Thursday June 26, 2008     Above are the photos of the new signage depicting John Livezey Way and the plaque which will be erected to honor the memory of John Livezey. Both these items will be included in the new sports complex at Canton High School. Mr. Livezey was a long time teacher, administrator and coach at Canton and one of the best known residents.    This is a special way of remem...

Thursday June 26, 2008 District Millage Unchanged     The Canton Area School District Board of Education met on June 19 and passed a final 2008-09 budget with no tax increase.    Present were Board President Harold Hopkins and directors Bill Baker, Patsy Shaffer, Duane Castle, Dennis Sourbeer, Tom Wright, Don Brown and Eric Anderson.    Others present included Sup...

Thursday June 26, 2008     On behalf of the Canton Borough Authority Board of Directors, Manager Les Hilfiger has written a letter to the Office of the Pennsylvania Attorney General concerning the payment to date of restitution in the Brenda Mott case.    Mr. Hilfiger reminded Frank Fina, Criminal Prosecution Director in the Attorney General's office, that Judge John Lavelle had directed M...

Thursday June 26, 2008     Operation Holiday Morale has  a great need for additional numbers of cooling headbands for troops in Iraq.    Two Cooling Band Sewing Days have been scheduled, one for July 7 and one for August 4, at the East Canton United Methodist Church from 9 am to 11 am.    Volunteers are needed and are asked to bring sewing machines.    Al...

Thursday June 26, 2008     Curtis Scott is the newest Eagle Scout from Canton's Boy Scot Troop 33.  An Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony was held at the Grover Church of Christ on May 17 to present this award.    The ceremony opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Scout Oath and Law led by Senior Patrol Leader Nate Newton.    Bill McNett served as Master of Cere...

Thursday June 26, 2008     The Canton High School Class of 1955 will hold a Class picnic at the pavilion on Hemlock Lane, Blossburg area on Tuesday, July 8 at 2.    Bring a dish to pass, own table service and drink.    For more information and/or directions, call Shelva Jean, 570-638-2046....

Thursday June 26, 2008     Carole L. (Mericle) Ferguson, 66, of Windfall, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2008 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was the loving wife of Robert L. “Bob” Ferguson.  The couple married February 16, 1968 and had forty happy years together.    Carole was born on May 26, 1942 in Coudersport, PA.  She was the daughter of the late...

Thursday June 26, 2008     Hannah E. Larrabee, 88, of Columbia Cross Roads, passed away Friday, June 20, 2008, at the Bradford County Manor.     Born April 11, 1920, in Wilmot, PA, she was the daughter of the late David and Bertha Livingston Matthews. Hannah enjoyed baking, her family and extended family, and working side by side with her husband. She also had a strong belief in Jehovah t...

Thursday June 26, 2008     Lars Henry Skoglund, 78, of Troy, formerly of Wyalusing and Redding, CT, passed away quietly at his home on Thursday June 12, 2008 after battling cancer.     He was born in Georgetown, CT on Dec. 11, 1929, the son of the late Elna and Victor Skoglund. He attended Henry Abbott Technical High School in Danbury, CT, later joined the U.S. Army and was a veteran of t...

Thursday June 26, 2008     On the morning of Sunday, June 22, 2008, Canton resident Caroline L. (Griffin) Tillotson, 75, passed away quietly at Gulfside Hospice in New Port Richey, FL.      A native of Canton, she was born September 28, 1932, the daughter of Richard and Gladys (Bastion) Griffin. Caroline was married to the late Hugh Tillotson, with whom she delivered the Star-Gazette...

Thursday June 26, 2008     On Thursday, June 19, 2008, Lynn H. Wagner of Burlington went home to be with the Lord after a brief stay at the Robert Packer Hospital. He was 62 years of age.     Born July 21, 1945 in Muncy, he was the son of James and Helen (Godfrey) Wagner. Early in life Lynn was stricken with cerebral palsy, but he never let it hold him back. He saw his handicap not as a b...

