throughout the home. There is also a sitting area in the room, one of the couple’s favorite parts of the house. They sit here to have their morning coffee and do morning devotionals and prayers.

There is a cube coffee table here that the Caffeys chalk painted, along with several other pieces in the home.

The original island was hardwood; the wood was reclaimed to make the coffee bar. The Caffeys enlarged the island and added seating for the kids to sit and do their homework. The kitchen countertops are wood; the island has Carrara marble; and the backsplash is lantern tile, reminiscent of the home’s original period.

The rumpus room (so named because that was its name on the remodel plans) was added to the home in 1959. The old radio was found in the garage and has a record player inside. The china cabinet belonged to Stacie’s paternal great-grandmother.

There are two window seats, one overlooking the pool and one overlooking the backyard. The high chair is an old family piece from Kevin’s family. The small children’s picnic table in the rumpus room was purchased by Stacie’s maternal grandmother and is from an old church in Taylor.

The children’s bath has the original cabinets.

Everything else was torn out and reconfigured.

There is black and white pinwheel tile on the floor and subway tile on the shower walls. Kevin made the towel rods out of galvanized plumbing pipe.

One-year-old Vivian’s room definitely belongs to a “girly-girl.” The built-in cabinets, drawers and hardware are original. The Caffeys added the marble countertops. The old frame with the banner of Vivian’s name was bought at a Rockdale antique store. The Caffeys chalk painted the chest.

The paneled “boy cave” was added during the 1959 remodel and is shared by 8-year-old Jackson and 6-year-old Slaton. The bunk beds were found in the warehouse. The Caffeys redid one entire wall to make a built-in desk, cabinets and a closet for each boy.

The master bedroom at the front of the house is inviting and functional, as well. The bedroom set was given to Kevin and Stacie by Kevin’s parents and was restored to fit the style of the room. The antique chifferobe belonged to Kevin’s mother.

The sitting area was once part of the front porch and was enclosed to be part of the master suite in 1959, at the same time the closet area was added.

Stacie uses the built-in desk for Bible study and keeping the Caffeys organized. The master bath has a 100-year-old tub from Kevin’s childhood home in Rockdale. The mirror frame over the tub was found in the garage behind the house.

The vanity is original, along with the lighting and sink. The Caffeys added a new marble top and the shower.

Stacie’s make-up area has a built-in vanity, and new marble was added. The wall of closets was definitely designed for a woman, Stacie says, because of all the built-in shoe racks.

The door between the dressing area and the bath, original to the home, was found in the garage after they purchased the home. Stacie wanted to add mirrors to it and somehow use it as the bathroom door. Kevin came up with using it as a sliding door into the bath. perfect team. She has a vision, and he is then able to turn it into reality!

The Caffeys added the pool during the past year; it was challenging to make it fit in with the home’s original design. The original courtyard was all of red brick, and Kevin reclaimed the brick to use in the new concrete courtyard and walkway and on the spa.

The cottage (former garage) behind the home will be under construction during the tour. It’s being remodeled for Stacie’s mother, Cindy Scofield, who currently lives in the charming garage apartment. Central air conditioning was recently added to the apartment. The living/ eating area has had quite a bit of work during the past year, including new windows and paint.

There is a kitchenette with the original yellow countertop. The kitchenette’s flooring has been replaced with new black and white tile. There are chalkboard walls for the grandkids to draw and write on and also the original ironing board in the ironing board closet.

In the bedroom is a wonderful drawing by Stacie’s brother of all of the maternal grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

(He also did a drawing of Jackson, which is in the hallway of the main house.)

The sleigh bed was in the Caffeys’ guest room in their Kurten home. The sewing machine table was from Cindy’s family. The rattan sofa and chair belonged to Cindy’s parents. Stacie says she can still see where the arms of the chair have become indented from the many years her grandfather’s arms rested there. The closet and storage area are cleverly disguised with drapes. The views from the apartment are wonderful, and Cindy says she feels like she is living in a tree house and loves living there.

The Conlee Home (originally the Harrison Home)

Grant and Mandy Conlee’s home perfectly captures the tour’s theme. Grant, a fifth-generation Bryan native, and his wife Mandy wanted to raise their children in a home that was as deeply rooted as their family had been in the community.

Mandy, a Dallas native, always loved beautiful historic homes, so when the home became available from their close friends, Dr. Mark and Carol Montgomery, they made their move without hesitation. At the time, they lived across the street, so they had been admiring their current home for many years. They watched their new home being renovated to fit their family’s needs, while still living in their other home. They moved in on Thanksgiving of 2013.

Grant and his mother, Kay Conlee own Old Bryan Marketplace in Downtown Bryan.

