The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 89, No. 3, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 30, 1992 Page: 6 of 16
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The Boerne Star
Wednesday, December 30, 1992
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The CULTURAL EXCHANGE
By JOELLA BEAN
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420 Mtn. Spring Dr., Boerne 537-4640
The photo that accompanies this week’s
Spotlight feature is ample proof that all “pole
barns” are not created equal. While it is not a
typical pole barn, it is all pole barn-construct-
ed, according to Don Buyse of Donco who
draw up a design for your consideration. If
you do know what you want, he will take that
information, draw up a design to your specifi-
cations, give you a bid and go from there.
You can choose from basic metal or wood
Hague's Cafe
"Ruthenic Mexican Food"
934 N. Main, Boerne 249-9168
(frequently under the influ-
ence) lady, a lady in her 30’s
who’s prim and proper, a coy
lady in her 70’s and a self-
ings and interiors such as the one shown.
This classic example of Don’s work was
built off Upper Cibolo Creek Road and
should you drive around the area, you will
see many more examples of Don’s work,
especially around Boerne and Comfort.
If you are in need of a pole barn, Don has
over 20 years of experience that will supply
you with the structure you need.
If you do not have a plan in mind, Don will
tom exterior work...the choice is yours.
If you are not in need of a pole barn at this
time, Don also offers expert work in plumb-
ing, electrical work, concrete, additions,
remodeling, fencing...If you need it, Don can
do it.
For more information, call Don today at
537-5068 or 249-9770 or write: Donco, Box
369, Comfort, 78013.
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Boarding
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Local Inventory
Anticnes, Collectibles and Unique Gifts
470 S. Mam, Boerne 249-8877
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•Pediatrics • Immunizations
•Pap Smears
•Mammogram ’Gynecology
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Siluerado Sales
Located on IH-10 Between
Boerne and Uelfare
249-8188
SYLVIA ADAMS, M.D
Board Certified Family Practice
The Party Haus
Bentwood Center
1414 E. Blanco, Boerne 249-8431
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Humana PPO Accepted
249-2431
The Flower Shop
615 S. Main, Boerne
249-2042
Up, Up and Hway
1101 S. Main, Boerne
249-3313
Cafe Maison
9091 Fair Oaks Parkway
981-8816
Farm & Ranch Specialist
537-5068
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Oil & Filter Change
At Vour Home or Business
537-4413/1-800-682-2474 Ext. 1204
Boerne Business Center
Answer Service, Bookeeping, Typing
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NYU's alumni includes
Spike Lee — Woody Allen and
Alec Baldwin.
CHRISTMAS PAST - Star col-
umnist Joella Bean poses with
the "Christmas Past" charac-
ter from FiestaTexas’ Lonestar
Christmas past...
The tastes, smell and feel
of Christmas are changing as
New Year’s resolutions men-
tally form. The never ending
parties and entertainment
shifts gears. The many
sparkling lights disappear.
The web of lights woven
around city hall, which
turned Johnson City into a
fairy land , will be put away.
Rrrou Tool Rental & Sales
Authorized Dealer SENCO-
FASTENING SYSTEMS
32840 1-10 West, Boerne, 249-8889
stood aglow with names of
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pointment. It was interest-
ing, but not as comical as
past shows. I did, however,
love the scenery and tour of
San Antonio.
I recall Christmas’ past
when we were stationed in
Germany. Great excitement
ran rampid through the base
when news that Bob Hope
was arriving to entertain the
troops at Hanau.
Considering my huge ra- church or the adoptive asked me about “that place Magazine.
dio/movie star collection, Christmas family continues with all the lights”. It’s three She presently is a con-
this would mean another “in to send gifts of food, clothes miles out on Hwy. 46. If you tributing book reyiewer. for .
person” autograph. (They all and toys through a pris- have time for a nice drive, the Houston Chramnicle. Her III
aren’t, you know.) There was oner’s confinement. visit quaint Johnson City poetry and essays appeared I
one problem. As an officer’s For this program, a request square in the evening. It is in numerous literary
wife, living with her family, form is filled out by the in- worth the 45-minute drive. It magazines. A novella by
my husband felt my seat mate. It lists the children’s must be the most decorated Hope, "False Light” is at the
should go to a soldier away names, ages, address and small town in the hill coun- publishers for release in the
from home. Who can argue telephone number. Phone try. spring of 1993. She is
with a sentiment like that? conversations with the A new year for presently working on a col- l
Oh, yes, I have several auto- “angel” family permits ex- writing with “Hope”... lection of short stories.
graphed shots from Bob change of clothing sizes, ac- Hope Harris, former fic- Besides her Tuesday night
Hope. However, none were tual needs and wants “from tion editor at Harper & Row fiction workshop in Boerne,
given in person. Santa”. Normally a nice toy Publishers in New York, Hope begins a fiction writing
It seemed this year people and clothes are suggested per loves books, reading and class in San Antonio at the
made time and resources to child. Sometimes more than writing. Reading remains the Art Institute in January. She
help the needy. I think every one person helps with a fam- oldest and best mode of en- and Michael Landi, an artist,
local organization promoted ily. tertainment. In our busy so- live in Welfare where ’Mr.
aide to the impoverished. Elf Jack Short is a Boerne An- ciety, there is still time to Landi has his studio. LL
Louise attracted hundreds of gel Tree representative. After read. Everyone has at least If you write a little or have is
ever thought about writing,
this is a class you might find
useful. Call Hope at 537-
4742 for further information
about the classes. They meet
at the First Baptist Church righteous lady in a
annex room off the parking wheelchair. Show dates are
lot at 7 p.m. February 18-21, 26-28 and
Auditions at March 4-6.
