Driven to Ride shares the stories of motorcyclists from all walks of life: prominent journalists, racers, celebrities who you didn’t know rode motorcycles, first-time adventurers, and ordinary folks who have taken extraordinary adventures. Driven to Ride also documents the adventures of its host, Mark Long, further exploring his life-changing experiences on two wheels. You’ll meet riders just like you who share moving stories about why they love to ride and how the sport has changed their li ...
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The Local brings you conversations with residents and business owners of Wheaton, Illinois, uncovering amazing stories happening every day. Brought to you by Fairhaven Wealth Management and Flint Rock LLC.
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Sew & So is a casual conversation with a special member of the sewist and quilting community. A casual conversation about how they got started, what inspires them and what excites them. Sew & So is brought to you by BERNINA - Made To Create.
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Bob Starr considers himself “lucky,” having spent his entire career in the motorcycle industry, including more than 32 years at Yamaha in marketing and, currently, corporate communications. “I turned a passion of mine at a very early age into a lifelong career,” he says with the enthusiasm of a teenager, “and I have really, really enjoyed it. I hop…
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Do you have a guest idea for The Local? Reach out to us by clickinghere!Autor: Fairhaven Wealth Management
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Lynn Schmitt - Risk Taker, Rule Breaker - Living in the World of Why Not
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Lynn Schmitt’s journey began in Chicago, where she cultivated her love for art. After attending Bradley University as a Fine Arts major, she went on to graduate from the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and Roosevelt University with a BFA in Interior Design. For 30 years, Lynn thrived as a commercial interior designer, contributing to high-profile proj…
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Don’t Pick up the Phone from LA! Mike Tenerelli from Bachelor Nation to Real Estate Reality
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Marc Horner and co-host Meg Goodman get the juicy Hollywood gossip from Mike and his appearances on The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise. Back to reality, Mike shares advice and war stories from lessons learned as an investor and entrepreneur in the high stakes world of real estate. Do you have a guest idea for The Local? Reach out to us by clicki…
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The couple that rides together, stays together, right? Well, Cassey Stone, founder of the “Hell Yeah! Moto” women’s dirt bike riding school, and Jacob Michna, former head of the AMA Hare and Hound National Championship Series now running the AMA West Hare Scramble Championship Series, bring vastly different two-wheel experiences to their relationsh…
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Call Him Robin Hood - Richard Jorgensen, DuPage County Coroner
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Dr. Jorgensen discusses his unexpected journey that took him from surgeon to coroner. He shares historical perspective on the creation of the coroner's office going all the way back to medieval times. He also provides perspective on the Fentanyl crisis and how his office is leading the fight against it. Do you have a guest idea for The Local? Reach…
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Deanna Springer – The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show, 20 Years of Honoring the Legacy of Nancy Zieman
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In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome back Deanna Springer. Deanna was a close collaborator with the legendary Nancy Zieman, co-founding Nancy Zieman Productions in 2007. Together, they launched a blog, social media channels, and over 40 sewing and quilting products, as well as produced 12 seasons of Sewing with Nancy. Today, Deanna carries Na…
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From TikTok Fame to Local Trails: The Forest Preserve's Impact with Keith McClow
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In this episode Marc Horner along with co-host Meg Goodman, had the pleasure of speaking with Keith McClow from the DuPage County Forest Preserve. They delve into the multifaceted role of the Forest Preserve in DuPage County, highlighting its 26 preserves and six special education sites, including the storied Danada Equestrian Center. The upcoming …
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Stage names often have interesting backstories. For Ryan Kluftinger, better known as “RyanF9,” host of the “FortNine” YouTube channel, the explanation is straightforward: His boss came up with the internet alias. At the time, Ryan wasn’t exactly pleased, but he shrugged it off, figuring that was a small cost for the opportunity to produce his own c…
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Thanks Walmart – but no thanks! Bill Zeuch Album Mount King
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In this episode of The Local, host Marc Horner and co-host Meg Goodman welcome special guest Wild Bill Zeuch, a beloved Wheaton legend and Marc's next-door neighbor. The trio dives into a lighthearted discussion about their neighborly relationship, and Bill admits investing in his children’s college fund to fuel his entrepreneurial dreams. Hear how…
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The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show Celebrates 20 Years and Honors the Legacy of Nancy Zieman
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Join us for this special episode as we travel to Madison Wisconsin for the Great American Quilt Show which began largely in thanks to the late Nancy Zieman. Nancy hosted Sewing With Nancy on PBS Wisconsin for 35 years and inspired hobbyists across the country to sew, quilt and embroider. What started as an instructional program filmed in her home i…
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How Can I Help? Beyond Just a Food Pantry: Jeni Fabian & Kathy Bossingham People’s Resource Center
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In this episode of The Local, host Marc Horner is joined by co-host Meg Goodman and special guests Jenny Fabian, CEO of the People's Resource Center, and Kathy Bossingham. Getting ready to celebrate 50 years next year of helping neighbors in need, the PRC is a lot more than just a food pantry. They have a plethora of services from art therapy to li…
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Like so many of his peers, Sean Bice began his lifelong love affair with motorcycling on a minibike. His adventures in small-town, northern New York state eventually led to the purchase at age 16 of a two-stroke Yamaha RD350, which Bice still owns. “My dad was cool enough to go, ‘I’ll pay for half, you pay for half, but you have to take care of thi…
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Heavy Hangs The Crown: Joe Aranki Head of Automotive Department of College of DuPage
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Lefty loosey. Righty tighty. There’s much more to a career in the automotive industry. Tune in to the latest episode of The Local as Marc and Meg talk with Joe Arnaki, Program Coordinator of Automotive Technology at the College of DuPage. Family. Work Ethic. Entrepreneurship. Teaching. Advice to his younger self. It’s high octane through and throug…
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OMG Fashun Part 2. Meet more Disruptors!
