Thursday July 30, 2009 East Resources recently became aware of an issue involving three natural gas wells located in McNett Township in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. State and local authorities were notified immediately and East personnel have maintained an ongoing process of communicating with those authorities. Unfortunately, the problem, which is believed to have been caused by a failure of a string of casing in one...

Thursday July 30, 2009 Residents and visitors who make their way through downtown Troy after dark will find a special reminder of the upcoming American Cancer Society Relay for Life being held August 8 and 9 at Alparon Park. The reminder comes by way of purple lights adorning the borough's new streetscape trees and brings to life the color that represents hope and unity in the fight against cancer. Relay for Life is an ...

Thursday July 30, 2009 This year, hundreds of thousands of people will hear the words, “You have cancer,” and there’s a good chance that some of them will be people you know and love. We have all been touched by cancer in some way, and we all have the power to make a difference. That’s why a team of teachers from Canton Elementary School have chosen to fight back right here in their own community by participating in the...

Thursday July 30, 2009 The Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Canton, Pa, will proudly present Friends in Concert on Sunday, August 9, at 7:00 P.M. This concert, sponsored by the Worship/Music Committee, will feature an enjoyable variety of music, including traditional, contemporary, and spiritual. Featured will be church vocalists and instrumentalists including Janet Bown, Ted Bown, Dawn Chamberlain, Robyn Chambe...

Thursday July 30, 2009 The Canton War Memorial Pool is in need of donations. Due to a drop in support from the public and local governments over the past couple of years, cash needs for operating expenses are greater than usual. Any donations would be greatly appreciated and will help to keep the pool in operation. Please send checks to the Canton Area Recreation Association, PO Box 4, Canton PA 17724....

Thursday July 30, 2009 Ventriloquist Kate & Friends from Pennsdale, PA will be presenting a program called, "Let's Go to Church", at St. John's United Methodist Church on Sunday, August 2, beginning at 9:30 am. Her act was rated "excellent" by her peers at the International Festival of Christian Puppetry and Ventriloquism in Illinois. The public is invited to attend this unique experience with "Kate & Friends."...

Thursday July 30, 2009 The Canton Senior Citizens Club enjoyed a trip to Williamsport to ride the Hiawatha Boat on the Susquehanna River while eating bag lunches. The group was told of the history of the park and the boat which was destroyed in the 1972 flood and restored later. Also how the river was used to float logs to the mills. Later the group boarded the trolley for another very informative tour, where they were ...

Thursday July 30, 2009 The Driver Education Car has been quite busy this summer. Patsy Baxter, the new driver education teacher at Canton High School, would like to hear from those CHS students who still need to have their in-car driver training. Completion of the driving course is one of the requirements to receive a 10% discount on auto insurance. Scheduling of the in-car driving will be limited this fall. If you chil...

Thursday July 30, 2009 On August 15, 2009, the Fassett Baptist Church will present a Gospel Music Festival and Ice Cream Social from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Enjoy great Christian music and good food under the tent behind the church. The Gospel Music Festival features these great musicians: Martha Kress; Dennis Vermilya; Grover Church of Christ Choir; “A Frayed Knot” Plus Kids Fest Tent. The public is invited to enjoy this w...

Thursday July 30, 2009 At a recent meeting of the Pennsylvania Council of Deliberation of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry for the Northern Mason Jurisdiction of the United States of America, held at Seven Springs, PA, Brother George L. Gurnsey of Troy was awarded the Meritorious Service Award in recognition of his leadership and faithful service to the Valley of Towanda, A.A.S.R. Brother Gurnsey is al...

Thursday July 30, 2009 On May 21 the Troy Lions Club celebrated seventy years of service to the Troy area and Lions International. It was on May 24, 1939 that the club was chartered, sponsored by the Sayre-Athens Lions Club. The first President was Raymond Bradley. For many years the meetings were held in the Troy Hotel. Now they meet at the Troy Vets Club. In the 1950s the Troy club sponsored the establishment of five ...

Thursday July 30, 2009 The Manley/Bohlayer Heritage Farm, just off Rte. 414 in East Canton, will be the site of the fifth in a series of art exhibits sponsored by Rekindle the Spirit, Inc. on Friday August 14th from 6 to 8 PM and on Saturday August 15th from 11 AM to 4 PM. The fine art exhibit will feature oils, pastels and watercolors by four exceptional artists: Holly Patton Shull, Montoursville, Evy Dobbs, Williamspo...

Thursday July 30, 2009 Canton's Senior baseball team claimed the Section 3 title with three straight wins from July 24 to 26. On July 24 the boys had a 3-0 lead over Montoursville, but rain forced a suspension of the game in the fifth inning. Canton added three runs on July 25 when the game resumed and ended with a 6-0 victory. Scotty Rockwell and Corey Lee worked on the mound on July 24 and Kaleb Route pitched on July ...

Thursday July 30, 2009 Chuck Stimson, Umpire-in-Chief of the Canton Area Little League, has again been selected to umpire in a Little League Regional Softball Tournament. This year Chuck will be umpiring at the Senior Softball East Regional Tournament in Worcester, MA from July 31 to August 6. Previously Chuck has umpired at the Little League Softball Tournament in Albany, NY in both 2007 and 2008. It is a great honor t...

