By: Skylar WilcoxTuesday December 22, 2009 This is a reminder that the Sentinel is taking a break for the Christmas-New Year's season, and will return with the first edition of the new year dated January 7. Look for the next site update shortly thereafter. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and yours....

Tuesday December 22, 2009 Per Capita Tax Eliminated; Occupation Tax Increased Canton Borough Council held its December meeting with President Ken Robertson and Councilors Eric Anderson, Sheila Riggs, Alfonse Ciaccio and Will Holmes. Other Borough officials present were Mayor John Mosser, Administrator Amy Seeley, Police Chief Doug Seeley, Solicitor Matthew Brann and Street Dept. worker George Jennings. Also attending was ...

Tuesday December 22, 2009 Canton Borough is seeking letters of interest from registered electors of Canton Borough to fill an two year open Council seat. Letters must be submitted no later than 4:00 pm on Thursday, December 31, 2009. Letter may be sent by US Mail to Canton Borough, Attn: Amy C. Seeley, PO Box 174, Canton, PA 17724. Letters will be reviewed and the position will be appointed at the Biennial Reorganization m...

Tuesday December 22, 2009 Bradford County Treasurer Becky Clark along with Bradford County Dog Warden Dale Cole will be selling dog licenses at the Troy Borough Hall on January 6, 2010 from 10 am to 3 pm. Pennsylvania Dog Law has raised the fine amount from $300 to $500 if a dog does not have a current license, so residents of Troy and the surrounding areas are encouraged to purchase their license(s) at this date, if not p...

Tuesday December 22, 2009 The Green Free Library will observe these hours over the Christmas and New Year's holidays: December 24 - 9:00 am to 12:00 Noon December 25 and 26 - CLOSED December 31 - 2:00 to 5:30 January 1, 2010 - CLOSED...

Tuesday December 22, 2009 Paul Warren Kaseman, Lancaster, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2009 at Homestead Village Health Center following a brief illness of six months. Born July 3, 1921 in Wheelerville, Sullivan County, PA, he was the son of the late Edward W. Kaseman and Amy McKay Kaseman. He was married to Janet L. (Warfel) Kaseman from Millersville. They celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on June 12th. Sur...

Tuesday December 22, 2009 Eva E. Skoglund, 77, of Troy, formerly of Wyalusing, passed away on Dec. 15, 2009, at the Towanda Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing unit after a short illness. Eva was born April 14, 1932, in Ridgefield, CT, a daughter of the late Robert and Florence Ward Soder. She graduated from Ridgefield High School. After graduation she got a degree in Cosmetology. Eva married her husband of 57 years, Henry S...

Tuesday December 22, 2009 On Thursday, December 17, 2009, our dear Aunt Lil, a resident of Gillett, went home to be with Jesus while convalescing at Bradford County Manor. She was 88 years of age. Born May 17, 1921, in Leisenring, PA, she was the daughter of Harry and Veronica (Scott) Tuning. Lil received her degree from Roberts Wesleyan College and became a pastor with the Free Methodist Church. She served churches in Say...

Tuesday December 22, 2009 Logan M. Weed, 17, Columbia Crossroads, passed away accidentally on Sunday, December 20, 2009. Born on January 17, 1992 in Sayre, he is the son of Michael J. and Sharri K. (Harkness) Weed of Columbia Crossroads. Logan was a senior at Troy Area High School, lettering in varsity football, baseball, and wrestling. He attended Big Pond United Methodist Church, belonged to the high school’s Letterman’s...

Tuesday December 22, 2009 The Post Office is closed on Presidents Day. Schools will be closed. Banks will be closed. Most government and municipal offices will be closed. This holiday is an amalgam of Lincoln's birthday and Washington's birthday, and by closing we honor their examples and their achievements in building and preserving our nation. Those places also are closed on Thanksgiving Day, the purpose of which is to "...

