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lifestyle of COMANCHE TRACE AND
In THIS issue golf update 8 Fall into the SWIng
FITNESS 12 Get out of your comfort zone
calendar 14 staff profile 17 Jake davis
feature story 18 High Neuen at Comanche trace
Membership & Events 24 DayTRIPS 32 Rockbox
PET PROFILE 35 HOME TIPS 32 TURN OFF THE WATER WORKS
READING 40 BIG SCREEN READs
REal Estate 43
Growth within Comanche Trace continues to dominate our conversations. With 24 homes completed in 2010 and 2011, and another 10 currently under construction, we estimate the impact to the community to be significant. If you consider that another 17 homes may begin construction later this year and into 2012, Kerrville will see a tremendous improvement in ad valorem tax revenues. Our community stands to grow to approximately 300 homes by the end of 2012. That is exciting news! Our golf course is in beautiful condition, thanks to the vision of our ownership. An agreement with the City of Kerrville allows us to purchase recycled (treated effluent) water to maintain the golf course. Overseeding the course begins this month, and we look forward to showing off some new looks with the recent bunker renovations. We also began applying recycled water to the HOA landscape from a pump truck to maintain the investment you have made in this community. Thank you for your continued support of the club and the new menu at the Pinnacle Grill, as well as the weekly dinner specials. Your participation is greatly appreciated. All the best,
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FALL BACK IN THE SWING Fall is approaching and we will soon forget the 100 degree day temperatures we had over the summer time. However, when the heat was at 100 during the summer so was the excitement of our member events! The Men’s Club Championship had some excitement with a little bit of rain on Saturday’s round. This was the first time all year that I saw some umbrellas on the course. The championship flight had strong players in the field. After round one, Michael
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Burniston and Ed Sanchez were tied with a 2 under par round of 70 followed by Matt Griffin, Mike Lewis, Gabe Wilson, and Bill Stillwell who were only a couple of shots away. With the rainy conditions on Saturday scores were much higher than day one. Ed Sanchez shot a 73, launching him ahead of the field with an 8 shot lead into the last round. With a final score of 75, Ed Sanchez won the Men’s Club championship. Coming in second with rounds of 70, 81, and 76
was Michael Burniston. The players in the field who were over the age of 50 were also competing for the Senior Club Champion parking spot. Mike Lewis earned that new spot with rounds of 75, 77, and 80. In the first flight, Cris Miller won first place with net scores of 76 – 71 and following in second was Bill Novak with 78 – 72. In the second flight, Chuck McKeen took first with a net 67 and 72 for a total of 139, and tied for second a two-day total of 143 were Randy Spear and Gary Nelson. The Couples Club Championship was hosted in August and we saw great play from all the couples. Each couple had to play their own ball on every hole through both rounds. The couple then recorded their one lowest net score on each hole, but they had to have 9 holes from each partner each day. After round one on Saturday, there were many couples at the top of the leader board with net scores between 66 and 68. As the heat was rising on that Sunday afternoon so was the competition between the couples. With an impressive second round score of 63, Steve and Linda Phillips won the Couples Club Championship. It was a great two days of golf and I would like to congratulate our 2011 Couples Champions, Steve and Linda Phillips for their outstanding play. In second place just a few shots back were Hartley & Kathy McHone with scores of 68 and 63. Finishing in third place were Chet & Anne Hearn with scores of 66 and 66.
The summer was a great success for the Comanche Trace Juniors. Each participant received quality golf instruction from our PGA Golf Professionals; Tony Johnson, Jacob Davis and Colby Cobb. They also enjoyed food, prizes and fun with others. We kicked off the summer with our 2011 Kid Comanche Camp, which involved golf, tennis, swimming and who could forget the Friday pizza parties. Each junior that participated received a shirt and lessons from our certified golf staff. Toward the end of the summer for the first time ever, Comanche Trace offered a specialized junior golf academy. This program was offered to ages 12-15 and limited spots were available so that each individual received the private instruction they needed. They were given the opportunity to play the course and eat in our Pinnacle Grill each day. Thank you to all those who participated, we look forward to seeing everyone in the coming year for our Saturday golf clinics, and each participant returning next summer. If you have not already noticed we have received our new fleet of carts from Club Car. Our new fleet has a new color and some of the new changes that Club Car has made to their new carts. The bag protector is a new design to help keep your clubs drier from rain seeping through, and a new front dashboard lies flatter and allows the ability to see and
grab necessities quicker and easier. See the photo on the page to the left of our new fleet - we hope that everyone enjoys them. During the months of October and November we have a great schedule of events for members to play. The Ladies Club Championship will be held on October 7th and 8th. I hope to see a great event play out like last years final round by Barbara Lipe who will be defending her championship. The Men’s MGA Championship will be held on October 15th and 16th. This event used to be in December and due to risk of having cold weather we have moved it to October. On Friday October 21st, The American Red Cross charity golf classic will be hosted again by Comanche Trace. This great event supplies much needed assistance to our local Red Cross and is supported by so many of our members. Following in November will be the 8th Annual James Avery Hill Country Golf Classic. This event brings in some top rated amateurs to compete in this three day Hill Country Event.
