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Rare property inLake South, Lake Travis School district. 10 acre Gentleman Ranch. Well appointed 3Bedroom/ 2 Bath Home, Separate 1 bedroom Guest Apartment. 30 x 60 RV Party Barn. 4 stall Horse Barn, Lighted Arena, Multiple Fenced areas for Horse ranging. Well constructed, elevated Garden Spot. Newly constructed Pool & Spa. Offered at $ 997,000
Lake Travis Waterfront Home Located in one of the most sought after Deep Water Coves on the South Shore, remained Navigable during the drought. One of the largest private boat docks on the lake, will accommodate multiple length boats. 5BR / 4.5 BA. Wood Floors, Cabinets & Trim were all milled on site from re-claimed Long Leaf Pine. Screened in Stone Lounge w/ Outdoor Kitchen, Wood Decks span the length of home connected by Cable Swing Bridge. 3rd Level Observation, All Levels offer Lake & Hill Country Views! Offered at $2,385,000
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604 Peterson Lane; Lakeway, TX 78734 waterwaysmag@gmail.com www.waterwaysmagazine.com EDITOR/PUBLISHER: Cathie Parssinen 512.785.6313 ART DIRECTOR: Sheila Parr ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE: Brooke Toeller 512.808.7115 waterwaysmagsales@gmail.com CONTRIBUTORS EDITORIAL: Allison Baron, Cathie Parssinen, Keija Parssinen, Monalisa Saenz, Brooke Toeller PHOTOGRAPHY: ATX Photography, Bob Daemmrich, Lisa Hause Photography, KU Photography, Brandi Nellis Photography, Patti Melton-Pieszchala, Cathie Parssinen, Brooke Toeller Cover photo by Brandi Nellis Follow us on Facebook!
ABOUT THE COVER Kelly and Ronda Gray were honored at the Austin Childrens’ Shelter’s “Reach for the Stars” Gala on Nov. 14th where they were recipients of the Inaugural Guardian Award. Read more about their achievements in the About the Cover feature on page 18.
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18 ABOUT THE COVER 20 SANTA CLAUS IN COMING TO TOWN 24 2014 MAYBERRY GALA 27 HOMES! 32 DANCING WITH THE STARS REVEAL 35 CELEBRATE! EAT OUT! 38 2015 VOICE OF DISCOVERY
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42 KEEPING HEALTHY AND FIT 50 HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD! 52 BUSINESS PROFILES 54 EMERALD POINT BOAT SHOW 56 8212 CLUB FASHION SHOW 58 A TASTE OF LAKE TRAVIS 60 MORELAND CELEBRATES
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62 WOMEN OF HOPE 63 THE 2015 TRIBUTE GALA 64 BEE CAVE POLICE FOUNDATION GALA
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66 2015 CC4C MICRO-MARATHON 68 LEXUS OF LAKEWAY GRAND OPENING
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69 OASIS KICKOFF 70 THE 2015 TEXAS BOOK FESTIVAL 73 SOMETHING TO QUACK ABOUT 74 DANCE INSTITUTE AND ASPVA
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HE AUSTIN Children’s Shelter will present its 2015 Gala “Reach for the Stars,” honoring Kelly and Ronda Gray as the Inaugural Guardian Award Recipients, at about the same time this issue…with their images on our cover… appears throughout Austin and Lake Travis. Austin Children’s Services CEO Kelly White, in her letter to the Grays, explained the factors that made their selection so easy: “Ronda, your dedication to this organization—from your six years on the Board, to your creativity and excitement around the Gala and re-inventing sponsorships, to your wisdom and dedication in creating the Women of Hope—all of these things have had a significant impact on this organization. And Kelly, your quiet and generous support never goes unnoticed. At every turn, you are at Ronda’s side, supporting ACS and her tireless efforts.” In fact, Kelly’s philanthropic traditions were instilled by his father, Joe, who founded the family business, Service Insurance Group, and by his mother Cherry. Joe shared his commitment to giving back with his children and every year dedicated a certain percentage of Service Group’s profits to charity. Cherry was one of the original eight volunteers who cooked and delivered meals to the elderly for Meals on Wheels, a cause that remained dear to her heart throughout her life. The Meals on Wheel Center on East 5th St. is named in honor of Joe and Cherry Gray. Service Group just donated $1 million dollars to the Salvation Army to build a rehab center offering free treatments for women. Given these shared traditions of compassion for others, it is not at all surprising that the Grays are being recognized for their devoted generosity of spirit by just one of the recipients of their largesse and commitment to others. They honor us with their willingness to appear on our cover! (Read more about the Women of Hope in our feature on page 62.)
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WOMEN OF HOPE
who have come together around their common interest in making the world a better place for abused and neglected children and youth served by Austin Children’s Shelter. Women of Hope come together to fulfill their mission in three
is a philanthropic group ways: Networking and Building Friendships • Service • Issue of women Awareness and Advocacy
I joined Women of Hope because I wanted to find a community of women who were interested in giving back.
I never expected I would end up with long-lasting friendships with such special and inspiring women.
- Lana Macrum-Craig
FOUNDERS Charlynn Anger • Jade Ausley • Mindy Bakker • Amy Beauchamp • Ann Benolken • Joanie Bentzin • Yvette Boatwright • Paula Boon • Kelli Brown • Shari Burrows Melissa Busker • Chelsea Cone • Tavia Conkling • Deborah Corbin • Mollie Duckworth • Carla George • Ronda Gray • Sandy Griffin • Debi Hamilton Rebecca Hardeman • Michelle Long Held • Jenny Hutchen • Shannon Hutcheson • Anna Johnson • Stacie Keliehor • Natalie Kennedy • Brenda Langford Brigid Lester • Lana K. Macrum • Melody McCaig • Amy Mills • Kellie Moore • Jenny Palmieri • Cara Patton • Victoria Reed- Fenimore • Annette Renaud Gina Scanio • Kathryn Scarborough • Shannon Schmitz • Teresa Smith • Beth Stabile • Jeanne Stahl • Jill Stearns • Tiffany Stillwell • Mary Tally • Kathy Terry Bobbi Topfer • Delyn Tyson Jennifer Wegmiller • Sherri West • Irene Williams • Theresa Castellano Wood
MEMBERS Courtney Bass • Sandy Bayne • Cameron Breed • Rosa Byrne • Delores Crum • Elena Davis • Amanda Dudley • Jenson Gillespie • Angela Glode • Carol Gormin Jennifer Greenberg • Kelly Haselwood • Felicia Hester • Kelly Hofer • Crary Jagger • Mendy Jagoe • Lori Johnson • Alexis Jones • Molly Jones • Cindy Klatt Jill Klucher • Jenny Knowtowitz • Kris Krause • Kelli Litzau • Tiffany McMillan • Kerry Moll • Kristi Moriarty • Anna Near • Heather Nelson • Kelli Nokes Laura Northway • Angela Nussel • Cathie Parssi • Coral Perroni • Emily Prosise • Misty Reid • Kerry Riedel • Erica Ross • Laurel Ryley • Cynthia Schwartz Laurel Simmons • Venus Strawn
For more information or to join Women of Hope, contact Angela Glode, Chief Development Officer, at aglode@safeaustin.org. Connect with us! safeaustin.org/woh | austinchildrenshelter.org/wohfacebook
HILL COUNTRY GALLERIA
Santa Claus is Coming to Town! STORY BY CATHIE PARSSINEN PHOTOS BY PATTI PIESZCHALA
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What Makes a Realtor Stand Out? ®
“Diana went out of her way to provide a level of service that was truly exceptional. She provided us contacts with local school staff; she set up meetings with builders to discuss home plans; and she offered countless insights into the Austin area.” —Tom Deitrich
“I have bought six homes and sold five in the last 28 years. Each time, I was represented by good, hard-working real estate agents. Diana stands out because she went out of her way to make both transactions go smoothly for me during a very busy time in my career.” —Mary Lee Stinson
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Thursday, Nov. 19th from 6 pm–8 pm at the 9th Annual Tree Lighting. Enjoy live music, and watch the fireworks! It snows every weekend in December at the Hill Country Galleria! Join us for Snow Days on Dec. 5th, 13th and 19th from noon to 4 pm.