Tuesday December 22, 2009 Canton Lions Club recently made a donation of $400 to the Canton Food Pantry. Making the presentation was Lions President Ike Bower. Kathy Gabrielle accepted the check for the Food Pantry....

By: Charles RockwellTuesday December 22, 2009 In the past few months we have been trueing up some of the gravestones. The last one was for Daniel Gaines who died in January 1914. Thanks to the late Elwin Smith, who had farmed for years near Gleason, we did know that Daniel had been born a slave down in Virginia. During the Civil War he had become attached to the Union Army as a personal servant for some of the officers. At the close of the co...

Tuesday December 22, 2009 Penn Traffic, the parent company of BiLo Markets, has issued a press release stating "the interests of the company’s creditors and other stakeholders would be best served by seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to facilitate an orderly sale of its stores and other assets."...

Tuesday December 22, 2009 The tax collectors of the Canton Area School District want to remind all taxpayers that December 31, 2009 is the last day to pay county, municipality, and school real estate taxes. All real estate taxes not paid by December 31 will be turned over to the tax claims bureau of each county with additional costs added. All per capita and occupation taxes not paid by December 31 will be turned over to c...

Tuesday December 22, 2009 On Monday, December 14, the winners were drawn in the Canton Area Chamber of Commerce 2009 Christmas Raffle. The tickets were drawn at the Canton High School by members of the National Honor Society. Robert Shedden of Canton won the Grand Prize of $425 in cash which was donated through the generosity of Morse & Kleese Funeral Home. Inc., Dr. Robert Place, Gannon Associates, Pepper Funeral Home, RS...

Tuesday December 22, 2009 The winners of the Canton Village Improvement Association raffle were drawn on December 14 at the Chemung Canal Trust Company. Winners: First Prize - $100 - Lauren Preston Second Prize - $50 - Karen Clark Third Prize - $25 - Becky Colton Fourth Prize - $25 - Jacqueline Spencer The VIA appreciates the participants in the 2009 Christmas Raffle, including the VIA workers who sold tickets and the comm...

Tuesday December 22, 2009 Each year the New York Pennsylvania Firemen's Association presents an award in Memory of Chaplain Merriam B. Aber to a fireman nominated and sponsored by a member department of the NY-Penn. This award was sponsored by Chaplain Aber's family upon his death. The stipulations as established by the family were that the recipients reflect the same character and dedication as personified by Chaplain Mer...

Tuesday December 22, 2009 Sgt. Jarvis Burlingame of the Troy Police department talked with Troy High School students this Monday using the hard-hitting, "Survival 101" multi-media program. He presented the dangers of distracted and aggressive driving, and talked about the deadly consequences of not buckling everyone in your vehicle in seat belts. This event was part of PennDOT's Operation Safe Holiday. Get driving informat...

Tuesday December 22, 2009 The Troy Community Hospital Auxiliary‘s 16th annual Remembrance Tree Celebration took place on Thursday, December 10, 2009 in the TCH Lobby. Rev. Garry Zuber, Pastor of the Troy Baptist Church, the East Troy Baptist Church, and Chaplain at Troy Community Hospital gave an inspiring talk. Beautiful, seasonal music was provided by Paul Zaleskie, and Christmas Carols were sung by all followed by a ben...

Tuesday December 22, 2009 The highly anticipated motion picture The Blind Side, rated PG-13, arrives at the Rialto Theatre in Canton on Christmas Day and runs to New Year's Eve with shows daily. The movie is based on the true story of Michael Oher, who plays for the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL. It stars Sandra Bullock,Tim McGraw, Kathy Bates and Ouinton Aaron. Check newspapers or phone 673-4444 for dates and times....

Tuesday December 22, 2009 Albavale Farm, a Registered Holstein dairy farm, was selected by the Bradford County Conservation District as its 2009 Outstanding Conservation Farm Cooperator. Owned and operated by Al and Mike Herman, the dairy consists of 75 milk and dry cows, and 75 heifers and calves, on 300 acres cropland and 120 acres pasture in Canton Township. The Hermans were recognized at the Bradford County Conservatio...

