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Bradford county Editors & Publishers Teresa Banik Capuzzo Michael Capuzzo Associate Publisher George Bochetto, Esq. D i r e c t o r o f O pe r a t i o n s Gwen Button Managing Editor Gayle Morrow S a l e s R ep r e s e n t a t i v e s Beverly Kline and Shelly Moore Circulation Director Michael Banik Accounting Amy Packard Contributing Writers Maggie Barnes, Rick Hiduk, Cindy Lisowski, Karey Solomon, Kelly Stemcosky Contributing P h o t o g r ap h e r s Keegan Beard, Rick Hiduk, Nicholas A. Tonelli COV E R P HOTO Keegan Beard D i s t r i b u t i o n T eam Brian Button, Grapevine Distribution, Linda Roller T h e B ea g l e Nano Yogi (2004-2018) Cosmo (1996-2014) Experience Bradford County is published by Beagle Media, LLC, 39 Water Street, Wellsboro, PA, in partnership with the Bradford County Tourism Promotion Agency. Copyright © 2021 Beagle Media, LLC. All rights reserved. E-mail info@mountainhomemag.com, or call (570) 7243838. Experience Bradford County is distributed at locations in and around Bradford County, Pennsylvania. 47,500 copies are delivered to PA On Display to be distributed to welcome centers across the state.
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Experience Bradford County 2021
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t is 2021 and we are proud to say Bradford County is OPEN FOR BUSINESS! We are ready to welcome you to our beautifully scenic county where your family can rest, relax, stretch, and spend quality time together! We understand—it’s always difficult to find a vacation destination that satisfies the needs of everyone in a family. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! There is something for everyone in Bradford County! Are you a lover of the outdoors? Bradford County is your one stop for everything imaginable including camping, hunting, fishing, kayaking, and hiking. Are you a social butterfly? Come visit one of our many fairs or festivals hosting live music concerts, food and wine tastings, and arts and crafts, to name a few. History buff? Not to worry, as you can choose from over a dozen museums, heritage villages, and historical societies to fill your urge to learn. Perhaps it’s relaxation you’re after? Come walk the postcard-like streets ducking in and out of our eclectic shops before taking in a romantic dinner overlooking the rolling hills. But what really makes Bradford County special? It’s the people! With so much to see and do, your experience will never be richer than when it’s shared with local residents to warmly welcome you and share in your experiences. Bradford County is your home away from home! And new this year to enhance the experience is the Experience Bradford County Passport! Live the life working your way through fun, family-friendly activities. Once your passport is complete, send it in for a prize! I invite everyone from everywhere to come “Experience Bradford County!”
Robyn Cummings
Executive Director Bradford County Tourism Promotion Agency
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Corning 30 miles
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Elmira 15 miles
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Gillett
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East Smithfield
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Sylvania Troy
Wellsboro 25 miles
Burlington
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GRANVILLE SUMMIT ALBA
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Bradford County Planning and Mapping Services
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Canton
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GROVER
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Williamsport 40 miles
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Rome
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ULSTER
LeRaysville
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Towanda
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706
STEVENSVILLE
409 CAMPTOWN
Monroeton
187
6 £ ¤
Wyalusing
367
SUGAR RUN
Scranton/ Wilkes Barre 40 miles
New Albany
187 OVERTON
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DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISING Animal Care Sanctuary ............. 41 Athens Arts4All......................... 41 Barnstead Pantry.......................47 Bradford County Airport Authority................................ 61 Bradford County Heritage Association.............................64 Bradford County Library............. 41 Building No. 9 Grille................... 31 CA Thrush Insurance Agency.....59 Canton Chamber of Commerce..23 Canton Fire Department............. 61 Canton Wine and Cheese Festival...................................33 CC Allis.....................................65 Central Bradford County Chamber.................................65 Central Bradford Progress Authority................................ 61 Coldwell Banker...........................8 Comfort Inn & Suites - Sayre.....25 Country Sampler........................49 Cummings Lumber......................45 Deep Roots Hard Cider...............49 Delivered Fresh.......................... 31 Endless Mountain Heritage Region.................................... 41 The Golden Oak Inn B&B...........25
Greener Pastures Farm...............49 Grovedale Winery.......................47 GTP...........................................59 Guthrie......................................68 Hatch House..............................27 Krise Tire................................... 41 The Clothing Store.....................35 The Marie Antoinette................. 31 Mark’s Valley View....................25 Milky Way Farms.......................49 Monroeton Rodeo......................39 Mountain Lake Construction & Doors..................................59 Northeast Title n Tag...................3 Park Hotel..................................27 Possum Hollow Perennials Farm.......................................47 Rockgirt B&B............................25 Settlement House Art................47 Shore Sisters Market................. 31 Sipe Agency.................................2 Smithfield Country Market........47 Sugar Creek RV Park..................27 Troy Fair....................................37 Troy Sale Barn...........................55 Troy Veterinary Clinic.................59 Wyalusing Hotel and Annex........25 Wyalusing Valley Wine Festival...65 www.visitbradfordcounty.com 9
2021 EVENTS
JANUARY TROY SALE BARN’S ANNUAL WINTER DINNER/DANCE FUNDRAISER
January 16, 2021 • 6 to 10 p.m. 50 Ballard St, Troy, PA Join us for a live band, local wine, beer and food to raise money for the Troy Sale Barn renovations! • $40 per person • Visit http:// www.troysalebarn.com • (570) 337-0815 or email troysalebarn@gmail.com.
MARCH GREATER VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 25TH ANNUAL UNITED VALLEY BUSINESS BANQUET.
Best Western Grand Victorian Inn, Spring St., Sayre, PA Call (607) 249-6192 for details.
APRIL HERITAGE VILLAGE AND FARM MUSEUM
April 5 though October 30, 2021 Tues. & Sat. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appt. Troy, PA For more information (570) 297-3410 or email heritagevillage231@gmail.com.
39TH ANNUAL ENDLESS MOUNTAIN MAPLE FESTIVAL
April 24 & 25, 2021 • 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 436 Gate One Lane, Troy, PA Maple lovers...join us for a host of maple foods and contests, monster truck show, flea market, rodeo, and rides as we celebrate the kickoff of event season at the Annual Maple Festival. $5 per person, 5 y/o and under are free • Parking is free—Camping available • Rain or shine. Visit https://maplefestivalpa. com/event-schedule/ • (570) 297-3648 or email info@maplefestivalpa.com.
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MAY THE 21ST ANNUAL JOE WOLF MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Club at Shepard Hills, Waverly, NY Call (607) 249-6192 for details.
ATHENS ARTS4ALL 2021
May 1 & 2, 2021 • Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 116 West Pine St, Athens, PA Large juried arts festival including artisans, music, food, and fun! No admission fee • Rain or shine. Visit http://www.athensarts4all.com • (570) 888-9102 or email athensarts4all@ gmail.com.
FARMERS MARKET
Mid-May through Mid-October Howard Elmer Park, Downtown Sayre Sponsored by the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce. Call (607) 249-6192 for details.
VALLEY BMX
May 1 through October 30, 2021 • Saturdays with Registration • 4 - 5 p.m. 3903 Wilawana Rd, Myron Ln., Athens, PA BICYCLE RACING (BMX). Outside racing on dirt track with step-ups, table tops, doubles, rhythms, rollers. Affordable family fun. All members of the family can race! Riders race others within their age group and experience level. Trophy Awards. Fun Olympic sport for all - Ages 2yrs to 61 & over. Spectators are free • Visit https://www.usabmx.com/tracks/0263 • (570) 888-1850 or email f.garrity@yahoo.com.
SEASONAL OPENING OF THE SAYRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
May 1, 2021 • Check our website for times. 103 S. Lehigh Ave., Sayre, PA Tentative opening.. Due to variable COVID-19 restrictions, please check the website for confirmation. No admission fee • Rain or shine. Visit http://sayrehistoricalsociety.org • (570) 882-8221 or email sayrehistorical@ yahoo.com.
2021 EVENTS BRING YOUR MOM TO GREENER PASTURES!
May 8, 2021 • 9 a.m to 5 p.m. 177 Douglas Rd, Troy, PA Bring your mom to the greenhouses at Greener Pastures Farm on Armenia Mountain. Shop for a great selection of annuals, perennials, vegetables & herbs. Enjoy seafood from the Cosmic Crustaceans Food Truck. No admission fee • Rain or shine. Visit http://www. greenerpasturesfarm.net • (570) 337-0815 or email greenerpasturesfarm@yahoo.com.
GREENER PASTURES FARM & GREENHOUSES SPRING FLING
May 16, 2021 • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 177 Douglas Rd, Troy, PA Celebrate spring at Greener Pastures Farm & Greenhouses! Check out the selection of annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs and medicinal plants locally & sustainably grown. Local vendors will be on hand and enjoy live music on our Armenia Mountain farm. No admission fee • Rain or shine. Visit http://www. greenerpasturesfarm.net • (570) 337-0815 or email greenerpasturesfarm@yahoo.com.
under 12 free admission donation. Some classes events incur additional donation requests. For more information contact French Azilum Historic site at (570) 265-3376 or visit us at www.thefrenchazilum.com.
JUNE MONROETON OLD HOME DAYS
June 5 through June 26, 2021 • Wed & Thurs 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Sat 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Route 220, Monroeton, PA Come celebrate Monroeton with fun food, vendors, music and much more! No admission fee • Rain or shine • (570) 2658647 or email monroehoseco7@live.com.
HIDDEN HAZARDS IN THE VICTORIAN HOME & AFTERNOON TEA
MOUNTAINEER MUD BOG
June 6, 2021 French Azilum Historic Site 469 Queens Road, Towanda, PA A glimpse into the weird and slightly bizarre practices and furnishings common in the Victorian home, from poisonous dresses to adulterated food! Follow site historian Deborah DeBilly dit Courville through the 1836 LaPorte House for a most unusual tour. Then, sit down to a homemade, threecourse Afternoon Tea! $25 donation per person. Limited seating; 1 to 4 p.m. must be pre-booked. For more information contact French Azilum Historic site at (570) 265-3376 or visit us at www.thefrenchazilum.com.
FRENCH AZILUM HISTORIC SITE OPENING WEEKEND
TOWANDA PARKS AND RECREATION CONCERT IN THE PARK SERIES
May 22, 2021 • 12 noon Route 220, Monroeton, PA Kick Up Your Heels and the mud in Monroeton at the Annual Mud Bog! $15 for 18+, 5 and under is free. Pit pass is $9 (must be 18yo) • Rain or shine • (570) 265-8647 or email monroehoseco7@live.com.
