Recognition
First Quarter 2012
The Freedom Business District Authority is pleased
to recognize Lazaro's Pizza as its feature downtown
recognition recipient for this quarter. Lazaro's opened in
the summer of 2011 with its delicious,
homemade pizzas. Recently, Lazaro's expanded its menu adding
hoagies and pepperoni rolls. Milk, pop, tea and bread are also
available for purchase at this convenient stop.
Lazaro's is
located at 700 Third Avenue. Hours are Monday through Thursday
11 AM to 10 PM, Friday and Saturday 11 AM to 11 PM, and Sunday from
11 AM to 8 PM. To reach the ship, please call 724-709-8730 or
visit their website at www.lazarospizza.biz.
Fourth Quarter 2011
The Freedom Business District Authority has chosen Brenda S.
Applegate, Executive Director of the Beaver County
Historical Research & Landmarks Foundation and the Captain William
Vicary Mansion, as our 4th Quarter Downtown Recognition Recipient.
Brenda is being recognized for her dedication to Beaver County
Landmarks and especially the Vicary Mansion.
Brenda's hard
work and dedication keeps the memory of these wonderful historic
landmarks forever alive to the residents of Beaver County and the
many visitors that pass through. Brenda's attention to detail
is very much appreciated!
Third Quarter 2011
The
Freedom Business District Authority has chosen
Casper DePaolis
as
its 3rd
Quarter Downtown Recognition recipient for 2011. Casper is
being recognized
for the wonderful spirit of volunteerism and as a leader in our
community.
Casper
has taken the time to plant flowers and maintain our veterans war
memorial for
many years. This effort has served as a point of interest and pride
in our community.
Individual attention to these kinds of details in our downtown is
what is needed toward
our goal of making Freedom a more attractive place to live and shop.
Casper
has also been an integral part of many important community life
activities in
town. Through Casper’s efforts, Freedom can move forward in its
efforts to revitalize
our downtown and improve business development and community life.
Second Quarter 2011
The Freedom
Business District Authority has chosen
Tom Lazarus and
Gary Fleming as its 2nd
Quarter Downtown Recognition recipients for 2011.
Tom and Gary are being honored for opening a new business,
Lazaro’s Pizza at 799
Third Avenue.
It will feature Sicilian-style pizza, developed from an old
family recipe. Family members, like Tom’s parents and children, will
staff the shop. Additionally, take-out items like coffee, soda,
milk, desserts and snacks will also be available.
The shop has been
completely renovated inside and out and will feature a “Wall of
Fame” where residents can add old-time photos to incorporate
Freedom’s history into his shop.
The Board thanks
Tom and Gary for their outstanding contribution to Freedom’s
downtown revitalization goals.
First Quarter 2011
The Freedom
Business District Authority has chosen
Brenda Applegate from the
Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation for her
outstanding work at Vicary Mansion.
Brenda developed an award-winning program entitled Windows Through
History. There are two sessions each year: one is directed at girls
7 to 14 years of age and the second is for girls, as well as adults,
who want a more in-depth learning session. Each session is
“hands-on”, incorporating a cooking, sewing, and craft project of
the era, as well as experiencing dancing and a social event. Girls
dress in period costumes to enhance the feeling of history.
Historical periods include the 1750’s through the 1890’s.
In addition to the
Windows Through History program, Brenda is also involved with Beaver
County History Day, Military Weekends, Vicary Day, Apple Butter Fest
and Christmas at the Mansion.
The Freedom BDA
extends sincere appreciation to Brenda for her efforts to keep Beaver
County
history alive through her extremely interesting programs and offers
congratulations to a very deserving and hard-working member of the
BCHRLF. For more
information, please call 724-775-1848.
Fourth Quarter 2010The
Freedom Business District Authority has chosen
Darl Allman as its 4th
Quarter Downtown Recognition recipient for 2010.
Mrs. Allman is being recognized for her dedication to
planting and caring for the municipal building gardens.
All during the summer months, our borough landscaping is
attractive, colorful and welcoming to visitors.
