Waterways Magazine 2012 ISSUE 4

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Photography: Brandi Nellis Photography, Dolores
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Love The Life You Live Photography;
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Photography, Lesa Triolo, Minerva
Urie, Marlo Wise
Design: Allison Newsum
ABOUT THE COVER

It is said that the springs that feed Krause Springs
never slow down, even during severe drought. This
photo of cover model Talaya Frazier, taken at Krause
Springs in September, documents that claim. Read
Talayas story on page 10 and learn how her nonprofit helps sick children.
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Cover shot by Brandi Nellis. The photo

won 2nd place in the Austin Professional
Photographers Association monthly
print competition. Wardrobe by Maria &
Kyndals Boutique, Lakeway (Boots by Ole
Gringo, Hale Bob leggings, Top by Sky).
Hair by Molly Runkle at Salon U. Makeup
by Adrienne Pitkin (adrienne.pitkin@
gmail.com) Jewelry by Talayas Collection
(www.talayascollection.com)
10
Talaya Frazier and The Cheyanna Foundation
14
Dancing with the Stars 2012
20
An Evening Under the Stars
24
Premier Partners Charity Tour
30
2012 Lone Star Huddle Up
34
Real Estate Returns!
36
Maria & Kyndals Boutique
38
Fire Fest
40
Business Profiles
42
Making A Splash
38
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Kahn ~ Porter Wedding
48
Art Affair Lakeway
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La Dolce Vita
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The Beauty of Life
61
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Moreland Appreciation Party
58
Huddles & Heels
59
Young Mens Service League
62
Nic Holland Architects
44
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Correction: In the Fall 2012 issue, the builder of the

Parodi home was incorrectly identified. Ken Neely and
Don Purswell of Riverbend Homes built the home. We
apologize for the inaccuracy.
Winter 20122013 | Waterways
Talaya Frazier and

The Cheyanna Foundation
story by Cathie Parssinen | Photos by Marlo Wise
alaya and Kenny Frazierfirst began to realize something was wrong with
their second daughter, Cheyanna, when she was about 18 months old. Despite the
fact that she was consuming about 2,500 calories per day, she did not gain a single
ounce nor grow a single millimeter. She woke each morning screaming for food. Doctors at
Dell Childrens Medical Center were baffled and ultimately labeled her condition a failure
to thrive. She was listless and had no energy to play. Her hair began to fall out. A bio-med
and nutrition major at A&M, Talaya expanded her search for answers through muscle testing and alternative medicine and discovered that Cheyanna was a
malabsorber of fructose and sucrose. Her body had been flushing
out everything she ate along with the fructose and sucrose. She
had literally been starving to death. The Fraziers returned to Dell
Childrens where the results were confirmed. Cheyanna was placed
on a diet of protein and vegetables and, slowly, she began to gain
weight and to grow. Cheyannas disabling physical condition led
directly to emotional behaviors that presented other challenges. As
Talaya explained, She developed the mentality of a starving child.
She would hide food and would search for food in the trash can. She
gobbled her meals and never left even a crumb on her plate. The
doctors at Dell thought her condition might be life long, but Talaya
never gave up hope and started Cheyanna on herbal treatments.
Now seven, Cheyanna has been well since the age of four and has
no dietary restrictions.
During the darkest period of her daughters frightening, undiagnosed illness, Talaya took up running as a tool to cope with the
relentless stress and uncertainty. She began running competitively and training for marathons. She has competed in six Boston
Riley Blankenship
Desires medal from
the Quebec Marathon
10 Waterways | Winter 20122013
Riley Blankenship, Skylar Salle
Medal presentation party for Riley at Two Saints Cafe
Marathons, as well as 20 other marathons and triathlons. Her own history

with Cheyannas illness made her acutely sensitive to stories of other sick
children and the struggles faced by their families, so in September, 2011, she
decided to start a foundation to help children suffering from rare, undiagnosed or acute medical conditions. The foundation raises money to assist
families with expenses that are not covered by insurance. But more than
the financial contribution, Talaya has found a way to connect the grueling
physical struggles athletes face in rigorous training and competition with the
physical struggles that sick children confront as they fight their own battles
against their illnesses. What the foundation offers these children is hope,
help and empowerment to cross their finish lines to recovery. In February
2012, the Cheyanna Foundation for Children received tax-exempt status.
At about the same time, seven year old Skylar Skalle, one of Cheyannas
best friends, fell ill with a strep infection that settled in her hip and resulted in septic shock and the necrosis of the soft tissue of the hip. After she
emerged from an 11-day coma, Talaya decided to run for Skylar in the Boston
Marathon. As she said to Skylar, You will walk againI will train for Boston
and you will train to walk again and to be out of the hospital. Talaya was
featured on the May 2012 issue of Runners World which appeared in April,
just before the Boston Marathon. In fact, it was Runners World that teamed
Talaya with another Runners World cover model, elite U.S. runner, Desiree
Ficker (also from Austin, Texas) who ran beside her. Desire is a world-class
long-distance runner and professional triathlete who has racked up scores of
championships and victories. Like Talaya, Desire has also been active in the
nonprofit arena. She established the Ma Ficker Foundation to help victims of
colon cancer, in memory of her mother who died from the disease.
Talaya and Desire mingled with other contestants before the race, passing out purple bands imprinted with Pray for Skylar, and Talaya wore a shirt
that said Skylars Finish Line. They began the race in a state of exhilaration,
eager to take their medals home to Skylar. At mile 13, Talaya experienced
a sharp pain in her leg. By mile 17, the pain was excruciating and intensifying with each step. Desperate to finish, and supported by an increasingly
alarmed Desire, they finally crossed the line. She was rushed to the hospital where she discovered she had broken her femur. Back in Austin, Talaya
received treatment from Dr. Shelby Carter who allowed her to elect for complete bed rest until the break (which miraculously had not displaced) healed.
With Talaya still recovering, Desire ran the Quebec marathon in August for
11-year old Riley Blankenship, who suffers from a rare mitochondrial disorder. The Cheyanna Foundation celebrated with a medal giving ceremony for
Riley at Two Saints Caf.
Talaya Frazier, Desire Ficker
Talaya is also an ambassador for World Vision,

the Christian nonprofit that assists some of the
poorest families around the globe, supporting their
initiatives for children living in extreme poverty.
Friends, family and supporters of
the Cheyanna foundation celebrated
Talayas birthday in September and
her first run since Boston.
To volunteer or donate visit www.cheyanna.org or call 512.777.1065.
Talaya with cyclist and triathlete,

