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ABOUT THE COVER

As contributing writer, Tarja Parssinen comments, The cover of this issue of Waterways
magazine, like that famous painting The Lady of Shalott, where a beautiful woman glides
through the water in a boat, celebrates fantasy in all its glory. Cover photographer, Brandi
Nellis, captures Lake Travis high school senior Danielle Foreman on Little Barton Creek at
the home of Stephen and Dana Germer.
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14 FANTASY LAND
26
16 REMEMBERING KELSI LITTLE

18 ACS GALA
22 THE BEAUTY OF LIFE
25 SO YOUR SON IS IN PRESCHOOL
26 A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD
28 BELLA VITA SHOWCASE
34 LAKE TRAVIS MICRO-NEIGHBORHOODS
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42 BUSINESS PROFILES
44 KEEPING HEALTHY & FIT
58 DINNER WITH THE CHIEF
64 DRESS BY CANDLELIGHT
66 RODS & RIBS
69 HORSESHOE BAY RESORT GOLF SHOOTOUT
70 DANCING WITH THE STARS LAKE TRAVIS
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72 HOPE FOR THE CURE

74 TEXAS 4000 TRIBUTE
76 10TH ANNUAL BAT FEST
80 TEXAS WOMEN IN BUSINESS
82 VOICE OF DISCOVERY
84 MAYBERRY GALA
86 CC4C MICRO-MARATHON
88 RUNWAY 14
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ABOUT THE COVER
Fantasy
Land
STORY BY TARJA PARSSINEN
PHOTOS BY BRANDI NELLIS
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Lake Austin
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Winter 20142015
HEN MY son enters his preschool classroom,

he heads straight for the dress-up binits
always a toss-up between the firefighter or the
construction worker. Imaginary play is necessary for young
children, but having a rich fantasy life is pretty important
for grownups too. We might have graduated from the dressup bin, but we engage in fantasy every day. It serves as a distraction from the routine of our lives, as relief from stress,
and it has the power to boost our esteem in a multitude of
ways. When we get dressed up for a special occasion, when
we take that exotic vacation, when we watch Scandal,
were taking a tripa mind trip. Through fantasy, we are younger, smarter, sexier,
and more successful.
And by we, I mean women and men. Whether its because of proms, weddings,
or the female body as the ultimate fantasy (trucker mud flaps, anyone?), fantasy
has such a mistakenly female connotation. Men are equal participants in imaginary
escapes. Two words: fantasy football. And lets not forget video games, where every
guy can be ultimate athlete, soldier, rock star. You know the man cave? The expensive spandex road bike outfit? The mid-life crisis sports car? All vehicles of fantasy.
I, myself, use music as fantasy. I put my headphones on at the gym, crank up
the treadmill, and start visualizing. I visualize myself as an amazing writer, a great
wife and mother, I visualize full nights of sleep, the dress Im going to wear to the
holiday party, I visualize success in every aspect of my life, to the tunes of Rihanna,
The Cars, Vance Joy, The Beatles. Sure, my fantasy might involve air drums, but it
is therapy in every sense of the word. I also love getting hooked on great television.
My current escape is back episodes of Game of Thrones. In that hidden time after
putting the kids to bed and packing lunches, I pretend that I lead an army of men,
that I am the Mother of Dragons. Which, in a family of three boys, I am.
The cover of this issue of Waterways Magazine, like that famous painting,
The Lady of Shalott, where a beautiful woman glides through the water in a boat,
celebrates fantasy in all its glory. Waterways model is born-and-raised Austinite,
Danielle Foreman, a senior at Lake Travis High School. Danielle, 1st Runner-Up in
the 2014 Miss Teen Austin pageant, has been accepted to the Honors College at Ole
Miss University and is considering that among other college options. She hopes to
pursue a career in print modeling, harnessing the power of fantasy to serve her real
life career goals.
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STORY BY AVA LOVE HANNA
PHOTOS COMPLIMENTS OF THOMAS LITTLE
ELSI BARTLEY LITTLE, a longtime Austin resident, teacher, wife, and mother,
passed away on September 26, 2014 at the end of a day affectionately named Kelsi Little
Day by her family and friends. On a trip to Disneyworld in December 2013, Kelsi received
a call from her doctor revealing that she had breast cancer. Despite her diagnosis, Kelsi remained
positive. She continued to contribute to her community and to work as a 2nd
grade teacher at Lake Travis Elementary during much of her treatment. She is
survived by her husband Thomas and their two year old son, Vann.
Thomas remembers his wife as an Austin girl through and through. Her family moved to Austin from Iowa in 1983, and she lived here for the rest of her life.
She attended Bedicheck Middle School, Crockett High, and earned her Bachelors
degree from Southwest Texas State University.
Kelsi taught for Lake Travis ISD for 13 years. She spent her first 2 years teaching kindergarten at Bee Caves Elementary. She moved to Lake Travis Elementary
and found her calling teaching 2nd grade. She taught 2nd for 11 years and never
wanted to teach any other grade.
Kelsi and Thomas were married on August 15, 2011 in Turks and Caicos. Their son Vann was
6 months old and attended the wedding. Kelsi and Thomas were married for just over two years at
the time of her passing. Thomas remembers his wife as a positive and adventurous person. She
loved traveling anywhere she could. She spent a semester in Sweden while in college, and also
traveled to Italy, Russia, Finland, Costa Rica, Canada, and several other places that Im sure I dont
know about! She was very quick to smile and laugh and was an eternal optimist; she kept her smile
up until the end.
Kelsis love of life, commitment to her students, and beautiful spirit endeared her to many in
the community. Her friend and coworker, Davina Stringer, served as team leader with Kelsi at Lake
Travis Elementary. I had the utmost respect for her insight, experience, and professionalism. We
also had commonalities that always brought our conversations to matters of the heart: our students, our children, and our Aggie husbands. Davina also remarked that, despite Kelsis illness,
she was always quick to smile and play. A few months ago, we had all been borrowing swim-wear
at my house, gearing up for a splash park/swim play date. Kelsi was such a trooper, determined not
to let her discomfort and loss stop her from getting into the water with Vann and the rest of us.
After Kelsis last hope of treatment had failed, her health faded all too quickly. We celebrated
her on Kelsi Little Day, Friday, September 26th. I believe she held on until then because thats just
the kind of person she was. She held on. Knowing Kelsi taught me about the incredible privilege
we have to enjoy relationships...each moment counts. Kelsi lives on in the grateful consciousness
of the moments I cherish with my children, husband, and loved ones. That is her legacy to me.
During her final days, Kelsis only request to anyone who asked what she wanted was, Take
care of my boy. During Kelsis fight with cancer, Davina established an avenue for supporters who
wanted to make donations and rally with Kelsi in her fight at: https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/
fmcw4. Now that Kelsi has passed, fundraising efforts have shifted to continue to support the family and to honor Kelsis only wish, Take care of my boy. Donations can be made at the above site
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2014 marks the 30th Anniversary of ACS, an
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N THE YEARof our savior Reggio Emilia, there did a monster

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ACH THEATREopened its 20142015 Family Series with a production of the Tony
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Lake Travis Micro-Neighborhoods

AND THEIR TAXES
HERE AREmany things to evaluate when purchasing a home.

Obviously, square footage and features that will best suit you and
your familys lifestyle are primary concerns. And then there are
logistical details to think about, such as proximity to family and friends,
shopping, healthcare facilities, and schools. When budgeting for a home
purchase, it is important to add the assessment of property taxes and
potential Homeowners Association (HOA) fees to the cost of the mortgage
payment. These can vary widely throughout neighborhoods in Lake Travis.
When comparing homes in different communities in Lake Travis, a
detailed look at the taxing jurisdiction is instructive and sometimes reveals
surprising variations among properties of similar size. For instance, as
revealed in the charts at the bottom of pages 36 and 37, a 1905 sq. ft. home
in Lakeway built in 1987 is assessed a total of $6,202.68 in taxes in 2014
whereas a 2151 sq. ft. home in Rough Hollow built in 2013 is assessed a total
of $10,691.48 in taxes in 2014. These are tax rates without exemptions and
do not include the cost of associated HOA fees, that are subject to change.
Across all micro-neighborhoods within Lake Travis, some rates remain
constant. For instance, all homes within the Lake Travis Independent School
District (LTISD) are taxed at the same 2014 percentage of 1.407500 % on

every $100 of appraised value. It is the biggest component of the total tax
assessment, and the percentage assessed is the same for every property in
the district. There are reductions, however, for homesteaded properties and
for homesteaded over 65. However, other components of the tax bill, such
as MUD (Municipal Utility District) or city taxes, vary significantly. There
are many different MUDs within the Lake Travis area, and there are some
communities on septic that pay no MUD taxes. HOA fees also vary greatly
among different neighborhoods within Lake Travis. Even different neighborhoods in Rough Hollow have different HOA fees. There are communities which have no Homeowners Associations or fees. This usually means
residents have few restrictions when it comes to the use and maintenance of
their property. And many treasure this freedom. Many residents, however,
are happy to pay an HOA for amenities and feel strict guidelines protect
property values and the neighborhood aesthetic. This is the first in our series
on Lake Travis micro-neighborhoods and a comparison of taxing jurisdictions. For accuracy, figures provided in the charts are taken directly from the
Travis Central Appraisal District website, www.traviscad.org.
FLINTROCK FALLS
Flintrock Falls is a private gated community with breathtaking hill-country views and boasts one of the most prestigious golf courses in the area,
designed by Jack Nicklaus. Homes in the community range from the
$500s to $1.6 million. Home square footages range from 3,000-5,500
sq. ft., with an average of 3,800 square feet. Flintrock Falls features a
closed builder program, meaning only the best of Austins homebuilders
are invited to build in the community. HOA fees include security, maintenance of the communitys private roads, and a social membership,
giving members access to many of the amenities Flintrock Falls has to
offer. Amenities in the community include The Academy of Golf, World
of Tennis sports complex, The Hills Sports Spa, Country Club, resort
style swimming pools, and several restaurants. Below is the 2014 Taxing
Jurisdiction for a 5 bedroom, 5 bath, 4626 sq. ft. home in Flintrock Falls,
built in 2007 and appraised at $1,037,873.
Schools: Serene Hills Elementary, Hudson Bend Middle School, Lake
Travis High School
Entity
03
07
0A
17
21
2J
4H
52
Description
TRAVIS COUNTY
LAKE TRAVIS ISD
TRAVIS CENTRAL APP DIST
TRAVIS CO WCID NO 17
CITY OF LAKEWAY
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
TRAVIS CO WCID 17 FLINTROCK (DA)
TRAVIS CO ESD NO 6
Tax Rate
0.456300
1.407500
0.000000
0.057500
0.170000
0.126400
0.452600
0.100000
Total Tax Rate: 2.770300
HOA Fee: $105 per month
Appraised Value
$1,037,873
$1,037,873
$1,037,873
$1,037,873
$1,037,873
$1,037,873
$1,037,873
$1,037,873
Taxable Value
$774,400
$759,400
$968,000
$871,200
$968,000
$774,400
$968,000
$968,000
Estimated Tax
$3,533.59
$10,688.56
$0.00
$500.94
$1,645.60
$978.84
$4,381.17
$968.00
Taxes w/Current Exemptions: $22,696.70

