Downtown Shendandoah, Inc. 116 North Main St., Shenandoah, PA 17976 Tel: 570-462-2060
DSI website: www.downtownshenandoah.com CEBA website: discoverCEBA.com
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DSI Participates In Shaking Up Small Cities
A Series Focusing on Revitalization In Pennsylvania
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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) hosts a virtual series called Shaking Up Small Cities Conversations on Repurposing, Remodeling and Repositioning Pennsylvania’s Communities. The series focuses on Pennsylvania towns that are revitalizing and improving their hometowns. This organization understands that just about every municipality in the Commonwealth is experiencing negative effects of blight, and other issues that have changed the personality and economies of small town America.
Just like Shenandoah, there are many towns and cities who are rewriting their stories, using the history as a foundation and moving into the future by revitalizing and rebranding. AIA explains the reason behind this series on their website like this. “In these cities and small towns that have experienced such great revitalization, architects have used their design thinking to work with community leaders and elected officials to bring the dream of a vibrant small town or main street back to life.”
Downtown Shenandoah’s Executive Director, Susan Williams and Board President, Karen Kenderdine had the opportunity to share Shenandoah’s story during a September presentation. Murhpy & Dittenhafer, the architects for DSI’s innovation center, The Center For Education Business & Arts (CEBA) are members of the AIA and were approached about participating in the series. They wanted to learn more about Shenandoah, DSI, and how the community is working together to make CEBA a reality. “Karen and I shared all about the history of the community, when and why DSI was started and what our overall vision is for the future.” Other cities featured in this series that started in 2021 are Lititz, Lancaster, Erie, Greensburg, Corry, Indiana, Williamsport, Pittston, Altoona, Bethlehem, among others.
“It was an opportunity to shine the light on Shenandoah and share all the positive changes that are happening in our area as well as discuss the challenges and roadblocks we’ve experienced along the way,” Williams added. “Projects as impactful and important as CEBA will be to our community will be worth everything it have taken to put that shovel in the ground.”
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Win $100 Cash & $100 Lottery Tickets |
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Winner Gets $200
One lucky winner will take away a beautifully framed picture that includes $100 bill and $100 worth of Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch Off Tickets. Whether you keep this beauty for yourself or give it as a creative gift, its a win, win! Three entries for $5. One lucky winner will be drawn on Black Friday during our Coal Cracker Christmas event.
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Business Spotlight: Souchuck Lumber: An Anchor Business in Shenandoah
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PIctured at left Glenn and Ted stand behind the retail counter. Souchuck Lumber has an large variety of home improvement products. Pick up a winning PA Lottery ticket during your visit. |
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Working with family and doing what you love is at the heart of longtime Shenandoah, PA business, Souchuck Lumber. This family owned and operated retailer has served the Schuylkill County community since 1967 with customer service always a top priority. Souchuck Lumber, located at 622 E. Centre Street carries products including building materials, bagged anthracite coal, hardware, roofing, siding, plywood, lumber, paint, electrical and plumbing supplies. Souchuck is also a convenient location for the Pennsylvania Lottery.
The product mix has evolved since the doors opened so many years ago, but the core of this family business has remained the same. They care about their customers and their community. “I think customers who have never visited us would be surprised to see how much we carry,” said Glenn Souchuck. “We are bigger than we look, and invite everyone to stop in.”
Owners, Glenn and his brother, Ted, are very conscientious about the quality of the products they carry and sell to their customers. “We take pride in selling higher quality grades of lumber and building supplies than most national big box stores,” explained Glenn. He encourages customers to consider more than the cost in their decision. “Most people don’t realize there are many quality differences in the lumber industry that could affect the project’s final outcome,” he added.
In addition to quality home improvement products, the Souchuck team takes time to share valuable product knowledge with their customers. Their goal is to form lasting relationships with all their customers and want them to be totally satisfied with their overall experience. “Our customers are our neighbors and friends and we appreciate their loyal support over the last 50 plus years.,” said Glenn.
“We are quite satisfied with the Souchuck family in helping us with our home improvement needs throughout the years,” said Bob Yudinksy, retired Shenandoah Valley High School teacher and local volunteer. “They have a long history of serving our community and my wife and I believe it is important to support local small businesses.”
Shenandoah Borough Manager, Tony Sajone agrees. "Souchuck's Lumber Company has served as an integral part of Shenandoah business community for many decades, providing quality products and friendly service to all of its customers," he said. "The Borough of Shenandoah, a long-time Souchuck's customer, is greatly appreciative of the convenience, commitment, and service provided to both the needs of the Borough and its residents."
