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$298,000 MLS # 7152916
2,173 sq.ft. 3 story, .201 acres
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Labor & Delivery Negligence, Fetal Distress, Cerebral Palsy (settlement)
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Auto Accident, Spinal Injury & Ankle Injury (jury verdict/settlement)
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Medical Malpractice, Anesthesia, Brain Injury (settlement)
Product Liability, All Terrain Vehicle, Spinal Injury (settlement)
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Anesthesia Malpractice, Esophageal Intubation, Wrongful Death (settlement)
Radiologist Malpractice, Brain Catheterization, Brain Injury (settlement)
Obstetrician Malpractice, Forceps Delivery, Brain Injury (settlement)
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Clinic Failure to Supervise Impaired Physician, 4 Injured (settlement)
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Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths, 2 Half Baths, Game / Media Room, Study, Flex
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Waterways Magazine
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Editor/Publisher: Cathie Parssinen 512.785.6313
Designer: Sheila Parr [email protected]
Contributors
Editorial: Geoff Kirsch, Tarja Parssinen
Photography: Brandi Nellis Photography, Shelia
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ABOUT THE COVER

Our cover photo of Tucker and Shanan Phillips jogging at Riverplace introduces our section on fitness.
Read their story on page 12.
Cover photo by Brandi Nellis

Hair by Tiffany Williams (512.909.2509)
at Studio Elite.
Correction: In the Summer 2013 feature about KHOPE, we incorrectly identified the
Middle School the founders attended as Canyon Ridge Middle School. The founders
attended Four Points Middle School. Attendees were from Canyon Ridge as well as
other Austin schools.
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TUCKER AND SHANAN PHILLIPS
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GET FIT!
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GARDEN PARADISE ON ECK LANE
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CLINT BLACK AT THE RESERVE AT LT
28 SOAP BOX DERBY
30 RESORT WEAR
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32 HOT LOOKS FOR COOL RESORTS
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48 HOURS IN NAPA
38 WHERE WE WENT LAST SUMMER
40 PERFECTLY PINK!
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CROSSWATER GRAND OPENING
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BUSINESS PROFILES
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48 FARADAYS MOVES TO BEE CAVE

50 SIGNATURE BRIDAL TURNS 5!
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KEEPING HEALTHY & WELL
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LAKEWAYS 50TH FOURTH OF JULY!
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IN MEMORIUM: SGT. CHRIS DOLES
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DINNER WITH THE CHIEF
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FIREWISE CHALLENGES
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The Phillips Family: Shanan, Tuc, Tucker and Raegan
ABOUT THE COVER
Tucker and Shanan Phillips

STORY BY CATHIE PARSSINEN | PHOTOS BY BRANDI NELLIS
LTHOUGHTucker and Shanan Phillips relocated to Lake Travis

less than a year ago, Tucker had a childhood connection to the
area as his God parents had a home on Murfin Lane, and he spent
many summers visiting them and swimming and fishing on Lake Austin.
Tuckers family lived in Houston, where his dad was a longtime high school
athletic director, and Shanan grew up in nearby Katy. Both of them were
college athletes; Tucker played football for Rice where he was a punter, and
Shanan played volleyball for the University of Southern Mississippi and
also was on the track team where she competed in the high jump. Although
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their days of competing on the field are over, they share a commitment to
keeping fit that is symptomatic of their generation. They both love to run
and both go to the gym as well.
Indirectly, it was sport that brought them together, as Shanans sister
was dating (and later married) a fellow Owl teammate of Tuckers. Early
in their relationship, Tucker and Shanan decided they wanted to get out
of Houston. At the time, they were considering Austin and Denver. They
ended up in Denver, where Tucker got a job with Baxter Healthcare, a
corporation with a global presence in pharmaceuticals and medication
delivery systems, and Shanan took
a position as an elementary special
education teacher. They fell in love
with the mountains and spent 12
glorious years there. Almost a year
ago, Tuckers company transferred
him to Austin where he handles contract negotiations for major hospitals
throughout Texas. Although they miss
the mountains, they have reconnected
with some old high school friends and,
as Tucker said, This feels like home.
Shanan has a degree in special education and is a substitute teacher for
the Lake Travis Independent School
District. She hopes to go back as a fulltime teacher once 4-year old Raegan
starts kindergarten. Little Tuc is in the
first grade.
They truly represent the emerging
face of the new Lake Travis, one that
is exploding with an incoming tide of
young families.
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area students have received the scholarships to study medicine,
presented by St. Davids Foundation
Community Fund
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TO INFINITY AND BEYOND!

HOW EXERCISING WITH OTHERS
WILL PUSH YOU TO NEW HEIGHTS
STORY BY TARJA PARSSINEN
IM A GYM RAT, a dancer, a bootcamper, a swimmer, a pilates
lover, a wannabe yogi.
Some people see a therapist, I exercise. Every cliche is true.
It quiets my mind and gives me a sense of peace. I am physically
stronger, more emotionally centered. Exercise gives me confidenceor at least the good posture and core muscles to fake it. Best
of all, it summons the energy I need to run around after my two
boys. Movement, sweating, an hour to myself, gives my life clarity.
But if theres one thing Im not, its someone who exercises
by herself. I have no desire to run for miles...alone. Or do a fitness DVD...in my basement. And the people-watching in gyms is
worth the membership-fee alone. The joy I see on the face of the
guy air-drumming next to me on the bike, determination from an
older woman in my early-morning bootcamp, the stress that palpably leaves the room in yoga. I want to be with people andas
I get older and more prone to injuryI want to exercise smartly,
with instructors who can guide and inspire me. If you let them,
and if you work really hard, these people will improve your life in
unimaginable ways.
True, I probably should see a therapist, but then where would
my air-drumming skills be?
BALANCE YOGA
BALANCE YOGA OPENED 4 years ago, and has fostered the
growth of an incredibly vibrant and diverse yoga community here
in Lakeway. Offering Power Vinyasa, Hot Yoga, Power Fusion,
Restorative Bliss Yoga and now Yoga Sculpt (incorporating light
dumbbells), Balance sets itself apart from other studios with a warm
and experienced staff of instructorsmany of whom were so inspired
as students at Balance that they decided to train and become part of
the Balance family of teachers.
I fell in love with hot yoga and everyone at Balance. Nani and
all the instructors at Balance are incredibly unique in their
teaching styles but each one inspires and guides my practice
like the masters they are. If I had to boil it down I would say
that there isnt anything in my life that yoga doesnt enhance
for the better. Tricia R.
I am so grateful for Nani, all of the amazing teachers, and
the sense of community of this studio. I love that no one
takes themselves too seriously, and we can all fall down and laugh at ourselves.
Practicing at Balance Yoga has not only allowed me to continually challenge my
body physically; it has helped me to explore how the mind and body work together, so I can better manage my life off the mat. Words can not describe how much
I LOVE this studio and the practice of yoga. The world would be a better place if
everyone practiced yoga (at Balance)! Kelly K.
1010 RR 620 South, #100 512-263-8794
www.balanceyogaaustin.com
Ive experienced a massive increase in my energy level and I have gained so much strength. Im
47 and Ive never stuck to any fitness regime, but this is totally addictive. My Mom, whos 71, also
does it. John and I come every morning at 5 am, we love it! Krista Corkill
KOKO FITCLUB
KOKO FITCLUB IS THE FIRST HEALTH CLUB that uses technology to bring strength
training, cardio exercise and nutrition planningtogether in one place, customized precisely to the
bodies and goals of members. This patented strategy is called Koko Smartraining.
The heart of Koko is technology. It starts with the Koko FitCheck system that uses a medicalgrade machine to measure your body mass index and lean muscle levels every time members come
in. Kokos patented system precisely customizes each workout to members fitness level and goals
and then guides and coaches them every step of the way. So unlike traditional, figure-it-outyourself gyms or expensive personal trainers, Koko FitClub automatically tracks and reports
members progress and performance online during and after each session.
Koko Smartraining is uniquely designed to build and preserve the bodys foundation of precious lean muscle. Lean muscle increases energy levels, strength and agility, and the ability to
fight disease. Most of all, increasing lean muscle increases metabolism and burns more calories
every day, the key to any effective weight management plan.
John Corkill
Until his wife Krista convinced him to give Koko a try, John Corkill
was a Golds gym guy. His experience with the dozens of trainers
he hired over the years was often less than ideal. Often, I had
no record of how many weights the trainers set for me in each
session. Sometimes I found I could scarcely walk down the stairs
the next day because the trainer had me doing too many reps
with too much weight. At Koko, I have my own personal trainer
in a box for a fraction of the price and everything is individually
tailored to my body. An electronic record is created that tracks all
my sessions. I started out lifting 8000-10,000 lbs in a 30 minute
workout, now Im up to 20,000 to 25,000 lbs. I lost 12 lbs in 21
days. I pay $89/month for unlimited access versus the $60 per
session I paid a personal trainer at Golds.
Brian Yacktman
CUSTOM NUTRITION PLANSKOKO FUEL

