new - Cat Mountain Villas Homeowners Association

Cat Mountain 

An Official publication of the Cat Mountain Home Owners Association • January 2011 

HOA President Richard Schley 

and his wife Ronnie

2 Cat Mountain View January 

January Cat Mountain View 

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NEIGHBORHOOD CONTACTS 

www.n2pub.com 

© 2011 Neighborhood Networks Publishing, Inc. 

HOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Richard Schley, President 

Marc Dully, Vice President 

John Harrison, Vice President 

Richard Oppenheimer, Vice President 

Davison Grant, Treasurer/Secretary 

Property Manager 

Jesse Chargualaf • cmhoa@sbcglobal.net 

Cat Mountain Homeowner’s Association 

6007 Mount Bonnell Road • Austin, TX 78731 

Phone: 512-451-3884 

Email: cmhoa@sbcglobal.net 

www.catmountainhoa.com 

PUBLISHER 

PHOTOGRAPHER 

CREATIVE TEAM 

Teresa Rose 

teresa.rose@n2pub.com 

512.626.7706 

Patty Mora 

Christie Joyce 

Erich Nickens 

Katie Sneed 

Krista DeWitt 

Kylie Martin 

Robb Hotchkiss 

Alex Chioini 

Marie Nowell 

Adrienne Jensen 

DISCLAIMER: The paid advertisements contained within Cat Mountain View are not endorsed or recommended by 

N2 Publishing or the Cat Mountain Homeowners Association, Inc. Therefore, neither party may be held liable for the 

business practices of these companies. The Cat Mountain Homeowners Association is also not responsible for any 

content of the Cat Mountain View except for that which they directly submitted for print. NOTE: When community 

events take place, photographers may be present to take photos for that may be used in this publication. 

COMMITTEES 

Environmental Control 

Committee 

Albert Magara, Chairman 

Gene Van Diver 

Lee Blanchard 

Andrew Ma 

Welcome Committee 

Cathie Lockhart 

Carol Blanchard 

Judith Harrison 

AREA SCHOOLS 

Leona Doss Elementary 414-2365 

Highland Park Elementary 414-2090 

Lamar Middle School 414-3217 

Murchison Middle School 414-3254 

Anderson High School 414-2538 

St. Theresa’s Catholic School 451-7105 

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS 

911 Emergency • 311 City Services 

City of Austin: 512-499-2000 

Mayor’s Office: 512-499-2250 

Mosquito Control: 512-469-2015 

Non-Emergency Police Response: 512-974-5000 

Fire Department: 512-477-5784 

Animal Control: 512-708-6000 ext.43 

Crises Center: 512-440-4074 

Office of Senior Services: 512-480-3000 

Social Services: 512-472-4135 

Veterans Services: 512-473-9340 

Emergency Management: 512-370-8800 

Parks and Recreation: 512-499-6700

4 NeighborhoodSponsors 

Cat Mountain View January 


NeighborhoodSponsors 

5 

LASER HAIR 

OUTDOOR KITCHENS 

POOL DESIGN AND 

ROOFING 

This section has been created to give you easier access when searching for a 

trusted neighborhood vendor to use. Take a minute to familiarize yourself 

with the businesses sponsoring Cat Mountain View. 

REMOVAL 

AW Wellness Studio 

(512) 795-0145 

Grand Outdoor Designs 

(512) 215-4995 

grandoutdoordesigns.com 

BUILD 


(512) 215-4995 

Castle Works 

(512) 255-7111 

www.castleroofingtx.com/ 

These local businesses are proud to partner with your neighborhood and 

make this newsletter possible. Please support these businesses and thank 

them for supporting Cat Mountain! 

