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Happy Summer! What better way to spend some vacation time than in Kerrville? Undoubtedly hailed as a “must see” for visitors to the Texas Hill Country, Kerrville offers a relaxed environment with numerous amenities for your enjoyment. Summer camps are a mainstay of tourism for Kerrville, so visitors from all over the United States come to drop-off and pick-up their kids or grandkids. If this is on your summer agenda, plan to stay a few days and see what the area has to offer. From theater at the Hill Country Arts Foundation in Ingram or music at the Cailloux Theater in Kerrville to shopping downtown at Market Days, golf, canoeing or kayaking, camping, restaurants, and wineries, you will be hard-pressed to work it all into your schedule.

Independence Day weekend is a BIG music weekend in Kerrville, beginning with Kerrville’s 4th on the River. Robert Earl Keen headlines the day’s events, which include other musical groups and vendors in Louise Hays Park on the Guadalupe River, along with the largest fireworks display in the Hill Country that evening. FREE admission will make this an event you won’t want to miss!

A new event for this year is the Texas Hill Country Wine & Brew Festival at Comanche Trace on Saturday, July 6th. You can access the dedicated website from a link at www.ComancheTrace.com, or go directly to www.WineandBrewFest.com for details. We recommend that you purchase tickets early, online, to avoid the lines on the day of the festival. If the festival is cancelled due to weather, you will be refunded your ticket purchase up to 30 days after the event by returning your wristband to us. Like us on Facebook and receive frequent updates via Twitter!

Headlining the musical portion of the event is Grammy winner, Bonnie Bishop of Nashville; joining her on the schedule is Johnny Cooper, and Kyle Bennett Band of Fort Worth. Special appearances by Kevin Fitzpatrick, the trick roper from Bandera, and tethered hot air balloon rides will round out the day. Numerous wineries such as Becker Vineyards, Bending Branch, Dionisio Winery, Flat Creek Winery, Messina Hof, and Singing Water Vineyards, among others, will serve wine tastings. Representatives of special craft breweries such as Saint Arnold, Real Ale, Rahr & Sons, along with many others, will offer tastings. Your wristband will afford you tastings of both wine and beer, with your choice of a complimentary wine glass or pilsner glass at the door. Tickets are selling fast!

I want to thank our sponsors James Avery, Centennial Bank (formerly HCSB), Culligan of the Texas Hill Country, Mercedes Benz of Boerne, MacDonald Companies, Peterson Regional Medical Center, and Republic Services for their generosity.

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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.

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The Valero Texas Open Qualifier was an exciting event again this year! Todd Baek shot a 7 under (65) to take the 1st of four qualifying spots. Cole Howard, Mathias Gronberg, james Shindler, and Zach Fisher all shot 6 under (66). The four players went into a playoff for the last three spots. Thanks to all the members who volunteered their time to make this a successful event!

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The Brute was played April 27th and 28th, and the weather was perfect! The Brute is comprised of five 9-hole matches, three matches on Saturday and two matches on Sunday. In the Championship Flight, the team of Mike Lewis and Matt Griffin won in a playoff over Tim Dylina and Dave Conley. The 1st Flight was won by the team of Bob Long and Mike Sheil. Ed Barlow and jude Dunfee won the 2nd flight. Frank Bumpus and Doug Matey jr. won the 3rd flight after they survived a playoff with Don Coombs and Steve Patterson. The Ladies Flight also came down to a playoff between the teams of Delayne Sigerman and Carla Barlow and Ariana Almond and Margaret Wheless. Ariana Almond and Margaret Wheless won on the 2nd playoff hole. Thanks to all the members that played this year and continue to help grow this tournament.

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The Ladies Member/Guest was held May 2nd and 3rd. Thursday brought windy and cold conditions; temperatures in the lower 40s with winds gusting near 40 mph. All 56 participants braved the weather in the shamble/scramble format on the Hills and Creeks course. Friday was warmer for the ladies to play their two, best ball format rounds on the Valleys and Hills. The winning team in the 1st Flight was Michelle Tomlinson, Cheryl Redwine, Camille Luppino, and Marilyn White. The 2nd Flight was won by the team of Kayla Hoffman, Teresa Perdue, Linda Riley, and nancy McKeen. Thanks to all the ladies of the LGA that helped make this such a great event!

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Comanche Trace’s Assistant Golf Professional, Colby Cobb has accepted the Head Golf Professional position at the Onion Creek Club in Austin, Texas. Colby

is the 8th Assistant Golf Pro from Comanche Trace to move on to a Head Golf Professional at a major club. We are so proud of her accomplishments and ask that you join us in wishing her well! Colby’s last day at Comanche Trace was May 16th.

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to having a good swing. While watching the players on tour, you should take notice of their finish; they are all facing the target and maintaining well balanced postures over their front leg. Typically, their hands are up high near their head. A good drill to help practice your finish is to start in your set up position and move into your finish position without making a backswing. Be sure to hold the finish a few seconds. Check your balance and the direction you are facing while in this position. Then, hit some full shots while concentrating on your stance and posture at your finish. As you start to feel more comfortable with your finish, some of the other issues in your swing will start to work themselves out. As you get better, hold your finish until the ball lands. You should see your balance and shot quality improve.

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The Old Tunnel State Park is the site of an abandoned railroad tunnel, hence the name. The first survey regarding bringing a railroad to Fredericksburg was conducted in 1880. Thirty more attempts were made but finally, in 1913, a steam train entered the town, carrying construction materials to finish the tracks and to build a platform and depot. It finally became a truly functioning railroad but odds were against it

lasting very long. In 1936, heavy rains washed out several bridges, arson was also suspected, and ice in the tunnel damaged the Fredericksburg and Northern (F&N) Railroad’s only locomotive beyond repair. In 1942, after not having made a profit for ten years, the F&N, which had run from San Antonio to Fredericksburg, abandoned service and sadly passed into history.

Despite the demise of the railroad, the 922 foot deep Old Tunnel, from late spring to fall, is an especially interesting place to be. Old records indicate that a small number of bats were first recorded in the tunnel soon after the railroad stopped running in 1942. Over the years, it has become home to up to three million Mexican free-tailed bats and 3,000 cave myotis. This time of year, you have the fabulous opportunity to view the bats as they leave the cave in the evening in search of food, their favorite being moths that feed on local crops.

If you are on the hunt for something different and interesting to do, why not grab your binoculars and check out the Bat Tunnel

at Old Tunnel State Park located in northern Kendall County, Texas, mid-way between US 290 and FM 473, at Alamo Springs near Luckenbach. It is approximately thirteen

miles north of Comfort and a mere eleven miles southeast of Fredericksburg – easily accessible and a nice drive from Comanche Trace.