May 28-30, 2021 • Fri-Sun 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Last tour at 3 p.m. sharp! 469 Queens Road, Towanda, PA Concert Saturday evening in our pavilion—free will donation! Celebrate with Azilum as it reopens for the 2021 season. New exhibits and displays, guided House tours from costumed docents, and the beautiful setting of the ‘vanished Versailles.’ $5 adults, $3 students,
June 10 through August 12, 2021 • 7 p.m. Tom Fairchild Park, Towanda, PA Local musicians performing at Fairchild Park every Thursday beginning at 7 pm...local ice cream vendor on spot. Bring a chair. No admission fee. Visit http://towandaborough. com • (570) 250-0688 or email vicki24@ comcast.net.
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2021 EVENTS BLACKSMITHING WEEKEND
June 12-13, 2021 French Azilum Historic Site 469 Queens Road, Towanda, PA Sign up for one of the classes during this weekend, or just visit the site and watch as our Master Blacksmith and apprentices work ‘magic with metal’ in our newly renovated Blacksmith Shop. One class each day, Saturday and Sunday, very limited spaces; must be pre-booked. For more information contact French Azilum Historic site at (570) 996-7534 or visit www.thefrenchazilum.com.
CANTON CHAMBER ANNUAL BLOCK DANCE
June 12, 2021 • 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Main Street, Canton, PA Held in June, this event harkens back to a day when we could meet in the street and socialize with our neighbors. The first block of Main St. from the red light to Center St and brings out a band, vendors, and community members. There is square dancing, good food and entertainment. No admission fee. Visit http:// www.cantonareachamberofcommerce. com/events.html • (570) 673-5133 or email cbadmin@frontiernet.net.
WILLIAM S. PIERCE - SAYRE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
June 16 through August 25, 2021 • Wednesday Evenings - 6:30 p.m. Howard Elmer Park Bandstand, Sayre, PA Weekly summer concert series presented free of charge to the public and features musicians from throughout the Twin Tiers performing a wide variety of music for all ages. No admission fee • (570) 888-7739 or email dmjarrett@sayreborough.org.
ANIMAL CARE SANCTUARY GOLF TOURNAMENT
June 18, 2021 • 9 a.m. Tioga Downs, 2384 W. River Rd, Nichols, NY Golf Tournament to support the Animal Care
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Sanctuary. $100 admission. Visit http://www. animalcaresanctaury.org • (570) 596-2200 or email tmckendry@animalcaresanctuary.org.
COMMUNITY YARD SALE & CHICKEN BBQ
June 19, 2021 • 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Route 14, Gillett, PA South Creek Lions 3 Annual Community Yard Sale & Chicken Bar B Q. Community residents set up tables of goods to sell. We have food vendors thru town and we do a Chicken BBQ. Local Business’s participate also. No cost--sales thru town. • Rain or shine. Visit https:// www.facebook.com/SouthCreekLions • (570) 637-2222 or email southcreeklions@gmail.com.
FAMILY FUN DAY
June 26, 2021 French Azilum Historic Site 469 Queens Road, Towanda, PA Our annual Family Fun Day features the amazing ‘Allys Air’ balloon artist, as well as a fascinating nature experience for all ages with Dan Rhodes from the DCNR, floral arranging mini classes from professional florist Pat Lyman of Lyme Green Floral, an Historic Scavenger Hunt for all ages, House tours, and more. Bring a picnic to enjoy under our Pavilion and spend the day! Adults only $2 donation if accompanied by a child under 12 (one child per adult). For more information contact French Azilum Historic site at (570) 265-3376 or visit us at www. thefrenchazilum.com.
RAILROAD HERITAGE DAY
June 26, 2021 • Check website for times 103 S. Lehigh Ave., Sayre, PA A celebration of Sayre’s railroad history. Due to the variable COVID-19 restrictions, please check our web site for details. No admission fee • Rain or shine • (570) 882-8221 or email sayrehistorical@yahoo.com.
2021 EVENTS CANTON WINE AND CHEESE FESTIVAL
June 26, 2020 • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 141 East Canton Cross Rd., Canton, PA PA’s artisanal cheese industry is flourishing and regional winemakers are providing delicious liquid accompaniment. Visit Canton’s historic Manley-Bohlayer farm and enjoy free entertainment and crafts as you sip and snack. $12 pre-sale, $15 at gate, $5 designated drivers • Free Parking • Rain or shine. Visit https:/www. cantonwineandcheese.com • (570) 3642600 or email cantonwineandcheese@ yahoo.com.
JULY VINO & VANGOGH
July 11, 2021 French Azilum Historic Site 469 Queens Road, Towanda, PA Local artist and instructor Shvonne Strickland will guide you step by step to create your very own acrylic painting-one you’ll be proud to hang in your own home, or give as a gift! All painting supplies provided. Bring your favorite nibbles and Azilum will provide the wine! $35 donation per person. For more information contact French Azilum Historic site at (570) 265-3376 or visit us at www.thefrenchazilum.com.
WINDING RIVER PLAYERS / CHURCH SERVICE
July 17-18, 2021 French Azilum Historic Site 469 Queens Road, Towanda, PA The renowned Winding River Players will present ‘Marie Antoinette,’ a play about the ill-fated Queen, at Azilum’s very own Pavilion! Details forthcoming., but two shows are planned: a matinee and an evening performance. Limited seating, lawn chairs encouraged. Tickets $14. On Sunday afternoon, enjoy the beautiful scenery as members and clergy from a local Catholic parish celebrate a Mass, to which all are invited! Remembering the settlers of Azilum
Village, which saw the first Catholic presence in Bradford County, in this special way has become a new Azilum tradition. For more information contact French Azilum Historic site at (570) 265-3376 or visit us at www. thefrenchazilum.com.
BEDROCK CRUISE-IN
July 25, 2021 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 39158 Route 187, Rome, PA Bedrock Cruise-in has a new location. The same great family fun, just moved next to the fire station in Windham, PA. Bring your special vehicle and register it for a $10.00 donation to be entered in the Top 30 Choice awards. Vendors spots are available. Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle, Chicken BBQ. No admission fee • Rain or shine. Visit http:// windham19fire.com • (570) 247-8082 or email wtvfc@cableracer.com.
145TH ANNUAL TROY FAIR
July 26-31, 2021 • 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. 436 Gate One Lane, Troy, PA Come to Bradford County’s largest event and enjoy world class entertainment, amusement rides, games, classic and new fair food, agricultural exhibits, and competitions. There is something for everyone at the Troy Fair! Pre-sale gate (no rides) $5-$22, $8 pay one price at the gate. Grandstand shows extra • Free Parking • Rain or shine. Visit http://www.troyfair.com • (570) 297-3648 or email info@troyfair.com.
AUGUST CANTON CLASSIC CAR SHOW
August 6, 2021 • 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Main Street Park, Canton, PA Typically held the first Friday in August, the Canton Chamber, in conjunction with member business Canton Auto Supply, invites all of the fancy cars of the area to come out and display for the community. No admission fee • (570) 673-5133 or email cbadmin@frontiernet.net.
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2021 EVENTS
CIVIL WAR DAY
August 7, 2021 French Azilum Historic Site 469 Queens Road, Towanda, PA Go back in time and revel in reenactors’ portrayals of famous Generals. Watch skirmishes and battles, thrill to the boom of canon fire and wait for the cavalry to ‘come over the hill. Full slate of events all day. More details to come! Regular admission donation requested. For more information contact French Azilum Historic site at (570) 265-3376 or visit us at www.thefrenchazilum.com.
ANTIQUE APPRAISAL DAY AND TRUNK AUCTION
August 7, 2021 • tentatively starts at 12 p.m. 102 S. Lehigh Ave., Sayre, PA Get your antiques appraised. Following the appraisal, there will be a Trunk Auction. Please see the website for details. Due to varying COVID-19 restrictions, check our website for confirmation. No admission fee • Rain or shine. Visit http://sayrehistoricalsociety.org • (570) 882-8221 or email sayrehistorical@ yahoo.com.
MOUNTAINEER MUD BOG
August 7, 2021 • 12 noon Route 220, Monroeton, PA Bring the family to the Mud Bog and watch the dirt fly! 18+ is $15, 5 and under is FREE, Pit Pass is $8 (must be 18 yo) • Rain or shine • (570) 265-8647 or email monroehoseco7@ live.com.
WINE & DINE + A BREW OR TWO
August 11, 2021 • 5 to 8 p.m. 724 South Main Street, Athens, PA Happening each year on the banks of the Chemung River, this fundraising event benefits the Spalding Memorial Library and Tioga Point Museum. It includes wine and beer sampling, food from local eateries, music, auctions, and community fun. $20 in advance / $30 at the door • Rain or
shine • (570) 888-7117 or email trgigee@ spaldinglibrary.org.
RIVERFEST
August 19-21, 2021 • 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Merrill Parkway, Towanda, PA This three-day party includes a carnival, kayaking, canoeing on the Susquehanna River, music, all kinds of food, and fireworks! Free admission-rides extra • Free parking • Rain or shine. Visit https://www. towandaborough.org • (570) 268-9203 or email kyle@towandaborough.com.
RENAISSANCE DAY
August 21, 2021 French Azilum Historic Site 469 Queens Road, Towanda, PA Knights and maidens take over Azilum this day, with members of the SCA’s Barony of the Endless Mountains happy to visit with you and explain their crafts and goods on offer. Battles, jousting,princesses and much more, intriguing for all ages. Come visit and explore a remarkable time in history. For more information contact French Azilum Historic site at (570) 265-3376 or visit us at www.thefrenchazilum.com.
2021 WYALUSING NORTH BRANCH TRIATHLON
August 21, 2021 • 7 a.m. to 12 noon PO Box 55, Wyalusing, PA Course Information—3.6 Mile Run—4.6 Mile Paddle on the Susquehanna River—15.3 Mile Bike Ride. Sign Up Information—Preregistration - $45 for individuals or $35 for each team member, regardless of the number of team members. Capped at three members per team. $45/individual or $35/per team member (teams of 3) • Rain or shine. Visit http://www.wyalusingnorthbranchtriathlon. com • (570) 746-4922 or email wyalusingchamber@gmail.com.
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2021 EVENTS SAYRE BOROUGH END OF SUMMER CELEBRATION PRESENTED BY GANNON ASSOCIATES
August 28, 2021 • 3:30 p.m. Sayre Borough Riverfront Park, 323 South Thomas Avenue, Sayre, PA The event features local food vendors, back to school giveaways, live music, and 30 minute fireworks display. $5.00 per car / $2.00 walk-ins • (570) 888-7739 or email dmjarrett@sayreborough.org.
