Lifestyle October/November 2012

VOLUME 3 ISSUE 5 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2012

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HONORING ALL VETERANS

WE SALUTE YOU

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

FOOD & WINE ENTHUSIAST THE TEXAS OLIVE OIL INDUSTRY,

SANTAMARIA CELLARS,AND BEEF SHORT RIBS RECIPE

THE OLDEST TREE ON THE TRAIL

A HISTORY OF MILITARY SERVICE IN THE HILL COUNTRY

LOCAL TALENT | HEALTH & WELLNESS | HILL COUNTRY EVENTS

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Dear Lifestyle Reader,

Because veterans play such a significant role in our lives, we have paid tribute to them through interviews and photographs in this issue. Their stories are touching and they inspire us all. Though we could not mention everyone, we appreciate the sacrifices of all who have fought and gained the freedoms unique to our country. Joe Herring Jr. has even provided a history of how local military heroes influenced a few of the more infamous wars.

No fall issue would be complete without a rundown of some of the festivals and traditions we share. One example is Wurstfest in New Braunfels, a burgeoning celebration of the German influences in the Texas Hill Country.

For some, seasonal changes around the home are an easy way to express your inner designer,

and fall is the perfect time to brighten the seasonal décor of the home. Take a look at our Style section for some ideas to “dress” your fall table. Gardening in the fall can take on a seasonal look, as well. Pumpkins and other gourds are as versatile for decoration as they are for healthy eating.

Look around and enjoy this beautiful weather! Besides spring, you won’t experience a finer time to be outdoors and enjoy the unique culture of the Texas Hill Country.

All the best,Trevor L. Hyde

President

It’s fall again in the Texas Hill Country, no better time to venture out and explore the countryside. LIFESTYLE of Comanche Trace and the Texas Hill Country has all of the current events and the most interesting themes. We seek to direct readers to unique destinations that delight and intrigue.

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LIFESTYLE is published bi-monthly by Lifestyle Productions, LLC. No reproduction in any form is authorized without the consent of Lifestyle Production, LLC. 2801 Comanche Trace Dr., Kerrville TX 78028. Printed in the USA. All rights reserved 2012. No responsibility is assumed for unsolicited submissions. Manuscripts, photographs, and other submitted material can be acknowledged or returned if accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. The content contained does not necessarily reflect the opinions and views of Lifestyle Productions, LLC, or Comanche Trace residents. Lifestyle Productions, LLC assumes no liability for misinformation, omissions, or errors.

Colby Cobb, Don Grogg, Gena Teer, Jane Garbish, Joe Herring Jr., Leigh Ann Grasso,

Lynne Schuneman, Reggie Cox, Tony Johnson, Valerie Chambers

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8 | GOLF UPDATE

13 | HILL COUNTRY TREASURESWho is Littler Than a Llama …

16 | FITNESSWhat Are Your Goals?

20 | CALENDAR

24 | FOOD & WINEHill Country Enthusiast

GOLF UPDATE

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50 | THEN & NOW The Oldest Tree on the Trail

54 | HILL COUNTRY EVENTS Texas Wine Month

56 | HILL COUNTRY EVENT CALENDAR

Texas Wine Month

58 | ARTS & ENTERTAINMENTAnother Hill CountryEntertainment Destination

63 | KIDS CORNERBack to School

64 | HEALTH & WELLNESSDoes Your Immune System Need a Boost?

68 | LOCAL TALENTArtist Kathleen Cook

72 | REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

76 | MAP

35 | MEMBERSHIP & EVENTS

38 | CULTUREWurstfest 2012

42 | STYLEFall Table Decorations

48 | COMMUNITYRally For The Cure

44GARDENINGHalloween Gourd Gouging

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UpdateWe start with the 2nd Annual Rally for the

Cure Breast Cancer Awareness Tournament on October 24th. Your last chance to play in Twilight Golf will be on Friday, October 26th. �e MGA has their two-day MGA Championship to determine the overall gross and net winners of the year on Saturday and Sunday, Oct 27th & 28th. We will be hosting the three-day James Avery Hill Country Classic on November 9th, 10th, and 11th. �is two-man event is open to all amateurs and is a great event to play in and enjoy three of the most beautiful courses in the Hill Country.

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Twilight Golf had its �rst Margarita Night on July 20th. �ere were twenty-nine members

who played nine holes in the a�ernoon. Twilight Golf is a great way to play with new members and meet people from within the

community. With a great Mexican bu�et and ice cold margaritas following play,

it is hard to turn down such a great night at Comanche Trace.

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�e 2012 Kings and Queens Member Guest was held July 26th thru the 28th and had a turnout of ten teams consisting of two members and two guests. �is is a great event to showcase all that Comanche Trace has to o�er, from the great condition of the golf course to the Hill Country cuisine at the Pinnacle Grill. �e team of Tom and Dora Daniluck (members) and Alan and Julie Delisle won �rst place. Bill and Barbara Lipe (members) and Dave and Cindy Bagwell took second place. Larry and Karen Slates (members) and John and Karen Johnson took third place. Mike and Delayne Sigerman (members) and Randy and Jaye MacKay brought home fourth place. �e weather was hot and so was the competition!

KINGS AND QUEENS MEMBER GUEST HELD IN JULY GOLF TIP

By Colby Cobb | PGA

It is important to know which

rangefinder will best suit your needs.

There are two types of rangefinders, Laser and

GPS. Lasers bounce a beam of light off a distant object while a GPS device compares its exact location to an internal database of objects on the golf course. Many companies make both laser and GPS rangefinders. Bushnell, Leopold, and Callaway make the top rated laser rangefinders in the industry. For the GPS rangefinders, Garmin, Bushnell, and Skycaddie have been reviewed as the best. Some rangefinders are not allowed to be used in tournament play because of some of the information provided, such as slope. The members at Comanche Trace have found the Laser Link, Skycaddie, and Bushnell to be the most user friendly and accurate. All three are offered in the Comanche Trace Pro Shop.

GOLF RANGEFINDERSHAVE HIT THE GOLF SCENE AND

HAVEN’T SLOWED DOWN SINCE THEIR DEBUT.

GOLF RANGEFINDERS

A�er three rounds, Mike Lewis held on to become the club champion with a 73-78-76 for a total of 227. Tied for second were Matt Gri�n and Larry Seligmann, and one shot back in fourth place was Bill Stillwell. In the �rst �ight, Jimmy Locke and Dave Barker were leading a�er round one with net 72 and 73. Jimmy played stellar on day two and won the �rst �ight net, followed by David Barker in second and Bill Page in third.

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Inspired by a friend’s exotic draperies, BJ opened Country Chic Exotic Draperies and Fine Linens in the fall of 2011 to showcase Riviera Raggs, “the finest” ready-made drapery to the trade. This allows the de-signer the option of a “ready-made drapery embellished with many of the same distinctive qualities that custom draperies” offer. Riviera Raggs embodies the beauty of natural silk, fine textured banding, and exceptional passementeries.

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BY REGGIE COX | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JARRICK COOPER

Who is Littler Than a Llamaand Sweeter Than a Camel ?

HILL COUNTRY TREASURES

AlpacasAlpacas are interesting animals to hang out with. You can get your

Christmas shopping done when you see the beautiful items made with their �ber. From the minute you meet Don and Beth Weeks, you will have new

friends and learn so much about these soft animals with beautiful eyelashes.(Continued on page 14)

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Alpacas are related to camels and llamas, but the temperament of the alpacas does not involve spitting. at makes them more pleasant company. I am sure by now you are wondering where in the Hill Country you can go to visit these unique creatures. I made a morning trip to

meet Don and Beth Weeks and tour their alpaca ranch.A visit to an alpaca ranch makes for a very interesting and

educational day. Wild�ower Ridge Alpaca Ranch is located just a short drive from Comanche Trace. e drive is a scenic one with pretty views and several cattle guards so take your time and enjoy the drive. I learned so much. For instance, what “cria” and “cushing” are and how these animals, who are native to the Andes Mountains, adapt to the Texas Hill Country

Upon arrival at the alpaca ranch, Don and Beth will greet you and introduce their alpacas. It is evident from their conversations that they love alpaca ranching – (quite a change from aerospace engineer and geriatric nurse practitioner). Don will explain how alpacas do much better when the girls and boys are separated. Each group has a pasture and run-in barn. Don will give you the opportunity to feed the alpacas from your hand – a ticklish experience. You will meet such divas as Minnie Pearl, one of the youngest girls. Freedom and Contessa will also make your acquaintance. When I �rst touched Freedom, I found a new standard for softness – my favorite soft thing has always been a horse’s muzzle. Alpacas are softer!

When an alpaca is born, he or she is microchipped and has a blood sample drawn for DNA identi�cation and registration purposes. Alpacas have a lifespan of 17 to 20 years long, so it is important for them to be identi�able. Don will also explain how alpacas “orgle”. He may even demonstrate.

AS I mentioned earlier, the males are kept in a separate pasture. e males who produce the best �ber and are able to pass that characteristic on to their o�spring are kept as sires like Cimarron. He is a superstar and show winner! e males who are not so good at passing on their best features are kept as �ber producers. It is an art and a skill for alpaca ranchers to determine which of the males will become the best sires. e boys are quite personable and come in a wide range of colors (16 to be exact). Don says they display typical male behavior by doing such activities as neck wrestling. You will meet such guys as Tito Bandito and Zorro – like the girls, they too like being hand fed.