Thursday July 30, 2009 Troy defeated Towanda 13-6 to earn the District 15 Junior Softball title. Katie Jackson pitched a complete game for Troy, surrendering six hits and three walks. She fanned eleven. Katie Jackson had a pair of singles and a double. Kara Schucker had a single, double and a triple. Tiffani Mattocks and Kendra Case each had two hits. Hannah Jackson added a triple. Cecila Morse doubled. Joy Mack and Sar...

By: John ShafferThursday July 30, 2009 At his press conference last week President Obama reverted to his old "Community Activist" persona. He has done his best to "move beyond" those days - not disowning them of course, and still proud of that type of service. However, he lapsed into the old pattern with his answer that "the police behaved stupidly" in the Henry Gates affair in Cambridge, MA. The President has rekindled the stereotype ...

Thursday July 23, 2009 The Canton Community Nursing Service/Canton Foundation has been in existence since November 1996 and since that time they have been operating as a foundation to dispense funds to non-profit groups in Canton Borough and Canton Township. The Foundation has awarded a total of over $90,000 to date. Recipients include the Green Free Library, Morse Park Centennial Committee, Canton Police Department, Ca...

Thursday July 23, 2009 Calling all seniors. The Troy Fair Board invites you to the Big Tent in the lower meadow, July 28 between 10 ad 2. There will be all kinds of fun and information available. If you have never been to senior's day please take the time to attend this year. Admission to the Troy Fair for seniors on July 28 is $3.00. You will save $1.00 off the regular admission. The schedule of activities is listed be...

Thursday July 23, 2009 Troy Veterinary Clinic, Troy, recently made a $491.00 donation to the Canton FFA chapter. We’re excited to be able to support a local chapter of FFA “Future Farmers of America” said Richard Wheeland, veterinarian and partner, of Troy Veterinary Clinic. “The FFA teaches our youth invaluable leadership, personal growth and career success skills, and we’re proud to contribute to their efforts.” The d...

Thursday July 23, 2009 Coordinators are happy to announce the judge for the 2009 Pennsylvania Apple ‘n Cheese Festival Photography Show. The show will take place during the Apple ‘n Cheese Festival at the Manley-Bohlayer Farm property in East Canton, PA. The dates for this year’s festival are October 3 and 4, 2009. The historic farm is just off route 414 east of the town of Canton. This year’s Apple ‘n Cheese Festival i...

Thursday July 23, 2009 On July 11 Ruth Lee and her sister Janice Wilcox held a book signing at the Gregory Inn at the Troy Farm Muesum. Ruth Lee and Janice Wilcox, two proud daughters, share their father's amazing life through a memoir of love in their book, "Daddy-O's Journey Into the Bygone Years." Throughout their lifetime, William Lee, whom his children affectionately call Daddy-O, told and retold the stories of his...

Thursday July 23, 2009 Troy Resident Was Bank Of Canton Director Chemung Financial Corporation today announced that Robert L. Storch, a lifelong resident of Troy, PA, has been elected a Director of Chemung Financial Corporation and Chemung Canal Trust Company. Storch, 66, is the retired owner of Storchmont Dairy Farms and was a former Director of Canton Bancorp, Inc. and its subsidiary, the Bank of Canton. Mr. Storch i...

Thursday July 23, 2009 Dianne Stiles, Canton recently received her 50-year pin as a member of the Rebekahs of the IOOF by Wysox Rebekah Lodge # 443. After Lady Canton Rebekah Lodge closed its doors she joined the Wysox Rebekah Lodge. This is where she received her 50- year pin. Mrs. Stiles joined Lady Canton Rebekah Lodge #362 in September of 1958. Some of the highlights during those 50 years were: being Noble Grand whe...

Thursday July 23, 2009 The Guthrie Gala Planning Committee is pleased to announce that Chesapeake Energy Corporation will be the title sponsor for the 2009 Guthrie Gala, scheduled for Oct. 31 at the Wings of Eagles Discovery Center in Horseheads, N.Y. Several other major sponsorships have already been received for this event, including: Burkavage Design Associates; Guthrie Federal Credit Union; First Citizens National B...

Thursday July 23, 2009 PA State Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at a hunting cabin on Bonnie Road near East Road in Burlington Township. The crime took place between 1 pm on June 28 and 10:50 pm on July 10. The cabin is the property of a 50-year old male from Telford, PA. Unknown persons forced entry into the residence and storage shed and removed a chain saw, numerous turkey calls, leatherman tool, tw...

Thursday July 23, 2009 The Wheel Inn Benefit Softball Tournament will be held this weekend, July 24 and 25. The opening tournament bracket is as follows: Game 1, Sat. at 8 am-Weed's Wackers vs. Pepper's Dairy Game 2, Sat. at 8:45 - Fire Co. Blue vs. Zion Fellowship Game 3, Sat. at 9:30 - Tate's Butterflies vs. Travis Trucking Game 4, Sat. at 10:15 - County Recovery vs. Twist Construction Game 5, Sat. at 11 - Al's Leasin...