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Dermestids, flesh-eating beetles – used for English Mounts, to clean flesh from carcasses of deer and other game – live in the guano (bat waste) and would give you more than an annoying sting if they bit you.

As the dermistid beetles decomposed the bat guano, ammonia is released as a bi-product. This produces so much toxic ammonia that if one goes into the tunnel without proper breathing equipment, they would surely suffocate.

The guano can be up to five feet deep in places.

It would disturb the bats’ natural sanctuary and our intrusion could cause them to leave.

An estimated 100 million Mexican free-tails live in the Texas Hill Country. The mothers find and nurse their own young, even in huge colonies where many millions of babies cluster at up to 500 per square foot. Bats, in general, are an amazing and helpful lot, yet many of the species are threatened with extinction. What a shame this is because they do so much good for the planet. Some bats can eat up to 600 insects in one hour! Some pollinate flowers and disperse seeds for countless trees and shrubs. As one who appreciates agave syrup as a smart alternative for high fructose syrup on pancakes, I have to thank bats. Why? Because without their pollination of the agave plants, the seed production would drop to 1/3000th of normal rates and we wouldn’t have any Agave syrup … or maybe any Tequila either, for that matter! Bats pollinate giant cacti; their droppings support whole ecosystems of unique organisms, including bacteria useful in detoxifying wastes, improving detergents, and even in producing antibiotics! An anticoagulant from a certain type of bat saliva may soon be used to treat human heart patients!

There are more numerous and interesting bat facts; some follow. Contrary to popular misconceptions, bats are not blind, do not become entangled in human hair, and seldom transmit disease to other animals or humans. Less than one-half of one percent of bats contract rabies and these usually only bite in self-defense. They

pose little threat if people do not handle them. Loss of bats increases demand for chemical pesticides, can jeopardize whole ecosystems of other animal and plant species, and can harm human economies!

Our nearby Old Tunnel has certainly become a tourist attraction in its own right. One can visit the state part any time of year, but people especially flock to it as night falls, from May to October, to see the millions of bats, which have made it their home, fly out en masse in the most spectacular fashion. We suggest you flock to it as well. During this season, bat-viewing opportunities are available seven nights a

week, with nightly educational presentations Thursday through Sunday. While you are at the Old Tunnel, you don’t want to miss one of the best

hamburgers in Texas (if not America) at Alamo Springs Cafe, one really cool hamburger joint! It was once rated #3 Best Burger in Texas by Texas Monthly! It wouldn’t be a bad idea to call ahead. They are THAT GOOD! Check them out at www.alamospringscafe.com, (830) 990-8004.

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The timing of their departure is not an exact science, though it usually occurs as night falls. During times of drought, they emerge from the tunnel earlier because they must fly farther to find food and water. It is suggested that visitors call to find out what time the bats came out the prior night before making the trip out to the park. Advance planning is recommended.

Humans, under no circumstances, are allowed into the cave except for the Park Superintendent, Nyta Brown, who enters for the sole purpose of retrieving data from scientific instruments that have been recording temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, and other data for several years. Soon infrared cameras will be placed inside in an effort to find out why these species are there and why they return to this tunnel. The reasons why humans are not allowed to enter are because:

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We’re all aging, and that’s a good thing. If you’re not, you’re dead! Not such a good thing … But many studies have proven that we have a choice about how we age. The way we eat, the activities we choose to

pursue, the relationships we have, our interests and our passions – they all play a part in how old – or how young – we appear to others.

Think about it. We all know people in their eighties who are healthy, fun and vibrant people. And we all know people much younger who are overweight and out of shape with numerous health issues, so their lives are restricted and their attitudes reflect it. Which sort of life would you prefer?

Mickey Mantle, the legendary baseball great once said, “If I knew I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself.” Many of us can probably identify with

that way of thinking. Habits that have been refined over 40 or 50 years or more are difficult to break, and after all, are changes made later in life enough to compensate for years of bad habits?

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The older we become, the more ingrained our habits become – the good ones and the bad. The way we eat, our lifestyle

choices – it’s just the way we are. Or is it? If you’ve eaten a basically unhealthy diet for most of your

life, is it worth the bother to try to change it? And if your lifestyle has been sedentary

rather than active, would adding a bit of activity make a

difference at this point?

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In an inspiring book titled Younger Next Year (2004), Chris Crowley and Henry S. Lodge, M.D. lay out both guidelines and medical support that promise we can do just that. The book is targeted for the 50 and over crowd, and it is a training guide for the next third of your life. The presentation makes it very readable. Crowley writes from a layman’s point of view. He’s in his seventh decade, retired, and wanting to just live the good life. Lodge is his physician, an internist specializing in gerontology. He provides the medical facts and has outlined his “7 Rules” for living longer and living younger.

I won’t go into the rules in-depth, but what stuck with me when I read the book were the words “for the rest of your life”. It was made very clear that the changes that we need to make - whether they be eating or exercising or relationships or passions - need to be for the rest of your life. Not just for a month or two, or even a year or two, but permanently. Wow! A little commitment needs to take place. Is it really worth it?

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I won’t go into the rules in-depth, but what stuck with me when I read the book were the words “for the rest of your life”. (Continued on page 18)

I think it is. It is quoted in the book that some “70% of premature death and aging is lifestyle-related”. Common health conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, common cancers, diabetes, and most falls, fractures and serious injuries are primarily caused by the way we live. If we have the power to change that result for ourselves, it is certainly worth it.

Dr. Lodge, or Harry as he is called in the book, is emphatic that three major things need to happen – Exercise, Nutrition, and Commitment. He feels that exercise is the most important of these things. He proposes exercising nearly every day – at least six days a week, and two of those days should be strength training (lifting weights or resistance training). “For the rest of your life.”

Regarding nutrition – he is not in favor of dieting, but rather avoiding those foods you know are bad, such as fast foods and simple carbs, and just eating less of everything. Being at an ideal weight can eliminate many unfavorable health conditions. In his words, “quit eating junk”. Again, “For the rest of your life.”

The commitment he refers to is not just to exercising and eating right. He truly believes that when one is committed both to relationships and to particular passions that the quality of life is elevated. Do you have reasons to get up in the morning? Does anybody care that you’re still around? If you can answer yes to those questions, your life will be enriched.


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I have clients of all ages, but Jim Salyer is currently the oldest at 86. Jim had quintuple heart bypass surgery in 2009. Before that time his main form of exercise was a weekly hike in the Sedona, Arizona mountains where he and his wife, Dee, had first retired. After moving to Kerrville in 2005, those hikes didn’t continue, nor did any other form of regular physical activity. A fall caused a broken hip in 2007, followed by the heart procedure two years later. By the time I met Jim, shortly after his heart surgery, he was understandably weak and deconditioned.

