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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We want to wish everyone a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year! |
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Remembering Our Past So We Can Build a Strong Future
Help Revitalize Our Community & Please Give this Holiday Season
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This is a 1924 photo of the Davison Furniture building. The building was lost during a 2007 fire. DSI purchased the lots where it once stood. |
This is a conceptual drawing of CEBA that will be located on the Main Street site where Davison Furniture once stood. |
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We need your help this giving season. Our history is strong and our future is even stronger. Let's aim high and make great things happen together.
It’s been a challenging year for everyone. We missed seeing you at our annual Heritage Day and Kielbasa Festival. Just like many nonprofits, due to COVID-19 restrictions, we had to cancel our major fundraising events that bring us together and celebrate our community. But, we continue to look into the future.
One exciting project that will have a major positive impact on our region is The Center for Education, Business and Arts (CEBA). CEBA will be an innovation center where entrepreneurs and community members can acquire affordable education, business space, and resources they need to start and grow their business.
CEBA was created through multiple focus groups and personal interviews with the community to ensure the center will meet everyone’s needs. CEBA will include a culinary kitchen, conference/event center with a catering kitchen, a classroom for higher education, and more.
We are so close to making this community center a reality and you can help! Be part of the amazing building that will bring our community together and help make our business districts thrive once again!
CEBA’s collaborative environment will enable individuals to grow their business ideas to a point where they can open their own storefronts, helping to revitalize the communities, fill empty storefronts, and create new jobs.
CEBA will also generate visibility within Shenandoah attracting prospective patrons, artists, businesses, and visitors to stimulate local and regional economic development.
CEBA is a community-wide effort and we need your financial support! Be a part of history and donate today.
Every dollar counts! Your dollar counts! ! Learn more and donate today @ DiscoverCeba.com
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We want to thank all the community members who have donated to CEBA to date. Join us in making CEBA a reality! Let's add your name to this growing list! Every dollar counts...your dollar counts!

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Joe & Barbara Anczarski
Alfred Bronakowski
Betty Ann Bugden
Michael Creasy
John Elliott Esq.
Tricia Palubinsky
Gina Ross
Delance Family
Desiree Dunleavy
Scott Herring
Karen Kenderdine
Francesco Logozz
Ron & Mary Luscavage
Mary Ellen Matunis
Joe & Andrea Pytak
Peter & Anne Skirmantas
Mary Ann Budd
Ted Souchuck
Kawika Daguio
Anthony Sajone
Francesco Logozzo
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Scott & Susan Williams
Congressman Daniel Meuser
Matt Carduf
Renee Buchanan
Joseph Anczarski Jr.
Stephen Rich
Dr. Eric Petterson
Anne Taylor
Pamela Twardzik
Thomas Twardzik
Lynn Anczarski
John Thomas
Anne Kane
Paul Prybolsky
Charles & Arlene Vascavage
Bob Yudinsky & Joyce Smith
Jim & Dot Setcavage
Rob & Annie Taylor
Kurt Bauman
Jean Farooki
Darlene Robbins
Paul Prybolosky
Note: If you donated and your name isn't on our list, please call the office and we'll add it for our next issue. Thank you!
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Did You Know?
We're Selling Naming Bricks
You can be a part of history! To help raise money for DSI, we are selling Naming Bricks that will be part of CEBA for all to see! Two sizes are available:
4" x 8" $500 each
8" x 8" $1,200 each
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Santa's Came To Town and Kicked Off The Holidays In Style |
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On a crisp November afternoon, Santa heated things up and visited Shenandoah! The jolly old elf waived at onlookers while riding on an antique fire truck that only comes out on very special occasions! Families lined Main Street and Shenandoah neighborhoods as Santa, escorted by fire trucks and police cars paraded through town.
"We want to thank Mrs. T's, Santa Claus, our local first responders and all the members of the community for making this event happen, "said Mary Luscavage, Executive Director of DSI. "Have a wonderful holiday!"
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Two Easy Ways to Support DSI
Lottery Calendar and Amazon Smile
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Lottery Calendars Make Perfect Gifts
Ho, Ho, Ho! The annual DSI Lottery Calendars are available in the office. $5 each. The Lottery is based on the January 2021 daily nighttime Pick three drawing.
Lottery Calendars make awesome gifts for any occasion. Send one to someone special via the mail, roll one up and tie with a festive bow for a thoughtful stocking stuffer or holiday gift. Remember to get one for you, too. Good luck!
