Wednesday December 22, 2010 The December 23rd edition of the Sentinel is the final issue for the year, and this is the final website update for 2010 as well.  Our next edition will be printed on January 5 and dated January 6. Our office will be open on December 23 and the morning of the 24th. We will be closed Christmas Day. Even though there is no paper printed the last week of the year, we will be in and out of the o...

Wednesday December 22, 2010 On December 20, the winners were drawn in the Canton Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Raffle. Vicky Dibble won the Grand Prize of $1,000 cash donated by Talisman EnergyPeggy Guzik won the First Prize,  $450, donated by: ($100 donor) Morse & Kleese Funeral Home, Inc.; ($50 donors) : Dr. Robert Place, Gannon Associates, Pepper Funeral Home, RSJ Technologies LLC, H. Rockwell & Son, VF...

Wednesday December 22, 2010 Peg Bulkley (center) was the winner of a three-minute shopping spree at the Canton Tops Market. She had her spree on Wednesday, December 15. Her son-in-law Dr. David Kopetan (right) was her "pusher" who conducted the carts about the store.  Store Manager  William Reese, (left) and the employees were very cooperative and  kept other customers out of Peg's way.  They also gave w...

Wednesday December 22, 2010 The Bradford County Conservation District will be offering a series of important training sessions related to the new Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Chapter 102 Earth Disturbance and Stormwater Management regulations.  The sessions will be held at the Stoll Natural Resource Center in Wysox on January 17th between 10 AM-Noon for engineers, January 17th between 7-9 PM for ...

Wednesday December 22, 2010 Penn State Cooperative Extension will be hosting a Natural Gas Taxation and Finance Workshop on January 26 at the Riverstone Inn on Route 6 in Towanda. The program will run from 8 am to 5 pm and will be geared for financial advisors, such as attorneys, accountants, financial planners, tax preparers and small-business owners. Landowners are also welcome. "Gas taxation is extremely complicated, and...

Wednesday December 22, 2010 The Rialto Theatre in Canton is to be open each and every day of Christmas Week (December 24 through December 29) showing Disney's "Tangled", rated PG, an animated family film with the voices of Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi, and Ron Perlman. Please read the newspaper's advertisement or telephone 570-673-4444 for the exact times of the daily presentations for the six-day run. New Year's Week Motion P...

Wednesday December 22, 2010 Each year, the Bradford County Conservation District selects a farm operator or owner that has demonstrated an outstanding record of conservation stewardship in cooperation with the District. This year the Conservation District presented Michael Kelsch with the 2010 Outstanding Cooperator of the Year Award. The award was presented at the Conservation Districts annual appreciation dinner on Decemb...

Wednesday December 22, 2010 The Canton Fire Department Board of Directors held its December meeting with President Rich Bardo, Secretary Sherry Miller, Treasurer Jodie Bardo, Fire Chief Kim Jennings, Deputy Chief J. Scott May, and municipal representatives Dale Jackson, James Tompkins, Roger Tracey, Mark McMurray and Ted Tomlinson. The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted and the the treasurer's report and bills li...

By: Al SpencerWednesday December 22, 2010 The Warrior wrestlers lost their first dual match of the year, falling at Montoursville on December 14 by a score of 35-23. 103 - Daniel Killian (C) maj dec Reiman (M) 9-1112 - Darren Killian (C) by forfeit119 - Pearson (M) tech fall Brooks Gleckner (C) 18-3125 - Dyer (M) dec Zach Pettigrew (C) 5-0130 - Stanford (M) dec Spencer Castle (C) 7-5135 - Batkoski (M) dec Dylan Killian (C) 10-3140 - Frey...

Wednesday December 22, 2010 Mrs. Irene A. DeWolf, 92, Mehoopany, passed away at her home in Jenningsville, Windham Twp., surrounded by her family, December 12, 2010. She was born in Ricketts. PA on October 5, 1918, the daughter of the late Alva and Ida Snyder Adams. Growing up in the Wyalusing area, she was a graduate of the Wyalusing High School. Her entire adult life, Mrs. DeWolf was a dedicated farmer's wife, and homemak...