Throughout the shop, you can see Grant’s creativity and talent, and that is seen in the Conlees’ home, as well. In fact, Grant’s interest in design goes way back; his mother says he was the only 6-yearold who liked to choose things for his bedroom from Cashion-Cain, an old home interior shop in College Station.

The home was built in 1933 by Dr. Henry and Mrs. Merle Harrison. Several families have lived in the home since then. Sitting on four city blocks,

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on nearly an acre, the home has 3,988 square feet of living space, along with an additional 1,200 square feet of porches and carport. The traditional, primarily brick home, with a natural wood shingle roof, has four bedrooms, three and a half baths, formal and informal living spaces, along with dining and kitchen areas.

Grant and Mandy, the parents of two boys, Davis, 10, and Jess, 6, embraced the home because it seemed to have been built for entertaining, which the Conlees love to do. The large rooms and open spaces flow beautifully from one area to the next. It was also important to have a relaxing home where they could make the most of their moments with the boys.

Entering the front door, the warmth of the entry sets the tone for the home. The French server is especially meaningful, as it belonged to Grant’s grandmother, Kathryn Conlee, and brings back many wonderful memories of the lessons she taught them about family. The painting above the server and the clock were also hers. The antique solid gilded bronze and crystal chandelier was a housewarming gift from Grant’s mother, Kay Conlee, when they moved into their previous home. The framed ceiling tins were from the estate of Louis Lovelace, a longtime interior designer in Bryan and a family friend. You’ll immediately notice the walnut floors found in most of the home. The Conlees stripped and refinished all of them in ebony.

The formal living room is Mandy’s and Grant’s favorite room. The vaulted ceilings and warm dark walls create a formal, yet comfortable space. The Conlees find themselves using and enjoying this room even when they are not formally entertaining.

It’s just a relaxing, peaceful space. The Harrisons originally built the room as the music room. Mrs. Harrison had a love for music, and its vaulted ceilings were ideal for her pipe organ and piano.

The hand-painted secretary by Brazilian designer Roberta Schilling is from Kathryn Conlee’s home.

The Kashan rug from Iran is a beautiful base of blues for this room. The baby grand piano was a 12th birthday gift to Mandy from her parents, and both she and son Davis enjoy playing it.

The ebonized china cabinet at the rear of the room was a wedding present from Grant’s aunt, Kathy Keefer. In the cabinet is German cobalt and gold china, a wedding present from Grant’s mother. The painting of a tree above the fireplace is by the late Linda Chateau and is called “A Life

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Well Lived.” Grant was instantly drawn to its composition and colors.

The family room is a gathering place. The pastel above the fireplace is by Aggie artist Will Klemm, and was a gift from a close friend. The family room’s foundation is a large handmade Oushak rug from Pakistan, which took two years to make.

The rug and Klemm painting provided the color inspiration for the room’s paint selection and overall design.

The hand-carved chest in this room is from Chile. It is one of Grant’s favorite pieces, and he particularly likes it because he and Mandy bought it early in their marriage. His mother taught him that when you buy something, it should be something to keep for life, and he’s taken her lesson to heart. Grant likes to decorate in a timeless style so the décor does not become too identified with a particular time period.

The corbel on the wall is also from the Louis Lovelace estate. The carved wooden statue atop the corbel was bought in Mexico by the couple when they were dating.

The side of the room with the fireplace was originally a screened-in porch. One of the boys’ favorite things in the house is the “secret room,” which is a crawl-through between the living room and family room.

The family room has two sliding doors. One leads to the backyard and pool area. The side door opens onto the courtyard, which is a true continuation of the family room. With its lined boxwoods and sculpted topiaries, this area is a favorite place to relax with a cup of coffee in the morning or to unwind and visit as a family after a long day.

The bar area next to the family room was the location of the home’s original kitchen. There is an unfinished country French server, and above it is a Peruvian mirror to which Grant was instantly drawn. Here and throughout the home, you’ll see that the Conlees enjoy mixing wood tones.

The family room was originally the home’s back room. The Harrisons added the dining room and kitchen. They were two separate rooms, and the Montgomerys opened up the area to make one large kitchen/ dining area.

The kitchen/ dining area is lined on two sides with walls of windows, and the natural light and gorgeous views make this area one of the family’s favorites. The warm gray walls and cabinets create a seamless blend for the eye to take in the view. The

couple chose the dining table, made in Tennessee, because it makes a statement with its heavy base and legs.

The dining area has a formal approachability; the Conlees find themselves sitting and enjoying that area often. This area is the center of the family’s life.

The kitchen cabinets were light maple when the Conlees bought the home. They resurfaced the kitchen and added the television. Grant wanted to neutralize the cabinets by painting them the same color as the walls. This helps keep the focus of the room on the walls and outside views. The refrigerator is even matched to the wall color. Over the kitchen sink is a small Will Klemm painting.

