Thursday March 27, 2008     The Bradford County Commissioners' Office is proud to present an e-mail newsletter, "The Bradford County Newsletter."  The intention of this newsletter is to provide the citizens of Bradford County with information on the issues that they are facing as a county and to raise the awareness on the various services the county can provide.     This publication w...

Thursday March 27, 2008     Just a reminder that several items are being sold in the Independent-Sentinel office, 4 West Main Street in Canton.    These include:    A beautiful hardcover history of Barclay Mountain from the Bradford County Historical Society ($42.40)    Manley-Bohlayer Heritage Farm note cards, with a beautiful design by Joy Brann ($5 per pack ...

Thursday March 27, 2008     "Bradford County Concerned Citizens" will be hosting a forum for Louis "Trey" Casimir, Democrat candidate running for the 23rd district Senate seat on Sunday, April 6, 2008 at the Monroeton Fire Hall.     The doors will be opened to the public at 2:30 pm to meet and mingle with the candidate, and the forum will start at 3:00 pm. Submit written questions for the ...

Thursday March 27, 2008     Everyone is invited to attend a concert on April 14 in the Nelle Black Westgate Auditorium, on the campus of Canton High School to hear and see "Dallas Brass", one of America's foremost musical ensembles.    The group has established a unique blend of traditional brass instruments with a full complement of drums and percussion, which creates a performing entity o...

Thursday March 27, 2008     The Canton Elementary kindergarten class has been enjoying learning about local Pennsylvania food production.  In February, the students had “Farm Fresh Fridays” and met area farmers and producers, and sampled apples, honey, maple syrup, veal, and milk.  On March 18th, they visited Paul Rishel’s maple syrup production in Rome and a hydroponic greenho...

Thursday March 27, 2008     The Canton-Troy STaRS will hold  a Penny Social and Pig Raffle on Saturday, March 29 in the Canton High School gymnasium.    Doors  will open at 6:00 pm and drawings will start at 7:30 pm.    The Penny Social and Pig Raffle will Benefit the Canton-Troy STaRS, a program for special needs children and young adults.    For tho...

Thursday March 27, 2008     "Flamingo Flocking," the popular fund-raiser for the Canton-Troy STaRS, will be resuming shortly.    Over the past couple of summers, folks enjoyed the antics of those famous pink flamingoes, who camped out on lawns, in offices, and in many other places in the area where people just weren't accustomed to seeing a flock of flamingoes.    It is all i...

Thursday March 27, 2008     The latest works of local artist Lisa Darrow-Eagleberger will be featured during the Lisa Darrow Premiere on Friday, April 4 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Goldcrafter’s Corner, 45 Washington Boulevard, Williamsport.  Other Darrow paintings will be on display at reduced prices. Darrow is the only non-jewelry artist showing her pieces at the store. “I’m very pro...

Thursday March 27, 2008     Six men left for Mississippi on March 8 to help Katrina survivors recover.    They worked at a mission center in D'Iberville, MS to provide a safe place for homeless people.     An electric water heater, washer, dryer, and a shower were installed as well as shelves and a cabinet. Walls were painted also. Walls were painted and shelves were built t...

Thursday March 27, 2008     The Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ) will be hosting and sponsoring a Spaghetti Benefit Dinner for Jennifer Lehman Wooster and her family on Thursday, April 10, from 4:30 p.m. to "?" to help with the expenses resulting from her hospitalizations and her medical situation.    Jennifer has been dealing with pancreatitis and cysts, and infections from the prece...

Thursday March 27, 2008     Anyone who has observed the doings of Bill and Hillary Clinton for any extended period of time knows that they believe that  "the truth" is whatever serves their interests at a given time. For what seems like decades many conservative columnists have been pointing out their "mis-statements," but generally the mainstream media ignore or excuse their slip-ups.  Not this...

Thursday March 27, 2008    Sandra Jean  (Jennelle) Aurandt, 49, of Mansfield, died Sunday, March 23, 2008 at her home.   Sandra was born on November 29, 1958 in Pottstown, PA, the daughter of Floyd Colin and Margaret Edith (Lammey) Jennelle. She retired from the US Air Force in 1998.   Sandra is survived by two daughters, Christa Aurandt of Canton and Cassandra Aurandt of San Antonio, ...

Thursday March 27, 2008     B. G. "George" Herlt,  Jr., 77, Greenville, TX, died of complications from acute leukemia March 14, 2008.    Born on August 21, 1930, in Muncy, he attended Williamsport High School where he played football and basketball.    He served as a volunteer in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1949 to 1952.    Mr. Herlt attended Lycoming Colle...