Thursday June 26, 2008     By now we all should be used to politicians changing their minds as circumstances change. Their friends call this "flexibility"; their detractors use terms such as "situational ethics."    But Senator Barack Obama campaigned as a new, fresh, different type of politician; so his switches should be attracting a lot more attention than those of "the other guys," for...

Thursday June 26, 2008     Four hundred sixty-one students, teachers and aides toured the Bradford County Farm Museum and Heritage Village during the month of May.    Students learned how farmers in the 1800s took care of the fields, animals and crops. They also learned how to do laundry and make linen material, butter and soap.    Other parts of the museum tour included a l...

Thursday June 26, 2008     LeRoy's Old Home Day on Friday, July 4th will be a great opportunity to see the improvements made to the LeRoy Community Association building and grounds.    Memorial bricks are displayed in the area of the Jean Holcomb memorial flag pole.  A concrete pad surrounds the basketball net.  Windows have been replaced, two windows have been added and three ce...

Wednesday June 18, 2008     The Canton Area School District Board of education held a work session at the Elementary Library on June 12. The meeting was scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm but the board was in executive session until 7:45.    Present were Board President Harold Hopkins and directors Donald Brown, Tom Wright, Eric Anderson, Patsy Shaffer, Duane Castle and Gary Black.  Directo...

Wednesday June 18, 2008     Canton Police Chief Douglas Seeley submitted this report at the June 19 Borough Council meeting:    The department handled 46 incidents (208 for the year); Issued one traffic warning, made five arrests; five non-traffic arrests; one criminal arrest; and issued twelve Borough Ordinance violations.    May 2, 2:05 am, medical call, 4 North Center Stre...

Wednesday June 18, 2008     On June 10 – 12, a number of students from the Canton, Northeast Bradford, and Athens FFA chapters attended the 2008 State Activities Week held at State College, PA. There, students participated in various Career Development Events, state officer nomination activities, and worked on delegate issues.    Laura Machmer of Canton and Jared Smith of Northeast Br...

Wednesday June 18, 2008     Grab your family and friends and head to Mt. Pisgah State Park, during the hours of 11 am to 3 pm, on Saturday, June 28 to help celebrate the park’s thirieth birthday.  Mt. Pisgah State Park is planning several special programs to commemorate this day, including: the history of Mt. Pisgah, gardening advice, guided nature hikes, basic GPS instruction with several extr...

Wednesday June 18, 2008     Calling all women, age 14 and older!  If you are interested in discovering more about outdoor activities such as archery, canoeing, dreamcatchers, Dutch Oven cooking, container gardening, GPS, horseback riding, soapstone carving, soap making, stepping stones, survival, natural bug repellent, painting a native brook trout, composting, cooking with herbs, flyfishing, flytyin...

Wednesday June 18, 2008     Canton Borough Council met on June 16 with President Ken Robertson and Councilors Sheila Riggs, Roger Tracey, Craig Parker and Nichole Trick. Other Borough Officials present were Mayor John Mosser, Administrator Amy Seeley, Street Foreman Lewis Howell and Employee George Jennings, Police Chief Doug Seeley and Officer Brian Wibirt, Solicitor Matthew Brann.    The ...

Wednesday June 18, 2008     Prior to the June 16 meeting of Canton Borough Council, a public hearing was held for the HOME application by Martha Lloyd Community Services for a home proposed for four persons with developmental disabilities on a lot next to the Cedar Ridge Apartments off West Union Street.    Present were Richard MacIntire and Bill Miller of Martha Lloyd, Borough Administrato...

Wednesday June 18, 2008     The Canton Borough Authority Board of Directors held its June meeting with Chairman David Zimmer, directors Steve Williams and Jeff Cole and Manager Les Hilfiger.    Following approval of the minutes and the payroll and invoices, the board heard the Manager's report.    The Board voted to abate sewer charges for Jarralee Hakes, Lot 38 in Chesterfie...

