Thursday May 14, 2009 Natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale is an economic boom to parts of Pennsylvania and New York, but some experts have concerns that the by-products of drilling could contaminate our water supply for generations to come. How can our community get involved in shaping our future? A series of public education forums on “Gas Drilling in the Marcellus Shale” will be held on three Tuesday evenings...

Thursday May 14, 2009 At a recent School Board meeting of the Canton Area School District introduced G. Matthew Gordon was the new superintendent of schools. Mr. Gordon comes from Northeast Bradford School District in Rome. He has coordinated federal programs, worked on school safety plans and student services plans; and supervised professional and support staff. He is also active in sports, serving on the PIAA Distric...

Thursday May 14, 2009 Canton Area School Board met on May 7 with all members except Donald Brown present. The board approved a wage increase of 3.1% for classified employees who receive a perfect performance report. Mr. Baker and Mr. Sourbeer voted no to the increase. Also approved was a $2.50 wage increase per hour for Deanna Watkins, and a $1.50 per hour increase for Mr. Morgan. Mr. Sourbeer once again voted no. He s...

Thursday May 14, 2009 On 4/25/09 at 8:30 PM, was reported to police theft from a vehicle at 81 N. Center Street. Taken was a amplifier and a cell phone. Between the hours of 3:30 AM and 8:00 AM. On 4/25/09 at 9:30 AM, was reported to police theft from a vehicle at 15 N. Minnequa Ave. Taken was a purse containing $2.25, the purse was recovered later without the money. On 4/27/09 at 8:10 AM, was reported to police, theft...

Thursday May 14, 2009 At the regular meeting of the Canton Borough Council, ordinance #548 amending the Outdoor burning ordinance for fire pits was passed. Members attending the meeting included Mr. Robertson, Mr. Tracey, Miss Trick, Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Ciaccio, Mr. Parker, Mr. Holmes, Mayor Mosser, Mr. Brann, solicitor; Mr. Howell, road foreman; Police Chief Seeley; and Borough Manager, Mrs. Seeley. Also adopted was the n...

Thursday May 14, 2009 The Canton Area Chamber of Commerce met at noon on May 7, at First Citizens National Bank. Members present were: Canton Borough, First Citizens National Bank, Bank of Canton, and Dr. Nikki Rook and the Canton Independent-Sentinel. Membership Chair Amy Seeley conducted the meeting. Amy Seeley shared with those present copies of the minutes of the April 2, 2009 meeting and gave the balances as follo...

Thursday May 14, 2009 Total of Incidents (Month/Year): 39/139 Total of Traffic Warnings: 3/6 Total of Traffic Arrests: 3/8 Total of Non Traffic Arrests: 5/9 Total of Criminal Arrests: 2/9 Total Criminal Juvenile Arrests: 0 Total Borough Ordinance Violations: 6/32 Total Hearings/Court: 3/15 Total Miles Patrolled: 2,216/9,183
Summary: 4/3/09 2:40 p.m. 60 Montague Street – Megan Winebarger - Canton Police assisted CY...

Thursday May 14, 2009 Canton Jr./Sr. High sent five teams to the Bradford County Envirothon that was held at Mt. Pisgah State Park on May 5, 2009. The five teams that were sent included: Canton FFA, F.S. U., T.E.A.M., Team Krab, and The Purple Gopher Lips. Team Krab won first place and the Canton FFA team took second place. Team Krab will be representing Bradford County at the State Envirothon taking place in two weeks...

Thursday May 14, 2009 Cherilyn Ayres will retire from the leadership of the well known show choir, the Cobblestones at the end of this season. For 43 years she led this singing and dancing troupe of entertainers with performances for thousands of appreciative audiences in the area. For the past 10 years, the Cobblestones have performed at least 30 times a year because of the drive and promotion of their leader. Come an...

Thursday May 14, 2009 Bradford County’s talented Pro Musica group will be performing at the Keystone Theatre, Saturday, May 16 at noon. The show “USO—American Spirit” is presented in honor of all service men and women who have, at any time, served in our country’s military forces. The concert will be held after the dedication ceremony of the Hometown Heroes Banner Project, which is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Towanda ...