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Welcome back to Part 2 of OMG Fashun – Friends They Never Knew They Needed. In Part one, Co-Executive Producer Rich Brusa and Producer Marcy Guevara-Prete gave us an exclusive peek into the genesis and workings of this show. Then, several of the contestant/disruptors shared personal stories of their paths to this show and how it changed their lives…
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“I Didn’t Know Wheaton Was So Cool” with Mike Carl District Manager Bourbon Valley Hospitality Group (Burger Social and Proof No. 5).
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Get the dish about new and upcoming restaurants in Wheaton and surrounding areas! Mike discusses how his group is proud to bring back the word “service” in customer service. How he learned important life skills in the restaurant business leading him to a very satisfying career. As Ross from Friends reminds folks – it’s ok to PIVOT and take a risk! …
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What comes to mind when someone says, “Sturgis”? As in, the annual motorcycle rally set in the South Dakota city of the same name. If you’re Mark Long, host of “Driven to Ride,” you know only what you’ve read or been told. See, before this year, Mark had never been to Sturgis, never mind the rally. So this past August, he packed his bags and pointe…
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OMG Fashun Season 1- Behind the Scenes at this Groundbreaking Show(Part 1)
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We’re taking you behind the scenes—to give you an exclusive peek into the making of OMG Fashun www.omgfashun.com But that’s not all. We’ll dive deep into intimate conversations with these contestants—scratch that, fashion disruptors—who dared to defy the norm and redefine what it means to create. But before we dive into the world of our extraordina…
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Barber Knows Best - Bob Hutchinson, President of Wheaton Bank & Trust (Re-Release)
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Bob has been a lifelong resident of Wheaton and knows where the bodies are buried – literally! As a matter of fact, as a young lad, he golfed amongst them. He reminisces of the good old days and is just as excited to see where Wheaton is headed. This story-rich interview goes from dunking to cocktail parties, and ping-pong balls! Also, more serious…
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Keith Keller ventured from the U.S. to the Cayman Islands to experience first-hand the spectacular diving and snorkeling for which the British overseas territory located in the western Caribbean Sea is known, and he stayed for the motorcycling. That description may seem odd to dyed-in-the-wool riders, since Grand Cayman, the largest of the three is…
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Mr. Baseball's Journey from High School to the Major Leagues - Dave Otto, Former MLB Pitcher (Re-Release)
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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 in…
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Jennifer May Nickel – Storytelling Through Costumes, this Sewist Shares the Behind the Scenes Explanations of TV Costume Creation
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Settle in with us for a back-stage tour of exactly how costumes are designed for tv shows. Learn how a certain look is achieved and how moving to LA during the writer’s strike was a “terrifying” time for our guest who moved there for the first time to find work! Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Jennifer May Nickel completed her undergrad studies at E…
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Life is an Audition - Evelyn Sanguinetti Former Lieutenant Governor of Illinois (Re-Release)
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From the first Latina Lieutenant Governor of Illinois to changing laws for fair housing, Evelyn Sanguinetti proudly shares her journey from growing up in poverty to living in Springfield. A refreshing story of failure, humility, and hard work that made her famously known as The Sidewalk Lady, and how she uses her experiences to make Wheaton a desir…
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True story: “Driven to Ride” host Mark Long booked a Kawasaki Vulcan S through Riders Share for the MotoGP race weekend at Circuit of The Americas. Upon arrival in Austin, Texas, he went to the designated location to pick up the bike from owner Guillermo Cornejo. Turns out, Cornejo is the founder of Riders Share, said to be the largest motorcycle-s…
