Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The school board and administration honored the award-winning team and its outgoing coach.
In a teary thank you, Canon-McMillan School Board President Darla Bowman Monaco said goodbye to varsity wrestling coach Chris Mary—who resigned Monday. Mary and his championship-winning wrestlers were recognized for their season anc accomplishments by Bowman and fellow school directors on Monday. The Canon-McMillan High School varsity wrestling team was lauded for its record of 19 wins and no losses, and for being Section 4 champions, WPIAL champions, PIAA team Dual Champions, PIAA Southwest Regional Champions and more. Cody Wiercioch, Conner Schram and Solomon Chisko were PIAA champions, Dalton Macri placed second and Alex Campbell placed eighth. In addition, outgoing coach Mary was honored for being named WPIAL and PIAA Coach of the Year…
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Here is who is on the ballot during today's primary election.
Four sitting Canon-McMillan School directors are seeking to retain their posts in the coming election—with one newcomer also seeking a seat on the board. There are four open seats on the board in the November 2013 election—two out of Canonsburg, and one each from North Strabane and Cecil townships. Current board President Darla Bowman Monaco, a retired secretary, has cross-filed as both a Democrat and Republican and is seeking nomination for the Cecil seat. Another candidate, Ronald Vrana is seeking the Republican nomination. He did not cross-file. More information on Vrana was not immediately available. Current school Directors Eric Kline, a consulting firm executive, and Paul Scarmazzi, a local businessman, are both seeking re-election. …
Friday, May 17, 2013
Tell us which candidates you're backing in the May 21 primary.
Four sitting Canon-McMillan school directors are hoping to retain their posts on the local school board, and one newcomer is also seeking a seat. There are four open seats on the board—two out of Canonsburg Borough and one each from North Strabane and Cecil townships. Current board President Darla Bowman-Monaco has cross-filed as both a Democrat and a Republican and is seeking nomination for the Cecil seat. Another candidate, Ronald Vrana, is seeking the Republican nomination for that seat. Vrana did not cross-file. Fellow current school directors Eric Kline and Paul Scarmazzi are also seeking re-election. Both have cross-filed and are seeking to secure the Democratic and Republican nominations for the open Canonsburg seats. Current school…
Thursday, May 16, 2013
School directors preliminarily approved the $65.97 million spending plan Monday.
Canon-McMillan School Board approved a preliminary spending plan for the 2013-14 school year this week that includes a 1-mill tax increase. "Let me emphasize 'preliminary,'" school Director Manuel Pihakis said. "We put that in there as a safeguard." He said the board and administration is working to eliminate that increase. The $65.97 million budget is on display and is expected to be formally ratified next month. School officials have said that increased pension contribution costs contributed to the possible increase, and that questions still surround the amount the district will receive in reimbursements from the state. The budget passed with only one no vote, cast by school Director Eric Kline. Kline was not immediately available for …
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Elementary-age students took part in the event this week.
There was a lot of horsin’ around at the Frank Sarris Public Library—but it was all in good fun as part of the 2013 Reading Round-Up! Students in kindergarten through fourth grade attending a Canon-McMillan elementary school were invited to the two-night event. The theme for the second annual literacy festival included country western themed stories, games, crafts, music, and prizes. Cowboys and cowgirls of all ages showed up for the event—even Canon-McMillan high school students from the National Honor Society and student council volunteered their time throughout the evening. Just fewer than 200 elementary school students attended, along with their parents, guardians and siblings. A sampling of activities included reading in a horse stall…
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Before we shut to door on April, here is a look back at the the most-read stories of the month.
It's a new month, but before we shut the door on April, let's take a look back at the most-read stories it had to offer here at Canon-McMillan Patch. Without further ado... 10. Cecil Police Charging Township Man With Possession of Heroin, Resisting Arrest 9. Two-Vehicle Crash With Injuries Reported in Cecil 8. Police: Canonsburg Man Charged with DUI After Crashing Car, Falling Asleep Behind the Wheel 7. Pushak Out, Bukovinsky in As Cecil Township Police Chief 6. Police: Teen Jailed After Allegedly Stabbing Ex-Boyfriend's New Girlfriend 5. Canonsburg Woman Dies in Car Crash 4. White: DEP Ignored Open Records Request Regarding Range Resources' Worstell Impoundment 3. UPDATED: Bystanders Lifted Truck Off Ejected Driver After Cecil Crash 2. …
Sunday, April 28, 2013
There will be four open positions in the November 2013 election.
Four sitting Canon-McMillan School directors are seeking to retain their posts in the coming election—with one newcomer also seeking a seat on the board. There are four open seats on the board in the November 2013 election—two out of Canonsburg, and one each from North Strabane and Cecil townships. Current board President Darla Bowman Monaco, a retired secretary, has cross-filed as both a Democrat and Republican and is seeking nomination for the Cecil seat. Another candidate, Ronald Vrana is seeking the Republican nomination. He did not cross-file. More information on Vrana was not immediately available. Current school Directors Eric Kline, a consulting firm executive, and Paul Scarmazzi, a local businessman, are both seeking re-election. …
Friday, April 26, 2013
The boys lacrosse team next heads to Wheeling Central Catholic tonight.
By Gary Beam In a game that could have ended any hopes of making this year’s WPIAL boy’s Lacrosse playoffs, the Canon-McMillan Big Macs toughed out a huge victory on the road Wednesday night over the Moon Area Tigers by a final score of 11-9. As a strong weather front made its way through the area in the early evening, high winds and a cold, wet rain made conditions miserable for both players and spectators alike. But as everyone hunkered down to take battle, it was soon apparent that the contest would be long and exciting because Canon-Mac would never lead by more than two goals at the end of any quarter and the result was in the balance until Josh Minor sealed the game with a goal with only 26 seconds remaining in the game. The Big Macs …
Friday, April 19, 2013
The changes, though, have also prompted a decrease in participation—especially among older students. Here is what the district is doing to combat the issue.
Joni Mansmann wants students to know: The district got no joy from having the salt shakers removed from the cafeterias at Canon-McMillan schools. It was one of those “have-to-do” things. Mansmann, the district’s director of business and finance, said that was just one change that needed to be made in the wake of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act reissue and the new regulations that came with it. While the grumbling over the loss of those salt shakers disturbed one graduating senior so much that she included the issue in her graduation speech last year, the district is trying to find a way to adapt to the new standards while still impressing the palates of students. While Mansmann said that a district’s food service is usually a revenue-…
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
The resignation of several coaches were also accepted Monday night.
Canon-McMillan School Board met for its regular monthly meeting on Monday—at which directors accepted the resignation of one of the district's longtime employees. The board unanimously accepted the resignation of Ruth Spencer from her position as accounting clerk for the purpose of retirement. The resignation is effective as of June 28. Spencer will be paid for accumulated vacation, sick and personal time in accordance with her letter of resignation. She has been with the district for 26 years. "She is one of the most dedicated employees in the district," school Director Manuel Pihakis said prior to the vote. Director Eric Kline nodded his head in agreement, adding with a smile, "I told her we aren't accepting her resignation." The board …
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Tammie Laur
6:49 pm on Friday, May 3, 2013
So proud to be a colleague of teachers who graciously give of their time to enrich our students. Thank you! T. Laur more ›