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Downtown Recognition
First Quarter 2012
The New Brighton Business District Authority is pleased to recognize
Craig Printing as this quarter's feature downtown
recognition recipient. Craig Printing & Promotional Products was
founded in 1907 by Ira J. Craig, who came to New Brighton from Kentucky
and opened a printing business at 603 Fourth Avenue. The name of
the business at that time was Craig The Printer. The following
year, Ira moved the business to 704 Third Avenue. About 1945, Ira
Craig died and his son, Omar, inherited the business. Leo Hicks
began working for Mr. Craig as an apprentice in 1955. After Omar's
death in 1959, Leo managed the business for Mrs. Omar Craig until 1966
when he and his wife, Laraine, became the owners. Until the recent
sale of the business, it was owned by Laraine Hicks.
Craig Printing & Promotional Products and Laraine Hicks have received
many accodlades over the years for being an exceptional business and for
their community involvement. New Brighton has been fortunate to
have such a wonderful, long-standing business as this one.
The New Brighton Business District Authority extends thanks and
appreciation to Laraine and to Craig Printing & Promotional Products for
the many years of outstanding service to your customers and to our
community!
Fourth Quarter 2011
The New Brighton Business District Authority has chosen business owner
Linda Gravener of Bricker's Restaurant. Linda is being
recognized for her wonderful spirit of entrepreneurship and as a leader
in our community.
We are proud to recognize the service she has provided to the community
of New Brighton as an important force in the revitalization of our
downtown. Because of her efforts, this area remains a focus of
inspiration and serves as a fitting location for all of our town's
activities. The committee thanks Linda for her time, energy and
enthusiasm expended for our downtown.
Bricker's Restaurant established in 1953 has been a mainstay of downtown
New Brighton. Although there have been many changes and growth,
through the years, Bricker's continues to be the town's favorite place
to congregate. New Brighton is so very lucky to have had this
family business for so many years. At Bricker's, your food is
practically cooked right in front of you with the atmosphere of being at
grandmas' kitchen watching while grandma turns the pancakes over on the
griddle. The burgers are called burgers, but it's a patty between
two slices of bread loaded with all the extras you like at home;
lettuce, tomato, onion and cheese. More like a meal than a burger
and the French Fries are the bomb! What is their secret? Now if
you are a breakfast all day person then their eggs and home fries will
fill you up, topped off with the best cup of coffee in town. The
service is everything you would expect and want in a relaxed atmosphere
as quaint as your mom's dining room. After many years in service
Bricker's Restaurant is still a class place to go for breakfast, lunch,
or dinner! Bricker's has been at the same location on Third Avenue
in New Brighton, for many years, serving as the town hangout for the
senior citizens and also as a favorite family restaurant.
Third Quarter 2011
The New
Brighton Business District Authority has
chosen business owner and pharmacist,
Harry Davis,
as its 3rd Quarter Downtown Recognition recipient for
2011. Harry is being recognized for his wonderful spirit
of entrepreneurship and as a leader in our community.
Harry has a
long-standing commitment to supporting New Brighton beginning with his
start at Puritan Drug Store when Itz Clateman took him under his wing.
After Harry’s
18 year tenure as a pharmacist with Puritan, Mr. Clateman was approached
by a
“big box” drug store chain and sold Puritan. Harry Davis understood the
importance
of supporting his community and providing a much needed health care
service to
New Bridgton’s families. It was then that he went into business with
Leon Panella
and in 1989 the two partners opened up their own drug store on 9th
Street. As a
testament to Harry’s commitment, but also to the customer loyalty he
garnered over
the years, it was no surprise when the first day of business the
delivery truck dropped
off the retail merchandise and drugs, New Brighton’s citizens showed up
in full force
to support the business. The business continued to grow and Harry became
the sole
owner in 1997. By 1999, the 9th street location became too small. In
2000, Harry
built the current location at 535 Fifth Ave which is what we know today
as Brighton
Rx Health Mart. Harry’s success has been built on his philosophy of
“growing your
business also means growing your community and bringing the family
atmosphere
to health care.” Most people may not realize that the Brighton Rx also
serves as a
key testing and consultancy for the most cutting edge pharmacological
technology
used throughout the country today. This is because of Harry’s
involvement in national
pharmacological and pharmaceutical professional associations.
