Wednesday March 28, 2012 On her way to work on March 23, at 7:48 am, Linda Haldeman saw a wild turkey peering into the window at Stull's Flowers and Gifts. At first she couldn't believe her eyes. Wonder if he was checking out all the wonderful Easter flowers and gifts? You never have a camera when you need it....

Wednesday March 28, 2012 Ron Groover from the Wheel Inn is looking for old photographs of the Wheel Club. If you have any, please contact him at 673-8421....

Wednesday March 28, 2012 The Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ) of Canton will be sponsoring a trip to New York City to see the Cirque du Soleil presentation of "Zarkana". "Zarkana" is an acrobatic rock opera that blends circus arts with the surreal to create a world where physical virtuosity rubs shoulders wit the strange. The story follows Zark, a magician who has lost his powers - and the love of his life - in an ...

Wednesday March 28, 2012 The committee for the 175th Ralston Anniversary met on March 20 to discuss the upcoming events. On Friday night "Rich Pawling's History Alive! Boys Band Biography" will be presented. Rich Pawling's History Alive ! Boys have captivated audiences of all ages throughout the United States with their entertaining performances since their formation in 1997. The band provides music which was performed d...

Wednesday March 28, 2012 On the afternoon of Saturday, March 24th, 2012, Thomas Paul Davison, 79, Canton passed away quietly at his residence with his beloved family at his side. Born in Canton on March 10th, 1933 he was the son of the late James A. and Hermina (Dreste) Davison. Tom was raised on the Lake Hill family farm and as a young man worked the farm. He loved to tell family and friends stories of his boyhood, many...

Wednesday March 28, 2012 Charles Messner, 86, of East Point, PA went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 26, 2012, from the Williamsport Regional Medical Center while surrounded by his loving family. Charles Henry was born on October 12, 1925 in Blossburg, PA, the son of the late Clifford Delos and Carrie Catherine (Miller) Messner. He was a 1944 graduate of Liberty High School. On Labor Day, September 6, 194...

Wednesday March 28, 2012 Austin Holcomb Seymour was born still on Jan. 18, 2012. He was the first child of Captain Nate and Michelle Seymour of Alexandria, VA. He was the first grandchild of Gary and Diane Seymour, Towanda, PA, the second grandchild of Charlie and Martha Denkenberger of Montrose, Pa., the 10th grandchild of Murray and Julie O'Donnell of Towanda, PA, and the ninth great-grandchild of Allen and Marge Seymo...

Wednesday March 28, 2012 Laura Mae Shuyler, 70, of the Martha Lloyd Community, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2012 at the Troy Community Hospital. Laura was born on October 21, 1941 in Savillesville, MD, daughter of the late Earl and Ruth (Tressler) Shuyler. She has been a part of the Martha Lloyd Community for the past 46 years. She enjoyed sing and bowling. Surviving are sisters: Mary (James) Heller, Dillsburg, PA, a...

Wednesday March 28, 2012 As winter has slipped into the renewal of Spring, Alise M. Swayze has slipped into resurrected life. She died March 17, 2012 in Richmond, VA at the age of 96. She was born on July 27, 1915 in Kingston, Pennsylvania, to Henry and Myrtle (Nesbitt) Motyer. She spent most of her happy childhood growing up on the family farm along the banks of the Susquehanna River near Towanda. She graduated from Tow...

Wednesday March 21, 2012 PA State Police report that unknown persons damaged or vandalized an empty fresh water impoundment area owned by Chesapeake Energy Corporation by cutting a polyethlyene liner of the tank in numerous locations with a sharp cutting instrument. The damage is estimated at $300,000. The impoundment is located in Burlington Township. The incident took place between March 9 at 6:30 pm and March 11 at 1:...

Wednesday March 21, 2012 A few of Canton’s distinguished citizens will light up the night of April 11th at the Green Free Library. The Friends of the Library have brought back this popular evening after a few years’ hiatus to help celebrate National Library Week. Our “stars” represent the many bright and shining residents that make Canton a special place. Many of the presenters are well known thro...