Koko Fuel is not a diet but a customized nutrition plan that has exactly the right quality and quantity of macronutrients needed to build lean muscle, boost your metabolism, and burn fat. Kokos
online meal plans and guidance are based on a clinically proven, higher-protein/controlled carb
design thats completely integrated with each members custom exercise program, body and fitness goals.
2121 Lohmans Crossing, Suite 504, Lakeway
512.487.5043
5145 North FM 620, Suite G 170, Steiner Ranch
512.494.5991
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Bill Palmer
KOKO CARDIO Koko Cardio training

automatically manipulates the proper balance
of workout intensity and recovery in short
durations. The result is the same calorie burn of
steady-state cardio, but in half the time.
KOKO STRENGTH Each high efficiency Koko Smartrainer

strength session works the entire body. The patented Smartrainer
precisely prescribes the right weight, pace and exercises for each
session. Even the rest time in between each exercise is part of
the plan. This uninterrupted, high-efficiency training provides the
benefits of a 60 or 90 minute workout in just 30 minutes.
Lisa Black
GO DANCE
DANCING IS NOT ONLY FUN but it deserves serious attention as a legitimate form of exercise. Five minutes of uptempo dancing provides a convincing
cardio workout and increases flexibility, balance and core strength. Opening in
late September, Go Dance in Lakeway offers an exhilarating path to fun and fitness
through dance.
Go Dance has long been recognized as a unique Austin icon, offering professional
instruction in social and competitive dance at their north Austin location on West
Anderson and Burnet since 1995. The Austin Chronicles Readers Poll has recognized the studio for Best Dance Lessons for four years. Late September marks the
opening of a second location for Go Dance at Discovery Point on FM 620 South.
The new 4,500 square-foot studio, with spectacular views of the hill country, offers a
room for private lessons and a room for group classes. Finished out with a moveable
and mirrored wall, the ballroom offers the community a new and unique rental space
for private parties and special events. In addition to lessons in all the most popular
social dance styles, including East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Ballroom, Salsa
and Two-step, Go Dance will host weekly dances where students can bring friends
and practice dancing in a social setting.
The studio will celebrate its grand opening in late September with a day of
free dance lessons and a party in the grand ballroom with music and dancing. For
more information or to request updates,
email [email protected].
2951 RR 620 South 512-646-2747
www.godancestudio.com
BENEFIT BIKRAM YOGA

PRACTITIONERS BELIEVE Bikram Yoga is the most thorough full-body workout
and health regime ever developed. It has remained unchanged for four decades and helped
millions worldwide build strong, flexible, healthy bodies and lead happy, balanced lives.
With regular practice students heal old injuries, relieve chronic aches and pains, get off
prescription drugs, lose weight, detoxify, de-stress, and take back control of their lives.
Classic Bikram Yoga, BeneFITs B90Y True Fix, is a 90 minute class done in a room
heated to 105F and 50% humidity. It works all the major systems in the body (cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, lymphatic, central nervous, digestive and muscular-skeletal) and
forces them to work together again. Consisting of beginning postures, everyone can do it and
benefit. It challenges the student to explore a lifetime yoga practice of continuous growth.
After two years in business, Director Nora Jeanne Welsh listened to the feedback of her
customers, many of whom did not have time for the classic 90+ minute class that requires
two sets of every posture. Her solution was to create shorter classes. The B50Y Quick
Fix is a class that offers only one set of everything in the traditional Bikram class and is
complete in less than an hour. Students sweat, get a great workout and find the mental
reprieve and movement that relieve stress. According to Welsh, it provides relaxation and
gets students ready for the smooth completion of their day. It also contributes to a great
nights sleep.
The Introductory Special is $20 and offers 10 consecutive days to try all classes:
the 90 minute True Fix, the 50 minute Quick Fix and/or the 30 minute special focus
classes. With yoga, as with most workouts, a consistent practice yields the most benefit.
Healthy and happy BeneFITs motto is:
A Sweating Body is a Healing Body!
Oak Grove Plaza Shopping Center
1607 RR 620 North 512-215-4022
www.beneFITby.com
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ROUGH HOLLOW FITNESS

ROUGH HOLLOW FITNESS, located at 105 Yacht Club Cove in Rough Hollow
Lakeway, is an elite center that offers a combination of indoor, outdoor and water
training in a resort setting. The fitness pro has it all here: two superbly equipped gyms
(one for strength and one for cardio); kayaking or standup paddle boarding in the cove;
laps in the resort-style pool; hiking or mountain biking over miles of pristine trails; a
4,000 sq. ft. outdoor pavilion for boot camps, mat Pilates, yoga or circuit training and a
40 yd. field for high intensity and sport specific trainingnot to mention the challenging workout provided by multiple trips up and down the thousand-step staircase to
the marina. With all these assets at your disposal, personal training at Rough Hollow
Fitness Center offers a level of diversity hard to match anywhere in Austin.
Paul Holubets, nationally certified personal trainer (CPT) with the American
Council on Exercise and the National Academy of Sports Medicine, has directed personal training programs at the Rough Hollow Fitness Center since it opened in 2007.
With 24 years of training experience from Los Angeles to Austin, Paul was recognized
as one of L.A.s most-skilled personal trainers by Los Angeles Magazine and was featured on a fitness excerpt on the television program, Extra. He was chosen as Austins
Best Personal Trainer by Austins Best of City Search in 2010 and Personal Trainer
of the Year by the Austin Awards Program for 2012. In addition to training in clients
homes, on location and at the Rough Hollow Fitness Center, Paul conducts Outdoor
Adventure Training trips to Alaska, California and the Midwest.
Paul also designs in-home gyms and community fitness centers. His 24 years in
the fitness industry have been monumental in his design setup, rapport with equipment manufactures and his ability to
provide 3-D CAD drawings. His gym designs are as personalized as his fitness programs.
Among those who benefit from Paul Holubets extensive
expertise are Rough Hollow members, Rough Hollow Yacht
Club members and non-members seeking personal training
services.
105 Yacht Club Cove 512-363-3637
www.roughhollowfitness.com
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The Long and

Winding Road
GARDEN PARADISE ON ECK LANE
STORY BY CATHIE PARSSINEN | PHOTOS BY BRANDI NELLIS
N A FRIDAYin the spring of 1994, Rock and Barbara Onstad drove up

from Houston for a weekend visit with friends at their home on Eck Lane
overlooking Lake Travis. The couple found the setting positively enchanting and, while sitting on the patio overlooking the lake, their host happened to mention that the home next door was for sale. By the end of the following week, Rock and
Barbara Onstad were its new owners. During the course of that weekend, the couple
determined to move their family to the magical German cottage-style home designed
and built by David Shiflet, of Shiflet Group
Architects and make a new life for themselves
on the south shore of Lake Travis. Rock would
shutter his thriving law practice in Houston
The front garden that borders the winding road leading
and start a new practice in Austin. For this
to the house is a native wildflower garden. In the
former Captain in the USMC, Naval Aviator,
spring, yellow daisies and purple cone flowers line both
sides of the road and bluebonnets blanket the grass.
Meyer lemons Vietnam Veteran and Super Lawyer, taking
risks was nothing newmore or less a part
Antique rose, Marie Pavie
of his DNAand it was a decision Rock and
Barbara have never regretted.
What you see featured on these pages
bears no resemblance to the garden that surrounded the home at the time of its purchase.
In 2007, Rock and Barbara chose Larry
Connelly of Palo Verde Design to reinvent
their landscape. The sloping property presented drainage issues that needed attention
Passiflora (passion flower)
to make sure runoff would sweep around the
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Rock and Barbara Onstad, Larry Connelly
house and through the back property to the lake below. The terrain immediately behind
the house dropped down a steep cliff to the lake, and creating a level space for a back garden was one among many landscape challenges. Palo Verde Design brought in over 1,000
yards of soil to build up a curving expanse of space from which to enjoy the stunning view.
Connelly is a stickler about providing quality soils at the right depth. Plants will not thrive
unless they have at least six inches of good soil, he notes.
Patios and walkways designed with Lueder stone, as well as native stones unearthed
from the excavation work around the property, provide definition and hard accents for the
space. Once the foundation for the design of the garden was complete, the stage was set for
the selection of flowering plants and shrubs that would best create the magic of the cottage-style garden envisioned. Connelly planted Zoysia grass, a grass that produces a thick,
dense, cushiony turf that is heat tolerant and requires less water than most cool-season turf
grasses. Velvety Lambs ear and foxtail fern line pathways while flowering ginger, antique
roses, firecracker fern and passion flower, with its deep purple blossom and sweet, wild
fruit, provide seasonal color.
Palo Verde Design Group is a boutique landscape company that has carved out a niche
market among high-end residential customers who take the pleasure of their gardens seriously. There are over 1,000 contractors under landscape design in the phone books and
possibly three times as many doing business that are not listed. My goal from the beginning, explains Connelly, was to distinguish Palo Verde Design from the crowd. One of
the ways Connelly has done this
Rock and Barbara Onstad
was to seek out good people and to
keep them by paying them well and
by taking care of them. Connellys
electricians, masons, irrigators and
gardeners have all been with him
for between 1015 years. They are
highly trained. We dont come back
to fix mistakes because we do it
right the first time.
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P.S. Connelly receives most of his business from word-of-mouth referrals. I love a garden party,
especially those hosted by my clients in a garden I designed and installed! When I asked Larry why
he decided to advertise in Waterways, he had two comments: #1) My clients read Waterways.
#2) It gives me credibility. Im not just another guy with a truck and a transient crew of day laborers.
The Onstads appreciate their chickens! A lot of love went into naming them: Chicken and Dumplings,
Chicken Tetrazzini, Chicken la King, Sweet & Sour Chicken, etc! And their rooster adores his harem!
Knowing that you cannot build a name for yourself if the lavish garden you designed and installed is trashed by improper maintenance six
months later, Palo Verde Design Group has a critical maintenance component. If we build it, we want to take care of it, explains Connelly.
Most of Connellys clients recognize the difficulty of maintaining their
investment once installed. A spectacular garden requires constant
attention: pruning, fertilizing, pest control and irrigation maintenance
are among the endless chores imposed by a garden. Many homeowners dont have the knowledge, the time or the interest to assume these
burdens.
For the homeowner looking to save money at the end of a pricey custom build or home purchase, an expensive investment in landscaping
is frequently deferred until a later time. Connelly is often approached
by homeowners who, several years later, are ready to fix a landscape
that reflects poorly on the value of their home.
In addition to building a successful business model in the crowded field of landscape design, Larry Connelly has also invented an
ingenious product that eliminates all the headaches associated with
container gardening. Designed to fit pots of various sizes, the simple
product uses a specially treated plastic fabric that serves as a barrier to
prevent soil particles from clogging the gravel or rock used for drainage. It drains 120 gallons per minute, eliminates hyper-saturation and
provides superior aeration for the root system. Look for it in 10,000
stores nation-wide next year! Oh!...and you might also keep an eye out
for The Inventor in his new Maserati! Haha!
LARRY CONNELLY grew up in Houston but spent a lot of time in
Lakeway during the summers at his familys lake house on Sunfish. In
high school, he took an after school job at a nursery and really took
to it. After two years at UT Austin, Connelly realized that his true
calling was to work with plants and landscapes. He moved to Florida
and enrolled in Lake City School for Golf Course and Landscape
Construction and, after graduating, got a job with a well-known landscape company that worked with prestigious clients in Palm Beach
and Boca Raton. After that, he moved to Atlanta where he worked for
Alfred L. Simpson & Co, a company with a big commercial division,
supplemented by high-end residential that, at the time, was doing
$12 million in business annually. Connellys assignment was with the
team responsible for landscaping the Carter Library. Armed with a
wealth of experience, he returned to Austin in 1995 and shortly thereafter established Palo Verde Design Group.
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PHOTOS BY BRANDI NELLIS AND CATHIE PARSSINEN
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Hayden Nicholas, Clint Black
Clint Black,
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HE RESERVEat Lake Travis spoiled and delighted its homeowners and members of the Cypress Club by treating them to
a private concert by legendary singer/songwriter Clint Black.
Seated at tables, in lawn chairs and on the grass in front of the stage, guests
enjoyed barbeque and drinks while waiting for the performance to begin.
As the twilight deepened, a hush of anticipation fell over the crowd as they
waited to hear that distinctive voice deliver some of his iconic hits. Clint
Black has an easy manner onstage, telling funny stories and anecdotes
about his experiences performing and with other country singers. Brandi
Nellis, who was taking pictures for Waterways, positioned herself on the
ground just a few feet from Clint and was
preparing to take a shot when he stopped
Lakeway Police Officer Ricky Gavit,
Clint Black
and said, I need to give the photographer a good angleno one looks good
blown up from a camera aimed up your
nostrils! To which Brandi replied,
Clint, you look good from every angle!
And he does!
The wonderful performance under
the stars was followed by a laser light
show and dancing.
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STORY AND PHOTOS BY CATHIE PARSSINEN
HE 4TH ANNUALMarble Falls Soapbox Classic, an Adult Soapbox Derby, took