With his doctor’s approval, we began a light weight strength training program two times a week along with aerobic training on a recumbent bike. We’re still at it, and after four years Jim is considerably stronger and healthier. Jim and Dee are happy to be able to live independently, drive all over Texas to vacation and visit family, volunteer in the community and just enjoy life.

Perhaps if Jim had begun a more structured fitness program years ago he would have not developed some of his heart problems, but the proof remains that even at a late age, beginning an exercise regimen can enhance quality of life. He’s living proof!

You didn’t develop all these bad habits overnight, so you can’t expect to change them quickly either. Change is always a process. Before any meaningful physical change can ever take place, your attitude must be in the right place:

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PHYSICAlAcceptance: Admit there is a need for a change in your life – not because somebody told you to do it, but because you know it needs to be done. Intrinsic – you believe it’s right for you. Goal Setting: Don’t expect miracles. Set reasonable goals that you truly believe you can achieve – slowly. Small Steps: Choosing small changes in your eating and exercising to start with – ones that you know you can accomplish – will fuel the spark to keep future, bigger changes attainable.

Eating: Choose credible sources to guide you in the proper way to eat. No gimmicks, no fad diets – just learn to choose the right foods in the right portions. Remember – you’ll be doing this “for the rest of your life”.

Exercising: Similarly, have a fitness professional give you guidelines for exercise that are designed specifically for you and your physical condition. The right plan will make a difference in your conditioning while keeping you safe at the same time. You also need to periodically have that plan reassessed to constantly keep you challenged. If you stop seeing progress and boredom sets in, you’re asking for failure.

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The Search for Artisan Bread

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In past issues, I have visited some of the nearest and

best wineries in the Kerr and gillespie counties area. Texas made reds, whites, and pinks, all enjoyable with food and people. This month, I began an adventurous journey about the Hill Country, in search of true artisan breads to accompany those wines. even small villages like Comfort boast of bakeries that can close for the weekend due to the demand for birthday cakes, yet I want for a source of assorted local, hard crusted, chewy, artisan boule.


In my journeys through the Hill Country, I visited many great bakers of traditional and delicious european sweets like the Old german Bakery in Fredericksburg, Haby’s Alsatian Bakery in Castroville, and Texas’s oldest bakery, since 1868, Naegelin’s in New Braunfels. Naegelin’s makes the world’s greatest apple, peach, or cherry strudels. All of these bakeries do make an excellent loaf of Pullman style breads that are typically sliced for sandwiches.

Staying on the sweet side is easy. There are nearly 100 hundred professional bakers in a 60 mile radius of Kerrville that boast of birthday, anniversary, and wedding cakes, and others that specialize in delicious pies. A good example of a pie maker is the publicly traded Tootie’s Pies based in Boerne with an absolute killer apple pie weighing in at over six pounds.

A good source of my sought after savory baked goods can be found at my ole standby of gourmet delights, the Pearl Farmer’s Market. An assortment of excellent bakeries from San Antonio can be found there. Sol y Luna is usually present at this Saturday morning event, which has become a necessary requirement for a planned gourmet dinner at our home.

While you are in San Antonio, the two Whole Foods Markets and the gourmet’s mecca of HeB’s Central Market both produce a wide assortment of true artisan breads. Many can be tasted, and some can be sliced, if you wish, for sandwiches.

A true find, in the frozen bread section of both of our Kerrville HeB stores, was the Central Market brand of frozen artisan breads. These loaves and buns are half baked and then frozen. you simply thaw them for about the same time it takes to get your oven heated to 400 degrees. Then you bake them for about 15 minutes. Then cool for about five minutes before slicing or ripping apart. A rich Italian olive oil dip or some unsalted butter completes the treat.

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• Preheat your oven to 450°F.

• Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, or in the bowl of a food processor.

• Cut the butter into chunks and cut into the flour until it resembles coarse meal.

• If using a food processor, just pulse a few times until this consistency is achieved.

• Add the buttermilk and mix JUST until combined.

• If it appears on the dry side, add a bit more buttermilk. It should be very wet.

• Turn the dough out onto a floured board or floured granite countertop.

• Gently, gently PAT (do NOT roll with a rolling pin) the dough out until it’s about 1/2” thick. Fold the dough about 5 times; gently press the dough down to 1 inch thick.

• Use a round biscuit or cookie cutter to cut into rounds.

you can gently knead the scraps together and make a few more, but they will not be anywhere near as good as the first ones.

• Place the biscuits on a cookie sheet -- if you like soft side, put them touching each other.

• If you like “crusty” sides put them about 1-inch apart -- these will not rise as high as the biscuits put close together. (Something to do with physics)

• Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes -- the biscuits will be a beautiful light golden brown on top and bottom.

• Do not over-bake.Note: The key to real biscuits is not in the ingredients, but in the handling of the dough.

Ingredients

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the board

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1 tablespoon baking powder (use one without aluminum)

1 teaspoon kosher salt or 1 teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, very cold

1 1/4 cup buttermilk (approx..)

The Ciabatta bread and rolls are our family favorites. The Central Market French and multi-grain products are also top drawer. The HeB on Main also has a selection of locally baked artisan bread in their bakery.

With this article you would expect a great recipe for crusty bread. until I return from a bread baking course in 2014 at a Tuscan artisan bread school, you will have to do with my favorite biscuit and smoked sausage gravy recipes.

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SUMMER OUTDOOR SHOWS

June 14 - 29 July 12 - 27 TICKETS $20 Youth 12 & Under $12 Group Rates Available

Hill Country Arts Foundation

Visit Stonehenge II on the HCAF campus

Hill Country Arts Foundation The Point Theatre - Duncan-McAshan Visual Arts Center - Stonehenge II

120 Point Theatre Road S. Ingram, Texas, 78025 830-367-5121 www.hcaf.com

HARD WARE National Ceramic Exhibit Juried by International Ceramicist Juan Granados May 24 - June 22

Dreaming in COLOR Artists’ interpretations of Dreaming in Color August 8 - September 13

830-367-5120 Gallery Hours Mon-Fri 10-4 - Sat 10-2

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Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2013Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Price: Free to MembersWhere: Comanche Trace Pool

RSVP by calling 830-895-8505

Date: Sunday, June 16, 2013Price: $17.00 per personWhere: The Club at Comanche Trace

RSVP by calling 830-895-8505Reservations taken All Day

4TH OF JulY CeleBrATIOn

When: Thursday, July 4th, 2013gates open at 3:00 p.m.

Wolf Sisters begin playing at 4:00 p.m.Buffet opens at 5:00 p.m.

