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The Medical Issue Dr. Sam DeMaio, photographed

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reveals the story behind the new
11 The Lakeway Regional Lakeway Regional Medical Center.

Medical Center . . . The Real Story

15 L akeway in Transition
16 Meet Your Health Providers

On The Waterfront
22 Sail & Ski Summer Kickoff
24 AquaPalooza
26 AquaPalooza “Reserved”

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The Local Housing Market . . . An Update
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36 Learn 2 Grill
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48 Dance Institute
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Lakeway Regional Medical

Center… The Real Story
As told to Cathie Parssinen

T
he three and a half year effort to establish a and a half years of entitlement work. That was the beginning, and things
major medical center in Lakeway has all the dramatic elements moved forward from that point. The LRMCD Group that included Dr.
of a great novel. Protagonists with a lofty dream face seemingly DeMaio, Dan Brouillette and Gary Call subsequently purchased
insurmountable obstacles, antagonistic forces and struggles between good an additional 30 acres to expand the proposed site to 54 acres.
and evil that, as in any good plot, create escalating tension. And the happy Dan Brouillette worked extensively with Sue during the development
resolution to conflict makes it a story with a feel-good ending. Waterways and entitlement phase and commissioned Gary Devin with Solutions Studio
Magazine is proud to bring you the real story behind the epic effort to build to initiate the land planning and architectural work for the LRMCD Group.
the Lakeway Regional Medical Center. Gary was instrumental in the early success of the hospital. The group sold
For visionary founding father, Dr. Sam DeMaio, dream became real- the entire site to Aqualand and then purchased the hospital pad site and
ity at the end of May with the closing of the loan that assured financing focused efforts on HUD financing. LRMC LLC owns the hospital and is the
for the Lakeway Regional Medical Center. That moment marked the end group working with the HUD guarantee.
of the nightmarish events that plagued the effort to establish the LRMC Due to the competitive nature of the business of medicine, the attacks
from its inception. began immediately once Austin hospitals discovered Sam DeMaio was
The well-deserved celebrations can now begin for the DeMaios and spearheading an effort to build a major medical center in Lakeway. “All
their associates, partners and investors. All have invested massive amounts the competitive juices that people have in business were directed by exist-
of time and money, and each has experienced the raw struggle of events. ing facilities toward me, both personally and on a business level,” Sam
No one, however, has made greater sacrifices, both financial and personal, DeMaio notes. The threats were based on projections that LRMC will divert
than Sam DeMaio and his wife, Amy. both patients and doctors from other Austin hospitals. In fact, one hospi-
In the fall of 2006, a mutual friend introduced the DeMaios to Sue tal administrator in Austin contacted the federal government as recently
Collyer-Potter, then Assistant City Manager of Lakeway, at Ciola’s as mid-May, just two weeks prior to the closing of the loan, to lobby the
Restaurant. Casual conversation of the 24 acres of land the DeMaios and government against funding the loan. And, according to Sam DeMaio, that
associates owned near the Lake Travis High School led to discussion of reveals not just the competitive nature of the business but also the competi-
building a hospital. In early 2007, Sue Potter introduced the DeMaios tive character of the individual involved.
to the City staff and council members where the concept was formally The intensity of the attacks at the hospitals where Sam DeMaio was a
introduced to great general excitement. After Sue retired and established practicing Interventional Cardiologist made his professional life extremely
Collyer-Potter Consulting, she was hired by LRMCD (Lakeway Regional difficult. It became clear to him that he would have to leave Austin until
Medical Center Development) to help them navigate through the next two the fate of the LRMC was resolved. He received an invitation to establish

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a heart program at a hospital in El Paso, and for the past year he has been Dan Brouillette, Sue Collyer-Potter
working in El Paso and commuting back and forth to see Amy and his fam-
ily in Austin. DeMaio confides: “The stress of separation created stress in
our lives and stress in our marriage.” But as Sam DeMaio explained, the
scope of attacks by various hospitals in Austin was directed
not just at him but also at other physicians who invested in the
LRMC. These doctors were subjected to incredible pressures to abandon
their participation in the Lakeway Regional Medical Center.
Beyond the relentless personal and professional assaults, two seminal
events almost killed the project. The first occurred in September 2008, when
the original financing evaporated due to the collapse of financial markets.
“That was a dark day,” Sam DeMaio confided. The group had originally
obtained 20 million dollars of equity (10%) to secure financing.
“Everything was in place, and, suddenly, we now needed 40 mil-
lion dollars of equity to get the loan we needed,” explains Sam. So
the group was forced to recruit another $20 million in one of the most chal- administrative side, that person will be me, not an administrator who’s not
lenging capital markets of all time. According to Dan Brouillette, another a doctor, who’s never been in the trenches dealing with patient care, who
member of the founding team, “We turned around and went right back out doesn’t really understand the absolute priority patient care must receive. I
locally, regionally, statewide, nationally and internationally to get financing. don’t know a single doctor who doesn’t put patient care first and foremost.
At the same time, we started the application process for the HUD financing Many of them have had to make compromises because they must deal with
package, the 242 Program, to secure the federal government as guarantor administrators. In my own practice, right here in Austin, I’ve had adminis-
of the note.” trators refuse my requests for procedures and order me to send my patients
On December 23, 2009, the group received a devastating preliminary for other procedures that would make more money for the hospital. That
report from HUD. They had rejected the application to guarantee the loan. will not happen on my watch as Chairman of the Board of the LRMC. Yes,
HUD was nervous. This would be the biggest hospital they had ever funded this hospital will be run as a business, but it will have the compas-
in any category . . . non-profit or for-profit. Additionally, HUD was para- sion of doctors running the clinical operations.”
lyzed by the uncertainties presented by health care reform, then winding its In fact, Sam DeMaio is indebted to all the doctor investors who stood
way through Congress. Those uncertainties forced HUD to deny approval. by the vision of this project for the past two years. Through all the delays,
As Joel Canfield, administrator, partner and confidant to Sam DeMaio, the financial crisis, the passage of the health care bill, the change in status
shared, “It was a huge set back that felt insurmountable at the from equity to debt partners, they remained unwavering in their support.
time.” All they could do was to wait until the health care debate And DeMaio feels that a big part of their incentive was the promise to have
was resolved, and a bill was passed. On St. Patrick’s Day, March control over the facility in which they will be working.
17, 2010, Sam got a call from HUD, approving the loan. The health The magnitude of the endeavor is breathtaking. When completed, this
care bill was signed the following Monday. unique medical campus will be larger than St. David’s South. It will have
“If we had known in December, 2007, about what we would have to 1,100,000 sq. ft. of structures, nearly rivaling the Hill Country Galleria at
go through and what we would have to put up with, we would never have 1,300,000 sq. ft. While the hospital is the core activity, the complex will
done the project,” confided Sam DeMaio. Amy DeMaio often voiced her also include ancillary businesses that include an extended-stay hotel, a
opinion that perhaps they should let it go, “I cried many times over this. day care center, medical office buildings and a retail center with restau-
I thought to myself, ‘Maybe it’s not worth it.’” Sam credits his tenacity to rants and shops. The hospital sector alone will bring 1,500 jobs to
the vision, in spite of all the sacrifices, to his ingrained habit of not giving Lakeway and will be the biggest employer in the city. The non-
up. “When I do something, I just don’t give up, and this was a project medical businesses will make their own contribution to employment. The
worth doing.” City of Lakeway is currently compiling financial impact studies relating to
So what it is that makes this project, in Sam DeMaio’s mind, worth the presence of the hospital. Based on its development, they project a size-
doing? For one thing, he is tremendously excited about the fact that the able jump in the population of Lakeway, an increase in businesses coming
LRMC will be a physician-operated facility. (It was originally intended to to Lakeway and the retention of many residents who would have moved
be physician owned and operated, but due to new regulations in the health away from Lakeway to be closer to medical care. These developments
bill, the hospital will no longer be physician owned. Physician investors will should benefit real estate, with an increase in home sales, and
own the debt and not the equity of the facility.) According to Sam DeMaio, also to pre-existing Lakeway businesses. The impact on Lakeway will
physicians will have more con- be huge, especially because the hospital, as a privately held entity, will pay
trol over patient care and over substantial property taxes.
how their departments are run On the downside, the hospital will certainly add to Lakeway’s traffic
in the LRMC than they would woes. Traffic impact studies have been done, and there will be a new light
ever have in any other hospital on RR 620, near the entrance to the hospital. Sam DeMaio hates traffic,
that is corporately run. DeMaio is which is one of the reasons why he moved to Lakeway, and he does regret
passionate about his belief that doc- this unavoidable consequence.
tors, not administrators, have the best Dr. DeMaio would especially like to thank the physician and non-phy-
interest of patients at heart. “Yes,” he sician investors, Surgical Development Partners, Pacific Medical Building
notes, “this will be a for-profit hospi- and attorney Frank Sossi for their hard work and steadfastness through the
tal, but when a doctor needs to talk to ups and downs of this project.
Dr. Sam and Amy DeMaio someone about a clinical issue on the So can one man make a difference? You bet.