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The Black & White Mayberry Gala STORY BY BROOKE TOELLER | PHOTOS BY CATHIE PARSSINEN
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HE ANNUAL Bob Mayberry Foundation’s Black & White Gala raised a record $70,000, a testament to the persistent efforts of founder Diane Judah-Mayberry and her committee of devoted volunteers to raise Pam Mayberry Solly funds and awareness for lung cancer research at MD Anderson. Dr. William N. Williams, Associate Professor and Chief of the Head and Neck section of the Department of Thoracic Head and Neck Medical Oncology at MD Anderson, confirmed the dismal fact that lung cancer research is woefully underfunded at the federal level, despite the fact that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths, exceeding those of colon, breast, and prostate cancer combined. In a heartfelt speech, Ellen Cresto Heflin honored her father, Joe Cresto, a Diane Judah Mayberry man who fearlessly fought lung cancer. She stated, “In those moments of panic, I realized what a gift the Bob Mayberry foundation, MD Anderson, and Dr. Zach and Ellen Heflin, Bridget Cresco, Dr. William N. William, William gave me. Because, not only were they able to extend my dad’s life for Susan Baker, Susan Wennerstrom, Toni Johnson nearly three more years through revolutionary technology, they in fact gave me Bob Jennings, Bob Laws, Jim Boyce, Sam Irwin, Paul Steece the best memories I have of my dad. It turns out that all the memories I have that best exemplify and remind me of his truly wonderful character were while he had cancer. This is because the care he was given allowed him to live with cancer and not merely survive. He was able to be the father I knew, and the man he wanted to be, while being treated for lung cancer.” Ryan Buehler also knows all to well about the struggles of lung cancer and is the recipient of the 2015 Mayberry Scholarship. Through the loss of his grandmother, he came face to face with this horrible disease and is choosing to William N. William, M.D., MD Anderson Cancer Diane and Bubba Breazeale enter a field that helps others.
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Karla Burgess, Kerri Elliott, Andrea Hodne, MaryBeth Kenis, Rosemary Jennings, Ashton Flynn, Kathy Mayberry, Pam Mayberry Solly, Laura Dunnigan, Diane Judah Mayberry, Rusty Busby, Nanci Friedson, Geri Boyce, Betty Welch, Kate Steece, Niece Laws, Natalie Peery, Susan Wilson-Willis, Carol Miltenberger
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This magnificent 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home is located on one of the most desirable, deep water coves on the south shore of Lake Travis. The cove remained navigable throughout the drought. The boat dock is one of the largest on Lake Travis and can accommodate multiple size watercraft. Multiple outdoor entertaining areas include a screened lounge, a wood deck that spans the width of the home, connected by a cable swing bridge, and an upper outdoor patio that offers long-distance views of Lake Travis and the Hill Country. A unique third story observation point is accessed by a spiral staircase.
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A standing seam metal roof sets off the stunning exterior of redwood and Ozark stone. Built on over 2 acres in 2000 by Langle Design & Construction Management, the home’s wood floors, cabinets and trim were milled on site from reclaimed long leaf pine, harvested from a rice mill in Houston. The home also features whole house surround sound. $2,385,000 MLS # 6495667 Joni Langle, Realtor® Highlands Realty 512.413.2712 jonilangle.com
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NOW IS THE TIME to buy Thermador, with savings of up to $6,097 through the One-TwoFree Program! Just in time for the holiday cooking season! The Frog Pad Home Products Studio specializes in affordable high-end, luxury home appliances, products and services. We carry the name brand appliances you can trust, like Thermador, Bosch, & KitchenAid, along with countertops and back splashes, such as Caesarstone & Cambria, provided by Alpha Granite! Shop local and stop by our BRAND NEW SHOWROOMS! We are located in the Oak Grove Plaza of Lakeway, with a second showroom at Alpha Granite off of Howard Lane in Austin. 1501 Ranch Road 620 North, Suite A - Lakeway, TX 78734 915 W. Howard Lane - Austin, TX 78753 Owners Steve & Anne Marie Pyle
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DWTS Dancers, Past & Upcoming… Plus One Infamous Celebrity Judge!
Dancing with the Stars Reveal Party
Tim Valderamma, Joni Schoener Bentzin
STORY AND PHOTOS BY CATHIE PARSSINEN
Sabrina Barker-Truscott, DWTS Director & Emcee
Catherine Marler, Vicki Roberts
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BRANEK AND Holt Custom Homes provided the venue at their fabulous 2015 Home of Distinction in Seven Oaks for the “Grand Reveal” party announcing the Austin celebrities who will compete in the 2015 Dancing with the Stars Austin, a major benefit for the Center for Child Protection. 2015 marks the 9th year of Dancing with the Stars Austin. In 2007, Venus Strawn, Jeanne Parker and Sabrina Barker-Truscott introduced the inaugural dance competition as the concept for the fundraising gala for the CCP. Presented from its inception by Lexus of Austin and Lakeway, the excitement it generates grows each year. The 2015 celebrity dancers are Cole Adams, Brian Deroeck, Erin Johnston, Alexis Jones, Jenny Mason, Joe R. “Bud” Neeley, Rebecca Rooney, Ann Schneider, M. Jordan Scott and Yanelys Thompson. Visit centerforchildprotection.org to read about the accomplishments of these Star-Philanthropists who will put it all on the line on December 6th at the Austin Hilton for the children the Center serves. 2015 Event Chairs are Katrine Formby and Venus Strawn; Honorary Chairs are Katie Jaffe and Andra Liemandt, and once again, Sabrina Barker-Truscott will serve as Director and Emcee of the production. Each year, the success of this event plays a significant part in the Center’s ability to provide high-level services, including forensic interviews, therapy services, medical service and crisis intervention, to young victims of abuse.
Steve Zbranek, Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes Center for Child Protection Executive Director Michael Carolyn & Randy Ferguson, Katrine Formby Torres
Matt Stewart, Klair Van Slyke, Erin & RK Johnston
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Blair & Amy Beard, CCP Board Member
Christina Hester, Margie Burciaga
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Bill Strawn, Mike Shultz, Steve Harvey
STEINER RANCH STEAKHOUSE (512)381-0800 • 5424 Steiner Ranch Blvd., Austin, TX 78732 www.steinersteakhouse.com
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Year’s meal often takes a minimum of two days in the kitchen, eating out at a favorite restaurant the evening before is such a delightful treat. Don’t miss a chance to take your own welldeserved break from kitchen duty at one of the restaurants featured here!