TONY’S TIPS:
PUTTING PROBLEMS Speed tends to be the biggest problem most people have with putting, but occasionally direction can be the culprit. If you are hitting putts right and left, focus on the angle the right wrist forms and try to maintain it throughout the entire putting stroke (left wrist if you are left handed). When this angle releases prematurely, depending upon the timing of the stroke, the ball can go right or left. The key word in that last sentence is timing; we want less of that if we want to be consistent. Steve Stricker on the PGA tour is a fabulous example of this if you want to watch someone do this. If anything, the angle can increase as you putt but never decrease. Try this and
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A CHALLENGE TO REVIVE AND RENOVATE YOUR REGULAR EXCERCISE PROGRAM By Jane Garbish
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INALLY The heat wave of the past summer is behind us and it’s beginning to feel good to be outside again. It’s very likely that some of you either abandoned, or at least greatly modified, your fitness regimen over the summer since it was just too darn hot for outside exertion. So, now it’s back to the walking or biking or whatever your routine used to be. And let’s face it – the only successful exerciser is the one that actually has, and sticks to, a routine. We all do better when we’re in our “comfort zone”. So, what is your comfort zone when it comes to exercise and fitness? Is it your 30 minute walk a few times a week – always the same route? Is it a couple of classes so you have the camaraderie of others? I’m issuing a challenge: Restart your exercise program, but get out of your comfort zone. Why? By doing something out of your regular routine, you will not only see physical changes in your body, but you will boost your self-confidence and your self-image. Let’s talk about the physical side first. It’s no secret that our bodies were designed for activity, not for sitting on the couch. Daily movement keeps us healthy and fit. Simply put, movement occurs when we contract our muscles. In order to contract, muscles need fuel, and they get that in the form of either fat or glucose. With low intensity exercise, we burn 95 percent fat and 5 percent glucose. Fat, though, is not stored in the muscles. The body has to bring it to the muscle through the circulation of the blood. Fit individuals utilize 12 LIFESTYLE october/november 2011
fats to a greater extent both at rest and during exercise as compared to unfit individuals. The more fit you are, the more efficient your circulation and the better a “fat burning machine” you will become. Low intensity aerobic training will build your muscles, heart and circulatory systems – turning you into a healthier individual. When you push your body a little harder you will start burning glucose in addition to fat. Your muscles need more oxygen getting to the blood, so your heart rate will go up – somewhere between 65 – 85% of its max. This is the point where you’re breathing harder, but still able to carry on a brief conversation. And why is this necessary? Studies have shown that regular bouts of intense aerobic exercise increase our metabolism (we burn more calories!) and make our bodies even more efficient and powerful. The longer and more intense the workout, the longer the metabolism will remain elevated after completing the workout. And not only do our bodies benefit, but our brains become more alert and functional. MRI’s performed on individuals working in this higher intensity zone have shown increased brain activity. And who couldn’t use that? So, back to my comfort zone challenge: Where do you see yourself on the exercise scale? Are you: At level 1. You do your 30 minute walk most days, but don’t push yourself to the increased heart rate level. At level 2. A couple of your weekly workouts include some increased intensity – getting you to the point of hard breathing. Or are you still trying to make yourself get off the couch and out the door? Wherever you are, take it to the next level!
GET ON A BIKE, SWIM LAPS, TRY AN ELLIPTICAL MACHINE. THERE IS NO DISPUTING THE FACT THAT A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT EXERCISES AND INTENSITIES DO MORE GOOD THAN A SINGLE, UNVARYING ROUTINE.
If walking is your passion, try to include hills in your walk, or add interval training to your walk. That is, walk at your normal speed for 2 minutes, then walk faster for 30 seconds. Repeat these intervals at least 5 times. If you don’t feel the increased intensity, you’re not walking fast enough! If you’re already at level 2, push yourself a bit farther. For example, add running to your walks in order to boost the intensity. Or add another type of cardio exercise. Get on a bike, swim laps, try an
elliptical machine. There is no disputing the fact that a variety of different exercises and intensities do more good than a single, unvarying routine. And the benefit is not just physical. We need to be mentally stimulated as well, or we won’t stick with it. Boredom sets in, and all of a sudden those exercise habits fall by the wayside. Will it be easy? No! Will it be worth it? Totally! Am I speaking from experience or just prescribing what I’ve read? In the last 7 years I’ve put myself out of my comfort zone more times than I dreamed possible, and all at an age when many people begin to just accept their circumstances. I changed my career path at age 52 and became a Personal Fitness Trainer. Was it difficult? Yes! Was it worth it? Definitely! To have a passion for a career and know that I have the potential to positively influence other lives is incredible. I began road biking less than 2 years ago, and have since ridden over 4,000 miles through the Texas Hill Country, France and Italy. Was it difficult? Yes – clip-in pedals and all! Was it worth it? The experiences can’t be duplicated! A comfort zone is important, but will it change and enrich your life? Probably not. You’re never too old to push yourself. Gain self confidence and become that person you always wished you could be!
JANE GARBISH TPI CERTIFIED FITNESS PROFESSIONAL 830-370-9905 LIFESTYLE october/november 2011 13
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The Men’s Member Guest – ”The futurity” last Round Golf Course and Tee Times Will Open To Members at 3:00 pm
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CT Member ladies outing MGA 9:00 am
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Rally for the Cure 9:00 am
Extravaganza
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Monday Columbus Day Club & Course open All Day
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Club and Course Closed All Day Road Rally 12:45 pm
oCToBER 12 Mahjongg 1:00 pm
Bridge Club 2:00 pm
lGA 9:00 am
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Club and Golf Course Closed for Winter overseeding
MGA 2011 Championship 9:00 am
oCToBER 18 Book Club 4:30 pm
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Comanche Trace fall shopping Extravaganza
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Club and Golf Course open Halloween Party
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American Red Cross Charity Golf Classic
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oCToBER 13 lGA 9:00 am
ladies Club Championship Tee Times Each Day for All Groups. Course Rotation will be Hills/Creeks Round 1, and Valley/Hills Round 2.