Wednesday December 22, 2010 Dale J. Finnerty, 66,  East Smithfield, went to be with his Lord, December 19, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was the loving husband of Ida (Vroman) Finnerty who he married in 1995. Born on September 21, 1944 in Troy, he was the son of the late John and Doris (McClure) Finnerty.  He was a graduate of East Smithfield High School (SRU) and was a veteran of the United ...

Wednesday December 22, 2010 Ward Duane Kittle of Columbia Cross Roads passed away peacefully at home following declining health. Born at home in Granville Township on July 9, 1930, he was the son of the late Willis Ward Kittle and Lois (Freelove) Kittle. He was a graduate of Troy High School Class of 1949 and in early years farmed in the Granville and Leona areas. He was later employed as a truck driver and heavy equipment ...

By: John ShafferWednesday December 22, 2010 Christmas, the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, is the most widely observed holiday in the United States. It embodies many aspects of our lives, in one way or another - commerce, with the Christmas season being the most important segment of sales for many businesses and industries; entertainment, with Christmas music on the airwaves from Thanksgiving to New Year's  and TV specials a...

Wednesday December 22, 2010 At the December 13 meeting of Canton Borough Council, Police Chief Doug Seeley announced that one 18-year old and five juvenile suspects, aged 16 or 17, will face multiple charges of criminal mischief for the vandalism spree in Canton on November 13 and 14.  The spree involved the use of spray paint to deface vehicles, garages, sheds and fences in several locations in Canton Borough, includi...

Wednesday December 22, 2010 Canton Borough Council held its December meeting with President Ken Robertson and Councilors Eric Anderson, Alfonse Ciaccio, Sheila Riggs, Kurt Bastion, Roger Tracey and Jason Robertson. Council unanimously approved a 2011 budget with total expenditures of $663,675 and revenues of $634,946. Council also unanimously approved a half-mill increase in the real estate tax. The tax rates also were adju...

Wednesday December 22, 2010 The Event Committee proudly announces the addition of a new feature to the annual Fall Fling. The new feature will include the award of scholarships to two college-bound seniors selected as King and Queen of the Fall Fling Event.  Interested college-bound seniors attending high schools in Bradford County are encouraged to inquire about this scholarship opportunity at their high school princi...

Wednesday December 22, 2010 Everyone is cordially invited to hear Andrew McLaughlin share special music during worship at the Canton Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, on Sunday, December 26, 2010. Andy, a Canton native and 2005 graduate of Canton Area Jr.-Sr. High School, received a B.A. degree in vocal performance from West Chester University in 2009, and is presently in his second year at the University of Maryland a...

Wednesday December 22, 2010 At a recent meeting of the Troy Chamber of Commerce, Annis Gustin of Troy was named "Person of the Year." This annual award is in its second year. The first recipients were Mr. and Mrs. Dale Palmer. A committee of three chooses names of outstanding community leaders or businesses in the Troy area and then brings the nominations to the entire membership of the Chamber to chose one honoree. This ye...

Wednesday December 22, 2010 First Citizens National Bank has announced the promotion of two employees, Jeff Wilson and Chris Landis. Jeff Wilson was promoted to a new Chief Lending Officer position, in which he is responsible for all commercial lending activities. He will also be responsible for commercial business growth and profitability. Wilson was hired in 1987 as branch manager of the Ulysses office. In 2001, he was pr...

Wednesday December 22, 2010 Katherine Bicknell, 89, of Troy, passed away on Monday morning, December 13, 2010 at the Bradford County Manor following a brief illness. Katherine (Bowers) Bicknell, “Kathy” to family and friends, was born on April 14, 1921 in Plainfield, NJ. She was blessed with over 72 years of marriage to Norman Bicknell, who she knew since their childhood years in New Jersey.   In addit...

Wednesday December 22, 2010 Ryan Ellenberger of Canton passed away very unexpectedly on Sunday, December 5, 2010, he was 26 years old. Born on November 7, 1984, in  Sayre, Ryan Michael was a son of Debriah (Bowling) Ellenberger and the late Lanny M. Ellenberger.  He was a 2004 graduate of Canton High School. Ryan truly cared about people.  Though sometimes private, he overcame many obstacles in his life. ...

