Thursday January 29, 2009     One of the issues voted on at the regular monthly meeting of the Troy School Board was the use of Lock Boxes to collect the School Real Estate taxes. The vote was 4-3 with one abstaining. Five members, a majority of the full board, is needed in order to adopt the the lock box and eliminate the tax collectors. The board will vote on the question again at the work session in Febr...

Thursday January 29, 2009     Chemung Financial Corporation (CHMG.OB) and Canton Bancorp, Inc. (CBPA.OB) recently announced they have executed a definitive agreement to merge and that Chemung Financial will purchase all of the outstanding shares of Canton Bancorp, in an all cash transaction valued at $7.7 million. The completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory approval and the approval of Canton...

Thursday January 29, 2009 Dinner-Theater Options Too! Begins Tuesday, February 17 at the Rialto Theater     The 2009 Canton Cinema Celebration at the Rialto Theater in Canton, PA has been announced by the Rialto Theater Advisory Board of the Bradford County Regional Arts Council.    The film festival which, hopefully, is to be an annual event (dependant on the area and pub...

Thursday January 29, 2009     The Canton Area School District recently established a fund with the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers (CFTT). They created an academic activities fund they called the Canton Area School District Academic Activity Fund.     By placing these funds with the CFTT the school district is relieved from the investment, administrative, tax and auditing responsibil...

Thursday January 29, 2009     In light of the persistent snows and cold temperatures of this winter, Canton Borough Council would like to remind property owners with sidewalks that in order to comply with the Snow and Ice Removal Ordinance of the Borough all snow and ice must be removed or cleared away from sidewalks within 24 hours after the fall of snow, sleet or freezing rain.      Re...

By: Rialto TheatreThursday January 29, 2009     A new feature starting this week is the "Movie Minute," which will give a synopsis of the week's feature at the Rialto Theatre.     "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (pg-13),. the highly acclaimed and rated motion picture starring Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Taraji Henson, Julia Ormond, Jason Fleming, Elias Kotess, and Tilda Swinton, will be presente...

Thursday January 29, 2009     Inconsistent interpretation of the state’s Clean and Green law in different counties has created a situation which warrants legislative attention, according to Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Loyalsock.    “I am very concerned about the way Clean and Green has impacted many farmers and landowners in the district,”  Sen. Yaw said.  “Providing a ...

By: Charles RockwellThursday January 29, 2009     You, my local readers, are aware that we have been having bitterly cold weather in Canton.        Now on Sunday, the 25th of January, the daylight hours were the coldest that we have had. In our section of Canton the temperature did not rise above the single digits all day. The blacktop roads were clear and dry so we had planned a short ride. Mr. T...

Thursday January 29, 2009     Cindy Swain of the Green Free Library in Canton poses with one of the new laptop computers that were acquired through a generous donation from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The laptops are available for use by patrons of the library.    A new desktop computer system was also put in the Children's Room at the Green Free Library.  The system was built...

Thursday January 29, 2009     Shawn D Wagner, a 2006 Troy High School graduate, has been named the recipient of a SMART grant at Pennsylvania College of Technology for the Spring semester 2009. Shawn is a sophomore Manufacturing Engineering major, and the son of Leslee and Dan Wagner and grandson of Beverly and Ted Weaver and Marjorie Wagner, all of the Troy area.    The National Sc...

Thursday January 29, 2009     Save the Date: Still haven't made plans for Valentine's Day?  Why not do something you'll enjoy that will also bless others.  Saturday, February 14th at 7:00pm, Bentley Creek Wesleyan Church will host a benefit concert that promises to be one of the highlights of the season.  Be there when singers like Joy Cooke, Dawn & Harold Pratt, Chet ...

Thursday January 29, 2009     Troy Mayor Mike Powers announced that a presentation ceremony was held at the Western Alliance Building in Troy to honor two Troy Borough Police officers who were injured in the line of duty on September 16, 2008.  The incident occurred when subject who was intoxicated at the time of the arrest attacked both officers with an oxygen tank.  Powers said that Officer Mike...

Thursday January 29, 2009     For many years, the Ladies Missionary Society of the Faith Baptist Church, Route 414 east of Canton Borough, has been tying prayer quilts for shut-ins, folks battling illness and disease, and others in need of prayer.    Among those to receive such quilts have been some wounded servicemen from the local area, including CPO Tony Shattuck, whose wife is a daughter ...

Thursday January 29, 2009     "It was a great day, in fact it was a great several days, because I celebrated my birthday with several parties." said Mrs. Eulalia Innes, who recently celebrated her 100th.    At the open house at Twin Oaks, where Mrs. Innes now resides, many of family and friends dropped by for cake, finger foods, and punch.    Mrs. Innes received many cards, flo...

Thursday January 29, 2009     The Bradford County Regional Arts Council announces the third Endless Mountains Digital Film Festival. Filmmakers of all ages are invited to submit short digital films to the arts council by noon on May 1, 2009. Winning submissions will be screened at participating theatres throughout the Endless Mountains region. Monetary prizes will be awarded.    The Endless M...

By: Robert ClinkThursday January 29, 2009     On January 9th the Troy Trojans hosted the Rams from Wyalusing in an NTL basketball clash. I was in attendance at the game alongside my grandfather, Robert Saxton. Better known as Earl to friends and family, Grandpa graduated from Troy High School in 1944. Better known as Bob or Bobby to friends and family, I graduated from Troy High School in 1999. It had been some time since ...

