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2013 Readers’ choice Winners
Dining Baked Potato Barbeque Breakfast Breakfast Tacos Buffet Burrito Business Lunch Catering Service Catfish Chicken Chicken Fried Steak Children’s Meal Chinese Cup of Coffee Deli Sandwich Shop Desserts Doughnuts Fajitas Fast Food Food Delivery French Fries Frozen Yogurt/Ice Cream Hamburgers Happy Hour Italian Japanese Kolaches Korean Margarita Mexican New Restaurant Onion Rings Overall Favorite Restaurant Patio/Outdoor Dining Pizza Salad Bar Seafood Special Occasion Sports Bar Steak Subs Sushi Sweet Tea Wine Selection Wings Goods and Services Air Conditioning/Heating Repair Alterations Apartment Complex Auto Body Shop Auto or Home Glass Service Auto Repair Shop Bank Barber Shop Beauty Salon Bed & Breakfast Boot Camp Car Wash Carpet Cleaners Cellular Provider Children’s Birthday Place Computer Service Credit Union Dance Center Day Care Center
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Potato Shack C & J BBQ, pg. 4 IHOP Fuego Tortilla Grill Buppy’s Catering & Restaurant,pg. 8 Freebird’s, pg. 72 The Lemon Wedge Buppy’s Catering, pg. 9 Fish Daddy’s, pg.33 Chicken Express Sodolak’s Beefmasters McDonald’s T Jin’s China Diner Starbuck’s Jason’s Deli Café Eccel Shipley’s Lupe Tortilla, pg. 43 Chick-fil-a, pg. 35 T Jin’s China Diner McDonald’s Spoons Yogurt Koppe Bridge Bar & Grill, pg. 65 Chuy’s Olive Garden Atami Steak and Sushi Kolache Rolf T Jin’s China Diner Ninfa’s Casa Rodriguez, pg. 63 Amico Nave Wings ‘N More, pg. 74 Cheddar’s, pg. 33 Ozona Grill & Bar, pg. 37 Pizza Hut Jason’s Deli Fish Daddy’s, pg. 33 Christopher’s World Grille Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar, pg.24 Texas Roadhouse Subway, pg. 31 Atami Steak and Sushi Chicken Express Veritas Wine and Bistro Wings ‘N More, pg 74 Barker’s Heating & Cooling Custom Alterations by Bea, pg. 14 Park Hudson Place, pg. 64 Jack Winslow Auto Shop Acme Glass Atkinson Toyota, pg. 40 Wells Fargo, pg. 58 Sonny’s Celebrity Spa & Salon, pg. 80 7F Lodge Innovative Fitness Wolf Creek Car Wash & Oil Change, pg. 77 Boller’s Carpet Cleaning, pg. 45 AT&T, pg. 28 Grand Station Entertainment, pg. 47 Computer Works Aggieland Credit Union, pg. 62 Suzanne’s School of Dance Longmire Learning Center
SUB-CATEGORY Day Spa Dry Cleaners Employment Agency Equipment Rentals Flooring Center Foundation Repair Funeral Home “Green” Company Gymnastics Center Hearing Aid Center Hotel/Motel Home Improvement Contractor House Keeping Independent Living Facility Lotto Retailer Martial Arts School Mortgage Company Moving Company Nail Salon Non-Profit Agency Oil Change Optical Store Permanent Cosmetics Salon Pest Control Pharmacy Place of Worship Pool/Spa Store Printing Service Roofing Company Satellite Service Security Company Storage Facility Tanning Salon Telephone Service Provider Workout/Exercise Facility Wrecker Service Pets Feed/Agriculture Store Pet Boarding Pet Grooming Pet Store Veterinarian Medical Allergist Anesthesiologist Assisted Living Facility Audiologist Cardiologist Chiropractor
Dental Hygienist Dentist Dermatologist Dietician Family Physician General Surgeon Home Health Care Provider Medical Equipment Supply Nurse Nursing Home
WINNER Celebrity Spa & Salon, pg. 80 Villa Maria Cleaners Express Employment Professionals Redtail Rentals Aggieland Carpet One, pg. 14 Anchor Foundation Repair Co., pg. 61 Callaway Jones, pg. 19 Stearns Construction Powersports Listen Hear Audiology Center, pg. 34 Hilton College Station Richmon Homes, pg. 68 Merry Maids, pg. 52 Arbor Oaks at Crestview Cameron Ranch Academy of Modern Martial Arts Cornerstone Home Lending, Inc., pg. 70 Brazos Moving & Storage, pg. 62 Celebrity Spa & Salon, pg. 80 Hospice Brazos Valley, pg. 17 Atkinson Toyota, pg. 40 Texas State Optical Carmen’s Permanent Cosmetics RP Lee Pest Control, pg. 54 Medicine Chest, pg. 75 Grace Bible Church Pool Store/Pool Guy Copy Corner, pg. 48 Schulte Roofing Direct TV Audio Video Security Brazos Moving & Storage Tiki Tan Verizon Aerofit Fitness A - 1 Towing Producers Co-op Waggie Pet Zone America’s Country Store Petsmart Dr. Bond at Southwood Valley Animal Hospital, pg. 14 Keith Paull, M.D., The Paull Allergy & Asthma Clinic, P.A., pg. 32 J. B. Dott, Jr., M.D., pg. 20 Crestview Retirement Center Dr. Robert Herring, A.U.D., Listen Hear Audiology Center, pg. 34 Dr. Kennon Wigley, pg. 5 Drew Johnson, DC, DM(P), Johnson Performance & Wellness Center Kimberly Jenkins, Michael K. Reece, D.D.S., pg. 11 Michael K. Reece, D.D.S., pg. 11 Dr. Jason Weaver - Brazos Valley Dermatology Linda Kapusniak Dr. Elizabeth Suarez, pg. 39 Dr. Hank Bohne, pg. 12 Merryman Home Health, pg. 44 Medicare Equipment Donna Lemmons Crestview Court
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Ophthalmologist/Optometrist Oral Surgeon Orthodontist Orthopedic Surgeon Pain Management Physician
Pediatrician
WINNER Dr. Justin Gayle, pg. 12 Aggieland Cancer Treatment Center, pg. 79 Dr. William Marr, pg. 60 Dr. J. Bryan Garrett Dr. Troy N. Elms, pg. 66 Dr. Barry Veazey, St. Joseph Orthopaedic Associates, pg. 53 James V. Stonecipher, M.D., P.A. Texas Pain & Spine Consultants, pg. 56
Park Theater Performance Company Shopping Antique Store Appliance Store Auto Part Store Bicycle Store Boutique Children’s Clothing Store Computer/ Electronic Store Consignment/Resale Shop Department Store Florist Furniture Store Garden /Nursery Store Hardware Store Home Improvement Store Jewelry Store Liquor Store Mattress Store Meat Market Men’s Clothing Store Motorcycle/ ATV Dealer
Used Car Dealer Vacuum Cleaner Sales Women’s Clothing Store Other Local Servant/Elected Official Local Volunteer Local Annual Event Local Band New Business Radio Station TV Station
Grand Station Entertainment, pg. 47 Jackson Hole Driving Range 7F Lodge Wolf Pen Amphitheater Traditions Club, pg. 50 Wolf Pen Amphitheater Cinemark George Bush Presidential Library, pg. 36 Central Park College Station The Theatre Company Old Bryan Marketplace Buddy’s Appliance Atkinson Toyota, pg. 40 Aggieland Cycling Witt’s End, pg. 10 Once Upon A Child Best Buy Plato’s Closet Dillard’s Nita’s Flowers Ashley Furniture HomeStore, pg. 7 Lowe’s Lowe’s Lowe’s David Gardner’s Jewelers, pg. 15 Spec’s, pg. 76 The Sleep Station, pg. 38 Readfield Meats, pg. 18 Dillard’s Normangee Tractor & Implement Co., pg. 16 String & Horn Shop Atkinson Toyota, pg. 40 Office Max Sew Vac City Brown’s Shoe Fit Co. Academy Sports & Outdoors Discount Tire Company, pg. 57 Fatty’s Smoke Shop, pg. 46 Jacque’s Toys & Books, pg. 23 Normangee Tractor & Implement Co., pg. 16 Atkinson Toyota, pg. 40 Sew Vac City Dillard’s
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Musical Instrument Store New Car Dealer Office Supply Store Sewing Machine Sales Shoe Store Sporting Goods Store Tire Shop Tobacco Shop Toy Store Tractor/Farm Equipment Store
WINNER Jacy York, Cheddar’s, pg. 33
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Daniel Ransom, M.D. , McLane Children’s, Scott & White, pg. 6 Pharmacist Jim Killingsworth, Village Foods Physical Therapist Leon F. Bradway DPT, MS, OMPT Sports, Back & Pain Management Clinic, pg. 22 Physician Bobby Baines - Aggieland Cancer Treatment Center, pg. 78 Plastic Surgeon Dr. Malcolm Rude, pg. 18 Podiatrist Brazos Valley Foot Care Radiologist Bryan Radiology Rehabilitation Facility Peak Performance in Motion Urgent Care/Emergency Facility St. Joseph Express, pg. 26 Vein Center Central Texas Vein Center, pg. 42 Professional Accountant Kay Perrone, pg. 27 Attorney W. Jeff Paradowski P.C., pg. 30 Auto Salesperson Josh Stevens, Atkinson Toyota, pg. 40 Barber Dee Dee Brook, Celebrity Spa & Salon, pg. 80 Bartender Allan Kotzot Boss Kelli Thornton, Peak Performance in Motion Chef/Cook Chef Tai Clergy Monsignor John McCaffrey St. Joseph Catholic Church, pg. 21 Electrician Dowling Electric Financial Advisor Wade Myatt, Merrill Lynch, pg. 49 Firefighter Michael Land, Bryan Fire Dept. Funeral Home Director Cody Jones, Callaway Jones, pg. 18 Hairstylist Ashley Muller, Celebrity Spa & Salon, pg. 80 Home Builder Richmon Homes, pg. 68 Insurance Agent Brenda Keith, State Farm Interior Decorator Karen Loehr Landscaper The Greenery Law Firm Law Offices of W. Jeff Paradowski P.C., pg. 30 Massage Therapist Sonya Paulini, Celebrity Spa & Salon, pg. 80 Nail Technician Debbie Loewe, Celebrity Spa & Salon, pg. 80 Personal Trainer MaretHouse Photographer/Videographer Specialties Photography, pg. 73 Plumber Yerrington Plumbing Police Officer/Police Dept.(City) Joel Bravo, Bryan Police Dept. Private School St Joseph Catholic School, pg. 21 Real Estate Agent Monica Palasota, RE/MAX Select, pg. 69 Real Estate Office RE/MAX Select Receptionist Megan Blake, Atkinson Toyota, pg. 40 Stockbroker Wade Myatt, Merrill Lynch, pg. 49 Teacher/Educator/Professor Michelle Stevens - Milam Elementary (School) Tax Service Bottom Line Bookkeeping, pg. 18
SUB-CATEGORY Waiter/Waitress (Restaurant) Events/Leisure Children’s Entertainment Driving Range Event Facility (for private events) Free Entertainment Place Golf Course Live Music Venue Movie Theatre Museum
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SUB-CATEGORY Obstetrician/ Gynecologist Oncologist
Sheriff Chris Kirk Jim Norris Texas Reds Festival, pg. 71 Six String Boys Park Oak Paint Candy Ninety Five Bryan Broadcasting KBTX
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C&J BBQ
Best Barbeque
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years, and we know the customers have a lot more options of where to eat good BBQ. It’s nice to know that all the hard work for the past 32 years has paid off. We couldn’t ask to be in a better or more loyal community. This is an exciting time for the county and the expanding growth in the area.
105 Southwest Pkwy,, College Station | 979-696-7900 4304 Harvey Rd., College Station | 979-776-8969 www.cjbbq.com We are proud to be part of the Taste of BCS. For those of you who don’t know, it’s an organization for independent restaurants in the community. It promotes eating locally and rewards you for doing so. When you come in on your next visit to C&J, make sure to
ask the cashier about signing up. With the excitement of the upcoming football season, be sure to call us to order one of our great Party Packs for your tailgating event. One of the more popular Party Pack options is the Ultimate Party
Pack. It feeds 30 and gives you Brisket, Sausage, Chicken, Ribs, three sides, blocks of cheese and two whole cobblers! Once again, thank you Brazos Valley. We look forward to your next visit.
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Thank you Brazos Valley for once again voting us best BBQ in the county. We really appreciate winning this award. It means a lot to know we have put out a great product year after year and our customers see and appreciate that. The competition has increased in the past few
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I consider myself fortunate to be associated with many fine physicians in the community.” While his colleagues and the skilled staff of great facilities such as the Chest Pain Center at St. Joseph’s Regional Health Center help Dr. Wigley succeed professionally, he looks to his faith and family for the inspiration to help him continue to provide the best care possible to his patients and their families. “The opportunity to serve others in the medical
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A heart attack is a frightening moment, not only for the person having it, but for that person’s family, as well. A good cardiologist is able to both treat the patient and help put the family at ease at the same time. With his attention to both the technical and emotional aspects of his practice, Dr. Kennon Wigley of the Central Texas Heart Center was named the 2013 Readers’ Choice “Best Cardiologist” winner. Dr. Wigley came to the Bryan/College Station area in 1989, and has been with the Central Texas Heart Center for 24 years, where he is a part of a talented team of doctors. Being surrounded by quality doctors is something Dr. Wigley values dearly in his work. “The delivery of good medical care truly requires a team,” Wigley said. “I believe the quality of medical care in the Brazos Valley is high.
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profession is a God-given gift and a sacred trust,” Wigley said. “I believe all healing comes from the Lord. If we keep these principles in mind, the rest of the practice will take care of itself. Dr. Wigley embodies a team-first mentality and is quick to point out that while his is the name on the award, being named the 2013 Readers’ Choice for best cardiologist was a group effort. “I am thankful to have been selected for this honor, but I really believe this award is a testament to the entire staff who support our practice,” Wigley said, “including the front office personnel, nurses, medical assistants, imaging specialists and administrative staff who serve our patients and enrich their experience in our office and in the hospital.”
Dr. Kennon Wigley
Central Texas Heart Center 2700 E 29th St # 220, Bryan 979-774-4008 | www.centraltexasheart.com
Dr. Kennon Wigley
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The Faces of Hope CENTRAL TEXAS HEART is the largest, most experienced and most comprehensive provider of non-invasive, invasive, and interventional cardiology services and peripheral vascular care in the Brazos Valley.
979-774-4008 TOLL-FREE 866-629-5545 WWW.CENTRALTEXASHEART.COM
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Best Pediatrician
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The McLane Children’s College Station Clinic offers an experienced and knowledgeable staff of physicians and a variety of services for infants, children and adolescents. Our dedicated physicians, registered nurses, and clinical support staff specialize in the development, health, and diseases of children. We are committed to providing your child the best personalized care, including well-child care, immunizations, coordination of care for chronic medical conditions, and care for mental health issues. In addition, patients ages six months to five years receive a free book upon each well-child visit as part of the national Reach Out and Read program. With our electronic medical records and integrated approach to care, we offer seamless access to all of the pediatric subspecialties available through McLane Children’s Hospital Scott & White in Temple. Further, Scott & White specialists in pediatric endocrinology, surgery, pulmonology, gastroenterology, neurology, cardiology, nephrology and
child development travel to College Station for regularly scheduled clinic visits. The McLane Children’s College Station Clinic is a teaching clinic affiliated with Texas A&M Health Science Center. Medical students work alongside experienced pediatricians, ensuring our patients have the best care and medical knowledge available. Daniel Ransom, MD, serves as division director of maternal child services for the Scott & White College Station Region. Opening in early August 2013, the Scott & White Hospital – College Station and Rock Prairie clinic are the latest examples of Scott & White’s commitment to providing the best and most accessible healthcare to the Brazos Valley. Scott & White pediatric services will be expanding access to the new Rock Prairie clinic, providing more convenient care for patients. Scott & White Hospital – College Station will house an emergency department, cardiac services, including cath labs, neonatal intensive care unit, comprehensive
cancer services, operating rooms, maternity services suites, endoscopic procedure suites, intraoperative robotics and other specialty services, all supported by a pharmacy, comprehensive state-of-the-art imaging technology and other diagnostic capabilities. Scott & White boasts four clinic locations in Bryan/ College Station, including Arrington Road, Boonville, Rock Prairie (opening in August 2013), and University Drive. These facilities offer convenient and comprehensive care for men, women and children and house over 30 medical specialties, including
Dr. Daniel Ransom, MD Scott & White Healthcare 1600 University Drive East, College Station 979-691-3000 | swchildrens.org family medicine, pediatrics, cardiology, obstetrics/ gynecology, oncology and cosmetic surgery. The Scott & White College Station region also includes Scott & White Hospital – Brenham and two clinics in Brenham. Scott & White Healthcare College Station is a multispecialty group practice
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We could all use a physical reminder McLane Children’s Scott & White - University Drive Clinic has enough pediatricians available to keep up with your schedule, and an electronic medical record system to quickly check your child’s history and provide personalized care in minutes. Make your child’s annual physical and immunizations a priority. Call to make an appointment today.
979-691-3000
Thank you for selecting Daniel Ransom, MD, as your Favorite Pediatrician in Bryan/College Station sw.org/Dr-Daniel-G-Ransom
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1600 University Drive | College Station, TX | Scott & White accepts most major insurance plans.
that provides high quality, comprehensive care for the entire family. The Scott & White Healthcare system is one of the nation’s largest non-profit multispecialty group practices, including 13 hospitals and hospital partners, over 65 clinic locations, 12,000 staff and 1,000 physicians and scientists.
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Choice Awards (AFHS also won in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012) is further indication that Ashley Furniture HomeStore continues to be appreciated by the community both in sales and customer satisfaction in Bryan/College Station. “We just want to say thank
you to all our customers who voted for us for their support and giving us a vote of confidence,” Wilks said. “This store is locally owned and operated. We live here and we spend our money locally, so it’s great to have the community respond back to us like this.”
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Team
Name in Furniture. Quality, Style, Selection, Service.