Wednesday March 21, 2012 Canton Area School District is pleased to announce the fourth annual “From Our Farms to Your Arms” program on Tuesday, April 17. This free event will be held at the Canton Elementary School from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Enjoy samples of locally produced foods such as mixed greens from Northern Tier Greens, manicotti and cheesecake from Inn to the Seasons Specialties, a selection of cheeses...

Wednesday March 21, 2012 Seventeen instrumental students of Dan Schwanger, Troy High School Band Director, are taking part in the first annual Jazz Festival, which is a county-wide music event. The festival will be held on March 27, starting with the first concert at 5:30 and continuing with performances every half hour after that. The Mansfield University Jazz Band and Mansfieldians will also perform....

Wednesday March 21, 2012 A scholarship for academic excellence will be awarded to a Troy Area High School Senior (class of 2012) 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 acceptance to a four-year college •...

Wednesday March 21, 2012 Judy Beardslee of Troy is taking orders for chocolate crosses with all proceeds going to the Relay for Life event being scheduled later in the summer. She makes and sells milk chocolate ones, peanut butter, dark, and white chocolate. They would make a great addition to your Easter baskets. You may contact Judy at Terrace Lanes, Troy or by calling 297-4556. Last year she made over 1,000, and is pl...

Wednesday March 21, 2012 All Bradford County and municipal 2012 real estate tax bills have been mailed to property owners. If you have not received your tax bill, it is probably due to an addressing issue. Since the 911 re-addressing has been done, some of the one-year forwarding times on old addresses have expired. If you have not received your tax bill, please contact your local tax collector, and be sure to provide th...

Wednesday March 21, 2012 Need a perfect Easter gift for your friends and family? Why not give them a Rialto Theatre Gift Bag? Included in the bag are two movie tickets, a bag which will be filled with popcorn when you present it at the theater, and a box of candy. It is a great way to let people know you are thinking about them at Easter time or anytime during the year. Stop by the Canton Sentinel Office, 10 W. Main Stre...

Wednesday March 21, 2012 Due to popular demand, a second bus trip has been arranged to see Sight & Sound's premiere production of "Jonah" on Tuesday, July 31 in Strasburg, PA. Benedict's Bus Service of Wellsboro will be providing the transportation, and Denny Vermilya of Canton is organizer and host of the trip. Bus pickups will be made in Wysox and Canton, with tentative pickup times at 6:30 am in Wysox and 7 am in ...

Wednesday March 21, 2012 Andy Love, President of the Friends of the Bradford County Library, and Jeff Singer, Director of the Library, presented Marcene Billingsley with a dozen roses at their most recent meeting. Mrs. Billingsley served as the Treasurer of the Friends for 30 years before retiring recently. The library is very grateful to Marcene for all of her years of service. The Bradford County Library is located on ...

Wednesday March 21, 2012 Velma Grace Gaige, 84, formerly of Canton, passed away March 10, 2012 at the Gatehouse at Divine Providence Hospital, Williamsport. She was born August 7, 1927 in Millerton, the daughter of Ralph and Cora Jones Hungerford. Grace was a retired x-ray technician and a member of the Canton Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ). She is survived by two sons, Michael of Westbrook, Maine and Gregg of Ha...

Wednesday March 21, 2012 During the early morning hours of Thursday, March 15th, 2012, former Canton resident Donald C. Kreitzer passed away quietly at his home in Loyalsock Township, with his beloved family at his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 84 years of age. Born in Dayton, Ohio on December 13th, 1927, he was the son of Earl and Sadie (Decker) Kreitzer. Don served with the U.S. Navy during the Se...

Wednesday March 21, 2012 Alise M. Swayze, a former resident of Canton and a retired teacher at Canton Elementary School, passed away on March 17, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia. A full obituary will appear in next week's update....

Wednesday March 14, 2012 All Bradford County and municipal 2012 real estate tax bills have been mailed to property owners. If you have not received your tax bill, it is probably due to an addressing issue. Since the 911 re-addressing has been done, some of the one-year forwarding times on old addresses have expired. If you have not received your tax bill, please contact your local tax collector, and be sure to provide th...

Wednesday March 14, 2012 Gemma Bardo, a student at Canton High School, is organizing a 5K Run/Walk for Autism. The event will be held at the Canton school on April 7, with registration beginning at 9 am. The race will get underway at 10 am. The registration fee is $10 prior to March 22 and will be $15 after that date. Gemma says, "I decided on this project because I have a family member with autism and i just want to do ...