Thursday January 29, 2009     Top scores for the week at Canton Lanes:Keith Morgan, 201, 241, 230, 672Larry Hall, 215, 201, 247, 663Brian Wibirt, 189, 227, 243, 659Walt Morgan, 203, 253, 201, 657Tink Wesneski, 205, 238, 206, 649Randy May, 236, 213, 194, 643Mooch Holmes, 190, 213, 236, 639Brian Seeley, 246, 169, 221, 636Kyle White, 216, 204, 214, 634Marty Rockwell, 170, 228, 234, 632Walt Morgan, 245, 191, 18...

Thursday January 29, 2009     The Black Knights handed Canton a one-sided loss, 57-9. Canton had one point deducted for unsportsmanlike conduct.285 -  J. Chesla (T) fall Noah Confer (C) 0:39103 - Wheeler (T) by forfeit112 - Maynard (T) dec Dylan Killian (C) 14-8119 - Ripic (T) fall Zach Pettigrew (C) 1:49125 - Willy (T) dec Nick Patton (C) 9-3130 - J. Vanderpool (T) fall Jordan Campbell (C)3:11135 - Ga...

Thursday January 29, 2009     Jacob A. Jones, 21, of Telford, passed away Jan. 23, 2009 in the hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, after a courageous battle with cancer.    Born in Alamogordo, NM, he was the son of Elaine (McGee) Barndt and her husband Paul of Telford and Gary Jones of Ralston.    A 2006 graduate of Souderton High School, he was employed a...

Thursday January 29, 2009     Paul Allen Kreger,  74, Arnot, PA, died, January 25, 2009 at his home surrounded by his loving family.     Born in Morris, April 7, 1934, he is the son of Alfred Arthur and Lena Celia (Brown) Kreger.     Paul was the husband of Connie (Cooper) Kreger with whom he celebrated 51 years of marriage on  May 11, 2008.     ...

Thursday January 29, 2009     John H. Reeser,  96, formerly of Gillett, passed away January 23, 2009 at the Bradford County Manor, West Burlington.     Born on August 7, 1912 in Berrytown, PA he was the son of the late Ernest and Mattie (Harkness) Reeser.     He married the former Hilda Grace who survives. John retired in 1977 from Kennedy Valve in Elmira, NY where he was emp...

Thursday January 29, 2009     Sadie T. Ross, 80, of Camptown, PA (Wyalusing Twp.), formerly of Granville Summit, passed away January 26, 2009, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda.    Born on July 16, 1928 in Grover, PA, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Adell (Spencer) Thomas.     As a young girl, she grew up in the Grover area and was baptized at the Grover Church of ...

Thursday January 29, 2009     Daren Jay Stedge, 32, of the Valley passed away on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009.    Born on June 13, 1976, in Sayre, PA, to Dale L. and Gail L. Bair Stedge.    Daren enjoyed hunting, four-wheeling, drawing characters and model cars. He was an avid woodworker and was currently employed as a mechanic with Steve Shannon Tire. He enjoyed spending time with hi...

Thursday January 29, 2009     Lyle Grant Wisel, 62,  Troy, passed away, Jan. 24, 2009, at the Robert Packer Hospital following an extended illness. He was surrounded by his children and friends.    Born on June 17, 1946, in Olean, N.Y.,  he was the son of Regina and Grant Wisel of Shinglehouse, PA.    After finishing high school at Oswayo Valley he attended Mansfield ...

By: John ShafferThursday January 29, 2009     By a 60-34 vote, Timothy Geithner has been confirmed as US Secretary of the Treasury. Three very liberal Democrats, an independent Socialist and thirty Republicans, most of them conservatives, voted against Mr. Geithner, largely due to his failure to pay employment taxes on time, "nanny trouble" (similar to that which derailed several nomination in the past) and his involvement...

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Thursday January 22, 2009     Father Gregory Kelly, representing St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, proudly handed a check in the amount of $800 to Kathy Gabriele, representing the Canton Food Pantry. They both were very happy to be able to help those in the community who need just a little extra help feeding their families.     The Canton Food Pantry is always happy to accept any donation...

Thursday January 22, 2009 Contains No Rate Increases     The Canton Borough Authority Board of Directors held its January meeting with Chairman David Zimmer and directors Steve Williams, Jeff Cole and Frank Watson and Manager Les Hilfiger.    The board voted to keep the same officers as in 2008: Chairman, Mr. Zimmer; Vice-Chairman, Brian Landon; Treasurer, Mr. Cole, and Secretary M...

Thursday January 22, 2009     At the recent Troy Borough Council meeting, Dan Close, borough manager, told borough council that the road crew will be cutting back on the amount of cinders and salt being used on the borough streets. He did stress that the streets will be plowed and cindered, and he hoped that the motorists will not notice a difference and the road will be safe as always.    Th...

Thursday January 22, 2009     The budget was on the table for discussion at a recent Troy School Board work session. Members reviewed the proposed 2009/10 budget. It was noted by Buisness Manager Laura Decker that the proposed budget hasd no tax increase. Revenues are listed at $20,326,381 with expenditures being $20,848,560, leaving a deficit of $520,178.    The members of the board noted th...

Thursday January 22, 2009     On Feb. 10, the average American will have earned enough income to pay for his/her food supply for the entire year, according to the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau. That is why Feb. 10 is celebrated by counties all over Pennsylvania as Food Check-Out Day.    In Bradford and Sullivan counties, a whole week is dedicated for the PFB Food Check-Out program, which has been ...