Where: The Comanche Trace River Park

Price: Adults - $20, 12 and under - $10, 4 and under - Complimentary

Call 830-895-8505 to RSVP by Sunday, June 30

Dinner includes:Smoked Brisket, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Pinto Beans, Cobbler, Onions, Pickles,

Jalapenos, and BBQ Sauce

Come celebrate the 4th of July on the river at Comanche Trace with live music by

The Wolf Sisters. Fun for the whole family!

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Get close to your money.

Hardly anybody’s more than ten minutes away fromBank of the Hills—full service, drive-in or ATM.

No doubt about it. Bank of the Hills is close. Almost no matter

where you live in these hills, you’re close to your money with

Bank of the Hills. In addition to the main bank in Kerrville and

locations in Kerrville-South and Downtown, Comfort, Hunt and

Ingram, you can also find banking like it used to be at our

ATM/Night Depository in Center Point and our ATM in the

Peterson Regional Medical Center. With eight Hill Country

locations, just about everyone who wants good, old-fashioned

friendly service has easy access to their money.

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There is already much buzz flying around and the feedback we have received indicates this year’s event is going to be fun for all ages. While strolling around the lake to map

out the booth locations for all the wineries, breweries, vendors, stage, and other attractions, a vision of jovial patrons enjoying good wine, flavorful craft beer, tasty foods, toe-tapping music, and serene hot air balloon rides floods the mind. It is easy to imagine relaxing in the shade enjoying the wine or

beer of your choice while the breeze lapping off of the water cools your spirit and the acoustics of the Hill Country echo the melody of the band. It is sure to be a day to remember at Comanche Trace.

As the event date draws nearer, the level of anticipation and excitement escalates at

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All of the wineries this year hail from Texas, with the majority being from right here in the Hill Country. Some you may have heard of and some you may not, but I guarantee you that they will all impress your pallet. As of right now, the wineries that will serve at this year’s festival are 4.0 Cellars, Becker Vineyards, Bending Branch Winery, Dionisio Winery – Houston, Flat Creek Estate, Kerrville Hills Winery, Messina Hof, Singing Water Vineyards, and William Chris Vineyards. Come stroll the Texas Wine Trail in one location; all of the reward without any of the driving!

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The craft-brewed beers will be supplied by Ben E. Keith and Brown Distributing. If you are a beer lover, there will definitely be something here that you will like and possibly something that you have yet to try. Ladies, if you are having a hard time convincing your man to take you to a wine festival this summer, just show him the list of breweries that will be represented this year; Alaskan Brewing, Franconia Brewing Company, Pedernales Brewing Company, Rahr and Sons Brewing Company, Real Ale Brewing Company, Saint Arnold Brewing Company, Sierra Nevada, and Snow Goose. Come taste some Hill Country brews as well as some favorites from other parts of the globe. Awesome choices!

There will be a variety of foods to fulfill your appetite. Some of the vendors are Chef’s Kitchen, Crepe Nation, Buzzies Bar-B-Q, and West End Pizza Co. They will all be serving something that will perfectly pair with your favorite wine or beer.

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remember to bring your chairs, blankets, and umbrellas. Ten-foot-by-ten-foot private tent sites are also available for an additional $20, tent not included – $100 with a tent included. All tent sites must be reserved in advance. Call (830) 895-8505 for details. There will also be a large misting tent with tables and chairs to help everyone cool off. There will be no ATM machines on site, so bring cash for all the extra goodies.

need a place to stay? Whether you are looking to rough-it in a tent, hook-up your RV, or relax in an air-conditioned room, there are several places nearby to rest your head for the evening. You will find excellent RV and camping accommodations at Koyote Ranch just outside of Kerrville, Guadalupe River RV Resort, Kerrville-Schreiner Park less than a mile from the festival entrance, Triple-T RV Resort, and Buckhorn Lake Resort. Kerrville hotels include Inn of the Hills, Holiday Inn Express, Y.O. Ranch Hotel, Comfort Inn and Suites, and La Quinta Inn and Suites.

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In between music acts, hot air balloon rides, and tastings be sure to visit all of the unique vendor booths. You will find rare goods from handmade jewelry, art and crafts, to fine foods. Barrel Designs, Blue Bottle Studios, Melissa A. Torres Art, Our Town Bakery, Fischer and Wieser, Gourmet Texas Pasta, Hill Country Premium Beverages, In a Pickle Foods, Rhonda’s Charms, Strandkorb People, Tara Hutch Jewelry, Texas Hill Country Olive Co., Vela Farms, Wildgoose Manufacturing, and YaYa Gurlz are the retail vendors that will be selling their wares.

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Great care went into band selection. Artists with exceptional talent and a strong following was our meter, and we definitely met our goals. We are especially excited to have, 2013 Grammy Winner, Bonnie Bishop as our headliner. Look for the up and coming guitar prodigy Johnny Cooper, who is also on the bill. The third act is southern country rockers, The Kyle Bennett Band. You will be getting your money’s worth with this line-up of entertainment; consider everything else on us.

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*ADulT – AlCoHol pATron TiCkeTs will include 10 tasting vouchers and a complimentary wine or pilsner glass. The tasting vouchers will be the only way to purchase wine or beer tastings. Additional tasting vouchers can be purchased with cash or credit cards for $10 from the ticket booth. Wine bottles can be purchased with cash or credit card through individual wineries but must remain corked while at the festival. All tickets will include entry into the event, three live music acts, a trick roper show, as well as other event attractions. Food, non-alcoholic drinks, souvenirs, and hot air balloon rides must be purchased separately. No outside food or drinks allowed. Check the website for our refund policy.

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Proceeds from the Texas Hill Country Wine and Brew Festival are distributed to organizations that benefit the lives, education, and well-being of the citizens of Kerr County, Texas. Please check our website after the first annual festival in July 2013 to find out where distributions were paid. Qualified I.R.C. 501(c)(3) public charities that would like to apply for distributions from Texas Hill Country Wine and Brew Festival should contact us at [email protected].

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i’m so excited to be featured in the Lifestyle Magazine. Actually, i’m usually excited about everything in life.

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readers! My name is Ranger Dotter and I am a three-year-old Boston Terrier. My folks and I moved here

a year-and-a-half ago from Dallas. We love being in Kerrville and living in Comanche Trace! My favorite things include going on walks, playing with other dogs (cats, not so much), chewing on bones, toys, or anything else I can get my teeth on, napping in the sun, and getting my ears rubbed. My human parents, Alan and Lynn, take great care of me. They call me their little 15 pounds of fury.