1201 Earl Rudder Frwy S College Station, TX 979.694.0202
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to Our Loyal Customers In the Brazos Valley For Making Us Number 1 in Readers’ Choice
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and look into the room settings as it would look in their home. Other stores simply don’t offer you a look like the eyeappealing displays at Ashley Furniture HomeStore. This innovative “look” combined with quality customer service is what has made Ashley Furniture HomeStore so popular with the community. Store owner Mark Wilks said the company takes great pride in how his employees interact with shoppers. He stresses to them that great customer service is the first priority, with the furniture itself being the second. “The communication we have with customers is what sets us apart,” Wilks said. “We do follow-up calls with customers after a sell, and when we do something wrong, we make sure that we go back and make it right the second time. People like to be taken care of, so we’re always trying to do a great job of that. He also adds, “We are always answering any and every question a customer has, so we
1201 Earl Rudder Frwy. South, College Station 979.694.0202 www.ashleyfurniturehomestore.com/stores/collegestation
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When shopping for furniture, most people are looking for three things: quality, price and customer service. Striking the right balance of all three can separate a store from the competition, and that is exactly why Ashley Furniture HomeStore is the 2013 Readers’ Choice for “Best Furniture Store.” Shoppers to the Ashley Furniture HomeStore on Highway 6 in College Station are able to browse the best that Ashley has to offer in an atmosphere designed to highlight and accent the furniture and mattresses themselves. The signature Ashley waterfall greets customers as they walk in, and the showroom is sectioned off to create individual showpiece room setups, complete with wall decor and furniture accessories. This presentation method not only shows off the furniture, but gives buyers a preview of how the pieces work together in a room setting. The newly designed showroom allows customers to walk freely
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do things the way they want it done to their liking!” The Wilks family owns three Ashley Furniture HomeStore locations. They opened their first one in Lufkin in 2005. The College Station store opened in 2007, with a store in Waco opening shortly thereafter. Each store has won awards in its community for service and quality. Wilks said each award serves as proof that their customer service philosophy works. At the end of the day, you can buy a sofa anywhere, Wilks said. What it comes down to is who are you comfortable buying it from? Who is going to give you the best value? Who is going to give the best service after the sale? Everyone is going to say they have the best service, but until you prove it, it doesn’t mean anything. Wilks said he is proud that his store has earned the community’s business and trust. Winning consecutive Readers’
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Buppy’s buffet opened in 1999 in Bryan at 506 Sulphur Springs Road, in response to an overwhelming demand by customers who wanted Buppy’s home-cooked meals without having to wait for a catered event. It seems to have hit a home run, with Buppy’s buffet voted as “Best Buffet” this year in The Eagle Readers’ Choice Awards. Buppy’s serves up its special lunch buffet Tuesday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and its very popular Sunday Brunch Buffet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. Buppy’s also offers special event buffets throughout the year for Lent, Valentine’s, Easter, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, so watch for these special event buffets to be promoted. Buppy’s weekday buffet includes its famous barbeque, entrees that change each day of the week, a large selection of sides, salads and desserts. The Sunday brunch features entrees such as Prime Rib, Beef Tenderloin, Boiled
Buppy’s Restaurant 506 Sulphur Springs Road, Bryan 979-779-6417 | www.buppys.com
Shrimp, Smoked Salmon, Chicken & Waffles and Buppy’s popular chicken tenders -just to mention a few. Buppy’s always serves a full breakfast, lots of sides, salads, desserts and drinks. Plus, the restaurant features made-to-order stations, including pasta, waffles, pancakes, omelets, breakfast tacos, or eggs any way you want them. The business is owned by Buppy Simank and his wife, Jennifer Simank. Buppy has been in the business of feeding people since 1984. The secret of his success is listening to his customers’ wants and needs and, of course, great food. “We are extremely excited to win the ‘Best Buffet’ this year,” Buppy said. “This is our first time to win two separate categories. It is humbling that a small-town boy such as myself can beat out the chain restaurants. We started the brunch to have a place for our customers to gather with their families on Sunday. Thank you to all of our loyal customers.”
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For more information ( and daily menus), see Buppy’s Facebook page, (www. facebook.com/buppys), visit www.buppys.com or call 979-779-6417. Remember, at Buppy’s - We Feed People.
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VOTED #1 BUFFET FOR THE FIRST YEAR AND #1 CATERER 13 YEARS IN A ROW!
2013
Buppy’s Catering 506 Sulphur Springs Road, Bryan 979-779-6417 | www.buppys.com
your occasion – from a simple meeting to an elaborate wedding, we guarantee the event will be worry-free! Our philosophy is to work with you every step of the way, so your event is flawless. We offer a large variety of place settings, linens, tables, chairs and beautifully hand-carved ice sculptures. Buppy’s Catering raises the bar for catered events, all over the state of Texas, with outstanding presentation and impeccable service. “It’s humbling to know that people of the Brazos Valley have enough trust in me and my company to vote Buppy’s Catering, once again, as the number 1 caterer,” said owner Buppy Simank. “As our company continues to grow, our success is based on one principle. We believe in ‘old school’ customer service -where we deliver what we say and the customer comes first. We want to continue to serve you, and we truly thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”
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Buppy’s Catering is your Readers’ Choice favorite, for all your catering needs, for 13 consecutive years! After 23 years, our motto still remains “WE FEED PEOPLE!” But it’s not just our mouthwatering barbeque or famous fajitas that had our customers voting us number 1. We have been serving extensive menu items, such as Pecan Bourban Smoked Prime Rib, Parmesan Herb Stuffed Beef Tenderloin, Lobster, Shrimp, Apricot Stuffed Pork Tenderloin and Chipotle Smoked Salmon, to name a few. Call us to cater your next event. Our experienced event coordinators will work with you to make your event everything you want it to be and more! As a full-service caterer, we cater and deliver breakfast, brunch, lunch, corporate box lunches and dinner. We specialize in hors d’oerve receptions, buffets and plated meals. No matter the scale of
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For more information, visit www.buppys.com or call 979-779-6417. Remember, at Buppys – We Feed People.
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VOTED #1 CATERER 13 YEARS IN A ROW AND #1 BUFFET FOR THE FIRST YEAR
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Best Boutique
2013
Witt’s End was born out of a passion for making all aspects of the fashion world fun and accessible. With a lot of hard work and endless great memories, Witt’s End has evolved over the past 21 years into an exciting and friendly fashion destination for women of all ages. Like stepping into a closet full of your favorite items, Witt’s End offers an endless selection of current styles for every figure and every budget. And because we’re a boutique, we offer limited quantities of our items, so you can rest assured you won’t be bumping into someone sporting your same look! These may be a few of the reasons Witt’s End was voted the “Best Boutique” for Bryan-College Station in The Eagle Readers’ Choice awards. Karen Witt-Kasper, owner of Witt’s End, said she is honored and excited to receive this award and wants to thank her wonderful clients for their vote
of confidence. We’re a place where women retreat, a place where friends are made, and a place where style isn’t a matter of cookiecutter fashion. Witt’s End is where small-town customer service meets high-city fashion. It’s more than a pretty pair of earrings, your favorite sweater or the perfect pair of jeans. Witt’s End is an experience full of friendship, laughter and beautiful clothing wrapped up in the perfect size and color to fit you. Witt’s End offers fashion from fresh and known designers at prices that get you in the now. As fashion trends come and go with the seasons, Witt’s End offers an honest approach to wearable style. Our sales staff isn’t looking for the next big sale; rather, we aim to send our customers home with items that will endure the changing trends. With a goal to leave buyer’s remorse a relic of the past, our honest
consulting ensures satisfaction and confidence in each and every purchase. Since opening in College Station, this closeknit community has made it easy for us to come to know and understand our shoppers. With honest feedback and true customer service, we aim to make the customer feel like they are shopping with a friend, not a pushy salesperson. We’re a place where you can kick off your heels, relax, and feel fabulous; we’re a place every woman needs. The Witt’s End Gift Card is the perfect little present for those times when all other options just don’t fit. Gift cards can be purchased in any amount and don’t expire, and can be purchased in store or over the phone and mailed to the recipient. Gift giving made simple, you’ve got to love that! Witt’s End and you… beautiful!
Witt’s End 3525 Longmire Drive, Ste. L, College Station 979-485-8991 www.witts-end.com
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reason not to smile or to cover their mouth while talking. Lack of smiling was then read as social anxiety or disinterest by others and that in turn led to diminished friendships and interactions. Others experienced increasing levels of dental pain that at times proved incapacitating. And still others reported diminished intimacy and conversation with their spouse producing a depressive state of existence. The list proved endless. Dr. Reece knew these patients could be helped and their lives turned around by combining multiple dental disciplines and specializing in patients, from a comprehensive full mouth makeover approach. More importantly, Dr. Reece understood that for most of these patients, there comes a breaking point, whether in the form of being passed over for promotion, a threatened divorce, or simply the pain and dysfunction has become too much to live with anymore. For many, they finally came
1615 Barak Lane, Bryan (979) 846-6515 | www.drreece.com (LVI). Not surprisingly, as one of their star dentists, LVI offered Dr. Reece the position of Chief Clinical Instructor. He accepted, and it now allows Dr. Reece to stay on the most cutting edge of dentistry while also mentoring dentists from around the world who come to train under his tutelage. “It’s my time” patients have learned that making the first call can often be the hardest part of the journey. However, once they do, they
discover an understanding voice at the other end of the phone and experience confidential and stress-free initial consultations that walk them through the process step by step. If you have decided that “It’s my time,” then you’ll join the many hundreds of patients that have gone before you by picking up the phone and making an appointment with Dr. Reece. And like those patients, you’ll be glad you did.
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Several years ago, Dr. Michael Reece noticed that a significant portion of our society was putting off dental care. It’s not that they were procrastinating in all areas of their life; they just were focusing on everything but their dental health. In subsequent interviews with these patients, Dr. Reece and his team discovered that the reasons were as prolific as the range of patients. Some indicated they were afraid of going to the dentist. A trepidation usually based on a less-than-ideal childhood experience. Others found themselves in the downward spiral of events usually starting with a neglected annual cleaning that led to a cavity that led to an infection, and so on until they had an entire mouth of missing and / or bad teeth. As these assorted dental problems escalated over the years, a host of new problems, both dental and psychological, developed in tandem. Teeth that had turned visibly bad soon became a
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Best Dentist
to the realization they could no longer put things off, and it was time to take care of the problem. They found themselves saying “It’s my time.” That decision is all it takes for patients to begin the journey to a new, healthy smile that relieves their pain, social anxieties about smiling and showing their teeth, buoys their confidence and brings a renewed sense of optimism and hope. Dr. Reece accomplishes these makeovers using many individual techniques he has developed and perfected over the years and brought together in a complimentary pallet of advanced dental tools. Patients love the results. Food choices open up for them again. Smiling openly and freely without hesitation leads them to renewed friendships and increased social confidence. Relationships reignite, and overall health rises. Many are surprised at how something as seemingly simple as teeth can have such far-reaching effects on the quality of their life. The dedication to the advanced training to be able to provide for complicated and multi-faceted dental cases has been a life-long professional pursuit for Dr. Reece. In fact, he is one of only two in Texas and 19 in the entire world to achieve the designation Master Dentist from the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies
L-R: Connie (voted Favorite Dental Hygienist 2013), Kimm, Dr. Michael Reece (voted Best Dentist 2006-2013), Nanette and Kimberly (voted Favorite Dental Hygienist 2013)
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It ’s your time. Brenda Sims lives life to the fullest. So when a look in the mirror showed her teeth weren’t keeping up, she made the call to Dr. Michael Reece.
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Best General Surgeon
2013
Trust is a key part of any professional practice, but maybe none more than in the surgical field. Having a surgeon you can trust helps not just the patient, but the patient’s family and friends, as well. Forging trusting relationships with his patients has helped Dr. Hank Bohne win the 2013 Readers’ Choice Award for “Best General Surgeon.” This is the sixth year in a row that Dr. Bohne has won, something that surprised him. “This is very humbling because I don’t think that I do anything different than any of the other surgeons,” Dr. Bohne said. “There are guys who are probably technically much better than I am, or maybe perform a wider range of procedures. If anything, I credit the ladies here in my office. We try to go overboard to treat people well, see them on time and to go the extra mile to help them with other specialists - and the ladies make that happen.” Dr. Bohne and his staff strive to always make sure the patient comes first in everything they do. He never wants a patient to regret choosing him and makes sure they know that everything he and his staff do is done with their individual needs in mind. “We have a long history of concerned, compassionate caring for our patients,” Dr. Bohne said. “Although our community has grown and changed over the years, we strive to be stable, traditional and always put the patient first. A patient should always know that our highest priority is to meet his or her individual needs in every aspect of care.” Dr. Bohne, Aggie Class of ‘72, set up practice in Bryan/College Station in 1981 where he started earning his reputation as a quality, caring surgeon. He said he knew he wanted to come back to Aggieland after finishing medical school. “I was born and grew up in this part of the state,” Dr. Bohne said. “The community reflects the values that I believe in.” Dr. Bohne said one of the biggest challenges in general surgery is having to make on-the-spot decisions in life or death circumstances. The challenge of having to make those choices and being able to completely change the course of treatment makes the job challenging, but also very rewarding. But things do not always turn out well in surgery, and Dr. Bohne knows that how he responds to those situations makes every bit as much a difference to his reputation as when everything goes as planned. “We are often in situations where what we do may save a patient’s life in an acute situation,” Dr. Bohne said.
“When we are successful, there is no better feeling. Unfortunately, we also get into situations where the outcomes are bad. These experiences help us empathize with patients and their families in their vulnerable times.” Through good times and bad, Dr. Bohne has repeatedly shown that he is there for his patients. Receiving recognition from the community through the Readers’ Choice Award is something Dr. Bohne takes to heart. “Thank you all for your trust,” Dr. Bohne said. “I am humbled by your choice and will continue to do the best I can to provide for your needs.”
Dr. Henry “Hank” Bohne College Station Surgical Associates 1602 Rock Prairie Rd. Ste 3000, College Station | 979.696.3171
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Best Obstetrician/ Gynecologist
2013
A native of Bryan/College Station, Dr. L. Justin Gayle returned to his hometown to practice Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1999. “It was always a dream of mine to return home to practice medicine,” said Dr. Gayle. After 12 years of practicing medicine in a multi-doctor practice Gayle noted that he was ready for a change, so he started his own practice and group. College Station Advanced Ob/Gyn opened in 2011, located at 1602 Rock Prairie Road, Suite 3500. It’s a private practice that focuses on individualized care in a peaceful setting. The clinic offers state-of-the-art obstetric and gynecologic services, including comprehensive, high-risk OB care and advanced gynecological surgery, such as Laparoscopy, Robotic Surgery and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery. It also provides state-of-theart ultrasound including 3D/4D and Doppler flow. “I wanted to offer my patients a more individualized experience, in a faith-based practice,” Gayle said. “Generally as practices grow and become larger, the focus on the individual patient and their needs become less of a priority in the BryanCollege Station area. We are blessed with many outstanding physicians locally. Patients have a choice of what type of experience they want; our experience is unique in that we have a quiet, peaceful setting with state-of-the-art equipment. Although Advanced Ob/Gyn is a group, we each have our own individual office. The patients tell us that they like the smaller, more tranquil setting. When they call our office or come in they are dealing with our own individual staff. Our staff gets to know our patients and can better address their personal needs.” He also wanted to be able to choose how to run his practice, when he could see patients and how late the clinic could be open. Dr. Gayle’s office is attached to College Station Medical Center, which makes him immediately available to his patients in Labor and Delivery, Surgery and Post Partum units. Dr. Gayle said he is honored to receive the Readers’ Choice “Best Obstetrician & Gynecologist” award, which he also won in 2011. “Winning any achievement award is humbling to me and a tremendous honor. This award is a reflection of not only me, but also of my dedicated staff and patients. It is an award that says patients think we are doing a great job and they appreciate that effort. This is a team award for Advanced Ob/Gyn and all our staff,” Dr. Gayle said. “We would like to thank our devoted patients for
selecting us for this honor and for allowing us to participate in their healthcare needs.” Dr. Gayle said his plans for the future include continuing to offer the newest technologies and services with his primary focus being on individualized care in a privatepractice setting. “In combination with CSMC, we plan on offering our patients in the Brazos Valley and surrounding area the very best in women’s and children’s services.” For more information on College Station Advanced Ob/Gyn, visit www.csadvancedobgyn.com, or call 979-693-1064.
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Dean’s impact on David Gardner’s Jewelers and the DG family over the past 30 years can only be compared to you, our customers, and your unwavering support.
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selfless work ethic and positive attitude. We will never forget the morning we received a phone call from Dean apologizing that he would be late to work. We later found out that at the time of his phone call, Dean was driving himself to the emergency room and had already lost several pints of blood due to a broken femur. The severity of his injury caused him to spend several months in the hospital, yet his greatest concern was getting back to work. The DG team and Dean’s loyal
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A diamond is formed in intense heat and pressure and under the skillful care of a diamond cutter, its full brilliance is revealed. Dean Wile is the DG Rock. His journey to becoming the DG Rock began in his late teens when he was in a car accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Most of us would have given up or felt sorry for ourselves during months of painful recovery and rehabilitation, but Dean worked hard and had such an amazing positive attitude that he even reached out to other patients who were struggling at the Mayo Clinic. His remarkable response to this life-changing event paved the way for him to change our lives as well. Today, he continues to be the same kind of inspiration to everyone that knows him. There are countless stories that testify to Dean’s
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following were honored to support him during his time of need because that is what he does for people. It’s safe to say that Dean’s least favorite place to be is the hospital and while he loves taking care of his customers, there is no place he would rather be than on his tractor or in his shop, rebuilding one of his street rods. We are forever indebted to Dean who through his unwavering loyalty during the early and often uncertain years, won our hearts. Dean’s impact on David Gardner’s Jewelers and the DG family over the past 30 years can only be compared to you, our customers, and your unwavering support. Once again, we are honored and humbled that you chose to vote for David Gardner’s Jewelers for The Eagles Readers’ Choice award.
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Best Tractor/ Farm Equipment Store And Best ATV Dealer
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Normangee Tractor and Implement Co. has been open over 36 years, which helped the business garner the Readers’ Choice “Best Tractor/ Farm Equipment Store,” as well as “Best ATV Dealer” awards. Normangee Tractor & Implement Company, at the intersection of Highway 39 and OSR in Normangee, sells, services and provides financing for Kubota tractors, Kubota lawn mowers, Kubota utility vehicles, Polaris all terrain vehicles, Polaris utility vehicles and many other lines of agriculturalrelated products. Normangee Tractor opened in 1939, and current owners, the Stawnicz family, bought it in 1977. “We love everything ag,” Vernon Stawnicz said. “This gave us an opportunity to live and work in this area, doing what we like to do most.” Stawnicz said he believes
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Care is provided by a team consisting of a physician, nurse, social worker, chaplain, home health aide and a volunteer who provides support for the patient and family. “Hospice care helps patients achieve a more meaningful and productive life with many living longer than expected, said Borchardt. What sets the organization apart from its competition is its quality care and a track record of serving the community for over 20 years. As the only non-profit hospice in its 17-county service area, Hospice Brazos Valley is owned by the communities it serves, which compels staff to put patients and their families first in everything they do. “Hospice Brazos Valley also has more staff members certified in Hospice and Palliative Care than any other organization in the Brazos
502 West 26th Street, Bryan 979-821-2266 | www.hospicebrazosvalley.org life-limiting chronic illness, but who are not terminal. The goal of the program – which he hopes will begin operation
by the end of this year – is to manage symptoms and provide a better quality of life for non-terminal patients.
Growth
When Hospice Brazos Valley started in 1989, it treated 34 patients. Last year, the organization treated more than 1,000 patients annually for the first time. Another first for the organization in 2012 was the opening of a new inpatient facility, at 1600 Joseph Drive in Bryan, allowing the nonprofit organization to treat patients with acute symptoms in its own facility. The organization’s next plan for expanded services is a new program to provide care in the homes of people with
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Hospice Brazos Valley’s dedication to providing a better quality of life for people with life-limiting illness is evident. This year was the fifth time the organization won the Readers’ Choice “Best Non-profit Agency” award. The non-profit organization began caring for patients in 1989. “It was born out of a concern that there were no hospice services in BryanCollege Station,” said Craig Borchardt, Hospice Brazos Valley President and CEO. Hospice Brazos Valley provides care for patients who have a prognosis of living six months or less and choose not to seek curative treatment. The organization specializes in palliative care, treating disease-related symptoms primarily in the homes of patients. Care is holistic, focusing on the body, mind and spirit, and is directed by the patient and physician.
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Valley,” he said. Borchardt said he believes Hospice Brazos Valley won the “Best Non-profit” award because it provides the best hospice care in the area. Its long tenure has allowed it to build strong relationships with its health-care partners. Borchardt felt honored by the award. “It’s a great honor, and it’s not only an affirmation of the great care we provide, but honors the relationships we have with our health care partners who assist us with our care,” he said. “We accept it on behalf of our patients, staff and everyone who supports our care.”
Hospice Brazos Valley staff (from left to right) are: Martha Mosier, COO, Craig Borchardt, President/CEO, Lisa McNair, CPO and Debbie Britten, CFO.
