photos by JOE CARREON
The Troy Rotary club hosted it’s annual awards ceremony on Wednesday, June 17 at Troy Baptist Church. Abigail Lewis and Brandon Schrader were given the Scott Rogers Memorial Award for PIAA Track. Morgan Graybill and Madisyn Baxter were given the 2020 Service Above Self Award. The Award is given to graduating seniors who demonstrate outstanding volunteer service in the community. The top ten awards were awarded to Seth Anderson, Madisyn Baxter, Morgan Graybill, Kendal Jenkins, Ryder Lathrop, Emma Mack, Mallori Morse, Devyn Parks, Ciara Pine and Sheldon Seymour.

Troy Borough will celebrate the 175th Anniversary on July 4, from 9 a.m. -3 p.m.


There will be displays, entertainment, scout project dedications, flag disposal ceremony at the Green in Troy and Troy Historical Society.
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Masks and personal distancing will be observed.

by Rachel Heitzenrater
rachelh@myweeklysentinel.com
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GROVER/CANTON — Nestled on a quiet hill right above Grover is Solaire Energy, a company that many who could use their services might not know about.


Solaire’s main goal is to improve their client’s home energy resources. They offer renewable energy solutions, energy efficiency upgrades, home energy audits and comprehensive energy solutions for homes and businesses throughout North Central PA.

PRESS RELEASE,  PUBLIC HEALTH
The Wolf Administration today issued preliminary guidance for high school and recreational sports teams to resume voluntary workouts and other in-person activities in the state’s yellow and green phases. The guidance includes college and professional sports.


“Pennsylvania has some of the best athletes and teams in the country and they can now begin to safely return to organized sports,” said Gov. Wolf. This guidance balances keeping student athletes safe from COVID-19 while allowing them to participate in an important part of their lives.

PRESS RELEASE,  PUBLIC HEALTH
Governor Tom Wolf today reminded Pennsylvanians that mask-wearing is required when entering any business in all counties in the state in both yellow and green phases of reopening. Masks are considered critical in stopping the spread of COVID, now and in preparation for a possible resurgence of the virus in the fall.


The mask requirement is part of Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel’s Levine’s order, “Directing Public Health Safety Measures for Businesses Permitted to Maintain In-person Operations,” which pertains to all counties regardless of the phase of reopening.

North Street Community Church will be hosting Loss of a Spouse, a 2-hour seminar that deals with the unique challenges associated with the death of a spouse.


The class features a video with practical, encouraging advice from counselors, pastors, and widowed men and women, followed by a small-group sharing time. You’ll learn what to expect in the days ahead, how to handle the loneliness, what to do with your spouse’s belongings and how to find the strength to go on. Everyone who attends receives a booklet with over 30 short readings on how to live with grief and eventually rebuild your life.
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The event will take place on June 28, from 2-4 p.m. at North Street Church, 177 North Street, Canton, PA. For more information call (570) 250-9657 or visit www.griefshare.org

Due to Covid-19, there will be a change in the CASD tax collection process.


Tax payments must be MAILED to the lock box or school address, or dropped off at FIRST CITIZENS COMMUNITY BANK. (please use a coupon in either case) Payments WILL NOT be taken in person, at the Tax Office at CASD.


The bank will provide a “receipt” for the amount you leave there, however if you need an official receipt, please also leave a self-addressed stamped envelope at the bank, or send your request email to casdtax@canton.k12.pa.us and one will be returned via email.
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When mailing, do not send cash – please use check or money order.

When the American Bankers Association recently announced the top-performing community banks in the nation, First Citizens Community Bank made the list once again, ranking 59th, up seventeen places from the previous year. They ranked 3rd for banks in the state of Pennsylvania where they are headquartered. FCCB has been recognized by the ABA for their financial performance for thirteen consecutive years. Rankings are based on a three-year average Return on Equity (ROE). According to the ABA, the two key factors that contributed to the performance of the top banks were profitable lending and effectively managing expenses.


FCCB has always had a strong commercial, agricultural and mortgage lending arm, and has experienced significant growth since their transition into the Union, Lebanon, Lancaster and Centre County markets. The Bank has continued to identify opportunities for loan and deposit growth with their recent move into Kent and New Castle counties in Delaware with the acquisition of MidCoast Community Bank in April.

by Rachel Heitzenrater


It’s already been one year since I made a leap of faith to leave my cozy, guaranteed job at Tioga Publishing in Wellsboro to come to unknown territory for me, Bradford County, to be the editor of the Canton Independent Sentinel.


Time flies when you’re having fun right?