Santa Catarina Restaurant Cousins Jesus Hernandez and Francisco Cortez grew up in a rural, farming community southwest of Mexico City. Their family raised much of what they ate and made their own butter, yogurt and queso fresco. The boys sat at a family table where they were treated to the authentic recipes of interior Mexico, recipes handed down to them by their mothers and grandmothers. The two have used this heritage to good advantage, garnering 30 years’ experience in fine dining. Now five years old, Santa Catarina represents the very best of these traditions. The freshest, locally sourced ingredients, superior meats and dried herbs, peppers and seeds create the original, fresh tastes of their menu. Everything is made from scratch. Customers rave about the cochinita pibil, the camarones poblanos, and the homemade mole sauce, among others. Even their margaritas are made with 100% pure agave nectar. Happy Hour from 4–6 pm daily features ½ price appetizers and discounted drinks. Lunch specials M-F from 11 am–3 pm. Sunday brunch from 10 am–3 pm 1310 RR 620 South, Lakeway 512.300.0946 www.santacatarinarestaurant.com
The Grille at Rough Hollow We are a small, informal neighborhood restaurant that takes pride in building close relationships with our clientele, often our neighbors and friends. At The Grille, we seek to create a friendly and warm atmosphere. We offer our guests a warm welcome and service with genuine care. We want our guests to feel like a part of our family. We know we have created these special relationships when guests stop referring to us as “a” restaurant, and begin to call us “their” restaurant. We want each of our guests to have this emotional connection with our restaurant. We specialize in fresh seafood and expertly prepared steaks with a handpicked wine selection to fit any budget. We have a welcoming large outdoor dining and lounging area, complete with soft seating, big screen televisions, fireplace, and fire pits. We entertain guests for family dinners, formal business dinners, date nights, and private events as well as those guests just getting off the lake or out of the pool for more casual dining. Our pool is reserved for yacht club members and it offers full service. 103 Yacht Club Cove, Lakeway 512.261.3444 www.thegrilleatroughhollow.com
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EVERAL hundred supporters of Discovery Programs gathered on October 11 for the organization’s second annual Voice of Discovery Gala. The highly anticipated evening, held at The Oasis Starlight Terrace, was attended by friends, sponsors and Discovery alumni and featured talented local contestants in a dazzling sing-off competition modeled after the popular TV show, “The Voice.” KEYE news anchor Ron Oliveira served as emcee for the evening, and contestants and celebrity judges included JB Hagar, Terry McCormick and returning champion Donna Lee McBride. The fun-filled event also included a cocktail reception followed by an elegant sit-down dinner, dancing and fabulous live and silent auctions. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit Discovery Programs in Austin. Founded in 1998, Discovery was created to provide a balanced approach to enhancing people’s lives. Collaboration and partnership with Dr. Phil and Dr. Joe McGraw’s group trainMark Thornton, Ret. Attorney ing workshops in the mid-1980s helped lay the foundation for what is now Discovery. It was as a participant in such a workshop in the mid-1990s that David Dachner, then president of Amarado Oil Company, experienced revolutionary changes that reconfigured the direction of his life. So inspired was Dachner that, in July 2008, he and Bob Posey, president of Gearench and a fellow Discovery enthusiast, joined forces Co-host LB Thomas, Co-host and Auctioneer, Ron Oliveria to become co-owners, co-directors and co-lead facilitators Co-founder David Dachner, Brenda Dachner of what is now known as Discovery. Discovery Programs are made possible due to the generosity of individuals and companies that provide support through volunteering, donations and sponsorships. Since 2008, over 2800 lives have been transformed through these life-changing programs. For more information visit www.discoveryprograms.org.
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eraser, and Evolving, or changing in any way. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Rates of the deadly skin cancer melanoma are increasing rapidly among adults age 65 and older. Skin changes with age. It becomes thinner and loses elasticity. However, taking care of your skin now can reduce the chance of skin issues. Wearing sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more and avoiding direct contact with the sun in the middle of the day are important ways to save your skin. Further, wearing sunglasses and large hats can protect you from the sun. Utilizing a moisturizer daily helps to keep in moisture and prevent dry skin. One of the best things you can do is to check your body at least once a month for any new growths or moles. Once you spot any changes, consult with your doctor.
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DR. DANIELLE GRANT opened Beansprout Pediatrics in Lakeway in 2010. She is a graduate of Boston College, UConn School of Medicine, and completed her residency at Baylor and Texas Children’s Hospital. She is an active member in the community and a mother of three children. She enjoys playing tennis and spending time with her family when she is not at the office. She loves taking care of children of all ages and enjoys seeing many of her patients out and about in the community at various events. Dr. Brian Temple is a graduate of UT San Antonio, Dublin College of Medicine and also completed his residency at Texas Children’s Hospital at Baylor. Dr. Temple joined Beansprout in 2012. He is a father of three and is an active member of the community. He enjoys travel medicine and has a special interest in disaster relief to under-served areas. Mrs. Jennifer Loaiza is a board certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She is a graduate of UT Austin for both undergrad and graduate school. Jennifer lives in Dripping Springs and enjoys spending time with her family and two dogs. Jennifer worked as a NP at Dell Children’s Neurology prior to joining our practice. Mrs. Sarah Berger is a board certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She is a graduate of UT Austin for both undergrad and graduate school. She is a native Austinite and enjoys time with her husband and dogs. Sarah worked as a NICU nurse at St. David’s in Austin for three years and spent time as a home health nurse before her change to primary care pediatrics. 13917 W. Hwy 71, Ste. A, Bee Cave, Texas 512-610-7030 www.beansproutpediatrics.com
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Digital Enamel Education Center has taught doctors from around the country and locally. Dr. Ehrlich explains, “Because I am at the forefront of technical dentistry, we were able to build a new facility that represents that in the Westlake Dermatology Building. I am glad to call the area my home and help my neighbors with the highest technology in dentistry.” Smile Designs • Todd Ehrlich, DDS 8825 Bee Caves Road Suite E, Austin, Texas 78746 (In the Westlake Dermatology Building) www.WestlakeSmileDesigns.com (512) 263-8332
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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 doctor’s 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 it’s 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!
AS A NATIONAL DENTAL lecturer on the topics of current dental techniques and bonded, metal-free dentistry (whose work has earned publishing rights in numerous dental journals and specifically for the North American company who makes the majority of porcelain for the millions of crowns made every year), it is easy to assume Dr. Steven Haase is very experienced and at the forefront of his profession. At his Bee Cave office, Oak Canyon Dentistry, you will experience the most that modern dentistry has to offer, including a comprehensive list of general, specialty, restorative and cosmetic dental services to meet the needs of the entire family, providing convenience without the need to travel to multiple offices. Patient satisfaction is top priority, and the team at Oak Canyon Dentistry strives to create an environment where patients feel comfortable and free to discuss their dentistry needs. Dr. Haase proudly serves patients from Austin and surrounding areas, across Texas and from across the United States. Same day crowns and bridges eliminate the need for impressions, temporaries and 2 week waits for the new crown. Other services include, “bleaching for life,” metal free fillings, veneers and full mouth rehabilitation. Doctor Haase does not refer his child patients to other practices but gingerly treats them, allowing them to participate in their dental experiences. He wrote the Children’s book, “Visiting the Tooth Doctor” to offer a unique look at dentistry from a child’s viewpoint. Look at the reviews of Oak Canyon Dentistry and you’ll be convinced Oak Canyon Dentistry is the office for you. Call for an appointment!