Wednesday December 22, 2010 Gordon Eugene Farr, 61, former Bradford County Coroner, of 403 Clinton St. Sayre, passed away December 8, 2010 at his home following declining health. "Gene," as he was known by his family and many friends was born in Waverly, NY, on June 30, 1949 the son of the late Gordon E. Farr and Viola May Tum Farr. He was a graduate of Athens Area High School Class of 1969, and in early years was employed ...

Wednesday December 22, 2010 Jacqueline E. Franklin, 80, of West Burlington Township, formerly of Wysox RR2, passed away Monday, December 6, 2010, at the Bradford County Manor where she was the longest resident of 35 years. Jacqueline was born October 17, 1930 in Towanda, the daughter of the late John Jacob Franklin and Jeanette Hunsinger Franklin. She attended the Wysox Elementary School and was a member of the Wysox Presby...

Wednesday December 22, 2010 Nathaniel Blake Inman was silently delivered to his Heavenly Father’s loving arms on December 8, 2010 at 7:26 pm at Geisinger Medical Center. This precious and beautiful angel weighed 6 lb, 11 oz and was 19 inches long. His passing was sudden and unexpected. His family mourns for the moments they dreamed of sharing together and for the little boy they have adored from the beginning. If love...

Wednesday December 22, 2010 Joyce Messner, 62, of East Point (Liberty Township) died Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Elmira, NY on August 21, 1948; a daughter of George “Hack” Wilson and the late Esther (Patterson) Wilson. Joyce was a graduate of Blossburg High School and later attended Empire Beauty School in Williamsport. Her main interest throughout life encompasse...

Wednesday December 22, 2010 Marlin Ross Mills, 42,  Anchorage. Alaska, formerly of Athens, PA. passed away unexpectedly, November 5, 2010. Born in Elmira, NY, on February 21,1968, he was the son of Marlin A. Mills (Rod) and Mary L. Mills. Many knew Marty for his humor and fond love of music. He often could be found holding and playing his guitar singing his heart out. He treasured his times spent with his family, child...

Wednesday December 22, 2010 Francis Mason Terry, 90, formerly of Mansfield, PA, passed away December 13, 2010 at Bradford County Manor. He was born June 4,1920 in Ogdensburg, the son of Fred & Eliza Terry. Francis retired after 50 years from farming. He was a WWII Navy Veteran, serving in the South Pacific and taking part in 6 major invasions. Francis was a talented musician and often entertained the residents of Bradfo...

Wednesday December 22, 2010 Henry William Tiller, Jr. 88, of King George, Virginia, died Monday, December 13, 2010 at his home. He was a member of Lakeland Acres Baptist Church in Florida. Survivors include his children: Lydia Lee Lewis, Jacquelin Fay Tiller, Michael Wayne Tiller, Kenneth Sumner Tiller, Suzanne Tiller Carruthers, Bobby Sands Tiller, Barbara Jo Sweikert, Donna Gernert, and Marjorie Thorp; brother, Eugene Phi...

Wednesday December 22, 2010 Nathan Scott “Spanky” Wales, 30,  Millerton, PA, walked into the arms of his grandparents and aunt on Sunday, December 12, 2010 after a long battle with diabetes. Born September 17, 1980 in Elmira, NY, he was the son of John and Susan (Bolt) Wales of Millerton, PA. Nathan enjoyed cooking, construction, Journey (Faithful), auto body and mechanics, and fixing dad’s tractor. S...

Wednesday December 22, 2010 William A. Wesneski, 78, of Blossburg, passed away on December 11, 2010, at his daughter’s home in Blossburg. Born on February 14, 1932 in Canton,  he was a son of the late Charles and Helen (Page) Wesneski. On November 20, 1953, he married the former Dolores Bunn in the Canton Methodist Church. He was employed by Blossburg’s Ward Manufacturing for over 45 years until retiring in...

By: John ShafferWednesday December 22, 2010 One of the biggest problems that the voters have with Congress is that "they do not listen to us."  The proof of that complaint has seldom been more obvious than it is today, in light of the massive 1,924 page omnibus spending bill that the Democrats in Congress have proposed. The bill includes over 20,000 earmarks and is packed with all types of spending; a wish list that they knew would ev...

Friday December 10, 2010 So many folks have made positive remarks about Canton's new Christmas Tree, purchased by the Chamber of Commerce with a grant from the Allen F. Pierce Foundation.  We agree that it helps the town display its Christmas spirit....