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T
ransformation is nothing new for Lakeway. Ben Houle began his education at Texas A&M. His studies were inter-
Ranchland, resort, retirement community, paradise for young rupted by two years in the U.S. Army, and Ben received his B.A. at Texas
families with children . . . Lakeway has transitioned through all Christian University in 1949. He was the first Texan accepted at Tufts
these categories and retains some characteristics of each one of them as Medical School in Boston and graduated in 1953. In 1954, he was com-
part of its current identity, although its rural identity has largely disap- missioned in the Air Force and began surgical training at the University of
peared. The development of the Lakeway Regional Medical Center ushers Minnesota Hospitals from 1954–58. His career in the Air Force spanned
in yet another transformation, one that will establish Lakeway as a medical two decades.
community. In fact, that transformation has been well underway. Ranch Dr. Houle first visited Lakeway in 1967–68 while serving as Hospital
Road 620 South in Lakeway could well be renamed “Medical Mile.” The Commander at Bergstrom Air Force Base. His work as Hospital Commander
explosion of medical offices in Lakeway has been nothing short of phenom- put him in touch with dozens of Austin specialists and gave him a ready
enal. Dozens of general practitioners, specialists in a wide variety of medi- database for referrals when he established his private practice in Lakeway.
cal fields, general and cosmetic dentists, orthodontists, chiropractors and Dr. Houle also enjoyed surgical privileges at all the Austin hospitals.
urgent care centers have decided greater Lakeway is the place to be. Some As he reminisced, “We had many challenges during our early years
of these providers are featured in the pages that follow. Stay tuned, because in Lakeway, both in the office and in the surrounding area. Before EMS
the LRMC will further accelerate this growth. services, we frequently accompanied heart attack victims to the hospital,
D.B. “Ben” Houle, M.D., FACS, was Lakeway’s first doctor. In January with oxygen flowing.” EMS assigned its first vehicle to the area in 1974, and
1973, Dr. Ben Houle established his practice on the ground floor of the Starflight Helicopter Service began in 1985.
Lakeway Company building at 1200 Lakeway Drive. That building sub- Ben and Sue Houle have three children, Nancy, Steve and Gwen. None
sequently burned down in the late 1970’s. After Jim Gribble enlarged the of them attended Lake Travis schools because the Lake Travis Independent
Tejas “Country Store” building at 1202 Lakeway Drive, Dr. Houle moved School District did not exist when they were in school. Steve and Gwen
his practice there, transforming the entire ground floor into a medical clinic attended Dripping Springs schools and, in fact, Ben served on the Dripping
with a lab, an X-ray machine, ER facilities, as well as examining rooms and Springs School Board at the time the district was split to form the Lake
office space. Dr. Houle served the Lakeway community for more that 24 Travis ISD. Ben and Sue still live in the Lakeway area, although they sum-
years, retiring in October 1997. mer in Door County, Wisconsin . . . “doctor’s orders!”
In 1974, Dr. Howard Bauer opened the first Lakeway dental
practice, directly above Ben Houle’s clinic. Dr. David Carr took
over from Bauer in the late 1970’s and introduced additional prac-
titioners, including Donna Osborn, Larry Schrader and Robert
Wootton. Donna Osborn is still a member of this first Lakeway
practice, purchased in 1992 by Robbie Robinson who recently
moved the practice to a new building at the corner of Lakeway
Boulevard and Lakeway Drive. These were Lakeway’s medical pio-
neers and their services were immensely valuable to what was then
a relatively remote community.
Robert Jason Laws was the fist child born to Lakeway resi-
dents. Bob and Niece Laws, welcomed Robert in October, 1971 at St
David’s Hospital. Soon, Lakeway will mark another milestone with
the first birth at the Lakeway Regional Medical Clinic.

Fall 2010 | Waterways 15

ACHIEVE Manual Physical Therapy is Lakeway’s only manual therapy clinic and offers patients a variety
of therapeutic, training and treatment options in a comfortable and relaxed clinic. Achieve MPT specializes in
orthopedic manual physical therapy and features state-of-the-art unloading and gravity-resistant equipment for
safe, adjustable, low-impact therapies. Integrative treatment programs provide a more comprehensive approach
to orthopedic related injuries.

Achieve MPT assists patients experiencing the following: neck,

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Dr. Simone Scumpia built Austin Thyroid & Endocrinology with one goal in mind: to diagnose,
treat and cure endocrine disease under one roof. She believes that a comprehensive approach to the
health of each patient is absolutely indispensable to prolong longevity. Austin Thyroid & Endocrinology
offers the following in-house diagnostic and treatment options: * A Nuclear Medicine department and
ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration to diagnose and treat thy-
roid cancer, Graves disease and thyroid nodules * An Osteoporosis
Center with bone densitometry for diagnosis and treatment of bone
disorders * A Diabetes department utilizing continuous glucose moni-
toring (CGMS) * A Metabolic Center to analyze metabolic rate and
body fat composition for medically supervised weight loss programs.
The Lipid Clinic of Austin Thyroid & Endocrinology uses cutting
edge technology, including non-invasive ultrasound, to determine a
person’s vascular age, and genetic cholesterol testing to help prevent
heart attack and stroke, thereby serving to prolong and enhance the
life of each patient.

Dr. Scumpia will soon open a satellite office in Lakeway in order to better
serve her patients in and around the Lakeway Regional Medical Center.
Dr. Simone Scumpia
Call 512.467.2727 to make an appointment or visit www.AustinThyroid.com

Dr. Danielle Grant is proud and excited to offer Beansprout Pediatrics to Lakeway and
the surrounding communities. After falling in love with the Lakeway community, Dr. Grant
relocated here to offer a full-service pediatric clinic to children and adolescents.

Beansprout Pediatrics offers complimentary prenatal visits, routine newborn care, well child
care, back to school and sport physicals, comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of illnesses,
ADHD consultation and management, minor wound care, allergy management, and many
other services.

The new state of the art office provides separate well and sick waiting areas, vibrant exam
rooms, and friendly office staff at their convenient location on the corner of Lakeway Blvd. and
RR 620 (first floor of the American Bank Building).

Dr. Grant attended medical school at the University of Connecticut and completed her pediat-
Dr. Danielle Grant
ric training at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. She is board certified in Pediatrics
and has been named Chief of Pediatrics for the highly anticipated Lakeway Regional Medical
Center. She is the proud mother of two sons, and is expecting her first daughter very soon.
She enjoys being a member of the Lakeway community and is committed to provide excellent
pediatric care to the families here.

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 Since opening his orthodontics practice in 2001, Dr. Fidel Del Toro’s primary
Dr. Fidel Del Toro and Dr. Jonathon Kimes
goal has been to treat all patients with the same kind of superlative, personalized care
he would give to members of his own family.  What does that mean?  It means devel-
oping specific plans for each patient and evaluating each patient at every appointment
so that treatment progresses as planned.  To ensure his commitment to maintaining
the highest quality of care with the growth of the practice, Dr. Del Toro has recruited
Dr. Jonathon Kimes, a graduate of the Orthodontic Residency at the University of
Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Dr. Del Toro and Dr. Kimes will provide
you with multiple options in treatment in order to
help you determine what is best for your family.

Because he is passionate about teaching, Dr. Del

Toro also works as an Assistant Clinical Professor
in the orthodontic program at the Dental School
in San Antonio. There, he and his colleagues and
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Hill Country OB/GYN Associates is a comprehensive women’s healthcare practice that has
been providing gynecology, infertility, and obstetric services to the women of South Austin for over 10
years. A staff of four Physician Partners and one certified Physician Assistant sees patients at 3 loca-
tions: Seton Southwest Hospital, Brodie Lane, and now in Lakeway at Bee Caves Family Practice in the
American Bank Building.

