SAFE moved to its new location at 1949 Golden Mile Road in Wysox. They have started a relaxing break time yoga session. The session will run every Thursday from 12-12:30 p.m. with Jenn Kropf. Please call 570-250-7401 to register. There is no charge to attend. The top photo is of the outside of their new building. The bottom photo is the room in which the yoga sessions will take place inside their building.
photos by RACHEL HEITZENRATER
SAFE moved to its new location at 1949 Golden Mile Road in Wysox. They have started a relaxing break time yoga session. The session will run every Thursday from 12-12:30 p.m. with Jenn Kropf. Please call 570-250-7401 to register. There is no charge to attend. The top photo is of the outside of their new building. The bottom photo is the room in which the yoga sessions will take place inside their building. photos provided
(Top photo) Cousins Scarlett Eccker, Chase Faucett, Kadence Eccker and Colton Eccker raised $240 for Kids Can’t Fight Cancer alone in Ulster this past weekend. (Right photo) Jaylee Ward, Lindley Sechrist, Raya Preston, and Oliver Sechrist raised $226 photo by RACHEL HEITZENRATER
The 2021 Bradford/Tioga Equipment Show took place at Alparon Park lower meadow last Thursday, Aug. 12. It was in honor of John Greenland, who was the long time owner of Bradco Supply in Towanda. The Canton Lions Club helped cater the event. by Rachel Heitzenrater
rachelh@myweeklysentinel.com LEROY — More than 300 people gathered in LeRoy this past Saturday to learn more about the heritage of Barclay Mountain. Presentations throughout the day included Van Wagner, who presented a program about the history of elk in the state. He also performed later on in the afternoon. The band Noggin Hill performed as background music while visitors walked around to the various booths and vendors on the grounds. President of the Bradford County Historical Society Henry Farley of Sayre presented a program on the history of the Irish on Barclay Mountain. There were also numerous demonstrations, exhibits to browse at, vendors, food and more. According to LeRoy Heritage Museum’s Matt Carl, 12 agencies/organizations/businesses partnered with him to present their mission on Saturday. These organizations were specifically picked to help represent Barclay Mountain in their own way, whether it be related to the history, wildlife, environment, hunting or natural gas. There were also vendors present which sold products related to the day, as well as food. “A total of 24 volunteers worked on behalf of the museum to setup for and host the event. Without their help, this event would be impossible to pull together. Income from this event was used to provide a match to a grant from the Endless Mountains Heritage Region that paid for the beautiful new paint job at the hotel where the museum will be moving its collection soon. It was a great event and we again thank everyone who made it possible,” Carl said on a post for the LeRoy Heritage Museum. The guestbook was signed by people not only from Bradford County, but from other states as well. More information on the event as well as updates on the museum can be found at www.facebook.com/LeRoyHeritageMuseum or www.leroyheritage.org. by Rachel Heitzenrater rachelh@myweeklysentinel.com MONROETON — Marisa Gilliland of Granville Summit is Miss Keystone State Rodeo 2021 and will be at the Monroeton Rodeo on Sunday, Sept. 12. Gilliland, 23, is a Troy High School graduate who is working towards her medical degree and wants to be a traveling LPN. She has four horses and had a side business called The Bling Bandit. “I started riding when I was 12. At 13-14 I was competing at small local shows. By the time I had my driver’s License, I was on the rodeo circuits themselves,” said Gilliland. Gilliland is an avid barrel racer and beginning at breakaway roping. Rodeo is something that has always fascinated her, even at a young age. “I don’t come from a rodeo family. My dad took me to a rodeo when I was 6-7 and I met a girl who had the same name as me running flags and competing and I was obsessed with it and I never lost it. We lived in the city. We are not from the country,” said Gilliland. Gilliland and her family used to live in the city but then moved to Granville Summit. “We lived in downtown Straudsburg, so obviously having a horse was not ideal,” she said. Gilliland started riding with her friend and then eventually got a horse. “I got my first horse and it took off from there and it never stopped and just got more competitive. Now as an adult, I still travel to Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Florida, multiple times.” She has previously held the titles of Miss Teen Rodeo Pennsylvania in 2017 and Miss Rodeo Pennsylvania 2019. She loves traveling, which is part of the job. Gilliland is currently preparing for Miss Rodeo USA, which will take place at the beginning of next year. “There’s a lot involved. It’s a lot more preparation than people think. However, it’s so worth it. I have met some of my biggest idols and have signed autographs sitting next to them. It’s really kind of crazy, the opportunities that come with the job,” she said. For the event, gates open at 8 a.m. At 1 p.m., there will be a Lil’ Buckaroo rodeo for age groups 3-5 and 6-7. Opening ceremonies with prayer and the National Anthem will begin at 2 p.m. The rodeo will include: bull riding, steer wrestling, bare back brone, saddle back brone, calf roping, team calf roping and cowgirl barrel racing. Tickets cost $5 for senior