Taxes w/o Exemptions: $26,816.50
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LAKEWAY
Challenger
Challenger hugs the shoreline that overlooks the main basin of
Lake Travis. It is one of old Lakeways most prestigious streets,
with old growth oaks and mature landscaping. The City of Lakeway
maintains a number of golf courses and tennis facilities for use of
residents, as well as a swim center and skateboard park that is fee
based. Trails and parks proliferate throughout Lakeway. The taxing jurisdiction for the property featured below does not include a
MUD tax because the property is on septic.
Here is the 2014 Taxing Jurisdiction information for a 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath, 4621 sq. ft. home on Challenger, built in 2001 and
appraised at $837,610.
Schools: Serene Hills Elementary, Hudson Bend Middle School,
Lake Travis High School
Homeowner Association: None
Entity
03
07
0A
21
2J
52
Description
TRAVIS COUNTY
LAKE TRAVIS ISD
CITY OF LAKEWAY
TRAVIS CO ESD NO 6
Total Tax Rate:
Tax Rate
0.456300
1.407500
0.000000
0.170000
0.126400
0.100000
2.260200
Appraised Value
$837,610
$837,610
$837,610
$837,610
$837,610
$837,610
Taxable Value
$670,088
$655,088
$837,610
$837,610
$670,088
$837,610
Estimated Tax
$3,057.61
$9,220.37
$0.00
$1,423.93
$846.99
$837.61

Amenities for this Lohmans Crossing Estates neighborhood include waterfront access to Lake Travis through a
7-acre gated, private park, swim dock, tennis courts and
neighborhood swimming pool.
Below is the 2014 taxing jurisdiction for a 3 bedroom,
2 bath, 1,905 sq. ft. home in Lohmans Crossing Estate
neighborhood in Lakeway built in 1987 and appraised at
$262,350.
Schools: Serene Hills Elementary, Hudson Bend Middle
School, Lake Travis High School
HOA fee: $425 per year
Entity Description
Tax Rate
Appraised Value
Taxable Value
Estimated Tax
03
TRAVIS COUNTY
0.456300
$262,350
$203,050
$926.51
07
0A
21
26
2J
52
LAKE TRAVIS ISD

CITY OF LAKEWAY
LAKEWAY MUD
TRAVIS CO ESD NO 6
Total Tax Rate:
1.407500
0.000000
0.170000
0.183600
0.126400
0.100000
2.443800
$262,350
$262,350
$262,350
$262,350
$262,350
$262,350
$188,050
$253,813
$253,813
$253,813
$203,050
$253,813
$2,646.80
$0.00
$431.48
$466.00
$256.65
$253.81

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ROUGH HOLLOW
Rough Hollow Lakeway is a 1,800-acre master-plan community set in with 9,000 feet of shoreline and 13 neighborhoods
with home prices that range from the $300s to over $3 million.
These include The Overlook from $360s, The Summit from mid
$400s, West Rim from mid $400s, Canyon Ridge from $430s,
The Woodlands from $430s, Cypress Ridge from $440s, East Rim
from $450s, Lake Ridge from $500s, Lakeside from $580s, The
Enclave from $580s, The Bluffs from $690s, Canyonside from
$700s and Waters Edge from $800s. This micro-neighborhood
offers residents extensive amenities, including a Fitness Center, a
Yacht Club and Marina, two amenity centers with pools and a restaurant at Rough Hollow Pavilion that is open to the public.
Below is the 2014 taxing jurisdiction information for a 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath, 5182.50 sq.ft. home in The Enclave built in 2006
and appraised at $1,109,136.
HOA fees: Varies
Schools: Serene Hills Elementary, Lake Travis Middle School, Lake Travis High School
Entity
03
07
0A
1G
21
2J
4J
52
Description
TRAVIS COUNTY
LAKE TRAVIS ISD
TRAVIS CO BCCP
CITY OF LAKEWAY
TRAVIS CO MUD NO 11
TRAVIS CO ESD NO 6
Total Tax Rate:
Tax Rate
0.456300
1.407500
0.000000
0.000000
0.170000
0.126400
0.772500
0.100000
3.032700
Appraised Value
$1,109,136
$1,109,136
$1,109,136
$1,109,136
$1,109,136
$1,109,136
$1,109,136
$1,109,136
Taxable Value
$836,000
$821,000
$1,045,000
$836,000
$1,045,000
$836,000
$1,045,000
$1,045,000
Estimated Tax
$3,814.67
$11,555.58
$0.00
$0.00
$1,776.50
$1,056.71
$8,072.63
$1,045.01
Rough Hollow has higher MUD taxes because its MUD was established so recently. Rates will eventually fall over the long term as
the neighborhood retires more of the debt. At the moment, however, MUD rates for residents are among the highest.
Here is the 2014 taxing jurisdiction information for a 3 bedroom, 2bath, 2151 sq. ft. home in The Overlook, built in 2013 and
appraised at $352,540.
Entity
03
07
0A
1G
21
2J
4J
52
Description
TRAVIS COUNTY
LAKE TRAVIS ISD
TRAVIS CO BCCP
CITY OF LAKEWAY
TRAVIS CO MUD NO 11
TRAVIS CO ESD NO 6
Total Tax Rate:
Tax Rate
0.456300
1.407500
0.000000
0.000000
0.170000
0.126400
0.772500
0.100000
3.032700
Appraised Value
$352,540
$352,540
$352,540
$352,540
$352,540
$352,540
$352,540
$352,540
Taxable Value
$212,032
$257,032
$352,540
$217,032
$347,540
$212,032
$352,540
$352,540
Estimated Tax
$967.50
$3,617.72
$0.00
$0.00
$590.82
$268.01
$2,723.37
$352.54

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Johnny Collins; Seth Koppel
Karen Michalik, Tammy Templin
Sandy Cary, Jay Morrison Mike Clem, CFO at Bella Vita Custom Homes;
Rod Watson, Partner at Bella Vita Custom Homes,
Laura and Ryan Cook
Daniel and Jacquelyn Foreman Debra and AJ Miller
Beth Clem, Brittany Sawyer
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Thrives in Lake Travis
GAYLE BERKBIGLER,
CCIM, KW COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR
Gayle Berkbigler, an active member of the Lakeway community for 19 years
and Commercial Real Estate Director at KW Commercial, a division of Keller
Williams Realty has just earned the prestigious
CCIM designation. Gayle has practiced residential
and commercial real estate in the greater Austin
area delivering results at the highest level to clients, companies and investors for more than 18
years. Gayles extensive knowledge and experience provide the expertise to consult her clients
in investing, buying, selling, leasing, land acquisition, development and the custom home building
process. Gayle is passionate about any project she
takes on and is committed to exceeding her clients expectations at every level. Her negotiation skills acquired as an Oil Gas
Trader/Marketer combined with extensive study of Body Language and Feng
Shui; provide her the edge in marketing, communication and negotiation.
Gayle has been consistently recognized for being and staying at the top
of her industry as well as creating and giving back to organizations and
her community. Gayle has been named Realtor of the Year in 2011 and a
finalist in 2014 by both the Texas Association of Builders and the Greater
Austin Home Builders Association. In 2013, she received the prestigious
Presidential Award from the Greater Austin Home Builders Association.
She is the Founder & Coordinator of the HBA Lakeway/BeeCave Annual
Community Fund Raiser Golf Tournament, which has made financial
donations to our community: HBA of Greater Austin, Lake Travis Project
Graduation, Lake Travis Education Foundation, Lake Travis Families for
Families and Operation Finally Home.
Gayle is a member of the Board of Directors for the CCIM Central Texas
Chapter, the Founder and Director of the 1st Annual CCIM Central Texas
Chapter Fund Raiser Golf Tournament benefiting Foundation Communities
and received a CCIM Central Texas Volunteer Recognition Award in 2014.
Gayle recently earned the coveted designation of Certified Commercial
Investment Member (CCIM). CCIM is the most prestigious designation commercial real estate professionals can achieve within the industry, recognizing
expertise in the commercial and investment real estate industry. An affiliate
of the National Association of Realtors, CCIM Institute is the worlds largest,
nationally recognized global commercial real estate brokerage network. Only
6 percent of all commercial real estate practitioners hold the elite CCIM designation. To earn the prestigious CCIM designation, commercial real estate
professionals must complete a graduate level education program and submit an extensive portfolio demonstrating the depth of their commercial real
estate experience and proficiency not only in theory but in practice. Gayles
receipt of the prestigious CCIM designation further shows her commitment to
being an industry leader and offering the best possible services to her clients.
Gayles passions are real estate, golf, sailing and family.
512-844-4653 (golf) www.austintexascommercial.com
THE FROG PAD

Anne Marie and Steve Pyle love helping their friends and neighbors in the
Lake Travis area find the perfect appliance solutions for their homes. As
owners of The Frog Pad Home Appliance Store, they have the opportunity to
provide individual attention to their clients while offering major brand appliances and electronics in their conveniently located Lakeway showroom.
The Pyles, both originally from New York, moved to Texas in 2001. We
could have moved anywhere in Texas, but we gravitated to Lakeway because
of the community and its a great place to raise children. Both their daughter Shannon and son Stephen II graduated from LTHS. Shannon played
varsity tennis before receiving her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M
and her Masters Degree from The University of Texas. Stephen II played
varsity football as the LT kicker and is currently at Cal Poly University in
San Luis Obispo studying business and playing D1 football as the Mustangs
starting kicker.
Looking to offer the benefits of his 30+ years of experience in the appliance industry to the residents of Lakeway, Steve and Anne Marie opened
The Frog Pad in 2009. From their beautiful showroom in Lakeway, The
Frog Pad Home Appliance
Store offers appliances for the
kitchen and laundry room from
the most basic items to the
highest end packages, as well
as home automation systems,
audio and video, custom cabinetry, countertops, and interior
design services. Steve said The
Frog Pad is a one stop shop for
his clients and helps to remove
the stress from the planning and purchasing process, creating satisfied customers. We love our customers and they love us! When customers come
to The Frog Pad, the staff will consult with them to discuss their needs,
answer their questions, and help them determine the best options for their
homes. They personally walk clients through their available choices and
even give live demonstrations in the showrooms state-of-the-art gourmet
kitchen. We love to give our customers recommendations and show them
options they might not have known about before.
The Frog Pad works with clients needing replacements, as well as those
making purchases due to remodeling or new construction. They work
directly with consumers and with builders and will help them create packages and select products to fit custom home floor plan layouts, styles, and
designs. They also offer professional delivery and installation in order to
ensure that their customers are cared for from their initial visit through to
the completed project.
For Anne Marie and Steve Pyle, The Frog Pad is more than just a full service appliance store, its a way to connect with their community and to offer
their years of expertise to their friends and neighbors in Lakeway.
512-658-7981www.thefrogpadappliances.com
BUSINESS PROFILES BY AVA LOVE HANNA
WINK MEDICAL AESTHETICS