Tuesday December 22, 2009 A former Troy Football Coach is now Head Coach at State College. His team is in the state Quad A....(AAAA) championship game at Hershey this Friday. Al Wolski, Troy football coach in the mid 1970's has made his rounds in coaching. Former Troy High School Principal George Yearick recalls the day his office phone rang, and upon answering it the secretary on the other end said "one moment please for ...

Tuesday December 22, 2009 During the early morning hours of Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, Troy resident James Edward Buckley Jr. passed away unexpectedly at Troy Community Hospital. He was 77 years of age and widower of the late Mary Buckley. Born in New Albany, PA, on April 21, 1932, he was the son of James E. and Elsie M. (Lee) Buckley. A graduate of the former New Albany High School, Mr. Buckley was blessed with a strong work...

Tuesday December 22, 2009 Sandra (Sandy) M. Colton, 49, of Columbia Cross Roads, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, at home following a brief illness. Born June 12, 1960, in Elmira, NY, she was the daughter of Lealond and Beverly Weaver Koser Kerrick. She enjoyed gardening and going to Bingo. Sandy's life and love were her grandchildren. She was predeceased by: her father Lealond Koser; two brothers, Donald and Terry Ko...

Tuesday December 22, 2009 William R. Frey, 84, of Liberty Township, died December 14, 2009 at the Williamsport Hospital. William Ross was born on February 15, 1925 in Roaring Branch, a son of the late Robert C. and Violet (Campbell) Frey. He attended Roaring Branch and Canton schools. Bill proudly served our country during WWII with General Patton’s 3rd Army, 10th Armored “Tiger” Division and 21st Tank Battalion. He partic...

Tuesday December 22, 2009 Paul A. Losey, 81, Troy, PA, passed away December 14, 2009 at the Bradford County Manor. He was the loving husband of the late Dolores F. (Hall) Losey who passed away on January 7, 1993. Family and friends are welcome to gather from 5:00-6:00 PM on December 17, at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. 110 West Main Street, Troy, PA. The funeral service to honor Paul’s life will be held at ...

Tuesday December 22, 2009 Robert H. Morgan, 62, of Canton, passed away December 14, 2009 at Manor Care North in Williamsport. Born on February 10, 1947 in Hornell, NY, Robert Harry “Bob” Morgan was the only son of the late Robert Hoyt and Luella (Miller) Morgan. He was a graduate of Troopsburg High School and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Bob worked for Herman Buck’s Garage and Gas Service in Canton....

Tuesday December 22, 2009 Jeanne Will Nearing, 89, Troy, died peacefully and with dignity, Sunday, December 13, 2009 at home in the care of Guthrie Hospice, her daily caregivers, and her family. Born December 31, 1919 in Bronx, New York, she was the daughter of Sadie (Carrie) and George C. Will. When she was a young girl the family moved to Pine Plains, NY where she ultimately graduated from high school. She met her husban...

Tuesday December 22, 2009 Frederick A. Rogers, 65, of Burlington, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2009 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Fred was born on January 12, 1944 in Sayre, son of the late Vernon and Betty (DeWitt) Rogers. He was employed in the Pre-Vocational Workshop of Serve, Inc. He enjoyed horses, animals of any kind, babies, movies, shopping, eating out at McDonald's, and attending events sponsored ...

By: John ShafferTuesday December 22, 2009 What is the hardest thing for a politician to do? Some say "vote to raise taxes," but that is nonsense - politicians in Washington and Harrisburg raise taxes all the time - and most of them would raise them even more (and more often) if they could get away with it. No, the hardest thing for a politician to do is "to do nothing." A wonderful case in point is the so-called health care reform now bef...

