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Tom Collins

Following and leading: Luke Oil CEO credits others for company’s success

He’s the chief executive office of a company that has grown to $1 billion in annual sales, but Tom Collins Sr. gives others the credit for that accomplishment.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Support organizations like Disabled American Veterans

Tom Cooper called me one morning, and after a little chit-chat he said “Chancellor, you’re a life member of the DAV. Why don’t you come to one of our meetings and see what we are doing?”

Adventures in Everyday Living, Shorelines Thursday, December 13, 2012

Over the last couple of years, I've noticed a trend when it comes to shopping. More and more, people are turning to local designers and independent artisans to supply them with their coveted items, only this time, they're handmade.---Kathleen Dorsey, Managing Editor.

Adventures in Everyday Living, Shorelines Thursday, December 6, 2012

If you don't have seasonal shopping disorder yet, characterized by a gnawing need to buy stuff for yourself as well as everybody else, you may want to visit a professional about your condition.---Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor.

Adventures in Everyday Living, Shorelines Thursday, November 29, 2012

Wine, women (and men) shoppers and song at this Saturday's annual Grand Party at Customs Imports in New Buffalo as Dee Dee Duhn leads a growing roster of small businesses into the height of the 2012 season.---Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor.

LARGE RETAIL: Motorists may find 4Q relief at the pump

Oil refineries in the region producing higher product volumes compared to last year and the switch from summer blends of fuel to winter blends are helping to drop gas prices at the pump, Tom Collins Sr. said.

Fuel retailer Luke Oil has expansion plans

Luke Oil Co. executives say the Hobart-based company is planning to increase its retail fuel presence in the region and develop other properties company owners hold.

Adventures in Everyday Living: Shorelines, Thursday, October 20

Ancilla's Jane Bomberger, Committee Chair Tom Collins and members Karren and Pat Lee, Reginald Dotson, Judy Gresko, Beth Kaminski, Laura Kittle, Joanne Markiewicz, Janice Moss-Woods, Terry Quinn, Len Schmidt, Dick Sierra, Milt Triana and Auctioneer Tom O'Donnell on the welcome committee ton…