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Keeping Hope Alive


If you’re following our twitter feed you’ll recognize this quote that I tweeted yesterday: “A prime function of a leader is to keep hope alive” ~John W Gardner Isn’t it funny how bits of wisdom find there way to us just when we need them, well at least sometimes.  The week is barely underway and Read More…

Energy Grants


The first of three breakfast forums planned for 2009 was held last Friday at th Arlington Hotel.  Twenty five attendees heard informations about Pennsylvania’s Energy Independance Program.  For those unable to attend, you can find out more by visiting the Department of Environmental Protection website: http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energindependent/cwp/view.asp?a=3&Q=543707&energindependentNav=|

Leading Through Difficult Times


Each day seems to usher in more bad news about the economy. It seems as if no business is left untouched. As we struggle to make our way we look to our leaders for direction. Today I had the good fortune to visit with a number of community leaders, as I do most days. Under Read More…

Working Together for Better


My day today began with an early meeting that was all about working together.  So, it’s not always easy but it is obviously necessary.  I have been attending the community meetings of Take Pride in Oil City for more than 4 years now and while there have been ebbs and flows in attendance and the Read More…