over Marble Falls Historic Main Street District from June 1416. The three-day
racing rally featured a Show and Shine parade, a Derby Hat contest, great food,
live music, a street dance and another great collection wheeled contraptions whose roaring
descent down the Third Street slope was intended by their owners to produce shock and
aweor possibly, shock and laughter!
There were some wobblers and some spinouts and collisions but no serious injuries over
the three day and nights of racing.
Shannon Heep, Executive Director of the Marble Falls Soapbox Classic, can be happy with
the continued growth and popularity of the event. The carnival setting provided just the right
atmosphere to balance long-standing rivalries and a ferociously American spirit of competition with good-natured camaraderie. A true blast from the past.
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2. Free your mind and the rest will follow; free your body with
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3. Silk caftans make you look really post-structural, although you will
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4. There is no universal truth but if there were a universal truth, 4 out
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8. You will look like an Ubermensch in capris. Superhuman. Im seeing
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9. A cover-up doesnt have to mean a crime has been committed,
especially when paired with the right sandals.
10. The Birth of Tragedy is a floral print on denim.
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BILL & SHELIA PARODI ON THE MONTEREY PENINSULA
STORY BY CATHIE PARSSINEN | PHOTOS COURTESY OF SHELIA PARODI
WITH THE HUGE NUMBER of people from this area who flock to the California coast in the
summer, it really should be declared a part of Austins ETJ! It has been seven years since Shelia and
Bill have taken a solo vacation without their two sons, so this summer they headed out for a romantic
trip to Carmel and Big Sur, entrusting the boys and the dogs to the care of Shelias sister Vickie. They
landed in San Jose and then drove an hour and a half to the luxurious Bernardos Lodge in Carmel
Valley where they stayed for three nights. 15 minutes inland from the coast, Carmel Valley is just
beyond the Pacific fog line, so the area has warmer temperatures and lots of sunshine. The photos tell
their story and also document Bills hot look! You dont have to fly to Carmel and shop at The Club to
get the kind of look Bill has perfected. For the clothes, GO TO GATSBYS IN THE HC GALLERIAfor
the body, see our FITNESS SECTION on p. 14! haha!
Youd never know it from these
photos, but Bill Parodi hates
shopping for clothes. He just
happened to luck out, as his
woman and wife happens to have
a keen sense of style and does
some of his shopping for him.
Shelia and Bill on the Tan Bark Hiking Trail in Big Sur.
Dinner at the Post Ranch Inns acclaimed restaurant,

Sierra Mar, winner of Wine Spectators 2013
prestigious Grand Award. Bills shirt by Vintage Italia,
jeans by Stitch Premium Denim.
In Carmel. Bills shirt by
Robert Graham, jeans by
Stitch Premium Denim.
After they left Carmel

Valley, Bill and Shelia
spent three nights
perched high atop the
cliffs of Big Sur at the
Post Ranch Inn. 1,200
feet above the Pacific,
Post Ranch Inn is part
of the 100-acre ranch
that belonged to the
Posts, one of Big Surs
pioneering families.
Above: Retail therapy is a big part of
every vacation. Bill and Shelia shopped
at The Club in Carmel where Bill
purchased several Robert Graham shirts,
including the one hes wearing here. The
amazing detail on Grahams collars and
cuffs makes each shirt a work of art.
Left: Bill and Shelia took the legendary
17-Mile Drive through Pebble Beach and
Pacific Grove on the Monterey Peninsula.
The scenic road hugs the coastline and
offers breathtaking views of the Pacific.
Bills T-shirt by Calvin Klein.
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48 Hours in Napa
THE FIRST POST-KIDS GETAWAY
PHOTOS COMPLIMENTS OF CALISTOGA RANCH
EWLY MARRIEDand pregnant with our first, we swore

we wouldnt lose ourselves. We would nurture our marriage
the way we would nurture our children! But time being
scarce and the village being out-of-state, nurturing a marriage with mac
n cheese and cartoons doesnt exactly spell romance.
Five years and two kids later, it was time to go beyond date night
and enter the realm of a getaway. With only 48 hours to live the dream,
we chose Napa. Although it was right down the road, with two small,
loud children, it always seemed tantalizingly out of reach. We decided
to live it up at the luxurious Calistoga Ranch.
Arriving Friday afternoon, we were greeted with a glass of
Chardonnay and the keys to our peaceful retreat, the Oak Creek Lodge.
The space was exceptionally detailed and I felt spoiled by the outdoor
shower, private hot tub on the deck, and outdoor fireplace. What I
heard: the birds, the breeze. What I did not hear: kids screaming, jumping on the bed, things breaking.
That night we went into the nearby town of St. Helena and enjoyed
cocktails at the mellow French Blue, followed by dinner at Press, a dark,
sexy steakhouse with fantastic people-watching. We fell asleep that
night in sheets unstained by Desitin, with the blissful knowledge that
we could rise at whatever hour felt right to our bodies.
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Saturday was a day filled with nothing. There were

long silences and uninterrupted conversations and
music and books and newspapers. We had the gym to
ourselves and a late, sumptuous breakfast alone. The
beauty of Calistoga Ranch is that, essentially, the place
is yours.
If you have time, there are hiking trails, bicycles
and a bocce court. Calistoga Ranch is even a member
of the Mercedes Benz Drive Program, which lets you
explore Napa in the newest modelsgratis!on a first
come first serve basis. But none of that was as enticing
as sitting on a chaise lounge with a frosty beverage by
the pool. I languidly watched a pregnant lady with her
toddler before putting in my headphones and looking
at my watch. Yes, it was nap time. MY nap time.
That evening, we dined at Calistoga Ranchs The
Lakehouse, available only to guests and members. Like
everything else at the resort, it is intimate and casually
elegant. The food was delicious, the wine pairings even
more so, and sitting under the stars, listening to the music drifting
up from the wedding reception in the private wine cave, we toasted
our 6th anniversary.
The morning of our departure, I made sure to book a spa treatment before returning to the utter chaos that awaited me. I opted
for the Calistoga Ranch Mud Wrap, 90 minutes of total heaven
that concluded with a full body Swedish massage. My exhausted
skin refreshed, the ache in my arms and back from carrying a
babyalmost gone.
Needless to say, it was in a trance-like state that we packed our
belongings and headed back to reality. The weekend was everything I had hoped. Time alone: it needs to be an annual pilgrimage.
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shakes at Gotts Roadside in St. Helenaready for re-entry.
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wanted to find out a little bit more about the main stone so I took the ring
to Robert Harrison of Harrison Jewelers. Robert told me the rose gold
band and small diamonds that surrounded the main stone all checked out
as legit! But I was shocked to learn that the main stone was glass! Robert
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Swan, Sharon January, Dottie Stevenson, Sue Ann