www.skinorganicsaw.com 

MASSAGE/SPA 

PAINTING 

MTZ Brothers Painting 


POOL SERVICES 

Jim Brown Roofing 

(512) 259-2051 

The Spa at Plaza Cortez 

(512) 699-0070 

A+ Clear Waters 

www.jimbrownroofing.com 

(512) 336-1300 

www.mtzpainting.com 

(512) 964-3957 

www.plazacortez.com 

aplusclearwaters.com 

TAX ADVISOR 

PEST CONTROL 

Judith C. Harrison 

APPLIANCE REPAIR 

Mr. Appliance 

(512) 454-8045 

www.mrappliance.com 

AUTO DETAILING 

Above & Beyond Detailing 

(512) 850-7675 

CLEANING / MAID 

SERVICES 

The Maids of Austin 

(512) 419-0021 

www.themaidsservingaustin.com 

CONCIERGE SERVICES 

Cat Mountain Concierge 

ELECTRICIAN 

A.C. Electric 

(512) 444-9700 

www.acelectricaustin.com 

FINANCIAL SERVICES 

Warr International Group 

(512) 291-6580 

HANDYMAN 

ABC Home & Commercial Services 

(512) 837-9500 

www.goanteater.com 

INSURANCE SERVICES 

Anna Perez, Farmers Insurance 

(512) 338-0021 

MEDICAL 

Austin Hearing Services 

(512) 656-3611 

www.austinhearingservices.com 

ORGANIZER 

LivingOrder Austin 

(512) 301-2426 

ABC Home & Commercial Services 

(512) 837-9500 

www.goanteater.com 

PHARMACY 

Northwest Hills at Davenport 

(512) 329-8667 

www.shopnorthwesthills.com 

REALTOR 

Georgia Levin, Amelia Bullock Realtors 

(512) 461-2051 

www.ameliabullock.com 

Richard Schley, Coldwell Banker 

(512) 983-0021 

www.cbunited.com 

(512) 458-5725 

www.aboveandbeyondtx.com 

(808) 348-2319 

www.jimwarr.com 

www.farmersagent.com/aperez1 

ORTHODONTIST 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

RETIREMENT LIVING 

AUTO REPAIR 

Balcones Automotive 

(512) 452-5422 

COUNTERTOPS 

Austin's Custom Tops 

(512) 363-3346 

FLOORING 

Soleil Floors 

(512) 218-0400 

JEWELRY 

WhiteFire Diamonds & Fine Jewelry 

(512) 231-8502 

Austin Orthodontics 

(512) 634-8048 

www.austinorthodontics.com 

Patty Mora Photography 

(512) 970-4514 

www.pattymoraphoto.com 

Longhorn Village 

(901) 685-5350 

www.longhornvillage.com 

www.balconesexxonautomotive.com 

austinscustomtops.com/ 

www.soleilfloors.com 

www.whitefirejewelry.com 

BANKS 

DECKS 

FURNITURE 

KITCHEN & BATH 

Greater Texas Federal Credit Union 

Archadeck of Austin 

R&M Rustics 

DESIGN 

(512) 458-2558 x1162 

(512) 771-5298 

(512) 497-2330 

Kiva Kitchen & Bath 

www.gtfcu.org 

www.archadeck-austin.com 

www.randmrustics.com 

(512) 454-4526 

www.kivahome.com 

CARPENTRY 


GIFTS AND 

Joey's Exteriors 

(512) 215-4995 

ACCESSORIES 

LANDSCAPING / 

(512) 674-5970 


Northwest Hills at Davenport 

OUTDOOR 

www.joeys-exteriors.com 

(512) 329-8667 

IMPROVEMENTS 

ELDERLY HOME 

www.shopnorthwesthills.com 


CHIROPRACTOR 

CARE 

(512) 215-4995 

Austin Spine & Sport 

Family Eldercare 

HAIR SALON AND SPA 


(512) 346-5735 

(512) 450-0844 

Thomas Saverio Salon & Spa 

www.austinspineandsport.com 

www.familyeldercare.org 

(512) 323-6015 

www.thomassaverio.com



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from the 

Publisher… 

Auld Lang Syne 

Robert Burns, 1788 

Happy New Year! 

I hope you all enjoyed the holidays and 

got a chance to slow down and spend time 

with your loved ones. This time of the 

year seems like a whirlwind of celebrations 

filled with wrapping, cooking, decorating 

and shopping. It can also be a time where 

we hit the restart button and tackle those goals we have set for 

the New Year. 

I hope 2011 finds you strong in health and prosperous in work. 

If you would like to pursue a hobby with likeminded neighbors 

or make new connections in Cat Mountain, please contact me 

and we can get a fun group together through the power of your 

neighborhood newsletter. It’s also a great way to get support 

behind your volunteer efforts. 

We had a great turnout at our first Resident Restaurant Review! 

Thank you to the residents attending and the fine staff at Hudson’s 

on the Bend. Hudson’s is a true Austin treasure and we 

all enjoyed sampling the best their Chef had to offer. I will be 

creating more events where we can build community ties and 

support our local business owners. 

I have heard from residents who have contacted our sponsors 

for their service needs. Thank you for supporting our sponsors. 

If you have a project, I am happy to share my research and personal 

experiences I have had with each business. I love hearing 

from you, so please email me your feedback and suggestions any 

time! 

Enjoy the View, 

Should auld acquaintance be forgot, 

and never brought to mind 

Should auld acquaintance be forgot 

and days of auld lang syne 

For auld lang syne, my dear, 

For auld lang syne, 

We'll take a cup o' kindness yet 

For auld lang syne 

We twa hae run aboot the braes 

And pou'd the gowans fine; 

we've wander'd mony a weary foot 

Sin' auld lang syne 

We two hae paidled i' the burn, 

Frae mornin' sun till dine; 

But seas between us braid hae roar'd 

Sin' auld lang syne 

And here's a hand, my trusty friend, 

And gie's a hand o' thine; 



Should auld acquaintance be forgot, 

and never brought to mind 

Should auld acquaintance be forgot 

and days of auld lang syne 

For auld lang syne, my dear, 

For auld lang syne, 



Teresa

8 NeighborhoodNews 

Cat Mountain View January 


NeighborhoodNews 

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Getting Involved 

Here is a list of the most popular articles we are looking for on a monthly basis. Please take a minute to read 

through these and feel free to submit any of them yourself or pass this on to a friend or neighbor to help spread 

the word. We can always add different articles, so please voice your opinion. 

Amateur Writers Wanted! Send in your articles and we’ll do the editing for you. 

Neighborhood News – Any activity 

happening in the neighborhood or surrounding 

area such as parades, block parties, 

barbecues, neighborhood clean-ups, 

school picnics, fund raisers, pool parties, 

sports events, etc. We want to let you 

know what is going on and what has happened 

with these social events! 

Business Beat – This is a popular section 

where we highlight you as a business 

owner. Yes, you must own your own 

business and be a resident of the 

neighborhood. Yes, it is free! 

It is an opportunity to let 

your neighborhood know 

the specifics of what you do 

and services you can offer as 

well as a background of who 

you are and where you are from. 

If you own a business or know 

someone who does, email Teresa.Rose@n2pub.com 

to find 

out what you need to do. 

Precious Pets – Here is an award winner! 

Have a pet and want them to be famous 

Just get them in the “Precious Pets” section. 

This is where we can spotlight your 

pets and family! Pets are our pride and 

joy, so let us know who they are. Past 

famous animals have been turtles, birds, 

dogs, cats, horses, and much more, so 

have fun with this one. 

Kids to Kids – Where we give one of your 

youth a chance to be a reporter for the 

month. Their assignment is to write an 

article about another child in the neighborhood. 

The idea is to highlight two of 

our youth! It gives one child a chance to 

write about another child’s accomplishments, 

whether it is school, sports, dance, 

piano, or volunteer work. This section is 

open to any positive role or accomplishment. 

Recognize Your Kids – Parents, do you 

want another way to recognize or congratulate 

your kids about any sporting 

or academic or other achievement Use 

your newsletter. This should include 

pictures along with their achievement. 

Examples to 

include: Black Belt, 

honor roll, straight 

A’s, scholarships, 

state champs, 

volunteer work, 

graduation, music, 

theatre, or just 

wish them Happy 

Birthday! 