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5th Generation Licensed Funeral Director and Certified Crematory Operator A native of Bryan, Cody is a fifth generation funeral director. He is a 1998 graduate of Bryan High School and a 2002 graduate of SMU, both of which he graduated in the top ranks of his class. Like his father and grandfather, Cody is also a graduate of Commonwealth Funeral Institute of Houston, where he received the distinguished honor of admittance into the National Funeral Service Honor Society. He is a proud member of the Bryan Rotary Club and has received honors as a Paul Harris Fellow. He is a member of the Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce and a graduate of Leadership Brazos, where he also served as a LB coordinator. Cody served on the Board of Directors of the Texas Funeral Director’s Association for four years as well as the Legislative & Membership committees. Cody is a Past President of the South East Texas Funeral Director’s Association. He is an active member of the National Funeral Director’s Association, the Cremation Association of North America, the Texas Cemeteries Association, and the International Cemetery Crematory & Funeral Association.
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Our commitment to you
When you choose CallawayJones, you can rest assured that your family will not be subjected to any highpressure corporate sales tactics or commercialized funeral packages aimed at forcing you to pay for options you don’t necessarily need or
want. Our mission is to care for you as we have cared for members of our own family in the past. We will always listen to your wishes and desires and value your trust. We pledge to maintain the reputation that our family owned and operated firm has earned through the decades by acting with honesty, integrity and sensitivity. Our family will go the extra mile in offering your family the best in personal care before, during and after death occurs. Our staff is courteous and understanding and our services are handled with compassion and respect. If you are not completely satisfied with any of our services or offerings, we will reduce or eliminate the charge. We are the only local funeral home offering this type of
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families choosing cremation
Did you know that cremation offers all the commemorative options of traditional burial? In fact, there are even more ways to honor your loved one. The decision is highly personal, and depends on your family’s traditions and beliefs. We are here to offer advice on all the cremation options and cremation services that will help you to plan the perfect tribute. You will find that the value of our crematory services far surpasses the cost. Our funeral home has its own private crematory (the only crematory in Brazos County for over 26 years.) We are
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Our entire staff at Callaway-Jones Funeral Home & Crematory, RestEver Memorial Park, and Pet Legacies, would like to thank our community for voting us the Best Funeral Home in Bryan-College Station. We are a locally owned and operated full-service funeral and cremation provider that specializes in offering families the greatest value for their dollars. Our five generations of family-owned success is attributed to providing families the greatest peace-ofmind available anywhere, at a price they can afford.
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Best Anesthesiologist
2013
You have a choice. Many patients are completely unaware that they have a choice in selecting their anesthesiologist. This primarily comes from a misunderstanding that the anesthesiologist is “assigned” to your case or is included “automatically” with the surgery team. While this may be the perception, it is not a fact. The trend across the U.S. is for more and more patients to put as much thought and effort into choosing their anesthesiologist as they put into picking the surgeon performing their procedure. There is good precedence for this effort considering the anesthesiologist’s important role in producing good surgical outcomes. Today, it is not uncommon once a patient has found an anesthesiologist that they are comfortable with, to stick with them throughout
the many different types of surgeries they may have over the course of several years. The reason for this shift is simple; the patient’s anesthesiologist of choice is the one consistent physician from one procedure to the next. Since each surgery or procedure usually requires a different primary surgeon caring for the patient for the first time, patients find it greatly reassuring that their anesthesiologist knows their particular physiology, has a history with them, and will care for them in the operating room. J.B. Dott, with BCS Physicians Anesthesia Services, has been a leader in providing this type of individualized approach to anesthesia care since 1983 in Bryan/College Station. For the past 30 years, many patients have come to consider him a permanent member of their healthcare team, along with their primary care physician.
Besides an easygoing manner, Dr. Dott is known for taking the time to do presurgery consultations and post-surgery follow-ups with all of his patients and provides only physician-administered anesthesia. It is this depth of caring and confidence of knowing that Dr. Dott is there for them that has made many fans of Dr. Dott’s style of personalized medicine. And in a reversal of traditional roles of years past, patients are just as likely to call Dr. Dott about his recommendations for surgeons for needed procedures as they are to ask their primary care physician. For elective procedures, informed patients have even been known to book Dr. Dott far in advance to guarantee his availability before scheduling their surgery. Competent, personalized, one-to-one, accessible health care has become Dr. Dott’s hallmark. Healthy, grateful patients have been his reward. Congratulations to Dr. Dott for his seventh win of The Eagle Readers’ Choice Award. Dr. Dott can be reached at 693-7167.
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physics and Latin, we take very seriously our mission to form the whole person in the image and likeness of Christ. We accomplish this through our classical curriculum, extensive athletic program and comprehensive religious education and faith formation, which includes Mass twice weekly, daily religion and theology classes at all grade levels, Theology of the Body for high school students, and regular access to Eucharistic adoration and reconciliation. If you are interested in learning more about St. Joseph Catholic School, call us today at 979-822-6641.
Monsignor John McCaffrey became Pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bryan in 1985. Since then, many accomplishments have been attributed to his vision and leadership. But perhaps the greatest testament of Monsignor McCaffrey’s accomplishments is his generous spirit and loving, pastoral care for those in the St. Joseph Catholic community and beyond. Father John McCaffrey has presided over countless weddings, funerals and baptisms over the past 27 years. Yet he continues to make time to
be present and lend comfort to individuals and families as they experience crisis, as well as encouragement and
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Since its founding in 1894, St. Joseph Catholic School has grown from a one-room school house to a comprehensive school system that includes three campuses: The Eagle’s Nest provides infant care through Pre-K4, the Elementary Campus educates students from grades K-6, and the Secondary Campus encompasses the Middle School and the High School. Despite all the growth and new facilities, however, one thing has remained the same over the past 119 years — our commitment to providing quality, Catholic education. That commitment has helped St. Joseph Catholic School establish a solid reputation for excellence in education. But that reputation is something that we do not take for granted. In all that we do, from teaching the very youngest students to read, to guiding high school students through
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congratulations to those in the community who have something to celebrate. Monsignor is known for never forgetting a name or a face, and for being quick with a smile and a kind word. For these reasons and so many more, we appreciate and honor Monsignor John McCaffrey, pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bryan.
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St. Joseph Catholic School
System-Wide:
System President – Jennifer Pelletier Guidance Counselor – April Kleiber
Eagle’s Nest:
St. Joseph Catholic Church Congratulates our Pastor Reverend Monsignor John McCaffrey Monsignor McCaffrey’s vocation is witnessed in his faithful and dedicated ministry of service. May God continue to bless him as he has blessed St. Joseph Church and School with his guidance and leadership.
Program Director — Kathy Muegge
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Principal – Kristy Barfknecht Admissions – Shannon Giese
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Principal – Jennifer Pelletier Vice Principal & Athletic Director – Blake Evans Dean of Student Services – Jim Rike Admissions – Margaret Tietjen
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Another great school year begins on Monday, August 19. To learn more about St. Joseph Catholic School and to schedule your personal tour, call us today! Kindergarten classes are full, and a waiting list has begun.
Reconciliation Schedule Wednesday & Friday 4:30 - 5:30 pm, Adoration Chapel Saturday 4:30 - 5:30 pm, St. Joseph Catholic Church
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Best Physical Therapist
2013
Leon Bradway at the Sports, Back & Pain Management Clinic was voted the 2013 “Best Physical Therapist” for the fourth time. Upon receiving the news, Leon said, “It’s hard to convey in print, the depth of my appreciation to my patients who have selected us for this honor.” He went on to say, “This is fantastic recognition for all of the staff. I couldn’t do what I do without such dedicated and caring staff. Each and every member of the team goes above and beyond to ensure our patients are 100 percent better when they leave us.” When asked why he thinks he won the award, Leon said, “I believe we won the award because our patients trust us, they believe we will help them and they know what we do will make a significant difference in their lives.” He added, “They also want natural solutions to their medical problems, and we provide those solutions. “ Sport, Back & Pain Management Clinic, 2011 E. Villa Maria Road, is a physical therapy clinic specializing in eliminating pain,
preventing and treating sports injuries and women’s issues. Specifically, we help people who have: pain, dizziness or balance problems, injuries from an accident, headaches/TMJ, pelvic pain, incontinence and movement. We also help athletes young and old prevent injuries and increase sports performance. “Contrary to what many believe, physical therapy isn’t just massage, hot packs and ultrasound. These passive modalities are used, but to a much lesser extent in my clinic. We do so much more to ensure our patients achieve their goals, and we use the most effective, natural treatments available,” Leon said. In fact, Leon introduced Trigger Point Dry Needling to the Brazos Valley. He has been using this technique for over 10 years and has worked with experts both domestically and internationally. While this procedure is well known in Europe and Canada, it is relatively new in the U.S. The treatment is extremely effective in treating pain and promotes faster
healing. Leon said, “I continuously evaluate natural and safe treatment methods so I can make them available to my patients”. Leon also performs Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography tests, has a Masters in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and over 25 years of experience treating a wide variety of patients, from adolescents to wounded warriors to retirees. All of this means he is accurate in identifying the underlying cause of the patient’s problem and in developing and applying treatments that work. When asked if he had any final comment, he said, “We are grateful to our patients and doctors who put a great deal of trust in us. I love what I do, so I’m passionate about letting people know how much I can do to help them.” Leon goes on to explain that the human body has over 600 muscles, and he is a muscle specialist. “When your muscles aren’t functioning properly, it can lead to pain, restriction, balance and other problems (i.e., incontinence).” He said most people think of physical therapy only after an accident or surgery, but an experienced and skilled therapist can do so much more to improve a person’s health and quality of life. He encourages readers to look at the patient testimonials on their
Leon F. Bradway PT, MS, OMPT Sports, Back & Pain Management Clinic 2011 A Villa Maria Road, Bryan 979-775-2225 | bvphysicaltherapy.com website (BVphysicaltherapy.com) and join their Facebook page. He said their office also distributes a monthly newsletter to past and present patients, but anyone who is interested can get on the email mailing list (by calling their office) or pick up a copy. The newsletter contains articles on different ailments and how he can help, healthy recipes, information about changes in insurance rules and regulations, give-aways, and upcoming events. He added, “Everyone who comes to the clinic knows that each and every member of the staff wants to see them succeed. We view ourselves as their lifelong partners
and stress the importance of taking responsibility for their own health and overall wellness.” We encourage questions and want to hear from our patients. Leon said, “I have to know my patient and what they are going through to understand how to help them get better. The side benefit is that I get to know a lot of very interesting people.” Since opening in 2009, the clinic has sponsored free community wellness events to encourage healthy eating and physical activity. Leon said, “Our motto says it all: Bodies in motion equal lifelong health.”
Left to right are: Adam, Deanna, Megan, Stephanie, Erin, Amber and Leon.
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Jacque’s, the 2013 Readers’ Choice “Best Toy Store” winner, began selling toys 25 years ago, and that experience, along with excellent customer service, sets it apart from the competition, the owner said.
other major toy outlet,” Flagg said. “The locally owned toy store had closed a few years before. It seemed a perfect time and place to open a toy store. We opened in October 1988 in the Garden District, a distinctive shopping area on
Owner Jacque Flagg started a business 28 years ago, and it became a toy store three years later. When she opened the store, there was only one other toy store in Bryan-College Station, which later declared bankruptcy. “At that time, there was no Walmart, Toys R Us, Target or any
North Ave. Since the toys that we carried were more along the lines of classical and educational toys, a large part of our customer base was teachers. In 1996, we morphed into a hybrid store, one of the first in the nation, carrying toys and teacher/educational supplies.” Jacque’s started in an 800
4301 South Texas Ave., Bryan 979-846-8660 | Jacques-store.com is able to take their requests, and get the items within less than a week – at no extra cost to the customer. Flagg said she is proud of the award.
“I am proud of the fact that people think that we have such a great store,” she said. “We love what we do, and appreciate that our customers are our friends and love us, too.”
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Jacque’s offers a wide variety of toys and games.
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square feet store, and now is housed in 8,800 square feet. The store still offers the classic toys that it started with, but has expanded its selection of games, puzzles, science products and teacher products. Jacque’s also wraps gifts for free. One thing that sets Jacque’s apart from the competition, Flagg said, is product knowledge. She has played with about 95 percent of the games, and her knowledge of the games helps customers decide which game would be suitable for a child, family or special need. Staff members also put samples of games out on tables for children and parents to play with. If they want to play a game that is not out, they can just ask the staff. They understand it’s important to know about a game before purchasing it, she said. Jacque’s also holds game nights in schools, so that parents, teachers and children can learn about games that teach math or language arts in a fun way. “Jacque’s is very serviceoriented,” Flagg said. “Where else do you have staff carrying your packages out to the car for you? Many times during the Christmas season, we will help customers hide the presents from their kids who are in the store, too.” Plus, the store does special orders for teachers, for items Jacque’s is out of or does not normally carry. Usually, Jacque’s
Jacque’s in Bryan was voted “Best Toy Store.”
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Best Sports Bar
2013
Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar provides something for everyone –with a wide variety on its menu, a family dining area and a sports bar. Perhaps that’s why The Eagle readers voted it the 2013 Readers’ Choice “Best Sports Bar” winner. Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar, 820 University Drive in College Station, opened in 2006, and is corporate owned. The first Boston’s opened in Edmonton, Alberta, in 1964. The company started franchising in 1968, and has since evolved from a pizza joint into a full-service, casual dining restaurant and sports bar. Boston’s continues its rapid growth today, with over 50 locations across the United States and Mexico and numerous restaurants in development over the next several years. Boston’s is not like other restaurants, and has many unique traits that set it apart from other dining venues, Boston’s spokespersons said. “It’s all about the food, the people and the heritage,’ Boston’s website states. Boston’s is a full-service, pizza-themed, casual dining restaurant and sports bar, offering incredible gourmet pizzas and gourmet pasta, along with a wide variety of other great dishes, such as wings, ribs, burgers, entrée size salads, sandwiches and the most delicious and fresh
kids menu in the casual dining category. Boston’s offers a contemporary, sit-down family dining atmosphere with a sports bar customized with local team memorabilia. The result is a fun, high-energy setting for families and sports enthusiasts alike.” Boston’s takes pride in making great food and drinks,
and that’s why the cooks make pizza dough from scratch every day, and top it with freshest of ingredients, according to Boston’s. Pasta and entrée sauces are prepared in-house to ensure premium quality something guests can taste. “Being at Boston’s is like being at the home of a great friend, enjoying a good meal and your favorite beverage,” the website adds. Boston’s won the “Best Sports Bar” award because of the establishment’s guests, said Tammy Waters, field marketing manager. “Boston’s is a place for everyone, and we enjoy serving the community,” she said.
Boston’s Gourmet Pizza 820 University Drive East, College Station 979-260-8646 | www.bostons.com “We take pride in ensuring our guests’ happiness and loyalty.” Boston’s staff members are pleased to receive the award, Waters said, adding that the award means the establishment’s customers are happy. “We are more than excited to be chosen as this year’s winner,” she said. “We have a great staff, but it’s the guests who make the business what it is. Boston’s caters to
everyone’s needs with family dining, the bar loaded with a big screen TV, patio seating and lots of fun.” Boston’s has recently expanded its business hours and delivery and catering services. Boston’s is open from 11 a.m. to midnight, Sundays through Wednesdays, and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Thursdays through Saturdays. It delivers until midnight every night in Bryan-College Station.
Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar on University Drive in College Station
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Best Urgent Care/ Emergency Facility
2013
Urgent care waiting rooms can be agonizing when you have an illness or injury, and emergency rooms are even worse. And if you or your little one is not feeling well, waiting can seem like an eternity. St. Joseph offers a way to avoid those crowded waiting areas and still receive the care you need with a check-in service called InQuicker. With InQuicker, patients can check in online to reduce waiting times in the emergency room and urgent care center, and even book doctor appointments instantly. To use InQuicker at St. Joseph, visit www.stjoer. org. Find a facility near your home or work and choose when and where you want to go. Then relax at home until your chosen appointment time. You can also download SJNow from iTunes to find InQuicker locations in the Brazos Valley. Whatever your needs are, St. Joseph has you covered. St. Joseph Express Cares are
staffed with board-certified physicians. Express is your answer when illness suddenly comes knocking. Our locations are open extended hours on weekdays and weekends and every holiday. At St. Joseph Regional Health Center, the trauma program in the emergency department has a Level II trauma designation. This achievement recognizes St. Joseph’s dedication to providing optimal care for patients suffering from all types of injuries, including those that are life threatening. Trauma centers handle the most severe, life-threatening, blunt force and penetrating injuries that require operations and other interventions by multiple specialists. Only one in 10 U.S. hospitals is a major trauma center. That means 45 million Americans don’t have access to a Level I or Level II trauma center within an hour of being injured. In 2007 and 2010, St. Joseph
was encouraged by state surveyors to seek Level II Trauma designation because we already met many of the Level II criteria and capabilities. As we moved toward our Level II designation, more physicians with specific trauma surgery www.st-joseph.org | www.stjoer.org expertise were recruited, including Dr. Adair de Berry- care, hospital nursing units and Cares were voted the Readers’ Carlisle, a board-certified rehabilitation. Trauma care is Choice winner for “Best Urgent trauma surgeon and medical a team effort involving every Care/Emergency Facility” for director of the Trauma Center. department, and we’re ready. the fifth year in a row. This formal recognition as a All of these strengths are why Level II Trauma Center allows St. Joseph’s ERs and Express EMS crews and the public to know our trauma capabilities are the most advanced in the region and have surpassed all other local providers. Having this level of trauma care available in our region allows patients access to high-quality trauma care for the best possible outcome. Closer to home. This designation means we have the expertise, equipment and programs in place to care for every part of the St. Joseph is now the most advanced and only Level II patient and family’s experience – from Trauma Center between Houston, Temple, Austin and San EMS to ER to imaging, lab, surgery, spiritual Antonio. An official announcement was made on May 30 at
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make recommendations where appropriate. I would also point out that they have a very competent staff.” What makes a good organization great? One key component at Kay Perrone & Associates PC is its passionate, engaging approach about delivering a quality product and service while maintaining discipline and focus. Staff members realize that they are their clients’ most trusted advisors, looking to them for advice and guidance year round, which they provide by staying flexible and customizing their services based on their clients’ needs. It boils down to striving to make their clients feel as if they matter – because they do matter. Kay Perrone’s first experiences with accounting came when she worked after school and on weekends for her aunt, who had a small income tax and bookkeeping service. That led her to seek
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Numbers are so impersonal, and those associated with them could easily be perceived in that way, too. But at Kay Perrone & Associates PC in Bryan, impersonal is the last thing anyone would associate with the CPAs and accountants who assist the most important people in their business – their clients. One client recently stated, “I’ve noticed that they take a personal interest in their clients. They get to know them as people and want to know them on a personal level – not just as clients. To them, clients represent more than a number. For business clients, they take an interest in their business that extends beyond their tax liability. They take the time to learn their business and make proactivesuggestionstomanage their tax liability and overall profitability. They are willing to seek the advice of professionals in other areas when doing so will benefit their clients and
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an accounting degree from Texas A&M and to begin her own business in 1983. Today, Kay is quick to note that the success of her business is due to her dedicated staff, who have been with her for many years and continually display an exceptional work ethic. “They’re technically proficient in their areas of expertise, which requires a commitment to continual education and adapting to new tax laws and regulations. We want to stay up-to-date on changes and make sure we’re always operating as efficiently as we can while offering the most sophisticated level of client services possible. My staff sincerely wants to do a superior job, which creates goodwill, and more importantly, trust, with our clients.” Kay Perrone & Associates PC is proud to win the Eagle Readers’ Choice Award for 2013. It’s an accomplishment that directly reflects on the firm’s staff and their commitment to view every client relationship like a partnership. They truly believe their success is a result of their clients’ success, and they look forward to serving their clients in a personal and professional manner for many years to come.