Thursday July 23, 2009 Agnes Brown, 93, formerly of Canton, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2009 at the Bradford County Manor. Born in Shunk, on October 28, 1915, Agnes Irene was one of seven children born in the family of the late Daniel and Bertha (Varguson) Morgan. After graduating from Estella High School in 1931, Agnes married Chester L. Brown. Her beloved husband predeceased her on April 17, 1980. In addition to c...

Thursday July 23, 2009 Gordon C. "Gordy" Furman, Waverly, NY (Town of Chemung), formerly of Checkerville, PA, passed away at home, July 13, 2009, with his family at his side. Gordon was born November 15, 1920 in Ridgebury, PA, son of the late Howard and Bertha (Thompson) Furman. He graduated from Troy High School, Class of 1939. Gordon was a Building Contractor and later owned Troy Marble & Granite Works from 1979 to 19...

Thursday July 23, 2009 Helen Alberta (Rutlo) Passeri, 85, Troy and formerly of Austinville, PA, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 16, 2009 in Troy Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late John Passeri who passed away April 16, 1991. The couple had 45 happy years together. Born on December 5, 1923 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Mary (Ruotolo) Rutlo. She worked for Pape...

Thursday July 23, 2009 Marian Frances (Vineski) Phillips, 92, formerly of Sylvania and Troy, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at the Bethany Village in Horseheads, N.Y. She was the loving wife of the late Fleming "Ted" Richard Phillips who passed away on Oct. 26, 1982. The couple married May 11, 1940 and had 42 happy years together. Born on Oct. 13, 1916 in Granville Summit, she was the daughter of the late Frank a...

Thursday July 23, 2009 Myron E. Brum Reynolds, age 89, of Blossburg, PA, formerly of Little Marsh, PA, died July 17, 2009 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. Born June 26, 1920 in Wellsboro, he was the son of Nathan and Gertrude (Mosher) Reynolds. He was the husband of the late Shirley (Austin) Reynolds. Myron enjoyed reading, gardening, horses, and spending time in the woods. He worked as a logger u...

Thursday July 23, 2009 Arlene Marie Wood, age 81, died on Saturday, July 18, 2009. Arlene was born on April 5, 1928 in Mansfield, the daughter of Leonard and Victoria (Austin) Wood. She was predeceased by her husband, Colie Wood. She was a homemaker and attended the Roseville Baptist Church. Arlene is survived by a brother and three sisters. Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 from 7 to ...

By: John ShafferThursday July 23, 2009 Back during the heady days of Hillarycare, some wise folks asked, "Will anyone explain to the President that not having health insurance is not the same thing as not having health care?" Yet time and time again, people describe the situation, then and now, as a "health care crisis." The myth that we have a "health care" crisis is driving the Obama administration's push to "universal health care." ...

Thursday July 16, 2009 Canton Borough Council held a regular scheduled meeting on Monday, July 13, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at Canton Borough Hall. Council members in attendance were: Alfonse Ciaccio, Ken Robertson, Will Holmes and Nichole Trick. Council members absent were: Roger Tracey, Craig Parker and Sheila Riggs. Also attending were: Borough Administrator Amy C. Seeley, John Vineski, Chief Doug Seeley, George Jennings, J...

Thursday July 16, 2009 Members of the Canton Area Chamber of Commerce held their annual picnic luncheon at Minnequa Springs with five members present: Jodi Wesneski, Gannon Associates; Amy Seeley, Canton Borough; Mr. Gordon, superintendent of schools from Canton Area School District; Kim Bailey, Chemung Canal Trust Co; and Andrea Sutton, Canton Independent-Sentinel. Mrs. Seeley, treasurer gave her report and noted that ...

Thursday July 16, 2009 In June 2009, Canton Borough Police responded to these incidents, with year to date totals in parenthenses. 43 incidents (239); Traffic warnings, 6 (17); Traffic arrests, 9 (24); Non-traffic arrests, 2 (17); Criminal arrests, 2 (17); Borough Ordinance violations, 15 (62); Hearings/Court, 5 (27); miles patrolled, 2,029 (14,046). Summary: June 1, 2:10 am - Male walking and yelling down North Center ...

Thursday July 16, 2009 The Troy Rotary Club is pleased to announce that Chemung Canal Trust Company recently presented the Club with a donation that covers the cost of the Club's 2009 Dictionary Project. Each year through the Dictionary Project, the Troy Rotary Club purchases and distributes dictionaries to every third grade student in the Troy and Canton Area School Districts. The dictionaries are given to the students...

Thursday July 16, 2009 Music will begin the 150th anniversary celebration of the North Union Christian Church (Disciples) on July 18 and 19. Several musical entities will share the stage on Saturday evening, July 18, from 6 to 9 pm. Beginning the festivities will be the "Brass Choir, Plus" of the First Christian Church of Alba. The brass group has been together for many years, providing special music for services at the...

