Podcasts about West Springfield

Tragedy in the water at Pine Island Park in New Hampshire. Three Crew Members fixing broken guardrails on Route 91 in West Springfield struck and killed by a car early yesterday morning. How does learning how to cook from an award winning Chef in his own kitchen sound? Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Police in Manchester, New Hampshire investigating a tragic discovery at the Park Island Park. A deadly crash claims the lives of three construction workers in West Springfield."ICE" continues to hold a Harvard Medical Researcher in custody caught up in President Trump's crackdown on Visa holders. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

It was one of the most confounding unsolved crimes that the town of West Springfield, Massachusetts, had ever seen. Two young people, shot and killed in their car without any conceivable motive. This seemingly random double murder remained unsolved for over 40 years…Until police received a new tip that finally unraveled the entire mystery and led them to the door of a suspected killer.View source material and photos for this episode at: darkdowneast.com/markharnishtheresamarcoux Dark Downeast is an audiochuck and Kylie Media production hosted by Kylie Low.Follow @darkdowneast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTokTo suggest a case visit darkdowneast.com/submit-case  

It's nearly time for the granddaddy of them all - the Railroad Hobby Show in West Springfield, Massachusetts. To get ready for what I like to call "The SEMA of Model Railroading", we sit down with the man with the master plan, John Sacerdote who tells us about all the exciting things one can expect with the two-day show that's become a destination model railroad event.Learn more about this episode on our website:aroundthelayout.com/139Thank you to our episode sponsor, Oak Hill Model Railroad Track Supply:https://ohrtracksupply.com/

We talk with Nicholas "Nick" Parisi, award-winning author and Springfield, Massachusetts mob expert. Nick has written two books on the Springfield mob including: City of Betrayal: The Genovese Family's Springfield Crew Mafia Confession: King of Bootleggers Murder Why should you trust Nick? First, Nick is the grandson of a man named Giuseppe "Joseph" Parisi, who was deeply involved in one of the most infamous events that became a cornerstone of how the Springfield Mafia came to be Second, Nick grew up around the mob in West Springfield, Massachusetts. He was childhood friends with notable figures such as Ty and Freddy Geas, Anthony "Bingy" Arillotta, and others. He is widely considered to be a local subject matter expert when it comes to the Springfield mob. 100 Years of Springfield mob history This episode covers over a century of mob history in Springfield including the early formation of the mob and the eventual alignment with the Genovese Crime Family in New York. How immigration in the early 1900's led to a rise in Springfield's Italian population The rise of Italian street gangs and the Black Hand The rise of the city's first boss, Carlo Siniscalchi The rise of Nick's grandfather, Joseph Parisi The eventual dispute between Siniscalchi and Parisi that ultimately led to Carlo Siniscalchi's assassination at the hands of Nick's grandfather The murder trial of Joseph Parisi The rise and untimely demise of Antonio Miranda, successor to Siniscalchi and brother of Genovese legend Mike Miranda, and the alignment with the Genovese Crime Family (which still exists today) The subsequent rise and assassinations of Pasqualina (Albano Siniscalchi) Miranda as well as Michael Fiore We then cover the golden era of the Springfield mob between the 1930's into the 1990's: The four decade long career of Salvatore "Big Nose Sam" Cufari, long-time boss of Springfield and Capo within the Genovese Crime Family Cufari's successor, Francesco "Frankie Skyball" Scibelli in the 1980's and early 1990's as Springfield's boss and Capo Scibelli's successor, Adolfo "Big Al" Bruno in the 1990's as the new boss of Springfield We then shift gears to cover the rise of a new generation of Springfield mobsters, who would ultimately be responsible for the downfall of the Springfield Mafia: The rise of the "Young Turks" including Anthony "Bingy" Arillotta, Ty and Freddy Geas, as well as Emilio Fusco The coup against Adolfo "Big Al" Bruno that ultimately led to his assassination in 2003 The rise of Anthony Arillotta as Springfield's boss and Genovese Crime Family Capo after the death of Al Bruno The downfall of the Springfield mob after several key players decide to testify including Frankie Roche (Bruno's assassin), Felix Tranghese (long-time Springfield made member), and John Bologna (New York mobster and right-hand man to Artie Nigro, Acting Boss of the Genovese Crime Family) The ultimate decision by Anthony Arillotta to flip and the men cooperated against including Ty and Freddy Geas, Arthur "Artie" Nigro, and others. We close the episode by discussing: The book writing and publishing process The 2018 murder of James "Whitey" Bulger by Nick's childhood friend, Freddy Geas Nick's perspective on making judgements about government cooperators This was an epic discussion that I hope you enjoy and share! If you want more exclusive content like this, please sign up for my Patreon channel at https://www.patreon.com/GanglandHistoryPodcast

This past Saturday (October 25th. 2024) I was driving down Riverdale Road in West Springfield when I noticed a ton of flags, people yelling, and horns blaring. It was a huge rally in support of one Donald J. Trump. I immediately pulled in to the parking lot and spent the next hour speaking with different people in attendance, and even one of the organizers.It was a fascinating experience. The crowd was huge, and apparently was larger earlier in the day, there was music, drinking, it was like walking into an outdoor party. As I drove in I made a promise to myself - I won't bring any of my opinions in. I was there to speak to people who loved Trump, who wanted him to be president again, and I didn't want to get into any fights. I wanted to hear them, ask them about their lives and their beliefs, and make sure that everyone that listened to Civil Politics heard exactly what they thought too. So here are the conversations I had with ardent Trump supporters, or as I refer to them - Very Specific Kinds of People. Civil Politics Supplemental (11/01/24): Trump Rally Interviews: Dottie Civil Politics Supplemental (11/01/24): Trump Rally Interviews: Steve and Guy Civil Politics Supplemental (11/01/24): Trump Rally Interviews: Pamala and Scott Just a few articles to add context: Elon Musk and right-wing influencers use ‘cannibal' claims to smear Haitian migrants amid crisis - LINKThe Real Story of Donald Trump's Mysterious ‘Abdul' - LINKHow we declare winners (AP) - LINKTreaty on the Russian-Ukrainian border - LINKFact check: False claim legal statute defines US as a private company - LINK Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com!Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!)Support Civil Politics by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/civilpoliticsradioThis podcast is a member of the Planetside Podcast Network. Visit PlanetsidePodcasts.com to find other Planetside Productions!

This past Saturday (October 25th. 2024) I was driving down Riverdale Road in West Springfield when I noticed a ton of flags, people yelling, and horns blaring. It was a huge rally in support of one Donald J. Trump. I immediately pulled in to the parking lot and spent the next hour speaking with different people in attendance, and even one of the organizers.It was a fascinating experience. The crowd was huge, and apparently was larger earlier in the day, there was music, drinking, it was like walking into an outdoor party. As I drove in I made a promise to myself - I won't bring any of my opinions in. I was there to speak to people who loved Trump, who wanted him to be president again, and I didn't want to get into any fights. I wanted to hear them, ask them about their lives and their beliefs, and make sure that everyone that listened to Civil Politics heard exactly what they thought too. So here are the conversations I had with ardent Trump supporters, or as I refer to them - Very Specific Kinds of People. Civil Politics Supplemental (11/01/24): Trump Rally Interviews: Dottie Civil Politics Supplemental (11/01/24): Trump Rally Interviews: Steve and Guy Civil Politics Supplemental (11/01/24): Trump Rally Interviews: Pamala and Scott Just a few articles to add context: Elon Musk and right-wing influencers use ‘cannibal' claims to smear Haitian migrants amid crisis - LINKThe Real Story of Donald Trump's Mysterious ‘Abdul' - LINKHow we declare winners (AP) - LINKTreaty on the Russian-Ukrainian border - LINKFact check: False claim legal statute defines US as a private company - LINK Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com!Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!)Support Civil Politics by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/civilpoliticsradioThis podcast is a member of the Planetside Podcast Network. Visit PlanetsidePodcasts.com to find other Planetside Productions!

This past Saturday (October 25th. 2024) I was driving down Riverdale Road in West Springfield when I noticed a ton of flags, people yelling, and horns blaring. It was a huge rally in support of one Donald J. Trump. I immediately pulled in to the parking lot and spent the next hour speaking with different people in attendance, and even one of the organizers.It was a fascinating experience. The crowd was huge, and apparently was larger earlier in the day, there was music, drinking, it was like walking into an outdoor party. As I drove in I made a promise to myself - I won't bring any of my opinions in. I was there to speak to people who loved Trump, who wanted him to be president again, and I didn't want to get into any fights. I wanted to hear them, ask them about their lives and their beliefs, and make sure that everyone that listened to Civil Politics heard exactly what they thought too. So here are the conversations I had with ardent Trump supporters, or as I refer to them - Very Specific Kinds of People. Civil Politics Supplemental (11/01/24): Trump Rally Interviews: Dottie Civil Politics Supplemental (11/01/24): Trump Rally Interviews: Steve and Guy Civil Politics Supplemental (11/01/24): Trump Rally Interviews: Pamala and Scott Just a few articles to add context: Elon Musk and right-wing influencers use ‘cannibal' claims to smear Haitian migrants amid crisis - LINKThe Real Story of Donald Trump's Mysterious ‘Abdul' - LINKHow we declare winners (AP) - LINKTreaty on the Russian-Ukrainian border - LINKFact check: False claim legal statute defines US as a private company - LINK Remember to Register to vote! Mass Residents should go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/For more Civil Politics visit our website, civilpoliticsradio.com!Don't miss another episode - subscribe to our podcast (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and more!)Support Civil Politics by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/civilpoliticsradioThis podcast is a member of the Planetside Podcast Network. Visit PlanetsidePodcasts.com to find other Planetside Productions!

The Eastern States Exposition, also know as The Big E, returns in September all month long, offering exciting new rides, food, and live performances. For more, ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.

