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16 DELL CHILDREN’S STORYBOOK GALA

22 GIVING DANGEROUSLY FOR ACS

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“Success unshared is failure.” —John Paul DeJoria, co-founder, Paul Mitchell

T HE STARS that night were big and bright at the Nobelity Project’s Annual Feed the Peace Awards Dinner this past Feb. 9 at the Four Seasons Austin—

but perhaps none bigger and brighter than Austin’s own Eloise DeJoria.

Though you may not know Eloise DeJoria by name, you may recognize her from such movies and TV shows as Weekend at Bernie’s, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps and Friday Night Lights, or as the face of Paul Mitchell hair care products.

But to the countless people whose lives she’s touched, Eloise DeJoria is a dedicated philanthropist and volunteer, deeply committed to helping her community in Texas and beyond. It was this Eloise DeJoria and her husband John Paul DeJoria who, together, received the Nobelity Project’s 2014 Ann Richards Founders Award.

A special evening that funds Nobelity Project film and edu-cation initiatives throughout the US and abroad—including, but not limited to, re-forestation, clean water, literacy, educa-tion and the arts—Eloise DeJoria and her husband received the Ann Richards Award for their personal commitment to a better world. Through their tireless work, the DeJorias have impacted

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literally millions of lives (in addition to saving countless others from a bad hair day).

Born and raised in Texas, Eloise DeJoria made her film debut in Songwriter, starring Willie Nelson. Willie Nelson was also a past Nobelity Project honoree, and the Feed the Peace Award was subsequently renamed “The Willie,” in his honor. The 2014 recipi-ent of “The Willie” is rock musician and activist Ben Harper.

Following Songwriter, Eloise DeJoria appeared in many fea-ture films and television series, most recently Angels Sing, a 2013 Christmas family drama film adaptation of Nobelity Project co-founder Turk Pipkin’s 1999 novel When Angels Sing, directed by Tim McCanlies. Eloise DeJoria has also been featured on “20/20 with Barbara Walters,” in “E” Entertainment, as well as in various magazines but, perhaps most visibly, she has served as spokesmo-del for Paul Mitchell TV and print ads.

Of course, she’s also an adoring, hands-on mother and grand-mother (though you wouldn’t think it to look at her!) with a deep interest in fitness and the outdoors.

And yet, somehow Eloise DeJoria manages to squeeze a wealth of charitable work into her over-stuffed schedule. Organizations she supports include such diverse programs as Austin Children’s Shelter, the Austin Recovery Center, Help Clifford Help Kids, the Palmer Drug Abuse Program, Helping Hands, Club 100, Long Center for the Performing Arts, the Austin Film Society, Food 4 Africa and Amnesty International. Her pet project: the Arbor Recovery Center in Georgetown, Texas where, partnering with one of her sons, Eloise supports novel approaches to addiction therapy.

Congratulations, DeJorias—let your approach to charity serve as an example for everyone. We can’t all be movie stars, but we can be stars in our community.

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T HE DELL Children’s Storybook gala is the third non-profit featured in this issue to join the million dollar club, with Storybook proceeds of $1.3 million that will support the

outstanding care provided to sick and injured children in a 46-county area by the Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas. The esca-lators leading to the grand ballroom on the third floor of the Austin Convention Center provided a dramatic way to make a regal entrance for the thousand plus guests who attended the Storybook Gala on the eve-ning of January 25. The first order of business was to attend the “Royal Reception,” underwritten by H-E-B! The shine of silk and sequins was dazzling, but no one looked more like a Storybook princess than Co-chair Laura Craddock, wearing a stunning cocktail dress by Daniel Esquivel, who donated a “Sarah” dress and custom fitting to the Silent Auction.

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The emotional pivot of the night came when 20 year-old Crystal Hemphill spoke to the audience about the sexual abuse she endured as a child, her life in foster care and how Austin Children’s Shelter changed her life.

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“A Night of Giving Dangerously” was made possible through the sponsorship of Pat and Bill Munday, Ronda and Kelly Gray, P. Terry’s, Annette Renaud, Adria and Brian Sheth with the Sangreal Foundation, Paula and Sterling Boon of The Boon Group, Inc., H-E-B, Arron and Chris Hester, Mary Scott Nabers, SAGE Advisory, Shady Grove Restaurant, Bobbi and Mort Topfer, Andrea Valko and John Paterson and Sherri and Travis West and other sponsors. “Each year, ACS must raise 65% of its budget through phil-anthropic giving,” explains White. “Events like the gala are critical for the agency’s operation, and we are so grateful to our sponsors—many of whom have come back year after year in support of the kids.”

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Perhaps the most important way to prevent child abuse is to build sup-portive communities. We know that the fewer supports available for parents in a community, the more likely it is that child abuse and neglect will occur.

And, when children are abused the lifelong impact on the person and costs to our society are enormous. They are more likely to experience life-long problems such as: teen pregnancy, substance abuse, domestic violence, poor academic achievement, poverty, mental health problems, obesity, homelessness, and chronic physical health problems. These addi-tional problems combined with the patterns of parenting they have learned, increase the likelihood that abuse/neglect, and the attendant fallout, will be passed along to the next generation- and the vicious cycle continues.

If we want to end child abuse/neglect we must work together to build proactive prevention systems that support all parents, and help children to grow and thrive. We must develop policies at every level that sup-port parents and children. Funding must be provided for services such as parenting classes, support groups, mental health counseling, domes-tic violence prevention/intervention, stress management seminars, and home visitation programs. We must create neighborhoods, churches and schools that provide accurate information about parenting, and allow parents to rely on peers for support. We must work together to provide affordable, high quality childcare so our children enter school ready to learn. And, we must have businesses with family-friendly policies such as flexible work schedules, paid maternity/paternity leave, and paid family sick leave.

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T HE CENTER for Child Protection is yet another nonprofit who joins the million dollar club, raising over that amount at its highly anticipated Dancing

with the Stars Austin held at the Hilton Austin on December 8th. As it has since the inception of Dancing with the Stars in 2007 as the major fundraiser for the Center for Child Protection, Lexus of Austin has proudly assumed the role of Presenting Sponsor. The Roberts family established Lexus of Austin and in 2000 co-founded the Center for Child Protection. In addi-tion to presenting the event, Lexus of Austin also contributes a Lexus to the Luxury Car Raffle. This year it was a 2013 Lexus ES 300 Hybrid! Lexus of Austin’s owner Vicki Howard has car-ried on the family tradition. And the pages of the program were full of other important sponsors whose generosity made it pos-sible to surpass the million dollar mark.

The celebrity dancers pack the house with friends and fam-ily, hoping to win the audience vote and hold high the glitter ball when the winners are announced. And the dancing itself

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The team from Presenting Sponsor Lexus of Austin: Riley Suffel, Max Vanderheyden, Owner Vicki Howard, Curtis Howard, Jessica Howard

Sandra Burns, Myles Weynand, Lara Burns, Richard Burns, Paula Burns

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Bill and Venus Strawn

Bobbi and Mort Topfer

Amanda Pope, Ryann Danford

Eric and Maria Groten Bill and Katrine Formby, DWTS Judge Ed Clements

Caroline Cullers, Cecelia Feazell, Hannah Crone

Yuriy Dovzhansky, Garrett Schick, Kley Reynolds, Rachel Sullivan, Noura Wakim

Mylie Alrich, Shaidri Alrich, Klair Vanslyke (all from Go Dance), Tessany Alrich

provides top entertainment. Sabrina Barker-Truscott has directed the production of Dancing with the Stars since the original event debuted in 2007 and, as emcee, she always bring high energy and a fabulous sense of humor to her role.

But it may just be the performance of the judges that gets my vote. Ed Clements, Talk Show Host for KLBJ-AM, has been a DWTS judge for many years, and he was joined this year by community leader Dan Bullock and actor and producer Barbara Chisolm. They do their homework! If they don’t already know the celebrities (Ed Clements always claims all the good-looking women are his ex-wives!), they do their research, and the celebrity roasting is hilarious. Barbara Chisolm’s comment to winner Will Hardeman was pointed, “I don’t like men who are prettier than I am!” I think she still gave him a 10…how could she resist!

This year’s winners were: Will Hardeman with pro partner Klair Van Slyke; 1st runner up Katie Jaffe with pro Matt Stewart; 2nd runner up Jamie Barshop with pro Rowdy Dufrene.

