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2013
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Creative Spirit: Graphic Artist Sheila Parr
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Masterpiece by Masters Touch
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Hills of Lakeway Grand Opening
22 Greatest Little Tea Party in Texas
26 Skyfall Party
28 Our Schools: Lockdown Lessons Learned
32 Putting on the Ritz: ACS Gala
38 2012 Dancing with the Stars Austin
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55 Making A Splash
56 Sing Along!
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58 Triumphant
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Creative Spirit
About the Cover: Graphic Artist Sheila Parr
story by cathie parssinen | Photos by brandi nellis
Water, sustainer of all life, is the other creative element in our cover
he conceptfor our cover story is an examination of creativscene, photographed at Jacobs Well in Wimberley. Jacobs Well is one of
ity not only as it relates generally to Austin as a dynamic city that
the most significant natural geologic treasures in the Texas Hill Country.
supports the work of the creative people who live here but also the
An artesian spring, thousands of gallons of water per minute surge through
creative power displayed in the pages of Waterways. A University of Texas
Jacobs Well. It is the headwater for Cypress Creek and also recharges the
at Austin graduate, Sheila Parr is an award-winning book designer and art
Edwards Aquifer. The spring ceased flowing for the first time in recorded
director who oversees the creative work of in-house and freelance designhistory in 2000 and again in 2008. Joe Nick Patoski wrote an excellent
ers at Greenleaf Book Group, an independent book publisher and distribuarticle about Jacobs Well in the July 2011 issue of Texas Parks and Wildlife
tor that was established in Austin in 1997 by Clint Greenleaf. In her eight
Magazine. You can read more about threats posed by the current drought
years at Greenleaf, she has worked on hundreds of books and designed or
on the next page.
art directed numerous best-selling covers. Sheila and her team have been
recognized numerous times for their design work in various design publications such as HOW and Print. Since the
Ballet Austin dancers perform The Rite of Spring for Valentines Day.
fall of 2007, she has also been responsible
for the design of Waterways Magazine,
and it is her artistic vision that creates
the vibrant face within these pages,
offering our readers a true visual treat.
Brandi Nellis, another creative power at
Waterways, photographs Sheila with her
latest creative masterpiece, four-month
old Violet McAllister Cann. (Sheila admits
she did have a little help from her husband and co-creator, Angus Cann.)
For a small city, Austin has an ambitious footprint that takes up a lot of
space in the creative world . . . with Ballet
Austin, The Austin Lyric Opera, The
Austin Symphony Orchestra, a reputation
as the live music capital of the world and a
book festival that is legendary nationally.
asters Touchcompleted this stunning custom, just off Hamilton Pool Road, in August. The project included the main house, with
7,900 sq. ft. of heated and cooled space; a 400 sq. ft. casita; a luxurious, stand-apart garage and basketball court, as well as a pool and multiple outdoor living areas. The exterior of the home, with its square roofs and parapet walls, recreates the look of an old Italian farmhouse or
villa. The 12,000 sq. ft. of exterior wall is 100% solid stone. The choice of a beautiful rubble rock, shot through with quartzite, lends a rich, dramatic quality
to the stonework that is entirely dry-stacked, creating a seamless face of stone, unbroken by defacing veins of grout. The dry-stack process contributes
an altogether unique characteristic to the stonework that is
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The homeowners brought a number of architecturally
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salvaged from a kiln in Colorado. Built in the 1790s, in a
period that predates the Civil War, each brick was handstamped with the name of the slave that made it.
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t was as ifmembers had stumbled into the Emerald Kingdom in the Land of
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crowd definitely got the feeling they were not in Kansas anymore! The reconfiguration of space was dramatic and includes a new sports bar, a spacious new outdoor terrace
with fire tables overlooking the golf course, a new media lounge and mixed grille with
cabana seating and a new space for private dining. It was what members had been waiting
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Best of Show!
he LakewayAssociates of the Seton Development Board held their annual tea party
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Various clubs and groups of friends entered the friendly competition with the presentation of themed tablescapes. An audience vote determined the following winners:
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years he has been an Aston Martin dealer, Sonny Morgan of Austins John Eagle European has been able
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being sent to parents. Back in December, our first message to parents was
sent approximately 50 minutes after the 911 call was placed. During last
months lockdown, that time was cut in half to roughly 25 minutes. And
while its important for parents to know that district officials must obtain
accurate and verifiable information before we can put out our first message,
we know we can be even faster with our messaging the next time around.