Thursday January 22, 2009     Laurel Health System’s Bradford-Tioga Head Start is now enrolling preschoolers for the 2009-2010 school year. To enroll, children must be between the ages of three and five years old. The age deadline varies by center depending on the district, but will fall between August 31 and September 9, 2009.    Head Start is a high quality preschool program available...

Thursday January 22, 2009     One of the many items which was discussed at the Troy Area School District's Board work session was a mock emergency drill. It will take place on January 22 during a teacher in-service day.    A news release was given to area newspapers to make sure that the community was informed and would not become alarmed. "It will appear to look like a real emergency situati...

Thursday January 22, 2009     Last Thursday, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Keltz were coming from Canton Lake through Beech Flats on their way to visit friends, when they went down the East Canton Crossover past the Manley-Bohlayer Farm.    There they spotted a large white bird in the field. Mrs. Keltz, being a bird watcher, asked her husband to stop the car and out she got.    Recently sh...

Thursday January 22, 2009     Members taking part in the Founder's Day program include from the left: Marie O'Hara, Joyce Castle, Naomi Pease, Judy Gatti, Rebe Shepard, Florence Finogle, Carol Jones and Helen Landon.     Members of the Canton Music Club held their Founder's Program at the Canton Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ) with Helen Landon as program chairman.    Me...

Thursday January 22, 2009     The Troy Borough Council recently decided to change their meeting day from the second Wednesday at 8 a.m. at the Allen Pierce Library to the third Wednesday at the same time and location.    This change will ensure that all financial reports will be available by the time of the meeting.    The next meeting will be held on February 18 at 8 a.m. in t...

Thursday January 22, 2009     The Troy Fair has announced details of its 2009 Photography Categories.    1. Color—Any Subject    2. Black and White—Any Subject    3. Color Theme—Still Life with fruits and vegetables…    Please set up an arranged still life using these items…Use baskets, vases, bowls, or extras to enh...

Thursday January 22, 2009     Feb. 12...6 pm... East Troy Grade School.  Bring a dessert to share with the group. Valentine's crafts for those who want to be creative.  Please bring suggestions for resource speakers, events and activities for 2009.    Feb. 21...9 am to noon... Martha Lloyd Community Services Pool $1 per person. Swim in pool or relax in therapy pool.  Bring swim...

Thursday January 22, 2009     It was a great day at Oscar's Flooring and Wall Covering Center, located on Rt. 6 in E. Troy as everyone came to help Jenn Malehorn, owner and operator celebrate the newly remodeled and expanded showroom. In the photo above are from the left, James Malehorn, Jenn, Bob Spangler from SMG, Melissa Rockwell, and Jessica Rockwell. In the back row are: Ben Giamichael, "NRF"; Tim Scho...

Thursday January 22, 2009     First Citizens National Bank recently made a donation in the amount of  $5,000 to the Laurel Health System’s Hospice and Neighborhood Assistance Programs, and has made a commitment for an additional $5,000 to be paid in 2009.    Funds donated to these programs are used to fill financial gaps resulting from continual cutbacks in government funding. ...

Thursday January 22, 2009     The Abuse and Rape Crisis Center (ARCC) in Towanda recently received a $5,000 grant from The Blue Ribbon Foundation of Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania to continue its Life Skills Training Program.    With this grant, ARCC will provide age-appropriate education to 250 sixth and seventh grade students across Bradford County to target the prim...

Thursday January 22, 2009     Madisyn Lerica DePew, three weeks and three days old daughter of Noah and Jennifer (Ward) DePew, passed away January 10, 2009 at her home in Rock Springs, WY.    She was born on December 17, 2008 in Rock Springs.      Madisyn’s family includes her parents Noah and Jennifer (Ward) DePew; grandparents: Faith DePew, Mike Ward, Lisa Deemy a...

Thursday January 22, 2009     Richard “Max” Fitzwater, 64, of Trout Run, PA passed away  January 15, 2009, at the Williamsport Hospital.    Richard, “Max” to family and friends, was born on June 7, 1944 in Sayre, a son of the late William and Annabelle (Rogers) Fitzwater.      He was a 1962 graduate of Canton High School.   Max was a...

Thursday January 22, 2009     John H. Griswold, 71,  Roaring Branch, (McNett Township) went home in God’s care, January 19, 2009, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.    Born on April 22, 1937 in Bradford County, he was  a son of the late Paul W. and Esther (Vermilya) Griswold.      After graduating from Canton High School in 1955, John attended Cincinnati Bi...

Thursday January 22, 2009     Donald L. Hoffman, 84, Wyalusing, passed away peacefully Jan. 15, 2009, at home.     Born in Terrytown, PA, on April 20, 1924, he was the son of the late George and Anna Shaffer Hoffman.     He attended Wyalusing High School. After school he joined the U.S. Army during WWII, during which he served in the Philippines. After the war he returned to ...

Thursday January 22, 2009     Joseph L. "Joey" "Schmoe" Mattis III, 33, Wellsboro, died January 17, 2009, at his home.    Joey was born July 10, 1975 in Wellsboro, a son of Joseph Jr. and Constance (Smith) Mattis.     Joey was a self-employed logger and tree trimmer. He enjoyed miniature golf, garage and masonry work, and tinkering.     Surviving are his father...

