Thursday October 30, 2008     The Canton Civic Club Annual Halloween Parade was changed from October 25, 2008 to November 1, 2008 due to the weather.  The theme for the 2008 Canton Civic Club Annual Halloween Parade is “A Hobo’s Haunted Halloween”.    Due to the Old Shoe Football game, floats will be judged at 4:30 p.m. lined up on the north side of East Union Street be...

Thursday October 30, 2008     At the regular monthly meeting of the Troy School Board, the resignation of board member Donn Balmer was accepted with great regret. Several members of the board expressed their gratitude for a job well done. They all said they would miss him and hoped that he had a good experience serving on the board.    The board gave their permission to have the English class...

Thursday October 30, 2008 Youth Especially Welcome     The varsity, junior varsity, junior high, school, midget, and  pee wee football players and teams, as well as junior high school and senior high school history classes from the Canton Area School District, Southern Tioga School District, and the Troy Area School District along with their coaches, teachers, families, and friends are all invited to ...

Thursday October 30, 2008     Everyone has been bombarded in recent months with politics from all levels and all perspectives, with promises of change.  Let’s set that aside for a few hours.  This invitation is not politically motivated nor denominationally motivated but is rather directed to those who believe that God is in control of all things, and believe in His promise to work on our be...

Thursday October 30, 2008     A preliminary hearing on October 28 before Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox for Robin Miller was continued until December 16.    Mrs. Miller, former teller at First Citizens National Bank in Canton, is charged with taking $35,485 from the bank on May 2, 3 and 5, 2008 and also faces a bad check charge for depositing a check from a closed account....

Thursday October 30, 2008     Operation Holiday Morale is well on the way with plans for Christmas care packages for our troops.    With the packing date set for Dec. 8th, there is plenty of time to collect the following items: cereal/food bars, peanuts, trail mix, twizzlers, snack crackers, sunflower seeds, nuts, beef jerky, gum, breath mints and hard candy. The popcorn balls and candy canes...

Thursday October 30, 2008     The Canton High School Library is going “wild” as students prepare it for the semi-annual Book Fair to be held Monday, Nov. 10th to Friday, Nov. 14th, 2008 in the CHS library. The Book Fair will be held from 8:15 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday, with special “family & community hours” from 5:00 to 6:30 pm on Tuesday night, Nov. 11, and Wednesday ...

Thursday October 30, 2008     Members of the Canton Lions Club will be collecting for White Cane Day on Saturday, November 1. The money that the Lions Club collects is all used for people who have sight problems. Most of the  money collected is used in the Canton area.    Each year people in the area who have sight problems and difficulty paying for treatment or glasses contact the Lions...

Thursday October 30, 2008     "A Night of the Opera", a senior project recital performed by Amanda Stankiewicz, will be presented at the Nelle Black Westgate Auditorium on November 22 starting at 7 pm.    Amanda is an 18 year old senior at Canton High School and has attended PMEA County, District, and Regional Choral festivals for the past two years. She earned third chair in this year's Coun...

Thursday October 30, 2008     Parents of students who qualify for the Title I remedial reading and math programs are invited to a meeting on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 7:00 pm in the Canton Elementary Library.    Children who qualify for the program will be bringing home a notice of the meeting inviting parents to attend.  Mrs. Barrett will give a brief overview of the program, and the...

Thursday October 30, 2008     Local Artist Lisa Darrow’s watercolors will be featured at Goldcrafter’s Corner, 45 Washington Boulevard, Williamsport, Nov. 7 from 5 to 9 p.m.  Her most recent works will be on display during the artist’s reception.    Darrow has been painting professionally for about 25 years and says, “My secret is more than just talent, it is desi...

Thursday October 30, 2008     Because of local demands and requests, the Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ) of Canton again will be sponsoring the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Show Excursion., New York City, NY, on Thursday, December 11.    Everyone of all ages from everywhere is welcome to come and enjoy a great show with traditional favorites in the beautiful Radio City Music Hall. &...

Thursday October 30, 2008     The Canton Music Club met at the home of Carol Kneller on October 20. The meeting was called to order by President, Marie O'Hara, followed by singing of "Pennsylvania" accompanied by Carol Kneller.    The hymn of the month, "Jesus Christ Our Lord" was sung by the members after reading of the hymn by Naomi Pease.    Helen Landon presented a Presiden...

Thursday October 30, 2008     Canton Chapter #981, met on Monday evening with pro-tem Totie Justice presiding. There were eight co-workers present. The Opening ceremonies were preformed by the chapter. Recorder Patsy Baxter reported on the proceeds taken in by the Chapter. Her report gave a summary of the expenditure by the chapter.    Secretary-Treasurer Sally Wood read the minutes of the pr...

Thursday October 30, 2008     Winners were recently announced in the 2008: Year of the Barn Art Contest sponsored and organized by the Potter County Fine Arts Council.  Entries were required to portray barns in the Northern Tier region.  All 21 entries – from eight regional artists - were on display at the PA Heritage Festival in Troy, Sept. 19 & 20.  They represented a combination ...

Thursday October 30, 2008     The Troy Township supervisors met October 13 with all three supervisors in attendance.    They approved a subdivision for Albertis Hickok; received a road occupancy permit from PPL Gas for 150 feet on Paine Hill Road; approved the fire contract for $30,131; and read a letter from Paper Magic concerning their assessment appeals.    During the meetin...

By: Troy Baptist ChurchThursday October 30, 2008     In November of 1808, eight folks met  with Jesse Hartwell, a traveling missionary  from Massachusetts., for a time of prayer and worship. This group gave birth to what is now the  Troy Baptist Church, the first and oldest ongoing church in Troy.     During the month of November 2008, special services  are being held to celebrate the church's ...

Thursday October 30, 2008     The Canton Police would like to remind parents and caregivers that there are resources available to help them learn how to safely transport children. There are currently approximately 1,000 nationally-certified child passenger safety technicians in Pennsylvania who work to teach parents and caregivers how to properly use their child's car seat. In addition, there are over 150 c...

Thursday October 30, 2008     At a recent meeting of the Troy Chamber of Commerce, several members discussed and made suggestions concerning  the upcoming holiday concert which will be presented in the Troy High School Auditorium, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m.    Last year's event was a huge succes and members are hoping that this year will be even bigger, but can't not be much better, due to the...