Wednesday June 18, 2008     The picturesque setting of the Manley-Bohlayer farmhouse in East Canton will be the backdrop for a watercolor painting workshop on Thursday, July 10 from 11 am to 4 pm.     Rekindle the Spirit Inc. is happy to have renowned artist Ruth Wilson as the instructor for this class. Ruth teaches watercolor painting  near her home in Bridgewater, NJ as well as duri...

Wednesday June 18, 2008     Interested in helping reestablish the Summertime Players?    Canton had several years of wonderful summer plays. Many people have hoped for a revival of that grand summer experience. A group of people have been working toward this goal, and a spokesman says, "It is time to start this again for next summer."    In order to get plays and have a plan ...

Wednesday June 18, 2008     On June 14 four vendors set up shop at the Canton Farmers' Market.    Loretta and Phil Fitzwater were selling pies, cookies and bread.  Lucas and Shannon Abercrombie were selling monkeybread  and brownies, and taking orders for birdhouses.      Arla and Ken Moyer were back at the market with handmade oven mitts, pot holders, dishclo...

Wednesday June 18, 2008     On June 9, the Ruby Rascals, a local chapter of the Red Hat Society, met at the lovely home of George and Jeannie Schoonover. Fourteen members and two guests were present. After several days of 90 degree weather the ladies enjoyed their get together in central air conditioned comfort.    Hostesses for the day were Jeannie and Dot Griffith. Theme was "A Red Hat It...

Wednesday June 18, 2008     New books at the Green Free Library in Canton include the following:     Small Gas Engine Repair; Twilight; Eclipse; Fearless Fourteen, a Stephanie Plum Mystery; Domestic Affairs by Eileen Goudge; Richest Season by Maryann McFadden; The Letters of John and Abigail Adams; Ghosts Among Us, by James VanProagh; Invincible by Troy Denning; The Last Lecture by Randy Pa...

Wednesday June 18, 2008     Come experience the beautiful sound of the John Martins, a nationally-known musical family from New York and Pennsylvania, when they appear at the Faith Baptist Church, Rt. 414, east of Canton,  on June 21,  at 6 pm.    The John Martins are a family singing group that are enjoyed by people of all ages through their mix of Inspirational, Worship, Traditi...

Wednesday June 18, 2008     Get ready for an outdoor adventure that starts in your own backyard and gets bigger each day as kids take the love of Jesus into their neighborhoods and communities!    This backyard adventure will take place daily right here at Canton Ecumenical Church, 43 North Center Street, Canton.    Dates are June 23 to June 27 with everyone invited to come f...

Wednesday June 18, 2008     On June 21, Rekindle the Spirit, Inc. is sponsoring an Old World Music program at the Manley-Bohlayer farmhouse in East Canton.     The program will feature very early musical instruments, musicians who play them and displays of antique, unusual and foreign instruments.    Everyone is invited to come by to browse the displays, listen to the musici...

Wednesday June 18, 2008     Six grants have been awarded through various programs administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Rep. Matt Baker has announced.    "Grants like these help keep our local governments operating and fund programs that are immensely important to our environmental heritage," Rep. Baker said.  "Whether we are recognizing the efforts o...

Wednesday June 18, 2008     The Susquehanna Singers will provide the special music at the Standing Stone Community Vespers Church on Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 7:00 PM.    In late 2007, several people had an idea to form a singing group using all the local voices from any resident who was interested in singing and having a lot of fun together.  They decided that it wo...

Wednesday June 18, 2008     Thursday evening, June 19 at The Farm Museum & Historic Village, in Alparon Park, Troy, the Troy Lions and their guests will be hosted by members of the Park Board and the Museum Board in appreciation for what the Troy Lions did in 1954, namely purchase the bankrupt Troy Fairgrounds and give it back to the community.     The evening will include a picnic at ...