Resident Recipe – This is where you can 

let some of your cooking secrets out to 

the public! The only requirements are the 

ingredients and preparation advice with 

a photo! This really spices things up a bit 

from the ordinary Mac and Cheese. 

Yard of the Month – If you have an outstanding 

yard or garden, we want to know 

about it. All you have to do is snap a picture 

or two and email it to Teresa.Rose@ 

n2pub.com. Please include your name 

and address so we can give you the proper 

credit for your hard work. 

Family Focus – This is where we get to 

spotlight one of the neighborhood families 

each month. Have you always wished 

you know your neighbors more than you 

do Well, here is a great way to get to 

know them. Each family is able to tell us 

whatever they would like, but some popular 

questions include: how long have you lived 

in the neighborhood Where is your hometown What is your 

education What are your hobbies and interests What is your 

career Just email Teresa.Rose@n2pub.com to find out what to do. 

New Arrivals – This is a new section designed to welcome new 

babies into the neighborhood as well as congratulate those 

proud parents. Please include basic birth information as well as 

those baby photos!! Our goal is to help your neighborhood have 

the best newsletter possible. 

Pictures – Any pictures of the family, neighborhood or local 

events that are in good taste! A caption would be great just to 

share with the neighbors! Digital photographs with high resolution 

are the way to go here. The larger the file size, the better! 

Just email them to Teresa.Rose@n2pub.com with a detailed 

caption and just in case, what neighborhood you are sending 

them from! 

If you would like to submit an article but think it will take too 

much time to write, I now have templates for most of the articles 

that I can send to you. These templates lay out exactly what 

we are looking for and it is a great way to submit an article with 

very little effort. I can also send you examples if it would help. 

Thank you in advance for your help in supporting the newsletter. 

Resident involvement makes the difference between a newsletter 

and a GREAT newsletter. We always keep your needs 

in mind so if you know of anyone or want to fill one of these 

articles yourself, just make sure your let us know. Our deadline 

for publishing is the 20th of each month. Thanks! 

All information must be submitted by the 20th of each month 

the month before the publication (For example, for the February 

publication we need your information by December 20th .)





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Wanted: Volunteers for Social Committee 

Contribute to the quality of life in Cat 

Mountain. Monthly meetings are often 

combined with a Restaurant Review. Meet 

your neighbors in a fun atmosphere as we 

discuss community news and events. 

Choose any area - Donate a little time 

and make a BIG impact! 

• Help plan the Summer BBQ, Easter 

Egg Hunt or Holiday Party 

• Use your writing skills to interview 

neighbors and publish articles 

Top 10 

New Year's Resolutions 

• Bring meals to neighbors in need 

• Organize a volunteer effort and 

publicize it in the newsletter 

• Start a Group – Book, Bible Study, 

Gardening, Moms…etc. 

• Invite neighbors on fun outings - Live 

Music, Wine Tastings, Golf, 

Shopping…etc 

• Be creative, think of something to 

contribute! 

Volunteers for the Cat Mountain Social 

Committee help in organizing neighborhood 

fun, creating a welcoming atmosphere 

and showing support to neighbors 

who are struggling. Please email 

Teresa.Rose@n2pub.com for more 

information. We are very open to new 

ideas and appreciate your input! 

Teresa 

1. Spend More Time with Family & Friends 

2. Exercise Regularly 

3. Lose Weight 

4. Quit Smoking 

5. Enjoy Life More 

6. Quit Drinking 

7. Get Out of Debt 

8. Learn Something New 

9. Volunteer 

10. Get Organized 

Hello Homeowners, 

manager’s 

Jesse Chargualaf 

CMHOA Manager 

Please be considerate to your neighbors. I 

am getting a good number of calls on the 

following issues: 

City garbage/recycle containers. 

Containers are being left out for several 

days after being serviced by the City. 

Containers should be put away on the 

same day garbage is collected whenever 

possible. Please make sure that all containers 

are stored in a location that is not 

visible from the street. 

Tree branches and yard trimmings. 

If you are leaving small tree branches and 

trimmings for City pickup, they MUST 

be in secured bundles or placed in paper 

lawn bags. Do not leave loose branches 

curbside. The debris becomes an unwanted 

eyesore for your neighbors when City 

corner 

crews do not pick them up. The City 

offers pickup for large trimmings and 

bulk items twice a year on designated 

days. 

Neglected residences/front yards. 

Some residences and front yards are left 

in a neglected state and are in violation 

of the Covenant. We need you back in 

compliance and to properly maintain your 

property. This matter is extremely sensitive 

and causes friction between neighbors. 

These complaints are reported to the 

Board of Directors who will contact the 

homeowner in violation. 

Property values. Homeowners selling 

their property do not want prospective 

buyers to get a negative impression when 

adjacent properties are left in unsatisfactory 

conditions. Thank you for your quick 

attention to this matter. 

2011 Payment Coupons. I mailed 

the coupon books on the first week of 

December 2010. 

Homeowners paying dues with 

coupons. If you have not received your 

coupon book, please call me at the office 

and I will reorder a new coupon book. 

Homeowners paying online. 

Don’t forget to update your automated 

payment provider with the new monthly 

amount of $45.00 (2011 rate) to avoid 

payment errors and past due amounts. If 

you have not done so, please take care of 

this as soon as possible.





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Neighborhood 

News and Events 

Cat Mountain Named One of the Safest Neighborhoods in America 

Using exclusive neighborhood crime data developed by NeighborhoodScout.com, 

and based on FBI data from all 17,000 local 

law enforcement agencies, the safest neighborhoods in every 

major American city have been revealed. As it turns out, some 

big cities contain neighborhoods that are among the safest of 

any place in the nation, hopefully breaking stereotypes. 

Some of these same cities are also home to the most dangerous 

neighborhoods in America, underscoring the importance of 

looking at neighborhoods, and not passing judgment on entire 

cities. For safety, it really is all about your location, not just your 

city or your zip code. 

The safest neighborhoods in America tend to be one of two 

types: highly affluent city neighborhoods OR modest income 

neighborhoods with many tightly-knit working class families. 