Thursday October 30, 2008     The Canton volleyball team defeated North Penn 3-2 on October 20 by scores of 25-14, 23-25, 21-25, 25-22, 15-10.    Statistical leaders for Canton:Points - Val Hubinsky, 14; Brianna Watkins, 13; Katie Ward, 12;  Becca McMurray, 4;Digs -  Brianna Watkins, 21;  Becca McMurray, 17; Val Hubinsky, 6Kills - Rachel Holmes, 11; Rachel Shanley, 9;Blocks - R...

Thursday October 30, 2008     Several members of the Troy boys soccer team received recognition as NTL all-stars.    Forward Jordan Brunelle. mid-fielder Brandon Cole and defender Chad Case were named to the first team.Mid-fielders Shane Rockwell and Jared Saunders were named to the second team.    Receiving Honorable Mention were mid-fielders Dereck Tower and Josh Lamphere and...

Thursday October 30, 2008     Led by the first-place individual finish of CHS graduate Mark Cordeiro, the Penn College men cruised to their sixth consecutive conference crown Saturday at the PSUAC Championship at Penn State Wilkes-Barre. The Penn College women finished second for the fourth straight year.    Cordeiro covered the 8K distance in 26 minutes, 50 seconds, while teammate Stephen Ho...

By: Al SpencerThursday October 30, 2008     The Canton Warriors claimed home-field advantage in the PIAA District Playoffs with a 36-8 romp over the North Penn Panthers at Island Park.  The Warriors claimed the number one seed once again with the win and another Southern Columbia loss.    The Warriors scored their first TD on a 48-yard pass interception return by Tyrell Wheeler.  Justin Brown tac...

Thursday October 30, 2008 Patton & Evans Advance To States     The Canton High boys’ cross-country team finished the season in strong fashion with a third place finish at the PIAA District IV Championships held at Bloomsburg University on Thursday, October 23.  The Warrior team scored 98 points, just seven points behind second-place Towanda, who earned a team qualification for the ...

Thursday October 30, 2008     Laurenza (Kemp) Davis, 90,  Wellsboro, went home to be with her Lord, October 25, 2008, at her residence.  Laurenza was born on July 21, 1918 in Farmington, PA, the daughter of Crena and Roscoe Kemp. She was married to the late Thomas "Carleton" Davis. Laurenza received a teaching degree from Mansfield University and taught school in the area for five years, sometimes...

Thursday October 30, 2008     Hartley Lawson Everts, 90, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.    He was the loving husband of Esther P. (Elsbree) Everts. The couple married Aug. 21, 1943 and had 65 happy years together.     The Gerald W. Vickery Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 110 West Main Street, Troy, PA, has been entrusted with the ar...

Thursday October 30, 2008      Durland Mattocks, age 84, of 5039 W. River Rd., Nichols, NY, passed away at the Robert Packer Hospital, in Sayre, on Monday afternoon, Oct. 27, 2008 after an illness. Mr. Mattocks and his wife were currently living with his step-daughter in Meshoppen, PA.    He was born in Leona, PA. on Feb. 28,1924, the son of the late Ray and Elora Ward Mattocks. Mr. Matt...

Thursday October 30, 2008     Mary L. (Yoder) Rogers, 87, of Covington, died October 26, 2008, at the Carleton Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center, Wellsboro.    She was the wife of the late Clair M. Rogers.     Mary was born on March 5, 1921 in Liberty, the daughter of the late Ernest and Ruth (Mase) Yoder. Prior to her retirement, she was employed with Mansfield University...

Thursday October 30, 2008     Franklin F. “Frank” Vought,  60, of Hornbrook, Towanda RR 5, passed away Sunday October 26, 2008 at his home.    Born April 13, 1948 in Towanda, he was the son of the late C. Francis Vought and Doris VanNest Vought.      “Frank,” as he was known by his family and friends was a graduate of Towanda Area High School ...

Thursday October 30, 2008     Florence Wallace (Slingerland) passed away September 21, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter G Wallace; a sister, Marjorie S King and two brothers, Robert and Isaac Slingerland.     She was mother of Benno Wallace (Carol), and also is survived grandchildren Dana Noonan (Bob), Mathew Wallace (Shannon), Jeremy Wallace, step grandchildren Sean Cu...

Thursday October 23, 2008     Readers will note a big change in this week's Canton Independent-Sentinel - we are now merged with the Troy Gazette-Register and our masthead reflects the new combination.    The Sentinel owners have purchased the Troy newspaper from Tom Pine and Kathy Close, and we look forward to becoming a part of the Troy community as we continue to serve the Canton community...

Thursday October 23, 2008     The Canton School District formally dedicated "Jack Livezey Way" on October 18. Shown from left to right are Mary Livezey and her husband, John Livezey (son of the late Mr. Livezey); Harold Hopkins, President of the School Board; Superintendent of Schools Jeffrey Johnston; and Deacon William Graham and Rev. David Morris, who gave the Benediction and Invocation, respectively. &n...

Thursday October 23, 2008     The New Life Church in Canton is offering a number of Halloween-related activies this Sunday, October 26.  Starting at 9:30 a.m., cider, doughnuts, and coffee will be available in the lobby.  At 10 a.m. Chris Landis will give a sermon titled "Trick or Treat".  Free pumpkin kits will also be available for children ages 12 and under.  Don't miss this exciting ...

Thursday October 23, 2008     Canton Borough Council was scheduled to meet on October 13 but due to a lack of a quorum no business could be transacted.    Present were Council President Ken Robertson and Councilors Nicole Trick and Sheila Riggs.  Other Borough officials present were Mayor John Mosser, Administrator Amy Seeley, Street Foreman Lewis Howell, Police Chief Doug Seeley and Sol...

Thursday October 23, 2008     The Canton Borough Authority Board of Directors held its October meeting with Chairman David Zimmer and directors Steve Williams, Jeff Cole and Frank Watson, along with Manager Les Hilfiger.    The minutes of the September meeting were approved and the payroll and invoices accepted as presented. Bills included $6,300 for the annual audit and $18,800 to Parker Mac...

Thursday October 23, 2008     The Tax Collectors of Canton Borough, and Canton, Leroy, McIntyre, McNett and Union Townships want to remind the taxpayers of the Canton Area School District that all 2008 real estate, per capita and occupation taxes not paid by October 31, 2008 will have an additional 10% penalty added....

