The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 105, No. 78, Ed. 1 Friday, September 30, 2011 Page: 9 of 34
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Friday, September 30, 2011
The BOERNE Star
Page 9A
BUSINESS
50th anniversary celebration
Boerne H-E-B Showtime Team members donated an Apple iPad2 to Nicholas Frantzen
after selling 2,957 bottles of Don Simon Alegria! Sangria to win first place in the promo-
tion. Standing from left, are Darleen Lenhoff, Teri Stephenson, team manager Emil Fri-
esenhahn and Valerie Kelly. Next to Nicholas are Jean Evans, left, and Cindy Johnson.
H-E-B team gives contest
prize to Boerne youngster
Morningside Ministries of San Antonio kicks off a day-long 50th anniversary celebra-
tion Thursday morning at its Menger Springs campus in Boerne. Celebrations were
also held at the organization’s three San Antonio facilities, including The Meadows,
which opened in 1961. The Boerne campus opened in 2004, covers 34 acres and
has 200 residents in 95 independent apartments and 30 cottages or homes. Menger
Springs offers independent and assisted living, nursing care, memory care and has
a rehabilitation facility. Matt Stackhouse, second from left, an ambassador for the
Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce, presents a certificate of appreciation to
Morningside Ministries President-CEO Alvin Loewenberg. From left are Leo Cutliff,
executive vice president of operations; Stackhouse, Loewenberg, Betty Bohnert,
activities director; Suzanne Huber, executive director; Marsha Schrank, marketing
director; Patrick Heath, former Boerne mayor and member of the the group’s board
of directors; and Boerne City Councilman Jacques DuBose. The Chamber also held
a ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of the main building.
Star Photo by Jay Ermis
When the producers of Don needs child, team knew it would be challenging
Simon Alegria! Sangria partnered Nicholas has congenital CMV to win the contest.
with H-E-B to promote their prod- (cytomegalovirus), a condition that Their determination was greater
uct, they did not expect the power has caused Nicholas’ deafness, than any obstacle they faced after
of a small Texas town. cerebral palsy and other handicap having met Nicholas.
As an incentive for the promotion, issues. Coupled with the support of
the Don Simon company offered an the Boerne team realized that the Boerne customers, the H-E-B
Apple iPad2 as first prize for the Apple iPad2 would help Nicho- Showtime Team — Darleen
store that sold the most Sangria. las through some communication Lenhoff, Teri Stephenson, team
Forty-three of H-E-B’s 300-plus struggles and that other programs manager Emil Friesenhahn, Val-
stores in Texas were involved in are available and designed to erie Kelly, Jean Evans and Cindy
the contest. instruct children with disabilities. Johnson — sold 2,957 bottles of
The five-member Boerne H-E-B The team met early in the contest Don Simon Alegria! Sangria to win
Showtime Team decided they and set its goals and strategy. first place.
wanted to win first place and donate Construction of the new store has For more information about CMV,
an Apple iPad2 iPad to Nicho- reduced the size of the parking lot visit www.cmvfoundation.org or
las Frantzen, a 4-year-old special at the existing store so the Boerne www.stopcmv.org.
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Co-Op Month
commemorates
history and achievements
The staff at Strictly Meats n’ Things’ in Boerne consists of, from left, Allen Rudolph,
Manny Nunez, Willis Owens and Matthew Brewster.
Butcher shop features beef;
plans to add fish, poultry, pork
This month cooperative
members around the world cel-
ebrate Co-op Month, an event
to commemorate the coopera-
tive movement’s history and
achievements. /
Since 1930, Co-op Month has
been celebrated annually every
October. /
The national event provides
the opportunity to/ remember
cooperatives’ proud history
and promote awareness of and
support for the cooperative dif-
ference, according to Katie K,
Haby, communications special-
ist with the Bandera Electric
Cooperative Inc. /
This year’s thene - Coopera-
tive Enterprises Build a Better
World - underlines the commit-
ment cooperatives have to their
communities andthe trustworthy
service that they embody.