David Garza and Peyton Dotson
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Holiday Bites
story by Cathie Parssinen
photos by Shelia Parodi
G
Holiday Bites
iven the dramaticfood history her youngest daughter

Cheyanna, endured when she was very little, it is not surprising that
Talaya Frazier is keenly sensitive to the issue of healthy eating. Here
she shares her recipe for gluten and dairy free, raw Holiday Bites, a recipe that
is packed with nutrients and natural ingredients and still gets a big thumbs up
from Talayas two girls!
Talaya loves the benefits of chia seeds as a complete source of plant protein,
fiber content and omega-3. The soluble fiber provided by the whole oats helps
satiate fully. The coconut she uses is unsweetened and also unsulfured. Instead
of sugar, she always chooses raw, local honey, whose many health properties
are legendary. It boosts immunity and is a natural antibiotic that fights bacteria. It also promotes healing of
cuts and bites, and it is a remedy for sore throats and
colds. Talaya also uses almond butter to give an extra
punch of vitamin E.
She coordinates color of measuring cup to amount
so her girls could measure ingredients by themselves
at an early age!
Enjoy!
Mix Dry:
1 cup oats (glutenfree)
cup unsweetene
d shredded coconu
t
cup ground nuts
, berries or hemp se
eds
Dash of sea salt
cup chai
Chia seeds, chocol
ate sprinkles, flaxs
eed meal
Mix Gooey:
cup almond bu
tter
cup honey (raw
/local)
2 tsp vanilla
Combine dry ingr
edients with gooey.
Cool to firm. (Bes
2448 hrs.) Roll
t when sits
into balls or bake
into crispy granol
in powdered sugar,
a
bars. Roll
chocolate or sprink
les!
Talaya Frazier with daughters

Cheyanna and Talaya
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o-Chairs JeanHennagin and Steve Zbranek took seriously their mission to propel this years major fundraiser for the
Lake Travis Community Library to a new level. The change of
venue from the World of Tennis to the Starlight Terrace Ballroom at the
Oasis allowed organizers to sell more tickets, and an effort was made to
reach out to new faces to rally with those who have led the charge for so
many years.
Library Director, Morgan McMilliam couldnt have been more delighted with the outcome, as she notes, This years Dancing with the Stars
gala was our best yet. We sold out of tickets for the event and raised a
record amount of moneyover $50,000! Each year I have been amazed
at the quality of the celebrity dancers and this year was no exception. The
evening was tons of fun, and I am grateful for the help and support of so
many members of our community.
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This years panel of judges (Annette Brown, Jamie

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he Reserveat Lake Travis Marina teamed up with Sail & Ski to offer a Yacht Showcase
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Although The Reserve benefits from very deep waters, the dramatic drop in Lake Travis due to the
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ward winningbuilder, Premier Partners Homes selected a