Friday December 10, 2010 On November 5, 2010, after a summary trial before Bradford County Judge Maureen Bierne, Donald E. Mannick was cleared of all charges and fines resulting from his accident on June 30, 2010, involving the Canton Independent-Sentinel delivery van. The Judge's order directed that all fines paid by the Defendant be returned to him....

Friday December 10, 2010 Canton Borough Tax Collector, Richard J. Segur, wants to remind all Canton Borough taxpayers that all 2010 Canton Borough Occupation and 2010 County and Borough Real Estate Taxes sent out in March, 2010 are due at his office at 118 Troy Street by December 31, 2010. All Canton Borough Occupation Taxes not paid by December 31,2010 will be turned over to a collection agency with additional costs add...

Friday December 10, 2010 The hours for the tax office at Canton High School will be Wednesday, December 29th, 4 to 6, Thursday, December 30th, 4 to 6 and Friday, December 31st, 2 to 6. Payments in the form of cash or check will be accepted for real estate and Occupation/Per Capita taxes through Dec 31st at the School District Administration Office located at Canton High School....

Friday December 10, 2010 Canton Police  have received reports of a phone scam.  A person identifying themselves as a lawyer will call someone and claim that a member of their family is in jail and they need money so charges aren’t filed against that family member.  The most recent report was a request of $2,800.  This individual then advises the person on the phone to go to the nearest Western U...

Friday December 10, 2010 A Candlelight Community Christmas Eve Celebration has been scheduled for Friday, December 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), East Union Street at North Minnequa Ave, Canton. The participants in the 2010 Christmas Choir include the following: First row from the left: Ada Leonard, Terry Weber, Joy Blackburn, Sandy Navone, Mary Morris, April Campbell, Nancy Arias, Janet B...

Friday December 10, 2010 These are some of the many new items added to the Bradford County Library collection in November. Fiction: • Room by Emma DonoghueTo five-year-old Jack, Room is the entire world. It is where he was born and grew up; it's where he lives with his Ma. At night, his Ma shuts him safely in the wardrobe, where he is meant to be asleep when Old Nick visits.  Room is a celebration of ...

Friday December 10, 2010 The administration reported to the Canton Area School District Board of Education at the December 2 meeting. Superintendent of Schools Matt Gordon reminded the directors that the district received $700,000 under the America’s Recovery  & Reinvestment Act. Those funds supplanted state budget money. Under new guidelines the district must report evaluations of every teacher, how they ...

Friday December 10, 2010 A "Mutual Release and Settlement Agreement" between the Canton Borough Authority, plaintiff and Brenda K. Mott; Rogers, Osgood & Reimann, Inc. T/D/B/A Allen, Rogers & Osgood, CPAs and John C. Mott, defendants has been reached and was released on December 1. Mrs. Mott signed a praecipe for entry of judgment by consent as follows:  I, Brenda K. Mott, hereby request that judgement by co...

Friday December 10, 2010 On the evening of Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, LaRene (Thomas) Ayres of Canton passed away unexpectedly at Troy Community Hospital with her family at her side. She was 88 years of age. Born in Canton on Feb. 1, 1922, she was the daughter of T. Merton and Margaret (Schanbacher) Thomas. LaRene graduated Canton High School with the class of 1940, and Mansfield State Teachers' College in 1943. In 1952 she m...

Friday December 10, 2010 Ellen E. Bustin, 91, highly regarded area educator, of Towanda, passed away Friday evening, Dec. 3, 2010, at the home of her niece in Athens. Ellen was born Sept. 15, 1919, in Sheshequin Township, one of twelve  children of the late John L. Bustin and Mary Vallilee Bustin. She was a 1936 graduate of Ulster High School where she was honored as valedictorian of her graduating class. Ellen atte...

Friday December 10, 2010 Francis C. Carman, 92, of 856 Lakeside Drive, Sayre, Ridgebury Township, formerly of Luthers Mills, went home to be with the Lord Saturday evening, December 4, 2010 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Born in Luthers Mills on March 6, 1918, he was a son of the late Ralph and Gertrude Slater Carman. In 1944 he married the former Esther Ling who preceded him in death on Oct. 20, 1991. Francis o...