It was an all-star show to benefit this nationally accredited children’s advocacy center, Austin’s Center for Child Protection.

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Jamie Barshop with pro Rowdy Dufrene “Party Rocker”

Kevin Burns with pro Sarah Berens “All That Jazz”

Gala Co-chairs Alex Winkleman, Carol Adams

Judges Extraordinaire Dan Bullock, Barbara Chisolm, Ed Clements

Jerry Albright with pro Bernadette Carmichael “Word Up”

Doug Guller with pro Amanda Warren “The Bald & The Beautiful”

Pro Taletha Jouzdani with Jeff Jumonville “Bringing Sexy Back”

Pro Randy Ferguson with Becky Beaver “Crazy Little Thing Called Love”

Pro Mike Topel with Abby Argo “Down the Road”

Katie Jaffe with pro Matt Stewart “Blurred Lines”

Director and Emcee Sabrina Barker-

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G UESTS ARRIVING at the Lakeway Resort and Spa might have thought there was a major police incident in progress, due the profusion of police vehicles and flashing strobe lights. No cause for alarm, however, as the honorary tribute

was to welcome guests to the Lakeway Police Foundation Gala. The Vista Ballroom was packed with guests who turned out to support the men and women who protect and serve the Lakeway community.

LTISD Superintendent of Schools, Brad Lancaster served as emcee, and he warmed up his audience with a hilarious elementary school story that best not be repeated here. Police Chief Todd Radford spoke of the important benevolent role the Foundation plays.

“The Foundation’s support has been invaluable this year,” Radford noted, “as it provided financial support to three officers, supported the department’s new K-9 program, funded medical bags for the offi-cers’ patrol vehicles and provided equipment for the department’s gym. The financial support of the Foundation does not usurp the city budget; it is used for those items that are outside the budget.”

4th Annual Lakeway Police Foundation Gala


Officers Sam Smith, Mike Olsen, Steve Howell

Lakeway Chief of Police Todd Radford recaps the accomplishments and challenges of 2013.

Officer Robert Gauvin step to the podium to receive his award as 2013 Lakeway Police Officer of the Year

Kaye Blount and Dodie Scott

City Manager, Steve Jones

Lakeway Police Chief Todd Radford, LTISD Superintendent of Schools Brad Lancaster, Karen Lancaster

Jean and David Hennagin

City Councilman Phil Brown, Janet Wright

Lakeway Police Department staff members Casey Dennio, Staci Peterson

LTISD Superintendent of Schools Brad Lancaster, Jack Freye, and

2013 Lakeway Police Foundation President Ben Archer

Amber Hart, Lakeway Police Foundation Gala Committee Co-chair and 2014 President, addresses guests.

The Lakeway Police Foundation Gala

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CHASE FLOORING

Chase Flooring Group has been an Austin institution for over 21 years, and now they bring their expertise to a new location in Bee Cave. Founder and owner Marc G. Chase recently opened their fourth showroom at 12702 Highway 71, in a landmark building that is also home to Town & Country Leather. “We thought it would be a great idea to have furniture and floor-ing intertwined,” says Marc of the concept of combining these two appealing businesses that now make their home in one of Bee Cave’s historic buildings. “And we even have a full-service bar for customers to enjoy while they shop.”

What sets Chase Flooring Group apart from the other sellers of tile, stone, wood and carpet is simple: they bring builder pricing to the public. Their showrooms boast only the best manufacturers and the best products, all sorted by levels. The flooring selections are displayed from Levels 1-10, so a customer is able to easily determine the price of a project without get-ting overwhelmed. There are no hidden costs. Additionally, their trained staff knows not only the best values for customers but can also recommend the latest and greatest styles. They make the search for new flooring effi-cient and easy and offer prices that are the same or lower than those found at big box stores.

Chase is committed to a full-service experience. Professional, uni-formed at-home installers and a fleet of Chase Flooring trucks provide the perfect antidote to the night-mares often associated with the “Do-It-Yourself” approach. They guide each project from start to finish without any muss or fuss. It should also be noted that all of Chase’s prod-ucts and work are warrantied. “We take care of any and all problems,” Marc states. “The buck stops at Chase, whether it relates to labor or materials. Our longevity in Austin gives us credibility.”

No time to shop? Then simply let Chase bring the store to you with their new and complimentary Chase Floors 2 U mobile flooring showroom. Book a time online and Chase’s full-time designer will come to your home with samples and ideas and will work with you to set a budget. Whether it’s new tile in the kitchen, carpet in the hallway or a complete remodel, Chase will help you find the materials you need at the best price, and it won’t take them forever to do so. They have a huge warehouse in town with many materials in stock and strive to give their customers a quick turnaround time.

Marc Chase says that Chase Flooring is here to stay, and a visit to their new showroom will demonstrate why!

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AURELIUS SOFIA, MORTGAGE BANKER

According to Aurelius Sofia, every prospective homebuyer and real estate investor needs an advocate. As a Senior Mortgage Banker who has served the greater Lake Travis area for almost eight years, Mr. Sofia feels confident that the mortgage solutions he provides his clients are among the best in the business. “They rely on me to bring knowledge and expertise to the table to be able to identify the best programs and products for their specific needs.”

As a concierge lender, Mr. Sofia is educated in a variety of mainstream loan programs. These include but are not limited to con-ventional/conforming and non-con-forming loan programs, government loans, interim construction, 1x close construction and lot loan programs. His company, Starkey Mortgage, also offers specialized ‘niche’ prod-ucts like Pledged Asset and cross-collateralized loan programs to accommodate the high net worth and self-employed borrower.

Aurelius takes great satisfaction in finding the perfect loan scenario for his clients, whether he’s working

with first time homebuyers or the more experienced real estate investor. “I make a conscious effort to get to know my customers,” he says. “I consider them my friends, my neighbors and members of my community.”

Mortgage banking is actually a second career for Aurelius. He spent 28-years in the Marketing and Advertising business working for a number of Fortune 100 media companies. His last position, as Director of National Sales with Clear Channel Radio in Miami, Florida, came to an unexpected end after his family endured five hurricanes in three years. His wife, Ginger, a Texas A&M graduate who was born and reared in Marble Falls, told him, “I’m ready to move back to Texas!” Aurelius, Ginger and their two sons Trey and Greyson eventually relocated to Lakeway and have been happy residents of the “bubble” ever since. Aurelius is a graduate of the University of Mississippi and a scholarship athlete.

Ginger, a Realtor® and luxury marketing specialist with Realty Austin, suggested Aurelius apply his background in sales and finance to the mort-gage business. He feels that this background, combined with his passion for helping people, is what has contributed to his successful career as a per-sonal banker. He takes pride in the fact that he earns 100% of his custom-ers from referrals and knows he is appreciated by his clients for taking the “heavy lifting” out of the loan process.

Aurelius Sofia not only brings passion to his position as a trusted advi-sor but also to his life in Texas. “Hey, I grew up in the D.C. area” he says. “But as soon as I moved here, my Texas wife bought me a pair of boots and said welcome to Texas. I guess that makes me a Texan now, doesn’t it?” Yes, Aurelius, it sure does.

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FRESH DERMATOLOGY

When Dr. Candace Thrash opened her practice in Lakeway this past November, she named it Fresh Dermatology for a few reasons. “I want to create a happy, supportive work environment for my staff and build a busi-ness that is sensitive to our environment, involved in our community and, above all, conducts itself with integrity,” she says. “Additionally, I want to help people be the best version of themselves and look ‘fresh,’ not fake or frozen. Whether it is maintaining healthy skin or a youthful appearance, looking ‘fresh’ is about being the best version of yourself at any age.”

Dr. Thrash has lived in the Lakeway area for the past five years and practiced elsewhere in Austin before founding Fresh. She operated her own practice in Chicago after completing her internship at Northwestern University and her residency at the world-famous Cook County Hospital. A graduate of The University of Texas, she earned her medical degree at The University of Texas Health Sciences Center, San Antonio.

Fresh Dermatology has the expertise to assist patients with whatever dermatological needs they may have, be they medical or cosmetic or both. Dr. Thrash strives to make her practice very compre-hensive. In fact, patients are often able to address both medical and cosmetic concerns at the same visit. Personalized attention is the foun-dation of every encounter. “Every face is different, and everyone’s personal priorities are different,” she says. “I don’t believe in cookie cutter medicine.”