Michele and Gregg Wood
love bringing out the natural beauty in their clients. As
the owners of Wink Medical
Aesthetics, an upscale boutique medical spa in Lakeway,
they are focused on offering
skin care and spa treatments
that help their clients to look
and feel their very best. For
Michele, being able to offer her
clients her time and attention,
as well as treatments that provide visible results to help them feel better
both inside and out, is the most rewarding part of her job.
Opened in 2010, Wink Medical Aesthetics offers high end medical grade
treatments in a soothing spa-like atmosphere. For those seeking treatments
at Wink, this means they will receive the latest state-of-the-art procedures
in a friendly and relaxing environment. Michele, the owner and a licensed
medical aesthetician, wants every visitor to Wink to feel pampered, We
always bring a little bit of yummy into every treatment. Scalp massages and
other pampering are part of every session at Wink and are an essential part
of the staffs mission to ensure that each client feels truly cared for when
receiving treatments.
The treatments offered at Wink range from spa treatments and facials up
to Ultherapy and chemical peels. Michele is excited to be offering Ultherapy
at Wink. She explained that Ultherapy is a safe, non-surgical, ultrasound
treatment that gives results similar to a facelift without the knife. Other
popular procedures at Wink include Hydrafacials, FotoFacials RF, and
injectable treatments like Juvederm, Voluma, and Botox. Injections are
performed by Gregg, a licensed physician and the Medical Director at Wink.
Clients at Wink Medical Aesthetics can also join Club Wink, a club that
offers monthly treatments and discounts on procedures. Michele offers
Club Wink to her clients as an economical way for them to come in and
receive treatments monthly so that they can see maximum results.
Michele feels that getting to know her clients and discovering their needs
is an important step in the treatment process at Wink. We want you to feel
comfortable, and were willing to take the time to really sit and answer your
questions and to explain our treatments in detail. Michele and her staff
know that every client is different and want to use the best tools to help him
or her achieve their individual goals. We want to give every client the best
option for both their lifestyle and their budget.
For Michele and Gregg, the goal at Wink is to focus on non-invasive treatments to help their clients age gracefully without harsh or extreme measures
and to ensure that they have healthy and beautiful skin. Your face is something that people see every day, you cant change your face, so take care of
your skin.
512-263-2400WinkMed.com
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New convenient location: 13917 TX-71, Bee Cave, TX 78738

in front of the field of dreams on 71 near Hamilton Pool Road intersection
BeansproutPediatrics.com
512-610-7030
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Pre-Concussion and
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Vision Screening
6 months and older
Allergy Testing
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Brian Temple, M.D., F. A.A.P., Danielle D. Grant, M.D.,

F.A.A.P., Jesse Zaitchik, M.S.N., P.N.P.
Separate Well and Sick Areas

New extended hours:
MTh 8am6pm, F 8am4pm
Walk in hours every morning 89am
Same day sick visits
Beansprout Pediatrics
BEANSPROUT PEDIATRICS OFFERS complimentary prenatal visits,
routine newborn care, well child care, camp/sport physicals, diagnosis and
treatment of illness, ADHD consultation and management, minor wound
care, allergy testing and management, concussion testing and many other
services. They are open 8am6pm Monday through Thursday, 8 am4 pm
Fridays and offer a walk-in clinic daily for acute sick visits of low complexity.
Dr. Danielle Grant opened Beansprout Pediatrics in Lakeway in 2010. To
accommodate the rapid growth of their practice, Beansprout Pediatrics relocated 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. With more
exam rooms and larger separate well and sick areas, this vibrant office caters
to patients from newborns to adolescents.
Dr. Grant is a mother of three and an active member of the community.
She graduated from UConn Medical School and completed her Pediatrics
residency at Baylor/Texas Childrens Hospital in Houston. She was in private
practice in Dallas prior to moving to this area.
Dr. Temple joined Beansprout Pediatrics in 2013. He was in private practice in Oregon for 5 years and is board certified in pediatrics and attended
residency at Texas Childrens Hospital with Dr. Grant. He enjoys travel medicine and dedicates time to disaster relief, helping underserved populations
around the globe.
Beansprout welcomed the addition of Jesse Zaitchik, male pediatric nurse practitioner, in February of 2011. He has a focus on adolescent and sports medicine.
All three providers are accepting patients currently. Please call to make
an appointment.
13917 W. Hwy 71, Ste. A, Bee Cave, Texas 512-610-7030
www.beansproutpediatrics.com
Keeping Healthy
IN THE FACE OF MEGA-GERMS
ERMS AREall over the news. Stories about the fight against
Ebola reaching U.S. soil, cruise ships plagued with Norovirus,
and worries about superbugs like MRSA abound. For the typical
American it seems like the threat of major illness is everywhere. The recent
isolated cases of Ebola in the United States have raised the reporting of germ
threats to a fevered pitch. According to an article in the Washington Post,
David Kaplan of the American Counseling Association argues, People are
feeling out of control. Even if the threat of something like Ebola is minuscule
or remote, hysterical media coverage can lead us to develop a cognitive bias
that things occur more frequently than they actually do. In the case of Ebola
in the United States, fear has spread faster than the virus.
So what really are the risks of illness from threats like Ebola and other
germs for Americans? The answer is fairly low and depends on risk factors
like travel and occupation. In her article, Germs in the News for AARP,
Julie Bain breaks down the most talked about germ threats and explains how
likely one is to get sick from them.
In the case of Ebola, its all
about location. The people most
likely to be at risk for infection are
those traveling to West Africa. By
heeding the advice of U.S. health
officials and avoiding travel to
countries being hardest hit by the
The Brain & Body Health Institute

DR. ROBERT VAN BOVEN, a board-certified neurologist and Lakeway
resident for over 7 years, is pleased to announce the opening of The Brain &
Body Health Institute and Foundation. The Health Institute is focused on
providing expertise in conditions including headaches, memory/concentration difficulties, imbalance, dizziness, numbness, weakness, tremors, seizures, strokes, and concussions. The non-profit Foundation aims to increase
health education/awareness and research so that the community can be
empowered in protecting and improving their health.
Dr. Van Bovens Neurology residency training at Harvard Universitys
Beth Israel-Deaconess Medical Center and Northwestern University, was followed by 3 years post-doctoral fellowship training at the National Institutes
of Health (NIH) using advanced neuroimaging to understand brain plasticity, the bases of learning and recovery after brain injury. He also completed
a 4 year fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Hospital investigating mechanisms
of recovery after injury. Dr. Van Boven continues to participate in research/
discovery to help others with brain disorders. He is the partnering principal
investigator, in collaboration with colleagues at Massachusetts Institute of
Technology (MIT), in a Congressionally-Directed Department of Defense
traumatic brain injury (TBI) treatment award. His team is evaluating novel
methods, web-based games and brain-feedback methods using MRI studies,
to help wounded warriors at Fort Hood, TX with persistent concentration
and memory problems after TBI.
Join us at our Open House at 3207 RR 620 South, Suite B, Lakeway/
Bee Cave, TX 78738 on Wednesday, November 19th, 5:30-8:00 pm. We will
feature a special fundraising jewelry auction with Robert Harrison, Certified
Master Jeweler. Call 512-981-5801.
3207 RR 620 S., Ste. B, Lakeway/Bee Cave, Texas 512-981-5801
illness, the average American is unlikely to come into contact with Ebola.
Location is also an issue for illnesses like Chikungunya, which is spread by
mosquitoes in tropical climates like the Caribbean, and MERS, Middle East
Respiratory Syndrome, which is mostly found in areas near Saudi Arabia.
These germs make headlines in the United States, but they rarely make it
to U.S. soil.
For Americans, more caution should be given to illnesses caused by
MRSA and Norovirus. MRSA is a staph infection that is resistant to many
antibiotics. It requires direct contact to spread, but risk of illness can be lowered with proper hygiene techniques like hand washing and ensuring that
cuts are bandaged. The same holds true for Norovirus, a gastrointestinal
virus. Avoiding close contact with infected people and hand washing are the
best bets to avoid catching this bug. The bottom line is that illness happens,
but proper hygiene and common sense will keep most Americans healthy and
free of the germs threats that are making headlines around the world.
SkyRidge Dental
A DENTIST YOU actually enjoy going to see? Is that possible???
Absolutely!
Dr. Laura Cook has a genuine passion for people and the art of dentistry.
She truly wants each and every patient to have an amazing experience in
her office. She and her staff treat each patient with the utmost respect and
care. They spend extra time making sure you are completely comfortable and
explaining any treatments that might be necessary. If you have children, the
entire staff bends over backward to ensure that every dental experience your
child has is a positive one, stickers, TVs, awesome prizes, they have it ALL
when it comes to your kiddos!
As if the welcoming environment were not enough, Dr. Laura also goes
above and beyond, working many weekends, taking Continuing Education
courses to perfect her skills. This commitment to excellence means that her
patients are receiving the most up-to-date information and benefiting from
constant advancements in the field.
SkyRidge Dentals comprehensive services include cleanings and exams,
dental implants, whitening, and oral surgery. Dr. Cook has updated her office
and invested in state of the art technology such as Cerec (crowns in one
day), Zoom (whitening), Invisalign, painless computerized injections, dental
lasers, and a Cone Beam CT which allows the most precise digital imaging
available, which is especially helpful for placing implants.
If you have any doubts about who to choose for your family dentist, please
visit SkyRidge Dentals website where you will find links to reviews from her
patients. After reading her reviews, you will feel completely confident in your
decision to make SkyRidge your dental home.
3315 Ranch Road 620 S., Ste. 250, Lakeway, Texas 512-402-9090
www.SkyRidgeDental.com
BioFIT Medicine
Lakeway Dermatology
BIOFIT MEDICINE was designed by owner, Kevin Hoffarth, M.D., with a

singular question in mind: If I were the patient, what would I want?
First and foremost: every patient wants to have more time with his or her
doctor. At BioFIT, a medical consult is an average of 120 minutes. Another
goal is having a doctor who will find the root cause of the patients disease instead of having to take medications for a lifetime, and Dr. Hoffarth
has advanced training through the Institute of Functional Medicine and
world-renowned Cenegenics. Weight and hormone issues are another concern as patients dont want to see multiple providers for these problems.
BioFIT Medicine offers proven, science-based, comprehensive physicianonly weight management, nutritional counseling & bioidentical hormone
replacement expertise. All BioFIT patients receive FREE Ideal Protein consultations by our physician. Patients also want a doctor who can care for
all their chronic care medical needs, and Dr. Hoffarth is uniquely versed in
all areas of chronic care medicine, including diabetes. Bedside manner and
listening are important concerns for all patients, and BioFIT Medicines #1
philosophy is that Dr. Hoffarth is your guide, your advocate & your coach
to reach and maintain your lifetime goals. Finally, many patients dislike the
sterility of a traditional doctors office. BioFIT, set back amongst the beautiful oak trees in Bee Cave, is a boutique-style practice, uniquely designed
so patients can relax in a Zen-like atmosphere. Call Sam at 512-297-2386 to
schedule an appointment. We accept a designated number of patients per
year to ensure quality over quantity.
COMFORTABLE SETTING, personalized attention, advanced technology and training in a discreet relaxing environmentthe practice at
Lakeway Dermatology is different than most dermatology offices. We
believe that healthy skin leads to beautiful skin, and you can count on our
board certified dermatologists to help you achieve both.
Lakeway Dermatology opened its doors twelve years ago specializing in
skin cancer detection and treatment including Mohs Micrographic Surgery.
Realizing the need for dermatologist supervised cosmetic treatments,
Lakeway Dermatology expanded to include a cosmetic and laser center.
Lakeway Dermatology is now offering an innovative way to address the
common signs of aging. Micro-needling, also called Collagen Induction
Therapy, provides a gentle, effective treatment for fine lines, wrinkles, loose
skin, acne scarring, stretch marks, and hyperpigmentation. During this procedure, tiny needles are used to create micro-injuries to the skin in order to
produce collagen and elastin. The skins repair process results in a thicker
dermis, and lines and wrinkles become less noticeable. The superficial microchannels also allow topical gels, creams and serums to be absorbed more
effectively. Micro-needling can be used on the entire body, and treatment
typically takes thirty minutes or less. The immediate effect after the treatment is a glow to the skin. In the six months following treatment, the skin
continues to improve as collagen production increases. Patients see an enormous difference after just one session; however, optimal results are achieved
with a series of treatments spaced at six week intervals. Contact us to learn
more about this remarkable procedure and come experience rejuvenation
without surgical intervention at Lakeway Dermatology.
3813 Juniper Trace, Bee Cave, Texas 512-800-3197

www.biofitmedicine.com
1313 RR 620 S., Ste. 201, Lakeway, Texas 512-263-0057

www.lakewaydermatology.com
How Refreshing! Dental Care from the Heart

CHANGING LIVES ONE SMILE AT A TIME.
Specializing in Painless Dentistry, CEREC, Invisalign, Dental Implants, Pediatrics,