Friday December 10, 2010 On the evening of Wednesday, November 24, 2010, baby Vincent DeWitt, the infant son of Steve and Rosemarie (Stankiewicz) DeWitt, came into the world at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, and was taken to his Heavenly home after a fleeting moment on this earth. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, 7:00 pm, December 9 at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Bloss...

Friday December 10, 2010 Ronald P. Enderle, age 81, of Tioga, PA, died unexpectedly on Friday, December 3, 2010 in Solders and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.  Born on August 16, 1929 in Tioga, he was the son of Leon and Ruby (Youngs) Enderle.  His wife of 55 years, Shirley L. (Monks) Enderle predeceased him in 2008. Prior to his retirement, Ronald was employed as a fork lift operator with the A&P pla...

Friday December 10, 2010 Mr. Ray E. Keeney Jr., 63, of P.O. Box 157, Nichols, N.Y., who resided at Mark's Valley View, Diner Road, Laceyville, PA, passed away from injuries sustained in an accident, Dec. 3, 2010 at Craftmaster Inc., Wysox Township. Born on Oct. 28, 1947,he was a son of the late Ray E. and Jane Elinor Farr Keeney Sr. Ray was a graduate of Northeast Bradford High School. He would later enter the U.S. Army,...

Friday December 10, 2010 On the evening of Wednesday, December 1, 2010, Susie (Brown) Keltz of Elmira went to be with her Lord while at Chemung County Nursing Facility.  She was 90 years of age. Born January 28, 1920 at English Hill in Union Township she was the youngest of nine children in the family of Mason and Laura (Leonard) Brown.  The family later moved to Canton where she resided until 1942 when she mar...

Friday December 10, 2010 Frank R. Rowe, 78,  Orwell Hill (RD 1, Rome), passed away peacefully at his home, December 6, 2010, following a brief period of declining health. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and under the direction of the Cooley family of the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols; www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com....

By: John ShafferFriday December 10, 2010 The President's compromise on the "Bush Tax Cuts" and  unemployment insurance has ignited firestorms on both sides of the political chasm. Some conservatives are upset about an extension of unemployment that is not paid for (see Senator Jim  Bunning's position when the issue came up a few months ago); others object to any extension at all, on the grounds that  "unemployment insuran...

Friday December 3, 2010 On November 22, in a continuation of the November 8 meeting, Canton Borough Council voted to advertise a 2011 budget with revenue of $533,187 and expenses of $562,858 in the general fund. The State Liquid Fuels fund has expenditures of $45,082 and revenue of $47,563.64. The Street Light fund will have projected revenue of $21,567 and expected expenses of $22,130. The Fire Tax fund has revenue of ...

Friday December 3, 2010 Canton Police are investigating a break-in at Kelley’s Creekside Restaurant occurring between 6:00 p.m. on November 24, 2010 and the mid morning hours on November 25, 2010. Individual(s) entered the restaurant through a small outside door approximately 24” by 24” in size on the south side of the restaurant. Once inside the individual(s) removed a ceiling tile over the kitchen ar...

Friday December 3, 2010 Canton Police are investigating a hit and run that occurred on November 22, 2010 at approximately 3:30 p.m. behind Chemung Canal Trust Company. Melinda Page of Canton had parked her 2001 Chrysler in the parking lot behind a small red car.  When Mrs. Page came out of the bank she noticed that her car had been hit and damaged. There was damage to the front passenger fender and headlight area.&...

Friday December 3, 2010 Canton Police are investigating a break in of a utility trailer occurring between November 12, 2010 and November 15, 2010.  The utility trailer was parked at the Housing Authority on East Second Street.  The trailer was locked with a padlock which was cut. Items taken were: a 50’ yellow extension cord, a Hitachi circular saw and two (2) Eswing hammers.  Anyone with informatio...

Friday December 3, 2010 Less than a week from now, 1,300 plus care packages will be in the mail for our troops. If only we could be there when they receive them! Our mission is to let them know they are not forgotten, that we miss them and appreciate all they do for the cause of freedom. We look forward to their safe return to their homeland. That being said, we move on with all of the planning that goes with our missio...

