MARCELLUS SHALE: SHORT-TERM GAIN, BUT . . .
By Jim Zoschg
(Jim Zoschg is an outdoor writer and conservationist from Emporium.)
      With the promise of increased Marcellus Shale gas well drilling for many years to come, many people are concerned about potential harm to our local natural resources. The region appears poised to benefit economically, but a lot is on the line for an area defined by its vast tracts of unbroken forest, pristine mountain trout streams, and wilderness character.
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What is ‘My Side?’
      Endeavor News believes that the free exchange of ideas benefits the community and upholds our finest traditions of democracy and accountability. My Side is a column for you, the reader. Either by invitation or on their own initiative, people with information to share, strong opinions on public issues or tales to tell are encouraged to submit essays.
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Through An Old Timer’s Eyes
BY HOWARD ‘MAC’ MCDONALD
     Spring is nearing and it won’t be long before the peepers will be serenading us with their song of new life. A lot of the ice has gone downstream. The pools of water will warm up and the eggs will hatch. Even though the wind was a little cold last weekend, the bright sunshine was something to behold. The sunset on Sunday evening was a beautiful sight.
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Patient safety week
      To the editor: Charles Cole Memorial Hospital is joining with hospitals across the nation to celebrate National Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 7-13) to help raise awareness of patient safety and to strengthen patient/family and health care provider relationships.
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Tables as memorials
      To the editor: We are in the process of doing some remodeling in our building and would like to purchase more folding tables for the club. We are looking for donations from the public to have the tables be acquired in memory of a loved one. The new tables will cost $80 each.
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Have a say in healthcare
      To the editor: Keystone Rural Health Consortia, with medical offices in Emporium and Snowshoe and dental offices in Emporium and Johnsonburg, is looking for a few good men or women who are interested in the medical/dental care in Elk, Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson, McKean, Potter, and surrounding counties.
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