3% Sesdinna aul Te Raed ER SRI RLNER SR RC TR A i SE 4 The Post COMMUNITY Sunday, November 16, 2003 Barn (continued from page 1) to secure the barn have been, at times, overwhelming. “We thought, ‘What have we done and what do we do?’ after we bought the property.” The Friedmans re-hinged and replaced damaged doors, and lighted the interior of the three-story dairy barn. The lower level stalls and stan- chions were covered with years of manure. “We had help clean- ing it up.” says Rob Friedman. The dirtiest job and dubious distinction — moving piles and piles of manure — goes to Gary Marchesini, a local contractor, who helped clean and secure the barn for the Friedmans. “It was great though, to drive by and see the barn lit up at night, because it was always dark,” says Allison Friedman “Rob came home and said ‘It is breathing again. It came back to life.” “ But mysteries remain, and Rob Friedman would like to know more about the history of his barn and the 94 acres he has purchased. He wonders aloud about the various rooms and cellars of the barn, what they might have been used for. He holds up the blueprints for a 1927 addition to the barn or- dered by the Payne family. Friedman purchased the property from Harry Goeringer in the spring of 2003. A milk bottle dug up near the barn is dated and sealed January 11, 1914, and reads Orchard Farm Dairy, Dallas. Was his barn once Orchard Farm? Plans for the barn include eight horse stalls because Alli- son Friedman is an avid horse owner and owner. And all that tremendous space upstairs? “Maybe a bowling alley, an an- tique store, florist or outside cafe.” Say the Friedmans, “We're open for suggestions.” There’s plenty of room for park- ing and the Friedmans also plan a new family home on a nearby slope. Allison Friedman has long admired the property. “It’s fun- ny, I went to Dallas High School and would ride the school bus past here every day. A pony and white horse were always in the field. I would day- dream, thinking how I would love to ride that white horse through those fields. I never be- lieved I would own this field.” The old white horse has since died, but the pony came with the property and is ready for young Diane Friedman to ride. Rob and Allison Friedman and their daughter, Diane, inside the barn they are restoring. The floor is made of walnut studs placed on end. Above, Rob Friedman holds a milk bottle found in the “Orchard Farm Dairy, Dallas, dated January 11, 1914. But they don’t know if the barn once was part of Orchard Farm Dairy. barn. It reads, POST PHOTOS/CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK » and is Pillarella (continued from page 1) “He was a deeply religious man and. wonderful to work with. Nothing was too much for him when somebody needed him. I don’t know how he did it all.” “Andy was a man with a pas- sion for Christ and a passion for people,” said Harper, “and he wanted to bring them to- gether. He had a deep commit- ment to this community al- though he often had opportuni- ties to go elsewhere. “He was able to shepherd en- tire generations of families. He understood his ministry as one of real engagement into the world around him.” Pillarella’s sense and spirit of community did not end at the church door. He was a member of the Rotary Club of Dallas for more than 40 years, serving as its president in'1979-and receiv- ing the prestigious Paul Harris Fellowship Award from his peers for “Service Above Self.” He enjoyed a long relationship with the YMCA in Pittston, which led to his founding POST PHOTO/SANDY PEOPLES Rev. Andy Pillarella, (left) founding pastor of Trinity, partic- ipated in the worship service to celebrate Trinity's 40th an- niversary last year with Rev. Mark Harper, (right) current pastor of the church. Camp Lackawanna for the Pres- byterian Church when the YMCA wanted to sell the prop- erty. 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Coupon n presented as a public service by The Post FS gy x “Andy would always encour- age the parents in the Pres bytery to send their kids to Camp Lackawanna,” said Harp- Scholarship fund begun There will be a memorial service for Rev. Pillarella at the Trinity Presbyterian Church, 105 Irem Road, Dallas at 2 p.m. today. In lieu of flowers, Rev. Pillarella expressed his desire that a fund be set up to provide scholarships for young people. Donations may be made payable to the Rev. Andy Pillarella Memorial Fund and sent to Trinity Presbyterian Church, 105 Irem Rd., Dallas PA 18612. “And I can still see him nding at the stove, year after year, stirring spaghetti sauce. You always knew what you were going to eat when you vis- ited the camp.” “Andy was determined to start a Presbyterian church in the Back Mountain,” said Meryl Davis, another charter member. “He and his wife, Edith, even opened up their home in those early days to hold committee meetings and choir practice while we all wait- ed for the building to be fin- ished. It feels strange to know that he is gone from us today.” “Andy was a true soldier of the cross,” said Harper. “De- Lethal Sebsls K of C donates defibrillator The Dallas Knights of Columbus recently purchased an AED (defibrillator) for the Gate of Heaven School in Dallas. Pic- tured during the presentation, from left: Joseph Mackiewicz, Grand Knight; Glenn Yanik, event chairperson; Mary Tigue, Principal; Mary Jane Kozick, Assistant Principal; Jack Ca- cozza, Deputy Grand Knight: Frank Smaka, Financial Secre- tary. Tell our advertisers you saw them in The Post. They'll appreciate it, and so will we. spite his own physical battles throughout the years, he always maintained a crystal clear sense that he was called by God to preach the gospel and care for others.” Almost two years ago, Rew. Pillarella and his wife, Edith, were interviewed on the occa- sion of their 60th wedding an- niversary. At that time Pillarella summed up their Tives of serv- ice in one simple phrase. “If you don’t pull the rope, the bell won't ring.” Pillarella is survived by his wife, Edith, and their three daughters, Beth Faerber, Julie Sgarlat and Mary Martin, and five grandchildren. Dallas Lions seek new members The Dallas Lions are looking for new members. Anyone in- terested in joining the club should contact any club mem- ber or they can contact Frank Rollman at 675-4485. | Send your news to The Post by e-mail. thepost@ leader.net Digital photos welcome, too! THERE FOR YOU On Your Side — For Life. 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