Whitening, Cosmetic Dentistry, Periodontics, and 3D Imaging.
Come in for a FREE consultation today. Give Us a Call @ 512-402-9090
3315 Ranch Road 620 S., Suite 250, Lakeway, TX 78738
Conveniently located on 620 Across from
Lake Travis High School and Next to P Terrys.
Financing Available
Please check out our website for
links to reviews about us!
Dr. Laura Cook
www.SkyRidgeDental.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.
Emily Prosise, M.D.
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
Micro-needling
ProDuctS
Obagi
SkinMedica
SkinCeuticals
Clinical FormulaTM
Vivit
Glo Minerals
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
join us for
upcoming educational seminars

Free & open To The communiTy
at our lakeway location
october 15th | 7pm-9pm | margaritas and menopause

december 3rd | 7pm-9pm | mens health
december 17th | 10am-5pm | holiday open house
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compounding pharmacy
compounded & TradiTional medicaTions
including pediaTric & veTerinary
educaTion seminars
wellness consulTanTs
delivery & curbside pick-up
now two locations
lakeway: 1310 rr 620 south | suite a01 | (512) 351-9139

river place: 6611 river place blvd. | suite 103 | (512) 487-5759
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Hill Country Apothecary
Fresh Dermatology
WITH LOCATIONS IN LAKEWAY AND FOUR POINTS, Hill Country

Apothecary is a neighborhood pharmacy focused on patient-centered care.
The pharmacy specializes in pain therapy, bio-identical hormone replacement, veterinary and pediatric medication and has an extensive supply of
high-end, pharmaceutical-grade, natural whole food nutritional supplements. Hill Country Apothecary offers both traditional and compound medications in the form of liquids, topical creams, ointments, lozenges and even
lollipops, providing patients an alternative to swallowing pills.
In addition to prescription services, Hill Country Apothecary has also
expanded its Wellness Department. With nutrition and integrative aesthetician consultants on staff, HCA is excited to offer anti-aging skincare, nutritional counseling and weight-management to bring out beauty and vitality
from the cellular level.
The Lakeway location also offers free monthly education seminars on a variety of topics and invites the entire community to attend. Recent events include
a back-to-school event focused on restoring your childs brain balance to combat sleeplessness and help with memory and concentration, and the second
installment of the popular Margaritas and Menopause, a session dedicated to
understanding and combatting menopause symptoms. To cap off mens health
month, HCA is hosting Testosterone and Tequila with Dr. Keving Hoffarth
from bioFIT Medicine. The event will be held on December 3rd, from 7-9pm
and will be focused on how to combat low testosterone. Also in December,
HCA will be hosting a holiday open house on December 17th from 10am-4pm.
To learn about these upcoming topics, suggest a topic or to sign up for email
notifications about events, email contact@rxhca.com.
WHETHER YOU ARE ENTERTAINING guests this holiday or attending someone elses affair, theres a lot to think about. While its easy to
remember to get your hair and nails done, skincare is sometimes forgotten.
Below are a few strategies to make sure you stand out like the North Star at
your big event:
Light reflects best off of a smooth surface. Over time, the surface of the skin
can become cluttered with dead skin cells and fine hairs called vellus hairs. A
medical procedure called Dermaplaning, when performed by a trained expert
such as licensed aesthetician Susan Perry of Fresh Dermatology, can safely
remove these superficial flaws, leaving radiant, silky smooth skin below.
The week before a big event is not the time for a major overhaul, but a
very mild chemical peel or facial can illuminize the skin for a radiant glow.
Treatments should be customized to your skin type, so be sure to consult
with board certified dermatologist Dr. Candace Thrash, and avoid using
harsh products like retinoids for a few days beforehand.
Red noses may look great on a certain jolly old elf, but the rest of us look
better with more of a porcelain glow. Redness of the face is often due to a
condition called rosacea, and it can become worse with spicy foods, cold
winds, and alcoholic beverages. Luckily, theres now a very effective medication available to control the redness caused by rosacea. Schedule an appointment at Fresh Dermatology to find out what medications or products are
right for you.
1008 RR 620 S., Ste. 101, Lakeway, Texas 512-615-5600
www.freshdermatology.com
6611 River Place Blvd., Ste. 103, Austin, Texas 512-487-5759

www.rxhca.com
LOOK FRESH. NOT ARTIFICIAL.

Whether its maintaining healthy skin or
a youthful apperance, looking fresh
is about being the best version of yourself
at any age.
Candace Thrash, M.D.
Board Certified Dermatologist
FreshDermatology.com
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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
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512-263-1795
achievempt@gmail.com www.achievempt.com
1310 Ranch Road 620 South Suite B-10
Lakeway, TX 78734
Lakeway Plaza near The League
Achieve Manual Physical Therapy

ACHIEVE MANUAL PHYSICAL THERAPY (AMPT) is an outpatient
physical therapy clinic established in the Fall of 2007 by owner and director,
Leilani M Connors PT, FAAOMPT.
AMPT specializes in orthopaedic, manual physical therapy. To maintain the highest standards of care, AMPT currently employs a staff of only
fellowship-trained physical therapists. In addition, AMPT 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 orthopedic manual physical therapy.
Beginning May 2013, AMPT will offer PT with advanced training in Womens
Health specializing in the evaluation and treatment of low back, pelvis and pelvic
floor region. 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, IC, lichen sclerosis, coccyxdynia.
The clinic is equipped with state of the art unloading machines to facilitate functional return to work or sport. The open clinic design meets the
educational needs of a subspecialty clinical site, promotes professional collaboration with senior staff and fosters motivation with fellow patients.
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 RR 620 S, Ste. B-10, Lakeway, Texas 512-263-1795
www.achievempt.com
Care Way At Home
Providing Quality In Home Care for Seniors

Care Way At Home offers a variety of services to help you
or your loved one within the comforts of your home on
your own terms. Whether it is simple companionship,
helping with housework a few hours a week or something
more hands on. From light housekeeping to medication
reminders or Alzheimers Care, we are available 24 hours a
day, seven days a week to assist with your needs.
Serving all of Central Texas.

To schedule one of our caregivers
please call 512-761-3377.
26409 E Hwy 71
Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657
www.carewayathome.com
CARE WAY AT HOME is part of Care Way Senior Living whichprovides a

variety of services in the senior care industry. Based in Austin, TX, their mission is to serve seniors and their families by improving their quality of life.
Care Way At Home offers the highest quality of in-home care for seniors
available by providing a staff of meticulously trained caregivers and exceptional customer service. They also offer a variety of shifts to cover a multitude of needs, with services that range from cooking and light housekeeping,
errands, respite care, companionship, activities, medication reminders,
bathing, dressing, grooming, and Alzheimers care.
Every caregiver completes extensive and ongoing trainings in the company owned Assisted Living communities with real life residents. All caregivers also receive monthly continuing education in order to stay current
on the latest information in the health care industry. Before being hired,
each applicant must pass thorough state and national criminal background
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random drug testing. Every caregiver is insured and operates as an employee
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Care Way At Home also offers 24 hour a day access to a Registered Nurse.
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The Vein Clinic at Star State Heart and Vascular offers treatments for venous reflux disease,
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Lakeway Orthodontics
NATURAL BIO HEALTH is a medical clinic located in Lakeway that specializes in bioidentical hormone treatment and medical weight loss. Board
certified physicians are on site Monday through Friday and the medical staff
has more than 70 years of medical experience.
Natural Bio Health is locally owned with 4 clinics in Texas. It was the
first clinic in Texas to offer bioidentical hormone treatment for men and
women. The medical staff was the first to recognize the connection between
hormones and weight loss and has successfully treated thousands of clients
over the past 15 years.
In the early years, the clinical practice served primarily female clients
who were menopausal, suffering from hot flashes, low energy, poor sleep
and excess belly fat. The clients would then refer family members and friends
who were enduring various conditions like difficult periods, migraines, poor
sleep, infertility, weight struggles, low energy and low sex drive. Many of
these women were using anti-depressants and other pharmaceutical drugs
and wanted to stop taking them.
Over the years, female patients would refer their husbands and fathers
and male friends to the clinic. As increasing numbers of men began to understand the benefits of hormone therapy, particularly testosterone, the number
of male patients increased. Natural Bio Health now serves a patient population that is made up of 40% men and 60% women. The client list ranges in
age from pre-teens to post baby boomers.
The clinic offers natural solutions to solve immediate health concerns and
prevention for the future.
BRACES, INVISALIGN AND retainers never seemed like so much fun as

they do at Lakeway Orthodontics. Jeff Dykes DDS, MS and team consistently
wow patients while delivering perfect smiles in a fun and laid back office
atmosphere. Dr. Dykes has undergone extensive masters level education
while studying Orthodontics beyond the regular dental school curriculum
at the University of Texas Dental School in Houston. Dr. Dykes makes your
top priority his top priority to provide the most ideal smile and bite result
possible. He also utilizes the latest technological instruments such as, lowdose X-Ray imaging and 3D virtual treatment software to provide a safe
and comfortable treatment experience for every patient. Patients are always
remarking how they feel like they are visiting good friends when they come
to each appointment!
The spacious treatment area is neatly decorated in the modern hill country decor that makes one feel like they are anywhere but a doctors office.
Family and friends are always invited to join the team and patients while at
each appointment, in the clinic, but the reception area is a comfortable oasis
all its own. The beverage center serves up coffee, tea, and water for those
enjoying the comfortable quiet in the reception. The free Wifi is not only reliable but fast to allow simple browsing or heavy duty work emails to be done
with ease.
The experience is made extremely convenient for busy families by the
central location of the office at the corner of Lakeway Blvd and 620 South
next to Moreland Properties.
Call Lakeway Orthodontics for your complimentary Orthodontic consultation and meet with Dr. Dykes today to figure out your options!
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They have created a warm, comfortable environment with a professional
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Emery W. Dilling, M.D., a board-certified and fellowship-trained cardiothoracic surgeon, says the discomfort that often accompanies varicose veins
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Jeffrey M. Apple, M.D., FACS, board-certified and fellowship-trained
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symptomatic varicose veins as soon as the patient presents with pain. These
patients, he explains, receive maximum benefit both medically and financially when they are sent immediately to a practice that specializes in treating
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VeinSolutions contracts with all major insurance carriers (including
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Wink takes pride in having a personal relationship with each client and
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DIGITAL DENTISTRY
IS BASED RIGHT HERE
IN BEE CAVE.
PHOTOS BY BRANDI NELLIS AND SMILE DESIGNS
One of the leaders of the industry is Dr. Todd Ehrlich. Dr. Ehrlich has been
on the forefront of digital dentistry for 15 years and is a consultant for the
biggest and most innovative companies in dentistry. His passion for hightech dentistry has given him the opportunity to lecture across the U.S. and
internationally. He completes live patient demonstrations at the annual
American Dental Association meeting where thousands of dentists discover the attributes of digital dentistry. As in any industry, dentistry benefits
by going digital. Dr. Ehrlich explains:
Patients want the best technology, and I believe digital dentistry is the way
to go. We no longer need impressions or two visits to complete our crowns
and veneers. We simply scan the teeth into a computer, design the restorations in a computer program, and then mill them. It is simple, fast, and
extremely accurate. The best thing is that the patient does NOT have to
come back. No temporary! Done! My favorite cases are our one-day makeovers: veneers in a day!
Digital dentistry also includes techniques for diagnosing: X-rays. Digital x-rays have
come a long way and most dentists are using them, but what makes Dr. Ehrlich stand
apart is that he utilizes three-dimensional x-rays much like a CT scanner. This allows him
to digitally plan dental implants and diagnose tooth problems that are very difficult to see
on traditional x-ray views. He is one of the few general dentists in the US to even have
this capability.
Dr. Ehrlich and his wife Kristine opened their practice in Bee Cave in 2000 when there
was not a lot of activity out here. He explains,I remember driving through the area and
thinking that this would be a great place to live. The day I saw the ground break for the
HEB in Bee Cave, I knew the area was going to explode, and it did! I am glad to call the
area my home and help my neighbors with the highest technology in dentistry.
Todd Ehrlich, DDS
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11813 Bee Caves Road

