Friday March 26, 2010 The Canton Lions Club will hold their Easter Egg Hunt for area children at the Canton Elementary School on Good Friday, April 2, at 10 am. (If the event is postponed by weather, the hunt will be held on April 3 at 10 am) . One and two year olds, three year olds through Kindergarten, and Grades One, Two and Three will hunt for their eggs in three separate areas. Exact areas for the hunt will be de...

Friday March 26, 2010 The surprise topic at the Troy Borough Council meeting on March 17 was a possible move of the borough police department from its present location on Main Street to the Western Alliance Emergency building on Canton Street, Rt. 14. Mayor Mike Powers described the advantages this move would have for the police department including a holding cell, more room, locker rooms, handicap accessible and note...

Friday March 26, 2010 Demolition of several structures on West Union Street has been accomplished, and the site will soon be available for commercial development. The buildings that were razed include the former Kolnos property on West Union Street, including the remains of the old building destroyed by a fire in February 2005 and another building on the west side of what is now Preston Mill Lane, that had once been u...

Friday March 26, 2010 The doors at the Green Free Library have been repaired and are now a welcoming site with the brass handles shining brightly. The repairs were made by Renzo and Company of Canton....

Friday March 26, 2010 The doors at the Green Free Library have been repaired and are now a welcoming site with the brass handles shining brightly. The repairs were made by Renzo and Company of Canton....

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Friday March 26, 2010 Canton Borough Council is seeking comments from the community on the cable service provided by Zito Media. These comments are sought whenever the Cable company announces its intention to raise rates. Contact the Borough office with comments....

Friday March 26, 2010 The Friends of Mt. Pisgah State Park will hold an initial meeting on March 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Nature Center. This meeting is open to the public with the goal of giving interested individuals in our community the opportunity to have input in planning the future of Mt. Pisgah State Park. This Friends Group would also create an opportunity for our community to support future development through ...

Friday March 26, 2010 The Canton Community Clothing Center would like to welcome everyone back to "summer hours." Starting on April 9 the Center will be open from 10 am to 3 pm on Fridays. Regular hours are 8 am to 3 pm on Wednesdays. The Center thanks everyone for donations, but please do not leave junk or trash. The Center has to pay to get rid of it. The Clothing Center is not associated with the Area Agency on Agi...

Friday March 26, 2010 The United Way of Bradford County is in the process of accepting requests for funding for the year of 2011. Any 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization in Bradford County is invited to apply for funds through the United Way. If you would like to receive an application please contact Bob Hugo at 570-265-6615 or send an e-mail to bob.hugo.bt7s@statefarm.com w...

Friday March 26, 2010 Ron Taylor's Relay for Life 2010 Raffle Tickets are available at Canton Antiques and Such on Main Street. Tickets are $1.00 each for a chance to win one of fifteen items being raffled. Ron also can be reached at 673-5061 for tickets....

Friday March 26, 2010 Canton Borough Council is seeking comments from the community on the cable service provided by Zito Media. These comments are sought whenever the Cable company announces its intention to raise rates. Contact the Borough office with comments....

Friday March 26, 2010 Funds are available from Bradford County Human Services to provide financial assistance for low-income families to purchase tickets to the pool. A very limited number of these scholarships is available. Those interested should send a simple letter of interest to the Recreation Association at PO Box 4, Canton, PA 17724. The scholarships will be based on need and other factors....

Friday March 26, 2010 The Canton Borough Authority Board of Directors held its March meeting with Chairman David Zimmer and directors Frank Watson, Steve Williams and Jeff Cole, along with Manager Les Hilfiger. The minutes of the February meetings were approved and the payroll and invoices also were approved. The Authority received four bids for the Well #2 pump replacement and screen cleaning project. The low bid, $2...

Friday March 26, 2010 Recently, 25 Canton astronomy students got to experience all of what they have been learning about in school. The students started their journey long before the date of the trip. They learned about many astronomical concepts, practiced what they learned in the starlab, a portable planetarium, and made lesson plans for the first part of the trip. The day of the trip, the students entered Big Flats...

Friday March 26, 2010 The 2010 Canton Cinema Celebration has been extended for the next four weeks after presenting first-class and first-rate film selections during the last four weeks. Therefore, the Restaurant Competition (where Canton and Troy restaurants give Discount Coupons to customers that they may use at the Rialto Theatre each week…Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) is one half complete. Some of their custom...

Friday March 26, 2010 The new Mansfield, PA, Tractor Supply Company store will hold its grand opening on Saturday, March 27, with specially priced merchandise March 25-28, according to Store Manager Donnie Plouse. The Mansfield location is Tractor Supply Company’s 57th store in Pennsylvania. It employs 19 team members. The facility has 19,097 square feet, including sales floor and support service space. Tractor Supply...