Well cut those 25 minutes down to about 10 or so.
Alvarado credits the efficiency of the districts crisis communication
plan to the recent implementation of SchoolMessenger, a new service that
provides the quick dissemination of information via voice messages, email,
social media, and SMS text messaging.
Managing the speed and accuracy of the information flow is critical
during an emergency, continued Alvarado. During the LTE and EDC lockdowns, the SchoolMessenger system delivered more than 14,000 phone
calls, 13,000 emails, and 15,000 text messages during a seven-minute time
frame. Thats pretty fast. We didnt have SchoolMessenger during the LTMS
and LTHS lockdowns. Needless to say, weve made a vast improvement in
our crisis communication. Our parents expect nothing less, and rightly so.
We are very appreciative of our parents and their response during these
lockdowns, allowing us and our first responders to do our jobs. The safety of
our students is truly a school-community effort.
Aside from improved communication, Alvarado credits teachers and
students across the district for the effective implementation of their respective crisis response plans.
We know these were frightening events for our students and
staff, admitted Alvarado. Our teachers were charged with keeping
our students secure and calm, and they did a great job of providing
structure and reassurance.
According to Alvarado, the recent lockdowns have also afforded
district and law enforcement officials the opportunity to closely examine their processes and procedures.
At the campus level, we are identifying areas of concern such as
entrances, exits, pick up and drop off locations, securing doors and
assuring that all visitors go through our Raptor system. (Editors
note: Raptor software scans visitors identifications to screen out sex
offenders.) We will also be increasing the frequency of both table
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go through this again, but if there is a next time, our parents can rest
assured that we will be that much more prepared.
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Something different.
ver thepast decade, the presentation of the charity gala in Austin by various nonprofit
organizations has become both more creative and increasingly lavish, offering generous
supporting patrons not simply a party but an extravaganza. The 570 guests attending
the Austin Childrens Shelter gala, Putting on the Ritz, at the Hilton Austin Hotel were treated to
a themed party that immersed them in the prohibition era of The Great Gatsby and the Americana
of the 1920s and 30s. Ah! And what is dearer to the heart of every sensitive American woman than
the excuse... no... the obligation!... to
Kelly and Ronda Gray
Melissa Goertz, Kristen Girard, Bridget Ramey
dress up in costume for a cause! Haha! The
women were beautiful, their gowns were creative, and they and their men, also inspired,
rose to the occasion by pledging a net sum
of $450,000 to support the programs and
services of the Austin Childrens Shelter, for
which the Shelter is deeply grateful!
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As ACS CEO, Kelly White notes: Texas has the unfortunate distinction of
having the most murders of children as a result of abuse or neglect in the nation.
The numbers are staggering. Last year, 226 Texas children were
murdered; more than 64,366 children were confirmed victims
of child abuse in Texas; and 16,972 children were removed from
their homes as a result of abuse. What will it take, what amount of
money, coordination, messaging, to stop it, once and for all? One
potential bright spot happened in January, when the Protect Our
Kids Act was signed into law. This law, sponsored by Rep. Lloyd
Doggett and Rep. Dave Camp (R-MI), will establish a two-year
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ancingwith the Stars Austin pulled out all the stops in the annual benefit for The Center
for Child Protection, a nationally accredited childrens advocacy center. The organization is
the first stop for children in Travis County who are suspected victims of sexual abuse, physical
abuse and neglect, and for children who have witnessed a violent crime. The Center is a child-friendly,
specially-equipped facility where children go for recorded forensic interviews, medical exams, counseling and intervention during the investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases. It is the only nonprofit in Travis County involved in the investigation of crimes against children. All services are provided
to children and their protective caregivers at no charge and most are available in English and Spanish.
We are grateful to our co-chairs Maria Groten and Mary Tally for making tonight successful, said Karen Shultz, board President for the Center
for Child Protection. They, along with our dance director Sabrina BarkerTruscott, the devoted professional and celebrity dancers, Lexus of Austin and
this generous community, have made this a wonderful event that supports
the Centers efforts to end the cycle of abuse of children in Travis County.
Dancing with the Stars Austin has helped make our community aware
of the silent cries of the children served by the Center for Child Protection.
