Lifestyle of Comanche Trace
JULY-SEPTEMBER 2021 Vol. 4, Issue 3
REAL ESTATE UPDATE Lot sales are on the rise as new phase kicks off and another is in the works.
SUMMER ON THE GREENS Tips for staying in peak playing condition during the summer heat.
KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS Meet Chris and Shelley Pieper — and their peanut butter-loving Shih Tzu, Daisy — in this month’s spotlight.
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Letter from the President
The Kerrville Daily Times Staff Carlina Villalpando Publisher Jillian Smith Managing Editor Jeanette Eastwood Nash Assistant Managing Editor Contributors Kelsey Jackson Jeff Hunter Photography Brenda Fest Tom Holden Kelsey Jackson Kelly Simon Vern King Advertising Sally Benson Courtney Cox Michelle Sendlein
I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer and enjoying time with family. Comanche Trace is experiencing another stellar year as we continue to expand. Phase 16 is under construction, and we are currently working on our newest Phase, Phase 18. This neighborhood will consist of 6 Single-Family Lots and 22 Farmhouse Cottage Lots located on the Creeks 9 near Lower Turtle Creek. We are also experiencing steady growth in lot sales and new construction homes. We currently have close to 100 homes planned to start within the next 12 months. Home sales have remained extremely strong. Our CT Realty Sales Team is doing a fantastic job. They are friendly and knowledgeable not only about Comanche Trace, but also the entire community of Kerrville. Our website has the most up-to-date information. I often search Zillow and Realtor.com and can understand how frustrating it can be because these sites do not show homes as pending until it is past a certain time. If you are interested in property, I encourage you to visit our website or stop by our Sales Center. We are excited to see continued growth at Comanche Trace. We are truly blessed to live in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, one of the best places to live in the country.
Composition Nicole Crapps Johanna Rangel Contact Comanche Trace: 830-895-8505 Contact The Kerrville Daily Times: 429 Jefferson St. Kerrville, TX 78028 www.dailytimes.com 830-896-7000
Trevor Hyde President
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Word from the Board Real Estate Update New Property Owners Golf Update Know Your Neighbors Comanche Trace Lifestyle Photos July Calendar August Calendar September Calendar
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Word From the Board Earlier this year, we announced the Comanche Trace Property Owners voted against the Dog Park. The question now is, what projects will the HOA Board focus on in 2021?
q Maintenance on the walking trails,
including new crushed granite: completed in May
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Driver friendly speed limit signs on Comanche Trace Drive: completed in May
q Evaluate and prioritize the entrance
along with other neighborhood common areas for any revitalization that is required.
q Revitalization of the common area on La
Other projects may be identified and include projects suggested by Property Owners and approved by the HOA Board.
q Complete inventory of the dead plants
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Steve Forbus (sforbus@comanchetrace. com) or Steve Schlaffer (sschlaffer@ comanchetrace.com).
Cumbre & Ranch View Court: bids are being requested and work will begin this summer.
and trees from this winter’s freeze in all common areas: will contract for removal but delay replacement until the summer due to the current shortage of plants.
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Lawn Maintenance Staffing: As previously announced, the minimum wage was increased and anticipatory hires were made to help offset any turnover. We will continue to participate in weekly drive arounds to focus on where improvements are needed.
— Steve Forbus & Steve Schlaffer
Steve Forbus
Steve Schlaffer
Comanche Trace HOA Representative
Comanche Trace HOA Representative
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Real Estate Update
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ot sales are on the rise as low inventory on resale homes continues into the third quarter of 2021.
Over 50 lots have sold in Comanche Trace so far this year. This means more new homes to be built in every neighborhood within the community. We continue to attract buyers from all over the country. We are also seeing more young families moving into Comanche Trace, which is very exciting.
lots and 22 Farmhouse Cottages overlooking Holes 4 and 5 of the Creeks, as well as gorgeous Hill Country views. Now is the time to visit with our CT Realty team to find out more information. Our Sales and Welcome Center is open 7 days a week to help with all your real estate needs. Stop by and visit with us about all that is happening in real estate at Comanche Trace.
Our newest phase, Phase 16, is already off to a great start, with 9 of the 31 lots now under contract. There are great views of both Holes 8 and 9 of the Creeks Course, as well as views of our 15-acre Practice Facility. Road construction is just underway in this new neighborhood, with expected completion to be early 2022. There’s still time to find the perfect luxury garden home lot in Phase 16!
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We are already working on our next phase of development, Phase 18, which will include 6 single family
Welcome to our new Comanche Trace property owners January — March • Herman & Jennifer Blanton • Sean & Victoria Gee Boerner • Donald & Susana Chapman • James Clark • Shane & Jan Cook • Donald & Marcia Esbjornson • Earl & Lynn Freeman
• Michael & Rebecca Gilliland • Mark & Mary Hasler • Michael Hatch • Mark & Roberta Huber • James & Kathleen Lattis • David & Victoria Ledwell • Eric & Traci McCloskey
• Richard & Sylvia McCloskey • Brian & Molly McLaughlin • Deborah Mock • William & Amelia Robinson • James & Cherl Schindler • Edward & Pamela Schulz • Raymond Wieckert *This does not include Builder purchased lots.