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fall Member Mixer MGA 9:00 am
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oCToBER 25 Bridge Club 2:00 pm
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CALENDAR NoVEMBER 1
Club and Golf Course Closed
DECEMBER 2011
NoVEMBER 2 MGA 10:00 am
NoVEMBER 3
DECEMBER 1
lGA 10:00 am
NoVEMBER 8
3rd Annual Bobby shelton & History of Comanche Trace Night
ark ou calendar Annual Trim the Tree
nov | 24
DECEMBER 7
Candlelight Dinner
NoVEMBER 17 lGA 10:00 am
DECEMBER 8
3rd Annual Christmas Cart Parade
NoVEMBER 19
NoVEMBER 11, 12, & 13 8th Annual James Avery Hill Country Golf Classic See Tony at the Golf Shop for Available Tee Times.
MGA saturday Event 10:00 am
NoVEMBER 22 Bridge Club 2:00
NoVEMBER 24
Book Club 4:30 pm
Happy Thanksgiving Day! Golf Course open until 3:00pm Thanksgiving Day feast
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NoVEMBER 30
NoVEMBER 15
MGA 10:00 am
DECEMBER 14
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Many people have asked me to describe for them what is offered in a Social membership to the Club at Comanche Trace. My reply is always the same. A Social membership provides the opportunity for the Lifestyle offered by the premier Country Club in the Hill Country. A Comanche Trace Social membership has activities to satisfy families of all ages for only $95.00 per month*. The various activities available through a Comanche Trace Social membership are listed below. However, there is so much more to a Social membership. It provides numerous opportunities to make new friends, learn new things, find new interests you never thought you would have, and refine those you already have. You will find yourself making the club your focal point for activities. What more could anyone want? Come join our Comanche Trace family!
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Social membership activities for the whole family include (but not limited to): Fitness Center Swimming Fitness Classes Tennis Courts & activities Certified Fitness Trainers 3+ miles of Crushed granite walking trails Guadalupe River recreation property Mahjongg Club Book Club Bridge Club Garden Club Kid Comanche Summer Camp 9+ Kids events 15+ member events Member mixers and seasonal parties and much, much more, all in one place! For more information or to sign up today, call Sherri Jones at 830-895-8500 ext. 224 *This information is deemed liable and is subject to change at any time. Initiation fee may apply.
STAFF PROFILE
JaKe DaVis HoMEToWN: DeLand, FL fAMily: My Wife Christina is from Cibolo, TX and we are anticipating our first baby in early October. His name will be Sawyer Corgan Davis. My six brothers and one sister still live in FL with their families. HoW loNG HAVE you BEEN AT CoMANCHE TRACE: My wife and I have been at Comanche Trace a little over a year. We chose to move here because of family and the beautiful golf course. fAVoRiTE PlACE you HAVE VisiTED: I have been blessed since I was young to travel a little but I really have never been much of a destination guy. I usually enjoy wherever I am, but if I had to choose one place it would be the beach at night. fAVoRiTE MoViE: Home Alone! It reminds me of my mom and those days when she would let me stay home from school and take "mental health days."
fAVoRiTE HoBBy: I love bass fishing! It has always been a very relaxing challenge for me and one that I enjoy doing with others. fAVoRiTE QuoTE: "Be strong and courageous do not be afraid or discouraged for the Lord God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9 WHAT HAs BEEN THE MosT REWARDiNG ExPERiENCE WoRKiNG AT CoMANCHE TRACE: I have been challenged to build my knowledge as a golf professional everyday and the opportunity to achieve my PGA membership status which was a personal goal and something that will aid in furthering my career as a Head Golf Professional/Director of Golf. fAVoRiTE fooD: I love steak with mashed potatoes and green beans! fAVoRiTE MEMoRy: Winning the Individual Junior College National Championship in 2004 was something I will never forget. Mainly because of the sacrifices my mom made for me so that I could have that opportunity. It was a very special moment for both of us.
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HIGHNEUEN at comanche trace
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A SNAP DECISION CAN BE
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TAKE THE CASE OF A
HOUSTON BANKER WHO ACCOMPANIED HIS FRIENDS TO A HORSE SALE AT
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THE
PRETTY FILLY CAME THROUGH AND CAUGHT HIS EYE.
BEFORE HE KNEW IT, HIS HAND FLEW UP TO BID ON HER, AND THE NEXT MOMENT SHE WAS HIS.
Mind you, this was a man who had ridden horses when he was twelve, but hadn’t been in a saddle for thirty years. He had nowhere to board the horse and was scheduled to leave for vacation the next day. Fortunately his dentist volunteered to keep her until the impulsive banker could figure out what he was going to do. To the banker’s surprise, his dentist friend sent the horse to a cutting horse trainer. “I’ll fall off!” he exclaimed when he found out what had happened. And sure enough he did. But after a series of mishaps, the banker found his new passion and recently was inducted into the National Cutting Horse Hall of Fame. “I did fall off,” explains Don Neuenschwander, “my first time out, I cut nine calves and fell off seven times.” This was only one of the many mishaps that happened to “Neuen,” as he came to be called, recounted in an entertaining book Cuttin’ Capers by author Gala Nettles, published in 1992 and reissued in 2011. And Cutter Sue, his first filly, would be just one of many horses Don would ride in shows all over the United States. Don is a lifetime VP of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, which raises over $15 million dollars for scholarships.