Wednesday June 18, 2008     The Military Family Support Group cordially invites everyone to come and join them June 26 at Mt. Pisgah State Park. They are welcoming home some of the local service personnel who are returning after deployment.    They want to recognize ALL service members attending so please call with names of service members the group can include them in the activities. ...

Wednesday June 18, 2008     No, it's not Disney World, 6 Flags or Sea World, but it's going to be just as much fun.    SonWorld Adventure Park is the theme of this year's Vacation Bible School in Alba and promises to provide your children with a week full of Biblical learning, fun, games, activities  and adventure.Wait until you see the carousel with full-size horses!   &nbs...

Wednesday June 18, 2008     The East Troy Baptist Church Relay for Life Team is holding an ice cream social and bake sale on the lawn of the church in East Troy on Friday, June 20, 2008 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.  Sloppy Joes will also be served.     In case of rain, it will be held in the basement of the church.      Musical entertainment will be provided by Paul Z...

Wednesday June 18, 2008     Do you have a child that loves to turn over rocks and logs to see what lives underneath?  If your child is age 6, 7 or 8 and loves to discover the natural world surrounding us, then please join Mt. Pisgah State Park Naturalist Nicole Carman and Conservation Volunteer Charlene “Bird Lady” Miller on June 24th & 25th for the Environmental Discovery Day Camp.&n...

Wednesday June 18, 2008     Catherine Veronica (Clark) Bercik, family matriarch, 85, formerly of Elizabeth and recently living in Cranford, NJ, died peacefully at home on June 6, 2008, surrounded by family and loved ones.    She was the youngest of four children and attended parochial school in Jersey City and graduated from St. Michaels High School, Union City, and from John Marshall Busin...

Wednesday June 18, 2008     Helen Fleming Brown, 89, longtime resident of Windfall, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2008, at the Troy Community Hospital.    Helen Muriel Packard was born on August 24, 1918 in Windfall, a daughter of the late Ralph and Irene Packard.  She and her husband Pete owned and operated the Fleming Family farm in Windfall for many years.  Helen e...

Wednesday June 18, 2008     Theodore Chanoux, 90, of Troy, passed away June 9, 2008, at the Troy Community Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Margaret M. (Dlouhy) Chanoux who passed away on Feb. 22, 2008. The couple married on July 10, 1943, and had 64 wonderful years together.     Born on July 3, 1917 in Pont Bozet, Italy, he was the son of the late Serafino and Vittoria (Pit...

Wednesday June 18, 2008     Russell O. Johnston, 93, Gillett, passed away June 10, 2008, at the Bradford County Manor, West Burlington,  following an extended illness.     Born June 4, 1915 in Erie, PA, he was the son of the late Orie and Grace Wagner Johnston.     He married Lucille B.M. Sindermann on August 26, 1939 and had 68 wonderful years together. He was retired...

Wednesday June 18, 2008     Louise M. VanVeghten, age 94, of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., passed away peacefully Saturday, June 14, 2008, at home.     Born Aug. 9, 1913, in Checkerville, Pa., she was the daughter of the late John and Emma Dunbar Mason.     She was a graduate of Troy High School and attended Springfield Baptist Church. She was formerly employed at the Sylvania...

Wednesday June 18, 2008     Everybody's talking about high prices for fuel, and many folks are offering solutions to the problem. The situation does not have only one cause, hence it does not have only one cure, but there are many things that should be done.    For more than thirty years US presidents and congresses have aimed for the goal of "energy independence," yet we have grown more st...

Thursday June 12, 2008     A violent thunderstorm slammed into the Canton area at about 5:20 pm on Tuesday. Torrents of rain and fierce winds resulted in brief power outages and there were many calls of  tree limbs and wires down. Some roads temporarily blocked and there are reports of funnel clouds being sighted.    Check page fourteen of this week's Sentinel (June 12) for some storm...

Thursday June 12, 2008     Once again, Linda Owen has taken pictures at Sixth grade graduation and High School  2008 Commencement held in Canton.  Anyone interested in viewing these pictures can email Linda at frekyhik@frontiernet.net with "Graduation Pictures" in the subject line, and she will be glad to email the link to you so you can view t...