Thursday March 27, 2008     Robert L. Jenkins, 80, of Mansfield, died March 24, 2008 at home. He was born July 30, 1927 in Canton, the son of Myles and Goldie Drysdale Jenkins.    Bob was a retiree of Mansfield University and farming. He was a member of the Roseville United Methodist Church.    Bob is survived by his wife of 58 years, the former Helen Bohlayer; four daughters...

Thursday March 27, 2008     On Monday, March 24, 2008, our Lord Jesus came to room 513 in the Robert Packer Hospital and took Bonnie Jean (Bassett) Kenyon by the hand and walked with her into glory.  Bonnie was the loving wife of Ronald R. Kenyon, who she married on September 2, 1962.  The couple had 45 wonderful years together.    Bonnie was born on November 15, 1943 in Roaring B...

Thursday March 27, 2008     John J. Sickler, 69, of Sylvania,  passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at the Troy Community Hospital.      A memorial service to honor John’s life will be held 3:00 pm on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Austinville Union Church, Austinville, PA, with his pastor, Rev. Kenneth Marple officiating.      Arrangements  ar...

Thursday March 27, 2008     Paul R. Sims, 91, formerly of Falbrook Road, Troy, passed away March 22, 2008, at Phyl Carlo Retirement Home, Gillett.    Born March 16, 1917, in Williamsport, he just celebrated his 91st birthday. He was the son of the late William R. and Anna Keppler Sims.    He was married to the late Elorena Saxton.    Mr. Sims dedicated his life...

By: St. Michael's ParishThursday March 27, 2008     The Parish Core Team from St. Michael’s Parish, as part of the “Called to Holiness and Mission: Pastoral Planning in the Diocese of Scranton” announces to all area Catholics that a town-hall meeting will be held on Sunday, April 6th at 5:00 pm in St. Michael’s Church Hall.  The meeting will be about 2 hours long.  A light meal will be provided....

Thursday March 27, 2008     Mr. Cooper’s Current Health Issues Class paid a visit to Morse and Kleese Funeral home on Thursday, March 13, 2008.  Mr. Ken Robertson, owner and proprietor began the tour by answering questions the students had prepared in advance.  The questions were generated as a result of a presentation in class the day before on death and dying by two of the class members,...

Thursday March 27, 2008     Troy Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post #8675 and the VFW Auxiliary proudly announces the three top winners of their annual Voice of Democracy Scholarship competition. They are first place, Melissa Blasz; second, Ben Robbins, and third, Corinne Packard.    At the local level, prizes will be awarded in May. First place receives a $400 Savings Bond; second $200 bo...

Thursday March 20, 2008     The Bradford Chapter DAR met at the Vets Club in Troy. Mrs. Helen Landon, Regent, welcomed the parents and guest.     Invocation was given by Audrey Brackman with lunch following.    The Good Citizen Chairman Mrs. Katherine Kupchin introduced the winners of the contest: Ashley Greenough, a senior of Troy High School, and Laura Machmer, winner at C...

Thursday March 20, 2008     At its regular scheduled meeting the members of American Legion Post 167 in Morris Run approved funding scholarships for the 2007-08 school year totaling $10,000.    Five area schools will receive $2,000 each. The five schools are Canton, Troy, Mansfield, Liberty and North Penn.    The $2,000 is divided into two $1,000 scholarships. One is for a fo...

Thursday March 20, 2008     First Citizens National Bank, has selected Beverly Hite, Senior Customer Service Representative at the Troy Office, as Employee of the Year for 2007.    Employees receiving this award must show an outstanding amount of dedication, professional attitude, and concern for their customers, as well as their fellow employees.  Beverly has surpassed the expectation...

Thursday March 20, 2008     The Canton Area School District Board of Education met on March 13 with President Harold Hopkins and directors Patsy Shaffer, Duane Castle, Gary Black, Tom Wright, Don Brown and Eric Anderson. Other district officials present were Superintendent of Schools Jeffrey Johnston, Elementary Principal Diane Barrett, High School Principal Craig Coleman, Business Manager Mark Jannone, a...

Thursday March 20, 2008     The Administration gave reports at the March 13 meeting of the Canton School Board.    Superintendent of Schools Jeffrey Johnston updated the 2007-08 school calendar. The Pennsylvania Department of Education has granted three "foregiveness days" for the three school days lost to the school closings prompted by the gang/terrorism incidents of last September. ...