Thursday October 23, 2008     Operation Holiday Morale is well on the way with plans for Christmas care packages for our troops.    With the packing date set for Dec. 8th, there is plenty of time to collect the following items: cereal/food bars, peanuts, trail mix, twizzlers, snack crackers, sunflower seeds, nuts, beef jerky, gum, breath mints and hard candy. The popcorn balls and candy canes...

Thursday October 23, 2008     The Canton Food Pantry Hours have been changed. They are as follows:    Monday and Thursday, 9 AM to 3 PM.  Call 673-7732 or 673-5850 for an appointment....

Thursday October 23, 2008     The Grover Church of Christ will have a celebration of their 140 years of faithful service to the Lord and their community.  This celebration will coincide with the annual Fall Preaching Rally which will take place October 26th through the 29th.  On Sunday, October 26, the day will begin with a Prayer Breakfast at 8:00 am in the fellowship hall.  The Worship serv...

Thursday October 23, 2008     The theme for this year's Canton Civic Club Halloween Parade is “A Hobo’s Haunted Halloween."     The Parade will be held October 25 at 5:00 pm.      Trick-or-Treat will begin at the conclusion of the parade and last until 8 pm. The Canton Police, Fire and ambulance folks will provide safety watch for the trick-or-treaters. &...

Thursday October 23, 2008     On Sunday afternoon, November 2, a community choir will present America! A Pilgrim’s Prayer, A Patriot’s Dream at the Troy High School auditorium. The program will begin at 3:00 p.m.    The America! program is a patriotic cantata combining vocals, narration and a powerpoint presentation. The audience participates in the program as choir members pay tr...

Thursday October 23, 2008     Due to the onset of chillier weather, the Canton Farmers' Market has closed for the season....

Thursday October 23, 2008      All Canton Band Alumni are invited to join the current Marching Warrior Band for the Old Shoe game on November 1, 2008.  Dust off  your instrument, oil your valves, soak a reed and come play in the stands with us.      Call Mrs. Diana Bailey at 673-5134 for details and to reserve a music folder....

Thursday October 23, 2008     Nathaniel Brantley, grandson of Bertha Mae Bagley, is awaiting iris replacement surgery.    As of Monday, the irises were being held up in customs pending a decision from the Food and Drug Administration.    Nathaniel will have an additional check-up on November 4 to determine if the operation still is feasible.    The surgeons are h...

Thursday October 23, 2008     Everyone in the area is encouraged by the Troy Community Hospital to turn the towns pink on October 30 to raise Breast Cancer Awareness.    Stop by the Troy Community Hospital on the 30th to participate in giveaways, raffles, and to learn more about Breast Cancer.    Make sure you also check out their new digital mammography.    Plea...

Thursday October 23, 2008     The Foxy Red Hats and friends boarded the J & R Tour Bus for their October event - departing Canton on October 8th for a trip to the "Crystal City" and The Museum of Glass, Corning, NY.    After a pleasant ride they arrived at the Museum where they were treated to a nearly two hour guided tour by a Museum volunteer docent. She shared interesting inf...

Thursday October 23, 2008     The Alpha Zeta chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma recently donated over 400 baby books to Memorial Hospital, Towanda. The books are distributed in the maternity ward to each new mother when leaving the hospital with her infant. Along with the books, informational brochures on reading activities and bookmarks encouraging reading are also given.    This is the 11th year ...

Thursday October 23, 2008     Need a warm safe place to walk this winter? The Troy High School gym may be the answer to your needs. The gym at the Commons Building  is currently open every day that school is in session. There are two time periods available for the public to walk; mornings from 6 a.m. to 7:30 and later in the day from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m.    This is a great opportunity to o...

Thursday October 23, 2008     Troy Morning TOPS #1161 met at 10 a.m. on Oct. 20 at the Troy Vets Club with 12 members weighing in. The club had a total weight loss of 9.20 pounds and one turtle. TOPS best loser as June Bahr with a 4.40 pound loss. Runners up included: Tina Robinson, and A.G. with a .40 loss.    Jon Sinningen received a gift from the box for walking 150 miles. The yes food thi...

Thursday October 23, 2008     Troy Tops #986 met October 20 at the Troy Vets Club with 14 members weighing in. There was a loss of 15 1/4 lbs. Tops and 2 Kops.    Top Tops loser was  Teresa with a six lb. loss and top Kops was Betty with a two lb. loss. There were three Turtles, two Tops and one Kops.    The fruit basket was shared by Betty Ferguson and Teresa McKerrow. Th...

Thursday October 23, 2008     Canton Borough Police Chief Doug Seeley submitted this report for September, 2008:Total incidents, 42 (year to date, 391); Traffic warnings, 2 (18); traffic arrests, 4 (48); Non-traffic arrests, 1 (26); Criminal arrests, 2 (18); juvenile criminal arrests, 0 (1); Borough Ordinance violations, 5 (65).    September 1, 7:35 pm: check on welfare of a woman, Cedar Ridg...

Thursday October 23, 2008     Bradford County Library has received a number of donations for children’s books recently.    Virginia Hough has been honored by the Friends of the Bradford County Library with two books by Judy Ann Sadler, and illustrated by Esperanca Melo.  Quick Knits includes eleven easy projects for age eight and up; simple patterns for a variety of proje...

Thursday October 23, 2008     Exciting things are happening at a library near you!  The public libraries of Bradford County have a new online database, Listen to Books, available for their patrons.  Listen to Books provides library users with free downloadable audio books.  There are over 900 audio book titles available to choose from, all unabridged, including best sellers, classics, juvenil...

Thursday October 23, 2008     Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital will host a digital photography and mixed media exhibition by local Wellsboro artist Anthony Blair, Monday, October 27, through Friday, February 2, 2009. Some of the works are for sale, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the SSMH Auxiliary. The Gallery of Art is located just inside the hospital's main entrance on Grant Street. For mo...

Thursday October 23, 2008     The Ruby Rascals, a chapter of the Red Hat Society, had their regular get-together on October 13. It was the 3rd annual "Mystery Trip" co-hosted by Connie Kern and Betsy Clark.    The members were asked by Betsy Clark to write on a slip of paper where they thought we were going.  Because it was such a well-kept secret, no one guessed it right. The closest gu...

Thursday October 23, 2008     Each year students of Canton High School must select a senior project.  This can sometimes be a hard decision.  Brandon Wesneski, a senior, originally wanted to present “The History of Canton”.  But after discussing his idea with friends and family, he decided to do something that came naturally for him; play the piano.  Brandon says “I wan...

