New program brightens Cole Memorial's future
      (Ed Pitchford is president and CEO of Charles Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport.) Last week, Charles Cole Memorial Hospital hosted a very special event. We were fortunate to have administrators from Lock Haven University, along with State Senator Joe Scarnati; Tom Bowman, representing U.S. Senator Arlen Specter; Dr.
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Through An 'Old Timer's' Eyes
BY HOWARD 'MAC' MCDONALD
      Hurricane Ike blew the presidential candidates right off of the news programs. I feel bad for those people on the coast who have lost everything. I have decided to ignore all the political ads and watch SpongeBob SquarePants with Jake. Cartoons make more sense than the ads.
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      Rural America Needs Internet To the editor: Only 38 percent of rural Americans have access to a high-speed internet connection. A vibrant future for rural America will require public policy that rectifies this situation.
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