Episodes

  • E146: Arts in the Morning: A New WV program
    Jan 23 2025
    Host: Don Helin Guests: Phil Fretz and Stone Stafford Description: Art in the Morning: A Renaissance Program is designed to bring new meaning to displays of art in many art forms — paintings, drawings, quilts, photographs, or sculptures, as well as writings inspired by those pieces of art and readings by individual writers. The artist will have an opportunity to explain the motivation for the art. A monthly program will be held to discuss art and writing. For more information: www.artsinthemorning@gmail.com
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    19 mins
  • E145: The Gopher of This Love Boat: Shelly Hockenbrocht
    Jan 16 2025
    Host: Carol MacAllister Guest: Shelly Hockenbrocht, Lead Morning Hostess and Mentor Description: Shelly Hockenbrocht is the kind of employee HR Directors dream of hiring. Eager to work hard and learn everything, Shelly started at Willow Valley at age 17, still a Junior in high school. In her Senior year, she worked full-time in WV in culinary, afternoons and evenings. Thirty-nine years ago, when the total WV staff was about 50 and residents maybe 300, Shelly served in the dining room at Manor. Dining was formal in the early days: staff wore white nursing dresses, clean and crisply ironed, with matching nursing shoes. Resident men wore dress slacks and suit jackets; resident ladies wore dresses, hose, and heels. All practiced good manners, soft voices, and proper comportment. The staff all knew each other, became friends, some found spouses, and hung out together after hours. It was a family. And when weather or illness resulted in short staffing, the administration pitched in, sometimes bringing their entire families to do whatever was necessary—serving meals, washing pots and pans, or mopping the floors. Shelly fit right in and has ever since. Always in culinary, Shelly has served and prepared food, cooked breakfast, and been the morning hostess. When her personal life hit bumps, the administration adjusted her job or hours to help her out, always committed to keeping a good employee…. and that is still the case. And from the beginning, WV has always handed out Christmas bonuses, in those early years it was cash, now it is checks. As Shelly says, WV is a great employer. Getting to know the residents is her greatest joy, and losing them is her greatest sorrow.
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    18 mins
  • E144: Having Fun in Lancaster, PA
    Jan 9 2025
    Fun in Lancaster CountyLancaster Central Market (Ann), located at 23 North Market Street in downtown Lancaster, is the oldest continuously operating farmer's market in the United States. It is open year-round on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and offers everything from local produce and meats to cheeses, crafts, and handmade items.Walking Tours of Downtown Lancaster (Tom): The visitor center near the Central Market offers guided walking tours that explore the area's architecture and history.First Friday (Dale), held in downtown Lancaster on the first Friday of each month, celebrates art, culture, and community. This vibrant event draws locals and visitors to explore the city's creative scene.Fulton Opera House (Ann), located at 12 North Prince Street in downtown Lancaster, is the oldest operating theater in the United States. Its Broadway-caliber shows have become an institution in the County, home to many other theater groups and venues.Gallery Row (Tom), located in the 100 block of North Prince Street, is a vibrant arts district that showcases the city's rich creative culture. Home to numerous art galleries, studios, and shops, it's a hub for local and regional artists.Long's Park Summer Music Series (Dale) offers free concerts on Sunday evenings from June through August in Long's Park, located on Harrisburg Pike next to Park City Center. This popular community event attracts several thousand music fans each week. The park is also a delightful place for walking.County Park (Ann) is located just outside downtown Lancaster. It is a massive park with wooded trails, picnic areas, covered bridges, and beautiful streams and rivers—a wonderful oasis in the city.Root's Country Market and Auction (Tom), located at 705 Graystone Road in Manheim, is open every Tuesday year-round and offers a similar collection of goods as the Green Dragon Market. It's a truly unique experience.Strasburg Railroad (Dale), located at 300 Gap Road in Strasburg, invites visitors to ride an antique steam engine through Lancaster County's picturesque farmland. It also features a museum of classic trains.Village Green Mini-Golf (Ann), located at 1444 Village Road in Strasburg, offers a family-friendly mini-golf experience in the heart of Lancaster County. Set in a picturesque rural location, the course features beautiful landscaping, colorful flowers, ponds, and whimsical decorations, making it a relaxing yet challenging spot for golfers of all ages.Adamstown (Tom), located north of Ephrata on Route 272, is known as the Antique Capital of the USA. It boasts a concentration of antique shops, malls, and markets, attracting collectors, dealers, and enthusiasts nationwide.BB's Grocery Outlet (Dale), located at 581 Camargo Road in Quarryville, offers deeply discounted groceries, bulk items, and household goods. It often features closeouts, overstock, or slightly damaged packaging—a quintessential Lancaster experience.The Corn Wagon (Ann), located at 2169 Millersville Road, is a legendary produce stand in the area. It's a local favorite because it offers the freshest fruits and vegetables at incredible prices. There are many fruit and vegetable stands throughout the County.Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area (Tom), located near Lebanon, PA, is famous for attracting over 100,000 migratory snow geese every spring, making it a must-see for bird watchers.Ice Cream Dairies (Dale): Pine View, Lapps, and Down on the Farm are a few of the top places for ice cream in the County.Kitchen Kettle Shops (Ann) is located in downtown Intercourse, PA, at the heart of the Amish "tourist" area. Here, visitors can see many Amish buggies and Mennonite visitors.Covered Bridges (Tom), Lancaster County is home to 29 covered bridges, one of the largest concentrations in the United States. These iconic structures are an essential part of the County's history and a popular attraction for visitors.Clinic for Special Children Auction (Dale), held at the Leola auction grounds, raises money for a clinic specializing in genetic diseases among the Amish. This event is supported by the Amish and Mennonite communities and offers a great way to experience their culture.Amish Farmland (Ann): The beautiful Amish and Mennonite farms in Lancaster County, particularly around Quarryville, Strasburg, Bird-In-Hand, Paradise, Intercourse, and Leola, showcase preserved farmland that remains a testament to traditional farming methods.One-Room Schoolhouse (Tom): Many one-room schoolhouses still operate throughout the Amish and Mennonite areas, especially near Strasburg.Amish Dinner (Ann): you can check the Internet to find Amish households that provide group Amish dinners in an Amish home.Mandros Market, located at the corner of Lemon and Charlotte Streets in Lancaster City, is known for its exceptional selection of Mediterranean and European imported goods. This Mom-and-Pop Store exudes old-world charm, drawing food lovers seeking authentic ingredients for cooking and ...
