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Your E-Update from
Souderton & Telford Main Streets
November 4, 2009
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| Dear Reader, |
I have some breaking news for you. As part of the information gathering phase of the Economic Revitalization planning process for the two boroughs, we are looking for YOUR opinion. The planners at Montgomery County just sent me the link to the online survey they developed. We are the first community where they have tried gathering input online. Please take a couple of minutes to complete the survey so we can include YOUR opinions in our planning process. Let's set the standards high for other communities to match.
Main Streets Manager
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Penny Auction is Full of Fun and
Treasure
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The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Souderton Perseverance  Fire Company Annual Penny Auction will be held on
Saturday, November 14th, starting at 6:00pm.
Please note, they are
beginning one hour earlier!! This year,
doors will open at 5:00pm at the fire house located at 266 North Second Street,
Souderton.
They hope you will be able to attend
and see the wonderful items our local businesses donated for this event. It
sounds like an exciting and enjoyable evening that is a real tradition in
our community.
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Election Results
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Happy Post-Election Day!
It looks like
we can proudly say that two active members of Souderton Telford Main Streets
have been elected to Souderton Borough Council.
Ed Huber has been active with the
Economic Restructuring Committee for several years now. Steven Toy has been
volunteering for the past year with the Design Committee. Both gentlemen have a
deep commitment to our communties.
As a non-profit organization, we can
not endorse candidates. So we have been watching from the sidelines as these
gentlemen have learned the process of local elections.
Souderton Telford Main Streets
interacts with all levels of government. Consequently, it serves as a good
foundation for residents, business owners and property owners who want to have
a positive impact on our two towns through an elected office.
They have opportunities to attend meetings
and interact with elected officials on concrete issues. They get to know the complexities of the issues, to see how decisions are made and to see how much time the elected officials put into their positions. You didn't appreciate it when you learned about it in civics class but now it's real.
Because our organization was formed by
the Borough Councils of Souderton and Telford, we have exceptional working
relationships with both Councils.
Our bylaws mandate representation from both
Councils and each Borough's Planning Commission. As a result, we have numerous
past and current Board members on both Councils.
In Souderton, Jeff Gross, Andy Schlosser, Mayor John
Reynolds, and Rick Halbolm have all worked with Main Streets as volunteers,
board members, and committee chairs. Jeff Gross is the current Souderton Council
representative.
In Telford, Scott Hillegass is the
Council representative. Other council people attend and help with festivals,
tree lighting ceremonies and the Indian Valley Farmers' Market. We recently
recruited the wives of several Telford councilmen. They care as passionately about Telford as
their husbands do.
So Congratulations to Ed and Steven.
Congratulations to the residents of Souderton for electing two hard-working,
thoughtful and dedicated citizens to represent you on Borough Council. They
join the good company of dedicated public servants and volunteers working to
assure the quality of our communities.
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Winter Reading
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 The Senior Girl Scout Troop #7269 is
hosting another Used Book Sale on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 8 am to 3 pm. Thousands
of used books, music cd's, and movies will be available for $2 or less!
Bag Sale 1pm - 3pm, fill a grocery bag
for $5. So come out to the Souderton Scout Cabin across from Souderton Pool at 460 Wile Ave,
Souderton for your winter reading list.
Donations
are welcome! So clear off your book shelves and make room for more by
contacting Joni Brennan at 215-721-4281 or visit their website.
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Clay Rat Opens
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 Clay Rat Studio will hold a Grand Opening celebration on
Saturday, November 7 from 10 am to 8 pm to introduce the new gallery to the
local residents and visitors alike.
Refreshments and music will be offered in addition to the
selection of local arts, crafts and collectible antiques. Local musician, Steve
Applegate, will perform during the day with guitar music.
Clay Rat Studio is located at 100 Main Street in
Souderton at the intersection of Chestnut Street.
They only had about half their inventory in place when we
had the ribbon cutting last week. We kept getting distracted from our
conversation by the amazing works they had on display. They are showcasing the
amazing talent we have in our local community. Don't miss it for your holiday
shopping.
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Best Raffle Ever
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 I'm not sure I want to share this
news.
The more people who enter Bakers on Broad's raffle, the less chance I
have of winning. A loaf of bread from Bakers on Broad each week for a year
sounds like the coolest prize ever.
Bakers on Broad will be selling chances
for a gift certificate for one loaf of bread per week for one year to benefit
the Indian Valley Boys and Girls Club and theJag Fund. the Jag Fund is
committed to finding a cure for brain tumors.
Each raffle ticket costs $3
or get 2 for $5. The winner will be chosen on Tuesday, December 15 at 3 pm.
Linda DeBusey says, "This would
make a fantastic holiday gift or use it yourself." But seriously, if you won, could you really
give away a prize like this?
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Calling All Photographers
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 The Promotions Committee is issuing a
challenge to all our local photographers. Professional and amateur photographers
are invited to submit a photograph from this year's parade for the 2010 parade
postcard.
They are looking for a photo that
captures the theme of NEXT year's parade; Classic Towns, Classic Christmas.
This theme was suggested for next year to celebrate Souderton and Telford's
designation as a Classic Town of Greater Philadelphia.
So plan to be at the Souderton Holiday
Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 11 am. with your camera and see if you can
capture our 2010 theme.
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Speaking of the Parade
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 The Online Registration is working
nicely and we are awaiting your registration. This year's theme is "An Old
Time Christmas."
The Souderton Holiday Parade is open
to businesses, community groups, owners of classic and antique vehicles, neighborhood
groups, families and everyone else.