Thursday March 20, 2008     Agriculture Council of America (ACA) is pleased to announce Gabby Terry as one of the  2008 Ag Day Essay Contest state winners.     ACA called upon seventh- to 12th-grade students nationwide to submit original essays of 450 words about the importance of agriculture in the United States. Under the theme "Agriculture - Bigger Than You Think," students were en...

Thursday March 20, 2008     Presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama said the right things in his "Race In America" speech, but he also said some wrong things as well. The words he spoke about the grossly distorted views of Jeremiah Wright, Sen. Obama's former pastor, were well-thought out and appropriate and gave no doubt that the Senator rejects Pastor Wright's race-baiting and destructive rhetoric.&nbs...

Thursday March 20, 2008     There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony for the recently completed Athletic Renovation Project including the new track. The School District invites the public and media to attend the ceremony to be held prior to the first track meet on Saturday April 5, 2008.  The brief festivities will begin at 10:30 am with the track meet starting at 11:15.  Any person who holds a t...

Thursday March 20, 2008    Frederick F. Barrett, 66, of Columbia Crossroads, RR 2, Springfield, Township, passed away March 17, 2008, at home following declining health.   Born July 31, 1941 in Burlington Township, he was the son of the late Lloyd L. Barrett and Dorothy Alexander Barrett.   In early years, Frederick was employed by several area farms and also worked for Robert Hettich Const...

Thursday March 20, 2008      Margaret “Peg” Bastion, 59, of Canton, PA,  passed away while surrounded by family and loved ones on March 11, 2008 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.    Born on January 11, 1949 in Canton, Peg was one of five children born in the family of the late William C. and Muriel (McClelland) Cole.       She was a 1966...

Thursday March 20, 2008     On the afternoon of Friday, March 14, 2008, Mary Louise (Johnson) Preston of Canton passed away quietly at the home of her daughter after a brave battle with cancer. She was 75 years of age.    Born in Meadville, PA, on August 16, 1932, she was the daughter of Erling and Esther (Wygle) Johnson. During her  youth the family moved to Canton.    ...

By: Erin DietrickThursday March 20, 2008 Lara Ciaccio and Esther Lapitan are part of the stage crew for the play.     Josh, a troubled youth in high school, constantly tortured by the stereotypical high school cliques, finally snaps and opens fire upon the school which has caused him so much distress. As he is lying in a  prison cell, the ghosts of his victims, Matt, Jessie, Emily, Katie, Michael, come back to haunt ...

Thursday March 20, 2008     The Canton High School Class of 1968 is seeking addresses for these classmates: Ronald Atherton-Ely, Josephine Frey Stone, Winona McNeal, Douglas Palmer, Linda Peterson Heilsenrether, David Rogers, Sharon Rogers, Douglas Woodward.     The Canton High School Class of 1978 is seeking addresses for these class members: Esther Laudenslager Smith, Jason Swingle, ...

By: Al SpencerThursday March 20, 2008     The 2007-08 NTL All Star Wrestling team was just announced and the Small School Champs, the Canton Warriors, were well represented.    It started with Coaches Tim Ward and Denis Manotti, who were named Staff of the Year.     Senior Brock Parker was named Wrestler of  the Year. Named to the First Team were Parker (145), Eric Shedden (130), and...

Thursday March 13, 2008     Canton Borough Council met March 10 with President Ken Robertson and Councilors Craig Parker, Will Holmes, Roger Tracey, Nichole Trick, Sheila Riggs and Alfonse Ciaccio.  Other Borough officials at the meeting were Mayor John Mosser, Administrator Amy Seeley, Police Chief Doug Seeley, and Solicitor Gerald Brann.    There was an audience of five.  &...

Thursday March 13, 2008     The Canton Lions Club will hold their Easter Egg Hunt for area children at the Canton Elementary School on Good Friday, March 21, at 10 am.    One and two year olds, three year olds through Kindergarten, and students in grades one, two and three will hunt for their eggs in three separate areas.  Exact areas for the hunt will be determined by field and weathe...

Thursday March 13, 2008     A PennDOT contractor begins site preparation work this week for a bridge rehabilitation project on Route 14 near Ralston.    The bridge will undergo major repairs, including replacement of the existing superstructure, concrete repairs, rock slope protection, new roadway approaches and guide rail installation.    A temporary roadway and temporary br...

Thursday March 13, 2008     The Canton Lions Club has received over 130 pairs of glasses that have been deposited in the purple and gold Lions Club drop box that is located on the sidewalk in front of the Independent-Sentinel office at 4 West Main Street.    The Lions also have donated candy to The Works @ Jana's  for shipment to the troops overseas.    The Lions also ma...