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Alpacas are raised for their �ber. e criteria for judging �ber include density, crimp, luster, uniformity, and �neness. When alpacas compete in shows, they are judged on their �ber. ey are sheared once a year and each alpaca will produce from 6 to 8 lbs of �ber. Alpaca �ber is made into products like rugs, socks, hats, shawls, blankets, afghans, and more. After your tour of the ranch, Beth will show you through the shop, where exquisite items are o�ered for sale. With Christmas shopping well underway, her shop is the perfect place to �nd that perfect gift or stocking stu�er. You must actually touch the blankets, afghans, socks, and other o�erings to appreciate how soft and light they are. Beth makes many of the items and also sells woven products from South America. If you like to knit or crochet your own gifts, the alpaca yarns are extraordinary for that special gift to a loved one or yourself. Weavers should not miss this shop!

IF YOU LIKE TO KNIT OR CROCHET YOUR OWN GIFTS, THE ALPACA YARNS ARE EXTRAORDINARY FOR THAT

SPECIAL GIFT TO A LOVED ONE OR YOURSELF.

One other commodity that is sought after by gardeners is the excellent organic fertilizer all of the alpacas produce. is fertilizer is available by the bag for purchase and will enhance your garden. Alpaca “beans” are high in nitrogen, potassium, and low in phosphorus. It can be composted or put directly into garden soil without fear of burning plants or �owers. Your plants will thank you!

Don and Beth graciously o�er tours of their alpaca ranch. e tours must be arranged in advance by calling them at Wild�ower Ridge Alpaca Ranch – (830) 990-9125 or their website www.wr-alpaca-ranch.com. ey will be happy to talk to you about coming to see their alpacas. Get your group or family together and spend an educational and fun �lled day.

At Don’s suggestion after our tour, we enjoyed lunch in Fredericksburg at e Peach Tree Restaurant located at 210 S. Adams (Hwy 16) – 830-997-9527 or www.peach-tree.com for information. e potato jalapeno soup was great and the baked bread and desserts are fabulous - a nice �nish to a great day.


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There’s a definite difference between goals others “suggest” for us and goals we set for ourselves.

EXTRINSIC GOALS are those hints or suggestions that well-intentioned friends, loved ones, or perhaps even your doctor have given you. Extrinsic is defined as “being or coming from the outside”. As good as they may be, if you haven’t internalized these goals, the incentive to accomplish them is just not there – at least not for the long-term. Even a short-term goal to lose ten pounds before the next class reunion is merely extrinsic if, after the reunion, you gain the weight back because the timeframe is over.

INTRINSIC GOALS, however, are what you really need. If a goal is intrinsic, it is not dependent on external circumstances. It is internal – it is inside of you. You want it to happen because you know it’s right. Even if someone else suggested the goal, you have accepted the fact that it is something you need to do. You’ve bought into the concept. The light bulb went off. You get it!


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Another relaxing Hill Country

Summer has past, and cooler

weather is upon us?

Goals?ARE THEY YOUR GOALS?

N ow that those lazy days are fading, there are no excuses! The weather is wonderful, and it’s calling your name!

The autumn months are the perfect time to re-think your fitness program.Or perhaps you’ve never had a fitness program. Well, it’s time to change all that. It’s time to set some goals. We can’t accomplish anything if we don’t have a goal, right? Let’s talk a little about goal setting …


FORMER GOAL:I want to start exercising to lose a few pounds, and maybe it will help my golf game.

S.M.A.R.T. GOAL:I need to find a fitness trainer who will design a program for me that includes cardio, strength, and core training that will help me lose ten pounds in three months. I will monitor my eating to focus on nutritious choices and rid my house of all junk food. I will set up a lesson series with my golf professional to analyze my swing and outline practice ideas to improve my weaknesses.

Is it specific? Definitely! Is it measurable? Yes. I can track my weight loss and my golf scores.Is it attainable? Yes. I have a plan on how these goals can be accomplished, in a reasonable time period.Is it relevant? Yes. I realize how much it means to me to find a way to lose weight and keep it off with a lifestyle change of fitness and proper nutrition. Golf is my passion, so it’s important that I’m playing to the best of my ability.Is it time-bound? Yes. I’m giving myself three months to reach the initial goal. Beyond that, I’m trusting that the habits I’ve made will become an integral part of my life.

Do yourself a favor. Begin this fall with a S.M.A.R.T. goal. Make it something that you truly want to see happen, and then begin the steps necessary to make it a reality. If you are S.M.A.R.T. about it – it can change your life!

The acronym S.M.A.R.T. goals was initially directed toward a business perspective. In a 1981 publication of Management Review, (Volume 11, 1981), G.T. Doran introduced it as an

effective way to write management’s goals and objectives. In further study, though, it’s obvious that this S.M.A.R.T. concept has a broader outreach. Let’s see how it applies to fitness goals.

ARE THEY S.M.A.R.T. GOALS?LOOK AT THE

DIFFERENCE

SPECIFIC What is it that you specifically want to accomplish? Do you want to lose weight? Do you want to follow a specific fitness routine? Do you want to improve your sports performance?

Why does this matter to you? (Intrinsic)Who needs to help you accomplish the goal? - trainer, coach, friend … Where are you going to do it? – gym, outside, golf course, etc.

MEASURABLE How will you measure progress?

ATTAINABLE How will you accomplish your goal? Is it reasonable?

RELEVANT Why is this important to you?How will this change your life?

TIME-BOUND How long will this take to accomplish? What happens if you reach the goal? Do you continue the program?

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OCTOBER 1 - 3 Golf Course Closed for

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OCTOBER 2Bridge Club at 1:30 p.m.

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OCTOBER 4LGA 9:00 a.m.

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OCTOBER 10Mahjongg 1:00 p.m.

Member Mixer Happy Hour 5:00pm in the Vista Room



OCTOBER 16Bridge Club 1:30 p.m.

Book Club 4:30 p.m.

OCTOBER 17MGA 9:00 a.m.

OCTOBER 19American Red Cross Charity Golf Classic

OCTOBER 20Becker Winemaker’s Dinner

OCTOBER 23Bridge Club 1:30 p.m.

OCTOBER 24Rally for the Cure Breast Cancer

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OCTOBER 26Twilight Golf 5:00 p.m.

OCTOBER 27 & 28 MGA Championship

Two-Day Weekend Event

OCTOBER 31MGA 9:00 a.m.

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NOVEMBER 7 MGA 10:00 a.m.

NOVEMBER 14 Mahjongg 1:00 p.m.

NOVEMBER 15 LGA 10:00 a.m.


NOVEMBER 17MGA Turkey Trot Saturday 10:00 a.m.

NOVEMBER 20Bridge Club 2:00 p.m.

Book Club 4:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER 22 THANKSGIVING DAY

Thanksgiving Buffet

Golf Course open until 3:00 p.m.

NOVEMBER 28 MGA 10:00 a.m.

NOVEMBER 29 LGA 10:00 a.m.


NOVEMBER 30Golf Shop Sale

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NOVEMBER 12 & 13Club Closed for Aerification

NOVEMBER 7 MEMBER MIXER

HAPPY HOUR 5:00 p.m. in Vista Room

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Olive oils are a nutritious source of mono-saturated fats from the olive’s oleic acid that resists oxidation. The term “Extra Virgin” refers to the very first pressing of the olives. It is rich tasting oil that actually can make one cough a bit from the expected peppery finish in the throat after swallowing it. In a class at the Culinary Institute of America in California, I tasted some 15 different domestic and imported olive oils from the Extra Virgin Grade to the Pomace Grade made from the leftover ground olives when the process is finished.

It was truly amazing to taste the extremes of the variety of oils. Oil from Spain and oil from a ranch in the Sonoma Valley were voted as the best tasting oils by our class. While the very tasty Extra Virgin olive oils are used for bread dipping (sometimes called Italian Butter) and for salad dressings, the

regular, Non-Extra Virgin oil is great light oil for sautéing and frying. It has a high smoke point and adds very little flavor to the food.

The first olive trees were brought to Mexico and the Americas in the 1700s

by the Spanish. Olive trees were first known to be planted in Texas in the 1930s but no actual production began until the late 1990s. The Texas Olive Region runs through what was once known as The Winter Garden from Eagle Pass up through the Texas Hill Country. A new orchard has been planted near Granger in Williamson County north of Austin. I planted seven Mission olive trees at my house in Kerrville to be harvested for the fruit and not the oil. No crop is expected until the fourth year.

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By Don GroggBy Don Grogg© I S T O C K P H O T O . C O M / H O C H 2 W O

B E R N D S C H M I D T / S H U T T E R S T O C K . C O M

The Texas Olive Oil Industry, SantaMaria Cellars, & Beef Short Ribs Recipe

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W ith all the press and notoriety from the explosive growth, obvious monetary investment and

success of the Texas wine industry, little has been heard or written about the Texas Olive Oil industry. Olives originated in the Mediterranean countries and are often mentioned in religious testaments for use as anointments, lamp fuels, and foods.

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By the way, olives picked directly from the tree, no matter how ripe they appear, are absolutely, totally inedible. I know this from personal experience. It is much like tasting a spoon full of alum or biting into a green persimmon. The very first taste initially draws all of the moisture from your mouth, then your mouth surges with purple saliva and stains all that it touches. Olives must be run through a brining process to make them edible and delicious.