FRENCH AZILUM HISTORIC SITE CLOSING WEEKEND
August 27-29, 2021 • Fri-Sun 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 469 Queens Road, Towanda, PA For more information contact French Azilum Historic site at (570) 265-3376 or visit us at www.frenchazilum.com.
SEPTEMBER HISTORY UNDER THE STARS, OPENING OF THE NEW ROTATING EXHIBIT
September 11, 2021 • TBA check our website for times. 103 S. Lehigh Ave., Sayre, PA A slide show of the history of Sayre, PA will be presented outside the museum. Bring your own chairs. Note, due to the fluctuating COVID-19 requirements, please check our website for further information. No admission fee. Visit http://sayrehistoricalsociety.org • (570) 882-8221 or email sayrehistorical@ yahoo.com.
UNCAP, UNCORK, UNWIND AT THE WINE & BREW FEST
Visit https://www.facebook.com/TroyFair • (570) 297-3648 or email info@troyfair.com.
MONROETON RODEO
September 12, 2021 • 2 p.m. Route 220, Monroeton, PA Come out and enjoy the Rodeo with your family! FREE for all CURRENT military, $5 senior citizens, Adult $12 Advanced, $15 at the Gate, Child (5-15yo) $2 advanced, $5 at gate • Rain or shine • (570) 265-8647 or email monroehoseco7@live.com.
UNITED WAY OF BRADFORD COUNTY CAMPAIGN
September 15 though December 31, 2021 12 noon 24 Main Street, Suite 1, Towanda, PA No admission fee • Rain or shine. Visit https://www.unitedwaybradfordcounty.org/ • (570) 485-5485 or email kerri.strauss@ unitedwaybradfordcounty.org.
PENNSYLVANIA HERITAGE FESTIVAL
September 18 & 19, 2021 • Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gate #2, Rt 14 (physical), Troy, PA Historical exhibits/demonstrations, Heritage Village and Farm Museum, Seasonal Fall activities, Children’s hands-on, Native American Exhibit ‘Warriors, Wigwams and Wampum Programs and Activities’, Civil War Encampment, Food, Craft, Direct Sales, Flea market vendors, Handicap Accessible, No admission fee • Rain or shine. Visit http:// www.paheritagefestival.org • (570) 786-9482 or email bbarrett362@comcast.net.
September 11, 2021 • 12 noon to 7 p.m. 436 Gate One Lane, Troy, PA Come uncap, uncork, and unwind at the Wine and Brew Fest—sample flights from local and regional wineries and breweries as you enjoy live music, vendors, Jeep show, pumpkin’ chunkin’ and so much more! Visit the website for ticket prices • Rain or shine.
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2021 EVENTS WYALUSING VALLEY WINE FESTIVAL
September 18, 2021 • 12 noon to 5 p.m. 5th Street and Route 6, Wyalusing, PA Come sip along the Susquehanna at the 16th annual Wyalusing Valley Wine Festival Saturday Sept. 18 from noon to 5 p.m. Celebrate Pennsylvania wines and support a good cause. All proceeds benefit the Wyalusing Valley Museum and the Wyalusing Lions Club. $25 admission • Rain or shine. Visit https://wyalusingwinefestival. com/ • (570) 746-3979 or email Info@ wyalusingwinefestival.com.
2021 DAY OF BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
September 25, 2021 12 noon to 10 p.m. 71 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing, PA The Greater Wyalusing Chamber of Commerce is excited to sponsor our first music festival at Grovedale Winery featuring talented bands - to be announced. Food and craft vendors will be on site and beer and wine will be available for purchase. There is limited camping available. $25.00 admission • Rain or shine. Visit http://www. wyalusing.net • (570) 746-4922 or email wyalusingchamber@gmail.com.
OCTOBER WYSOX HAUNTED HOUSE
October 1 through October 30, 2021 • Friday and Saturday nights Doors open at 7 p.m. 22537 Route 187, (Behind Country Cottage Ice Cream), Wysox, PA Food & Craft vendors nightly. Special KidFriendly No Scare nights (admission is $2 less than full scare nights) Featuring our 7th Annual Halloween for Hunger Drive: FREE basket raffle tickets for donations of non-perishable food items, winter wear, pet care items, blankets. Admission varies. Details are on our website at www.BOOinc.org • Rain or shine. Visit https:// www.BOOinc.org • (570) 485-4472 or email wysoxhauntedhouse@yahoo.com.
WOOFROCK
October 9, 2021 • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 353 Sanctuary Hill Ln, East Smithfield, PA Outdoor festival with bands, food and vendors to support Animal Care Sanctuary. No admission fee • http://www. animalcaresanctaury.org • (570) 596-2200 or email tmckendry@animalcaresanctuary.org.
THE 13TH ANNUAL FALL AUCTION AND TASTES OF THE VALLEY Location TBA Call (607) 249-6192 for details.
TRIVIA DAY
October 10, 2021 Check website for times. Sayre, PA Join Trivia buffs to win prizes, 50/50 raffle. Benefits the Sayre Historical Society. Due to varying COVID-19 regulations, please check our website for details. Admission fee TBA • Rain or shine. Visit http:// sayrehistoricalsociety.org • (570) 882-8221 or email sayrehistorical@yahoo.com.
TOWANDA PARKS AND RECREATION PUMPKIN ROLL CONTEST
October 16, 2021 • Activities begin at 3 p.m...race starts at 5 p.m. 104 Main Street, Towanda, PA Pumpkin roll contest. Events start at 3 p.m. with vendors, games, fall photoshoot. Registration for race begins at 4 p.m. Race starts at 5 p.m. Event for all ages. Monetary prizes given...monetary prizes given $5 per pumpkin..reduced rates if buying more than one pumpkin. Visit http://towandaborough. com • (570) 250-0688 or email vicki24@ comcast.net.
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2021 EVENTS 82ND ANNUAL 2021 CANTON CIVIC CLUB HALLOWEEN PARADE
October 30, 2021 • Parade starts at 5 p.m. Main Street, Canton, PA Canton Chamber sponsors and helps staff the annual community Halloween Parade. The costume and float judging gives the children and other civic groups a chance to shine and the parade puts them in front of the community. No admission fee • Rain or shine • (570) 364-2600 or email cbadmin@ frontiernet.net.
NOVEMBER SAYRE BOROUGH CHRISTMAS PARADE PRESENTED BY FIRST CITIZENS COMMUNITY BANK
November 25, 2021 • 6:30 p.m. Downtown Business District, Sayre, PA The parade is the official kick-off the holiday season and a homecoming for families. More than 60 organizations register to participate in the parade and over 8,000 spectators line the parade route through the Borough’s downtown business district. No admission fee • (607) 481-0404 or email dmjarrett@sayreborough.org.
MODEL TRAIN DAY
November 27, 2021 • Tentatively starts at 10 a.m. Checkour website for details 103 S. Lehigh Ave., Sayre, PA Join model railroad buffs in displaying their crafts. Kids will be very interested in this event. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, please check our web site for event times. No admission fee • Rain or shine. Visit http:// sayrehistoricalsociety.org • (570) 882-8221 or email sayrehistorical@yahoo.com.
HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS AT THE TROY SALE BARN
November 27, 2021 • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 50 Ballard St, Troy, PA Join over 25 local vendors selling handmade artisan products to celebrate Hometown Christmas & Small Business Saturday. Products include evergreen wreaths, soaps, lotions, apple cider, wool, yarn, popcorn, coffee, wooden crafts, signs, metal & painted art, wine, cheese, honey, maple syrup, etc. Free for attendees • Rain or shine. Visit http://www,troysalebarn.com • (570) 3370815 or email troysalebarn@gmail.com.
DECEMBER CANTON CHAMBER LIGHT NIGHT
November 26, 2021 • 6 p.m. Main Street Park, Canton, PA Canton Chamber brings Santa to town on the day after Thanksgiving to light up the Christmas Tree and street decorations. With wagon rides, caroling, crafts, and (of course) Santa, light night brings out the community to kick off the holiday season in small town style. No admission fee • Rain or shine. Visit http:// www.cantonareachamberofcommerce. com/events.html • (570) 673-5700 or email cantonareachamberofcommerce@yahoo. com.
SALE DAYS
December 4-5, 2021 • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 103 S. Lehigh Ave., Sayre, PA Gift shop books, magazines, items will be sold at reduced prices. Shop for interesting gifts. No admission fee • Rain or shine. Visit http://sayrehistoricalsociety.org • (570) 8828221 or email sayrehistorical@yahoo.com.
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The Bradford County Flavorful festivals, fabulous fairs, Pennsylvania-proud parades—Bradford County has enough events throughout the year to fill the most discerning bucket list. What are you waiting for?
Endless Mountains Maple Festival Maple lovers, and those who need to refresh their love of that sweet delight, should plan to celebrate the thirty-ninth annual Endless Mountain Maple Festival on April 24-25 at Alparon Community Park in Troy. There will be, of course, a pancake eating contest, along with a host of other activities, events, and presentations, including a monster truck show, maple judging, flea market, mechanical bull, rodeo, and rides. Parking is free, camping is available, and gate admission is just five dollars. Admission for kids five and under is free if they’re accompanied by an adult. For more information call (570) 297-3648, (570) 297-4828, or visit maplefestivalpa.com.
Athens Arts4All “A true celebration of the arts,” Athens Arts4All is May 1-2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., respectively, at Harlan Rowe Middle School in Athens. If the success of the past two events is any indication, this year’s incarnation of Arts4All promises to be, well, artful! Look for juried artists, student vendors, community art projects, hands-on art, and a selection of food, music, and crafts. Join Arts4All in supporting the advancement of arts in our schools and communities. See more on Facebook and at athensarts4all.com.
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Bucket List Pennsylvania’s artisanal cheese industry is flourishing, and regional winemakers are also doing their part to provide delicious liquid accompaniment. A celebration of the Bradford County area’s dairies and viticulture takes place at Canton’s Manley-Bohlayer farm during the Canton Wine and Cheese Festival. This event is on the fourth Saturday of June, and offers guests an opportunity to sample a wide variety of wines and cheeses from Bradford County and beyond, as well as local crafts, music, and food. The parking is free; the fifteen dollar tasting ticket includes a commemorative wine glass; if you’re under twenty-one or the designated driver, your ticket is just five dollars. Get more details at cantonwineandcheese.com.