Friday March 26, 2010 The deadline for ordering seedlings from the Bradford County Conservation District is April 2nd. Seedlings are available to anyone without restrictions on use. Quantities of hardwoods, evergreens and ground cover can be as low as 10 plants to as many as several hundred. Selections featured are chosen for their uses for wildlife, landscaping, conservation or ornamental. To find the nearest locatio...

Friday March 26, 2010 Marie A. (Arnold) Canedy, 96, of Troy, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 16, 2010. She was the wife of the late Samuel M. Canedy who passed away on September 2, 1960. The couple married November 10, 1942 and had 17 happy years together. Marie was born on September 28, 1913, in Floodwood, MN, daughter of the late Franklin A. and Carolyn (Hadden) Arnold. She was a 1931 graduate o...

Friday March 26, 2010 Grace Woodward (Leonard) Mancuso, 84, Elmira, NY, formerly of Ralston, died recently. Born on July 27, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Mark and Ethel (Dudley) Leonard. Surviving are her children, Herbert Harold (Carlene) Woodward, Norman Dale Woodward, Edward LaRue Woodward, Lawrence Joseph (Josephine) Leonard, Michael Arthur (Carole) Rogowski, Douglas Stuart (Danielle) Woodward, and Const...

Friday March 26, 2010 Rowland A. "Ken" Marple, 91, died on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Born on September 6, 1918, in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Grant and Edith (Williams) Marple. Ken served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a radioman/navigator on a PBY Catalina. He was married to the late Marie (Bolf) Marple, who died on May 11, 1984. He attended the Austinville Union Church and the Village Church, Du...

By: John ShafferFriday March 26, 2010 Many Congressmen who voted in favor of the healthcare bill touted the CBO score that indicated it would reduce the deficit by $138 billion in the next ten years. Sadly, that scoring was done to provide a fig leaf to cover the yes votes. What they fail to tell you: it was not the only scoring done by CBO. The non-partisan agency was compelled to score the bill with the assumption that Medicare cut...

Friday March 19, 2010 PennDOT advises motorists traveling the secondary road system in the Northern Tier counties, especially Bradford, Tioga, Sullivan and Lycoming, to be alert to deteriorating conditions along some of those roads due to the normal freeze-thaw cycles that occur at this time of year compounded by heavy-truck traffic. Many of the secondary roads are experiencing severe potholes and rutting due to the he...

Friday March 19, 2010 The Canton Area Chamber of Commerce Gift Certificate program is still going strong, and the Chamber wants to remind local folks that the gift certificates have no expiration date, and may be redeemed at the following member businesses at any time: Acorn Markets #23; Air Tight Insulators, Inc.; Arrow Auto Glass; Barb’s Tax Plus; Brann, Williams, Caldwell & Sheetz; c.a.f., Inc.; Canton Borough; Cant...

By: Amy SeeleyFriday March 19, 2010 At the March 8, 2010 regular Council meeting, Council President Ken Robertson called for a motion to rescind the 2002 ordinance adopting the enhanced 911 readdressing Bradford County policy and no motion was made; therefore the new addresses that were issued January 2010 under the Bradford County policy are the correct addresses for Canton Borough residents. The new address needs to be displayed o...

Friday March 19, 2010 The Welcome Spring Open House at Manley-Bohlayer Farm planned for March 20 has been postponed and the event has been rescheduled for April 17 from 11 am to 2 pm. Come and enjoy a wonderful lunch for $5 and see what is new at the farm. The volunteers have been busy ripping out carpet, papering and painting. The Amish have been busy tearing down the East Canton Community Building which was the Tempe...

Friday March 19, 2010 PennDOT is advising motorists in Bradford County that the following state highways will soon be posted with permanent, year-round, 10-ton weight restrictions along their entire lengths: State Route 3021 (Windfall Road) in Leroy and Granville townships, from Route 414 to the intersection with Cowley Road; State Route 3028 (Windfall Road, Cowley Road) in Alba Borough, Canton and Granville townships,...

Friday March 19, 2010 This is to inform Canton Borough residents that funds continue to be available for sidewalk repair or replacement grants on a first come, first serve basis. This is a grant (depending on income) for low and moderate income homeowners in the Borough for sidewalks at owner occupied single family residences. “It is recognized that numerous Borough property owners are on a fixed income, which makes it...

Friday March 19, 2010 The Canton Area School District Board of Education met on March 11, with President Duane Castle and directors Patsy Shaffer, Judy Sourbeer, Gary Black, Harold Hopkins, Dennis Sourbeer, Tom Wright, Don Brown and Jared Wilcox. District officials present included Superintendent ofSchools Matt Gordon, Elementary Principal Diane Barrett, High School Principal Craig Coleman, Business Manager Mark Jannon...

