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VOLUME 4 ISSUE 1 FEBRUARY / MARch 2013

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EVEREST BASE CAMPADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME

FOOD & WINE ENTHUSIASTThE NApA AND SONOMA VALLEyS

JOHNNY MANZIELCONGRATULATIONS

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Dear Lifestyle Reader,

I love the feeling of a fresh start at the beginning of the year. comanche Trace is experiencing steady growth with new construction of custom homes; 20 additional homes in 2012!

The new growth, as a result of over-seeding the golf courses, is coming in nicely. Member growth continues to increase steadily with 34 new members added in 2012.

A new event is on the horizon! comanche Trace will host the Texas hill country Wine & Brew Festival on Saturday, July 6. Enjoy your favorite Texas wines and micro-brews, dance to the music of Texas artists, and relax with us in style. Games and activities for the kiddos and young at heart will keep you entertained.

Look for the ad in this issue of LIFESTYLE of Comanche Trace and the Texas Hill Country. You can find more details at www.WineAndBrewFest.com.

Remember, you can keep up with all the news and activities in comanche Trace at comanchetrace.com and facebook.com/comanchetrace.

All the best,Trevor L. hyde

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LETTER FROM ThE PRESIDENT

First, I want to congratulate Kerrville’s own, Johnny Manziel, for his recent accomplishment as the first freshman Heisman trophy winner and Cotton Bowl champion. As a former resident of Comanche Trace, this gives our community yet another source of pride. Way to go, Johnny!

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Trevor hyde - President and Publisher

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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 2013. 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, Ellen Schoenfeld,

Jane Garbish, Jenny Kistler, Joe herring, Jr., Leigh Ann Grasso,

Reggie cox, Tony Johnson, Trevor hyde

C O n T r i B u T i n G e d i T O r s

carolyn Goodloe, Gary clymans, John harrison,

John Swann, Mary Muse, Nathalie McDonald

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colby cobb, colby Nash, Dean Self, Deb Wolfe, Don Grogg, Gary clymans, Gena Teer, Jarrick cooper, Jenny Kistler,

John harrison, John Swann, Karen Quanstrom, Kristen howton, Stuart cunyus

additional photography sourcesArms of hope, iStockphoto, MorgueFile,

Riverside Nature center, Texas A&M University

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48 | GARdenInGriverside Nature center reaches Out

52 | COMMunITY

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20 | CALendAR

22 | FOOd & WIneThe Napa and Sonoma Valleys

26 | COnGRATuLATIOnSJohnny manziel

In the last issue of LIFESTyLE we failed to recognize Helen Herd as the author of the

Feature Story about The magnificent Seven and their travels to machu Picchu. Thank you, helen,

for writing such a magnificent article!

From mahjongg toMachu Picchu

The AdvenTures of The MAgnificenT seven - Peru 2012

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57 | HILL COunTRY eVenTSTexas hill country Wine & Brew Festival

58 | HILL COunTRY eVenTS CALendAR

62 | ARTS & enTeRTAInMenTmuseum of Western art

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The team of John harrison, Tim Dewell, John Binnion, and Glenn Andrew won the 1st flight. The winning team of the 2nd flight was Leonard Scott, Paul Schoenfeld, Alex Dingman, and hugh Rees. 3rd Flight winners were the team of Bill Stillwell, Jude Dunfee, Dave Phelps, and

Steve Patterson. The winners in the 4th Flight were the team

of Tim Dylina, Ed Barlow, Lew Killebrew, and Mike Kerstetter.

The gross division was won by cheryl Wood who shot a 93. Marian Ezell

took home the win for the net division with a score of 76. The Golfer of the Month tournament is played on the first Thursday of every month and

crowns a winner for the lowest gross score and a winner for the lowest net

score. This win earns those ladies bragging rights for the entire month!

the lGA hAd their Monthly Golfer

of the Month on deceMber 6th.


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There are many ways to achieve this but one of the most

effective ways is to take lessons. Instructors can do more than fix swing flaws; they can teach you new shots that you might not have heard of or tried before. Being able to use these shots will give you more options to choose from that could lead to shots being shaved off your score. Taking lessons with consistency (at least 3-4 times a month) will help keep bad habits from creeping into your swing. Getting feedback about what you are doing well and what needs to be worked on makes for better practice sessions when your instructor isn’t with you. Instead of trying to work on too many things at once, an instructor can help decide what is most important to work on at that point in your swing. As we all know, too many thoughts can lead to a frustrating round of golf.

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As in years past, we will be hosting the Valero Texas Open Qualifier on March 28th and April 1st. The players always enjoy coming to the

hill country and playing the bent grass greens that comanche Trace boasts.

As the weather starts to feel more like spring and less like fall, the tournament schedule begins to

pick up again. The MGA and LGA continue to play every Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. Below is a list of

some upcoming member events:

MArch 16The Big cup Member/Member

April 27 - 28 The Brute Member/Member

MAy 25 - 26Senior club championship

MAy 31 - June 1Ladies club championship

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A D V E R T I S E M E N T

Building your dream home doesn’t have to be stressful if you choose the right builder. mike Stavinoha of Stavinoha Homes recommends getting to know the builder by asking a lot of questions. “This is a marriage of sorts, so you want to be sure to pick the right partner,” adds Stavinoha.

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How involved will tHe builder be in tHe design process?

choosing a builder that will help you make the right choices while designing your home can save you time and money when building. stavinoha spends a tremendous amount of time ensuring your home design fits the site and takes advantage of the views and topography.

How often will tHe builder be on tHe job site?

it is important to know your builder’s work routine. will they be on the site everyday? once a week? once a month? stavinoha feels time spent on site eliminates problems and lends to a quality built home. He likes to be on the job site multiple times each day.

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Mike stavinoha of stavinoha Homes has been building in the Hill country since 2004. His homes won both the 2009 and 2011 tour of Homes people’s choice Award. His goal is to build high quality, unique custom homes that compliment his clients’ lifestyles while creating a true value for their investment.

wHAt About references? stavinoha recommends you ask for a list of all homeowners for

which they’ve built so that you may contact any one of them. find out if those owners are happy and satisfied. Also ask for trade and credit references. You want to be sure the builder you choose has a good reputation with homeowners and subcontractors as well.

How Are tHe finAnces HAndled? You need to understand how your builder handles the funds and

when and how payments are to be made.

wHAt’s it reAllY going to cost Me?

Are the allowances for items such as appliances, flooring, counter-tops, lighting and plumbing fixtures in line with your desires? stavinoha gets to know your tastes and budget before making allowances.


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In 2001, Mike and debbie wilson opened the doors to their business, an art gallery and custom frame and print shop all in one. both Mike and debbie share

a passion for art in all forms, such as designing glass jewelry, woodworking, and collecting one-of-a-kind art pieces.

traveling nationwide has developed and inspired Mike and debbie as artists. they met in las vegas, where debbie owned an art gallery and Mike was an artist. “we were like two halves meeting,” debbie confesses.

The Hill Country’s “bread and butter” are the local businesses that serve its communities. Among those is the family-owned River’s Edge Art Gallery, just a minute’s walk from the scenic Guadalupe River in historic downtown Kerrville.

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Mike’s specialties include fine art printing, photoshop, photo restoration, and oil and acrylic painting. He also woodworks and crafts beds, chairs, picture frames, and mirrors. debbie is a specialist in framing and a master glass cutter. in california, she studied framing under her mentor, who taught her conservation and the ability to extend the lifetime of special artwork. “so many things we’ve done in the past have helped bring this place together,” debbie reveals.