Thursday June 12, 2008     LeRoy will again be celebrating "Old Home Day" on Friday, July 4, sponsored by the Leroy Community Association. "Old Home Day" was originated by the LeRoy Open Hand Grange and has been an annual event for over sixty years.    Old Home Day is a time for residents and former residents to spend a day of visiting, enjoying crafts, games, and a picnic dinner or other ...

Thursday June 12, 2008     On behalf of a reader in the Philadelphia area, someone has asked us "How can someone take a bus or a series  of buses from Philadelphia to Canton?"     This person subscribes to the Sentinel and promises to come to the paper for a photo opportunity if he is able to accomplish a bus trip. Please let us know if "the bus still runs" and how it can be taken to ...

Thursday June 12, 2008     The Northeast PA Music Festival will is being planned for June 27 and 28, at Hickok Field in Canton. This big weekend event is being sponsored by Budweiser and will showcase the talent of 14 bands from all over Pennsylvania and New York.    There will be music, camping, vendors, and food for you to enjoy all weekend long. A Guitar Hero III contest will be held on...

Thursday June 12, 2008     June 7 was a morning of the weather at the Canton Farmer's Market.    Loretta and Phil Fitzwater, "regulars" at the market this year, had bread, pies and cookies for sale and they "sold out" before 10 am.  Quinlan and Lucas Abercrombie were selling monkeybread and wooden birdhouses.  The boys are earning money for a computer.     &n...

Thursday June 12, 2008     The Summer Reading Program at the Green Free Library will start Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 10 am.    The library will kick off the program with the exciting ventriloquist act of "Bruce Weaver and Friends."    The program will run every Wednesday through July 30, 2008.  There will be a back yard safari, special speakers, and fun-filled program...

Thursday June 12, 2008     Due to unfortunate delays caused by a chemical delivery that was several days late, the War Memorial Pool missed its planned opening date of June 6. However, the chemicals have been delivered and applied and "the kinks are out," and the pool is scheduled to be open beginning on June 11.    The War Memorial Pool always is a great place to spend a summer day, and t...

Thursday June 12, 2008     Laura Machmer, a 2008 graduate of Canton High School and a daughter of Allyn and Linda Machmer, recently was presented the school's highest agricultural honor, the DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment Award, sponsored by Monsanto Company.    Miss Machmer received the award for excellence in academics, leadership, and agricultural work experience. Her significant ex...

Thursday June 12, 2008     It is considered "poor form" to point out the times when Democrats in Congress behave in ways contrary to the national interest, and in ways that we are sure are contrary to the desires of most of their constituents. They campaign to bring our troops home from Iraq "as soon as possible" or "immediately," yet we dare not call this a "cut and run" strategy. They assert that Ameri...

Thursday June 12, 2008 Dear Community of Canton:    I am not very good at doing this type of thing, but recent events involving the response of the area to my recent ailment make it impossible and impolite of me not to do anything.    I wish to thank the entire community of Canton, all surrounding villages, and towns for the amazing amount of support and appreciation that you have all cont...

Thursday June 12, 2008     Shyanne Marie Scott, infant daughter of Joseph K. and Kala L. Raymond Scott, Granville, passed away June 5, 2008, Memorial Hospital, Towanda.    In addition to her parents she is survived by brothers, Joseph D. Scott, Bradley William Scott, and Paul Robert Scott, at home; sisters, Beatrice Mae Scott and Sandra Kay Scott at home; paternal grandparents, Earl and He...

Thursday June 12, 2008 The Honor Roll for the fourth marking period is as follows: FIRST HONOR ROLL GRADE 7    Lucas Abercrombie, Tifany Austin, Gemma Bardo, Jacob Barrett, Whitney Baxter, Vanessa Bonnell, Austin Bunner, Victoria Burguess, Courtney Coyle, Emily DeCristo, Felicia Diefenderfer, Natalie Gilbert, Brooks Gleckner, Chelsey Heatley, Ashlynn Jennings, Ryan Kutz, Edward Larcom, Alison McNett, Wes...