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“To be successful, you have to have your heart in your business and your business in your heart.” - Thomas J. Watson, Sr.
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Best Cellular Provider
2013
At AT&T, we are grateful once again to be named the Eagle Readers’ Choice Award as the “Best Cellular Provider.” Few corporate names evoke a richer history than AT&T: Alexander Graham Bell, national telephone service and Bell Labs. We sparked the mobile Internet revolution – the most transformative technology trend of our times – and continue to pave its future. And even more remarkable chapters of our history will unfold in the next five years. The blazing fast 4G LTE network, combined with cloud computing, will hasten the day when everything is linked wirelessly, with functions and content living in the network. They will be available at any time, from anywhere and across any device.
Through all these changes, our original mission hasn’t wavered – to connect the world and improve how people live and work. With the nation’s largest 4G network and largest WiFi network, we are a leading provider of mobile Internet to customers in the U.S. with more than 50 million s m a r t p h o n e s, tablets, USB devices and mobile hotspots on our network. In May, 2013, PCWorld/ TechHive ranked AT&T’s as the fastest combination of 3G and 4G services in the 20 cities it tested, highest in overall speed and pricing value for
LTE service. There’s never been a better time to take advantage of AT&T’s blazing-fast speeds. There are a number of cool, new smartphones -- Samsung Galaxy® S 4, BlackBerry® Z10 and the HTC One® -- one for every taste that offers incredible new features and enhanced cameras. AT&T has lightweight, easy-to-use tablets that customers can try out in the store, such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2. And AT&T sells lots more than phones, come into an AT&T phone store and check out all the fun accessories, such as the wireless rechargers and the small speakers with the big sound that can be used inside or out. Since 2008, AT&T has invested nearly $98 billion into its operations. And in the same period, AT&T invested more capital into the U.S.
economy than any other public company. As a leader in sustainability and diversity, we promote social responsibility. We use more than 6,800 alternativefuel vehicles and growing across the U.S. to reduce CO2 emissions, and we work closely with local officials to promote our “Texting and Driving … It Can Wait” campaign for road safety. We collect millions of cell phones and batteries annually for recycling. In 2011, we invested $115 million in communities through corporate, employee and foundation giving.
AT&T. Delivering today, forging tomorrow. A heritage of reliable, high-quality products and services. A future without boundaries, built with solutions that make people’s lives better and help businesses prosper. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http:// www.att.com/aboutus or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/att and YouTube at http://www. youtube.com/att.
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Best Attorney and Best Law Firm
2013
Promise to deliver pristine legal service is exactly what the Law Offices of W. Jeff Paradowski represents. Jeff Paradowski has been named a “Texas Super Lawyer” by Texas Monthly magazine. This award is voted upon by members of the bar, and is limited to the top 5 percent of all practicing lawyers in the state of Texas. In addition, Jeff has been named “Best Attorney” five years in a row for Best of the Brazos Valley, and is personally “AV” rated (the highest possible rating) by Martindale-Hubbell, the premier legal directory in the United States. Providing legal representation for cases involving car accidents, motorcycle accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, medical malpractice, negligence, wrongful death and personal injury, Jeff’s clients can expect clear, unbiased and objective advice from Jeff regarding the strengths, weaknesses and potential outcome of each case.
In addition, an aggressive and thorough approach ensures that the client’s interests are carefully protected and a maximum recovery is obtained. The firm’s reputation for honesty and integrity is also on the line in every case. Free consultations are given to all persons seeking to hire a lawyer. Jeff recently has become more involved in business cases and complex commercial litigation matters. He recently tried a case in federal court in Salt Lake City, Utah, and obtained a verdict of over $3,000,000 on behalf of a local medical equipment services company. His legal services are provided on a contingent fee basis. When the stakes are high, this fee arrangement helps put the client at ease, while at the same time ensuring that client that the case has his undivided attention. Jeff has built his firm on a foundation of honesty and
integrity, and his AV rating with Martindale-Hubbell is a testament to the fact that his peers have ranked him at the highest level of professional excellence – both in his abilities in the area of personal injury trial law and in his abilities in the area of personal injury trial law, and in his adherence to professional standards of conduct and ethics. Jeff is a Fightin’ Texas Aggie, Class of ’88; a member of the Brazos County Bar Association; the State Bar Association; a director for the Texas Trial Lawyers Association; The American Association for Justice; and is a Fellow in the Texas Bar Foundation. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Not only is Jeff committed to his profession; more importantly, he is committed to his family and the Brazos Valley community. Jeff is happily married to his wife, Becky, and is the proud father of four wonderful children. Jeff is an active member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic. The Law Offices of W. Jeff Paradowski are ready to serve you. Call today at 979.774.2222, visit the website at paradowskilaw.com and follow them on Facebook!
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Caldwell, Madisonville, Navasota and Somerville. The first Subway in Texas opened in 1982 in College Station. Since then, the number of stores has grown to 15 in Bryan-College Station alone and 19 total in Bryan-College Station and the surrounding area. Keller said fresh bread and healthy options set it apart from other sandwich shops. “We serve fresh bread that is baked daily,” Keller said. “We offer choices that meet the American Heart Association guidelines for a heart-healthy food. Subway has 20 meals, plus some seasonal items that are Heart-Check certified.” SUBWAY® restaurants has plans to expand its location on University Drive in College
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SUBWAY® restaurants makes fresh, quality food and has great customer service, and that’s likely why The Eagle readers voted the local franchise as “Best Subs” this year and several times in the past, the director of operations said. Subway offers a variety of options to customers, including sandwiches, salads, breakfast foods and fresh-baked cookies. “We are very pleased that our customers have voted us the ‘Best Subs’ again,” said Bert Keller, Subway’s director of operations.” We are always trying to improve the customers’ experience in our stores. Thank you, BryanCollege Station!” Locally,Subwayhaslocations in Bryan, College Station,
customers at the same time. Also, in 2014 SUBWAY® restaurants plan to open a store in the new Walmart, on the west side of Bryan.
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Best Allergist
2013
“What’s the secret of our success?” asks Dr. Keith Paull of The Paull Allergy and Asthma Clinic. “In a time where most doctors are spending less and less time with their patients, it’s still normal practice in our office to spend 45 minutes talking with new patients.” Dr. Paull believes that taking a thorough history is important to understanding patients and their diseases, and that talking with each patient after the evaluation to explain the treatments in a way that makes sense is even more critical. Trained at National Jewish Health, the #1 ranked respiratory hospital in America and Board Certified in Allergy and Immunology, Dr. Paull treats patients of all ages, from infants with food allergies to older adults with medication reactions. He also takes care of a variety of other allergic and immune problems, including itchy skin rashes, asthma, chronic cough and sinus problems. Dr Paull, who grew up in the Brazos Valley and graduated from
Texas A&M University (Aggie Class of ‘94) says, “I want to say thank you to everyone who voted for the Paull Allergy and Asthma Clinic. It’s been an honor to serve the community I grew up in for the last 10 years.” Acknowledging that this award is a team effort, he says, “I couldn’t have done it alone. I am very fortunate to have a wonderful staff dedicated to patient care.” Practice administrator, Ms. Diana Northup has embraced the The Paull Allergy Clinic philosophy that quality care is about treating patients, not diseases. She says that she’s worked hard to cultivate a staff of friendly, skilled, helpful patient advocates. With easy access from both Bryan and College Station, The Paull Allergy Clinic is located at the Physician Center, just three miles down University Drive from Texas A&M University. Dr. Paull also sees patients in Brenham and Huntsville one day per week and has evening office hours in Bryan on Wednesdays to make it as convenient as possible for
patients to find a location and an appointment time that fits into their schedules. “We know that a visit to the allergist can be a little intimidating, so we have tried our best to make the office environment comfortable and child friendly,” remarks Dr. Paull. “We provide free Internet access to help businessmen and women stay productive, a children’s area for our younger children and their parents, an Xbox game system for our teens, and “shots
Dr. Keith Paull The Paull Allergy and Asthma Clinic 3201 University Dr. East, Ste. 245, Bryan 979-776-0700 | www.paullallergyclinic.com and snacks” after school. We want every visit to The Paull Allergy and Asthma Clinic to be a positive experience.” Ms. Northup encourages patients to experience The Paull
Allergy Clinic difference for themselves and find out what makes the Paull Allergy and Asthma Clinic an Eagle Readers’ Choice Award winner.
Dr. Keith Paull talks with a patient. Paull was voted as “Best Allergist.”
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Best Audiologist and Best Hearing Aid Center
2013
Listen Hear Audiology Center provides individualized care to each patient, and Robert Herring, Au.D. said that is likely what helped him and the clinic get the “Best Audiologist” and “Best Hearing Aid Center” Readers’ Choice awards. Listen Hear Audiology Center, 3030 E. 29th St. in Bryan, is the only private audiology practice in Bryan and College Station. Dr. Herring opened Listen Hear Audiology in 2009 to provide a clinic focused only on better hearing. The clinic provides comprehensive audiology and hearing aid services. Listen Hear Audiology Center has recently opened an office in Huntsville, as well. There are several choices in the community for hearing aids, but Listen Hear Audiology Center’s commitment to service is what sets it apart from the competition, Herring said,
and that’s why readers likely voted it “Best Audiologist” and “Best Hearing Aid Center.” He said properly fitting hearing aids and assistive devices is a “complicated and unique process” that involves different strategies for every individual. “We provide individualized care to each patient, as everyone has a specific problem and specific need,” he said. He said he felt flattered to win the award, and thanked his customers for voting for Listen Hear Audiology Center. Dr. Herring has a doctorate of audiology from The University of Florida, and maintains his audiology license through annual continuing education. He said that allows him to stay current in his field, and benefits each person that is seen in his clinic because they can be assured they are getting the most upto-date services and products as possible. He is also board certified by the American
Board of Audiology. He is required to obtain additional, more rigorous continuing education. Listen Hear Audiology Center carries several different brands of hearing devices to better fit each patient’s needs, including ReSound, Oticon, Starkey, Siemens and more. Hearing aids are not “one-sizefits-all,” and it is important to match features with the patient’s hearing loss, lifestyle and budget. The hearing aid is only part of the rehabilitation process, however. “The services of fitting, programming and maintaining the devices are the most challenging aspect of helping someone hear their best,” Herring said. “Anyone can get a license to sell hearing aids, but it takes proper training and skill to provide a level of exceptional service so that a successful outcome can occur.” Herring said what inspires him to better his business is “seeing happy faces, seeing a child hear for the first time and improving relationships with better hearing.”
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first to introduce the chicken nugget concept, Chick-fil-A® has continually sought to serve nutritious and freshly prepared food in its various locations throughout the country. Closer to home, Chick-fil-A® is available at Briarcrest Drive and Freedom Boulevard in Bryan, at Texas Avenue and Harvey Road in College Station, at Highway 6 off William D. Fitch Parkway in South College Station, and at three Texas A&M campus locations. This year, in keeping up with customer demand, Chickfil-A® has made some changes to the dessert menu and introduced three new salads: Grilled Market Salad, Cobb Salad and Asian Salad -- a unique selection and taste with hot or chilled chicken. There is also a new Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap with Avocado Lime Ranch dressing. On a lighter note we offer Grilled Chicken Nuggets in kid sizes, 4 or 6 count, and for those who need
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Chick-fil-A® is proud to be recognized as “Best Fast Food” in the Brazos Valley for the seventh year in a row. The operators and team members would like to thank their guests for their loyal support. Chick-fil-A® has been serving the Brazos Valley for over 30 years. During that time they have sought to serve their customers with tasty, wholesome food, quality customer service and a pleasant dining environment. This recognition means a great deal to all who are a part of the Chick-fil-A® family. The staff is pleased to see their efforts recognized by the customers. Their goal is to seek new and better ways to meet and exceed customer expectations of the business. Celebrating 46 years in the restaurant business, the Atlanta-based chain is the nation’s largest quick-service chicken restaurant chain based on sales. Credited with inventing the boneless breast of chicken sandwich and the
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a little more, there is an eight or 12 piece option, as well. Look for your nearest Chickfil-A® today, and taste why they were once again voted “Best Fast Food” in the Brazos Valley! For more information about Chick-fil-A® and to sign up for special offers and coupons, visit www.chick-fil-a.com.
Thank you for voting us Best Fast Food! Grilled Market Salad with Zesty Apple Cider Vinaigrette, Cobb Salad with Avocado Lime Ranch and Asian Salad with Honey Sesame or select Buttermilk Ranch, Spicy, Lite Italian, Fat Free Honey Mustard, Berry Balsamic.
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Best Museum
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The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station has several regular exhibits, annual events and educational programs, and visitors have selected it as this year’s Readers’ Choice “Best Museum” winner. The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, 1000 George Bush Drive West, has a mission to preserve and make available the records and artifacts of George H.W. Bush, who served as the 41st United States president. The museum promotes literacy, an increased understanding of U.S. history and public service and volunteerism, said Will King, the museum’s marketing and communication director. The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum opened in November 1997, with the research room opening the following year. It is part of the National Archives and Records Administration’s Presidential Libraries network. “We’re honored to again be
selected as a Readers’ Choice winner, and thank everyone who voted for us,” King said. King said he believes the Bush Library and Museum has won the Readers’ Choice award several times because it provides “quality, informational and familyfriendly educational programs, annual events and exhibits that are fun for all ages.” “The Bush Library and Museum is an incredible resource and source of pride for the greater Brazos Valley community, a role that we take pride in every day and work to build upon,” King said. King said what inspires museum employees to run a successful business is that they are committed to being a positive community partner by providing the best possible museum experience, educational programs, events and lectures. The George Bush Library and Museum changes programs and exhibits and offers new ones each year,
he said. Featured exhibits in 2013 include “Genome: The Secret of How Life Works,” “access/ABILITY” and an exhibit celebrating the 75th anniversary of the City of College Station. For more information, including a schedule of events and programs, visit http:// bushlibrary.tamu.edu.
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Ozona Grill & Bar 520 Harvey Rd. College Station 979.694.4618 www.ozonagrill.com
Morris, general manager of Ozona. “We believe we have the largest, shadiest and most natural patio environment in town. We try to combine that with a casual and fun atmosphere that can be enjoyed while watching sports, listening to live music or simply relaxing over brunch, lunch or dinner.” With the relaxed patio atmosphere and variety of happy hour specials like “Working Women’s Wednesday,” it’s not hard to see why Ozona Grill & Bar is a popular place to find people unwinding at the end of a tough day. “We enjoy seeing our guests smiling and enjoying themselves when they are dining with us, and seeing them leaving happy and ready to come back again” Morris said. Ozona is pleased to add “Best Outdoor/Patio
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Customers of Ozona Grill & Bar in College Station associate the restaurant with the relaxed patio atmosphere. So do The Eagle’s readers, as the local hot spot won the Readers’ Choice Award for “Best Outdoor/Patio Dining.” The College Station Ozona is the second location for the popular restaurant. The original Ozona opened in 1992 near SMU in Dallas. Named after a famous West Texas town, the menu at Ozona Grill & Bar was inspired by traditional Texas and border cuisine. The Dallas Ozona’s trademark was its patio dining areas, often regarded as the biggest and shadiest in the city. In 2003, Ozona expanded to College Station, bringing that same outdoor experience to Aggieland. “Ozona provides a unique dining atmosphere to the B/CS area,” said Brian
our customers. Thanks to everyone that thought of us!” So stop by Ozona Grill & Bar at 520 Harvey Road and kick back with your friends and a big plate of nachos and enjoy the best happy hour on the best patio in town.
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Dining” to their list of accomplishments the past three years. “We are honored to be recognized by our guests in this way,” Morris said of Ozona’s Readers’ Choice win. “We are proud of the service we provide, and are so appreciative of
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The Sleep Station, an Aggie owned and operated business, is dedicated to taking care of customers’ bedding needs, and that dedication likely helped it win the 2013 Readers’ Choice “Best Mattress Store” award. The Sleep Station first opened in College Station in 2002. Jarrad McLeod, A&M Class of 2003, learned the business as an employee before purchasing The Sleep Station in 2006, and moving it to its current location the same year. Besides Bryan and College Station, The Sleep Station services many surrounding communities, including Madisonville, Centerville, Normangee, North Zulch, Hearne, Caldwell and Brenham. The Sleep Station is a retail mattress store that carries many of the biggest brands of bedding, including Sealy Posturepedic, Serta,
Stearns & Foster and Spring Air. It is also a one of the largest Tempur-Pedic retailers in Central Texas, and is a nationally recognized Tempur-Pedic Elite Retailer – a status that is awarded to the most outstanding authorized dealers. All of The Sleep Station’s products are made in the United States, most of which are made in Texas. Most of the store’s mattresses can be used on adjustable ergonomic foundations, which give customers the ability to elevate the head and feet portions of their bed electrically. In addition to mattresses and adjustable beds, the store carries a full line of bed frames, metal and wood beds, Tempur-Pedic pillows and linens and Sheex Performance sheets and mattress protectors. “Having dealt with all the major mattress brands, we pride ourselves on our product knowledge, and are
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very familiar with all of the products currently on the market – which helps us to merchandise our store to benefit the customer,” McLeod said. McLeod said what sets his business apart from competition is that it is locally owned, and it is the only Aggie owned and operated business of its kind in the area. He believes his store won its first Readers’ Choice award for “Best Mattress Store” because it is well established in the community, and is a recognizable brand as the Preferred Mattress Provider of the Texas A&M Sports Network. McLeod was proud to win the award. “It is a great honor,” he said. “We won a Newman 10 Award this year, and along with the honor of winning a Readers’ Choice award, it has been a wonderful year.” McLeod said his business has grown significantly since it opened. “We have grown our business exponentially over the past five years,” McLeod said. “Starting from humble beginnings in a small location, we moved into a larger, more visible location in 2006. We have truly
embraced the fact that we are an Aggie owned business and really hammer that home in our advertising approach.” McLeod plans to continue growing The Sleep Station. He has plans to open a second location in South College Station this August.
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Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Suarez chose to become a family medicine practitioner because of the opportunity to care for people of all ages. She considers being able to help in the birth of babies to be some of her most rewarding experiences. “I went through all the rotations that you can go through during medical school, and I loved everything,” said Dr. Suarez. “Everything was interesting, and I got to one particular doctor who just loved what she did. She enjoyed her patients. She was a family physician who did obstetrics and completed a fellowship. She showed me what it was like to take care of the whole family unit.” A member of the St. Joseph team since 2010, to Dr. Suarez, the St. Joseph Difference is the ability to collaborate with a team of
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St. Joseph has been taking care of the Brazos Valley for generations. We’ve maintained the personal, compassionate care we’ve become known for, but expanded our services to make it more convenient to be seen by a physician when you have a medical need. With 10 primary care clinics across the Brazos Valley, you can be confident of getting in to see a physician when you need to. Personal and compassionate care is what led Elizabeth Suarez, M.D. of St. Joseph Family Medicine to be named “Best Family Practice Doctor” in Readers’ Choice for 2013. Dr. Elizabeth Suarez grew up in Newark, New Jersey. She attended Stevens Institute of Technology, in Hoboken, New Jersey, and the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School at the University of Medicine and
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highly skilled physicians all working to improve the lives of their patients. Juggling family and work life can be challenging, and St. Joseph wants to make services as easy to access as possible. St. Joseph Family Medicine works to get you seen within 24 hours, and Dr. Suarez is no exception. At work or home, log on to www.st-joseph.org/ appointment to quickly request an appointment. If you are out and about, download SJNow for the iPhone, and have all of our locations at your fingertips. At St. Joseph, our patients recognize that great family medicine physicians stand out as an integral part of who we are. Others have noticed, as well - like HealthGrades, who honored St. Joseph for several years with the “Outstanding Patient Experience Award,” putting St. Joseph among the top 10 percent of hospitals in the nation. These unique features are some of the many reasons why patients choose to come to St. Joseph for their preventative and wellness care, and also for their major health care events.