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KID-E-SHACK LAKEWAY
Founded in 2005 by Anne Wynne and Bill Ikard, Ikard Wynne is an Austinbased law firm that focuses on family law, property tax law and business litigation. The firm also handles complex real estate and business transactions. Ikard Wynne partner and Dallas native Anne Wynne has an impressive 35-year career in law. After graduating cum laude from Smith College, Wynne made a move to Austin to attend University of Texas Law School and has called the city her home ever since. She received her license to practice law in 1978. Her focus on family law also includes expertise in collaborative family law, a practice that allows couples to resolve disputes out of court. Wynne says the key to her firm’s success lies in its ability to guide clients through complicated legal matters while always keeping their emotional and financial well-being in mind. “We believe there is a way to handle a family law case by taking the high road. Keeping civility and respect at the forefront minimizes collateral damage to all parties, creating a greater opportunity for success and happiness after a difficult life transition,” says Wynne. “At Ikard Wynne, our attorneys have a depth of knowledge, experience and expertise that allows us to protect our clients’ long-term interests, both in and outside the courtroom. From discovery and depositions to mediation and trials, our clients’ emotional and financial needs remain our top priorities. Our firm’s structure allows family law attorneys to work closely with transaction and business attorneys in handling complex property issues. This saves time and money by eliminating a client’s need to hire additional attorneys to support or supplement our representation.” In addition to her work in family law, Wynne has also been active in public policy and commercial litigation. She has been named to three gubernatorial appointments under Gov. Ann Richards: Chair of the General Services Commission, Member of the Texas Transportation Commission and Member of the Texas Turnpike Authority Board of Directors; she also served with the latter two organizations during Gov. George W. Bush’s administration. Wynne is a member of various professional organizations, including Collaborative Law Institute of Texas, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, State Bar of Texas, Austin Bar Association and Texas Association of Mediators. In 2004, she founded Atticus Circle, a nonprofit organization that encourages the advancement of equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) partners, parents and their children. She received the Honoree Texas Lawyer Extraordinary Women in Texas Law award in 2008. In 2015, she joined the Austin Community Foundation Board of Governors. Wynne describes members of her family (and firm) as serious sports enthusiasts, and she is happy to join them in watching everything from T-ball to professional sports. Wynne is married to Fred Ellis and is a mother of three children: Alex, Hallie and Lila. 512.275.7880 www.ikardwynne.com
Claudete Gunsalus loves children and is committed to providing them with the highest quality drop-in childcare service available. As the owner and director of Kid-E-Shack Lakeway, she is dedicated to making sure that parents have access to convenient childcare and that they can rest assured that their children will be well cared for, kept safe, and entertained. For Ms. Gunsalus, who has over thirty-three years of experience in childcare service, taking care of children is more than a job; it’s a labor of love. She says, “I consider myself lucky to be able to give my time and attention to your children.” Claudete Gunsalus became the owner of Kid- E-Shack Lakeway in August 2011. She is highly active and dedicated to the community. She spends much of her time and energy outside of work volunteering for organizations that promote safety and participating with school events. Ms. Gunsalus has helped with the Bee Cave Police Benevolent Foundation Gala and in 2013 graduated from the Lakeway Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association. This year, she will graduate from the Bee Cave Citizen Police Academy. She says of her volunteer efforts, “This is my community; I want to make sure that everything works well for the families here.” Kid-E-Shack Lakeway is a dropin childcare facility, meaning that is available for parents when they need it the most. Whether it’s some time to run errands or for quick care in a crisis situation, Ms. Gunsalus wants parents to know that she and her employees are available whenever they are needed. Ms. Gunsalus said that she has helped many families that are new to the area, “they don’t yet have friends or family nearby and have no one to rely on to help with their children, but they can rely on us. We want them to know that we are here for them, and we will try to provide them with the kind of service that they would get from a friend or family member.” In order to make Kid-E-Shack Lakeway an inviting and comfortable environment for both parents and children, Claudete Gunsalus makes it a top priority to hire staff members that are not only highly qualified but who also love children. She says, “I don’t just want them to like kids, I want them to love kids!” For Claudete Gunsalus, her priorities for the children in her care are “first safety, then to be happy and entertained. “With a caring staff and variety of fun options like an incredible indoor playscape, game systems, air hockey, foosball, an art room, games, books, and a movie room, kids from ages 18 months to 14 years of age will find themselves happily entertained and well cared for. Parents are able to get time and support when they need it at Kid-E-Shack Lakeway. 512.402.0077 www.kid-e-shack.com
SAGE THREADS & CO.
CLEAN CHANNEL DREDGING
Fashionistas will find a style sanctuary in Sage Threads & Co., a boutique offering clothing, accessories, gifts and home décor. The Lakeway shop opened its doors in June 2015 and is the brainchild of owner Kenna Johnson. Johnson, a Houston native, originally launched Sage Threads as an e-tailer in 2014 and chose Lakeway as the community to open her brick-and-mortar business after moving to the area and falling in love with her new hometown. Noticing a shortage of women’s boutiques in the area, Johnson decided it was the perfect opportunity to create a clothing store with fun, edgy, hard-to-find brands. Featuring items that are contemporary and high-quality, the store offers plenty of must-have pieces, including suede booties, flowy dresses and distressed jeans at prices that are pleasantly affordable. Popular brands include Bobi, Blanknyc, Bando, Capri Blue Candles, Level 99 and Knot Sisters. Johnson, just 24 years old, is a young but seasoned player in the retail industry. She received a bachelor’s degree in apparel merchandising and product development from University of Arkansas and has been working in retail since she was 16. For Johnson, bringing a brick-and-mortar Sage Threads to life was a decision strongly influenced by her personal shopping preferences. “I like interacting with customers and helping people style an outfit or shop for new clothes,” she says. “I’m not a huge online shopper; I like to go into a store, see things in person and try them on. I know I am not the only person that likes to do that, so why not have a store where they can see the quality of the clothing and have a fun shopping experience?” Customers seeking the ultimate in shopping fun can also take advantage of Sage Threads’ “Sip and Shop Nights,” private in-store shopping events that can be booked for small or large parties. The store also hosts trunk shows and lists sales and deals daily on social media. Making shoppers feel special is, per Johnson, at the top of the list. “Customer Service is definitely our number one priority,” she says. “We want everyone to feel comfortable coming in and asking for help, whether it is to find the perfect gift, an outfit for a special event or a new pair of jeans!” Sage Threads also offers gift wrapping and gift cards. In her spare time, Johnson prefers to play with her two dogs, Mila, a goldendoodle, and Ruby, a Labrador retriever/German shepherd mix, and hang out in Austin with friends. 512.394.7323 www.sagethreadsco.com
Founded in 2013, Clean Channel Dredging is a Kingsland-based company serving central Texas areas including Lake LBJ, Kingsland, Highland Lakes, Lake Marble Falls and Lake Austin. Featuring a unique pontoon-mounted sediment-removal system, Clean Channel Dredging is ideal for clearing narrow, winding waterways and other that areas that might not benefit from larger, standard dredges. The company was born out of necessity and started by Houston-born entrepreneur Ron Poole. No stranger to the water, Poole often spent time at his grandparents’ home on Lake Conroe and enjoyed swimming and water skiing. After graduating from Memorial High School, Poole joined the Navy submarine service and then later graduated from University of Houston. He also received an MBA from Houston Baptist University. After moving to Austin in 1994, Poole was able to realize his lifelong dream of buying a lake house vacation home, which he did on a channel off Lake LBJ. However, Poole soon encountered a problem with the location of his dream home. The channel where his lake house was located was no longer navigable and too narrow for traditional dredges to clear. Poole quickly went to work, researching systems that would do the job and in the process, began a thriving business of his own. The company’s success lies in its pontoonmounted sediment-removal system which mobilizes more quickly than larger, heavier systems. Launching and loading uses a trailer and is more like a boat launch than a conventional dredge or excavator. The result is less labor, less time and less damage to the surrounding areas and the shoreline. Once launched, the pontoon then travels by means of an electric windlass and cable set. The dredger, which can fit into narrow canals, excavates and moves sediment to the pump inlet by a hydraulic rotor blade. The pumped sediment is carried away for dewatering or other disposition at the rate of up to 1600 GPM. The system excavates and moves below-water sediment to a suction pump and carries it away through hoses and booster pumps. The wet sediment and debris can be “pumped and dumped” or pumped to dewatering bags to be filtered, dried and used for fill dirt. Clean Channel Dredging can include soil disposition as part of its services. Clean Channel’s services can make waterways more navigable, improve the quality of water for recreation or business, and prolong the use of lagoons and draining ponds. Clean Channel Dredging can remove sediment and other debris from many locations, including: channels/canals, lakes, rivers, sand/ shorelines, marinas, retention/detention ponds and golf course water hazards. When not busy with Clean Channel Dredging, Poole enjoys running several Austin-based small businesses, including a tire store and a leather and vinyl restoration company. He is married to Kristi, has a daughter, Nicole, and a son, Jared, who works for Clean Channel Dredging. 325.270.2117 www.cleanmychannel.com
Emerald Point Marina Boat Show STORY BY CATHIE PARSSINEN | PHOTOS BY PATTI PIESZCHALA
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OAT ENTHUSIASTS who attended two major boating events on October 17th were reminded again, lest they had forgotten, of the radiant beauty of Lake Travis. Crosswater Marina had its Annual Rods and Ribs event, with a car and barbeque competition benefitting Folds of Honor, and Emerald Point Marina hosted the 2015 In the Water Boat Show. Although our photographer, Patti Pieszchala arrived in the late afternoon, Buzz Watkins of Sail & Ski told her that the event had been well-attended. This event remains one the best opportunities for boaters to test drive the latest models and to experience firsthand all the newest features. Once you take a lick of that lollipop, you really want to take it home with you! The Buzz Watkins and James Johnson from Sail & Ski test drive is always a good sales strategy!