Friday December 11, 2009 The Canton Area School District Board of Education met on December 3 with directors Bill Baker, Harold Hopkins, Duane Castle, Dennis Sourbeer, Jared Wilcox, Don Brown, and Patsy Shaffer, along with Superintendent Matt Gordon, Elementary Principal Diane Barrett, High School Principal Craig Coleman, Business Manager Mark Jannone, Special Education supervisor Eric Briggs, and Solicitor Matthew Brann....

Friday December 11, 2009 Area musicians and singers to appear at the "Bethlehem Inn". There seems to be no room at the Inn because of the huge influx of travelers to Bethlehem for the census, but guests will be entertained by singers and strolling minstrels who have prepared music to soothe their weary souls. The following singers and musicians will be featured: (Friday night) Cindy Yellenic, soloist, Trio (Cheryl Neitz, ...

Friday December 11, 2009 Troy Historical & Genealogical Society has available to sell abstracts from 50 years of Charles E Parke Diaries 1862-1916. These are full of lost history data from the Troy, East Troy and surrounding area including deaths, marriages, house or barn costs and local weather. Charles was a famous barn builder in this area, but also built many churches, West Burlington School, The Ward House in Towanda...

Friday December 11, 2009 The Adult Choir of the First United Methodist Church on 205 Redington Avenue, Troy, will present their annual Christmas cantata on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 2 pm. The cantata "I Hear The Prophet Callin'" by Pepper Choplin will be directed by Mary Hawthorne. Charles Hawtorne will accompany the choir on the piano. Soloists are Missy Hostettler, Ellie Loomis, Jeanne Applegate and Jimmy Hawthorne. ...

Friday December 11, 2009 The Canton Area Chamber of Commerce held its December meeting in the Community Room of First Citizens National Bank. Treasurer Amy Seeley conducted the meeting. The Secretary's and Treasurer's reports were approved. Ticket sales for the Chamber of Commerce raffle are going very well. Tickets will be sold through the Santa Breakfast on December 12. The Santa Breakfast will be held in cooperation wi...

Friday December 11, 2009 The Ward Township Supervisors held their December meeting with Chairman Cheryl Gould and Supervisors James Tompkins and Leon Nouse. There was an audience of five people. The board approved the minutes of the previous meeting and accepted the treasurer's report with these balances: General Fund, $17,254.21; CD, $26.091.77; PLGIT Bridge account, $4,884.86; PLGIT, $34,247.11. Tom Close from MC Insura...

Friday December 11, 2009 The administration gave reports to the School Board at the December meeting. Superintendent Matt Gordon reviewed changes in tonight's agenda. He said that all who participated in interviews for the coaching vacancies were impressed with the candidates. Mr. Gordon commended Mr. Bill Baker for his four years of service on the board. He said that school directors are "uncompensated, unappreciated and...

Friday December 11, 2009 The annual reorganizational meeting of the Troy School Board took place December 7 at 7 in the Middle School Library. Members present included: Darren Roy, Todd Curren, Keith Morgan, Dan Martin, Ursula Fox, and Mike Olsyn. The oath of office was given to Todd Curren, Dan Martin, Keith Morgan, and Darren Roy. Mrs. Deb Harer was absent. Ursula Fox was made temporary chairman of the board until elect...

Friday December 11, 2009 The Troy Township Supervisors met held their regular December meeting. Supervisors Terry Lutz, Don Jenkins and Jason Wilcox. A letter was sent to Unifirst cancelling the contract; resolution 2009-12-4, 2009-12-3, and resolution 2009-12-2, concerning the budget were approved. It was noted that in the new budget there is no tax increase. An ordinance to rename certain roads was also adopted. Keystat...

Friday December 11, 2009 Connor Simpson, a PA Virtual Charter School student recently entered the PennDOT Bureau of Aviation's Aviation Art contest and won out of over a 1,000 entries. He was presented his certificate at a ceremony held at the Allen F. Pierce Library in Troy. Connor is the son of Valerie and Fred Simpson and received a mounted 16x20 inch copy of his artwork and his school will also receive a mounted copy ...