Troy Fair Need to satisfy your cotton candy craving? Haven’t had your share of corn dogs, funnel cakes, strawberry shortcake, or fresh, homemade ice cream? Here’s the solution: Mark your calendar for the 145th Troy Fair at Alparon Community Park July 26-31. There is truly something for everyone at the Troy Fair, from the traditional agricultural exhibits and competitions, to all kinds of community-based events and displays, music, fair queen crowning, tractor pulls, and lots and lots of great food. Gate admission is just eight dollars, and that covers parking, on-grounds events, rides, and the fun house. For updates on shows and other fair happenings, see troyfair.com or find the fair on Facebook. www.visitbradfordcounty.com 19
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Canton Wine and Cheese Festival
The Bradford County RiverFest Mid-August is the annual end-ofsummer celebration in Towanda known as RiverFest. This year it will be August 19, 20, and 21, and it promises to be as fun-filled and exciting as all that have come before. The three-day party includes a carnival, kayaking and canoeing on the Susquehanna, music, all kinds of food, and fireworks. Many folks make RiverFest their annual opportunity to socialize with friends both old and new, neighbors, and former classmates, and you can, too! Visit towandaborough.org for more information, or call Stacy Schoonover at (570) 268-9203.
Wyalusing Valley Wine Festival
Nestled between Towanda and Meshoppen, the tiny borough of Wyalusing hosts an annual celebration of local and regional wines, delicious food, music, and vendors. The Wyalusing Valley Wine Festival, held the third Saturday in September at 80 Fifth Street, began as a fundraiser for the Wyalusing Valley Museum, and has since expanded to help raise funds for the Wyalusing Lions Club. There are typically at least a dozen wineries, each offering delectable samplings of their products. There is plenty of seating, a wine-check service, and, for the athletically inclined, the North Branch Triathlon takes place the morning of the festival, giving bikers, runners, and canoers/kayakers their chance to shine. “It is a great opportunity to try some Pennsylvania wines, dance to some fabulous music, and enjoy the beauty of September along the Susquehanna,” says Morgan Clinton, curator of the Wyalusing Valley Museum. For the latest visit wyalusignwinefestival.com. 20
Bucket List Pennsylvania Heritage Festival The 2021 Pennsylvania Heritage Festival is September 18 and 19 at Alparon Park in Troy. This tribute to the past is a fun-filled excursion into what used to be. Plan on living history demonstrations, arts and crafts vendors, a flea market, lots of hands-on kids’ activities, great food, music, and the popular pumpkin chucker. Admission is free. For more information, contact event director Debbie Lutz at (570) 250-3070 or visit paheritagefestival.org.
Sayre Christmas Parade The Sayre Christmas Parade is always the Friday after Thanksgiving, giving Santa just enough time to enjoy his turkey dinner before he has to pack the sleigh for the parade. The event, which begins at 6:30 p.m. from West Lockhart Street, near the high school, draws thousands. Find out the latest at sayreborough.org or on Facebook.
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Passport to Bradford County
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f your passport is like mine—languishing—you will be pleased to know that if you have a passport to Bradford County (they’re easy to get), you can put it to good use immediately. What that means is you can actually go somewhere! “The goal is to offer an all-encompassing experience,” says Robyn Cummings, executive director of the Bradford County Tourism Promotion Agency. “It allows you to ‘experience Bradford County.’ The guide [what you’re holding in your hand right now] talks about the experience; the passport is the way to do it.” Robyn is a tireless promoter of her beloved Bradford County—not just because it’s her job, but because she was born and raised here, and she’d like more folks to be able to “live the experience of being a local.” She explains that the Passport to Bradford County program is all about making it fun and easy to garner additional enjoyment from the eclectic mix of what the county already has to offer. The passport idea has been in the works for some time, Robyn says, but admits “there were always other projects” that pushed it to the back burner. She credits Bev Kline (who, full disclosure, now works for Beagle Media/Mountain Home), another Bradford County resident and advocate, for the original concept. Robyn then developed it, presented it to her board of directors for input, and “we got them made.” The passport fits in your pocket, it looks like a real passport, and has all kinds of space inside to document your experiences. It’s for visitors and residents alike. “You can be a tourist in your own backyard,” Robyn says. “It’s safe, it highlights outside recreation, it’s the action items off the guide.” For instance, if you visit Sunfish Pond County Park, snap a photo of yourself on the lake’s shoreline or maybe out in a boat, then attach that picture to the appropriate page. Visit two (or all!) events from the fairs/festivals “bucket list” pages, then attach a receipt or digital proof of entry to those pages. There are museums scattered throughout the county; visit one, attach proof of your visit to the museum page. Follow the same procedure for your lodging stays, your winery and brewery visits, and your scenic vista forays. Get the idea? When your passport is full, turn it in to the Bradford County Tourism Promotion Agency (they won’t keep it, don’t worry) for “validation” and you’ll receive up to three travel mementos. The passport will be available at retail facilities in towns throughout the county, at the BCTPA office on Washington Street, Towanda, or call (570) 265-8687 FMI.
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Can’t Miss Canton Events Classic Motorcycle Show — TBA Canton Block Dance — June 12th Canton Wine & Cheese Festival — June 28th Classic Car Show — August 6th Halloween Parade — October 30th Fall Foliage Motorcycle Ride — TBA Light Night —November 27th For more information, visit our website!
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Wild Neighbors Nature Connection
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ver since I was a kid, I loved nature,” says Pastor Rich Hanlon, who serves Athens United Methodist Church at 118 South Main Street in Athens. “I was totally enthralled with getting to know and understand different kinds of wildlife. It started with bugs and then it was birds.” After undergraduate studies in ecology, Rich went to divinity school and was ordained as a Methodist minister. He sees the two as inextricably connected, and for him both are a source of joy and ongoing learning. Rich regularly leads guided walks into the wilds of northcentral Pennsylvania, sometimes as a pastor and sometimes as a secular guide. “Every event I lead, I consider the audience,” he says. “If I’m leading a walk for a church, I might add an element of Bible study and Christian spirituality. [If] it’s an outing where I might not talk about God or Jesus, I will share in story form what there is to experience in nature around us, with the objective of helping people find some connection with nature. The more I come to understand the love of Jesus and the more I come to understand about wildlife and all of nature, it’s more and more important for me to treat wildlife and all of nature as neighbors.” Citing the parable of the Good Samaritan, he says “mercy makes a neighbor. Mercy means love, kindness, compassion and care, seeing another’s well-being as important as our own.” Rich recently went birdwatching, something he does often. It’s birdwatching, right? He was surprised by the realization birdwatching can be about other senses. Hearing taps on a tree, he thought, “woodpecker!” and looked up. Not seeing it, he backed up to another tree and, leaning against it to look up, he felt the vibrations of the woodpecker’s taps through his hands on the trunk. “That was a new experience!” he says delightedly. A recent tour through a field of goldenrod focused on the many varieties of goldenrod and the food it offers an astonishing spectrum of wildlife. Rich also appreciates the way experiencing nature can be a connecting point between people who may hold different political and social values. “When a bald eagle flies overhead, whoever we are, we stand in awe of the beautiful creature that’s over us. Nature provides us with a place of retreat from all that busyness and trouble. And that is a gift from God.”
Find out more about Wild Neighbors Nature Connection at wnnc.net, or call Rich at (412) 992-6648 to plan a walk. ~ Karey Solomon 24
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Room at the Inns Golden Oak Inn—Three lay-offs in a row were enough for Will Hawrylo. The Michigan native moved to Pennsylvania and bought a 1901 Victorian in Troy and became his own boss. The Golden Oak Inn offers “comfortable elegance” to its guests and, says Will, “guidance on the mustsees in the region.” Those include the state parks, the river walks, and the seasonal festivals that fill the calendar. “I wanted a Victorian home, because people are looking for something classic, not the basic vanilla experience you get at a motel,” Will says, noting the home’s stately demeanor includes the requisite front porch that just begs you to sit a spell. Much of the furniture is historical and offers both business and leisure travelers a relaxed atmosphere. Will provides a three-course hot breakfast each morning, served by candlelight. Find Golden Oak Inn at 477 Canton Street, at thegoldenoakinn.com, or by calling (570) 2974315.
BriMarie Inn—It takes a special perspective to
see potential in a “disaster” of a building. Brian and Loretta Chaffee had such vision when they bought a dilapidated Victorian in the center of Sayre. Eighteen months and a lot of sweat later, the BriMarie Inn emerged, offering tourist, business travelers, even neighbors an elegant respite.
“It was a true family effort. Our parents did a lot of the work with us,” Brian says. The resulting eight guest rooms combine the charm of the building’s 1872 origins with modern conveniences. Options include Jacuzzi suites, a room with a private porch, and a serene lounge on the third floor. The location of the BriMarie makes for easy exploring. The park, the movie theater, shops, and restaurants are just a stroll away. For the ultimate in ease, the ground floor of the Inn is a fine dining restaurant. Find BriMarie at 119 S. Elmer Avenue, at thebrimarieinn.com, or by calling (570) 888-8800.
Hatch House Inn—“Feeding our guests is one
of my great joys,” says Michelle Hatch, proving she and her husband, Roger, made the right move in 2019 when they opened their bed and breakfast in Towanda. The Hatch House was originally home to the Tracy family, a prominent local name in 1889 when the house was built. Michelle and Roger have kept much of its charm—intricate woodwork and hardware, window arches, and customized fireplace tile.
The property includes three guest rooms, a swimming pool, the original carriage house, and a covered porch. Guests often speak of the warmth they feel here, like they are staying with friends. A quiet escape in a vintage home (and Michelle’s breakfast) sounds like the perfect remedy for a harried soul. Find Hatch House at 101 York Avenue, at hatchhousebb.com, or by calling (219) 921-9325. ~ Maggie Barnes 26
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A GOOD NIGHT’S REST
Bradford County Hotels, B&Bs, and Camping HOTELS Best Western Grand Victorian Inn 255 Spring St., Sayre, PA 18840 570-888-7711
Candlewood Suites 2775 Elmira St., Sayre, PA 18840 570-888-0700
Rustic Grotto Inn 579 PA-199 Athens, PA 18810 570-882-8050
The Park Hotel 127 Troy St. Canton, PA 17724 570-673-8777
The Riverstone Inn
Comfort Inn and Suites Sayre
47 Leisure Dr., Rte 6, Towanda, PA 18848 570-265-8882
2160 Elmira St., Sayre, PA 18840 570-888-1100
Wyalusing Hotel & Annex
Comfort Inn Wysox
54 Main St., Wyalusing, PA 18853 570-746-1204
898 Golden Mile Rd., Towanda, PA 18848 570-265-5691
MOTELS
Crystal Springs Inn and Suites
Rodeway Inn (J&B Motel, Inc.)
