Frankenmuth

Bronner's continues to experience blessings and growth nearly doubling in size in 1991. In 1992, Bronner's proudly sees completion of a replica of the Silent Night Chapel, a project dear to Wally's heart since his visit to the Stille Nacht Kapelle in Oberndorf, Austria, in 1976. Wally & Irene transfer leadership of the CHRISTmas Wonderland in 1998 to the second generation but remain an active part of the business. In 2002, another major expansion opened bringing the entire building size to 5.5 football fields. Wally Bronner, often referred to as "Mr. Christmas," passes but leaves behind a legacy that his family proudly carries on of sharing CHRISTmas daily. 1991 1998-2002 2008 21 CRISIS can turn your world UPSIDE-DOWN UPSIDE-DOWN Death of a Loved One Aging Serious Illness Job Loss Childbirth Discouragement Relocation Difficulties Divorce Holiday Blues When... an event shakes up your world, you can either let it hurt you or help you. If you would like help turning a life crisis into an opportunity of growth and faith, a Stephens Minister is ready to help you. Stephen Ministry is a FREE service. 8Death of a loved one 8 Aging 8Childbirth 8 Discouragement 8Relocation 8Serious 8 Difficulties Stephen Ministry is a FREE service CRISIS Can turn your world WHEN... ...an event shakes up your world, hurt you or help you. If you would like crisis into an opportunity of growth STEPHENS MINISTER is ready To get help or for more information, contact St. Lorenz Lutheran Church Pastor Shawn Fenske - 989.652.6141 Dennis Weirauch - 989.652.6954 Karen Zehnder - 989.652.2409 ChristGivesHope.org The Chicken Story The family style chicken dinners served today, were served first by the Fischer family at Fischer's Hotel (now the Bavarian Inn Restaurant.) Before he passed, Leonard Zehnder shared a story with his nephew Al Zehnder of Zehnder's of Frankenmuth about the why and how of those world famous chicken dinners. Before the process of mass production, the price of chicken rivaled that of beef, veal or pork and was reserved for Sunday dinner or special occasions and, in the time of Herbert Hoover, promised prosperity. " en why serve all the food in large platters?" Al asked. Leonard recalled that back then, working in agriculture was a popular profession and the women of the family would serve the field workers large dishes that they passed around at big tables. And that's how families ate back then as well. In the William Zehnder, Sr. family of six boys and two girls, ten were sitting at the table at a time, so it made sense to serve everything on platters and share! Simple ideas that bring friends and family around a table to share a platter of food and make memories still has a place in our fast paced world. Take a step back in time with Zehnder's or Bavarian Inn. For more history, visit Bavarian Inn Restaurant & Lodge's history webpage at bavarianinn.com/dine/restaurant-history/, stop by Zehnder's of Frankenmuth to view their historical timeline wall just inside the main lobby, or visit Bronner's daily to watch "The World of Bronner's," a 22-min video highlighting their history. You can view the video in their theater Monday thru Saturday at 10, 12, 2, 4, & 7pm or on Sunday at 12:15, 2, & 4pm.

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