Their favorite things are playing golf and participating in lots of activities in the neighborhood and community. They are both originally from Oklahoma. I’ve visited there, but this area is more to my liking. The deer and antelope are fun to stare at through the fence. I’m not allowed to chase them like I did the squirrels in Dallas. Since I can’t chase the deer and there is a pitiful lack of squirrels here, I amuse myself by chasing the tennis ball instead. Tennis balls do not hold a candle to my passion for tetherballs. I cannot describe the joy I felt when I discovered a ball on a string that I can hit by myself. The best part is it doesn’t end up outside the fence or under the furniture. The worst part is there are not very many of them around. Search for “Ranger” on the Lifestyle website, www.texaslifestyle.org, to see a video of my tetherball skills in action!

I love all my Comanche Trace neighbors and most seem to love me. I can be quite comical and my antics cause outbursts of laughter wherever I go. My breed, the Boston Terrier, is sometimes referred to as the “American Gentleman” since we look like we wear tuxedos. We were bred to be coach dogs. That is probably why I love riding in the golf cart with Dad and Mom. If you see us driving around, stop and say “hi”. I’m the black and white one with the floppy ears!

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hi TRuLy An “ALL-AMeRICAn” DOG!

Following the Civil War, the Boston Terrier breed was developed in the stables of Boston, Massachusetts when William O’Brien of Boston sold an imported dog named “Judge” to Robert C. Hooper, also of Boston. This dog was commonly known as “Hooper’s Judge” and became the ancestor of almost all true modern Boston Terriers.

The breed is an American creation, resulting from a cross between an english Bulldog and a white english Terrier. In 1891, the breed became known as Boston Terriers, taking the name of the city where they originated.



The kerrville Folk Festival at Quiet Valley ranch, nine miles south of the Texas Hill country resort community of kerrville, has an exciting 2013 festival schedule. once again, the legendary songwriter’s festival will run for 18 straight days, having begun Memorial Day weekend on Thursday, May 23 and ending on Sunday, June 9, 2013.

as usual, the 2013 Grassy Hill kerrville New Folk competition for emerging songwriters was held on the 1st Saturday and Sunday of the festival (May 25th & 26th),

from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. From the almost 800 entries, 32 finalists were selected from a field of over 700 songwriters from 48 of the 50 states, Japan, New Zealand, australia, and the Uk to perform in this prestigious annual competition. This year the competition was hosted by Steve Gillette and Festival Founder, Rod Kennedy. Several former New Folk finalists and winners include Lucinda Williams, Lyle Lovett, Nanci Griffith, David Wilcox, John Gorka, Jimmy LaFave, Tish Hinojosa, BettySoo, Tom prasada-rao, Danny Schmidt, Jonathan byrd, Tom russell, ray bonneville, Steve earle, Hal ketchum, robert earl keen, and many hundreds of others.

“Held each year since 1972, the Kerrville Folk Festival is the longest continuously running festival of its kind in North America.”

More than 100 songwriters are performing during the 42nd Annual Kerrville Folk Festival in the Texas Hill Country. Camp under the bright stars and experience the music, the family, the legacy. b y D a l i s a l l e n

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Held each year since 1972, the kerrville Folk Festival is the longest continuously running festival of its kind in North america. over the years, it has become known internationally as a mecca for singer/songwriters of varying musical

styles – a place where those just beginning to develop their skills have the opportunity to play alongside the masters. emerging songwriters, as well as teachers are drawn to the festival’s many learning opportunities, such as the 33rd annual Songwriters School (May 27-30), Ukulele Workshop (May 28-30), free capo (June 1), Harmonica Workshop (June 3-5), and the 12th annual professional Development program for Teachers (June 6 & 7).

There’s truly something for everyone at this festival, from

camping, campfire jam sessions, concerts and activities for kids, “ballad Tree” song sharing sessions, Hill country bike rides and canoe trips on the Guadalupe, to Sunday Folk Song Services, Saturday Shabbat Services, and much more. a complete festival schedule, information, and tickets can be found at or by calling the festival office. Ticket prices range from $25 to $40. campground access and parking are included in the ticket price. www.kerrvilleFolkFestival.org, (830) 257-3600

The Kerrville Folk Festival is owned by the Texas Folk Music Foundation, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to the support of emerging songwriters and folk music in all its forms.

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Aengus Finnan, David Jacobs-Strain, John Wort Hannam, The Dirty River Boys

SAturdAy, MAy 25 Joy Kills Sorrow,

Jon Brooks, Susan Werner, Jimmy LaFave

SuNdAy, MAy 26 Bob Franke,

Warren Hood Band, Kelly Willis & Bruce

Robison and Hayes Carll

MoNdAy, MAy 27 Amy Speace, Bob Franke, Justin Roth,

Buddy Mondlock and Steve Seskin

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RJ Cowdery, Annie Wenz and Dan Navarro

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Del Rey and Steve James

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Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary fame,

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Antje Duvekot, Trout Fishing In America and The Steel Wheels

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We have all heard that moderate wine drinking is beneficial for heart health, but it is important to know that even moderate drinking can impact the nutrient levels in your body, causing an increased risk for other diseases. Knowing what nutrients are depleted will help you with food and wine pairings and nutritional supplement selection. Many times a supplement is easier to take to replace the deficiencies when high amounts of the vitamin or nutrient is necessary.

First of all, let’s define moderation as it applies to consumption. The American Heart Association recommends no more than two drinks per day for men and no more than one drink per day for non-pregnant women. In wine terms, that would be 8 ounces of wine for men and 4 ounces of wine for women. Heavy

drinking is known to cause folic acid deficiency, and even moderate drinking may pose a problem. Women in the Nurses’ Health Study who drank moderate amounts of alcohol and took in little folic acid had a higher risk for breast cancer than their counterparts who took multivitamins containing folic acid. This combination – drinking alcohol and having low levels of folic acid – has been linked to colon cancer, too. Experts advise even moderate consumers of alcohol to step up their folic acid intake. Of course, you can take a folic acid supplement, but why not just pair your wine with foods containing folic acid, or at least incorporate more of them in your daily diet?

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Heavy drinking can also contribute to deficiencies of other micronutrients, including vitamin A, thiamin, vitamin D, magnesium, calcium, and potassium. It may increase the need for niacin, vitamin C, and sometimes zinc. Tissue studies on people who are dependent on alcohol have noted lower concentrations of the antioxidants beta carotene, vitamins C and E, and selenium.

Another theory of why alcohol consumption increases breast cancer risk may be attributed to elevated estrogen levels. Since your liver is responsible for detoxifying your body from alcohol intake, it may impede your body’s ability to break down estrogen as well.

Nutrients that support your liver could help offset this effect. Acetylcysteine, milk thistle, alpha lipoic acid, and selenium help with liver detoxification. These can

be derived from your food, but usually a supplement is easier to take because the amounts necessary to have an impact are higher than what can be consumed in your diet. For example, 100 pounds of spinach has the same amount of alpha lipoic acid as a 100mg capsule of alpha lipoic acid!