The temperature variation in Texas weather makes olive production challenging in much of the state. To thrive, olives require warm days and cool nights. Growth starts in the spring when temperatures reach 70º F and continues until the temperatures drop below 70º F in the fall. Freezing temperatures are dangerous to olive orchards, and trees can be killed to their roots at a temperature of 10º F. However, a mature tree may regrow from its underground parts even after freezing. Olive oil production is taking place in Texas, but growers have to keep in mind the potential for freezing conditions in a given year.

It takes a lot of trees to produce olive oil. Each tree produces from 20 to 40 pounds of olives. It takes a ton (2000 pounds) to produce 30 to 40 gallons of oil. This year several of the ranches had a butterfly migration pass through their orchards and up to 95% of the crop blossoms were lost to the hungry larvae.

To learn more about the Texas Olive Oil industry or to visit an olive producing ranch, look up the Texas Olive Oil Council at www.texasoliveoilcouncil.org. Some of the ranches offer tours and tastings by appointment only.

Texas Olive Oil is available at most local farmers’ markets and by mail order.

The newest winery close to Kerrville is at 12044 Highway 16 South in Gillespie County. SantaMaria Cellars is owned and operated by Martin Santamaria and his wife Angela.

Mr. Santamaria was born in Mendoza, Argentina, in the heart of the Argentine wine country. In his early days, he was a very competitive rugby player for the Mendoza Province Selection, Cuyo Region, from 1991-94.

Martin graduated from the University Nacional of Cuyo in 1998 with a degree in Agricultural Engineering. He went on to complete his formal wine education in Italy, at the University of Bologna where he earned a Master’s Degree in Viticulture and Oenology in 1999.

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BeefShort Ribs

BY DON GROGG | SERVES 6-8

5 to 6 lbs. with bone or boneless beef short ribs (Costco or Sam’s is fine)3 to 5 tablespoons olive oil (Maybe from Texas Olive Ranch)1 or 2 large onions (white, yellow or red) chopped very coarsely8 to 10 cloves of garlic chopped1 teaspoon fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme1 bay leaf1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepperKosher salt to taste1 - 28 oz. can Cento tomatoes (chef strips or chop coarsely)½ cup dry porcini mushroom pieces reconstituted in warm water1 bottle of a big red drinkable wine (Like a Santa Maria Malbec)

Place olive oil in an 8 to 10 quart stock pot with cover and bring to medium high heat.

Cut meat to 3” to 4” pieces seasoned with WHAM! Or Montreal Steak Seasoning, grill or pan sear in a bit of olive oil to medium rare. (If you do sear the meat in the pan, remove the meat from pan before adding the onions and garlic.)

Cook onions and garlic in remaining liquids in stock pot until edges begin to turn brown.

Place meat back in pot with onions and garlic and add thyme, bay leaf, pepper and (salt to taste).

Add the bottle of wine less one glass for the chef.

Bring mixture to a boil

Cover tightly and place in a 275 degree oven for 2 hours, then add tomatoes and mushrooms, cook one additional hour.

Remove lid and cook for 30 more minutes to condense the liquids.

Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, polenta, noodles, or spaetzle with more red wine

Martin moved to the USA in 2000 and served as the winemaker at Dry Comal Creek Vineyards in New Braunfels until 2005. While he worked for Dry Comal Creek, as most young winemakers do in their spare time, he founded Santamaria Cellars and began crafting wines under his own label, the premier wine being a very tasty Malbec. Santa Maria Cellars does not grow its own grapes, but all of their grapes are grown in Texas.

Santa Maria Cellars make seven to nine varietals of wine from grapes procured from Texas vineyards in the Hill Country and high plains. The wines include the sweet Muscat Canelli and a Sweet Red that are real favorites of both the European born seniors and younger wine drinkers in the Texas Hill Country. My favorites are the light and tasty Pinot Grigio, the hearty Malbec, and the Cabernet Sauvignon that begs to be paired with a roasted wild game and mushroom feast. Total production for the winery is about 1500 cases.

The wines are made to the personal tastes of Martin and Angela for either quaffing or to complement hearty Argentinian meals, much like my Beef Short Rib recipe.

Angela operates the tasting room at the winery, which is open Fridays and Saturdays from 12pm to 6pm. On weekends, Martin can be found at the Texas Wine Store in Fredericksburg promoting their great wines.

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BY CAPT TOM VORTMANN, SC, USN (RET)WE SALUTE YOUTo Veterans of

Comanche Trace and Around the World

1918: The day when World War I, the Great War, finally came to a close upon the signing of the Armistice by the Germans. The following year President Wilson proclaimed our nation’s first Armistice Day – November 11th, 1919. Some 20 years later the 11th of November would become a legal holiday to be dedicated to the cause of world peace.

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I recently sat down with a group of American veterans who now call Comanche Trace home. In discussing their home, they have chosen this area for the same reasons as most of the residents; the

beautiful hill Country, warm weather, friendly small town, nice neighbors, its proximity to San Antonio and Austin, providing all that a major city has to offer – including military bases for those who are retired from the service, and … golf !

Several commented that Comanche Trace reminds them of a military base or post where they served – mainly discussing the friendliness and comradeship of their fellow residents. one vet answered the question of how he and his wife selected Comanche Trace with a simple, “She was tired of the hurricanes in florida.”

I met with many of the resident veterans to talk a bit about veterans Day and, more importantly, what their time in service means to them today. About two dozen were available for our “Burger and Brew” interview – a wonderful time to learn more about their military backgrounds. many commented how this gathering reminded them of a Thursday afternoon at the o Club; time to unwind, swap sea stories, and enjoy a beer or two. Several of the veterans are close friends, while others were meeting fellow vets for the first time.

how they decided to serve their country varied greatly. Some went to a service academy, some enlisted. Some were following in the footsteps of their father or grandfather. Still others joined, or were drafted, upon the recommendation of Uncle Sam. With few exceptions, the military experience of these veterans created memories that have stayed with them

following World War II, one man, veteran Raymond Weeks of Alabama organized National veterans Day and thus began annual observances to honor all veterans, not just those who served during World War I. In 1954 President Dwight D. eisenhower signed legislation proclaiming November 11th as veterans Day.

In doing so, President eisenhower said, “It is well for us to pause, to acknowledge our debt to those who paid so large a share of freedom’s price. As we stand here in grateful remembrance of the veterans’ contributions, we renew our conviction of individual responsibility to live in ways that support the eternal truths upon which our nation’s strength and greatness is founded.”

As we approach this year’s veterans Day, we each reflect upon those we know who have served perhaps a parent or grandparent, uncle or cousin, spouse, son or daughter. Perhaps it’s a friend or a neighbor. for those service members still living, take time to thank them … and to find out what they did while in the service.

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a lifetime. lTC Gail Goodloe, lTC Dave Rittenhouse, and CPT Bill Stillwell all retired from the Army. CAPT Bill hipple retired from the Navy with 28 years of service, as did CWo3 Keth henley with 32 years. Col Bob Baker spent 31 years in the Air force. others served for periods of two years, five years, six years, or ten years. 1st lT Todd ezell of the Army was the most precise: four years, eight months, and 27 days.

It’s often said the world is the service member’s playground and our veterans proved it. fully one third of the “Burger and Brew” bunch served in vietnam – one saw action in Cambodia. A close second was service in Germany. other garden spots outside CoNUS included Panama, midway, Korea, okinawa, and Guam. Stateside locations included Texas, virginia, Rhode Island, California, Alabama, Kentucky, New Jersey, Colorado,

“After much conversation and a beer or two, it was never determined just who asked whom to marry …”

oklahoma, louisiana, massachusetts, Washington state, and Washington, D.C.

And of course, hawaii topped the list for three veterans while no doubt others passed through the Aloha state going to or returning from vietnam.

marriage and careers played a part in the lives of several Comanche Trace veterans. CPT Bill Stillwell, with orders in hand, asked his girl to marry him, adding

he’d take her to Germany. It worked, and off they went! Another couple, Jean and Dave Rittenhouse, met while standing in formation in Germany. After much conversation and a beer or two, it was never determined just who asked whom to marry, but marry they did and are now retired Comanche Trace residents.

Army CPT Perry Branyon, who spent six years in the Army, humorously tells of the marriage ceremony that almost was not to be. his Jump Week at Airborne

School was just a week prior to his scheduled wedding. of the required five jumps, he quickly completed the first three jumps and figured all was well – he’d be home for the weekend wedding festivities. And then the rains came! Day by day the fourth and fifth jumps had to be rescheduled for the weekend – of his ceremony. (Continued on page 32)

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Not knowing how to tell his fiancé he might not make it for the wedding, he decided instead to pray for dry weather. Pray he did and sure enough, his major finally declared weekend liberty due to the storms. Perry was able to get home for the wedding and back to Airborne School the following monday to successfully complete his final two jumps. All’s well that ends well!

on the serious side, these Comanche Trace veterans shared stories of war in vietnam, Cambodia, and aboard the USS liberty as it was nearly destroyed. There was talk of collateral duty at the White house during the Nixon Administration and another having a career with the Secret Service after leaving the military. each veteran had his own story and tales. And while they are different from the stories we read of today’s veterans coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan, war is still war.

So as we approach November 11th, let us remember what these men and women did for all of us. They served. They answered the call. The men and women serving today are strictly volunteers, though serving for the same reasons: to protect our freedom, our American way of life.

may God continue to bless our veterans and the United States of America, and never forget “freedom Isn’t free”.