Friday March 19, 2010 Linda Marie and Jim Collins submitted the first robin report of the Spring of 2010. While they were hiking at Mt. Pisgah State Park on Sunday, March 7 they saw two robins. They also observed their first turkey vulture of the year and a small flock of snow geese. On the morning of March 11, the editor saw his first robin of the year, walking in the lawn of a home on N. Center Street....

Friday March 19, 2010 Sixty-seven people voted for the five categories listed on the 2010 Oscar Ballot at the Rialto Theatre during the final four weeks before the Oscar ceremonies. The five people who selected the winner in all five of the following areas were: Kathy Gabrielle, Cathy Golder, Kayc McCoy, Kay Morse, Melanie Swartz. The Oscar winners that were correctly predicted by the five ladies named above: Best Pict...

Friday March 19, 2010 Loggers, builders and others interested in learning about area roads that have been posted with weight limits will find a wealth of information by going to the PennDOT District 3 website at: www.dot.state.pa.us/district3 Once the homepage comes up, click on "District Services," and then "Maintenance Programs."...

By: Ray & Sherry MillerFriday March 19, 2010 Our family is walking in the "March For Babies" on May 9 at Alparon Park in Troy, We're proud to be helping the March of Dimes give every baby a healthy start. Our family is walking in memory of our daughter Lexi Rae Miller. The March of Dimes mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. We want to help, and we are asking you to help...

Friday March 19, 2010 The Canton Lions Club once more will sponsor the AMBA Blood Screening Event in Canton. This year's screening will be held on Saturday, April 10 from 6 am to 10 am at Canton Elementary School. The AMBA panel includes tests for: • Coronary Disease - Cholesterol, HDL cholesterol; Cholesterol/HDL ratio; Triglycerides; LDL cholesterol • Anemia - Red Blood Indices (MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW); Hemoglobin; Hema...

Friday March 19, 2010 On March 26, 2010 the Bradford-Sullivan Counties Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a Radiothon with Wiggle 100-WHGL. This event will raise money to support all work that the Red Cross does in our communities. The American Red Cross responds to disasters down the street, across the country and around the world. “The Red Cross works tirelessly to be there with help and hope when people nee...

Friday March 19, 2010 East Troy Baptist Easter Egg Hunt at 11, on April 3. This is open to all children in the community. Easter Egg Hunt, rain or shine; Easter basket giveaway and a special Easter message delivered by the puppet friends. Sunday, April 4 there will be an Easter Sunday Service held at Glenwood Cemetery followed by breakfast at Troy Baptist Church Fellowship Hall at 9:30 a.m....

Friday March 19, 2010 The Canton Fire Department Board of Directors held its March meeting with President Rich Bardo, Vice-President Brian Wibirt, Treasurer Jodie Bardo, Secretary Sherry Miller, Fire Chief Kim Jennngs, Deputy Chief J. Scott May, Captain Ron Seeley and Municipal Directors Marvin Woodward, Dale Jackson, James Tompkins, Roger Tracey and Mark McMurray. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved. Bil...

Friday March 19, 2010 The 2010 Canton Cinema Cele-bration at the Rialto Theatre has been so successful to date that the Bradford County Regional Arts Council and the Rialto Theatre Advisory Board decided, because of the enthusiastic and strong support, to add three more films to the event. "Up in the Air," "Precious," Invictus" already played to respectable crowds and "The Young Victoria" this week will be expected to ...

Friday March 19, 2010 Bradford County would like to announce that the next region of the countywide readdressing project will begin on March 12 th 2010. All addresses for Region 1 have been delivered. Region 3 addresses are being submitted to the Post Office for approval. Region 2, consists of Albany Township, Franklin Township, Monroe Borough, Monroe Township, New Albany Borough and Overton Township is scheduled for d...

By: Al SpencerFriday March 19, 2010 Mahosky Cops 8th Place Canton's Garth Mahosky made his third trip to the PIAA Wrestling Tournament, a charm as he took eighth place to end the year at (34-9-0) and his career at (119-37-0). Mahosky is in fourth place all-time at CHS. Mahosky went 2-3 at States. He opened with a big 15-6 win over Quint O'Rourke, Johnsonburg. He dropped his next match at A.J. Schoop of Tyrone in 3:45. Schoop went o...

Friday March 19, 2010 Stella Koval Campbell, 62, life-long resident of Canton, passed away very unexpectedly on Friday, March 12, 2010 at her home. Stella was born on February 19, 1948 in Canton, a daughter of the late Frank and Lois (Waugh) Koval. She was a 1966 graduate of Canton High School. Stella was of the Catholic faith and was a member of Canton’s St. Michael’s Catholic Church. She was a member of Red Run Rod a...

