As part of the Bradford County Red Ribbon Campaign being held in Bradford County October 23rd – October 31st 2015, the Bradford County Communities That Care Coalition sponsored a Youth Leadership Summit at Towanda High School on Tuesday, October 27th .  140 students, teachers and volunteers came together to discuss the problems that youth in Bradford County see around them in their own schools.
    Joe Markiewicz from Penn State Erie Campus, facilitated the meeting.  He presented data from the 2013 cycle of the PA Youth Survey, which was taken by over 1700 youth in Bradford County.  He highlighted several statistics about substance abuse, and risk and protective factors to help students understand how they can make a difference in their schools.    

    Troy Borough, Towanda Printing Co. to Sample Media MSK, Inc.
 Springfield Township, Brandon & Leigha Hicks to Heather Kennedy
     Springfield Township, Charles & Lori Oldroyd to Charles & Lori Oldroyd, two parcels.

   Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the US, yet about 42 million Americans still smoke cigarettes – a bit under 1 in every 5 adults, according to the American Cancer Society.

    Tristin Bailey of Trout Run, Pennsylvania, majoring in international studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences completed New Cadet Week to join the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets’ largest class since 1969. Bailey is one of 348 new cadets in the 1,090-strong Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, one of the nation’s six senior military colleges

     Mansfield University will host a Mental Health Wellness Fair on Wednesday, November 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Alumni Hall, Room 307. The event is free and open to the public.

    The Green Free Library received a gift in memory of Michael "Chopper" Ragan from Mr. and Mrs. Glen Ragan.

 
    Unofficial election returns for Canton Borough Council races  indicate that the four candidates on the ballot were elected. Incumbent Councilor Chris Thoren led with 192 votes; Paige VanRyn was elected with 158 votes; incumbent Ken Robertson had 143 and incumbent Alfonse Ciaccio had 134.
 Write-in candidates Dave Larson and Rich Porter each had around 80 write-in votes.
 We will have more results next week.

 The Towanda Universalist Unitarian Fellowship will be presenting an inspiring service entitled "If We Just Complain" at the sanctuary  on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 3 pm.
     William J Powell a New York Best Selling author, public speaker, business consultant, Filmmaker, Playwright and Novelist  will discuss the Art of Action in today's society. The conversation of race-relations is either nonexistent or so watered down that we walk away without a clear understanding of what can be done now to tear down the walls that divide us as a race. As human beings we also tend to disengage ourselves emotionally when it comes to issues that do not specially affect us. Yet, we also find ourselves complaining about these same issues at one time or another. But if we just complain... what are we truly changing.
The time to act is now. It's time to do whatever it takes to create unconditional love and unity among each other. There is an old saying that goes..."The truth shall set you free" Well come and join us on Nov 8th and prepare yourself... to be freed.   

     The Grover Church of Christ Players are hard at work on this 2015 episode of "Cricket County"  Due to the playwright not producing a Christmas play for this year the group will present "SHAKESPEARE IN CRICKET COUNTY". The show will run December 11, 12 and 13, 2015 at 7:00 pm each evening.
     The Cast and Crew for this production are as follows:  THE COUNTRY BUNCH:  Elkin Taylor-Bill Route; Fester Taylor-Tim Scott; Glenda Mae-Ashley Scott; Brenda Mae-Meredith Scott; Grandma Taylor-Carolyn Strunk; Edna Stump- Jo Richart; Mr Bifford-Jim Richart; the Stranger-Roy Killian.

     East Canton United Methodist Church is planning a Fall Bazaar for Nov. 21.  "Our ladies are trying to make this holiday bazaar a yearly event," noted Elaine Gustafson, one of the organizers.  "We have people asking if we are doing one again this year and decided it was a good thing to do.  We have a good selection available."     
    As the planning moves along, the event grows. "Baked goods will be a part because the date is the Saturday before Thanksgiving," Gustafson noted.  Also included will be "crafts of many varieties which means that perfect gift for holiday giving.  Handcrafted items are unique and one of a kind making them perfect gifts."