Funds and awareness raised through Dancing with the Stars Austin make it
possible for child victims to begin the journey of healing. Were grateful for
the wide community support of this event, said Michael Torres, Executive
Director of the Center for Child Protection.
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but the emotional and financial impact of the continued drought and the sight of Lake Travis in its current condition hurts both boaters and non-boaters alike.
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2013 Dell
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Jennifer, Cole, Skylar and Blake Salle
o-chairsMary Miles and Owen Temple led the planning and production efforts for this
years Dell Childrens Gala, the annual fundraising event that supports the Dell Childrens
Medical Center of Central Texas. This state-of-the-art facility is the only pediatric trauma
resource in a 46-county area and one of only 17 Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Centers in the United States.
Last year alone, Dell Childrens saw 72,000 patients, admitted 8,000 children to the hospital and
performed 10,000 surgeries. The concept for his
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years gala was You in honor of the individuals
and communities that together, through giving,
make the specialized, expert care provided by this
special place of healing possible.
Each year at the Gala, one family is asked to
share their story with guests. This year, parents
Blake and Jennifer Salle took the stage along with
their children, Skylar and Cole. This years gala
was held one year to the day that the medical team
at Dell was able to end the 11-day, induced coma
that allowed them to fight for Skylars life. Her
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Patrick and Kathy Terry, Corey and Cannon Breed, Crary and Hal Jagger, Kristi and David Moriarty
Mark and Jocelyn Johnson, Emily Moreland, Sandy and John Greenwood
Dr. Gregg and Michele Wood, April Dur, Jason Conrey at Wink Med Spa
Benefit for
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Kenny Nadler, Scott Garrick, Jason Churchill, Sherry Mack, Paul Janacek
Poodies owner, Sharon Burke, Lisa Janacek, Joni Langle, Joy Shumate, Kristal Robichaux, Laurie Garrick
Front: Cassidy Lavender, Betsy Welborn, Katie Popejoy, Annemarie Gist, Kelly Larimore, Veronica Perez, Kayla German, Lauren Adams,
Serena Batton, Sofie Locklear; Back: Parker Puryear, Kassie Wolf, Paige Atwell, Katie Thrower, Bailey Payne, McKenna Duncan
Allee Johnson, Lona Parad, Cierra Harris,
Alexandra Brown
t was apretty confident, self-assured group of kids who rolled into the Renaissance
Austin Hotel to celebrate the Lake Travis High Schools Winter Formal in mid-January.
Glitz, glitter and plenty of eight-inch stilettos made the crowd look very adult, but it was
the impressively adult behavior that was remarkable. Principal Kim Brents greeted students
as the top of the stairs as they made their way down to the Rio Grande Exhibit Hall. Students
were good-humored as staff and teachers searched pockets and purses upon entry
Cameron Pepe, Chandler Wehmeyer, Carter Johnson, Hailee Harrison,
Hannah Golden, Emma Wischmeyer into the dance hall... and dance they did!
Sarah Stottman, Rose ODeens, Shelbi White,
Tori Hundley, Nicole Kirby, Brittany Bezdek
Dawson Cook, Sean Coyne, Hayden Steves, Marshall Villanueva, Tyler Seymore, Sutton South, Asher Cook
Cole Reichle, Danielle Foreman, Allison Krotzer, Hunter Greer, Courtney Fatigato
he starsare shining bright on the TexARTS stage. In the past two months, TexARTS
has wowed audiences with four productions completely staged by youth and one professional cabaret. The Nutcracker, featuring the TexARTS Youth Ballet Company,
and Holiday Extravaganza, starring the TexARTS Broadway Company, both played to packed
houses, and TexARTS Musical Theatre Academys Footloose and Seussical, Jr. each set box
office records. Topping it off, piano man Matt Wilson and chanteuse Courtney Sanchez raised the
TexARTS roof with the cabaret Coming Home for Christmas.
Cabaret performances are set for The Studebakers (Feb. 22) and Austin Haller and Kara Bliss
(March 89). Musical Theatre Academy youth perform in productions of The Wizard of Oz
(May 45) and The Little Mermaid (May 1112). Students ages 7 to 18 may register to participate
in both at www.tex-arts.org.