site in the exclusive 12,000-acre, gated community of Spanish Oaks
in Bee Cave to build the 2012 Austin Home of Distinction, featured
on KEYE, the local CBS affiliate. We were approached by several charities,
including some national organizations that were interested in teaming up
with us for this project, but
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The pendulum is shifting back from
the epidemic of Tuscan-inspired, old
world architecture that swept through
the Austin Hill Country in such dramatic numbers that it seemed there
were more Tuscan red-roofed estates
between Westlake and Lake Travis
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to the lower level of the home whose
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entertaining.
An increasing number of homebuyers want to get more from their
house using less square feet. They
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created a game room with two separate slider doors that can be
open, connecting the room to the flow of other open areas. But
the homeowner can create an instant media room by shutting the
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Over 2600 square feet of outdoor patios, a resort-style lap pool,
oversized spa and custom-built outdoor kitchen provide a level of
versatility in outdoor living space that is extraordinary. The addition of a curved steel beam, installed on the back patio in three
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With 25 new projects on the ground and the sale of over
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story and Photos by cathie parssinen
rom the tenorof her message in the program for guests at this years Lone Star Huddle
Up, it is obvious that Lisa Spain, Executive Director of the REXANNAS FOUNDATION for
Fighting Lung Cancer, is a former coach. She conveys a sense of urgency; she makes indignant remarks about the adversary; she rallies the team; she is convinced she can win; she never gives
up hopeand she believes the time is now. It has been six years since
Board Members Freddie Harmon, Rexannas Foundation was established. The picture of Lake Travis Middle
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s 2012 comesto an
end there is finally a light
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the real estate market. While central
Texas was not hurt by plummeting
real estate values, the pace of new
and pre-owned home sales was certainly affected. Low mortgage interest rates alone were not enough to
solve our problem. Its taken time,
inventory absorption and population growth. Over the past few years
builders have essentially stopped
building unsold (speculative) homes.
As such, today in many price ranges
there are no new homes available. This condition, combined with our continued rapid growth, is returning us to a sellers market in some areas.
Custom Home Builders are reporting record inquiries from buyers seeking new homes in a market where few, if any, exist. Those with immediate needs are making offers on the best homes in their price range and
preferred neighborhood. The months ahead are a good time to prepare
your home for the marketplace if a move is in your future. Experienced
Realtors all agree that the best homes always sell. When agents show
prospective buyers eight homes in a day, one or two will stand out. If there
are no new homes for these buyers, agents recommend making your home
feel clean, fresh and even new if possible.
When comparing homes to each other most people focus on the price
per square foot of each residence. This comparison dates back to the early
days of property tax evaluations when the taxing authority measured the
exterior of a home, deducting for the garage and front porch, and estimated
the square footage of the living area. A better understanding of the cost
per square foot of a home will help todays buyers form more meaningful comparisons. Whether a home is old or new, similar factors affect how
much it cost to build it. Consider geometry, where square homes with no
offset cost less to build. If you were to compare a 10 by 10 square to a 2 by
50 square, they would both produce 100 square feet (sq.ft.). However, the
first takes 40 linear feet (LF), and the second takes 104 LF of exterior walls
to build. While they both equal 100 sq.ft., no builder can build 40LF of wall
for the same price as 104 LF. This example is extreme but demonstrates
why production builders utilize simple designs to keep costs low.
Next, examine the cost per square foot of the covered area versus the
living area. Again, the tax assessors began estimations based on the living
area, which has continued, while home designs have changed dramatically.
Typically, a 3500 sq.ft. (living area only) custom home today represents
close to 5100 sq.ft. of covered area, including large garages, front entries
and outdoor living areas, adding a minimum of 1600 sq.ft. When price per
square foot valuation began, most folks had 10 x 10 patios, some of which
were upgraded to include patio covers. Outdoor living areas on some of
todays homes cost more to build than the living areas. Wood ceilings, stone
floors, flat panel televisions, fireplaces, cabinets and expensive outdoor
appliancesor a combination thesehave become commonplace. When
living areas alone absorb these feature costs (not to mention foundation,
framing, roofing, etc), the cost per square foot of the living area is obviously higher.
Factors affecting home building costs also include the size of the home,
one-story versus two-story, and interior selections. The fixed cost of a smaller home is divided into fewer square feet. Two-story homes reduce price
by building some area on top of the foundation twice and under the same
roof twice. Flooring, cabinets, light fixtures, appliances and other features are all counted before
you hit total on the computer. Many people today
pay more for their refrigerators than they paid for
their first cars! Lastly, Green Building Technology
affects price. Simply stated, it costs more upfront
to build a more energy efficient home.
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The family relocated to Austin in 2009, and Kyndal entered
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store name.
Maria & Kyndals offers both high and low end fashions, including great collections from Ella Moss, Michael Stars (Lakeway
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in early October. Firefighters, in full uniform, begin the challenge course with a sprint to the
top of a four-story tower carrying a 2 hose pack (about 35 lbs.) Once they reach the top,
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drive a 160 lb. steel beam five feet with a nine pound mallet. And finally,
they must drag a 165 lb. rescue mannequin backward 75 feet! The only
thing that wasnt challenging was the weather, as the temperature was
cool and fresh, following the arrival of a cold front the previous night.
The top-scoring team earns the chance to enter the national Fire Fest
Competition in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Community members who
rallied to cheer on their teams enjoyed a barbeque cookoff, a 5K run/
walk and a washer tournament. Departments that participated in Fire
Fest and received checks for a portion of the proceeds were Bastrop,
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AG&M
Architectural Granite and Marble, whose expansive showroom is located off
Hwy. 71 W in Spicewood, is a family-owned company that has established a
commanding presence in the industry nationwide. Under the leadership of
President Jack Seiders, AG&M is among the top five importers of stone in
the U.S., with seven company sites that sell granite, marble and soapstone
slabs that are used for kitchen and bathroom countertops. The company
got its start in Austin, where the Seiders family has roots that date to their
relocation and settlement in 1836.
Jack Seiders went to work for his father-in-law at Capitol Marble and
Granite in the 1970s when the focus of the business involved securing
stones from domestic granite quarries for commercial use on office exteriors. He founded AG&M in 1992, bringing several other family members
into the business with him. The introduction of granite as a preferred
material for countertops created a seismic shift in the focus of the industry,
and AG&M quickly refocused its efforts on becoming a major granite slab
importer and distributor.
Last year AG&M imported 1,300 containers with 65,000 slabs of granite, soapstone and marbleenough for 33,000 kitchens. I dont think folks
in Lake Travis and Westlake realize that one of the largest granite distribution centers in the U.S. exists right here in their own backyard, notes Chad
Seiders, AG&Ms Sales and Marketing Manager. We have a level of inventory that is truly staggering, he continues, and inventory is key because
it gives us a huge advantage in securing supply. There is a finite amount of
marble, and our purchasing power allows us to lock in first pick among the
nicest pieces with the quarries we deal with.
The other primary element that sets AG&M apart from its competitors was
the conscious decision to create first-class facilities at all their locations nationwide. Lake Travis resident Scott Naizer, a partner and AG&Ms CFO explains
it best, While it is true that we are a wholesale distributor, we designed our
showrooms and our yards to provide a superior shopping experience for the
customer. We created facilities where designers and builders are happy to
bring their clients. The consumer who is considering building or remodeling a
kitchen should absolutely begin with a personal visit to our showroom. Because
each stone is different, they need to see the variations in person.
We are fortunate to be in Austin because it is one of the best building markets, and we are pleased to see the growth coming to western Lake
Travis, notes Chad Seiders. 512-263-7625 www.agmgranite.com
Gray Seiders, son of Emily and Rick Seiders (AG&M

