Michael Sauers May 29, 2026 Before Pennsylvania communities caught on to the enormity and consequences of data centers, warehouses, pipelines/fracking infrastructure, over-extended nuclear plants, electric transmission lines, etc., Governor Shapiro was totally on...
Education
Travel-Not All It’s Boasted To Be
Michael Sauers May 24, 2026 Travel, according to many famous people, is a great elixir for life. Just ask St. Augustine, Mark Twain, John Steinbeck, JRR Tolkien, Anthony Bourdain and others. I disagree. Don't get me wrong. Travel makes corporations and their stock...
Second Grade As I See It! Part II
Michael Sauers May 23, 2026 So, as you may suspect, the majority of individualized literacy instruction took place in the morning. After the lunch break, focused lessons were presented around grammar, spelling and the writing process. Following this a thirty minute...
Second Grade As I See It! Part 1
Michael Sauers May 22, 2026 Second graders have beautiful minds. I know because I taught 7, 8, and 9 year olds for 15 years. Many things come together at this time and it is a marvelous evolution to nurture and observe. Much can be said about child development at this...
Prince Charles, PSEA, Moratorium, YIKES!
It was interesting to see Prince Charles smooze with Trump. It reminded me that in 1953, Britain's M16 partnered with the U.S. CIA to overthrow the duly elected government of Iran. The Iranian's had nationalized their oil industry in 1951. Their elected leader,...
Remarks Made by Michael Sauers at Statewide Event on Data Centers
Michael Sauers May 14, 2026 Good evening. My name is Michael Sauers. I live in Bloomsburg which is in Columbia County. I am a retired public school teacher, businessman and community organizer. Also, I am a member of the largest public sector union in PA, PSEA, with a...
Centrist Democrats Are At IT Again!
Michael Sauers May 4, 2026 Whether sneaky, blatant or subtle, the centrist Democrats are already disparaging the progressives. They are disgusting. Quite frankly, they are the reason America has Donald Trump and his "no bottom" approach to governing. That's right. You...
Beware Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Michael Sauers April 6, 2026 An April 5, 2026 letter to the editor written by Kelly O'Brien, Executive Director at BIDA, Berwick and published by the Bloomsburg Press Enterprise is a classic example of obfuscation. Challenged by communities throughout the area on at...
Federal Government,State/Local Government,Developers and Economic Development Organizations Do a Disservice to Local Communities
Michael Sauers April 2, 2026 Having been involved in economic development, environmental justice and community development for nearly fifty years, I can attest to several lessons learned. One is that the majority of residents in local communities and even regions are...
Data Center Party Stiffs the Community
Michael Sauers March 19, 2026 According to a recent Citizen's Voice article, dated March 17, 2026, a conference was held for business and government regarding "data centers". Held at the Hilton Double Tree in Plains Township, PA , it was organized by John Augustine of...
Greenfire Coalition, A Short Story
Greenfire Coalition Writers' Forum, A Work in Progress Michael Sauers March 17, 2026 It never ceases to amaze me when I review the history of Greenfire Coalition and the transition into Greenfire Coalition Writers' Forum. Newspapers.com and my memory provide a...
Governor Shapiro on Facebook
Michael Sauers March 10, 2026 Facebook is a double-edged sword. Love it or hate it, it has its uses. Judging by Facebook, Governor Shapiro seems to be all over Pennsylvania touching base with different constituent groups and touting his Administration's achievements....