Thursday January 22, 2009     Karl W. "Buddy" Morgan, Jr, 27, Mansfield, formerly of Canton, died January 18, 2009 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA.     Born March 12, 1981 in Elmira, NY, he was the son of the late Karl W. Morgan, Sr. and Michele A. Barats, who survives.    He attended Wyoming Technical Institute, Laramie, WY where he earned a Certificate in Autom...

Thursday January 22, 2009     Helena E. (Tice) VanHorn, 91, Troy, PA, passed away January 14, 2009 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.  She was the loving wife of the late Elmer E. Van Horn.  The couple married June 26, 1935 and had many happy years together.    Family and friends were welcomed, January 18,  at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. Troy, PA.&nbs...

Thursday January 22, 2009     On the morning of Thursday, January 8, 2009, Ronald M. Webster, 91, of Muncy and formerly of Canton, passed away quietly at Gateway Hospice, Williamsport.    Born January 4, 1918 in Canton, he was the son of Howard and Almina (Spaulding) Webster.    On March 18, 1938, he married Marion A. Harris. Together they raised two daughters and shared 70 yea...

By: John ShafferThursday January 22, 2009     Yesterday's Inauguration of President Barack Obama was as near a flawless display as one could imagine for such a large and significant event, and it may have set the tone for the next four years.  For him to attain the office of President of the United States is a tribute to our system, which has always had the peaceful transition of power from one party to another. ...

Thursday January 15, 2009     The Friends of the Green Free Library request that no books be left for the Friends Book Sale until further notice.    Repairs are going to be made by the library. When they are completed, a notice will be in the paper.    So, help the library by not having any books inside or outside the library until further notice.    The public i...

Thursday January 15, 2009 Superintendent To Resign June 29     The Canton Area School District Board of Education met on January 8 with President Dennis Sourbeer and directors Bill Baker, Patsy Shaffer, Gary Black, Duane Castle, Harold Hopkins, Don Brown and Jared Wilcox, along with Superintendent of Schools Jeffrey Johnston, High School Principal Craig Coleman, Elementary Principal Diane Barrett...

Thursday January 15, 2009     Prior to the Canton School Board's January 8 meeting, the Board's Finance/Policy Review Committee heard from representatives of First Citizens National Bank explaining the "Lock Box" process for collecting taxes.    Present at the meeting were Board President Dennis Sourbeer, Committee Chairman Duane Castle, and school directors, Patsy Shaffer, Gary Black, Don Br...

Thursday January 15, 2009     Administrators gave reports at the January 8 meeting of the Canton Area School District Board of Education.    Superintendent Jeffrey Johnston observed, "The weather has not been kind to us." Make-ups for snow days will be scheduled as follows: December 16 will be made up January 16, which will be flip-flopped with an In-Service day; the December 19 day will be m...

Thursday January 15, 2009     In a special meeting on January 13, the Canton Township Board of Supervisors approved a $25,000 tax anticipation note with the Bank of Canton, at 3.5% interest. The note is to be repaid no later than June 1, 2009.    Present at the meeting were Chairman Gary Ferguson and Supervisors Jasper Smith and Mark McMurray, along with Solicitor Harold Caldwell and Road For...

Thursday January 15, 2009     These make-up days for school days lost to winter weather in the Canton Area School District have been announced:    The snow day on Friday, December 12 will be made up on Friday, January 16, with Teacher In-service day being held on Monday, January 19, 2009.    (The last day of the 2nd Marking period and 1st semester will be January 16, 2009) .&nb...

Thursday January 15, 2009     Canton Borough Council met on January 12 with President Ken Robertson and Councilors Alfonse Ciaccio, Will Holmes and Roger Tracey present.    Other Borough officials present were Administrator Amy Seeley, Mayor John Mosser, Police Chief Doug Seeley, Solicitor Matthew Brann.    The minutes and the bills for payment were accepted.    ...

Thursday January 15, 2009     The Francis Segur Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by his Western Alliance Emergency Services friends to honor both his life and his life long commitment to helping others.  April 25, 2008, Francis passed away peacefully at his home in Canton, Pa.  Francis was a dedicated Life Member of Western Alliance Emergency Services, having served 17 years with the form...

Thursday January 15, 2009 Canton, Troy, South Creek Are Included    Rep. Matt Baker (R- Tioga/Bradford) has announced that 28 local volunteer fire and ambulance service companies will receive more than $227,000 in grants from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and Office of the State Fire Commission.    "There are few professional occupations that require someone t...

Thursday January 15, 2009     The Canton High School Guidance Department announces that a financial aid informational meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the high school auditorium.    This presentation is for parents and students of 9th through 12th grades who plan to attend a post-secondary school. Mr. Don Shade, from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Associati...

Thursday January 15, 2009     All school districts in the area are in need of school bus drivers.    If you are retired, have a flexible daytime schedule, and are looking for some extra income, this might be something you would want to do.     If you would be interested in obtaining a school bus license, please contact Alicia Jennings at 673-4125 or email her at mailto:ajennbu...

Thursday January 15, 2009     A EMT-Basic training session will be held at the Canton Fire Social Hall, February 3 with classes every Tuesday and Thursday and several Saturdays.    Class times are Tuesday and Thursday are 18:00 - 22:00; Saturdays, 08:00 - 16:00.    Pre-registration is required, prior to February 1. There is a fee for class, books, pocket mask, and CPR card. Boo...