Tradeshow, clinics, breed demonstrations, adoption fair, consignment, carriage rides—Equine Affaire in Columbus, Ohio has it all!And, it's packed pull of entrepreneurs making a loving doing what they love in the horse world. That's why when I visited Equine Affaire for the first time this year, I made sure to take notes so I could share marketing and lessons learned with you here on the podcast. If you haven't yet heard of it, Equine Affaire has a spring event in Columbus—hailed as the largest horse-related trade show in North America—and a fall event in West Springfield, Massachusetts. If you have a horse business selling products, it's definitely worth checking out. And if you are looking to build the education arm of your business, they're always accepting presenter applications. Show Notes (also known as “Where to read a quick summary of what we talked about here and get links I mentioned.”) are over at Stormlily.com/133FREE Goal Setting Cheat Sheet → Stormlily.com/goals

Nick Parisi grew up in a Mafia family in West Springfield, MA. His book, MAFIA CONFESSION takes us all the way back to his grandfather Giuseppe "Joe" Parisi's journey from Italy to killing the MOB BOSS in Springfield, MA. Nick gets his hands on Giuseppe's journal & what's to follow is CRAZY!!!! King Hap and Nick have a blast talking everything mafia and Nick's insider info makes this episode a MUST LISTEN!!!Get a copy of Nick's Book and UPCOMING BOOK!!!!https://authornicholasparisi.myshopify.com/Follow Nick on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/author_nicholas_parisi?igsh=MmY1aDJqdHViZ3drThis episode was recorded live on the network infront of Happy Hour V.I.P.sIf you want to be part of the live tapingsfollow us on Twitchhttps://m.twitch.tv/thehappyhourscorwww.TheHappyHourSocialClub.comAS ALWAYSThe Happy Hour is brought to you by the official Top Shelf Alcohol of the Happy Hour!CLEARWATER DISTILLERY https://shop.clearwaterdistilling.com/PROMO CODE KINGHAPSAVES 10% and free shipping over $100OLD SCHOOL LABSAmazing Supplements made for Amazing people!TRY OATMEAL CREAM PIE PROTEIN! Save 15% site wide with promo code Kinghaphttps://shop.oldschoollabs.com/?aff=364Liquid I.V.WOW..... NEW MOCKTAILS!!!

Giuseppe “Joseph” Parisi while sitting in his jail cell penned a diary that serves as the foundation for this intriguing narrative. The epic unfolds in Southern Italy, where 17-year-old Giuseppe embarked on a journey to America. As the year 1920 marked the onset of Prohibition, a wave of feuds swept the nation, and West Springfield, MA, was no exception. The catalyst? The murder of Carlo Siniscalchi, the King of Little Italy, at the hands of Giuseppe.This notorious event catapulted the story onto the national stage, sparking a mob war that lasted 13 years and a trial drew over 2000 spectators during the intense closing arguments. The jury, after contemplation, delivered a verdict that echoed through the corridors of justice.In the aftermath, jurors united in signing a petition against the sentencing. Meanwhile, Carlo's widow, Pasqualina, assumed the mantle of the Queen of Bootlegging, only to meet a tragic end as she was brutally murdered in front of her companion, who peculiarly escaped with just a minor injury. Was he trying to take control of her empire?Fast forward to later years, Giuseppe, now seeking citizenship, found himself filing papers alongside his former attorney, now holding the esteemed position of the governor of Massachusetts. Nick tantalizes you with a sneak peek into his forthcoming book, promising another riveting tale.Nick Parisi Links:Website: https://authornicholasparisi.myshopify.com/Buy Mafia Confessions: King of Bootleggers-Murder: https://www.amazon.com/MAFIA-CONFESSION-Bootleggers-Murder-Prohibition/dp/B0CMYKQHBLFollow Nick on IG: https://www.instagram.com/author_nicholas_parisi/?hl=en Before the Lights Links:Hire Tommy to Speak for Your Organization: https://tommycanale.com/Get Tommy a Glass of Vino: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/beforethelightsBecome a BTL Member: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/supportBefore the Lights Website: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/Please Rate & Review the show!Support the showFollow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/Follow the show on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/beforethelightspodcast/Follow the show on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beforethelightspodcast?lang=enFollow Tommy on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/tcanale3Rate & Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-the-lights/id1501245041Email the host: beforethelightspod@gmail.com

Roger is a fellow out-of-network PT who is absolutely crushing it up in West Springfield, MA. I had an awesome time chatting with Doc Rog from MOVE Athletics. We chat about the benefits of one on one care, not having to deal with the restrictions of insurance companies, and how that translates into our patients healing Better & Faster. We also talk about the benefits of “Pre-hab” & “Post-hab” to keep people feeling strong and functional long term.  We also get into a really cool discussion about human optimization from a hormone/ testosterone standpoint.  Check out MOVE Athletics:  https://www.moveathleticspt.com/ https://www.instagram.com/moveathleticspt/ @moveathleticspt https://www.instagram.com/doc.rog/?hl=en @doc.rog Check out Strength and Sport PT: https://www.strengthandsportpt.com/ https://www.instagram.com/strengthandsport/ @strengthandsport https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/ @mattsweeney.dpt

West Springfield, Springfield, The Big E Show, Amherst - call it what you'd like, just make sure you get there! The Amherst Railway Society's Railroad Hobby Show has become the bucket list event for model railroaders around the globe and leading this destination event is the highly dedicated and super enthusiastic Show Director John Sacerdote. John gives us a brief history of the show, then tells us what we can expect to see within the four buildings and 350,000 square feet of all things railroading. Don't miss the Railroad Hobby Show - January 27-28, 2024!https://www.railroadhobbyshow.com/Support the podcast and get yourself signed up for free giveaways by becoming a member of the ATLP Operating Crew!patreon.com/AroundTheLayoutPodcastCheck out our website: www.aroundthelayout.comFollow us on Facebook: facebook.com/aroundthelayoutSend us an email: aroundthelayout@gmail.com

Roger is a fellow out-of-network PT who is absolutely crushing it up in West Springfield, MA. I had an awesome time chatting with Doc Rog from MOVE Athletics. We chat about the benefits of one on one care, not having to deal with the restrictions of insurance companies, and how that translates into our patients healing Better & Faster. We also talk about the benefits of “Pre-hab” & “Post-hab” to keep people feeling strong and functional long term.  We also get into a really cool discussion about human optimization from a hormone/ testosterone standpoint.  Check out MOVE Athletics:  https://www.moveathleticspt.com/ https://www.instagram.com/moveathleticspt/ @moveathleticspt https://www.instagram.com/doc.rog/?hl=en @doc.rog Check out Strength and Sport PT: https://www.strengthandsportpt.com/ https://www.instagram.com/strengthandsport/ @strengthandsport https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/ @mattsweeney.dpt

As one of the most well-connected experts in RV technical education and media, you may have heard of Chris Dougherty from Dougherty RV Consulting. Every vendor at every RV conference seems to know him – or know of him. Today, Will is talking with him about how he became the guy dealerships, RV technicians, and campers alike turn to when they need to learn how to maintain and service new RV components. Chris has been RVing since 1973 and spent 10 years living in an RV full-time. He holds multiple certifications as a technician and instructor, is the RV expert of choice for publications like RV Enthusiast Magazine and RVTravel.com, and contributes articles to RVing publications across the U.S. In this conversation, they're also discussing: ●How a temporary turn living in an RV between selling a house and purchasing a new one turned into a 10-year adventure on the road ●Why the RV industry had to pivot when Millennials started becoming RV enthusiasts, and how marketing to them changed to address new concerns●The reason even experienced RV techs seek out his training services ●Who the biggest competitors to the RV industry really are●And why having MORE information about RV troubleshooting online can sometimes be a bad thing In 2024, you can find Chris Dougherty and Dougherty RV Consulting at the Springfield RV and Camping Show in West Springfield, MA from February 16-19. He'll also have a remote presence at the Boston RV Show in January, and you can find him in person at the Hershey RV Show next fall. To learn more about Dougherty RV Consulting, visit https://doughertyrv.com/, and sign up for their newsletter to stay informed about the exciting developments they'll be sharing next year. View full video podcast here.