Hill Country OB/GYN performs deliveries at Seton Southwest Hospital and South Austin Hospital, and
will add service at Lakeway Regional Medical Center when it opens.

Hill Country OB/GYN can address a wide variety of women’s healthcare concerns including menopausal
symptoms, heavy or painful menses, birth control options, and fertility issues. We also provide compre-
hensive well-woman exams and obstetric care. For your convenience, we offer in-office procedures includ-
ing endometrial ablation, hysteroscopic sterilization, artificial insemination, and bone density testing.

Our office hosts an innovative educational series for women of all ages called Girl Talk. There is no charge
to attend these presentations, and we encourage active participation. Check our website for upcoming standing: Dr. Lisa Schneider,
presentation dates and topics. Dr. Maggie Landwermeyer,
Dr. Ana Eduardo; seated: Dr. Chris Hart,
Physician Assistant, Joni Brown
We also offer classes in childbirth education, breastfeeding, and infant care.

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OB/GYN Associates

Dr. Robert D’Alfonso and his team welcome you and your family to his state-of-the-art facility in Lakeway,
TX: Lakeway Center for Cosmetic & Family Dentistry. After 12 years of successfully restoring the health, beauty
and confidence of people’s smiles in The Woodlands, TX, Dr. D’Alfonso has chosen to come home to the Austin
region. He has established a practice that focuses on serving the Lakeway community and surrounding areas.

LCCFD is a family-friendly practice that takes care of all your dental needs, from general to the most advanced
cosmetic dentistry procedures. Services include crowns, veneers, teeth whitening, tooth-colored fillings, dental
bridges, invisible braces, implants, and more.

While visiting the office, patients enjoy friendly service and very comfortable accommodations, designed to
make the experience as enjoyable as possible. Dr. D’Alfonso has extensively invested in continuing education in
order to keep up with the most modern technology to better serve his patients. Along with various other dental
associations, Dr. D’Alfonso is a “sustaining member” of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD).
He also volunteers at the Health Volunteer Associates Clinic in Lakeway.

Call our friendly staff today to schedule your appointment or free consultation with Dr. D’Alfonso. You will be
glad you did!

Dr. Robert D’Alfonso 401 RR 620 S. #300, Lakeway, TX 78734

512.651.2396 www.DentalArtist.com

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Dr. Mary Ana Cunningham, Lakeway’s first dermatologist, opened Lakeway
Dermatology in 2002. The practice has grown from a medical dermatology and skin cancer
center to one that now also includes a complete cosmetic and laser center. “Our state of the art
equipment and highly trained staff provide the very latest in laser tattoo removal, laser hair
removal, laser treatment for wrinkles, and IPL® PhotoFacial for skin rejuvenation. In addition,
all injectibles including Botox®, Juvederm®, and Restylane® are administered by a physician,”
explains Dr. Cunningham. Board certified dermatologist Jennifer Aranda, MD has joined the
practice to provide expanded office hours. The Lakeway Dermatology team is dedicated to
personalized care, patient satisfaction, and offers complimentary cosmetic consultations.

Lakeway Dermatology
1313 RR 620 South, #201
Lakeway, TX 78734
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Sk i n C a nc e r , Cos m e t i c & L a s e r C e n t e r
Jennifer Aranda, M.D. and
Mary Ana Cunningham, M.D.

Dr. Brian James is Lakeway’s first and only endodontist, committed to preserving
natural dentition by saving original teeth through the practice of endodontics. He has invested
in an extremely powerful, suspended, operating microscope that magnifies and illuminates the
different canals and structures of the tooth with an extremely bright light.

“I see relatively few patients compared to other endodontic practices because I spend a lot of
time with each patient, explaining the problem and outlining the treatment. My objective is to
assure myself that each patient is comfortable before beginning treatment, and my goal is to
provide the highest quality care and the best possible therapeutic experience available.”

2806 Flintrock Trace, Ste. A 206

512.263.3335
www.lakewayendodontics.com

Dr. Brian James

In his busy practice in Lakeway, Dr. Jeff Dykes places great emphasis on his role as an educator, pro-
viding his patients and their parents with a systematic look at the big picture that connects individual concerns
to the overall orthodontic puzzle, embracing benefit and risks for specific treatments and associated outcomes.
Digital X-rays are displayed on large LCD screens, and younger patients enjoy the Nintendo Wii, in the game
area, before and after their appointments.

Offering all the new esthetic options such as Invisalign®, tooth-colored braces, lingual braces, clear retainers
and braces in every color of the rainbow, Dr. Dykes offers his patients great options for creativity.

“I have always been drawn to the sense of community that Lakeway exudes. The small town atmosphere and
strong family values that flourish here made a major impact on my decision to make this the home for my
orthodontic practice. Dr. Dykes is an avid runner and
cycler, and he often rides his bike to work.

Dr. Dykes offers complimentary initial appointments

and files all insurance for his patients.

1007 RR 620 S., Suite 201  512.263.2993

www.lakewayortho.com Dr. Jeff Dykes

18 Waterways | Fall 2010

 Dr. Todd Ehrlich started SMILE DESIGNS over a decade ago and has grown a highly successful dental practice by
using the ultimate in high tech innovations such as CEREC, a computer-aided design and computer-aided milling (CAD
CAM) system that allows for the in-house production of state-of-the-art ceramics for crowns, veneers, inlays and even
full mouth makeovers in one visit, eliminating the need for temporaries and multiple numbing procedures.

SMILE DESIGNS also utilizes also invested in a cone beam 3D X-ray system, primarily used by specialists and avail-
able to only a handful of general dentists in the U.S. Using extremely low levels of radiation, the system offers a picture
of the entire lower face in three dimensions, revealing root tips, sinuses, fractured teeth, bone loss, tumors, cysts and
joint positions invisible to the normal X-ray. Dental implant planning with a 3D imaging system cannot be matched.

SMILE DESIGNS’ commitment to high tech does not equate with unbridled
growth. “We have a small team with great longevity. Care of our patients is para-
Dr. Todd Ehrlich mount to everything we do,” explains Dr. Ehrlich.
11813 Bee Caves Road  512.263.8332

Smile Designs
A Cosmetic and General Dentistry Practice

Dr. Gregg Wood and his wife Michele Wood, Licensed Esthetician, are pleased to announce the
October opening of Wink Medical Aesthetics, offering medical grade, cutting-edge technology in a relax-
ing, boutique setting in the Lakeway area.

Come in and visit us for your complimentary consultation to determine your personalized treatment plan.
Wink will offer the latest in laser skin rejuvenation and laser hair removal. We are also pleased to present
the VelaShape II body shaping system. Voted the #1 Procedure for Cellulite in 2009 by American Health
and Beauty, it is the only FDA-cleared device that effectively and safely contours, shapes and slims the
body by reducing cellulite and firming problem areas.

In addition to the latest physician grade technology, Wink will offer comprehensive skin care, featur-
ing facials, microderms and peels. Our signature lines include SkinMedica, the leader in medical grade,
anti-aging topical skin care and Eminence Organic Skin Care, the
award-winning provider of the most effective skin care products in Michele Wood and Dr. Gregg Wood
the natural and organic skin care industry.

Look for us in October at the Lakeway Town Center II, near Flores, at 2127 Lohman’s Crossing Road, Suite 302. Until
then, email us at Michele@winkmed.com to receive special promotions and our newsletter.

Coming soon: www.winkmed.com

Dental implants are the standard of care for teeth replacement. Previously, implant therapy was lim-
ited by healing times required for the jaw bone to fuse to the implant surface. Now with advanced 3-D cone
beam CT technology, Dr. Yu is able place the implant in the best available bone.

In fact, fewer implants are needed—with little to no bone graft material. This makes implant therapy more
affordable and a better option for people who suffer with ill-fitting dentures and for those that have hopeless,
unaesthetic teeth. On the day of surgery, teeth can be placed immediately on implants—no more suffering
through loose dentures and numerous surgeries!