Nancy Bain, Jeanne Ann Klein, Paula Tye, Linda
, Mary Ann Funk, Lana Brown, Nancy Clayton,
Anderson, Ann Neighbors, Cindy Kotrady, Pat Doucet
at the San Francisco Palace of Fine Art
Jane Benasutti, Pat Smith, and Julianne DeBower
Shayan Bawa
in Riviera Maya,
Cancun
Georgia, Paige, Joshua, Dr Angie, Dr Steve,

Zachary and Ashleigh Hernandez, San Destin, Florida
Where We Went
Last Summer
All about the chickens! Scarlett James, Ashton Hale, Ellery Doyna,
Sophie Doyna in Bridgehampton, New York
Jasper Bullok and

Ali Gray on a hike at
Angora Lake, Tahoe
Island hopping in the Aba

cos, Bahamas: Hudson,
Michael, Holly and Cullen
Gardner
Sam and Alexis Houston in the Bahamas
Carolyn and John Hill on the Amalfi coast in Italy
ffer, Ryan Stauffer, and

Sean Middleton, Peyton Stau
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Jimmy and
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Joi and Jack Hyink at Beaches Resort at Turks and Caicos
Talaya Frazier
with daughters
Cheyanna
and Talaya
in Tarkastad,
South Africa.
Read their story
on p. 65.
Seth and Tammy Templin at

Clearwater Beach, FL
Kelly Gray at Eagle Rock in Tahoe
Grant and Pierce Dawlett

raced karts at Grand Junction
Speedway, CO
Angela, London, Zoe and

Jason Buddin at the Blue
Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey
Johnny, Amy and Dahlton Mills

at Eagle Lake, Tahoe
Avery and Cameron Smith, age 15 of

Lakeway, in Pure, South Sudan by the
well drilled by their family.
The Plummer familyScott, Amy, Lila & Ethan

in Amboise, France
Erin and Matt Porter

Charlotte, NC
Alexander St. Onge-Cooper,

Bob Cooper, Julie St. Onge
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at Freedom Park in
David and Tammy Templin

at The Breakers, Vanderbilt
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PHOTOS BY SHELIA PARODI
HE SHOCKING NEWSof Angelina Jolies double

mastectomy after she learned she carried a deadly mutation of the BRCA1 gene cast a global spotlight once again
on breast cancer. Mutations of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes have
been linked to hereditary breast and ovarian cancers and sharply
increase risk. For Jolie, doctors estimated her risk of developing breast cancer at 87% and ovarian cancer at 50%. One out of
eight women will have to fight breast cancer in her lifetime. Thats
why, since 1999, the Austin Affiliate of Susan G. Komen has been
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BELLA VITA CUSTOM HOMES
CARMELAS
Bella Vita Custom Homes builds custom homes in Austin, Houston and
Dallas, where they launched their company and where they have established
a commanding presence in the custom market. BVCH believes the climate is
now right for significant growth of their client portfolio in Austin. The opening of an elegant new Welcome and Information Center in the Hill Country
Galleria, directly across from
Whole Foods on Hill Country
Boulevard, heralds this projected expansion. The core
members of this seasoned team
have been working together for
over a decade and have a combined wealth of experience and
certifications, including those
in Green Construction, that is
impressive!
According to Adam
Patterson, COO, Not many
custom builders are processdriven. All of us at Bella Vita
have a longtime production
background where process
Tony Droubi
plays a huge part, so we have
developed a sophisticated construction process that blends the true custom
experience with a process-driven build. This is essential to keeping the project on track and moving forward efficiently. According to Tony Droubi,
Sales and Marketing Manager for Bella Vita, As we match our affluent customers with complex construction detail, world-class process is essential
and creates efficiencies that save our clients substantial interest expense, a
critical benefit in the process of building a multi-million-dollar estate. We
hold the company-wide mission to under-promise and over-deliver to our
customers. We continually push ourselves to create the most value for our
privileged customers. Clear communication paired with exact construction
deliverables has earned us unmatched respect in the marketplace. While
you may build a few custom homes in your lifetime, we build hundreds.
We take very seriously our role as your advocate. We have partnered with
select vendors, lenders and title organizations to deliver the most competitive offers to your doorstep.
Bella Vita Custom Homes has just started construction of a model home
in the Waters Edge neighborhood at Rough Hollow. Upon its completion, it will provide a flagship example of the intelligent design and rich
detail found in a Bella Vita Custom Home. In the meantime, Tony Droubi
encourages readers to stop by the Welcome and Information Center for a
visit. BVCH is currently offering a complimentary concept design appointment for qualified and interested prospective clients. Please contact Tony
to check availability and schedule your appointment while there are still
openings for this great opportunity. He is pictured above with the hidden
door that has become a signature feature for a Bella Vita Custom Homes!
512.627.6727 www.livingbellavita.com Hill Country Galleria
Diana Saadeh and Josephine Delooze are not only sisters and best friends
but they are also business partners. They are both very well known in the
Lakeway community for two well-loved enterprises, Caf Lago and the
Market at Lakeway that they owned and operated for many years. Josephine
opened the Lakeway Market in Lakeway Village in 2000 and moved it to
a beautiful new building built especially for it on the corner of Lakeway
Boulevard and Lohmans Crossing in 2006. Diana bought Caf Lago 12
years ago and owned it for nine years before she sold it to her daughter,
Carlene Rubio and her niece Miranda Valenta, Josephines daughter.
The latest business venture that absorbs the time and energies of these
two talented entrepreneurs is Carmelas, the Italian restaurant Diana and
Josephine opened two years ago at the intersection of Hamilton Pool Road
and Rural Road 12. The owner of the center actually sought them out and
asked them if they
would be interested
in opening a pizzeria.
Diana and Josephine
knew that if they
opened a restaurant,
they would not want to
limit the menu to pizza
only. Although they
came to Texas in 1979,
they originally came
from New York, an
area with a legendary
reputation for some
of the best Italian resDiana Saadeh and Josephine Delooze
taurants in the U.S.
Although they do offer
a wonderful selection of specialty pizzas, they decided a great Italian restaurant with a full range of traditional favorites would provide a menu with
a rich variety of options. They also have a full range of burgers, something
every family restaurant must have! People love our burgers, notes Diana.
Carmelas also has a great selection of wine and beer and a charming bar.
They have created a Hill Country taste of Amore on Hamilton Pool Road!
Before committing themselves, Diana and Josephine drove around the
area trying to determine if there were enough homes to support a neighborhood restaurant. Two years later, Carmelas sits in the middle of an area
that is poised for growth. Customers come from Dripping Springs, Saddle
Tree Ranch, West Cave Estates, Rocky Creek, Belvedere, Destiny Hills,
Madrone Ranch and will be coming from the soon-to-be-built homes in
Vistancia. However, due to the roots and friendships Diana and Josephine
built in Lakeway, Carmelas also enjoy a steady stream of fans who come
from Lakeway. Karen and Harvey Atwell have been coming to Carmelas
every single week since it opened! Join the growing Carmelas fan club
stop by for dinner!
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JESSICA MURRAY, HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST
TLC HOME & PET SERVICES
Jessica Murray is an experienced hair stylist and makeup artist who has
recently set up her independent hair studio at Studio Elite at the Hill
Country Galleria. With seven years of experience at three top, award-winning salons in Austin, the time was right for her to step out on her own.
Originally from Houston, Jessica also spent time in England before her
family moved to Austin. As a 2001 graduate of Lake Travis High School,
she is delighted to return to an area feels is newly invigorated by growth
and energy. She loves bridal work and hopes to welcome many Lake Travis
brides to her studio. Although she expects to keep her chair very busy,
being independent gives her the flexibility to go off-site for weddings and
other special occasions if she chooses. She is also specially trained and certified for easiLengths Hair Extensions. Lots of changes have been made in
the application of extensions. I find them wonderful for brides and special
event styling. They also provide a great option to add volume for people
with very fine hair.
She discovered two enduring interests in high school. She loved theater and volunteered to do hair and makeup for a lot of the theater productions, but she also had a passion for art. At Texas State, she studied
graphic design and took many classes in figurative art and life drawing.
In the grand scheme
of things, she is an artist, not a graphic artist
working on computers
but a hair and makeup
artist, creating art on
people.
Her love of theater
spills over to film, and
Jessica had the opportunity to work on the
movie set for the filming of the HBO movie,
Temple Grandin, with
Claire Danes, Julia
Ormond and Catherine
OHara. She and other
stylists arrived at the set
at 4 a.m. and had four
hours to do hair for 200
extras. It was a great
Jessica Murray
experience, but the pace
was intense.
One of the things she loves most about her work is the opportunity to
build strong relationships with so many interesting people. I love the people connections I have made through my workits one of the most gratifying consequences of my profession. To become connected with Jessica,
call 512.228.6699 for an appointment!
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Austin ranks #1 by almost every measure, but did you know its now also
known as Dogtown? Austin has more dogs per capita, about 200,000,
than any other city in Texas according to the American Veterinary Medical
Association. Simply put, Austinites
love their animals.
It was only natural when Karen
Shultz, a long time Lake Travis and
Austin resident and dog owner,
set about to mentor a young friend
Samantha Capewell-Martinez in
developing a new entrepreneurial
business. Karen, a long time tech
entrepreneur, board member to several Austin non-profits and mentor
to young professionals, has partnered
with Sam in creating Trusting Loving
Caring Home & Pet Services LLC.
Samantha Martinez, Karen
Karen and Sam have known each
Shultz and Valentine
other since Sam was a teen.
The wellbeing and happiness of Karens dog Valentine provided inspiration for their business. Sam, a graduate of Texas State, is a passionate pet
lover and has been a faithful caregiver for Valentine for the last 9 years.
Karen has placed countless SOS calls to Sam when she was stuck at business or board meetings across town and Valentine needed care or transportation. When Karen and her husband Mike Shultz travel, they entrust their
home and Valentines care to Sam.
As Karen and Sam began brainstorming business ideas, their attention logically turned to the growing population of people who need honest, reliable resources for home and pet care that they can depend on with
complete confidence. Carefully studying other successful businesses, TLC
is building a strong brand that includes uniformed service providers, identifiable vehicles and employees with rigorous training, background checks,
and intends to translate the same level of impeccable professionalism, high
quality customer care to all TLC clients.
The TLC concept is a natural business model for the greater Austin area.
This animal loving community has a demand for highly trusted service providers to work with and help manage busy peoples needs for pet and home care.
The populations that will benefit from TLCs services include working
professionals, those with second homes, expatriates and people who travel
to help simplify their schedules. In addition to pet sitting and care, TLC
offers an array of other convenient services such as home security and mail
checks, meeting delivery and service providers, plant watering, transportation for pets and loved ones and more.
Growing organically, TLCs plans are ambitious with a small staff today.
At the rate they plan to grow in the next year, you will see more of the TLC
service cars in Austin neighborhoods caring for pets and homes.
We want to be your only call when youre looking for trusted care for
the two things you treasure the mostyour home and your pets.
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Andrew Curtis-Wellings
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Faradays Moves
to Bee Cave!
STORY BY CATHIE PARSSINEN | PHOTOS BY SHELIA PARODI
Tony Curtis-Wellings,
Wida and Ron Landry
ARADAYS KITCHENStore celebrated their move from Lakeway to Bee Cave on