citizens, veterans and children under 4. For adult admission, the cost is $15. Tickets can be found at the Canton Sentinel office on Troy Street. The event is hosted by the Monroeton Fire Co. It will take place at 65 Thrasher Lane, Mountaineer Park, Monroeton. For more information, call Merle Bair at 570-441-3557. Check out their Facebook page. by Rachel Heitzenrater rachelh@myweeklysentinel.com CANTON — The final video for summer went out to Canton Area School District parents last week. In the detailed video, it explains what parents should expect concerning the health and safety plan, according to Superintendent Dr. Briggs. The CDC guidelines for K-12 students have changed and the CDC recommends promoting vaccines to staff of the district, universal masking, and three feet of distance between students. However, the school district’s plan will not mandate masking, just recommend it. The only mandate the school will ask concerning masking will be on school buses where students cannot stay three feet apart. In the video, Dr. Briggs explains that the school district plans to go back to school and look like “March 12, 2020” to the best of their ability. The full video explaining the health and safety plan for the school district can be found at: https://www.canton.k12.pa.us/21-22-school-year-planning. Questions can be directed to the email at questions@canton.k12.pa.us. Other news Kindergarten orientation will be Monday, Aug. 23, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Staff will return to school for training on Monday, Aug. 23. Students will return on Thursday, Aug. 26. The district hired Kelsey Herman as a social studies teacher. The district also accepted the resignation of Helen Kilbourn, a paraprofessional with 19 1/2 years of service with the school district. Both Mark Jannone and Dr. Briggs thanked the custodial staff for their hard work cleaning the schools this summer. Jannone also noted that the board that the a transportation contract for two vans must be increased from $100/day to $115/day due to rising costs of gas and making sure the vans have enough to transport students. The board voted in favor to revise the admission of students. They also voted to approve the health and safety plan, as well as the student handbook in both the high school and elementary. The next Canton Area School District board of education meeting will be Thursday, Sept. 9, at 5 p.m. in the high school library. by Rachel Heitzenrater
rachelh@myweeklysentinel.com TROY — Mt. Pisgah State Park will now host StoryWalk programs, which is an educational activity that places children’s books along a trail. On Friday, Aug. 6, the official opening of the book included a stop from the Bookmobile and Librarian Rosemary Wynott, with Youth Services’ Rebecca Troup Hodgdon. Also present for the ceremony was Environmental Education Specialist Richard Gulyas and nature enthusiast Rich Hanlon. Of course, Smokey The Bear was present as well. The book, Bear Came Along can be found at the Oh! Susanna Trail at Mt. Pisgah, not far from there the pool is located. Bear Came Along is by Richard T. Morris and LeUyen Pham and is a Caldecott Honor Book. Reading ages for this book are 4-8. For about 1/4 of a mile, hikers will enjoy an engaging story about a bear while hiking along the trail. StoryWalk was created as a way for people of all ages to combine their love of reading with the outdoors and physical activity. The StoryWalk will be available from now until Oct. 20. The StoryWalk program was made possible by Mt. Pisgah State Park, The Friends of Mt. Pisgah State Park, the Library System of Bradford County, and Arey Building Supply in Wysox. For more information on the program or the park, call the park office at 570-297-2734. photo by JOE CARREON
Pro BMX Star Vic Murphy presents Noah Robson, the winner of the BMX Bike giveaway with a BMX bike that was donated courtesy of Rocky’s Bicycle Shop in Monroeton. Fairview Farms hosted the fourth annual Awaken Youth Conference on Saturday, Aug. 7. The featured guests included We are Vessel, Jason Fowler and the Stunt Dudes BMX show. by Matt Jennings
Correspondent ALBA — Problems still persist at the Alba Borough monthly meeting in regarding truck engine brakes. Council met on Monday evening, Aug. 9. The borough has installed road signs, in hopes to discourage engine brakes in borough boundaries. The loud noise of the breaks can be disruptive. Someone suggested that the borough put up signs to ban engine brakes in the evenings when people are trying to sleep. They thought truckers might be more willing to acquiesce to the request at night when there is less traffic. Secretary Treasurer Tricia Jackson has looked into receiving federal funds from the American Rescue Plan but the funds are largely earmarked to mitigate lost tax revenue in municipalities. Alba’s lack of businesses in 2020 means it didn’t lose a significant amount of revenue due to circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Dale Palmer continues to keep an eye on the park at night, informing those that go there they are welcome so long as they don’t disturb the peace and turn off any lights they may turn on before they leave. A motion was put forward and passed to increase the park rental fee from the current $35 to $50. The price change will take effect in the spring of 2022. The park is still free to anyone that wants to go but if citizens wish to call ahead and reserve it for an event they must pay the fee. |
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