For the most advanced dental implant therapy in a comfortable, caring environment which we take
pride in, please call the office of Dr. Yu, Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology, or visit us at
www.DrYuAndAssociates.com.
Dr. David Yu
4201 Bee Cave Road, Ste C-211 Austin, Texas 78746 512.306.8822

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 Waterways 10 Year Anniversary
story by Cathie Parssinen

W
aterways Magazine marks its 10-year anniversary in October! Avid readers,
loyal advertisers, and the people who have graciously agreed to share their stories
with us, have all contributed to this milestone.
Over the past decade, Waterways has featured stories on the launch of new waterfront devel-
opments, waterfront homes, waterfront weddings, parties and charity galas. We have explored
boating and other water sports, boat shows and yacht christenings. But the focal point of our
coverage has always been the people of this community. We have included notable portraits of
pioneer Hill Country families, and interviews with entrepreneurs, professionals, educators, phi-
lanthropists, leading figures in the non-profit world, artists and sports figures. Beyond bringing
you interesting stories of legendary local figures, an extraordinary number of pages in each issue
of Waterways is dedicated to producing a “yearbook” of local folks in your community, not just
once a year but four times a year. Our glossy quarterly snapshots of life in this community provide
a unique record and give each issue a keepsake quality.
With the 10-year anniversary, Waterways launches a new website, a redesigned masthead and
several new, recurring editorial features. Stay tuned, and thank you for joining us on our journey!

20 Waterways | Fall 2010

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Sail & Ski

Summer Kickoff
story and Photos
by Cathie Parssinen

S
ail & Ski received over 500 R.S.V.P.’s for
their Summer Kickoff Party, an event the deal-
ership hosts annually for clients, friends and
family to celebrate the beginning of the boating season.
And with the full lakes and the improving economy, there
was indeed cause for celebration. High spirits among the
Bill Brendel, Howard, Roger Duffee
Rod and Wanda Malone and guests were as evident as the high waters that banked the
grand daughter Addison marina on all sides. Progress on the construction of the
David and Andrea Wichman, James marina’s new lakeside restaurant was clearly visible. The
Johnson, Joe and Meshell Counterman
opening of the restaurant, later this summer, is eagerly
anticipated not only by marina tenants but also Lake
Travis residents who will have yet another great place for
casual, lakeside eats!
Love AND WATER bring us together!

Delk Watson, Michelle Gould

Becky Maupin, Adilynn Muston

Amy and Jim Miller, Buzz Watkins

Megan Wilcox, Ashley Mayer

Michael, Adilynn, Susan and Hayden Muston Dolly, Michelle Bennett, Tony Bolett Louie, Erin Simmons

22 Waterways | Fall 2010

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Headliner Brad Paisley

Terry Davison, Michael Craig

story by Cathie Parssinen

photos by Cathie Parssinen and Christine Prater

I
t was every bit as big as had been predicted, a mega-celebration of
boating, sun, fun, music and togetherness. And together they were, hun-
dreds of anchor lines connecting thousands of boats, cheek to jowl . . . or
should I say starboard to port. Estimates vary from 5,000 boats and 50,000 fans
to 7,000 boats and 70,000 fans. Whatever. There were a lot of boats and a lot of
people! As Bill Murray’s character, Dr. Peter Venkman said in Ghostbusters, “We
came, we saw, we kicked its a#@!”

Haythem Dawlett

Billie Davison, Marsha Lanehart, Sharon Craig

24 Waterways | Fall 2010

Scott McDonald

Organizationally, the event proceeded smoothly from start to finish. To

ensure that was the case, dozens of groups from assorted agencies were on
hand to assist, including representatives from LCRA, the Texas Rangers,
Sheriffs Deputies, medical response teams and game wardens from the
Department of Texas Parks and Wildlife. There were a few who lost their
composure and were arrested for BWI or on public intoxication charges but,
all in all, boaters did themselves proud. Compare their behavior to stamped-
ing crowds of soccer fans, not at this year’s World Cup but at past soccer
events. In 1964 at the Peru/Argentina Qualifier for the World Cup, a refer-
ee’s decision caused a stamped in which 300 people were trampled to death.
And in 1969, the results of the World Cup Qualifier between El Salvador
and Honduras actually led to a war between the two countries! So boating
enthusiasts at this event can be commended for their chill behavior. And
Sail & Ski and Sea Ray and all the hundreds of volunteers deserve a round of
applause as well.
Since I am not a boat
owner (shameful admis-
sion), I needed to come up
with a way to get the pic-
tures I needed. I ended up
riding around on what I call
the Port-a-Pottie Shuttle,
driven by volunteers from
the United States Power
Boat Squadron who came
from as far away as Corpus
and Houston and Galveston
to help out with the event. I
hope you enjoy these pictures
taken by “Miss Waterways,”
glamorously chauffeured on
the “Port-a-Pottie” Shuttle
by Captain Scott McDonald.
 Mike and Sharon Hatch, Chris Hester, Sandy Cary Pat and Hunter Connor, Amy Garcia, Jaclyn Sharp, Mindy Wallace Joanna and Jason Crabtree

AquaPalooza
“Reserved”
Whitney and Lisa Broadwater, Michelle Williams, story and Photos by Cathie Parssinen
Melissa Mayer, Bess Broadwater, Duane Mayer

W
hile the thousands of masses roared in the coliseum
of water surrounding Brad Paisley on the grand stage, just
around the corner, a select few were invited to a distinctly more
subdued and elegant celebration of AquaPalooza at the Cypress Club at The Reserve
at Lake Travis. Every year, The Reserve provides the playground for a gala party for
special partners and their guests to enjoy the excitement of AquaPalooza at this mag-
nificent venue, where the celebration of living at the water’s edge takes an honorific
place. If the old adage is true, that short skirts predict a bull economy, then we’re in
for some really good times! It was a celebration of high waters and the promise of
good times ahead, as Austin moves into another period of what many economists
predict will be a period of sustained growth for our area.
Lantana

Chelsea Nabors Connie Fletcher, Amy Chrane

Crystal and Rick Robichaux, Joni and Brad Langle Lauren Bradshaw, Marianne Mayeux,
Laura Jones

Jeffrey and Janet Kahn, Marianne and Pete Hoener, Sherry and Mike Vikesland

26 Waterways | Fall 2010

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 The Local Housing
Market, an Update.
story by Steve Zbranek
Zbranek Custom Homes
President, Home Builders Association of Greater Austin

I
n January over 500 housing industry professionals attended the
Annual Housing Forecast sponsored by the Austin Board of Realtors
and the Homes Builders Association of Greater Austin. In that meet-
ing experts shared their opinions of the Austin housing market last year
and some predictions about 2010. The tone for this year was “cautious opti-
mism” as new home sales continued to exceed new home starts by wide
numbers. Most of the speakers predicted a “slight” turn around by the end
of this year if interest rates remained low and there were no more national
surprises.
Last month we were offered a Mid Year Housing Update that was full
of mostly good news, for Austin. As many parts of the country continue
to struggle with high unemployment, continued foreclosures and elevated
housing inventories, the local Austin market is breathing again. While most
Texas cities are doing much better than the national average, Austin is
receiving recognition as the state’s shining star. National magazines have
ranked us as the “Number 1 Best City to Live in and the Number 3 Best City
to Relocate to.” Our local unemployment is well below the national average interest rates will rise as inflation kicks in and the projected building cost
and at the mid year forecast we learned that Austin is expected to double increases have already started to appear in some building materials.
in size over the next 25 years. Last summer during the education day of Local builders report an increase in new home inquiries over this
Leadership Lake Travis the school district put us on a school bus and drove time last year. During the last three weekends of October Rough Hollow
us to every new school and maintenance site that the district has under will host the Annual Parade of Homes in Lakeway. Seven new homes are
contract. Not surprisingly, all of these sites are out Highway 71, including a featured and as of this writing, 3 of the homes are sold and another sale
future high school. Watch this area for the future growth of our community. is pending. This success is at a time when parades of homes events have
Homebuilders have not started many unsold homes over the past been cancelled around the country. As the market begins to return the best
two years and the return of “Spec Home” building is still not foreseeable. homes in the best areas will sell first. Current homeowners should expect
Additionally, there have not been any new developments started in our to see a better market for re-sales over the next two years when they are not
area for over 3 years with none (that we know of ) projected in the next forced to compete with builders for buyers needing completed homes. My
12 months. As we read the tea leaves here we can see that by next sum- last thought on the subject is that after 31 years in the home building busi-
mer there will be very little new home inventory for relocating families. The ness I have seen the good and bad selling cycles many times. These cycles
current lot inventory will continue to shrink and eventually create a home are usually affected by national events over which we have no control. The
site shortage as well. It typically takes 2 ½ years to develop raw land into only constant in the cycle is that they always end, and they always return.
residential lots. While mortgage financing is becoming more accessible, I am proud to serve this year as president of our homebuilders association
development loans are still a memory of Christmas past. and sure feel lucky to live in Austin Texas.
As national housing starts increase through the end of this year builders
have been told to prepare for as much as a 25% to 30% increase in the cost
of building materials by as early as next spring. This supply and demand
equation could take as long as two years to right itself as plants slowly
reopen, loggers return to the forests and manufacturers ramp up produc-
tion. Here is the bottom line as I see it; 1. If you plan to build a new home
three years from now, the lot you will select is on the ground today.
2. New families relocating to the Austin area in many neighborhoods
will be forced to choose between resale properties since new home inven-
tory will be low or nonexistent.
3. Families thinking of building a new home in the near future will be
the last to benefit from the recent cost and price downturn. Most agree that

