Assemblywoman Addie A.E. Jenne stopped at the Canton Pavilion on Friday to present Recreation Director John Taillon with a citation recognizing him for his 30-year career leading the community's recreation and parks programs. Friday was his last day on the job. The citation noted Mr. Taillon's tenure has been marked by significant improvements at the Canton Pavilion, Bend in the River Park and Taylor Park. The citation also pointed out he had also been instrumental in bringing new programs to the community ranging from the Adventures in Learning program and the Houli School of Basketball to the co-ed basketball league and the adult volleyball program. Mr. Taillon is also an active member of the Canton community, where he is a Fourth-Degree member of the Canton Knights of Columbus and as an assistant softball and baseball coach at Canton High School.