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    29 mins
  • E143: Keeping History Alive with QUESTERS
    Jan 2 2025
    Host: Carol MacAllister Guest: Alice Pero, WV resident, a retired nurse, and Quester member Description: WV resident Alice Pero introduces us to QUESTERS, a non-profit organization that promotes education, preservation, and restoration of artifacts, memorials, historical buildings, and landmarks. Host Carol MacAllister loves history because she believes if we fail to learn from the past, we are doomed to repeat it. Both she and Alice believe we stand on the shoulders of all those who came before us. Preserving the past saves our cultural heritage and foundations for generations to come. If you want to know more about QUESTERS, contact Alice at 717-435-8987 or alice.pero41@gmail.com. https://www.questers1944.org/
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    19 mins
  • E142: Willow Valley's Integrity Forward Health Solutions
    Dec 26 2024
    Host: Carol MacAllister Guests: Pamela Bailey, Sr. Director of Resident Health & Wellness Services and Andrea Petrokonis, Credentialed Nurse Practioner Description: The Willow Valley Integrity Health office is a fully operational Primary Care Provider, offering routine exams, preventative care, acute illness visits, chronic disease management, diagnostic tests ordering, vaccinations, and many other healthcare services. They take a holistic approach, emphasizing healthy practices, disease prevention, health education, and fitness. They are independent of Lancaster General Health/Penn Medicine and Hershey Medical Center, but the staff have worked at both, so they know how to make referrals to any and all the specialists you may need. They are fully credentialed to handle all required billing with all insurance carriers and Medicare. To schedule an appointment, please call 717.464.6200. Walk-in appointments are not available.
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    19 mins
  • E141: Beyond Giving: The Art of Thoughtful Philanthropy
    Dec 19 2024
    Host: Bill Adams Guest: Aaron Sherman, Odyssey Group Wealth Advisors Description: This podcast interview explores the differences between charity and philanthropy, emphasizing the latter's strategic and long-term approach to giving. The interviewee, a wealth manager, outlines a process for individuals and families to engage in thoughtful philanthropy, beginning with meeting their own needs and then considering their goals for their wealth and its impact on future generations. The discussion highlights the importance of identifying motivations, choosing causes, and establishing relationships with organizations to maximize the effectiveness and personal satisfaction derived from philanthropic endeavors. The podcast also explores the benefits of creating endowments, which provide long-term financial stability for organizations, ensuring their continued impact on future generations.
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    20 mins
  • E140: Lancaster's Unique Architecture with Greg Scott
    Dec 12 2024
    Host: Don Helin Guest: Creg Scott, Design Architect, Historian on C Emlen Urban Description: Greg Scott is a partner emeritus and the co-founder of RLPS Architects in Lancaster. PA. He is also the author of the “Design Interventions” columns in the Lancaster newspaper. Greg is the author of URBAN LEGEND, the first hardcover book ever written about Lancaster’s most notable architect, C. Emlen Urban. The book highlights 25 of Urban’s projects through beautiful photography and brings to life both the many architectural styles he worked in and the people behind them who commissioned the projects. His latest book, URBAN ALPHABET, continues his exploration of Lancaster’s most prolific architect, C. Emlen Urban, from the many articles he has published in the local newspaper. In November 2026, we can look forward to Grey’s book on Urban’s work with Milton S. Hershey in designing the town of Hershey.
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    19 mins
  • E139: Lancaster EMS-Always on the Job
    Dec 5 2024
    Host: Carol MacAllister Guests: Jerry Schramm and Allison Connelly, LEMS staff Description: We all depend on and even take for granted Lancaster’s EM Services, but did you know they receive no tax dollars, and Lancaster City is thinking of taking away their yearly contribution to this non-profit service to balance the city budget? That means a cutback on this life-saving service! Membership: OUR memberships provide the bulk of their funding. Imagine what it would be like to have no ambulance when you need it. LEMS also provides different levels of transport as well as training new recruits and providing citizens with CPR training and other first aid tips. These are the people who save our lives before we get to the hospital. Listen, learn, and support this vital community service.
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    20 mins