Wednesday March 14, 2012 The Friends of the Green Free Library in Canton have made some plans for two programs this spring. Both events will be held at the Library. On March 29, there will be a tea and book sharing event. This will be an opportunity to discuss new books and books you are currently reading. The time is 7:00 p.m. Come and share your current favorite book. Have tea and cookies while talking about books. Apr...

Wednesday March 14, 2012 A rabies clinic will be held on Saturday, March 31st at the Franklindale Fire Hall from 10 to 12, sponsored by the Troy Vet Clinic. Dr. Crawford Holmes will be the veterinarian. Please bring your dog on a leash or your cat in a carrier. If you have a prior rabies vaccination certificate, please bring it with you. A small fee of $8.00 will be charged....

Wednesday March 14, 2012 On April 29 during the Endless Mountains Maple Festival at Alparon Park in Troy, the annual Battle of the Bands will take place. This year, there are larger prizes for the winners and more chances to win. The judges will decide first and second place. The audience will also have an opportunity to vote on their favorite. First place prize is $500 cash with second place winners earning $300 in cash...

Wednesday March 14, 2012 Senior Timothy Layng a member of the Moravian College men's indoor track & field team earned All-America for the first time in his career in the pole vault at the 2012 NCAA Division III Indoor National Championships being hosted by Grinnell (Iowa) College. Layng was seventh as he tied his school record set two weeks ago at the Landmark Conference Championships, clearing 4.96 meters (16 feet, ...

Wednesday March 14, 2012 Messiah in the Passover, a sermonic demonstration showing how Jesus fulfilled the ancient feast of Passover, will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 6:00 pm at the Faith Baptist Church, on Route 414, east of Canton Borough. Messiah In The Passover will be conducted by Jeff Siegel, a representative of Chosen People Ministries, one of the world's most extensive ministries to God's chosen people ...

Wednesday March 14, 2012 Gerald E. Estep, age 84, of Troy, died Thursday, March 8, 2012 at his home. Gerald was born December 6, 1927 in Windber, PA, a son of Francis and Maude (VanNoy) Estep. He celebrated 64 years of marriage to Janice H. Estep on September 27th, 2011. Gerald was a machinist at Troy Engine, Remington Rand in Elmira, NY, Glider City Tool Co., A & P Tea Co. in Horseheads, NY and retired from GTE, Tow...

Wednesday March 14, 2012 On the morning of Tuesday, March 6th, 2012, Thomas Roy McCracken of Roaring Branch passed away quietly at his residence after a lengthy illness, with his beloved family at his side. He was 75 years of age. Born in Grover on February 25th, 1937, he was the son of John and Edoise (Kaseman) McCracken. Tom served with the United States Marine Corps during the early years of the Cold War. When he retu...

Wednesday March 14, 2012 On March 6th, 2012 Canton resident Emma Jane (Roupp) Transue passed away quietly at Bradford County Manor. She was 75 years of age. Born August 30th, 1936 in Williamsport and raised in Roaring Branch, she was the daughter of Wilford J. and Martha (Botsford) Roupp. She came to know the Lord at the Roaring Branch United Methodist Church. Jane attended the Roaring Branch School through the 6th grade...

Wednesday March 7, 2012 The Troy Area School District will be hosting a public forum on Wednesday, March 14, 2012. The forum will provide opportunities for participants to discuss what programs offered by the school district are important to the Troy community. Parents, taxpayers, and the general community are encouraged to participate. The event will begin at 6pm in Memorial Auditorium. Registration is required to part...

Wednesday March 7, 2012 There will be a presentation for parents from the http://www.drugfreepa.org">drugfreepa.org non-profit organization on March 12th from 7-8:30 approximately, in the Nelle Black Westgate Auditorium on the campus of Canton High School. Please feel free to bring friends and relatives. The topic is “straight talk for parents” it is focusing on how everyone can help prevent drug use in ...