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8212 Club Fashion Show STORY BY BROOKE TOELLER | PHOTOS BY CATHIE PARSSINEN
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HE 8212 Club treated its members to yet another elegant Fall Fashion Show! Sue Webber of Webber Productions produced the show, and her brilliant use of props and choreography, together with the transforming light and sound effects engineered by Interactive Entertainment Systems, inspired truly glamorous effects on the runway. Co-chairs Marianna Dydek and Julie Mack, together with their committee, donated many hours of their time to ensure their audience has a first class show. The Aveda Institute styled the models’ hair, and Dillard’s Barton Creek provided lavish door prizes, discounts, and make-up artists. The glamorous models, dressed by Dillard’s Barton Creek, strutted down the runway in the latest styles. Hats, floral prints, fringe, feathers, and sequins were some of the reoccurring fashion statements in the show and are some staples for our winter wardrobe! Not a single detail was overlooked in this year’s style show!
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Susan Baker, Susan Walker, Marianna Dydek, Anne Twomey Debbie Beck, Sara Senseman, Lisa Sexton, Charlene Coor, Rosemary DeHaven, Carmen Powers, Janet Loudermilk, Carole Martin, Melissa Cox, Terry Modoff, Andrea Anderson, Karen Leiker, Joyce Turner, Jessica Hyde
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1st Place Winners! Jay Jones, Callan Nokes (not pictured are the winning foursome’s other members, Chase and Mike Pennington) Whoa! Brian Peters, Lee Rutter. Rutter won the “Closest to the Pin” contest that entitled him a chance to hit a hole-in-one for a million dollars! Unfortunately he was not successful.
Jarrett Almond, PGA Head Pro at Flintrock Falls Country Club
Laura Mitchell, President, Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce; Suzanne Stone, Executive Director, Lake Travis Education Foundation
A Taste of Lake Travis STORY BY CATHIE PARSSINEN | PHOTOS BY PATTI PIESZCHALA Philippe Bochaton, CEO for Lakeway Regional Medical Center
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VERY FALL, the Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce treats its members to a glorious day of golf and networking. Birdies at the Lake is a time-honored tradition for the Chamber. Registration starts in the morning, and the Shotgun scramble begins at noon and lasts until 5 pm, when the Flintrock Country Club bar opens for cocktails and tall tales! The award ceremony is followed by the eagerly anticipated dinner, a contest among some of the best Lake Travis restaurants, each of whom vies for the coveted People’s Choice award for The Best of Lake Travis. The Lakeway Regional Medical Center sponsored this year’s “Taste of Lake Travis,” Cody Kidwell, Executive It’s All Good BBQ! Co-Owner Chef and General and Philippe Bochaton, CEO of the LRMC, was on hand to address the crowd with his assessment of Dan Harrington, Jessalyn Ivey, Manager for Verde’s new developments at the LRMC. Brian Peters, Lee Rutter
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Mexican Parrilla Golfers Tom Taylor, Billy Ratliff, Joe David, Chuck Cuder
2nd place winners of the golf classic: Darryl Cole, Joe Connors, Patrick Murphy, Taylor Fyfe
Chef Kidwell serves Verde’s specialties to Brian Peters Lining up for It’s All Good BBQ!
Winners of the 2015 Taste of Lake Travis: Sundancer Grill Owner Pete Clark, Sheryl Walker, Chef Michael Deane, Chef Ben Nathan, Rodrego Bravo, (back) Mark Vasquez
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Tom Friedman’s “Looking Up,” a new acquisition for the Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park
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Moreland Celebrates at Laguna Gloria STORY AND PHOTOS BY CATHIE PARSSINEN
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MILY Moreland is known for treating her agents and clients to unique parties that celebrate the treasures of the Austin area. In keeping with that tradition, her selection of the Contemporary Austin Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park at Laguna Gloria provided a perfect setting to celebrate the complimentary passions of Moreland’s clients for distinctive properties and fine art. Fortunately, the rain stopped just before the event started, allowing guests to stroll through the grounds to admire Strange Pilgrims. Louis Grachos, the Ernest and Sarah Butler Executive Director of the Contemporary Austin greeted guests as they arrived and later spoke about the current exhibit. In his words, “Strange Pilgrims is the museum’s first large-scale, thematic group exhibition, featuring fourteen internationally recognized, cross-generational artists across three exhibition venues. Strange Pilgrims is a unique opportunity for museumgoers to explore a new take on experiential art.”
John McCarthy’s “White Snow #3”, Bronze Emily Moreland, owner of Moreland Properties, an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate; Pamela Ofstein, Realtor® with Jackson Hole Real Estate, another Christie’s affiliate.
Ellen Sauer, Judy and Henry Sauer, Diane Humphreys
Kerrie Vacalis, Greg Walling
Maru Violante, Annika Franco
Patron of the Arts, Ernest Butler; Charlotte Dalby
Dana Burriss, Gretchen Tubbs
Sarah Railey, Vice President, Moreland Properties
Jessica Phifer, Associate Vice President, Christie’s Art House
Louis Grachos, Ernest and Sarah Butler Executive Director
Richard and Kelly Hackney
Carolyn Hill, Beth Carter
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Christie’s International Real Estate selected Moreland Properties as their exclusive representative in Austin, based on Moreland’s expertise in luxury real estate and commitment to an extraordinary level of service. Jennifer Phifer, Associate VicePresident for the world famous Christie’s Auction House spoke enthusiastically about the appreciation of the arts in Austin. And of course, the physical beauty of the property, with its gardens and terraces and views of the lagoon created a luxurious setting of its own, enhanced as the silky, sultry tunes of Kris Kimura Group floated through the air. Contigo catered the party, offering a signature variety of delicious nibbles. It was truly a magical party.