Sales Mgr); Sallie Ann, Katie and Jack Seiders, children
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Doncaster
Doncaster, a luxury womens apparel store, opened a retail outlet in
September at the Hill Country Galleria. Doncaster boasts an illustrious history in the fashion industry that dates from 1931, with the establishment of
the Doncaster Collar and Shirt Company by the Tanner family in Rutherford,
North Carolina. The founder, S.B. (Bobo) Tanner, son of a wealthy Southern
textile manufacturer, named the company Doncaster after the city of that
name in England that he visited with his bride on their honeymoon tour.
Doncaster launched the original direct sales of high-end fashions after the
Junior League of Charlotte suggested the idea of transforming the familiar
shirt patterns of the company into fashionable shirtwaist dresses and selling
them to raise funds to support their civic projects and charities. As interest
in Doncaster fashions spread among women through the efforts of the sales
force of the Junior League, the Tanners refined this unique business strategy and focused on selling elegant, quality fashions directly to the consumer
through a national network of Wardrobe Consultants. The level of service
provided by a Tanner consultant, coupled with the quality, styling and fit of
the clothes, allows the company to offer their clients a premier product and
a highly personalized shopping experience. While direct sales remain the
blueprint that guides the company, the Tanner Companies also maintain a
retail division of outlet stores based primarily in the South. Women in the
Lake Travis area are now beneficiaries of the decision to open a Doncaster
store at the Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave!
Although much has changed in the world of fashion since the founding of Doncaster in 1931, the Tanner Companies unyielding dedication to
elegance and style continues to be the driving force behind the brands. The
New York based design team develops four distinctive collections a year
exclusively for Doncaster, using the very finest fabrics from around the
world and drawing inspiration from both contemporary trends and timeless classics.
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Fresh & Fruiti Frozen Yogurt
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Jeanette and Tim Steele opened Fresh & Fruiti Frozen Yogurt in Marble
Falls three years ago in November, 2009. They got the idea from their
travels, when they first noticed the popularity of self-serve frozen yogurt
shops. The self-serve concept originated in Korea and then spread to the
California coast and gradually to the rest of the U.S. The self-serve model
eliminates order error, since customers create exactly what they want.
There is no possibility the staff can make a mistake on an order. Our customers are happy because they are in charge. They have total control over
what they get, explains Jeanette. And what they get is a wide variety of
flavors that change on a rotating basis and dozens and dozens of toppings.
Chocolate, vanilla and strawberry are the biggest sellers, but they always
have a sorbet for people who cant have dairy, and they always carry a sugar-free yogurt as well.
From the beginJeanette Steele
ning, the shop in
Marble Falls was wildly successful. It has
been so much fun!
Jeanette says. And, of
course, our grand kids
love it. They could eat
yogurt all day long.
The Steeles opened
a second location in
Lakeway at the end
of August 2011. Fresh
& Fruiti is not a franchise. The Steeles did
all their own research,
and the unique and
fun design of their shops is exclusively their own. Friendliness, cleanliness
and the quality of our product are my top priorities, explains Jeanette.
Everyone who comes in here comments about how spotless everything is.
After her first supplier was bought out by a major yogurt chain, Jeanette
noticed a distinct drop in quality. She immediately began to research other
suppliers. Once she had made a selection, she went to their headquarters to
tour their plant in order to make sure that their commitment to cleanliness
and quality were as great as her own.
Both Marble Falls and Lakeway have a special hometown feeling and
share a close sense of community. The Steeles fully embrace being a part of
the fabric of a small town and enjoy supporting the schools and local groups
and projects.
I am such a believer that people have choices. They dont have to come
here. And when they do choose us, we want to make sure they get the service and the quality they deserve. Jeanette has a detailed list of instructions for her staff that she believes helps them to provide superior personal
service to her customers.
Lakeway: 512-520-8572 Marble Falls: 830-693-7090
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It was just a year ago that Lakeway resident Amy DeMaio opened Radiant
Faces, a skin care company specializing in physician-delivered injectables
of clinical products such as Botox, Restylane and Juvederm. Amy
recently moved into her new office on Medical Parkway at the LRMC
and, along with her new space, she has expanded her range of services
to include fat reduction and skin
tightening. She has invested in
Amy DeMaio
a monopolar, focused radio frequency device, known as Excilis,
for the precise delivery of thermal energy to eliminate fat from
fat cells and, simultaneously, to
tighten the lax skin that remains
once fat has been removed.
So many competing claims
abound in the huge medical aesthetics marketplace, especially
surrounding fat reduction, that
it is not surprising that a level of
public confusion exists. The facts,
however, are these. Numerous procedures heat only the surface areas and
do some skin tightening but they dont do body contouring or fat reduction because they dont focus sufficient energy on the target close to the
musculature. Aside from diet and exercise, there are only four methods to
remove fat. The first is through liposuction. This invasive, surgical procedure inserts a cannula through an incision in the body and activates a suction pump to remove fat. The procedure is expensive and, like all surgeries,
carries risks. The second method uses liposonics, or ultrasound, to create
rapid tissue movement that generates enough heat to emulsify fats, propelling them out of the body through the lymphatic system. The third system is
generally known as cool sculpting. It operates by freezing fat into globules.
In a given area, cool sculpting kills about 25% of the fat cells by freezing.
The body then takes two to three months to absorb the dead cells that are
ultimately removed through the liver. The Excilis system is far more effective than cool sculpting, eliminating fat from fat cells by applying targeted
heat to specific areas that emulsifies the fat and allows it to leak from the
semi-permeable cell membrane that becomes porous with the application
of heat. The fat then exits the body through the lymphatic system through
perspiration or urination.
Excilis can treat 16-17 different body areas effectively and has a stellar
safety profile, with no pain and no risk. Highly respected dermatologists
and plastic surgeons award Exilis impressive results in the performance of
body contouring practices that allow practitioners to place the sheet or
the shell of skin right on top of the musculature, which is how the human
body presents itself most attractively.
Excilis was voted the #1 skin tightening device at the 2012 International
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Making a Splash
he first general meetingof the year for the

