Through An 'Old Timer's' Eyes
BY HOWARD 'MAC' MCDONALD
      Have you ever watched the program on the History Channel, "Modern Marvels?" They cover a multitude of subjects, but I have yet to see any footage on one of the greatest marvels that has ever been invented. Maybe it's because of its dirty job that they do not want to go there.
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DON'T TAX NATURAL GAS
By 'Brian Wahlers'
      (As reported in last week's Endeavor News, some state and local government leaders are calling for some type of tax to be levied on oil and gas producers in advance of the anticipated rush on Marcellus shale
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A Young Man's Art
'SERVICE BEFORE SELF'
      I am focusing a lot lately on putting service to others above serving myself. Well, in some really crazy ways! It all started by helping with Bradford Era's Less Fortunate campaign. In December, I had donated a gift to an elderly gentleman I did not know. I was only told that his name was William.
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A Challenge To SPCA
      To the editor: In 1994, I was privileged to take over the reins of the Pa. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA) at Wellsboro as shelter manager and humane police officer for Tioga and Potter counties. It was difficult and often heart-wrenching.
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Yes, It's Time To Tax Natural Gas
      To the editor: I believe the burgeoning natural gas drilling industry that is rampant across much of Pennsylvania can provide financial aid to municipalities without a cost to local taxpayers.
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Gas Bills Introduced
      Dear editor: Pennsylvania is sitting on one of the largest natural gas deposits in the world. A large number of farmers, many that are enrolled in "Clean and Green," have signed leases for gas exploration. This has spurred confusion and inconsistency among the counties in how to apply roll-back taxes under the program.
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