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 264  of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website.    This week's segments included:   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Fibernymph Dye Works, Twin Mountain Handcrafts, AdoreKnit & Suburban Stitcher   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Benjamin's Christmas Stocking Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this web archive link. I've also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears! web.archive.org-Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Our Archives.pdf Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red, Hunter Green and White Hook: G (4.0 mm) Ravelry Project Page   Strathcona Sweater Pattern: Strathacona Sweater by Tara-Lynn Morrison ($6.50 knitting pattern available on Ravelry or on the Good Night, Day website) Yarn: 3 yarns 1) handspun, 2) Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool in the Birch Tweed Colorway 3) Aisling Yarns BFL in the Hurry Sundown Colorway Needles: US 13 (9.0 mm) (neck), US 19 (15 mm) (body) I'm knitting Size S/M (pattern offers sizing from 38"- 53" bust) Ravelry Project Page   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Liz's Socks Yarn: Area 51 Fibres Sturdy Alien Base ( n the  (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon) in the National Periodic Table Day Colorway (self striping with rainbow and gray) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page Progress- 6 inches on the first leg & a couple rows of the heel. I purposely   Drawn Together Cowl Pattern: Drawn Together by Shana Cohen ($7 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & Payhip) Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) and a 3.75 mm (F) crochet hook for the provisional cast on Yarn: neon coral DK yarn (lost ball band; believe its from Spun Right Round) Provisional cast on using this Purl Soho video.   Space Daddy Socks Yarn: Fan Girl Fibers Fingering in the Space Daddy Colorway (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page   Mom's 2023 Rhinebeck Sweater Pattern: Carbeth Cardigan by Kate Davies (~$8 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & this website) Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) for the ribbing and US 9 (5.5 mm) for the body Yarn: Sweitzer Fiber Mill mystery yarn purchased at Maryland Sheep & Wool 2023 My Ravelry Project Page   Brainstorming   During the Cape & South Shore Yarn Haul, Liz found a sweater pattern she likes- The Order of the Jedi Pullover by Meghan Regan. Available on in Star Wars Knitting the Galaxy: The Official Star Wars Knitting Pattern Book. Ravelry pattern page   Garter Stitch Cardigans Cruiser by Kristen Finlay ~$7 US knitting pattern available on Ravelry Kallias by Isabell Kraemer is another contender. Worsted weight cardigan, no button bands, positive ease. ~$7 US knitting pattern available on Ravelry. Carbeth Cardigan by Kate Davies (~$8 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & this website)   I talked a bit about travel knitting/crochet for my upcoming trip to Vegas/NY   Sue from Legacy Fiber Artz is crocheting a super bulky blanket and I'm totally inspired! Special Edition Autumn Coastline Hexie Blanket by Mallory Krall. Crochet pattern: $4.50 US available on Ravelry & for free on the NautiKrall website.   From the Armchair Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.     KAL News Pigskin Party '23 #DCSPigskinParty23 Official Rules Find everything you need on my website or in the Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Register using this Google Form (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Point Tally Form Find the full list of Sponsors in this Google Doc. Coupon Codes are listed in this Google Doc & in this Ravelry Thread Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Ravelry Thread Questions-  ask them in this Ravelry Thread or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ gmail.com Tune in to hear if you're a September Participation Prize Winner Check out these cool links from our Commissioners Update There is lots of talk of socks in the huddle thread--no doubt inspired by our Q1 challenge.  12 people have already completed socks for the Q1 challenge and player helmadejong has already completed two pairs! They've made two shortie pairs of Lisa K. Ross's rough waters pattern https://www.ravelry.com/projects/HelmadeJong/rough-waters and https://www.ravelry.com/projects/HelmadeJong/rough-waters-2 Lots of players are getting in the fall spirit by making pumpkins.  For example: Three players knit up pumpkins:  mostlymunchies recently finished some glow in the dark pumpkins that look very cool: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mostlymunchies/mini-pumpkins-14 procrasticrafting also knit a very large pumpkin. Their project page includes a dog for scale! https://www.ravelry.com/projects/jazprocraftinates/big-pumpkin helpfulmomma also knit up a cute little pumpkin: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxf_R_5LXh2/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D&img_index=1 Sophiexuan machine knit some pumpkins: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/HurdenSX/addi-king-pumpkins-tweed Six players (LaDiDa2U, Sarahsyarn86, dottyandsassy, KjKrochet, yarnitheidi, and mackbytf) all crocheted some very cute pumpkins. YarnitHeidi's pumpkins are huge! https://www.ravelry.com/projects/LaDiDa2u/spice--clove-knit-and-crochet-pumpkins-3 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx6izWeJNgC/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D https://www.ravelry.com/projects/SarahsYarn86/farmhouse-pumpkin https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Dottyandsassy/plushy-pumpkin https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kjkrochet/crochet-pumpkin https://www.ravelry.com/projects/YarnItHeidi/farmhouse-bobble-pumpkins   Events   Vermont Sheep & Wool: Sept 30 & Oct 1 at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds NY Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck - October 21 & 22, 2023 Join Me for a Rhinebeck Meet Up- Saturday 2p. There are permanent booths with food next to Building A. Across from that is a beer tent. To the left of the beer tent there's a covered pavilion area. Look for Mom, Liz, Riley & I there. Come over to the Ravelry Thread about Pigskin Partiers going to Rhinebeck. Thanks ElsaandEm for starting it. It's her first year attending. Hoping we get to meet! Indie Untangled: Friday October 20 from 10a-4p in Saugerties. Tickets for 1, 2:30p and 4p still available.   Cakepalooza: Friday October 20 from 10a-5p in Saugerties. Tickets for the 2p & 4p entries are still available Wool & Folk: Friday October 20 from 12-7p in Stoneridge, NY Fiber Festival of New England: November 4 & 5 in West Springfield, MA Check out some West Coast (US) Events on the Seattle Knitters Guild site (thanks Kristen- kips206)   Life in Focus   #1- Read 23 books (35 as of August- 43 as of early october) #7- Give blood at least 3 times (March, May, August, October done) #9- Knit/crochet at least one project with handspun- Strathcona sweater #17- Purge at least 23 items from the house. Ideally 46. After a smaller clean out earlier in the year, I took a full car load to Savers in October- lots of clothes. #23 Create a new music playlist. Riley's. Plus CMA fest artists. Summer playlist, Old Dominion     On a Happy Note My friend Megg and I took a longer than usual walk through our local State Park! After almost 8 miles, I came home and pressure washed the house & deck. For the deck, I used a surface cleaner from Ryobi that Dan purchased. You can find the same one on Amazon for $51. Parts of the deck were so badly stained from years of drought when we couldn't wash it. Areas where the wood pile is were especially bad. Exhausting but very satisfying day. My cousin Chris & his wife Kim threw a wonderful party for their son Benjamin's Baptism. I spent a week night at brother and sister-in-law's while they attended a work function. Ran the kids around to their activities, then Millie and I knit for a bit before she and Garret went to bed. Riley & I knit and watch Gilmore Girls before we went to bed. Truly delightful. My financial advisor reached out to me after hearing that my work Open Enrollment is coming up and there was an option for a high deductible health plan that allows for a Health Savings Account, which he had encouraged me to do before (but it wasn't an option). Great customer service! Find a good financial advisor. It is so worth it. Dan and I spent one evening at our nephew Will's soccer game in our home town. They got clobbered but it was fun to see him play. I also knit a bit and listened to my audiobook during part of the second half. Mom, Riley, Millie & I got mani pedis at a local place! Our annual Woodchopping Weekend Party went off without a hitch. Perfect weather. Great food. Dan took the kids on hayrides using a trailer pulled by the backhoe. Kids played disc golf and later flashlight tag, then retreated inside to make TikTok videos while the adults and littles made s'mores outside by the fire and chatted. Mom & I put blue streaks in our hair after our friend Erika, who cuts/colors our hair, encouraged Mom to do this before her Vegas trip last year. Mom said if she was still here to go this year, she'd do it. Here we are! It looks great. Finished up work on our FearLESS Living Fund Website. The bulk of the work and formatting, design was done by my Mom's friend Emma who was really generous to do this for us! So far we've raised  almost $14,000 help the Blind community of Nevada. We are giving away awards for 2 special people to assist with their housing and cell phone costs for the upcoming year! Can't wait to raise more money. You can donate here. Watching Love is Blind and chatting about it with my friend Laura. Great customer service from AirBnB after our host canceled our Rhinebeck AirBnB.   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.   Quote of the Week   "Don't fear failure. Not failure, but low aim, is the crime. In great attempts it is glorious even to fail."   -Bruce Lee ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.  

Most propane used in the U.S. today is produced as a byproduct of natural gas processing and crude oil refining, which are not considered “green” technologies. However, renewable propane availability is growing. Renewable propane, like its conventional brother, is commonly made as a byproduct of other fuel production, in its case, often renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs). Renewable diesel and SAF are primarily produced from plant and vegetable oils, animal fats, and used cooking oil. Renewable propane has the exact same features as conventional propane, which includes excellent reliability, portability, and power, as well as reduced carbon emissions on a per-unit-of-energy basis compared to many other fossil fuels. While the scale of renewable propane production is fairly small at present, most experts agree that it has the potential to ramp up quickly. “Looking at what we've done for the past five years is we were shipping about 40 million gallons [of renewable propane]. By the end of this year, we're going to be close to 100 million gallons, and by the end of 2024, we should be close to 200 million gallons. So, the scalability is coming up—there's more refineries coming on,” Jim Bunsey, director of commercial business development with the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), said as a guest on The POWER Podcast. One way to judge the environmental impact of a fuel is through its carbon intensity (CI) score. The concept was brought to many peoples' attention in 2009, when the California Air Resources Board approved the state's Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) regulation. The LCFS set annual CI standards, or benchmarks, which reduce over time, for gasoline, diesel, and the fuels that replace them. CI is expressed in grams of carbon dioxide equivalent per megajoule of energy (gCO2e/MJ) provided by a fuel. CI takes into account the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with all of the steps of producing, transporting, and consuming a fuel—also known as the “complete lifecycle” of the fuel. According to Bunsey, conventional propane has a CI of about 79, but renewable propane is much lower. “We can have renewable propane having a carbon intensity of seven or up to 20.5,” he said. “There's a range—it depends on the feedstock that's available.” Notably, both conventional and renewable propane compare quite favorably to the U.S. power grid's average CI, which is about 130, according to Bunsey. While California has been a leader nationally in the push for GHG reductions, other jurisdictions are following its example. The Pacific Coast Collaborative, a regional agreement between California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia is one example. Over time, collaborative member LCFS programs are expected to build an integrated West Coast market for low‐carbon fuels that will create greater market pull, increased confidence for investors of low-carbon alternative fuels, and synergistic implementation and enforcement programs. Other regions of Canada and Brazil are also using California as a model to develop LCFS‐like performance standards for transportation fuels. Suppliers are also finding interest for renewable propane in the northeastern U.S. The first delivery of renewable propane in Massachusetts was received with a ceremony at the NGL Supply Wholesale Springfield terminal in West Springfield on Sept. 12. “The cost is just very slightly more than traditional propane today, but we anticipate as more of it is produced that that cost is going to come down. And if you think about the added benefit that you get by knowing you're helping the climate and helping the planet by using renewables, I think a lot of people are willing to spend just a little bit more to get that,” Leslie Anderson, president and CEO of Propane Gas Association of New England, told WWLP-22News, a western Massachusetts multimedia company.