Thursday January 15, 2009     Troy High School has released the names of the students attaining the Honor Roll for the first marking period. High Honors - 95% & AboveGrade 12    Faith Austin, Kendra Birdsall, Lindsey Bridgham, Mary Calkins, Tately Casler, Patricia Congdon, Angela Decker, Seth Grantier, Ashley Hickok, Brittany Homet, Jordyn Howe, Marta Knapp, Kevin Malmrose, Robert Oldroyd...

Thursday January 15, 2009     At its January 8 meeting, the Canton Area School Board approved these coaches for spring sports:    Varsity Baseball, Bob Rockwell; assistant, Jay Perry;    Varsity Softball, Todd Siedhof; assistant, Tim Hilfiger;    Boys Track, Ron Kirby, Assistant, Barry Morgan;    Girls Track, Tracy Wright....

Thursday January 15, 2009     On the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, Canton resident Margaret A. Baker passed away quietly at Bradford County Manor. She was 76 years of age.    Born Jan. 13, 1932, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of John and Margaret (Wisley) Kendig.     After graduating from high school, Peg worked for a while as a telephone operator. But for most of...

Thursday January 15, 2009     Bonita (Moyer) Brock, 49, Bisbee, AZ, formerly of Canton passed away peacefully, January 9, 2009, to join her husband Rick and son Ricky.    Born on December 7, 1959 in Troy, she was the daughter of Kenneth L. Moyer, Canton and Iona Straka, Canton.    She was a graduate of Canton Area High School class of 1978, and joined the Air Force of fall of 1...

Thursday January 15, 2009     Kenneth Paul Chapman, 62, of Great Bend, PA died January 9, 2009 at his home.     He was the husband of Diane (Merrill) Chapman.     Born April 11, 1946 in Dunmore, PA, he was the son of Lester and Dorothy (Grimm) Chapman.     He enjoyed antique cars, Dunkin Donuts, and visiting with his cruising buddies. He was a self-employed tr...

Thursday January 15, 2009     Barbara A. Cole, 79, Corning, NY, formerly of Mansfield, died January 12, 2009 at Broad Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wellsboro, PA.     Born March 2, 1929, in Howland, ME, she was the daughter of Frederick and Evelyn (Bernard) Michaud.     She was the wife of Paul E. Cole and they celebrated their 59th anniversary on October 29, 2008....

Thursday January 15, 2009     George W. Daugherty entered into his heavenly home January 9, 2009 at Valley View Nursing Home, with his family by his side.     He was born in Williamsport on October 9, 1930, the son of George A. and Helen Staggart Daugherty.    George was the oldest of 14 children and began working at an early age in order to help his family. At the age of 19, ...

Thursday January 15, 2009     Marguerite "Marge" G. Hodder age 83 a resident of the Laurels and the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA and formerly of Blossburg, PA, died Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro.    Marguerite was the wife of the late Romain Hodder who died in 1995. Marguerite was born on September 4, 1925 in Clarksville, VA a daughter of June an...

Thursday January 15, 2009     SGM (retired) Archie Roger "A.J." Jenkins, 62, died January 22, 2008.    Funeral services were held in the Becker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Chaplain (CPT) Gary Fukes, Fort Sill, officiating Burial was with full military honors in Post Cemetery, Fort Sill, OK.    Born March 27, 1945 in Sutter Creek, CA, he was the son of Marion Archie and Ev...

Thursday January 15, 2009     On the morning of January 11, 2009, Virginia (Bailey) June,  91, formerly of Canton, passed away quietly at The Elderwood Nursing Facility in Waverly.    Born June 14th, 1917 in Elmira, she was the daughter of Glen and Leah (Sherman) Bailey. She was the widow of Royce June, who passed away in 1969.     Virginia enjoyed embroidery, playing car...

Thursday January 15, 2009     Lois Marie Light 76, wife of Lee F. Light of Rome RR 1, Pa. passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at her home surrounded by her family following an extended illness.    Lois was born November 29, 1932 in Columbia Township, the daughter of the late Elwin Spencer and Alice Manahan Spencer.  She was a graduate of Troy High School Class of 1951.  Lois was e...

Thursday January 15, 2009     Charles William Luckey, Sr,  of East Troy, passed away at the Bradford County Manor on Thursday, January 8, 2009.    He was the loving husband of Marion E. (Mingos) Luckey and would have celebrated 63 years of marriage, January 12, 2009.     Born in Troy Township on April 15, 1926, he was the son of the late Eugene L. and Sophia (Lamb) Luckey...

Thursday January 15, 2009     Patricia L. Owens, 64, Canton, (Union Twp.) passed away very unexpectedly at home, January 9, 2009.    Patricia Anne, “Pat” to family and friends, was born in Morris Run, on March 17, 1944, one of three daughters in the family of the late Alzy and Ann (Batulis) Lutomski.      After graduating from North Penn High School, Pat recei...

Thursday January 15, 2009     Robert Rice, Sr., 75, of Canton,  passed away unexpectedly on Friday morning, January 9, 2009.    Born on July 31, 1933, in Canton Township, Robert Eugene was born in the Rice family home; the same house that he resided in.  He was the son of the late Lawrence Burdette and Ella Louise (Boyd) Rice.     Soon after graduating from Canton Hi...