On the medical side, Dr. Thrash and her professional staff are able to diagnose and attend to any dermato-logical issues presented, including common problems like acne, eczema, psoriasis and rosacea. She advises full-body skin exams at least once a year for adults and provides a variety of in-office treatments such as liquid nitro-gen, photodynamic therapy, skin biopsies, and minor surgeries.

Fresh Dermatology also offers cutting-edge cosmetic solutions, like Clear+Brilliant laser treatments that leave the skin looking younger and more refreshed with a downtime of just 12 to 24 hours. It also offers fill-ers like Juvaderm™ and Belotero™, as well as skin smoothers like Botox™ and Dsyport™. IPL treatments, commonly referred to as “photofacials” are available, as are a wide variety of chemical peels that are stronger than those performed at a spa. Perhaps most notable about the cosmetic services at Fresh Dermatology is the fact that they are all performed and monitored by Dr. Thrash herself. The practice also carries highly effective skin care products, including well-respected names like Jan Marini Skin Research, Neocutis and SkinCeuticals.

Fresh Dermatology is accepting new patients and takes most insurance plans. Give them a call and see how they can freshen up your outlook!

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HILL COUNTRY APOTHECARY

Have you ever looked forward to going to the pharmacy? Probably not. It is usually just another chore on your to-do list. Long lines, impersonal staff and subpar service are what one has come to expect. But there’s a new pharmacy in town.

Hill Country Apothecary is revolutionizing the phar-macy paradigm. Located in Lakeway Plaza, Hill Country Apothecary is an innovative, boutique, compounding phar-macy that provides a personal experience unlike any other. They specialize in pain ther-apy, bio-identical hormone replacement, veterinary and pediatric medication and have an extensive supply of high-end, pharma-ceutical-grade, natural whole food nutritional supplements. Hill Country Apothecary offers both traditional and compound medications, offering patients an alternative to swallowing pills by providing medications in the form of liquids, topical creams, ointments, lozenges and even lollipops.

Owners and Pharmacists Jana Downing and Adam Metcalf built the pharmacy with a focus on the community and a patient-centered attitude. They provide patients with sit-down consultations to answer any and all questions one may have. Hill Country Apothecary is focused on educating patients on their treatment, general wellness and even preventative care. They cater to each individual patient in the most personalized way possible, even offering the convenience of curb-side pickup and local delivery.

Downing and Metcalf encourage their customers to rely on them for their unique health and wellness needs. The son and daughter of pharma-cist fathers, both Downing and Metcalf saw how a pharmacy is able to care for their respective communities. Metcalf told the Lake Travis View, “Jana and I both grew up as pharmacy rug rats. We have seen the difference our families have made in their cities. And we still believe that pharmacy is an important part of the community. We want people to come and hang out and play cards or talk about politics. Jana and I believe that Lakeway and the surrounding community will support this idea. We want to contribute to the area we live in.” Also onsite is Director of Wellness, Paige Ryan (for-merly at Peoples Rx). She is an Applied Clinical Nutritionist, specializing in hormonal imbalance, focus and attention issues, weight management chal-lenges, allergy suffering, food hypersensitivity, detoxification, and overall gut health. Through an in-depth consultation and applied functional medicine, Paige can get the body back in balance.

The contemporary architecture and natural light offer the perfect environment to sit and enjoy a juice by Skinny Limits (located inside Hill Country Apothecary) while waiting for a prescription to be filled. Coffee and access to complementary WiFi are also available. Hill Country Apothecary is now open in Lakeway and will open its Riverplace location at RR 620 and 2222 in Spring 2014.

512.351.9139 www.rxhca.com

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A LOT TO DIGEST MAKING SENSE OF THE AMERICAN “DIET”

STORY BY GEOFF KIRSCH

I T USED TO be easy: four food groups arranged in a nice, neat pyra-mid. As long as you had 6-11 servings of breads & cereals, 5-9 serv-ings of fruits & veggies, 4-6 servings of meat, nuts and dairy and ate

fats, oils & sweets sparingly, you considered your diet healthy. An apple a day was all it took to ward off hospital visits. But that was before the emer-gence of a profusion of medical celebrities, each offering different nutri-tional recommendations.

These days, keeping the doctor away might entail eating like a Greek islander (the “Mediterranean” diet), a Buddhist (the “Ayurvedic” diet), a cave man (the “Paleo” diet) or an Austin hipster (shopping exclusively at Whole Foods). How are modern Americans to make sense of all this? Before undertaking any project—and your family’s nutrition, especially with your busy schedule, is a huge project—let’s understand the terms.

What does “diet” mean? Diet simply refers to a person’s total food and drink consumption. Diets can be affected by religious beliefs, medical needs, weight control or, simply, personal habit. Just because it is billed a “diet” doesn’t mean it is good for you. Indeed, many so-called diets actually pose significant health risks.

Belief-based diets come from spiritual beliefs and religious tradi-tion, for instance the Kosher diet, followed by Orthodox Jews or the Islamic “halal” dietary code.

A vegetarian diet excludes meat in favor of fruits, vegetables, grains and nuts. Lacto-ovo vegetarians consume dairy and eggs, and pescetarians eat fish, while strict veganism shuns all animal products. While vegetarians tend to have lower incidences of heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers (prostate, breast, bowel), some fall into a common trap, becoming “French fry” vegetarians—subsisting on meat-free convenience food. Even balanced vegetarian diets can still lead to vitamin deficiencies, particularly B12.

Weight control diets range from low-calorie diets (1000-2000 calo-ries a day) to very low-calorie diets (fewer than 800 calories a day) to zero-calorie diets. Seriously, there’s a practice known as “breatharianism,” based on the belief that humans don’t need food to survive (several adher-ents have died of starvation). Low-carbohydrate diets (e.g. Atkins, South Beach) limit carbohydrate intake (e.g. bread, pastas) as opposed to calories, often replacing them with protein and fats (e.g. meat, eggs). While low-carb diets may be more effective at initial weight loss, long-term results don’t dif-

fer from low-calorie diets.Diets involving extreme, rapid changes are considered crash diets. These promise quick weight loss by eating only one

type of food like grapefruit, cabbage soup or submarine sandwiches. It should go without saying this can be very

dangerous, but millions of people go on and off them every day. Just ask Jared. Detox diets (e.g. juice fasts and Master Cleanse) attempt to flush “toxic” sub-stances from the body and also fall into

the crash diet category and are often beloved by individuals with serious food issues.

Lastly, diets may be followed for medical reasons, such as intoler-ance or allergy, or prescribed by medical professionals, for example

a low-glycemic diet for dia-betes sufferers or a gluten-free diet for celiac disease. While certain medical diets

become popular fad diets, con-sult your doctor before you go

on one—or any diet, really.And remember, there

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NOW OPENHave you ever looked forward to going to the pharmacy? Probably not. It’s usu-ally just another chore on your to-do list. Long lines, impersonal staff, and subpar service are what we have come to expect. But there’s a new pharmacy in town.

Hill Country Apothecary is revolutionizing the way we look at pharma-cies. Located in Lakeway Plaza, Hill Country Apothecary is an innovative, boutique, compounding pharmacy that provides a personal experience unlike any other. They specialize in pain therapy, bio-identical hormone replacement, veterinary and pediatric medication and have an extensive supply of high-end, pharmaceutical-grade, natural whole food nutritional supplements. Hill Country Apothecary offers both traditional and compound medications, provid-ing patients an alternative to swallowing pills, such as liquids, topical creams, ointments, lozenges and even lollipops.

Owners and Pharmacists Jana Downing and Adam Metcalf built the phar-macy with a focus on the community and a patient-centered attitude. They provide patients with personalized, sit-down consultations to answer any and all questions one may have. Hill Country Apothecary is focused on treating indi-viduals for their personal needs, not just as another customer.

Downing and Metcalf encourage their customers to rely on them for their unique health and wellness needs. The son and daughter of pharmacist fathers, both Downing and Metcalf saw how a pharmacy is able to cater to respective communities. Metcalf told the Lake Travis View, “Jana and I both grew up as pharmacy rug rats. We have seen the difference our families have made in their cities. And we still believe that pharmacy is an important part of the community. We want people to come and hang out and play cards or talk about politics. Jana and I believe that Lakeway and the surrounding community will support this idea. We want to contribute to the area we live in.”