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Best New Car Dealer, Best Used Car Dealer, Best Auto Repair Shop, Best Oil Change, Best Auto Parts Store, Best Auto Salesperson And Best Receptionist
Atkinson Toyota, including current inventory, visit atkinsontoyota.com.
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Atkinson Toyota was voted the 2013 “Best Auto Repair Shop,” “Best Oil Change,” “Best Auto Part Store,” “Best Car Dealer,” “Best Auto Salesperson” for Josh Stevens, along with “Best Receptionist” for Megan Blake. Paul Atkinson, general manager for Atkinson Toyota attributed winning such accolades year after year to three things: people, processes and product. “It’s not about me,” Atkinson said. “We have the best people. They really care about what they do.” Atkinson Toyota associates compose the dealership’s processes based on how customers would like them improved, and Toyota is a great product because of quality, dependability and reliability, he said. “It speaks volumes about our people and our processes,” he said about the dealership winning seven categories in the 2013 Readers’ Choice awards. “It’s always humbling when the folks in your community vote you the best.” The dealership has also won the “President’s Award”awarded by Toyota to the top 1 percent of Toyota dealerships in the United States - 14 consecutive years. It has also won Readers’ Choice and the Best of the Brazos Valley awards numerous times. “We must be doing something right,” Atkinson said. Consumer confidence in the Toyota brand and in the automobile industry has picked up; 2013 will be a good year for the vehicle industry overall and 2014 will be even better, Atkinson said. That’s because of a “huge, pent-up demand for a wide variety of reasons,” he said. People have put off buying vehicles because of a weak economy and a lack of confidence in the political arena and economy, and also because all manufacturers are building better vehicles that last longer, Atkinson said.
The average car on American roads is 11.4 years old, he said. The increasing consumer confidence has been evident locally at Atkinson Toyota. “Our last few months have been phenomenal,” he said, adding that Atkinson has been growing its stocking level of vehicles, as well as its staff number. The Toyota brand is the leading manufacturer for miles per gallon, is safer than ever, and also has the hybrid Prius, he said. Atkinson said he had the opportunity to visit Japan, and learned why it’s an ideal place for manufacturing the “very best product.” The Japanese use a term, “kaizan” that means continuous improvement. “Toyota is about improving every single day,” he said. “That’s what sets them apart.” Atkinson Toyota has also held the “Repo Joe” sales for the last 12 years. The monthly used car event has become a big event with car shoppers and helps create new Atkinson customers each time. Atkinson said he has learned what it takes to have a successful business over the years. “Hire the best people you can, be very clear on their goals and objectives, give them the tools they need to reach those goals and objectives and get out of their way,” he said, noting that the latter was the hardest part for him to learn. “Let them do their job.” Perhaps hiring the best people is why Josh Stevens was recognized as “Best Auto Salesperson.” “I’ve been with Atkinson Toyota for five years and honestly wouldn’t want to be anywhere else,” Stevens said. “I’ve learned a lot from the people I work with and sincerely enjoy this community, the customers and the product we offer here at Atkinson Toyota.” For more information about
Megan Blake won the “Best Receptionist” award.
Josh Stevens was named the “Best Auto Salesperson” in this year’s Readers’ Choice awards.
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Best Vein Center
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Summertime can be an embarrassing time of year for people suffering from vein diseases such as varicose veins. People suffering from such conditions want fast relief, and by providing that in a friendly environment, Central Texas Vein Center earned the 2013 Readers’ Choice for “Best Vein Center.” Dr. H. Andrew (“Andy”) Hansen has been treating vein problems for more than 30 years and believes that the key to any successful practice is making the patient as comfortable as possible from the time they walk in the door to the end of their visit. “Growing up as an Aggie, I’ve always believed in treating people the way I would like to be treated,” Hansen said. “The patient always comes first and we provide that service in a quiet, private office setting.” Central Texas Vein Center employs some of the latest technology in vein treatment.
They were the first in the area to offer the VeinWave procedure for small spider veins, which avoids the need for compression hose that is required for sclerotherapy (injections). Patients can resume normal activity and go out in the sunlight immediately. VeinWave also is the treatment of choice for “red spots” seen in many fair-skinned individuals. For varicose veins, the VNUS Closure uses a radio frequency catheter to quickly and relatively painlessly close diseased veins for good. The radio frequency energy heats the affected vein, causing it to collapse and seal shut. The procedure takes less than an hour, is relatively painless, and the patient is up and walking immediately. It is covered by most insurance and Medicare. It is far superior to the archaic “vein stripping,” which was disliked by patients and surgeons alike. “I’ve been really impressed
with the way treatment has progressed with venous disease over the last five to 10 years,” Hansen said. “The new treatment technology has gotten to the point where you can resume normal activity without any interruption. You could get this procedure done on your lunch break and be ready to go right back to work with virtually no risk- in the comfort of our office. No hospitalization is required!” Hansen comes to Central Texas Vein Center with an extensive background not only in vein care, but cardiovascular surgery, as well. He has more than 4,000 open heart procedures and more than 3,000 peripheral vascular surgeries to his credit. He graduated from Texas A&M in 1971 with a bachelor’s degree in zoology. He was a proud member of the Corps of Cadets, the Ross Volunteers and the Ross Volunteers Firing Squad, and was named to Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. From there he attended the Texas Tech School of Medicine, Baylor School of Medicine, where he studied under renowned heart surgeon, Dr. Michael DeBakey, and then attended Emory University School of Medicine.
Central Texas Vein Center 2803 Earl Rudder Freeway, Suite 100 College Station 979.696.8346 | www.centraltexasveincenter.com In addition to his surgical and his staff at Central Texas experience, Hansen was also Vein Center. “I would like to thank all of the first surgeon in Texas to implant the first Jarvik Acute the patients and friends who Ventricular Assistance device voted for us,” he said. “We are for heart failure in 1987 and the thrilled to be recognized and fifth surgeon in the U.S. to per- we’re going to strive to be even form Robotic-Assisted Trans- better in the future.” myocardial Laser Revascularization (TMLR). He has been on the leading edge of new minimally invasive procedures, such as Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass (OPCAB), and EndoVascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) his entire career. Hansen and his wife, Kathy, have five children and he credits his family as the inspiration for his success in treating patients. The importance of family for him is what leads him to care for the patients and their families the way he does. Being recognized by his patients through the Readers’ Choice Awards Dr. H. Andrew (“Andy”) Hansen is very special to Hansen
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have been a favorite among customers. He is honored that his restaurant was voted the “Best Fajitas” winner, and believes it won because customers love the unique fajita recipe. What sets Lupe Tortilla apart from the competition, he said, is that no entrée or appetizer is prepared in advance; each is made to order. Lupe Tortilla strives to provide the highest quality food, service and overall customer experience possible. The restaurant’s mission is “to serve the best-tasting, most creative, colorful and consistent food possible, in an environment we would be proud for the most important person in our lives to be served in,” according to the restaurant. For more information about Lupe Tortilla’s, call the restaurant at 979-6936761.
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Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant came to College Station last year, and has already impressed locals with its food. The casual dining restaurant was voted the 2013 Readers’ Choice “Best Fajitas” winner. General Manager Armando P. Aguilar opened Lupe Tortilla, a Tex- Mex restaurant at 813 Texas Ave. South in College Station, on April 22, 2012. The restaurant chain also has locations all over Texas. The first Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant opened in 1983. The menu includes a variety – including appetizers, soups, salads, seafood, fajita steaks, grilled specials, Texas-Mex plates, fajitas and desserts. The drink menu includes tasty margaritas made with fresh squeezed lime juice and a variety of ice cold beers. Armando said Lupe Tortilla’s sizzling fajitas
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Best Home Health Care Provider
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Merryman Home Health Inc. won the Readers’ Choice “Best Home Health Care Provider” award because caring employees provide good care, the owner said. “Not only do they know their job, but they’re caring and compassionate,” Merryman owner Kimblery McCormick said. “I think people can see that when they’re out there.” McCormick has worked in the home health industry since 1987. After a company she worked for was purchased by a corporation, she decided to start her own business. She started Merryman Home Health Inc. out of her home in Franklin in 2005, and relocated her office two years later to the square in Franklin. In 2010 McCormick opened a second location in preparation for the new Scott & White
hospital opening in College Station. Merryman Home Health Inc. goes to patients’ homes, and provides skilled nursing, physical therapy and personal care services, such as bathing and dressing. The business provides services in a 75mile radius from Franklin, covering the Brazos Valley. McCormick was excited to be a first-time Readers’ Choice award winner. “We’re super excited,” she said. “We feel honored to win. We try really hard to take care of our patients.” McCormick said being a small, locally owned company sets her business apart from the competition. Because the business is small, employees aren’t focused on the number of patients they see, and are truly caring, she said. She also carefully selects employees.
“I hand pick employees,” she said. “If I wouldn’t want them in my house, I wouldn’t send them to your home.” McCormick said she has no current plans for expanding her business. “If you get too big, you lose that personal touch,” she said.
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floors and walls, after a home has been flooded. Odor decontamination is typically requested because of pet odors. “Professionals can alleviate or remove most odor problems,” Mark said. “Stretching takes care of wrinkles caused by faulty installation, and if a chemical has caused discoloration, or if a pet has damaged the carpet, we can repair those areas.” Education is one thing that sets his business apart from the competition. Mark is one of 1,300 IICRC Master Textile Cleaners and one of 800 IICRC Senior Carpet Inspectors in the world – the highest level a professional you can reach in this industry. His business also uses quality cleaning chemicals and equipment; employees are trained and IICRC certified; the company provides great customer service; and Boller’s guarantees the work. Mark believes his company
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Boller’s Carpet Cleaning’s recognition as the 2013 Readers’ Choice “Best Carpet Cleaning” winner reflects what the owner, Mark Boller, said he already knew – “that Boller’s is the best in the area.” Started in College Station 25 years ago, Mark has been in the industry 31 years. Now he owns it along with his son, David Boller and Miguel Rodriguez. Boller’s Carpet Cleaning provides on-location carpet and upholstery cleaning. Mark also operates an oriental rug cleaning plant, where technicians clean rugs according to manufacturer’s specifications. Other services offered include odor decontamination, carpet repair, stretching, tile and grout cleaning and sealing (applying a sealer to tile prevents surfaces from becoming dirty and stained) and water restoration. Water restoration involves removing water from carpets,
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won the award because of its integrity, professionalism and friendliness of his staff. “They’re not just clients, they’re family,” he said. “We just make sure we take care of them.” This award validates what Mark has already known: Boller’s is the best in the Brazos Valley. After job completion a survey is sent to each client. The worst thing people say is that his services are more expensive than other carpet cleaners, but they also say it’s “well worth every dime.” Mark said “not all service professionals are created equal.” If a customer has a problem with work that Boller’s Carpet Cleaning has done, the company will return to fix it. If technicians still can’t appease a client, Boller’s will refund the money, and hire another company to take care of the job. Customer satisfaction starts with a free quotation given in the client’s home during the initial consultation. Clients will get an accurate quote. Everyone knows what’s going to occur and the cost – making them more comfortable. “Our goal is to make sure everyone is 100 percent satisfied,” Mark said.
(From left to right): Miguel Rodriguez, Mark Boller and David Boller are owners of Boller’s Carpet Cleaning.
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Best Tobacco Shop
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Fatty’s Smoke Shop is honored to have been voted “Best Tobacco Shop” in the 2013 Readers’ Choice awards. Fatty’s, which has two locations in Bryan/College Station, offers a wide assortment of tobacco
Singh and his knowledgeable staff are on hand to assist you with your selection, be it a fine cigar or something different. “Hookah bars and lounges have become very popular as of late,” he said. “We offer all the necessary elements to enjoy a hookah at your own home. We have a full line of high-end hookah pipes, as well as hand-blown glass pipes. And we stock some of the finest tobaccos, as well.” Singh believes that Fatty’s was voted Best Tobacco
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products, cigars, hookahs and smoking accessories. “Our walk-in humidor has a variety of cigars from all over,” said Jesse Singh, owner and operator of Fatty’s. “We have cigars from across the globe, and from right here in Texas.”
Shop because of the quality products it carries, combined with the best prices. “We have customers that may come in to buy one cigar
or a whole box; either way we want to make sure they get a quality product, at a good price,” Singh said.
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Grand Station Entertainment – which provides fun activities for the whole family – was voted by The Eagle readers as the “Best Entertainment” and
“Best Birthday Parties” winner and also the runner-up for “Best Bartender” for Shanna Fannon. Grand Station Entertainment, 2400 Earl Rudder Free-
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do.” Since opening, Grand Station has made many improvements. It started out with one laser tag game, but staff realized it wasn’t as challenging as they’d like. So they installed one of the largest Laser Tron Customers can earn prizes from systems in Texas. playing games at Grand Station They also changed the menu, to offer Entertainment. more tasty food choices. Karaoke conference/meeting/banquet was also incorporated, and room available for rental. entertains customers on Carr said he believes Grand Wednesday nights at the Station’s “clean, friendly atmosphere” and affordable prices are what sets it apart from competition. He said staff members are pleased to receive the awards. “We are proud and excited,” Mike Logan said. “We have received other awards, and each one means a great deal to us. We want to dedicate and recognize our wonderful staff for the outstanding jobs they
sports bar. Extended hours three nights a week (open until 2 a.m.) were also added, along with special pricing. Grand Station has also changed out the original wooden lanes with modern synthetic glow lanes, and is now in the process of replacing the pin spotter machines with the newest state-of-the art equipment. “At Grand Station you never know what to expect” Carr said. “We are continuously seeking ways to improve our service and experiences at the ‘One Stop Fun Spot!’”
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Bowling is the most popular sport offered at Grand Station Entertainment.
way in College Station, is owned by Mike and Deanna Logan. “The Logans wanted to expand their business of family entertainment, and noticed there was a real need in this area,” said Adam Carr, general manager. “So why not build a place that can be enjoyed by all -- such as families, students and businesses. Their goal was to bring something into the community, which was affordable, entertaining, clean and appealing to all ages.” Grand Station’s most popular sport that it offers is bowling. “It’s the sport for all ages, sizes and genders,” Carr said. “It is the fastest-growing sport nowadays.” The business also features laser tag, glow-in-the-dark mini golf, a variety of video games, a sports bar and a
snack bar. Grand Station is also a great place to host a birthday party. It has party rooms available, and offers several birthday packages for kids of all ages. It also has a
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Best Printing Service
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“Our success at having been chosen as the Readers’ Choice in the Printing Service Category can only be attributed to the wonderful customers that we serve,” states Copy Corner Office Manager, Vicki Ward. For 25 years, Copy Corner’s goal has been to serve the local community, as well as the students, faculty and staff of Texas A&M. Copy Corner strives to provide the newest technologies available in the quick printing industry in order to offer its customers the best quality product that is currently available at a fair price. Per Vicki, “We encourage feedback and suggestions from our customers. This award verifies to us that we are providing the services and support that our customers desire. To know they are pleased is the highest form of encouragement and will inspire us to keep reaching for
a higher level.” And, speaking of higher levels, Copy Corner is excited to announce that they have opened Copy Corner at the MSC, our first branch location at the newly renovated Memorial Student Center on the TAMU campus. Pop in for a visit when you are at this beautiful new facility. The staff at Copy Corner is a combination of full-time experienced, knowledgeable experts and college-age employees. This mix allows the younger employees to learn valuable decisionmaking and problem-solving skills, while all employees are encouraged and empowered to use their individual abilities and personalities to make each customer’s experience pleasant and productive. At Copy Corner team members are always ready to serve all of the customers’ copying, duplicating and digital printing needs.
Whether a customer needs assistance with graphic design, printing a presentation, business cards, faxing or updating a resume, Copy Corner has the solution. Copy Corner continually invests in the latest technology in digital equipment. Leading the black ink fleet is the Xerox Nuvera 288 (providing 288 impressions per minute). For those all important color jobs, Copy Corner utilizes two Xerox 700 color printer/copiers and a Xerox 1000 Digital Printing Press (producing 100
impressions per minute). All color printers have the ability to print on various paper stocks, as well as sizes up to 12 inches x18 inches. Posters and wide format presentations are also a favorite of Copy Corner customers with laminating and mounting available, too! Copy Corner - service and technology - where excellent customer service is combined with the latest in technology to provide the Brazos Valley the best services available in quick printing.
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Copy Corner, at 2307 Texas Ave., is the 2013 Readers’ Choice “Best Printing Service” award winner.
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scope for me and my clients,” Myatt said. “The research is outstanding, so when I make a recommendation, I feel I have the best minds in the financial world backing me up.” Myatt helps individuals and their families pursue their financial goals by creating and implementing wealth management strategies for things such as retirement, education, insurance, estate planning and gifting. He also helps companies and employees manage and navigate the many complex retirement plans that are available, and find the best one for their needs. He then helps clients maintain a disciplined investment process so they can achieve their retirement goals. Myatt said his business has grown steadily over the years, and he has been through some of the toughest market cycles in history, which helps him keep a “calming influence”
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Wade B. Myatt, with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in College Station, focuses on relationships with each client, and he believes that helped him win the 2013 Readers’ Choice “Best Financial Advisor” and “Best Stockbroker” awards. “I give each and every one the attention they deserve, from the smallest to the largest,” said Myatt, vice president and senior financial advisor. “I work incredibly hard to gain and keep their trust over time. There are many choices and many great firms and products out there that clients can pick from, so I strive to be there for them at all times.” Myatt also said Merrill Lynch is a premier wealth management firm, which is why he joined the firm in November 2012. Myatt started in the brokerage business in 1997. “They offer the best strategies, technology and
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with clients during uncertain times. “My portfolios have a Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor conservative tilt that try and smooth out the crazy swings along the way,” he said. “We all want to make the big returns, but, frankly, it’s a lot about 1509 Emerald Parkway, Suite 100, College Station keeping what you’ve worked 979-695-3024 | 800-234-7620 | wade.myatt@ml.com so hard to build over time. My job many times is to try and keep clients from getting too emotional in tough times and stick to their plan and stay disciplined. That is how you achieve the goals you’ve set for yourself. This is the fourth time Myatt has won the Readers’ Choice awards, which makes him proud. “I’m very appreciative and humbled that my clients think enough of me to take their time and send in a vote,” he said. Myatt also gave credit to his Client Associates, Charlee Miller and Mary Lancaster, for taking care of daily administrative duties and making things run smoothly, and to Senior Vice President Al Ragsdale, who has been Myatt’s mentor since he started in the financial services industry more than 16 years ago. Pictured are (from left to right): Charlee Miller, Client
Associate; Wade Myatt, Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor; and Mary Lancaster, Client Associate.
