The Stadler Quarterly - Stadler Custom Homes
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The Stadler Quarterly - Stadler Custom Homes
Volume 1, Issue 3 Third Quarter—2009 The Stadler Quarterly S T A D L E R C “ If a man empties his purse into his head, no man can take it away from him. An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest . . . ” -B e n j a m i n Franklin INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Featured Employee 2 Featured Point of Interest 2 Featured Neighborhood 3 Lending a Helping Hand 5 Lawn Maintenance Tips 5 Cascada @ Canyon Lake 6 Recipe of the Month 7 U S T O M H O “ i t ’ s M a B Y E S O F S A N F a n t a s t i c D E R O N A N T O N I O , L P F a l l ! ” S T A D L E R Well, folks, the rainy weather is finally upon us, and after months of drought conditions, we are all very thankful. Those glorious rains hit just as we were kicking off this year’s Parade of Homes, of which we were a participant. I know many of you had heard Ray or I say that we would never again participate in a Parade of Homes, and so you were surprised when we decided to enter. This year’s circumstances were different, and when asked by GSABA to participate, we debated for quite some time. After much consideration, we voted to help the organization which does so much for the building industry, and with the help of many dedicated Stadler team members, we built an amazing home that we are very proud of. With such an exciting ending to summer, we all leapt into the busiest time of year. School has begun, and that means the kids are settling into their new routines, and as we push further into fall, we begin to approach the holidays. The weather begins to cool, and we all start to look forward to events which are memorable for the entire family. A silly costume, a great meal, seeing family members who have been sorely missed, presents underneath the tree, and the excitement that comes from a young child’s face are all images that flash through our minds when thinking of the months to come and the holidays they host. I hope we all remember, as those busy times approach, that this time is when memories are made. Hopefully we aren’t all too busy that we miss the fun in participating in the memories while they are happening! From the Stadler family, to your family, we hope that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, a very merry Christmas and a happy New year! We have entered the age of new technology! Join us on FACEBOOK! Simply search ‘Stadler Custom Homes and join our group to stay updated on the latest events. Front elevation and great room photos of 2009 Parade Home at TerraMont. Additional pictures of the Parade home can be found in the photo collection on the last page. P a g e 2 F e a t u r e d E m p l o y e e : J A N E B U R K S Jane Burks was born in Blanco, Texas, and except for a few years spent in North Carolina and San Antonio, she has always called Blanco home. Known for it’s lavender festival during the month of June, Blanco is a quaint Texas town 30-some miles north of San Antonio. Jane joined the crew at Stadler Custom Homes in August of 2004 as our Office Manager & Bookkeeper, and she is the glue that helps the Stadler office run like a well-oiled machine. Recently, Jane was honored with the Stadler Employee of the Quarter for all her hard work and all that she does for the company. Prior to working for Stadler, Jane worked for Partners in Building of Austin as their bookkeeper. Jane is married to Dale Burks, and together, they have a total of five children , four girls and one boy. They also have a total of five grandchildren, three boys and two girls, whom are the reason behind their grandparents’ smiles. Spending time with their children and grandchildren are a number one priority for the Burks, and the entire family can often be found down at the coast in a home they have there. Their home at the coast happens to be Jane’s favorite place to vacation, relax and enjoy time away from the daily grind of the home building industry. The coast is also the location of Jane’s favorite restaurant, Los Comales, a Mexican restaurant in Rockport, which serves the most amazing food and is known for their fresh ingredients. When Jane isn’t at work, or spending time at the Coast, she enjoys hunting, fishing and canning (her pickles are a fought after treat in the Stadler office) or spending time with her Jack Russell/Daschund friend, Morgan. F e a t u r ed P o i n t o f I n t er e s t : T H E Just a short distance from the River Walk, stands one of our Nation’s most wellknown historical landmarks . . . A "must see" for all who come to San Antonio, and those of us whom already live here . . . The Alamo! More than 2.5 million people a year visit the 4.2 acre complex known worldwide as "The Alamo." Most come to see the old mission where a small band of Texans held out for thirteen days against the Centralist army of General Antonio López de Santa Anna. Although the Alamo fell in the early morning hours of March 6, 1836, the death of the Alamo Defenders has come to symbolize courage and sacrifice for the cause of Liberty. The memories of James Bowie, David Crockett, and William B. Travis