Art is as much a part of their past as it is their future. Almost twelve years later, the Wilson’s are excited to announce their expansion for February 2013. thousands of additional square feet will accommodate life-size bronze sculptures and large art pieces. river’s edge gallery has the ability to print any picture with sizes up to 4 ft by 9 ft. Mike and debbie have built their business around serving people and appreciating artistry. the opportunities

of each new day at the shop excite them. “We love getting up in the morning and going to work. everyday is something different, where we never know who or what will come through the door,” Debbie describes. In Las Vegas, Debbie experienced an exciting surprise when she framed a Rembrandt painting. Other highlights of her career include framing reba Mcentire’s purse, vince gill’s electric guitar, jimmy page’s white guitar, and a hand-written letter by George Washington.

“custom framing is what keeps river’s edge in business. Our frames become part of the artwork,” Debbie expresses. lining the workshop walls are hundreds of frame samples in a multitude of sizes, shapes, stains, fabrics, and washes. Debbie claims to know each sample like the back of her hand in order to give her customers the best product at the right price. she special orders unique frames from as far as italy and spain.

“Custom framing is what keeps River’s Edge in business. Our frames become part of the artwork,” Debbie expresses.



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Take the time to visit this Texas Hill Country treasure. whether you’re an avid art collector or just enjoy the beauty of artful expression, their doors are open Monday through saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. visit Mike and debbie and the river’s edge gallery at 832 and 838 water street in Kerrville, Texas.

(830) 895-5184, www.RiversEdgeGallery.net

At every price point and style, there is a frame perfectly fit for a piece of art.

river’s edge sells and displays artwork from artists located all over Texas. “Our gallery carries everything from contemporary to traditional to western to southwestern to loud colorful art,” Debbie explains. Some of the first contributing artists to showcase at the gallery were Mary shepard, Anita smith, dyana walker, roy Murray, and david Wheeler. River’s Edge also carries fine art canvas prints by nationally famous artists such as larry dyke, bev doolittle, bruce green, Andy thomas, and Howard terpning. Handcrafted silver and stone jewelry from all over Texas is on display and appears as pieces of artwork as well.

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FITNESS

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In February of 2011, I had the privilege of speaking with and listening to a presentation by dr. Kenneth Cooper, founder of the Cooper Institute in dallas. He was in Kerrville to pay tribute to Gail Sears, founder of the local Center For Fitness, and a dear friend and student of dr. Cooper. When Gail and her family opened The Center for Fitness in 1999, dr. Cooper was a speaker at the dedication. It was only appropriate that he returned after her death to personally tell her family and friends what profound respect he had for Gail and talk about her passion for fitness. Cooper said, “There is a difference between being successful and being significant, and Gail was both successful and significant.”

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Just as Gail made an incredible difference in the Kerrville area, Dr. cooper continues to make a difference on a worldwide scale. The forty years of research at the cooper Institute has created a vast amount of data on fitness and its effect on health. Through the institute’s efforts,

millions of people have begun healthy habits, improving both the quality and duration of their lives.

In speaking with Dr. cooper before his speech, I told him that I was a cooper Institute certified Personal Trainer and also had their certifications in Fitness Specialist for Older Adults and Biomechanics of Strength Training. he replied by saying, “Well, then you’ve surely been cooperized!” he told me a little about this new “brand”, which began the kickoff to the Institute’s next forty years! In his speech, however, he expanded the explanation so that we all heard the details of being cooperized.

As I often tell my clients, being healthy and fit is a process. It’s not a diet; it’s not a gym membership; it’s not even hiring a Personal Trainer! What is it? It’s a LIFESTYLE chANGE. It is taking all those healthy habits, such as proper eating and fitness, and incorporating them into our daily lives. Not just occasionally. Not just for a month or two. But every day, for the rest of our lives. Will we slip into our old habits sometimes? Undoubtedly! But then we pick up where we left off, because we know it’s the right thing to do. If those healthy habits are going to stick, they must become a lifetime priority.

I don’t believe I’ve ever listened to such knowledge and passion come out of the mouth of the same person as I did when I listened to Dr. cooper speak. Early in his medical career, he noticed the lack of focus in the medical field on wellness, as opposed to just treating illness. consequently, his quest to promote wellness began. his original focus was adults, but he now is putting special emphasis on turning around the childhood obesity epidemic. he has said that it’s much easier to build a healthy child than to fix a sick adult. Everyone – adults and children alike – can benefit from being cooperized!

Jane GarBishcooper Institute certified Personal TrainerTPI certified Fitness Professional830-370-9905

So – what exactly is being Cooperized?Dr. cooper breaks it down into eight easy steps (well – maybe not easy steps, but necessary if you are truly committed to a lifestyle change).Maintain a healthy weight. Obesity can be the cause of so many health conditions which ultimately affect the length and quality of life.

eat healthy most of the time. he’s not promoting a life of deprivation, but rather gaining enough knowledge to know what’s healthy and what’s not, and building an eating plan around those foods. he used the phrase “5 is fine, 9 is divine” when it comes to daily servings of fruits and vegetables.

exercise most days of the week. Get moving, and do it with consistency. Vary your choices so they remain desirable. Thirty minutes a day can increase your life span by up to six years and reduce your chance of death by all causes by 58%.

Take the right supplements for you. Knowing that few of us get all the vitamins and minerals we need strictly through our diets, work with your doctor to supplement when necessary – safely.

Manage Stress. None of us have lives without stress. Knowing how to deal with your stress is the key to health.

Stop smoking. It’s a killer – enough said.

Control alcohol. he didn’t promote abstinence, just moderation.

Get a regular, comprehensive physical exam. Even those people with the healthiest behaviors are not immune from disease. But early detection can combat many negative outcomes. See your doctor annually, or as often as is recommended.

A great way to get started on this new road to health is to explore the website “Today I Will”, www.todayIwill.com. The site is a joint effort of The cooper Institute and the cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. It has abundant information on fitness tips, diet research, and wellness studies. You can even personalize your own program for weight loss, fitness tracking and coaching tips.

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The Napa and Sonoma Valleys – What the Texas Wine Country Could Be One Day

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For most of the 1990s, we owned a company in Northern california that supplied liquid handling equipment for industrial applications, including the wine industry. Our customers ranged from the huge E&J Gallo conglomerate to small mom and pop boutique wineries, who sell their wines only at their winery. I spent about three-to-four months of each year there and made great friends with many of the winery owners and winemakers. On weekends, I learned the process of grape planting, cultivation, harvesting, winemaking, sales, marketing, and the hospitality that kept visitors coming back.

For those folks who enjoy wine, each visit to the valley can be a new and exciting, educational experience. For those who don’t enjoy wine, it is a visit to a beautiful part of the world where top quality gourmet food and great

hospitality abound. Great wine just like great food is made by the people who love what they do and want to share the experience, that is their life’s work, with others.

Recently, my wife Donna and i had the privilege of taking my Kerrville cousin Alan lewis and his wife

linda on their first visit to the napa and Sonoma Valleys. Our trip started in San Francisco because it currently has the most reasonable airfare from San Antonio and it is home to our absolute favorite italian restaurant, Trattoria Contadina. They serve true rustic central italian meals to a mostly local clientele. Great pastas, veal chops, and well-seasoned grilled chicken dishes grace their menu. The next morning began with a cable car ride across the city and then fresh Dungeness crab omelets with real irish coffee at the historical Buena Vista Bar and Grill near Fisherman’s Wharf.

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left: Alan and linda lewis.

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Entering the wine countryAs we ventured the hour or so north of the city, we could see

that some of the terrain of the California wine valleys resembles the Texas Hill Country. However, its ideal location near the pacific Ocean and the San Francisco Bay complex makes it a nearly perfect climate for wine grape production. The warm days and foggy cold nights, with temperatures dropping into the 50s and lower almost every night of the year, are very influential in the cultivation of fine wine varietal grapes. Most of the valley is very poor soil, made of acidic volcanic ash and rock, that stresses the grape vines into producing fruit of high sugar and high acids. it does not have the high pH limestone of the Texas Hill Country.