Thursday June 12, 2008     Over 1,000 people were reported to be without electricity after the storm, and service had not been restored to DeMorgan's Trailer Court, the Windfall area, and other places by Wednesday morning. Damage was reported from Ward, Ogdensburg and Cedar Ledge, and traffic was restricted on Rt. 414 east of Canton well after midnight. Alba was especially hard hit. A large tree fell acr...

Thursday June 5, 2008     The annual "Mile of Pennies" for the War Memorial Pool will be conducted by the Canton Village Improvement Association on this Friday, June 6 from 9 am to 5 pm.    The ladies will be taking donations at the D & H Keystone Market, Canton BiLo, the Bank of Canton, and First Citizens National Bank.    Please give generously to support the War Memo...

Thursday June 5, 2008     New Life Church, Canton, PA, invites the public to attend services this weekend, Sunday, June 8th, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. (Men only) , with guest speaker Jeff Beacham.  Over the last 25 years, Jeff has dedicated himself to leading people to Christ and discipleship.  He has ministered extensively in many countries and is committed to seeing spiritual transformation come to...

Thursday June 5, 2008

from Lighthouse of Faith     On Monday, May 19, 2008 approximately 250 people from all walks of life gathered at Lighthouse of Faith Church in Canton for a prayer and  worship night. Those gathered were teachers, business owners, laborers, farmers, youth, teens, and pastors; in other words, regular folks, from  our region. These incl...

Thursday June 5, 2008     Senator Barack Obama has accumulated more than enough delegates to secure the Democratic presidential nomination. Since the weekend, most observers were speculating that Senator Hillary Clinton, Mr. Obama's rival for the nomination, would concede and make a conciliatory speech in hopes of uniting the party. Instead, the New York Senator's speech indicated that she would keep he...

Thursday June 5, 2008     Jerry Wayne Hammack, 47, (beloved husband of Leah Hartford Hammack) of Okeechobee, FL, formerly of the Canton area, passed away in Ft. Pierce on May 25, 2008.    Born April 27, 1961 in Nottoway County, Virginia, he was the  son of the late Larry and Nancy Hammack.     He was a truck driver having moved to Okeechobee from the Canton area in 20...

Thursday June 5, 2008     Eldora M. Holdren, 70, of 9854 Rose Valley Road, Trout Run, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2008 at her residence.     Born March 11, 1938 in Ralston, a daughter of Thomas and Ella Moser Meuse, Sr.    Eldora had worked at Wundies in Williamsport. She enjoyed woodcrafts, sewing, and bingo. On April 26 she celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary with he...

Thursday June 5, 2008     A longtime resident of Roberts St., Southport, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2008 at Bethany Manor where he had been receiving care following a long battle with cancer at the age of 60.     Born on August 13, 1947 in Elmira, he was the son of the late Harold E. & Julia Shepard Holton.    He attended Rochester Business Inst. and was employed by...

Thursday June 5, 2008     On the evening of Tuesday, May 20th, 2008, God graced us for a brief time with our beautiful baby girl, Genesis Aria Lutes.     “Genna” was the first child of Amy Waldmeyer Lutes and Brien Lutes of Nashville, TN.    In addition to her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandparents Cindy Scott & Ernest R. Waldmeyer of South Ca...

Thursday June 5, 2008     John W. Watkins, 82, of Winter Haven, Fla., formerly of Athens, PA, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2008, at home.    Born April 19, 1926, in Ogdensburg, PA, he was the son of Royal and Lena Boyce Watkins.    John was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Winter Haven.        He graduated from Canton High School in 194...