Thursday May 14, 2009 Troy’s Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 25, 2009 at 9:00 AM. Line up will be at W.R. Croman school on Canton Street at 8:30 AM. Parade will travel down Canton Street to the red light and turn right onto Elmira Street then left onto Center Street. A memorial service will then be held at the Gazebo behind the Borough Hall. Anyone wishing to be in the parade, should assemble by 8:30. A...

Thursday May 14, 2009 These books have recently been added to the stacks at the Green Free Library in Canton: "Gone Tomorrow," by Lee Child; "Wicked Prey," by John Sandford; "Dead and Gone," by Charlaine Harris; "Brimstone," by Robert B. Parker; "Killer Cuts," by Elaine Virts....

Thursday May 14, 2009 The Canton Community Clothing Center needs a couple of volunteers for sorting and cutting. Please call 673-8875 for further details....

Thursday May 14, 2009 The Alliance Women and congregation of the Calvary Alliance Chapel hosted a Missionary Festival in honor of Kandi Loy, Alliance Missionary serving in Cambodia, on April 24. Kandi was welcomed with a pot luck dinner featuring an international flair. She said rice is the predominant food in Cambodia. Cashews are grown and exported. After dinner the program was held in the church sanctuary where Kand...

Thursday May 14, 2009 Thirty-five teachers, administrators, and staff members from Canton High School recently participated in a program called Educator in the Workplace. The faculty has participated in such an event three of the last four years. The event took place on May 1, 2009 as part of the district’s in-service program. The Career Resource Specialist Joan Shuman partnered with NTIEC (Northern Tier Industry and E...

Thursday May 14, 2009 A new award will be presented at the Canton All Sports program, The Norm Alexander Memorial Award. This award will be presented to an athlete who shared many of the qualities that Norm possessed: one who gives more than his share to the game, who is dedicated and loves his sport/sports. Norm graduated from Canton High School in 1959. While in high school, he played football, basketball and basebal...

Thursday May 14, 2009 Windfall Memorial Day services will be held Monday, May 25th at 9:30 am at the Windfall Church. Guest speaker will be Chief Warrant Officer Daniel L. Brown, son of Richard and Joeann Brown, Canton. Chief Warrant Officer Brown's Coast Guard career began in 1980 after graduation from Canton High School. After completing basic training at Cape May, NJ, he was assigned to Station Barnegat, NJ. In 1982...

Thursday May 14, 2009 The Grover church of Christ will present a special Memorial Day Service on Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 9:30 am in the church auditorium. This service will recognize and honor those who have served our country, Veterans and current Military personnel. All area veterans and military are invited to attend along with their families. The service will include a musical presentation of Patriotic music by the...

Thursday May 14, 2009 The Senior Choir of the Grover Church of Christ has been invited to do a concert, Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 6:00 pm at the Homeville Christian Church in the West Mifflin section of Pittsburgh. Being Armed Forces Day, the choir will do a segment of the concert with Patriotic Music which will honor all veterans and current military personnel in the audience. Songs for this section will include: "We W...

Thursday May 14, 2009 Softball Canton 6, Athens 4 The Lady Warriors completed their suspended game with the Lady Wildcats with a 6-4 win. Becca McMurray upped her record to 3-4 with a seven-hitter. She gave up only two earned runs and fanned one. At the plate, Natalie Siedhof had two hits as did Brittany Colton. Laura Taylor had two RBI on one hit. Alysha Cupp added an RBI double. Canton 8, Towanda 4 The Lady Warrio...

Thursday May 14, 2009 Lycoming College sophomore Rebecca Spencer was named second-team All-Commonwealth Conference in softball as announced by the Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Conference on Monday, May 4. This is the first time since the 2007 season that a Warrior has been named to the team. Spencer, a native of Granville Summit, Pa., finished the year with a batting average of .322, getting 28 hits in he...

Thursday May 14, 2009 Curtis Cordeiro, a senior History major, was awarded a scholarship by the Qasid Institute of Classical and Modern Standard Arabic in Amman, Jordan to continue his study of Arabic during Summer 2009. Bloomsburg University Students can take two semesters of Courses in Arabic at Bloomsburg University during the regular Fall and Spring semesters; Students can continue their study of Arabic at Qasid in...