Thursday March 13, 2008     Operation Holiday Morale is preparing to make 1,600 cooling headbands for troops in Iraq.    They are in need of lots of help including those who can sew and iron but also would love to have volunteers to turn material, fill the bands, etc.  They will find a job for anyone who comes.    Sewing machines also are needed.    The wo...

Thursday March 13, 2008     In February 2007 Eric Smith returned to the area to minister with the Granville Center Church of Christ, Granville Summit.    Since his graduation from Canton High School in 1964, Eric served his country in the armed forces as a military police in Korea from 1966-1968. ...

Thursday March 13, 2008     Military Family Support Group will be held on March 18 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the East Troy Elementary School (TECE).    VFW representatives will be there with information on benefits for Vets and families.    ALL Military Families, Service Members and Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans Are Welcome!...

Thursday March 13, 2008     The Canton Area Chamber of Commerce held its March meeting with President Ken Robertson conducting the proceedings.    The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.     Membership chairman Amy Baxter reported that thirty-four members have signed up or renewed for this year and three others turned in dues at today's meeting.    ...

Thursday March 13, 2008     A benefit dinner will be held at the Grover Church of Christ, March 15, serving from 4 to 8 p.m.    This is a benefit for Miles and Dee Reed, who suffered serious injuries in an accident on February 13. Miles suffers with a broken neck and will be in a halo-head stabilizer for 6 to 8 weeks.    Miles is well known for his work and involvement with a...

Tuesday March 11, 2008     The Passion of the Christ, a motion picture premiered nationally in 2004, will be presented again on the big screen at the Rialto Theatre in Canton during the 2008 Holy Week commemorations of Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday.     Mel Gibson's film about the last hours of the life of Jesus of Nazareth which was highly...

Tuesday March 11, 2008     The Greater Canton Area Community Good Friday Worship Experience, sponsored by the Greater Canton Area Ministerium, is to be Good Friday, March 21 from 12 noon to 3 pm, at the Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), Canton, with Rev. David B. Morris coordinating and hosting.    The Greater Canton Area Ministerium decided in 1997 to restore the annual community, t...

Tuesday March 11, 2008     Canton Senior Citizens Club met February 28 in the McCallum Manor social room with twenty-one members present.    The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and prayer by Vice President Richard Pratt. This was followed with a delicious carry in dinner.            Two new members were welcomed, Charlen...

Tuesday March 11, 2008     Jessica Earns Trip to States  Two Canton High School students qualified to swim at the district meet in Bloomsburg. Heather McLaughlin and Jessica Machmer were proud of their accomplishments. Jessica earned qualifying time. She will now go on to State Competition.     Several local swimmers did well at the District Meet held in Bloomsburg, last weekend. Amon...

Tuesday March 11, 2008     The War Memorial Pool Recreation Association will conduct its second annual Chinese Auction on April 26 beginning at 5 pm in the Canton Elementary cafeteria.    Tickets for the auction will be sold beginning in April, and each ticket will include a chance for a grand prize, plus door prizes and regular tickets.    Solicitation for items to be aucti...

Tuesday March 11, 2008     Another bad weather day? It must be Tuesday, which means another Lenten lunch. There were 88 people gathered at Canton Ecumenical Parish of the United Methodist Church for Vegetable beef soup, a variety of jell-o desserts, and cup cakes. The East Canton United Methodist Church prepared the meal lovingly, and Pastor Laura King gave the message.    At the ministeri...

Tuesday March 11, 2008     The Canton War Memorial Pool Recreation Association held its February meeting with President Sandy Navone and directors Karen Robertson, Donna Raudenbush and John Shaffer.    Bruce Tymeson was appointed to fill one of the vacancies on the board of directors.    After reviewing several possibilities, the board accepted the recommendation of Mrs. Nav...

By: Steve RockwellTuesday March 11, 2008 The March 1 deadline has passed and at this time Canton Area Little League has 205 players registered. This is much lower than the 300-plus players we had last year.  The task of forming teams and finding coaches and equipment will now start for those who are registered.    Volunteers have stepped up to take positions on the empty boards and are ready to tackle the hard work a...

By: Al SpencerTuesday March 11, 2008     The Warriors will send four wrestlers to Hershey this week for the 2008 State Wrestling Championship. Canton won the Regional Team Title rather easily over Berwick and Benton.    Canton had one champion, Brock Parker, whose photo appears on page one of the print edition; two runners-up and a third in taking the team honors. Wrestling in Hershey starts Thursday Ma...