AUSTIN, TEXAS Safest Neighborhood: 

Mt. Bonnell Road / Cat Mountain 

Found within ZIP Code: 78731 

Safer Than What % of All U.S. Neighborhoods: 65% 

Rank Among 7,685 Big City Neighborhoods: 671 

Crime rate (per 1,000): 15.00 

My chances of becoming a victim here (in one year): 1 in 67 

A fun day and a great yard sale 

Out with the Old, 

in with the new 

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to 

get organized in 2011, consider clearing 

out the extra clutter with a yard sale! 

Andy and Sally Gillam on Ledge Mountain 

had a great response to their yard 

sale. Their items sold quickly and Sally 

had fun visiting with neighbors. Andy 

was very happy with all the extra space he 

now has in his garage! 

Open for business! 

Friendly haggling between neighbors 

HOA Board Meeting – All residents encouraged to attend! 

Mark your calendars for the 2nd Monday of every month. Cat 

Mountain Homeowner’s Association monthly meetings are 

held in the Clubhouse at 6007 Mt. Bonnell Rd at 6:30pm. All 

members are invited to attend - come on out and meet your 

neighbors! 

Super Bowl XLV is February 6, 2011 

Root for your team with your neighbors! 

Would you like to host a small party in your home, 

clubhouse or an offsite location 

Contact Teresa.Rose@n2pub.com 

for assistance. 

Has anyone 

seen an old guy 

in red driving a 

sleigh 

Looks like Prancer got left behind! Oh 

well, Cat Mountain makes a very nice 

place to retire with a lot of deer friends in 

the community. 

Dude…where’s my sleigh

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Buster the Baylor fan 

PreciousPets 

Andy and Sally Gillam love 

their Precious Pets! 

Handsome Berkeley 

Buster Brown is an 8-year-old Boxer who 

loves to play. He can sometimes be a bit 

grouchy with newcomers, but quickly 

cheers up when given a treat. He will give 

his special cow bell a jingle and his owners 

happily oblige with a biscuit from the 

cookie jar. Buster has his owners trained 

pretty well! 

Andy & Buster Brown 

Berkeley & Buster’s 

favorite stick 

Berkeley is an 11-year-old Boxer who 

loves cheering on the Baylor Bears. He 

is very sweet although he tries to intimidate 

with his rugged good looks and 

loud bark. Don’t be fooled, this Boxer is a 

lover--not a fighter! 

If you would like 

your Precious Pet 

featured in the Cat 

Mountain View, 

please email 

teresa.rose@n2pub.com 

Andy & Berkeley



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What are some of your interests 

Richard enjoys sports car racing and 

Ronnie prefers boating and interior 

design. They both stay involved with the 

Austin Humane Society. 

Do you enjoy eating out 

Yes! Richard is a self-proclaimed foodie 

and likes to try new places. Some of their 

regular stops are Jorge’s, Chez Zee and 

Rudy’s BBQ. 

Where do you like to vacation 

Carmel and Monterey CA, Vancouver and 

Key West 

FamilySpotlight 


What college team do you root for 

UT 

Favorite TV shows 

Boston Legal, Two and a Half Men 

and Big Bang Theory 

Happy New Year! 

Type of Music 

Blues 

Visiting with Richard Schley & Ronnie 

Gerry…. 

It is always a pleasure spending time with 

Cat Mountain HOA President Richard 

Schley and his lovely wife, Ronnie. Richard 

and Ronnie are originally from Dallas 

and have enjoyed living in Cat Mountain 

for the past 13 years. They share their 

beautiful home on Twin Ledge Drive 

with their two cats, Chubby Hugs and 

Buick. Richard is an Austin realtor and 

Ronnie is turning her secret family recipe 

for mango chutney into a business with 

her Cha-Cha Chutney brand. 

What family dinners are the most 

popular 

Richard enjoys grilling steaks with 

sautéed shrimp. 

What university did you attend 

Richard- UT, SMU 

Ronnie- U of North Texas 

What is your favorite part about living 

in Cat Mountain Villas 

We have great neighbors, easy access 

to things we like, and the quality of the 

neighborhood. 

Relaxing with Chubby Hugs 

Ronnie loves to decorate.




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Bridge Construction 

The Texas Department of Transportation 

is building a new, much higher bridge 

over Bull Creek. Due to right of way 

limitations, eastbound RM 2222 has been 

reduced to a single through-lane from 

west of Loop 360 to the County Line 

Restaurant. Due to spatial constraints 

and construction activities, TxDOT is 

encouraging bicyclists to select alternative 

routes until the bridge can be completed. 

The existing highway bridge on RM 

2222, built in 1940 and widened in 1964, 

floods every two years on average and 

is considered "functionally obsolete," 

TxDOT officials have said. The new 

five-lane bridge will be 19 feet higher as 

it crosses the creek than the existing fourlane 

bridge, and will be out of the 100- 

year flood plain. 

The $5.8 million project should be completed 

by late 2011. Upon completion, 

RM 2222 will be expanded to 5 lanes 

with shoulders and sidewalks at this location. 

TxDOT regrets the inconveniences 

and appreciates your patience and cooperation. 

 

Initial Exam and Records are always Complementary 

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Cat Mountain 

GrandKids 

Thank you to John and Judy 

Harrison for sending in a picture 

of their adorable grandchildren. 

Henry and Laura live in Sunnyvale, 

CA. John and Judy stay in 

touch between visits by using 

SKYPE. John is a pro at setting 

the system up! 

AW Wellness Studio 

Affordable Laser and Facial Services 

We created treatments that can cover all of your 

skin care needs, yet still fit in your budget. 

Laser Hair Removal • Customized Facials • IPL Photofacial • Waxing 

David R. Nelson, D.D.S. 

512-331-7900 

Two Convenient Locations: 

Arboretum 

11743 Jollyville Rd. 

Henry was Darth Vader and Laura 

was a ladybug for Halloween. 

If you would like your children or grandchildren 

featured in the Cat Mountain View, 

please email teresa.rose@n2pub.com. 

