It is obvious that many of Clyde’s downtown buildings are empty. Some seem to be completely abandoned, while others are taken care of, but still not filled with a business. Some of the empty storefronts actually have full apartments upstairs, so the buildings are not completely empty. In this article, I want to explore why…
As a small businessman and community volunteer, I believe that positive change only happens when a strong vision has been cast. As I have been walking around the village talking to residents, I hear a mixture of up-beatness (people of Clyde are maintaining a positive attitude) and hopelessness. People want good things for Clyde, and…
There is no doubt about it. When P&C closed its doors, it left a big hole in Clyde. Now, to pick up a few essentials or a missing ingredient, we have to leave town, heading out toward Lyons, Waterloo, or perhaps North Rose. As I walk around the village and talk to people, getting a…
One of the common problems in any small community is to get the members of that community more involved. Involvement comes in many forms, from running for office, to becoming an active member of a community oriented group, to attending local events and shopping at local stores. We currently live in an era of disconnection….
It’s official. I am running for Village Trustee of Clyde, alongside David Albrecht. David is running for re-election. He is a great guy, a real listener and doer, and I hope to join him on the board and follow in his footsteps. You can read more about why I am running for trustee here. I…