Lakeway Associates of Seton was held at the home of Carol and
Don Mitchum. The Lakeway Associates of Seton raise funds
to support Seton Shoal Creek Hospital and, as President Kim Nearburg
noted, We are the hospitals largest donor, with over $35,500 contributed
in 2011-2012 through membership dues, meetings and special events.
Members in attendance are pictured here with the Michums longhorn,
Buck. Buck is a cousin of the illustrious Bevo XIII and is one of several
longhorns raised on the Michums property.
Jonathan and Yvette Boatwright,

Realty Austin owners
Maureen Gunderson, Dawana Downey,

Hostess Carol Mitchum
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for Humanity, partnering with the local chapter to build a
home for Rolanoda and Theresa Rodriguez and their two
daughters. With 100% participation in the project from company agents
and staff, Jonathan Boatwright, co-owner of Realty Austin said, Our
agents have a passion for the work at Habitat. Because of this commitment, we are proud to help a local family realize their dream of homeownership. The Realty Austin group volunteered alongside the future
homeowners for the home build in East Austin. A November 14th dedication celebrated the completion of the project.
Nancy Wells, Kim Nearburg, Dawana Downey, Maureen Gunderson, Sally Barto, Billye
Lynn Ratliff, Jean Hennagin. Linda Rives, Buck, Cindy Kotrady, Sherry Bettis, Shelley Smith
Guest, Irene Williams, Cynthia Schwartz Laurel Castillo, Jade Ausley, Teresa Smith
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Ronda Gray, Michelle Long, Rebecca Hardeman,

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member contributions and of offering members an annual service
project at ACS. The brainchild of
Irene Williams, the organization
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September, 88 women gathered
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rin and Mattfound one another at a crowded

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After they went on their first date (ice cream and home fries
at Kerbey Lane Caf), they learned that they were both graduates of Lake Travis High School, only a year
apart. After many movie dates, dinner dates and four years of kisses, Matthew proposed to Erin on a cold
December evening at Austins Four Seasons Hotel in front of the Gingerbread Village.
Jeffrey and Janet Kahn of Lakeway hosted a lovely wedding for the couple at the historic Allan House
in downtown Austin on September 22, 2012. Erin wanted to celebrate the romance and charm of the
South in every detail of her special day. Reflections of southern traditions abounded, from the sweet tea
served in Mason jars, the menu of fried chicken and mashed potatoes, her bridesmaids dresses from a
Charleston boutique, and the cotton bolls seamlessly tucked inside all of the floral bouquets. Erin and
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their guests enjoyed under the Austin night sky. In true southern style, the pair left the
wedding in a charming horse-drawn carriage.
The couple embarked on a honeymoon road
trip through states of the Old South (Louisiana,
Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and South
Carolina) for two weeks following their special
day. After graduating from The University of
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Art Affair Lakeway

Story by Cathie Parssinen
Art by Average Joe and Julie Underriner
he Octoberdebut of Art Affair Lakeway in the Liberty