20485 Rte 220, Towanda, PA 18848 570-265-2726
Fairfield Inn and Suites Towanda 1248 Golden Mile Rd., Towanda, PA 18848 570-265-5553
Hampton Inn Sayre 3080 North Elmira St. Sayre, PA 18840 570-882-1166
Microtel Inn and Suites Sayre 1775 Elmira St., Sayre, PA 18840 570-888-0001
Paradise Inn & Suites 44 Peace Ln., Towanda, PA 18848 570-268-7000 28
383 York Ave., Towanda, PA 18848 570-265-2178
Troy Motel 16 Motel Rd., Troy, PA 16947 570-297-2145
Twin Pines Motel 897 Pennsylvania Ave., Monroeton, PA 18832 570-265-2276
GUEST HOUSES/BED AND BREAKFASTS Berry Fields Farm Guest House 138 Berry Ln., New Albany, PA 18833 570-924-3019
A Good Night’s Rest Hatch House Bed and Breakfast
The Golden Oak Inn Bed and Breakfast
1010 York Ave., Towanda, PA 18848 219-921-9325
477 Canton St., Troy, PA 16947 570-297-4315
Homcombe Guest House Bed and Breakfast 1029 West Main St., Troy, PA 16947 570-297-2460
Victorian Charm Inn 118 York Ave., Towanda, PA 18848 570-265-4452
Maple Ridge Vacation Rental
Wilmot Walnut Creek Bed and Breakfast
9044 LeRaysville Rd., Rome, PA 18837 814-395-3229
1713 Main St., Rome, PA 18837 570-247-2246
Marie Antoinette
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72 Marie Antionette Dr., Wyalusing, PA 18853 570-265-4401
Alpine Meadow Lakes Campground
Old Mill Woods Bed and Breakfast
P.O. Box 85, LeRaysville, PA 18829 570-546-3742
3700 Big Pond Rd., Col X Rds., PA 16914 570-596-4826
Rockgirt Bed and Breakfast 72 Rockgirt Ln., Canton, PA 17724 570-673-3930
Stone Mountain Inn Bed and Breakfast 1995 Keene Summit Rd., Wysox, PA 18854 570-265-8846
The Bradford Inn 8 State St., Towanda, PA 18848 570-268-9199
The BriMarie Inn and Restaurant 119 South Elmer Ave., Sayre, PA 18840 570-888-8800
Hefts 42 Whites Lane, Sugar Run, PA 18846 570-833-0337
Magic Touch Studio 308 York Ave., Towanda, PA 18848 570-250-8688
Mark’s Valley View 152 Diner Road, Laceyville, PA 18623 570-869-2910
Pine Cradle Lake Campground 220 Shoemaker Road, Rome, PA 18837 570-247-2424
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Bluestone Brewing Company
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andy Liechty was looking for a last-minute Christmas gift for her husband, Brady. He liked beer. The whole family, in fact, liked beer. So a home brew kit under the tree seemed like a more-than reasonable eleventh-hour save. Who could have predicted that what would really be unwrapped that holiday were the seeds of a new business? But that is exactly what happened, and Bluestone Brewing Company is the result. Located at 18 Pitney Street in Sayre, Bluestone is a family affair. Mandy’s dad, Brian Kennedy, is a full-time hands-on partner along with his brother PJ Kennedy, who works with brewer Thad York to craft eighteen brews in a 3,200-square-foot facility. The other family partners— Mandy, Brady, Brian’s wife, Linda, and PJ’s wife, Dorinda—form the rest of the team that keeps Bluestone humming. The building marries the styles of country farm and industrial loft with a warm balance of wood and metal. A couple of animal mounts give tribute to the family’s love of hunting; timber beams frame the ceiling; six different species of Pennsylvania hardwood were fashioned into the bar and tables. And, of course, there is bluestone. “Builders from all over love the look of bluestone. We wanted to celebrate a local resource,” says PJ. “The craft brew movement is a part of the organic, farm-to-table idea,” Thad says while doing a quality check on the product (which in this industry means he’s quaffing a brew). “True craft beer was absent from this region. We’ve spent time helping people adjust their taste buds back to beer’s beginning, which is a darker, more flavorful brew.” PJ nods in agreement. “We lightened a lot of our brews in the beginning and then gradually transitioned folks to more amber beers. Now, our customers tell us they can’t drink anything else.” Bluestone strives to provide for the non-beer drinker, too, serving local wines and hard ciders— and homemade soda that makes the commercial stuff seem flat by comparison. “We can’t make enough root beer,” PJ admits, handing over a glass. But what’s a great beer without a great meal? The grilled sweet Lebanon bologna on a pretzel roll is a fan favorite. If they ask if you want the spicy cheese with the hot soft pretzels, the answer is always yes. Have you ever had a flight of whoopie pies? Well, it’s about time, don’t you think?
Bluestone Brewing is open every day except Sunday, and a porch complete with vinyl curtains and heaters extends the outdoor dining season to nearly year-round. Visit bluestonebrewingcompany.com or call (570) 731-0222 for more information. ~ Maggie Barnes 30
Great Eats
Bar & Grille 72 Marie Antionette Drive Wyalusing, Pa 18853 (Five Miles West of Wyalusing) Tavern: (570) 746-6251 General Information: (570) 265-4401
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Homemade sandwiches, salads, soups, baked goods, lattes, bubble teas, and more! Greenhouse is open! Great deals and selection Fresh baked goods made daily. Local meats and cheeses. Farmhouse decor. Local produce, deli salads, and John F. Martin deli meats!
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Let us bring the Market to you! Products from over 50 local farms delivered to your door!
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Grovedale Winery
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rovedale Winery, at 71 Wyalusing Lane, not far off Route 6 in Wyalusing, is as loaded with history as the vines are loaded with grapes. The Welles family began farming there in 1812, qualifying the property in 2012 as a Bicentennial Farm with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. “It’s got a lot of history,” explains Kim Homer—her husband Jeff ’s family were the first to farm this place. “The farm started on land given as a gift to the original owners for serving in the war.” (That would be the Revolutionary War.) The cattle farm started by Lt. George Welles and his descendants was called Grovedale, so Kim and Jeff kept the name for the winery. The Welles also owned a feed mill and petroleum business. Jeff ’s mother, Kay Welles, and his father, Dean Homer, were involved in the funeral home business. The farm also served in the past as a home to the local historical society. But it was the planting of a vineyard in the early 2000s and the subsequent opening of a winery and tasting room that formally endeared Grovedale Winery to the community. Weekends, visitors mingle with locals trying out the wines distilled from the nine varieties of Minnesota and vinifera grapes grown in the adjacent fields. Grovedale Winery has also grown into a destination for weddings. The mostly shaded lawn around the tasting room provides a space that appeals to those seeking a flexible indoor/ outdoor venue. Grovedale can provide a tent, along with tables, chairs, and the services of an event coordinator. Outside caterers are permitted. Guests are welcome to roam the vineyards; Grovedale staff will also provide tours that can include the historic and iconic big red house where Jeff and Kim and their kids live. That house, with its striking exterior and elegant interior, has a history of its own. Some folks think (or want to believe) that it’s haunted. Family members living there in 1900 did move out in something of a hurry. “No one knows why they left,” Kim notes, “but they literally left scrambled eggs on the table and clothes in the closets.” Old-timers like to stoke the ghost stories with accounts of sneaking into the empty house, seeing the petrified eggs on the table, and hearing ghosts. “I was kind of hoping it would be haunted. It’s honestly not,” Kim laughs. “It’s a very peaceful place.”
To plan your visit, call (570) 746-1400, go to grovedalewinery.com, or send an email to info@ grovedalewinery.com. ~ Rick Hiduk 32
Canton Wine & Cheese Festival
June 26, 2021
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Manley-Bohlayer Farm East Canton, PA 12 Advance Tickets 15 At the Gate $ 5 Designated Driver & Under 21 $ $
Wine Tasting Free Parking Entertainment Wine Makers Artisans Food & Product Vendors Rain or Shine
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Funded in part by the Bradford County Tourism Promotion Agency
Building No 9 Grille
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hat is it that has people literally waiting outside downtown in the heart of Troy? It is the father-son team Charlie and Cody Earle’s new restaurant/bar Building No 9 Grille. They are dishing up food and an ambiance worthy of a visit, with everything from chicken wing pizza to bacon double cheeseburgers and an Armenia steak salad, as well as seasonal favorites like amazing adult cocktails and locally crafted beers. Troy native Charlie Earle is no stranger to the community and definitely no stranger to work. For nearly a decade, he ran Charlie’s Family Food and Fun, which is now a Chinese restaurant, in Troy. For eighteen years, he ran Troy Skateland, a roller skating rink. In addition to these businesses, Charlie worked in the print shop at Mansfield University for nearly two decades. According to Charlie, one day he and son Cody were sitting at the red light on Elmira Street and noticed the “For Sale” at Tamarack’s Tavern. Bar patrons affectionately called it Building Number 8 because the adjacent Hoover’s Hardware has seven numbered buildings in the vicinity. Not only did Charlie and Cody gut and renovate the site, they also dubbed their beautiful new establishment the next digit, Number 9. This classy eatery, more specifically the building itself, is steeped in history. Tin from a century farm lines the wall topped with a decorative railing made of wood flooring from Troy Skateland. An antique pay telephone in the corner reminds customers of a pre-wireless world that no longer exists. Several large black and white framed photographs, a gift from Charlie’s daughter Allie, show the building during earlier time periods, one back as far as horse and buggy days. Allie also manages the restaurant’s trendy Facebook page. At the outset of the project, Charlie’s wife, Patti, encouraged the men to think about what they liked and looked for when they went out to dinner themselves. She helped with decorating the interior and earlier helped with the cooking, too. Building No 9 Grille has been a complete team effort. Despite the restaurant’s timing, opening three weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the business thrives. Transitioning to curbside pick-up and delivery, the team is working hard to provide the people of Troy and visitors to this area a memorable dining experience. In this case, Trojan treasure is not hidden but found downtown on 16 Elmira Street. Call (570) 2979947 for more information; you can also find them on Facebook.