Bee Cave, TX 78738
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Ken Farr, Chief Todd Radford (Lakeway Rosemary and Bob Jennings
Police Department)
Laura Miller, David Broadway
Roccos Grill hosted

Lakeways 2014
Dinner with the Chief
on Sept 28th.
Dinner with the Chief

Major Mark Sawa,

Travis County
Sheriffs Office
Lakeway Chief of
PoliceTodd Radford
LTFR Chief Robert Abbott
Dawn Langrock, Jewel Kibling, Rita Radford

April and Matt Womack
LARGE CROWDmet at Roccos Grill for a private Dinner with the Chief, an event
presented by the Lakeway Police Foundation as a fundraiser for activities supported
by the Foundation, including: K-9 Program equipment and training; Self-Aid, BuddyAid Kits for all officers; gym equipment; Employee Appreciation Event; financial assistance to
Lakeway Police Department employees in need; meals for employees working on holidays and
other community events that support the department.
It is very fortunate, though not surprising, that the community of Lakeway, that has attracted so many residents with significant professional, corporate, academic and business talents,
should have the good fortune to have retained a law enforcement executive like Todd Radford,
whose broad experience and strategic vision have carried Lakeway into an uncharted landscape
of explosive growth that has the potential to present challenges to public safety. In a free give-and-take of questions
and answers, Chief Radford discussed current concerns and
outlined proactive department policies to improve department capabilities and community safety. One of the departments critical initiatives has been to increase officers
competency to respond to medical emergencies. When
we get a call, were fast, notes Radford. Were faster than
Jimmy Johns, but not everything a police officer does
requires cuffs or a gun. So we are training our officers with
life-saving skills, and this is important because we are often
first on the scene.
The department is also proactive in protecting our
Julie Winston, Todd Webb
Anne Marie Pyle,

David Lyne, Stephen Pyle
Dawn Langrock, Jolene Weinstein
Haythem Dawlett, Sherri Colca,

Amy and Dr. Sam DeMaio
Jim and Crystal Schonion
Minh-anh Nguyen, Major Mark Sawa
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schools should a violent incident occur. Chief Radford has mandated

that officers visit every school in the district twice a day. This allows
officers to become intimately familiar with the physical layout of each
campus, an invaluable tool should the unspeakable happen.
There was a good deal of friendly ribbing between LTFR Fire Chief
Robert Abbott, who took credit for the popular edge LTFR has over
the Lakeway Police Department: When was the last time you got
pulled over by a firefighter?
Larry and Kaye Blount
Lakeway Police Chief Todd Radford, Rita Radford, 2014 Lakeway

Police Foundation President Amber Hart, David Lyne
Susan MacLeod, CEO, LRMC;
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Krista and Will Silliker
Lynn Lollar,
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Michelle House,
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Stephen and
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Austin Scarlett, renowned New York fashion designer, shares his brilliant couture collection with guests.
Melinda Snell, Special Guest Austin Scarlett,

Event Chair Shannan Riemer
Dress by
Candlelight
STORY BY AVA LOVE HANNA | PHOTOS BY CATHIE PARSSINEN
FASHION PHOTOS BY HANAN EXPOSURES
Nicole Cukierman, Executive Director Harriet Posen, Event Chair Shannan

Riemer, Wendy Wells, Brittany Kerby, VIP Pre-party Chair
Linda Geller, Janet Marz, Deborah Ben-nun
N OCTOBER 22beautiful Brazos Hall was packed with supporters attending

Dress by Candlelight, a fundraising gala benefitting the Candlelight Ranch. The
theme for this years gala was La Belle Epoquea French Masquerade. Guests
at the glamorous philanthropic event were treated to a high fashion runway show that featured the latest womens fashions from Julian Gold and included designs from designer
Austin Scarlett, an icon in the world of bridal fashion. Scarlett, who was featured on Project
Runways original season and is well known for his couture designs, was in attendance at the
gala and watched his designs take flight in the runway show.
Prior to the fashion show, guests participated in live and silent auctions and enjoyed
a VIP experience on the rooftop where they were treated to cocktails and bites from some
of Austins finest restaurants, including Blacks Barbecue, Jack Allens Kitchen, Odd Duck
and Quality Seafood. The gala, presented by Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, is the Candlelight
Ranchs primary source of funding. Funds raised through ticket sales and donations help
to supplement Candlelight Ranchs operating budget and allow them to continue to offer
nature based programs to special needs
and at-risk children.
Jon McElhaney of Presenting Sponsor Wells Fargo,

Heather McElhaney, Event Chair Shannan Riemer, Chris Riemer
Randy and Melissa Barr
Jason and Amy Albracht,

Amy McAbeer, Joe Kerby
Lesley Rekicta, Liz Penque, Ellen Aoki

Nathelie and David Ashby
Sophie Parrott, of The Marvelous Vintage Tea Party Co.,
Jennifer Flynn, Ali Dohrman
Diana Nogueira, Ashley Compton
Sharon Gonser, Tauna Cunningham
Erika Addis
Jules Narcisse, Janice Hamilton,

Melissa Greenwell,
Michele Wyatt
Wendy Wells, David Schofman,

Michael and Hannah Vickery
Jackie Venson, Jessica Holloway
Candlelight Ranch is a 100-acre camp located between Lago Vista and

Marble Falls. It provides panoramic views of the Texas Hill Country and
a unique outdoor environment where special needs and at risk children
learn, play and heal through the wonders of nature. The ranch offers a
three-part zipline tour accessible to children of all ages and abilities and
the largest wheelchair-accessible treehouse in Texas. Candlelight Ranch
provides fun, therapeutic, nature-based programming for children with
autism, visual impairments, hearing impairments, and physical disabilities, as well as for children who are in the foster-care system or who live in
urban and economically-disadvantaged neighborhoods.
Karla Wilfon, Kaleena Kaelin, Owner Deborah Sheldon,

Blake White, Stacey McKinney, Shamrea Marquell
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Austin Beal loves this red Corvette!

Aquafly Austin, based at
Lakeway Marina, gave
flyboarding demos.
Ken Karrers 55 Cadillac

convertible won Best Classic
in the juried contest
Rods & Ribs

at Crosswater
PHOTOS BY PATTI MELTON-PIESZCHALA
CYC GM Roland Adams at the grill!

1st place winner of the Rib Cookoff:
Landon Pate, Howard Pate, Tyler Belt
MUDD MARINE GROUP
THE BUCHMAN FAMILY
Garry Johnson won the Peoples Choice

award for his 55 Chevy Bel Air
THE PATE FAMILY
ROSSWATER YACHT CLUBheld its first ever Rods & Ribs, a

car show and rib cook-off benefitting Folds of Honor, a non-profit
that provides support to families of the military who were killed or
disabled in the course of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The response to the event was enthusiastic. Dozens of gleaming vintage and
new cars entered the competition, and 15 cook off teams signed up to show off
their rib magic on a gorgeous day in mid-October. The event raised $13,210.
In other Crosswater news, the 42nd Annual Marinas of Texas Conference
held in September in Clear Lake, Texas awarded Crosswater Yacht Club in
Lakeway, Texas, three prestigious honors. One
of a network of premier marina properties in the
U.S. and the Caribbean owned and operated by
Dallas-based Suntex Marinas, Crosswater Yacht
Club was recognized as the 2014 Texas Marina
of the Year; the 2014 Texas Clean Marina of the
Year and was also recognized for having the Best
Environmental Education Campaign in 2014.
The criteria for becoming a Texas Clean Marina
are extremely rigorous and, although the program is strictly voluntary, it makes a statement
that a marina cares about clean water.
Richard Wood, owner of Custom Car Crafters, organized the panel of judges picture here:
Jamie Hernandez, Scot Gil, Justin Wood, Fred Nava, Richard Wood, Jason Hill
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Mike Wodopian won

1st place for his 2014 blue Corvette
and Best Restoration for his 260Z Datsum
Garry Johnson won the Peoples Choice

award for his 55 Chevy Bel Air
Rafael Castaneda won Best Hot Rod

in the juried contest for his 65 Shelby Cobra
Richard Owens
1961 Silver Corvette
won 2nd place in
the juried contest
Crosswater yacht club
Former British
Open Champion
Todd Hamilton putts
at the Summit Rock Golf Course
PGA and LPGA players from left to right: Jason Kokrak,

Ryann Otoole, Kristy McPherson, Todd Hamilton
Horseshoe Bay Resort Club Members and guests watch PGA and
LPGA professionals compete at the Shootout at Horseshoe Bay
Resort held September 27th at the resorts Summit Rock golf course.
Horseshoe Bay
Resort Golf
Tournament
STORY BY BRYAN WOODWARD
The Claret Jug, the trophy
awarded to the British Open
Champion, was on display at the
2014 Shootout at Horseshoe Bay
Resort, held September 27th.
Ryann OToole
tees off on hole #1
at the Summit Rock
golf course at Horseshoe Bay Resort
Ryann OToole
and caddy
James and Kara Dudley

pose with the Claret Jug
PHOTOS BY KELLY MCDUFFIE
N SATURDAY,September 27 th , Horseshoe Bay Resort Club

Members and resort guests welcomed PGA and LPGA tour professionals to the resorts annual Shootout at Horseshoe Bay Resort. This
years teams included former British Open Champion Todd Hamilton, PGA pro
Jason Kokrak, and LPGA players Ryann OToole and Kristy McPherson. Members
and guests were treated to brunch and watched the teams compete over 18-holes
at the resorts heralded Summit Rock golf course. The duo of OToole-Kokrak
won in a competitive match-play event. Hamilton, who won the British Open in
2004, brought a replica of the Claret Jug, in honor of his monumental PGA major
championship trophy.
British Open Champion Todd Hamilton

with caddy
Kristy McPherson
and caddy
Tim and Stephanie Brown
PGA tour
professional
Jason Kokrak
competes at the
Shootout at Horseshoe Bay Resort
Horsehsoe Bay Resort

guests enjoyed their day at the
Shootout at Horseshoe Bay Resort
LPGA tour professional