Friday March 19, 2010 Wayne Harding “Rocky” Rockwell, 89, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2010, at the Bradford County Manor. He was born on November 2, 1920 in Mt. Carmel, PA, son of the late John E. and Jennie (Hertzog) Harvey and later adopted by the late Hilton and Leone (Lyon) Rockwell of East Troy in 1925. Rocky lived and worked on the family farm until he joined the U.S. Army in 1942. He served in the ...

Friday March 19, 2010 Earl C. Wintermute, 82, of Coryland, passed away and went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at the Troy Community Hospital. He was the loving husband of Genevieve A. (Winslow) Wintermute. The couple married September 7, 1947 and had 62 wonderful years together. Earl was born on April 1, 1927 in Wyalusing, son of the late John S. and Bertha (Garey) Wintermute. He was a World War II U.S....

By: John ShafferFriday March 19, 2010 We wanted to say "The Healthcare Bill Debate" is nearing a close, but considering that little of the action is taking place on the floors of Congress or in its committees, there is no debate in the accepted sense - all the work is being done behind closed doors. Who knows what "Cornhusker Compromises" or "Louisiana Purchases" are being crafted under these circumstances? But, just because there is ...

Friday March 12, 2010 On March 3, five Canton Jr.-Sr. High School students from the Interactive Media class attended the annual regional computer fair held by BLaST Intermediate Unit at Penn College in Williamsport. Of these students, two submitted a logo design in their respective age groups. Alyssa Black submitted a logo design in the middle school category and received first place honors and will be heading to the s...

Friday March 12, 2010 Just a reminder that daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 14. Don't forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour!...

Friday March 12, 2010 George Jennings Named Street Foreman At its March 8 meeting, Canton Borough Council declined to change its mind on the issue of 911 renumbering, meaning that the addresses and numbers will not revert to the former system. There was an audience of about twenty folks at the meeting, seven of whom spoke in favor of scrapping the new numbers. Six people spoke in favor of using the new system. Those ...

Friday March 12, 2010 On March 4 in his office in Troy, Rep. Matt Baker presented a citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to Casey Hall, recently named as Pennsylvania State Fair Queen. The citation is signed by Rep. Baker, Speaker of the House Keith McCall and Chief Clerk Anthony Frank Barbush. Its text: Whereas, The House of Representatives of Pennsylvania takes great pride in recognizing those you...

Friday March 12, 2010 The Brian R. Shaner Memorial Scholarship ($2000) Award, a scholarship for academic excellence will be awarded to a Troy Area High School Senior (class of 2010) who will be pursuing a BS degree in engineering, science (physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, etc) or mathematics. Application requirements include: • Official High School transcript • SAT and/or PSAT • Class rank • Copy of accep...

Friday March 12, 2010 The Welcome Spring Open House at Manley-Bohlayer Farm for March 20 has been cancelled. The event has been rescheduled for April 17. Watch next week's paper for more details....

Friday March 12, 2010 from the Lighthouse of Faith Lighthouse of Faith Church would like to extend a regional invitation to our monthly Harp and Bowl service here in Canton. It is held every 3rd Monday night of each month starting at 7 pm. Since its inception over nine years ago during the Power Team crusade, its purpose has been to offer up worship and prayer to God. Some have asked what the term “Harp and Bowl” actu...

By: Steve RockwellFriday March 12, 2010 The extended deadline for Canton sign ups runs out on March 15. If you have a player not registered or if you know someone who has not signed up now is the time to get it done. Help Little League spread the word, call friends and family and remind them time is running out. Because of the time frame to schedule games it is impossible to extend registrations again. If you have a player in High schoo...

Friday March 12, 2010 Troy Township Supervisors met on March 8 with the following actions taken. They adopted Ordinance 2010-1 Codification; adopted the Resolution 2010-04 Codification Fee; tabled any action on Longs Pond Drive and voted to keep Blue Cross and Blue Shield as their health insurance carrier. Gravel and cinder bids were opened, but no action taken on them due to the cost. They will talk to other municipal...

Friday March 12, 2010 The Canton Area Chamber of Commerce held its March meeting at First Citizens National Bank. President Jodi Wesneski conducted the meeting. The minutes of the previous meeting and the treasurer's report were accepted. Preliminary plans are being made for a Chamber business meeting dinner, tentatively scheduled for this spring. The Chamber has decided to sponsor a return visit of the "shredding truc...

Friday March 12, 2010 Satisfy your sweet tooth with a taste of real maple syrup at Mt. Pisgah State Park. Maple syrup-making demonstrations will be held on Saturday, March 20th and Saturday, March 27th between 10 am and 3 pm. Join the group at the Nature Center to tap a tree, discover some facts about the history of maple sugarin’ and also assist in the collection of the raw sap. Park staff will be demonstrating the “b...