Thursday October 23, 2008     Plans have been completed for the 62nd annual Burlington-West Burlington Halloween parade to be held Thursday night the 30th.  This year’s parade will be held in Burlington and the parade marshal  promises one of the finest Halloween parades ever.     All floats, marching units and individuals should be present for tagging and line-up starting at...

By: St. Michael's ParishThursday October 23, 2008     On September 13, 2008, St. Michael's Church, Canton, PA hosted The Light Ride, a motorcycle rally to help meet its responsibility to support Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Scranton.  Despite threatening weather, the motorcycling community came through with 35 participants on 27 motorcycles and we exceeded last year’s amount, raising over $2,100.00!  Rick Seg...

Thursday October 23, 2008     For the last few years on Halloween night, Lighthouse of Faith church has been at their doorstep providing warm beverages and friendly greetings to those trick-or-treaters in Canton. Each year, we have served the community with warm coffee, hot chocolate, cider and of course lots of candy!  On one occasion there was even an “ark” for the public to take an adven...

Thursday October 23, 2008     The Canton High varsity boys’ cross-country team earned runner-up honors at the NTL Coaches’ Invitational on Saturday, October 18.  The Warriors posted just 72 points on the day, behind first-place Towanda with 61 points.    Senior Nick Patton, who has led the Warriors all season, took second place in the race with a time of 16:43, behind race wi...

Thursday October 23, 2008     The homecoming crowd went home silent as  the Wellsboro Green Hornets knocked the Warriors from the unbeaten ranks with an 18-6 win. Neither team brought their A game as the Warriors gave it away with numerous turnovers and bad pass protection. Wellsboro had a huge advantage in size but the locals were  just a  little flat all day long. The offense  totaled ...

Thursday October 23, 2008     Violet L. Brown, 91, of 180 Willow Street, Troy, passed away peacefully at home, Oct. 18, 2008, following a lengthy illness.    Born Oct. 4, 1917, in Elmira Heights, NY, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Cora B. (Campbell) Ellison. She was a member of the Troy Baptist Church and the Fire Department Auxiliary.    Survivors include her son...

Thursday October 23, 2008     Baby Boy Trenton Michael Castle, passed away peacefully early Thursday Morning October 16, 2008 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY.    Trenton was born on October 13, 2008.  He is survived by his loving parents, Tasha (Ward) Spencer and Michael Castle, both of Canton, beloved grandparents, Brenda and Kenneth Barrett of Canton and Von Castle of M...

Thursday October 23, 2008     Rev. Victor Lee Hodge, 62, of East Smithfield, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at his home.      He was the loving husband of Judy A. (Combs) Hodge.  The couple married August 28, 1964 and had 44 happy years together.    Victor was born on December 29, 1945 in Soledad, CA, son of the late Alvin and Vida (Askins) Ho...

Thursday October 23, 2008     Eva H. Shutts, 84, of Lawrenceville, died on Monday, October 13, 2008, in the Green Home in Wellsboro.     Eva was born April 17, 1924 in Canton, the daughter of the late Raymond and Estella May (Avery) Porter. She was the wife of the late Clyde Shutts.     Eva retired from Corning Glass. She enjoyed sewing, reading, and her pomeranian dogs. ...

Thursday October 23, 2008     Elizabeth Tracey, 94, longtime resident of Canton, passed away on Thursday evening, October 16, 2008 at Towanda Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Unit.    Elizabeth Rose was born on February 2, 1914 in Wells Township, Bradford County.  She was the youngest child born to Charles and Ella (Spencer) Chamberlain.  Elizabeth’s father died three...

By: John ShafferThursday October 23, 2008     Twenty years ago the current owner purchased the Canton Independent-Sentinel, and today marks the first issue of the combined Troy Gazette-Register and Canton Independent-Sentinel.    We have come a long way in twenty years, and we could not have done any of it without the wonderful and dedicated people who have worked for the paper during that time, and for the ...

Thursday October 23, 2008     On the morning of Monday, October 20, 2008, former Canton resident Marion A. (Harris) Webster passed away quietly at her residence in Muncy surrounded by her loving family. She was 88 years of age.     Born in Endicott, NY, on May 26, 1920, she was the daughter of Persons and Mae (Smith) Harris. Marion worked most of her life a streamstress, manufacturing clothi...

Thursday October 16, 2008     This photo of the apple stand, a landmark at the annual Apple 'N' Cheese Festival, was taken by website manager Skylar Wilcox.  The photo is one of several featured in this week's Sentinel, of the Festival and the Fall Fling alike....

Thursday October 16, 2008     At 1 pm on October 18, prior to Canton High School's Homecoming football game, a bronze plaque  will be dedicated in honor of the memory of Mr. Jack  Livezey.   The ceremony will be held behind the high school  at the starting point of Jack Livezey Way and the dedication recognizes the accomplishments of  the former teacher, coach, athlete, adminis...

Thursday October 16, 2008     The Canton Area School District  Board of  Education met October 9 with President Harold Hopkins and directors Bill Baker, Patsy Shaffer, Duane Castle, Gary Black, Dennis Sourbeer, Tom Wright, Don Brown and Jared Wilcox. Others present included Superintendent Jeffrey Johnston, Elementary Principal Diane Barrett, High School Principal Craig Coleman, Business  Mana...

Thursday October 16, 2008      All Canton Band Alumni are invited to join the current Marching Warrior Band for the Old Shoe game on November 1, 2008.  Dust off your instrument, oil your valves, soak a reed and come play in the stands with us.      Call Mrs. Diana Bailey at 673-5134  for details and to reserve a music folder....

Thursday October 16, 2008     Canton Borough Street Department will pick up bagged leaves beginning the week of October 27, 2008 through Friday, November 28, 2008.    All leaves must be bagged and placed at the curb.  There shall be no garbage, twigs, branches or other waste in the bags....

Thursday October 16, 2008     People who are interested in helping to construct the concession stand/rest room facility at the new Canton athletic fields are urged to take part. Volunteers are asked to sign a volunteer services agreement at the High School. The agreement is available on the District's website at www.canton.k12.pa.us.&nbs...

Thursday October 16, 2008     Alpha Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, an honorary society of women educators, recently donated baby quilts to Memorial Hospital, Towanda. The quilts are for mothers of infants that had health problems or complications during birth.    The quilts are given as a sign of encouragement when the baby is able to leave the hospital.    The Alpha Zeta C...