are as pow- A L A M O erful today as when the Texan Army under Sam Houston shouted "Remember the Alamo!" as it routed Santa Anna at the battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836. The Alamo has been managed by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas since 1905. Located on Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio, Texas, the Alamo represents nearly 300 years of history. Three buildings - the Shrine, Long Barrack Museum and Gift Museum - house exhibits on the Texas Revolution and Texas History. Visitors are welcome to stroll through the beautiful Alamo Gardens. Visitors to- day can enter the Alamo grounds from several directions. Five gates permit access to the complex. Many people, however, prefer to first enter the old church or modern Shrine. Inside the old church are exhibits dis- playing artifacts associated with the Alamo Heroes: Travis’ ring, Crockett’s buckskin vest, a flintlock rifle used in the battle; a period Bowie knife, and more. An arrangement of flags represent the states and nations from which the defenders came. Somewhat disguised by this serene setting is the fact that this building was the scene of fierce fighting during the 1836 battle. Hours of operation: Monday-Saturday 9:00AM-5:30PM Sunday 10:00AM-5:30PM Location: The Alamo is located at 300 Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio, Texas. There is no admission cost to visit the Alamo, and parking is available at several pay lots in the vicinity of the Alamo. TheAlamo.Org P a g e F e a t u r ed N e i g h b o r h o o d : A N A Q U A Anaqua Springs Ranch is a place of enchantment. Enter this environmentally-preserved community and forget that you are just minutes from the bustling city. Gaze across the vast landscape and enjoy the contrast of rising limestone bluffs, lush wooded valleys and the springs and waterfalls of Leon Creek. This premier Hill Country community provides the very best in technology and amenities, while preserving the natural beauty of the land. This delicate artistic balance between majestic custom homes and breathtaking, unobstructed views creates a visual masterpiece like no other. Like the Native American legends of the "healing" Anaqua tree, let the natural splendor of Anaqua Springs Ranch wash away the stress and strain of the outside world. Some of the many amenities offered at this neighborhood are: • • 1 to 4 Acre Custom Home sites 920-Acre Master Planned Community • Gated Entry with Security Guard on Duty (5pm - 5am) • 24-Hour Video Surveillance at entry • Euro-Texan Style Architecture • Architecturally Restricted • Breathtaking Unobstructed Views • North side ISD Schools • Municipal Water • Underground Utilities • Fiber-to-the-home, high-speed fiber optic network • Just minutes from The Shops at La Cantera, The Medical Center & UTSA INTERESTING FACTS The Unique Name Anaqua Springs Ranch is a unique, 3 S P R I N G S pristine example of nature in all of its splendor. When considering a name for such a wonderful place, only one word would do. The word Anaqua has as much meaning as Anaqua Springs Ranch has beauty. This word, with its rich history and numerous definitions, provides the perfect identity for this land that offers limestone bluffs, natural spring-fed creeks, waterfalls, majestic hilltops and lush wooded valleys. The Anaqua Tree The Anaqua tree (Ehretia anacua) is an evergreen tree, native to central Texas. It grows no further north than San Antonio and is best known for its rough leaves which are similar in feel to that of a cat's tongue. It produces white flowers in spring and small, sweet pumpkin-colored fruit. The Anaqua is often confused with the Live Oak because of its shapely trunk. The Anaqua tree is also known as the "Knock away" or "Sandpaper" tree. The Anaqua Indians The Anaqua ("Iguaces") Indians, a Tonkawa group, were named after the Anaqua tree, which was abundant in South Texas. The Anaqua would eat the orange berries produced by the tree and use its strong wood for much of their construction. The Indians would sit below the Anaqua tree and meditate, believing the tree held healing properties. Anaqua, Texas Anaqua is believed to have been the first named site in Texas. It is located on the San Antonio River, twenty miles south of Victoria in Victoria County. The locale was also named after the Anaqua trees. The first chapel was built there as early as 1820, and Anglo settlers came after 1836. These locals used the wood from the Anaqua trees for posts, wheel spokes, axles, yokes, and tool handles. Anaqua became a trading post for many years. A post office, which at first was simply a box nailed to a big Anaqua tree, was established in 1852. Anaqua also erected a rural school. In 1906 focus was drawn away from Anaqua. Five miles east, the St. Louis, Brownsville and Mexico Railway established a station at McFaddin and the Anaqua post office closed. For more information on Anaqua Springs Ranch, or to schedule a tour please contact Andrew Coughlin at 210.60.5756 / [email protected] BREAKING NEWS! For a short time, Stadler Custom Homes announces special lot prices in Anaqua Springs! Purchase any one of our four available lots in Anaqua Springs