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 263 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes can be found on my website- click here.   This week's segments included:   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Crafty Adventures In my Travels KAL News Events Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Sunsoaked Yarns, winemakersister and Buxom Cat Knits   Shout out to Ultimate Insider Patrons: knitprincess83, Haidi, Rachel, Alexi, Adoreknit, Alicia, Rachel, Agnes, Kristina and Beth   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Bobble Pumpkin Pattern: Ribbed Bobble Pumpkin by Breann Mauldin ($3 crochet pattern on Ravelry or free option on this website) Hook: G (4.0 mm) Yarn: Sprightly Acrylic Worsted in the Ecru Colorway My Ravelry Project Page   Bedside Pocket Pattern: None Yarn: Kindful Yarn, Swish DK, Kenzie Yarn, Cape Cod Yarn Co Hook: 6.5 mm (K) Ravelry Project Page I started this project on 9/4. 75 sts across. Single crochet. First section- Kindful yarn with Swish DK in Mimic Second section- Kenzie Yarn with Cape Cod Yarn Co Third Section- Kindful Yarn (lighter colorway) with Quince & Co I folded it over, seamed up both sides then put border around all the way over. I used yarn to seam up the middle to separate pocket into 2 so it would be less floppy. Final thoughts- could be a little deeper, but I can always add to it.   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern) Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription + Cascade Heritage Hook: 3.25 mm (D) Ravelry Project Page You can find my September 2023 Let the Mystery Unravel Unboxing Video on YouTube. This subscription is not available to new subscribers but I hope you'll watch each month and see how my blanket comes along. Stay tuned to Woolen Women for all of the fun kits they have! Don't forget, they're Pro Shop Sponsors. Progress Notes- I didn't like the sc border I originally added (confirmed by blocking) so I ripped it back. I am now working the border in dc like the granny squares. 1 DC in the spot where each square is seamed together, then (2dc, ch2, 2 dc) in each corner and that seems to be working well.   Space Daddy Socks Yarn: Fan Girl Fibers Fingering in the Space Daddy Colorway (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page About the colorway- blues with pink, neon yellow, purple. I bought this yarn at the Yarncentric event before the Maryland Sheep & Wool festival this year. I bought it with my friend Laura in mind. During her last visit, I asked her to pick out new yarn for socks. She picked out three skeins and decided this should be #1. Progress: I'm in a couple inches beyond the first cuff. Don't forget, Fan Girl Fibers is a Pro Shop sponsor. This project is living in a wedge bag from Snack Shack Sponsor Stitched by Jessalu.   Mom's 2023 Rhinebeck Sweater Pattern: Carbeth Cardigan by Kate Davies (~$8 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & this website) Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) for the ribbing and US 9 (5.5 mm) for the body Yarn: Sweitzer Fiber Mill mystery yarn purchased at Maryland Sheep & Wool 2023 My Ravelry Project Page Progress: Body is finished up through what will likely be the sleeve join. I've cast on both sleeves.   Drawn Together Cowl Pattern: Drawn Together by Shana Cohen ($7 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & Payhip) Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) and a 3.75 mm (F) crochet hook for the provisional cast on Yarn: neon coral DK yarn (lost ball band; believe its from Spun Right Round) Provisional cast on using this Purl Soho video. Progress- I've added another inch since last time we talked.   Crafty Adventures My cousin Gayle came up for another visit and led another Resin art class with cousins on my Mom's side of the family. Last time I made a cutting board. This time I made a pumpkin lazy susan- perfect for fall hosting! My cousins made some really beautiful things. I'll share some photos in the show notes for you. Thanks, Gayle, for sharing your talents with us!   In My Travels Cape & South Shore Yarn Haul- video coming soon. Safe to say, I had lots of fun with Riley, Liz and Mom. Spoiler alert- stay tuned to the end of the video for some fun bloopers and outtakes. Thanks Riley & Liz for getting some awesome footage of the weekend. I don't think I held the camera once the entire time! It's really fun to share this with them.   KAL News Pigskin Party '23 #DCSPigskinParty23 Official Rules Find everything you need on my website or in the Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Register using this Google Form (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Point Tally Form Find the full list of Sponsors in this Google Doc. Coupon Codes are listed in this Google Doc & in this Ravelry Thread Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Ravelry Thread Questions-  ask them in this Ravelry Thread or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ gmail.com Tailgate Talk Challenge (September 7-21. Enter for points by September 30). Check out the details in this Google Doc or in this Ravelry Thread. Quarter 1 Challenge: Sock it to 'em brought to you by our Official Sponsor of the Quarter Paper Daisy Creations (Ravelry Link). Runs 10/1-10/31. Full details can be found in this Google Doc and in this Ravelry Thread. Thanks to our Correspondents for checking in with some fun updates. Check out the Ravelry Group to find some of the new Pigskin chat threads- Pigskin Recipe Ideas,Pigskin ‘23 Book Club, Pigskin Participant Podcast, and Pigskin ‘23 Westknits MKAL Congrats to PAKnitWit (Sarah) who already got a blitz (first of the season!). She finished a crochet corner to corner blanket- Ravelry link here. As of Sunday evening 9/24 we have 512 Participants- 236 with Points on the Scoreboard (Average of those with points is 204 Points. Highest: 1532 Lowest: 2. 3 Blitz projects! As of 9/29- Conference Standings LFC (22,460 pts) SFC (22,375 pts)  AFC (18,632 pts)- Top Team= 7 Garter Guards   Events NY Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck - October 21 & 22, 2023 Indie Untangled: Friday October 20 from 10a-4p in Saugerties. Tickets for 1, 2:30p and 4p still available.   Cakepalooza: Friday October 20 from 10a-5p in Saugerties. Tickets for the 2p & 4p entries are still available Wool & Folk: Friday October 20 from 12-7p in Stoneridge, NY Fiber Festival of New England: November 4 & 5 in West Springfield, MA Check out some West Coast (US) Events on the Seattle Knitters Guild site (thanks Kristen- kips206)   Ask Me Anything Anita asked about: Ideas for color schemes for yarn choices- how to use variegated yarns to help blend different color schemes. Shelly asked: "Do you have any tips or tricks on how to calculate the yards used in a project?" Tip: Check Ravelry Project Pages & check the "All Helpful Projects" filter. Here's the Ravelry link for helpful projects for this pattern. THis particular Ravelry project gives the cast on stitches and number of rows and says she 1 50g skein would have been enough "if I did a 40 round leg (ran out of the first skein when I had 10 rounds left on the foot of the second sock)."   On a Happy Note Dinner with Gayle, Joanie, Mom and Dad. Gave Joanie gifts from Sedona and Gayle some new socks. Old Dominion- took girls to arcade after then got a drink and something to eat with Jeff & Melissa Brunch. Singing in the car with the girls. Garret's hockey game Apple picking! Bisque! Cider donuts! Thanks to Patrons who talked about The Vow on HBO. Dan and I are fully hooked. Pumpkin coffee: usually I have a few cups a year and I'm good, but this year its growing on me. They have a great one at the coffee shop at work, Marylous, and I even bought a container from Trader Joe's that I enjoyed some of this week. Cooler temps- they hit us fast this year. We went from hot and muggy to mornings that are 55 and crisp and days in the 60's. I'm loving pulling on wool socks and a wool sweater to stave off the chill.   Quote of the Week   Since time is the one immaterial object which we cannot influence—neither speed up nor slow down, add to nor diminish—it is an imponderably valuable gift. –Maya Angelou   ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.  

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 262 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website.   This week's segments included:   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair KAL News Events Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Stitched by Jessalu, Bella Fio & Mandis Makings   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Wild Air Farm Spinning I am spinning a 4 oz braid of Polwarth/Silk (85/15) from Jakira Farms to ply with Wild Air Farm Shetland & Pygora- Melody & Cadence (dyed in blues and greens) Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S This means when I'm spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise. Ravelry Project Page Skein 1: 60" loop. 94 wraps= 5640 inches/156 yards. 92g Skein 2: 59" loop. 95 wraps= 5605 inches/155 yards. 96g Skein 3: 60" loop. 116 wraps= 6960 inches/193 yards. 96 g Total: 284 grams- 504 yards/ 460.9 meters Meters for Stash Dash= 4x 460.9 (for a 3 ply)= 1843.6 meters   My total for Stash Dash 2023= 22,908.44 You can check out my Stash Dash 2023 Progress on this Google Sheet.   Petrichor Socks Yarn: Oink Pigments Targhee Sock in the Petrichor Colorway (90% Targhee, 10% Nylon) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page I used 74 grams of yarn.   Shock Star Hat #2 Yarn: Spun Right Round Squish DK in the Shock Star colorway Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm) Pattern: none Ravelry Project Page 92 sts. 2x2 rib with the US 5 needles. Switched to US 7 needles after the brim. I was running out of yarn as I got close to the crown so I striped in 3 rounds of neon coral and neon blue with the Shock Star color in between. 52g of yarn used.   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Bedside Pocket Pattern: None Yarn: Kindful Yarn, Swish DK, Kenzie Yarn, Cape Cod Yarn Co Hook: 6.5 mm (K) Ravelry Project Page I started this project on 9/4. 75 sts across. Single crochet. First section- Kindful yarn with Swish DK in Mimic Second section- Kenzie Yarn with Cape Cod Yarn Co   My Little Unicorn Socks Yarn: Andre Sue Knits Sock Blank in the My Little Unicorn colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page Progress: Past the cuff of the second sock (not the heel as I mentioned last time).   Space Daddy Socks Yarn: Fan Girl Fibers Fingering in the Space Daddy Colorway (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page About the colorway- blues with pink, neon yellow, purple. I bought this yarn at the Yarncentric event before the Maryland Sheep & Wool festival this year. I bought it with my friend Laura in mind. During her last visit, I asked her to pick out new yarn for socks. She picked out three skeins and decided this should be #1. Progress: I'm in a couple inches beyond the first cuff. Don't forget, Fan Girl Fibers is a Pro Shop sponsor. This project is living in a wedge bag from Snack Shack Sponsor Stitched by Jessalu.   Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern) Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription Hook: 3.25 mm (D) Ravelry Project Page Progress: 9 squares for September complete. I'm planning to buy a neutral sock yarn to seam and border them with. Each month's 3x3 square will have a border around it and then be seamed with the other 11 for the year. You can find my September 2023 Let the Mystery Unravel Unboxing Video on YouTube. This subscription is not available to new subscribers but I hope you'll watch each month and see how my blanket comes along. Stay tuned to Woolen Women for all of the fun kits they have! Don't forget, they're Pro Shop Sponsors.   Strathcona Sweater Pattern: Strathacona Sweater by Tara-Lynn Morrison ($6.50 knitting pattern available on Ravelry or on the Good Night, Day website) Yarn: 3 yarns 1) handspun, 2) Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool in the Birch Tweed Colorway 3) Aisling Yarns BFL in the Hurry Sundown Colorway Needles: US 13 (9.0 mm) (neck), US 19 (15 mm) (body) I'm knitting Size S/M (pattern offers sizing from 38"- 53" bust) Ravelry Project Page   Drawn Together Cowl Pattern: Drawn Together by Shana Cohen ($7 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & Payhip) Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) and a 3.75 mm (F) crochet hook for the provisional cast on Yarn: neon coral DK yarn (lost ball band; believe its from Spun Right Round) Provisional cast on using this Purl Soho video. I flew through the rolled top, ripped out provisional cast on and joined it together on the train which, I must say made me feel like a wizard!   Brainstorming   Patterns from our Pigskin Bundle on Ravelry   Wear it with Pride Hat by Cori Eichelberger ($10 pattern available on Ravelry. Proceeds go to the Trevor Project. There is a coupon code available if you want/need to pay less). It uses worsted weight self striping with a contrast color and corrugated ribbing to create a nice pattern. Easy Striped Men's Beanie by Lena Mathisson ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry). Worsted weight, striped beanie. Shave Ice Beanie (worsted weight garter stitch hat) by @hookmountainhandmade- $5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry.⁣⁣ Gandy Dancer Mitts (star stitch textured mittens) by @chitchatknits ⁣$4 knitting pattern available on Ravelry (great for variegated or tonals) Lucky Break (garter shawl using minis where you bind off/cast back on to create large eyelets) by @paperdaisycreations $7 knitting pattern available on Ravelry.   From the Armchair Verity by Colleen Hoover. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.   KAL News Pigskin Party '23 #DCSPigskinParty23 Official Rules Find everything you need on my website or in the Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Register using this Google Form (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Point Tally Form Find the full list of Sponsors in this Google Doc. Coupon Codes are listed in this Google Doc & in this Ravelry Thread Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Ravelry Thread Questions-  ask them in this Ravelry Thread or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ gmail.com Tailgate Talk Challenge (September 7-21. Enter for points by September 30). Check out the details in this Google Doc or in this Ravelry Thread. Playoff Prediction starts 9/6. Who will win the Super Bowl? Submit your guess by 9/20. Find all the details in this thread. Thanks Nicole for the idea! Official Sponsors of the Quarter: There will be a special point-earning challenge issued for this "Quarter"- Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan.  We won't reveal all of the challenges ahead of time, but you will find out about them in the days leading up to that month. You can assume, correctly, that you will get more points for using products from that Official Sponsor.  October: Paper Daisy Creations November: Bella Fio December: Mandi's Makings January: Lolodidit Welcome aboard to our 2 Commentators- Mary (Maryklute) and Kristen (Kips206)! THis episode I shared Mary's first report. Pigskin started with a bang! Over 1000 posts before the Sunday football games even started!  One topic of the chatter has been that it has been so chatty, with lots of folks offering the advice to just jump in and not worry about what you missed! People are all over the place in terms of projects. 38 people already had points on the board by midday Sunday! 16 of those people got points for drafting other players! Erica -- Esalaza has already completed two projects that used over 600 yards each!  She's been making crochet scrap yarn baskets that are super cute! You can find her Ravelry Project Pages here & here (both are Ravelry links)   There's lots of chatter in the team threads as people complete the Tailgate Talk challenge.  Some folks (like me” are working on finishing up pre-PSP WIPs  There's still plenty of time to play so no worries if you haven't even cast on a PSP eligible project yet. To quote imaginedlandscapes, “This knitalong is definitely a marathon and not a sprint.”   Events Vermont Sheep & Wool: Sept 30 & Oct 1 at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds NY Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck - October 21 & 22, 2023 Indie Untangled: Friday October 20 from 10a-4p in Saugerties. Tickets for 1, 2:30p and 4p still available.   Cakepalooza: Friday October 20 from 10a-5p in Saugerties. Tickets for the 2p & 4p entries are still available Wool & Folk: Friday October 20 from 12-7p in Stoneridge, NY Fiber Festival of New England: November 4 & 5 in West Springfield, MA Check out some West Coast (US) Events on the Seattle Knitters Guild site (thanks Kristen- kips206)   Ask Me Anything Shana asked to hear about "Savers!" Rachel asked for a wildlife update. Anita asked "Ideas for getting ready for the holidays- decorations and gifts. Check out links to some of the things I discussed: Decor Christmas Balls Ornament Set- knitting pattern by Amy Gaines. $4 knitting pattern available on Ravelry. Triangle Santa Ornament- free knitting pattern available on this blog. Sarah's (of Imagined Landscapes) gnomes I've crocheted triangles and seamed together, put stuffing in between and attached to a twig glued to a ring of wood as the base to make a tree- similar to this Pin. You could do the same thing with knitted fabric. Crochet star ornaments (could also be used as garland). I used cream sparkle yarn and used mod podge stiffener on them. Knitted Christmas garland ideas can be found here. Gifts Heart Garland (crochet) free pattern from Skip to my Lou (great to get ready for Valentine's Day- I also printed small photos & gifted them with mini clothespins from craft store) Nanaimo Cardigan by Tara-Lynn Morrison Moonrise Necklace by Sivia Harding. You can find my Ravelry Project Page here. DK weight socks Baskets- there are tons of patterns for crochet baskets. Useful + cute! You could use them as the container for other gifts too. Cup cozy (great to pair with a gift certificate to your favorite local coffee place) Fingerless mitts. Sizing is easier to guess on, aim for a ribbed pattern if you're really unsure about sizing. Toys!   On a Happy Note Labor Day weekend fun. Laura was in visiting from NY. Friday we scored big at the local second hand shops. We had an epic pool day at my parents' on Saturday. Sunday we hit the local dairy for ice cream with the girls then went to Megg's for dinner before seeing a Queen Cover Band at night. Pigskin Kick Off & getting to spend so much time with you. The New York Times Games App: Wordle, Spelling Bee, Connections, Daily Mini are my favorites Decorating for fall! I scored a Luke's Diner tee from the clearance section at Target after Aila suggested it. Stretching & Theragunning on a regular basis now that Liz and I text to check in on each other. Liz took a picture of Millie's creepy baby doll which I later found on my phone and laughed myself silly over. Then Riley found the photo and made it one of my scrolling background/screensaver photos! Hijinx for the win!   Quote of the Week   Each of us is born with a box of matches inside us but we can't strike them all by ourselves. –LAURA ESQUIVEL   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.  