Saturday, June 1st with a Grand Opening Celebration. Dennis Haire provided the barbeque,
and hundreds of friends, family and customers packed the store all day, enjoying the huge
expanded kitchen area and the great selection of kitchen tools available for purchase.
Says store owner Tony Curtis-Wellings, Moving the store really allowed
us to redefine our product assortment. We were able to expand the areas we
found were more popular, and bring in new lines based on what our customers
had been requesting.
One area that saw huge growth from Faradays old location is Outdoor
Entertaining. In Texas, outdoor entertaining is practically a year-round
option, so youll find a much larger selection than before.
Faradays has also added a Coffee Demonstration area. Several top-end
Automatic Coffee Centers from Jura-Capresso are set up and available for you
to test-drive, so that you can see which features are the best for you.
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Brides, Salon employees, wedding consultants, models, photographers and vendors
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Signature Bridal Salon opened its doors in the Shops at the Galleria on May 20, 2008. Since
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Age-related cognitive decline is as real as it is natural. Like the rest of your
body, brain tissueespecially in the hippocampus, which processes, files and
accesses memoriesdegrades over time. Today, 5.4 million Americans suffer
from Alzheimers disease. Thanks to aging Baby Boomers, by 2050, research
suggests the total number will swell to nearly 20 million. Is society prepared
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Luckily, neural scientists are starting to think differently about thinking,
shifting attention to the profound impact lifestyle can have on brain function.
Your brain is an organ, just like the heart or lungs, says Craig MacFarland,
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neuropsychological assessments and developed rehabilitation programs for
hundreds of patients at the VA Hospital in Boston. Overall health greatly
affects brain health, he says, and that, in turn, greatly affects memory. For
example, research suggests being overweight doubles Alzheimers risk; obesity quadruples it. Diabetes can speed brain atrophy. So can high blood pressure. In fact, a host of medical conditionsfrom sleep apnea to depression
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The brains just not getting enough blood.
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brain at any age. Anything youd do to improve cardiovascular health also
works for memory, he says, touting the old standbys of physical exercise
even modest physical exerciseand diet. MacFarland cautions, however, that
theres no such thing as brain food, no matter how many omega-3 fatty
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More and more, scientists see the brain as a muscle, growing and shrinking in response to activity level. Its all about strengthening the hippocampus, MacFarland says. In addition to physical exercise, mental workouts
such as reading, engaging in hobbies or learning new skillslater in life, this
employs especially complex cognitive processesplumps the hippocampus,
stimulates neurons and boosts brainpower.
But the most effective mental exercise? Social engagement. You cant
believe the cognitive gymnastics it takes to interact with other people,
MacFarland says. To him, this is far more effective than any brain fitness
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RADIANT FACES is one of only 19 practices nationwide (and the only

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WHY SHOULD YOUR CHILD see a Pediatric Dentist? Pediatric Dentistry

is one of the nine recognized dental specialties of the American Dental
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childrens dental problems. They are also trained and qualified to care for
patients with medical, physical or mental disabilities. Pediatric dentists are
qualified to provide oral conscious sedation. In addition, many are on staff at
hospitals to provide care under general anesthesia.
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of Pediatrics recommends that the dental home be established by your childs
first birthday. These early visits will provide education on proper oral health
care at home. In addition, these visits can provide guidance of what to expect
as your childs dentition develops. Moreover, early intervention with preventive measures can stop the severity of many developmental problems, making treatment times shorter with better outcomes in the future.
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with offices located in Bee Cave and Marble Falls. The Owners and Pediatric
Dentists, Dr. Steve Hernandez and Dr. Angie Hernandez live, work and play
in the Lake Travis area. HCPD is an active sponsor of the LTYA. In addition,
HCPD sponsors many community events from health expos to school carnivals and school supply drives. Come in and see us soon!
BODY BIOTICS Health & Wellness clinic in the Lakeway area is the only
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Electroslim Technology specializes in area-specific body sculpting through
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Steve Hernandez, D.D.S. & Angie Hernandez, D.D.S. Specialists in Pediatric Dentistry
OPENING A NEW OFFICE TO SERVE AUSTIN PATIENTS
Central Texas
Pediatric Dentistry
1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd.,

#1430
Adjacent to Dell Childrens
Hospital in Austin
512-474-7575
12225 Bee Caves Road
Bee Cave
512-263-7455
608 Gateway Central
Ste 201
Marble Falls
830-693-7044
www.hcpdkid.com
State-of-the-art Digital Radiography

Hospital dentistry Conscious sedation
Special needs patients Laser dentistry
Interceptive orthodontics
Accepting most insurance
BODY BIOTICS HEALTH & WELLNESS

provides a range of services to assist our clients in healthy lifestyle
choices, including weight management programs, pain management programs,
diet, nutritional blood analysis, anti-aging health and beauty products.
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Featuring Electro Slim Weightless Therapy

Exclusively in Austin, Texas
3411 FM 620 N, Ste. B, Austin, TX 78734

( Just south of Hudson Bend Road.)
512.494.4739 bodybioticslakeway.com
LAKEWAY DERMATOLOGY is a unique boutique dermatology experience
dedicated to personalized comprehensive dermatology care. We offer the latest
and most advanced cosmetic treatments, products, and services.
General DermatoloGy
ServiceS
Skin Cancer Surgery

Skin Cancer Screening
Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Acne Treatment
Mole Evaluation
BLU-U Light Therapy
Jennifer Aranda, M.D.

Mary Ana Cunningham, M.D.
Caroline Carr, PA-C
coSmetic anD laSer ServiceS
Laser Hair Removal

Matrix Fractionated CO2 for Wrinkles
Chemical Peels
Botox, Restylane, Juvederm XC and Radiesse
Tattoo Removal
IPLTM PhotoFacial
Waxing and Tinting
Rosacea Treatment
Diamond Microdermabrasion
Makeup Application
Acne Facials
ProDuctS
Obagi
SkinMedica
SkinCeuticals
Clinical FormulaTM
Vivit
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Credentials
Noodle & Boo
Elta MD
Revision
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512.263.0057
www.lakewaydermatology.com
1313 RR 620 South, Ste. 201
Lakeway, TX 78734
Beansprout Pediatrics
NEW OFFICE LOCATION

13917 TX-71
Former urgent care

building near 71 W/
Hamilton Pool Rd
intersection in front of the
Field of Dreams
Danielle D. Grant, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Brian Temple, M.D., F. A.A.P.
Jesse Zaitchik, M.S.N., P.N.P.
512-610-7030 13917 TX-71, Bee Cave, TX
LEILANI M. CONNORS
PT FAAOMPT, DIRECTOR
Neck, Back and SIJ pain
Shoulder, Hip, Knee, Ankle & Foot Injuries
Tendonitis, Bursitis, Arthritis
Post Motor Vehicle Accidents
Pre and Post Surgical Conditions
Chronic Joint & Muscle Pain
Headaches
Movement System Impairments
Sports Injuries
Muscle Imbalances
512-263-1795
[email protected] www.achievempt.com
1310 Ranch Road 620 South Suite B-10
Lakeway, TX 78734
Lakeway Plaza near The League
NEW!
Womens Health
Specialty
DR. DANIELLE GRANT opened her office, Beansprout Pediatrics, in