TexARTS is a nonprofit performing arts academy and professional theatre that has served
thousands of Austin-area students since it opened in
Paula Cossette as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Ian 2006. The organization offers year-round arts educaRafferty as Cavalier in The Nutcracker
tion classes in voice, dance, acting and the visual arts as
well as fully staged professional and youth productions.
Registration is currently open for the 2013 summer
camps and the summer Musical Theatre Academy production of Thoroughly Modern Millie. For information
or tickets, visit www.tex-arts.org or call 852-9079 x104.
Paula Cossette and
Ian Rafferty in The
Nutcracker
Making a Splash
Brandy Amstels Film Debuts in Austin
In November, Dress
for Success Austin premiered a short documentary titled In Her
Shoes at Austins historic Stateside Theatre.
Produced and directed
Jennifer Chambers, President of the Board of Directors for by filmmaker and local
Dress for Success Austin; Betty Staehr, Brandy Amstel,
Lakeway resident Brandy
Dress for Success Austin Director Judy Chambers
Amstel, the film documents the journey of Dress for Success client Betty Staehr from homelessness to self-sufficiency. As a homeless woman in Austin, Staehr was
desperate to change the circumstances in which she found herself and
sought the assistance of Dress for Success Austin. She was provided with
professional attire and the support needed to seek and ultimately obtain
employment. In Her Shoes is an inspirational story of triumph told with
compassion. Betty is a true inspiration for all women, and I am very grateful that she has allowed us to share her story, Amstel said.
The film In Her Shoes was recently screened at the Lights, Camera,
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LTHS WRESTLING
Thanks in large part to Lake Travis Youth Wrestling Club parents, beginning with the 20132014 school year, the Lake Travis Independent
School District
Administration will
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UIL-sanctioned
sport at the high
school.
Last July, after
having completed
one of the most successful academic
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and athletic campaigns in school history, Lake Travis High School earned the UIL Lone Star
Cup for team performance in district and state championships during the
20112012 school year. The prestigious honor is bestowed annually to five
high schools in the state, one in each of the five UIL classifications based on
points awarded for team performance in sanctioned UIL academic/athletic
programs. LTHS received the highest point total of any school in all classifications.
Rockin Around the Christmas Tree: Pat Hydanus, Kathy Wilson, Zoe Burns
We Wish You a Merry Christmas: Mrs. Claus, Maryleeann Bryan; Pat Smith, Judie Brecht
Sing Along!
story by cathie parssinen
photos by Joe Bain and Michael Hydanus
he Sing Alongsholiday show is a bit like the bow on the package or the icing on the
cake. The holiday season wouldnt be quite right without it. It is an annual tradition that I was
disappointed to miss this year because I was in Columbia, MO, hosting a baby shower for my
daughter. I am able to include it in this issue thanks to the generosity of Joe Bain and Michael Hydanus
who captured these great photos of the
Little Saint Nick: Rick Wilsey, Ken DeBower, Bill Walker
show. The committee of toy soldiers,
Mrs. Claus, Rudolph and his elf welcomed guests with the extraordinary
fanfare that we have all come to expect.
Im convinced the whole exercise simply
provides cover for a bunch of otherwise
All I Want For Christmas: Julianne DeBower, Karen Knaus, Pat Doucet (Mother Superior)
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St. Nick
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Triumphant
story BY Linda Holland
photos by Josh Brewster Photography
SOLOS
NYCDA Reagan, Alexis, Sydney, Ashley, Jessica, Dannon
DI Performance Academy students kicked off their winning season at New York
City Dance Alliances (NYCDA) convention in November. Dannon OBrien received
Outstanding SR. Dancer, Ashley Norwood received the Triple Threat Regional
Scholarship, Jessica Bowman received the Steps of Broadway $800 Stipend, and
Reagan Kowert and Dannon OBrien were recognized and ask to submit head shots
and resumes to the assistant director of Flash Dance the Musical.
In December the Company attended NUVO Dance Convention and again were recognized for outstanding performances. Dannon OBrien won the National Scholarship,
Sydney James won the Die Hard Jazz Faculty Award, Regional Scholarships were won
by Gianna Vallone, Taylor Bowman, Jaden Ceshker, Parker Rogers, Reagan Kowert,
Ashley Norwood, Natalie Wong and Olivia Schuh.
Forget Me Not Reagan Kowert, Alexis Stanley