Thursday May 14, 2009 On May 9, 2009, Susan Renee Barrett of Canton RR 1, PA, went home to be with her Lord following a tragic motorcycle accident. She was 41 years of age. Born in Troy on April 5, 1968, she was the daughter of Bradley Krise and Georgia (Spencer) Lamont. She was a well-liked young lady with an easygoing demeanor and keen sense of humor. She enjoyed sports and was a graduate of Canton Area High School, ...

Thursday May 14, 2009 Richard A. Kilmer, 61, Dillsburg, PA, formerly of Jersey Shore and Canton, PA, passed away at his daughter’s home while surrounded by his family on Thursday evening, May 7, 2009. Richard Allen “Rich” Kilmer was born in Canton, PA on May 10, 1947, a son of Neal and Laura (Ward) Kilmer. At the age of five, Rich and his family moved to Beaver Dams, NY where he graduated in 1965 from Corning-Painted P...

Thursday May 14, 2009 Pauline Morrison, 81, formerly of Beaver Dams, NY went home to her Lord, May 7, from Elcor Health Services in Horseheads. Pauline Clara Spencer was born on January 19, 1928, in Canton, PA (Union Twp.), a daughter of the late Henry and Elsie (Kelsey) Spencer. On July 2, 1955, she married Harry Francis Morrison in Grover, PA. Pauline’s life was guided by her love for the Lord and she read her Bible ...

Thursday May 14, 2009 George E. Myers, 79, formerly of Sylvania, died April 28, 2009 at the UPMC of Pittsburgh following a brief illness. He served on the Sylvania Borough Council, was a Shaklee distributor, and was a charter member of Canton Mennonite Church where he served as a pastoral Elder for many years. A Memorial Service will be held on May 23, 2009, 3:00 pm at the Canton Mennonite Church, corner of Union and C...

Thursday May 14, 2009 Anita F. Speary, age 85, of Mansfield, PA, died Thursday, May 7, 2009 at Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center in Wellsboro, PA. Born August 18, 1923 in Mansfield, she was the daughter of Willis and Alice (Winters) Moore. Anita was a retired school teacher from R.B. Walter Elementary School. She was a member of Canoe Camp Church of Christ (Disciples) and had served as the organist. She enjo...

Thursday May 14, 2009 Baby Olivia Raye Spencer was called home to the angels in heaven on May 11, 2009, from Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Surviving are her loving parents, Robert Marshall Jr. and Faye Marie (Finogle) Spencer. Canton; sisters and brother, Carolann, Rebecca, Brent and Gabrielle Spencer; maternal grandparent, Carol Kipp, Canton; paternal grandparents, Robert Sr. and Sandra Spencer, Blossburg; aunts and unc...

Thursday May 14, 2009 Harry Laurence (Bud) VanNoy Jr., 81, of Granville Summit, Pa., passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 12, 2009. Born in the family home (where he and his wife, Betty, raised their family) in Bailey's Corner, he was the son of the late Harry Laurence and Lena (Rockwell) VanNoy. Bud attended Troy High School and was a member of the baseball team. His love of sports continued throughout his life....

Thursday May 14, 2009 Janice Young, 76, Gordonville PA, formerly of Troy, went home to her Lord, May 11, 2009, at Hospice of Lancaster Co. Born on July 18, 1932, in Troy, Janice Lucille was a daughter of the late Earl and Mae (Dunbar) Teribury. On February 18, 1950, her senior year at Troy High School, she married her childhood sweetheart, Richmond B. Young in Wysox. They were blessed with over 59 years together and ra...

By: John ShafferThursday May 14, 2009 We don't hear as much about a "Truth Commission" now as we did a few weeks ago. For those with short memories, the American left, the Democrat leadership in Congress, and some members of the Obama Administration were promoting moves to conduct an investigation of the alleged crimes of the Bush administration relating to the interrogation of terrorists detained by America after September 11, 2001. ...

Thursday May 7, 2009 In a jury trial in Towanda on April 30, Robin Miller, 39, of Canton was found guilty of theft by unlawful taking or disposition, theft by deception, and receiving stolen property. The charges stem from her alleged fabrication of 96 debit transactions on May 2, 3 and 5, 2008 at the Canton office of First Citizens National Bank, where Mrs. Miller had been employed for twelve years. The transactions ...