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The bigger the container, the more likely it is that your plants will survive. you need to water large pots less frequently because the more soil there is the more moisture it can retain. Also, a larger pot will give you a greater margin for error in fertilizing and watering.

The possibilities for container gardening are endless because so many plants grow well in pots. By using your imagination, you can find interesting and unique ways to grow and display just about any plant. Flower containers are the perfect way to spruce up your walkway, front porch, or backyard patio; and don’t

forget about hanging pots. Hanging pots are an excellent way of utilizing the space above a patio without hindering usable space.

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Make sure that your container, whatever it is, has drainage holes in the bottom or that you can drill them. If the sides or bottom of the object, such as a basket, will let the soil escape, use coconut fiber to line it first.

Depending on the container, consider filling it with individually potted plants that can be easily switched out with each season or holiday.

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formulated for container plants.evaluate the light. While you can find a

great plant for almost any amount of light, you have to know how much light your container will get before you choose your plants.

Check the plant tags when choosing plants for a single container. Verify that the flowers have similar water, light and fertilizer requirements. Plants that share a container are exposed to the same care so it must be similar for all to thrive.

The tag will also tell you about your plant’s “habit”, which means its shape and how it will grow. This is important when considering your container design and how to arrange your plant combinations. Select a combination of “upright”, “mounding”, and “trailing” habits (see Design Guidelines below).

Patriotic PlantersThe 4th of July is just around the corner. Most gardeners will have already been tilling, hoeing, seeding,

weeding, and watering for three or four months by the time July rolls around. There has been a trend for many years now to plant patriotic gardens. If you would like to show your patriotism

this year but did not plan a lavishly laid out garden space in advance, you can create containers that will accomplish the same look, but on a smaller scale. Plantings of red, white, and blue flowers are a classic way to show your allegiance! Planting all three colors in one container will make a lovely flag-waving statement; however, a single color in a single container works well when the containers are grouped in threes. For an extra festive touch, pick up a few small flags, patriotic pinwheels, sparkly stars and other things to stick in the pots with the flowers.

design guidelinesSet the container in its display area and decide which side it will likely be viewed from and use that as the front of the container when planting the arrangement.

Plant the tallest plant (upright habit or “thrillers”) in the center of the pot. This plant will be the centerpiece that all the other plants in the pot accentuate. Then plant medium-height flowers (mounding habit or “fillers”) around the centerpiece plant. Choose flowers that are bushy as opposed to single stemmed plants, as these fill in the pot and form a lush backdrop to the centerpiece plant. Finally, use smaller, vining (trailing habit or “spillers”) plants around the edges of the container. Choose either flowers or those with trailing greenery. These soften the edge between the pot and the flower arrangement and help to visually pull the entire pot of flowers together.

routine Care• Water as needed to keep the soil slightly moist.

• Fertilize your flowers regularly to keep them blooming all summer. Follow directions on the fertilizer product label.

• Deadhead – remove faded flowers promptly. Trim away discolored foliage or broken stems.

• Keep an eye out for pests or disease problems. These can be more easily controlled if discovered early.

• With careful selection and regular care, your flowers should thrive in their container, pot, or planter and look great all summer!


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our Guadalupe riverThe origin of Flat rock Lake

The story of our community starts with the Guadalupe river, and the river itself starts with our community.

The river gathers from springs and streams in the high hills of western Kerr County and flows steadily to the

sea, a distance of over 230 miles. We live at its source, and it was the source from which our community sprang.

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For many years, I have taken visitors and newcomers to a spot on the north fork of the guadalupe, above Mo-ranch, where water flows from a gap in a limestone ledge at the very starting place of the river. cold and clear, the water surges from the opening in the rock and falls a few inches to the riverbed there; a dramatic beginning for our normally placid river. Nearby, pictographs faintly remind today’s visitors of

people who lived along this same river years and years ago.the south fork of the guadalupe begins just south of state highway

41, four miles shy of the real-kerr county line, and the two forks meet up just east of hunt. along with hundreds of other creeks between here and the coast, the san Marcos and comal rivers are the guadalupe’s major tributaries. the drainage area of the guadalupe river is about 6,100 square miles, an area larger than the state of connecticut.

the guadalupe river with which we’re familiar -- slow and green stretches interrupted by occasional dashing rapids, sheltered by cypress and sycamore boughs -- changes character as it approaches the sea. once, years ago, I traveled to the mouth of the guadalupe with my wife and kids. We found a tired river there, sweltering under heavy air, with alligator slides dotted along its banks, made where the ancient reptiles slip from land back to water. I still remember the loud sounds of the insects there. down there it’s not the guadalupe river we know. My sweet wife wouldn’t even get out of the car to explore.

though our part of the river has been known by man for at least the past 10,000 years, it didn’t gain the name “guadalupe” until 1689, when alonso de Leon named its lower stretches the “Nuestra señora de guadalupe”, which translates, roughly, “our Lady of guadalupe”. spanish explorers gave sections of the river other names, including san augustin, and san ybon. the earliest reference to our part of the river came in 1727 when Pedro de rivera y Villalon wrote about the guadalupe above the mouth of the comal river.


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the first settlers in kerrville came to make shingles from the abundant cypress trees; they arrived in the mid-1840s with Joshua d. Brown.

the earliest maps of our area show tracts surveyed along the river, but land away from the river had no surveys. It was as if land away from the river had no boundaries -- and no value.

Most, if not all, of the tracts surveyed were conveyed by texas to veterans of the texas revolutionary War, including the tract Joshua d. Brown purchased from heirs of Benjamin f. cage, a veteran. Brown then convinced the very first kerr county commissioners court to locate the county seat of the newly-formed kerr county on that purchased tract, and requested the county seat be named for his friend, James kerr.

Beyond shingle making, some of our area’s earliest industries depended upon the river. several mills were constructed, from as far west as sherman’s Mill, between Ingram and hunt, down to kerrville, one in center Point, and then in comfort.

the mill in kerrville was built by christian dietert, and later owned (like most things in downtown kerrville) by charles schreiner. In its heyday, the kerrville mill produced flour, sawed lumber, and even generated electricity.

In those days, each of the mills had a little dam, usually made from cypress wood. these dams, while picturesque, often washed away with each rise in the river. several kerr county leaders recognized the need for more permanent dams, and several attempts were made to generate public support for these projects.

there were basically three arguments made for a new series of dams along the guadalupe river: first, to enhance the recreational and scenic value of the river; second, to aid in times of flood; and third, for impoundment to aid in the production of drinking water.

It might surprise you to learn which community organization lead the charge for these new, more permanent dams. I supposed, before doing my research, a local governmental unit provided the necessary leadership.