Thursday July 16, 2009 Guests of the August 4 Endless Mountain Music Festival Concert at the Manley-Bohlayer Farm in East Canton PA are in for a real treat. Betty Landon and Elizabeth Landon have put together a wonderful group of musicians and a fabulous program for the 7:00 PM concert. When Betty and her daughter Elizabeth heard that Rekindle the Spirit wanted to host one of the sixteen Endless Mountain concerts, they ...

Thursday July 16, 2009 A summer night of light easy jazz is planned for Saturday August 22, 7 – 10 PM at the Manley/Bohlayer Heritage farmhouse, presented by Rekindle the Spirit, Inc. and sponsored by Chemung Canal Trust Company. The Little Paris Jazz Trio, from the Lewisburg area will provide up-beat, sing-a-long tunes reminiscent of Paris bistros and side-walk cafes. This fun and entertaining event will be held under ...

Thursday July 16, 2009 The Troy Lions Club and the Sylvania Lions Club will sponsor the Tenth Annual Scott Cole Memorial Golf Tournament on August 2, to benefit the Troy Fire Department. The tournament will be held at Corey Creek Golf Club. The format for the tournament this year will be a four-person scramble. Teams still are needed and hole sponsors from businesses still are available. The entry fee includes lunch, on...

Thursday July 16, 2009 Do you have a cute baby? The Troy Fair would like to have their picture in their brand new contest. The money raised during the contest will be donated to the Arnot Ogden medical center, neonatal intensive care unit. This program offers care to newborns and their families. They give the gift of life to babies that may otherwise not survive. Please join us in raising money for this outstanding prog...

Thursday July 16, 2009 The Friends of the Green Free Library's annual book sale will be held August 6, 7, and 8 at the former Burke's Store, on the square in Canton. Hours for the sale will be: August 6, 10 to 7; August 7, 10 to 7; and August 8, 9 to 12 noon. This is also bag day. Do not leave any book donations outside the Green Free Library or Burke's Store DO NOT leave textbooks, encyclopedias, or condensed books. Fo...

Thursday July 16, 2009 Helen N. Ashby, age 87 of Milan, Pa. (East Smithfield Township) , went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 10, 2009, at the Bradford County Manor, West Burlington, Pa. Born Sept. 30, 1921, in Sayre, she was the daughter of the late Simon and Mary (Lewis) Wilk. She married William C. Ashby and together they raised their family. She was a member of the Grace Baptist Church, East Smithfiel...

Thursday July 16, 2009 Laura F. Beals, age 81, of Troy, formerly of Mansfield and Blossburg, died July 11, 2009 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born December 24, 1927 in Royal Oak Twp., NY, she was a daughter of John R. and Sarah (Neal) Kenyon. She was the wife of the late Gordon L. Beals. She retired from Mansfield Universitys Housekeeping Dept. Laura loved her grandchildren, oil painting, crocheting, and water color...

Thursday July 16, 2009 John B. Benjamin, Sr., Age 65 of 937 Town & County Estates, Troy, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2009 at Troy Community Hospital, Troy, PA. John was born March 17, 1944 in Sayre, son of the late Mary Benjamin. John worked in the construction industry for many years and was retired from Wrisley Construction. His memberships included Monroeton, Towanda and Hillside Rod and Gun Clubs and the Morris Le...

Thursday July 16, 2009 Barbara G. Fields, 82 went to meet her Lord, July 8, 2009. She was born on January 9, 1927 in Vernon, NY, the daughter of Edward and Beatrice (Lungren) Bailey. Barbara worked in her daughter's styling salon for 25 years and cherished every moment and every customer. She loved making coffee on Sunday morning at the Olde Covert Church where she was a member. She was referred to as the "Hat Lady". Mr...

Thursday July 16, 2009 Ida L Harer age 78 passed on Saturday November 15th, 2008 in Okeechobee Florida. Ida was born on February 25th, 1930 in Jersey Shore. Ida was of the Methodist faith. Ida graduated from Canton High School. Ida married Delmar C. Harer and settled in East Point Pa. Ida and Delmar had no children but were very close with several of their nephews and nieces. Ida is preceded in death by her husband Delm...

Thursday July 16, 2009 Harry Harkness, 89, longtime resident of Columbia Cross Roads, PA passed away, July 12, 2009, at the Bradford County Manor. Harry Ellsworth Harkness was born on May 29, 1920, at the Harkness farm in East Canton, one of nine children in the family of the late Floyd and Louise (Pierce) Harkness. He graduated from Canton High School with the class of 1939. On November 19, 1942, Harry married the form...

Thursday July 16, 2009 Emma Jane Kreamer, 80, Loving wife and mother, and widow of the late Frank J. Kreamer, formerly of Athens, passed away June 28, 2009 at her residence in Pottstown, with her family by her side. Born in Canton on June 24, 1929, Emma went on to nursing school at Mountainside Hospital in Montclair, New Jersey, before working at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre and the Heritage Nursing Home in Athen...

Thursday July 16, 2009 John P. Sandor, Jr., 62 of 992 Town & Country Estates passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 10, 2009 at home. Born Jan. 21, 1947 in Sayre, Pa., he was a son of the late John & Betty J. (Doud) Sandor. He attended Troy High School and worked for 27½ years at Masonite and later with Reeves Security. He was married to the former Charlene E. Webster on June 27, 1996 at Ocean City, Md. Mr. Sandor was...