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2013 Readers’ Choice
Best Golf Course
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Traditions Club is this year’s Readers’ Choice winner for “Best Golf Course.” Winning the award is a “testament to the pride and diligence” of everyone involved with the club, declared Traditions Club General Manager, Bill Horton. Traditions Club, located at 3131 Club Drive in Bryan, opened in 2004. Ac-
cording to Horton, Traditions Club’s goal is to be the premiere private golf club and residential community in the Bryan-College Station area, and also in Texas. “Traditions Club aims to provide something for everyone, particularly Aggies, to enjoy,” stated Horton. “The owners of Traditions Club wanted a place for citizens of Bryan and College Station, as well as those in the surrounding areas, to call home or feel at home while visiting the area.” Traditions Club offers several amenities for its members, including the Jack Nicklaus-I and Jack Nicklaus IIdesigned golf course. The 7,146-yard course features
stately hardwoods, many natural creeks and wetlands and views of Texas A&M University’s Kyle Field and campus skyline. Traditions Club feels its affiliation with Texas A&M University sets it apart from other golf clubs. The club is home to the Texas A&M Men’s and Women’s Golf teams. The A&M Learning Center, an educational and instructional facility for the A&M golf teams, is also at Traditions Club. The centerpiece of Traditions Club is the 25,000 squarefoot Clubhouse, capable of hosting private, business, or social events at the club. The Clubhouse features the Century Room, Sully Dining Room, 12th Man Bar and Grille, 1876 Wine Cellar, and an outdoor terrace and event lawn to enjoy the scenic landscape of the club. Traditions Club also has three pools that are designed for swimmers of all ages, and is accompanied by the pool grille, which serves lunch, dinner, and drinks throughout the summer. Plus, certain events at Traditions Club are tailored for Texas A&M supporters, such as the “Member Yell” every Friday night before all home football games. Traditions Club provides its members with the opportunity to choose from a variety of membership options. These offerings cover a range of choices designed to suit a number of lifestyle options, including golf and social memberships. While members do not have to be property owners, there are also several options for those who wish to buy a home in the residential community. These include: Game Day Cottages, Hidden Bridge Con-
dominiums, Garden Homes, Custom Estates, Villas and Estate Home sites. Several homes view the golf course; others overlook the natural creek and preserve areas. The Traditions Club’s vision to “revolutionize the country club experience” might have helped the club win the Readers’ Choice award. The owners are all Texas A&M alumni, who have a shared vision of Traditions Club becoming the premiere private country club in the state. Since their inception in 2004, the clubhouse and pool have both been substantially enhanced, and a state-of-theart cover shot has been added to the driving range. “This vision would not be possible if it were not for ownership and staff working collectively to create exceptional experiences for our members and guests each and every day,” Horton remarked. Traditions Club, which had a change of ownership in 2009, strives to further enhance its facilities. “While humbled by winning this award, we are also motivated to continue maintaining a standard of excellence as an organization and consistently provide a casually elegant experience for our members and guests.” Presently, the greens are being renovated with Champions
Traditions Club 3131 Club Drive, Bryan 979-779-1007 | www.traditionsclub.com Bermuda grass, taking the golf course to the next level. This will provide a playing experience rivaling that of any course within driving distance of Bryan, according to the Traditions Club. “From the ownership and staff, to the members and guests, it takes a collaborative effort to be able to provide the experience that Traditions Club has to offer,” Horton explained.
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Thank You for Voting Us Your Favorite Golf Course! Traditions also offers luxurious 2, 3, and 4 bedroom Cottages and Casitas overlooking the golf course that are available for all overnight accommodations that allow for another option to local hotels.
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Traditions is the private golf club and residential community in Aggieland. Nestled among majestic native hardwoods, rolling hillsides, the natural banks of the Turkey Creek and the new Texas A&M Health Science Center, Traditions has a setting like no other in the Brazos Valley. In the center of 900 acres, one will find the Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II Design championship golf course that provides the perfect backdrop to the luxurious club amenities, homesites that range from a fourth acre garden site to sprawling estate sites over an acre in size, and home to the Texas A&M Men’s and Women’s Golf Teams.
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Giving clients one less thing to worry about has been Merry Maids’ philosop h y since the company w a s founded in 1979. David and Josie King brought that attitude to Bryan/ College S t a t i o n in 1999. Four teen years later, they are still helping customers and are the 2013 Readers’ Choice for “Best Housekeeping.” Merry Maids, the nation’s largest professional residential cleaning service, has been servicing the cleaning needs of the Brazos Valley since 1999, when Josie and David King opened the local business. “We considered several dif-
ferent industries, but settled on the residential cleaning industry and particularly Merry Maids after visiting their Memphis headquarters and visiting several offices throughout Texas,” David said. “We had a little bit of a shaky start, but we won the company’s Rookie of the Year out of 35 new franchises nationwide.” Merry Maids will send a team of two trained cleaning professionals into your home to address your cleaning needs that were previously identified from a free in-home consultation by their cleaning consultant. While some companies will quote a price over the phone, Merry Maids feel it’s important to view the home and consult with the owner about their specific cleaning
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needs. It is also important that they understand the cleaning process. Rather than quote an hourly rate, where you may or may not be able to complete the cleaning, Merry Maids believe it is more advantageous to the customer to quote a fixed price for the job. That way, regardless of the amount of time, Merry Maids will complete the cleaning. Merry Maids will provide one-time cleaning specials or place the customer on a regular-scheduled cleaning on a weekly, bi-weekly, tri-weekly or monthly service. Most Merry Maid customers are on a regular-scheduled service where they receive the same team for each cleaning. No contracts are required. “We have a great team of employees that have been with us for several years, and I believe our employee retention is one of the keys to our ability to provide the quality of service our customers expect,” David said. “It is our employees that have won this award, and we give them all the recognition for making this possible. They are the ones that cement the relationship with our customers. I believe the quality of our service today is greater than several years ago because
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if you don’t focus on pleasing every customer. The most difficult part of this business is when you lose a customer because you didn’t deliver on your promise. Every customer has to realize value from the cleaning.” Merry Maids has made great strides since opening here 14 years ago, and the Kings’ plan to continue that trend in the future. They thank The Eagle’s readers for awarding them with a Readers’ Choice this year and look forward to earning more votes in the future.
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attended medical school at UT Southwestern in Dallas. He finished his residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, as the Chief Resident of Orthopedic Surgery. “Helping patients who suffer with joint pain get back on their feet and active again takes tremendous teamwork,” said Dr. Veazey. “I’m fortunate to work with an incredible office staff, an exceptional operating room team and the dedicated nurses, therapists and volunteers at St. Joseph Joint University.” For those suffering from chronic hip, knee or shoulder pain, there is help. Advances in treatment options and therapies provide new options to reduce pain and improve mobility.
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For more than six years, St. Joseph Joint University has been giving people back a quality of life with joint replacement surgery. Part of that process includes having a physician and surgeon you can be confident in. Relationships built on trust are what led Barry Veazey, M.D. of St. Joseph Orthopaedic Associates to be named “Best Orthopedic Doctor” in the Readers’ Choice awards for the second year in a row. Dr. Veazey has been practicing in the Brazos Valley since 1992, and has built a loyal following among patients across the region. The confidence his patients have in him is partly from his loyalty to the Brazos Valley. As a lifelong Texan, and member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie class of 1984, Dr. Veazey
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THE HEALTH SYSTEM THAT RELIEVES JOINT PAIN.
Justin Brazeal, M.D. Joseph Iero, M.D. Mark Riley, M.D. Barry Veazey, M.D. Anthony Zissimos, M.D.
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Best Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Veazey and Orthopaedic Associates offer comprehensive treatment of hip, knee, ankle and shoulder disorders and injuries. They offer surgical, nonsurgical and minimally invasive procedures, as well as rehabilitation for muscle, joint and bone injuries and abnormalities. St. Joseph Orthopaedic Associates also offers convenient access to x-ray services. All of the St. Joseph Orthopaedic Associates surgeons work closely with St. Joseph Joint University, a unique joint replacement program. They are all part of the orthopedics team named #1 in the state for 2011 and 2012 and one of the America’s 100 Best Hospitals for 2013 by HealthGrades, the nation’s leading health ratings company. St. Joseph’s Orthopaedic Associates is located at 2803 Earl Rudder Freeway, Ste. 103, College Station, TX 77845. To find out more information, visit our website www.st-joseph.org/ SJOrthopedics, or to make an appointment contact us at (979) 731-8888.
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Best Pest Control
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RP Lee Termite & Pest Control’s commitment to customer service and quality service is evident, as the business was voted this year’s Readers’ Choice “Best Pest Control” winner. Owner Randy Lee said after he graduated from Texas A&M University in 1983, he wanted to start his own company. He had a friend who was in the pest control business, so in 1985, he got a business license, hired his friend, and started his first pest control company, called Bug Blasters Pest Control. Bug Blasters was sold in 1994 to Orkin, and after staying with Orkin five years, Lee took on a Wood Destroying Insect (WDI) consulting role for a few years before founding RP Lee Termite & Pest Control in 2004. He chose the pest control business because it’s rewarding. “I believe it is rewarding to know you are supporting your community and helping people protect their property, family or business from unwanted pests,” he said. RP Lee Termite & Pest Control provides residential and commercial pest control, termite control, rodent and varmint control, WDI inspections/ reports for home buying or refinance, mosquito misting systems, water mister cooling systems, lawn fertilization and weed/ disease control services and bat and bird exclusion services. A favorite product of many customers is the mosquito misting systems, which the business installs and maintains, Lee said. Lee said he believes the company’s commitment to customer service is what sets it apart from the competition. “We take pride in being quick to resolve any problems or issues that our customers have,” he said. “We provide customer-focused service, at the best value possible.
We also provide a wider range of service offerings, compared to other pest control companies, while still remaining locally and Aggie-owned and operated.” RP Lee Termite & Pest Control likely won its first Readers’ Choice award partly because of the company’s recent work at Texas A&M’s Kyle Field and Blue Bell Park, the new Scott & White Hospital in College Station and at the A&M Health Science Center, Lee said. The work has made the company more visible to the community in the past year, and several media outlets have covered its bat exclusion work at Kyle Field. Plus, word of mouth has helped the business, he added. “The growth of our customer base has always come from satisfied customers sharing their experiences via word of mouth, so we like to think that had a lot to do with the win,” he said. Lee said staff members are excited to win the award. “We feel honored that the people of this great community acknowledge that our company is making a positive impact,” he said. “Being recognized and appreciated by your customers and your community is very gratifying for the owner of any company.”
bird exclusion services. In addition, service areas have expanded beyond the Brazos Valley to include Conroe, Montgomery, Willis, Waco, Temple and Killeen. Soon, Lee plans to add insect and disease control services for trees, and in the next year, hopes to continue expansion of the customer base for lawn fertilization and weed/disease control services. Plus, in the works are plans to provide even more bat and bird exclusion services locally and throughout Texas.
Growth
Since opening, RP Lee has grown from a small, familyrun company to a thriving mid-sized business, while still keeping the small company feel and personalized service customers love, Lee said. The number of technicians has grown from one technician to 12, and the office has expanded from one staff member to five. In the past two years, the company has added new services, such as its lawn fertilization, weed/disease control services and water mister cooling systems. It has also expanded bat and
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Randy and Penny Lee own RP Lee Termite & Pest Control.
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Best Pain Management Physician
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Texas Pain and Spine Consultants would like to thank all of the voters for honoring Dr. Stonecipher with his eighth consecutive Readers’ Choice Award. With over 19 years of experience, Texas Pain and Spine Consultants offers comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic interventional care. Established and directed by James Stonecipher, M.D., no clinic in the Brazos Val-
ley has more experience or expertise, rivaling clinics in larger metropolitan areas. Texas Pain and Spine Consultants physicians are active partners in the Texas Brain and Spine Institute. Such a partnership allows for close collaboration with a large multi-specialty neurosurgical and spine care center. This partnership is unique and can only be found in a few larger clinics in the
state. Unless specified by your insurance company, no referral is needed to establish care at Texas Pain and Spine Consultants. Dr. Stonecipher and his staff will work closely with your other physicians to provide comprehensive care. Practice locations include 3841 Sagebriar Drive in Bryan and Texas A&M Health Science Center on Highway 47. Texas Pain and Spine Consultants is pleased to announce interventional pain management services now being offered in Brenham, located at110 Hwy 290 West Suite A. Thank you all again for the vote of confidence and the opportunity to serve the Brazos Valley.
Texas Pain & Spine Consultants
James Stonecipher, M.D., P.A. Texas Pain & Spine Consultants 3841 Sagebriar Drive, Bryan | 979-774-1377 8441 Hwy 47 Ste. 4200, Bryan | 979-703-1914 www.texaspainandspine.com
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James V. Stonecipher, M.D., P.A.
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Diplomate American Board of Anesthesiology Board Certified in Pain Medicine
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Bridgestone, Yokohama, Kumho, BFGoodrich, Pirelli, Hankook and Falken, along with Discount Tire exclusive brands, such as Fisk and GT Radial. Discount Tire also offers wheels from Enkei, Konig, Liquidmetal, TSW and Akuza and exclusive brands, including MB Wheels and G-games. In addition to its large selection of tire and wheel choices, Discount Tire also provides free tire checks to help motorists identify potential problems related to tire air pressure, alignment, rotation and tread. Correcting these problems is critical to road safety and may extend tire life and increase fuel economy. With summer temperatures heating up and vacationers starting to hit the roads, it’s now more important than ever to practice proper tire care. Discount Tire serves its customers at www.discount-
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The College Station Discount Tire store, located at 2321 Texas Avenue South, is honored to be chosen as “Best Tire Store” by The Eagle readers for the fifth consecutive year. The store and its staff have proudly served College Station for the past 27 years. Quality employees are vital to the success of Discount Tire. They represent its philosophy by remaining knowledgeable, friendly and honest. By offering the highest level of customer service, more product choices and low prices, Discount Tire has earned the right to be College Station’s trusted tire retailer. Since 1960, Discount Tire has served customers in local markets across the U.S. Today the company provides exceptional customer service at more than 850 locations in 26 states. The company sells leading brands, such as Goodyear, Michelin,
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tire.com, as well. Customers can locate a store, search for and purchase tires and wheels for their vehicle, schedule appointments for installation, register for email discounts and gain access to safety tips and other helpful information. The company’s online Interactive Wheel System allows customers to visualize wheels on their vehicle prior to purchase. Discount Tire is also a major sponsor of NASCAR Nationwide Series and Monster Energy AMA Supercross. News, driver appearances, contests, show car schedules and racing schedules can be found at pick22towin.com. For those interested in becoming part of the Discount Tire family, the company is committed to promoting from within and is always looking for qualified individuals to join them in their exceptional growth. Career opportunities can be found by visiting Discount Tire’s website or a local Discount Tire store. For more information or to make an appointment, call the local College Station store at (979) 693-0177 or the nearby Bryan store at (979) 329-6995.
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Best Bank
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Wells Fargo may be one of the largest banks in America, but what sets the company apart is that it is a large bank that behaves like a community bank. “We understand that a healthy bank depends on a healthy community, and that we have a significant impact on every community we serve,” said Area President David O’Neil. “Our understanding is based on conversations we have every day - with our customers, community leaders, elected officials, friends, family and neighbors. We are working to ensure that we make a real difference in Bryan/College Station.” Examples would be how actively involved Wells Fargo team members are in the civic life of Bryan and College Station. The company, and its team members, jointly contributed over $326,000 to schools and nonprofits last year. The team has built at least one Habitat for Humanity house each year for the past 16 years. And 25 Wells Fargo team members serve on 21 local nonprofit boards. “Our team has a strong sense of responsibility to the communities where they live, work and play – just like their customers do,” added O’Neil. In fact, he said, the first and foremost duty is putting customers first. “Wells Fargo is second to none when it comes to professional, courteous team members and a full set of products and services,” O’Neil said. “However, our key consideration is putting the customer at the center of everything we do. We are proud of our customer service. In fact, we constantly, continuously measure how we are doing against our customers’ expectations, and we consistently score well.” O’Neil said those customers, and their high expectations, inspire Wells Fargo to strive for continuous improvement. “We know our customers want the best in customer service, banking products and convenience, and would not be satisfied with anything less,” he said. “That drives us to get better and better.” To demonstrate the variety of customers served, Wells Fargo ranks as America’s No.
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1 SBA lender, No. 1 mortgage lender, No. 1 auto lender and is the nation’s No. 2 provider of private student loans. In addition, the company has been named a top innovator for mobile services and a corporate leader in fraud prevention services. “These rankings are impressive, and a source of pride for us,” said O’Neil, “but as our Chairman, John Stumpf, reminds us, ‘Being bigger doesn’t make us better … being better is what helps us become bigger.’ We say in our Vision & Values that if we help our customers succeed, our own growth and profitability will take care of itself.” O’Neil said it is extremely gratifying when this commitment to customers is repaid with recognition, such as being named Best Bank by the readers of The Eagle. “What matters most about winning the Readers’ Choice Award is that the voters are our customers,” he said. “To put it bluntly, they are the reason we are in business. We are grateful for their recognition and pledge to do everything we can to deserve it.” O’Neil added that Wells Fargo is working to be a “part of the solution” for customers in Bryan-College Station and across the nation. “We are lending to businesses, helping people buy homes, keeping people in their homes, developing new approaches to customer service, contributing to our communities, supporting our schools and increasing our efforts at sustainability and the environment,” O’Neil said. “We are striving to be one of the world’s great companies one customer a time. In Bryan-College Station, Wells Fargo has five banking stores with 150 team members who draw on deep roots in the community. Wells Fargo has been serving the BryanCollege Station area since 1885, when Wells Fargo & Co. opened an express office in Bryan. This long history, this deep sense of place, helps explain our connection to the region and its people. For more information, go to www.wellsfargo.com or call 979-776-3277.
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Best Ophthalmologist/ Optometrist
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Thank you for voting Marr Eye Center as the 2013 Readers’ Choice for “Best Ophthalmologist” and “Best Optometrist.” Marr Eye Center’s goal is to be the preferred eye care provider in the Brazos Valley area. We focus on improving the quality of life for our patients while providing quality medical and surgical eye care. We strive to maintain and improve diagnostic and therapeutic eye care technology for the benefit of our patients. We provide a full range of convenient accessible health care services. The staff at Marr Eye Center is highly trained and offers a friendly, compassionate and positive attitude for every patient that walks through the door. The philosophy is, “We treat our patients as we would like to be treated.” The team at Marr Eye Center strives to make its patients confident they are receiving the very best eye care, and wants them to feel
like they are the only patient we have. Dr. William Marr is a graduate of Texas A&M, class of ‘77. After completing his post-graduate residency training in ophthalmology at Scott & White in 1984, Dr. Marr opened Marr Eye Center in the same year. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons, the Texas Ophthalmology Association, the Texas Medical Association and Brazos/Robertson County Medical Society. Adding to this distinguished list, Dr. Marr is also a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Surgery at Texas A&M College of Medicine. Jamie Houser, O.D., a therapeutic optometrist graduate of Texas A&M and the University of Houston college of Optometry, joined Marr Eye Center in May 2010. Marr Eye Center offers com-
plete eye care, cataract surgery, in-office laser surgery, diabetic and glaucoma management and contact lens fittings. We are proud to announce the recent opening of our new optical store, Aggieland Spectacles at Marr Eye Center (formerly Flanagan Spectacles), right next door to our office. This gives us yet another way to fulfill all your eye care needs. We hope to see you soon!
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Anchor Foundation Repair
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share their satisfaction with friends and neighbors.” The majority of foundation problems come from homes built on a grade or on unstable soil. Anchor Foundation Repair can fix either problem with its deep-drill method. The foundation pier runs 10 to 12 feet deep, meaning the support is anchored in soil that maintains a relatively constant moisture level. Customers are quick to praise Anchor Foundation Repair for its quality work. One such example is a letter sent by a homeowner who found paperwork from a foundation repair 14 years earlier, and was compelled to contact Anchor Foundation Repair. “You may have forgotten the job by now, but I wanted to let you know your foundation repair has held up perfectly all these years,” the letter reads. “It’s almost
hard to believe 14 years have gone by since you repaired the foundation, but it is still in perfect condition.” Anchor Foundation Repair matches the quality of its technique with the quality of its service and is the 2009 Better Business Bureau Torch Award winner for marketplace ethics. Because Anchor Foundation Repair provides a thorough and honest assessment of each structure’s current and preventative needs, it is able to avoid charging customers for unnecessary services. Honesty, ethics and the highest quality of service are at the forefront of the business, and are the reason customers have voted Anchor Foundation Repair as a Readers’ Choice winner once again. “We are very honored to win this award,” Tripp said. “I would like to thank our customers for their
trust in our work and their continued referrals.” If you have doors that are sticking or cracks in sheetrock or mortar, don’t wait any longer to call Anchor Foundation Repair for your free foundation inspection. If your home
does need foundation repair, you can rest assured knowing the repairs will be handled by a team voted by the community to be the best in town.