September of 2010. Since opening in 2010, they have experienced rapid
growth in such a short period of time, secondary to a wonderful reputation
that they have rightfully earned in the community.
Beansprout Pediatrics offers complimentary prenatal visits, routine newborn care, well child care, camp and sport physicals, comprehensive diagnosis
and treatment of a variety of illnesses, ADHD consultation and management,
minor wound care, allergy management and many other services.
To accommodate the rapid growth of their practice, Beansprout Pediatrics
is relocating to 13917 TX-71, the former Urgent Care building in front of the
Field Of Dreams on Hwy 71 W near the Hamilton Pool Rd intersection.
They will have more exam rooms and larger separate well and sick areas.
The office will maintain its vibrant color scheme and dcor catering to
patients of all ages from newborns to adolescents.
They are also excited to welcome another physician to our practice, Dr.
Brian Temple.
Dr. Temple attended residency with Dr. Grant at Baylor Texas Childrens
Hospital in Houston. He has been in private practice in Oregon for the past
5 years and is relocating with his wife and three children to the Hill Country
area to be closer to family. He is board certified in pediatrics. He is excited
about building his new practice here and looks forward to becoming an active
member of the community.
Beansprout welcomed the addition of Jesse Zaitchik, male pediatric
nurse practitioner, in February of 2011. He has been a welcome addition to
the team. He has a focus on adolescent and sports medicine.
13917 TX-71, Bee Cave, TX
512-610-7030www.beansproutpediatrics.com
Achieve Manual Physical Therapy

WOMENS HEALTH ISSUES and Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJD) are new specialized services AMPT began offering in May 2013.
Womens Health PT focuses on females with a variety of conditions: Pelvic
pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary incontinence/bowel incontinence to
include stress, frequency, urge, or mixed incontinence, vulvodynia, Pregnancyrelated or post-partum pain, chronic back pain, constipation, dyspareunia,
rectocele, cystocele, or urine prolapse, and coccyxdynia. TMJD is a condition
that affects around 10% of the population, and includes jaw pain, neck pain,
popping/clicking, difficulty chewing or even talking.
Your physical therapist will educate you on elements involved in the masticatory system and the cervical and thoracic spine. Posture and movement
reeducation are emphasized.
Achieve Manual Physical Therapy (AMPT) is an outpatient physical
therapy clinic established in the Fall of 2007 by owner/director Leilani M.
Connors PT, FAAOMPT. AMPT specializes in orthopaedic, manual physical
therapy.
AMPT also serves as a clinical site for The Manual Therapy Institute. The
Manual Therapy Institute offers a program of post-professional clinical and
didactic education that prepares the clinician for the subspecialty of orthopaedic manual physical therapy.
AMPT seeks to provide comprehensive, highly skilled care utilizing the
current best evidence based treatments. Patients are seen by the same fellowship trained physical therapists, from initial evaluation to discharge. Patients
are not simply passed from PT to PT or to therapy techs once an evaluation
is performed. This type of clinical experience provides continuity of care, a
thorough delivery of therapeutic intervention and more efficient outcomes.
1310 Rand Road 620 S., Ste. B-10, TX 512-263-1795 www.achievempt.com
Pulsating Luminosity by Leanne Venier, Oil on Canvas
Shadows Journey by Leanne Venier, Oil on Canvas
How Color and Art Affect Stress and Aging

STORY BY DR. RICHARD D. HAMMER, M.D, FABAARM, FASCP, FCAP
WITH CONTRIBUTIONS BY LEANNE VENIER, BSME, CP AOBTA
NE OF THElargest factors influencing health and aging is

stress. There are many ways to reduce stress, including meditation, exercise and diet. Now, extensive scientific research also
shows that the use of specific colors and artwork can immediately lower
stress, stimulate mental function and slow the aging process. Not only that,
it can also help lower your taxes!
STRESS SPEEDS UP THE AGING PROCESS

Stress elevates cortisol levels, leading to obesity, hypertension, thyroid dysfunction, acne, reduced cognitive ability, depression, anxiety, muscle and
bone weakness, menstrual cycle irregularities and low sex drive in men.
Stress is also one of the major factors in aging. Stress shortens telomeres, the protective end-caps of DNA involved in aging. As your cells age,
the telomeres get shorter, until the cell can no longer survive. Shortened
telomeres are associated with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, mental
impairment and cancer.
ART AND COLOR REDUCE STRESS AND HEAL

Specific colors and certain types of artwork can effect positive physiological
changes, according to Leanne Venier, a scientist, engineer, and color and
light expert. Venier, a former acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner, now lectures at major medical centers, teaching medical practitioners about the healing effects of color, light and art, sharing her extensive
scientific research on the topic as well as her practical color healing experience. For example, she says, simply staring at the color BLUE has been
scientifically shown to have an immediate calming effect, lowering blood
pressure and heart rate.
Stress reduction techniques, like staring at calming colors in artwork,
can actually slow the rate of telomere shortening, having an anti-aging
effect. On stressful days, I stare at some of my favorite artwork by Leanne
Venier, who is also an international award-winning artist. I initially discovered Ms. Veniers work while doing a Google search for new, science-based
healing methods and was immediately drawn to the colors and compositions in her paintings. I was fascinated by her artwork and then also by the
science of color and light therapy that she teaches about, in addition to all
of the future potential for medical applications. While finalizing plans on a
custom commission painting from Venier, I have saved some of her Free
Art Screensavers (available at www.LeanneVenier.com) on my desktop and
use them for daily doses of color therapy.
Shadows Journey (pictured above) consists of soothing indigo and blue
hues which provide an immediate calming effect. Ms. Veniers abstracts
arouse a deep emotional and mental response, as well as a physiological
response that has benefits beyond that of just aesthetic pleasure and may
even help you live longer.
NASA research supports my own and other viewers responses to
Veniers artwork, showing that artwork images that are the most healing
resemble landscapes or water that draw a viewer into the painting via a
sense of depth, whereas images with people, animals and buildings are less
suitable for healing purposes.
COLOR AND ART FOR INCREASED ENERGY

Venier says, Color can also have stimulating effects on memory, alertness
and cognitive patterns which all decline with age. She adds, Research
shows that staring at the color RED increases heart rate, blood flow and
energy, similar to caffeine.
When I need to feel energized, I stare at another Venier painting,
Pulsating Luminosity. The bright reds and yellows increase my alertness
and ability to concentrate.
ANTI-AGING EFFECTS OF COLOR AND ART

You can dramatically slow down your own aging process by having healing artwork in your home or office. For calming and stress reducing effects,
stare at paintings containing soothing blues, indigos or violets. When you
want to enhance energy levels, mental function and memory, choose paintings consisting of stimulating reds, oranges or yellows.
Visit the Leanne Venier Gallery to experience the healing colors and
compositions of her work, and dont forget that art purchased for a business
or medical practice is tax-deductible, providing instant stress-relief.
Lakeways 50th
Fourth of July
PHOTOS BY PATTI MELTON-PIESZCHALA
HE FOURTHof July marked the halfway point through Lakeways Golden

Anniversary. It has been a year of commemorations, and six more months of celebrations remain. Featured on these pages is the Red, White, Blue and Golden hoopla that
marked Fourth of July in Lakeway, including the parade, pageant and party at the Lakeway Swim
Center. A birthday party will be held on Saturday, October 5th for children and adults (young and
old) at the Lakeway Activity Center from 12-3 pm, followed by the Josey Ranch Barn Dance from
6:30-10 pm for adults only.
A Golden Anniversary Ball on Nov. 8, sponsored by the City of Lakeway and the Lakeway
Resort and Spa, will include an exclusive dinner dance with a floor show. For ticket information, contact Sharon January at 512.261.4457.
Dont miss this nightit only comes around
every 50 years!
A PILOTS DREAM and a GOLFERS PARADISE
LIVE WITH YOUR PLANE at the Lakeway Residential Airpark 3R9.108 Flying Scot Dr.
4427 sq ft. 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, office / guest house Pool & spa overlooking the golf course
Taxi to the 4000 ft. paved runway Offered at $1,199,900
Doris Van Trease

512-924-0145
[email protected]
Melissa Griggs Webb

512-762-2630
[email protected]
512-263-7997
IN MEMORIAM
Sgt. Chris Doles

PHOTOS BY PATTI MELTON-PIESZCHALA
EXACTLY THREE weeks from the day he so proudly carried the American
flag as part of the Fourth of July Honor Guard down Lakeway Boulevard in
the festive July 4th parade, Lakeway Police Sgt. Chris Doles was killed in a
fatal motor vehicle accident on RR 620 early on the morning of July 25 on
his way to work. On that very day Sgt. Chris Doles would have celebrated
his two year anniversary with the Lakeway Police Department. Instead, the
Department was forced to deal with the stunning blow of his tragic loss. Sgt.
Doles is survived by his wife, Kristen, four children and one grandchild.
In a quote given to KXAN reporters Sophia Beausoleil and Ignacio Garcia,
Lakeway Police Chief Todd Radford said, He was a cops cop. He came from
a strong tactical background. He was very intelligent of the street, understood what was expected of him. He was reasonable in his efforts and very
empathetic to people he dealt with.
Sgt. Doles was born in Nashville, Ark. and graduated from Snyder High
School in Snyder, Texas, about 45 miles southeast of Lubbock, Texas. After
serving as a sergeant in the Texas Army National Guard, he graduated from
the Waco Police Academy and began a career in law enforcement. He joined
the Waco Police Department in January 1990 where he attained the rank of
sergeant and served until May 2009. He earned master police officer certification in 2005. Sgt. Doles was a police officer for the Jerrell Police Department
from December 2010 to July 2011 and began as an officer with the Lakeway
Police Department on July 25, 2011. In September 2012, he was promoted to
the rank of sergeant. Sgt. Doles was a member of Lakeway Honor Guard and
also received a Meritorious Service Medal at the Lakeway Police Department
and Lakeway Police Foundations annual gala in December 2012.
The Lakeway Police
Foundation has established a fund for Sgt.
Doles family. The
foundation is a 501c3
organization, and all
contributions are tax
deductible. Checks may
be made out to Lakeway
Police Foundation and
dropped off at Lakeway
Police Department,
104 Cross Creek, or
Prosperity Bank, 1415 RR
620 S., in Lakeway.
Jeanne Ann Klein, Amber Hart, David Lyne, Carolyn Hart
Katie Brinkman; Sgt. Jeff