and receive a $40,000 discount off the price of the lot! Lot # 8-46 reduced to $240,000* Lot # 8-49 reduced to $180,000* Lot # 8-30 reduced to $165,000* Lot # 10-15 reduced to $185,000* * Prices subject to change without notice. anaquasprings.com P a g e 4 C l o s e d h o m e s f o r 2 0 0 9 We are excited to announce that we have closed a total of seven homes so far during 2009. Congratulations to our new homeowners & their families: HOLLINSHEAD, SIGOLOFF, MADLA, DENNY, GIDEON, CAHILL & LOZANO A big thank you is due to John Coplen, Nathan Murphey and Nick Bailey for completing these quality custom homes. The standards & expectations set forth by Stadler Custom Homes are extremely high and not for the faint of heart We recently sent out a request to all homeowners asking them to update their contact information with us. This lets us stay in touch with our homeowners, which is something that we love to do! Please, take a few minutes and fill out the attached form and return it to our office, if you haven’t already done so. You can also fill out the form electronically by requesting a copy of it via email at [email protected]. E X C I T I N G A N N O U N C E M E N T ! S t a d l e r g o e s c o m m e r c i a l ? ? ? As you may have heard, Stadler Custom Homes has recently formed as a sister company, Stadler Commercial. Please look for more information about our new business venture in the future newsletters. If you have any commercial construction needs, or know of any potential opportunities, please contact Bron Leatham at (210) 833-1160 or by email at [email protected] . Do you have an idea or suggestion for the newsletter? Send them to us for consideration! Big or small we welcome them all! Suggestions for the newsletter should be sent to Talashia Jansen at [email protected] Our company is built upon the outstanding relationships that are formed with our homeowners and the referrals that follow. If you know of a friend or a family member that is interested in building a custom home, please call us with their name and phone number. We would be delighted to follow up with them. Talashia K. Jansen—210.852.8503 / [email protected] Andrew Coughlin—210.860.5156 / [email protected] P a g e 5 Lending a Helping Hand . . . The holiday season is often a time when to focus not only on our own families and friends, but also on those throughout our community that are in need. This year, Stadler Custom Homes wants you to be aware of several causes that support a variety of needs in our local community: The San Antonio Battered Women’s Shelter, the Heartland’s Children’s Home, St. PJ’s Children’s Home, and the Children’s Tumor Foundation. Listed below you will find a some brief information on each of these charitable organizations and their website link.. Stay tuned for further information that will be distributed during December on how you can partner with Stadler Custom Homes in supporting one of these causes this holiday season. THE BATTERED WOMEN & CHILDREN’S SHELTER of BEXAR COUNTY: The mission of Family Violence Prevention Services Inc. is to break the cycle of violence and to strengthen families, by providing the necessary tools for self-sufficiency through the delivery of emergency shelter, transitional housing, education, effective parenting education, and early intervention with children and youth. ww.FVPS.org THE HEARTLAND’S CHILDREN’S HOME: Located in Boerne, TX, Heartland Children's Home was founded by Mike and Ruth Schwartz who have been the loving foster parents for more than 140 children over the past 19 years. They, along with their daughter Dawn and several round the clock nurses, provide care for up to twelve medically fragile children at any given time. These children suffer from complications of shaken baby syndrome, prenatal drug exposure, HIV and AIDS, and other diseases and disabilities. The children are often dependent on feeding tubes, ventilators, and medication for survival. Many of the children are disabled because of abuse or neglect by their birth parents. www.HeartlandChildrensHome.blogspot. com ST. PJ’S CHILDREN’S HOME: St. Peter-St. Joseph Children’s Home was originally founded as an orphanage by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in 1891. Today St. PJ’s is both a home to children who have suffered as victims of sexual and emotional abuse, neglect, poverty and broken homes and it is a community counseling and service center for families in crisis. St. Peter-St. Joseph Children’s Home continues today as an independently governed 501(c) 3 non-profit agency. www.STPJHome.org CHILDREN’S TUMOR FOUNDATION: The Children's Tumor Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) medical foundation, dedicated to improving the health and well being of individuals and families affected L a n d s c a p e m a i n t e n a n c e by the neurofibromatoses (NF). The mission of The Children's Tumor Foundation is to: 1. Encourage and support research and the development of treatments and cures for neurofibromatosis types 1 and 2, schwannomatosis and related disorders (hereafter collectively referred to as "NF"); 2. Support persons with NF, their families and caregivers by providing thorough, accurate, current