Thursday June 5, 2008     Orin P. White, 83, Nichols, N.Y., passed away, May 30, 2008, at the Riverview Manor Nursing Home in Owego, N.Y.      A lifelong resident of Nichols, Orin was born on Oct. 13, 1924.     Orin was an avid fisherman, enjoyed hunting and collecting Indian relics, and enjoyed sharing stories with his family and friends.     Survivi...

Thursday June 5, 2008     Congratulations to the Troy School District's Food Services Program,  The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has selected WR Croman Elementary School to participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) for the 2008-09 School Year!  This is indeed an honor given that only 25 schools throughout the Commonwealth were selected for participation.  ...

Thursday June 5, 2008     The Cobblestones will be presenting their exciting show at The Gmeiner on Thursday, June 17 at 7:00 pm.    Featured numbers this year are "Saints Go Marching", a New Orleans jazz  medley, a 20's collage with "Hello My Baby", "If You Knew Susie", "Ma, He's Makin Eyes at Me" and "Won't You Charleston With Me?" Songs from "Grease" and a medley from "Thoroughly ...

Thursday June 5, 2008     On June 7 and 8 the Endless Mountains Antique Tractor and Machinery Club will hold its first annual tractor and machinery show at the Troy Fairgrounds.    The gates open each day at 7 am. A donation of $3 per person, 16 and under are admitted free. Breakfast is available from 7 am to 11 am daily.    A weekend of antique tractors and machinery, hit-...

Thursday June 5, 2008     The theme of the Bradford County Humane Society's photo society is "Pets and Kids".Deadline is June 27 and the Entry fee is $5 per photo.    Do you have a cute photo of a child with the family pet or a baby with the family dog? Your photo could win a certificate to Serpico's Pizza.  Deadline is June 27.  Email photos to mailto:Kndpakes@epix.net">Kndpake...

Thursday June 5, 2008     Approximately one hundred seventy-five people and sixty-five 2008 graduates attended the Baccalaureate of Canton Area Junior-Senior High School in the Nelle Black Westgate Auditorium on Sunday, June 1 beginning at 8:00 pm.    The following ministers from the congregations within the Canton Area School District attended and participated:  Father John Chmil of...

Thursday June 5, 2008     The Canton Garden Club will hold a flower show on August 15 and 16, 2008 at the New Life Church on McMurray Road, north of Canton.    The theme of the show will be "Special Occasions." Applications will be available at these locations around Canton: Canton Independent-Sentinel, Jamie Lou's Gourmet Café,  Pam Owen's Beauty Shop, and Shopkeepers on Rt. ...

Thursday June 5, 2008     The War Memorial Pool Recreation Association met on June 1 with President Sandy Navone, Manager April Lowry, Borough Council representative Nichole Trick and Directors Bruce Tymeson, Karen Robertson, Fran Trick, Donna Raudenbush, Jim Eicher, Marge Spencer and John Shaffer.    The minutes of the previous meeting and the treasurer's report were approved. Mrs. Spenc...

Thursday June 5, 2008     The Youth Coaching Staff (Jessie Jo Zander, Richard Stahle, Sharon Joiner and Cheryl Sherman) at Terrace Lanes  Bowling Center is pleased to announce that Chris Sager, one of their youth bowlers is going to The Pepsi-Cola Youth Bowling Nationals in  Detroit, Michigan. Chris is the first youth bowler ever to go to Nationals from Terrace Lanes. Chris resides in Columbia...

Thursday June 5, 2008     It might have been the first time that Edie Lou 5K Walk/Run was held at Alparon Park, but it probably wouldn't be the last.    Last Saturday, Nick Westerfer, Troy organized this 5K event to honor his grandmother Edith Westerfer who passed away on January 1996, and his grandfather, Louis Fresta, who died in January 2005, from diabetes.    Approximat...

Thursday June 5, 2008     Area athletes recently took part in the Chocolate Milk Mile Race, which was held at Towanda High School.    Each runner had to chug a 10-ounce cup of chocolate milk before running each lap of the mile.     Garth Watson placed second and Adam Butters placed third....