As an anchor business in Shenandoah, the Souchuck family has always volunteered their time to help strengthen the community. Glenn shares his family’s longtime tradition of giving back. “I would like to see the town grow and strengthen for future generations of residents and businesses.” Glenn currently serves on the Downtown Shenandoah, Inc. board of directors, and Ted is a former DSI board member. Their father was a former Shenandoah Chamber of Commerce president, and the chairman of the Miners Memorial, a sculpture built to honor Pennsylvania coal miners. “The Miners Memorial was his baby,” explained Glenn. “He along with other devoted Shenandoah residents established this beautiful monument that has become a landmark in the Borough.”
Souchuck Lumber is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm and Saturday 8:00 am to noon. With winter approaching, Glenn encourages everyone to prepare early and stop in to get your snow shovels and ice melt now so you have all the supplies you need.
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The Center For Education, Business & Arts (CEBA) Is For You, Your Family, Friends And Neighbors
To move our community forward into a better, more successful future, DSI is collaborating with multiple partners and community leaders to construct The Center For Education, Business & Arts (CEBA). CEBA is a community center for you! There is nothing quite like CEBA in our area and that is one of the many reasons DSI is committed to this much-needed project.
CEBA will include a commercial kitchen, event center with catering kitchen, Penn State classroom, DSI offices, co-working maker spaces, and office spaces. CEBA will be located on Main Street in Shenandoah and will serve the entire Schuylkill County region.
CEBA is for you, your family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors to learn new skills, create new businesses, collaborate, enjoy special events and so much more. CEBA will change the economic landscape in our area and create positive change.
Every dollar counts...your dollar counts!
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Burger King Benefit Bash October 28
Stop by Before The Big Shenandoah Valley, Mahanoy City Home Game
Mention DSI and a Percentage of Your Order Will Count
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Have a Cup of Tea
Gateway to Knowing and Using Herbs
Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Presenter: Kathy Townley, Penn State Master Gardner & Member of Schuylkill Herb Society & South Schuylkill Garden Club
Sitting and enjoying a cup of tea is contemplative and connecting. All of us can use a time to sit, be in the present, experience comfort and a sense of community. Tea drinking is ancient, readily available, and simple. It requires only hot water and a mug. Start with what you have right now-a Lipton teabag-and expand as you learn about growing, collecting, and using plants that are all around you.
In this enlightening presentation, Penn State Master Gardner, Kathy Townley will help us understand and learn about the properties and benefits that you can access starting with teas.
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Paper Quilling With Marky
Create A Candy Cane Ornament
Sponsored by: Schuylkill Area Community Foundation
Location: Downtown Shenandoah, Inc. 116 N. Main St., Shenandoah, PA 17976
Registration Fee: $10
DSI invites you to Paper Quilling with Marky. Artist Marky Barto will instruct students on how to create a Paper Quilled Candy Cane Ornament. This is a great introduction class to quilling that includes all the materials needed.
Please register here: https://discoverceba.com/events/
Please note: This class is limited to 10 students 14 years of age and up.
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Fall-tastic Gift Calendar In Full Swing.
We're Making Folks Smile Every Day in October!
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Isn't October Fall-tastic! It Sure Is!
We're have a ball giving away gifts donated by local businesses during our Fall-tastic Gift Calendar fundraiser. We draw one name each day in October. Plus a big bonus on November 1.
If you purchased more than one calendar, you might win again and again. Pictured is Mary Ellen Matunis with her Francesco's and Nature's Way Emporium gift cards. Congrats, Mary Ellen and all our lucky winners.
A big shout out to all the businesses who donated and for everyone who played. Your support is greatly appreciated!
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Thank you, Albert & All Our Supporters |
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DSI has many people to thank for their ongoing support. Our board members, volunteers, sponsors, donors, and business owners, local organizations and community members are instrumental is helping us stay true to our mission and vision.
Albert Victor is one of our loyal volunteers that helps spread the word about our fundraisers. DSI recently presented Albert with a placque thanking him for his dedication to DSI and the entire community.
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Halloween Spirit Bewitches Business District
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Halloween spirit filled the air along Shenandoah's business district recently. Shenandoah Valley HIgh School art club students shared their artistic talent painting retail windows with bewitching and creative designs.
The team assigned to DSI's Office, pictured below, is the dynamic duo, Emily Morales and Grisaily Ramirez. A special shout out to art teacher Mrs. Zemek for organizing this fun and appreciated community-minded project.
Thank you to all involved! The windows look spook-tacular!
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