Thank these veterans – and others you know or meet, be it at home in Kerr County or in your travels around this country. Remember all of them in your prayers.

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It’s easy for veterans to call Comanche Trace homeJUST A feW of The

veTeRANS AT ComANChe TRACe with a high quality veterans hospital located right in Kerrville, as well as

one of the best museums in the world dedicated to the Pacific War, the

National museum of the Pacific War in fredericksburg.

Bill Hipple, US Navy: 28 years

Bill Novak, US Army Finance Corps: 8 years

Bill Stillwell, US Army: 1966 – 1976

Bob Baker, US Air Force: 1951 – 1981

Byron Warren, US Marine Corps: 1967 – 1970

Courtney Groce, US Army: 1966 – 1968

Dave Anderson, 82nd Airborne: 1983 – 1985

Dave Rittenhouse, US Army: 1975 – 1998

Doug Matey Jr., MD, US Navy Medical Corps: 1974 – 1980

Doug Matey Sr., Naval Air and Marine Corps: 5 years

Ed Barlow, Us Marine Corps: 1964 – 1973

Ed Livermore, US Army: 1966 – 1968

Fred Womack, US Navy: 1952 – 1956

Gail Goodloe, US Army: 26 years

Howard Sengel, US Army: 1960’s

J. Johnson, Us Naval Reserve: 1968 – 1971

Jean Rittenhouse, US Army: 1975 – 1980

Jeff Giles, US Army: 1972 – 1978

Jim McGuire, US Air Force: 1952 – 1956

Jim Ramsey, US Air Force: 1967 – 1972

Keth Henley: US Naval Reserve: 31 1/2 years

Lloyd Painter, US Navy: 1965 - 1970

Mike Elliott, US Army: 1965 - 1970

Mike Kerstetter, US Naval Air: 1954 – 1962

Norm Smith, US Army: 21 months

Paul Hallberg, US Air Force: 1974 – 1978

Paul Schoenfeld, US Air Force: 1956 – 1960

Perry D. Branyon, US Army: 1959 – 1965

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Robert A. Long, US Army: 1945 – 1946

Steve Hultquist, US Army: 2 years

Steve Patterson, US Air Force: 1972 – 1975

Tim Dylina, US Army: 1970 – 1972

Todd Ezell, US Army: 1969 – 1973

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Comanche Trace held its inaugural Winemaker’s Dinner on August 23rd,

featuring some of the best of local wines paired with delicious foods prepared by Chef Frank Padilla. By Gena Teer

Dick Holmberg and his wife Julie, owners of Singing Water Vineyards located in Comfort, Texas, were the featured vintners. Thirty-two members, and their guests, enjoyed a delicious five-course

meal, carefully paired with select wines for each course. The menu for that evening included:

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David Rittenhouse wrote, “Jean and I want to thank you and your staff for the superb Winemaker’s Dinner last evening. We really enjoyed ourselves. The food was really first class; every item a real treat. The wine pairings from Singing Water Vineyard and Dick Holmberg’s explanations went very well together with each course.”

Passed Hors D’oeuvresSummer Filo Cups filled with Fresh Figs & Diced Pear topped with Crispy Prosciutto

Smoked Salmon Rosettes Filled with Caper Dill Cream Cheese served on Rice Crisps

Served with Singing Water Vineyards 2011 Pinot Grigio

First CourseGrilled Sea Bass served with Bibb Lettuce Leaves, Julienned Jicama, Diced Pistachios, and Local Peaches Marinated in a Tarragon, White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Served with Singing Water Vineyards 2011 Sauvignon Blanc

Second CourseSmoked Breast of Duck rubbed with a Dark Chocolate Masala served with Baby Kale

Pakoras and Mint Cilantro Chutney on a Bed of Arugula

Served with Singing Water Vineyards 2011 Merlot

Third CourseRoasted Bistro Medallions of Beef served with Shaved Walla Walla Sweet Onion Rings and a Singing Water Merlot Demi-Glace joined with Crab Stuffed Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Drizzled with Lemon Ghee

Served with Singing Water Vineyards 2010 Freedom Meritage

DessertFredericksburg Peach Bread Pudding served with Talenti Vanilla Bean Gelato and Sarah Creek Whiskey Sauce

Served with Singing Water Vineyards 2011 Sweet Lupe (Merlot)


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Saturday, October 20, 2012

Call Gena for Reservations (830) 895-8500 ext.224

6:00 pm

A trio of Texas wild mushrooms layered with filo dough and roasted bell peppers; topped with warm garlic thyme vinaigrette (pairs well with white or red)

Trio of house-smoked seafood: trout, salmon, and scallops served atop a bed of arugala and blood orange vinaigrette (pairs well with white or red)

Flat Iron of Aka Ushi Oscar served on a bed of asparagus with grilled slipper lobster tail and horseradish hollandaise.

Pears poached in Becker Vineyards Moscato with apricot zabaglione.

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Coconut shrimp with ginger hoisin dip and filo cups filled with Granny Smith apples diced in white balsamic glaze and edible flowers.

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WHERE – The Club at Comanche Trace in the Vista Room

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Promising a band in every corner, Wurstfest, a unique celebration rich in German heritage and full of Texas fun, serves up a 10-day family-style festival beginning November 2nd this year on the Wurstfest grounds along the Comal River in Landa Park in New Braunfels. Four di�erent venues will provide live musical entertainment by more than 40 groups o�ering the best in old-time polkas, waltzes, alpine music, and more.

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�e festival features a carnival, tasty German/Texas foods, as well as the Marktplatz shopping area, o�ering everything from cuckoo clocks to women’s wear. �ere will even be an opportunity to listen to live music while enjoying the scenic views of the Comal River.

“In 1961, Wurstfest began as a promotional event for the city’s sausage-making industry” said Herb Skoog, Director of “Wurst” Relations.

“Ed A. Grist, a local veterinarian and city meat inspector, conceived the idea and thought it would be a typical small town festival. It was called �e Sausage Festival” Skoog said.

�e idea caught on and the festival grew from a two-day event into a week-long event before expanding into a ten-day a�air.

“It is like a community reunion,” said Martin Allen, Wurstfest President. “Adults remember the days when they went to Wurstfest as a kid, and now they come back with their families. It is very family oriented.”

�e event begins with opening ceremonies at 5pm November 2nd as Wurstfest o�cials gather on stage in the Wursthalle to lead with the o�cial “biting of the sausage” and ceremonial tapping of the keg. �e Comal Community Band and Alex

Meixner will provide music from 4 to 5pm. For a complete schedule of entertainment, visit www.wurstfest.com.

Opas and Omas (Grandpas and Grandmas) still dress in lederhosen and dirndls as they celebrate New Braunfel’s rich German heritage. Patrons can still enjoy plates of bratwurst and sauerkraut and karto�el pu�ers (potato pancakes), but newer traditions also have been added to the festival. Kinderhalle, hosted by the City of New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Department, provides an evening of entertainment for the younger ones on Saturday nights during Wurstfest. Several family events also take place as part of Kinderhalle.

Stelzenhaus, the “stilt house,” which opened last year above the banks of the Comal River near the front entrance to Wurstfest, provides a fourth venue for bands.

“�is past year, we had bands playing at the Stelzenhaus on weekends,” Allen said. “�is year, we will have bands playing weeknights as well. �at means you can go hear a band at the Wurstfest Hall, the Big Tent, the Little Tent, and at Stelzenhaus.”



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Accompanying Allen at this year’s Wurstfest are Al Leach as Festival Chairman and President-elect, and Frank Witting as Grosse Opa.

Suzanne Herbelin, Wurstfest Association executive director, said many of the returning favorites were lined up for the Wurstfest entertainment schedule, including the Jimmy Sturr Orchestra, Alex Meixner, and the polka and waltz contests.

“We will also have Die Bayrische 7 (�e Bavarian 7) performing,” she added.

Die Bayrische 7 is comprised of seven dynamic women musicians from Munich, Germany.

�e Waltz Contest takes place the �rst Sunday of Wurstfest, and the Polka Contest the second Sunday.

Wurstfest patrons will also be able to take part in a Veterans Day Salute on November 11th, honoring those who are serving or who have served in the armed forces. �e salute will include the presentation of colors and a military songs medley complete with the playing of “Taps.” �e Circle Arts �eatre will present its annual Wurst melodrama, “Alice in Wurst-erland,” as part of the festival – encouraging the audience to throw popcorn and boo the villain while Gator the Clown, the gigantic Opa in lederhosen, roams the grounds bringing gemütlichkeit to all.

Several area-wide, Wurst-related activities take place during the festival

including the Wurst Tour de Gruene,

Wurstfest Regatta at Canyon Lake, the Wurstfest 10K Walk hosted by the New Braunfels Marsch-und Wandergruppe and the Wurstfest Skat Tournament at Landa Haus.

Herbelin said Wurstfest ticket prices have remained the same for years. Admission to the Wurstfest grounds will be free from 4 to 7pm on opening night, November 2nd, as well as after 3pm on November 11th. All other evenings, admission to the festival will be $8 at the gate; and children ages 12 and younger will be admitted free at all times. Group rates, advance discounts, and special weekday promotions are available.

Patrons can take advantage of the Park and Ride custom shuttle service provided by Rockin’ R River Rides. �e service allows patrons to buy admission tickets ahead of time as well as tickets for use on the grounds.

For information, call 830-708-7300 or visit www.wurstwagen.net.