Friday December 11, 2009 The Troy Chamber of Commerce met at the Vets Club in Troy for their regular meeting with twelve members in attendance. Details and a full report were given concerning the annual dinner/dance/awards ceremony. The attendance was poor, but the food and fellowship was great. Members are going to discuss the situation and try to come up with a solution. The second collectible building, Troy Bank, is on...

Friday December 11, 2009 Kasey Lyon of Canton is a member of the Lycoming College wrestling team. He wrestles at the 174-pound weight class. A sophomore general studies major, he is a graduate of Canton High School. Lycoming's wrestling team finished the 2008-09 season with a 13-9 record in dual meets and a third place finish at the 2009 Empire Collegiate Wrestling Conference championship meet....

Friday December 11, 2009 Rebecca Spencer, a junior biology major at Lycoming College, is a member of the 2009-10 women's basketball team. A native of Granville Summit, she is a graduate of Troy High School. Lycoming returns eight seniors to help lead the team in 2009-10. Last season, the Lady Warriors finished with an overall record of 15-9....

Friday December 11, 2009 Several players from Troy and Canton High Schools were named to the Academic Volleyball Team. From Canton: Sharae Dean, Darby Machmer, Lindsay Moyer, Heather Palmer, Rachel Shanley, Katie Ward and Brianna Watkins. From Troy: Emily Gowin, Jen Shedden and Macie Spencer....

Friday December 11, 2009 On December 5, 2009, Gerald C. Bray, formerly of Roaring Branch and recently of Riverside Park, Blossburg, passed away quietly at Troy Hospital. He was 74, and husband of the late Connie (DeVatt). Born and raised in New Jersey, he was employed for many years at Westinghouse. After his retirement Mr. Bray moved to Roaring Branch, purchasing a home at the foot of Shaffer's Hill. He was a familiar fi...

Friday December 11, 2009 Mary Frances Case, age 85, formerly of Scotia, NY, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2009 in Paradise, CA. She was born October 23, 1924 in Willow Grove, PA to J K Willams Wood and Rhea Barker Wood. She graduated from Troy High School and earned a B.A. from Elmira College. She married Robert F. Case of Troy in 1945 and they celebrated 44 years of marriage prior to his death in 1990. A homemaker m...

Friday December 11, 2009 During the early morning hours of Dec. 6, 2009, longtime Canton area resident Shirley Irene (Winebarger) Castle, 67, passed away unexpectedly at Troy Community Hospital. Born in Boone, N.C. on March 8, 1942, she was the daughter of Arlie and Hazel (Raye) Winebarger. During her youth her family relocated to the Canton area. Shirley was blessed with a strong work ethic and throughout her life labore...

Friday December 11, 2009 Abigail Esaias, 23, of Troy, passed away peacefully Monday morning, December 7, 2009 at the Robert Packer Hospital following a period of declining health. Abigail R., “Abby” or “Abs” as she was known by family and friends, was born October 29, 1986 in Elmira, NY. She was a daughter of George II and Diana (Leonard) Stage. Abby was a graduate of Pennsylvania High School and later received certificat...

Friday December 11, 2009 Suzanne Marie Seelye, 50, a lifelong and well-known resident of Canton, passed away Tuesday morning, December 1, 2009, at Williamsport Hospital following a lifelong battle with diabetes. Suzie was born Aug. 21, 1959, in Sayre, one of three children in the family of the late Herman A. and Elizabeth (Rumsey) Seelye. She graduated Canton Area High School with the class of 1976 and continued her educa...

Friday December 11, 2009 Estelle Smith, 95, Franklindale, went home to her heavenly reward on December 1, 2009, following a brief stay at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital in Towanda. Estelle Alma Harding was born on March 29, 1914, in McLean, IL, the oldest of four children in the family of the late William and Alma (Johnson) Harding. After graduating from Troy High School, Estelle attended nursing school in ...