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2010 Women’s
Symphony League
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T
he 2010 Women’s Symphony League Showhouse offered tours of three exceptional con-
dominiums at the Austonian, Austin’s tallest residential high-rise at 200 Congress Avenue.
Prominent local interior designers (members cer-
tified by IIDA and ASID) furnished each residence. Tickets
purchased for the tour help support the Austin Symphony
Orchestra’s music education programs for children.
In fact, both the National Endowment for the Arts and
the American Symphony Orchestra have recognized the
Austin Symphony Orchestra Education Programs as among
the nine most innovative music education programs in the
nation. These accolades are made possible, in large part,
through the infusion of thousand of volunteer hours of time
and talent (over 10,000 hours annually) and significant dol-
lar donations from the dedicated members of the Women’s
Symphony League themselves, as well as their successful
fundraising projects that generate donations from the public.

Symphony Showhouse Chair, Marla Bommarito-

Crouch with Publicity Chair, Debbie Novelli Farrell

30 Waterways | Fall 2010

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the WSL reach more than 90,000 young people. Young People’s
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for first and second graders, the Children’s Day
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Meg Lawry-Sack, George Elliman, Debbie and Jim Smolik
months of June and July at Symphony Square
and Symphony for Simple Simon, performed by
WSL members for pre-K through third graders
are among the offerings that acquaint youngsters
throughout the greater Austin area with the rich
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story by Cathie Parssinen
Photos by Cile Montgomery and Cathie Parssinen

D
ecorum Home + Design recently opened the doors to its elegant show-
room in the Shops at the Galleria in Bee Cave. Co-owners, Beth Beach and son, Chris
Beach, present an 11-year résumé of design work in the Central Texas area. Their
retail concept combines a full-service approach that offers in-stock purchases from the floor,
access to a comprehensive range of designer services, and custom selections by special order.
Decorum has also launched an in-house upholstery line, with classic and contemporary
styles available in more than 1,000 fabrics, from linen to velvet. Design services available from
the Decorum Team include color consultation, custom window coverings, and fixture and furni-
ture selection. Decorum also carries gifts and home accessories.
The Decorum interpretation offers a clean, fresh blend of traditional and modern furniture
Jack Bretcher, Jill Bretcher, Chelsea Bretcher and Elaine Garner lines with neutrals complimented by bold accessories. As Beth Beach explains, “Our style is tra-
ditional with a punch—a classic club chair in an unexpected color, a button tufted sofa that’s a
pared down interpretation of a traditional design.”
Designer Chris Beach sees the home as a sanctuary, a place of refuge and comfort. “You should
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 Where Are They Now?

Zach House, Scott Kuryak

House + Earth
story and Photos by Cathie Parssinen

T
his update on the recent accomplishments of former Lake Travis High School
graduates, Zach House and Scott Kuryak (class of 2001 and 2000 respectively) intro-
duces a new feature that will appear in each issue of Waterways. A then-and-now special
section will offer a look at what former Lake Travis graduates are doing today.
The House family settled in the Lake Travis area in 1986, when Zach was just a toddler. He
therefore qualifies as an LTISD “lifer.” The Kuryaks arrived in 1993, and Scott entered 6th grade
at Lake Travis Middle School. Both boys excelled at sports and played varsity basketball in high
school, traveling to playoff games several years in a row. After graduation, Scott attended Texas
Tech where he majored in Business Administration with a focus in marketing. A year later, Zach
Andrea Wolfe, Carla Gimbel, Nathan Yost
headed for Tulane University, where he majored in Business Law.
So where are Zach House and Scott Kuryak now? Amazingly, they are back in Austin Candice and Zach House Scott Kuryak,
Charlotte Lovett,
and have just opened House + Earth, a green home supply business, located on West 6 th
Greenhouse
Street, three blocks west of Lamar. According to Zach House, the inspiration for the busi- Outfitters
ness model originated with his dad, Randy. Randy wondered why the Whole Foods con-
cept, with its focus on selling the highest quality natural and organic products, its support
of local farmers, and its commitment to environmentally friendly, sustainable agriculture
could not be applied to a hardware store setting. Zach worked on the concept intermit-
tently for a few years. “It all came together when Scott agreed to come on board. Without
him, we might never have been able to turn the concept into reality. It has since become
a House and Kuryak family effort.” The incentives that inspire House and Kuryak are
powerful and are best expressed by the mantra that defines their business: “For the home
you live in . . . and the home you live on.”
About the home you live in: indoor home pollut-
ants have been widely documented, and, because we
spend from 80–90% of our time indoors, these con-
taminants pose health risks that, for some, can be
serious. Biological contaminants and some man-made
products used in building materials emit toxins that
also contribute negatively to indoor air quality. House
+ Earth offers comparable, competitively priced prod-
ucts that are either low or no-emitting.
About the home you live on: As they mention in
their mission statement, House + Earth stocks sustain-
able, environmentally friendly products fashioned from
rapidly renewable, recycled and reclaimed materials.
Wow! . . . Welcome home, guys! Diana Thomas, Kim Henry,
Cheryel Parker, Kathy Kuryak Josh House, Cindy Lind, Randy House

Fall 2010 | Waterways 35

 Learn 2 Grill!
story and Photos by Cathie Parssinen

O
ver a 30-year period, Barbeques Galore has sold more than 1 million grills and thou-
sands of accessories, sauces and rubs to backyard chefs. At two of their stores (one in San
Diego, California and the other in Bee Cave, Texas), they combine grilling classes and a fine
dining experience for aficionados of outdoor cooking. Richard B. Schmitt, an experienced chef who has
worked in famous restaurants and resorts throughout the U.S., leads the Barbeques Galore culinary team
as Executive Chef and Instructor.
A superb, semi-circular, marble-topped table provides places for
18 guests, and strategically placed cameras provide coverage of the
cooking experience so patrons have an up-close view of every aspect
of the preparation and grilling of each dish.
Here, host Chef Kyle Jentsch prepares pulled pork with bacon
and collard greens, corn on the cob, hush puppies, macaroni and
cheese and Pepsi Cola cake. And I can testify that it was delicious!
Both Austin and Lake Travis certainly have an addiction to
outdoor living, and, as a consequence, many homes feature
outdoor kitchens that rival anything found within the most
extravagant home. Barbeques Galore is convinced that any-
thing you can cook indoors, they can teach you to cook out-
doors. Tastes best if done on their grills, of course! With their
rubs! And their accessories!
Outdoor cooking has come a long way from the mesquite
campfire on the cattle drive! Austinites exult in the outdoor
lifestyle, and anything we can do inside, we also want to do
outside. The lavish outdoor kitchen is something many have
come to expect. YO! This isn’t Minnesota here! Homebuilders
understand this dynamic and pay serious attention to the
creation of inviting space for outdoor living. And so does
Barbeques Galore!
Visit learn2grill.com for more information on grilling
classes at Barbeques Galore.