Cooperatives/ are not-for-
profit businesse that provide an
effective and viable alternative
to business across the United
States. Established in 1938, they
There are more than 72,000 employ 90 local individuals and
cooperative establishments in own over 4,400 miles of line,
the United States providing over The nation’s 900 rural electric
2 million jobs. cooperatives own and maintain
They exist to serve their mem- nearly half of the electric distri-
bers, meeting the needs of their bution lines, cover 75 percent of
community that might otherwise the land mass and provide elec-
not be met. Americans hold tricity to 37 million people,
more than 350 million mem- The top 100 co-ops gener-
berships in cooperatives, Haby ate more than $150 billion in
said. revenue.
They operate in every industry The results confirm what coop-
including agriculture, childcare erative diehards have known all
energy, financial services, food along _ their businesses are
retailing and distribution, health alons
. , part of a greater national move-
care, insurance, housing, pur- P , . 1.
, .ment that drives the American
chasing and shared services,
telecommunications, and others, economy.
Locally, Bandera Electric is Cooperatives are recognized as
an electric distribution coop- a force for positive economic and
erative that provides service social change and have provided
to over 32,000 meters in seven significant social and economic
Hill Country counties (including value in the United States.
Bandera, Bexar, Kendall, Kerr, Co-op Month is sponsored by:
Medina, Real and Uvalde) and The National Planning Com-
owns approximately $159 mil- mittee (http://www.coopmonth.
lion in assets. coop/about/committee.html).
Strictly Meats N’ Things, heart disease, reduce blood
the new local butcher shop in pressure and lower your risk of
Boerne, currently features aged diabetes.
lean grass fed beef, Angus beef, “We are selling grass-fed beef
lamb and goat. to provide our customers with a
But the business will soon healthy choice,” Lamb said. “A
expand to offer fish, poultry and 6-ounce grass-fed steak has 100
pork. fewer calories than a same sized
‘Our focus is fresh, healthy grain fed steak.
products, great customer service “Compared to grain-fed beef,
with a touch of nostalgia,” said grass-fed gives you up to six
spokesperson Debi Lamb.
“Visit with Willis Owens our
butcher with the flair for cre-
ative cuts: he will hand cut
your meats exactly like you
want.
“His 16-plus years of experi-
ence cutting meat ensures you
get the cuts you desire.
Strictly Meats sells meat the
way it should be sold, like you
want it - fresh, lean, locally
raised and healthy.”
Lamb said grass-fed beef is
lower in fat and helps prevent
times more omega 3s, is richer in
CLA (conjugated linoleic acid)
and is higher in Vitamin E - all
of which are linked to reducing
the risk of cancer. Grass-fed
beef is good for you.”
In addition to the full butcher
shop, the business has a New
York style deli featuring Boar’s
Head products and specialty
sandwiches.
“Our talented chefs will cre-
ate a custom sandwich just for
our sweet, house made Russian
dressing and sauerkraut it is the
perfect combination of flavors.
“We are open for lunch daily.
Unique and healthy beer and
wine selections will be available
soon.”
Chefs are Allen Rudolph
(formerly of Tapatio Springs),
Manny Nunez, (formerly of Cor-
dillera), and Matthew Brewster
(formerly of Valero).
“Together these master chefs
have combined years of talent
totaling over 60 years,” Lamb
said.
“Sample one of their recom-
mended cuts of beef for dinner
or enjoy one of their special
sandwich creations.”
Strictly Meats N’ Things is at
905 North Main Street (near the
fire station), in Boerne.
Visit
www.strict-
you or try one of our specialties lymeatsnthings.com or phone
the Reuben,” Lamb said. “With 830-267-4144.
When you want to know your banker
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Cartwright, Brian. The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 105, No. 78, Ed. 1 Friday, September 30, 2011, newspaper, September 30, 2011; Boerne, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1687197/m1/9/?rotate=270: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Patrick Heath Public Library.