A bit about wineWine is one of the oldest documented beverages in the world.

it is a very fragile liquid, that is produced by the fermentation of the natural sugars in the grape into alcohol by yeast, that can be either natural from the surrounding air or added to the grapes when they are harvested. The grapes are brought into the winery after being either hand or machine picked and placed in 1000-pound capacity plastic bins. The bins are then dumped into a machine, called a stemmer, that mechanically removes the stems and leaves from the lot. White grapes then go into a hydraulic press, that presses the juice from the grapes and deposits it into barrels or stainless steel tanks for the fermentation process. The red grapes are stemmed and then the whole berries are placed in stainless steel tanks to ferment. With the exception of three grapes, all grape juice is white. The red wine skins and seeds are transported with the berries to


give the juice its flavor, color and tannins. After the fermentation takes place, the red grapes are squeezed to remove the rest of the juice, and the liquid is placed into barrels to rest for up to three years to let the wine mature. The standard 60-gallon wood barrel made of French Oak now costs over $1200. At all of the wineries, the wine is handled much in the same way. The barrels are placed in climate controlled aging rooms, cellars, or caves that have been drilled into the mountains surrounding the valleys. Wine should be considered to be like milk, it should never see temperatures above 80 degrees or oxidation will begin ruining most wines. Keeping that in mind, why do many people place their wine racks on top of the refrigerator, which is one of the warmest areas of the home?


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Back to our valley tourWe stayed in some small cottages

in a friend’s backyard in Calistoga called Washington Street lodging, a comfortable bed and a hot shower priced at $100 a night. it gave us more money for our wine purchasing activities. Calistoga is at the north end of the napa Valley and closest to my great friend Vincent Arroyo’s winery. Although he has a long term and knowledgeable tasting room staff, Vince is almost ever present in the tasting room to answer any question you may have about the operations or to sign a special bottle for you. He is a former mechanical engineer, who came to the napa Valley about 25 years ago to escape the corporate rat race. Vince was one of the pioneers for the petite Sirah grape. A tour of the winery and tasting of the wines from the aging barrels, with the winemaker, gives you a great insight into the amount of work and expense that goes into making great wine. Arroyo’s production is about 8,000 cases per year.

Among the wineries we visited that week were Martin estate, a small production winery, and the massive louis Martini complex in St. Helena. Our good friends, Greg and petra Martin, own the Martin estate, which annually produces as few as 900 cases of wonderful cabernet, but is closed to the public. E & J Gallo own the louis Martini complex, which corporately produces over 25 percent of all wine sold in the united States. We saw a similar production operation in all of the wineries.

“We hear of the conversion of water into wine at the marriage in Cana as of a miracle. But this conversion is, through the goodness of God, made every day before our eyes. Behold the rain which descends from heaven upon our vineyards, and which incorporates itself with the grapes, to be changed into wine; a constant proof that God loves us, and loves to see us happy.” – Benjamin Franklin

Another great pleasure of the California napa and Sonoma Valleys is the wealth of wonderful restaurants. Winter is a great time to visit so you can get a reservation at a reasonable hour at the fine establishments. Reservations are almost always required. Make them before you leave home on Opentable.com. From the Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives recommended Schellville Grill, with its parking-lot-smoker made pulled pork and burgers, to the exquisite Greystone Cellars restaurant at the Culinary institute of America serving dishes like whole grilled striped bass and niman Ranch Flat iron Steak, the emphasis is on very fresh local foods prepared with a Chef’s personal pride that look as good as they taste. Almost all of them are operated by the owner/chef. Famous TV chefs such as Cindy pawlcyn, Todd English, John Ash, Thomas Keller and Michael Chiarello have active daily roles at their great dining establishments. you cannot get a bad meal in the California wine country.

So will the Texas Wine Country ever come close to offering the experience one has in the napa and Sonoma Valleys?

There are definitely a few pointers and best practices that can be gleaned from the history and experience of the established California wine industry. The attentive care and love of the tourist business given by the owners and managers of all of the California Wine Country establishments - from wineries, to restaurants, to bakeries, to lodging facilities - is a business philosophy the Texas Wine Country could benefit from emulating. A winemaker’s ever-presence in the tasting room, the care and eagerness to answer questions posed by the more affluent wine connoisseur, the willingness to offer a taste of “under the counter” small production wines, a chef offering an interesting amuse before dinner as a gift for your presence, as well as presenting each kitchen offering as a piece of art are all things we Texans should request of our favorite wineries, restaurants, and bakeries in order to help the Hill Country Wine industry grow. California has had nearly one hundred years to perfect their art; we can learn from them and heighten the Texas Hill Country Wine experience.

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In October 2012, Comanche trace residents John swann and Dean self traveled to the Himalayas to begin a fourteen-day trek to Everest base Camp.

Getting there: On the opposite side of the world, Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu is about 24 hours flying time (east or west) from San Antonio. Eastbound flights go through the Middle East. Westbound flights go through LAX and Asia. John and Dean opted for a 36-hour flight through Houston, Moscow and Singapore.

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7 a.m. and our small group is standing in the chilly morning sunshine, enjoying our first view of Mount Everest (at 29,029 feet, the highest mountain in the world). today is a rest day on our trek,

but here we are, before breakfast, high on a hill just soaking up the moment. It’s amazing to think that a week from now, we’ll be standing at Everest base camp at 17,600 feet.

we had been planning the trek for more than a year. to prepare, we hiked on Mount washington, new hampshire, and in the mountains near Durango, colorado. but the comanche trace clubhouse trail was our main training ground. we determined that ten laps of the one-mile trail each day, with a backpack loaded with golf balls, ought to be good preparation. our two traveling companions had lots more trekking experience. Deb, a businesswoman from Seattle, had trekked in nepal before, and had even climbed Mt. rainier. azin, a dentist from Montreal, canada, was a seasoned trekker who had been to the summit of Kilimanjaro.

two days earlier we had taken the short flight from Kathmandu, nepal’s capital city, to the small town of Lukla, at almost 10,000 feet elevation. a web-search for “Lukla” will produce photos and videos of the airport, which is

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considered by many to be the most dangerous in the world. the strip is 1500 feet long, 66 feet wide, and has a gradient of 12%. there are no “go-arounds” on this landing. the strip is often closed for days on end due to bad weather, but our aging twin otter plane made a perfect on-time landing. the relief of getting off the plane safely far exceeded the excitement of boarding.

the trek took us along the main “highway” into the Everest region. yet, for fourteen days, we didn’t see any wheeled vehicles. our group shared the trail with yak trains, horses and porters carrying their loads up the mountain. here, distances are measured in hours and days, not miles. ask a nepali how far it is to his village, and he’ll look you up and down and reply “for me, two days; for you, maybe five”. the difficult terrain demands a twisty, up-and-down, rocky trail, which crosses ridges and deep valleys. on the first day, we learned the term “nepali flat”. a four-mile “nepali flat” hike takes five hours to complete!

we had carefully selected our guide company. we compared twenty or more companies before we decided on grand asian Journeys, a nepali company, with nepali staff. they are one of the oldest trekking companies, and they work hard to give back to their community. we had two guides, birkha and Devraj, to lead us up the mountain; and we had two porters, a father and son team, to carry our duffle bags each day and to run ahead to make sure we would have good rooms each night.

“Then, we saw a fully loaded yak fall off the trail!”



“It was a very cold, tiring climb to the summit at 18,200 feet but the panoramic views made it all worthwhile.”

bal Kumar is 62 years old and has been carrying loads for almost 50 years, and robin is 19 and training to be an assistant guide and teacher. the company treats their porters well and provides them with proper gear for the higher elevations.

before the trek, we rationalized that if horses and yaks could negotiate the trail, then how hard could it be? we soon discovered that nepali horses and yaks can climb just about anything, and with a full load!