Four Points 

10601 FM 2222 

www.AustinOrthodontics.com 

4412 Spicewood Springs Road, Suite 500, Austin, TX 78759. 

Call 512-795-0145 to schedule. 

www.SkinOrganicsAW.com



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Are painful knees 

slowing you down 

Run for miles, 

free of pain 

Conditions we treat: 

• Headaches 

• Numbness in arm/leg/torso 

• Neck pain 

• Knee and ankle injuries 

• Arthritic conditions 

• Car accident injuries 

• Sports injuries 

• Post-surgical conditions 

• Shoulder injuries 

• Hip pain 

• Carpal tunnel syndrome 

• Acute or chronic low-back pain 

• Overuse syndromes 

• Disc bulge/herniation 

• Sciatica 

Has it been months, or even years since you could play golf without your low back hurting 

Have you had to stop running because of knee pain Do you feel numbness or pain in your 

neck after a long day at the office 

If so, we can help. 

Our focus is on rebuilding damaged tissue – not just masking pain with drugs. To achieve this, we 

combine the natural healing techniques of Chiropractic with the latest physiotherapy and rehab 

treatments. We know that each individual -- and each injury – is different. That’s why your plan of 

care will be custom tailored to your individual needs to ensure the best possible results. 

Call (512) 346-5735 

to schedule a consult with Dr. Bockmann today. 

3410 Far West Blvd., Suite 100 

Austin, TX 78731 

Put Down the Smart Phone 

and Enjoy the Sunset. 

Handmade Outdoor Furniture, made to order. Built to Last with 

Quality Construction and Earth Friendly Materials. 

DESIGNED FOR COMFORT with contoured backs and seats; 

closely spaced, narrow slats; and traditional wide Adirondack 

arms that help you unplug and relax. 

R&M RUSTICS 

simple, comfortable and unpretentious. 

Classic Adirondack Chairs • Chaise Lounges • Picnic Tables • Children’s Furniture 

Seesaws • Rockers • Garden Tables • Loveseats • Gliders • Benches 

Reasonably priced with FREE delivery 

www.randmrustics.com • 512-497-2330



23 

Have a heavenly shopping experience. 

One-Stop Shopping for 

everyone on your list! 

Save time & money with 

complimentary 

gift wrapping. 

living 

spaces 

Beautiful home on Mountain Villa Cove with a panoramic view 

If you would like your home featured in the Cat Mountain View, please email teresa.rose@n2pub.com. 

FREE Prescription & 

Gift Delivery within 

78731 and 78746 

Jon Hart - Neuhaus Chocolates - TOYS - Collegiate Gifts - Jewelry - Custom Invitations 

Northwest Hills in Davenport Village 

Pharmacy, Gift Shop, Stationery Store 

www.NorthwestHills.net 

512-329-8667

Review 

RESIDENT RESTAURANT 



What are residents saying 

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“This was an adventure in eating for me. 

Foodies take delight in this restaurant! 

You will definitely be surprised!” 

- Delia Mott Merritt 

“Still my favorite restaurant.” 

- Bob Lockhart 

“My favorite was the Lobster Bisque with 

the mix of lobster and chipotle favors.” 

- Hector Barrio 

“Loved the Lobster Bisque—not too 

heavy but not at all watery. Good body 

and flavor!” – Ronnie Gerry 

The delicious food sparked much conversation. 

“I found the Hot & Crunchy Trout fresh 

and spicy with a great contrast to the flavor 

with mango.” - Richard Schley 

Our group prepares to enjoy Lobster Bisque in a martini glass. 

Hudson’s on the Bend 

3509 Ranch Road 620 N 

Austin, Texas 78734 

(512) 266-1369 

www.HudsonsOnTheBend.com 

Open for dinner 7 days per week 

What a night! Hudson’s on the Bend fulfilled 

our foodie fantasies with a very special 

evening in an intimate private dining 

room. Cat Mountain residents were 

treated to a lavish six course meal, custom 

designed for us by Chef Kelly Casey. 

Our group arrived at 7pm and walked 

through a garden pathway to a rustic, 

stone cottage. The walkway was lit with 

hundreds of twinkling tree lights and as 

you enter you wonder if you were given 

the secret password to a very exclusive 

culinary experience. 

Rustic, Texas elegance with an eclectic 

blend of tastes would describe both the 

décor and the food. The first course began 

with an extra tall martini glass filled 

with a delectable Lobster Bisque. We 

all enjoyed our starter and it was obvious 

that Proprietor/Chef Jeff Blank takes as 

much care with the overall experience as 

he does with the food. The presentation 

was so artfully done and the service was 

wonderful. We all enjoyed anticipating 

the next course and being pleasantly surprised 

with the mix of flavors. Conversation 

came easy as there was so much to 

delight in and enjoy. 

Hudson’s on the Bend is a wonderful 

place to take your friends, clients or your 

family for a dinner they will never forget. 

The Hot & Crunchy Trout was a huge hit 

and we were impressed with each course 

as it came. Cathie Lockhart had a hard 

time choosing a favorite and decided on 

a tie between the Lobster Bisque, Trout, 

Elk and scrumptious Chocolate Intemperance! 

David Adams’ top pick was the Elk Back 

Strap, “The texture of the elk was silky, 

tender and toothsome, not the slightest 

hint of gumminess with a smoky coffee 

and chocolate flavor.” David is anxious to 

return to Hudson’s and plans on entertaining 

friends and clients there! 

We all plan on returning and sharing 

Hudson’s on the Bend with friends and 

family. Thank you to the residents that 

attended and to Hudson’s on the Bend 

for an unforgettable evening. 

DISCLAIMER: The business reviewed in this 

section provided products and/or services 

free of charge in exchange for this review. 

continued on next page... 

Our compliments to 

Chef Casey! 

Denise and Delia say “Cheers!” 

Famous Hot & Crunchy 

Trout was a group favorite!





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Review 

RESIDENT RESTAURANT 

...continued 

Smoked Elk Back Strap with Jumbo Lump Blue Crab 

We loved the fresh salad 

with smoked quail. 

Our Duck Diablos - 

a work of art! 