The master bedroom is on the first floor, to the right of the foyer. . They added the crown molding here, as well as adding and altering the trim throughout the home. They also added the recessed lighting. Here and throughout the home the ceiling fans have been painted the ceiling color to make them less distracting.

The couple purchased the rug from India for this room. The chest is Scottish and is a family piece. The tall bed is proportional in height to the side tables. The couple wanted to find the perfect bed, so they saved their money until they found this one.

Carol Montgomery purchased the black ebonized armoire in 1995 at Old Bryan Marketplace. It was perfect where it was, in the master bedroom, so Carol sold it back to the Conlees when they purchased the home.

Unusual for a 1930s home, there are his-andhers closets, dressing areas and baths. In the center is a walk-through cedar-lined closet. The hardware here and throughout the home is beautiful. It is original to the home, and the door handles are solid brass.

A solid wood pocket door with original hardware separates the downstairs from the upstairs and leads to the stairway. This allows them to close the door when they are entertaining downstairs or to give the boys their privacy when they have friends over. The stairs have been retreaded with new wood steps and iron railings, designed by Grant and Bobby Holtman of Tone Art. Grant describes the upstairs as being like “a taken-in attic.” There is an open study/ playroom/ TV area for the boys to use, giving them a space of their own to relax and enjoy friends.

Jess, a kindergartener, requested that his room be outdoorsy. There are animal heads on the walls, and the walls are also decorated with art and photographs depicting nature scenes. He has a German three-quarter bed and an old suitcase where toys are stored. Grant’s grandfather shot the pheasant over his bed.

Davis, a fifth grader, loves music, which is obvious from his room’s décor. There is a Pearl drum set; he has played the drums since he was 4.

He also plays the piano and sings. There is a zebra skin chair and a leather chest. The room has been taken in with the home’s roofline, which gives the room a feel of being tucked away in an attic.

The guest room and bath down the hall have beautiful views of the backyard. The Eastlake oak bed and chest were Grant’s in college.

Another great feature of the home is the audio/ visual equipment. As music has always been a central part of their lives, the Conlees had Gene Joyce of Audio Video install audio-visual speakers and controls throughout the home and even outside. Not a day passes that they don’t have all the rooms consumed with music. The home also has a walk-in basement and bath, which is unusual in Bryan, and one day they hope to convert it to an

audio-visual room.

The pool and cabana, in the lower lawn, are used for entertaining friends and family. The home is surrounded by beautiful traditional and structured landscaping, which Grant enjoyed designing with Philip Anthony of Texas Landworks.

It doesn’t take long to appreciate the importance of family to the Conlees. They wanted their home to be a place for entertaining and being together as a family. This is what Grant’s mother and grandmother taught him, and he and Mandy wanted to carry on this love of family into their own home.

More about the tour Tour tickets are $15, and luncheon tickets, sold separately, are also $15. Tour tickets can be purchased at any of the homes the day of the event. Tickets may also be purchased in advance from any club member, by calling the club director at 979-822-5019, or by e-mailing thewomansclubbcs@ verizon.net. Luncheon tickets may be obtained by contacting Sandra Petty at 979-775-2449 or spetty@suddenlink.net, or by calling The Woman’s Club at 979-822-5019. April 8 is the last day to make luncheon reservations. The luncheon, held at The Woman’s Club, 1200 Carter Creek Parkway in Bryan, will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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he 13th annual Brazos Go Red For Women event held on Feb. 5 not only raised awareness about heart disease, but also brought in about

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A crowd of about 350 attended the event, sponsored by St. Joseph Hospital, at the College Station Hilton Hotel & Conference Center.

Most of the crowd donned red attire as funds were

raised to go toward research and development of heart disease treatments and cures. Much of the research takes place locally through Texas A&M University.

The event promotes awareness of the fact that cardiovascular disease is not just a man’s disease.

According to the American Heart Association, one in three women die of heart disease and stroke.

Keynote speaker, comedian Diana Jordon made the audience laugh with jokes, while also mixing in messages about heart disease. She encouraged women to take care of themselves and to laugh and find humor in life.

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Free activities will include games, face painting, an Easter egg hunt, bounce houses, grab bags, refreshments, a kite flying contest, door prizes and pictures with the Easter Bunny.

During the door prize drawing, a boy’s and a girl’s bicycle and helmet will be awarded in each of the three age categories: 3 and under, 4-5 and 6-7. Parents must register their children to win a door prize.

Bring your camera to take your child’s picture with the Easter Bunny at the College Station Easter Celebration!

When you’re there, be sure to stop in to the museum to see the newest changing exhibit, “History in the Making: Texas A&M Forest Service.” The Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS) is celebrating 100 years of service with an exhibit at the Bush Library and Museum. Opening March 16 and running through November 8, this exhibit will tell the story of how this agency has grown over the last century. In its early days, it was a few dedicated forest patrolmen on horseback. Today, it’s a statewide agency that trains and equips landowners, communities and fire departments so that they may prevent, prepare for and protect against wildfires.