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To Be Frank, Grandpa Knows Best: Mark Bridges from Grandpa Frank’s Candy (Re-Release)
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From corporate guy to entrepreneur, Mark Bridges, founder of Grandpa Frank’s Candy, turned his grandfather’s family recipe into a business that has taken Wheaton by storm. Hear how Mark made his transition from consulting into business ownership, what inspires him, and how he inspires us – and a little bit about his custom candy for Fairhaven Wealt…
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Grace Latz - Olympian Artist-in-Residence Program/Paris 2024
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Grace, who was on America’s 2016 Olympic Team placing 5th in the quadruple sculls. A much-decorated rower, she was on 4 national teams, a 2015 World Rowing Champion and walked on the team at the University of Wisconsin, Madison to eventually help the team win their first Big 10 Championship in Women’s rowing. She will be in a different role this ye…
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Every Office Needs a Colonel: Ron Austin - Managing Partner at Mathieson, Moyski, Austin & Co., LLP (Re-Release)
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In this re-release, learn how Ron Austin started his career at the former Big Eight firm Arthur Andersen & Co, and decided if he had to work this hard – he’d rather work for himself! With unwavering support from his wife, it was a leap of faith that paid off with a lot of hard work. What a badge of honor it was to cold call clients and develop a re…
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For generations of teenagers, a driver’s license represented independence, a milestone moment that transported fresh-faced wheelmen (and women) one step closer to adulthood. That is less so now, with fewer young drivers showing interest in taking to the road. Andrew Pieper, however, is all about bucking trends. In fact, he couldn’t wait to pass his…
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Owner of 302, Just to Name One! - Eric Schlickman of 302 Wheaton (Re-Release)
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In this re-release, learn how Eric Schlickman started out as a young foreman with Legos on the playground, then became an architect by trade. He has a truly fascinating story of how networking and past experiences helped him take the leap of faith into the restaurant business. Eric shares how his faith, work ethic, and family are all part of reshap…
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Ann Brauer’s work has been featured in numerous museums, institutions and private collections including the American Museum of Art + Design, the Lodge at Turning Stone in Verona, NY, the Federal District Courthouse in Springfield, MA and Pat Metheny. When born on a farm in Illinois, her grandmother made a postage stamp quilt made from feed sack clo…
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Build It and They Will Come – Kay McKeen SCARCE Environmental Education
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This must listen podcast is chock-full of fascinating stories from smuggling drugs into Mexico to helping Navajo Indians! SCARCE stands for School and Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education and how their unique name ties into the goal of promoting environmental education. Kay is a human LinkedIn and Federal Express wrapped up i…
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If spectating at a MotoGP race in Europe is on your bucket list, then the Italian Grand Prix at Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello won’t disappoint, as “Driven to Ride” host Mark Long discovered firsthand this past June. Long spent the week traveling with his buddy Mike, who lives in Switzerland. Together, they enjoyed the full, immersive race-we…
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Sue Wahlgren Re-Release - Ambassador to the Animals: Sue Wahlgren, Cosley Zoo Director (Re-Release)
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In this classic episode of The Local, we revisit our conversation with Sue Wahlgren. Sue began her ambassadorship at Cosley Zoo 39 years ago, when there were just two employees. Today, the team is over 30, and they're proudly accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Only 10% of United States zoos enjoy this honor! Find out about their J…
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BERNINA University 2024 - Behind the Scenes and Introducing the New B990 (#It’s a BIG Day!)