Friday March 12, 2010 Calvary Alliance Chapel, Rt. 14, north of Canton would like to extend an invitation to attend a Mission's Festival, March 26 to 28. This event features missionaries foreign and domestic. The theme of the event follows the last command of our Lord to the Church before His return to heaven. Brenda Knopp from Kosovo and Wayne Laidacher from Christian Farmers International will share their experiences...

Friday March 12, 2010 New books at the Green Free Library, Canton include: "Making Toast" by Roger Rosenblat "The Murder's Daughters" by Randy Susan Meyers "House Rules: A Novel" by Jodi Picoult "The Post Mistress" by Sarah Blake "Someone Will Be With You Shortly" by Lisa Kogan "Smithsonian Ocean: Our Water, Our World""Black Hills Blessing" by Mary Connealey. New Youth book: "Brighid's Quest" by P.C. Coat....

Friday March 12, 2010 Gary Robert Hartman, 51, Tioga, PA, went to be with his Lord after an extended illness, Feb. 26, 2010, at his home surrounded b his loving family. Born on May 21, 1958, he was the son of Robert Hartman and Mary Ann (Powers) Harrison. He lived in Florida for 15 years and worked installing air conditioners. He loved to fish, hunt and spend time with friends. He has a gentle personality and a gentle ...

Friday March 12, 2010 Erick James Landon, infant son of Veronica Ann Landon of Wysox RR 2, passed away Sunday morning, March 7, 2010 at Memorial Hospital. Erick was born February 7, 2010 at Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his mother, Veronica Ann Landon; his brother, Brendon Tuttle, and sister, Joyce Landon, both of Canton; maternal grandparents Alan and Nancy Tuttle of Wysox; maternal great-grandfather, Jack Belc...

Friday March 12, 2010 Audrey (Clive) Leonard, 83 a long time resident of Bentley Creek, went to be with the angels and her husband unexpectedly, on Friday, March 5, 2010. Born on July 6, 1926 in Birmingham, England, Audrey was the daughter of the late Thomas and Nellie (Tovey) Clive. After graduating from high school in England she came to the U.S. when she was 19, met and married Mark Leonard on December 16th, 1946, w...

Friday March 12, 2010 Wendell Seeley, 69, of Gillett, passed away at the Elcor Nursing Home in Horseheads, NY on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, after a relatively short illness. Wendell lived in the hills east of Gillett with Dean Granger, his good friend of over 40 years. Wendell Oliver Seeley was born on September 3, 1940 at the family farm in Canton Township near Windfall. He was one of ten children in the family of the ...

Friday March 12, 2010 Earl C. Wintermute, 82 of Coryland, passed away and went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, March 8, 2010 at the Troy Community Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Genevieve A. Wintermute; six children, sixteen grand children, fourteen great-grand children and four. great-great-grand children. Calling hours will be at the Roberts Funeral Home Inc., 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY on Sunday, March 14...

By: John ShafferFriday March 12, 2010 It was fun; it was entertaining; it was powerful; it was inspiring; and it had a great message. The Troy High School production of Godspell was a first-rate show. Godspell is a show that lends itself to originality, and this production was cleverly staged and imaginative, with everything from a plug for Reebok shoes to Skittles and Swedish Fish to a little bit of Jerusalem Idol thrown in. The aud...

Wednesday March 3, 2010 LeRoy Heritage Museum announces the completion of its museum and research library facility in the former Open Hand Grange building, Mill Street, LeRoy. As a result, a grand opening celebration is being planned for Saturday, May 15, 2010. Almost eight years ago local residents joined in an effort to save LeRoy Township and Barclay Mountain history. The group acquired the former Open Hand Grange bui...

Wednesday March 3, 2010 Rekindle the Spirit, Inc, has released this schedule of events for 2010 at the Manley-Bohlayer Heritage Farm in East Canton: • March 20: Welcome Spring Open House at Manley-Bohlayer • On May 8 we are planning a huge Health/Wellness Fair. This will be free admission, free set up. There will be dozens of exhibitors featuring ideas and information/products for healthy life styles. Applications availa...

Wednesday March 3, 2010 The annual St. Patrick's Day Pancake and Sausage Dinner hosted by the Christian Men's Fellowship of the Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ) of Canton is to be from 5 pm until ? on Tuesday, March 16, in the Fellowship Hall of the Church. Pancakes, sausages, eggs, applesauce, jellies, real maple syrup, coffee, tea, and milk comprise the menu. The cost is a generous donation at the door. Everyone ...

Wednesday March 3, 2010 Recycling will be at the East Canton United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 13 from 8:30 to 11:30 am....

