Olympic medalist inspires students at River Place Elementary’s nutrition-focused Family Night Out
By LYNETTE HAALAND, Four Points News
Photos by Paula Schumann
River Place Elementary hosted its first Family Night Out to Build a Healthy Heart recently and dozens of families came out to enjoy.
“We had over 250 people brave the cold and ice to come eat, shop a farmers market, be active and listen to Lindsey Carmichael speak,” said Sara Milam, RPE volunteer and organizer of the Jan. 23 event. 
Carmichael gave a demonstration and spoke about “just try it,” you never know what might happen. That’s how she became an archery Olympian and scholar.
Carmichael, who is from Lago Vista, was diagnosed at the age of four with McCune-Albright syndrome. She experienced a number of bone fractures and surgeries. This required her to use body casts, crutches and a wheelchair at various times. She overcame numerous obstacles as her femurs and tibias eventually required the support of steel and titanium rods.
In the 2004 Paralympic games in Athens, Carmichael placed sixth overall in archery and set a world record. In 2008 at the Beijing Olympics, she took bronze. In 2011, she was listed on the University of Texas Dean’s Distinguished Graduate list. Continue reading
Fire in Steiner last night in the Parkside neighborhood
Lake Travis Fire Rescue report:
Incident Type: Structure Fire
Location: 2916 Centennial Olympic Park, Austin, Texas 78732
Date of Initial Alarm: 2/8/2014
Time of Initial Alarm: 01:56:43
Fire Feb. 8 in Steiner.
Status of Incident at Time of Press Release: Fire Out, Salvage & Overhaul, Investigation
Agencies Involved: Lake Travis Fire Rescue (Primary), Austin Fire Department, Travis County Sheriff’s Office, Travis County Fire Marshal’s Office, Austin/Travis EMS
Summary: Fire crews were dispatched to the 2900 Blk. of Cenntenial Olympic Park, Austin, Texas for a reported structure fire. On arrival fire crews found a large fire in the garage spreading to the second floor and the attic/roof area of a single family dwelling. On-scene units attempted a rapid fire attack from the outside of the garage then moved inside until crews were forced out by a roof collapse. Two occupants were able to safely evacuate the home. Firefighters were able to locate and rescue three cats. No injuries were reported. Damage estimates are still pending. Travis County Fire Mashal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
February 5 2014
Medical Towers celebrates opening
The newly opened Medical Towers at Riverplace hosted its grand opening event last week with office tours and refreshments. Four Points Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting too. 
Arise Capital Investments CEO Eric Perardi introduced the various doctors and their practices at the event.
Shown in the above photo are many of the doctors and executives at the new site or soon to come.
Here is a list of those practicing at Medical Towers:
- Advanced Rehabilitation, Dr. AJ Zelinski
- Texan Urgent Care, Dr. Jesse Steven Rodriguez
- Texan Urgent Care, Dr. Ashish Singhal
- River Place Imaging and Women’s Center, Dr. Josh Lucas
- Austin Pain Associates, Dr. Adnan A. Khan
- River Place OBGYN, Dr. John Thoppil
- Happy Mental Wellness Center, Dr. Nadia Bening
- Precision Podiatry, Dr. Ryan Shock
- Hill Country Apothecary, Jana Downing, Pharm D
- Hill Country Apothecary, Adam Metcalf, Pharm D
- Arise Hospital with Arise Imaging Center, Diana Zamora, CEO
- Neurology Clinic, Dr. Marci Roy
- Greater Austin Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Dr. Ron Cox and Dr. Eric Schultz
- Dr. Marty Molina, who will open up a med spa coming early summer 2014.
Also in the photo is Perardi, Jared Leger, CEO Arise Heathcare, Bruce Johnson, CDO Arise Healthcare, Marcena Sorrels, CFO Arise Healthcare, and Rick Benson CFO Arise Capital Investments.
Arise Capital Investments CEO Eric Perardi introduced the various doctors and their practices at the event.