The Board thanks Darl for her many hours of volunteerism for
the benefit of our community.
Third Quarter 2010
The Freedom
Business District Authority has chosen the
Freedom Post Office as
its 3rd Quarter Downtown Recognition recipient for 2010.
Postmaster Mark Wahl was instrumental in having his agency
renamed and dedicated to honor one of its most famous residents.
Everyone knows
the inspiring story of John Scott Challis Jr., the 18 year-old who
fought a long battle with cancer. He had a maturity beyond his years
and an uncommon ability to “touch others”. Through his diagnosis,
John came to understand life a little better.
“Courage + Believe = Life” was his motto.
On June 7,
2010, the post office was officially renamed the Freedom John Scott
Challis, Jr. Station. Additionally, Mark had a 44-cent stamp created
with John’s picture.
However, this was to be a gift for the family only.
When it was printed in the Times article, people started to
call the post office to see if the commemorative stamps were for
sale. As a result, several
thousand will be printed and sold for the benefit of the John
Challis Courage for Life Foundation.
Second Quarter 2010
Casper Depaolis and the
Memorial Day Committee are being recognized by the Freedom Business
District Authority for the wonderful job they do at the Freedom
Memorial Honor Roll garden. It is a fitting tribute to those whose
names are inscribed on the stone. We thank them for the many
volunteer hours they donate for its maintenance.
First Quarter 2010
The Freedom Business District Authority is recognizing the Freedom
United Methodist Church for its merger with Unionville United
Methodist Church. Because of dropping membership, our church opted
to join the congregation in Unionville to preserve its presence in
our town. Regular services are held in Freedom on Saturday nights,
as well as special events and services. Both congregations are
served by Reverend W. Stephen Morse.
Fourth Quarter 2009: Main Street Awards
On Wednesday, October 28th each of the ten Riverfront towns
honored individuals and businesses that made outstanding contributions
to their downtowns. Recognition
was made in three categories: Business Development, Architecture &
Design and Community Life.
Beaver
County
Commissioners Joe Spanik and Charles Camp offered words of support and
encouragement to the 100+ audience gathered at Tinitique Restaurant in Bridgewater.
Chairpersons from
the various Business District Authorities and Development Corporations
described the accomplishments of their honorees with the help of a
PowerPoint presentation. Each winner received a Main Street Award plaque
in the appropriate category and a group photo was taken.
The event was hosted
by the Community Development Program of Beaver County, which provides a
wide array of programs and services which support and encourage downtown
revitalization for its ten downtown community members, and Town Center
Associates, a planning and management firm specializing in downtown
revitalization.
The Freedom Business District Authority presented Main Street Award
plaques to:
Jocelyn Sharpless, DMD
Business Development
Ron Golletti, Chair of Conveyance &
Collection Authority
Architecture & Design
Sgt. Eugene St. Clair
Community Life
Third Quarter 2009
Jocelyn Sharpless, DMD is being honored by the
BDA for her commitment to downtown development and progress. She grew up
in Freedom and returned to open her Family Dentistry practice at 513-515
Third Avenue. Before opening her office on July 21st of this year, she
purchased a former bank building and completed an interior renovation.
Second Quarter 2009
Mr. Casper DePaolis is being recognized by the Freedom BDA for his
on-going dedication and commitment to Memorial Park. Because of his
efforts, this area remains a focus of beauty and inspiration and serves
as a fitting location for all of Freedom's patriotic activities. The
Board thanks Casper for his time, energy and enthusiasm expended for the
beautification of our downtown.
Fall 2008
The Freedom BDA recognizes Mr. Dan Baker
as its Fall 2008 Downtown Recognition Recipient. Dan has donated many
volunteer hours to our community by serving on this year's Vicary Dav
Committee and in organizing the very successful parade. Mr. Baker is
also involved with the Freedom Oil Museum, which he directs from his
garage.
The Freedom BDA offers sincere congratulations to the following
businesses that have enjoyed 10 or more years of success in our core
downtown area:
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Gilarno’s Auto
J & J Enterprises
Sons of Italy
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