Friday December 4, 2009 The Canton Area Chamber of Commerce, along with the assistance of their elves, also known as the National Honor Society, is excited to host “Breakfast with Santa”. Breakfast will be served family-style and is all you care to eat. Santa will be there to greet children and discuss their special requests for the upcoming holiday. You will also receive a photo with the jolly man himself. This event wi...

Friday December 4, 2009 The 2009 edition of the Grover Church of Christ Dinner Theatre is the seventh in the series of "Cricket County" plays. The 2009 episode is "Cricket County Christmas Café!" by Eddie McPherson The dates are Dec. 11, 12 and 13. All tickets will be $12 each and will include a wonderful roast beef dinner with all the trimmings, the show and a bountiful Dessert/ Beverage Buffet following. Once again, th...

Friday December 4, 2009 Come and celebrate the Christmas season at the 11th Annual Victorian Country Christmas at the Manley-Bohlayer House, East Canton, PA (Route 414/East Canton Crossroad) on Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This festive occasion, sponsored by the Manley-Bohlayer Heritage Farm Committee of Rekindle The Spirit, Inc., will be featuring a special guest from the North Pole to delight th...

Friday December 4, 2009 The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle needs Bell Ringers from December 7th to December 23rd at Canton businesses according to the local sponsors, The Greater Canton Area Ministerium. All monies received will be available to help Canton Area School District families and individuals during 2010. There are two days available for any Churches, community organizations, school classes, clubs, groups, an...

Friday December 4, 2009 Canton Chapter #981 of the Women of the Moose met on November 23, with eleven co-workers present, with Pro-tem Service Regent Debbie Huffman presiding. One candidate for enrollment into the Chapter was balloted on and accepted by the Chapter. The endowment fund was collected. Co-worker Sally Wood gave the financial report in the absence of Recorder Patsy Baxter. Secretary-Treasurer, Sally Wood rep...

Friday December 4, 2009 On Dec. 11 and 12 from 6:30 to 8:30, a Live Nativity will be held at New Life Church, Canton, PA It will feature: · Live nativity with animals · Light display · Complimentary meal at the Bethlehem Inn prepared for tired and weary travelers who will be entertained by singers and strolling minstrels · Star of Bethlehem · Horse-drawn ride to Bethlehem New Life Church, Canton, invites you to a unique ...

Friday December 4, 2009 The Rialto Theatre will be holding a "Support our local troops drive. If you have a family member in the military and is currently deployed overseas please bring in a picture of them in their military uniform to any of the BCRAC theatres (Canton, Towanda, or Sayre). On a separate piece of paper please include the following information; their rank, name, branch of service, where they are from, and ...

Friday December 4, 2009 Students from Gary Gleckner’s calculus class were recent visitors to the Penn College of Technology Lumley Aviation Center in Montoursville. On October 19, 2009, Morgan Bastion, Garth Mahosky, Erica Route, Brandi Shaffer, and Brian Layng were greeted by Gary Giacobbi. After a brief introduction, Mr. Giacobbi led the students on a tour of the entire building. They had the opportunity to visit every...

Friday December 4, 2009 On the morning of December 1, 2009, Canton resident Suzanne Seelye passed away quietly at Williamsport Hospital. Visitation will be Friday, December 4 from 6 to 8 pm at the Morse and Kleese Funeral Home, 40 N. Center St., Canton. Services will be at 11 am December 5 at the Church of Christ (Disciples) in Canton with Rev. Bonnie Browning officiating. Interment will be in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfiel...

Friday December 4, 2009 Reverend Frank O. Monroe, 74, of Springfield Township, Bradford County, PA, went to be with his Lord on Monday, November 23, 2009 at his residence. He was the loving husband of Hildegard (Brandner) Monroe. The couple married on December 21, 1959 and had 49 wonderful years together. Pastor Frank was born on September 8, 1935 in Southdale, PA, the son of the late Seymour and Merle (Goodman) Monroe. ...