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BERNINA University is the annual dealer conference hosted by BERNINA…this year in Detroit, MI. Detroit, with its rich history of industry and music, embodies a resilience and creativity that inspires us all. Just as the city has reinvented itself through sheer determination and ingenuity, BERNINA continues to evolve, driven by passion and tenacity …
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Putting a Face on Philanthropy: Michael Sitrick, President of the DuPage Foundation
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Join us on The Local podcast as we chat with Michael Sitrick, a recovering attorney turned President of the DuPage Foundation. Discover the impact of philanthropy in DuPage County and learn how community foundations can transform lives. Michael shares his insights on donor-advised funds, collaborative grant-making, and the importance of local engag…
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“You’ve come a long way, baby,” was an advertising slogan created in the 1960s by Philip Morris for cigarette brand Virginia Slims. Aimed exclusively at women, the long-running campaign promoted equality among genders, particularly in the workplace. Crystal Fong has come a long way, too—both literally and figuratively—as she explains to host Mark L…
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Hey - I think We Should Build Some Pyramids! A Special Farewell Podcast with Vickie Austin President of the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce
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On this heartfelt episode of The Local, the team honors and reminisces with Vickie Austin on how the idea of The Local was born. As she bids farewell to Wheaton and heads back to her homeland in Arizona where she plans on beginning a new exciting chapter! Vickie's enthusiasm for the podcast and the stories shared are infectious. A must listen to th…
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Paris Green – a current BERNINA Ambassador - is one of the principals of the Couture Beauty and Sewing Academy. She also designs for and leads the online site Scarves and More By Paris. Born and raised in Dallas, TX, Paris began sewing at age 4. She became serious about her sewing at age seven and entered her first sewing competition at 9 years old…
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From The Back of the House to the Front of the House – The Passing of the Baton with Dr. Sheri Billing and Dr. Ashley Goryl of The Hearing Doctors
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In this special follow-up episode we had the pleasure of welcoming back Dr. Sheri Billing from The Hearing Doctors, along with her successor, Dr. Ashley Goryl. We talked about life transitions including starting a business, selling a business, buying a business, retirement and working with family. Another chock full episode! Do you have a guest ide…
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“Farm to fork” is a popular movement in which restaurants source fresh, locally grown ingredients from nearby farms for the meals they serve, as opposed to purchasing those items from wholesale distributors that cater to nationwide chains. Janus Motorcycles is the farm-to-fork of motorcycle makers, a regionally focused alternative to the global par…
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That's What Happens When You Let an Engineer do Marketing – Erin Inman Primera Engineers
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In this episode, we had a fantastic conversation with Erin Inman from Primera Engineers, discussing a wide range of topics from her experiences growing up in different countries to her journey of acquiring and running a successful engineering firm. Do you have a guest idea for The Local? Reach out to us by clicking here!…
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Join us for this amazing episode which takes us into through the life experiences of Amanda Richline their Product Manager & Creative Lead at Unshattered. Amanda shares her deeply personal story of addiction, recovery and building an amazing future for herself, her children and the women she works with at Unshattered. This organization is dedicated…
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The Power of Proximity - Paul Hawkinson, Transform Capital
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Friends for 35 years (wow, are they both getting old), join the conversation with our guest Paul Hawkinson and host Marc Horner. As college buddies, basketball teammates and with more than one golf trip under their belts, our guess is there is a lot more to discuss (with a lot less maturity) then talking about their recent visit to Statesville pris…
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Have you ever met someone who describes their life on this planet in such an entertaining way you lose track of time? Well, that is the dilemma “Driven to Ride” podcast host Mark Long faced with Mike van der Sleesen. Mike, the CEO of Vanson Leathers, was one of Mark’s first guests, and that interview barely scratched the surface of a life of advent…
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A 3 Cigar Road Trip - -John Iacono Zero Fricton Golf
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John shared his inspiring journey from the inception of a unique golf tee to developing a revolutionary one-size-fits-all golf glove and other innovative golf products. His story is a testament to the power of creativity, perseverance, and entrepreneurial spirit in transforming simple ideas into game-changing products. You will be smiling ear to ea…
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Bonnie Browning – Stories of My Life and Adventures at AQS. (Bonnie Retired after 40 years at AQS following Quilt Week 2024 where this interview was recorded)
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We are live and in person today at the American Quilt Society’s Quilt Week in Paducah KY with our very special guest Bonnie Browning – AQS’s Executive Show Director. Bonnie learned to sew - taught by her mom -at a young age. She made her first quilt top in 1979 in a Welcome Wagon Group in Burlington, IA. She finished her first quilt in college. Bon…
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Navigating Home Health Care: Insights from John Trompeter of ComForCare
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Join us on The Local podcast as we chat with John Trompeter from ComForCare Home Care. John discusses the importance of home health care, the challenges families face when caring for loved ones, and the role of professionals in providing quality care. Do you have a guest idea for The Local? Reach out to us by clicking here!…
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Jeff Allen has been taking beautiful photographs of motorcycles for Cycle World magazine and its digital sister, cycleworld.com, for more than 30 years. Jeff got his start in the early 1990s as a studio assistant. His current position as staff photographer has taken Jeff all over the world in a unique role that enables him to capture the essence of…
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Cancer is Strong – Hope is Stronger – Phil Zielke of Phil’s Friends
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Learn the true meaning of “in sickness and health” with our guest, two-time cancer survivor, Phil Zielke of Phil’s Friends. Phil shares the story of battling cancer and how his eyes were opened to the power of seemingly small gestures of kindness. Hear how “Phil’s Friends” uses the power of good old fashioned care packages to deliver personalized a…
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