Thursday October 16, 2008     Canton Senior Citizens Club met on September 25 at McCallum Manor.    Meeting was opened by the salute to the American Flag and prayer led by President Richard Pratt.    After a delicious lunch, Beverly Morrison and her friend Jeremiah entertained.     Jeremiah said he liked school and that he liked to come and entertain the senior ...

Thursday October 16, 2008     Pictured above is Lois Myers sugaring Georgia peanuts which will be sold October 18 at the First Christian Church of Alba's annual Fall Bazaar/Luncheon/Bake Sale.    Proceeds will benefit the Alba Christian Women's Fellowship fund....

Thursday October 16, 2008     The 62nd Annual Burlington - West Burlington Halloween parade will be held Thursday night, October 30. This year's parade is to be in Burlington with lineup starting at 7 and parade at 7:30 p.m.    Everyone is encouraged to plan to participate. It is not necessary to register before the night of the parade. Many cash prizes will be awarded.    This...

Thursday October 16, 2008     The Church of Christ of Granville Center will have a Winter Clothing Giveaway on Saturday, October 18 from 9 am to 12 noon at the church, located on Route 514.    Anyone with winter clothing to donate make take the items to the church. Donations should be received by October 17.    Everyone is welcome. Winter clothing will be available in all sizes...

Thursday October 16, 2008     The Canton Township Board of Supervisors held its October meeting with Chairman Gary Ferguson and Supervisors Jasper Smith and Mark McMurray, along with Road Foreman Stacy Ferguson, Solicitor Harold Caldwell, Tax Collector Brenda Hartford Higley, and EMS Director J. Scott May.    The minutes and the bills lists were approved.    Joe Wilcox was a vi...

Thursday October 16, 2008     On Monday, October 13, Canton Chapter #981, Women of the Moose, met with Totie Justice presiding. There were eleven members present. Mooseheart Chairman, Pam Brotzman, was in charge of the program. She announced that her fund raiser for her committee would be the annual poinsettia sale. More details on this project later.    Co worker Stacie Robbins will be havin...

Thursday October 16, 2008     The Ward Township Supervisors held their October meeting with Chairman Cheryl Gould and Supervisors James Tompkins and Leon Nouse. There was an audience of about fifteen people.    The minutes were approved and the treasurer's report and bills list were accepted. Balances include: General Fund: $41,678,27; CD, $18,633.82; Chase Mill Bridge, $20,994.99; PLGIT, $20...

Thursday October 16, 2008     The McNett Township Board of Supervisors held its October meeting with Chairman Kevin Shepard and Supervisors Phyllis Clegg and Kenneth Quail present.  Mary Graham served as acting secretary for the purpose of taking the minutes of the meeting. Fore Foreman Robert Guthrie and employee Tim Crays were present along with residents Nancy Beahm and Thomas Foehl.  &nbs...

Thursday October 16, 2008     With a 11-0 shutout of Mansfield on October 13, the Lady Trojans earned the NTL soccer title.    Troy scored six times in the first half and added five second half goals and the Trojan defense was stifling, not allowing Mansfield a shot or corner kick during the entire game. Brittany Wilson was in goal for Troy.    Kate Pratt scored five times and ...

By: Al SpencerThursday October 16, 2008 CHS Warriors Win Small School Title    The Canton Warriors rolled to a 35-15 win over the South Williamsport Mounties and wrapped up the NTL Small School Title. The Warriors shared the 2006 title with Wyalusing. Canton now is 7-0 and 5-0 in the NTL.    Canton also took over Number One seed spot in the District IV playoff from Southern Columbia, which was clubbed by ...

Thursday October 16, 2008     The Canton High Warrior varsity girls’ cross-country team captured a pair of wins over Northeast Bradford and Troy 15-50 on Tuesday, October 7.  The meet closed out the NTL dual meet season.  Brittany Walker led the Warriors with a fourth- place finish in 21:17.  The girls’ team finished the league season with a record of 4 wins and 4 losses. &nb...

Thursday October 16, 2008     The runners of the cross country teams from Canton High competed in a dual meet at Sullivan County High School on Saturday, October 11 to end their regular dual meet season.  This year the Griffins competed in the Heartland League, so this annual meet was no longer and NTL contest.    The varsity boys’ race was won by Sullivan by a score of 27-30. ...

Thursday October 16, 2008     Harold "Butch" Adams, 65, of Corning, NY, passed away Monday, October 13, 2008 in the Absolut Care at Three Rivers, Painted Post, NY.    Butch was a carpenter for general contractors in the area.      He is survived by one daughter, Teresa Adams; five sisters, Mary (Tom) McGuirk, Betty Jennings, Joyce Sheldon, Phyllis Clegg and Helen Davy; br...

Thursday October 16, 2008     Following a courageous battle with cancer, Eugene Anton, 69, of Canton,  formerly of Mineola, NY, passed away at his home while surrounded by family on Thursday evening, October 9, 2008.    Eugene Walter was born on June 30, 1939 in Queens, NY, the only son of the late Walter and Ella (April) Anton.  A 1957 graduate of Andrew Jackson High School in St. ...

Thursday October 16, 2008     Deborah Backer, 51, of Ulster, formerly a Canton area resident, passed away Tuesday Morning October 14, 2008 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.    Born on November 21, 1956 at the Tioga County General Hospital in Waverly, NY, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Polly (Claypool) Backer.    Debbie was of the Roman Catholic faith and in ear...

Thursday October 16, 2008     On Tuesday evening, October 7, 2008, Florence (Loomis) Bohlayer, 90, of Farmers Valley, Troy, died peacefully at home and went to be with her Lord.     Born on October 31, 1917 near East Troy, she was the daughter of Reid and Fanny (Parke) Loomis.  After graduating from Troy High School in 1935, she worked at the former McClelland store in Troy.  &nbs...

Thursday October 16, 2008     Mark T. Carter Sr., beloved husband, father, and friend to all, came to rest, Oct. 11, 2008, at his home surrounded by his family.     He was active all his life, never forgetting to teach everyone about all the beauty in life. Always available to have a laugh, his good sense of humor and quick wit will always be remembered.     Born in Montrose ...

Thursday October 16, 2008     Leonard R. Jordan, 74, died peacefully at Robert Packer Hospital on Oct. 9, 2008.    Born Aug. 28, 1934, at Nordmont, PA, he was the son of Walter and Geraldine Jordan.     On July 1, 1960, he married Anna Lee Greene at the Conservative Baptist Church at Canton. Together they celebrated 48 years of marriage.     Leonard worked at I...