Thursday January 15, 2009     Jean Shedden, 75, longtime resident of Granville Summit, passed away January 8, 2009, at the Arnot Odgen Medical Center in Elmira.    Jean Carolyn Ayres was born April 18, 1933 in Canton, one of four children born to the late Lou and Lola (Shoemaker) Ayres.      She graduated from Troy High School with the class of 1951.    On ...

By: John ShafferThursday January 15, 2009     With the election of Barack Obama, the nation, and Congress have moved away from the days of petty partisanship and a new era of light and love is dawning.  How else to explain the frequently pronounced assuredness that Tim Geithner, the President-elect's choice to be Secretary of the Treasury,  will be confirmed despite the fact that he did not pay income taxes last ...

Monday January 12, 2009     After a lengthy wait, the Canton Fire Department finally took delivery of its new "Engine No. 1" an attack truck. It is a Sterling with an Allison transmission, a 315-HP engine and an 8,000 watt generator. It has a five-man cab, a foam system, and will hold 1,000 gallons of water and has a 1,500 gallon-per-minute pump.  The sharp-looking vehicle is thirty feet and eight in...

Monday January 12, 2009     The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is looking for people to share their smile and help deliver meals to older AAA consumers in Bradford County.    The Home-Delivered Meal program, administered through the AAA and Laurel Health Systems provides a hot nutritious noon time meal to AAA consumers who are homebound  or have difficulty preparing nutritious meals. ...

By: Operation Holiday MoraleMonday January 12, 2009     With the help of many volunteers, Operation Holiday Morale’s Christmas packing took place smoothly and in fact, it went quicker than ever. In years past we have worked well in to the night. Last year we broke our record, wrapping it up by 7:30. This year we topped that with getting done at 4:30. One could say, we are “getting it together”!     ...

Monday January 12, 2009     On January 6, a hearing was held in Towanda before Judge Joseph Rehkamp for arguments that Brenda Mott increase the pace of her restitution to the Canton Borough Authority.    She was ordered in 2005 to make restitution of $659,043.90 and she presently is paying $200 per month. The state contends that is an inappropriate amount.    Mrs. Mott earns ...

Monday January 12, 2009     The home of Joseph and Katrina Sharrow along Route 414 just east of Canton High School was damaged by a fire which broke out on New Year's Day.    Mr. & Mrs. Sharrow were  celebrating the New Year and were not at home at the time of the fire, which is believed to have started near a woodstove.    Two rooms of the house sustained heavy dama...

Monday January 12, 2009     Laura and Matthew Brann of Canton are the parents of the first baby born in the Twin Tiers in 2009.    Peter Nathaniel Brann was born at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center in Elmira at 4:50 am on January 1.    Peter weighed 7 lbs. 4,8 oz. and was 20 3/4 inches long. He joins a brother, John, at home.     A few hours later a Columbia Cro...

Monday January 12, 2009     As of January 4, the hours at Green Free Library changed to the followng:    New hours will be:    • Sundays 6:30 to 8:30;    • Mondays 2:00  to 5:00 & 6:30 to 8:30;    • Tuesdays 11:00 to 1:00 & 2:00 to 5:30;    • Wednesdays 2:00 to 5:30; & 6:30 to 8:30;   ...

Monday January 12, 2009     The East Canton United Methodist Church will hold its annual Wild Game Dinner on January 17, beginning at 6 pm, at the church.    Cost is a donation at the door. Money raised will be given to local mission projects.    Everyone is welcome....

Monday January 12, 2009     The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for the counties of Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Tigoa encourages seniors to seek help in covering the high costs of heating. Home heating costs combined with increasing food and living expenses could make staying warm this winter very difficult.    PA has an educational program geared toward helping consumers lower their en...

Monday January 12, 2009     Debi Hulslander, President of the Troy Chamber of Commerce, reported that the Chamber completed a very successful year.    In 2008 the Chamber began a program to offer health insurance to their members, who have no health insurance. When businesses pay their dues, they  are eligible to take advantage by enrolling in the health program.    The ...

Monday January 12, 2009 (Asterisk denotes that the death notice was printed only in the Troy Gazette-Register) Acresti, Margaret “Peg,” July 4Adams, Esther L., Apr. 5Adams, Harold “Butch,” Oct. 13Adams, Louis M., Apr. 8Allen, James Roy, July 27Allison, Herbert “Bert,” June 27Ameigh “Peg,” Nov. 29Ames, Andrew L., July 21Anderson, Ann “Eloise”, Nov. 26Anton, Eu...

Monday January 12, 2009     Five years ago, Uncle Edwin Kennedy dropped off a little piece of my childhood at my garage in Roaring Branch unbeknownst to me while I was away.    A tiny 1963 C-105T Honda Trail 55 immediately evoked memories of my first venture of riding a similar motorcycle, a love I continue to enjoy to this day.    That little motorcycle was very similar cycl...

Monday January 12, 2009     The Canton Township Board of Supervisors held their reorganization meeting at the municipal building.    Gary Ferguson was re-elected Chairman and Mark McMurray vice-chairman.    Supervisor Jasper Smith was re-appointed as Secretary-Treasurer.    The Bank of Canton was named as depository for the General Fund and C & N Bank in Tr...

Monday January 12, 2009     The McNett Township Board of Supervisors held its reorganization meeting on January 5 with Supervisors Kevin Shepard, Phyllis Clegg and Kenneth Quail, along with Secretary Michele Karpinski.    The minutes of the previous meeting were approved and meeting dates were set for 2009.    Kevin Shepard was re-elected as Chairman.    Road F...