BETTER HALF A graduate of UT, Don worked as an accountant before entering the banking industry. Back in the 1970s there were many struggling banks in Texas. One of these he purchased and as wife
Kathy says, “He bought the bank and he got me with it!” She was an employee there and became his secretary. They got to know each other well before they married. She shared his love of travel and together they and their horses crisscrossed the country. Kathy, a gourmet cook, who has taken many cooking classes, including a ten-day course at the Capisano Wine & Culinary Institute in Italy, has always loved to entertain. She learned early on that when Don said he’d invited two or three couples for dinner she should plan for double that. An illustration of Don’s largesse is when they were at a horse show in Batesville, Mississippi. He told Kathy he’d invited eight people to dinner. She planned to make enough food to share leftovers with the horse show staff and wasn’t too worried. The menu consisted of link sausage appetizers, pork chops, potatoes au gratin, and banana pudding for dessert. Thirty-
two people showed up! “I felt like Jesus with the loaves and fishes!” Kathy exclaims, “But I made it work and everyone had a good time.”
THE NEXT GENERATION Don’s children are a source of pride for him and Kathy. Son Brody Neuenschwander is a world renowned calligrapher and artist. “I named him Brody James after the Stanford football player,” Don says, “I thought he might want to drop our hard to pronounce last name, but he didn’t.” The name is Swiss and means “newcomer in town.” Brody went to Princeton University and then received a PhD in art history at Courtauld Institute in England. He and his wife, Nadine and their daughter, Clara, live in Brugges, Belgium. He is the official illuminator for both the Belgian and British royal houses, and created the scroll that Princess Diana presented to John Gielgud upon his knighthood. Brody’s website is worth
a look for the amazing artwork he’s created for film, stage and public installations: www. brodyneuenschwander.com Elder daughter Caron owns LaMay Designs in Houston and younger daughter Christi is the Chief Development Officer of Genesys Works, a non-profit that enables inner-city high school students to break through barriers and discover through meaningful work experience that they can succeed as professionals in the corporate world. Don and Kathy are selling their Houston home but plan to keep an apartment there so they can stay close to the children and grandchildren. In addition to the two daughters and one sonin-law, Rob, they have two granddaughters, Phoebe and Loulie, in Houston. Caron’s older daughter, Sophia, is at college in Florida. “You know how it is,” says Kathy, “they’re so busy, if we want to see them, we had better go there.”
CHARITABLE WORKS Don retired from cutting competitions but he and Kathy are still active in another of their passions: the MyFriends Foundation, which Don started in 1972 to help abused, abandoned and traumatized children. They are active fundraisers. The non-profit is run solely by volunteers. Money is raised to support other small non-profits that reach children in need. One of the projects that is most dear to their hearts is the Teddy Bear Program. “At first we thought, how can teddy bears help kids,” says Kathy. “But then I spoke to a police officer who told me about when he responded to a domestic violence call. The dad was taken to jail, the mom was taken to the hospital and the child was in a terrible state. The police officer offered the child a teddy bear and that little girl just ran into his arms.” MyFriends has also been a supporter of K’Star, an emergency home for abused children in Kerrville. The next major fundraiser for MyFriends will be held at the Bell Tower in Houston on October 14. – visit www.myfriendsfoundation.org for more information. In honor of all the work Don has done for the MyFriends Foundation, a Presidential Endowed Scholarship was established at The University of Texas McCombs School of Business by the MyFriends Board and several of his friends.
INCA RED One of Don’s favorite cars is a 1981 Mercedes SL380. Although the manufacturer’s color of the car was called Inca Red, Don was very excited that it looked 20 LIFESTYLE october/november 2011
UT burnt orange. Being a die-hard Longhorn fan, the color makes sense. “When he bleeds, his blood is orange!” says Kathy. Their lovely home is decorated in a western motif – sculptures by Jim Reno, a pencil drawing of a cow skull by Brody, Don’s last saddle, and an impressive display of silver belt buckles from Don’s cutting horse wins. In Europe Brody found a powder horn used by one of Napoleon’s soldiers, and a brass boot stirrup from a Spanish conquistador, which is surprisingly small. Nestled in a corner of the living room are two guitars. As an adult Don decided he wanted to learn to play. At the time, the bank he owned had an airplane and limo used for depositors who had more than $100,000 in the bank. Channel 2 news in Houston decided to do a story on the bank. When they discovered that Don came to work in jeans, they dubbed him “The Guitar Playing Banker.”
CALLING COMANCHE TRACE HOME Don has always been partial to the Hill Country. A photograph of him riding a cutting horse hangs in their living room. “That arena stood where Rock Barn is today” he says. The Neuenschwanders rented a vacation home in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, for six weeks each summer, for ten years. When they learned the property was going to be sold and developed into condos, they decided to search for another place to vacation in the summer. “It was between water and golf,” Kathy remembers. “While we were trying to decide, we
came to visit our friends here. Don loved the golf course and the pros were so nice and friendly.” “We bought a lot and were going to build,” says Don, “but then we saw the Villas and they had everything we wanted.” “We looked at the Villa for the first time on 7-7-07 and it was unit
#7, so it was meant to be,” says Kathy. Kathy has made many friends at Comanche Trace, through golf and Mah Jongg. A few years ago, for Don’s birthday, she surprised him with a performance by international country star Gary P. Nunn. They’d met him in Houston and became fast friends. Gary P. has performed
several times at Comanche Trace as a guest of the Neuenschwanders. Don and Kathy agree, “It’s the many friends and the fun we have with them that make Comanche Trace such a special place to live!”