Wednesday March 3, 2010 The winter storms pretty well shut down this section on Thursday and Friday, February 25 and 26. Schools were closed, events cancelled or postponed, and many businesses did not open or closed early on those days. There was little activity on Thursday, but on Friday, after the plowers and shovelers did their work, traffic was plentiful. The local municipalities did a fine job of keeping the roads p...

Wednesday March 3, 2010 Canton Area Schools will have early dismissal on March 11 for Parent-Teacher Conferences. There will be no school for students on March 12 for Teacher In-Service. Students in the Canton Area School District will have school on March 15 to make up for the day lost to snow on February 25. On the school calendar, no school had been scheduled for March 15....

Wednesday March 3, 2010 This is to inform Borough residents that funds continue to be available for sidewalk repair or replacement grants on a first come, first serve basis. This is a grant (depending on income) for low and moderate income homeowners in the Borough for sidewalks at owner occupied single family residences. “It is recognized that numerous Borough property owners are on a fixed income, which makes it diffic...

Wednesday March 3, 2010 Mrs. Lisa Roller, art teacher at CES is busy mounting and selecting art projects to be on display at the annual art show which will be held on March 30 at 6 p.m. Every student will have at lest one project on exhibit. Also that evening the annual science fair will be held in the lobby of the gym. All area parents, family, and friends are invited to come out and enjoy the wonderful art projects and...

Wednesday March 3, 2010 The Friends of the Green Free Library met on February 24 for the first of the workshops they are offering to the community. Mary Campbell reviewed the book "Frozen Laundry and Depression Soup." Natives of this area and the southern tier of New York submitted stories for this book. Local people who submitted items include Anne Preston and Larry Thoren. The book is now available at the library. Futu...

Wednesday March 3, 2010 The Jacob Brothers of Dillsburg, PA, will appear at Canton Church of Christ, (Disciples of Christ) corner of N. Minnequa and East Union Street, Canton, on Saturday, March 13 at 7 p.m. The concert, originally planned for February 25, was postponed because of winter storms. The Jacob Brothers, veterans of gospel music, are dedicated to the ministry of spreading the Gospel through music. Since 1962 t...

Wednesday March 3, 2010 Canton Ecumenical Parish of the United Methodist Church is planning the next community dinner, Tuesday March 9, at 5 p.m. The menu includes Roast Pork with your choice of sauerkraut or Bearnaise sauce, mashed potatoes and green beans, bread and dessert. They wish that they could guarantee no bad weather for the event, but they are only a church. Many braved the snow for spaghetti and fettuccine ...

Wednesday March 3, 2010 Loren M. Bellows, PA-C, has joined Guthrie’s family medicine practice as a certified physician assistant at the Clinic’s Troy office. Prior to this position, Bellows worked in the same capacity at Sweet Family Practice, Wysox, Pa. Bellows earned her master’s degree from the Physician Assistant Program at Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, Pa., and her bachelor’s degree from Bloomsburg University....

Wednesday March 3, 2010 Troy Chamber of Commerce will once again celebrate Founders' Day, June 12. This is an all day event with the streets being lined with sales, craft and food vendors, from 9 to 4. In addition it is possible that an antique car show might be part of the activities. A parade is also being planned and will start at Croman Elementary School at 10 a.m. If you would like to become part of any of the event...

Wednesday March 3, 2010 The Canton Township Board of Supervisors held its March meeting with Chairman Gary Ferguson and Supervisors Jasper Smith and Mark McMurray present along with Road Foreman Bob Petrowski. The minutes and bills lists were approved. General liability and property pool insurance premiums totaling $6,869.29 were received. Several pieces of equipment have needed repairs recently. A pin broke on the loade...

Wednesday March 3, 2010 After meeting to sort player registrations into teams Monday night the Board of Directors found they did not have enough players signed up to fill out teams for everyone. It was decided to keep registrations open until 6:00 pm on Monday March 15, 2010. Forms will be available at the High School Office, Blast 17 building in Canton and were printed as an ad in last weeks Canton Paper. If you can't f...

Wednesday March 3, 2010 Pennsylvania food inspectors have taken some heat for enforcing state laws that limit church and fire hall bake sales, but the unpopular laws actually make good food-safety sense, according to a food-inspection expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences. And now, with a potential regulatory change on the horizon, there are new considerations for food safety concerning bake sale items,...

Wednesday March 3, 2010 The talent show at the Nelle Black Westgate Auditorium on February 27 was a grand success and played before an audience of over 200 people. The show raised over $1,000 for CHS junior Jessy Lepper, who will be traveling to Europe this summer through the People to People program to meet with other student ambassadors to promote cultural exchange and world peace. All the acts were well-received and t...