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If you've ever been to the Railroad Hobby Show in West Springfield, Massachusetts, there's a good chance you've seen Ron's Books and their massive collection of new and used books and DVD's. Now, as they enter into the realm of publishing, it was a great time to have Lee Rosenberg on the show to tell us about the history of the company and what their future plans are. Lee shares how his father, Ron, built the business starting from a single book and a desire to use it to fund his model railroading hobby, leading to today's inventory of over 10,000 books. Later on, Tony and Ray talk about the latest hobby news from Athearn, Tangent, Walthers, Broadway Limited just to name a few plus Tony tells Ray about a new railroad board game he's been playing and a new book from Mike Schafer. If you're looking for that hard to find book, Ron's Books is the place to go! https://www.ronsbooks.com/Subscribe to Model Railorad News and keep up with all that's happening in model railroading:https://modelrailroadnews.com/Take a trip through model railroad history on Tony's Model Train Resource:https://modeltrainresource.com/Support the podcast and get yourself signed up for free giveaways by becoming a member of the ATLP Operating Crew!patreon.com/AroundTheLayoutPodcastCheck out our website: www.aroundthelayout.comFollow us on Facebook: facebook.com/aroundthelayoutSend us an email: aroundthelayout@gmail.com

Holyoke Media, en asociación con WHMP radio, emiten diariamente la Síntesis informativa en español a través del 101.5 FM y en el 1240 / 1400 AM. Esta es la síntesis informativa del martes 30 de mayo de 2023: El presidente Joe Biden y el presidente de la Cámara de Representantes, Kevin McCarthy, llegaron a un "acuerdo en principio" para elevar el techo legal de la deuda de la nación el sábado por la noche mientras se apresuraban a llegar a un acuerdo para limitar el gasto federal y evitar un incumplimiento potencialmente desastroso de Estados Unidos. Sin embargo, el acuerdo corre el riesgo de enojar tanto a los demócratas como a los republicanos con las concesiones hechas para llegar a un compromiso. Los negociadores aceptaron algunas demandas republicanas de mayores requisitos de trabajo para los beneficiarios de cupones de alimentos que habían provocado un alboroto de los demócratas de la Cámara por considerarlas imposibles. Se necesitará el apoyo de ambos partidos para obtener la aprobación del Congreso esta semana antes del incumplimiento de pago de la deuda proyectado por el gobierno el 5 de junio. El presidente demócrata y el presidente republicano llegaron a un acuerdo después de que los dos hablaran por teléfono el sábado por la noche. El país y el mundo han estado observando y esperando una resolución a un enfrentamiento político que amenazaba a las economías estadounidenses y mundiales. “El acuerdo representa un compromiso, lo que significa que no todos obtienen lo que quieren”, dijo Biden en un comunicado el sábado por la noche. “Esa es la responsabilidad de gobernar”, dijo. McCarthy en breves comentarios en el Capitolio dijo que “todavía tenemos mucho trabajo por hacer”. Pero el portavoz republicano dijo: “Creo que este es un acuerdo en principio que es digno del pueblo estadounidense”. Con las líneas generales de un acuerdo en su lugar, el paquete legislativo podría redactarse y compartirse con los legisladores a tiempo para las votaciones de la Cámara tan pronto como el miércoles y luego en el Senado. FUENTE: AP La oficina del alcalde de Holyoke informó el viernes que la ciudad de Northampton, como comunidad líder para la región del programa compartido de bicicletas ValleyBike, anunció el jueves que el principal proveedor de servicios para el programa, Bewegen, Inc., ya no puede cumplir con las obligaciones requeridas por su contrato. Debido al incumplimiento del contrato por parte de Bewegen, Inc., el programa de bicicletas compartidas regional debe buscar un nuevo proveedor de servicios. Con ello el servicio de bicicletas compartidas queda suspendido por tiempo indefinido. A principios de este año, Bewegen reveló que estaba iniciando un proceso de quiebra en su país de origen, Canadá, en un esfuerzo por disolver los contratos existentes con sus comunidades de bicicletas compartidas en todo el mundo. Con base en esta acción, Northampton, en nombre de las ocho comunidades de bicicletas compartidas, Holyoke, Springfield, West Springfield, Chicopee, Easthampton, Northampton, South Hadley, Amherst y la Universidad de Massachusetts Amherst, intentó renegociar un contrato a corto plazo para que el sistema pudiera reabrir a los usuarios este verano. Sin embargo, ahora está claro que esto no garantizaría una estabilidad o solución sostenible. El alcalde de Holyoke, Joshua A. García, expresó que “El cierre de esta temporada es desafortunado pero un contratiempo menor. Seguimos comprometidos a colaborar personalmente con nuestros socios regionales a través de un proceso de licitación en busca de un nuevo operador que pueda gestionar el sistema. Es mi expectativa que Bike Share vuelva a nuestras calles en las manos de nuestra gente en la región que confían en este importante servicio”. FUENTE: HOLYOKE MEDIA

I'm bringing this to you as a bonus episode because I wanted to be one of the first to interview Steve after his fantastic win at the 2023 National Agility Championship. He and his dog Hogan, who is not a Border Collie, clenched the final win for the 24" class with a touch less speed but 100% consistency as Steve gives us insight into his strategy. Learn how Steve and Hogan go from ACT (the most beginner agility title one can earn) to NAC (the highest and greatest agility title). We discuss generalizing and how little things you can do with your dog throughout each day can turn your team into true champions. Steve also shares just how involved he is in the world of agility and beyond. He's an avid golfer and golf rules official but also a great guy that does a TREMENDOUS amount for the sport of agility. Not only does he co-chair the biggest agility show on dirt each and every year, but he is also constantly volunteering on boards, chairing trials, course building and volunteering any way he can to make certain we all have the ability to continue to trial in the sport we love. Want to learn about what a true champion team looks like, have a listen. Next time you are at a trial or especially at the Thanksgiving Cluster in West Springfield, MA, remember to find Steve and thank him for all his efforts in this sport and community. He is truly the epitome of a champion.