Also, onsite is Director of Wellness, Paige Ryan (formerly at Peoples Rx). She is an Applied Clinical Nutritionist, specializing in hormonal imbalance, focus and attention issues, weight management challenges, allergy suffering, food hyper-sensitivity, detoxification, and overall gut health. Through an in-depth consultation and applied functional medicine, Paige can get your body back in balance.

Hill Country Apothecary is focused on educating patients on their treat-ment, general wellness and even preventative care. They cater to you in the most personalized and convenient way possible through curb-side pickup and local delivery. The contemporary architecture and natural light offer the perfect environment to sit and enjoy a juice by Skinny Limits (located inside Hill Country Apothecary) or coffee and access complementary WiFi while you wait for your prescription to be filled. Hill Country Apothecary is now open in Lakeway and will open its Riverplace location at RR 620 and 2222 in Spring 2014.

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Beansprout PediatricsDR. DANIELLE GRANT opened Beansprout Pediatrics in September of 2010, and its well-earned reputation in the community led to rapid growth. The expansion of staff and patients led to relocation to 13917 TX-71, the former Urgent Care building by the Field Of Dreams on Hwy 71 W near Hamilton Pool Road. The spacious new office has more exam rooms and larger separate well and sick areas and maintains a vibrant color scheme and décor, catering to patients of all ages from newborns to adolescents.

Beansprout Pediatrics offers complimentary prenatal visits, routine newborn care, well child care, camp and sport physicals, comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of a variety of illnesses, ADHD consultation and management, minor wound care, allergy management and many other ser-vices. Hours have been expanded from 8am-6pm Monday through Thursday and 8am–4pm on Fridays. A daily walk-in clinic for acute sick visits of low complexity is now available.

Beansprout Pediatrics is excited to welcome Dr. Brian Temple. Dr. Temple attended residency with Dr. Grant at Baylor Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston and is board certified in pediatrics. He has been in pri-vate practice in Oregon for 5 years and has relocated with his wife and three children to the Hill Country area to be closer to family. He enjoys travel medicine and often dedicates time to disaster relief, helping underserved populations around the globe.

Jesse Zaitchik, male pediatric nurse practitioner with a focus on ado-lescent and sports medicine, joined the practice in February of 2011. He has been a welcome addition to the team. All three providers are accepting patients currently.

13917 W. Hwy 71, Ste. A, Austin, Texas 512-610-7030 www.beansproutpediatrics.com

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AMPT specializes in orthopaedic, manual physical therapy. To main-tain 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 Wom-en’s Health specializing in the evaluation and treatment of low back, pelvis and pelvic floor region. Women’s Health PT focuses on females with a variety of con-ditions: pelvic pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary incontinence/bowel incon-tinence to include stress, frequency, urge, or mixed incontinence, vulvodynia, pregnancy-related or post-partum pain, chronic back pain, constipation, dyspa-reunia, rectocele, cystocele, or urine prolapse, IC, lichen sclerosis, coccyxdynia.

The clinic is equipped with state of the art unloading machines to facili-tate functional return to work or sport. The open clinic design meets the educational needs of a subspecialty clinical site, promotes professional col-laboration 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 fellow-ship 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.

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BioFit MedicineFEW PHYSICIANS TODAY have a broader array of medical experience than Dr. Kevin Hoffarth. “We would dramatically alter the top 10 diseases of the U.S. today if a healthy lifestyle was the focal point of today’s medical practices. I am passionate about helping people feel their very best.” Through a team-oriented approach, BioFIT Medicine embodies this very principle.

Having practiced most of his career in California, Dr. Hoffarth has facili-tated the care of patients in Obstetrics, Internal Medicine, ER, Hospital-medicine, Surgery, and Pediatrics and also has specialty expertise in GI disorders. Dr. Hoffarth has extensive training in Age Management Medicine through world-renowned, Cenegenics.

Using methods typically only afforded to top athletes, Dr. Hoffarth embraces an approach dedicated to goal-oriented results with a concurrent goal of eliminating as many medications as possible for his patients. It is Dr. Hoffarth’s view that this can be achieved through the use of bioidentical hormones; identifying problem areas using a DEXA body composition scan; understanding your cardiac output with VO2 max testing; utilizing nutrition-al genetic screening panels that understand genetic risk factors, and applying cutting-edge medical weight loss planning.

For patients with chronic health care needs, Dr. Hoffarth’s Concierge Medicine model helps with the ongoing care of Diabetes, Hypertension, Coronary Artery Disease and other chronic illness. Dr. Hoffarth will manage your medications and will coordinate care among your other health care providers. BioFit welcome your visit to our new location at 3813 Juniper Trace in Bee Cave behind the Hill Country Galleria after our opening in April 2014.

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Champion ChiropracticDR. TODD MOORE, DC, has been providing quality chiropractic care for patients in the Lake Travis area for almost 14 years. Dr. Moore trained at Parker Chiropractic University in Dallas, which is considered the premier chiropractic university in the nation. Dr. Moore takes great pride in his abil-ity to help people eliminate a multitude of symptoms, treating everything from chronic ear infections to headaches with great success.

For patients who suffer from back pain, neck pain, headache, sciatica or who have been in an auto collision, CHAMPION FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC can get you back on the road to health.

In addition, the practice offers some of the most innovative equipment on the market to help patients achieve their health goals. Champion Chiropractic offers the Lipo Light Pro Machine, an advanced machine that eliminates unwanted inches using LED lights. The Lipo Light Pro helps slim, shape and tone difficult areas such as the waist, hips, thighs, upper legs and even arms without surgery, pills or shots. Each treatment lasts about 20 minutes, and patients see results in just one treatment. Treatments on Vibration Machines take only 10-15 minutes and offer multiple benefits including exercise and bone strengthening. The Infrared Sauna provides a valuable aid in weight loss, detoxification and the restoration of a more youthful appearance.

Other offerings include a 1000-calorie HCG Diet program by Biogenesis, a tailored cleansing program and natural allergy drops for both cedar and mold developed by Allergena. And coming soon, Champion Chiropractic will be offering Natural Hormone Balancing.

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Hill Country Pediatric DentistryWHY SHOULD YOUR CHILD see a Pediatric Dentist? Pediatric Dentistry is one of the nine recognized dental specialties of the American Dental Association. Pediatric dentists complete two to three years of additional spe-cialized training (after the required four years of dental school and four years of undergraduate education) to prepare them for treating a wide variety of children’s dental problems. They are also trained and qualified to care for patients with medical, physical or mental disabilities. Pediatric dentists are qualified to provide oral conscious sedation. In addition, many are on staff at hospitals to provide care under general anesthesia.

Taking your child to a pediatric dentist every six months is similar to taking your child to a pediatrician for a well child exam. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that the dental home be established by your child’s first birthday. These early visits will provide education on proper oral health care at home. In addition, these visits can provide guidance of what to expect as your child’s dentition develops. Moreover, early intervention with preven-tive measures can stop the severity of many developmental problems, mak-ing treatment times shorter with better outcomes in the future.

Hill Country Pediatric Dentistry, P.A. is a dental home for your child with offices located in Bee Cave and Marble Falls. The Owners and Pediatric Dentists, Dr. Steve Hernandez and Dr. Angie Hernandez live, work and play in the Lake Travis area. HCPD is an active sponsor of the LTYA. In addition, HCPD sponsors many community events from health expos to school carni-vals and school supply drives. Come in and see us soon!

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Fresh DermatologyWHO DOESN’T LOVE A good skin care product? If you’ve ever been treated to a facial you’ll surely remember how great your skin felt after. Women often purchase their foundation from the department store simply for the gift with purchase. Everyone is looking for hope in a bottle, but what is the hallmark of a great skincare product?

Believe it or not, it isn’t price. While the counters of Neiman Marcus are filled with $300 lotions and potions in shiny packages, the pretty box doesn’t make them worth the price. Fresh Dermatology carries shelves full of products which have won awards from New Beauty, Allure, and InStyle Magazine for $200 or less. Even the drugstore carries a few good products in the $10-20 price range, you just have to know what to look for.

