Greenfire Coalition Writer's Forum
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...
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...