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Herb Kenrick started the business in 1945 as a rolling meat market that serviced the South St. Louis area with fresh meats. Herb’s recipes are still in use today, known for his famous Landjaeger Sausage, meaning “Land of the Hunter.”

In 1975, Joseph Weinmann purchased Kenrick’s Meats,  which was at the time a small butcher shop located on Gravois Road in the neighborhood of Affton.

Joseph Weinmann, along with butcher Larry Jung, operated the small butcher shop until 1980.  Then Joe moved the store to Weber Rd., bringing with him his brother John to help manage the growing butcher shop.

Shortly after the new store opened in 1980, Joe and John catered a wedding for an employee and thus Kenrick’s Catering was born.

Joe and John have stayed true to their credo, “customer service is what has kept us in business this long and will do so in the future as well,” Joe Weinmann says with a distinguishing smile on his face.

Not only has Kenrick’s kept it’s long tradition of fresh quality meats, but a new family tradition was formed when Joe and John’s sons Tim and Steve joined forces with their fathers to continue growing the company.  They did so in 2004 with a new location three times the size of the previous facility.

If you were to walk in Kenrick’s today, you would find a well-trained staff ready to serve your every need with a wide variety of food products for families of all sizes.

Kenrick’s keeps its small family neighborhood feel with its unique offerings of fresh cuts of meats, freshly prepared entrées, catering services for all occasions and a small carryout kitchen serving lunch and dinner.

Kenrick’s is a  true throwback to an old fashioned butcher shop that has modernized the trade of butchering with changing times.

Steve Weinmann

Kenrick’s Meats & Catering

4324 Weber Road, St. Louis, MO 63123

314-631-2440

swhyman2@aol.com, www.kenricks.com

Barbara Hehmeyer, executive director of both the Lemay Chamber of Commerce and the Lemay Development Corporation, recently announced her retirement in 2012.

The Chamber formed the LDC in 1982. The organizations share a joint mission and have worked closely for many years. In the next two months, each organization will determine its future strategies and assess its operational and administrative needs. The exact date of Hehmeyer’s departure will be determined following this planning process.

At our holiday luncheon, we ask for contributions  to an organization that serves Lemay.  This year we selected Connie’s Closet.  Please make a donation (cash or check preferred) if you attend.

Each school in the District has a closet, from which students can take free school supplies.

Also, two graduating seniors receive college scholarships each year.  Connie’s Closet also provides classroom grants to teachers.  They  have donated keyboards to the music department and a pottery wheel to the art department.

Connie’s Closet was established to honor the late Connie Johnson, a long-time volunteer.

All photos from the Annual Awards Luncheon are courtesy of David Gruber, davidjstudios photography: 314-973-9911 or davidj@davidjstudios.com

Dan Iadevito, of Montgomery Bank, (left) presented the 2011 Ambassador of the Year award to Justin Hennessey, Northwestern Mutual (right).  Last year, Justin was responsible for creating a brand new fundraiser for both the Chamber and the Lemay Housing Partnership by initiating and organizing Lemay Day at a St. Louis Ram’s Game.  He is spearheading the event again this year, which is scheduled for Sunday, November 27th versus the Arizona Cardinals.

The Hancock High School Varsity H Club was honored with the 2011 Community Service Award.  Last year alone the members logged over 1,000 hours of service to the Special Olympics, Trunk or Treat at Halloween, and a winter Toy Drive.

Pictured above are Varsity H Club students Mario Wilson, Destiny Borage, Jacob Renfrow, and Ricky Hernandez along with their teacher sponsors, Amie Branch and Nikki Herman, and Hancock High School Principal Dr. Cathy Lorenz.

Lisa Dunn (center) received the 2011 Above and Beyond Award. With her (from left) are: Linda Henry, Julie Leicht, Representative Scott Sifton, Kevin Johnson, Senator Jim Lembke, Dr. Kevin Carl, and Jim McHugh.

During her time on the Hancock Board of Education, Lisa established a Health Clinic, an OASIS Volunteer Program, Connie’s Closet, among many other achievements.

There were three Commercial Beautification Awards given out this year to businesses that have improved their facades and, in doing so, beautified our community.

Adam Rahmanovich of Indoor Comfort Team (right) at 2613 Telegraph Road, Spotless Building Services (not pictured) at 712 Fannie Avenue, and Eric Delbrugge of The Vitamin Shoppe (left) at 7025 S. Lindbergh Boulevard received these awards.

At JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS Funeral Homes, our purpose is “loving people & serving them—kindness always.” We use the Golden Rule as our guide as we provide dignified meaningful and affordable funeral and cremation services.

Why do funerals matter? A funeral gives testimony, honors and celebrates the life of someone we love—reminding us that this special life made a difference and touched others’ lives. It allows us to express our grief and provide support to mourners. It allows us to embrace our faith and our beliefs about life and death and offers hope for the living. It helps us acknowledge the reality of death.

How do you want to be remembered? Find peace of mind, personal control and assurance in pricing by creating your own personal reflection of life through your own pre-arranged funeral services.

Please remember your gift of time. “For there is no greater gift we can bestow—one to another—than to give of our time and take time from our lives to serve others and support others in troubled times.” –Roger Richie

Your questions are always welcome. Please contact Lemay Chamber members: Roger Richie (President / Owner) or Frank Heckler (funeral director). Together we have over 80 years of funeral service experience in South St. Louis City and County.

Roger Richie

Frank Heckler

314-352-2600, 314-894-8444

7027 Gravois, St. Louis, MO 63116

4830 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63129

johnlz@sbcglobal.net

www.jlzfuneralhome.com

The Lemay Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1975, is a community organization whose members represent local businesses, churches, schools and the organizations and agencies serving the community. Since Lemay is in unincorporated St. Louis County, the role of the Lemay Chamber of Commerce is that of a catalyst for initiatives and programs to enhance the economic environment for your business and the quality of life for all who work or live in Lemay. Learn more about us by reading our Mission Statement and meeting our Officers & Directors and Ambassadors.  If you have any questions or would like to join the Chamber, contact us at lemaychamber@sbcglobal.net.

Every year, the Lemay Chamber of Commerce honors local individuals and organizations.  This year’s honorees are:

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

Hancock High School Varsity H Club

ABOVE & BEYOND AWARD

Lisa Dunn

AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

Justin Hennessey, Northwestern Mutual

COMMERCIAL BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS

Indoor Comfort Team

Spotless Business Service

The Vitamin Shoppe

The Awards Luncheon will take place on Wednesday, October 12th at 11:30 am at Orlando Gardens, 4300 Hoffmeister, St. Louis, MO 63125.  Click here for a registration form and more information. Congratulations to all the honorees.

At a public meeting in late August, the St. Louis County Port Authority made a number of announcements regarding transformative changes for Lemay.  Two of these projects are of particular interest to Chamber members:  A façade improvement program and a streetscape and branding initiative.  Phase 1 of the façade program covers businesses on Lemay Ferry Road between Military and Hoffmeister Avenues.  More details on that project will be discussed by Denny Coleman at the November 9, 2011 luncheon meeting.  Additionally, the Port announced a streetscape and branding initiative that the Chamber and Development Corporation will help implement in the near future.  Grants were awarded to various organizations in Round 3 of the Community Reinvestment Fund. Grantees are:

• Lemay Housing Partnership: $780,000 to increase the scope of its home repair and volunteer programs and to implement a home improvement loan program for Lemay residents
• Mid-East Area Agency on Aging:  $500,000 to purchase a new facility in Lemay
• American Legion Post 15: $250,000 to construct a WWI Court of Honor Memorial in Jefferson  Barracks Park
• Missouri Civil War Museum: $150,000 for a Civil War Studies Center
• South County Economic Improvement Group: $30,000 to beautify and improve the I-255 and Telegraph Road interchange
• Lemay Housing Partnership and Legal Services of Eastern Missouri: $18,500 to educate Lemay homeowners on their rights and responsibilities and to prevent foreclosures.

The Port discussed the Lemay Community Center, and announced the expansion of Lemay Park and a new website:  www.LemayNow.com.   In addition to Lemay news, other pages on the site include links to area organizations and information on grant opportunities, River City Casino, the Jefferson Barracks Master Plan and more.

Pinnacle Entertainment recently announced a planned $82 million expansion that will extend the casino’s guest amenities and entertainment offerings.  River City, which opened in March 2010, will add a 200-room hotel, a 10,000 sq. ft. multi-purpose event center and a covered parking garage. Construction on the expansion project is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2012 with an expected completion in the second half of 2013.  The project will create nearly 100 permanent jobs and 350 construction jobs.