It’s also not celebrity endorsement. From Adam Levine to Cindy Crawford, famous people love to give skincare advice. Paid endorsements drive up the price of a product but mean little in terms of results. You wouldn’t come to a dermatologist for advice about your music career, so why would you take medical advice from a musician?

The hallmark of a great skin care product is scientific proof. A good product will come backed by scientific evidence that it is safe, effective, and convenient to use. At Fresh Dermatology, products from around the globe have been hand selected by a board-certified dermatologist because they have shown proven benefits in clinical trials. Come in to Fresh Dermatology and let the staff help you find a scientifically proven product you can’t wait to use.

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Sana VidaSANA VIDA WELLNESS SPA and Tea Bar is a premier yoga studio and full-service spa. Step into wellness of mind and body as you enjoy one of Signature Spa Services. Heal and balance your system with the ancient wisdom of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Learn how to live in balance with your body’s individual needs with Ayurveda, the 5,000 year old heal-ing tradition from India. Relax your muscles and release stress with a one of our many bodywork treatments available from one of our experienced therapists. In addition to our Signature Massages, we offer many modali-ties of body and energy work from around the world that include Hot Stone Massage, CranioSacral Therapy, Foot Reflexology and our Signature Four-Handed Massage. Keep your skin young and glowing with one of our many Restorative Skincare services, custom-designed for your skin type and needs, using the finest products available.

The Studio offers weekly yoga classes for adults, seniors, and children at a variety of times to suit any schedule. In our classes, all skill levels and body types are encouraged and welcomed. The Tea Bar at Sana Vida is stocked with high-quality and organic teas from around the world. Other healthy drinks are available to satisfy your thirst. At Sana Vida, you’ll find yoga supplies, books, music, aromatherapy, clothing, jewelry, tea accoutre-ments, and many other gift and beauty items. In addition, Sana Vida offers special events, as well as fun and informative workshops on many topics and a very comprehensive yoga teacher training that incorporates Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine into the curriculum.

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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 high-tech 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!”

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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.”

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Radiant FacesLAKEWAY RESIDENT Amy DeMaio is the owner of Radiant Faces, a pre-mier skin care company that specializes in fat reduction and skin tightening using a revolutionary new device called EXILIS ELITE. Taking skin tighten-ing to the next level, EXILIS ELITE’s treatments are pain free and nonin-vasive. With a new 90 Watt facial tightening applicator, the device provides nearly twice the power of the previous EXILIS hand piece and has power-ful new software that contributes greatly to its superior safety profile. The more powerful EXILIS ELITE uses an energy system called Collagen Refill Technology (CRT) that disrupts collagen fibers, dissociating the collagen structure and causing the production of new collagen fibers. It is this new collagen that gives patient the smooth texture, elastic quality and beautiful radiance of youthful skin. Radiant Faces is one of only two practices that offer treatments with the EXILIS ELITE.

Approximately 25 million people suffer venous reflux disease, the under-lying cause for most varicose veins. In fact, venous reflux disease is two times more prevalent than coronary heart disease and five times more prevalent that peripheral artery disease. Few people are aware that morbidity and mor-tality associated with venous disease is quite high and early diagnosis and management is critical. So in addition to being unsightly, varicose veins may present a real threat to health.

The Vein Clinic at Star State Heart and Vascular offers minimally invasive treatment options, including targeted endovenous therapy, for patients with venous reflux disease that have significantly improved patient outcomes. Dr. Samuel DeMaio, M.D., FACC and Dr. Pritam Polkampally, M.D. are both interventional cardiologists specializing in coronary, peripheral arterial and venous disease.

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T EXARTS PROVIDED a little sparkle to the Lake Travis area this past season by mounting three completely staged youth productions and one professional cabaret.

The TexARTS Youth Ballet Company closed the year with its annual holiday pro-duction of “The Nutcracker.” This year’s ballet featured special guests Chris Abramson as “Drosselmeyer” and Annette Brown as “Frau Stahlbaum.” The TexARTS Broadway Company pre-sented the musical revue “Holiday Extravaganza” and wrapped up the holiday season by perform-ing in front of a crowd of 30,000 at Austin Trail of Lights. If that wasn’t enough entertainment, Broadway’s Robby and Keenah Armitage and Austin vocalists Jarret Mallon, Jane Dean, Brian Ridley and Natalia Luna celebrated the season with their big band themed cabaret “A Cool Yule.” TexARTS kicked off 2014 with the Youth Musical Theatre Academy production of Disney’s “The Jungle Book.” This production delighted audiences and set a new box office record for TexARTS.

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STORY BY JARRET MALLON | PHOTOS BY KARLA ENT

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Victoria Brown stops the show at “A Cool Yule.”

The TexARTS Broadway Company performs “White Christmas” in “Holiday Extravaganza.”

Kaitlin Street as “Snow Queen” and company perform “Waltz of the Snowflakes.” Children’s Youth Ballet Ensemble member Hayden Hanks

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TexARTS is a nonprofit performing arts academy and profes-sional theatre that has served thousands of Austin area students since opening its door in 2006. The organization offers year-round arts education classes in voice, dance, acting and the visual arts as well as fully staged professional and youth productions. Registration is cur-rently open for the 2014 summer camps and the summer Musical

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The TexARTS Youth Ballet Company in “The Nutcracker”

Cast members of “The Jungle Book”

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The TexARTS Youth Ballet Company

Reilly Cox and Peyton Calhoon perform the “Arabian Dance” in “The Nutcracker.”

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I F YOU HAVE A KID, you may have noticed that summers are different than when we grew up. Gone are the endless stretches of time you spent driving your mom totally insane,

and sheer boredom drove you into trouble. Today, kids and par-ents are blessed with summer camps: beacons of enrichment, fun, socialization! Does your kid love soccer? Dancing? Nature? There is a summer camp for every passion. What? Your four-year-old hasn’t discovered his passion yet? There’s a summer camp for that too.

I enrolled my now 5-year-old son in his first summer camp at age 3-½ at our local children’s museum for a couple of weeks, and he’s gone there every summer since. Last summer, he did Bug Camp and On-the-Bay, tromping through the ecosystem and get-ting very, very dirty. This year, he’s thinking about Shipwrecks & Treasure Hunts and Imaginary Worlds. This might all be replaced by competitive sports camps in the future, but who knows? Point is, he’s getting a heck of a lot more stimulation, education and fun out of these few weeks than he would get from coming with me on yet another errand.

I remember when I was in college, my younger sister and I decided to create and direct our own summer camp. We both had strong literary and performing arts backgrounds, and for two weeks every summer, we ran a theater camp for approximately 20 chil-dren. Divided into two groups—the big kids and the little kids—we rehearsed the plays, created costumes and built sets in the morn-ing, while the afternoons were filled with swimming and games. At the end of camp, the kids staged a grand production for family and friends. It was a tremendous amount of fun and a lesson in the amazing ability of small children to take on complicated tasks, like memorizing entire plays and mastering foreign accents.

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For the older children, my sister and I adapted books and movies for the stage, including Roald Dahl’s books James and the Giant Peach and The Witches, the comedic movie The Three Amigos, and perhaps most critically acclaimed (by proud parents), the British TV show that John Cleese made famous, Fawlty Towers. You ain’t seen nothing until you’ve seen an 11-year-boy (namely your brother), impersonate John Cleese as a crazy English hotel owner. For the younger children, we turned to books like Tikki Tikki Tembo and Madeline in London, and they were adorable as they took their cues from their older classmates, finding the courage to walk onstage.

I’m not exaggerating when I say that those children, some as young as 4, learned self-confidence, responsibility, public speaking, the ability to master stage fright, and the thrill of captivating an audience by the power of their words. Those two-week camps were magical, not only for the children but also for my sister and me.

Choosing the right summer camp for your child can seem daunting, espe-cially today when there are so many options. Sometimes it feels easier to choose what’s safe—or what everyone else is signing up for. Looking back at our theater camp, I have to applaud the parents who took a risk on us and decided to forego another cheerleading camp for their daughters and another Longhorn basketball camp for their sons. Now that I’m choosing summer camps for my own kids, I have to remember that growth comes from new life experiences— and that it might even be time to branch out from the children’s museum and try something different.

Giving your child the gift of summer camp (and yourself the gift of doing the grocery shopping in peace) will create the memories of a lifetime and, with any luck, a couple of embarrassing photos to taunt them with at their wedding rehearsal dinner.