Thursday May 7, 2009 PA Partners in the Arts Program are offering workshops for information and grant writing tips. Please call 268-2787 to register for one of the following (workshops are free and open to all) WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 Keystone Theater 601 Main Street Towanda, PA Noon – 2:00 p.m. (bring a bag lunch) THURSDAY, JUNE 4 The Children’s Museum 2 West 7th St. Bloomsburg, PA Noon – 2:00 p.m. (bring a bag lunch)...

Thursday May 7, 2009 The Seventh Annual Bradford County Quilters Picnic will be held on May 16 at the East Canton United Methodist Church from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Bring a dish to pass and your own table service. This year there will be a table for unfinished projects and ugly material. This will be an opportunity for quilters to exchange unfinished projects and material. For information, call Elaine Gustafson at 6...

Thursday May 7, 2009 Western Alliance Emergency Services, Inc. is pleased to have received a donation from Fortuna Energy, Inc. in the amount of $6000.00 to purchase various medical equipment items. Western Alliance provides advanced and basic life support along with many other types of emergency and non-emergency services to 16 municipalities. Fortuna is committed to providing support to local organizations such as W...

Thursday May 7, 2009 On Sunday, the 26th of April, the North Union Christian Church surprised Viola Metzger for her dedication for playing the organ and her involvement in so many other church affairs. Carol Jones played the organ, while Viola sat back and enjoyed the sermon with their family. This is a great little country church and members feel blessed to have Viola in their Christian family....

Thursday May 7, 2009 The Bradford County Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Volunteers and Recreational Therapy Department are busy planning their annual Spring Fling Arts & Crafts Festival and Flea Market for Saturday May 23, 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Bradford County Manor located on Route 6 between West Burlington and Burlington, PA. Craft Vendors are needed! There is no set-up fee. Interested vendors should co...

Thursday May 7, 2009 Ridgebury Township Park will hold its Grand Opening featuring Cow Pie Bingo on June 6. The ribbon cutting will be at 12 noon. The Park is located next to Ridgebury Little League field, Bentley Creek, PA. The field is blocked off in 2 foot square's blocks and you buy a square for $10. Only 225 squares will be sold. Game rules will be reviewed prior to the start of bingo. If the cow goes in your squ...

Thursday May 7, 2009 The regular monthly meeting of the Troy Area School District Board of Education was called to order in the library of the Troy Middle School by President Morgan. The following members were in attendance: Mr. Curren, Mr. Morgan, Mr. Martin, Mr. Olsyn, Mrs. May, Mr. Roy. Mrs. Fox, Mrs. Harer and Mrs. Morse were absent. Also in attendance were: Mr. Grantier, Superintendent; Ms. Decker, Business Admin...

Thursday May 7, 2009 The Troy Thursday Study Club traveled to the Roger and Peggy Madigan Library at Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, PA on April 16. They had a delicious lunch at LeJeune Chef on the College campus and then toured the Library. In December 2002 announcement was made of $7 million in funding from the Commonwealth to build Roger and Peggy Madigan Library in honor of the State Senator a...

Thursday May 7, 2009 The Canton Area Recreation Association is sponsoring Canton's FIRST Spring Fling along with a FREE Swim Day at the Canton War Memorial Pool on 2nd St. and Montague June 6 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. If you've been waiting for an opportunity to have a fundraiser for your organization or have a Craft Stand yourself, this is it! Anyone wishing to reserve a space to set up your craftstand, baked goods...

Thursday May 7, 2009 The Democratic Party Spring Dinner was held Saturday night at the Elks Lodge in Towanda and the large turnout packed the hall. Bradford County Democratic Party Chair Joan Gustin began the evening by welcoming everyone and recognizing County Commissioners Mark Smith and John Sullivan and other elected officials from the County. A special welcome was also given to Bradford County Judge Maureen Beirn...