S.T -AG.E & Witte The Witte Museum"s Edu-
S.T.A.G.E. Theatre in Bul- cation Department has audi-
verde will hold auditions tions for actresses Monday,
January 3 at 4 p.m. for the January 4, promptly at 6
play The Silver Whistle . • p.m., at the Witte Museum,
Director Rolla Nuckles needs 3801 Broadway, San Anto-
10 men and five women. nio.
The men s roles are: an old Needed are two Mexican-
white-haired man, A rev- American females, ages 18-
erend in his late 30 s, an 25 and 35-65 for an upcom-
elderly stamp collector, a ing gallery theater produc-
tramp (mid-age ?), a big tion, “Mali and Mava”.
a family selects an “Angel” one story to tell...their life, heavy stem man, a Hospital This performance is in
family, he follows up to be Like people, each is an origi- superintendent, a big heavy conjunction with the current
certain no family is forgot- nal. stern Bishop, a Manager of exhibition “Thundering
ten at the Santa party held in Charles Goodman loves to Yale Club, a man from a fu- Hooves: Five Centuries of
a San Antonio church. The write about Black soldiers neral home and policeman Horse Power in the Ameri-
imnmates’ family arrives and Indian wars. He’s pub- in bis late 20’s - 5O’s. can West.”
for homemade goodies, lished four books and keeps Women’s roles are: a lady Actresses should bring re-
punch and a time during one growing on his com- with a raspy voice who is a sume and photo. They must
which Santa hands out the puter. Betsy Sultenfuss, is a warhorse and grumpy, a (See CULTURAL, Pg. 10)
; are many successful children’s author
ways of showing Christmas. andpoettFrankie Glenn Shana Davis Stein appears
This is one. Davis wrote aDout a lexas A •
Caroling at Po Po’s... Ranger relative, the first sh- • A Y ye
KBRN owner Jack Moore eriff of Kendall County. Vera In OW Y OTK DIOCUCIOn
and Jerry Tilly of Po Po Holcomb’s interest is chil- * .
WAITING FOR "ANGEL TREE" Restaurant enjoyed hosting dren stories. Shana Davis Stein, daugh- addth
are children whose fathers are their First Annual Christ- Boerne, known for its ter of Nancy Stein of Boerne,
Too many things to do. Too in prison this season. mas in Waring. As I was leav- artists and musicians, is recently appeared in a highly A
many places to go. Father ing, I heard Jerry, Jack and also on the band wagon with received production of A
Time slipped by too fast. It’s confusing, but there are Ed Martin planning next its writers. Howard Korder's “Wonderful J
Television offered little two organizations named year’s party. Tuesday evenings at 7, Party” at the Atlantic The- f
competition for stage shows, “Angel Tree.” The Salvation There was little planning Hope Harris conducts a writ- atre in New York City.
ballet or musical presenta- Army collects toys for chil- and preparation for the im- ers class. After a slip of my Shana played the leading
tions. Other than a disap- dren through their Angel promptu party. The large at- ear when I cristened her role of Tina, whose attempts
pointing Christmas story Trees. They set in stores and tendance enjoyed the enter- Hope “Perry”, I felt an to have a successful party de-
starring Katherine Hepburn, malls. One was in our local tainment, highlighted with evening of critique was sends into a comedic tragedy, f
most Christmas stories were Wal-Mart. Another “Angel dance routines by members needed. I found a pleasantly This was Shanas sixth pro-
re-runs. Tree”, usually decorates a of the infamous Royalettes. informal group that re- fessional production.
The locally made Bob Hope church or organization hall Unrehearsed caroling viewed, informed and cri- The Atlantic Theatre was
entrance. It is for “families started on a high note. Ju- tiqued written material, started by David Mamet,
of prisoners”. dith Calhoun led a group Hope has a knowledge of pulitzer prize winning au-
Former Nixon aide, which included Samantha, which direction to let you thor of such great works as
Churck Colson finds the her Samoan dog. Others gave carry your thought. "American Buffalo," "The
prison yard his mission it a good try. They were Prior to Harper & Row em- Untouchables" and soon to
field. A former inmate him- saved, however, by an enthu- ployment, Hope directed the be released "Hoffa."
self, he realizes there’s a siastic audience. Nice way to Iowa Writers’ Workshop in Shana receives her B.F.A.
hurting person who may one wait for Santa. Thanks Jack, Iowa City and Columbia from New York University
day walk back into a life of Jerry and Jenny. University’s Graduate MFA #e=
crime if people cease to care. Don’t miss “Follow The writing program in New "
As part of his ministry pro- Star” Christmas drive-thru. York. At one time she was a
gram, “The Angel Tree” ma- it runs through January 1. gontributing editor for the
terialized. Sometimes a As far as Fort Sam people Ohio Review and Antaeus
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Tuma, David & Priddy, Travis. The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 89, No. 3, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 30, 1992, newspaper, December 30, 1992; Boerne, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1579347/m1/6/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Patrick Heath Public Library.