Cathie Lockhart flipped for the Chocolate Intemperance. 

Hudson’s on the Bend 

CAT MOUNTAIN TASTING MENU 

First Course 

Chipotle Lobster Bisque Martini 

Second Course 

Fresh Spinach with Hot Pig Vinaigrette Topped with Smoked Quail 

in a Honey Cilantro Ginger Glaze 

Third Course 

Smoked Duck Diablos—Smoked Duck Breast, Jicama, Jalapeno, 

and Figs Marinated in Balsamic and Wrapped in Apple Wood Bacon 

Served with a Red Chili Dipping Sauce 

Fourth Course 

Hot & Crunchy Trout atop Mango Jalapeno Aioli 

Splashed with Ancho Paint 

Fifth Course 

Espresso, Chocolate, Chili Rubbed Smoked Elk Back Strap 

Topped with Jumbo Lump Blue Crab 

and Finished with Lime Chipotle Beer Blanc 

Dessert 

Chocolate Raspberry Intemperance 

If you are interested in attending a future restaurant review, please contact teresa.rose@n2pub.com. 

Protect Your Hearing 

Keep Your iPod Volume Setting in the Middle or Lower 

You may have heard that one in five American teens suffer from 

hearing loss, according to a recent study in the Journal of the 

American Medical Association ( JAMA). That's a 30% increase 

from just 20 years ago. What's making all these teens deaf 

Likely the same thing you're worried about-iPods, concerts, 

and loud music. And while this study was specifically looking at 

teens, it serves as a warning for all of us who've been known to 

pop in some earbuds and rock out. 

Audiologists and hearing experts have been sounding the alarm 

over hearing loss associated with MP3 players for a few years 

now. Twenty-six million adults have high-frequency hearing loss 

caused by exposure to loud noises--aka noise-induced hearing 

loss (NIHL). 

The risk of hearing loss from an iPod depends on how loud 

you're cranking it up. Most MP3 players have a maximum decibel 

level (decibels are how we measure sound) of 100, but a few 

independent studies have found that they can go as high as 120. 

So what does 

that mean 

Well, the 

sound of 

an ambulance 

siren is about 120 decibels. Would you listen to that for several 

hours every day of the week (The average American who has 

an iPod listens to it two hours every day.) Here's another way to 

think about it: By law, employees exposed to on-the-job noise 

of about 115 decibels for longer than 15 minutes must have 

sound-protection equipment. 

You might be saying to yourself, 'Well, I only listen to it halfway 

up most of the time.' That's good; it's possible you're not getting 

yours high enough to cause any damage (sounds below 75 

decibels don't usually harm hearing). But hearing loss can be the 

result of a one-time exposure to an intense sound, or repeated 

exposure to sounds at or above 85 decibels. The louder the noise, 

the shorter the time period before NIHL begins. Have you ever 

turned your iPod up to rock out to your favorite Nirvana song 

Or pumped up the volume to drown out background street 

noises You may have permanently damaged your hearing. 

Reconnect through better 

hearing and celebrate 

the sound of life. 

To prevent further harm, always use the middle setting or lower 

on your iPod's volume control. As a rule of thumb, if you are 

using earphones and someone next to you can hear your music 

(or worse-identify the song!), it's too loud. 

Courtesy of foxnews Health 

FREE TV Listening System 

with Qualifying Offer 

Margaret Hutchison, Ph.D. CCC/A • Audiologist 

www.AustinHearingServices.com 

6805 North Capital of Texas Hwy, Ste 265 • Austin, TX 78731 • (512) 656-3611



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ResidentRecipe 

Ravenous 

Anita Costanzi shared 

this family recipe which 

was passed down from her 

Grandmother. Let’s go get 

some fresh cranberries and 

try it out. Thank you Anita! 

Cranberry Salad 

2 bags fresh cranberries 

2 oranges with the stem ends cut off 

2 1/2 c. sugar 

2 c. hot water 

1 c. orange juice 

3 pks. strawberry Jell-O (small boxes) 

Wash the cranberries and oranges. Take the cranberries and put 

them in a food processor or grinder. Chop the oranges by hand 

with the peel on, remove seeds and add them to the food processor. 

Lightly chop cranberries and oranges in the processer. Pour in 

a large bowl and add sugar, Jell-O, orange juice and hot water. Mix 

well. Refrigerate for 4 hours. Enjoy!



Financial Matters 

New Tax Laws are Here. 

Certain Situations May Require a CPA. 


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Business ownership. 

Self-employed individuals stand to see the greatest return when 

hiring a Certified Public Accountant. A CPA can be tremendously 

helpful in structuring your business in the best way possible, 

putting together a plan for future tax breaks, and being 

there for you if you encounter problems down the road. This is 

in addition to getting expert advice on the available deductions, 

credits, and retirement account planning opportunities while 

paying the IRS as little as possible. 

Major life change. 

When you encounter a major life-changing event in the middle 

of a tax year it could lead to an unpleasant surprise come tax 

time. Getting married, divorced, changing jobs, having children, 

receiving an inheritance, preparing to retire, etc. These are the 

things that can change your financial situation in a heartbeat 

and if you aren’t prepared it could end up costing you dearly. 

Real estate or taxable investment 

dealings. 

Do you own a rental property If so, a CPA will be your best 

friend. Owning a rental opens up a lot of special tax situations 

that you’ll surely want to take advantage of. The same thing can 

go for just buying and selling a home or other real estate. A 

CPA can help you track gains and losses on taxable investments 

properly. If you buy and sell stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or 

anything else throughout the year in a taxable account you’re 

going to have a lot of things to consider. Long-term vs. shortterm 

gains and losses, dividends taxed at a different rate, cost 

basis, the wash rule, and so on. The time saved by hiring a professional 

alone may pay for itself! 

Understanding new tax laws. 

There are many uncertainties this tax year and it is wise to get 

professional advice on how each new tax law applies to your 

particular situation. Get someone you can trust in this most 

unusual year. This tax year will be a challenge and your assets 

should be properly protected.