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Your Financial Future: Will You Be Ready? Getting your financial and investment act together takes time and close attention to detail. With more responsibilities, the process becomes even more complex.
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LADIES’ FASHION SHOW BY SHERRI JONES
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3RD MORE THAN 55 LADIES OF COMANCHE TRACE GATHERED IN THE VISTA GALLERY FOR THE ANNUAL LADIES TEA AND FASHION SHOW. Ladies enjoyed a traditional English Tea lunch and shopping after the show. Eight beautiful models/ members showcased three ensembles ranging from casual to evening wear from Kerrville’s local boutique Passion for Fashion. Congratulations to Nancy Charter who won the basket donated by Passion for Fashion valued at over $300. Melissa Nunn, owner, gifted a jewelry set
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to each member at the luncheon. Also, congratulations to Kathy Neuenschwander who won the $50 gift certificate to Lemon Tree Cleaners, donated by owner Denny Foster. Members at the luncheon were the first to hear from Melissa about their new location at 223 Earl Garrett, which will house more than 4,000 s.f. of shopping space. We look forward to their grand opening in November 2011.
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• MyFriends Putting Contest
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• Plan Your Next Event at the Club at Comanche Trace
Jennifer Phelps, Cheryl Colby Noah, and the
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Sherri Jones Comanche Trace Membership Director and Event Coordinator
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P U t t i N G K i D s f i r s t: MyfrieNDs PUttiNG CONtest
Kathy Neuenschwander, Vicki Baron, and Don Neuenschwander
MYFRIENDS HOSTED A PUTTING CONTEST AT COMANCHE TRACE ON JULY 26TH. THIRTYSEVEN ANXIOUS “PUTTERS” AND A HOST OF ONLOOKERS ENJOYED THE ACTIVITIES. MyFriends, a Neuenschwander Foundation for Children in Crisis, presented a check for $12,250 to Vicki Baron, director of K’Star, a Kerrville home for abused children. Don & Kathy Neuenschwander, founders and operators of MyFriends, increased the amount raised by the event with additional funds from MyFriends. The golf staff of Comanche Trace put together a challenging contest of nine putting holes using three separate putting greens.
Gary P. Nunn, Norm Smith, and Don Neuenschwander The winner of the putting contest was Roy Thompson of Union State Bank. The event was attended by many Comanche Trace members as well as others familiar with MyFriends. The contest was followed by cocktails & hors d’oevres, Texas Country Legend singer and songwriter, Gary P. Nunn topped off the evening with a great country music concert.
Winner, Roy Thompson of Union State Bank
K’STAR is dedicated to the development and management of diversified programs designed to provide counseling, guidance, education and emergency shelter to runaways, abused or at-risk youth and their families. K’STAR’s mission is to provide emergency shelter, counseling, guidance, and support for abused, neglected, truant and runaway youth ages birth through 17 years old in 14 Hill Country counties. K’STAR is a safe short-term program for today providing longterm solutions for tomorrow. They are committed to serving the child, the family, and the community. K’STAR values teamwork, caring individuals, quality services, innovation, and diversity.
For more information about K’STAR call 830-896-5404, or visit them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/KSTAR/224011145726
MEMBERSHIP & EVENTS
KiD’s BaCK tO s C H O O L P O O L Pa r t y MORE THAN 40 COMANCHE TRACE MEMBERS OF ALL AGES JOINED US AT THE COMANCHE TRACE POOL FOR FOOD AND FUN THURSDAY, AUGUST 18TH. THE EVENT CELEBRATED THE END OF SUMMER VACATION AND THE BEGINNING OF THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR.
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Enjoy amazing vista views of the Texas Hill Country while you dine on signature dishes prepared by our talented culinary team. Our casual and ďŹ ne dining restaurants offers an experience like no other in Kerrville. (Open to the public).
The Pinnacle Grill - Casual Dining Enjoy traditional favorites along with southwest specialties. Offering burgers, signature soups and salads, pasta dishes, steaks and more in a golf club casual atmosphere. Check out the NEW Lunch and Dinner menus! The Trophy Room - Fine Dining To elevate your dining experience, we offer "After Five" dining in the Trophy Room. Choose from a variety of upscale dishes in a casual but reďŹ ned setting with hill country views at every angle. Dress for The Club: Golf Club Casual
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Hours of Operation (Fall/Winter): Tuesday-Thursday-8:00am-8:00pm (last reservation/table seating) Friday & Saturday: 8:00am-8:30pm (last reservation/table seating) Reservations: Pinnacle Grill - Please reserve tables for groups over 10. Trophy Room- Reservations are required. (830) 895-8500 Ext. 249
Extravaganza Join us Saturday, October 29th, 2011 for a Fall Shopping Extravaganza! We will be featuring more than 25 vendors of all types - from boutiques to home decor to one-of-a-kind artisans. Mimosas and hors d’oeuvres will be served during the member-only hours for the ULTIMATE shopping experience!