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then, we saw a fully loaded yak fall off the trail! It just missed a step and fell twenty feet to the grass below. (the yak survived the fall and soon resumed its climb.) from that point on we always gave lots of room and moved to the high side when yaks passed.

Day two’s journey took us through the beautiful forests, high above the Dudh Kosi river, and offered breathtaking views of the valley below and the snow-capped mountains above us. we wound our way through forested hillsides and vegetable farms in the valley. five times, we dropped down to cross the river, and each time we climbed back up high on the other side. we quickly discovered that every downhill stretch would be followed by a steeper and longer uphill stretch. the last mile of the day, a 2000-foot climb to namche bazaar, took two hours. the day’s five-mile hike had become an eight-hour trek when we finally arrived, worn out, at our lodge.

namche bazaar is more than two miles high and is the trading center for the Khumbu area. It’s the largest town in the region with lodges, coffee shops, outfitters, and internet cafes. Like most trekkers, we would spend two nights there to rest and acclimatize to the altitude. our “rest” day included a pre-breakfast outing to get our first glimpse of Everest, followed by an after-breakfast hike for lemon tea at the Everest View hotel, 1,500 feet above the town. at 12,730 feet, the Everest View is listed as the highest hotel on earth.

this was the first day that altitude really started to become a factor. on average, each day of the trek took us one thousand feet higher than the day before. In namche bazaar it was already getting difficult to find enough air to breathe, and just putting on our boots was dizzying. Every day our guides checked our blood-oxygen level and heartbeat, and they continually asked questions to make sure we were doing alright. there are few medical facilities along the trail, but our guides carried a comprehensive medical kit. we were one of the few groups that carried a gamow bag, a portable hyperbaric chamber, which can decrease the effect of altitude by as much as 9,000 feet. from here on, we were acutely aware of the dangers of altitude sickness. from dawn to dusk, we could see the rescue helicopters taking people off the mountain, and we met many trekkers who had cut their trek short because of illness or injury.

Day four was a spectacular day. after a frosty start the weather was perfect with blue skies, light breezes, and ideal temperatures for walking. traffic on the trail was lighter now as we passed through rhododendron groves and fir covered hillsides. we could see our destination about five miles away, and from the high trail we could see Everest far ahead. the near-vertical, snow-covered shoulders

of ama Dablam (22,349 feet) kept us company across the valley to our right. we passed teahouses, where trekkers were enjoying shirtsleeve weather. and vendors were selling their wares at stalls along the way. by midday we could see tengboche less than three miles away, across the river. but it would take almost four hours to get there.

by early afternoon, we had followed the trail as it descended 1500 feet to a fabulous lunch spot by the river. we watched the passersby and the yak trains as they crossed the nearby bridge; but too soon, it was our turn to load up, cross the bridge, and climb for two hours up 2000 feet to our lodge. we arrived at tengboche in clouds and biting wind. we were worn out once again, and really cold.

on the way here, we turned every prayer wheel we could find, praying for a safe journey. we passed beautifully carved mani stones, always passing respectfully on the left. In tengboche, at dusk, we visited the monastery and listened to

the buddhist monks’ chants, which were accompanied by horns and drums. the imposing gilded statue of buddha Sakyamuni looked peacefully down on trekkers, guides, and monks.

above tengboche, the landscape changes dramatically. grass and rocks quickly replace the small fir trees as the trail climbs higher. the sun in the clear blue sky offers less warmth. the valley sides show the scars of huge landslides and the river runs glacial-white far below us. the scale of everything gets bigger, and distances appear shorter in the clear mountain air. Villages are much farther apart and have stonewalled yak paddocks and potato fields. there is no wood at such a high elevation, so yak dung is collected and dried for fuel.

over the next three days, we gradually made our way up to Dughla (15,200 feet). grand asian Journeys is one of the few companies that allow an extra day to cover this part of the trail. at these altitudes, the body seems to


lag several thousand feet behind as it tries to adjust to the lack of oxygen. we were thankful for the slower pace but we still made side-treks each day to help our bodies adjust. one side-trek took us into the shadows of Lohtse, (at 27,503 feet, the fourth highest mountain in the world) and to the foot of Island Peak (20,306 feet).

It seemed that every day began with a steep climb, and day eight was no exception. In less than a mile, the trail rises 700 feet to thokla Pass at the terminus of the Khumbu glacial valley. this is a very special place. as we crested the hill, there were the usual prayer flags, but there were also rows of cairns and rocks with plaques to memorialize climbers who lost their lives on the mountain. It’s also a cremation site for climbing sherpas. It’s a somber reminder of the perils that lie ahead.

once we entered the valley at the top of the pass, the vistas were very different. Steep mountains flanked us on all sides. Massive boulders, some the size of buildings, were everywhere and the trail followed the edge of the glacier. It was much colder because of the winds that blow across the ice in the valley floor. It was almost a stroll into Lobuche (16,200 feet), and we had all afternoon to rest and get ready for the next day’s hike to Everest base camp.

Day nine finally arrived! we would trek to gorak Shep and then make a roundtrip from there to base camp. the trail started with an easy stroll but we soon arrived at the rocks of the glacial moraine. the trail goes steeply up and down, right over the rocks and ice of the changri glacier. It was slow going, made slower by the groups of trekkers heading back down the mountain. but when we stopped to rest, we could make out the tents of base camp far in the distance. the blue ice of the Khumbu glacier was spread out along the valley floor below.

“That day, we saw three avalanches close-up and heard a fourth.”

gorak Shep consists of a few lodges and a small cell-phone tower. It sits on a tiny plain on the edge of the glacier. at 17,100 feet this was our highest overnight stay. we rested and ate a late lunch before setting off for the foot of Everest. robin (our porter) took the lead. he had never been to base camp before and was just as excited as we were. Immediately the trail became rocky, and much more difficult than before. there were steep drop-offs on both sides and gravel underfoot. It was cold, even in the middle of the afternoon, but the views were spectacular. we watched and listened in awe as a huge avalanche crashed down the flanks of nuptse (25,790 feet) less than two miles away. birkha, our guide, said that this was only the third avalanche he’d seen. that day, we saw three avalanches close-up and heard a fourth. and we got an occasional glimpse of Everest, now just three or four miles away.

cairns mark the place where the trail turns onto the ice of the glacier. the ice is black with rock chips and there are massive boulders and huge drop-offs into glacial lakes, sometimes on both sides of the narrow path. the ice walls of nuptse loom above, as the trail snakes its way across the ice for about half a mile.

and then we were at Everest base camp. right there on top of the ice, prayer flags and boulders marked the spot. we were the last group on the mountain, so we had the place to ourselves. nothing broke the silence there. we took pictures and congratulated ourselves, but our excitement was tempered by the fact that we still had two hours of hard hiking back down to gorak Shep. the wind picked up and the temperature plummeted as the sun sank behind the mountains. we reached the lodge as darkness fell. we were elated, but completely worn out at the same time.

on day ten we started back down the mountain after one last climb. Kalapathar or black rock sits above gorak Shep and even above base camp.

It was a very cold, tiring climb to the summit at 18,200 feet but the panoramic views made it all worthwhile. once more, we were blessed with blue skies. a few more high-fives and photos and then we started back down the mountain.

four days of descent gave us time to reflect on our accomplishment. the trek was very hard but far exceeded our expectations. the weather, fourteen blue-sky days in a row, had been exceptional. the Khumbu region of nepal is stunningly beautiful, and the nepali people always smile as they share the trail with visitors. our guides and porters couldn’t have been better.

as we had progressed up the mountain, the lodges got increasingly rustic and facilities became more Spartan. Even so, the lodging and the food were better than we expected. we hadn’t had a good night’s sleep in two weeks, mostly because of the altitude. we had constantly battled coughs, stomach ailments and loss of appetite, and we had both lost weight. fortunately, we stayed safe, and returned with memories to last a lifetime.

though the comanche trace clubhouse trail bears no resemblance whatsoever to any part of the Everest trek, the months of hard training paid off.