36 Waterways | Fall 2010

 Falling
in Love
Over Food
story by Keija Parssinen
Photos by John Parssinen,
Keija Parssinen, Tarja Settles

W
hen someone asks me how I met my
husband, I give him or her the standard story: I
missed a too-early flight to Europe, wound up in
Austin, and met him, quite coincidentally, a day later in the
basement of the Elephant Room. But if someone were to ask
me when I fell in love with him, I’d have to say it was a few
days later, over a bowl of saffron risotto.
It was summertime, an unquestionably romantic and
invariably steamy time of year in Austin, so I suppose we had
atmosphere on our side as we barreled full-speed into our
courtship. And then there was his garage apartment, tucked
behind one of Hyde Park’s venerable old homes, where we
could open the windows and hear the gurgling of the owner’s
coy pond waterfall. But what contributed most prominently
to our rapid ascent into love was food.
My first awareness of food’s distinctive pleasure-giving
qualities and potential for double-entendre came when I
watched a scratchy old VHS tape of 1963’s Tom Jones. As
would-be lovers Albert Finney and Susannah York tore at the
turkey legs and ripe pears that were set in front of them, I
understood, even as a 12-year-old, that their messy devour-
ings had little to do with sustenance and everything to do
with passion.
More recently, the fabulously decadent Italian film I Am
Love explores the relationship between the two types of
consumption—at the table and in the bedroom—when Tilda
Swinton’s character, Emma, an elegant Russian emigreé, falls
in love with her son’s best friend, Antonio, a master chef. In
his review of the film for The New Yorker, Anthony Lane
quips: “The best sex you will get all year, if that’s what you
crave in your moviegoing, is between Tilda Swinton and a
prawn,” remarking on a scene where Emma is utterly over-
come by a plate of shrimp prepared by Antonio.
And so, with a series of ravishing dishes prepared art-
fully on a tiny gas range in that magical one-room apartment,
Michael won me over. On my first visit to his place, we sipped
a crisp Pinot Grigio and munched on water crackers that he
had piled with goat cheese, roasted red pepper and fresh basil.
Later in the summer, there were the succulent pan-seared
scallops in brown butter sauce extracted from the “Queer Eye
for the Straight Guy” advice book (he tried to persuade me he
only kept it around for the recipes, but I had my suspicions he

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was a covert man-scaper); the cantaloupe melon wrapped in prosciutto and paired with
a bubbly Vinho Verde; the simple dish of braised tarragon chicken thighs and summer
vegetables.
We also had geography on our side—Wheatsville Co-op was fifty feet from his back
step, and Central Market, that foodie Xanadu, was mere blocks away. For the first time
ever, I started to enjoy grocery shopping because I knew it would yield worlds of interest-
ing flavors that Michael and I could discover together.
In addition to cooking meals in that dear little apartment, where Michael’s bed linens
and clothing absorbed the smell of whatever dish we were preparing, we took full advan-
tage of Austin’s gastronomical panorama. We had our first date at Home Slice Pizza,
where we drank Prosecco on the back patio while waiting for our table, and where I
failed to show any kind of ladylike restraint once they’d served the thin-crust mushroom
and pepperoni pizza that reminded me so much of the Brooklyn pies I’d loved while liv-
ing there. We ventured to the Austin Wine Festival, where we got happy on a variety of
pleasing local vintages. On hot evenings, we rode Michael’s motorcycle over to El Chilito
for Tacos Carne Asada (me) and Tacos Conchinita Pibil (him), stopping at Red House
afterwards for funky, creative cocktails like the Michelada (spicy beer and lime juice).
We got dressed up for date night at the Eastside Café, an Austin classic that sources its
ingredients locally and brings them together in lovely ways, as with the wild mushroom
crepes. Perhaps our favorite summer haunt was Lakeway’s own Flores, where we’d sit on
the patio at dusk nursing perfect margaritas, tired after a day at the lake.
When I took my first bite
of that toothsome risotto,
loaded with freshly-grated
parmesan cheese, colorful
from the thin threads of saf-
fron, I sensed immediately
that this man knew how
to love someone well—if
he could prepare a dish so
patiently and with such
care, imagine how he’d treat
me! Blame it on my own
Swinton-esque moment of
ecstasy, but within weeks,
we were engaged. Thus
began the happy indulgence
of caterer tastings as we
searched for one who could
help us share our love of food
with our family and friends
at our springtime wedding.

Home Slice Pizza

1415 South Congress 78704
El Chilito
2219 Manor Road 78722
The Red House Pizzeria
1917 Manor Road 78722
Eastside Café
2113 Manor Road 78722
Flores Mexican Restaurant
2121 Lohman’s Crossing Road, Lakeway
Austin Catering
8530 Burnet Road 78757

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Scallops in Brown Butter Sauce
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8 large fresh sea scallops (about 1 lb.)
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
5 tbsps unsalted butter
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Gary and Bonnie Johnson

Legendary
Dealer principal, T.L. “Sonny” Morgan with
John Eagle of John Eagle Dealerships
Nameplates
story and Photos by Cathie Parssinen

J
ohn Eagle European, representing Aston Martin of Austin,
Bentley Austin and Lotus of Austin, operates under the umbrella of the
prestigious John Eagle Dealerships, one of the largest, privately owned
auto groups in the nation. And yes . . . there really is a John Eagle. It’s not just a
name some slick advertising agency invented to create patriotic hype to spur sales
of legendary nameplates! The family operation, established by John Eagle’s father,
Bob Eagle, includes Honda, Toyota, Acura, Mazda, Volkswagen, Aston Martin,
Michael Craig Bentley and Lotus franchises in Dallas, Houston, Austin, as well as Panama City,
Florida. The dealerships employ 1,500 people, including equity partners and gen-
Gayle and Ty Hamilton, Harmony Marotz, eral managers.
Trent Hamilton, Barry Marotz Touting the event featured here as “The John Eagle Café
Tom Campbell & Rockey Piazza from II . . . where the main course is your total pleasure,” the dealer-
Rocco’s Grill, Darya Mowlavi ship, with the help of generous sponsoring restaurants and other
businesses, hosted a party to celebrate an outstanding year.
On hand, naturally, were the newest sensational, international
offerings from Aston Martin, Bentley and Lotus. The wheels and
the turnout were truly extraordinary.
It takes deep pockets, unshakeable confidence in customer
loyalty to the brand, and a lot of moxie to establish a new dealer-
ship in a new city in the midst of a recession. Apparently, John
Eagle European has all three. Stay tuned, as Rolls Royce will
join the team at the end of the year. Apparently someone has
supreme confidence in the Austin economy.

Jason Schieck, Charlene Albrecht, Beau Moore, Margie and Virginia Burciaga Jenny Stanley, Bryan Thomas Luke Graves, Jim Ruble
Lindsay Stanford, Thomas Dere

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 UT Polo Club members: Tamer Barazi, Gage Liesman, Morgan
Tennant, Coach Jason Atkins, Zain Saud

Boys and Their Toys

story and Photos by Cathie Parssinen

F
Ancho Club team member
or the second year in a row, Hal Jones
Development and The Reserve at Lake Travis gen-
erously offered the use of private development’s
Hal and Laura Jones
Cypress Club for the spring charity fundraiser, “Boys and
Their Toys,” an event that supports On Pegasus’ Wings and
its work with autistic children. Events included a thrilling
Arena Polo match between the Polo Club of the University
of Texas at Austin and the private club, Ancho Polo in the
Reserve’s covered equestrian arena. And there were some
toys! Cycles and sports cars and boats . . . even a helicopter
Cory Webster, Randall, Mel and Madison Reese,
was up for auction! Karen and Harvey Atwell
The group has been able to secure a property to stable
three horses that it uses therapeutically to reach out to autistic
children. On Pegasus’ Wings also offers a refuge for a grow-
ing number of families of autistic children. They attempt to
Debbie Lloyd (Pegasus Founder), Pete and address a need to offer support to the entire family, including
Michelle Zogas parents and siblings, as well as to the autistic
child, recognizing that when one appendage
of the body is hurt, the entire body suffers.