Kristy McPherson tees off
on hole #1 at the Shootout
at Horseshoe Bay Resort
Bee Cave Police Depts Detective Lieutenant Bill

Pitmon turns Maranda Lampes world upside down!
Jeremy Self; Chairman of the Board,
Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce
Top Producing Realtor for Moreland Properties Lake Travis,

April Womack with pro partner David Miller from Go Dance
Dancing with the Stars

Lake Travis
STORY BY CATHIE PARSSINEN WITH HELP FROM
THE LT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
April Womack, David Miller
Dr. Richard Reinap, Bee Cave Veterinary

Clinic with Max Miller
First American Titles Sarah Tallman

with pro partner Augie Gutierrez from
Go Dance
Teresa Breuggeman, Glaudete Gunsalus,

Keith Barker, Gina Vetro
WANT TOknow who writes the Chamber Press Releases! Since, with only
hours between me and my go-to-press deadline, I found this brilliantly funny
promotion for this years Dancing with the Stars saved in my inbox. Here is an
abridged version!
There was content too hot for TV as eight celebrities battled for the prized
Mirror Ball Trophy at Dancing with the Star on Sept. 5 at the Lakeway Resort and
Spa. Realtor April Womack of Moreland Properties and Jolene Weinstein, market
manager at Realty Austin tried to see who could bring the house down first. Sgt. Jeff
Brinkman and Lt. Bill Pitmon of Lakeway and Bee Cave police departments took
a break from busting bad guys to duke it out for bragging rights. And both Sarah
Tallman, a First American Title Business Consultant and Paula Kaisner, franchise
owner of Cruise One Travel, hoped to capture the trophy. Veterinarian Dr. Richard
Reinap of Bee Cave Veterinary Clinic
Ann Christine Langselius, Shelly and Frank West
unleashed his inner ballroom beast
with partner Max Miller, but it was Jille
Dorler of Jille Dorler Physical Therapy
who mopped up all the casualties with
partner Wade Huber!
The event raised approximately
$23,500 with about $4,500 of that going
to the Lake Travis Community Library.
Laura Mitchell, IOM; President, Jenifer Aorba, Cara Keenan

LT Chamber of Commerce (both with Realty Austin)
Event Chair Jolene

Weinstein is all smiles!
Lakeway Owners
Michael and Bridge Bertram
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1st place
Winners! Jillie
Dorler of Jillie
Dorler Physical
Therapy with
Wade Huber
Emcee Lakeway Police Chief Todd

Radford congratulates Sgt. Jeff
Brinkman of the Lakeway Police
Department and partner Sara Arnold.
DWTS Volunteer
Jean Hennagin,
Emcee Chief Todd
Radford
Our honorary judges!...LTFR Fire Chief Robert Abbott, former 2-time

champion Kristin Holt of Zbranek & Holt and Mike Meyer of Prosperity Bank
Pro partner Randy
Ferguson and Paula
Kaisner, franchise
owner of Cruise One
Travel, won 3rd Place.
Emcee Todd Radford, Paula Kaisner, Randy Ferguson

Everyone gets a chance to shine!
2nd place winners: Jolene

Weinstein, Market Manager
for Realty Austins Lake Travis
Market Center and pro partner
Darren Paul from Go Dance
Survivors Kathy Clark, Diana Coleman, Myrtle Bell
Survivor Debby Stone-Crouse, Race for the

Cure Co-chair; Christy Casey-Moore, Executive
Director, Susan G. Komen Austin; Survivor
Karen Quineos, Race for the Cure Co-chair
Hope for the Cure
Radisson Hotel
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OPE FORthe Cure, a survivor celebration hosted by Susan G. Komen Austin, offered
breast cancer survivors, family members, friends, and community health partners an opportunity to celebrate on September 13 at the Radisson Hotel in Downtown Austin. The focus of
the themed event, A Night in the Roaring 20s, was to honor and celebrate local survivors, co-survivors,
and community partners who provide life-saving services, as well as the over 3 million breast cancer
survivors living in the United States. The party was presented by Texas Breast Specialists and Texas
Oncology and sponsored by First Trust and Charles Maund Toyota. It featured a cocktail reception,
dinner, silent auction, recognition of outstanding volunteers, and special guest speaker, Dr. Michelle
Ashworth of Texas Oncology who spoke about the strides being made against breast cancer. Additionally,
Volunteer Patricia Gonzalez receives the Rising Star
Award from Komen staff member Eliza May at the Hope for the Cure event, Komen Austin announced the Honorary Race for the Cure Co-chairs
for
2014:
Karen
Quintos,
Dells
Chief
Marketing
Officer,
and
Debby
Stone-Crouse,
local
survivor.
Michelle Ashworth, M.D. with
Honorary Survivor Debby StoneTexas Oncology
Crouse, Race for the Cure
The Hope for the Cure survivor celebration is one more way that Komen Austin is helping to
Co-chair
support those who are fighting breast cancer as well as celebrating survivors and their families.
ABOUT SUSAN G. KOMEN AUSTIN

Since 1999, Susan G. Komen Austin has been hard at work raising funds to provide free breast
cancer screening, education and medical services as well as financial and emotional support
Jan Wilson,
Leah McVill, Survivor
Operations Director Jeannine
ODeens presents awards.
Susan G. Komen Staff: Christy Casey-Moore, Eliza May, Jeannine ODeens,

Brynn Biddle, Kimberly Kelly, Brittney Franks, Tania Leskovar-Owens
Susan G. Komen Austin Executive

Director Christy Casey-Moore
Martha Fletcher Coons receives the Ramona

Stone Magid Iris Award for her dedication to the
core characteristics of the founding Executive
Director, Ramona
Stone Magid: faith,
hope, wisdom,
courage and
admiration.
Race for the Cure Event Committee: Katie Pollok, Chair Heidi Olson, Raeann Murray,
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each year are put to work right here in Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis
and Williamson counties. The remaining funds are dedicated solely to
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Pam Peck, Survivor Deanna Frederick, Frank Meyer, Brittney Franks

Keri Worthy, Patient/NavigatorCommunity Action, Greg Scego
Delia Bautista, Korina Bautista, Kari Bautista, Emma Gomez
One Note Stand, an

a cappella ensemble
from UT, performed
at the event.
Michelle Chism, Katie Paschall, McKenzy Windham
Jeff and Heidi Olson, Committe Chair,

Chris Baker, Jennifer Harmen-Grey
2014 Riders
Texas 4000
Tribute
Texas 4000 Executive

Director Jen Garza
Lauren and Courtney Powers
014 MARKS Amilestone for Texas 4000, as the organization passes

the decade mark since its founding by UT engineering students Chris and
Mandy Condit in 2004. Diagnosed at age 11, Chris is a Hodgkins lymphoma
survivor. Chris felt that creating the longest charity bicycle ride in the world, from
Austin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska, would be a symbolic way to fight the nations
greatest disease threat. 43 students participated in the inaugural ride in 2004 and
presented a check to the American Cancer Society for $112,000. In ten short years,
Texas 4000 has raised over $4 million and has donated $1 million to the M.D.
Anderson Cancer Center to fund cancer research.
2014 Sierra team riders Doha Hussien and
Jocelyn Matyas
Tim Costello, Eleanor Bowman, Debbie Smith, Melissa Mormon,

Todd Janszeh, Greg Miller (all from sponsor BHI)
Texas 4000 Founder,

Chris Condit
Jimmy Schatte, Texas 4000

Chairman of the Board
The 2014 Texas 4000 Riders at the Alaskan border
Riders celebrate
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Each team spends 19 months training and

preparing before ever leaving Austin. Each rider
must meet a fundraising goal of $1,500 per
person. The 2014 riders who are pictured here
include 79 University of Texas college students
who were selected on November 1, 2012 and represent many different majors, fitness levels and
backgrounds. One thing that unites them all, however, is a unique and personal tie to cancer. Many
of them have experienced the powerlessness of
watching loved ones suffer and struggle and often
succumb to the destructive power of this relentless disease. More than anything else, this is a ride
of empowerment, a way to make a difference. In
their mission statement, members consider the
Texas 4000 a journey that takes grit, determination, and support. And that is why they consider
it a metaphor for the battle against cancer.
On August 23, an exuberant crowd of 400
gathered at the Austin Music Hall to hail the
return of the 2014 LIVESTRONG Texas 4000
Team from Alaska and to celebrate their 70-day
ride at the Tribute Gala.
Among achievements to celebrate was the service of Board Chairman Jimmy Schatte. He was
the inaugural Board Chairman when the Board
was formally established in 2006, and he has
served the organization through nine rides. Chris
Condit spoke movingly of Jimmy, He has been
an incredible partner on my journey, a friend, a
mentor, a true servant-leader. His strategic vision
and his passion for this cause is shown is spades.
Julie Tan, Marisa Parker, Rebecca Teng
Cuatro Sammons, Lauren Yurko, Brandi and Chris Horne

Riders Ashley Lindley, Connor Clark,
Sharwin Khot, Mac Nahiem, Ria Cho
Texas 4000 Executive Director

Jen Garza, Event Chair
Jennifer Sarver
Riders Kevin Clauss (Sierra), Alex Patlan
(Ozarks), Carly Lissak (Rockies)
Angie Ballentine, Morgon and Dan Carroll
Greg and Christine Miller, Jason and

Mary Elise Maurice
Patrick Linton, Anthony McCoy, Austin Shaver,

Seth Snyder, Jordan Robles (Rockies team)
Henry and Julie Eby
Patrick Linton, Anthony McCoy

Jimmy Schatte, Mandy and Chris Condit,
Bridget Schatte
Matt Welch, Blair Newberry, Kelley and Joe Newberry
Austins 10th
Annual Bat Fest
STORY BY KIM HEINEN
N AUGUST 23RD,bat lovers gathered at the Congress Avenue Bridge to

celebrate the 10th anniversary of Austins annual Bat Fest. This years festival
saw an estimated 20,000 participants and truly had something for everyone.
A variety of musical styles were featured as 17 local and national
bands performed on three different stages throughout the entirety of the festival. Over 75 arts and crafts vendors were on hand
selling their unique wares. Festival-goers also enjoyed children
and adult bat-related activities, local food and drink options, and
even a bat costume contest. Finally, around 8:00pm, the bats took
off from under the bridge for their nightly feeding while spectators watched from both the bridge above and the lake below via
paddleboards and boats of varying sizes.
The Mexican free-tailed bat is the official flying mammal of the
state of Texas and is often also referred to as the Austonian bridge
bat. This is because, from April through October, the Congress
Avenue Bridge is home to North Americas largest urban colony of
Mexican free-tailed bats; they winter in Mexico. When the bridge
was completed in 1980, the bats found the crevices underneath
to be the perfect roost. With summer temperatures in these spaces

ranging from 87 to 92 degrees, this makes an ideal environment for
bat families. By mid-August, it is estimated the bridge houses 1.5 million of these fuzzy creatures, attracting 100,000 tourists who come to
watch them make their evening emergence, which can last up to half
an hour. Over the years, these bats have become as much of an Austin
trademark as live music, inspiring the citys annual Bat Fest.
As in years past, Bat Conservation International (BCI) teamed
up with Roadway Productions to host this exciting event, celebrating
Austins beloved furry flying mammals. While BCI is based in Austin,
this organization is dedicated to education and conservation involving the over 1,300 bat species found throughout the world. Aside
from being cute and fuzzy, bats are a vital species to our ecosystem
acting as natural insect control, pollinators, and seed dispersers.
View from the 55th floor of the Austonian
CEO Emeritas Sandra Martin,