and readily accessible information; 3. Assist in the development of clinical centers, best practices and other patient support mechanisms (but not including direct medical care) to create better access to quality healthcare for affected individuals; and, 4. Expand public awareness of NF to promote earlier and accurate diagnoses by the medical community, increase the non-affected population's understanding of the challenges facing persons with NF, and encourage financial and other forms of support from public and private sources. www.CTF.org If you would like additional information on any of these organizations, or would like to partner with Stadler Custom Homes in supporting them, please contact Talashia Jansen at : [email protected] T i p s : If you like to garden, great gardens start with great soil! The most important component for successful gardening is proper soil preparation. Most of our soils are heavy clay, alkaline and low in organic matter. As a general rule, work into the top 12” of soil, up to 1 cubic yard of topsoil or compost for every 100 square feet. If we provide healthy soil then the result is usually healthy, pest-free plants. Good, organic mulch is an essential component for gardening. Blanketing the soil with 2-3” of mulch improves plant growth and flowering by conserving valuable moisture, suppressing weed growth and helping capture rainfall by preventing rapid run-off. Prepare new planting beds in the fall rather than the spring to take advantage of cool, dry weather. The amended soil will have a chance to settle over the winter and you will have time to design your new space. When spring arrives you are ready for planting and can then take advantage of timely rains. Weeds are best eradicated before planting by using the least toxic, shortest-lived herbicides, as sparingly as possible. Fight the perennial weeds prior to planting, before they can cause tremendous trouble later. You can keep annual weeds to a minimum by handweeding and prevent more weeds by simply keeping seed from maturing by mowing or a weed whip. The best way to handle insects is to do nothing at all and let nature take its course. 1% of all garden insects are pests. Plant a diverse mix of plants in your landscape rather than large block plantings of a single species. If plants are insect or disease magnets then simply replace them with plants that are adapted to our climate. Usually pest problems are a result of plants not getting the site conditions they require to grow their best. It is beneficial to water your garden infrequently after it is established, otherwise the plants that survive will be those that require extra water and the ones that can live on simply rainfall rotted because they got too wet. As a general rule supply up to 1” of water a week to your beds unless it receives a soaking rain of 1” or more. In a typical 5 month growing season your landscape will only need to be watered a half dozen times. Prevention is the key component when maintaining your landscape. Plan on walking through your garden at least once a week to pull weeds, dead head spent flowers or to monitor plant condition. A single weed can mature in a few weeks, often scattering hundreds of seeds for next year’s crop. You can avoid yearly pruning and many pest problems by proper plant selection and placement. Problems occur when plants are forced to grow in conditions they were not adapted to grow in. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT STADLERCUSTOMHOMES.COM Page 7 I n s i d e S t o r y H e a d l i n e Welcome to Stadler Custom Homes of San Antonio, LP, one of San Antonio’s leading custom home builders. Founded in 1995, Stadler’s mission is to provide exceptional customer service to our clients, by exceeding their new Much of the content you puthome building expectations, while useful to your readers. This story can fit 150-200 assisting them during the building process of their dream home. in your newsletter can also words. 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Relationships with ful newsletter is making it I n s i d e Details Make the Difference . . . . F E A T U R E D clients are open and interactive, and we strive to develop and de‐ fine the concept of the client’s dream home within the confines of S t o r y H e a d l i n e their personal and financial parameters. For information on Stadler Custom Homes please contact us at (830)9804198 R E C I P E O F T H E M O N T H : C h i c k e n & S a u s a g e G u m b o CHICKEN & SAUSAGE GUMBO Provided by Hope Nibling Servings: 6 Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Level of Difficulty: Easy INGREDIENTS 8 boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 2 links SMOKED pork sausage, cut into slices 1 large or two medium onions, diced 3 cloves minced garlic 1 bell pepper, diced ¾ cup cooking oil 1 ½ cups all purpose flour 1 cup cooked okra 10+ cups water 2 teaspoons file’ Nature’s Seasons seasoning spice to taste ½ teaspoon red pepper. INSTRUCTIONS Season chicken with Morton Nature’s Seasons seasoning spice (or any seasoning spice) and ½ teaspoon red pepper. In large Dutch oven, brown the chicken and sausage in 2TBL oil. When brown, remove from pot and set aside. In remaining drippings in pot, add oil and flour. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. You are making a “roux”. When it is chocolate brown (about 20 minutes), add the onion, garlic and bell pepper. Stir and cook veggies for about 2 minutes. Add chicken and sausage back, stir, add water and okra. Stir thoroughly and let cook for about an hour, adjusting seasoning to taste. When just about cooked, sprinkle file’ over top and stir gently. Serve over cooked rice. o r T a c o B a k e TACO BAKE Provided by Barbara Winstead Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 40 Minutes Level of Difficulty: Easy INGREDIENTS 1 lb. ground beef 1 can tomato soup 1 c. thick and chunky salsa 1/2 c. milk 8 corn tortillas, cut in 1-inch pieces 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese INSTRUCTIONS Brown ground beef over medium-high heat, stirring to separate. Drain off fat. Add soup, salsa, milk, tortillas and cheese to hamburger and mix well. Spoon into shallow 2-quart baking dish. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with a little additional cheese on top, if desired. This recipe is easily doubled or tripled and freezes well, it’s recommended that you freeze before baking it. The ground beef, salsa, tortillas and/or cheese can be adjusted to suit individual taste. P a g e 7 Stadler Custom Homes Proudly Introduces . . CascadaTX.Com ABOUT CASCADA AT CANYON LAKE In February 2007, Stadler & Leatham Development, LLC was created as a new development company focused on developing high quality communities into the San Antonio region. The company was founded by Ray Stadler, Deron Stadler and Bron Leatham. Cascada at Canyon Lake is the first custom home community they are developing from the ground up. A Stadler & Leatham community, Cascada at Canyon Lake carries on a tradition that began 15 years ago with the formation of Stadler Custom Homes. Through the relentless pursuit of complete customer satisfaction, Stadler Custom Homes has earned the praise and recognition of local residents and the building community. Today, with great pride, these high standards are evident in the development of Cascada at Canyon Lake. Promoting the finer things in life, Cascada at Canyon Lake was designed and planned to accommodate the needs of a luxurious and active lifestyle. This pristine location boasts an array of natural attractions while allowing room for spacious home sites. Combined with state-of-the-art amenities and precise land planning, Cascada at Canyon Lake effortlessly blurs the line between the old and the new to arrive at a place that is simply extraordinary. In response to the overall slowdown in the economy, Cascada @ Canyon Lake is offering a tremendous savings and value to those who are seriously looking to take advantage of this historic buyer’s market. They are offering an incredible opportunity for buyers to purchase an acreage home site for as little as $35,900—that’s a savings of up to 30%! Additionally, any land owner at Cascada who contracts to build a home with Stadler Custom Homes within 90 days of their lot purchase will be eligible for a 50% rebate on the cost of their home site. That’s right—they’ll give you back 50% of the cost of the home site, if you build with Stadler Custom Homes within 90 days! If you have been to the Texas Hill Country, but you haven’t visited Cascada @ Canyon Lake, then you haven’t seen the best the Hill Country has to offer! For more information, or to schedule your own private tour, contact Jason Schuchardt at 830.885.6559 2009 TerraMont Parade of Homes “It was with some initial hesitation, that we participated in our 7th Parade of Homes, including the Concept Home tour in Cordillera Ranch. With a short window of time for completion for such a detailed home, the home built was our third smallest Parade Home completed to date. Nick Bailey, Deron Stadler, Jay Richmond, Andrew Coughlin, and Catherine Resnick teamed together to keep the home on schedule, and made sure it was finished for the show with the level of quality that is expected in a Stadler home. On a personal note, this is the first time I have been able to stay away from the home until the last month. This enabled me to continue with my normal job and meet with our homeowners that we are currently building for. My hat’s off to them, and the job they did! Also, a huge thanks to the other individuals on the Stadler team and at Class, Covers and Color’s that pitched in during those last few weeks to make sure it all came together. We were very proud of the quality of our home and its level of attention to detail. During this Parade, we received honors for Best Elevation & Best Landscaping, and we appreciate the acknowledgements that were bestowed by our peers in the industry. Additionally, during the Parade we were very pleased to be able to talk to many new people that are planning to build new homes. From that standpoint, the Parade was a huge success, and we hope it leads to more opportunities to help people’s custom home building dreams come to reality. Once again, thank you to all the employees and trade partners that helped make this year’s Parade home a success!” Ray Stadler