JALves #10: Sarah Althauser - From Classroom to City Hall & Building The Juice Box

In this episode of the JAlves Podcast, we sit down with Centralia leader and entrepreneur Sarah Althauser. Sarah’s journey is a testament to the power of community investment—from her years as a kindergarten teacher and her service on the Centralia City Council to her current role as Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Lewis County.Sarah shares the "behind-the-scenes" story of opening The Juice Box Public House with her husband, Levi. We discuss the challenge of revitalizing a historic downtown space and how they’ve turned a local taproom into a "community living room" for all ages.In this episode, we discuss:The transition from education to local politics.The vision behind The Juice Box and its role in downtown Centralia.Balancing public service, business ownership, and family life.The future of the Pine Street Plaza and community growth.