�e Wurstfest Association of New Braunfels is a non-pro�t corporation whose purpose is to promote the local economy through tourism and promote and preserve the community’s rich German heritage. Proceeds from the event bene�t a wide variety of projects.

For information about Wurstfest, call 830-625-9167 or 800-221-4369, or visit the Web site at www.wurstfest.com.


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favorites were lined up for the Wurstfest entertainment schedule, including the Jimmy Sturr Orchestra, Alex Meixner, and the polka and waltz contests.Meixner, and the polka and waltz contests.

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WURSTFEST TICKET PRICES HAVE REMAINED THE SAME FOR YEARS.


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hollowed out shell; I hacked out a basic face with very little precision. Every year, my design was virtually the same. You can picture it … a traditional jack-o-lantern with slits for eyes, a triangle shaped nose, and a lopsided grin sporting sharp or disheveled teeth. Until recently, I thought this was what pumpkin carving was about. Boy, was I wrong!

When I decided to write about creative pumpkin carving for this issue, I began researching this truly unique art form. I quickly realized that pumpkin carving is not only a fun annual activity for children where crude jack-o-lanterns are made in a matter of minutes. It is also for artists who spend hours or days designing, sketching, tracing, marking, sculpting, and decorating the ideal pumpkin into magnificent works of art!

Expert pumpkin carvers often spend months planning their designs. These artists print from the internet or sketch a pattern and size it to fit on a specific pumpkin. The pattern is then adhered to the outside of the pumpkin with tape, spray adhesive or small tacks. They then transfer the pattern on to the skin of the pumpkin. In my research, I discovered there are two common ways of doing this. One is to trace it lightly with a knife; the other is to use a pushpin or needle and poke tiny holes along the lines intended to be cut with a small box-cutter type knife, power tool, or other precise instrument. The tiny dots need to be deep and very close together. I cannot imagine how time consuming this would be!

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designs include cartoon and comic book characters. I found pictures of pumpkins carved with Spiderman, a sports car, Bugs Bunny, Mount Rushmore, the Jack Daniels logo, the globe, a cougar, dragons engulfed in flames, and 2012 Presidential candidates, to name a few. Scary scenes make great carvings, also. How about a pack of snarling wolves, vultures perched on a tree limb, ravens squawking while sitting on gravestones, or fluttering bats? Any creepy subject silhouetted against the moon is sure to be a successful creative jack o’ lantern pattern. The realm of possibilities is endless!

Props and accessories add new dimension to pumpkin design. Use an old wig to create a pumpkin rock star or celebrity look-alike. Form hands by attaching gloves or use other clothing and accessories like hats, sunglasses, and scarves to construct an animated appearance. Pumpkins can also be decorated with paint, leaves, feathers, and more.

Pumpkin carving is among the best-loved traditions of Halloween. For centuries, European households carved designs into turnips and gourds, placing lumps of coal inside for light. These early jack-o-lanterns were thought to guide the spirits of loved ones and protect the home from evil. Since then, the tradition has evolved into a fun, whimsical Halloween pastime for all skill levels.

Now that you know more about creative pumpkin carving, why not give it a try? Your masterpiece could very well end up being the envy of the Texas Hill Country!

The key to an innovative Halloween pumpkin is creativity. Pumpkins are excellent canvasses for all kinds of artistic exploration. From hilarious to spooky, pumpkins add dimension and character to any Halloween celebration. One can look to pop culture for inspiration and create a portrait of just about anyone, from movie icons to rock stars. Other popular

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Delicious by-products of pumpkin carving are pumpkin pies and seeds. While

many people simply discard the pumpkin’s insides, these materials are edible. The

pumpkin meat can be used for homemade pumpkin pie, and the seeds can be roasted for a quick and tasty snack.

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display, place it on a Lazy Susan and simply rotate it to show

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Many towns have local pumpkin carving contests, where carving is judged and awarded. Consider entering your composition.

Make carving a social experience. Organize a neighborhood pumpkin carving event with groups of friends working together, comparing designs, and sharing ideas.

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Comanche Trace Ladies Golf Association (LGA), Men’s Golf Association (MGA) and Lady Niners

will team up with corporate sponsor Hill Country State Bank to host another Rally for the Cure golf tournament on Wednesday October 24th.

Last year’s inaugural event was supported by the entire Comanche Trace community. There were 100 participants including 80 golfers and other supporters who attended the luncheon and silent auction. Not only did the golf groups get involved, other Comanche Trace organizations contributed as well. The Mahjongg Group, Book Club, Bridge Club, and Topless Convertible Club donated to the silent auction, sponsored a hole, or did both. Neighborhoods went together to sponsor holes. In total, over $10,000 was raised for breast cancer research.

This year’s event will again be a four-person step-aside scramble with a shotgun start in the afternoon. The teams will be established according to handicaps which will give members a chance to play with and get to know new people. The tournament includes a putting contest and closest to the pin prizes for the four par three holes. Dinner and a silent auction at the clubhouse will close out the day.

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The committee is chaired by Jennifer Phelps. Trish Butler and Vicki Downing are recruiting hole sponsors. Dianne Clark will head up registration and goody bags. Judy Coombs and Jan Woolnough are organizing the silent auction. Cindy Gosmano is planning the dinner.

Lynne Schuneman is handling publicity. Leonard (Scotty) Scott is in charge of the actual golf tournament. With the Comanche Trace members support and enthusiasm, the committee is sure the second Rally will be as successful, if not more successful, than the first.

Rally for the Cure is a nationwide fundraising event for Susan G. Komen, a 501c (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting breast cancer through research, education, screening, and treatment. All the funds raised by Comanche Trace will go to Komen’s research grant program.



If you could live as long as the oldest tree along the trail known today as the Comanche Trace, you would have seen a lot of interesting military figures passing to and from Camp Verde and Kerrville in your time.

THEN AND NOW

“Comanche Trace,” was an actual trail, and was blazed by the area’s Native American tribes, including groups preceding the Comanche, and would later be used by the Spanish; those same paths would later be used by Mexican soldiers; eventually by Texans, and early settlers of our area. Later still, many of those earliest footpaths became the routes of today’s modern highways.

There is some evidence the trail connecting Bandera Pass and the confluence of the Guadalupe River and Town Creek in modern-day Kerrville has been in continuous use for thousands of years. That confluence of the creek and river can be found behind today’s Riverside Nature Center on Francisco Lemos Street.

And so, if you had the lifespan of the oldest tree along the trail, you would have seen some very interesting military travelers over the years.

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No one knows how many generations of Native American warriors passed this way, but an archeological site on the southern side of Bandera Pass suggests there was a camp there at least 3,000 years ago. If you use 25 years as a rough estimate of a single generation, people have been traveling along this trail for more than 120 generations.

When the Comanche’s arrived in this part of Texas, they used routes established by earlier tribes, including the trail between Bandera Pass and the crossing near downtown Kerrville.

Later, when the Spanish built their missions and presidios in Texas, the route saw soldiers and priests traveling from San Antonio to missions in the northern Hill Country, including Mission San Saba, which was near present-day Menard. A common name for this route was “The Old Spanish Trail,” a name later used by those promoting a cross-country highway from Florida to California, a route which eventually passed through Kerrville, though the highway and the earlier trail had very little in common.

In 1732 a battle between Spanish forces and Lipan Apaches occurred at Bandera Pass. In the three-day battle the Spanish were victorious, which resulted in a brief period of peace between the Spanish colonists and the Apache tribes.

When Texas was a part of Mexico, the trail would have been used by Mexican soldiers. And when Texas gained its independence from Mexico, the trail saw use by both settlers and groups of Texas Rangers.

One group of Rangers, it is said, fought a battle at Bandera Pass. John Coffee “Jack” Hays, one of the most colorful Texas Ranger captains, often figures in stories about the battle. Though the various accounts of the battle seem to conflict with each other -- including the actual date of the battle, whether the Ranger’s newly acquired Colt Paterson revolvers played a role in the encounter, and even if the battle ever occurred -- it is likely more than one skirmish between the various local tribes and Texas Rangers occurred near the site in the 1840s when Hays and his rangers were active here.

Bandera Pass saw its oddest military group in August 1856, when a herd of forty camels, their handlers and U.S. troops, traveling from the Middle East, walked the last few miles of their journey to their destination at Camp Verde.

Camp Verde was established a year earlier, in 1855. The famous camel experiment was a project of the U.S. Secretary of War at the time, Jefferson Davis. The idea was simple: given the long stretches of arid country from Kerrville west to sites like Fort Davis and El Paso, perhaps camels would serve better than horses or mules for transport across the desert. When the camel herd arrived, the experiment began.

Two factors proved troublesome in this experiment, however. First, the soldiers were unaccustomed to camels and seemingly reluctant to learn more about them and the advantages they might offer, though in several expeditions they proved quite valuable.

The second factor, of course, was the interruption of the experiment by the Civil War. During the Civil War Camp Verde, along with around 80 camels, was surrendered to Confederate forces. Union forces regained the fort in 1865. Four short years later Camp Verde was abandoned. The remaining camels were sold after the war, though there are stories of some of the camels being turned out into the wild. For years rumors told of camels being sighted among the rugged hills around Camp Verde.

Some of the famous military figures passing through Camp Verde include Robert E. Lee and Albert Sidney Johnston. Since Camp Verde was between Camp Mason and San Antonio, likely some of the officers connected with Fort Mason in Mason County, such as John Bell Hood, George H. Thomas, and Fitzhugh Lee (who was Robert E. Lee’s nephew, and who later served as governor of Virginia).