Harry is a perfect example of why it’s so important to choose your local
downtown first
over the big chain stores and is an integral part of what makes New
Brighton thrive.
Second Quarter 2011
The New Brighton Business District Authority has
chosen Jim Crudden, owner of Rosalind Candy Castle as its 2nd
Quarter Downtown Recognition recipient for 2011. Jim is a member of the
BDA and is a tireless contributor to the downtown revitalization
initiative. He donates generously and often in the form of his wonderful
chocolate creations for the benefit of local charities.
His most recent support was given to “Paint New Brighton Yellow”
with a donation of 200 chocolate daffodils to benefit the American
Cancer Society’s “Daffodil Days”. The Board thanks Jim for his
remarkable generosity to our community.
First Quarter 2011
The New Brighton Business District Authority (NBBDA) has chosen
Bill Edwards as its 1st Quarter Downtown Recognition
Recipient for 2011. Bill
began his varied and interesting career in 1952 when he joined the New Brighton Area
Schools, teaching junior
and senior high. He also served in various coaching capacities for the
football, basketball and golf teams. Bill quickly advanced to principal
from 1969 to 1985 and as acting principal at Blackhawk and Beaver Area
High Schools from 1988 to
1992. During those years, he was active in many professional
organizations.
Bill’s community service record is just as impressive.
Bill was appointed to the New Brighton Business District
Authority in 1986 and was elected chairperson in 1987, a position he has
held for 24 years. In this capacity, he was instrumental in initiating
many marketing programs for the downtown businesses such as the Car
Cruise, Octoberfest and the Summer Concert Series.
He also oversees the spring planting of our downtown islands, and
coordinates installation of the Christmas decorations, along with the
Street Department. He has
served on the Civil Service Commission, chair of the Halloween Parade
and on many committees, too numerous to mention! In fact, Bill says that
between 1987 and 2008, he had volunteered 13,919 community service hours
for the benefit of New Brighton.
The NBBDA congratulates Bill on this well-deserved honor and thanks him
for his life-long dedication to our community and for his out-standing
contributions in the field of education and school sports.
4th Quarter 2010
T he
New Brighton Business District Authority has chosen Bud
Caplinger and the Public Works Department as its 4th
Quarter Downtown Recognition recipients. They are being recognized for
their tireless devotion to the Community Life Committee’s events and
activities. Without their
talents, muscle and team work, these projects would never come to
fruition. Recently, Bud and his department assisted with Oktoberfest,
Harvest Festival, Singing the Brews Party and will soon be busy with
Christmas in the Park—Brighton Lights.
The Board offers its sincere appreciation and congratulations to this
team of hard-working guys for helping to make our Community Life in New Brighton something special!
3rd Quarter 2010
The New Brighton Business District Authority has
chosen Bullfrogs & Butterflies Child Care Center as its 3rd
Quarter Downtown Recognition recipient for 2010.
Owner JoMarie Henry originally opened her daycare center in
Fallston, but was forced to move after her property was destroyed by a
fire. She moved to New Brighton
to 709 Third Avenue
last fall. JoMarie is being recognized for the improvements she has made
to her property through the creation of an outdoor play area.
She has also donated the use of one of her rooms to Professional
Outfitters every Wednesday from 10 AM to 4 PM to give away children’s
clothing. This room is appropriately named The Lily Pad.
2nd Quarter 2010
David and
Kathryn Chabala of Hallowed Grounds Coffee Roasterie are being
recognized by the New Brighton BDA for their recent expansion and
renovation of their building at 1106 Third Avenue, as well as adding a
new product line of roasted nuts and butters.