Monday January 12, 2009     The Troy Area School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on the third Tuesday of each month.  On the second Tuesday of each month a general work session will be held.      Meetings will be held in the Troy Middle School Library at King and High Streets in Troy, beginning at 7:00 pm.    Any changes or special meeting...

Monday January 12, 2009     In a boys basketball game between Blue Ridge and Troy High School, the Trojans outscored the Red Raiders by a score of 68-53.    It was a tie at the end of the first period with 12 all. Troy never looked back, outscoring the Red Raiders in the second, 15 to 5; 19 to 15 in the third, and losing the fourth period 20 to 21.    Scoring for Troy: Jordan...

Monday January 12, 2009     Troy High School Wrestlers went undefeated at the Berwick Duals, recently.     Also note worthy was the fact that Derek Leiby surpassed Troy's all-time win mark.    Troy defeated W. Scranton, 36-30; Abington Heights, 45-30; Berwick, 39-30; Blue Ridge, 50-15; and Tamaqua, 39-29.    Leiby went 5-0 on the day to break the record. Leiby...

Monday January 12, 2009 Canton 56 - Liberty 32    In the first game of the North Penn Tournament, the Lady Warriors not only played solid defense, but had a good night scoring from almost any position.    Natalie Siedhof scored 18 points to lead the Warriors; Rachel Shanley added nine; and Allison Kirby 8 with  seven rebounds. Sierra Moyer had six rebounds which helped in make second ...

Monday January 12, 2009     Eileen (Tower) Brown, 42, of Troy,  passed away while surrounded by her family, December 28, 2008 at the Robert Packer Hospital.    She was a caring and supportive wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend.  Her short time on Earth will be cherished by all those who loved her.    Eileen Lynn Tower was born on August 17, 1966 in Elmira, NY...

Monday January 12, 2009     Kenneth Elwood Cady, Jr., 77 of Ridgeley, WV (formerly of California and Nevada), passed from this life on December 19, 2008 in Braddock Hospital, Cumberland, MD.    Born in Troy on June 24, 1931, he was the son of the late Kenneth Cady and Madeline Swain Cady.    Surviving are his wife Alice, Ridgeley, WV; daughters, Beth Brooke, Santa Maria, CA; ...

Monday January 12, 2009     Benjamin H. Comfort, Jr., 83, of Ralston and Trout Run, died January 4th, 2009 at The Gatehouse Hospice of the Divine Providence Hospital at Williamsport.    Born December 26, 1925 at Southport, NY, he was the son of the late Benjamin H. and Maude (Schofield) Comfort.    Surviving are  his wife, Florence E. (Betty) Comfort of the homes. They c...

Monday January 12, 2009     Mrs. Doris E. Fitzpatrick, 96, Montoursville, PA and long time resident of South Williamsport died January 5, 2009, at Sycamore Manor Health Center, Montoursville.    Born Sept. 30, 1912 at Fallbrook, Tioga Co., she was the daughter of the late John J. and Helen Bolt Earley.    Mrs. Fitzpatrick was retired from the Divine Providence Hospital where ...

Monday January 12, 2009     Raymond L. Fuller, 69, Litchfield, Pa., passed away unexpectedly Jan. 3, 2009, at Robert Packer Hospital.    Born Aug. 26, 1939, in Canton, he was, the son of the late Leo and Myra Westbrook Fuller.    Raymond enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.    He was predeceased by his brother John, and sister Arlene.&nbs...

Monday January 12, 2009     Ada Groover 87, long time resident of Ogdensburg, passed away peacefully December 24, 2008 following a brief stay at the Bradford County Manor.    Born on Feb. 28, 1921 in Shunk, she was a twin born in the family of twelve children of the late Charlie and Jennie (Heess) Brown.      She married Charles D. Groover on July 19, 1941.  They w...

Monday January 12, 2009     Joshua T. Lanzo, 28, of West Burlington, passed away suddenly on December 29, 2008 at the  Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.    Born on August 28, 1980 in Secaucus, NJ, he was the son of  Tyrone and Nancy (French) Lanzo. He moved with his parents and brothers to Pennsylvania in 1991 and graduated from Troy High School in 2002.    Surviving...

Monday January 12, 2009     Freida P. Ogden, 89 of Route 6, Troy, passed away Dec. 24, 2008 at Robert Packer Hospital.     The funeral service was held Dec. 29 at the Gerald Vickery Funeral Home, Troy with Reverend Richard Noggle of the First United Methodist Church of Troy officiating.     Interment was in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.     Born July 7, 1919 in B...

Monday January 12, 2009     Lila M. Midget (Shelman) Patterson,  69, of Tioga, PA died  December 26, 2008 at the Harbor Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Lila was the wife of Edward C. Ed Patterson for 51 years; together they celebrated their anniversary on July 10th.     Born on August 9, 1939 in Blossburg, PA, she was a daughter of Manley and Gladys (Kennedy) Shelman.   &nb...

Monday January 12, 2009     On the morning of Jan. 5, 2009, Edward Stankiewicz, 83,  Canton passed away quietly at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre after a courageous battle with cancer.     Born July 11, 1925, in Philadelphia's Polish enclave of Port Richmond, he was the son of Teofil and Bronislawa Stankiewicz. Growing up in the close-knit row house neighborhood, Ed developed close f...