We average about 1500 people in the
parade. Why? Because it is a load of holiday fun. So pile your family,
friends and co-workers into a vehicle and join us as the December 5 parade
winds its way through Souderton.
Everybody loves a parade!
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Creative Financing in
Tough Economy
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Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Time: 8:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Franconia
Heritage Banquet & Conference Center - 508 Harleysville Pike - Franconia,
PA 18924
Admission: MCEDC Members:
$15.00 / Non-Members: $25.00
Description: MCEDC is
always seeking ways to keep businesses in Montgomery County up to date on the
current available financing tools. In today's trying economic times, it is
getting more and more difficult to secure financing for various projects. Don't
give up hope. There are alternatives out there to help you get your projects
done. They've put together a panel of financial experts which will be traveling
to different locations around the county so everyone is assured a convenient
opportunity at getting the information they need. You won't want to miss this
exciting program!
The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation and the Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce are
presenting this workshop. You can't afford to miss it. Register online at the
MCEDC calendar page.
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A Taste of Bucks County
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Join Melodia Grilland
Sand Castle Wineryat a wine tasting and education on paring food and wine. On
Monday, November 23, you can enjoy a night of great food and fine wine from
these two fine establishments.
A seven course meal
prepared by their master chefs paired perfectly with wines from Sand
Castle Winery. As you dine and enjoy the wines, the wine master from Sand
Castle will provide everyone with education on how to select, pair,
and fully enjoy your wine. Seating is limited so call today for tickets.
Tickets are $65 a person
and going fast! Call Melodia Grill at 215-721-4000 to purchase your tickets to this memorable
way to start off the holidays!
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Holiday Challenge
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The Souderton Telford Main Streets is compiling a list of holiday gift ideas from local borough businesses
that are special, thoughtful and may even help someone else. This holiday gift
giving season the focus will be on gifts that are chosen with care and
consideration.
Buying a gift from a local
business expresses that thoughtfulness. It also supports a local business that
sustains our local economy with jobs, the purchase of support goods and
services and donations to local community groups.
So we challenge everyone
to send us your idea of a wonderful local gift that others may not have thought
about. All we ask is that it be from a local business from Souderton or Telford
borough.
The first idea on the list
is Joni and Friends of Greater Philadelphia's beautiful 2009 Christmas cards
and 2010 planners among several other gift items. Stop by their offices at 121
E. Chestnut Street in Souderton to learn about their wonderful work and help
with you purchase of a gift item. What a thoughtful way to make a gift put a
smile on the face of many.
Another idea is a gift
card from Melodia Grill. Purchase $100 in gift cards and receive a $10 card for
yourself. See...multiple happy people again!
We will post a daily gift
suggestion on the Souderton Telford Main Streets Facebook site from
Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve. What do you want to see on that list?
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Can You Spare a Tree?
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 Telford Borough is looking for a tree to use for the borough's holiday tree. The tree needs to be between 18 to 20 foot tall for the stand they place over the fountain next to the pavilion.
So,if you have a tree that needs to be removed or you
would just like to donate a little Christmas spirit, please contact the Telford Borough
Office at 215-723-5000.
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Your Donations are Still Needed
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 The Souderton Area Soccer League was pleased with the response to their food drive at the election polls on Tuesday. They kept emptying out the bins all day and ended up with a respectable amount for the food banks. The expressed their thanks for all the support!
They asked also us to remind everyone that they will be collecting at their tournaments for the next two Saturdays. You can drop off nonperishable food items, diapers and other personal hygiene items during the day at either of the fields.
They will be playing at the Franconia Elementary School and the Landis Supermarket fields. The bins will be near the parking lots for everyone's convenience.
They will distribute the items to local food banks for needy families. Thank you for helping these kids make a contribution back to their own communities.
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First Sign of the Holidays
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Come check out the crafters and baked goodies at the 2009 Annual Holiday Bazaar in the Corner Store at the Souderton Mennonite Homes at 207 W. Summit Street, Souderton. It will be held on Friday, November 13 from 9 am to 6 pm and Saturday, November 14 from 9 am to 3 pm.
The Apple Orchard Café will be serving their Famous Oyster Stew! You do not want to miss this legendary treat. All proceeds benefit the residents of SMH.
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Holiday Show at the Montgomery Theater?
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 We can always count on the Montgomery Theater to present a non-traditional holiday show. No saccharine sweet confections but something completely different to tickle the funny bone.
This year's show is "I Love My Wife." A musical that takes place at Christmas in Trenton? Yes... and a delightfully funny one too! Satirizing the sexual revolution of the 70's, two couples are plunged into liberated mutual quadrangular lovemaking but only manage to get their toes wet. Wally, a public relations man, and Alvin, who's in the furniture moving business, have been friends since high school. Monica and Cleo, their respective wives, are manipulated into joining this charmingly energetic escapade. Winner of 2 Tony's and 4 Drama Desk Awards!
The show opens on November 12 and runs through December 5. Get your tickets early and all other necessary information at their website. You can always count on a sellout for a show of this caliber at the Montgomery Theater.
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Another Show to Catch
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The Dutch Country Players Theatre is presenting "Fiddler on the Roof" by Joseph Stein,  Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Brock. Remaining show dates are Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees through November 22. Curtain time for evening shows is 8 pm and at matinees at 2 pm.
Tickets and more information are available through their website.
Dutch County Players Theatre is not located in the boroughs of Souderton and Telford but we share an enthusiastic volunteer!
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