Amy Cranfill
Austin Police Chief Art

Acevado, Rusty Tally
Board member Kristin Salcher, CCP Executive Director Michael

Carol Meyer Torres, Bill Rossick, Board member
The Center for

Child Protection
25th Anniversary
Angela Nielsen, Kelly Lyttle, Nancy Peters
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Board VP Steve Harvey, Karen
Shultz, Immediate Past President,
Mike Shultz, Dean Leipsner, Board
member, Brooke Williamson, Tama
Williamson, Board member
HE CENTERfor Child Protection celebrated 25 years of service to children and families in

Central Texas with an anniversary gathering on the 55th floor of the Austonian in downtown
Austin. Greeted by panoramic views of the city, guests helped the Center to celebrate over two
decades of providing crucial services to children in Travis Country. First formed in 1989, the
Center has provided services at no charge to over 74,000 children in the greater Austin area. In
2013, they provided 10,335 services to 1,835 children and 1,266 adults. The mission of the Center
for Child Protection is to reduce trauma for children during the investigation and prosecution
of crimes committed against them. The Center has been instrumental in changing the way child
abuse cases are handled in Travis County. This anniversary marks an important milestone for the
Center as it continues its mission to help children and families affected by trauma.
Dorina and Rick Cockman
Lois Hay, Donna Mitchell
Exec. Dir. Michael Torres,

Board member Travis
Siebeneicher
Chris Hester, Margie Burciaga
Erin Jolly, Founding Member Maxine Roberts,

Cassie LaMere, Zoe Patterson
The Karen Tennison Trio
Bob and Stephanie Collins
Creed and Cassie Ford
Melanie Chasteen,
Director of
Communications,
Lynne Skinner
David and Kathi Allen
Board members Dean Leipsner,

Curtis Howard
Travis Siebeneicher, Rebekah and

Karen and Mike Shultz Jarryd Nolen
Upcoming!
FROM LAKEWAY ASSOCIATES OF SETON
STORY BY GRETCHEN NEARBURG
PHOTOS BY CATHIE PARSSINEN
HE FIRSTgeneral meeting of the Lakeway Associates of Seton included a Wine

and Cheese Reception at the home of Gretchen Nearburg and updates from Alan
Isaacson, VP and COO of Seton Shoal Creek Hospital. LAS members have raised
more than $350,000 to support projects and programs whichimprove the Shoal Creek
patient experience. Seton Shoal Creek Hospital treats children and adults with emotional
and/or substance abuse difficulties. This year promises to be an exciting and creative one
that will include a new fundraising event, The Seton Christmas Homes Tour in Arbolago on
December 13 at 1 pm.
The Hills Country Club will host The Seton Tea on Saturday, February 7th at 1 pm, and The
Seton Gala will be held on Sunday, April 19th at 6:30 pm at a private home in Vineyard Bay.
Lakeway Associates President Barbara Bembry; Alan Isaacson,

VP and COO for Seton Shoal Creek Hospital; Sharon Rogers
Board Members: Brooke Toeller, Nancy Clayton, Jackie Elliott, Maureen Mulrooney, Doris Burson, Kim Nearburg,
President Barbara Bembry, Sharon January, Cherie Harris, Sharon Rogers. Not Pictured, Ann Neighbors
Rally for the Cure
Event Chair
and Survivor
Beverly Reid,
Mike Mallett
STORY BY BEVERLY REID

VER 100ladies participated by golfing or volunteering for the

7th annual breast cancer awareness event, Rally for the Cure
Golf Tournament on Oct. 1 at Yaupon golf course. With the support of the Lakeway community, the Rally raised $10,400 for the Susan G
Komen Foundation. Fundraising opportunities included hole sponsorships, silent auction items, raffle tickets and entry fees from participants.
Ladies from the Lakeway Country Club, The Hills Country Club, Falconhead
and Greystone competed in a four-person scramble with lots of fun events
on the Par three holes. The Lakeway Country Club actively participates and
creates a great tournament for the ladies. Committee chairs, Vivian Craft
and Beverly Reid worked with volunteers Sharon Rogers, Cathy Shoemaker,
Sandra McCullough, Billye Lynn Ratliff, Maria
Signature Hole #7, The Hills
Foust, Margaret Reese, and Carolyn Henry to
make this a successful endeavor.
2nd Place Winners! Gail Bowman, Marlene Massa,

Kathi Skinner, Charlotte Foster
1st Place Winners! Front: Monica Daniel,

Mitzi Reese; Back: Kelly Villareal, Kay Rester
Committee Chairs Margret Reese, Sharon
Rogers, Event Chair Beverly Reid
3rd Place Winners! Victoria Matheny,

Melonie Mius, Rhonda Connelly
The Lakeway Resort and Spa hosted the

2014 TWIB Extraordinary Women Awards
and 4th Annual Birthday Bash on Sept. 19.
Carol Meyer, owner of Fastframe Gallery, Westlake; TWIB

Secretary and Award Chair; Tenesha Wards, D.C., owner
of Infinity Wellness Center and 2014 TWIB President
Texas Women in
Business
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Charmaine Gravning, Media Relations for CC4C; Talaya
Frazier, Founder of CC4C and 2014 nominee for the TWIB
Woman Philanthropist Award
EXAS WOMENin Business celebrated their 4th annual Birthday

Bash and Extraordinary Women Awards ceremony on September 19
at the Lakeway Resort and Spa. The Extraordinary Women awards,
given out for the first time since the organizations inception in 2010, recognized and celebrated women in the greater Austin area who have made a significant difference in the lives of other women and children.
The awards included five different categories, and winners were chosen
in each category by the Austin area community. Lisa Gaynor of Design with
Consignment was awarded the Woman Entrepreneur Award, an honor presented to a female entrepreneur who has made a difference in the lives of other
women or girls. Sheila Bostick of Benchmark Bask Austin received the Woman
Corporate Contributor Award, presented to an Austin area corporate employee
who makes a difference in the lives of her colleagues. Karalei Nunn, Founder of
Meridian World School, received the Woman Community
Lexus owner Vicki Howard, Abby Argo, winner of the Young Woman
Contributor Award; Maxine Roberts
Lisa Beth (LB) Thomas, owner of LBTJ Ad Agency and

Founder and First President of TWIB
Contributor Award, an award given to an

Austin area woman who makes a difference in the
lives of others in her community, school district or
the non-profit world. The Woman Philanthropist
Award, given to an Austin area philanthropist
who has made a major difference to local charities
or non-profits was awarded to Cherie Mathews
of healincomfort.com. The Young Woman
Contributor Award is given to a junior or senior
currently enrolled in an Austin area high school, or
to a recent graduate, who has made an exceptional
contribution to school activities, her local community, to a philanthropy or to girls groups over the
past year. This year, Abby Argo received the award
for her work with the Center for Child Protection.
The event also featured several speakers
including keynote speaker, Dr. Deb Kern who
spoke about finding calm amidst chaos. Chef
Stephen Sicola, and nutritionist Sarah Sicola
offered attendees clean, quick, and delicious cooking tips, and Terry Morper, a registered nurse and
weight loss specialist, offered tips for losing weight
and gaining health. The 4th annual TWIB Birthday
Bash celebrated the organizations inception and
the strides its members have made to educate and
empower women.
Keynote Speaker Dr. Deb Kern, leads the audience

through a sequence of liberating movements.
Dancing with Dr. Deb
Sheila Bostick; Senior VicePresident, Benchmark Bank;

TWIB President Tenesha Wards
LB Thomas, Cynthia Southerland
Sheila Bostick
Award Recipients!
2014 Woman Community Contributor Award Winner Karalei Nunn, Founder of the Meridian World School; 2014 Woman
Entrepreneur Award Winner Lisa Gaynor, Design with Consignment; 2014 Young Woman Contributor Award Winner
Abby Argo, Center for Child Protection; 2014 Woman Philanthropist Award Winner Cherie Mathews, healincomfort.com;
2014 Woman Corporate Contributor Award Winner Sheila Bostick, Benchmark Bank Austin
Tenesha Wards, D.C., 2014

TWIB President and owner
of Infinity Wellness Center
The Voice of Discovery

Committee
member
Julie Mack,
Shawn Mack
RIENDS, sponsors and Discovery alumni gathered at the Oasis to enjoy a cocktail
reception, sit-down dinner and a widely anticipated sing-off, based on THE VOICE
that featured local contestants and celebrity judges pitted against each other in a
competition called THE VOICE of Discovery. These events were all part of the first annual
fundraiser benefitting Discovery Programs in Austin.
The human potential movement, with its emphasis on self-exploration, exploded across the
U.S. in the 1970s and 1980s and led to the development of large group, life skills training
programs. It was as a participant in such a program in the mid-1990s that David Dachner,
President of Amarado Oil Company, experienced revolutionary changes that reconfigured the
direction of his life. The program he attended owed its inspiration to collaboration and partnership with group life skill training workshops developed by Dr. Phil and Dr. Joe McGraw in the
mid-1980s. Their work laid the foundation for what became Discovery!, a three-part series of
dynamic, interactive training that expands self-awareness and offers both processes to expose
obstacles to growth and tools to enhance sucDavid Dachner and Bob Posey, co-founders cessful living and to empower people to live
and co-directors, speak of the achievements life to their fullest potential. In July, 2008,
and the mission of Discovery-Austin.
David Dachner and Bob Posey, President of
Gearench and a fellow Discovery enthusiast,
joined forces to become co-owners, co-directors and co-lead facilitators of what is now
known as Discovery Programs. Since 2008,
Event Co-chairs Brenda Dachner, Estrella Posey
Co-host Bob Posey, Chris Friklin, Shannon Fricklin, Julie Mack, Lynn Cunningham, Carmen Presley, Co-host
Estrella Posey, Irma Plaza, Ellen Royal, Diana Anteblu, Erica Carlson, Sandi Gordon, Co-host Brenda Dachner,
Lisa
Thomas, Marianna
Dydek,
Birdie (Jacy) Kendall, Jon-David Kendall, Co-host David Dachner
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Discovery Programs have experienced remarkable growth in Austin, impacting and transforming the lives of over 2,500 participants whose testimonials recount the profound
influence Discovery Programs have had on their personal, professional and spiritual lives.
Discovery Programs are made possible due to the generosity of individuals and companies that provide support through volunteering, donations, and sponsorships. Discovery
has only two paid staff. All of Discovery Programs facilitators, assistants and coordinators
pay it forward by volunteering their time, talent and service because someone else did
that for them.
This very first fundraising event garnered approximately $50,000 in donations that
will be dedicated to Discovery Programs operations.
For more information, visit www.discoveryprograms.org
Contestant Brett Barns, Event

Director at the Long Center for the
Performing Arts and former member
of the Austin Lyric Opera
Contestant Laurie Gantt-Norris,