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~ Cindy Lisowski
754 Canton Street, Troy PA 570-297-7770
HOURS: Monday-Saturday 8am-5pm
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MK Café & Catering
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ou might be at a wedding, at a regional fair or festival, or in downtown Canton looking for a meal. In any of these venues you could easily see, taste, and devour Melyce Kenyon’s handiwork. Some people just know what they want to do with their lives, and at fifteen Melyce knew. She wanted to own a business in the hospitality industry. Then she made it happen. She positioned herself to learn and experience as much as she could before entering formal training in college. As a young teen she worked for a catering company, a pizza shop, and later a coffee shop. Not surprising, this focused, motivated young woman was an honors student in the culinary arts program at Pennsylvania College of Technology. For Melyce, the college experience was an eventful journey. She married Logan, now her business partner, between her first and second year of college. But during the last semester of her senior year, Melyce’s plans took a serious detour. A congenital heart disease known as Wolfe Parkinson White Syndrome sent her to Penn Medicine in Philadelphia for emergency heart surgery. Not giving up on herself, Melyce fought her way back both physically and financially to return to college. She landed the internship of her dreams at Phillips’ Crab House in Ocean City, Maryland, where the workload was hard and physical due to the massive amounts of fresh seafood being handled. They ultimately offered her a job, but Melyce was determined to return to her hometown and make the business plan that she had created for her own catering company a reality. Two years ago, MK Café and Catering opened up in Canton. Melyce and Logan cater weddings—they’ve done almost fifty. They also cater business lunches, rehearsal dinners, and holiday parties, and offer dinnerware, glassware, linens, and bartending services for any event. Thinking of popping the question on Valentine’s Day? Melyce has created a new Valentine masterpiece—the chocolate-covered strawberry bouquet. Last year she had orders for 150 dozen! The ingenious husband and wife team also built their own beverage trailer. One of their beverage specials is a fruit-infused drink known as bubble tea. They feature fresh squeezed lemonade, along with flavored hot coffees, and chai teas. Visit MK Café & Catering at 25 Troy Street in Canton or call (570) 673-4494. For announcements about pop-up events such as meal specials that can be pre-ordered and picked up at the café, go to their Facebook page.
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~ Cindy Lisowski
39th Annual Endless Mountains Free Entertainment
5 Man Trio Sunday Aaron Kelly Saturday
Maple Festival Unlimited Ride Wristband $5.00 Mac & Cheese Cook Off
excludes the Mardi Gras Fun House
Ride All Day
Car & Bike Show
TJ Hill Magic
Antique Tractors Breakfast All Day Wine Tasting
Axe Women of Maine
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April 24 & 25 TROY, PA
Grandstands shows
Saturday Monster Truck Show & Lawn Mower Races Pit Party 1:00 Show 2:00
Sunday Demo Derby & Power Wheels at 12:00
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& More! Funded in part by the Bradford County Room Tax Fund.
September 11, 2021 — 1:00 - 6:00 Uncork, Uncap, Unwind
2021 Alparon Park Troy, PA Brew & Wine Fest
• Band • Jeep Show • Corn Hole • Tournament • Vendors • Food • Games All ages welcome! $20 Day of Show $5 non-tasting Ticket
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Farmer Fred’s
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elsey and Fred McNeal subscribe to the notion that people want to eat healthy, local foods. Simply said, they want to provide their customers with the best. The best seasonal fruits, vegetables, meats, plants, and flowers, the best gardening practices, and the best local products that our region has to offer. Eight years ago they opened Farmer Fred’s in Towanda to do just that. Fred, a Troy native, grew up on a dairy farm. His love for the land only deepened at Juniata College, where he majored in earth studies and met his future wife, Kelsey. Successful farmers have a genuine love for the land and consciously, intentionally, use our natural resources with great care and respect. That is stewardship, and that is Farmer Fred’s formula. The couple’s educational journey took them west to California where Kelsey began her business career, and Fred completed graduate school, becoming a renewable energy engineer. Solar energy is one area of his expertise. Back home, what began as a pumpkin patch and a field of sweet corn has blossomed into another thriving Bradford County business. It was just Kelsey and Fred for the first four years— now they employ over a dozen people and provide the finest seasonal favorites year round. In spring, for instance, they showcase an open-air greenhouse with high quality plants and flowers. In the summer months, it’s seasonal produce with the quantities home canners need. In the fall, customers can find pumpkins and mums. For the holiday season, they offer Christmas trees and handmade live wreaths. Shoppers can find everything from soup to nuts on their shelves. A sampling includes stained glass items, pottery, crafts, hand-made outside furniture, fresh and frozen meat, flavored popcorn, roasted coffees, and even Highland Chocolates. Kelsey and Fred have connected with other like-minded businesses and provide a unique venue for shoppers. They are one of the businesses making up Delivered Fresh, the farm cooperative offering a wide variety of regional products with weekly home delivery at a reasonable price.
So what do the McNeals love about their business? Fred admits that one of his greatest pleasures is interacting with customers. He loves to offer gardening advice and wants his customers to experience success. Kelsey loves that the store is a continual color wheel, no matter the season. Find Farmer Fred’s at 1135 South Main Street, Towanda, on Facebook, at farmerfreds.com, or call (570) 268-2929. ~ Cindy Lisowski 38
KICK UP YOUR HEELS In Monroeton MOUNTAINEER
MUD BOG
MAY 22ND & AUG 7TH 12:00 PM
FREE PARKING
18+ $5 Admission • 5 & Under - Free Pit Pass - $8 (must be 18+ years)
MONROETON
R OTHD E O SEPT. 12 2021 @ 2 PM FREE PARKING
FREE ADMISSION for All Current Military
Admission: Sr. Citizens $5; Adult $12 Advanced, $15 at Gate; Child (5-15) $2 Advanced, $5 at Gate.
MONROETON OLD HOMES DAY
JUNE 2021
FREE PARKING FREE ADMISSION WED & THURS: 5PM–10PM FRI: 5PM–11PM SAT: 2PM—11PM
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Sunfish Pond County Park
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or some destinations, getting there is just part of the fun. So, imagine a sunny afternoon. You and your beau decide to take a drive to Sunfish Pond County Park. There are a couple of ways to get there, depending on where you’re starting from, but from Canton you would take the rolling, winding road that is Route 414 east. The scenery is Bradford County at its finest, with fertile and verdant fields on either side of the road, working farms, and the Endless Mountains providing a backdrop that could be green, white, or multi-colored, depending on the time of year. Then you’re in Leroy Township, and finally you see the sign for Sunfish Pond County Park. You turn right onto Mill Street, which then morphs into Leroy Mountain Road, and you start heading up. And up. The dirt road makes a switchback in a couple of places, and you get an oh-so-picturesque glimpse of the valley far below. When the road levels off after a couple of miles, tall evergreens rise up like sentinels on both sides, forming a cool and fragrant entryway into the park. Sunfish Pond County Park, which the county acquired in 1970, is about seventy acres of land and about thirty acres of water, water that you can consider either a big pond or a small lake. Either way, it is stocked with trout, bass, pickerel, perch, and, of course, sunfish, all making for excellent fishing. A dirt road encircles it, so you can drive around to make your initial reconnoiter, then park and enjoy a leisurely exploration. For day trippers, there are several picnic areas, a newly constructed playground for the younger set, and a new, large pavilion. The park has thirty-eight RV sites (electric only), a dozen primitive tent campsites scattered around the shoreline, three rentable cabins, showers/ restroom facilities, and a seasonal camp store. There is plenty of wildlife to watch— just don’t feed the bears! Night skies at Sunfish Pond are spectacular, and the park is surrounded by thousands of acres of state game lands. If you’re looking for a beautiful, out-of-the-way spot to spend one afternoon or several, consider this hidden gem. Or, make Sunfish Pond County Park your base to launch an outdoor exploration adventure. The park is open from early May to the end of October. Find out more at (570) 637-8862 or visitbradfordcounty.com. ~ Gayle Morrow
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French Azilum: An Asylum Fit for a Queen
That was the plan: In the fall of 1793 a small group of French exiles came up the Susquehanna from Wilkes-Barre in dugout canoes and boats provided by a French trader. They were citizens of France who “had fled to Philadelphia to escape the certain imprisonment and probable death for which their loyalty to Louis the XVI marked them,” according to a Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission leaflet. “A few were of the courtier circle close to the king; some were of the minor nobility, officeholders, army officers, professional men, clergymen, merchants, and few artisans.” Others fled the French colony of Santo Domingo where mulatto and slave uprisings were replicating the carnage of Paris, and joined the asylum far from revolution, insurrections, and the yellow fever outbreak then sweeping Philadelphia. The two Frenchmen who established the colony were otherwise certainties for the executioner’s blade: attorney Antoine Omer Talon, former chief justice of the criminal court of France, and Louis de Noailles, Lafayette’s brother-in-law, who had fought with distinction in the American Revolution. A member of the French National Assembly of 1789, his mother was chief maid of honor to Marie Antoinette. Sensing a business opportunity, Philadelphians Robert Morris, who signed the Declaration of Independence and financed the American Revolution, wealthy businessman Stephen Girard, and others formed a land company and purchased sixteen hundred acres to establish Azilum. Thirty log houses went up by the next spring, including La Grand Maison, a two-story log house, eighty feet by sixty, which became the center of the social life of the sophisticated French town in the wilderness. Talleyrand and Louis Phillipe, a future King of France, stayed as guests; this was the house set aside for the queen. But Marie Antoinette was beheaded that same fall, on October 16, 1793. Undeterred, the exiles in time added a schoolhouse, a chapel, a theater, dairying and sheep, gardens and orchards, a gristmill, blacksmith, a piano, a horseman who rode the mail to Philadelphia weekly, and makers of soap, gunpowder, and glass. But soon the town disappeared into the wilderness. With the bankruptcies of builders Morris and Nicholson, the émigrés left for Charleston or New Orleans, returned to Santo Domingo, or, after 1803, returned safely to France under Napoleon. A few families, such as the LaPortes, remained, and they and their descendants settled local communities. Today you can visit the historic site at 469 Queens Road, Towanda, open Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day. Special events in September and October each year. Please call 570-996-7534 if you are coming from a distance and need to make special arrangements for a tour outside regular hours. For more information, visit www. thefrenchazilum.com or call (570) 265-3376. www.visitbradfordcounty.com 43
By Nicholas A. Tonelli https://www.flickr.com/photos/nicholas_t/3594274494/, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6951488
As you follow Route 6 east of Towanda through the wooded hills of Bradford County, the road climbs the 1,600-foot ridge of Summerfield Mountain, offering far below lovely views of one of the most idyllic spots in the Keystone State: the Susquehanna River meandering in a great horseshoe bend encircling a broad terrace of gentle fields and pastures and isolated farmhouses. This peaceful place is called French Azilum (asylum). If the sight gives you a sense of pastoral bliss, imagine how the queen of France, Marie Antoinette, would have felt had she escaped the terrors of the French Revolution to inhabit a great log mansion here, fleeing the guillotine for the remote safety and bounty of Penn’s Woods in the New World.