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R IVER PLACE Country Club was the site of the third annual Birdies for Bikes Junior Charity Golf Tournament, a tournament for young golfers ranging in age from six through seventeen. The November tournament drew junior golfers from San Antonio,

Round Rock, Pflugerville, Bee Cave and Marble Falls. The Birdies for Bikes tournament works in conjunction with the Mix 94.7 Bikes for Kids charity. In its short three year history, Birdies for Bikes has raised more than $22,000 to help purchase bicycles, helmets and bike locks as Christmas or Hanukkah gifts for underprivileged children of Central Texas.

The young Birdies for Bikes golfers solicited donations and pledges from family, friends and neighbors for the birdies and pars that they made during tournament play. This year the tourna-ment raised $10,759.

Tournament founder Hailey Derrickson collected donations from local businesses. Hole sponsors who supported the tournament with cash donations included Financial Solutions (Life Insurance, Retirement and Estate Planning), Field Photography, Jill Briley of Private Label Realty, NFP (Benefits, Insurance and Wealth Management), Paula Kaisner of CruiseOne Dream Vacations and several individual families. Many businesses donated prizes for the golfers who collected the most money, for closest-to-the-pin competitions and for raffle drawings. Strait Music donated a guitar that was later autographed by The Plain White Tees! Many thanks to the following community-oriented businesses that helped the young golfers help other kids less fortunate than themselves:

Alamo Drafthouse, Austin Park, Biejo Bags, Big Frog Custom T-Shirts, Brighton Collectibles (Lakeline Mall), Chili’s Restaurant, Cinemark Theatres, Crowned Chick Designs, Cups and Cones, Flores Restaurant, Lake Travis Zipline Adventures, Main Event, Menchie’s, Moviehouse & Eatery, Oasis Restaurant, Papa Murphy’s, P. Terry’s, Round Rock Express, San Antonio Spurs, Subway Restaurants of Four Points and Lakeway, Target of Four Points, Texas Junior Golf Tour, Texas Stars hockey, The League Kitchen & Tavern, Top Golf, Volente Beach Waterpark and Zack’s American Bistro.

Birdies for BikesSTORY BY PATRICIA DERRICKSON | PHOTOS BY FIELD PHOTOGRAPHY

Birdies for Bikes Junior Charity Golfers with Sandy McIlree, formerly with Mix 94.7 (back left) and Professional Golfer Rich Beem (back right)

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Jensen Jalufka

Michael Beem

Kaylee Vesely

Hannah Liu

Kalen SilvaLily Gully

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Abby Zoller, Jordan and Jensen Jalufka with Sandy McIlree

Clint Strait of Strait Music, Hailey Derrickson and the donated guitar!

Tim Lopez (Plain White Tees), Hailey Derrickson

Will Kimbell

Jordan Jalufka

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moved to a new home in the Moody Theater in the sleek heart of downtown Austin. And so it seemed very fitting that Moreland Properties, with its own long history in Austin, would choose this venue as the place to host a client appreciation party for its own celebrities…its clients.

The invitation list included guests from all over the world, a testament to Moreland’s global reach and to the cosmopolitan appeal of living in Austin, Texas! Some guests drove in from the Lake Travis area, and some just walked over from their downtown condos! T-Bird and the Brakes pro-vided the live music, and the hip atmosphere and abundant food and drink made for happy guests.

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Ron and Dana Weltmann

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Cord Shiflet, Doug Roberts

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I F THERE’S one thing Texas is known for—well, okay, aside from cowboy hats, chili and longhorn hood ornaments—it’s team spirit. And that special mix of heart and passion filled the air this past November as Texans young

and old rallied to take on lung cancer at the Seventh Annual Lone Star Huddle Up. A night of friends, family, barbecue and music hosted by Rexanna’s Foundation for Fighting Lung Cancer, this year’s Huddle Up featured the Lake Travis Fiddlers, country star Curtis Grimes and the theme “Shoot for the Moon.” Proceeds benefited University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s new Moon Shots Program, an unprecedented, comprehensive cancer prevention, early detection and treatment initiative. Each “Moon Shot” entails a rigorous, multidisciplinary effort to dramatically cut mortality rates of specific cancers—in this case, lung cancer—by 2020. Like the 1969 Apollo space mission it was named for, MD Anderson’s lung cancer Moon Shot comes with a hefty price tag.

While lung cancer currently claims more lives than breast, prostate, colon, liver, melanoma and kidney cancers combined, it remains one of the most under-funded and under-researched cancers. Enter Rexanna’s Foundation, named after Rexanna Hawkins, lifelong educator, coach and mentor—not to mention non-smoker—who, in 2006, lost her battle with lung cancer less than two months after diagnosis. Since then, Rexanna’s Foundation has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to the MD Anderson Cancer Center earmarked specifically for lung cancer treatment, prevention and research. At this year’s Huddle Up, Rexanna’s Foundation Executive Director Lisa Spain spurred attendees to dig deep, reaching the goal of $250,000—all to beat lung cancer. Go team!

Lone Star Huddle Up 2013

STORY BY GEOFF KIRSCH PHOTOS BY PATTI MELTON-PIESZCHALA

Dr John Heymach, Kristen Alex with children Kate and Gray Alex and Perri Johnson

Rexanna’s Foundation Executive Director, Lisa Spain, Rex Spain

Board President Stephanie Kruger, Sherry Ellenbogen

Mylie Alrich, Dawn Haberkorn

Ani Piazza

Ally and Taylor Johnston, Ani Piazza Sheri Harmon, Sandy Sledge

back row: Amber and Jake Stansberry, Sheri Harmon (Rexanna’s sister), Peggy Berryhill (Rexanna’s aunt), Mary Lou Bruce, Bobby and Dawn Murphy; front row: Macy Stansberry, Patsy Hawkins (Rexanna’s mother)

Dr. John and Marisa Heymach with their children Jack, Amelia and Julie

Helen and Sam Sledge, Michelle and Dr. Don Gibbons, Research Associate at MD Anderson, Emily Roarty, Ph.D.; Administrative Director of Research Program, MD Anderson

Lake Travis Fiddlers

Dawn Murphy, Maggie Patke, Sarah Flekte, Chris Dowling, Susie Mitchell Gordon and Fredi Harmon

Emily and Kevin Roarty, Kristen Alex

Curtis Grimes of the Curtis Grimes Band

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L AKEWAY celebrated its 50th anniversary in November at the Lakeway Resort and Spa’s Vista Ballroom. It was fitting that the cel-ebration would be held there, as the Lakeway Resort and Spa and

the City of Lakeway share the same year of birth in 1963, so for both of them, 2013 marked golden anniversaries. The gala party included cocktails, dinner and dancing to the music of The Fabs. Dottie’s Follies gave a glittering per-

formance, and there were spectacular golden gowns galore!

Co-chairs, Sharon January and Gretchen Nearburg did their usual superb job as host-esses. Councilwoman and Golden Anniversary Chairwoman, Dee Ann Burns felt the evening was everything she had hoped it would be, a special way to end this year of very special commemorations of Lakeway’s 50th birthday.

A Golden GalaSTORY AND PHOTOS BY CATHIE PARSSINEN

Golden Gala Co-chairs: Sharon January, Gretchen Nearburg

Charles Edwards, Linda Kephart

Ann and Bob Neighbors, Will and Pat Smith

Mike and Sandy Boston, Michael and Kitty Lichty Leni and Michelle Faas, John Stevenson, Carey Stevenson Michelle Faas, Yvette Poulin-Marshall

Don and Cindy Kotrady Richard and Marie Drury

Alan Bojorquez, Sheila Lehmann

Charlie and Cherie Harris

Lana and Dennis Brown Pat and Tim Doucet

Mary and Steven Haase Golden Anniversary Committee Chair, Dee Ann Burns; Lakeway Mayor David DeOme, Linda DeOme


Barbara and Thomas Pembrey, Paula and Alan Tye, Sanjeev and Donna Kumar, Dennis and Leanne Dupay

Barbara Beebe, Linda Swan, Sally Barto, Jody Berry

Nancy Clayton, Sharon Gilmore

Richard and Maryleeann Bryan, John and Vivian Craft

Jacquelyn and Daniel Foreman, Glenda and Max Engert

Gerry and Joan Astorino

Frank and Charlene Cooley

Joan and Keith Peterson

Shirley and Roger Camp Brooke Toeller, Pat Smith, Carol Mitchum

Joe and Jane Benasutti

Jody and Bob Berry

Virgil and Beverly Gould, Nick and Judy Renneker


T HE LAKEWAY Associates of the Seton Development Board held their over-the-top tea party at the Lake Travis Event Center. Over 200 guests attended this annu-

al party that benefits Seton Shoal Creek Psychiatric Hospital. Local clubs, groups of friends and several sponsoring businesses deco-rated 20 tables according to various themes. It is just another grand excuse for 200 women to wear a wild hat and a crazy costume. Just ask Sharon Rogers!