Thursday October 16, 2008     Cora Louise Benjamin Miller, 91, widow of Franklin H. Miller of Towanda RR 2, Asylum Township, passed away early Friday morning, Oct. 10, 2008, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.    Born Oct. 28, 1916, in Asylum Township, she was the daughter of the late Nathan L. Benjamin Sr. and Maude Emery Benjamin.    Cora attended the Towanda Schools and ...

Thursday October 16, 2008     Richard G. Pacanda of Factoryville died at home on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008.     Born in Kingston, N.Y., on April 25, 1941, he was the son of Carrie Zimmermann and the late Frank Watkins, who passed away in 1985.     He worked as a truck driver at Huey Trucking in Tunkhannock, Pa., where he was known to his friends as "Lead Foot."    ...

Thursday October 16, 2008     Mrs. Betty Lou Poole, 80, Ralston, and a long time resident of Williamsport, died Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Rose View Center, Williamsport.    Mrs. Poole had been a member of the former Saint Mary's Episcopal Church at Williamsport. She was also a member of the Red Run Rod and Gun Club at Ralston.    She had been employed by the former Wundies a...

Thursday October 16, 2008     Daniel T. Roy, 51, of Coryland, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 12, 2008 at his home surrounded by his family.  Dan was the loving husband of Naomi J. (Deery) Roy.  The couple married August 7, 1976 and had 32 happy years together.    Dan was born on February 18, 1957 in Elmira, son of the late Lewis E. Roy and Velma L. (Watson) Roy Beach of...

Thursday October 16, 2008     On Friday, October 10, 2008 Ronald Steven Stankiewicz of Canton and Wildwood, N.J. passed away unexpectedly at Cape Regional Medical Center, Cape May Court House, N.J. He was 50 years of age.     Born Sept. 25, 1958 in the Polish-speaking enclave of Philadelphia's Port Richmond district, he was the son of Edward and the late Nancy (Harris) Stankiewicz. &nbs...

Thursday October 16, 2008     Beloved husband, father and friend to all.    A long time resident of S. Creek Township, Pa. passed away, Oct. 13, 2008 at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center following an illness at the age of 79.    Born on July 26, 1929 in Troy, PaA, he was the son of the late Harold Sr. and Ada McKerrow Warner. A 1947 graduate of Troy High School, he married Erma B. Lat...

Thursday October 16, 2008     Susie Amanda Kirkendall Whittig, 85, formerly of Waverly, NY, passed away Thursday morning, Oct. 9, 2008, at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, North Towanda Township.    Born April 22, 1923 in Towanda, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Lulu Strope Mayo.    She was employed by Herman Rynveld Sons in New Albany for many years ...

By: John ShafferThursday October 16, 2008     Although most of the attention concerns the Presidential election, voters in the Canton Area School District have two other issues to consider in the November election: Annexation and the elimination of the Occupation Assessment tax.    Annexation is the simpler matter. The High School and its campus are in Canton Borough and therefore can be covered by the Canto...

Thursday October 9, 2008     Marge and Colonel Wood were among the folks working in the Rekindle the Spirit Booth at the Pennsylvania Apple 'N' Cheese Festival. They sold mugs, books of poetry by Fanny Kraiss, and other items, and helped to welcome around 20,000 people to this year's festival....

Thursday October 9, 2008     Make plans to attend a Senior Recital by  Canton's Lara Ciaccio on the Violin, accompanied by Linda Sippler, at the Canton Elementary Theaterette at 7 pm on November 1, 2008.    Works will include Parfitta III by J.S. Bach; Malagueña -Spanish Dances, by P. Sarasate; Sonatina In G by A. Dvorâk; and Symphony Espagnole, by E. Lalo.   ...

Thursday October 9, 2008     The Grover Church of Christ will have their annual "Fall Kick-Off" on Sunday, October 12. The day will begin with Morning Worship at 9:30, followed by Sunday school at 11.    The evening session at 7:30 will be a concert of "Southern Gospel" music presented by the church choir. The Grover choir has been traveling since April and has presented several concerts thr...

Thursday October 9, 2008     The Mothers Athletic Club is selling these attractive "Canton Warrior" flags, suitable for  display from porches or flagstands.  Contact the High School or the Mothers Club for details....

Thursday October 9, 2008     The Canton Area School District is currently making plans to host a “Career Planning Night” for all students in the 11th and 12th grades and their parents/guardians on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 from 6-9 o’clock at the high school. The evening will begin with a free dinner served in the cafeteria followed by a series of workshops, and conclude with door prizes ...

Thursday October 9, 2008     Brandon Wesneski will present a Senior Project Benefit Concert at the Nelle Black Westgate Auditorium at 7 pm on October 25.    The concert will benefit the Fallen Warriors Scholarship Fund.    The show, a night of music and memories, will feature music by Brandon and guest performers Ike Bowers, Jackie Harper, Monica Hoyt, Josh Kelley, Michelle Mc...

Thursday October 9, 2008     The congregation of the Zion Fellowship Church have been honored and blessed to have Glen and Jana Kauffman as a part of their church family.     They have touched the lives of many here in the Canton area for many years. Jana has served the community for 25 years with her warm smile and talented hands to make many feel good about themselves with a new hair do. ...

Thursday October 9, 2008     Wednesday afternoon, September 24, Shilrey Bellows Hawkins, Barbara Thomas Manley, Barbara Greene Simcoe, Pat Morse Bailey, and Lorna Greene Crawley, schoolmates and playmates from years ago, met at the LeRoy School yard for lunch. They shared pictures and memories of their childhood and found it much to their liking. They are planning a LeRoy School Reunion next summer for any...

Thursday October 9, 2008     On Wednesday, September 17, First Citizens National Bank held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction of their new community office building in Troy.  The new building will be located on the same property as the existing office and is expected to take 8 to 10 months for completion.      The building, which compliments the current ar...

Thursday October 9, 2008     The Canton Area Chamber of Commerce held its October meeting at the Community Room of First Citizens National Bank.    Special guest was Robert Williams  Financial Consultant, representing Gannon Associates.    For several years, the Canton Chamber has been working to find health care insurance coverage for its members, both to help  the ...

Thursday October 9, 2008     The War Memorial Pool Board held its September meeting with President Sandy Navone and directors Karen Robertson, Fran Trick, Donna Raudenbush, Bruce Tymeson and John Shaffer along with Borough Council representative Nichole Trick.    Members reviewed a preliminary report of expenses and receipts for the year.  A full report will be provided when all the bil...