Bradford County Airport
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hat’s 4,300 feet long and perfect for boosting economic development in Bradford County? The runway at the county airport, 415 Airport Road, Towanda. Airport Manager Scott Hauser is in his first such position, but comes equipped with lots of ideas, and the energy to match. “My job is to integrate the airport with the community,” he says. “We need to increase awareness about how this facility can help local business.” For instance, did you know the airport has courtesy cars to loan to pilots? Land your Cessna and pick up some wheels for getting around town. Recently, a man flew in and got fuel at the county facility and Scott had a few minutes to chat with him. Intrigued by his glimpse of the region, he returned a few weeks later with his wife, and the pair spent the day shopping and dining in Dushore. That’s just one of the ways Scott sees the symbiotic relationship between the two entities. “Doing business with clients by flying in works well for companies from the cities. And folks here have a way to transact business in other places and still be home for dinner,” Scott says. In addition to plane fuel, there is flying instruction and hangar space for rent. The airport can accommodate thirty-two planes. Scott’s plans include making scenic rides of the beautiful region available, along with special events like fly-in breakfasts. “I’ve seen 500 people at an airport breakfast. Our ramp would be full of planes. Pilots will fly anywhere for a cheap pancake,” he laughs. But the idea that lights Scott up the most is having a flying school for young people to work on getting their pilot’s licenses. A late bloomer himself—he only got his wings in 2018—Scott sees education as a way to plan for the long-term success of the airport. “The more kids we can get interested, the better it is for the entire aviation community,” he says. What’s the biggest plane the Bradford County Airport can handle? “A really skilled pilot could put a C-130 on this runway.” Then Scott pauses. “He just couldn’t get it back out.”
But for the Cessnas and Lear jets and more conventional forms of flight for civilians, the Bradford County Airport offers a gateway to the beauty, charm, and warmth of the region. Visit them at bradfordcountyairport.com or call (570) 265-4900. Better yet, take a ride through Towanda and see the place for yourself. It might just give your imagination wings. ~ Maggie Barnes 44
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Salt + Light
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alking into this shop in downtown Sayre is like entering a warm home where your presence is a welcome addition to the soothing colors and sweet fragrances. Salt + Light is a gift and home décor store that offers unique items to achieve that “A-ha!” moment when you are searching for something special and realize you’ve found it. The building itself is part of the charm. As owner Brittany McKee remembers, “This mansion in the middle of town had been flooded and left to rot—but I could see the beauty waiting to come out again. The second I walked through the door, I knew I had to be a part of this story.” Brittany and husband Matt restored the home, and revel in being small business owners in the close-knit community of the Valley. Their shelves offer an eclectic collection, from candles that smell like autumn to amber teething necklaces for babies, from serving platters to Bible covers. Throws, pillows, country signs, interesting pieces for entertaining—even those little ceramic cheese markers you can never find. But there are more than great finds at Salt + Light. Brittany offers workshops for making artistic pieces and group events for bridal parties, office teams, and families. Want to try something simple on your own first? Pick up a paint-by-numbers kit. (So not the ones you remember from childhood!) Salt + Light offers an enhanced shopping experience not often available in our online world. You can certainly shop online, but if the baby dozes off on the ride to the store, just call inside and they will run your purchase out to your car. Trying to redesign a shelf? Decorating guidance is at the ready. Paint and advice on colors are also available, including video tutorials. No time to wrap? No problem. “There’s just something about a beautifully wrapped gift,” Brittany says, and she’ll make that happen. The best kind of day to visit Salt + Light is a chilly one, when opening the big door brings a rush of warm air and the scent of blueberry lemon thyme jam, but, really, any time is the right time. The wide floor boards creak beneath your feet, an old house’s version of a sigh of welcome. Wander around. There is more to see than you think at first. Explore every inch— you won’t leave disappointed. Find Salt + Light on 201 S. Elmer Street. The store is open Tuesday through Saturday. Call (570) 886-3632 and follow them on Facebook. ~ Maggie Barnes
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Boutiques & Specialty Shops
ithfield SmCountry Market 7839 Berwick Turnpike • Milan, PA 18831
(570) 596-SHOP
Hours:Tues., Wed., & Fri: 8:30am-5:30pm Thurs: Noon-8pm; Sat. 8:30am-1pm
Discounted Groceries • Bulk Food • Deli • Subs Produce • Frozen Foods • Fabric • Gifts Books • Games • Quality Toys • Housewares Flowers • Hanging Baskets • Vegetable Plants Poly Furniture • Sheds • And More!
Paul & Kathy Yoachim
Possum Hollow Perennials Farm
Adam Yoachim Perennials & Landscaping 140 Huddle Rd., Rome, PA 18837
570-395-3462
kathyyoachim@gmail.com
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Fun. Quality. History. 570-746-1400
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Twin Ponds Country Market
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estled in the heart of Bradford County, Twin Ponds Country Market is “a country market offering a country experience.” With everything from made-to-order sandwiches and subs, baked goods handmade from family recipes, and bulk foods galore (including bulk candy), Twin Ponds is the kind of family-run, local place where you can feel good about shopping. You won’t find much about Twin Ponds online or on social media, though. Relying on their reputation with longtime customers and word-of-mouth to grow business, the store’s owners admittedly prefer the experience Twin Ponds offers to speak for itself. It’s a strategy that harkens back to times when such hometown country markets were more commonplace. The proof in the pudding of the store’s success was its need for a bigger building. Formerly the Creamery Corner Country Market, the owners moved their business just a mile and a half down the road and changed its name in 2018. Now situated at 2601 Crayton Road, Monroeton, Twin Ponds caters to anyone looking for something different than the typical big-box store. Walnut Creek Foods line the shelves, as well as a wide range of jarred and canned goods, a large assortment of baking supplies, including a slew of different types of sugars, premium John F. Martin deli meats and cheeses, and even discount items for the savvy shopper. And, since they’re longtime residents of the area themselves, Twin Ponds’ owners source lots of locally grown produce whenever they can. Interestingly, the best time to visit Twin Ponds may be during the colder months, specifically October to April. That’s when you’ll find a selection of homemade soups, from the creamy to the meaty to the vegetable-packed and everything in between. Finish it off with some fresh, warm, homemade bread and a baked good or two—their specialties are ooey gooey sticky buns, delectable whoopie pies, and several varieties of cookies around the holidays. Get it all to go or munch on it there while you visit with the friends, neighbors, or new faces you’re bound to bump into. Whatever you’re after when visiting Twin Ponds, it’s clear the store is something special. It’s a place where locals and visitors shop, eat, chat, and stay longer than they intended.
Twin Ponds Country Market is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Wednesday and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The store is closed Sundays. Reach them at (570) 364-8002 during business hours. ~ Kelly Stemcosky 48
Boutiques & Specialty Shops
Farm Made Butter
Delicious Creamy Grass-Fed
Chocolate Milk
New Deli Items
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A Full Line of Grass Fed Beef & Pastured Pork Products! Mon-Fri, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Bradford County Parks
The parks of Bradford County (shown on previous pages) supply entertainment for all visitors of the county.
1. Alparon Community Park 436 Gate 1 Lane Troy, PA 16947
2. Asylum Township Park 975 Old Mill Park Road Towanda, PA 18848
1241 Hornbrook Road Towanda, PA 18848
11. LeRoy Community Assoc.
251 Mill Street Canton, PA 17724 (LeRoy Township)
3. Bradford County Veterans Memorial Park
12. Manley-Bohlayer Farm
4. Canton Fireman’s Field
13. Marie Antoinette Lookout
801 South Main Street Towanda, PA 18848
940 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA (Just south of Canton)
5. Cook’s Pond County Park 136 Cook’s Pond Ln Rome, PA 18837
6. East Side Riverfront Park 227 Old Rte. 6 Road Towanda, PA 18848
7. French Azilum
469 Queens Road Towanda, PA 18848
141 E. Canton Cross Road, Canton, PA 17724 75 Marie Antoinette Drive Wyalusing, PA 18853
14. Mt. Pisgah County Park 2181 Wilcox Drive Troy, PA 16947
15. Mt. Pisgah State Park 28 Entrance Road Troy, PA 16947
16. Mountaineer Park
55 Thrasher Lane Monroeton, PA 18832
8. Jim King Memorial Park
17. Ridgebury Township Community Park
9. Lamb’s Lookout Park
18. Round Top Park
556 Glen Valley Road Athens, PA 18810
500 Lamb’s Lookout Lane Canton, PA 17724
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10. Larnard Hornbrook County Park
13175 Brewick Turnpike Gillett, PA 16925 1717 Round Top Road Athens, PA 18810
19. Sayre Riverfront Park
23. Tozer’s Landing
20. Sunfish Pond County Park
24. Valley Playland
21. Tom Jack Park
25. Wells Township Recreational Park
100 Riverfront Park Road Sayre, PA 18840
111 Tozer’s Landing Road Sayre, PA 18840
1060 Sunfish Pond Road Canton, PA 17724
100 Playland Drive Athens, PA 18810
197 Park Lane East Smithfield, PA 18817
7200 Coryland Road Gillett, PA 16925
22. Totem Park
26. Wyalusing Rocks
55 Totem Street Ulster, PA 18850
40321 Route 6 Wyalusing, PA 18853
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WELLS TOWNSHIP
Sayre Riverfront Park
Athens Borough Boat Launch
ATHENS BOROUGH
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WARREN TOWNSHIP
187 14
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Bradford County Planning and Mapping Services
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SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP
ULSTER TOWNSHIP
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NORTH TOWANDA TOWANDA TOWNSHIP BOROUGH
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6 £ ¤
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467
HERRICK TOWNSHIP
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P.P. Bliss Gospel Songwriters Museum
D
o you know Philip P. Bliss of Rome, Pennsylvania? Maybe not personally, but if you have ever raised your voice to the heavens on a Sunday morning and sang “It Is Well With My Soul,” then you know his work, as he wrote the music.
Rome holds a treasure of gospel song writing history within its hills. And the P. P. Bliss Gospel Songwriters Museum has captured that history. James McGranahan, Daniel B. Towner, and other songwriters spent time here and, while the museum focuses on Bliss, the others have representation as well. Bliss, along with his wife, died young, killed in a New Year’s Eve train accident in 1876 at the age of thirty-eight. But he was a prolific songwriter, leaving a catalog of over 300 published songs and edited songbooks showcasing the work of other hymn writers. The museum features sheet music, a critical support for the visitors and music scholars who visit to find “that song that Grandma loved to sing.” Upon his death, a hastily written biography, A Memoir of P.P. Bliss, was published as a way to raise funds for his orphaned children. The museum has mined that book for much of its information. “Hallelujah, What A Savior,” “Let the Lower Lights Be Burning,” “Almost Persuaded,” and many other hymns came from the mind of Bliss. Museum official David Lenington says they are working on digitizing the lyrics on their website, to make them more accessible. “We are working on collecting as many of the songs we can find, and we’re always looking for more,” he notes. In fact, the public is asked to keep an eye out for memorabilia that may be connected to Bliss. There is likely more sheet music stashed away somewhere. Bliss also wrote instructional music for teachers and, using a pseudonym, published a series of humorous songs. Some of his funny songs were published under the name of “Pro Phundo Basso,” a musical reference if there ever was one.