Not Your Grandma’s Tea

STORY BY CATHIE PARSSINEN PHOTOS BY PAT EVANS AND CATHIE PARSSINEN

Sister Gertrude Levy; Community Ambassador, Seton Family of Hospitals

Jean Hennagin, Board President Barbara Bembry

Tied for Best of Show and Most Fabulous Hat: Dazzling Deco designed

by Leanne DuPay

Tied for Best of Show: Cafe Monet designed by Suzie Leggio

Most Unique Hat: Gretchen Nearburg

This event netted $4,500 to benefit Shoal Creek.

Alan Isaacson, COO of Shoal

Creek, expressed his gratitude

for the support of the Lakeway

Associates.

Candace Thrash, Karel McGuirt

Dazzling Deco team

Best Theme Hat: The World of Dr. Seuss team led by Sharon Rogers

2014 Lakeway Associates of the Seton Development Board: Sally Barto, Kim Nearburg, Doris Burson, Jackie Elliott, Pat Evans, Jean Hennagin, Billye Lynn Ratliff, Barbara Bembry


Flamingos with Flair by Linda Pedersen (not pictured)

3rd Runner Up: Black & White on the Silver Screen by Dianne Haeg

Black & White on the Silver Screen The Lakeway Associates is Shoal

Creek’s largest donor. In the 30

years since it was established, it has

raised over $350,000 to support services

to the hospital’s patients.

New Year’s Ding Hao by Billye Lynn Ratliff

2nd Runner Up: The Butterfly Effect – the Lakeway Garden Club


I WOULD LIKE to preface everything by stating that the members of my family are not what you would call “snow people.” I guiltily confess to opening my REI membership solely for the discount on a jogging stroll-

er. What can I say? My family is more comfortable at sea level, and I’ve always looked better without a neck gaiter.

But this year, we thought “Let’s ascend to 7,000 feet!” After all, the baby is older now, and my mom would come with us, representing the possibility of free time and maybe even a dinner alone! We thought, “We can do this!” Although in hindsight, it was more like, “Can we do this?” Either way, we ascended! Christmas carols in the CD player, snacks clenched in little hands! And big hands.

Ever the pessimist, even I had to admit that the weather was glorious, and the hotel even more so. The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe is located at North Star, a mere gondola ride away from a lively village with restaurants, shops and a

How to Gold Medal

in Winter Vacationing

STORY BY TARJA PARSSINEN PHOTOS COMPLIMENTS OF THE RITZ-CARLTON

AND CATHIE PARSSINEN

Tarja Parssinen

Lobby in the Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe


beautiful ice rink surrounded by fire pits and—wait for it—crepe stands! I could already taste the Nutella. The beauty of the Ritz is that it’s ski-in-ski-out, so we scheduled my 5-year-old son for his first ski lesson. After all, somebody should do something in the snow. My son could ski and I could apres-ski in the sumptuous lounge of the Ritz, gazing out the floor-to-ceiling windows on the mountain, a fire crack-ling in the giant stone fire place. My son loved it, and the instructor informed me, “You have a little speed demon on your hands here.” I felt a pang of sympathy for Bode Miller’s mother.

As for entertaining my 2-year-old son, he was content to play in the snow, ride the gondola, and shake the presents under the lobby Christmas tree. The Ritz, bless them, is very tolerant of kids. They offer a host of activities for the younger set, including my personal favorite: ‘smores every afternoon by the fire pit. And when the apres-ski and the chocolate and the thought of hoisting on the long under-wear again just gets to be too much, there’s always the spa.

I booked an appointment for my mother and myself in advance, and the Ritz didn’t disappoint. I had the Organic Scalp and Full-Body Massage that boasts a warm shea-butter infusion massaged all over

to “induce a state of deep relaxation.” Mission accomplished! But I can’t be sure if it was the massage or the 80 minutes without my kids. My mother had the Signature Organic Massage and was virtually passed out in the lounge where we met afterwards.

By the end of our brief foray into the mountains, I think we all learned some valuable lessons. That taking children on a winter vacation can be fun! And that the level of fun can sometimes be connected to how hard you apres-ski. Or at least how hard you spa. And although I can’t speak for my mother, her lesson probably has something to do with children and germs and hand-sanitizers.

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D ESCRIBING First Tee of Austin’s annual two-day char-ity golf tournament as merely a “game” is a vast under-statement. So its name reflects the experience: “More

Than a Game” Celebrity Golf Tournament and Gala. And this year’s—the 12th annual—featured more golf, music, food and fun than ever. After “More Than a Party,” featuring live music by country star Drew Womack, foursomes hit the links with celebrity captains from profes-sional and collegiate sports, as well as the entertainment world. And if shooting a round with a star weren’t memorable enough, “More Than a Game” golfers encountered special treats throughout the course—margaritas, cigar rolling, a vodka bar and more food than they could shake a club at—before ending with yet another shindig

at the Ray Benson & Friends’ Pickin’ Party at Verdes. Proceeds benefited the First Tee of Greater Austin, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing youth development and education through the game of golf.

“More Than a Game”

STORY BY GEOFF KIRSCH PHOTOS BY BRANDI NELLIS

Ray Benson, Randy Rogers

Dan McGovern, Will Lowery, Steve Spinn, Scott Friedrich, Mike Panozzo

Becky and Jim Siddons Jennifer Maccurrach; Executive Director, First Tee of Greater

Austin

Supporters listen to Ray Benson, Randy Rogers and Drew Womack at Verde’s backyard amphitheater

Nancy Panter, Judy Deck, Crissy Mattlage

2013 Co-chair, Diann Watson, Cachele Spinn Brian and Mary Kay Schwiening

FIRST TEE OF GREATER AUSTIN

Leroy and Brandi Nellis


Karysa Myers, Tara Farrell

Lezlie and John Gladle, Monica and David Hinkle

Leroy and Brandi Nellis Dwight and Susan Oglesby, Jim and June Baumoel

Sarah Barter, Robin Johnston, Paula and Craig Curry

Drew Womack

Steve Stavall, Russ Munsch, Harvey Cody

Debbie Johnson, June and Rob Malcolm

Signing In! 2013 Co-chairs Julie and Ben Crenshaw

Jeff Woods, Matt Bradshaw

Courtney and Darren Weir Mike Castleman, David and Patti Smith, Chip Buerger

David and Cindy Cargill, Don and Fiona Cameron


F RIENDS of Help Our Wounded organized a New Year’s Eve Gala benefit at the Lakeway Resort and Spa. Founded by Rosie Babin in 2009, Help Our Wounded’s mission is to help severe-

ly wounded service members, and those who care for them, by providing direct aid, resources and support. HOW was formed to be a resource to help not only with the emotional and medical aspects of this demanding role but also to assist navigating the military resources available. HOW serves as a mentor, support system and knowledgeable resource to care-givers and wounded veterans. HOW provides information and guidance based on the collective experience of those who have already worked within the system and who know where to go, what to do, who to ask and HOW to ask.

To donate visit helpourwounded.org

Help Our WoundedSTORY BY CATHIE PARSSINEN

PHOTOS BY PATTI MELTON-PIESZCHALAThe Lakeway Resort and Spa provided the venue, and Diane Jackson decorated the space!

Diane and Mike Jackson, Gretchen Nearburg Niki Note, Alan Babin, Jr.; Alexandra Didari

The Gala Committee: Rosie Babin, Dottie Stevenson, Diane Jackson, Donna Luchow, Joan Astorino, Annette Brown, Ann Neighbors

Jane and Joe Benasutti, Sharon and Timm Gilmore, Linda Kephart, Charles Edwards Marie and Richard Drury Bill and Frances Pearce Pat and Wilson Smith

Charlie Richter, Jeanne Anne Klein Scott and Theresa Lindgren, Tim Cardinal

Gerald Astorino, Commander (Retired); Alan Babin, Jr.