Sonny Morgan, Jason Schieck from John Eagle European

John Neyer of Arabians LTD, Inc. Mike Antous, Lindsey Smith, Sandra Schrenk

42 Waterways | Fall 2010

 Susan Strausberg, Pegasus Volunteer
Lane, Aubrey and Lex Wilson Amanda Bary, Brigitte Bertram

Ben and Gudrun Skoldeberg

Kristal Robichaux, Joni Langle

Paula and Andy Fish

Todd and Kristine Ehrlich, Susan and Steve Rigby

Greg and Contessa McPike,

Aaron Camacho

Karen and Tom Little Amber Hart, Lindsay Kelley

Steve and Sue Zbranek, Jean

Barreiro, Tony Holt
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at Spa at the Lake

A Look Below the Surface

Zumi print and Beach Walker A dive below the surface discovered the great finds featured here. Sometimes, it is
the collection of ancillary products that stores carry to supplement their primary
Flip flops by Tommy Bahama, offerings that offer surprising treasures.
Cap by Outhouse Designs
(Flip flops $38–$58, cap $18) at John Ryan’s Clothing

Flirty one
shoulder top
by Kensie
($58) at
Smartie Pantz

Whimsical costume jewelry Tervis Tumblers

($14–$37) A lavish selection at 2die4 Fashion! Insulated for hot and cool beverages.
Wide selection of decals. MADE IN THE USA!
Includes a lifetime guaranty!
($11.99–$18.99) at Faraday’s Kitchen Store

Miles Talbott chair

($1395) at Embellish

Madison Pops Pink

OKAb flip flops and
Brighton Roselie
coin purse
($30 and $92) at Suzie D’s Divaderme Lash Extender
Perfect to brush-on lash extensions
instantly! ($29) Also available from
Divaderme: Brow Extender ($39)
and Mascara ($20) All at Bee Waxed
44 Waterways | Fall 2010
The Toddler Chronicles
Our author, the creator of The Flying Chalupa blog, is just an ordinary gal who navigates motherhood and struggles to maintain her sanity on
torturously little sleep. Look for more of The Flying Chalupa’s Toddler Chronicles in the next issue of Waterways Magazine. Can’t wait for the next
issue? The chaos awaits you anytime at www.theflyingchalupa.wordpress.com.

How to Diaper a Pterodactyl make any sudden movement. Do not let yourself become overwhelmed with
giddiness at survival. Danger is still imminent. Place the creature on the
It’s not easy. It takes gumption. Speed. Cunning. And a highly spe- floor, back slowly away, and then throw a small rock in the direction of the
cialized knowledge of pterosaur biomechanics. But it can be done. In fact, it dump truck that you strategically placed 50 feet away. The pterodactyl, in
must be done. Because pterodactyl diaper rash is a bitch. his love of dump trucks, will quickly forget about the asshole paleontologist
who keeps capturing him every three hours.
The Approach
Note: The ancestry of pterodactyls is not very well understood, but it
First, the paleontologist must approach with caution. You must earn a level
is obvious that they are a mix of one part Liza Minnelli, one part Al Roker,
of trust. The pterodactyl is a moving target that you must stalk for a bit. He
one part Spencer Pratt and two parts golden retriever puppy. Thought to be
will be aware of you, but utterly disinterested, as you are neither a bus nor
extinct, the pterodactyl has evolved quite nicely into the ptoddler.
a garbage truck. As the time to diaper draws near, you must work your way
into the sphere of action. This will require an intricate series of maneuvers
that can be aided by the playing of Michael Jackson’s Number Ones at full Sittin’ Here Watching the Wheels
volume. The pterodactyl will pause, head cocked, appreciative of what he Somewhere deep inside little boys, and big boys too, lies the
perceives to be an opportunity to dance and show off his elaborate crest. Wheel Gene. You know. The gene that triggers the obsession over anything
The Capture with wheels. For some, it’s cars. For some, it’s trains. But for the Chalupa,
The moment is nigh! The paleontologist must shimmy towards the crea- it’s trucks. We are currently in the throes of a mad, passionate love affair
ture quickly, diaper in hand. Before we continue, let us lay to rest the with the garbage truck, or BAGA. Monday mornings have taken on the
speculation as to whether pterodactyls are competent walkers and run- magical, hysterical quality of Christmas morning. Sometime between 8
ners. They are. And they will. Prepare for the inevitable chase and the and 9 a.m., we hear the slow beep of the truck backing up our hill, and the
ensuing kicking, clawing, and earth-shattering screams that all pterodac- screaming begins, “BAGABAGABAGABAGA!!!!!!” As we run to the door
tyls are known for. Hearing damage is possible, but death can be avoided and throw it open, I smile and wave and think, “Hey Garbage Guy! Check
if you put the creature in an immediate lock-down. There you are. At the out my bed-head, fingerprint-encrusted glasses and awesome pink paja-
mouth of the dragon. As this mas!” At that climactic moment, after talking non-stop about
point, two things are assumed: the garbage truck all week, the Chalupa is paralyzed with
(1) that you have practiced and utter and complete joy. With glazed eyes and open mouth, he
mastered the 7-second Ptero- can barely bring himself to lift his arm and pull it down in the
Houdini-Diapering technique universal honking gesture.
and (2) that the illuminated Recycling Guy? Whatever. Total phony smile that says, “I
box known as the television is f-ing hate my job.” Green-Bin Guy? Do you even exist? We’ve
close at hand. Without either, never seen you. But Garbage Guy? He’s the tops. All through
you have approximately 5.2 this long, rainy winter, he smiles and waves and gives the
seconds to save yourself. double honk. THE DOUBLE HONK. He is genuinely happy
During the procedure, it is best to see us. I stake my life on it. And so in your honor, Garbage
to keep up a steady stream of Guy, I present to you…
conversation, but do not sing THE THANK YOU HAIKU
songs. Especially songs that Truck of Happiness,
excite the pterodactyl and The honk! The wave! Perfection.
cause him to roll. Once he Big tip come year-end.
rolls, the mission has failed,
I suppose if we’re going to get technical about it, I owe
and you’re left with a wicked
another thank you to that caveman from long ago who decid-
adrenaline rush and a great
ed to invent something round and make it roll. Because you
view of the Desitin-ptero-butt
know it was a man. His wife was probably skinning a wooly
receding in the distance.
mammoth in the cave, yelling for him to stop tinkering with
The Release that damn thing and make the fire.
Once the diaper is on, do not Boys. Wheels. Sigh.

Fall 2010 | Waterways 45

 Joi and Jack Hyink

Haythem Dawlett, Generous contributor of Lakeway Mayor, Dave DeOme with Lakeway
the land on which the library will be built Councilwoman, Dee Ann Farrell

Fundraiser for the

Morgan McMilliam, Susan Gilman, Jay Payne

New Library
story and Photos by Cathie Parssinen

I
n May 2004, voters approved the creation of the Lake Travis Community Library District
and, through a 0.25% sales tax, authorized a source of public funding for a regional library.
Two years later, the library moved from the space it had shared for 21 years at the Lake Travis
High School to its current location off Lohmans Spur in Lakeway. With the inauguration of a capital
campaign and the generous donation of land from Haythem Dawlett, the Lake Travis Community
Library moves forward with plans to build a new library with room for a collection twice its current
Gretchen Nearberg, Margaret Kilgo, Nancy Clayton Cathie Parssinen, Mary Ann Funk size. The library website, www.laketraviscommunitylibrary.
org, provides a list of donors, and the extent of contribu-
tions reflects an inspirational level of giving.
Many believe that a successful high school football
program unites neighbors and creates a shared sense of
spirit. Others believe passionately that an outstanding
library, serving as a springboard to limitless possibilities,
is the true heart and soul of any community. Soon Lake
Travis will have a powerhouse library as well as a power-
house football team.

Longtime library advocate, Carol Black, Dee Ann Farrell, Dave DeOme, Future reader, Preston Toeller with mommy, Brooke Toeller
Valinda Bolton, Martha Harris, representing AT&T, who has pledged $2000
Fundraiser Hosts, Dee Ann and Ben Farrell

46 Waterways | Fall 2010

 book review

Keija Parssinen is a graduate of Princeton University and

the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, where she received Truman
Capote and Michener-Copernicus fellowships. Her first
novel, Against The Kings of Salt, will be published by Harper
Perennial in January, 2012.