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Golf Update
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t’s summer! Great news, the ball goes a little farther! Bad news, the fairways are a lot healthier, so the ball won’t roll quite as far!
When playing in the warm weather, be aware of the heat. Not only does the ball go farther, but your body is much more susceptible to heat and hunger. When playing, make sure to drink a little water on every tee box and take a big drink of water
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every once in a while. Also, make sure to snack on the course a little with a protein bar, nuts or the healthy snack of your choice. Did you know that by the time your body says you are thirsty or hungry, it is too late to recover during a round of golf? So drink plenty of water, snack on something healthy, then RIP IT and enjoy a longer ball flight in warm weather!
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Know Your Neighbor Chris & Shelley Pieper ... Q: A: We moved here in October 2019,
How long have you lived in Comanche Trace? so 1 1/2 years.
Q: A: Chris always wanted to move
What made you choose Comanche Trace?
back to Kerrville – he grew up here, graduated from Tivy High School in 1977, met me in 1978 at San Antonio Junior College and we were married in 1979. Chris always wanted to retire back in Kerrville, but wasn’t sure if his “city girl” would ever go for it. We were living in Tacoma, Washington, when we found ourselves retired, and that’s when we decided to move back to Texas. We looked at San Antonio and Kerrville. When we drove through Comanche Trace, it was at that time that this “city girl” said that she could actually move to “the country.”
Q: What fields of work were you in? A: Chris is the CEO of Encorpe, a
new company he started since retiring. Encorpe, Inc. is an entrepreneurial company providing software and services to organizations who help people with disabilities gain meaningful and competitive employment. Shelley is the Sales Manager with Encorpe, driver with Meals on Wheels, and a Tasting Room Associate for Kerrville Hills Winery.
Q: What hobbies do you both enjoy? A: Chris enjoys fishing. Shelley – I’m
not sure if it is a hobby, but I do enjoy researching places to visit for our summer motorhome “tour.” For our summer tour this year, I have spent several hours making phone calls, searching Google and organizing the data into a very complex Excel spreadsheet!
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Q: Where is your favorite vacation spot? A: We absolutely love Greece
– we renewed our wedding vows in Santorini in 2004 with our three daughters, Amanda, Terra, and Morgan. But, our very favorite place in Greece is Naousa, a village in the Cyclades. It is located in the Northeastern corner of the island of Paros.
Q: A: Chris – golf. Shelley – very
What is your favorite sport to play? Favorite sport to watch?
new to golf (joined the Lady 9’ers), but I’m not sure if it is my
favorite yet. To watch – We moved from Washington state where we became huge Seattle Seahawks fans, so I would have to say we really enjoy watching them.
Q: A: Chris – country. Shelley
What is your favorite genre of music? Favorite song? – ’70s, ’80s, country, and very recently, any music by Nick Isham (our oldest daughter’s boyfriend). Favorite song – Chris doesn’t have a favorite, and Shelley’s is “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran.
Q: What was your first job? A: Chris – does a job count if
your dad made you do manual labor every weekend in your early teens? His first paying job was a mason’s helper where he carried rocks and mixed mud. Shelley – H-E-B cashier in 1977 in San Antonio.
Q: A: I (Shelley) stalked Chris –
How did you both meet? Where was your first date? way before the Internet – at San Antonio Junior College. Our first date was a double date in 1978 with one of Chris’ friends and his girlfriend. We went to the movies to see “Gray Lady Down” – a movie about an American submarine disaster – no, it was not my choice (Shelley).
... & pup Daisy Q: What are the names, ages and breed of your pets? A: Daisy, soon-to-be 13 years old in July, 10-pound black and white Shih Tzu.
Q: A: We had lost our previous Shih Tzu to a tragic
What made you choose that breed and your particular animal?
accident, so our three daughters, aged 14, 16, and 18, started searching for another one. They found 1 1/2-year-old Daisy on Craigslist – she had been returned to the breeder because the previous owner could not care for her.
Q: What are some of your favorite activities together? A: Daisy loves going for road trips in the
motorhome. Also, she rarely misses her 2-mile morning walk while on the road or in Comanche Trace.
Q: What are her favorite treats? A: Pupperoni Dog Treats. Q: What is the farthest you’ve traveled together? A: It’s hard to say what’s the farthest she’s
traveled, but she did travel about 5,000 miles last year during our 4-month motorhome trip.
Q: Is there a favorite toy?
A: Her purple Kong, but only if you fill it up with peanut
butter!
Q: A: Daisy loves to be dressed up and photographed – oh
Any fun fact that you’d like to add about your pets or breeds?
wait, not really. Shelley loves to dress her up for special occasions and photograph her.