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Extravaganza Vendors Include: Comanche Trace Golf Shop • Doncaster-Vicki Russell Lillian's of Boerne • Nancy Watts Interiors • Rawhide Scentsy-Lynne Laurence Consultant • Rita's Graphics Silpada Designs-Carrie Schmerbeck • Kerrville Ranch & Pet Center Rustic Elegance • Especially Yours • Passion for Fashion
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EVENTS AT COMANCHE TRACE Our dedicated staff looks forward to hosting your upcoming event and exceeding your expectations. With our breathtaking Hill Country views and our commitment to excellence, you are sure to find Comanche Trace the perfect venue for your special event. We look forward to making this a stress-free and exciting experience for you and your guests. “Let me help customize your next event.”
-Sherri Jones
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DAYTRIP
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By Paul F. Schoenfeld
109 N. Llano St., Fredericksburg, TX 866 349-6688 830 997-7625 rockboxtheater.com
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friends or family coming in soon to enjoy your hospitality and the Hill Country and you want to be sure they have a really good time. Or, perhaps you are a little bored and would like to put some excitement in your life with an evening out.
THE SOLUTION: Go to the Rockbox Theater in downtown Fredericksburg. 32 LIFESTYLE october/november 2011
The resident cast of top-notch professional performers will entertain you with their terrific musical talent and hilarious comedy. It is family friendly fun that everyone, young or old, can enjoy. If you truly enjoy the golden oldies music of the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s then the Rockbox cast will take you back to those good old days with their right-on impressions and costumes of Elvis, Johnny Cash, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Tammy Wynette, James Brown, and other departed greats of past decades. Mix in their renditions of the music of Willie Nelson, ZZ Top, Bette Midler, the Everly Brothers, Sonny and Cher, the Supremes, and many other memorable artists and you will have an evening to remember. And to think it is all here in the beautiful Hill Country, just a short drive up Highway 16 to Fredericksburg.
One thing that really makes the Rockbox performances so attractive is that they never repeat the same performance from one week to the next. The cast is so extremely talented and with an apparently endless repertoire of songs that their lineup of “visiting legends” changes every week, meaning you could attend with friends and family and then return the following week with outof-towners and see a totally different presentation. Several Kerrville residents report that repeat visitors often request a return to the Rockbox because they had such a good time before and know they will again be treated to an exciting but different show from what they had previously enjoyed. Outstanding entertainment at reasonable ticket prices, with four weekend performances. The Rock-
box is a must see for you and your family, friends, and visitors. Paul and Ellen Schoenfeld moved to Comanche Trace in February 2009 to be close to their daughter, Sharon, and her family. They enjoy traveling and spending time with two grandsons when Paul is not on the golf course and Ellen is not involved with the Kerrville Republican Women's Club and St. Peter's
Episcopal Church . After discovering the Rockbox Theater even before moving to Kerrville, the Schoenfelds attend performances frequently each year.
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PET PROFILE
5 years old I insist on having my daily walks along the paths where I occasionally express my herding instincts with the local antelope, but they never let me get very close. On a more serious note, I have been a member of the Humane Society and a Therapy Dog since I was two years old. This means I visit the local nursing homes and VA Hospital where the patients make as much a fuss over me as I do of them. I also participate in the Canine Literacy Program, where I listen as a
Owners: Fred & Jennifer Womack student reads to me to improve their reading skills. I love visiting the children, particularly the pre-schoolers in the Operation Head Start program. Once a year I march in the Bark for Life event to raise money for cancer research with several of my Comanche Trace friends. I’m very social and like to visit my neighbors. They take me out in their car, feed me, and one of them lets me hitch a ride in the annual Christmas golf cart parade. Life sure is good here.
BREED: SHELTIE
ORIGINALLY BRED IN THE SHETLAND ISLANDS OF SCOTLAND AS HERDERS. SOME PEOPLE WANT TO CALL ME LASSIE SINCE THEY THINK I’M A MINIATURE COLLIE.
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for the best bent grass greens in Texas. The Lifestyle at Comanche Trace Choose from more than 5 membership offers everything for the adept to the packages offered and novice golfer, with the tailored to your Lifestyle. perfect play ground Kerrville is a very With ongoing golf year-round in your pleasant area in the events, Comanche Trace backyard. The golf Texas Hill Country with a Men’s Golf Association, course at Comanche remarkable climate. It’s Comanche Trace Ladies Trace will appeal Golf Association & the to and challenge very atypical from what Lady 9ers there is a golf enthusiasts of every you’d expect in Texas. It’s group for everyone. age and ability. Just a about six degrees dryer Comanche Trace members cart ride away, you will and cooler year ‘round. have a group for every experience 27 holes That’s great for golfers. challenge play 6 days a of championship golf week. Take advantage of made for the perfect weekly golf clinics, private day of golf. lessons and more! Natural, drought*GUARANTEED NO ASSESMENTS resistant native grasses designed and AND NO FOOD AND BEVERAGE selected especially for the environment. MINIMUMS* Golf membership deposits Tiff-sport Bermuda for the tees, 100% refundable * fairways and roughs, Crenshaw and L93
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flush, if the color begins to appear in the bowl within 30 minutes you have a leak that should be repaired immediately. Use the appropriate water level and load size on the washing machine when doing laundry and/or use a High-Efficiency washer. Make sure the dishwasher is fully loaded to maximize the dishes cleaned per cycle. Rinse dishes, vegetables and fruits in a filled basin, rather than under running water. To cut down on water waste, fill plastic bottles with water (don’t leave airspace, or add sand to keep it from floating), screw the lids on, and put them in your toilet tank (away from the operating mechanisms). Or, buy an inexpensive tank bank or float booster.