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb have a conversation with Beau Beasley. Beau is the Festival Director of the Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival and the Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival. He previously served 30 years as a firefighter with the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department and retired as the senior paramedic and Captain of Engine 427 in West Springfield, Virginia. He is an author who has written for multiple fly fishing publications and authored two books: "Fly Fishing Virginia: A No Nonsense Guide to Top Waters" and "Fly Fishing Mid-Atlantic: A No Nonsense Guide to Top Waters." He is currently working on a new book, "Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing," that will bring stories to life of brave men and women who served in the military. In this episode, we discuss: - Beau getting hooked on the drug of fish on the fly - Meeting some legends in fly fishing almost on accident - Writing on fly fishing - How fly fishing has been helpful for himself and others - Hosting a fly fishing festival - What to look forward to at the 2023 Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival - How faith intersects with fly fishing and helping others along the way. - and much more! Check out Beau and his writings: Website: https://beaubeasley.com/ Instagram: @beasley_beau Fly Fishing Virginia: A No Nonsense Guide to Top Waters https://a.co/d/hKLEJDH (we've shared the link but encourage you to buy it at a local fly shop) Fly Fishing the Mid-Atlantic: A No Nonsense Guide to Top Waters https://a.co/d/4keEJeW (we've shared the link but encourage you to buy it at a local fly shop) Check out the Virginia and Texas Fly Fishing Festivals: Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival (January 14-15, 2023. Doswell, VA) https://www.vaflyfishingfestival.com/ Texas Fly Fishing and Brew Festival (February 25-26, 2023. Mesquite, TX) https://txflyfishingfestival.org/ Check out our sponsors: Maggie Valley Fly Shop: https://www.maggievalleyflyshop.com/ Anadromous Fly Company: https://www.aflyco.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadsonthefly/support

Guided by respected journalistic standards, the principle of fairness, the quest for truth, a commitment to social, economic and environmental justice, and an abiding admiration for the independent spirit of the Berkshires, The Berkshire Edge offers in-depth local news reports and features, perspectives on the arts, wide-ranging commentary, and a comprehensive calendar of events – all written, illustrated, and, in some cases performed, with wit, intelligence, insight and humor. Here are a few stories from the Edge this week: 1. Today we started Part One of aa six part series called The Developer. It's written by our in-depth/investigative reporter Bill Shein who has already done a multi-part series on housing in the Berkshires. The developer Ian Rasch emerged as a major player in that first series, and now Shein is looking at all the projects Ian Rasch is doing in the Great Barrington area, as a way to look into larger questions of development. 2. The Housatonic Water Works story continues. Our managing editor Shaw Izikson reported yesterday that the Great Barrington select board is now considering two options, each with its own pros and cons. The board has invited the Aquarian Water Company, which owns the water company in nearby Sheffield, to bid on buying HWW. The other option is to merge HWW with the Great Barrington Fire District which means, essentially that the town takes over the company. 3. It's election season, and we have two long-time incumbents running for re-election. We had a profile of Incumbent Congressman Richie Neal who has served in the House since 1989, even though the districts have changed, and he is now Chair of the House Ways & Means Committee. Neil is being challenged by Republican Dean Martilli from West Springfield who is accusing Neal of being a do-nothing follower of Nancy Pelosi. We expect soon to have a profile of Dean Martilli, whom we have interviewed. The other incumbent is State Representative Smitty Pignatelli, and we have received several letters of support for him that praise him for his dedication and omnipresence. We have not yet had any letters in support of his opponent Michael Lavery of Becket, who is running on the Green Party ticket. 4. For those of us old enough to remember, this week is the 60th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis, and we have a very nice remembrance by a local contributor named Steve White who reflects on how seriously the country took that experience, White reminds us that we may be facing the same kind of crisis today. 5. In our Business Monday line-up, we had a profile of an extraordinary young woman named Madison Quinn who, at the age of 13, started a non-profit called Strong Little Souls to provide support and experience to children with pediatric cancer. Now in her early 20's, she has kept the organization going and growing for eight years now.

This Morning, some teeth are lost and found in West Springfield, Jay Skurski from the Buffalo News joins us, we talk about the torture house known as McKamey Manor, and we take a ride down to The Villages!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How dangerous is a large indoor cannabis cultivation grow? After a Trulieve worker's death, we hear from the stepdad of Lorna McMurrey who passed in January. Lorna L. McMurrey, 27, died Friday unexpectedly in Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Lorna was born in Springfield, graduated from Westfield High School in 2013, and has lived in West Springfield most of her life. She recently started working at Trulieve's Grow Facility in Holyoke. One of her former co-workers posted this about Lorna's death. "Lorna McMurrey tragically passed away while processing keif in Trulieve's Holyoke, MA manufacturing facility. I had quit about a month prior to her passing due to the horrific management and corruption that I witnessed daily as a supervisor within the facility. I wish that I had been there to save her. Please look out for your people. Please educate yourselves." https://www.curranjones.com/obituary/lorna-mcmurrey --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theyoungjurks/support

State officials call for financial aid for home heating bills this winter, a delay in repairing a Charlestown Bridge and sampling the wares at the Big E in West Springfield. Five minutes of news that will keep you in "The Loop."

On this rebroadcast, you'll hear a seasoned pro taking Chion into the depths of a dumpster in West Springfield, Massachusetts, plus a tik tok star talks about how she got hooked on dumpster diving. You'll also get some do's and don'ts from a guy who wrote a book about it! GUESTS:  Robert Vadas is the author of A Beginner's Guide to Dumpster Diving and the creator of the Facebook group, Dumpster Diving Tips and Finds Tiffany Butler from Denton, Texas, is also known on Tiktok as “The Dumpster Diving Mama”. She has 2.4 million followers. Deirdre lives in Longmeadow, MA. She goes dumpster diving regularly Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holyoke Media, en asociación con WHMP radio, emiten diariamente la Síntesis informativa en español a través del 101.5 FM y en el 1240 / 1400 AM. Esta es la síntesis informativa del jueves 11 de agosto de 2022: - La popular iniciativa de bicicletas compartidas de la ciudad Valley Bike Share, se ha visto socavada en las ultimas semanas por vandalismo. La ciudad ha recibido informes de cuatro bicicletas arrojadas a un canal; bicicletas no devueltas y dejadas abandonadas; bicicletas dañadas permanentemente que implican una pérdida de $1,200 por bicicleta; bicicletas dejadas en lugares remotos; cuentas falsas creadas para comprar el uso de bicicletas y las baterías que se retiran de las bicicletas y se venden. La ciudad de Holyoke, junto con Amherst, Chicopee, Easthampton, Northampton, South Hadley, Springfield y West Springfield, así como la Universidad de Massachusetts y la Comisión de Planificación de Pioneer Valley contratan con Bewegen Technologies para llevar el programa Bike Share a la región. ValleyBike Share está diseñado para promover viajes cortos en bicicleta dentro de las comunidades centrales, donde grupos de grandes empleadores, universidades, las compras, los destinos turísticos y los residentes pueden conectarse fácilmente. La Oficina de Desarrollo Económico y Planificación de Holyoke indicó en un comunicado de prensa que, “Como comunidad, debemos apoyar y proteger el programa ValleyBike Share. Muchos de los residentes usan estas bicicletas para el transporte hacia y desde el trabajo y para la recreación. ValleyBike es un recurso activo de la ciudad que brinda transporte a visitantes y residentes a una tarifa asequible. Esta opción saludable de transporte está disponible solo si mantenemos y protegemmos este recurso”. La Oficina de Planeación y Desarrollo Económico de Holyoke está pidiendo al público que informe incidentes de vandalismo al Departamento de Policía de Holyoke (413) 322-6999 y para recuperación cuando encuentre una bicicleta abandonada, notifique a Erick Joseph en erick.joseph@bewegen.com. Las bicicletas son propiedad de la ciudad y es ilegal hacer un mal uso de ellas. La policía de Holyoke está al tanto de la situación y tomará medidas contra quienes cometan estos delitos. FUENTE: HOLYOKE MEDIA - El expresidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, dijo el miércoles que se negó a responder preguntas durante una comparecencia ante el fiscal general del estado de Nueva York en una investigación civil sobre las prácticas comerciales de su familia, invocando la quinta enmienda constitucional que le otorga el derecho contra la auto incriminación. Trump, su hijo Donald Trump Jr. y su hija Ivanka Trump habían luchado sin éxito para evitar comparecer a declarar en la investigación de la fiscal general del estado, Letitia James, sobre si la Organización Trump infló los valores inmobiliarios para obtener préstamos favorables y subestimó los valores de los activos para obtener exenciones fiscales. "Me negué a responder las preguntas sobre los derechos y privilegios otorgados a todos los ciudadanos en virtud de la Constitución de los Estados Unidos", dijo Trump en un comunicado emitido aproximadamente una hora después de llegar en una caravana a la oficina del fiscal general en el bajo Manhattan para la declaración a puertas cerradas La decisión de Trump de no responder preguntas aún podría tener consecuencias. Si la investigación conduce a un juicio, los miembros del jurado podrían tener en cuenta su silencio. Políticamente, también podría dar municiones a los adversarios sobre si Trump tiene algo que ocultar mientras reflexiona sobre otra candidatura presidencial en 2024. FUENTE: REUTERS

A jury on Tuesday acquitted a commercial truck driver of causing the 2019 deaths of seven motorcyclists in a head-on collision in northern New Hampshire. Volodymyr Zhukovskyy, 26, of West Springfield, Massachusetts, had pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of negligent homicide, manslaughter, driving under the influence, and reckless conduct, although some of the charges were dropped during the trial. He has been in jail since the crash on June 21, 2019, in Randolph. His trial began on July 26. 00:00 Intro To Topics 00:44 PAGANS MC REACHED OUT TO INSANE THROTTLE 02:20 PAGANS MC MEMBER HE WAS NOT DANGEROUS MISTAKE ON THIS 03:50 Media makes a correction to the story 07:16 Biker Belles 09:26 My thoughts on the NOT GUILTY verdict https://www.audacy.com/krld/news/local/gang-affiliations-probed-in-murder-of-motorcyclist-in-azle https://www.wbur.org/news/2022/08/09/new-hampshire-2019-trucker-biker-crash --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/motorcyclemadhouse/message

Today's guest, Joe Schutt, is a broker and the owner of Unit Realty Group in Boston. Although he spent his childhood growing up in West Springfield, Massachusetts, he moved to Boston 23 years ago. In this episode, I sit with Joe, discussing his journey in Real Estate so far, with lessons learned, particularly the importance of being authentic and how it factors into success and growth in business. Top Takeaways:  “Just bringing a community together is a great thing… It's just a fun way to do things.” – [Joe Schutt] “Two things people need to understand… Be your authentic self, and work your sphere of influence.” – [Joe Schutt] “It's not about the money sometimes; it's about the relationships.” – [Joe Schutt] Episode Highlights: [00:25] Intro [04:52] What brought you to Boston? [05:50] The biggest misconception about Boston. [08:32] What was the moment that triggered your entry into Real Estate? [14:05] About Joe's Company, Unit Realty Group.  [23:05] How has “https://www.inman.com/ (Inman)” been beneficial to you and your business?  [33:30] Joe's advice for new agents [35:05] How to contact Joe [36:14] Outro Episode Notes:  Joe shares that his move from West Springfield, Massachusetts, to Boston was primarily out of a desire for the big city life and to figure things out as a young, gay man. The biggest misconception about Boston is that people are rude. Still, instead, people are usually struggling to get to where they're going in a city with many people. Mainly working part-time jobs, Joe did not attend college but later started working in the banking sector, where he stayed for over 15 years with different banks till he discovered real estate. He had bought a condo with his ex, whose father noticed he was spending time on real estate-related activities and encouraged him to go into it.  Described as the most resilient city in the US, Boston did not experience as much of a downturn in real estate as the rest of the country. This resiliency is because of the high level of diversity in the Boston market, including biotech, finance, universities, teaching hospitals, and high-tech.  Joe mentions that while expecting to work in the primarily gay neighborhoods, he was, instead, put in an Irish community with all straight clients, exposing him to a new market, much to his benefit. Also, while he had initially thought he had to get as many clients as possible, over time, there was the realization of a need to carve out a niche, which he applies and emphasizes to his agents to this day. The decision to start a company with his ex occurred while they worked for another brokerage, and both realized they might be able to open their own. After this, they intentionally decided to go and work for another brokerage for one year to ensure they could handle it before starting theirs. While planning how to run their brokerage, they had to decide on values embedded in the company, like giving back to the community and volunteering.  Joe emphasizes the importance of being authentic and cultivating great business relationships rather than always being a salesperson. Be your authentic self, figure out what's going on, take on the technology that works for you but don't go crazy with it; it's about relationships in the end. A part of growing friendships is to do so because of who people are and what they are; whether it's the real estate industry or not, it is essential to be involved and present without necessarily making it all about you. https://www.inman.com/ (“Inman”) has been highly valuable to Joe and his business, not just as a resource but as a family. This resource points again to the value of relationships created and the depth of connections that, in the end, genuinely determine the growth of a business. The branding of the company with orange was intentional to stand out from most other company colors. Apart from...