HomeMatters 


RealEstateResource 

33 

New Year 

New YOU! 

Get Organized Once and For All 

Organizing Your Home Office 

Minimize visual clutter on your desk; reducing the knick knacks 

will help you focus and therefore be more productive, saving 

time. 

Spend a half an hour each day sorting and throwing out papers 

in your “to do” box. It saves you from becoming overwhelmed 

by having so much “stuff ” to do. You will save yourself a lot of 

stress and also be able to delegate things you didn’t even know 

you had to do. 

Set guidelines for the paperwork you keep in your filing system. 

For example, how long do you really need to keep your utility 

bills Six months is a good rule of thumb. 

Organizing Your Closets 

Make a point to change out hangers in your closet at least every 

3 years. Wooden hangers get splinters and plastic hangers get 

bent. Also, plastic hangers have wear and tear just like tires. I 

promise you will look at your closet in a different way, and you 

won’t spend a dime on any new clothes. You will find things you 

didn’t know you had. 

Save time getting ready in the morning by organizing your outfits 

the night before. It also reduces the stress of deciding what 

to wear when you're on a deadline to get out the door. 

Put a shopping bag in your closet for items you don’t like anymore, 

can't wear anymore because of size changes, or items you 

just want to purge. It’s also a good way to train others you share 

your closet with to purge their items as well. At the end of every 

month take the clothing and other items you purged to your 

local church, Goodwill or Salvation Army and get a receipt for a 

tax deduction. 

Creating a Home Communications/Command Center 

If your family’s life is chaotic due to everyone having a different 

schedule, set up a communications center in the most commonly 

used area of your home, usually in the kitchen, which is 

the heart of the home. But not on the outside of your fridge, 

because there’s really not enough space there for a family calendar, 

mail bin, and bulletin board… not to mention it looks 

cluttered. A separate communications center in your kitchen 

will help keep clutter from building up. It will also cut down on 

being late or forgetting important events. 

Let your children take ownership of the fun activities they enjoy 

and let them help you put those on the calendar. This will help 

teach them organization and hold them accountable for their 

schedules too! 

Post the meal planning guide to your communication center 

so everyone knows what to expect for dinner. This will alleviate 

uncertainly, minimize complaints and help with time management 

in regard to preparation. 

Tonia Tomlin is the Founder and President of Sorted 

Out and Sorted Out Publishing. Tonia is an author, 

publisher, speaker and mother of twin girls. She has 

been featured on HGTV’s, Mission: Organization, and 

is the author of the book Chaos 2 Calm: The Momsof-Multiples’ 

Guide to an Organized Family. Tonia@ 

SortedOut.biz. www.SortedOut.biz 

Featured properties may not be listed by the office/agent presenting this brochure. 

Source Multiple Listing Service. All information herein has not been verified and is not guaranteed. 

Supplied by Richard Schley 

Address Neighborhood List Price DOM Beds Baths SqFt Parking View 

4805 Fern Hollow Cat Mountain Villas $349,900 207 4 3 2,821 2 Car Gar 

4504 Knapp Hollow Cat Mountain Villas $399,975 516 4 2.5 3,075 2 Car Gar 

4711 Hickory Hollow Cat Mountain Villas $400,000 97 3 2.5 2,214 2 Car Gar 

5905 Balsum Hollow Cat Mountain Villas $409,000 30 3 2 2,072 2 Car Gar 

4513 Autumnleaf Hollow Cat Mountain Villas $425,000 83 3 2.5 2,400 2 Car Gar 

4501 Autumleaf Hollow Cat Mountain Villas $429,000 71 3 2.5 2,403 2 Car Gar 

5817 Mt Bonnell Rd Cat Mountain Villas $450,000 208 3 2.5 2,848 2 Car Gar 

4851 Twin Valley Dr Cat Mountain Villas $492,000 119 4 2.5 2,970 2 Car Gar Yes 

6200 Mt Villa Dr Cat Mountain Villas $520,000 148 5 4 3,630 2 Car Gar 

5906 NW Place Cat Mountain Villas $521,900 28 4 3.5 3,191 2 Car Gar Yes 

6208 Mt Villa Dr Cat Mountain Villas $539,000 396 4 2.5 3,685 2 Car Gar 

5902 NW Place Cat Mountain Villas $550,000 244 4 2.5 2,378 2 Car Gar Yes 

4701 Twin Valley Dr Cat Mountain Villas $550,000 211 4 3.5 3,004 2 Car Gar 

6104 Mt. Villa Cove Cat Mountain Villas $635,000 76 3 3 2,891 2 Car Gar Yes 

5902 Westslope Dr Cat Mountain Villas $649,000 175 3 3.5 3,472 2 Car Gar Yes 

5842 Westslope Dr Cat Mountain Villas $750,000 75 4 5.5 4,807 2 Car Gar Yes


Resident BusinessGuide 

Resident Business Guide 


YoungLife 

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Attention Residents of Cat Mountain... Do you own or run a business To have your business featured free in the resident business 

guide in an upcoming issue of the Cat Mountain View, please send an email to Teresa.Rose@n2pub.com. 

BOAT SALES AND SERVICE 

Eriksen Marine 

Grant Eriksen 

(512) 266-3493 

grant@eriksenmarine.com 

www.eriksenmarine.com 

INTERIOR DESIGN 

Andrea Allen Interiors 

Andrea Allen 

(512) 374-0742 

andreaalleninteriors@impact-ep.com 

NUTS & CANDY GIFT 

BASKETS 

AustiNuts 

Cipi Ilai 

(512) 323-6887 

store@austinuts.com 

www.austinuts.com 

PEDIATRICIAN 

Northwest Pediatrics 

Dr. Nishi Rane 

(512) 338-8500 

www.northwestpediatrics.com 

REAL ESTATE 

Amelia Bullock 

Georgia Levin 

(512) 461-2051 

GLevin@ameliabullock.com 

www.ameliabullock.com 

Coldwell Banker 

Richard Schley 

(512) 983-0021 

rschley@austin.rr.com 

www.RSPPTX.com


LocalEvents 

37 

Friday, January 14 

Saturday, January 22 

TranceDance 

Austin Gorilla Run 

Where: Nia Space 

Where: Fado Irish Pub 

When: 7:30pm 

When: 9:00am 

TranceDance is a spiritual ecstatic dance practice wearing a ban- 

Come join us on January 22, 2011 for a 5k through the streets of 

danna or blindfold. Through a combination of focused intention, 

Austin…in full gorilla costume! Runners/walkers/bikers/skaters 

breathing, use of the bandanna, and movement to rhythmic music, 

are all welcome. All proceeds benefit the Mountain Gorilla Con- 

participants can experience a trance state and be transported into 

servation Fund, protecting the Mountain Gorilla and creating jobs 

an alternate modality of awareness. 