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Install a toilet tummy in your toilet tank
CONSERVE?
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Install a faucet aerator on your kitchen sink
10 - 20 GAL/DAY Install a faucet aerator on your bathroom sink
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Turn faucet off when brushing teeth, shaving
5 - 10 GAL/PERSON/DAY Don’t use your toilet as a waste basket
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READING
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snow flower and the secret fan by Lisa See
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Don’t miss some of these other 2011 books-to-movies! Best read with a bowl of popcorn.
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one Day by David nicholls
sarah’s Key by Tatiana de rosnay
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
After spending the night together on the night of their college graduation Dexter and Em are shown each year on the same date to see where they are in their lives. They are sometimes together, sometimes not, on that day.
In modern-day Paris, a journalist (Kristen Scott Thomas) finds her life becoming entwined with a young girl whose family was torn apart during the notorious Vel’ d’Hiv Roundup in 1942.
Returning as an honored An aspiring author during the civil rights movement of the 1960’s decides to write a book detailing the African American Maid’s point of view on the White families they work for, and their hardships they go through on a day to day basis.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows rowling, J. k. Mr. Popper’s Penguins atwater, richard Water for Elephants gruen, Sara
Rodrick Rules kinney, Jeff
Beastly Flinn, alex
Mars Needs Moms! breathed, berkeley
The lincoln lawyer connelly, michael
Jane Eyre brontë, charlotte
i Am Number four lore, Pittacus
The Dark fields glynn, alan
The Eagle of the Ninth Sutcliff, rosemary
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46 Comanche Trace Realty Why Comanche Trace Realty?
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Stop by our sales office for a personal tour of our growing community. Comanche Trace Realty 2801 Comanche Trace Drive, Kerrville, TX Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm Sunday 1pm - 5pm 830.895.8505 or toll free 877.467.6282 www.comanchetrace.com
Where to retire magazine has named Comanche Trace as one of the 50 best Master-Planned Communities in the united States
"[Comanche Trace] is among an elite group of developments that offer today's retirees a wellrounded, active lifestyle. Where to retire applauds the positive impact that each of our 50 best has made on the economic health of the towns and cities in which they are located. All of the communities are leaders in providing a high quality of life to those who are embarking on new adventures in retirement."
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FEATURES • Beautifully appointed Swimming Pool and Spa • Approx 6700 Sq. Ft. & Cabana • 5 Bedrooms plus 2 Studies • 6 Full Baths & 2 Half Baths • 4 Car Garage with 3 Car Breezeway • Extensive landscaping on over an acre and a half of property 44 LIFESTYLE october/november 2011
This home sits on the highest residential street in Comanche Trace, commanding a view of not only Comanche Trace but the surrounding hill country. It is simply breathtaking. There are so many vantage points to enjoy the view; I meet myself getting to all of them at least once a day. There is a large pool and spa that can be enjoyed by just relaxing or exercising a little, more by actually swimming in it. I can sit in the spa and survey the countryside while I drift into a state of serenity in the soothing bubbles. Where has this spot been all of my life? The cabana is just a few steps away so I can grab a freshly iced drink. If it is too chilly for the pool, I have a choice of two different second story verandas where I get a bird’s eye view of this habit forming hill country. It reminds me so much of that summer in Tuscany. I can even see the golfers enjoying the Championship Course at the bottom of the hill. I have tried to finish reading this novel for book club tomorrow, but there is just too much going on with those golfers. Sometimes I fall asleep in the peace and quiet. Either way, I am not sure I will be finished
with this book before the book club meets. Oh well, there is always such a lively discussion I will find out what happened from my friends. I am sure they read it. I love to throw parties and entertain my large circle of family and friends. I have never had a home that is so suited to happy gatherings. The granite bar in the game room is simply outrageously gorgeous! Both the powder room and the staircase in the game room are very unique. There is plenty of space for a pool table, a shuffle board table, and of course a great table for card games. The guest room is truly a spot no one will ever want to leave. It is huge, with one of those private verandas I was telling you about, and has a giant shower, two separate dressing areas and a huge closet. There is even a study if someone has to catch up on work or write the next novel for me to try to read. The main house has glorious views from the great room, family room and my master suite. In fact, there are two master bedroom suites in the main house so I can have my son or daughter stay here or
one of my very best friends right in the house with me for those long chats I so love. I can not think of one more thing to add to my kitchen – first of all, it is a beautiful kitchen with a large dining room just outside of it – the kitchen has spectacular granite counter tops, a six burner range, large refrigerator and the coolest pantry under the stairwell --- it just keeps going and going. I can cook with my husband and my friends – there is a great counter where others can sit and enjoy watching us work. I love the Tuscan style and feel of this house and think anyone who loves to entertain in a grand place that is so meant for loving life would love it too. We would be happy to show it to you if you have that special zest for life and love to share it. This house will keep the sparkle going.