It was near Camp Verde that a young Charles Schreiner, along with his brother in law Caspar Real, opened his first store; from that humble beginning a great business career began.

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For years rumors told of camels being sighted among the rugged hills around Camp Verde.


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Kickapoo, who raided the hill country from their home in Mexico and became especially troublesome after 1865. Even though so many famous Civil War era soldiers traveled along the trail, there is perhaps one military figure that had an even greater impact on the world than they.

Though he was born in Fredericksburg, Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz moved to Kerrville as a child and attended Kerrville public schools. His family operated the St. Charles Hotel at the corner of Water and Sidney Baker streets, where, until recently, the Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital stood. As a teenager, Chester Nimitz first wanted to go to West Point. According to one story, a chance encounter with two West Point graduates on leave here in Kerrville kindled within Nimitz the ambition to apply for a congressional appointment to West Point. James L. Slayden, who represented Kerr County in congress at the time, told Nimitz no appointments were available to West Point, but suggested he apply for an appointment to Annapolis. Nimitz’s application efforts were successful, and he was appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy in1901.

Nimitz was fifteen when accepted, and had not yet completed high school.

His career in the navy was extremely successful. After graduating from Annapolis in 1905, he served on the USS Ohio. His first command was the USS Panay, a gunboat.

In 1909, Nimitz joined the First Submarine Flotilla, and was a pioneer in the Navy’s submarine service and became known as an expert on submarines and submarine warfare. A variety of assignments followed, including appointment as Chief of the Bureau of Navigation.

Ten days after the attack on Pearl Harbor Chester Nimitz was selected as Commander in

Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet. Though the U.S. fleet suffered heavy losses in that attack, Nimitz developed the plans which halted the Japanese naval advance. In 1942 he was named Commander in Chief, Pacific Ocean Areas, which gave him command of all Allied air, land, and sea units in the Pacific war.

In 1945 Nimitz was named Fleet Admiral of the United States Navy, the Navy’s highest grade. So, during the height of the Pacific War, Nimitz commanded more than two million fighting men and over 1,000 ships.

When peace with Japan finally came, it was Nimitz who served as the United States signatory to the surrender terms on the deck of the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay.

It is speculation on my part, of course, that Nimitz ever traveled between Kerrville and Bandera, though I find many references to Bandera Pass as

a popular day trip and picnic site during the time he lived here. Odds are that good he traveled along the Old Spanish Trail more than once during his time here, and almost certain he traveled on at least part of what was known as the “Old Spanish Trail.”

After World War II ended, Kerrville welcomed Fleet Admiral Nimitz home with a parade. Thousands flocked to see the hill country boy, many remembering him when he was just a cotton-headed youth. Bands played, speeches were made, and people cheered. And when Nimitz was on the small stage erected in front of the Kerr County courthouse, officials from the Kerrville Independent School District handed him a Tivy diploma, since he’d left Kerrville before completing high school, and making him the only Tivy graduate in history to receive his diploma while also carrying the rank of Fleet Admiral.

Our friends in Fredericksburg celebrate Nimitz’s life with the fabulous National Museum of the Pacific War and a historical marker noting the place of his birth. But we in Kerrville celebrate the fact that Chester Nimitz was a fighting Tivy Antler.

Many hundreds of Kerr County men and women have served their country in the armed forces, and to each of them we owe a debt of gratitude. Had we the lifespan of one of the old live oaks along the Comanche Trace, we would have had the opportunity to see a great number of them pass by on their way to and from the old Bandera Pass and Kerrville, one of the most historic routes in Texas.

Chester Nimitz is the only Tivy graduate in history to receive his diploma while also

carrying the rank of Fleet Admiral.


HILL COUNTRY EVENTS

Within Texas is the 2nd largest AVA (American Viticultural Area) in the nation – the Texas Hill Country. This area is home to the Texas Hill Country Wineries with 32 unique and independent winery members. In support of Texas Wine Month, Texas Hill Country Wineries host the Texas Wine Month Trail. Take your time this month to visit all thirty-two member wineries, taste award-winning wines, tour beautiful facilities, and celebrate Texas Wine! The trail offers a minimum of one and up to three complimentary tastes plus a 15% discount at each winery with ticket purchase.

On the heels of the busiest time of year

for Texas wineries comes the celebration …

Texas Wine Month! Each month wineries

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tastings, dinners and more.

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To add to the celebration this year, Texas Hill Country Wineries has upped the ante with a whole new experience and adventure at the wineries. Seventeen of the thirty-two member wineries will be participating in A Month of Sundays: Barrel and Tank Tasting on October 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th in their barrel rooms and cellars with winemakers and owners, for a taste of something special. Each winery will taste barrel, tank, library, or specialty wines. Be one of the select guests allowed access to these exceptional wines by the hands of these essential figures at the wineries. The art of pairing each wine perfectly with food has been left up to each winery. From charcuterie and cheese to chocolate truffles, each pairing is sure to bring out the best of both food and wine. While enjoying your pairings, discuss with winemakers and owners the winemaking process, winery lifestyle, and the future of the wine industry in the Texas Hill Country. This is also a great opportunity to join the many wine clubs and sign up for wine futures at the wineries so you can enjoy Texas Wine all year long.

Did you know October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month? With a number of Texas Hill Country Wineries, Texas Wine Industry members, and Texas Wine fans having been affected by Breast Cancer, we thought it was appropriate to give back! So $5 of each ticket sold for the Texas Wine Month Trail is going straight to local breast cancer screening, treatment, and education. In full support of this donation, wineries will be featuring their PINK wines (if available) for trail tastings throughout the month! So wear pink, drink pink, support pink!

With a whole month to enjoy Texas wines in the Hill Country, taste your favorites and enjoy exclusive discounts, all in a casual and relaxed setting while supporting a great cause … you can’t go wrong!


HILL COUNTRY EVENTS

OCTOBER 5 - 7 Oktoberfest

www.oktoberfestinfbg.com, Fredericksburg

OCTOBER 4 - 6Outdoor Painting Event www.kacckerrville.com,

Kerrville

OCTOBER 5 - 20Collective Dating

Hill Country Arts Foundation, Kerrville

OCTOBER 6Kerr County 4-H

Wild Game DinnerHill Country Youth Exhibit Center

Luckenbach Fiesta Luckenbach

Bandera Market Days500 Main St., Bandera

OCTOBER 9 - NOVEMBER 3The Mouse TrapCailloux Theater,

Kerrville

OCTOBER 12 - 14Texas Mesquite Art Festival

Fredericksburg

Blanco Quilt Show Uptown Blanco Ballroom, Blanco

OCTOBER 14Art, Wine, & Live Music

213 N. Nugent, Johnson City

OCTOBER 19Classic Car Cruise-In

Pecan Street Brewing, Johnson City

OCTOBER 19 – 21Fredericksburg

Trade DaysFredericksburg

Llano Chuck Wagon Cook Off & Heritage

Days FestivalBadu Park, Llano

OCTOBER 20Bandera Market Days500 Main St., Bandera

OCTOBER 27 - 28Nite at the Races

Grand Starz, Brownwood

OCTOBER 27Kerrville Main St. Moonlight DriveScott Schreiner

Golf Course, Kerrville

Fredericksburg Food & Wine Fest

Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Dogtober Fest

Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, Fredericksburg

Kerr County Market Days

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NOVEMBER 1-3Texas 4-Step

Shopping WeekendMain St., Fredericksburg

NOVEMBER 347th Annual Utopia

Arts & Crafts Fall FairUtopia

Bandera Market Days 500 Main St., Bandera

NOVEMBER 9 Gaelic Storm

Cailloux Theater, Kerrville

NOVEMBER 9 – 11James Avery Hill Country

Golf Classic, Kerrville

NOVEMBER 11Art, Wine, & Live Music

213 N. Nugent, Johnson City

NOVEMBER 16Classic Car Cruise-In

Pecan Street Brewing, Johnson City

NOVEMBER 16 - 18Fredericksburg Trade Days

Fredericksburg

NOVEMBER 16 – 30Dashing Through the Snow

Hill Country Arts Foundation, Kerrville

NOVEMBER 17Bandera Market Days

500 Main St., Bandera

Gillespie County Wild Game Dinner

Fredericksburg

NOVEMBER 23 - 25Fredericksburg

Trade DaysFredericksburg

NOVEMBER 25Ray Price Christmas


NOVEMBER 29The Four Freshmen


NOVEMBER 30 – DECEMBER 2

Texas Hill Country Wineries “Holiday Wine Trail”

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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

The Cailloux lobby’s soaring interior, magnified by the imposing central staircase and massive central pillars, gives visitors a sense of the value placed on the performing arts by the managers of the City-owned facility, Kerrville’s Community Theater, Playhouse 2000.

In 1998, when Playhouse 2000 was seeking a new, permanent home, and the Cailloux Family Foundation was interested in bringing the 1950’s-era Kerrville Municipal Auditorium up-to-date, an arrangement was struck to bring together a wide variety of resources to create a vibrant new performance hall for the Hill Country.

Under this arrangement, the Cailloux Theater was born, and it has been offering outstanding performing events to the Hill Country ever since. In particular, it is the home of concerts by the Symphony of the Hills, the Hill Country Youth Orchestra, and the Kerrville Dance Company as well as several performances per year by Playhouse 2000 itself. It has also hosted free military band concerts, performances

by local high school bands and choirs, and gatherings for political debates and teachers’ meetings.