Center on FM 620 South gives fresh perspective to the emerging face of a community that is establishing an increasingly
sophisticated offering of amenities. The Lakeway Regional Medical Center
opened in April 2012 and, if all goes according to schedule, the Lake Travis
Community Library will open just after the end of the year. And now, thanks
to the vision that inspired owner Dena Largent, Lakeway has an art gallery.
The Space
Dena was immediately struck by the architectural advantages of the twostory space she found at the Liberty Center, with its high ceilings, windows
and the expansive, open loft with skylights. Her first creative undertaking
was to transform the space into an artistic home to display the art of others.
The Artists
Passionate about art herself, Dena
plunged into researching the works of a
wide range of local and national artists
whose work spans a variety of mediums.
Her intention was to build an eclectic
collection of considerable diversity. Over
30 artists have already accepted Denas
invitation to show their work at Art
Affair Lakeway. Among them is Julie
Underriner, who took her first art class at Dena Largent
the age of 45 while she was living in the
Middle East. Returning to the U.S. in 2006, Underriner studied for six years
at the Glassell School, the studio school of the Houston Museum
of Fine Arts. She draws her inspiration from the American Color
Field Movement that is part of the Abstract Expressionist family
of artists. Color Field is about the tension created by overlapping
and interacting areas of flat color. She is especially drawn to the
works of Morris Louis, Paul Jenkins and Bette Ridgeway. Morris
Louis invented a specific kind of Color Field Painting called Stain
Painting, a technique that allows liquid paint to seep into the
fibers of an unprimed canvas. Underriner staples unstretched
canvas onto stools and pours acrylic paint onto the surface. When
dry, the canvas is reconfigured, and another layer is poured. No
paintbrushes are ever used. The layers of paint that are poured in
succession create new textures and expanses of color and reflect
Underriners interest in translucence and transparency.
Average Joe, a prolific Austin artist whose work as a finger
painter has been featured in over 20 shows in the last year, created a new mural in the Art Affair gallery. Born and reared in Texas,
Average Joe completed residencies in Maui, Maine, Paris and
Seattle before returning to Austin to focus on his studio career.
At Art Affair Lakeway, Dena Largent will emphasize an
interactive social synthesis that will combine viewing, art classes, meet-the-artist events and receptions, observation of the artist-at-work in the studio and other art-related activities. It will
also be possible to reserve the loft for private events, parties and
meetings. To learn more about Art Affair Lakeway, visit www.
ArtAffairLakeway.com, call 512.897.4453 or stop by at 107 RR
620 South, Suite 108..
Jeanne Ann Klein
Jackie Elliott
Frances Pastuszenski
Dottie Stevenson
Co-Chairs Barbara Bembry and Donna Kumar,
escorted by Dennis Wallace
La Dolce Vita
2012 Style Show
story and photos by cathie parssinen
he Womens Clubof Greater Lakeway hosted its annual Style Show at the
Lakeway Resort and Spa, featuring fashions from Dillards. The event was sold
out to the allowable fire-code capacity! Co-Chairs, Barbara Bembry and Donna
Kumar took the annual tribute to fashion and reinvented it, infusing it with an injection
of energy that got an instantaneous reaction from the audience. Models didnt stroll or
saunter down the catwalkthey rocked it down, to Addicted to Love, Get Your Sexy
Back, Walk on the Wide Side, and Girls Just Want to Have Fun! It was electrifying!
Gary Quick, Linda Severn and Pamela Thomas represented the team from Dillards,
with Gary serving as moderator. His comments are now legendary. He always starts
off by asking everyone in
the room who is wearing
something from Dillards
to stand up. Then he looks
at the audience and says,
Whats wrong with the
rest of you. If Dillards
doesnt have it, you dont
need it. You get the picture. He definitely got into
the spirit of the event. His
big question to Lakeway
women was, Youre
addicted to love, you got
your sexy back, you walk
on the wild side and you
just want to have fun.
when do you work?
July Wallace
Maria Roos
Cherie Harris
Dee Ann Burns Farrell
Kim Nearburg
On a more serious note, Co-Chairs Donna Kumar and Barbara Bembry organized a tribute to all those in
the audience who are either in treatment for cancer or who are cancer survivors. They were invited to walk the
catwalk, to Kelly Clarksons song What Doesnt Kill You Makes You Stronger. The numbers of women in the
room who have been afflicted with cancer was staggering. It was an emotionally-charged ending to a beautifully
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he Friendsof Hospice Austin hosted the 7th Annual Beauty of Life in mid-October at
the Hilton Hotel. Presented by Lexus of Austin and Texas Oncology/Texas Breast Specialists,
the 7th Annual Beauty of Life was chaired by Suzy Balagia and Amber Carden. Prior to the
program, the crowd of guests bid on silent auction items and shopped the display of fall fashions, jewelry, shoes and accessories assembled by some of
Austins favorite boutiques and merchants. Texas
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Ceremonies for the event that followed.
Keynote speaker, Kathryn Stockett, author of
the best-selling novel The Help, spoke about the
story that inspired the novel, the challenges of
getting the book published and the adventure of
producing an Oscar-nominated, major-motion
picture. Kathryn Stockett may be a best-selling
author but because I have not read her book,
I cant comment on the merits of her writing. But I did hear her speak at this event, and
she is undoubtedly a brilliant public speaker.
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Kathryn Stockett, author of The Help
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Jenny Eversole, Ginny Burciaga
commentary about her childhood in Jackson, Mississippi, she held the crowd spellbound. It
was an audience that could appreciate the subject matter, and Stocketts remarks were laced
with hilarious humor and a good deal of irreverence. She spoke of the enormous influence
the faith-based environment wielded over her upbringing and upon the entire culture of
Jackson. She attended First Presbyterian Church Dayschool and remembers asking about the
existence of dinosaurs. The response she received was that they probably didnt exist. Had
they existed, her teacher said, they would certainly have been mentioned in the Bible. When
Stockett moved to New York City and visited the American Museum of Natural History and
saw the worlds largest collection of dinosaur fossils, she remembered that teacher. She talked
about the power of tithing in the South and considered whether or not she should give 15%
of her income to the church or should hire an agent to help her get her book published. In
the end, she opted for the agent, figuring the cost was the same and that the agent might be
more effective than Jesus with the publishing houses. Stockett spoke of Mississippi as being
like my mother. I can trash her and knock her down and drag her around all I want to. But let
some stranger lift a finger against her, and I will protect her ferociously. She also commented
that there was a part of her that missed the old South, but that she is very grateful things
are changing.
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Texas, nationally recognized for its outstanding
work in end of life care. For more than 30 years, Joyce Schauberger, Rebecca Rajnach
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Hospice Austin has eased the physical, emotional
and spiritual pain of those in our community
facing the final months of a serious illness. As a
nonprofit, Hospice Austin puts all its resources
back into helping patients and their families and
provides care to all, regardless of their ability to
pay. Last year, Hospice Austin provided more
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(all with Lexus of Austin)
Jamee Yule, Angela Duffy
Melinda Marble, Kalyn Laney
Patti Hirsh, Nancy Wade

Courtney Yeager, Cookie Gerson, Beth Karotkin
Gerri Caputo, Kathy Mendoza
Jody Kelly, Debbie Novelli
(seated) Julie Crenshaw, Cathy Oswalt, Melissa Jackson

(standing) Amanda Foster, Becky Heiser, Lanette Smith
Jody Berry, President Nancy Clayton, Mary Lee Reese
Mel and Nancy Hopper, Karen and Don Michalik
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Ann Neighbors, Patsy Brister,
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story and photos

by Cathie Parssinen
Annette Brown, Paula Tye
or the secondyear in a row, the Womens