BusinessWest Editor George O'Brien talks with Andrew Michael, manager of Dave DiRico's Golf in West Springfield. The two discuss the surge that the game — and business — of golf have seen since the start of the pandemic and its prospects for continuing in the 2020 season. They also delve into supply chain issues,  inflation, and the many other challenges facing course owners and managers. It's all must listening, so join us on BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest in partnership with Living Local and sponsored by PeoplesBank.

Where do emerging food leaders see the industry heading over the next five years? For the second year of our informal survey, we asked about 60 Cornell University food program students to rank the importance of various food trends including plant-based, sustainability, inflation, and more. Cornell University Professor Dan Hooker and one of his students join The Food Institute Podcast to help us break down the results. More About Dan Hooker: Dan is a global retail and consumer packaged goods executive with broad experience across diverse business environments and formats, leading traditional food retail operations and merchandising, as well as product development, consumer and category analytics, sourcing and procurement, global trading, national sales and ecommerce. Dan is an outstanding strategist and general manager, and he has led the successful startup of multiple diverse businesses. Known for and recognized as one of the world's leading authorities on retailers' proprietary brands, he has shaped clients' programs across four continents and eight classes of trade. His passion is in helping companies see their unique DNA and positioning and creating actionable marketing and sales strategies essential for their success. After earning a degree from Cornell University in Agribusiness and Marketing, Dan plunged headlong into retail joining Aldi Foods as a District Manager. In the early 1990's Wakefern/ShopRite was very concerned about Aldi's expansion east and Dan jumped at the opportunity to start a business, and moved to West Springfield, MA and opened the first Price Rite Store. Today there are over 70 Price Rite stores that generate over $1 Billion in annual revenue and they are a strategic growth driver for Wakefern. After spending two years at Arthur Andersen as a retail consultant Dan spent fourteen years at Daymon Worldwide working with manufacturers and retailers across the world. Dan's career at Daymon progressed rapidly, and In 2011 Dan was appointed to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) as the Chief Supplier Officer (CSO). As the CSO Dan was responsible for Category Management and Analytics, Supplier Relationships, Global Sourcing and Procurement and ran Daymon's import and export businesses. As a member of the ELT Dan was instrumental in re-inventing Daymon from consulting/brokerage company to a broader retail services company. Dan left Daymon at the end of 2013 and joined Trilliant Food and Nutrition in January of 2014 as the Vice President of Sales for national accounts and ecommerce. For the last four years Dan has focused on the digital channel selling to ecommerce retailers and running multi-million-dollar businesses for Walmart.com and Jet.com. And today, Dan is on the Faculty at the SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University where he teaches both graduates and undergraduates in Food and Consumables Marketing, Supply Chain Strategy, and he is the Director of External Education for the Food Industry Management Program. Dan has an MBA from the University of Connecticut. To learn more about the SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University, please visit: https://dyson.cornell.edu/ Sign-Up for FI Retail 360: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/cIOL5ME/FIRetail360 Mentioned in this Episode - Leveraging AI in Plant-Based Innovation: https://foodinstitute.com/podcast/leveraging-ai-in-plant-based-innovation/

BusinessWest Editor George O'Brien talks with Andrew Michael, manager of Dave DiRico's Golf in West Springfield. The two discuss the surge that the game — and business — of golf have seen since the start of the pandemic and its prospects for continuing in the 2020 season. They also delve into supply chain issues, inflation, and the many other challenges facing course owners and managers. It's all must listening, so join us on BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest in partnership with Living Local and sponsored by PeoplesBank.

Paul Connor, West Springfield MA, Police Chief,  shares his perspectives, changes, and progress in the area of substance abuse, from 26 years as a police officer, including 10 years in the Narcotics Bureau, a Captain and Chief of Police.Check Out Our Social Media!Healing Voices Project:  www.healingvoicesproject.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealingVoicesProjectYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3eR6nZ_ToGXi6zOOK5l_fQTwitter: https://twitter.com/MikeTourville3Cooking Something Good:  www.csgbn.com

You know what kind of day today is? It's a GREAT day to go dumpster diving! A seasoned pro takes me into the depths of a dumpster in West Springfield, Massachusetts, plus a tik tok star talks about how she got hooked on dumpster diving. You'll also get some do's and don'ts from a guy who wrote a book about it! Photo: Jessica Severin de Martinez Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BusinessTalk, BusinessWest Editor George O'Brien has a lively, wide-ranging discussion with Tracye Whitfield, one of BusinessWest's recently named Women of Impact for 2021, several of whom have been spotlighted in recent weeks. The two talk about everything that went into this honor, from her passion for service on the Springfield City Council to her recent appointment as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion officer in West Springfield to her work mentoring young people. It's a compelling discussion and must listening, so join us on BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest in partnership with Living Local. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#018 - You've likely attended - or at the very least, heard of - the massive equestrian event called Equine Affaire, a 4-day exposition that occurs in Massachusetts and Ohio each year. We attend these conferences and trade shows from year to year, but have you ever had the opportunity to take a true behind-the-scenes look into the process and the people who are producing such a large-scale event?Equine Affaire's president and owner Coagi Long joins The Leadline to share the history of her growth with the company throughout the past several years. You'll hear an insider's view of what it takes to host one of the leading trade shows in the horse industry, along with:• How Coagi began her career with Equine Affaire as a college graduate and later acquired the company from its former owner, Eugenia Snyder;• What steps the team took to pivot from their live event during the pandemic (and how excited they are to be back this upcoming November);• The benefits to horse business owners as an attendee or an exhibitor, or even a volunteer!We'll also chat briefly about The Leadline's upcoming Business After Hours mixer which will be held at Equine Affaire on November 12, 2021 in West Springfield, MA. (Want to join us? Click here to RSVP!)For the full show notes and links to the resources mentioned in this episode, visit our website at http://theleadlinepodcast.com/episode18.*********This episode is brought to you by EquiDirectory, an online horse business directory and marketplace where more than 5,000+ other equestrians have already listed their horse business. Basic business listings are totally free, so sign up and list your business today by downloading the EquiDirectory app or visiting EquiDirectory.net.*********Enjoying this podcast? Join The Leadline Community on Facebook to connect with like-minded equine business owners and other podcast fans!

John Coe and Monty Hoffman Bio Monty Hoffman formed Hoffman & Associates in 1993 with a single townhouse conversion and has since then transformed the company into a market leader of real estate development in the Washington, DC, metro area and beyond. With more than 30 years of experience, Monty actively leads the company's business development and market strategy, as well as the design initiatives for every Hoffman project. Monty has been recognized in Washington's SmartCEO's Future 50 list and the Washington Business Journal's Power 100. He is a founding board member of the DC Students Construction Trades Foundation, which provides educational and apprenticeship opportunities for District students interested in design, engineering, and construction. He served on the DC Public Schools Engineering Advisory Board and is a current board member of the Federal City Council and Southwest Business Improvement District. Monty graduated from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown with a Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering Technology. He is married with three children and lives in Potomac, MD. Show Notes Role- Strategy and deal making. Mentoring and coaching. What’s the next niche and big thing? Figuring out how to allocate resources (4:00) Origins and Education Grew up in an extended family with almost 60 cousins (5:00)Spent time in the Detroit area initially- Taylor, MI and Dearborn, MIMoved to Pennsylvania when he was 14 (6:30)Dad was a bricklayer starting in Detroit area and then moved back to PA to start his own company (6:40)He played with building materials as a kid and went to job sites with his Dad (7:20)He learned “smack” from the workers in his Dad’s company (7:40)Driving a dump truck and other equipment at 15 yrs. old (8:30)Mom was a homemaker and he lived in a blue collar environment (9:00)College- Univ. of Pittsburgh, Johnstown campus– paid his way through college (9:45)Worked a summer as a mine worker (10:15)No coincidence that he got straight As in school after that work (10:45)Studied Civil Engineering (11:30) Initial Employment Worked for a company that build smokestacks (Pullman) to pay off a college loan (11:50)600 foot high smokestacks on nuclear power plants (12:10)Story about butchering an antelope on the job site (12:45)Moved to DC in 1984 and lived with buddies and interviewed and joined the Donohoe Company (13:50)Project Engineer then Project Manager (14:30)1620 L St. NW- built over transformer with huge trusses and tells story about getting them into the City (15:20)Client was Mohammed Hadid (16:15)Bought a property in West Springfield, VA and his Dad came down from PA to help him build his home, which was a modular home (16:40) PN Hoffman Beginnings Decided to start his own company in 1993 by buying a row house (1605 16th St. NW) with his partner, Pete Nazelrod, a fellow Donohoe colleague. They sold out the project and made $300,000 from the proceeds (16:35)Bought two more properties in the 16

What do future food leaders think about the food industry's prospects over the next five years? Professor Daniel Williams Hooker of Cornell University joins The Food Institute Podcast with three of his most gifted students to discuss the results of a recent survey produced in partnership with The Food Institute. The students offer their opinions on the importance of plant-based foods, food delivery, animal proteins, social causes, and more. Hosted By: Chris Campbell More About Daniel Williams Hooker Dan is a global retail and consumer packaged goods executive with broad experience across diverse business environments and formats, leading traditional food retail operations and merchandising, as well as product development, consumer and category analytics, sourcing and procurement, global trading, national sales and ecommerce. Dan is an outstanding strategist and general manager, and he has led the successful startup of multiple diverse businesses. Known for and recognized as one of the world's leading authorities on retailers' proprietary brands, he has shaped clients' programs across four continents and eight classes of trade. His passion is in helping companies see their unique DNA and positioning and creating actionable marketing and sales strategies essential for their success. After earning a degree from Cornell University in Agribusiness and Marketing, Dan plunged headlong into retail joining Aldi Foods as a District Manager. In the early 1990's Wakefern/ShopRite was very concerned about Aldi's expansion east and Dan jumped at the opportunity to start a business, and moved to West Springfield, MA and opened the first Price Rite Store. Today there are over 70 Price Rite stores that generate over $1 Billion in annual revenue and they are a strategic growth driver for Wakefern. After spending two years at Arthur Andersen as a retail consultant Dan spent fourteen years at Daymon Worldwide working with manufacturers and retailers across the world. Dan's career at Daymon progressed rapidly, and In 2011 Dan was appointed to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) as the Chief Supplier Officer (CSO). As the CSO Dan was responsible for Category Management and Analytics, Supplier Relationships, Global Sourcing and Procurement and ran Daymon's import and export businesses. As a member of the ELT Dan was instrumental in re-inventing Daymon from consulting/brokerage company to a broader retail services company. Dan left Daymon at the end of 2013 and joined Trilliant Food and Nutrition in January of 2014 as the Vice President of Sales for national accounts and ecommerce. For the last four years Dan has focused on the digital channel selling to ecommerce retailers and running multi-million-dollar businesses for Walmart.com and Jet.com. And today, Dan is on the Faculty at the SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University where he teaches both graduates and undergraduates in Food and Consumables Marketing, Supply Chain Strategy, and he is the Director of External Education for the Food Industry Management Program. Dan has an MBA from the University of Connecticut. To learn more about the SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University, please visit: https://dyson.cornell.edu/

Ken recaps the championship race at Thunder Road that took place this past week. Steve Cormier and Farmer Dave stop by and Tom Beardsley calls in from West Springfield, Massachusetts. Apparently no one told him there is no Big E this year and he's alone down there.