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Just a short drive south of Kerrville, down Highway 16 and over “Medina Mountain”, is a tranquil haven filled with hope for many of our community’s homeless, abused, and neglected children. You may have heard of Medina Children’s Home, which has served children in need for decades, but this wonderful place is now part of an even larger social services organization called Arms of Hope.

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arms of hope is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, christian organization that was formed by the consolidation of Medina children’s home (est. 1958) and boles children’s home (est. 1924 and located forty miles northeast of Dallas). this partnership holds over 135 years of combined experience in caring for the financial, physical, and emotional needs of children and single-mother families. although both organizations were originally created to serve as homes for orphans, arms of hope has expanded to serve the growing needs of at-risk children and single-mother


families. arms of hope offers residential and outreach programs for children and single-mother families who are fleeing poverty, homelessness, abuse, and neglect.

the majority of arms of hope’s program participants are from texas and a significant number from San antonio, Kerrville, and surrounding areas. Less than five percent of arms of hope’s residents come from homes with two parents, as most placements are a result of failed adoptions, grandparents who can no longer take on parental responsibility, single-parent homes often filled with abuse and neglect, and a few placements by the Juvenile Probation office. one-hundred percent of the children who come to arms of hope with their single mothers are considered to be homeless. arms of hope is truly making a difference in the lives of individuals through programs that help meet the needs of those who crave hope for a better life.

the residential child care Program meets disadvantaged children’s physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs in a warm family-like atmosphere; where house parents function as mother and father figures. residents range in age from five to eighteen and live in cottages with eight to ten children. arms of hope provides for children’s basic daily needs including shelter, food, clothing, counseling, supervision, and education.

the together Program helps motivated single mothers and their children transition into successful, independent futures by providing counseling, accountability, parenting skills, career training, and a home in a peaceful and safe environment. these mothers are fleeing homelessness, domestic violence, abuse, or have lost

sustainable support when a death, incarceration, or divorce has occurred and there are no other means of provision. arms of hope has also begun adding urban applications of its together Program by opening a campus in Duncanville, texas, and has plans to open additional together Program campuses in other urban areas across the state.

the right Start Program helps expectant, single mothers prepare for motherhood while providing shelter, necessities, and skills needed to care for their newborn babies. It serves as an entry point for women coming into the together Program, who desire to be good parents and learn how to establish a healthy family environment for their children.

the college and career Program provides assistance for arms of hope high school graduates with support through college, trade school, or into their first job and often includes accommodations for graduates, who have not yet found a place to call home. the outreach Programs provide assistance to underprivileged youth in

their own neighborhoods, which are some of the most financially distressed areas in texas communities including San antonio, Dallas, and houston. arms of hope hosts youth events featuring inspirational speakers and sponsors christian based sports teams, which provide the opportunity to mentor and build positive relationships with at-risk children.

the family outreach Program connects underprivileged families seeking assistance with necessities including food, clothing, financial assistance, and counseling until they are stabilized in a residential program.

arms of hope’s staff is in constant pursuit of improving and increasing the support we provide children who are struggling in our community. for the third consecutive year, comanche trace invited several of arms of hope staff to attend the comanche trace clubhouse “trim the tree” event to collect an amazing number of gifts for the children on the Medina campus. the generosity of comanche trace residents literally brought smiles to many children. arms of hope depends almost entirely on private donations from generous individuals, corporations, foundations, and churches for funding, so comanche trace residents’ assistance in helping give these children a Merry christmas was truly a blessing. to learn more about arms of hope, please visit www.armsofhope.org.


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The idea is simple. Children read a story to a dog; the dog listens

attentively while the Child reads one or more stories

aloud, with their human volunteer looking on.

these programs have tremendous benefits for children struggling in school for whatever reason. not only does the canine Literacy Program help children learn to read, but it also builds their confidence and self-esteem by encouraging them to become more comfortable reading aloud and speaking in front of an audience.

Last year, the humane Society assigned tom Daniels Elementary School to accommodate our wonderful comanche trace volunteers. tom Daniels Elementary School has eight comanche trace volunteers with their dogs, plus four more faithful volunteers from around the area, who go every friday morning for six weeks both in the spring and in the fall to let the children read to the dogs.

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families and couples have arrived in Kerrville from all over texas and other states to live in one of most beautiful hill country developments, comanche trace. certainly, part of the

draw to comanche trace is the rugged, natural beauty of the texas hill country.

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water conservation, the wisdom of using native plant materials, and the necessity to identify and use deer resistant plants. In short, riverside nature center commends comanche trace as a development with a signature of environmental responsibility consistent with the values of the members of riverside nature center.

riverside nature center’s mission is to promote the use of native plants to create pleasing landscapes and wildscapes in support of the hill country’s unique ecosystems. as a development, comanche trace and its residents have plantings and landscaping that embody many excellent examples of these priorities. while the landscaping in comanche trace achieves pleasing aesthetics, it also demonstrates regard for


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as the Executive Director of riverside nature center and as a resident of comanche trace, it has occurred to me that residents here may have an interest in expanding their knowledge about landscaping choices and strategies that not only work in harmony with the environment, but also provide sustaining support for the natural resources that make the texas hill country one of the most unique and diverse ecosystems in the united States. after conversations with neighbors, comanche trace homeowners’ association resident board member, Paul hallberg, and some of our plant experts at riverside nature center, we arrived at the notion of offering comanche trace residents a series of classes with the content driven by participants’ questions.

beginning in february, rnc member and renowned botanist, Shannon Smith, along with rnc founder, Susan Sander, will come to the comanche trace clubhouse and share their knowledge and expertise in response to things you want to know.

this four-class series will be held on tuesday afternoons at 3:00 p.m. in the Vista room (upstairs) starting on february 26. attendees will be asked

to submit their questions, and class presentations will be built around

addressing the questions submitted. the first class will be an introduction to landscaping with natives, with subsequent classes drilling down into your specific questions – what plants are best for drought tolerance, what plants would work best under a grove of oak trees, what plant materials are deer resistant, or what is this bush and how big will it grow?

you can register for the classes either by calling riverside nature center (257-4837) or on-line at riversidenaturecenter.org. on the home page, you will see a button for comanche trace outreach. when you receive your registration confirmation, you will be asked to submit up to three questions you would like to ask Shannon Smith and Susan Sander to address in the classes. class registration is $50 for all four sessions, and if attendees are interested, a class field trip may be scheduled. we are looking for a minimum of 10 registrants and will take a maximum of 20. once the classes have begun, if you find you have additional questions, we encourage you to submit those, too. basically, our goal is to present information that you want and need. Questions will be grouped in various topics.


The first class will be an introduction

to landscaping with natives, with subsequent

classes drilling down into your specific

questions – what plants are best for drought

tolerance, what plants would work best under

a grove of oak trees, what plant materials are deer resistant, or what is

this bush and how big will it grow?

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Shannon Smith – (now retired)> Ph.D. in horticulture

> taught at texas a&M university, university of florida,

university of tennessee, & MaSSEy university in new Zealand

> founding Director of the Dallas arboretum

> charter Member of native Plant Society of texas

> former Director of horticulture for the Missouri botanical

garden in St. Louis Missouri (14 years)

> former Director of research & Development for

Lone Star growers in San antonio, tX

Susan Sander –> worked for texas forest Service

> founder of riverside nature center

> former Education Director at riverside nature center

> 25 years as naturalist Educator and advocate

> Provided professional expertise and guidance

on river trail signage

Currently:

> Serves on Parks & recreation advisory board

> Education advisor for the bamberger ranch Preserve

> riverside nature center Junior naturalist Director

riverside nature center is rich in resources. we have a great library of resource material specific to the texas hill country, and an amazing array of experts on flora, fauna, archeology, and geology; basically any natural science. our grounds are open and most of our plants have signs so you can see how they behave throughout all the seasons. we have a team of volunteers, many of whom have been with the organization for over twenty years. we believe in providing fun volunteer experiences with the opportunity to learn as much as you’d like about many of nature’s wonders. we are also delighted to have the trailhead for the new river trail located on our property.