So plan a drive to 969 Main Street, Rome, and learn about the “Music Men of Rome” and the special place they hold in the world of gospel song. The museum is open the second and fourth Saturdays in June, July, and August. The facility is staffed by volunteers, so it would be wise to give a call before you head out, (570) 247-2228, just to be sure someone will be there to greet you. Or visit online at ppbmuseum.org. ~ Maggie Barnes 54
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#1 - Bluestone Brewing Company 570.731.0222 Pitney Street Sayre, PA 18840 www.bluestonebrewingcompany.com
#3 - Antler Ridge Winery 570.247.7222 37 Antler Ridge Lane Ulster, PA 18851 www.antlerridgewinery.com
#2 - D’Vine Vineyard and Winery 570.297.2946 350 Garnert Road Columbia Cross Roads, PA 16914 www.dvinevineyardandwinery.com
#4 - Grovedale Winery 570.746.1400 71 Grovedale Lane Wyalusing, PA 18853 www.grovedalewinery.com
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#5 - Timber Ridge Winery 570.673.4234 722 Graham Road Canton, PA 18824 www.facebook.com/ timberridgewinery/
#6 - Joe Perry’s Winery 570.529.2896 324 Elms Road Troy, PA 16947 www.facebook.com/joeperryswinery/
#7 - Staggering Unicorn Winery 570.888.7070 10952 North Rome Road Athens, PA 18810 www.staggeringunicorn.com
#8 - Mountain Lake Winery 267.664.6343 391 Bailey Road Towanda, PA 18848 www.mountainlakewinery.com
#9 - Deep Roots Hard Cider 570.746.1668 348 Back Road Sugar Run, PA 18846 www.deeprootshardcider.com www.visitbradfordcounty.com 57
Animal Care Sanctuary
C
ompassion can mean sympathetic listening to—and speaking for—those unable to speak for themselves. When Lesley Sinclair saw pets abandoned after their owners went on vacation, she took in the newly-homeless dogs and cats. When their numbers overwhelmed her space, she bought land in East Smithfield, and moved her large, four-footed family to what became the Animal Care Sanctuary at 353 Sanctuary Hill Lane. A no-kill refuge for unwanted animals, most of whom await adoption, the Sanctuary has expanded its scope from Lesley’s original dream. For a year after she died in 1998, friends took over the care of her 800 or so animals. A year later, Joan Smith-Reese (above) was hired to be the Sanctuary’s director, and she could envision amazing potential here, says Terri McKendry, Joan’s successor. “Joan [recently retired] built a veterinary clinic in a small trailer on the property,” Terri explains. Then, in 2020, one of Joan’s dreams became reality when a state-ofthe-art veterinary clinic opened at the facility, offering spay-neuter, well-animal, and other services to the community’s pets as well as to the animals in ACS care. Under Joan’s guidance, the sanctuary achieved national recognition. Terri, who formerly worked as ACS’s grant writer, oversees a range of programming, from the pre-veterinary student intern program, where young people work intensively to socialize dogs, to a transport service for rural clients whose pets are driven to and from the clinic for veterinary care. The sanctuary takes in pets from overcrowded shelters elsewhere and tries to rehome them; behaviorists are available to help with pet behavior issues. There’s a pet food pantry—donations always welcome—to assist pet owners having financial difficulties. The sanctuary maintains a roster of foster parents to care for and socialize animals in their homes. They’ve got a “working cat” program for kitties who prefer to keep their distance from humans but are happy to keep your barn or yard rodent-free. Some of their more than 200 volunteers engage in advocacy, education, and community outreach. “We have to take care of everyone who walks this earth, and that includes animals,” Terri says. At the beginning of the third quarter of 2020, she noted the clinic had just passed their 1,000th adoption for the year, a statistic that doesn’t surprise her. Having a pet is “even healthier for the humans than for the animals,” she notes.
Find out more at animalcaresanctuary.org, or reach them at (570) 596-2200. ACS also has a shelter in Wellsboro—the number there is (570) 724-3687. ~ Karey Solomon 58
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BECOMING A LOCAL
Our Chambers of Commerce The Wyalusing area is where the gift of the past joins with the present. The Greater Wyalusing Area Chamber of Commerce (wyalusing.net) is committed to presenting events such as A Day of Bluegrass Festival, the North Branch Triathlon, and other unique happenings that showcase the history, the magnificent Susquehanna River, and the area’s bucolic settings. These events are fun for residents and visitors alike, and offer both the opportunity to enjoy everything this part of Bradford County has to offer, from restaurants, hotels, and Main Street businesses, to outdoor adventures like kayaking, hiking, and taking in the famous Wyalusing Rocks and Marie Antoinette overlooks. The Greater Wyalusing Chamber of Commerce welcomes all to experience an area filled with opportunities focused on business, leisure, and history. Canton calls itself “the friendly town,” and it will only take one visit to concur with that assessment. The Canton Chamber (cantonareachamberofcommerce.com) showcases the warmth of this historic community all year with a full slate of events including festivals celebrating local wines, cheeses, and apples, a classic car show, a block dance, and so much more. Canton has even convinced Santa himself to light up the downtown when it’s time to kick off the holidays. Canton’s rich history, hard-working residents, and beautiful scenery all give the chamber plenty to offer tourists, businesses, and residents alike. Plan your visit soon. The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce (pennyorkvalley.com) in Waverly, New York, represents the historically rich Valley communities from both Pennsylvania and New York, including Athens, Sayre, Waverly, and the smaller, vibrant towns and boroughs dotting the countryside. A goldmine of hidden gems awaits at exits 60 and 61 of the Southern Tier Expressway. Interstate 86 (aka Rt. 17) straddles the Twin Tiers of southern New York and northern Pennsylvania and offers easy access to an exciting blend of natural beauty, a host of unique restaurants, shops, and lodging options, and numerous thriving businesses and Main Streets. For local events, check out Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce on Facebook. The Central Bradford County Chamber, celebrating the adjacent communities of Towanda and Wysox (towandawysox.com), can be found along Route 6, and offers a walkable downtown where local restaurants, shops, businesses, and Towanda’s beautiful 1896 courthouse can be found. Nature lovers can enjoy a leisure stroll down Merrill Parkway’s walking trail along the Susquehanna River. Both Towanda and Wysox provide a variety of lodging options for visitors coming to enjoy one of the many local festivities, including the annual Riverfest (August), Hometown Christmas (December), the Halloween Parade (October), or Square-Round Dance (summer). Find the CBCCC on Facebook for up-to date information on all the latest our communities have to offer. And be sure to stop along your drive down Route 6/Main Street! The Troy Chamber of Commerce (troychamberofcommerce.com) describes its location as the “crossroads of historical Routes 6 and 14” at the heart of the Endless Mountains. The area plays host to a wonderful mix of events throughout the year, including the Endless Mountains Maple Festival, the PA Heritage Festival, and the Troy Fair. Recreation options include the nearby State Game Lands on Armenia Mountain (hunting, fishing, camping) and Mt. Pisgah state and county parks (hiking, water activities), as well as outdoor sporting facilities in and near the town. Troy has a charming downtown, with tree-lined streets, Victorian homes, and businesses including bed and breakfasts/inns, specialty shops, and welcoming eateries. Don’t miss anything Troy has to offer. 60
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Pumpkin Festival 17th Annual
Sponsored by the Canton Volunteer Fire Department Admission is a donation at the gate that goes back into the community through various outreach programs.
Saturday, October 2, 2021 10:00am–5:00pm
Sunday, October 3, 2021 10:00am–4:00pm
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#1 - Heritage Village and Farm Museum
570.297.3410
231 Gate 2 Lane, Troy, PA 16947 www.theheritagevillage.org
#2 - Bradford County Historical Society and Museum
570.265.2240
109 Pine St., Towanda, PA 18848 www.bradfordhistory.com
#3 - French Azilum
570.265.3376
469 Queens Road, Towanda, PA 18848 www.thefrenchazilum.com 62
#4 - Home Textile Tool Museum
570.247.7175
1819 Orwell Hill Rd., Rome, PA 18837 www.hometextiletoolmuseum.org
#5 - LeRoy Heritage Museum
570.364.5003
257 Mill St., Canton, PA 17724 (LeRoy Township) www.leroyheritage.org
#6 - Manley-Bohlayer Farm
570.673.5500
141 E. Canton Cross Rd., Canton, PA 17724 www.rekindlethespirit.com
#7 - Philip P. Bliss Gospel Songwriters Museum
570.247.2228
969 Main St., Rome, PA 18837 www.ppbmuseum.org
#8 - Sayre Historical Society and Museum
570.882.8221
103 S. Lehigh Ave., Sayre, PA 18840 www.sayrehistoricalsociety.org
#9 - Tioga Point Museum
570.888.7225
724 S. Main St., Athens, PA 18810 www.tiogapointmuseum.org
#10 - Troy Historical Society
570.297.4458
59 Fenner Ave., Troy, PA 16947 www.historyoftroy.com
#11 - Wyalusing Valley Museum
570.746.3979
25 Main Street, Wyalusing, PA 18853 www.wyalusingmuseum.com www.visitbradfordcounty.com 63
Managed by The Bradford County Heritage Association 570-297-3410 www.theheritagevillage.org heritagevillage231@gmail.com
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Large and small farm machinery, tools, carriages, and industrial textile equipment are on display in the Farm Museum!
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Civil War Reenactments, Encampment & Hospital
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AMERICAN GIRL DOLL DISPLAY
FIVE MT. BEAR CLAN NATIVE AMERICAN MUSEUM
HANDS ON CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES AMERICAN GIRL DOLL DISPLAY
Living History Demonstrations
Alparon Park, 231 Gate 2 Lane, Troy, Pennsylvania 16947 Located a half mile north of the intersection of Routes 6 & 14 in Troy, PA. Visitors should enter Alparon Park Gate 2 or 3.
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Whatever you’re building, you’ll find great prices on quality lumber and building supplies.
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