Wednesday March 3, 2010 The Canton Lions Club once more will sponsor the AMBA Blood Screening Event in Canton. This year's screening will be held on Saturday, April 10 from 6 am to 10 am at Canton Elementary School. The AMBA panel includes tests for: • Coronary Disease - Cholesterol, HDL cholesterol; Cholesterol/HDL ratio; Triglycerides; LDL cholesterol • Anemia- Red Blood Indices (MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW); Hemoglobin; Hemat...

By: Al SpencerWednesday March 3, 2010 Both the Canton Warriors and the Troy Trojans will send one wrestler onto the PIAA Regional Tournament in Williamsport next weekend. Canton's Garth Mahosky earned his trip with a 5-4 win over Dylan Hornberger of Mount Carmel. Beau Parker, Troy, advanced with a fourth place finish. Parker forfeited his final match to Mike Cobb of Wyalusing. In the team race Canton took 23rd place while Troy finishe...

Wednesday March 3, 2010 Jeremy Route, Canton, was inducted into the District 4 Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame. He wrestled for Canton from 1988 to 1991. He won two sectional titles, placed in District 4 tournament three times, and was a Northeast regional champion. Route won a PIAA championship at 152 pounds in 1991 and produced a career record of 101-23-2....

Wednesday March 3, 2010 On the evening of Monday, February 22, 2010, Lanny Jerome Breese, 45, of Fassett, passed away at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center, Elmira. Born in Troy on February 25, 1964, he was the son of Leland and Cassie (Ayres) Breese. Lanny was one of God's special people who, although limited in certain capabilities, brought light and joy into the hearts of those close to him. A cheerful, friendly young man, he...

Wednesday March 3, 2010 Barbara Rae Morse, 73, passed away on February 24, 2010 after a nine year courageous battle with cancer. She died at the residence of her daughter in Troy, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 1, 1936 in Troy, she was the eldest daughter to Raymond (Huck) and Edith (Williams) Morris. She was born at home on Canton Street. Barbara was a 1954 graduate of Troy High School. She was married to...

Wednesday March 3, 2010 Mrs. Susan Landis Souder, age 66, of Elkland Township, Sullivan County, PA, went to be with Jesus on Friday, February 26, 2010, after sixteen courageous years of living with cancer. Her final days were spent with her loving family by her side at the Gatehouse in Williamsport, PA. Susan was born in Harleysville, PA on March 31, 1943 a daughter of Elias and Sallie (Alderfer) Landis. She was a gradua...

Wednesday March 3, 2010 Curtis E. Spalding, 89, life long resident of Troy, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the Bradford County Manor. He was the loving husband of the late Marian Mae (Greenough) Spalding who passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2010. The couple married August 18, 1942 and had 67 happy years together. Curt was born on August 27, 1920 on the family farm in Troy Township, son of the late Wil...

Wednesday March 3, 2010 Inez L. Taylor, 84, of Troy went to rest in the peace of her Lord on Monday, February 22, 2010 at the Towanda Memorial Skilled Nursing Unit. Inez was born on Feb. 23, 1925, in Owego, N.Y., the daughter of the late Henry and Olive (Campbell) Lurcock. Inez married John Taylor and together they raised three sons, a step-son and grandson. They also owned Taylor's Greenhouse until her retirement in 197...

By: John ShafferWednesday March 3, 2010 President Obama convoked the Health Care Summit in order to find a way to pass his bill. The Congressional Democrat leaders hoped to protect themselves from the electoral consequences of passing the bill. The Republicans hoped to find a way to prevent the passage of the bill. All may have succeeded, in a way - but in spite of heavy public opposition to his bill, the President continues to press on...

Wednesday March 3, 2010 A central cast of nine, a 60 voice adult choir, a four person pit band, a supporting cast of 25, an adult tech crew of five, a backstage crew of six, and many publicity people… All have worked together for months to present "Godspell" to the audience on Friday, March 5 at 7:30 and Saturday, March 6 at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. at Troy's Memorial Auditorium. John Wile, Cherie Ayres, Charlotte Morse, Kevin...

Wednesday March 3, 2010 Lewis "Lewie" Howell will officially retire as Canton Borough Street Department Foreman on February 27. He was hired in June 1960, when Dan Wynne was Canton's Street Commissioner. After working full-time for the Street Department for a few years, Lewie took over from Mr. Wynne upon the latter's retirement in the spring of 1970. Lewie enjoyed his time with the Borough, and told us, "It was all fun....

Wednesday March 3, 2010 The Guys' Night Out scheduled for Tuesday, March 9, at the Rialto Theatre in Canton is to be "a little different" than those in the past year. The Guys' Night Out which features the motion picture, "Invictus", begins from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.ish with the men (younger-middle age-older), as well as older elementary-junior high-senior high boys; patronizing either Big John's Pizzeria or the Warrior Loun...