Thursday July 16, 2009 Robert M. "Boney" Soper, 70, Gillett, PA, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2009, at home with his family at his side. He was born December 5, 1938 in Sayre, PA, son of the late Charles and Lillian (Crumb) Soper. He was a veteran of the US Navy from 1956 to 1959. Boney was a self-employed carpenter and had the natural talent to fix anything. His interests included carpentry work, building and racing s...

Thursday July 16, 2009 During the early morning hourse of Saturday, July 11, 2009, well-known Canton resident Elsie M. (Scriven) Wilcox passed away quietly at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital in Towanda. She was 82 years of age. Born Oct. 17, 1926 in Elmira Heights, N.Y., she was the daughter of Harrison and Marion (Seymour) Scriven. Elsie jioned the Community of Faith as a young girl, and was baptized at t...

Friday July 10, 2009 The North Union Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is celebrating its 150th anniversary on July 18 and 19. Activities are at 6 pm on Saturday (July 18) and at 10 am and 2 pm on Sunday, July 19. The Church was organized on March 27, 1859 with sixty-four charter members. "We, whose names are herein recorded, agree to band ourselves together according to the gospel order for mutual aid and for th...

Friday July 10, 2009 Canton Borough has installed new 2 hour parking poles on East Main Street, West Main Street, Troy Street, Lycoming Street and North Center Street. Canton Borough Ordinance Number 470 adopted September 14, 1998 established 2 hour parking zones as marked by the individual 2 hour parking spaces. Under this ordinance it is unlawful for any motor vehicle to be parked for more than 2 consecutive hours i...

Friday July 10, 2009 Jim Worthing, a uniquely talented recording artist, will appear in concert at the First Baptist Church of Troy, Canton Street, Troy, July 19 at 7 p.m. Mr. Worthing is in his 29th of singing professionally. He has a voice which comes alive, thrilling audiences with his unmatched vocal ability. His faith and experience is a genuine spirit of concern for America and the people. Prior to launching his...

Friday July 10, 2009 The Bradford Co. Bookmobile is cancelled until further notice due to engine trouble....

Friday July 10, 2009 LeRoy Independent Baptist Church is scheduling a Youth Workers' Meeting, July 16, 7 PM. All interested parents, AWANA workers and Sunday School Teachers are heartily encouraged to attend. For information call the Church 364-5262 or Parsonage 364-8208....

Friday July 10, 2009 The Grand Paraders Square Dance Club celebrated its 32nd anniversary with a picnic supper and dance at the home of Scott and Julie Parker. The Club dances every Monday the year around unless Monday falls on a holiday. From September to June they dance at the Troy Middle School cafeteria. From June to September they will be dancing at the Parkers, 7-9 p.m. The Grand Paraders are having a square dan...

Friday July 10, 2009 The Military Support Group will meet July 19, Mt Pisgah State park at 4 pm. Please bring dish to pass. There will be Horseshoes and volleyball for adults and games for children. The pool is open until 7 pm and is free. There are canoes and paddle boats available for rental. They will discuss fundraising and fall Homecoming activity further. July 25 at Williamsport, there will be a 56th Family Reun...

Friday July 10, 2009 During the meeting of the Troy Chamber of Commerce, a discussion was held concerning the possible naming of the "Person of the Year" award. A committee has been formed to set up the criteria for such an award. It does not have to be a business person, but definitely someone who has worked hard to better the Troy area. Members chose the color of the new Christmas ornament. which will feature Calkin...

Friday July 10, 2009 The Bradford County Historical Society will host a free program entitled "Towanda's Queen" scheduled for July 17, 2009 at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Although the event is free, participants are asked to register by calling 570-265-2240 or by email at info@bradfordhistory.com. A large attendance is expected so register early. The program will feature ...

Friday July 10, 2009 The first annual "Ryan's Hope" memorial co-ed softball tournament will be held Friday through Sunday at the Monroeton Ballfield on August 7, 8, and 9. This tournament will be held in memory of Ryan Atherton-Ely, who passed away on July 1, 2004 of brain and spinal cancer at the age of 23. This will be a benefit ball tournament with all proceeds from the sponsorship fees, 50/50 ticket sales and regi...

Friday July 10, 2009 Another fabulous art exhibit sponsored by Rekindle the Spirit, Inc. will be held at the Manley/Bohlayer Heritage Farm in East Canton on July 17th and 18th. The fourth exhibit in a series of six will feature five experienced artisans in fabric and fiber art including spinning, weaving, felting and quilting. The exhibitors include Tiffany Shipman-Ohnmeiss, Mansfield, Ruth Ann Miller, Blackwell, Joy ...

Friday July 10, 2009 The world renowned Russian pianist Pavel Nersessian and PA State University's Artist Laureate, cellist Kim Cook are just two of the many outstanding musicians slated to perform at the 2009 Endless Mountain Music Festival, July 31 - August 16 in northern PA and the Finger Lakes Region. Now in its fourth season, the festival features solo recitals, chamber music and a 62-member festival orchestra un...