Brinkman, Lakeway Police Dept.
Dinner with the Chief

Doug Caldwell, Lynn Edgar, Dr. Sam DeMaio, Amy DeMaio
Rita Radford, Lakeway

Police Chief Todd Radford,
Linda and Rockey Piazza
(owners of Roccos Grill)
OCCOS GRILLwas packed with Lakeway residents who bought tickets to enjoy
an exclusive dinner with Lakeway Police Chief Todd Radford and to learn more
about the vision, needs and benefits of adding a canine unit to the Lakeway Police
Department. As Chief Radford explained in his remarks, the Department is trying to prepare
proactively for the challenges current growth presents to the safety of the community, and it
is the Departments assessment that the addition of a canine unit would be a valuable asset
offering special abilities to assist law-enforcement officials in their work. Special guests at the
dinner included Chief Art Acevado of the Austin Police Department, Doug Floyd, APDs master canine handler and trainer and his police dog, Rocky. Proceeds from the dinner benefit the
K-9 unit and will be used to support the training required for both the canine and its partner,
Officer Sam Smith.
In other news, the Lakeway Police Department is preparing to host the fourth annual Lakeway
Public Safety Day, one of the largest events of its kind in Central Texas. A vast armada of police
cars and motorcycles, SWAT trucks, helicopters, ambulances and fire trucks will assemble on
Sept. 7 at the Lake Travis Educational Development Center, 607 RR 620 N., in Lakeway next
to Lake Travis Elementary School. The free family-friendly event is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Paul and Ginger Zanetti
Larry and Kaye Blount, April and Matt Womack
Kelley Perkinson, Allie Blair, Stacy Mock
David Kreye, LRMC CEO;

Sherry Kreye, Jack Kreye
Geri Boyce, Diane Judah, Niece Laws, Rosemary Jennings
Robert Abbott, LTFR Acting Chief; Lt. Ken Farr, Lakeway Police
Dept.; Bill Pitmon, Acting Chief for the Bee Cave Police Dept.
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Sara Allard, Rockey Piazza, Gayle Arnn
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Doug Floyd, K-9 Officer, Austin

Police Dept., with Rocky; City of
Lakeway Mayor David DeOme
Carol Sawin, Linda

Piazza, Eunice Martin
Randy Dalton, Natalie Peery

City of Lakeway Mayor Dave DeOme, Linda DeOme, Nancy and Joe Bain
Austin Chief of Police, Art Acevado
The public safety agencies represented not

only routinely work together, but they also absolutely depend on each other to keep our community safe, Police Chief Todd Radford said. This
spirit of cooperation and teamwork is put on display every year at Public Safety Day.
Twelve agencies that will participate this
year include Lakeway and Bee Cave Police
Departments; Austin Police Department bomb
squad and mounted patrol; Travis County Sheriffs
Office SWAT and motorcycle unit; STAR Flight
helicopter; Travis County Constable Precinct
2; Austin-Travis County EMS; Lake Travis Fire
Rescue trucks, smoke house, and boat and several
other agencies involved in public safety, including
the American Red Cross.
Booths will include Lakeway Citizens Police
Academy Alumni Association and other nonprofit
organizations and businesses. Kids can line up
for free vision screenings by Central Texas Lions
KidSight Vision Foundation. For information, visit
www.centraltexaslionskidsight.org.
Maureen and Jim Powell, City Council member
Mike and Sandy Clark, Delaine Self, Gerry Kelley
Katie VanWyngeeren, Brandon Cox

Christina Smith, Sarah Farr
Back: Talaya Frazier, Tara Williams, Christian, Paul Carmona, Thomas OConnor, Laci Jones, David Garza;
Middle: Joshua, Caleb, Garrison, Gandhi, Carter, Kayleigh; Front: Maria Groten, Torrence, Mia, JB Ryan, Joe Berti, Drew
CC4C volunteers and supporters collect running shoes for the iThemba School and
Orphanage in Tarkastad, South Africa.
Cheyannas Champions4Children
STORY BY CATHIE PARSSINEN | PHOTOS COMPLIMENTS OF CC4C
ATERWAYS Winter 2012 issue featured Talaya Frazier and

the foundation she established to help children suffering from
rare, undiagnosed or acute medical conditions. Talaya was
inspired to establish the foundation by her own daughter Cheyannas threeyear struggle to recover from a failure to thrive condition. The foundation raises money to assist families with expenses not covered by insurance.
Perhaps more powerful than the financial contribution, Talaya has enlisted
high profile athletes to dedicate a marathon run or other competition to the
individual children they champion, connecting the grueling training athletes experience as they prepare for competition with the physical struggles
sick children face as they fight their own battles against their illnesses.
What the foundation offers is hope, help and empowerment to cross their
finish lines to recovery.
It began relatively modestly, when Talaya decided to dedicate her 2012
Boston Marathon to then seven-year old Skylar Skalle, who fell ill with
a strep infection that settled in her hip, resulting in septic shock and the
necrosis of the soft tissue of the hip. (Read Skylars story in Waterways
Spring 2013 issue online.) Talaya was joined by world-class long distance
runner, Desire Ficker. That inspirational story can be read in the Winter
2012 issue of Waterways at waterwaysmagazine.com. In 2013, however,
10 Athlete Ambassadors ran in the Boston Marathon for 10 Austin children. They are pictured in the upper left photo. The foundation has added
Cheyannas Champions 4 Children (CC4C) to its name. And 10 Athlete
Ambassadors have already committed to run the 2014 Boston Marathon for
the children they champion.
In a new initiative, CC4C contacted Athletic Directors at high schools
in each of their 10 childrens districts to ask them to allow these children to
become honorary members of a high school team. The sports preferences
of the children are as varied as they are and include football, soccer, cheer,
volleyball, golf, baseball and basketball. Every school contacted has agreed
to become a Champions 4 Children team for the 2012-2014 season. Being
part of these teams will provide an uplifting source of support for these
children that will serve as a welcome distraction from the endless doctor
visits, treatments and hospital stays. Each child is introduced to the team
at the beginning of the season, and they are given team paraphernalia to
reinforce the fact that they are part of the team. The children are invited to
a minimum of three team gatherings (practices, award banquets, pre-game
dinners, pep rallies, etc). They will be provided with a special seat at home
games so that they may watch their team, when their health allows, and
their presence will be announced before the game whenever possible and
practical.
On September 22, a CC4C 2.62 Mini-Marathon will be held at the Hill
Country Galleria. All the participating high school teams and booster clubs
will be in charge of manning a water/cheer station honoring their child. At
the post-race celebration ceremony, each team will announce their child as
an honorary member. Hopefuel for life.
Talaya Frazier with children from the iThemba School and Orphanage in
Tarkastad, in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa
Volunteers for Lake Travis Christmas Hope: Pam and Clay Stange, Rick
Zehrer, Brigadier General, Ret; Tonya Stahl
The AKA Vocal Show Group: Linda Bradshaw, Boyd Lawrence,

Barbara Calderaro, Cathy Rose, Mark King, Theresa Lindgren
Lake Travis Christmas Hope

Mark King, Theresa Lindgren

Beverly Reid, Tom
and Diane Fitzgerald
AKE TRAVISChristmas Hope is a local non-profit that raises money to help support wounded
soldiers receiving treatment at the San Antonio Military Medical Center and their families. The
average stay at the San Antonio Military Medical Center for a wounded soldier is a staggering
two and a half years, a stay during which they endure a seemingly unending series of operations and
rehabilitative treatments. As Brigadier General, Retired Rick Zehrer noted in his introductory remarks,
the families of these wounded soldiers travel to San Antonio to be with their loved ones during the long
recovery, quitting their jobs, leaving their homes, pulling children out of their schools. They often have few
financial resources to help them through this difficult time. Through the Air Warrior Courage Foundation,
Lake Travis Christmas Hope provides grants, usually given at Christmas time, to assist these families with
their daunting financial challenges.
Supporters of this Christmas in July benefit
at the Lake Travis Event Center enjoyed gourmet
refreshments donated by HEB Four Points, Artisan
Bistro and Circle C Catering. The performance of
a 1940s USO-style show by the AKA Vocal Show
Group brought back many memories to attendees
that included several WWII veterans.
To find out more information about how to
donate, visit www.laketravischristmashope.org
Donna Broyles, Judy Walker
Dave and Linda DeOme, Gerry Astorino, Bill Marquis