It turns out the leadership came from the kerrville chamber of commerce. In late 1941, the chamber circulated petitions and reported to the kerrville city council “a substantial seven-to-one majority [of support] for the project”, according to an article in the Kerrville Mountain Sun. the chamber was seeking city approval for a bond election in the amount of $45,000 to build a “recreational dam across the guadalupe river near kerrville” near the “state park”.

that effort did not bear fruit, however. shortly after the petitions were delivered to the kerrville city council, Japanese planes made an uninvited visit to Pearl harbor. suddenly, steel and concrete were needed elsewhere and city leaders were reluctant to raise taxes to pay for bonds, especially for a “recreational” project.

the idea did not go away, though; it was merely shelved until 1951. although many

were involved in this later effort, one name is mentioned again and again in the news articles: darrell Lochte.

Lochte was a local boy who graduated from tivy high school. he served in the armed forces during World War II and, after the war, served kerr county in many capacities, including as county attorney. during the effort to build a series of dams in kerr county, Lochte was identified in local news articles as “chairman of the dams and roads committee” of the chamber of commerce.

Lochte did a good job organizing support, enlisting volunteers to distribute petitions in all county court precincts, developing a subcommittee to address tax issues, which included volunteers like c. a. roland, charles schreiner III, and clifford Lawrence. he enlisted another committee to study dams as well as road site and engineering problems, manned by r. L. sabbins, Bob Ziegler, and Jasper Moore. these committee selections reflect Lochte’s skill: they included representatives from various parts of the county.


these efforts paid off when the kerr county commissioners court agreed on the locations of dams in august 1954. three were proposed: one at center Point, one at flat rock below kerrville, and another near the “chick-Inn”. a little research suggests the Point theater had a building next door called the “chick-Inn”, and one of the dams would eventually be built nearby.

that same month, the chamber quickly organized a new committee, this one called “operation action”. once again darrell Lochte was named chairperson of a key committee, the “citizens committee”, tasked with “formulating plans to help the kerr county commissioners court iron out existing obstacles to have the three dams completed before next summer”. More names were added to a “chamber dams committee”, which included Joe Pacheck, tom carr, earl stiefel, ed carruth Jr., rex Mcelroy, dick eastland, doris Johnson, r. c. McBryde, W. B. kellogg, Jim Nugent, James Martin, dr. J. L. shanklin, sam Braswell Jr., and Buddy karger. In fact, so many people volunteered to be on the committee that only a fraction was chosen.

their work was successful, and the voters approved the issuance of $225,000 worth of bonds for all three dams in late october 1954. the bonds were eventually sold to the texas state Board of education, paying 3.05% interest.

obtaining easements took some time, and various newspapers noted Lochte’s progress. In July 1955, it was reported he only lacked one easement in center Point, three at flat rock, and two in Ingram. By october 1955, Lochte was visiting local service clubs, enlisting their support in “securing easements for the proposed dam at flat rock”. It seems the project required some peer pressure.

By february 1956, the last of the easements were finally obtained, and the kerr county commissioners court asked for bids on the three dams. county crews worked to clear the sites, so when the bids were awarded work could begin right away. the bid was awarded in March 1956 to the keller construction company of fredericksburg, who bid to construct all three dams for $215,000, “specifying a time limit of 200 calendar days for completion of the dams”.

finally, in august 1956, the Kerrville Mountain Sun ran a front page photograph of “workmen finishing a portion of the concrete skin on the big dam at flat rock just below kerrville”.

during 1956, kerr county enjoyed a huge celebration marking its centennial. It also saw the construction of three “flood control dams” which just happened to also offer recreational opportunities. these dams took a lot of effort, both in public and behind the scenes; I think my late friend, darrell Lochte, shouldered most of the burden. I can imagine he had a big smile on his face when that last easement was finally signed.

each of the dams served specific purposes, but all increased the beauty of our river, which also increased the attractiveness of kerr county as a tourist destination and as a place to call home. I’m thankful to those leaders who worked so hard over fifty years ago to achieve their plans; they made kerr county a better place.

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traditions are important to any community. in Kerrville, we have a number of endearing annual events that have become a big part of our culture. each year, the citizens of our town gather together to celebrate the Christmas season as we light up our downtown and the Courthouse, we join in the festivities of mardi Gras, and in July, we honor our troops and country as we celebrate independence day.Kerrville’s

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Events like these are not only great community traditions that bring the citizens together in fellowship; they are also important economic engines which help feed the local business community. As these events grow and develop, more and more people learn that Kerrville is a wonderful place to visit – they shop in our

stores, eat at our restaurants, purchase fuel for their cars, and sleep in our hotels. Events such as these are one of the many ways a community can keep its economy healthy.

In 2010, then Mayor, David Wampler asked the Kerrville Main Street office to form a task force to work on a new music concert event in Kerrville. The Mayor’s goal at the time was to increase the local tax base by creating events in Kerrville that would bring tourism dollars to the area and support local businesses such as restaurants, bars, retail, and hotels.

Following the initial meeting with a few community leaders, a committee and 501 (c) 3 not for profit

organization were eventually formed with the help of the Main Street office, Market Days, and the City of Kerrville. It was agreed that future proceeds from this organization were to be donated to the city for use in renovating city parks, and the construction and maintenance of the River Trail project.

After much discussion, the group chose the 4th of July as the starting point to hold a large-scale music concert to go along with the community fireworks show.

Major events like the 4th on the River come at a large cost. The total annual price tag for the concert is approximately $110,000 per year, including the artists, stages, fireworks, sound and lighting, tents, ice, beer, power

PLEASE NOTE: The committee asks that no outside food or beverage be brought into the concert area; no outside coolers, glass containers, or firearms will be permitted. There will be food and beer sold at the event.

other responsibilities during and surrounding each year’s event.

Ticket sales, beer, food, and volunteers help cover the cost of the event. However, the bulk of the funding comes from generous local sponsors such as James Avery, HEB, and Guadalupe National Bank, along with over 40 other local businesses. The committee has been successful in raising approximately 80 percent of the funds each year through sponsorships.

Being the third year for the music concert, the committee has begun to tailor the format and style to meet the needs of our community. Each year, the committee learns what works well and what doesn’t, and tries to improve to make sure we are meeting the needs of the organization and the community at the same time.

In that vein, the committee has chosen to make this year’s concert free to the public. The event will take place on

generators, ticket booths, marketing for the event, and fencing.

Fortunately, a dedicated group, including the committee of approximately 80 volunteers has generously donated countless hours to the setup, tear down, clean-up, and help with all

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Thursday July 4th and the music will begin in the late afternoon at Louise Hays Park.

This year we welcome Robert Earl Keen to the big stage in the park, with opening acts beginning at approximately 4:00 p.m. The largest fireworks display in the Hill Country will kick off around 9:15 p.m. and Robert Earl Keen will play immediately following.