In Other Rooms, Other Wonders Jeff in Venice, Death in Varanasi

I T
n his debut story collection, In o any regular reader of
Other Rooms, Other Wonders (W.W. literary fiction, Geoff Dyer’s Jeff
Norton), Daniyal Mueenuddin takes in Venice, Death in Varanasi
readers into the plush living rooms and bus- (Vintage) will be confounding. Split into two
tling kitchens of Pakistan’s élite, illuminating very disparate halves, one set in Venice, the
the daily routines and inner lives of master other in Varanasi, India, the book offers very
and servant in rich and unflinching detail. little in the way of traditional structure or
The eight stories, which are linked through character development. But this is one of the
the mysterious figure of the powerful indus- great joys of the book. Dyer, in a widely-circu-
trialist K.K. Harouni, transported me to an lated piece in The Guardian, advises aspiring
utterly unfamiliar world—a domestic, rather writers to avoid the pitfalls of cliché thusly:
than political, Pakistan. And while religion is “Beware of clichés…Many novels, even quite
part of the tapestry of the characters’ lives, it is a few adequately written ones, are clichés of
not a preoccupation—a fact that may surprise form which conform to clichés of expecta-
readers whose knowledge of Pakistan is limited to current media coverage. tion.” Bravo, Mr. Dyer. In your latest novel, you have handily avoided all
Mueenuddin exhibits a great talent for inhabiting female characters. In Lily, clichés of expectation by doing away with form altogether. The Italian half
the author examines whether the titular character, a beautiful party girl who of the book goes down as easily as one of the many Bellinis that Jeff, our
thinks she craves a simpler life, can ever forsake her wilder impulses and anti-hero, imbibes. He’s a journalist on location for the Biennale, a con-
appetites for a quiet life on her new husband’s farm. Saleema tells of an temporary art exhibition that draws the jet set to its boozy parties and eye-
unexpected love affair between a household’s young cook, Saleema, and the popping shows. There’s art, beautiful women, lots of sex (complete with
respectable, aging driver, Rafik. Saleema is married to an unemployed drug nipple rings), plenty of booze. But as any sensible reader knows, this can’t
addict who has become a nonentity to her, and Rafik has a wife in another go on forever. Whither the payback? Whither the existential struggle? For
province whom he respects and supports but does not love. In their loneli- Geoff Dyer, it’s in Varanasi, a sprawling, filthy city where Hindu pilgrims
ness, they are drawn to one another, and over time, they fall deeply in love. go to burn their dead on pyres over the Ganges and dreadlocked hippies
But the forbidden affair is bittersweet because it cannot be sustained, and go seeking transformation, or at least, experience. After Jeff’s bacchanal
Mueenuddin never allows his readers to forget just what is at stake for both abruptly ends with a hangover and his lover’s departure, we’re whisked
characters—their honor, yes, but more importantly, their livelihoods. In his halfway across the world to India, where an unnamed journalist who may
complex, beautiful stories, Mueenuddin explores the concept of honor and or may not be Jeff has been sent to research a travel feature. But when his
power in modern-day Pakistan through the love affairs and marriages of his week on the company dime is up, he stays on, wandering the city, sitting
incredibly compelling characters. Even though all of his characters struggle for hours on the patio of his hotel watching the never-ending show that
against the strictures of Pakistani society, Mueenuddin makes clear that is street life in Varanasi. Months pass and the nameless narrator under-
all suffering is not equal. For instance, in the collection’s centerpiece story, goes a transformation that, much like the book itself, defies explanation—it
Provide, Provide, wealthy bureaucrat Jaglani is diagnosed with a terminal is neither epiphany nor rebirth, but something more subtle. The book is
illness, but this is hardly the story’s great tragedy. Rather, Jaglani’s second strange but satisfying, a colorful and fascinating travel narrative that cata-
wife, Zainab earns our deepest sympathy. Once Jaglani’s servant girl, then logues two vastly different places and the experiences available to people
his wife, Zainab serves Jaglani dutifully, only to be renounced by him as his who find themselves there. By the last page, I found myself asking the Big
health worsens. When he dies, though he had casually promised to leave her Questions—what comprises a satisfying life? Where does pleasure belong in
some property, Zainab is left with nothing and cast off by the family. After our existence? What separates the developing and developed worlds, and
Jaglani’s family dismisses her, Zainab remarks to herself, “And they didn’t how do people move between the two? Jeff in Venice, Death in Varanasi
even offer me a cup of tea.” In a patriarchal society where worth depends so will satisfy your gypsy soul and stimulate your inner philosopher.
heavily on wealth, being a penniless woman means being voiceless, almost
subhuman. The brutal societal and personal truths that Mueenuddin shares
are tucked within the folds of gorgeous prose; each story opens in your mind
like a beautiful but poisonous flower.

Fall 2010 | Waterways 47

 Selena Rosenbalm as Patsy Cline Tyler Parker in TexARTS’ Fame Edie Elkjer as Louise in Always Patsy Cline

TexARTS Enters
Kristin Douthit, Leslie Hollingsworth, Jen McCamish

Fifth Year
As told to Cathie Parssinen
Photos compliments of TexARTS

T
he glow created by terrific summer youth performances of Fame and
Annie still lights up the TexARTS’ studios, as do the memorable summer visits of
special guests, movie star Paul McGill (Fame) and Broadway performers Keenah
Armitage and Kaitlin Hopkins. With summer’s achievements now in the record books,
TexARTS is poised to enter its fifth year as the Lake Region’s own nonprofit professional arts
provider. An augmented management team and an energized Board of Directors looks to a
fall season rich with promise as TexARTS unfolds another great year of programming with
its series of professional Off Broadway performances and youth Academy classes and shows.
TexARTS’ trademark quality professional arts training for youngsters ages two through
college launches the fall season, as co-founder Robin Lewis leads the ever-popular weekend
Musical Theater Academy program. He will also present a new “Steps” pre-college training
Kaylen Keith as “Lily” in TexARTS’ Annie and performing program. TexARTS is pleased to welcome new members to its team of top-
quality teachers who will offer instruction in everything from Broadway, Ballet and Jazz
dance to visual art, theater, film and TV at TexARTS’ Keller Williams Studios. These include
fellow Broadway stage veteran, Keenah Armitage, Wendy Clark (Ballet Spokane and San
Diego) and film and TV veteran actor Bill Akey, among others.
The Professional Off-Broadway Series kicks off in October with the critically acclaimed
TexARTS’ production, Always . . . Patsy Cline, starring the astounding Selena Rosenbalm as
Patsy. Tickets traditionally disappear quickly for this sell-out performance. In December, a
team of professionals provides a sparkling performance of a “TexARTS Cabaret” of holiday
favorites. The Series ends in April, with the rousing Fats Waller musical, Ain’t Misbehavin’.
Co-founder Todd Dellinger accepts an appointment as professor and director of the
new Arts Management program for Westminster College of the Arts at Rider University
in Princeton. His involvement with TexARTS will continue with the direction of a winter
Shakespeare intensive and the production of Twelfth Night by the “Great Shakes” teen
troupe. He will make monthly visits and will direct the popular summer intensive, along
with co-founder Lewis.
Broadway veteran Robert Armitage will serve as Producing Director, and consultant
Shari Getz will direct key institutional and fund development initiatives to insure TexARTS’
future continues to flourish.
For information on TexARTS’ Professional Series, Academy classes and shows, visit
www.Tex-ARTS.org or call 512.852.9079 today.

50 Waterways | Fall 2010

TEXARTS�
“Always... Patsy Cline” returns!�
The production hailed in the press as “the best ever�
seen in Austin - or the State for that matter” and�
that had sold out audiences on their feet, cheering�
returns with its original cast, with the astounding�
Selena Rosanbalm as Patsy and a rockin’ live band�

REGION’S ONLY�
REGION’S ONLY� October 15-31�
CALL NOW! 852-9079�
PROFESSIONAL THEATER�
PROFESSIONAL THEATER�

And the fun keeps coming...�

TexARTS Holiday Cabaret December 3-19�
Ain’t Misbehavin’ April 1-17�

From Broadway, ballet, tap & jazz dance to classi-�

cal theater, television, film and visual arts, Tex-�
ARTS all-professional staff, including Broadway�
professionals and the best in Austin makes the�
Academy the very best for your child. Youth Perfor-�
mances include Nutcracker, Shakespeare & more!�

Year-Round Classes!�
CALL NOW! 852-9079�
TOP PROFESSIONAL�
TOP PROFESSIONAL�
Youth shows coming up...� YOUTH ARTS ACADEMY�
Nutcracker, Holidazzle, Twelfth Night�

www.tex-arts.org�
All in your own back yard! Visit TexARTS’ Keller Williams Studios 2300 Lohman’s Spur today!