In just the last few months, events at the Cailloux have included New York based TheaterworksUSA, international country music star Ray Price, and local phenomenon The New Buddy Holly Band. Now in an effort to enhance the already active calendar of events, Playhouse has put together The Cailloux Performances Series of special events designed to bring back to Kerrville the kind of outstanding performances ticket buyers have come to expect.

The first concert in the series was a tribute to the music of the legendary John Denver called “Rocky Mountain High.” This concert featured the talents of Ted Vigil, an award winning performer, whose homage to Denver’s life and music has played to standing room only crowds across the country. Vigil was accompanied on stage by guitarist, Steve Weisberg, for many years the arranger and guitarist for Denver himself.

For ten years, the beautiful Texas Hill Country has been matched in grandeur by the limestone and marble edifice of the Kathleen C. Cailloux City Center for the Performing Arts, located on Main Street in downtown Kerrville, Texas. Now entering its second decade, the Cailloux is redoubling its efforts to invite every resident and visitor to enjoy outstanding performing arts in an intimate atmosphere.

Another Hill Country Entertainment Destination

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Thursday, October 4, 7:30 pmSymphony of the Hills

“Bach to Rock”

October 19 - November 3Playhouse 2000 presents

The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie

Friday, November 9, 7:30 pmGaelic Storm

“America’s No. 1 Celtic Party Band”In concert

Sunday, November 25, 3:00 pm

Sharity Productions presents“A Christmas Gift for You”

With Country Music Legend Ray PriceFeaturing special guest Billy Mata

Thursday, November 29, 7:30 pm

The Four FreshmenJazz vocal and instrumental band

In concert

Thursday, December 6, 7:30 pmSymphony of the Hills

“Christmas through the Ages”

Sunday, December 9, 2:30 pmHill Country Youth Orchestra

Christmas Concert

Saturday, December 15, 7:30 pm,Sunday, December 16, 3:00 pm

TJ Smith and The New Buddy HollyBand Christmas Spectacular

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Just after Thanksgiving, the Cailloux Performances Series will continue with a visit from The Four Freshmen, a jazz vocal and instrumental powerhouse founded in 1948. Many will remember them from sometime in the past going all the way back to when they hit the scene as the most important vocal jazz ensemble in the country. Since then, their unique sound, developed under the watchful eye of Stan Kenton and other greats of the era, has been heard around the world and earned several “Grammy“ awards. This latest incarnation of the band has been together since 2001, and is considered among the best ever. This exciting concert will be seen on the Cailloux Stage on Thursday, November 29th at 7:30pm.

The final event in the series will be an appearance by the world-renowned “Russian Folk Festival” featuring their charismatic leader, Nikolai Massenkoff. This group of spectacular dancers, enter the stage on Sunday, February 3rd, 2013 at 3:00 in the afternoon.

The Cailloux Performances Series has been in planning for several months. It was created to meet the demand of many regular visitors to the Cailloux for more events like those they have enjoyed in the past. Playhouse 2000’s president, Kit Werlein describes the origins of the series this way, “We have listened to our community, and we have responded by working hard to bring these outstanding performances to the Cailloux Theater.”

According to Werlein, the future success of both the Cailloux Performances Series and the Mary C. Rohe Classical Series, another group of concerts presented by Playhouse 2000, rests primarily on securing financial support from the Kerrville community through underwriting, subscriptions, and ticket sales. “Producing the Cailloux

Performances Series is a step-out in faith by the Playhouse Board of Directors. We hope everyone will take advantage of this unique opportunity to see three great shows for such a modest cost.”

Tickets to events at The Cailloux, including the complete Cailloux Performances Series, are on sale now by phone (830-896-9393), online at www.CaillouxTheater.com, at the Cailloux Box Office, and now at the Kerrville Visitor’s Center on Sidney Baker Road.

The Cailloux brings high-quality performing arts in an elegant performing hall within reach of the entire Hill Country without the need to make the drive to Austin, San Antonio, or Houston. It’s worth a visit to Kerrville to see what this beautiful space has to offer!

Kerrville

Title Company

Many of life’s most memorable moments are enjoyed in the home. People long to have a smooth, secure experience when making the choice to buy or

sell something so valuable. At Kerrville Title Company, Ann Robertson and son, Clay Robertson, are dedicated to giving the best service in the Hill Country in order to make this time of transition a peaceful one.

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Ann and her husband, Dickie Robertson, moved to Kerrville 42 years ago. After taking over and eventually buying what is now Kerrville Title Company, Ann and her oldest son, Clay, have had a harmonious working relationship for 17 years. While serving homeowners in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, Ann has also been blessed with a large family. She believes that organization is the key to enjoying both work and family. “The more you have to do, the more you can get done,” states Ann. Ann and Dickie have four adult children. Their three sons, Clay, Doug, and Troy are married with families, and their daughter, Elizabeth, is engaged to be married later this year. Ann adores spending time with her twelve grandchildren, and says that, “being involved with all of my grandchildren makes me feel young.” Feeling young is key for Ann, as she has no plans to slow down. “I will always be doing something,” Ann says with a smile. She is presently in her 42nd year of teaching Sunday school at the Kerrville Church of Christ and also serves as a board member for the Museum of Western Art. Her past civic responsibilities have included Vice President of the City of Kerrville Economic Improvement Corporation, Secretary of the Hill Country Home Builders Association, Director of the Kerrville Chamber of Commerce, and member of the Executive Women’s Club and the Kerrville Board of Realtors. She also participated in the mentoring program for Kerrville ISD. Ann now finds great reward in ministering to the elderly and being part of a visitation group at her church that regularly visits the senior citizens.

Ann enjoys the title business and says, “It is not all dry research. We have the opportunity to help some interesting people.” She went on to explain that Kerrville Title has closed baseball great, Nolan Ryan, Thomas Haden Church of TV series “Wings”, Madeleine Stowe, and Robert Earl Keen. Ann even remembers a time when a buyer wanted to purchase a property with gold Krugerrands requiring her to contact a coin expert and arrange for an armored car to pick up the coins. Ann believes in taking care of her customers and being willing to accommodate people.

Sharing in her vision to provide excellence in customer service is her eldest son and business partner, Clay Robertson. An integral part of Kerrville Title Co., Clay has made the Hill Country home for his family now for 17 years. He and his wife, Allison, have been blessed with four children - Olivia, Juliana, Audrey, and Grant. Clay and Allison love the Hill Country and have found it to be a wonderful place to raise a family. As a man, Clay strives to be a Godly example, a devoted husband and father, and a genuine

friend. He spends a great deal of time leaning on his past experience as a high school coach by teaching and inspiring his children in their athletic endeavors. “I am very blessed to have such a loving wife, who loves and cares for me as well as our children. I also love to watch our children grow and mature in every stage of their lives.”

Just as Clay is attentive to his family, he feels that caring about people is highly important in his business. He says he will always be involved in helping others. Clay is currently a member of the Board of Realtors, a deacon at the Kerrville Church of Christ, a member of the Tivy Athletic Booster Club, and a basketball coach for YMCA and Kerrville Swoosh. His past civic involvement includes President of Economic Improvement Corporation, as well as a member of Rotary, Hill Country College Fund, and Young Men’s Business League. He also served as a mentor for Kerrville ISD and is a graduate of Leadership Kerr County.

Together, Ann and Clay Robertson strive to consistently provide impeccable service to their customers. They are dedicated to maintaining a pleasant and selfless attitude that will put people at ease and make the buying or selling of a home the positive experience that it should be. “The staff at Kerrville Title puts forth their best effort to do things in a timely and efficient manner,” says Ann. Clay states, “For many people, purchasing a home is the biggest investment they’ll ever make. We do all we can to be communicative, friendly, and attentive so that people can feel at ease during this highly important time.”

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She believes that organization is the key to enjoying both work and family. ‘The more you have to do, the more you can get done.’ states Ann. “ ”

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With overcast skies and modest Hill Country temperatures, Comanche Trace families came together for the “Back to School Bash” pool party. Kids and parent enjoyed a catered cook-out, complete with ice cream and root beer floats. Smiles and laughter set the tone as kids splashed and parents recounted memories of prior school years. It was a perfect evening to cap off what has been a pleasant Hill Country Summer.

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reduction in production. Immunoglobulins, taken orally, act first in the intestinal tract to eliminate or inhibit the proliferation of disease-causing organisms and toxins. Supplementation with immunoglobulins reduces the demand in the gut for naturally produced antibodies. Since the body’s resources are not infinite, conservation of immune resources in the gut allows more resources to be available wherever else they may be needed. Serum-derived immunoglobulins offer a casein, lactose and dairy free alternative to a colostrum-derived source. IgG 2000 DF™ is a proprietary immunoglobulin concentrate that offers a wide array of immunoglobulins such as IgG, IgA, IgM, IgE, and IgD.

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IMAGINE A DAY THROUGH THE EYES OF AN ARTIST.

See the perspective, the lighting, the colors, and the textures found all around us but so seldom noticed. Yet in the eyes of artists, inspiration abounds throughout the Texas Hill Country.

Among those expressing artistry and creativity is Kathleen Cook, a studio painter in Ingram,

Texas, known for her exquisite work with pastels.