Christa and Doug Beyer
Douglas and Becky McBride, Dianne and Doug Angstrom
Linda Bradshaw
Lakeway Mayor Pro Tem Dave Taylor, right, accepts the Firewise
Communities/USA plaque from Patrick Allen, Texas A&M Forest Service
wildland-urban interface specialist, at the citys Wildfire Awareness
Town Hall Meeting on June 26 at Lakeway City Hall.
A home burns in Steiner Ranch on Sept. 4, 2011. (Photo by Jay Janner/Austin American Statesman)
Firewise: Fighting Wildfires

Before They Start
A CONVERSATION WITH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE SPECIALIST PATRICK ALLEN
STORY BY GEOFF KIRSCH
PHOTOS BY DEVIN MONK AND JAY JENNER/AUSTIN AMERICAN STATESMAN
ED BYovergrown brush, this summers Yarnell Hill fire in

Arizona not only destroyed more than 100 homes; it also took the
lives of 19 firefighters. But some people, including Texas A&M
Forest Service Firewise Communities Liaison Patrick Allen, believe this
type of senseless loss can be prevented with a little education, a little teamwork and a lot of chainsaws.
This past June, Allen addressed a special Wildfire Awareness Town
Hall meeting to celebrate Lakeways official recognition as a National Fire
Protection Associations Firewise Community, a neighborhood action program to reduce threats posed by brush, grass and forest fires. In fact, it was
a milestone for both the program and the city, as the city became the 900th
at-risk community nationwide (60th in Texas) to participate in Firewise.
It all comes down to learning to live with wildfires, said Allen in a
30-minute discussion about community wildfire preparedness. Just like
tornados, hurricanes or flooding, youre not going to stop themyou have
to prepare. What puts Lakeway at particular wildfire risk? For one, like all
of West Texas, Lakeway features whats known as a fire-adapted ecosystem.
Wildfires have always occurred as a natural part of the local environment.
In fact, Texas early explorers note following burn scars as a useful means
of navigation.
But in the last 100 years or so, as people moved into rural areas and
heavier grasses and trees began to proliferatethis fuel loading can produce flames 10-15 highthe risk, intensity and cost of wildfires have skyrocketed. People keep describing every season as a career fire season, then
say the same thing next season, Allen said, explaining that West Texas
happens to be mired in year 17 of a 30-year drought cycle.
Now add the steady encroachment of civilization into formerly wild or
agricultural lands, leading to areas called the Wildland Urban Interface,
where combustible fuels meet human improvements. Fires that were once
allowed to burn out now must be fought to save property and lives. You
cant stop the fire, but you can reduce the intensity, the damage and the
danger.
Spurred by recent Bastrop, Spicewood and Steiner Ranch fires, Lakeway
reached out to Allen and Firewise. We just make assessments and give recommendations, he said. Its all up to the community after that.
The Firewise team studied 15 distinct areas of human-urban interface in
Lakeway, looking at vegetation (types, thickness, proximity to escape and
firefighting equipment routes), terrain features, water sources and human
habitation. They also identified particularly at-risk locations: heavily-wooded, steep-sloped or rough terrain areas, as well as those abutting Balcones
Wildlife Refuge, where wildfire embers can ignite other fires miles away.
Firewise then laid out an action plan combining education, volunteerism and community engagement. First business: reducing fuel load
by trimming trees, cutting grassif its brown, cut it downand properly disposing of debris. This led to Lakeways first Annual Firewise Field
Day, this past January in Sailfish Park. Lakeways Firewise Committee also
enlisted the Boy Scouts, who held three of their own fuel reduction workdays in Hamilton Greenbelt and the Lakeway MUD Tract.
While Lakeways recognition as a Firewise Community marks a great
stride forward for wildfire awareness, theres still work to be done. Allen
encouraged the city to continue to build, widen and maintain trails, pathways and other firebreaks. For individual homeowners, he recommended
removing combustible material within 30 feet of the house and planting
succulents or other vegetation with high water content. Lastly, Allen suggested identifying any resident who might need help in an evacuation.
Most importantly, establish an education program for new homeowners, he said. The success of the program depends on community participationthe whole community.
Krystyna Aitala, Melanie Morrison, Sharon Rogers, Lois Dodd, Kim Nearburg, Ann Neighbors
Gayle Laminack, Patsy Brister
20132014 President Jane Benasutti, Bobbie Caldarelli
Changing of the Guard

WOMENS CLUB OF GREATER LAKEWAY
Linda Sharp, Susan Bryce
HE WOMENS CLUBof Greater Lakeway closed the door on another very successful year with an
event at the Lakeway Resort and Spa on May 20. Each of the Clubs special-interest groups displayed
materials and talked to prospective members about their groups activities over coffee in the lobby
before the meeting. In her remarks, outgoing President Nancy Clayton acknowledged the importance of these
groups. The range of our groups activities is as diverse as our membership. We have 25 special-interest groups,
including nine book clubs, cancer support, opera, day trips, gardening, investments and many more. In this way,
members can pursue hobbies or interests in a smaller group setting where friendships are more easily made.
The luncheon began with President Nancy Claytons personal welcome to six new members and her acknowledgment of the two tables of former presidents and their past service to the Club. In her farewell address, President
Clayton recalled her year and described it as a cloud of memories encompassing the warmth of community.
She applauded the service of the outgoing board and thanked them for their support. They were a perfect team,
and I so appreciate their efforts. She introduced the new executive committee and urged each member to lead
with clarity of vision.
In-coming President Jane Benasutti presented Clayton with a crystal
gavel, a gift of appreciation for her outstanding year of service. In her own
remarks, Benasutti affirmed her personal leadership goals for the coming
year. These include: to strive for excellence; to be the ultimate buck stops
here leader; to maintain composure under fire and to make all feel welcome.
We all know the secret reason why Lakeway is considering building
a convention center. Without doubt, it is to accommodate the mushrooming membership of the WCGL, now more than 470! Membership
in Womens Club is open to women living in Lakeway, the Lakeway ETJ,
and The Hills. Dues are $30 annually. For membership information,
please seelakewaywomensclub.org.
Beverly Rosson, Billye Ratliff
Jacquelyn Foreman, Glenda Engert, Doris Crouch
Dottie Stevenson, Gretchen Nearburg
Event Co-chairs Barbara Bembry, Donna Kumar
Past Presidents Janet Eaddy, Pat Doucet
Nancy Clayton (r) installs Sharon Gilmore

as the 2nd vice president
Showing support and solidarity
Incoming President Jane Benasutti, Outgoing

President Nancy Clayton
Sharon Rogers (m), flanked by Jane Benasutti,

honors outgoing President Nancy Clayton
Murielle Hodgson, Carol Roettinger, Gigi McKeever
How appropriate! A crystal gavel!
Sherrie Smith, Earlyne Metcalf, Linda Pedersen
Jane Benasutti presents Nancy Clayton with

a gift of appreciation to commemorate her
dedicated leadership and service.
The 20132014 Board: Bobbie Caldarelli (hospitality), Ty Brewer (communications), Gretchen Nearburg (community liaison), Sharon January (July 4th Float), Nancy Bain (historian), Cindy
Kotrady (liaison to the Lakeway 50th Anniversary), Suzie Leggio (membership), Sue Ann Anderson (newsletter), Pat Evans (publicity), Donna Kumar and Barbara Pembrey (social events),
Sharon Roger (special events), Kim Nearburg and Phyllis Miller (webmasters), Kay Beaseley (hospitality), Susan Bryce (yearbook), Not pictured: Sherri Bettis (advertising/mentor program)
At Stage One Nationals, Street Heat Hip Hop team took the National Championship for BETA.
Dance Institute Brings Home

2nd National Shoot Out Title
STORY BY LINDA HOLLAND
PHOTOS COMPLIMENTS OF DANCE INSTITUTE
MOVE A LITTLE FASTER, National Shoot Out Runner Up
Dannon OBrien in NERVOUS TIC
ANCE INSTITUTEPerformance Academy and Street Heat recently

attended Stage One Nationals in Arlington, Texas. Their performances
at Stage One Nationals represented the culmination of their 2012-2013
competition season, the third year under the direction of Linda Holland and Lindsay
Brewster. In three short years Dance Institutes dancers have achieved unparalleled
success and numerous awards at Regional competitions and conventions. Senior
dancer, Dannon OBrien competed at New York City Dance Alliance Regionals in
Houston where he was named NYCDA Outstanding Dancer and earned a scholarship to compete in the New York City Dance Alliance Nationals. At Nationals, he was
awarded over $150,000 in college scholarships. Dannon has accepted the scholarship
to Manhattan Marymount where he will begin attending classes on September 3rd.
Following the National competition, the top eight dances are chosen to compete
in the Stage One Shoot Out. Street Heats JESTERS and MOVE A LITTLE
FASTER were chosen in the Junior division and BETA and FORGET ME
NOT were chosen in the Teen division. DI proudly took the runner up place
for MOVE A LITTLE FASTER, choreographed by Gay Pollock, and FORGET
ME NOT, choreographed by Joey Arrigo, took the top honors winning the
Teen Shoot Out Championship.
Other outstanding achievements were racked up by Laura Parrish and
Dannon OBrien who won the Stage One Star Award, and Nick Schroeder
who won a half scholarship to The One Dance Intensive. In addition, DIPA
won numerous team awards for Technical excellence, Best Choreography,
Best Showmanship, Most Intense, Best Costume and the Diva Award.
For more information about Dance Institute Performance Academy, Street Heat or Last Call Auditions, contact Lindsay Brewster at
[email protected]. Fall semester registration begins August 1st.
Dance Institute Performance
Academy took the National
title for PASSAGE.
Success!
Lots of success!

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