Club of Greater Lakeway held its annual meeting to
jump start a new year of activities with happy hour,
dinner and dancing at the Oasis. The first official get-together
is a bit like a grand reunion or a homecoming of sorts.
Summer finds the women of greater Lakeway mostly gone, as
heat kicks travel plans into high gear. For many, this is the first
opportunity to reconnect with old friends.
Steve and Linda Swan, Cindy and Don Kotrady
Social Committee Chairs, Gretchen Nearburg (l) and Sharon January (r)
welcome newcomers Frank and Charlie Cooley
Pat Evans, Gwen Holcroft
Don and Karen Michalik
Jane Benasutti, Mary Lee Reese, Suzie Leggio,

Vickie Taylor, Sharon Gilmore
Lee Miara, Marissa Miara,

Michael Blue, Henny and Norm Kaufman
Victoria Wilson, Christine Prater, Emily Moreland,

Sarah Railey, Jim Hardie, Jan Moreland
They get it! Robin Leiberman,

Barbara Erker, Gail Page
Moreland Customer Appreciation

n a sunny, summer eveningin August, Moreland Properties hosted a cocktail party

at the beautiful Lakeway Resort and Spa in appreciation of the many clients served by agents at
the companys Lake Travis office. Guests enjoyed mingling with neighbors and catching up with
their respective agents, while looking on the beautiful view of Lake Travis at sunset. The lake is a reminder
of why so many residents choose to live in this amazing location on one of Austins most celebrated lake destinations. We enjoy the opportunity to visit face-to-face with the wonderful clients weve helped buy and
sell homes over the years, said Emily Moreland, Owner and Broker. I love hearing
how peoples lives have changed and how their homes played a role in that process.
Moreland Properties is a boutique residential real estate brokerage with two offices
in the greater Austin area. Its Lake Travis location at 1005 Ranch Road 620 South
offices 25 agents - all specializing in a variety of neighborhoods around the city and
surrounding areas. Moreland has been Austin real estates lakefront leader since 2003
and the market leader in home sales above $1 million since 2009.
Emily continued, We are grateful to play a role supporting the growth of this community and want to help celebrate its success. Residents have worked hard to make
Lake Travis a great place to live, work and raise a family and are committed to its continued positive growth. www.moreland.com
Jean Phillips, Peggy Garnett, Christine Wotkyns

Terrie Kunek, Brandi Fleitz
Ellie, Autumn and Chad Faucheux
Jerry Lumsden, Emily Moreland, Bob Laws, Stan Butterfield
Kathy and Bob Allman, April Womack,

Jerry Meade, Nancy Provolt, Ann Meade
Maddy LaStella, Bertina Schreiber,

Kim and Joe Butera
Andy and Faith Hicks, Drew Hicks,

Matt Womack
(Back) Betsy and Perry Smith, Eunice Martin, Jim Beard

(Front) Bob and Jody Berry, Mary Ann Quisenberry
Jessica Balladares-Bennett, Nicole ONeal Pearson,

Michelle Scruggs, Lisa Weidenbach, Michelle Segar
Dana Gist, Gayle Snowden, Valerie Gilmore
Coaches David and Crystal Collins,
Huddles & Heels

story BY Cathie Parssinen
PHOTOS BY Shelia Parodi
Jennifer Foster, Kellye Babin

Coach George Oaks, Head Football Coach Hank Carter
uddles and Heelswas started five years ago as a fundraiser for the
Football Booster Club. The idea was to come up with a unique and original way
to teach Lake Travis moms a little bit about the game of football in a fun atmosphere while also raising money for the football program. It was also five years ago that
Lake Travis began to carve out a name for itself and build a reputation as a high school
football powerhouse in Texas. The excitement generated by the five state championships
led to growing participation in Huddles and Heels. This years event set a record, boasting
over 160 attendees and generating over $6000 in profits. In 2008, the event was designed
exclusively for moms of football players but the guest list has now expanded to include all
moms who want to learn a little more about football and who want to support the LTISD
football program. The Lake Travis Football coaches do the presentation over dinner and
offer lots of door and raffle prizes.
Front Row: Keith Darden, Judd Thrash, David Collins, Randall Edwards, Robbie Coplin,
Roy Kinnan, Kyle Spano, Ryan Luedecke
Back Row: Hank Carter, Jake Brown, David Bammel, Robert Rayos, Jonathan Coats,
Kevin Halfmann, Jarrett Lambert, David Costlow, Michael Drinkwater, Brandy Gothard
Coaches David and Crystal Collins
Melissa Dawlett, Tammie Seymore
Stephanie Robertson, Jennifer Gibbs,

Shelia Parodi, Diane McBride
Debbie Pate
Young Mens Service League,

Lake Travis
Photos by Lesa Triolo aND Minerva Urie
he Young MensService League was

founded in Plano, Texas by Pam and Julie
Rosener in the fall of 2008. The organization
promotes the active involvement of mothers and their high
school-aged sons in efforts to assist, serve and support
those in need within the community. LTHS junior Sam
Reynolds and his mother Brenda were active members
of the founding Plano chapter. When the family moved
to Lake Travis last year, Sam spoke to his mother about
establishing a Lake Travis chapter. 2012 is the founding
year for this new Lake Travis philanthropy. Each class of
young men has its own leadership of officers and run their
own monthly meetings, learning how to operate according to proper Roberts Rules of Order. Currently, juniors
make up the oldest class, and Sam Reynolds as the Junior
President is the senior ranking leader.
A Board of Directors and grade level leaders govern the mother side of the organization. The goal of
the organization is both service and leadership. Each
mother and son must complete 20 hours of community
service each year and are encouraged to complete at
least 10 hours of this service together. Pictured at left
are YMSL members with the new homeowner on the
Habitat for Humanity project.
Elliott de Laat, Sam Reynolds, Connor Sunbeck, new Habitat homeowner Yoseph, Brent Triolo, Will Swenson
Top Row left to right : Cameron Marsh, Ryan Dolmanet, Connor Sunbeck, Tanner Volpe, James Urie, Paul Ciola, Jack Fosse, Brent Triolo, Sam Reynolds, Jack Prostco, Will Swenson,
Luke Hutton, Elliot deLaat
Middle Row: David Kleymeyer, Jared Triolo, Devin Cook, Jarod Waters, Brody Volpe, Bryan Williams , Erik Hamilton, Hugh Robertson, Austin Dolmanet, Jacob Chairez, Nicholas Winborn,
Davis Runn, Trevor de Laat, Jack Harris
Front Row: Cole Northcutt, Jack Wakefield, Colin Tierney, Chris Funk, Keaton Durrett, Spencer Gilmore, Tommy Knebel, Britton Loflin, Parker Dees, Nick Geist, Bryce Sinclair, Josiah Snowden
Not Pictured: Connor Mayes, Isaiah German, Christian Gurley, Seth Pate, Hunter Rhodes, Alexander St. Onge-Cooper, Jake White, Ryan Skees, Sutton South, Jeffrey Gibbs, Cody Price
Rebecca Bratton of LoneStar