Wednesday March 7, 2012 Ministeriums cut ticket prices to $5 "Fully Alive", a comedy concert with Ken Davis, will be presented at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 22 at the Rialto Theater, Canton. Ken Davis is a gifted Christian comedian, a best-selling author, a frequent radio and television guest, and a very funny guy. He is also one of the most sought after inspirational and motivational speakers in the countr...

Wednesday March 7, 2012 The L. Marilyn Taylor Memorial Award is given each year to a second year student in the respiratory therapy program at Robert Packer Hospital. Felicia Spencer of Columbia Crossroads is this year’s recipient of the honor, given for a high degree of professionalism in the pursuit of clinical excellence. Marilyn Taylor was a 1971 graduate of the respiratory therapy program and a supervisor in ...

Wednesday March 7, 2012 Troy Area School District and Bradford County Dairy Princess work together to present The "Building Your Bones" Program on Tuesday, February 21. A presentation of Building Your Bones Program was held at the Troy Intermediate School on February 21. A team consisting of the Bradford County Dairy Princess, Michala Kuhlman, Marilyce Young, an alternate Dairy Princess, Emily Cole a local Dairy Maid, L...

Wednesday March 7, 2012 Recognizing that the need for donations is greater than ever at local food banks across the nation, Curves International kicked off the 2012 Curves Food Drive on March 1 with a challenge to all Curves Clubs to meet or exceed last year's donations. Each club, including Curves of Troy, is asking its members to donate bags of non-perishable food or cash throughout the month of March to support their...

Wednesday March 7, 2012 Make your reservations and mark your calendar for Friday evening, March 30th to attend the 4th Annual Hunting Heritage Banquet of the Armenia Mountain Spurs Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. With high demand and limited seating, tickets are sure to sell out. There will be No ticket sales at the door this year, so you must make reservations to attend the banquet at the Troy Fire Hall...

Wednesday March 7, 2012 Charlotte E. Lee, 88, formerly of Miller Terrace, Troy, passed away February 27, 2012 at the Bradford Co. Manor, West Burlington, following a lengthy illness. She was born on July 25, 1923 in New Albany, daughter of the late Richard and Evelyn (Kipp) Scott. Charlotte worked at Eureka in Troy and later at the Troy Pennysaver. She and her husband Louis L. Lee were married on June 28, 1966 in Chihua...

Wednesday March 7, 2012 On the morning of Tuesday, March 6th, 2012, Thomas R. McCracken of Roaring Branch passed away quietly at home. He was 75, and husband of Marlene (Cohick) McCracken. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, and have been entrusted to Morse & Kleese Funeral Home....

Wednesday March 7, 2012 In the early morning hours of March 2nd 2012, H. Ralph (Doc) Palmer passed away peacefully at the Presbyterian Home of Central New York in New Hartford, NY. He was 90 years old. He was born May 31, 1921 in Yorktown Heights, NY, the son of Hallsey Roy Palmer and Lulu B Minshell Palmer. He graduated from Cornell University with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. While attending Cornell, he met Bar...

Wednesday March 7, 2012 On the evening of February 28th, 2012, Kathryn (Ayres) Porter, 68, Canton, entered into God’s Eternal care at the Geisinger Medical Center where she had been a patient since December 28th, 2011. Born in Canton on September 9th, 1943 she was the daughter of Helen (Crandle) Ayres and the late O. Lanier Ayres. She was the loving wife of Richard Porter, with whom she shared 47 years of marriage...

Wednesday March 7, 2012 Gerald Dean Stone, veteran of WWII and professional engineer, passed away, February 29, 2012. He lived at Greenpoint Senior Living in Liverpool, NY. He was born April 19, 1921 to Hazel Mae and Ezra Dillon Stone in Canton, PA. Dad grew up on a dairy farm and graduated in 1939 from Canton High School. He attended Williamsport Technical School to become a licensed radio operator. In 1942, he joined ...

Wednesday March 7, 2012 Bruce R. Wenger, 75, of Berrytown, PA entered into God's eternal care from a farm accident on Sunday, March 4, 2012 at the family farm. He was the loving husband of Anna Mae (Ludwig) Wenger. The couple married April 6, 1956 and were just short of 55 happy years together. Bruce was born on March 9, 1936 in Lebanon, PA, son of the late Joseph and Sara (Funk) Wenger. Bruce’s true passion in li...