Wednesday March 3, 2010 The Canton Elementary School will hold Kindergarten Registration on Tuesday, March 23 and Wednesday, March 24. Packets and reporting times will be mailed out to parents, March 8. Parents who have children who will be attending Kindergarten next year must call 673-5196 to provide the necessary information so the school may send a packet for registration. Children who turn five years old before Sept...

Wednesday March 3, 2010 The Canton Music Boosters is holding a fundraiser to help raise money for the new piano. On Tuesday, March 9, Wednesday, March 10 and Thursday, March 11, come to the High School auditorium lobby and have a fun picture taken with Michelle Vazul Photography to help raise money for the piano fund. Dress-up clothes and props will be provided. 100% of money will be donated to the piano fund. Sign up in...

Wednesday March 3, 2010 Laurel Health System’s Bradford-Tioga Head Start is now enrolling preschoolers for the 2010-2011 school year. The deadline for applications is, May 4, 2010. Head Start is a high-quality preschool program available at no cost to income eligible children, ages 3 and 4, and their families. The youngsters attend four half-day, educational sessions Monday through Thursday from September through May. Th...

By: Al SpencerWednesday March 3, 2010 West Central Sectionals -Montoursville The Canton Warriors started their road to Hershey with the WC Sectional Tournament this past weekend. The top three in each weight class go on to the District Tournament in Williamsport next weekend. The Warriors placed second in the team race with 130 points. Championship Finals (Top two advance) 103 - Gipe (S. Williamsport) fall Darren Killian (C) 125 - Dyl...

Wednesday March 3, 2010 On the morning of Saturday, February 20, 2010, well-known Canton resident Bess Jeffrey (Treager) Clarke, 91, passed away quietly at Bradford County Manor. Born February 8, 1919 in Greensburg, PA she was the daughter of WIlliam L. and Edna (Jeffrey) Treager. After graduating high school Bess enrolled in Penn State, following in the footsteps of her father. She graduated with the class of 1940, havi...

Wednesday March 3, 2010 Eileen F. (nee O'Leary) Colella, 85, died suddenly on Feb. 17, 2010, in Troy. Eileen was a resident of Sugar Run, PA, for the last 23 years and formerly of Germantown section in Philadelphia. She was the beloved wife of 63 years to Thomas G. Colella; the loving mother of Thomas (Linda) Colella, Gail (William) Wittman, Georgette (James) Chalker and the late Joseph Colella; the loving grandmother of...

Wednesday March 3, 2010 H. Gertrude Huntington, 88, of Springfield Township, passed away Saturday, February 20. 2010, at Bradford County Manor. Gertrude was born April 25, 1921 in Sayre, daughter of the late Harvey and Emily (Weaver) Stethers. She was married to the late Wayne L. Huntington and was a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Her memberships included the Republican Women of Bradford County ...

Wednesday March 3, 2010 Hugh Carlton "Carlie" Kane, a longtime and well-known resident of the Fassett and Gillett communities passed away Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, at Sylvan Ridge Personal Care Home, Columbia Cross Roads, where he had been receiving care, at the age of 92. Born on September 2, 1917, in Erie, PA, Carlie was the son of Reverend J. Sydney and Nevah McInroy Kane. With a high regard for education, Hugh received ...

Wednesday March 3, 2010 Dorothy Klein, 73, of Troy, (Armenia Twp.) and formerly of Nazareth, PA, passed away at home while surrounded by family. She was called home to heaven on Tuesday morning, February 23, 2010. Born on May 28, 1936 in Petersville, PA, Dorothy Marie was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Schmall) Hanzl. She was a 1954 graduate of Northampton High School. In earlier years, she worked for Western Ele...

Wednesday March 3, 2010 Kenneth E. Rosencrance, 61, of Troy, born April 24, 1948, passed away Feb. 17, 2010, at Robert Packer Hospital following a battle with cancer. Ken was a beloved elementary school educator for more than 35 years with the Troy Area School District, where his love of learning and his passion for teaching enriched the lives of more than 700 children. Ken served in many leadership roles, including pres...

Wednesday March 3, 2010 Margaret F. Crosier Saunders, 68, of Salem, NY, passed away Saturday night, February 20, 2010 at the Orchard Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Granville, NY, surrounded by her loving family. Born February 22, 1941 in Hebron, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Mary (Fitz Gerald) Crosier. On June 24, 1961, she married Theodore Saunders, who passed away on December 28, 1988. She would have ...

Wednesday March 3, 2010 On the afternoon of Tuesday, February 16, 2010, Elwood Gilbert Sick of Sugar Run passed away quietly at Dar-Way Nursing Home in Estella. He was 72 years of age. Born in Wyalusing on April 3, 1937, he was the son of Darwin and Eunice (Jayne) Sick. After graduating high school he served our country with the United States Army. After his hitch was up, Elwood returned to work the family farm until his...