Friday December 3, 2010 The children from Kids Power Hour at the Granville Center Church of Christ will present a Christmas Program  on December 12 at 1:30 pm.  The program includes "A Christmas Carol" by Pam Andrews, along with other Christmas features. An offering will be received for the Pine Haven Children's Ranch. Everyone is welcome to come and to join a covered-dish dinner at 12:15 pm followed by the pr...

Friday December 3, 2010 St. Michael Parish will celebrate the annual Communal Penance Service on Sunday, December 12, 2010, at 2:00.  Our new priest, Fr. Michael McCormick will lead us in prayer and song.  The service is open to all, and the opportunity will be offered for individual confession for Catholics.  There will be priests from the deanery to help hear confessions.  Fr. Mike says, "I hope a...

Friday December 3, 2010 The Troy Area High School National Honor Society sponsored a “Pennies for Patients” fund drive for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  “The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and patient services. The LLS mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin&r...

Friday December 3, 2010 "Unstoppable" is a 2010 American action thriller film, based on a true incident/story, directed by Tony Scott, written by Mark Bomback and starring Denzel Washington and Chris Pine. The film tells the story of a runaway train, and the two men (Washington and Pine) who attempt to stop it. The movie begins a four-day run at the Rialto Theatre in Canton, PA this Friday, December 3. Production for "U...

Friday December 3, 2010 A newly created Light Show is now in operation at the Troy Heritage Museum. Area residents are invited to come to the museum on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday starting at 6 and running continually until 11 to see the light show. The show, which is created by Bill Brasington features nine songs and over 10,000 lights on 13 separate buildings. The lights "dance" to the music which can be heard by tuni...

By: Bill BowerFriday December 3, 2010 If you happen to be downtown in Troy, be sure to check out the baskets decorated for Christmas by the Troy Heritage Garden Club. I wonder if you readers know that there has been a mystery surrounding the snowmen made by Sandy Scott for the holiday baskets last year. It seems that when the baskets were undecorated in late winter by Bill and Mary Alice Bower, the decorations were never seen again. ...

Friday December 3, 2010 Clifford D. Bruszewski, 78, went to be with his Lord and Savior whom he served faithfully on Monday, November 29, 2010 at the Robert Packer Hospital after a long battle with failing health. He was born in Flushing, Queens, NY, on October 7, 1932.  Cliff served in the United States Marine Corps for three years, serving his country in Korea.  For twenty-five years of his life he was emplo...

Friday December 3, 2010 John Lavern Fields was born May 21, 1938 in Williamsport, PA. He passed from this life on Friday, November 26, 2010. John (Jack) Fields graduated from Canton High School in 1956.  He graduated from technical courses for his work. He worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad as a signalman until 1958, for North Penn Telephone until 1979 and retired from TDS TELECOM in 2000. He died at his home in ...

Friday December 3, 2010 Mary Furman Harkness, of Bentley Creek, passed away at the Bradford County Manor in Burlington on Saturday, November 27, 2010, from complications of Parkinson’s.  She was 88 years old. Mary was a lifelong resident of Gillett, where she ran a dairy farm in partnership with her husband, Dana J. Harkness, who died in January 1989. Born Mary Emmavieve Furman, on May 5, 1922 to Howard and B...

Friday December 3, 2010 During the early morning hours of, November 27, 2010, Yolanda (Brown) Mosher 74, Canton Township passed away quietly at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born in Shunk on May 24, 1936, she was the daughter of Walter and Owanda (Kilmer) Brown. On December 30, 1965, she was married to Charles L. Mosher, and together they raised three sons and opened their hearts and home to a foster da...

Friday December 3, 2010 Paul Roy Route, 78, lifetime resident of Ralston, passed away Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010 at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro. Born on December 21, 1931, at the family home in Ralston, he was one of six children of the late Alfred Sr. and L. Irene (Teribury) Route.  Paul Roy was employed at Blossburg’s Ward Foundry until retirement.  He was a member of the Ralston United Methodist ...

By: John ShafferFriday December 3, 2010 After spending the bulk of his first two years in office doing as little as possible to involve Republicans in the formation of laws, the President this week has scheduled a couple of meetings with the leaders of both parties in hopes of coming to agreement on some things. Oh, there were occasions in which the President met with the GOP, but those were more  audiences between the Crown and&n...