in Uganda, Rwanda, and The Democratic Republic of Congo. The 

For more information: (405) 124-1443 

course will finish at Fado Irish pub where an after party will be held 

with food and drinks featuring music by Achachay! Did we mention, 

you get to keep the Gorilla suit 

January 14th-16th, 2011 


January 

LOCAL EVENTS 

13th Annual Austin Home & Garden Show 

Where: Austin Convention Center 

Sunday, January 16 

Fun Play at River Place 

Where: River Place Country Club 

Friday, January 28 

Harlem Globetrotters 

Where: University of Texas at Austin: Frank Erwin Center 

When: 7:00pm 


When: 11:00am 

Friday, December 31 

New Year’s Dinner and Dancing Gala 

Where: Barton Creek Resort & Spa 

When: 7:00 pm 

Join us for an elegant and refined dining experience featuring a 

delicious five course dinner and an extravagant frozen martini bar. 


Sunday, January 9 

LA Phil Live: Dudamel Conducts Beethoven 

Where: Regal Arbor Cinema at Great Hills 

When: 4:00pm 

Gustavo Dudamel conducts works by Beethoven and others. From 

the Walt Disney Concert Hall in L.A. 


Join us at River Place Country Club Golf Course . This beautiful 

course was designed by Tom Kite & Roy Bechtol. Format to be 

determined later. Prizes for longest drive and closest to the pin 

(hcp 25 and under and hcp 26 and over). This fun play is open to 

EWGA members and their guests. Registration includes green fees, 

cart, and range balls. Bring extra balls. 


Saturday, January 29 

2011 Blanton Museum Gala 

Where: Blanton Museum of Art 

When: 6:00pm 

The Blanton Museum Gala is a biennial event that provides essential 

support for the museum’s programs. The 2011 Blanton Museum 

Gala honors internationally celebrated artist and native Texan 

Robert Wilson. This event will: 

Wednesday, January 5 

VSA Texas Presents Access Gallery Holiday Art Show 

Where: Access Gallery 

When: 12:00pm 

Access Gallery boasts artwork by 25 artists with disabilities from 

across the state of Texas. Available for purchase will be affordable 

art pieces including cards, paintings, mobiles, ornaments, jewelry, 

candles, home accessories, available on the day of purchase, but 

80% of each sale goes directly to the artist. Your purchase will support 

artists with disabilities who are making their living through 

their creative talents. 


Monday, January 10 

Hula (Hawaiian Dance) Course 

Where: Butler Community School 

When: 7:30pm 

Experience a culture that is full of beauty and exciting adventure! 

Learn to dance the hula! The 5-week Hula course includes dances 

in the ancient form of hula (hula kahiko) as well as the more contemporary 

form of hula (hula 'auana). Hawaiian history and culture 

are also discussed as they relate to each hula learned in class. 

Expect to be challenged and to get a great workout in every class. 

Hula is for fun, for fitness, and for life! 


Thursday, January 20 

The Parker Quartet 

Where: University of Texas - McCullough Theater 

When: 8:00pm 

Program to include works by Dvorák, Kurtag, Hindemith, 

Beethoven. Continuing a commitment to foster and cultivate 

emerging talent, Texas Performing Arts is proud to present one of 

today’s most exciting young chamber ensembles. The 2009 winner 

of the prestigious Cleveland Quartet Award (for which Texas Performing 

Arts is an originating partner), the Parker String Quartet 

has held residencies at both the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and 

the Barbès Bar in Brooklyn. A contemporary approach to classical 

music has earned the quartet praise from fans of both traditional 

• Recognize and honor former University of Texas student, Robert 

Wilson. 

• Provide funding in support of The Blanton’s range of outstanding 

exhibitions and extensive programming. 

• Further the development of the arts and culture in Austin, at UT, 

and throughout the state 


and non-traditional classical music. 

Sponsored in part by Chamber Music America and the Cleveland 

Quartet Award. 

For more information: (512) 471-4454


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to Teresa.Rose@n2pub.com by the 20th of the 

month. Ads will run 6 weeks after they are submitted 

due to printing schedules. Please keep 

in mind that all listings will be kept to a 40 

word maximum and will run for one month. If 

you would like your ad to run again, feel free to 

submit the same listing the following month. 

We hope you enjoy this service. 

HOUSEMATE WANTED: A person who hates sugar to 

share a house with. Please call The Gingerbread Man 

at 555-9876 

SUITS FOR SALE: I have outgrown many of my clothes. 

Would make great Halloween costumes. Contact 

Spiderman at 555-1111 

NEIGHBORHOOD REEF SALE: Many of us on Coral 

Way will be having a reef sale on Friday. If you are 

interested in participating, find Nemo and let him 

know. No sharks allowed. 

HOUSE SITTING: The Princess and I will be leaving the 

marsh next month and would like someone to watch 

over the place. If anyone other than Donkey is interested, 

call Shrek at 555-5555 

BRIDGE FOR SALE: I’ve decided to retire from the 

business and sell the Brooklyn Bridge up in New York. 

Price negotiable, must pickup. Call Tony at 550-5000 

EXAMPLE 

LISTINGS 

FREE TO GOOD HOME: Skunk family raised from an 

abandoned litter in our backyard. Absolutely adorable 

creatures! Must take whole lot, glands still intact. Call 

555-7772

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