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The organizers appreciate everyone who helped make the past two years’ events successful and look forward to working toward a fantastic night of music and fun this year as well. Volunteers put in countless hours to provide a wonderful display of what a community can do when it works together. Individuals, business people, and public servants dedicated their sweat and time to provide a community event for all.

If you have additional input or ideas on how to make this important event a success in future years, please visit us on Facebook, or contact Kyle Bond at [email protected]. We are always looking for new volunteers and committee members as well. Please get involved.

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The foyer has an exceptional custom made staircase. It leads upstairs to the game room and two guest bedrooms and baths. The staircase is one of a kind and makes the statement that some care went into this house. The craftsmanship of the staircase is exemplary.

Just off the foyer is a large dining room with space for a family table. We anticipate many happy times there. The kitchen is large enough for several people to have their own work space – the granite countertops make cleaning a breeze. The custom copper hood over the cooktop gives the kitchen a unique charm. For those who just wish to watch the preparations, a long counter with room for barstools fills the bill.

For those days when it is just the two of us, we enjoy a breakfast room that overlooks the golf course and surrounding Hill Country. There are so many beautiful mornings in the Hill Country, and we will be able to enjoy that first cup of coffee on our back porch or upstairs veranda. The covered back porch is large enough for several sets of tables and chairs and we can just see our friends gathered here to share good times. Choices are a delightful part of life.

This master suite is just what we have been looking for. The bedroom is large and even has a small study. There are two closets, which makes for two happy campers. The bathroom, with its large shower and relaxing tub, is beautiful. There are two sinks that are across the room from each other and the space is just luxurious; makes me

feel a little like Cleopatra. We will have our privacy and still be close to any activities in the household.

The study is just the right size for a little work, but not too much. The desk we have will fit perfectly in this room.

The huge game room upstairs lends itself to pleasant hours spent with family and friends. A media room up here would be fantastic. This room will become the “go to” spot for our friends. There is room for a pool table, lots of seating, a place to play cards, and even a small kitchen area for making popcorn or a margarita without messing up the main kitchen.

The game room leads to a veranda that overlooks the golf course and Hill Country. Once it gets dark, the lights of Kerrville are a pretty sight. Stairs from the veranda lead to the back-yard where we can practice putting on our own putting green. What fun!

There are two large bedrooms and baths upstairs. Plenty of space for family and guests makes the upstairs a lively place. We can join in the fun and then retire to our private suite downstairs while the movies play on.

Did I tell you there is a three-car garage with space to spare? Well, there is and my husband is smiling ear to ear.

We are thrilled that this house has everything we have been looking for. The price is right and we can’t wait to become a part of this community.


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3505 Trail Head3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, 3 Car GarageApprox. 4200 square feet, Price: $685,000

Beautiful views and located on golf, this Mediterranean style home offers such amenities as a handcrafted bentwood maple staircase, beautiful kitchen, master suite with his/her closets and fabulous bath. The view from the upstairs veranda will take your breath away. Putting Green and lots of space to entertain both indoors and out.

2873 rock Barn2 Bedrooms + Study, 2 baths, 2 Car Garage, Approx. 1820 square feet, Price $335,000

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.

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ON GOLF! Charming garden home overlooks two fairways on the golf course. Large kitchen opens to living and dining space. Beautiful finishout includes travertine stone floors, stone fireplace, built-in bookshelves in study, granite throughout, cherry cabinet, plantation shutters and more.

2709 indian wells3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 2 Car Garage, Approx. 1536 square feet

Lovely garden home with private entry courtyard. Great room has large dining area and a stone fireplace. Master bedroom includes a large closet and an en suite bath with two sinks, separate tub and shower. Gazebo in backyard for gatherings.

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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. 2705 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.

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

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Pretty white stone home with fenced yard located on quiet cul de sac. Large kitchen with granite counter tops and pantry. Dining room and breakfast room. Spacious master suite is newly painted and has beautiful views of surrounding Hill Country. Private door out to back porch and patio. Bonus room and bath upstairs offers lots of space for a media room, project room, or play room. You name it! Large covered back porch with space for entertaining. Stone fireplace in great room. This home has a great floor plan.

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2956 dry Hollow3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths + Study, 2 Car Garage + Golf CartApprox. 2976 square feet, $449,000

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3908 kiTe drive3 Bedrooms + Study + Bonus Room, 5.5 Baths, 2 Car Garage + Golf Cart Garage, Approx. 3919 square feet, Price: $795,000

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3200 Pinnacle cluB driveUnits 9 and 103 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, 2 Car Garage, Approx. 2069 square feetPrice: $379,000 per unit

These beautiful golf homes are ready for you to move in. German Cottage design with standing seam metal roofs, and stone and stucco construction. Stone fireplaces in great room and on back covered porch. Located on golf with great views of surrounding Hill Country and golf course.

2061 Toscano way3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, 2 Car GarageApprox. 2518 square feetPrice: $460,000

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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coMancHe Trace welcoMe and sales cenTer830-895-8505 or 877-467-6282

THe cluB aT coMancHe Trace830-895-8500

THe golF sHoP aT coMancHe Trace830-895-8500 ext. 1

THe Pinnacle grill830-895-8500 ext. 2

Trevor Hyde, coMancHe Trace PresidenT 830-895-8505 ext. 228 • [email protected]

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Mike sigerMan, coMancHe Trace sales eXecuTive830-895-8505 ext. 229 • [email protected]

Tony JoHnson, Head golF ProFessional 830-895-8500 ext. 238 • [email protected]

gena Teer, MeMBersHiP direcTor 830-895-8500 ext. 224 • [email protected]

diane Hagne, Food & Beverage direcTor830-895-8500 ext. 253 • [email protected]

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MicHael Parker, conTroller 830-895-8500 ext. 227 • [email protected]

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3936 kiTe drive3 Bedroom, 3.5 Baths + Study, 3 Car GarageCasita & Infinity Pool, Approx. 6068 square feet, $2,195,000

loT 60, PHase 110.83 Acres$99,000Beautiful lot with treesFabulous Hill Country views.Ask about special offer!

loT 18, PHase 100.625 Acres$189,000ON GOLF - Perfect orientation for Hill Country breezes.Ask about special offer!

Magnificent Hill Country Tuscan estate home is located on one of the premier lots in Comanche Trace. Views are stunning! The craftsmanship and attention to detail in this home are truly extraordinary. From the palatial master suite to the kitchen, to the curved windows in the round bar, to the back porch and pool entertaining area, quality reigns. Separate casita provides private space for guests. If you are looking for the best Comanche Trace has to offer, this house will not disappoint.

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