Stop by the office and get your January 2021 Lottery Calendar today.
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Shopping on Amazon?
Sign up For Amazon Smile
Support DSI when you shop online at Amazon.com. It's really easy.
Switch over to Amazon Smile, select DSI as your preferred nonprofit a percentage of your order will go straight to us!
Thank you and happy shopping!
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Business Spotlight:
Mark's Supply: Serving Schuylkill County for 65 Years and Counting
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“We believe in Shenandoah and want to beautify the town. We know we can’t go back in time, but we can use our history to move forward to a brighter future,”
Joe Anczarski Sr. & Joe Anczarski Jr.
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65 years and counting. That’s how long Mark’s Supply has served Shenandoah and the entire Schuylkill County area. Mark’s Supply Co. located at 230 South Main Street is more than just a plumbing and heating supply store. Mark’s is a family-owned business that has strong roots in our community. Mark’s opened its doors back in 1955 by Joseph E. Anczarski and Edward Markowski. Now, Joseph E.’s sons, John J. and Joseph J. ”Joe Sr.” along with his son Joseph P. “Joe Jr.” are carrying on the family tradition. “We are here to help customers in any way we can,” said Joe Jr. with a genuine smile.
They describe themselves as a small business that services Schuylkill County and beyond. Their specialty is supplying parts for older and difficult to find plumbing and heating equipment like antique coal stoves, antique radiators, faucets, as well as custom made parts. Right outside their store’s entrance, you’ll see a beautiful collection of antique radiators.
“I’m just here to help do anything I can for our customers,” explained Joe Sr. and Joe Jr. agreed. He is happy to follow in his father’s footsteps. “I’m working with Dad to learn how to run a business,” he said.
Both father and son are passionate about revitalizing the community. “We believe in Shenandoah and want to beautify the town. We know we can’t go back in time, but we can use our history to move forward to a brighter future,” they explained.
Joe Sr. serves on the DSI Board of Directors and is Chairman of the Municipal Authority of the Borough of Shenandoah. Joe Jr. serves on the Board of Directors for DSI and the Schuylkill County Conservancy. They both are advocates for The Center for Education, Business and The Arts (CEBA) that will be located on the site of the former Davison Furniture Store. “CEBA will transform our area, “said Joe Sr. It will offer the tools and resources people need which will strengthen our entire community.”
Contact the Mark's Supply team at 570-462-0748 or visit their website for more information
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Join Us For Monthly Meetings
Get involved...You Can Make A Difference
Everyone is welcome to attend monthly DSI Meetings. They are held the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm in the DSI office located at 116 North Main Street.
Join us and learn all the great things DSI is doing to strengthen our community!
Get Involved! Make Your Community Better!
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Feeling Lucky? Lottery Basket Fundraiser
Stop in the DSI office and get your chances for the new Lottery and Cash Basket. $200 value. Tickets are $2 each or $3 for 5 tickets. Drawing is scheduled, Spring 2021
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Here's The Dish!
Seasoned Pretzels
A Favorite of Susan Williams
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Ingredients & Directions

- 1- 12 oz bag hard sourdough pretzels
- 1 cup canola oil
- 1/2 tsp lemon pepper
- 2 tsp garlic salt
- 1 Tbs dried dill weed
- 1 pkg Hidden Valley dressing mix (not the dip mix)
- Preheat oven to 285°F.
- Break pretzels into smaller pieces and spread in a single layer on a baking pan like preferably with sides so pretzels don't slide off
- Combine oil and spices in a small saucepan and stir constantly until all are combined approximately 5 minutes
- Pour oil mixture over pretzels and move around with a spatula or toss until every pretzel is coated
- Bake for 20 minutes Move pretzels around after 10 minutes, continue baking
- Remove from oven and cool
- Store in an airtight container
Enjoy!
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Penn State Schuylkill LionLaunch
Business Boot Camp 2021 Registration Open
Penn State Schuylkill "s Business Boot Camp equips aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners with the knowledge they need to start or expand their business. Make your business dreams a reality! This six-week program will meet virtually via Zoom on Wednesdays beginning January 13, 2021.
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Together, We Gave! Thank you! |
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A big thank you to everyone who joined us on December 1, Giving Tuesday, the global day of giving!
Your dollars counted to bring us one step further to building CEBA, The Center for Education, Business, and Arts. Learn more about all the ways you can support CEBA and make it a reality for our community at DiscoverCeba.com.
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