A special wine collection offered by Medal of Honor and Purple Heart recipient Jon Cavaiano, honored for his valiant actions in Vietnam, was part of the auction.


Pat and Wilson Smith

Patti Melton-Pieszchala, Dee Ann Burns, Dottie Stevenson, Carey Stevenson, Diane Jackson, Brooke Toeller

Don and Cindy Kotrady; Ken DeBower, Pat Smith, Julianne DeBower

Walter and Jeannie Toeller, Brooke and Michael Toeller, Dottie Stevenson, John Stevenson, Carey Stevenson, Lindsay Preuss

Joan and Gerry Astorino

Funk Factory Nancy and Joe Bain

Janet Wright and Alan Babin, Jr.

Alan and Rosie Babin

Linda and David DeOme Thomas and Barbara Pembrey

Brooke Toeller, Alan Babin, Jr.; Christy Babin

Alan Babin, Jr.; Jim Palmersheim, Captain; Director of Veterans Initiatives for American Airlines

Nona Kilgore, Dottie Stevenson, Ray Kilgore

Alan Babin, Jr.; Gerry Astorino


D R. SAM DEMAIO and Amy DeMaio hosted a holiday party for friends and colleagues to introduce them to Dr. Pritam Polkampally and his wife Chuda. Dr. Polkampally joins Dr. DeMaio’s practice in inter-ventional cardiology as his new associate. There was hardly a medical specialty that was not represented among the large number of guests in attendance. And Chef Franko Camargo did his best to spoil them with a lavish array of delicacies. He also created a spectacular ice sculpture which survived the evening quite nicely due to the cold weather.

Meet the Doctor!STORY AND PHOTOS BY CATHIE PARSSINEN

Sharnel Bradshaw, Sara Coleman, Chuda and Pritam Polkampally, M.D., Sam DeMaio, M.D., F.A.C.C.; Amy DeMaio, Susie Barbour

Rich and Sonja Morocca (both with the Cath Lab), Lisa Soklove, Curtis Townsend, ER Director

Madan Rao, D.C.; Susan Rao, D.C.

Linda Piazza, Amy DeMaio, Sara Coleman, Larry and Kay Blount, Cheryl Norman, Rockey Piazza

Melissa Rivera, Tim Brown

Claire and Chef Franko Camargo

Sara Coleman, Robert Ondash, M.D.

Frances Vickerman, R.J. Jackson, D.D.S.;

Scottie Jenkins, Dori Baker

Kenady McArthur, Marisa Fernandez

Lakeway Police Chief Todd Radford, Rita Radford, Amy and Sam DeMaio

Lynn Edgar, Sharnel Bradshaw, Sara Coleman

Freddy and Ivana Powers

Doug Caldwell, Lynn Edgar, Brandon and Jana Edgar


T HIS YEAR’S 77-member Sing Along cast of characters delighted the community once again with their annual Christmas show, The Colors of Christmas. Mixing old

favorites with some campy tunes like “Happily Addicted to the Web,” the Sing Alongs’ holiday production combined a sense of reverence with a sense of humor. My fav from this year’s play list had to be “The Three Kings” (taken from the musical Nunsence) where a choir of Sisters (aka Joann Anderson, Karen Knaus and Julianne DeBower) sing that “All they want for Christmas is a one-night stand!”

The show, jointly sponsored by the Women’s Club of Greater Lakeway and the City of Lakeway Activity Center benefits Lake Travis Green Santa. It was produced and directed by Gigi McKeever, assisted by Sing Along Chairwoman, Joann Anderson, with contributions by doz-ens of volunteers.

Sing Alongs Make MerrySTORY AND PHOTOS BY CATHIE PARSSINEN

On Christmas Morning: Harry Kilman, Pat Hydanus

Must Be Santa: Judy and Bill Walker

Happily Addicted to the Web: Dick Cohen, Jim Sommer, Jerry Hietpas

O Come, O Come Immanuel! Kathy Wilson

Some Things for Christmas: Rick Wilsey, Steve Richard, Ken DeBower

The Three Kings: Joann Anderson, Karen Knaus, Julianne DeBower

What Child is This? Mike Hahn

The 2013 Sing Alongs


T OES WERE tapping in anticipation of the opening of the newest Go Dance studio in Lakeway at Discovery Point on FM 620 South. The elegant studio is located just behind The Grove and offers stunning views of the surrounding canyon and hills. A large crowd of fans and friends gathered for a

fun evening of dancing to celebrate the occasion. With 4,500 sq. ft. of studio space, there is plenty of room to practice! The Go Dance staff of over 30 instructors offers professional lessons in social and competitive dance and teaches over 20 different partner dances, with Two-Step, Salsa and Swing being the most popular. Many Go Dance pros are featured in Waterways coverage of the 2013 Dancing with the Stars Austin in this issue.

Go Dance also hosts weekly dances where students can bring friends and practice dancing in a social setting. On February 22, Go Dance will offer a Free Day of Dance, with complimentary dance classes taught all day.

“The community has given us a warm welcome!” noted owner Mylie Alrich.

Go Dance Celebrates Lakeway Opening

STORY BY CATHIE PARSSINEN PHOTOS BY PATTI MELTON-PIESZCHALA

Dancers Gary McIntyre and Susan Kirklin entertain the crowd with a whimsical number.

Co-owners Shaidri Alrich, Susan Kirkland and Mylie Alrich

The beautiful studio boasts gorgeous views of the surrounding hill country.

Gary McIntyre, Susan Kirkland Marsha Kaye, Angel Horne, Jamie Lester Guests kick up their heels!

Andreal and Clint Connell, Judd Olsen

Mylie Alrich, Laura CapesBurke and Tricia Edwards, David and Brenda Dachner, Michael Reeder

Co-owners Shaidri Alrich, Mylie Alrich and Susan Kirklin toast the opening of Go Dance’s newest studio.


FRIENDS, FAMILY and patients joined Dr. Candace Thrash and her staff at her newly opened practice at the entrance to Lakeway, on the south corner where FM 620 S. and Lakeway Blvd intersect. The dozens of women who dropped by were all extremely interested in what Dr. Thrash has to offer: skin treatments and products to help women of all ages look as “Fresh” as possible! Reps from Jan Marini Skin Research, Neocutis and SkinCeuticals visited with guests…and offered some seri-ous discounts to celebrate the grand opening! 512.615.5600

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“Sparks” Fly at DI

STORY BY LINDA HOLLAND PHOTOS BY JOSH BREWSTER

D ANCE INSTITUTE Performance Academy has added two new teams to their seven existing teams. For the 2013-2014 season DIPA now has their first age 6-7 Mini Team known as the “Sparks” and their

first Ballet Company. The “Sparks” attended their first ever Dance Convention, Adrenaline in Houston,TX. Bringing home 3 scholarships were Presli James, Asha Williams and Helen Tack.

Adrenaline Dance Convention was DIPA’s first full company outing for the sea-son. Company 2, Kendall Dowd, Alex Dowd, Gabby Foyt, Andrea Patriarca, Claire Parrish, Rena Liang and Nick Shroeder took first overall and won the technique award with their performance of Bom Bom. The Ballet Company’s performance of Ruby Fairies was featured on the Adrenaline web page. The Mini duet Chasing the Sun with Kyla Stephens and Gianna Valonne took 1st overall. The top winner, tak-ing 1st overall, Best Choreography, and winning Best in Show for 12 and under was Paper Skin. Paper Skin was choreographed by Joey Arrigo and danced by Co 5,

Sarah Cronin, Sydney James, Reagan Kowert, Ashley Norwood, Clarisse Rosenthal, and Alexis Stanley with Co 3, Jaden Ceshker, Calista Greenway, Jordan Hall, Laura Parrish, Parker Rogers, Kyla Stephens, Gianna Vallone, and Natalie Wong.

DIPA dancers Nick Schroeder, Laura Parrish, Natalie Wong, Ashley Norwood and Dannon O’Brien were given the honor of being chosen to the “Adrenaline Crew” and invited to perform in the closing show. DIPA’s directors, Linda Holland and Lindsay Brewster were very proud to take home the Team Sportsmanship Award!

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