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A home is the biggest investment most people make in their life, and a damaged foundation can ruin that investment. When it comes to making sure your home is level, Anchor Foundation Repair is the 2013 Readers’ Choice for “Best Foundation Repair.” Anchor Foundation Repair was founded in 1985 by Ken Tripp, and is now owned by his son Craig. This familyowned business has installed deep-drilled bellbottom piers in over 3,500 homes in the Brazos Valley, using techniques that have been proven effective for more than 40 years by the VA and FHA. “Homes repaired with this technique have stood the test of time,” Tripp said. “Anchor Foundation Repair continues to make lasting repairs to homes. Our customers are very happy with the results and
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of the restaurant stretches much farther back. The Rodriguez family-cooking legacy dates back to 1898 when a young man from Zacatecas, Mexico named Manuel Rodriguez came to Bryan to work the railroads. Manuel took the money he earned on the railroads and opened a Mexican restaurant behind the Ben Knox Saloon, near the railroad depot in downtown Bryan. He served homemade Mexican stew and other dishes that became very popular with both locals and travelers. Among those dishes was the chili recipe that is still served today at Casa Rodriguez. Many of those recipes were passed down to Paul and Chelo Rodriguez, who passed them down to Richard and Beatrice, who in turn passed them down to Debbie and her daughters Lauren and Jamie. It is those cherished family recipes that set Casa Rodriguez apart from other restaurants in the area and have sent many a customer
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A local institution since opening in 1978, Casa Rodriguez is the 2013 Readers’ Choice pick for “Best Mexican Food.” Founded by Richard and Beatrice Rodriguez with the blessings and recipes of Paul and Chelo Rodriguez, “Casa Rod” as loyal customers know it, has been winning over lovers of great Mexican food for more than 30 years. Whether they come for a steaming plate of enchiladas, a delicious breakfast taco or a bowl of Casa Rodriguez’s famous chili, customers can count on the great service this family-owned restaurant prides itself on. “We stress to our employees that our customers’ experience should always and will be one that they wonít ever forget,” said Debbie Montalbano, daughter of Richard and Beatrice Rodriguez. “We make our customers feel as if they’re family.” While Casa Rodriguez, 300 North Bryan Ave. in Bryan, opened in 1978, the true history
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running to Downtown Bryan to get their “Casa Rod fix.” “Popular dishes like El Mobley, fried taquitos, fried avocado and, of course, the El Memo Enchiladas,” Montalbano said. “Weekends we have homemade Caldo (soup) until it’s all gone.” In 2012, it renovated and put in a full bar, so it could serve mimosas, sangria, CasaRitas and Memo Punch. Casa Rodriguez also has its Casa Rodriguez Express location at 448 Southwest Parkway in College Station, where customers can dine in or pick up their orders at the drive-thru window. Casa Rod Express is serving margaritas and imported and domestic beer. It’s open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays. It serves a full breakfast menu daily until 1 p.m. Casa Rodriguez has worked hard for its recognition. The staff and management strive daily to provide the best service to their loyal customers. “It is a humbling feeling that makes our family proud to know that our hard work and team effort finally paid off,” Debbie said. “To all our loyal returning and future customers, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”
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Best Apartment Community
2013
A luxury community tucked away in the heart of Bryan/ College Station, Park Hudson Place opened its doors in 2008, and has been voted as the Readers’ Choice “Best Apartment Community” winner for the first time. “It’s an unbelievable feeling, and we’re happy to be a part of such a first-class organization!” is how Property Manager Lyndsay Tadlock describes Park Hudson Place staff members’ reaction to winning the award. When asked why she thinks the business won, she was quick to point out that the reason for Park Hudson’s success is the dedicated staff and prompt maintenance. At Park Hudson Place, you will enjoy an incredible living experience. It offers all the comforts of your own home, complimented with the convenience and features of upscale apartment living. Setting a new standard for the Bryan/College Station area,
Park Hudson Place residents enjoy spacious, attractive apartments with unparalleled personal touches, including laminate wood floors, oversized garden tubs and a washer and dryer in every home. For added convenience, residents may choose to add a storage unit, carport or garage. Whether you choose the on-site business center, conference center, state-of-the-art fitness center or simply relax with friends and family by the resort-style swimming pool, you are sure to discover the key to a new level of luxury at Park Hudson Place. Always wanting to find ways to improve, Park Hudson Place is excited to announce that it is upgrading wood flooring in some of the two-bedroom floor plans, and also personalization of your new home with a free accent wall. With seven different floor plans to choose from, it can accommodate all of your needs. You can visit
Park Hudson online at www. parkhudsonapts.com to take a video tour of the entire community. In a very competitive industry, Park Hudson Place has found the recipe to be successful, and has been rewarded as the Readers’ Choice “Best Apartment Community”. Tad lock says, “Our exempla-
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best quality product possible at a fair price, and anything short of that is not acceptable,” she said. “We have an excellent staff of employees that we entrust to uphold the integrity of our business on a daily basis. It is our belief that living in our great community has great rewards, and our mission also includes giving back to our community. We pride ourselves on using local
vendors and service providers in the daily course of our business. Above all, enduring commitment, the highest ethical standards, and never taking your blessings for granted are the basic keys to our success.” Winning the “Best Burger” Readers’ Choice award made Glenda feel thankful to Koppe Bridge’s loyal customers, she said.
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location on Harvey Road was added. The restaurant has also expanded to include a menu with enough variety to satisfy any hungry appetite. Glenda said she believes Koppe Bridge won the “Best Burger” award because of fresh, quality food. “Our goal is to serve the freshest product possible and to provide our customers with a dining experience that is unique to Aggieland,” she said. “Our meat is ground to our specifications by a local meat company. It is delivered as fresh as you can get it, along with our produce and other quality food items.” Other than their award winning burgers, menu items that have become favorites with many of their customers include the hand-battered
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Koppe Bridge Bar & Grill was voted by The Eagle readers for the “Best Burgers” award for the 14th consecutive year, recognizing the business for 21 years of feeding juicy burgers to hungry Aggies and other locals. Koppe Bridge Bar & Grill has two College Station locations -- 11777 Wellborn Road and 3940 Harvey Road. Delph Ross, who owns Koppe Bridge along with his wife, Glenda Ross, said both eateries have been “serving BryanCollege Station the Best Big Burger in Town for over 20 years now.” Koppe Bridge started as a local spot out in the county on Wellborn Road with the vision of serving a few burgers and some “really cold beer,” according to the restaurant. After 10 years, the second
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chicken fried steak plate, as well as their fresh pit smoked barbeque. Koppe Bridge adds new items to the menu from time to time, which recently includes the popular Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich and Baja Fish tacos that can either be ordered fried or grilled. It has recently added several new appetizers, and has also introduced smaller portion sizes on a few of its menu items to offer more options for those wanting a little less than its typical generous portions. Koppe Bridge’s goal for excellence and its staff are part of what makes it successful, Glenda said. “We always strive for the
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Winning The Eagle’s Readers’ Choice Award for the sixth time has been a wonderful experience for Dr. Elms and his team. “What makes us most excited is the challenge of constantly advancing the orthodontic experience and exceeding patient expectations. Receiving The Eagle’s Readers’ Choice award is a confirmation that we are getting it right with the people we care about most – our patients,” said Dr. Elms. A positive patient experience is a key phrase in Dr. Elms’ practice. Regular team meetings center on shaping the patient experience to ensure higher and higher levels of satisfaction, efficiency and
enjoyment. The Elms team does this by focusing on the most minute of details. “Can paperwork be reduced?” “Is the temperature right?” “Are options clearly explained?” “Are we listening to what patients have to say?” ‘What additional training can we take to advance our skills?” “What can we do to better engage and educate patients during their appointments?” The list is endless, as is Dr. Elms’ quest to keep refining his craft. Look in on Dr. Elms’ practice, and you see he has two distinct groups of patients that they serve exceedingly well: the young students who are getting braces for the first time and adults who may have
Dr. Troy N. Elms 1501 Emerald Parkway, College Station 979-693-6300 | www.drelms.com shuttle, to and from school. Fun is also a big component for the student patients. Including the most anticipated Elms summer event – the annual Adamson Lagoon swim party, where food, fun and antics take center stage as hundreds of patients from the Brazos Valley have the party of the summer, all courtesy of Elms Orthodontics. And, to peek in, it would appear that Dr. Elms and team are having as much fun as the guests. Dr. Elms has not only managed to create a truly special environment, but has done so without compromising orthodontic quality. This combination is what endears patients to Dr. Elms, his loyal staff and to the great results they produce. Located conveniently on the Northeast corner of the
intersection of the Highway 6 Bypass and F.M. 2818/Emerald Parkway, Dr. Elms’ building has become the benchmark for what a modern orthodontic practice can be. Unmistakably inviting, a huge porte-cochere welcomes cars and knocks the Texas heat off arriving patients. And the interior harbors a thousand little touches to make it special like an in-house movie theater and hand held consoles at each treatment station, allowing patients to surf the Internet. If you are considering braces for your child or yourself, give Dr. Elms a visit. It will be one of the best decisions you’ve ever made and one of the best experiences. You’re going to love Elms Orthodontics!
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had braces as a child and need adjustments to their bite, or adults who have never had braces. The two groups are accommodated in different ways to ensure the orthodontic treatment matches their lifestyle and needs. For adults, the treatment choices are becoming increasingly diverse and effective. Ranging from Braces, that are invisibly installed on the back of teeth; Clarity ceramic braces that are translucent and nearly invisible; and Invisalign, which are not braces at all, but a clear aligning system that has become very popular within recent years. These and other techniques all offer effective alternatives to conventional braces for adults. And Dr. Elms makes sure they always produce a beautiful, aligned smile. When it comes to youth orthodontics, Dr. Elms is in a league of his own. Students love the Elms experience, beginning with the Orthomobile - which is the free, chauffeured Hummer
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Best Home Builder And Home Improvement Contractor
2013 Whether building your dream home or undertaking a once-in-a-lifetime renovation, finding a contractor who can exceed your expectations is a dream come true. When the B-CS community was asked, readers of The Eagle again selected Richmon Homes as the “Best Home Builder” and “Best Home Improvement Contractor” for the second year in a row. Being selected for both of these categories is a great honor, and owners Richard and Monica Palasota know they earned this designation as a direct result of their hard work and dedication to their clients. “We have always believed in giving the best possible service at the best possible price to our customer,” Richard said. “That’s the way our family has been doing business in the B-CS
area for over a century.” Richard and Monica understand that personal dedication to their clients has made Richmon Homes stand out above the rest, and they are thrilled with the feedback they have received from the community. “We take pride in the work we do and it shows in the feedback we get from our clients,” said Monica. “It’s always nice to be recognized for our dedication to our homeowners.” Richard is a fourth-generation Bryan-College Station native and along with his wife, Monica, they have raised their children and grandchildren in the Brazos Valley. Having lived here his entire life, he has developed a thorough understanding of the local building community. “We have built a strong network of satisfied customers and business
partners over the years, and I am blessed to have been doing it for so long,” he said. Both Richard and Monica credit a large portion of their success to a long-term commitment to personal development and continued education in residential construction. Richard has earned designations from the National Association of Home Builders as a Certified Graduate Builder, Certified Aging in Place Specialist and Certified Green Professional. These qualifications are only shared by 10 percent of residential contractors nationwide, giving Richmon Homes a unique ability to better service their clients. Richard combines his decades of experience in residential construction and his continued education to design perfectly tailored homes, but together, Richard and Monica are a building team that can’t be beat. From renovations to building your dream home, call Richard and Monica at Richmon Homes and see just why they’ve earned the Readers’ Choice awards for “Best Home Builder” and “Best Home Improvement Contractor.”
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and high school sweetheart, Richard, she has raised her own family here, too. Having been a member of this community her entire life, Monica has built a strong network of friends and colleagues, which allows her to go above and beyond what the average real estate agent can do. She is able to help her clients find their ideal homes and purchase it at the ideal price. She has a team of lenders, suppliers, repairmen, movers and stagers that make her a virtual one-stop shopping real estate service. She and Richard also own Richmon Homes, meaning Monica can help families looking to build their dream home, as well. “I want to be the kind of Realtor clients know they can rely on to get the most out of their real estate experience,” she said. “My clients know they can call me any time during and
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Whether buying or selling a house, having the right real estate agent can make the transaction considerably easier. When readers of The Eagle were asked, RE/ MAX Select agent, Monica Palasota was clearly chosen as the “Best Real Estate Agent” in the 2013 Readers’ Choice Awards. For more than 12 years, Monica has been passionate about providing the best possible service to her clients. Having her clients show their appreciation through this award is an honor and something she is thankful for. “This award has special meaning to me since it was given by the community, the readers and my clients,” Monica said. “Winning is such a blessing. It confirms my belief that my hard work is satisfying my clients.” Monica is a Bryan native, and along with her husband
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after the transaction. They are confident when making referrals to me because they know their friends will receive the same priority and great service they received.” Monica credits her success to the fact she treats her clients as business partners during the home buying or selling process. She strives to make the process a team effort and includes her clients throughout the transaction. This allows the client a strong voice in the decisions along the way. The end result is usually something stronger than a regular agent-client relationship. “I love my job, and I love working with the people in this community,” she said. “As I work with clients, many become more like family to me.” The local real estate market is large and there are many agents from whom shoppers may choose. Monica knows this and is grateful to be singled out by her clients and the community as one of the best. Energized from her Readers’ Choice Award, she is ready to make new friends and help more people find their dream home.
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Best Mortgage Company
2013
Janelle Carver (NMLS 208153) and her team of dedicated mortgage professionals at Cornerstone Home Lending, Inc. are honored to be chosen once again as “Best Mortgage Company” by the readers of The Eagle. The Bryan/College Station office opened in 1990 and was the first Cornerstone branch located outside of the company’s corporate headquarters in Houston. Janelle has managed this office from the beginning. Along with her team, she has helped nearly 5,000 families with their mortgage needs. “Our team believes in treating every client the way we would want to be treated,” Janelle said. “It is such an honor to be recognized for that hard work. It tells us we are achieving what we set out to do.” Janelle works with a team of seasoned mortgage
professionals who are vital to Cornerstone’s consistent delivery of personalized, attentive service. The staff includes Loan Processor Mary Bremer, who has 30 years of experience; Senior Loan Processor Claire Riley, who has 17 years of experience; Senior Loan Analyst Theresa Steinkamp, who has 31 years of experience; and Production Partner Connie Vitulli (NMLS 225841), who has 15 years of experience. While the branch is located in Bryan/College Station, Janelle and her team can help clients with their home financing statewide. Cornerstone operates on the principle of providing exceptional support and resources to their loan officers, so they can focus on their individual clients. Because of this, Janelle and her team offer in-house underwriting and secure online prequalification, as well as a full line of home loan
programs at competitive rates and terms. “At Cornerstone, our mission is to make a positive contribution to the lives of others,” said Janelle. “We don’t want to simply finance homes for customers. We want to build life-long relationships with each client and be their Lender for Life!” Cornerstone Home Lending, Inc. is a privately-held, fullservice mortgage banker with more than 80 offices in 18 states, including Texas. Founded in
Cornerstone Home Lending, Inc. 307 Arguello Drive, College Station Branch NMLS 280990 979.260.1448 | www.JanelleCarver.com. 1988 and based in Houston, Cornerstone is the 12th nonbank retail mortgage lender in the U.S. based on retail volume (MortgageStats.com 2012 rankings). Cornerstone is an Equal Housing Opportunity lender.
Please visit www. JanelleCarver.com or call 979260-1448 to learn more about the Janelle Carver Team and Cornerstone Home Lending, Inc. They’re ready to help you!
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Get ready to experience Texas Reds Steak & Grape Festival! Each year, more than 20,000 people descend on Historic Downtown Bryan, where the old west meets the new world. The smell of steak drifts through
the charming streets of Downtown, as locals and visitors enjoy food, art, music and events for every taste. The seventh annual Texas Reds Festival is Sept. 2728, 2013. It’s filled with
Downtown Bryan TexasRedsFestival.com interest. Whether you live in Bryan or College Station or are just visiting for the weekend, come out and experience the culture and fun Bryan has to offer. There is something for everyone here.” Historic Downtown Bryan merges art, design
and music with a charming culture and lifestyle. Since undergoing an extensive revitalization, Downtown now has an energy and feel all its own, and at its heart is the Texas Reds Steak & Grape Festival. Get ready to experience Texas Reds.
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People wait in line to get wine at last year’s Texas Reds Steak & Grape Festival in Downtown Bryan.
opportunities to taste the best Texas wine, and dine at great restaurants to enjoy steak-inspired specials all weekend long. But this year’s festival isn’t just about a full glass and a full stomach. “We wanted the 2013 festival to serve a higher purpose,” said Gwynne Shillings, special events and marketing coordinator for the City of Bryan. “The festival is a way to celebrate our community, and this year’s festival will be celebrating and giving back to our firefighters.” On behalf of each volunteer and sponsor, a charitable donation will be given in honor of Ricky Mantey Jr. and Mitch Moran, and in memory of Greg Pickard and Eric Wallace. A percentage of the festival’s proceeds will be donated to the Firefighters Association to directly benefit these families.
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With community at the heart of Texas Reds, events are designed to involve, educate and showcase. While adults compete for grilling glory in the steak cook-off, students can compete in the high school culinary competition. Children can participate and play in the popular Kids Zone, and the entire family can catch a game or two in the Sports Zone. “Texas Reds is for the whole family,” said Bryan Mayor Jason Bienski. “It’s one of those rare events that caters to every age and
Musicians perform during the 2012 Texas Reds Steak & Grape Festival.
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Best Burrito
2013
Aggies and non-Aggies alike love burritos from Freebirds World Burrito. The eatery won the 2013 Readers’ Choice “Best Burrito” award. The first Freebirds World Burrito location opened in Santa Barbara, California. The eatery came to College Station four years later in 1991, where it soon became a hit. Jamie Williams, Freebirds Regional Manager, said Freebirds is all about choices and fresh ingredients. “Since the beginning, it’s been all about freedom of choice,” Williams said. “Four sizes of burritos with four flavors of tortillas. Nachos built from house-made chips. Plus bowls, salads and quesadillas. Fresh. Natural. Way more choices with oneto-one service. That’s the way Freebirds rolls.” What sets Freebirds World Burrito apart from the competition is that customers get a “roller,” who helps them
navigate their way through an assembly line of more than 35 trillion possible combinations. Williams’ reaction to winning the “Best Burrito” award? “It’s tough to be so loved,” he said. He believes Freebirds World Burrito won the award because of fresh ingredients and lots of choices. “We do what’s right for the burrito,” Williams said. “Our team helps you select from a truckload of freshly-prepared ingredients, including hormone-free, grass-fed beef and hormone-free chicken,
hand-cut peppers and veggies, plus homemade salsas, queso and guac. Plus a ton of freebies to build your burrito the way you want.” Since Freebirds World Burrito opened its first location, the company has added three more locations in College Station. It has restaurants on University Drive (Northgate district), on Texas Avenue, on Earl Rudder Freeway (Gateway) and on Longmire Drive, off Rock Prairie Road. Williams said Freebirds has recently opened new locations in different states. “Since we’ve opened in College Station, we have spread our wings across the country,” he said. “We’ve recently opened new locations in California, Kansas and Missouri, and look forward to a very bright and awesome future.
