Assemblyman Obernolte Recognizes

BUTCHER’s BLOCK  



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Assemblyman Jay Obernolte (R-33rd Assembly District) has honored Outstanding Small Business of the Month for September, 2018 to Butcher’s Block of Lucerne Valley. 

Robert H. Butcher, Jr. founded Butcher's Block in 1980. The owner, Bob Butcher, was one of only two employees when the company started out as a small lumber yard. In 1988, Butcher’s Block bought out an existing lumber company (Homestead Supplies) and expanded to become a hardware store that carries a full-line of paint, plumbing, and electrical supplies and employs over 30 people.   



In 2005, Bob and his wife Thela decided to open another location in Lucerne Valley after having the opportunity to purchase Valley Hardware & Building Supply. Since then, they have run both Butcher’s Block locations with the same attention to customer service and satisfaction.   

Butcher’s Block is also dedicated to helping their local community. For instance they sponsor Future Farmers of America, Lucerne Valley Equestrian Club, The Lucerne Valley Schools, and Lucerne Valley BMX as well as many others.  



“Bob’s success with his company is an inspiration for any future entrepreneur. His hard work and dedication have led to his company growing from a small lumber yard with a two-person workforce into a hardware store operating in two locations. That is quite an accomplishment and something to be very proud of,” Assemblyman Obernolte said. “It’s an honor to recognize Butcher’s Block both for being a successful small business and for its many years of service to our community.”  



Sadly, Bob Butcher passed away in December of 2007. His wife, Theela Butcher, is still the president of Butcher’s Block and Bob’s son and grandson help run the company as well. 



 








 

An inspiration for any future entrepreneur

 

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Assemblyman Obernolte

with Jason Haldeman

 

 

Assemblyman Jay Obernolte represents the 33rd Assembly District, which includes the San Bernardino County communities of Adelanto, Apple Valley, Baker, Barstow, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, Big River, Crestline, Fort Irwin, Hesperia, Johnson Valley, Lake Arrowhead, Lenwood, Lucerne Valley, Needles, Oak Hills, Phelan, Running Springs, Silver Lakes, Trona, Twentynine Palms Base, Twin Peaks and Victorville.