I look forward to meeting many of you at our first class on february 26th and hope we can enrich your appreciation and understanding of this region which, in my humble opinion, is truly the heart of texas.


Following is the class schedule and topical groups we anticipate, recognizing that these may change

depending on what questions are submitted:

Class 13 p.m. tuesday, feb. 26

an Intro to riverside nature center & overview of Landscaping with native Plants

Class 2 3 p.m. tuesday, March 5

Q & a / trees

Class 33 p.m. tuesday, March 12

Q & a / Shrubs & Succulents

Class 43 p.m. tuesday, March 19

Q & a / grasses & Lawns

FIElD TRIP3 p.m. tuesday, March 26

native Plants used well in Kerrville

Attendees are welcome to stop by the Pinnacle Grill to pick up a beverage and snack on the way to class.

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This year’s Comanche Trace Road Rally began on a beautiful, late summer Hill Country day with fifty-five eager participants. The host couples for this year’s event were Gary and Kay Clymans, and Frank and Betty Boynton.

2012 Comanche trace road rallyrally for the troops

By Gary Clymans. Photography by Gary Clymans.

Frank and betty laid out the spectacular route for this year’s rally, which by most accounts was one of the best ever. one of the highlights of the drive was the beautiful and interesting Skyline Drive in comfort, texas.

In addition to Skyline Drive, the route had lots of twists and turns. Participants were all competing to be the first to decipher 50 clues to help them answer questions along the way; determining this year’s winning team.

after two hours of driving through the beautiful texas hill country, the rally participants were treated to a wonderful wine and hors d’oeuvres party in downtown Kerrville at the Main Liquor Store, generously donated by this year’s corporate sponsors, Peter and cynthia beeman. thank you, Peter and cynthia, for all you do for Kerrville.

from there, it was on to the comanche trace Pinnacle grill and clubhouse for the Silent auction, raffle Drawing, and Italian Dinner expertly prepared by our chefs. the Silent auction and raffle included over fifty prizes, graciously donated by area merchants. one-hundred percent of all monies collected were donated to this year’s charity, fisher house. fisher house, Inc., a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, is dedicated to helping military families in their time of need by providing service members and their families with comfortable lodging, food, local transportation, and other services at no cost.

because of the generosity of our residents and the support of local merchants, we were able to donate $3,435.00 to fisher house.

thank you to everyone who participated and a special thank you to Liz bigelow, our terrific raffle

ticket salesperson, as well as to Diane hagne and her staff on a job well done. congratulations to this year’s winning team, glenn and Leta andrew and their guests, John hall and Denise Potter.


Residents Are the Heart of Comanche Trace

the Kemmerer family foundation donation to habitat for humanity Kerr county (hfhKc) has been put to good use in 2012. these monies, along with an estimated 1,200 man-hours of volunteer labor, by our friends and neighbors, have resulted in four houses being retrofitted.

on the evening of october 29, the resident party committee of comanche trace hosted an Italian themed dinner party in the courtyard of the Pinnacle clubhouse. the committee was comprised of camilla binnion, anne byrne, Virginia christian, Kay clymans,

Lynn Dotter, Debbie giles, Donna hillin, Peggy hipple, roberta Kinneberg, Jean rittenhouse, Joan reuther, Ellen Schoenfeld, Lynne Schuneman, Joan Spear, betty ann Sudderth and Pat tonella.

It was a beautiful crisp, cool evening and over 140 residents met new neighbors, while renewing friendships with others. DJ Jake of Essential Elements entertained guests while they ate.

a big thank you goes out to John binnion, Larry Sudderth, tom hillin, Dave conley, and Kristen howton for shuttling guests before and after the event. also, thank you to Diane hagne, comanche trace food and beverage Director.

guests were asked to bring donations for christian assistance Ministries (caM), an interdenominational christian ministry that provides assistance to people in need in Kerr county. thanks to the generous giving of comanche trace neighbors, a carload of food and toiletry items were collected, plus $300.00 in cash.

So, why are we doing some work on the houses? when these houses were built (1995-2007), a vapor barrier was not required by code. as a result, several houses have been damaged by water penetration of the siding. the board of hfhKc developed an understanding of the problem and felt that the right thing to do was to retrofit these houses with a vapor barrier and new siding. the Kemmerer family foundation, owner of comanche trace, was approached for financial assistance. with the $50,000 donation and volunteer labor hours, it is estimated that a total of 20 houses will be retrofitted.

the retrofitting will enhance the weatherproofing of each house, reduce long-term maintenance, and homeowners should realize reduced energy costs.

the 1,200 man-hours worked by volunteers in 2012 were the efforts of approximately 25 individuals, plus about eight ladies who spent several hours on each house caulking.

we will begin work again soon, so watch for announcements to sign up!

Comanche trace ranch Community association resident party

Habitat for Humanity

By Ellen Schoenfeld and Valerie Chambers.Photography by Kristen Howton.

By John Harrison, Board member, Habitat for Humanity Kerr CountyPhotography by John Harrison and Karen Quanstrom

2012 retrofit project Update


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Since my family’s printing shop was in downtown Kerrville, a block over from the home of captain charles Schreiner and within sight of both the Schreiner store and his eldest son’s home, I think I’ve always better understood the part of the Schreiner family story that took place in town. that part of their story occurred in a setting I understand: the few blocks making up what we called “downtown” in those days. I would dare say there are few living who know those blocks better than I, from their rooftops to the tunnels, which snake

beneath the streets.there is another part of the Schreiner

story, and it takes place in a nearby setting. that setting is a ranch in the western part of Kerr county. though it’s close by, that place is as foreign to me as the sidewalks of budapest; and yet you can’t understand the “town” Schreiners without trying to understand the story of the yo ranch. that story starts with captain charles Schreiner, of course, but includes a university of texas football player who graduated from

The SToryFor a kid raised in Kerrville in the 1960s, the YO Ranch was a place of legend, out past the edge of sidewalks and street lights, where hard work was constant, and where cowboys, horses, and cattle were at home.

By Joe Herring Jr. of yo


law school, a resourceful widow, and a man who bloomed where he was planted, playing the hand he was dealt with style and character.

the person I remember most from the yo ranch was charles Schreiner III, who from time-to-time bought printing from my father. we have, in those few files which survived our print shop’s 1995 fire, samples of newsletters, stationery, and brochures; I remember reading them as a boy, wondering about the ranch which was so close to Kerrville, yet so far away.

the yo came into the Schreiner family in 1880, when the taylor-clements ranch was purchased by charles Schreiner; the yo brand became part of the deal.