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oasters are a staple for every coffee table and these stamped tile coasters make wonderful gifts for weddings, birthdays and anniversaries, as well as hostess gifts. This is a very simple project that produces a beautiful finished product and is great for DIY novices.

The stone tiles can be purchased at home improvement stores and usually come nine to a box. As they are natural tiles, some tend to be smoother than others and this can have an effect on the outcome of your product. I always open the boxes to check for any broken tiles and that the majority of tiles can be used for my design.

Think of it like checking your eggs at the grocery store. Ones that have lots of texture may not show your design as you intend it to.

For this project, you will need a permanent ink pad. I have had wonderful experience with the StazOn ink pads that can be found at most craft stores. There are a variety of colors; however, I tend to stick with the browns and blacks for a rustic and natural touch. Any rubber stamp will work, or you can use a clear stamp attached to an acrylic block. If you are wanting to use a custom design or image, you have a couple of options.

You can order a custom rubber stamp online or at Office Max if you have a digital image. If you do not have a digital image, you can use a thin cork coaster to create your own stamp. Simply draw your design, cut it out and attach to an acrylic block or use hot glue to apply a wine cork to the back. When you stamp your design, be sure to gently apply pressure to all areas of the stamp for even application.

The Minwax Paste Finishing Wax will seal and protect your coasters. This is available at any home improvement store and seems a little pricey, but will last for a very long time. A little bit goes a long way, so apply the wax sparingly.

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Materials you will need: 4-inch tumbled stone tiles Damp washcloth Permanent inkpad Stamps Minwax Paste Finishing Wax Old T-shirt or rag Felt adhesive pads or cut cork pieces E6000 glue (if pads are not adhesive)

Directions Using a damp washcloth, wipe down both sides of the tiles to get rid of any dust.

Allow coasters time to dry completely. If they are still wet when you stamp, your ink will bleed and the color will fade in your stamped image.

Using your stamps and ink, stamp your design firmly on the top part of the tile.

Let ink dry for 10 minutes.

With the T-shirt or rag, apply the finishing wax all over tile to seal your design.

Apply felt or cork to the back four corners, using E600 if necessary.

Allow for glue to dry.

If giving as a gift, a strand of twine or piece of ribbon can be used to package the coasters.

These are fun to make and after your initial investment in supplies, will cost you about 50 cents apiece. From monograms to brands,

these stamped tile coasters allow you to create a unique project that is simple, yet thoughtful. And though the coasters may not cost a lot to make, it is the thought that makes these a priceless and personable gift to be treasured.

Kristin Hilsabeck is the owner of Artastic Craft Studio, in College Station. After teaching elementary art for five years, she left teaching to open an art studio that is centered around crafting and all things Pinterest.

She currently teaches kindergarten, in addition to a variety of classes at the studio. For information on Artastic Craft Studio, including a class schedule, visit www.artasticcraftstudio.com.

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50 Men Who Can Cook

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ollege Station ISD representatives, local businessmen and well-known community members whipped up dishes as part of the eighth annual 50 Men Who Can Cook fundraising event Feb. 6.

The College Station ISD Education Foundation’s fundraiser, held at the Brazos County Expo Complex in Bryan, featured 65 chef booths with dishes for guests to sample, a raffle and a silent auction. This year 125 volunteer cooks helped prepare the food. Cooks consisted of representatives from each campus,

such as parents, teachers and other staff members; local businessmen; and local “celebrities,” said Teresa Bender, director of the College Station ISD Education Foundation. Celebrity cooks included College Station Police Chief Scott McCollum, Assistant Fire Chief Jon Mies, College Station City Manager Kelly Templin and former NFL players Terrence Murphy and Seth McKinney.

Besides cooks, about 160 additional volunteers and 1,374 ticket purchasers attended the event – bringing in a total of approximately 1,700 people,

Bender estimated. Sponsorships sold before the event, ranging in levels from $100 to $10,000, added to proceeds.

Bender believes the education foundation reached its goal of raising $175,000 at the event. Proceeds go to the education foundation, which funds innovative teacher grants, student scholarships for college and the Success 24/7 online learning website.

For more information on the education foundation, email givetokids@csisd.org, call 979-764-5400 or visit http:// givetokids.csisd.org.

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Julia and David, along with their longtime associate, Dean Wile, began the store in 1983 with the goal to create an environment that fosters creativity, honesty and quality. The 2 Certified Gemologists and 3 Graduate Gemologists on staff are confirmation of their commitment to knowledge and consumer protection. Their passion is designing jewelry, but second only to their commitment to giving back to this community.