Michelle Stocker, Emily Moreland Dr. Richard and Pamela Ofstein, Joanie Capalupo
Kim Do, Jean Phillips, Rosie Smelcer
Alicia Gonzales, Ann Kimbriel, Andy Gonzales
Patrice Duff, Colleen Lockwood Chris and Pam Paladino, Rebecca Dreiling, Melissa Cox, Rebecca LeBlanc
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John and Carolyn Hill, Lorri Michel, Michael Ginsberg
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Kelli Brown, Irene Williams, Mindy Bakker Women of Hope Victoria Fenimore, Beth Stabile, Sherri West
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Women of Hope at the W Stacy Bruce, SAFE VicePresident & Executive Director, Austin Children’s Shelter
STORY BY CATHIE PARSSINEN PHOTOS BY ATX PHOTOGRAPHY AND KU PHOTOGRAPHY
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EATURED on the cover of this issue are Kelly and Ronda Gray. The “About the Cover” feature announces the selection of the Grays as the inaugural recipients of Austin Children’s Services Guardian award. The dedication and service the Grays have given to the abused and neglected youth served by the Austin’s Children’s Shelter redefines the meaning of generosity. Ronda Gray, along with two other ACS board members, Sherri West and Irene Williams, and Mindy Bakker, another ACS supporter, founded the Women of Hope in on August 25, 2011. Their three goals were straightforward: to raise $100,000 annually in support of Austin Children’s Shelter; to provide Lana Marcum, Founding Member an opportunity for a hands-on service project; and to provide an opportunity to ACS Executive Director Stacy socialize with likeminded, generous women in Austin. We know there are plenty Bruce shares a portrait of of women’s groups supporting worthwhile causes in Austin” said Irene, “but we struggle, hope and healing experienced by a Shelter child also know how passionate the four of us are about a cause as important as this Tiffany Stillwell, Natalie Kennedy, during the time of her stay. Yvette Boatwright, Lauren Thomas one. People inspired by their passions are often wildly successful in achieving their goals, and this is certainly true of the Women of Hope. At the end of September, the Women of Hope gathered at the W Hotel to receive staff updates from Austin Children’s Services about the programs and progress at the Shelter. The meeting provided an opportunity to welcome new women who had expressed an interest in learning more about the Austin Children’s Shelter and about the Women of Hope. Women of Hope has grown from 21 Founding members and 10 annual members recruited on August 25, 2011 to 56 Founders and 45 Members, a total of 101 Women of Hope! As ACS Victoria Berryhill, Communications Coordinator, Executive Director, Stacy Bruce noted, “This philanthropic group of women SAFE Alliance and Jacy Rabold, SAFE Special Events Coordinator, display paintings of trucks and has come together around their common interest in making the world a better handprints and footprints created by Shelter children place for the abused and neglected youth we serve and has raised more than together with Women of Hope volunteers. $600,000 since 2011.” Sandy Bayne, Janie Dell, Anna Hardeman Amy Mills, Ronda Gray, At the same meeting, Women of Hope partnered with Union and Fifth to Woman of Hope Founder present a style show featuring members of the popular women’s band, The Mrs. Union and Fifth collect donations of couture clothing and sell it, giving 75% of the proceeds of the sale to the charity of the donors choice. To learn more about Women of Hope or to become a member or contact womenofhope@austinchildrenshelter.org.
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Chris and Brandi Horne, Event Chair
The 2015 Texas 4000 Tribute Gala STORY BY CATHIE PARSSINEN PHOTOS BY LISA HAUSE AND CATHIE PARSSINEN
Board Chairman Jenifer Sarver & Executive Director Jen Thomas Ashley, Lee, Jenifer, & Jordan Sarver
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VER 18 MONTHS ago, 71 University of Texas students made a serious commitment to service, leadership and volunteerism when they were selected as Texas 4000 riders. For 18 months, these students were involved in fundraising and leadership activities while simultaneously training to participate in the longest Charity Bike Ride in the world, a 70-day marathon, during which they would bike 4,000 miles from Austin to Anchorage, Alaska. Starting together in Austin, the group splits on the second day to travel three different routes, forming the Sierra Team, the Rockies Team and the Ozarks Team. All teams reunite in Canada to ride the last nine days together into Anchorage. As Board Chair Jenifer Sarver noted in her program remarks, “…the riders also made dozens of stops along the way, educating communities about cancer awareness and prevention; visiting cancer hospitals and treatment centers; presenting checks to cancer fighting organizations and engaging communities in the fight against cancer. They had ample opportunities to grow as leaders, collaborators, teammates and fundraisers. In fact, this team managed to raise a record-shattering $715,000!” Texas 4000 was founded by Chris and Mandi Condit in 2004 while they were both engineering students at the University of Texas in Austin. Conceived in response to Chris’ experience as a Hodgkin’s lymphoma survivor, in just over a decade, Texas 4000 has raised more than $5 million for the fight against cancer. The roster of 2015 riders is ethnically diverse…as diverse as the global list of cancer victims. Cancer does not discriminate, attacking all with impunity. And the response of Texas 4000 embraces all.
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Courtney Becker, Ashley Schlosser, Jenna Gasper, Emmy Laursen, Kathryn Flowers, Amanda Engler, Brandi Horne, Brittney Ames, Mercedes Frost, Elizabeth Larrick, Jen Sarver, Tanya Fenderbosch, Jen Thomas
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Former Bee Cave Chief of Police, Rusty Pancoast
Lt. William Pitmon, Officer of the Year, Sr. Officer Kevin Hendricks, Valerie Hendricks
Lake Travis Fire Rescue: Steve Knaus, Battalion Chief; Mike Prather, Battalion Chief; David Cark, Gary Steel, Joseph Cummins, William Tatech
Bee Cave Police Foundation Gala STORY BY CATHIE PARSSINEN PHOTOS BY PATTI PIESZCHALA
Steve and Dawn Langerock, Rita and Todd Radford, Lakeway Chief of Police, Lt. William Pitmon, Grace Yaeger
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John Dallas, GM of the Sonesta; Bee Cave Police Department Chaplin, Jim Roquemore; Adrian Overstreet, Builder and Bee Cave Mayor Caroline Murphy Developer of the Sonesta
Rita and Chief Todd Radford
Dianne and Robert Johnson
Teresa and Gary Miller, Bee Cave Chief of Police
Claudete Gonsalus, Roxanne Mayne, Ginna Vetro
Bob and Gail Stubbs
Stephanie Hayes, Charlie Rasner
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ITH THE move from sleepy Star Hill Ranch on Hamilton Pool Road, site of the 2014 gala, to the Colony Ballroom at the newly opened Sonesta Hotel at the Hill Country Galleria, the 2015 Bee Cave Police Foundation Gala clearly stepped it up several notches. Since its founding more than 75 years ago, Sonesta has built, owned, managed and designed a collection of hotels throughout the world, including, at one time, the Plaza Hotel in NYC and Whitehall in Palm Beach. And now, they are here in Bee Cave. According to Teresa Breuggeman, Board of Directors President, “It was very successful, with about 280 guests attending. We raised approximately $20k (net) for our Foundation, twice as much as last year. The Sonesta served a delicious steak dinner, and we’ve heard some great feedback.”
Rosie and Bryan Smelcer
David Lyne and Amber Hart
Sgt. Patricia Teinert, Paul Teinert
Teresa Brueggeman, President of the Bee Cave Police Benevolent Foundation; Dan Myrick, Board of Directors Secretary
Board member Jerry Phillips with his trophy!
Passing the bucket: Eric Bowers, Natalie Roberts, Teresa Brueggeman
Barbara and Dale Erker Dr. Steven and Mary Haase
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CC4C’s 2015 Micro-Marathon STORY BY BROOKE TOELLER | PHOTOS BY PATTI PIESZCHALA
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IGH SCHOOL teams and booster clubs from all over Austin who champion this year’s CC4C children with rare or undiagnosed conditions assembled at the Hill Country Galleria for the 3rd Annual Micro-Marathon. As part of the CC4C program, 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 Mitch Gaynor, 1984 Gold Medal invite their children to games and special events and give them team paraphernalia to symbolize Olympian in Gymnastic & owner the special relationship they share. The Lake Travis Cavalettes, Cedar Park FFA, Georgetown of Lagree Studio; Courtney Bunte, Marketing Manager for HCG HS Volleyball, Cedar Park HS Celebrities, Hays HS Football, Lake Travis HS Basketball, Bowie HS Basketball, Regents Football, Georgetown HS Lacrosse, and Hutto HS Football are the current championing teams for the 2015-2016 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 sufferTalaya Frazier, Jeni Raymond, CC4C ing and misery. Volunteer of the Year; Angie and Jeremy Another core component to the CC4C program is the “Champion Teammate.” The Teammate gives CC4C children courage, inspiration, and happiCedar Park Celebrities Dance Team, ness. The Teammate runs the Micro-Marathon for Champions for Maddie their sponsored child, encouraging them the whole Georgetown HS Girls Volleyball Team, Champions for Avery time. The Teammate also works to raise funds for CC4C. This years Champion Teammates are Mark Henry, Talaya Frazier, Mark Callaway, Michelle Callaway, Shannon Sarnella, Ashley Yarborough, Tanya Streeter, Holly Mills-Gardner, Jeni Raymond, Jack Ingram, and Tony Schumacher. WWE Champion Mark Callaway, aka “The Undertaker,” serves as the Champion Teammate for Drew. Drew was diagnosed at age 11 with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. In 2013 he got strep
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Champion Shannon Samella, Evelyn, Spike
World Record Free Diver Tanya Streeter, Champion for Avery, Spike
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throat which led to Scarlet Fever and that led to autoimmune encephalitis, often linked to the strep virus, and this ultimately led to high intracranial pressure. However his neurological symptoms presented in such an odd way that the high intracranial pressure went undiagnosed by doctors for two years. His mother, Melissa, did her own research online and was convinced he was suffering from high ICP, a conviction later confirmed by doctors. CC4C underwrote Drew’s trip to Carrick Brain Centers in Dallas and paid for his first week of therapy for occipital neuralgia. Now, at age 16, Drew lives by the motto: “It’s not whether you get knocked down. It’s whether you get back up!” Talaya Frazier, founder of CC4C said, “We are thrilled to be able to help these children and their families by inspiring them with our efforts.” Rare diseases affect more people than AIDS and cancer combined. To donate to any of the champion children, visit cc4c.org.