J. w. taylor and James clements, together, owned the taylor-clements ranch. at their headquarters above harper, gus Schreiner, captain Schreiner’s son, found that most of the cattle his family had purchased were branded “yo”. taylor had used this mark for some years, including down in goliad county.

according to neal barrett Jr.’s book, “Long Days and Short nights”, published to celebrate the centennial of the yo ranch at the taylor-clements ranch, gus Schreiner “found the cattle there were

already carrying the yo brand. being a practical man who didn’t like to do the same job twice, he simply bought the yo brand from the sellers. thus the yo brand entered the Schreiner domain. It has found a home there ever since.”

the brand, which features a “y” connected atop an “o” started out on the property of taylor and clements, but has found its way to mark many other types of property and enterprises. for those new to the area, the name is pronounced by saying the names of the letter y and the letter o, not slurred together to say the word “yo.” (Mo-ranch is completely different, where the sounds of the letters “M” and “o” form the sound “moh.” these ranch names are one of our many local shibboleths.)

cattle were an important foundation of captain Schreiner’s wealth. texas Longhorns, in the years around the civil war, had grown numerous in the hills around Kerr county and the rest of South texas, and were not considered, in most cases, anyone’s property. when the first local cowmen reported profits from gathering herds of the wild cattle and driving them to markets in Kansas, few in Kerrville believed them. the longhorns were considered worthless by many locals.

captain charles Schreiner knew otherwise so, with several partners, he organized cattle drives which saw hundreds of thousands of cattle driven north. Most of these cattle drives were very profitable to Schreiner and his partners.

Some were financial disasters.In 1917, toward the end of his life, charles

Schreiner divided his assets among his children -- five sons and three daughters. his eldest, a. c. Schreiner, whose home still stands between our print shop and the butt-holdsworth Memorial Library, got the store. Louis, another son, got the bank. other properties were divided among the children.

at 40 years of age, the youngest son, walter, received the yo ranch and the weaver ranch, just shy of 70,000 acres total.

walter is an interesting character. he graduated from the university of texas, where he played football; the team nicknamed him “crip”, since he managed to break a collarbone, arm, leg, and three ribs during his football career. he finished law school and was captain of the 1900 team that won all six games it played. a photo shows walter Schreiner and his team in uniforms that more closely resemble rugby uniforms than what we’d recognize as football uniforms today.

after graduating, he went to manage his father’s yo ranch, learning the business from robert real, a cousin.

In 1922, walter Schreiner met Myrtle barton, a texas girl from blooming grove, and brought her to the yo ranch as his bride. She was seventeen years his junior, and neither knew at their marriage how

Opposite page from left to right: Myrtle and Walter Schreiner. YO Cowboys. Charlie IV, Walter, Gus, Louis. This Page from top, right to left: Charlie III, Gus, Louis, Walter, Charlie IV. Walter and Myrtle Schreiner 1922 the year of their marriage. 1900 UT Football team. Charles Schreiner and his 5 sons.



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important a role she’d play in the story of the yo ranch.

walter Schreiner was a hard worker, a man of his word, and he knew the cattle business. when he was given the yo ranch, the country was in the midst of world war I. Prices were good for cattle and wool, and the yo ranch prospered. however, with the armistice, the price for these items fell, and the ranching business became more and more difficult. Many ranches failed during this time but walter Schreiner managed to hold on.

then the great Depression hit. times got tougher for ranchers, including the yo ranch. walter Schreiner diversified his income streams and included some lease payments from oil companies to search for oil. none was found, but the leases appeared now and then on the ranch’s books as a much-welcomed source of income.

then, about the time franklin roosevelt was taking office in 1933, walter Schreiner died unexpectedly, leaving the yo ranch to his widow, Myrtle, and his young son, charles III.

Myrtle, by all accounts, was resourceful. She admitted her lack of knowledge of the ranching business and sought and received advice from many quarters – from a loyal and smart ranch foreman, Mac hyde, and later his son clarence, and from her late husband’s brothers, especially gus, a rancher, and Louis, a banker.

It was during Myrtle Schreiner’s stewardship of the yo ranch that an unusual lease was signed with one of the oil companies, a $3500 lease from Petty geophysical Engineering. that particular lease was not for hunting for oil. It was for hunting white tail deer and other game. that lease was signed in 1943, and it marked a turning point for the yo ranch.

consider the problems facing the yo ranch during Myrtle’s tenure -- the ranch had no running streams so water for the livestock was always a problem, its sheer size contributed to logistical

problems, scourges like the screw-worm fly afflicted both livestock and wildlife, and the national economy frustrated commodity prices. how she kept the yo ranch together is probably the most interesting part of the ranch’s long history; I think it was by sheer determination.

to add to the problems, texas suffered a drought of historic proportions in the 1950s. the yo ranch, already a dry part of the planet, dried up even more. warren Klein, who lived near the yo ranch, used to joke the drought got so bad “we had to gather up the fish and douse ‘em with tick powder.” where Klein found the fish is not recorded.

It was during this time of drought that the transition, from Myrtle Schreiner to charles Schreiner III, began at the ranch.

charlie III, like his father, graduated from the university of texas, where he was a Plan II major. In 1946 he met his first wife, audrey Phillips, in austin. they would have four sons; charles IV, walter, gus, and Louis.

charlie III, as he was called far and wide, is important to the story in many ways, but I admire two specific items. first, he was a student of history and a collector of historic items, particularly items relating to texas and the legendary texas rangers. he also gathered one of the best collections of historic firearms in the state. Second, he saw early

on the value of the texas Longhorn as a breed and as an historic reminder of the beginnings of ranching in texas. he was instrumental in the formation of the texas Longhorn breeders association.

In the mid-1960s, charlie III and his friend ace reid came up with the idea for a modern-day trail drive, covering the same routes as some of the drives of the late 19th century. after practicing on yo ranchlands and getting the herd used to traveling together, in the summer of 1966, they drove the cattle from the texas hill country all the way to Dodge city, Kansas.

More than a trip down memory lane, and a rough lane at that, the trail drive proved a public relations bonanza, introducing people in several states not only to the texas Longhorn breed, but also introducing thousands of people to the yo ranch.

During charlie III’s tenure, more emphasis was placed on the yo ranch as a destination. People traveled to the yo ranch and stayed at their lodge, mainly as hunters, but increasingly as visitors to a working ranch, where the livestock included exotic animals.

So, like the Schreiners’ before him, charlie III effectively diversified the income streams for the ranch. while cattle, sheep, and goat operations remained important to the business of the ranch, other income was found to help support it.

captain charles Schreiner was diversifying his income from his small mercantile store in downtown Kerrville when he entered the cattle business. his son, walter, diversified into many things, including oil leases and even produce-farming. walter’s widow, Myrtle, introduced hunting as a way to diversify the ranch’s income. charlie III introduced many things, but especially found ways for paying guests to visit the ranch.

In the last few days of his life, charlie III lost his son Louis. they both died in 2001. his three surviving sons, charles IV, walter, and gus, along with their families and Louis’ family, are all actively involved in managing the yo ranch today. their chapter in the ranch’s 132-year history is well underway and, taking the example of those Schreiners’ who have worked the yo ranch before them, their future looks bright.


Top left: Myrtle Schreiner. Above: Neil Armstrong, Pete Conrad, Deke Slayton, Charlie III at YO.

FeBruary 1 – 17Girl in the Freudian Slipwww.caillouxtheater.com

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FeBruary 2Mid-Texas Symphony Presents Superbows

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FeBruary 3nikolai Massenkoff and the Russian Folk Festival

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FeBruary 8 – 17Texas Hill Country wineries “wine Lovers Trail”

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FeBruary 9Stars in the Parkblanco State Park

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Boerne Market DaysMain Plaza

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Boerne Chocolate walkDowntown

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FeBruary 12Mardi Gras on Main

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Fat Tuesday at Lincoln Streetwww.faschingfredericksburg.com

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march 1The original Texas Star Trail

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march 2Texas Independence Day Celebration

Luckenbach

march 7Symphony of the Hill - If The Schu Fits

www.symphonyofthehills.orgKerrville

march 8 – 16The Auslander

Spring Music Festivalfredericksburg

march 10Boerne Market Days

Main Plazaboerne

Watson and Seelycailloux theater

Kerrville

march 15 – march 17 Fredericksburg

Trade Daysfredericksburg

march 16Bit of Blarney:

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Texas History Day at the Pioneer Museum

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Love, Loss, and What I Worehill country arts foundation

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FeBruary 15Ramona Quimbycailloux theater

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FeBruary 15 – 17 Fredericksburg Trade Days

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FeBruary 16Texas Gun and Knife Show

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Bob and his staff at Wealth Management Group believe in giving back to the communities they serve. Over the years, Bob has served on more than

a dozen non-profit boards, often serving as board chair or president. He currently serves as the Council Chair for the Kerrville First United Methodist Church and, as a board member and Investment Committee Chair of the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation, where he was recently honored as Trustee of the Year. In Allen, Bob served

as chairman of the Collin County Grand Jury and received awards for Leadership Allen Distinguished Alumni, Chamber Member of the Year, Citizen of the Year and the 21 for the 21st Century Award, recognizing Collin County leaders. In 2012, Wealth Management Group donated pro bono professional services worth more than $38,000 helping churches and other non-profits manage endowments and other investments, adopt investment policy statements, and develop trustee guidelines for acting in a fiduciary capacity.