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comanche trace REALTY Whether you are looking for a new home in our community, a
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Courtyard Homes approx. 1500-2000 square feet, from $260’s Garden Homes approx. 1800-2500 square feet, from the $300’s Architecturally Planned Neighborhood approx. 2300-2700 square feet from the $400’s Single Family Homes approx. 2500+ square feet from the $400’s Estate Homes starting at 3500+ square feet from the $700’s
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2955 Dry HOLLOW 3 bedrooms plus office nook, 2 1/2 baths, 2 car garage plus cart garage. Approx. 2765 square feet Price: $479,000 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.
3505 arrOWHeaD DriVe 3 bedrooms plus study, 3 baths, 2 car garage with cart storage. Approx. 3354 square feet Price: $839,000 This exquisite estate home boasts dramatic views over the lush greens and fairways throughout the Comanche Trace valley. The home has been designed for seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living. A spacious flowing veranda wraps around the home with a relaxing covered area at one end. A private loggia adjacent to the master retreat provides an opportunity to enjoy the ideal climate of the Texas Hill Country. The unique floor plan was designed around a spacious colonnade connecting the various interiors.
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3956 OaK ParK 3 Bedrooms plus Study, 3.5 Baths, 3 Car Garage. Approx. 2734 square feet Price: $449,000 This home, built by Arthur Schmidt Construction, has a spacious floor plan that features an open kitchen, breakfast room, and large stone wood-burning fireplace. Covered patio may be accessed from great room or master bedroom. All bedrooms have walk-in closets. Walls have a hand-trowel finish. Master suite has Jacuzzi tub, large shower, his and hers closets. Floors are travertine throughout, except for bedrooms which are carpeted. Kitchen has granite countertops, knotty alder cabinets and Viking appliances. 8 ft. doors throughout, ceiling fans in great room, master bedroom, and on patio. This gorgeous Tuscan-style home is on a quiet street right across from Hole No. 1 of The Creeks Golf Course, and it borders a pocket park for privacy. You can’t beat this quality, location, or lifestyle! 3412 traCe CirCLe 3 bedrooms plus study, 3 1/2 baths, 2 car garage plus cart garage. Approx. 3244 square feet Price: $599,000 This Texas Hill Country custom estate home features a massive stone fireplace with an iron mantelpiece, travertine marble floors with decorative inlaid tiles, open beams in the large study, granite counters with tasteful custom tile work, hand-pounded copper sinks, and a 7-channel surround sound system. Enjoy entertaining your guests from the large back patio with great views of the Golf Course and Hill Country!
This classic hill country home features a standing seam metal roof with a wonderful front courtyard, back porch and patio for entertaining your friends and enjoying the beautiful views. Large master suite with two closets, two sinks and counters and deep soaking tub. Large kitchen with granite countertops and plenty of ash cabinets. Gracious living room with stone fireplace and high beamed ceilings. Dining room is ready for your family dinners. Hand-troweled finishes throughout the home.
2052 tOsCaNO Way 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths (including casita), 2 Car Garage + Cart Storage. Approx. 2722 square feet Price: $469,000 The beautiful courtyard nestled in the middle of this Tuscan style home is perfect for entertaining. The outdoor fireplace and speakers make that even more fun! Your guest will love the casita with full bath and large walk-in closet. The living, kitchen and dining space is warm and inviting. Wonderful finish-outs include wood interior doors, granite counters throughout, custom knotty alder cabinetry, stainless appliances and an unbelievable built-in sound system.
2857 rOCK BarN 2 Bedrooms plus Study, 2.5 Baths and 3 Car Garage Approx. 2453 square feet Price: $412,500
2713 iNDiaN WeLLs 3 bedrooms, 3 Baths 2 car garage Approx. 1611 square feet Price: $249,000
Elegantly rustic garden home with great views of golf course and historic Rock Barn. Spacious kitchen and great room with corner stone fireplace, wood floors, tall ceilings and lots of windows. Master suite features sitting area in bedroom, huge walk-in closet, garden tub, double sink vanity and large shower. Beautiful dining room and cozy breakfast nook. This floor plan offers many options.
This home features a private courtyard, perfect for entertaining, and a casita with a private bath and closet. The kitchen offers a nice eat-at bar, and granite counter tops. The master suite has a separate tub and shower. The lovely backyard has a nice covered patio to enjoy the evening breeze.
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2912 Dry HOLLOW 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 car garage plus cart garage. Approx. 2737 square feet Price:$540,000
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Beautiful lot in Phase 9 almost half an acre with a good building site, nice views of the surrounding hill country and backs up to dedicated green space.
You’ll love all of the mature trees and wonderful views of the surrounding hill country on this fantastic lot. Set on Pinnacle View Drive, this lot is just waiting for you to build your dream home. Come home to Comanche Trace and discover the lifestyle so many others have found so satisfying.
PHase 8 LOt 59 Price $99,500
PHase 11 LOt 43 Approx. 0.41 acre Price: $115,000
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Build your dream home in Tuscan Village! The DaVinci Plan is ready to begin. An architectural planned neighborhood featuring approximately 2300-2700 square-foot primarily single story plans with spectacular views of the surrounding hill country. Enjoy the ultimate lifestyle of Comanche Trace - all within your own community. Surrounded by the #2 and #7 fairways and greens, each homesite offers a spectacular view of its own. Exquisite Tuscan-style architecture and first class amenities and this lot is on-golf. Just look at the views!
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PHase 9 LOt 50 Price: $69,000
Beautiful on-golf lot on Pinnacle View Drive with great views of golf and surrounding hill country. Level build site with mature trees in the back. After a fine day playing any of our 27 holes of championship golf you will love the peace and quiet on your back patio.
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