Thursday October 9, 2008     The VIA met at McCallum Manor October 2 with twelve members and six guests present.    President Martha Jean Wood introduced speaker Bruce Chase and his associate, Rich Guylas from the Bradford County Conservation District.     They gave a detailed account of windmills being used by individual residents. This is a different aspect of wind energy. ...

Thursday October 9, 2008     The Canton Fire Department Board of Directors held its September meeting with President Wayne Lamont, Vice-President Rich Bardo, Secretary Sherry Miller, Treasurer Terry Lamont, Fire Chief Kim Jennings, Deputy Chief J. Scott May, Directors Rodger Davy and George Jennings and Municipal Directors Ken Quail, James Tompkins, Marvin Woodward, Dale Jackson and Mark McMurray present.&...

Thursday October 9, 2008     On October 2 the "Old Sportsmans Banquet" was held at the Canton Elementary cafeteria.    This was the 26th annual banquet organized by Game Protector (now retired) Bill Bower, to celebrate the winners of the "Bower Shoot" and crown "Old Deadeye," the top shooter in the area. The banquet also recognizes "Old Sportsmen" from the Canton, Troy, South Creek and Tri-C...

By: Al SpencerThursday October 9, 2008     The Warriors finally put it all together with a 49-0 romp over the Montgomery Red Raiders at Moyer Field.  The Warriors are now 6-0 and 5-0 in the NTL Small School Division and have a share of the title. The game with South Williamsport (1-5) will be for all the marbles.    The Warriors turned up their running game with 179 yards.  and totalled another ...

Thursday October 9, 2008     Piet Ekkerman, 78, passed away quietly at home in ZoutKamp in the Netherlands, October 5, 2008, following an extended illness.    He was an employee with the public bus system until being forced to retire due to his health.    His hobbies were raising birds, chickens, and gardening.     Mr. Ekkerman was married in 1955 to the former...

Thursday October 9, 2008     Lewis H. Fisher, 77, of Wellsboro, died Monday, Sept. 29, 2008.    Born April 8, 1931 in Blossburg, he was the  son of the late Daniel H. and Agnes Schultz Fisher.    He was formerly employed by Corning Glass Works, Corning, N.Y. and owned a dairy farm for most of his life. Lewis was the husband of Gladys L. Jones Fisher. He was a member of th...

Thursday October 9, 2008     Leone Hite, 54, of Canton passed away while surrounded by her loving family on Saturday night, October 4, 2008 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.    Leone Frances was born on March 31, 1954 in Waverly, NY.  She was the oldest of seven children born in the family of  Frances (Carnwright) and the late Kenneth Hite.      A 1972 gr...

Thursday October 9, 2008     Delon “De” Peck, 86, well known Canton resident, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning September 30, 2008 at the Bradford County Manor.     Born in Hopkinton, NY on April 1, 1922, Delon Robert was a son of the late Harrison and Bertha (Dewey) Peck.  He was married to Stephanie (Lewis) Peck for over 44 years before her passing on June 13, 2007.&...

Thursday October 9, 2008     Bertha Randall, 96, of Troy passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at the Bradford County Manor.    Bertha was born on January 13, 1912 in West Burlington, a daughter of Bruce and Edith (Carey) McNeal.  She was the wife of the late Paul Hicks and Emerson Randall.    Bertha was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister.  ...

Thursday October 9, 2008     Frances Shanley, 85, long-time resident of Ogdensburg, passed away Monday evening, October 6, 2008 at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro.    Born on January 7, 1923 in Ogdensburg, Frances Catherine was the only daughter of the late Matthew J. and Margaret (Plutchak) Shanley.  She was a graduate of Canton High School and the Elmira Business School. &n...

Thursday October 9, 2008     The season is too political for folks to make dispassionate judgements of "what went wrong" causing the plunge of financial companies and lending institutions that sparked a worldwide crisis.   Democrats, sure they have the issue that will be the coup de grace to eight years of Republican control of the White House, say that diminished regulation led to the problem.&n...

Thursday October 2, 2008     The Canton Area School District Board of Education held a work session on September 24 to hear reports from the administration concerning test scores.    Four board members were present: President Harold Hopkins and directors Pasty Shaffer, Duane Castle and Jared Wilcox.    Present from the administration were Superintendent of Schools Jeffrey John...

Thursday October 2, 2008      The Endless Mountains Pregnancy Care Center is planning its Annual Fall Banquet. It is being held on October 18, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. at the East Canton United Methodist Church, Rt. 414, East Canton. The meal is being catered by Fran Martin, and Val Bolinger is going to bless the gathering with a concert following dinner. Please visit Val’s website at www.valeriebolin...

Thursday October 2, 2008     A few years ago the Canton Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored the Canton Heritage throws as a fundraiser, and the beautiful items proved to be very popular, with several re-orders and a complete sell-out of the throws.    The Chamber is hoping to gauge public interest in a second Canton Heritage throw, with different designs, and may arrange for a new throw if pu...

Thursday October 2, 2008     On Thursday, October 2, the Canton Area Chamber of Commerce has invited Bob Williams  from Gannon Associates to present the new ASA/Aetna chamber health plan.    This is a very affordable health insurance plan available only to chamber members.  The plan requires as little as one employee to participate.  This is something the chamber is very excit...

Thursday October 2, 2008     The date of the Friends of the Green Free Library's Chinese Auction is October 18. It will be held at the Canton Elementary School at 7 p.m. Door will open at 5.    The Friends invite all to donate new or handcrafted items for the auction. Feel free to regift any unused Christmas or birthday presents you may have just sitting around. They will be put to good use....

Thursday October 2, 2008     Vocalists from throughout the Troy, Canton and Towanda areas are preparing an inspirational, patriotic program that will honor our veterans and military personnel. The choir of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Alba has teamed up with Operation Holiday Morale to coordinate this event. A community choir, comprised of volunteers from throughout Bradford County w...

Thursday October 2, 2008  Rev. David Morris and his wife Mary were honored with a reception on his retirement as Minister of the Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ) of Canton. Rev. Morris has served the church since 1981....

Thursday October 2, 2008     Bob Bloom and his wife Shirley retired as UPS drivers on the same date. Shirley has worked for the company for 33 years and has been a driver in the Flemington/Lock Haven area for the past 23. Bob, of course, has given the Canton area friendly, faithful and dedicated service since 1987. Bob was honored at an Open House at the Canton Moose Lodge September 27....