ManagementBob and Merry Ann Rothe moved to Kerrville five years ago after living

more than 20 years in Allen, an outer-ring suburb north of Dallas. Bob said, “When we moved to Allen in 1984, the population was 3,500 and there was a very strong sense of community and family values. When we moved in 2007, the population was over 80,000. Although Allen still retains many of the virtues that attracted us there years ago, it was really nice to move from the big city to the Hill Country where Kerrville has the same sense of community and family values that we had grown accustomed to.” Although now living in Kerrville, Bob still owns his business, Wealth Management Group, LLC, in Allen and he frequently commutes to the Dallas area, meeting with clients and staff; but, he says it’s worth it to live in the Hill Country. As you might expect, they also now have an office in Kerrville.

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Wealth management planning is basically financial planning for those who have wealth and are seeking to protect, enhance, and eventually transfer that wealth to their intended beneficiaries. Bob and his team believe in the importance of wealth management so strongly that they incorporated it into the company name:

Bob and other staff members are frequent speakers to church groups on topics such as stewardship and managing money from a Biblical perspective.

The senior staff members at Wealth Management Group all hold the Certified Financial Planner designation and are committed to the company slogan, “Making Your Wealth Work for You”. They believe that there is a lot more to wealth management than just managing an investment portfolio. While investment management is an important part, it is one small piece of a complete wealth management plan.

Wealth protection attempts to reduce the risk and financial impact of things such as property and casualty losses, lawsuits, disability, long-term care, business ownership, identity theft, and divorce. Wealth enhancement focuses on maximizing employee benefits, reducing taxes, and having a carefully designed investment

portfolio that places the proper amount of emphasis on risk tolerance, financial goals, and rates of return. Wealth transfer uses tax-efficient strategies to transfer your wealth to your intended beneficiaries, both during your lifetime and after your death. Charitable giving identifies tax-efficient methods to transfer wealth to deserving charities that will support causes in line with your own. Completing a quality wealth management plan often requires the expertise of an attorney, accountant, investment advisor, financial planner, and other professionals. The Wealth Management Group staff can work closely with your team of professionals to make sure various aspects of your wealth management plan are adequately addressed. They can also refer you to other qualified professionals if you don’t already have those relationships established.

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With something new coming out everyday, at times it seems like the whole world has gone insane. It is hard to imagine that, only 100 years ago, a horse was the primary means of transportation for many people. Of course, here in Texas, there are ranches

and rodeos that still have cowboys and horses, and work is still done using horses. Chances are the cowboy brought the horse to work in a trailer pulled by a big truck. The Indian culture of horses and buffalo is, sadly, long gone. The only way to “picture” how it might have been in the early years of this part of the country, is through the eyes of the western artist.

Kerrville is home to the Museum of Western Art. The museum opened its doors in 1983. The beautiful and unique building was designed by O’Neil Ford, a renowned Texas architect. A distinguished art collection and research library is housed there.

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There is a special place in Kerrville where world class western art and a very unique building come together to provide a place for a trip back into another era. This place can be enjoyed over and over or provide a special experience for the first time.

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A walk through the grounds holds special treats of life-size bronze sculptures. The works are from masters of the past. The art inside and out is meant to portray the west as it once was – including everyday life and epic events. The heritage of the West is quite unique in the world and the museum has gone to great lengths to preserve the memory. Their slogan, “Where the Legend Lives!” says it all about their mission.

The inside of the building is an exercise in where to look first. The building itself is a work of art with the bovedas (no, I am not going to tell you what they are – you must see them up close and “personal” to truly appreciate a boveda.) in the ceiling showing the artistry of master craftsmen. The mesquite floors, made up of end cut wood, are special. The permanent collection of art in the museum includes approximately 150 sculptures, 250 paintings, and many artifacts.

Walking though the galleries is like a trip back to the past. The paintings, sculptures, and artifact collections bring the West to life. The skill of the artists is such that you will be drawn into another time and place. The weathered faces tell such stories! The struggle just to survive conditions that were harsh and unabated by such luxuries as running water, air conditioning, or a nice bathroom will come to life.

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The museum is located at 1550 Bandera Highway, Kerrville, Texas. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. (CST). Admission is $7.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors (65+), $4.00 for military with ID, $5.00 for students, Free for children 8 and under. Group rates are available.

The art is not all about struggle. Representations of the joy of a simpler life abound. Plan to spend lots of time connecting with another era; imagining how it would have been for these men, women, children, and animals.

Comanche Trace has a special connection with the Museum of Western Art in that Bobby Shelton, former owner of the ranch, was one of the founders of the museum. Bobby was a member of the King Ranch dynasty and had a remarkable opportunity to live the ranch life on a grand scale. The Museum of Western Art was only one of the many ways he was instrumental in helping to preserve our Western heritage in the form of art. Memberships in the museum are available, and volunteers to help with special events or act as docents are welcome.

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Perhaps our favorite part of this home is the back porch – it is large enough for a couple of tables so we can entertain our family and friends while enjoying the surroundings. since the yard is maintained by the Comanche Trace homewners association staff, we have lots of time for gatherings. We can walk over to the fitness center, swimming pool, tennis courts, and the walking trails. Those trails should help us keep in shape. The trail up the hill and around the Club house is a challenge, but we can always start out on the flatter trails and work up to the steeper one. The weather here in the Texas Hill Country is perfect for being outdoors most of the year. There is a community garden – we would love to have a plot in there for growing some tomatoes and flowers for the table.

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3944 Kite Drive3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, 3 Car Garage, Media Room and StudyApprox: 4266 square feet

This elegant estate home features fabulous views and privacy. Located on a cul-de-sac, the home 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.

2813 rocK Barn2 Bedrooms + Study, 2 Baths, 2 Car Garage + Golf Cart StorageApprox. 1810 square feetPrice: $344,900

2904 Dry Hollow3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 2 Car Garage + Golf Cart GarageApprox. 2442 square feet, Price: $429,000

Lovely single family home with views of Comanche Trace lake. Entertain on covered back porch with fenced yard. Spacious kitchen with beautiful granite and lots of cabinet space provides ample storage. Great room features a stone fireplace and large dining space. Master suite has large shower and walk-in closet. This home is conveniently located near walking trails, fishing lake, and community garden.

2935 Dry Hollow3 Bedrooms + Study, 3 Full Baths, 3 Car GarageApprox. 2968 square feetPrice: $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 countertops and 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 feet

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 a fountain. The views from this well situated home include both the championship golf course and the surrounding Hill Country. Kitchen includes granite countertops, Kitchenaid 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 feetPrice: $419,000

The casita and courtyard make entertaining a breeze. The location on the golf course provides both golf and Hill Country views. Kitchen boasts beautiful 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.

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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 backyard is fenced. 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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