In this episode of Marcon Shooting, we cover weather updates, new treatments, and the importance of checking your emails for the latest info. Make sure your concealed carry license is current to stay safe and legal. We’ve got new consignments this month, including cool period pieces and older items from two other groups. Plus, we dive into the topic of loyalty—what it means and why it matters. Tune in for updates, reflections, and a bit of life advice.

Vince, John, and Dave talk about TJ Lavin, Lost the tv show, and raw-dogging boring experiences. Do you have a topic you want us to discuss on the show? Send it to [email protected] and tell us why you love, hate, or are indifferent to it.

The tables are turned as Heidi is the guest on this episode,with the questions coming from Chris Hugo, student support specialist at the Altoona Elementary School.  What dosuperintendents really do? From deciding on snow days to navigating complex political pressures.

Heidi has served many roles in education from high school English teacher to being an athletic director before advancing into the role of Superintendent in Chippewa Falls.

-       What are some misconceptions about her role?

-       Where do the “wins” come from in her job?

-       How are snow days decided on

-       Budgeting and dealing with state funding caps

-       Specific Challenges for Altoona

Mental Health is one of the top three health concerns in ourarea. May is Mental Health Awareness month and Greg Habben with NAMI ChippewaValley details the activities they have planned. Its an opportunity to highlightwhat they do and spotlight mental health. 

-           Local bookstores displaying and promoting mentalhealth resource books

-           Art Show at the Heyde Center supporting mentalhealth

In this episode, Ronnie explores how self-awareness forms the foundation of a healthy and fulfilling relationship.  Whether it’s a professional or personal relationship.  Knowing what types of needs you have for yourself is important.  Identifying strengths and weakness allows us and our partners to balance.

The more we work on ourselves the stronger our work and personal lives our.  These needs as well as balancing our emotional and physical needs is always changing.

What are your core values?

How do you express your emotional needs to others?

What do you need from a partner?

What do you do to grow yourself?

Is a local house a viable music venue? That and much more on this beautiful show on a beautiful day

We meet local chiropractor Luke Brufalt, who operates hisown practice in Chippewa Falls. Luke tells us how an injury doing roofing work led to him getting assistance from a chiropractor.  An adjustment that day fixed months of pain and it was an epiphany that started a journey to entering the field.

-       Discusses what it was like to go back to schoolat an older age (and changing careers)

-       Balancing chiropractic vs. western medicine

-       The importance of nutrition

-       Important of staying active

-       Who can benefit from chiropractic care?

This episode brings on a family with a deep tie to theMcDonell community.  Jerry and Mary Kuehl have been long supporters of the school in a variety of ways, and both of theirdaughters Jeanne ‘14 and Ann ‘12 are Mack grads.  Both live in DC, with Jeanne working in the senate and Ann pursuing a doctoral degree.

What were some of Jeanne and Ann’s favorite subjectsand memorable experiences?  How have someof the lessons and skills they learned at McDonell been used in their adult lives? Ways the catholic education shaped them, and why they choose a catholic high education by attending the University of Dallas.

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Heather explores the simple yet powerful game of ‘fetch”  and how it can strengthen the bond between a dog and their owners.  However, like any game and physical activity there are rules to try to follow to make sure the benefits outweigh any potential risks

Why is fetch a great game for both dog and owner?

What are some potential “cons” to playing?

Other options to consider if necessary

Are there certain breeds that prefer fetch more than others?

Teaching your dog how to play fetch.