By: John ShafferMonday January 12, 2009     We don't think there is much historical evidence that a nation can attain prosperity through government spending or through taxation. It seems that we are about to test that premise with the trillion dollar stimulus package that the President and Congress will develop over the next few months.    One good thing, and a welcome change from the past, is that the imm...

Monday January 12, 2009     The Bank of Canton, which has served the people of this trading area since it was chartered in 1881 as the First National Bank of Canton, will be merged with the Chemung Canal Trust Company of Elmira, New York.    Chemung Financial Corporation, the holding company of Chemung Canal Trust, announced the acquisition on Wednesday evening, December 17. The company wil...

Monday January 12, 2009     Canton Police report that that around 5:15 or 5:25 am on Monday, December 22, the Dandy Mini-Mart on Troy Street in Canton Borough was held up by an unknown male with a knife.     The robber, approximately 5'8" tall and weighing between 180 and 200 pounds,  was dressed in a black hoodie, an orange ski-mask, camo pants and black work boots.   ...

Monday January 12, 2009     These are the winners in the Canton Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Decorating contest: 1. Dorothy Allen.  2. Sue Collister.  3. Bev Wesneski  4. Donna Wesneski.  5. Barb Wilber.    Congratulations to all the winners....

Monday January 12, 2009     Mary Josephine (Seal) Breitenbach, 67, Wellsboro, died December 20, 2008 at her home.    Born, May 2, 1941, in Atlantic City, NJ, she was the daughter of Walter and Gertrude (Kedian) Seal.    Surviving are a son, Robert McNeill, Wellsboro; granddaughter, Lindsey McNeill, Blossburg; great-grandson, James McNeill, Blossburg; brother and sister-in-law...

Monday January 12, 2009     On, Dec. 20, 2008, Brenda Lea Christley 67, of Alba passed away quietly at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.         Born in Alba on Dec. 31, 1940, she was the daughter of Dean M. and Gertrude (Haus) Christley. All her life, Brenda enjoyed helping others, so it was natural that she would pursue a career centered on caregiving. She became a Licensed...

Monday January 12, 2009     Kathy Earle, a resident of Peekskill, NY and formerly of Troy, passed away at Hudson Valley  Hospital Center on December 15, 2008, at the age of 57.     Born in Troy on May 12, 1951, she was the daughter of Frank & Ruth Burleigh.  She graduated from Troy High School in 1969.  Mrs. Earle had been employed at Wal-Mart as an invoice clerk for the...

Monday January 12, 2009     Sharon Hamm, 61, of Canton,  formerly a long-time resident of Parsons Hill, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Friday morning, Dec. 19, 2008, at Troy Community Hospital.    Sharon Rose was born on May 12, 1947, in Ellenton, one of three daughters of the late Donald and Leah (Smith) Parker.     "Sherry," to family ...

Monday January 12, 2009     Hugh Wesley Heck,82, Wellsboro, died  December 18, 2008 in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.    Born on February 21, 1926 in Tioga, PA, he was the son of the late Albert Lee and Genevieve L. (Gaylord) Heck. He was preceded in death by his wife of 31 years, Barbara J. (Slocum) Heck who died in July of 2003.     Prior to his re...

Monday January 12, 2009     John Joseph Jack Kelly, age 82, of Blossburg, died  December 18, 2008 at his home surrounded by his loving children.     Jack was born February 18, 1926 in Philadelphia, a son of John Joseph and Marion Gladys (Lucas) Kelly. He was owner and operator of the Blossburg Meat Market from 1971 to 1979. He enjoyed spending time as a young man in Wildwood, NJ at hi...

Monday January 12, 2009     James O. Kibbe, 75, Beaver Dams, NY, passed away, December 19, 2008, at Schuyler Hospital, Montour Falls, NY.     Mr. Kibbe is survived by his wife of 50 years, Phyllis Bixby Kibbe; children, James H. Kibbe, Odessa, NY, Debra (Mark) Rice, Montour Falls, NY and Scott A. Kibbe (Terry Dhuy) of Lockwood, NY; grandchildren, Justin, Crystena, Shelby, Shawna and Char; ...

Monday January 12, 2009     On the evening of Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008, Linda J. (Williams) McConnell of Canton passed away quietly at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 66 years of age.    Born in Elmira on Oct. 11, 1942, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Marion (Holmes) Williams. Linda graduated Canton Area High School with the class of 1960. D...

Monday January 12, 2009     Dr. Edward T. Myal, 64, of Troy, PA, passed away, December 20, 2008 at the Troy Community Hospital.  He was the loving husband of Connie (Judson) Myal.  The couple had over 25 happy years together.       Family and friends are welcome to gather from 3:00-6:45 PM, December 26, at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr.  Funeral Home Inc., 110 West Mai...

Monday January 12, 2009     Jordan Mark Wilcox, 7, of Athens,  lost his battle with cancer on Dec. 17, 2008, at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, N.Y.     Jordan was born on the 16th day of April 2001.    Jordan bravely battled cancer for seven years after first being diagnosed with a brain-stem tumor at 8 months old. Despite being sick, Jordan never complained. He al...

By: John ShafferMonday January 12, 2009     Christmas 2008 seems bleaker than in recent years, with the financial meltdown and reports of layoffs and recession. We have the hope that normally accompanies a new administration, but the uncertainty over what the future will bring.    Gas and oil prices have plummeted making travel cheaper, The effect of the huge run-up in petroleum prices earlier this year wa...