Thursday October 2, 2008     At the regular get together on September 8 at the home of Donna and Gary Ayres, members of the Ruby Rascals not only made individual grape vine wreaths for themselves, but they also made two larger wreaths. One was presented to John Shaffer and the staff of the Canton Independent-Sentinel for all the wonderful coverage they do for the Red Hatters.    The sec...

By: Canton High School SAP TeamThursday October 2, 2008     According to an article in the Star-Gazette, online harassment of American youth ages ten to seventeen has increased fifty percent from 2000 to 2005. Cyberbullying may be in the form of written threats, taunts, and insults via the computer.  It is also expanding to pictures and videos that are being placed on MySpace, Facebook, and YouTube.  Some people think that bul...

Thursday October 2, 2008     Is your Christian life full?  Probably.    Is your Christian life fulfilling?  Probably not.    What’s missing?    Why not go “M.A.D.”?    Don Sunshine, Youth Action Director from Family Life Radio will be presenting the Go “M.A.D.” (Make A Difference) program at New Life Church,...

Thursday October 2, 2008     Local artist and author Wayne Beeman debuted his newly completed comic book at the Ithacon, in Ithaca, NY on Saturday, Sept 13th.  The Dubious Duo, Beeman's first attempt at writing for the comic book trade, chronicles the exploits of a brother and sister team of super heroes who are battling a vicious monster in order to save their town. A hilarious first novel for this a...

Thursday October 2, 2008     On October 7 the Military Families Support Group will meet at  6 pm at East Troy Elementary School.                            From 6 pm to 7 pm: PTSD vs Adjustment    At 7 pm, a Mary Kay representative has offered her ...

Thursday October 2, 2008     The Canton Area Ministerium is hosting Commandment 11, a contemporary duo from Simpsonville, South Carolina on Sunday evening, October 26, at EastCanton United Methodist Church.  This concert is part of a series that has been bringing Commandment 11 to the state of Pennsylvania throughout this year and into 2009, ministering to men and women in the state prison system.&nbs...

Thursday October 2, 2008     First Citizens National Bank recently made a donation in the amount of $700 to the Ronald McDonald House Charity in conjunction with the Thunder Ridge Sporting Clays and Game Farm.      The Ronald McDonald House began on the simple idea to provide a “home away from home” for families of seriously ill children receiving treatment at nearby hospit...

Thursday October 2, 2008     Justin Beach and the Pelor family invite one and all to a Festival of Fun Day on October 18 behind the Gilett Post Office.    There will be horse and wagon rides, a clown, games, bake sale and flea market.  Old time machinery and tractors, farm animals and much, much more will be on display.    The Festival of Fun will take place from 9 am to ...

Thursday October 2, 2008     A benefit for the Canton Little League was held on September 6 at the Canton Fireman's Fairgrounds. The band Jubal promoted the End of the Summer Party. The benefit was hosted by: Don & Diane Stout and Bobby & Donna Wesneski all of Canton.    How did all this all get started? The hosts were planning a End of Summer Party for family and friends. "One eveni...

By: Al SpencerThursday October 2, 2008     It wasn't a pretty win, but it was a win as the 5-0 Warriors defeated the Columbia-Montour Vo-Tech Rams 17-6 at CoMoVo Tech HS.    The Warriors did have two long scores via the pass brought back due to penalties.  The Warriors were penalized eleven times for 90 yards.  The refs were flag happy most of the game. They tried to keep the Rams in it to the e...

Thursday October 2, 2008     A strong effort by CHS senior Nick Patton led the Warrior cross country boys to a sixth place finish out of twenty-four teams in the prestigious NEPA Invitational held at Bloomsburg University on Saturday, September 27.    Patton ran the course in 17:21 to place ninth.  Blake Bunner, Lucas Evans, Julian Hinkelman, and Wyatt Baxter supported Patton’s ef...

Thursday October 2, 2008     On Sept. 28, 2008, Canton resident Jean E. (Campbell) Blazer, passed away quietly at her home on Lake Nepahwin after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 64 years of age.    Born in Canton on July 4, 1944, she was the daughter of Harley and Velma (Guinter) Campbell. She was a graduate of Canton Area High School and had been employed by Canford's and Paper Mag...

Thursday October 2, 2008     Delon “De” Peck, 86, well known Canton resident, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning September 30, 2008 at the Bradford County Manor. De was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Stephanie (Lewis) Peck on June 13, 2007.The family invites friends to call 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at the Pepper Funeral Home, Springbrook Drive, Canton.  The funeral service w...

Thursday October 2, 2008     Dora Cecile Seyfarth Verbeyst, 85, of Mount Rose in Hopewell Township died September 27, 2008 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in the Princeton Hospital, she was the daughter of Mathilde Rousseau Seyfarth and Jacob Seyfarth. Married for fifty-nine years to the late Louis Verbeyst, she and her husband owned and operated Verbeyst French Dry Cleaners in Princeton.&nbs...

Thursday October 2, 2008     Frank “Ed” Vermilya, 79, long-time resident of Canton, passed away unexpectedly, September 28, 2008 at  Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.    Frank Edgar Vermilya was born on October 22, 1928 in Grover.  He was the oldest child in the family of the late Floyd and Leone Marie (June) Vermilya.      Ed was a graduate of Canto...

Thursday October 2, 2008     Carlie Mason Walk went to be with her Lord on September 16, in Scottsdale, Arizona, after a lengthy illness and a courageous battle against Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.  She was 76.      Born on April 9, 1932 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, she was the daughter of Carl J. Mason and Alice Drake Mason, both deceased.     Survi...

Thursday October 2, 2008     Stacy S. Cook Weisbrod, 39, of Towanda, Pa., passed away Sept. 26, 2008, at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, North Towanda Twp., Pa.    Born Dec. 26, 1968 in Towanda, she was the daughter of Susan Elliott of Williamsport, and John and Jennie Cook of Rome, Pa.    In addition to her parents she is survived by: her husband, Marty Weisbro...

By: John ShafferThursday October 2, 2008     Well, the Administration and Congress assembled a package intended to stabilize the markets and remove the so-called poisonous loans from the portfolios of America's lending institutions. The plan was defeated in the US House, and the markets tumbled further.  Of course, we noticed the original proposal from the Secretary of the Treasury had the effect of arresting the mar...