American country music singer-songwriter, Spike, Chase, Jana Henry (standing in for Jack Ingram, Champion for Robert WWE Champion Mark Henry)
Spike, Jacob with his Champion Holly Mills-Gardner Talaya and Cheyanna Frazier The Hays HS Football Team, The Rebels, Champions for Robert
Drew, WWE Champions Mark and Michelle Calaway, Caroline, Spike
The Lake Travis HS Basketball Team, The Cavaliers, Champions for Jacob
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Ashley and Max Vanderheyden, Vicki Roberts, Owner of Lexus of Austin and Lakeway Bill and Venus Strawn
Jazz singer Sarah Arenella
Lexus of Lakeway Grand Opening STORY AND PHOTOS BY CATHIE PARSSINEN
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UESTS IN cocktail attire exchanged animated greetings as they passed through the doors of the spanking new Lexus of Lakeway dealership on the evening of September 2nd. According to Cassie LaMere, Event Marketing Director for Lexus of Austin and Lakeway, it is one of only two stores that were opened by Lexus in 2015, and, of course, it is the first automobile dealership in the City of Lakeway. “We successfully collaborated with both the Toyota/Lexus Corporate Design Team and the City of Lakeway to build a “one of a kind” dealership. It has been so well received by the community and Lexus Corporate that Lexus has sent several groups (from the U.S. and well as Japan and one other country) to come tour our new facility to gather new ideas and concepts for their future stores or expansions,” LaMere noted. An extensive number of Lexus and Toyota executives attended to celebrate the landmark occasion. They included Yoshi Inaba, Executive Chairman Toyota Motor Services; Jeff Bracken, Group Vice President and General Manager, Lexus Division; and Jim Lentz, CEO Toyota North America and President and COO, Toyota Motor North America. Under the leadership of owner Vicki Roberts, Lexus of Austin has been the Presenting Sponsor for dozens of galas for nonprofit causes Roberts holds dear. So she knows a thing or two about throwing an elegant party.
Ray Kilgo, Kaley Boaz of Lexus
Jessica Howard, Erin Root Corbin Davenport, Abby Argo
Cassie LaMere, Event Marketing Director; Vicki Roberts, Owner of Lexus of Austin and Lakeway
Iris Davis, Aubrey Groves, Deb Davis Groves, Nique Mayo, Karen Shultz, Libby Tilley
Sharon Woodward, Barbara Miracle, Julie Michael, Alex Boggs
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Mrs. and Mr. Heath Hale
Amy and Richard Roberts Sherri Bettis, Dianne Haeg, Katie Levy, Marlene Masa
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John and Carole Dann, Marianna and Chad Jacobs
WCGL President, Sharon Gilmore, Kickoff Co-Chair Gretchen Nearburg
Patsy Brister, Dottie Stevenson, Joann Anderson, Barbara Beebe
Brent and Roseanne Palin Edna Fuller, Ram Matta
Christine Wotkyns, Maureen Mulrooney
Mark and Kim Nearburg Lana and Dennis Brown
Kick-off at the Oasis STORY BY BROOKE TOELLER | PHOTOS BY CATHIE PARSSINEN
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NOTHER great year lies ahead for the Women’s Club of Greater Lakeway! Under Sharon Gilmore, President, and her new board, this year promises illuminating speakers at the General Meetings, access to Special Interest Groups where members can meet new people with similar interests, and spectacularly fun events! The Women’s Club members came out in full force for the Kick-Off Party, held at the Oasis. The food was delicious, the drinks were flowing, and fun was had by all!
Carlene and Chuck Denman, Sharon Roberson, Ken Mahan
Sanjeev and Donna Kumar Sharon Rogers, Susan Bryce
Elizabeth and Tim Toller Steve and Linda Swan, Mary Anne Marquis, Sue Cornett
Marie and Richard Drury
Carlene Denman, Sandy Barbaro
Leanne and Dennis Dupay Nancy and Joe Bain, Mayor of the City of Lakeway
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Margaret Atwood, Steph Opitz, Literary Director, Texas Book Festival
Leslie Ward, Linda Gray, Cecilia Abbott
Shane Evans, Molly Brouillette, Amanza Smith Brown, Taye Diggs
A Night to Remember THE FIRST EDITION LITERARY GALA STORY BY ALLISON BARON PHOTOS BY BOB DAEMMRICH Jane Edwards, David and Kathy Hughes, Jim Magnuson, Billy Magnuson
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HE FIRST Edition Literary Gala, the popular, elegant prelude to the Texas Book Festival weekend, drew a record number of literary luminaries, dignitaries, and cultural arts supporters who gathered to celebrate the Festival’s 20th anniversary. Bell jars filled with orchids decorated the tables in the ballroom of the Four Season Austin, and books by featured authors were at every place setting. The effortlessly hilarious Daniel Handler, better known as Lemony Snicket, emceed the event, and the featured speakers included acclaimed novelist Margaret Atwood and actor, Broadway star, and children’s book author Taye Diggs. The menu of Beef Wellington, accompanied by a side of grilled asparagus and carrots, and followed by a rich and decadent bananas foster torte, was almost as delectable as the evening’s entertainment. Tantalizing auction items included a holiday in a hacienda in San Miguel de Allende, dinner with Richard Linklater at local institution Jeffrey’s, a private Marcia Ball concert at Café Josie, and a Givenchy purse donated by ByGeorge, among many others. Three sisters: Sarah Queen, Mary Clare Matthews, and Denise Laurienti, daughters of former Festival board chair Jan Hughes and husband David Hughes, co-chaired this year’s Gala. The Gala supports the Festival and all of its charitable programs, including Reading Rock Stars, Texas Public Library Grants and the Fiction Writing Contest for students. The after-party, held outside on a beautifully temperate Texas night, lent the evening new vitality.
STORY BY KEIJA PARSSINEN The first time I attended the Texas Book Festival as an author, I was seven months pregnant, huge and grumpy and covetous of the cocktails flowing at the various parties. So when unpregnant me received an invitation to this year’s Festival, I was determined to have double the fun. The Festival kicks off on Friday evening with a black tie gala at the Four Seasons, and the authors are invited to crash the after-party. The evening was mild and clear, so most people migrated to the patio, margaritas in hand. I soon lost the Paul Morris, Angela Ledgerwood friends I’d arrived with, but it didn’t matter—at every turn, I ran into some lovely, Keija Kaarina Parssinen, fascinating writer or editor, and we’d get to chatting about books or panels or home Geoff Dyer or family, eventually parting as new friends when we drifted on in the party’s ebb and flow. While I never caught a glimpse of Margaret Atwood, who was one of the gala’s featured speakers, I did have the chance to meet Geoff Dyer, whose novel Jeff in Venice, Death in Varanasi has long been a favorite. Those of us who stuck around for the after-after party in the hotel bar were rewarded with a star sighting—Amy Schumer and Aziz Ansari held court near the band, and we writers turned giggly and giddy. Feeling invincible in my gold dress, I ambushed Aziz and shook his hand and did the fan Marc Winkelman, Shrub Kempner Michael Gillette, U.S. Representative Bill Witliff, Mary and Tim Herman Maggie Shipstead, Keija Kaarina Parssinen girl thing before Lloyd Doggett, Libby Doggett retreating back to the true stars in my firmament, the members of my weird, geeky, funny writer tribe.
