Greenfire Coalition Writer's Forum
Thankfully, Spring!
It was cold this past winter but as always it has past. Thankfully! Don't misunderstand, Nature needs winter. It is a time for rest. Even sapiens need a pause. In the throws of cold winter days and nights, I marvel at the quietness of the natural world and the sheer...
Economic Development Needs More Brains
Michael Sauers April 14, 2026 My Dad used to say, "Put your money where your mouth is." I have tried to follow his advice. When the Town of Bloomsburg suggested killing off the Canadian Geese that had become part of the Town Parks's allure, I offered an alternate...
Keeping Shapiro’s Feet to the Fire
Michael Sauers April 10, 2026 I have been a registered Democrat my entire life. While Party loyalty is a consideration, what is much more important is making sure candidates do what we send them to do. I often refer to this as "holding their feet to the fire."...
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...
“Phone-In” Town Hall Meetings Are a Joke
April 1, 2026 Michael Sauers There are many crucial issues facing communities in the United States. We elect representatives to address the issues we tell them are important to us. It is not the other way around. Common sense would dictate that elected representatives...
Listening to the Witch Doctor-Resist Aging!
Michael Sauers March 24, 2026 I have known a few witch doctors in my time. In fact, I was married to a very charming one. Now, as I stretch into my upper seventies, I find myself following their advice. To each his/her own but this "is what the witch doctor told me to...
Sapien Madness-Is There a Remedy?
Michael Sauers March 23, 2026 John Lennon wrote, Give Peace a Chance, and it is a noble thought. David Crosby penned, What Are Their Names, and Edwin Starr released, War, in 1969. They are but three songs among hundreds that express the anguish that most people have...
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...