Lisa Herrald-Doerschler's Ideas Studio for Children teaches math, language, physics and emotional self-regulation using blocks, paints, books and a hill. Her students are 3-5 year olds, growing every day in every way. Lisa will talk about why she chose her career, what you are seeing when you visit an Early Learning classroom and the advice she gives to parents. Enjoy.

In this episode, we'll talk to Josie Weibel, Benton native and definitely a local. Josie has been racing since she was 7. She and her parents/pit crew/supporters, Ginny and Eli will talk about the racing world of weedwhacker motors, roll cages and the sport in which, when you are sitting still... you are not just sitting still. Enjoy.

Emaley Rose knew that she wanted to be a professional actor from a young age. And she did it. Hear her story, her advice and why she chose her path.

AND... sorry for the weird, ghostly echoes in the first part of Emaley's interview, That happened in the editing program and I could not get rid of it. 

In this episode, I talk to Justin Hummel, Mayor of Bloomsburg. Justin is from a family (both sides) that have been an important part of our town for over a hundred years. He talks about what it is like to be the Mayor of a small town, its changes and successes.

Local Evelyn Moore walks toward what others tend to run from. She is a ghost hunter or investigator, choose your term. In this episode, Evelyn talks about when her interest in the paranormal began, what building in our community are haunted and what her plans are after she passes.

Can a Professor Emeritus find happiness with the town she loves, or at least help out on its Council? Only the future knows for sure. But Karen Anselm knows about the happiness part and is working on the Council part. I'll talk to her about why, like Kris Barrett, she is stepping forward to do her part in town. 

And, Locals will not feel alone and lonely come Monday, when there'll be a new Locals Jr. podcast in the world. I'll give you the what and why as well as a teaser in this episode. And thank you author John Gardner for the Thor analogy. It came in handy in this part of the episode.

Enjoy

Locals mentioned in this episode: Bette Gray, Kris Barrett, Justin Hummel, Galileo (He's an Honorary Local in my opinion. His establishing mathematics as the language of scientific discovery made a lot of things possible in Bloomsburg.)

In this episode of Locals, I talk to Matty Matthews. Matty is well known in the local music scene. He is a retired nurse, retired Senior Care Administrator and lifelong creator of music and songs. We’ll learn how he started his musical career while sitting on the kitchen floor, how he assumed a virtue he had not in order to get a gig and how his music and voice are gifts he is giving to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Enjoy.

Locals mentioned in this episode: Dave Kessler, Phyllis Michael, Melissa Matthews, Steve Gilliland, Jeff Brown, Len Kissel, Tim Breon, John Tucker, Noah Erwine

I am back with Kris Barrett for a  conversation about working for the good of others. Kris is a volunteer, conscientious local citizen and candidate for Bloomsburg Town Council. We'll talk about who she is and why she does what she does . She will also talk about her grandbeagle Bill. Enjoy.

In this episode of Locals, I talk to Jon White-Spunner, the recently retired Managing Director of the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble. Jon's story is one that spans the globe and speaks of a life in the theatre, deep love, the family journey of autism and living with grief. This is a truly wonderful and moving episode. 

Locals mentioned in this episode: Laurie McCants, Luke Black, Mary Clapp, Jim Goode, Jerry Stropnicky, Collin Dennen, Maria Bekelja, Toni Ann Yates, Will Stropnicky, Kathy Baas, Mike Hickey, Elizabeth Dowd.

Karen Anselm, Professor Emeritus at CUP, community engaged citizen and lover of colorful flying things will talk about her efforts to make her garden into a butterfly breeding paradise. She'll tell you where to get your butterfly friendly native plants locally and how to bring monarchs and swallowtails to your yard. Butterfly populations are dwindling and Karen is working to be sure your descendants will have these amazing creatures in their lives. This conversation will flit from topic to topic.