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Quite the Literary Delight THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY TEXAS BOOK FESTIVAL STORY BY ALLISON BARON | PHOTOS BY BOB DAEMMRICH
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OU COULD practically taste the literacy in the air while walking the streets of downtown Austin during the Texas Book Festival weekend, Oct 17 and 18, 2015. The Festival featured a record 300 authors, the largest number in its 20-year history, and drew more than 40,000 attendees. I was among the tens of thousands of book lovers, avid readers, and literary enthusiasts who found our happy place at the Festival on that sunny yet breezy October weekend. Starting first thing Saturday, I woke up early to do yoga with Festival authors Neal Pollack, Catherine Lacey, Elisa Albert, and Meera Subramnian on the lawn of the scenic State Capitol. The directors of Modo Yoga Austin led the session, and it was an invigorating kickoff to a literary extravaganza of a weekend. By 9:30 a.m., the Festival grounds were already swirling with excitement. The magical feeling that anything could happen (one I often get when reading a fantasy novel) washed over me as I gazed around. Giant white tents chock-full of books and enthused readers filled streets that were shut down for foot traffic only within a seven-block radius around the Capitol. Food trucks lined the Capitol grounds, offering everything from crepes to tacos. Parents with strollers wheeled down Congress Avenue towards the Children’s Entertainment Tents. Mobile phone zombies whose eyes are normally glued to their devices were replaced with book zombies ardently reading while walking from session to session. From the House Chamber, I watched prolific author and El Paso native Pat Mora receive the 2015 Texas Writer’s Award, an award that came with a pair of custom-made cowboy boots emblazoned with the Texas Book Festival logo. Mora’s vibrant conversation with the Festival executive director Lois Kim was laced with keen insights and lessons learned during her lifetime of literary achievements. Later in the afternoon, authors like Margaret Atwood, Margo Pat Mora received the 2015 Texas Writer’s Award for Festival Executive Director Lois Kim
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Jefferson, and Leonardo Pitts Jr. appeared at the white linen-covered tables of the Book Signing Tent, meeting both devout fans and new readers. Families strolled up to the Capitol lawn, their kids ready to roll down the biggest hills before collapsing in the grass with a good book. Saturday night’s Lit Crawl Austin was another highlight from this whirlwind of a weekend. The annual literary pub-crawl featured some of America’s most groundbreaking writers onstage at various East Austin venues in a series of offbeat readings, literary games, and performances. The pinnacle of the evening was cuddling up next to my beau, listening to ghost stories told by a raft of YA stars in the eerie Texas State Cemetery during the “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” session. Although, sipping an ice cold Shiner Bock at the North Door while laughing hysterically at the ridiculous antics of authors Sloane Crosley, Austin Grossman, and Viet Thanh Nguyen during the Nerd Jeopardy: Booze and Book-Related Trivia session was definitely a close second. A few standout themes at this year’s Festival included nonfiction and fiction books about music, a panel on crime survivors’ perspectives, top authors who are fans of each other (Jonathan Lethem and Adrian Tomine), former presidential candidates, experts on past presidencies, football, fantasy and paranormal activity, and renowned journalists on topical matters including ISIS, border issues, and race. This quote from the Dallas Morning News sums up my sentiment exactly: “Every year, the Texas Book Festival gets a little bigger. And every year, summing it up in a few words becomes a little less likely.” Agreed!
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(front) Luke Dickerson, Dylan Dickerson, Jude Barschow (back) Connor Tipps, Callahan Tipps, Jackson Potter
AUSTIN’S SECOND ANNUAL DUCK DERBY A waterfall of yellow ducks!
Something to Quack About! STORY BY MONALISA SAENZ PHOTOS BY PATTI PIESZCHALA
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USTINITES MAY be more accustomed to seeing rubber ducks in their bathtubs, but on August 8 they watched 10,000 of these iconic yellow birds invade a much large body of water—Lady Bird Lake—for the second annual Duck Derby. The annual event benefits the Austin Boys and Girls Club Foundation, a nonprofit organization that Misti Potter, supports and provides valuable assistance to the Vice-President of Boys and Girls Club of Austin 23 clubs operated by Boys and Girls Clubs of the Austin area. Proceeds from the Duck Derby help make a positive impact on the lives of more than 12,000 Austin-area children and adolescents, many of whom face financial obstacles, and ensures that they remain on a path to a healthy, successful future. Participants were able to “adopt” ducks online prior to the race, with costs ranging from $5 for a single duck and up to $100 for a flock of 25. Ducks raced to win “quacktastic” prizes, including a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta from Onion Creek Volkswagen, a Ducati Scrambler Icon from Ducati Austin, a one-week stay at Fairmont Heritage Place in Telluride, Colorado, and more. Event sponsors, including KXAN, KGSR, American Constructors and Time Warner Cable Media, helped Duck Derby provide plenty of free fun for the day. The event featured games, goodies, food trucks and, of course, plenty of rubber ducks. The Derby wouldn’t be complete without Derby Duck, the event’s official mascot, who was available for family photo ops. This year’s event raised nearly $150,000. James Brown, Board Member, Boys and Girls Club of Austin; Phillip Tracy, Lauren Crawford Gayla and Mark Kiester, CEO of Boys and Girls Club of Austin; Susan Brown
Gina Hill, Special Events Chair for the Board of the Boys and Girls Club Foundation
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ASPVA Musicians
Clarisse Rosenthal
Dance Institute & ASPVA Collaborate to Bring Art and Education Together Under One Roof! STORY BY CATHIE PARSSINEN PHOTOS COMPLIMENTS OF DI AND ASPVA
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HE AUSTIN School for the Performing and Visual Arts is now in its new home at Dance Institute. Carol de Cardenas is the founder and Executive Director of ASPVA, a private school serving and training talented young singer-songwriters, actors, dancers, visual artists and musicians. She describes the new collaboration between Dance Institute and ASPVA as one that provides perfect synergy. “This is one-stop shopping at its finest, an opportunity for students to receive an accredited, college-preparatory academic and fine arts curriculum and professional dance training under one roof!” ASPVA students now enjoy DI’s state-of-the-art facility and a comfortable campus-like feel. Dance Institute’s Performance Academy members Clarisse Rosenthal, Kele Roberson, and Luke Qualls are currently academic students at ASPVA. For these dancers, ASPVA provides a flexible schedule that allows them to synchronize their rigorous training with their academic education. Their training schedule includes 15-plus hours per week and requires traveling out of town for nine conventions, traveling on Fridays and returning late Sunday evenings. Linda Holland, DI’s Director, states, “My students love being able to arrive at school at 10:30 a.m. and, if they finish work early, they can rehearse or spend time in the studio training…..really a win-win!” Dance Institute’s Performance Academy had an extremely successful 2014-2015 year, and the stage is set for another great year. DI has established a very high professional level of training, and DI dancers are recognized for their strong, clean technique. If you have an artist in your family who is passionate about devoting more time perfecting his or her artistic skills, visit www.theaustinschool.org, and if you are a dancer with aspirations for a career in Dance or are interested in Dance Institute’s Pre-Professional Division, visit danceinstitute.com to schedule an informational meeting today!