Keller Williams Realtor
Contestants Laurie Gantt-Norris

and Brooks Ivey, from the local
band Dark Blonde with their
team coach Sandy McIlree
Judge Sandy McIlree, on his

knees to acknowledge the
talent of Brett Barns!
Co-hosts David and Brenda Dachner
Judges: Sandy Mcilree from the all new JB and Sandy Show
on Fringe Austin 105.3; Donna Lee McBride, Award-winning
comedienne; Turk Pipken, Author, Actor/Producer, Philanthropist
The winning team! Jan Goss-Gibson,
Team coach Donna McBride, Art
Walker, Attorney and founder of the
Walker Bright, PC Law Firm
Measuring the applause decibels! Team coach Turk Pipkin,

Contestant Jeena Turner, Brett Barns, Brooks Ivey, Laurie GanttNorris, Team coach Sandy McIlree, Jan Goss-Gibson, Team coach
Donna McBride, Art Walker
Brooks and Heidi Ivey
Jon-David Kendall, Birdie Kendall, Chris Friklin, Co-hosts Estrella and Bob Posey
Emcees Lisa Beth Thomas,

Jon-David Kendall
Contestant Jan Goss-Gibson,

Speaker, Author, Trainer and
Founder of Civility Consulting
Mayberry Gala
HE SPIKE INattendance at this years Bob Mayberry Foundations

Black & White Gala should come as no surprise to those who know Diane
Judah-Mayberry and her unflinching war against lung cancer. As she
noted in her remarks to guests, The man who moves a mountain begins by picking
up a single stone. And we do move mountains, one stone at a time. To date, the
Bob Mayberry Foundation has raised more than $250,000 to support lung cancer
research at M.D. Anderson. Dr. William N. Williams, Assistant Professor with the
Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology at M.D. Andersons
Division of Cancer Medicine, confirmed the dismal fact that
The Vistas Ballroom at the Lakeway Resort and Spa
lung cancer research is woefully underfunded at the federal
level. The fact that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer
deaths, exceeding those of colon, breast and prostate cancers
combined, should earn it a prominent place at the funding
table, but it has not. One in fourteen will receive a lung cancer
diagnosis. Chloe BruinSlot, a 2014 Lake Travis High School
graduate and a current freshman at Baylor University, knows
lung cancers grim harvest all too well. Within five years, she
lost five members of her family to lung cancer. She is the 2014
recipient of the Bob Mayberry Scholarship.
Brandon Cox, Katie Van Wyngeeven, Jana Cox
Diana Judah-Mayberry; President, The Bob
Mayberry Foundation, Steve and Debbie Ohlman
Joe Cresco, Ellen Cresco, Zach Heflin
Kathy Lanham, Cindy and Mike Maroney
Chloe BruinSlot, 2014 Mayberry Foundation Scholarship Recipient; Dr. William N. Williams, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Bubba and Diane Breazeale
Greg and Astrid Mohr
Rusty Busby, Syrma Quinones
Jennifer and Kevin McKeown
Natalie Peery, Tony and Melissa Curtis-Wellings
Laura Dunnigan, Chris Strong, Marianne Reed
Board Member Pilar Castillo, Melinda Castillo
Laura Dunnigan
Dr. Williams emphasized the critical importance of private donations that can be leveraged
to gain a foothold that allows programs in their
infancy to compete for federal grants. Joe Cresco,
a non-smoker and lifelong health enthusiast and
runner, received a Stage 4 small cell lung cancer diagnosis in 2012. He knows that treatment
options are few and that the pioneering research
M.D. Anderson is engaged in is key.
Anne Marie and Stephen Pyle
Mike Hutton, Diane Judah-Mayberry,
Tommy and Michelle Hiltzman
Auctioneer Scott Swenson
Dr. William N. Williams
Robert Harrison, Brian Hickey
Patti Reich, Bill Pugh
Ann Kincannon,
Susan Faykus
Amber and John Schaeffer, Dr. Cindy Nilson, Vanessa Bohlmann Cindy and Don Kotrady
Frieda Baker,
Melinda Bily
Nikki Schroeder, Matt Sullivan and Kevin Hayward,

co-owners of Platinum Sponsor Ox Paper Board,
with Diane Judah-Mayberry
Bob and Niece Laws
Pam Mayberry-Solly,
Dave and Kelly Khoury
Kathy Montana, Geri Boyce
Amy and Gary Weldon
Gwen and
Jack Holcroft
Geri and Jim Boyce
Foundation Board Members and Gala Volunteers: Mary Beth Kenis, Laura Dunnigan, Tammy Wire, Ashton Flynn, Geri Boyce, Kathy Mayberry,
Pam Mayberry-Solly, Andrea Hodne, Rosemary Jennings, Diane Judah-Mayberry, Niece Laws, Natalie Peery, Betty Welch, Angela Morrisw
Regents HS Football team member

with Jeremy on his shoulders
Eva Runkle with her Champion,

Talaya Frazier (Founder of CC4C)
Pierce gives flowers to his mom, Janel
Eva with Meredith McGee from the LT

Cavalettes, accepting the award for
the loudest cheer for Eva
CC4C 2014
Micro-Marathon
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Champion Leo Manzano, 2012 Olympic
Silver Medalist in Track and Field
Emcee Ben King
Children athletes with 3F Fitness in Hudson Bend

Drew with his 2013
Champion Joe Berti
IGH SCHOOLteams and booster clubs from all over Austin who
champion this years CC4C children with rare or undiagnosed conditions assembled at the Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave on September
28 for the CC4C 2nd Annual Micro-Marathon. Presenting sponsors of this years
CC4C Micro-Marathon were Mark and Michelle Calaway.
As part of a new program CC4C initiated at the beginning of the 2013-2014
academic year, CC4C children are adopted by and become honorary members
of a high school team or booster club of their choosing. The teams and booster
clubs accept a role as champions for these children and run the Micro-Marathon
in their honor. The teams also invite their children to games and
special events and give them team paraphernalia to symbolize the
special relationship they share. The Lake Travis HS Cavalettes,
Vandergrift HS Lacrosse, Cedar Park HS FFA, Hutto HS Football,
Cedar Park HS Celebrities, Regents HS Football, Hayes HS
Football, Bowie HS Basketball, Anderson HS Drill Team are the
current championing teams for the 20142015 academic year.
The special care and devotion these high school students shower
on their children have a truly magical effect, lifting the spirits of
children whose rare diseases have imposed so much suffering and
misery. In October, Pierce lost his battle with his brain tumor. His
experience at the Micro-Marathon was a highlight that brought
him much joy in his last weeks.
To donate to any of the champion children, visit cc4c.org
(top left) Regents HS Football team; (bottom right) Westlake Chaps HS Football team
Talaya Frazier, founder of CC4C speaks of the organizations goals and mission.
Back row (Champions): Talaya Frazier, Erica Brennes, Shannon Sarnella, Leo Manzano, Reese Ryan, Jana Perry standing for Henry Perry, Suzy Seeley,
Sarah Marshall, Jeremys father Michael, Jeni Raymond. Front row (Children) Eva, Pierce, Evelyn, Drew, Caroline, Champions and Presenting Sponsors
Mark and Michelle Calaway, Ty, Chase, Maddie, Dia, Jeremy.
The Bowie High School Football team: Champions for Chase
Cedar Park HS Celebrities Dance Team

cheer for Maddie
2013 CC4C alum,
Torrence, with
her mother, Traci
Uber-Volunteer Maria Nguyen is

recognized for her dedication to CC4C
Cedar Park Celebrities
The LTHS Cavalettes win the decibel

contest for their cheer for Eva!
Cindy Kotrady
Kendra Diamond
1st VP Sharon Gilmore, WCGL President

Kitty Lichty, 2nd VP Jill Ukeiley
Gretchen Nearburg
Runway 14
Leanne DuPay
Co-chairs Suzie Leggio,

Vickie Taylor
Kendra Diamond
Pat Evans
HE WOMENS CLUBof Greater Lakeway presented its always

eagerly anticipated fall style show and luncheon at the Lakeway
Resort and Spa on Oct. 27 th. President Kitty Lichty, First VicePresident Sharon Gilmore and 2nd Vice-President Jill Ukeiley dispensed with
the business of the monthly meeting with professional dispatch. But lo! When
the gavel came down, the music went up, and the grand parade of fashion
began, recorded for posterity by the cameras on hundreds of smart phones.
Fashion Chairs Suzie Leggio and Vickie Taylor made sure that the model
mix included both familiar faces (and bodies!) and newcomers. Fashions were
provided by Dillards at the Hill Country Galleria and ran the gamut from exercise and fitness attire to Lakeway Haute. Julianne DeBower, Judy Donahue
and Linda Bradshaw treated guests to a performance of their
Spring 2014 show stopper, All That Jazz. Great fun!
Linda Bradshaw, Judy Donohue,
Julianne DeBower
Jody Berry
Joyce Christian
Dinah Flood
Doris Burson
Jan Collier
Maureen Mulrooney
Linda Buikema, Ernie Clay
Paula Tye
Kim Nearburg
Maria Roos
Janet Eaddy
Carol Mitchum
Cherie Harris
Dance Institute Performance Academy Ballet Company

PHOTOS COURTESY OF
JOSH BREWSTER PHOTOGRAPHY
Dance Institute Trains

for Personal Success
ANCE INSTITUTEis known as the Center for Excellence in Dance Training.

Now 6 years old, the dance school can boast 8 National titles, 1 Runner-up Shoot
Out Championship and 2 National Shoot Out Championships. Studio owner and
director, Linda Holland, feels that while dance instruction is fun and can be social, it should
also provide the student a path to success for achieving important personal goals. Students
goals include recreational dance, cheerleading, drill team, competitive dance, college scholarCompany 5: Back Row: Jordan Hall, Sydney James, Kele Robeson, Clarisse
ships and a profession in the dance world.
Rosenthal, Parker Rogers; Center: Natalie Wong; Front: Gianna Vallone,
Olivia Schuh, Grace Marcum
Dance Institutes training is based on strong classical ballet, traditional jazz technique, contemporary, hip hop and tap. The school develops students who are well rounded in all styles of
dance, thus arming them with competitive and commercial strengths as they move forward to
achieve their goals. Lead by director Linda Holland, Dance Institute has a strong, experienced
faculty including Gay Pollock, former owner of the Fusion power house, Bad Boys of Dance
Pretty Girl Jordan Lombardi, Tapestrys Jeremy Arnold, and monster of Hip Hop Jonas Vezia.
The inspired talents of Shaping Sounds Nick Lazzarini and Joey Arrigo (currently dancing the
lead of Kooza with Cirque du Soleil), as well as guests from Cincinnati Ballet, Kansas City Ballet
and Richmond Ballet, Step Up Revolutions star Misha Gabriel and the incredible Bad Boys
of Dance constantly infuse Dance Institute with powerful new energy. Even classical ballet
companies require dancers to have experience in other forms of dance such as contemporary
and modern dance, explains Director Linda Holland.
Street Heat Hip Hop Team 2014
Dannon OBrien came to DI as a fledgling Hip Hop student
and in 2 short years successfully made it to the Semi Finals
of So You Think You Can Dance. He is currently on scholarship at Marymount Manhattan College in New York City.
Holland notes that in two short years, DIs strong curriculum can transform young dancers into polished young professionals. Train with the best and reach your full potential.
Dance Institute is currently accepting registrations for
students ages 3 & 18. For information about classes or Dance
Institute Performance Academy, visit danceinstitute.com
Company 3: Back row: Hannah Nauert, Hope Marcum,

Gabby Foyt, Celia Handing; Front: Andrea Patriarca, Kyla
Stephens, Nick Schroeder, Isabella Francis, Alyssa Pratt
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