Friday July 10, 2009 Mary E. Bruno, 76, of Okeechobee, FL passed away peacefully on June 30, 2009 at Kindred Hospital, West Palm Beach, FL. Formerly of Ralston, Mary was born on October 4, 1932, a daughter of Earl and Emily Botsford. On December 24, 1950, she became the wife of John (Jack) Bruno, Jr. Mary’s early years were devoted to raising her family. In later years her greatest joy was quilting. All her family can...

Friday July 10, 2009 Margaret A. "Peggy" Coolbaugh, 54, Milan RR 1, Smithfield Township, Pa., passed away Thursday morning, July 2, 2009, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pa., following declining health. "Peggy," as she was known by her family and friends, was born in Sayre, Pa., on July 19, 1954, the daughter of Elvernon Crain and the late Janice Benninger Crain. She was a graduate of Towanda Area High Scho...

Friday July 10, 2009 Robert Alan Klick, 64, Canton passed away July 3, 2009 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, where he was a patient for a week. Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Robert S. and Pauline E. (Wentzel) Klick. Mr. Klick was employed as a molder for Spring City Foundry for 40 years, before retiring in 2004. He was a life member of the Liberty Fire Company, Spring City, PA & the American Italian B...

Friday July 10, 2009 Calvin Corey Noble passed onto heaven, Sunday, May 24, 2009. Born in Elmira, he was the sixth child of seven children. He was a fifth generation on The Noble Farm, settled in 1833. He is a direct descendant of William Bradford, the first governor of the Pilgrims. A stint in the Navy from 1946 to 1948 took this farm boy all around the world to places he'd only dreamed of. He moved his family to Orl...

By: John ShafferFriday July 10, 2009 Let's see...Sarah Palin has been excoriated in the press and by politicians and supporters of both parties. Exactly what did she do to attract such negative attention from "the best and the brightest?" She did not hide $90,000 in cash in her freezer; she did not go "hiking on the Appalachian Trail" or have a "soulmate" in Argentina. Her spouse did not get a $340,000 per year job; she did not drive...

Friday July 3, 2009 During the height of the hail /rain storm which hit the area last Friday, a bald eagle was spotted around 2:25 by Gene Segur. Mr. Segur was looking out his window on Lower Mt. Road and looked over to his neighbor's pond (Bob and Shelley Kosmer) and saw "this magnificent bird on the bank." Segur, a self-described "nature fanatic" had time to get out his spotting scope and spent about 10 minutes wat...

Friday July 3, 2009 The Canton Fireman's Fair will run from Tues. July 7th to Sat. July 11th. Dinners are served starting at 5 pm each evening. Midway rides open at 7 pm each evening. Midway rides provided by Mid Valley Amusements. There will be several food booths, craft vendors and entertainment each evening and a large fireworks display Sat. Night. Featured each evening will be hot dogs, hamburgers, Fries, Cheeses...

Friday July 3, 2009 People who enjoyed the "Gals Night Out" in February and the "Guys Night Out" in March at the Rialto Theatre in Canton will be pleased to know that two "Gals Nights Out" and two "Guys Nights Out" have been planned for the summer. The details and information will be announced in the Canton Independent-Sentinel/Troy Gazette-Register and other media sources on the Thursday before the four specials or ...

Friday July 3, 2009 Calvary Alliance Chapel (just north of Canton on Rt. 14) is hosting a Vacation Bible School camp out, July 13th and 14th. Families and children of all ages are welcome to come and participate. Pre-registration is required. Donations will be accepted to help defray the expenses of food. Some tents will be provided. Personal family campers tents will be accepted. Registration is requested by Thurs. ...

Friday July 3, 2009 The 2009 Graham reunion will be held at Scott and Julie Parker's pond pavilion, rain or shine. Meet at 1:00 and eat at 2:00. Bring a dish to pass, beverage, and your own table service. Also, bring an item or two for the Chinese auction. If you have any old family pictures or stories, bring them too. Hope to see you there!...

Friday July 3, 2009 The Canton Garden Club met at The Manley Bohlayer Farm on June 9th with Marie Harkness as host. Present were Lavonne McNett, Judy Wilcox, Patricia Sanford, Bev Wright, Alice Owen, Barb Shanley, Marie Harkness, Jean Nieley, Judy Gatti, Eva Hawthorne, Dot Hopkins and Betsy Clark. We were sorry to report that our guest speaker, Master Gardener Brenda Broniarelli, was unable to attend the meeting as p...

Friday July 3, 2009 The "Max and Me" show starring Maximillian Esmus and Cherilyn Ayres will be on the road again this summer with new material to please the audience interested in hearing the music of Bach, Handel, Mozart, Milhaud, Dvorak, Barber, Gershwin and Rodgers & Hammerstein. Some interesting hymn interpretations by Larry Sharkley will be included: "Shall We Gather At the River," "Praise Him," "This Is My Fat...

Friday July 3, 2009 The Pennsylvania Apple & Cheese Festival Committee announces that the 2009 raffle tickets now are available. In observance of the Twentieth Anniversary, prizes are: - Trip to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. Includes lodging, gift from Hard Rock Cafe, Lake cruise and $250 in traveling expense. - Dell computer. - Wall hanging. - Carving by Gary Hilfiger. Tickets are sold for $1 each...