Friday December 4, 2009 Wilbur S. Slingerland, 91, of Troy, PA passed away, November 23, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Betty (Foust) Slingerland. The couple married on March 31, 1942 and had 67 happy years together. Wilbur was born on September 6, 1918 in Troy, PA, son of the late Ray and Bess (MacBlane) Slingerland. He was a graduate of Troy High School and was a World War II U....

Friday December 4, 2009 Anthony "Tony" Wayne Tice, age 44, of Gillett, died, November 30, 2009 at his home. Anthony was born November 10, 1965 in Troy, a son of Russell H. and Amanda (Brace) Tice. He had been employed by L. G. Niles, Ward Manufacturing, and Cummings Lumber Co. Tony enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Surviving are father and step-mother, Russell and Mary Jane Tice of Gillett, a son, Kyle Tice of Columb...

Friday December 4, 2009 On Friday & Saturday, December 11 & 12 (6:30 – 8:30 p.m.) the New Life Church, Canton, invites you to a unique Christmas Experience held on the church grounds located at Rt. 14 & McMurray Road, (2.3 miles north of Canton). As you approach the church you will be greeted by thousands of twinkling lights and a large Bethlehem star attached to the church steeple. As you drive onto the church grounds, ...

Friday December 4, 2009 The Canton Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a Canton Chamber Christmas Raffle, with the drawing to be held December 12 at the Santa Breakfast at the Canton Ecumenical Parish. Tickets are being sold at the Canton Borough Office, Gannon Associates and the Canton Independent-Sentinel. The Grand Prize is $425 in cash, donated through the generosity of Morse & Kleese Funeral Home. Inc., Dr. Robert Pl...

Friday December 4, 2009 The Canton Music Club held their regular meeting on November 16th at the home of Helen Landon and Naomi Pease. The Business meeting included reports from the Secretary, Treasurer, and Committee Chairmen, with approval by the members. The President thanked all of the members for supporting the Opera at the Rialto and announced that it was a very successful event. The program for the afternoon was "...

Friday December 4, 2009 LeRoy Heritage Museum announces a special Christmas Open House and additional events scheduled for Saturday, December 12, 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Renovation work at the LeRoy Heritage Museum has been ongoing throughout 2009 and the finishing touches are now being completed inside the building including new hardwood floors throughout the exhibit room and gift shop. Due to the exciting progress and the...

Friday December 4, 2009 A total of 10 students at Canton High School, four seniors and six juniors were inducted into the Irene Hurley Chapter 06909 National Honor Society in a very impressive ceremony on November 19. CHS Principal Craig Coleman welcomed the students, members of the faculty, and special guests. After the processional, played by Mrs. Coleen Kinney, Miss Erica Route, president of the NHS lead the group in ...

Friday December 4, 2009 On Friday, November 20, the Troy Foundation held a ceremony honoring its 2009 Distinguished Alumni, Howard Smith and the late Dr. L.W. Brown. Master of Ceremonies for the event was Clyde Robbins, whom himself was such an honoree spoke about the two men being honored. He spoke about the many programs which Mr. Smith volunteers his time and talents and gave a brief history of his career in the servi...

Friday December 4, 2009 James Liberti, 78, of Roaring Branch, PA. died Tuesday morning, November 17, 2009, at the Gatehouse in Williamsport. Born on May 9, 1931, in Marsh Hill, PA, Jim was a son of the late James and Mollie Barnett) Liberti. After attending Ralston Schools, he served his country with the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. On November 21, 1956, Jim married the former Ann Ward in Williamsport. He enjoyed his...

Friday December 4, 2009 Elizabeth McEntire Bagley, 90, of Williamsport, formerly of Canton, PA, died, November 18, 2009 at the Williamsport Home. Elizabeth, “Betty” to family and friends was born on November 24, 1918, in Williamsport. She was a daughter of the late Harry and Nora (Lake) McEntire and the wife of Raymond Bagley, Sr. After raising her children, Betty earned her Music Education Degree from Mansfield Universi...