White Dove Release
Alexandria Danielle Romeo
Edrienne Edwards, Master of Ceremonies
Photo: Dolores Couceiro
Ava Devincy, Lily Hesel, Jakson Connor
Heart & Sole Epilepsy Walk

50 registered walkers and over 50 volunteers took to the trails at the Lakeway City
Park for the 1st Annual Heart & Sole Epilepsy Walk, held September 15th. The Walk commemorated
the life of Alexandria Danielle Romeo who suffered from a rare and devastating form of epilepsy and died
from a fatal seizure on Thanksgiving eve, 2011 at the age of 21. Sponsored by an independently incorporated
affiliate of the Epilepsy Foundation of Central and South Texas, a 501 (c) (3), the Walk was held to raise
awareness and funds to support the 130,000 Central and South Texans who suffer and struggle with the
impacts of this complex condition.
With donations of over $45,000, the Walk raised enough money to make up for the 30% in federal cuts
to the budget of the Epilepsy Foundation of Central and South Texas. This means that, as a result of this
Walk, the EFCST will be able to fund a full time representative in Austin to provide support to families dealing with epilepsy. Representative Donna Howard
stressed the vital importance of public/private partnerships during a time when many programs have
been hurt by cuts in funding at both the state and
national level. The Walk also brought many outof-towners to Lakeway, generating commerce with
hotel reservations and the purchase of food and fuel.
Alex Pitchford, Lauren Hudson, Gabi Garcia, Betty Marie Muessig

Alpha Delta Pi sets out breakfast.
Danielles mother, Nipal Bellmonde, Walk Chair;
The Honorable Donna Howard, Texas House of Representatives, District 48;
Sindi Rosales, Executive Director, Epilepsy Foundation Central & South Texas
Madelon Hillegiest, Katie Byland, Kindel Mieja,

Alpha Delta Pi
Doncaster
Style Show
Photos by Cathie Parssinen
They are brand new to Lake Travis, but they didnt waste any time throwing
open their doors to the neighborhood. In a Susan G. Komen/Breast Cancer
event, Doncaster hosted a fashion show with the participation of neighboring
retailers at the Hill Country Galleria.
Art Affair Lakeway

Grand Opening
story and photos by
cathie parssinen
Artist Susan Fenwick

with her Raku pottery
A large crowd gathered on Oct. 25 to

celebrate the grand opening of Art
Affair Lakeway at the beautifully refurbished two-story gallery in the Liberty
Center. Guests enjoyed cocktails and
hors doeuvres and live music by the
Alli Mattice Band in the upstairs loft.
A number of artists whose works are
represented in the Gallery, including
Susan Fenwick, Mary Barton, Julie
Underriner and Robert Gardner, were
on hand to talk about their works and
their artistic process. It was a fitting
start for Lakeways new art affair!
The gallery hosted its first Wine,
Women and Song event on Nov. 14th.
Gallery Owner Dena Largent in

front of the works of Kim Kubena
12912 Hill Country Blvd.

Hill Country Galleria
Nic Holland
Architects
photos by Leigh Christian,
Lowell Williams, Paul Bardagjy
oted Austin-basedarchitect Nic Holland believes that a

great architect must also be a bit of a social scientist and a detective, investigating site and psyche, as well as individual interpretations of beauty. I base every architectural proportion and material selection
on a thorough understanding of a clients preferences, filtered through appropriate adaptations of local precedents. The key element of this approach
depends on the process of learning everything about the way that client lives,
revealing patterns that form interrelationships among spaces. It is the exploration and expression of genuine character, whether the work is traditional or
contemporary, that represents the ideal, for us, in architectural design.
While Nic Holland Architects has a vast body of work in residential design,
substantial commercial projects add dimension to a portfolio that has great
breadth and depth. One example that showcases the firms commercial work
was the design of a commercial building that houses two businesses on separate levels: a dance school on the main level and an architectural practice on
the upper level. Site topography, preservation of existing trees, municipal
environmental criteria and solar orientation led the design response.
The work of Nic Holland has taken him beyond Austin and the Hill
Country, to both coasts and to urban and rural settings. He is as comfortable working in contemporary architecture as within the traditional. In fact, it is the variety of situations presented
across a broad range of locales and the architectural possibilities appropriate to the traditions of
each region, together with client preferences, that he finds the most compelling part of his work.
Ultimately, my work is about individual people and what they love... dramatic views;
dining and entertaining; intimate settings; horses; nature, breezes, and natural light; Africa;
gardening; European castles; private collections... a seaplane.
Nic Holland Architects
6612 Sitio del Rio Boulevard, Austin Texas 78730
P 512-346-6620 nichollandarchitects.com

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