1st Quarter 2010
The New Brighton Business District
Authority is recognizing Mike and Sue McNutt, owners of
McNutt's Abbey Flower Shop at 1090 Third Avenue for their longtime
business history in our downtown and for their continual support of our
Community Life activities and events.
Fourth Quarter 2009 Downtown Recognition: 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 New Brighton Business District Authority
presented Main Street plaques to:
Tightwad Tobacco
Lisa & Don Fleck
Business DevelopmentThird Avenue Streetscape
Tom Albanese, Council President
Architecture & Design
Community Life Committee
Val McElvy, Chairperson
Community Life
Third Quarter 2009 Downtown Recognition:
Our
Downtown recognition award goes to Terry
Hawkins and Hawkins Music Store located at
932 3rd Avenue, New Brighton.
Music centers can serve a wide variety of purposes. Some music
centers offer everything from lessons, to instrument sales, instrument
tuning, live performances, and more! If
anyone is interested in expanding their musical horizons we would
recommend Hawkins Music Store our local music center. A quote from a
recent satisfied shopper said “This
was my first time in Hawkins Music Store. They had everything I needed
for my son's guitar (electronic tuner, picks, beginner book and even
scheduled me lessons at the store) at a very reasonable prices. I was
really impressed with the time they took to answer all my questions,
some questions had nothing to do with what I needed to purchase. They
were also very friendly. I can't wait for my son to start lessons and I
won't hesitate to go back to the store for anything that I might need in
the future. It was a home town store, friendly yet knowledgeable too!
Congratulations Terry Hawkins. Your store
is a compliment and an asset to
New Brighton. Terry supports our New Brighton
Community Life events as often as he is available and the Borough can
count on Terry Hawkins and his talented musical troupe to entertain us
in song as well!
Second Quarter 2009 Downtown
Recognition:
T he New Brighton BDA has chosen the Easter
Egg Hunt for this quarter's Downtown Recognition Award.
Sponsored by the Community Life Committee with the assistance of
area businessmen, volunteers and a church group, this premier event
was held on April 4th at noon in Townsend Park. Over 75
children and 90 adults enjoyed games, face-painting and photos with
the Easter Bunny. Dr. David C. Spokane, a Chippewa
orthodontist donated 300 plastic eggs which were filled with wrapped
eggs from Jim Crudden's Rosalind Candy Castle. Grace United
Methodist Church provided the baskets given to the children.
First Quarter 2009 Downtown Recognition:
Mike and Ron Fisher have been chosen
for their dedication to New Brighton. When the Foodland closed
under previous ownership, and left the community without a grocery
store, these two men took it upon themselves to re-open the
business.
The New Brighton Business District Authority
congratulates the following businesses for their 10 or more years in our
core downtown area.
First National Bank
Aurora Environmental Engineering
Beaver Valley Shoe Repair
Bricker’s Restaurant
Brighton Hot Dog Shoppe
Brighton Music Center
Building Trades Local 833
Capo’s Used Furniture and Antiques
Celebrate Party Store
Computer Central
ESB Bank
Floors Galore
Gary Lively State Farm Insurance
Hawkins Music Store
Huntington Bank
McNutt’s Abbey Flower Shop Inc.
New Brighton Medical Clinic
New Brighton Public Library
Pete’s Apothecary Drugs
Phillips Eye Healthcare
Sandy’s Barnhouse Inn
Standard Typewriter
Steppin N Style
Tangora’s Sports Cards
The Blue Marble
The Sports Factory
The Yorke Towne Shoppe
Tri-County Copy Products
United Croatian Club
Valley Refrigeration
Valley TV Service
Wagner’s Home Center
Wines and Spirits
The New Brighton BDA thanks the
following businesses that have opened in our core district within
the past 2 years:
Hallowed Grounds Coffee Roasterie
Queen Horton's Hair City
Design Works Signs
Leslie's Hair Salon & Brad the Barber
Professional Outfitters
Faces of the Future & Youth Light Skin Therapy
Head to Toes Salon
Brighton Barbershop
Huntington Bank
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