Friday July 3, 2009 Dale H. Avery, age 85, went home with his saviour on June 28, 2009. Dale was born on May 8, 1924, in Sylvania, PA, son of the late Elmer E. and Creasie (Hanna) Avery. He attended Taylor Elementary and was a graduate from the Troy High School with a Business Diploma in 1941. Dale played the trumpet in orchestra, concert, marching band, District and State band, and in patriotic services. After gradu...

Friday July 3, 2009 Pauline M. "Polly" Cleveland, 82, of Troy, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Pauline was born Oct. 31, 1926, in Burlington Township, daughter of the late Elwyn P. and Elizabeth A. Case McKean. She and Lee Cleveland were united in marriage on July 23, 1953. Pauline was retired from the Troy Community Hospital where she worked for many years as a registered nu...

Friday July 3, 2009 Beverly Dean Newcomer, age 65, of Roaring Branch, died on Friday, June 26, 2009 in The Williamsport Hospital and Medical Center, Williamsport. Born on March 10, 1944 in Shunk, she was the daughter of the late Arthur W. and Caroline C. (Bianchi) Smith. Her husband, Harold Norman Woodward predeceased her on January 4, 2008. Beverly was a homemaker who enjoyed bingo, reading, soap operas, baby sittin...

Friday July 3, 2009 Joan Stiner, 71, Trout Run, passed away on June 24, 2009, at Gatehouse Hospice in Williamsport. Born in Bernice, PA on October 16, 1937, Joan Marie Carson was a daughter of the late Steven and Laura (Bennett) Carson. On April 20, 1957, she married Leo C. Stiner in the East Point Methodist Church. Most important in Joan’s life was caring for her family and home. She loved to travel and with her hus...

By: John ShafferFriday July 3, 2009 Two more politicians have fallen away from their values and have admitted to affairs. Senator Jon Ensign of Nevada and Governor Mark Sanford of South Carolina, conservative Republicans with aspirations for higher office, have publicly apologized and have surrendered official positions - but that is not enough. Both men must resign from office. They have let down their families, their supporters, t...

Friday July 3, 2009 Daniel “Dan” Bryington, Sr., 55, of Towanda, formerly of the Canton area, passed away at his home while surrounded by his beloved family on Tuesday evening, June 16, 2009. Daniel R. Bryington was born in Blossburg on May 6, 1954, a son of Jessie (Kelly) Bryington Terry and the late John E. Bryington. He graduated from Canton High School in 1972. Dan was employed by GTE (Sylvania Corp.) in Towanda ...

Friday July 3, 2009 Kathleen Ann (Gardner) Davis, 51, Tioga, PA, died June 21, 2009 in Shippen Township. PA. Born June 18, 1958 in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of Linda Kay Parker and Fred and Mom Pat Gardner. Kathleen was married to Anthony Raymond Davis. Kathleen was employed as an LPN with Bethany Village in Horseheads, NY. She was a member of the Christian Life Church in Corning, NY and enjoyed camping, music ...

Friday July 3, 2009 Glen Evans, 71, longtime resident of Ogdensburg, (Union Twp.) passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 22, 2009 at the Troy Community Hospital. Glen Milan Evans was born on November 25, 1937 at the family home in Ogdensburg. He was one of eight children born in the family of the late Raymond James and Lila Irene (Lewis) Evans. Glen graduated with the 1956 class at Canton High School. After high sc...

Friday July 3, 2009 Vera B. Hall, age 86, of Tioga, PA, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at Corning Hospital, Corning, NY. Vera was born October 4, 1922 in Coryland, Bradford County, PA a daughter of Glen and Pearl (Warner) Barrett. She was the wife of the late Walter B. Hall who died on June 2, 2004. Vera was a retired teacher from the Northern Tioga School District after 26 years of service. She was a member of t...

Friday July 3, 2009 Laurence Robert Higley, age 95, of Elkland Township, Forksville, PA, passed away June 18, 2009, at Dar-Way Nursing Home in Estella, PA. Born on March 13, 1914, in Estella, he was a son of the late Clayton and Maude Kunzman Higley. On September 2, 1934, he married Jean McCarty Higley. His wife preceded him in death on June 22, 1987. He was a member of St. Peter’s Church, at Hugo’s Corners. He was a...

Friday July 3, 2009 Kay Blanche (Greenough) LeBlanc, 66, East Troy, PA, went to be with her Lord, June 18, 2009 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. The funeral was held at the First Baptist Church of Troy, June 22, with her pastor, Rev. Garry Zuber officiating. Burial followed the service in Windfall Cemetery. Born on October 4, 1942 in Troy, PA, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Annabel (Shoemaker) Green...

Friday July 3, 2009 On June 17, 2009, Mary K. (Stock) Moretz, 86 of Ogdensburg passed away quietly at Bradford County Manor. She was the widow of Earl J. Moretz. Born in Arnot on August 31, 1922, she was the daughter of William and Lena (McConnell) Stock. As a young woman Mary worked for Ward Manufacturing, where she met her husband. Mary enjoyed baking and special times with her family, especially picnics and holida...