Freebirds World Burrito 319 University Drive, College Station 979-846-9298
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three complete photography studios with the very best inhouse processing and digital enlargement lab services. They specialize in newborns, seniors, daycare, schools, sports, realtor resumes, passports, special events, engagement, bridal and wedding day photography. Their talent goes much further than the lens. Specialties Photography has state-of-theart, in-house processing and digital enlargement laboratory services. This allows you a valuable resource when you need custom black and white, or color digital prints, from your images (sized in miniwallets to 30” x 40”). They color correct each individual image (unlike many chain labs) and use only Kodak products for a lasting, high quality portrait that is guaranteed to last a lifetime. Specialties Photography can reproduce, rebuild and archive old family photos before those
Photography on Facebook for exclusive monthly specials. Specialties Photography is active in the local community as a chamber member, and offers a 20 percent discount to military families and to the St. Joseph Spirit of Women.
Specialties Photography 524 University Dr. E., Suite B, College Station 979.696.9898 www.specialphoto.com
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The Brazos Valley has selected locally owned and operated Specialties Photography, Inc as their favorite photographer in The Eagle’s Readers’ Choice awards again this year. This is their sixth year to win the coveted award. Specialties Photography is a professional portrait studio and full digital lab serving the Brazos Valley since 1993. (Owner James Nowak was actually born and raised in Bryan!) The Readers’ Choice awards reflect their loyal customer base that appreciates a higher standard in portrait photography and in customer service. With more than 35 years combined in the photography business, James Nowak, Marcie Greenbaum and staff have designed an atmosphere of professionalism and service unmatched in the area. Specialties offers
with your family and friends. In addition, you can create, proof and order professionally-printed wedding invitations, graduation announcements and Christmas cards on the website. It’s convenient, fast and very easy. You can design your card and preview it online before you place your order. For your special photo needs, call Specialties Photography at 979-696-9898, or go by 524 University Dr. E., Suite B, in College Station. Hours are Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed Sundays). Friend Specialties
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precious heirlooms are lost forever. They can preserve your irreplaceable family history by transferring old family photos or slides to a CD with their scanning services. Local photographers can take their projects to the next level by bringing in portrait and wedding day sessions for Specialties’ artists to skillfully enhance, retouch and print images from proofs to heirloom finishes. The Specialties website, specialphoto.com, is a great tool, too. You can view your photographs online and share them
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Wings ‘N More® is known by local residents for its wings, and that was made even more evident as customers voted the restaurant for the 2013 Readers’ Choice “Best Wings” award. They can now add “Best Onion Rings” to their list, as well. Wings ‘N More®, 1511 University Drive in College Station, prides itself on giving guests high-quality food, drinks and service at a great price. Wings ‘N More has been Aggie owned and operated for 26 years. The Wings ‘N More® chain was founded in 1987 by Mark Dennard, A&M Class of 1978. Dennard came up with the concept during the time he was playing football in the NFL. Dennard played NFL football for nine years, seven with the Miami Dolphins and two with the Philadelphia Eagles. During his time in Miami, he was introduced to “buffalo style” chicken wings. He became a fan of the spicy wings, according to the
company, and sampled several types of wings during football season travels. Dennard found the best wings were in Miami, and he and his family were disappointed in the lack of availability of the wings while spending the off-season at home in Texas. By the time he retired from football, he had decided to open his first wings restaurant in Houston. The business started slowly, but Wings ‘N More® restaurants have steadily gained acceptance and grown a loyal following, according to the company’s website. Richard Gonzalez, director of marketing, said he believes Wings ‘N More® won the awards because it “undoubtedly meets and exceeds customer demand for taste, value, convenience, service and quality.” Winning these awards indicates that Wings ‘N More® stands out from the competition, he said. “Winning the Readers’
Wings ‘N More™ Restaurants www.wingsnmore.com/rnb it and hopes “to continue this great relationship for years to come. Thanks to all of our fans for all that you do.” Wings ‘N More® has added two local Wings ‘N More® Express locations, each with a dining area and drive -through. The two Express locations are in the Brazos Valley area;
they are both in Bryan, at 1561 West Villa Maria Road and 2612 Highway 21 East. Wings ‘N More® also recently added a new Drink Menu at its University location. Swing by and see what they have. View it at www. wingsnmore.com/rnb/pdf/ WNM_drinks_menu.pdf.
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Best Wings and Best Onion Rings
Choice is exciting because it allows the community to let us know that we stand out from the crowd,” he said. “There are more and more restaurants coming into this area every day, and to win these awards shows that our hard work provided by the staff and management is paying off.” Gonzalez said the drive to satisfy customers is what inspires Wings ‘N More® to work hard to become a better business every day. “Wings ‘N More® enjoys coming up with new recipes for both our food and beverage menus,” he said. “We accept the challenge to introduce new ideas, and the testing of the new items is always fun and exciting. We have learned that our guests always know what they want, and they deserve the best. They are the driving force for what we do, and we know that we could never do it without them. There is also nothing like being part of a great community like this.” Gonzalez added that Wings ‘N More® is grateful for what the community does for
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to improve that service. For those with busy lifestyles, Bryan Medicine Chest offers convenient drive-thru service and free prescription delivery to your home or place of work. The free delivery service is especially helpful to those who are homebound or unable to drive, thus helping to relieve the burden on family members. During flu season, flu shots are available in-store. There is also a generic savings plan available through Medicine Chest for $10 per year that offers discount prescription pricing for the entire immediate family for those without insurance or with prescriptions not covered by insurance. The staff of Bryan Medicine Chest is committed to providing individualized customer service, and treating each customer as if they were our only customer. Our existing customers are always greatly ap-
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for us. We hope to continue to meet or exceed your customer service expectations in the future, and strive to continue meeting the needs of the
community and providing excellence in customer service to the Brazos Valley.
The Medicine Chest in Bryan was voted “Best Pharmacy.”
Thank You For Making Us Your Pharmacy!
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Medicine Chest Pharmacies is a fast-growing regional pharmacy chain based in Sulphur Springs, Texas. They currently own over five retail pharmacies and three institutional pharmacies. The institutional pharmacies serve the needs of the nursing home community. Since purchasing their first pharmacy in 1975, Medicine Chest has been committed to excellence in customer service. Medicine Chest believes that their employees are the key to their success, and encourages employees to always go the extra distance to assist customers in any way that they can. Medicine Chest’s philosophy is “Making a Difference With Service.” Since purchasing the pharmacy in Bryan last year, Medicine Chest has strived to maintain the quality of service that existing customers had come to expect, while also looking for new ways
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preciated and always greeted by name, and new customers are welcomed and encouraged. Our pharmacists are always available to answer any questions that a customer may have about their medications. Any special needs that a customer may have will always be addressed, and time will be given to see to those needs. Many of our customers are multigenerational, and we appreciate their trust in the services that we provide, and thank them for allowing us to be a part of their family, as well. Winning the Readers’ Choice award has given the Bryan Medicine Chest staff, as well as the entire Medicine Chest family, a great sense of accomplishment, and has made us proud of the services that we are providing to our customers. This award lets us know that we are fulfilling our customer service goals and gives us encouragement to exceed those goals in the future. We would like to thank all of our customers for their continued support and trust in us and in the services that we provide, and to express our sincere appreciation for taking the time to vote
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When the folks of Bryan/ College Station want to celebrate an event, have a backyard BBQ, watch the big game or plan a dinner party with the neighbors, they turn to Spec’s Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods, the 2013 Readers’ Choice for “Best Liquor Store.” Since 1962, family-owned Spec’s has been providing
Carroll “Spec” Jackson and his wife, Carolynn Jackson
exceptional service and an impressive selection of unique finds for hungry and thirsty Texans. With locations all across the Lone Star State, this once-small company now has tens of thousands of products in Texas Superstores, including thousands of wines, spirits, mixers, hundreds of craft beers, walk -in humidors, gourmet foods and bar accessories. On April 1, 1962, Carroll Jackson (affectionately nicknamed “Spec” because of his signature eyeglasses) opened the first Spec’s with his wife, Carolynn, in Houston, Texas. One day, Spec sketched out a caricature of a bunny in glasses, symbolizing his quick, friendly service. People loved it, and it has been the Spec’s logo ever since. In less than 10 years, the demand for more Spec’s locations grew. The Jacksons’ daughter, Lindy, and her husband John, came on board in 1971, and just three
years later, they introduced the largest selection of wines Houston had seen. With tens of thousands of products, and now Texas’ largest selection of wines, spirits and beers, plus premium cigars, fresh gourmet foods, bar accessories and much, much more, Spec’s has truly become a destination shopping experience and a Texas institution. Today, Spec’s has expanded across the state with locations in Austin, Bastrop, Beaumont, Brenham, Bryan/College Station, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Fort Worth, El Paso, Galveston, Houston, Kerrville, Killeen, Lubbock, San Antonio, Victoria and Waco/Temple. “Spec’s couldn’t be happier about the continued expansion of our business across Texas,” says Lisa Rydman Key, third generation spokesperson. “We hope hungry and thirsty Texans are as happy to receive us as we are to provide expert service and everyday low prices on Texas’ largest selection of wines, beer and much more.” Although Spec and Carolynn have since passed away, the values and standards they started are still at the core of this Texas family-owned business. Their mission since 1962 has been to make and keep
Spec’s Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods 3505 Longmire Dr., College Station (979)696-2002 1729 South Texas Ave., College Station 979-696-7100 www.specsonline.com customers happy. So whether you’re a firsttime customer or a long-time fan, make sure you stop at one of Spec’s two Bryan/
College Station locations for an impressive selection of unique, hard-to-find products at incredibly low prices!
Spec’s offers a variety of beer, wine, liquor and other products.
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then take advantage of the free vacuums. The Trainors have always believed that friendly customer service is the most important aspect of any business. Customer service
Bill, an Eagle Scout himself, helped his son achieve his Eagle Scout rank while serving as an assistant scoutmaster for Boy Scouts of America. Bill currently serves on the district Eagle Scout Advancement Committee. Sandra led a Girl
Scouts troop, and her daughter earned the Girl Scout Gold Award. She also volunteers as the coordinator of area trainings for Girl Scouts of Central Texas. Both Bill and Sandra have been involved in scouting for over 20 years.
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Wolf Creek Car Wash and Oil Change is an Aggie owned and operated family business. Owners Bill and Sandra Trainor graduated from Texas A&M University in 1982 and 1983, respectively. In 1985 they opened Wolf Creek Car Wash on Harvey Road in College Station. The oil change facility was added in 1990. The full service location at 300 Harvey Road in College Station offers car washes, detailing, oil changes and windshield repair. Customers can browse through the gift shop and relax in the lobby or on the deck while their car wash services are performed. The second location, on the corner of Rock Prairie Road and Highway 6 in College Station, opened in 1996. This location has been remodeled to include the latest express car wash tunnel, and also offers oil changes and state inspections. The customer can ride through the tunnel in just minutes and
at Wolf Creek Car Wash and Oil Change means quality car washes and oil changes and friendly personal service from employees who care about the customer. Bill and Sandra both believe in being active volunteers in the local schools and community.
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“I am very happy and at the same time quite humbled to be voted for this honor.” Dr. Bobby Bains replied when notified that he had won the Readers’ Choice Award for “Best Physician” for the third time. Bains is a board certified Radiation Oncologist. His specialty is to treat cancer using radiation beams. “Most people don’t know what I do, unless someone in their family has cancer,” Dr. Bains explained. “The best description of my job is ‘virtual surgery.’ I utilize images from a CT scan of a patient to develop a 3D reconstruction of the cancer inside the body using specialized, sophisticated software. This cancer is then targeted with radiation beams. Beams enter the body at various angles to zap the tumor, but avoid critical normal tissues along the way.” There is no need to make
surgical cuts; since the X-ray beams are painless, no anesthesia is needed. Once destroyed, the body’s immune system gets rid of the cancer. Dr. Bains credits his selection as “Best Physician” to listening carefully to the desires and wishes of his patients. “What sets us apart from other centers is our use of a ‘Patient-Centric” Quality Care Model. We do not use a “one size fits all” approach. Dr Bains spends the time to present all available options, and engages patients in their health care decisions. This allows patients to choose the best therapy options for them. Cancer Therapy is a rapidly changing field and new innovations come up regularly. For this reason, the American Board of Radiology requires physicians to take a Board Certification exam every 10 years. Dr. Bains has just been re-certified. While being up-
to-date is a pre-requisite to practice medicine, there are other aspects required to render great care. Dr. Bains said, “The chairman of my residency training program at the University of Miami used to tell me, ‘The secret of patient care is to actually care for the patient. Once you do that, everything else falls into place.’” Dr. Bains added, “Working at Aggieland Cancer Treatment Center has been a great experience. The cancer center is committed to help guide patients and families through their entire journey to recovery. That makes my job as a physician a lot easier because I can focus on the medical aspects. I don’t do a lot of advertising, so I am very thankful (and humbled) to be voted the ‘Best Physician.’ But to be honest, there are a lot of great doctors in this community, who I work with on regular basis”. We sincerely hope that no one needs our services, but if they do, come find out why we are voted the best in the Brazos Valley!
“As a physician, I feel privileged that patients entrust me to navigate them through their cancer journey. It’s the most fulfilling job in the world.” Dr. Bobby Bains
Care you need, Compassion you DESERVE! Bobby Bains, MD
Treating All Types Of Cancers • Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) • Image Guided Radiation Therapy Treatment Times Available to Suit YOUR Schedule
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clinical experience with patients, as well as his established research experience credentials as a National Cancer Institute Scholar, made him a great asset for our community. We had to fight hard to lure him to College Station, as his medical school Alma Mater, the University of Texas Health Science Center, was tenaciously recruiting him. What won him over was the freedom we gave him to design and start a cancer center from the ground up. What sets Aggieland Cancer Treatment Center apart is our focus on patient service. Our motto is: “Care you need, compassion you deserve!” We take pride in treatment of cancer with advanced technology and a personalized
and develop close relationships with them. Thanks to all our patients and families who voted for us! We sincerely hope that no one needs our services, but if they do, come find out why we are voted the best in the Brazos Valley!
Dr. Bobby Bains Aggieland Cancer Treatment Center 1602 Rock Prairie Road, Suite 130A, College Station 979-695-3333 www.RadiationTreatments.com
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Aggieland Cancer Treatment Center is honored to be selected as the Best Cancer Center in the Brazos Valley for the third time. This cancer center was established in 2007. The concept was to provide cuttingedge cancer treatment options locally, without having patients fight traffic or endure the lack of personal care that is often found in larger cities. Our location in College Station on the campus of Med Center Hospital provides easy access for patients. Our facilities allow us to provide the full gamut of services needed in modern oncology. The Aggieland Cancer Treatment Center started with the recruitment of Dr. Bobby Bains, a Board-Certified, Radiation Oncologist. His
patients from the time they are diagnosed, through their treatments and their post treatment surveillance. Aggieland Cancer Treatment Center continues to prosper and grow because of the positive recommendations of patients to their friends and families. We value our patients as family, as we make our patients a priority
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approach to patients’ overall well being. Our professional and compassionate staff provide quality, comprehensive care to patients as they undergo cancer therapy. We follow the golden rule of treating all patients like we would expect to be treated. Who wants to wait weeks for a doctor’s appointment when there is a cancer diagnosis? Our internal policy is to set up an appointment within 24 hours. Patients don’t wait more than 15 minutes to be seen because we value our patients’ time; most importantly, our patients always have direct telephone access to our medical professionals. We take into consideration the social needs of our patients and their families, and help guide them to the appropriate community resources. Because we are an independent cancer center, we have the freedom to choose the best specialists in town, when needed, without being forced into “internalreferrals.” We help families understand the confusing world of health insurance. In essence, we help navigate our
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Best Beauty Salon Day Spa, Barber, Hairstylist, Massage Therapist, Nail Salon And Nail Technician
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For the seventh year, Celebrity Spa & Salon is the favorite in several categories in The Eagle’s 2013 Readers’ Choice Awards. It was designated as Best Beauty Salon, Day Spa and Nail Salon. Special recognition goes to Ashley Muller, voted Best Hairstylist, Sonya Paulini, voted Best Massage Therapist, Debbie Loewe, voted Favorite Nail Technician and Dee Dee Brooks as Best Barber. They offer a complete range of salon services, the latest trends in spa pedicures, manicures and luxurious spa treatments essential for creating a sense of relaxation and rejuvenation. They recently added licensed barbering services to their lengthy list of professional services and are thrilled with Brooks’ recognition. Laura Atkinson, Leah Lucas, and their mother, Cindy Atkinson, took the reins of Celebrity Spa & Salon (then Boutique) on December 1, 2006. They have been making
improvements ever since and recently celebrated their first year in their new and improved facility. The awards and accolades have continued to pour in, and the ladies couldn’t feel more blessed. Celebrity Spa & Salon was named to the Salon Today 200 list for the second year in a row by Salon Today magazine (the top business publication for salon and spa owners), they received the Newman 10 Business Performance Award in 2012, and won several categories of the Best of the Brazos Valley and Readers’ Choice awards. Lucas said, “We are thankful to our guests and talented professionals for contributing to the awards and recognition we have received; the entire team at Celebrity operates under one philosophy: Make every guest feel like a celebrity from the moment they walk in the door to the moment they leave. We ‘roll out the pink carpet’ for each of our guests.”
Muller, a stylist with Celebrity since late 2009, is part of a highlytrained team of stylists who have knowledge of all the latest trends. She became a Certified Redken Specialist and a Certified Pureology Pureologist, and maintains her cutting edge technique with continuing education each year. “Each guest starts with a consultation,” she said. “From there we create a look that coincides with their hair type, face shape and skin tone, their lifestyle, and how they typically style their hair.” Celebrity Spa & Salon is one of the few Elite Redken Salons in Texas and its specialists understand that your hair is your best fashion accessory. When it looks amazing, so do you. Using professional products in a salon setting such as Celebrity gives you access to the newest techniques and advances in color science in the new salon professional color station. Whether you’re heading in for first-time color, or ready to try out a bold new fashion look, Celebrity Spa offers it all. Brooks, with Celebrity since January of 2012, loves to see the reaction of male clients to the addition of the barbering services. “It’s really cute to see the men become salon enthusiasts after their first visit,” she said. Loewe has been with Celebrity for four years and is an integral part of the team, as well.
Celebrity Spa & Salon 4081 State Highway 6, Suite 601, College Station 979-690-6200 | www.CelebritySpa.net “I love to help people and make them feel pampered,” says Loewe. “With this business, I get to do both every day!” The tranquil spa offers fullday spa packages, massages, professional hair removal and facials. Customized facials help restore the health of your skin; facial and body sculpting treatments with micro-current technologies firm, tone and reverse the signs of aging. Aestheticians offer professional make-up application featuring the Jane Iredale skin care makeup line for customers interested in makeup that’s good for the skin. Paulini, who will celebrate her second anniversary on June 27, has a presence in the spa that is palpable. Her energy is contagious, her technique already the stuff of legend. It’s part of what has
propelled the spa from a hidden secret to a thriving asset full of services. “We have reached our level of success because of our amazing guests who continue to support us and spread the word about their experiences in our salon,” says Laura Atkinson. “But we also want to thank our talented staff who work so hard and really pull together to create that Celebrity experience that our guests come to expect.” Visit www.CelebritySpa.net for a full list of services and to purchase gift certificates or call (979) 6906200 to make your appointment. Celebrity Spa is located at 4081 State Highway 6, Suite 601 in College Station.
Ashley Muller, Debbie Loewe, Dee Dee Brooks, Sonya Paulini
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