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- Bringing Clarity Around the Work - Jeff Schuler, Superintendent, CUSD 200
Dr. Jeff Schuler, Superintendent of District 200, talks about the role of schools as assets in the community, and shares his experience transitioning from being a teacher to an administrator. They also discuss the importance of positive interactions between adults and students in the school system.
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45 min - Pulling Back the Curtain - Meg Goodman and Mark Long, Flint Rock LLC
In this behind-the-scenes episode of The Local, host Marc Horner is joined by Vickie Austin from the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, as well as Meg Goodman and Mark Long from Flint Rock LLC. They teach us how the sausage is made when it comes to creating and producing a podcast!
Listen to this fun, lighthearted and informative session where Meg & Mark share their journey from radio to podcasts and how it's become the evolution of audio entertainment. Thank you for your continued support and for being part of our podcasting journey!
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50 min - From Depression-Era Childhood to Financial Independence - Don Westlake, Wheaton Legend
In this episode of The Local, we visited with Don Westlake, a Wheatonite who retired in his mid-fifties! Born during the Great Depression and lived through multiple world wars, Don shares his wisdom and insights on investing, finding the right fit, and staying mentally and physically active in retirement. Join us as we delve into Don's incredible story and learn valuable lessons that can be applied to our own lives. Don't miss out on this inspiring episode of The Local!
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44 min - Mr. Baseball's Journey from High School to the Major Leagues - Dave Otto, Former MLB Pitcher
It’s not every day you get to sit down with a former Chicago Cub and pro baseball player who shares the same town as you.On this episode of The Local,Marc & Vickie hear fun-filled stories from Dave Otto about what it was like to be drafted to the major leagues alongside notable names like Bo Jackson and Barry Larkin, and how opting for college instead of the pros the first time around paid dividends down the road.
If you’re a baseball fan, you’ll be hooked hearing a behind the scenes account of the Major Leagues, but even for those unfamiliar with the sport, all the wisdom, intrigue, and life lessons that Dave shares make this episode a must listen. Plus he has a GREAT sense of humor!
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38 min - From Whiskey Categories to Municipalities: How Milton Township Thrives - John Monino, Supervisor with Milton Township
John Monino, a supervisor with Milton Township, joins Marc Horner and co-host Vickie Austin to explain the relationship between Milton Township and the surrounding municipalities, including Glen Ellyn and Wheaton. John also shares his personal journey of getting involved in local government and discusses the experience and emotional intelligence that’s needed to do the right thing when challenged with bureaucracy and other trials that occur in politics.
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45 min - From Scotland to Suburban Chicago: Golf in Wheaton, Illinois - Bob Jacobsen, Author, Historian Wheaton Legend (Part 3)
In this final part of the series, Bob Jacobson discusses the origins of golf in Wheaton, Illinois. He explains how Charles Blair MacDonald, who was educated in Scotland, brought the idea of golf back to the suburbs of Chicago in the late 1800s. MacDonald's passion for the sport and his association with Tom Morris at St. Andrews (yes, that Tom Morris) inspired him to introduce golf to the local community. MacDonald's determination eventually led to the establishment of golf courses in Wheaton. FORE!
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57 min - Honesty is the Best Policy - PJ Youker - Chief of Police, Wheaton Police Department
Chief of Wheaton Police PJ Youker shares his roundabout way of joining the police force, the inner workings of a police department, and why he loves being in Wheaton!
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1 hr 1 min - Bob Goes to College - Bob Jacobsen, Author, Historian Wheaton Legend (Part 2)
Rejoin the adventure as “Bob Goes To Brown”….Brown University, that is, where he continues his personal development resulting in his decision to enlist, launch his professional career and allow his passion for golf to bloom.
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48 min - Search for the Good in the Bad - Muriel Dee, Independent Owner, Salon Lofts
As if being a small business owner wasn’t tough enough, tune in to hear stories from the trenches of the cold-bloodedly competitive business of beauty! Plus, some old-fashioned Northside Wheaton vs. Southside Wheaton banter keeps this episode rolling!
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59 min - You Can Negotiate College Tuition? Mark Salisbury, Tuition Fit
This myth-buster podcast about college tuition is chock-full of references and facts no one will tell you! Get your questions answered from FAFSA, early decisions, and alumni network. These two experts will put your mind at ease with one of life’s biggest challenges and a few laughs along the way.
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About The Local
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The Local was a podcast featuring conversations with residents and business owners of Wheaton, Illinois, sharing the everyday stories that make the community special. While new episodes are no longer…
being produced, past conversations remain available here. The Local was originally brought to you by Fairhaven Wealth Management and Flint Rock LLC.