Preview Of This Week's Endeavor News

This week's Endeavor News features a wide variety of local news that may be of interest to you:

--As the fourth anniversary of her son's tragic death in Iraq passed, Coudersport native Tina Franklin recommitted herself to helping other families affected by the tragedies of war.

--Controversy has arisen over the issue of taxing natural gas production and leasing state forest land for drilling. See Endeavor News for a complete analysis as well as a report on the Potter County Commissioners plans to appoint a local Natural Gas Task Force.

--The governor's budget pulls the plug on funding for the Potter County Education Council, but supporters of that organization are fighting for survival and seeking your help.

--Potter County has a new director of veterans affairs and is looking for ways to capitalize on the federal economic stimulus.

--To call the tire recycling program started at E&G Auto Plus a "success" would be a major understatement. Terry Gerhart has been piling up old tires by the hundreds to keep them from fouling the environment.

--Speaking of Terry, his son Kellen Gerhart is this week's Endeavor News Spotlighted Soldier, on patrol in Iraq.

--Six Coudersport High School students shared their ideas on how to improve their community in an appearance that many Coudersport Rotarians found inspirational.

--The 90th anniversary of the American Legion's founding was the backdrop for Coudersport Legion Post 192 to honor faithful members and recognize community leaders.

--Whatever happened to Mr. Fleckenstein? Well, the popular and respected biology teacher is still sharing his knowledge and making a difference as he heads a stream restoration program for the Potter County Conservation District.

--Local high school baseball and softball teams swung into action while Port Allegany's Brian Stavisky awaited his fate as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies organization.

See those stories and more in this week's Endeavor News, available at businesses all around the Coudersport and Austin areas.