Thursday May 7, 2009 Bradford County 4-H is pleased to have received a donation from Fortuna Energy Inc. in the amount of $3,000 for two 4-H scholarships and a donation to the 2nd Annual Bradford County 4-H/Holstein Club Calf and Heifer Sale. Bradford County 4-H enables children to learn new life skills, build self-confidence, learn responsibility and set and achieve goals. Fortuna is committed to providing support to...

Thursday May 7, 2009 The Dushore American Legion Riders are sponsoring the 2nd annual motorcycle dice run to benefit Camp F.L.E.A. The event will be held on May 30,2009. The ride starts and ends at the Towanda Legion Post 996 on S. Main St., in Towanda, PA. Registration begins at 10 a.m. The ride starts at 11 a.m. The cost will be $15 for the driver and $10 for the passenger. The ride will be through the Endless Mount...

Thursday May 7, 2009 Softball Mother nature threw a monkey wrench into the spring sport schedule as the softball and baseball teams got only one game in. The Lady Warrior softball outplayed the Lady Trojans but came out on the short end of a 5-3 score. Becca McMurray and Troy's Kate Pratt were locked in a duel. Both teams had six hits. Natalie Siedhof had two hits (double) while Laura Taylor, Val Hubinsky, Darby Mach...

Thursday May 7, 2009 The Troy Junior Sportsmen will be holding an archery shoot on May 9 from 8 to 2 at the Troy Rod and Gun Club, Alparon Park, Gate 3. It is a walk-through 3D archery shoot and all are invited to take part....

Thursday May 7, 2009 Suzanne Elizabeth Vickery Albers, born September 20, 1941 in Elmira, NY passed away on February 28, 2009 in her home in Atlanta, Ga. Suzanne, the daughter of Gerald and Emma Vickery, grew up in Troy, Pa, alongside her brother Gerald “Jerry” Vickery and sister Carolyn (Carol) Vickery Kilborn. Suzanne “Susie” cheered her way through Troy High School, graduating in 1959. Suzanne’s career goals took h...

Thursday May 7, 2009 Yvonne Young Esworthy, 36, of Harrisburg passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 29. She was born in Sayre, PA on August 21, 1972 to Thomas C. and Shirley A. (Clark) Young of Troy, PA. Yvonne was a gentle, intelligent, beautiful woman who was loved by all. She was most proud of being a mommy to her son Eric and loving wife to her husband Scott. She was a member ...

Thursday May 7, 2009 Harry E. (Pete) Dunbar, 69, Canton, passed away on May 5, 2009, at his home. Born on March 14, 1940 in Sayre, he was the son of the late Ralph and Evelyn Wood Dunbar. Harry enjoyed animals and loved to watch and feed wildlife. Surviving are brother, Lloyd and Linda Dunbar, Columbia Crossroads; sisters, Joyce and Richard Pratt, Canton, Doris and Robert Sherman, Troy, and Harriett and Larry Raub, Tr...

Thursday May 7, 2009 A memorial service will be held on May 16th at 2 p.m. for Shirley Greenough at the Big Pond United Methodist Church, Big Pond, PA....

Thursday May 7, 2009 Our beautiful mom, Blanche Gladys (Foust) Mott, 92, went home to be with our Lord Jesus on April 30, 2009, while at the Skilled Nursing Unit in Towanda. Born in Granville Township on Feb. 19, 1917, she was the daughter of Joseph and Maude (Shoemaker) Foust and was a graduate of Troy High School. She was a wonderful, gentle, loving wife and mother, and an excellent cook. Mom was well known for her ...

Thursday May 7, 2009 Lewis J. Seeley, 88 of RD 1 Troy PA passed away Sunday, May 3, 2009 at the Troy Hospital. Born on August 10, 1920 in Troy, he was the son of the late Earl & Jen Packard Seeley. He was a graduate of Troy High School. He spent his entire life in the farming industry and in 1962 he and his wife Marie established the Milky Way Farms business. Lewis was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Troy...

By: John ShafferThursday May 7, 2009 Senator Arlen Specter has announced that it is impossible for him to win re-election as a Republican which fact prompted his switch to the Democrat party, his ideological home for decades. Many Pennsylvania Republicans had "held their noses" and voted for Specter in order to keep the seat out of Democratic hands, but we need hold our noses no more. Senator Specter had reveled in his opposition to ...