Local TalentFEATURING LOCAL ARTISTS, MUSICIANS, AND CRAFTERSSTORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY JENNY KISTLER

IN THIS ISSUEARTIST | KATHLEEN COOK

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Born and raised in Amarillo, TX, Kathleen �rst experienced the world of art through her father, Lloyd Cook, a modern day graphic designer and illustrator. Surrounded by an endless supply of art mediums and blank canvases, Kathleen’s desire and exploration of art evolved at an early age. “I had an inner knowing that art was what I wanted to do, although I wasn’t sure of what that meant,” Kathleen re�ects.

Opportunity took the form of a summer babysitting job, where she met her greatest mentor, Leona Turner. While watching Leona’s four young boys, Kathleen learned �rsthand what being a female artist during that time meant. Kathleen learned a valuable life lesson as she watched Ms. Turner raise and support her children with the earnings from her art. Turner, a fashion illustrator for the Amarillo based department store, White & Kirk, would bring home ostrich boas and silver lamé fabrics. “It spoke of a world that I was curious about,” Kathleen remembers.

Leona Turner’s in�uences lead to Kathleen’s discovery in her choice of medium. Leona provided Kathleen her �rst glimpse of pastels. “She was the one that took time with me, showed me how to do things, how to paint and draw. I try to do that, look for young people where I can pass that on.”

As Kathleen worked toward her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Texas Tech University, she took a job as a copywriter in the advertising department of White & Kirk. She was eventually promoted from copywriter to assistant illustrator, and after graduation, Kathleen worked her way up as head illustrator and advertising art director. She credits her experience in fashion illustration as invaluable preparation in honing her observation skills and responsiveness to strict deadlines.

In 1981, marriage brought Kathleen to the Texas Hill Country, where she set up shop as a full-time studio artist. Despite her fear of branching out into a new work environment, Kathleen experienced a�rmation by the rapid rate at which new ideas and inspirations came to her. �e change of pace excited Kathleen, “Beginning that phase of my life allowed me to be open to the things I wanted to paint.” More a�rmation came in the form of acceptance into notable competitions, where she gained over forty national and international awards for her paintings. She is also an elected signature member for the Pastel Society of America in New York.

An ended marriage and a desire to continue as a studio painter brought Kathleen to teach classes in pastels at the Hill Country Arts Foundation. Teaching proved to be di�cult, however, “I can teach anyone how to paint. It’s those inner thoughts that communicate what’s in the heart, I don’t know if that can be taught.” She found her humor to be an asset in front of a classroom in order to put her students at ease and gain their trust as she helped nurture their craft. She encourages aspiring artists to follow their visions and work at their craft everyday.

Kathleen claims her style to be contemporary realism. She creates modern day elements, people and things, and presents them in new and unique ways. In studying Kathleen’s work, it is clear her work speaks to the audience, telling its own individual story, inviting one into a silent conversation. Her overall motivation is the desire to capture the dimension through lighting, depth, mood, and mystery. Her artwork speaks of humanity, the fragility of life. “Most of my work involves people for short periods of time. I’m immersed in their life, trying to capture something of their humanity, because everyone is really beautiful, even when they don’t believe they are.”

Kathleen has now opened her studio to the general public; which is located in the artist village of Old Ingram Loop in Ingram, TX. With a warm smile, Kathleen welcomes anyone, novice or expert, to visit her gallery and studio for a personal meeting with the artist behind the ethereal artwork. Her work can be found at her own studio in the artist village, at the Agave Gallery in Fredericksburg, and at Marta Sta�ord Fine Art in Marble Falls.

She took roots in the Texas Hill Country because of the people as well as the inspirational scenery, particularly the Guadalupe River with the re�ections of trees in the water. “I’ve always believed in the ‘bloom where you’re planted’ phrase. I do travel all over with my art, but all artists need a place to come home to.”

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3944 KITE DRIVE3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, 3 Car Garage, Media Room and StudyApprox: 4266 square feetPrice: $930,000

This elegant estate home features fabulous views and privacy. The home is located on a cul de sac and has a lovely entertaining area in the back yard. It features an outdoor kitchen, pergolas, courtyard and lots of covered space for furniture. The master suite is large and gracious. Beautiful tub and a separate walk-through shower are featured in the master bath. The media room has a large screen and projection system. Gourmet kitchen and pantry. Huge stone fireplace in great room.

2804 ROCK BARN2 Bedrooms plus Study, 2 Baths, 2 Car Garage plus Cart StorageApprox. 1652 square feet. Price: $235,000

Nice garden home with privacy fenced back yard. Beautiful new landscaping creates lovely first impression. Kitchen has skylight for lots of natural light. Nice built-ins in the great room provide space for electronics and books. Master suite is spacious enough to create your own retreat. Located conveniently near the fitness center, walking trails, river-park and fishing-lake. Comfortable covered back porch for the beautiful hill country weather. Ready for you to move in and enjoy the lifestyle at Comanche Trace.

3908 KITE DRIVE3 Bedrooms + Bonus Room, 5 1/2 Baths, 2 Car Garage, Approx. 3919 square feet. Price $795,000

A classic home with outstanding views of golf course and hill country - Master wing has two en-suite bathrooms and 2 closets. Great room has large fireplace - gorgeous wood floors on first floor - beautiful screened porch with tile floor for outdoor enjoyment. Amazing utility room - Bonus room perfect for media room, craft room - upstairs balcony.

2935 DRY HOLLOW3 Bedrooms + Study, 3 Full Baths, 3 Car GarageApprox. 2968 square feet. Price: $499,000

Beautiful, light and bright - located on hole no. 4 of the Valley course with fabulous views. Home has expansive 15 ft. ceilings in entry, dining and great room with fine craftsmanship in the triple-trayed ceilings. The well planned kitchen has granite counter tops, white cabinets complete with command center. The great room features a stone fireplace and built-in shelving including a display space. Three car garage with extra storage space. Large master suite offers access to back patio with fenced yard and beautiful landscaping. A study with built-in desk and two additional bedrooms and two full baths round-out this wonderful golf course home.

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2076 TOSCANO WAY3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, 2 Car Garage and Golf Cart GarageApprox. 2791 square feetPrice: $495,000

This gracious Tuscan style home located on Toscano Way is perfect for the hill country lifestyle. The lovely flagstone courtyard features both a fireplace and fountain. The views from this well situated home include both the Championship golf course and the surrounding hill country. Kitchen includes granite countertops, Kitchenaide appliances and a propane cooktop. The spacious great room is graced by a fireplace and hand troweled walls for that old world feel. Master suite is designed for comfort and easy living with two sink areas in the bathroom as well as both a tub and large shower. The bonus room upstairs is ready for your crafts with natural light and quiet space.

2861 ROCK BARN3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Including Casita), 2 Car Garage. Approx. 2700 square feet$435,000

The casita and court yard make entertaining a breeze. The location on the golf course provides both golf and hill country views. Kitchen will have granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. This is a quality home throughout – including a beautiful stone fireplace and a bonus room upstairs for you to use to indulge in your crafts or perhaps as a media room.

2955 DRY HOLLOW DRIVE3 Bedrooms plus Office Nook, 2 1/2 Baths, 2 Car Garage plus Cart Garage.Approx. 2765 square feetPrice: $450,000

Located on a quiet cul de sac, this spacious home overlooks beautiful views of the golf course and the surrounding hill country. Tile and beautiful wood floors throughout along with high ceilings and a stone fireplace gives this home true elegance. A spectacular master suite with separate sink areas and two closets adds to the great floorplan and function this home provides. The guest bedrooms are large and could be put to use as a nice craft room or additional office space. Enjoy relaxing on the back patio of this quiet and elegant home.

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2793 INDIAN WELLS2 Bedrooms plus Study2 Baths, 2 Car GarageApprox. 1914 square feet

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We are still accepting fully refundable reservations for lots in our newest neighborhood, Sogni della Vita. Since this Italian Village community is located on a high vantage point, all lots have stunning views of the golf course and surrounding Hill Country. Many of the 21 lots have views of the club house. This neighborhood will be gated and have a private pavilion. Call our office today to arrange a visit to Comanche Trace to take in the views with Stacy or Stephanie.

2061 TOSCANO WAY3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, 2 Car GarageApprox. 2518 square feetPrice: $499,000

Exquisite Tuscan home with a welcoming courtyard featuring a fireplace and grill. The beautiful front door will lead you into a gracious home with hand-trowel finished walls, knotty alder 8 ft. doors and cabinetry throughout. The large master suite has a walk in shower and jetted tub. The third bedroom is currently being used as an office and has a Murphy bed and built-in desk. The large back porch has spectacular views of the golf course and surrounding hill country. The great room has lots of built-in storage and an inviting fireplace. The kitchen has a gas cook top, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops including a nice breakfast bar. The back yard is fenced and this home must be seen for you to appreciate all it has to offer.

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3117 MULLIGAN WAY CIRCLE3 Bedrooms 2.5 Baths2 Car Garage plus Golf Cart GarageApprox. 2831 square feetPrice: $459,000

This welcoming home is located on spectacular green of Hole No. 4 - Valleys Course. Spacious great room with fireplace and pristine wood floors - Dining room and breakfast room also have wood floors. Foyer is patternedtile. Master suite has walk-in closet and bath with garden tub and large shower. Glass block in bath brings in natural light. Large workshop space in garage and also separate door for golf cart and a hobby car. Home is on quiet cul de sac. Kitchen and baths are granite countertops. Beautiful curb appeal.


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