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Comanche Trace Lifestyle Do you have a photo that captures the beauty of Comanche Trace? We’d love to share it with your fellow neighbors. Please send photos and captions to Kelsey Jackson, Marketing Director, kjackson@comanchetrace.com. Photos courtesy of the Comanche Trace Staff.
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Lady 9’ers Luau June 5th
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July at a glance Club at Comanche Trace EVENTS July 3
July 4
July 5
July 6
July 7
Sparkler Tournament 9 a.m. 4th of July BBQ Shindig 1 p.m.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
CLUB CLOSED
Bridge Club 2 p.m.
Time for 9 10 a.m.
July 9
July 12
July 13
MGA Ringers 9 a.m.
CLUB CLOSED
Bridge Club 2 p.m.
July 14
July 15
July 16
Kid Comanche 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Time for 9 10 a.m. Mah Jongg 1 p.m.
Kid Comanche 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Birthday & Anniversary Night 6 p.m.
Kid Comanche 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
July 17
July 19
July 20
July 21
July 24
Kid Comanche 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Time for 9 10 a.m.
CLUB CLOSED
Bridge Club 2 p.m. Book Club 5 p.m. Country Cookin’ 6 p.m.
Time for 9 10 a.m. Texas 42 4 p.m.
Rivers & Ranches Tournament 9 a.m.
July 25
July 26
July 27
July 28
July 29
Rivers & Ranches Tournament 9 a.m.
CLUB CLOSED
Birdge Club 2 p.m.
MGA 9 a.m. Mah Jongg 1 p.m.
Time for 9 10 a.m.
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Mondays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
9 a.m. Pilates
9 a.m. Yoga
10 a.m. LGA 10 a.m. Lady 9’ers
9 a.m. Yoga
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August at a glance Club at Comanche Trace EVENTS August 2
August 3
August 4
August 9
August 10
CLUB CLOSED
Bridge Club 2 p.m.
Time for 9 10 a.m.
CLUB CLOSED
Bridge Club 2 p.m. Mexican Night 6 p.m.
August 11
August 12
August 15
August 16
August 17
MGA 9 a .m. Mah Jongg 1 p.m.
Time for 9 10 a.m.
Couple’s 18 Hole & Dinner 1 p.m.
U.S. Mid Amateur Qualifier
Bridge Club 2 p.m. Book Club 5 p.m.
August 18
August 19
August 20
Time for 9 10 a.m. Texas 42 4 p.m.
Birthday & Anniversary Night 6 p.m.
MGA Ringer 9 a.m.
August 21
August 23
August 24
Time for 9 10 a.m.
CLUB CLOSED
Bridge Club 2 p.m.
CLUB CLOSED
August 25
August 28
August 30
August 31
Time for 9 10 a.m. Mah Jongg 1 p.m. Trivia Night 5:30 p.m.
Uncorked & Chophouse Dining 6 p.m.
CLUB CLOSED
Bridge Club 2 p.m.
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Mondays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
9 a.m. Pilates
9 a.m. Yoga
10 a.m. LGA 10 a.m. Lady 9’ers
9 a.m. Yoga
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September at a glance Club at Comanche Trace EVENTS Sept. 1
Sept. 3
Sept. 4
Sept. 5
Sept. 6
Sept. 7
Time for 9 10 a.m.
MGA Fall Team Challenge
MGA Fall Team Challenge Par 3 Vegas & GOlf Shop Sale
Par 3 Vegas & Golf Shop Sale
LABOR DAY CLUB OPEN
CLUB CLOSED
Sept. 8
Sept. 9
Sept. 11
Time for 9 10 a.m. Mah Jongg 1 p.m.
Birthday & Anniversary Night 6 p.m.
Sept. 12
Senior Club Championship
Senior Club Championship
Sept. 13
Sept. 14
Sept. 15
Sept. 16
CLUB CLOSED
Book Club 5 p.m. Asian Night 6 p.m.
MGA Ringer 9 a.m. Texas 42 4 p.m.
Time for 9 10 a.m.
Sept. 17
Sept. 18
Sept. 19
Sept. 20
Sept. 21
Sept. 22
Texas Hill Country Couple’s Invitational
Texas Hill Country Couple’s Invitational
Texas Hill Country Couple’s Invitational
CLUB CLOSED
Sept. 23
Sept. 24
Sept. 27
Sept. 28
Sept. 29
Sept. 30
LGA Member/Member 9 a.m.
LGA Member/ Member 9 a.m.
CLUB CLOSED
Bridge 2 p.m.
Time for 9 10 a.m. Bingo Night 5:30 p.m.
CT POOL CLOSED
Bridge Club Time for 9 2 p.m. 10 a.m. Book Club 5 p.m. Mahjong 1 p.m. Untapped 6 p.m.
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Mondays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
9 a.m. Pilates
9 a.m. Yoga
10 a.m. LGA 10 a.m. Lady 9’ers
9 a.m. Yoga
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