Friday July 3, 2009 William "Bill" D. Thompson Sr., 66, of New Albany, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Towanda. He was born on May 2, 1943, in Pine Hill, NJ a son of the late William E. and Betty Larson Thompson. On Jan. 16, 1964, Bill married Rita Haedrich in Feasterville, PA. He had been a resident of Bradford County for 25 years, having moved from Bucks County. Bill was a self-emplo...

Friday July 3, 2009 Ellen Marsh Boyer, 60, Ralston passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, June 13, 2009, following a stroke. She was a very loving and caring person who gave of herself unconditionally, especially to her family and those she loved. Prior to her death she was the primary caregiver for her father-in-law for the past three and one-half years. She continued to give of herself with her donati...

Friday July 3, 2009 Thomas R. Cummings, 53, Mansfield, PA, died June 12, 2009 at his residence surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born October 11, 1955 in Wellsboro, he was a son of Roy F. and the late Doratha (Rogers) Cummings. Tom was the husband of Joy (Thomas) Cummings. He was employed by Beiters Furniture of Mansfield. He enjoyed working with his hands and with wood. Surviving...

Friday July 3, 2009 Lucille B.M. Johnston, 91, of Gillett, PA, passed away Monday, June 8, 2009, at the Bradford County Manor, West Burlington, PA. The funeral service was held. at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc., Wellsburg, NY, June 13, with Pastor Rob Wuethrich of the Bentley Creek Wesleyan Church officiating. Interment followed in Hanlon Hill Cemetery. Born July 13, 1917 in Berlin, Germany, she was the daughter of ...

Friday July 3, 2009 E. Joanne Peifer, 74, of Lititz, died, on the eve of May 28, 2009, surrounded by her loving family peacefully at Hospice, Pathways Center for Grief& Loss, Mount Joy. Born on June 6, 1934, she was the youngest child of the late Galen and Estella Ressler Andrew. Born in the town of Strasburg, she graduated from West Lampeter High School in 1952. On February 7, 1953, she married Melvin G. Peifer, and...

Friday July 3, 2009 Carlyle T. "Pete" Pietro, 69, of Athens, Pa., passed away on June 10, 2009, at Robert Packer. He was born on Aug. 30, 1939, in Sayre, the son the late Adelbert and Henrietta Corner Pietro. Pete was on the Athens High School R.T.L. Basketball Championship Team in 1956 – 1957. He graduated from Athens High School in 1957. He married Donna Horn in 1958 and recently celebrated 50 years of marriage on ...

Friday July 3, 2009 Virgina "Ginny" Silvernail, a longtime resident of the Fassett, PA community passed away at her Riverside Elmira Apartment where she had resided for the last 8 years. Ginny had fought a courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer and was surrounded by her loving family when she passed from this life, Sunday evening, June 7, 2009 at the age of 70. Born on October 31, 1938 in Chemung, NY; she was the daug...

Friday July 3, 2009 Esther J. Raplee Boinski, 78, of Little Elm, Texas passed away on January 13, 2009. Born in Canton on January 30, 1930, she was the daughter of Delos and Amelia (Denkenberger) Raplee. She was a 1948 graduate of Canton High School. In 1950, Esther married Ken Boinski in Canton's St. Michaels Catholic Church. The Boinski's lived in Blossburg until 1966 before moving to West Palm Beach, FL for 27 yea...

Friday July 3, 2009 Clifford C. Butler, 73, of Wellsboro, PA, died June 6, 2009 at Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center, Wellsboro, PA. Born in Asaph, PA on May 18, 1936, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clair Butler. He was the husband of the late Adamarie (Berg) Butler who passed away in 2006. Clifford was a retired farmer, a truck driver for Morrals, and retired as a heavy equipment operator from Penn Dot. H...

Friday July 3, 2009 Mary Louise (Lane) Gray, 81, of Laporte, PA passed away on Monday, June 8, 2009 at the Towanda Memorial Hospital surrounded by the family she loved and the God she served. Family and friends are invited to call from 6:00-7:00 PM Thursday, 11, at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. 110 West Main Street, Troy, PA. The funeral to honor Mary Louise’s life will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday n...

Friday July 3, 2009 William "Bill" McSparron, 71, of South Waverly, Pa., passed away May 31, 2009, at the Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca after a brief illness, surrounded by his family. Born Dec. 7, 1937, in Sayre, Pa., to the late Richard A. and Sarah Riley McSparron, he was a graduate of Sayre Area High School in 1955 and honorably served in the United States Navy as an Aviation Machinists Mate, keeping the P-2 Ne...

Friday July 3, 2009 William Todd Secules, 44, Towanda, Pa., died June 1, 2009, as the result of a motor vehicle accident on U.S. Route 6 in Wyalusing Township, Pa. "Todd," as he was known by his family and friends, was born in Elmira, N.Y., on July 7, 1964, the son of William I. "Bud" Secules and the late Ann Shirley Canfield Secules. He was a graduate of Towanda Area High School Class of 1982 and later attended Keys...