Ken recaps the championship race at Thunder Road that took place this past week. Steve Cormier and Farmer Dave stop by and Tom Beardsley calls in from West Springfield, Massachusetts. Apparently no one told him there is no Big E this year and he's alone down there.

We open up with special guest Heather J. who was given the opening segment as a forum to offer a counter point from a previous guest. This is a one of segment so enjoy it without getting any ideas for yourself. At (9:53) we change gears and Farley fails to contain his excitement for the Washington Nationals and the bros talk baseball and at (14:33) while still talking baseball the guys also talk about sports team clothing. At (18:39) we are finally joined by the 2018 Marine Corps Mens Marathon champ Jeff Stein. We start out talking about our favorite topics, new kids and PTN. At (21:35) we talk about how Jeff got his start in running during Law School and transitioning into the more serious running scene. At (22:38) we talk about his full time job as a public defender and explore the relationship between the demands from his career and his relationship with running. At (26:48) we talk about the complete opposite experience Jeff had in the 2017 Marine Corps Marathon, when he and another elite runner went the wrong way on the course. At (33:33) we get into his experience in 2018 which (spoiler alert) lead to a win. At (39:40) we ask for some MCM pro tips for our listeners competing in the peoples marathon this weekend before revisiting the big win from 2018. At (44:33) Jeff talks about a spring injury and the build up to CIM and we talk about his coach, and how his schedule influences having to do most of his training on his own. We are back at (52:13) to wrap up the interview before (53:00) Docs talks about his weekend at West Springfield attending the Hall of Fame induction of teammate Chris Banks who better listen to this episode. At (1:00:30) we talk about the Kipchoge sub two hour marathon in Vienna not Virginia and Docs tries to connect the dots to a recent running news cycle, the race, PTN records and of course the shoes. At (1:09:08) we talk about the Womens Marathon Record going down at the feet of Brigid Kosgei in Chicago and we throw out an offer that Kosgei cannot refuse, and then we talk about a couple of athletes that dropped out of Chicago. At (1:15:30) we have a transportation update, a segment usually reserved for Joanna but hopefully lives up to her expectations.

An under the weather Docs talks about surprise parties and his trip to Arizona. At (15:20) we are joined by West Springfield head coach and fellow under the weather guest Chris Pellegrini, who talks about the Spartan girls state championship and boys second place showing, his start in distance coaching, the evolution of the sport during his tenure and the storied program at WSHS. We are back at (57:50) to wrap up the interview. At (1:00:30)we discuss the Emily Scheck story, a college runner who was disowned by her family and then initially penalized by the NCAA. At (1:04:52) we talk about Amazon coming to town and changing names. At (1:09:48) we start our twitter feedback with our new favorite topic scooters. At (1:18:30) we finally talk about Farleys Dancing with the Stars recap.

This week, immigrants facing domestic violence take a chance applying for a special visa. Plus, we take a nervous look at Vermont’s outdated flood maps, and a new study that finds New England is losing forestland fast. Also, how does geology influence human behavior? We go WAY back into the history of our region to find out. And it’s time once again for The Big E – the massive agricultural fair that ties together the New England states. We’ll give you a taste. The Pawtuckaway Mountains in Southeastern New Hampshire are the remnant of an extinct volcano. “Blobs” of granite, formed from magma, created the rock formations that characterize much of New Hampshire’s topography. Image via USGS, 1957. Choosing Between Safety and Deportation Immigrants living in New England illegally have reason to be on edge. President Trump’s enhanced enforcement priorities are leading to increased arrests. And reports of federal immigration agents showing up at schools and courts are heightening fears among people in the country without authorization. But what happens when that fear is used as a weapon? This episode, reporter Shannon Dooling tells us how immigration status is used to torment and intimidate — and why more people may be looking for a way out. Some immigrants living here without authorization who’ve been victims of crime in the U.S. may be eligible for a U visa. The application process and lengthy wait time used to be a deterrent, but that appears to be changing under the Trump administration. Here, immigration lawyer Susan Roses, left, reviews documents and with Antonia concerning her U-visa filing. Photo by Jesse Costa via WBUR. And as Hurricanes rip through Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Texas, and Florida, the impacts are felt in New England, too. Not just in the high winds and surf we saw from Hurricane Jose along the coastline, but in the way we think about risks from those storms. Right now, the National Flood Insurance Program is $25 billion in debt, and Congress is trying to figure out how to make it work. But even before the funding crisis, the national program was not addressing the flood risks in many states, including Vermont. Vermont Public Radio’s Howard Weiss-Tisman reports that some of the ideas under discussion could have real impacts here. Department of Environmental Conservation floodplain manager Ned Swanberg points to areas in a map of Jamaica that are prone to flooding. Many of the FEMA flood maps in Vermont are outdated and don’t accurately convey the true threat of catastrophic floods. Credit Howard Weiss-Tisman. Also, one of the ways to prevent flooding is by planting trees – a study in the UK last year showed that planting trees could reduce the height of flooding in by up to 20 percent. But another study, just out from Harvard, shows that New England is losing trees at a rapid rate. The authors say our region is losing forest at a rate of 65 acres a day, and could lose more than a million acres of forest cover over the next half-century. Maine Public Radio’s Fred Bever reports. Bedrock and Politics in New Hampshire and Vermont Listeners to Brave Little State – the people-powered podcast from Vermont Public Radio – have a knack for curiosity. Visitors to VPR's website vote on their favorite listener-submitted questions about Vermont – sending reporters scampering across the Green Mountain State in search of answers. When we heard the question they took on for this month's episode, we knew we had to discuss it on NEXT. Matt “Beagle” Bourgault, of Hinesburg, Vermont, asked: “What does the geology have to do with the character of Vermont? How do the underlying, rocks, soils, topography affect how Vermont is different from other New England states and from New York?” Our guest Angela Evancie is the host of Brave Little State and managing editor for podcasts at Vermont Public Radio.  Also joining us is Sam Evans-Brown, host of Outside/In, a podcast from New Hampshire Public Radio about the outside world and how we use it. Sam's also a self-professed “secret geology nerd.” (The secret’s out now, Sam.) This bedrock geologic map shows the folded bedrock that creates Vermont’s long north-south valleys, as well as some blobs of bedrock in the Northeast Kingdom.Courtesy of the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation / Agency of Natural Resources. Do you have a question you’d like NEXT to investigate? Submit it here. Pleasure Horses, Lobster Rolls, and State Pride at The Big E Rider Jillian Silva introduces her horse, Indy, to the camera after winning a park horse competition. Credit: Ryan King/ WNPR. The Eastern States Exposition – better known as The Big E – is a massive fair that runs for two weeks in the fall in West Springfield, Massachusetts. This is The Big E's 101st year. The exposition was the brainchild of Joshua L. Brooks, a printer from Springfield, who also operated a farm. At the time, even as industry was booming in New England, farming was in decline – local farmers couldn't compete with the farms out in the fertile land of the Midwest. Pig racing at The Big E. Credit: Ryan King/ WNPR. Brooks’s idea was to start an event that would showcase new farming methods and technology, and establish competitive awards that would motivate farmers to produce more efficiently. Brooks got a group of businessmen together, they purchased some land in Springfield. And they convinced the National Dairy Association, which was headquartered in Chicago, to have their exhibition here instead of the Midwest. The dairy show was held in September 1916, and by the next year, Brooks had the agricultural showcase that he envisioned. A woman selling lobster rolls in the Maine building says Maine lobster rolls are better than the Connecticut kind. Host John Dankosky disagrees. Credit: Ryan King/WNPR. Today, The Big E features many attractions familiar to country fairs. There are still livestock competitions, and of course, lots of greasy fair food. But it's also a uniquely pan-New England event. On the grounds, six permanent buildings showcase the goods, cuisines, attractions and quirks of each state in our region. As a show about New England, the state buildings were what drew us to the fair last year, and they did not disappoint. There was so much to see and do at The Big E, we couldn’t possibly take it all in. For a taste, check out this video by the wonderful Ryan Caron King. About NEXT NEXT is produced at WNPR. Host: John Dankosky Producer: Andrea Muraskin Executive Producer: Catie Talarski Contributors to this episode: Shannon Dooling, Howard Weiss-Tisman, Fred Bever, Angela Evancie, Sam Evans-Brown Music: Todd Merrell, “New England” by Goodnight Blue Moon, “Shameless” by Ani DiFranco Get all the NEXT episodes. We appreciate your feedback! Send praise, critique, suggestions, questions, story leads, and ideas for your state’s new motto to next@wnpr.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farley jinxes the Nationals, we get Asics gear and talk NYC marathon, and Docs recaps his West Springfield weekend. We are joined by 2003 Mens MCM winner Pete Sherry, who discusses being in the Georgetown Hall of Fame, his massage therapy, range of motion and flexibility business, injuries during his career, his marathoning, advice for marathoners, Joannas favorite subject northern virgina high school running, and more. It is marathon season so we close out with more marathon talk, a letter from overseas, and a little bit extra.

Sergeant Lakeisha Phelps and colleagues at the Nashua, NH police department participate in an ice-bucket challenge to raise awareness for ALS, in August, 2014. Phelps is one of two black police officers in a force of 170. (Credit: Dean Shalhoup/ Nashua Telegraph) This week, we bring you more stories about policing and race in four New England states. The top court in Massachusetts has ruled that fleeing from police might be legal as well as in the best interests of black men in Boston. Bridgeport, Connecticut looks to remake its police force more in the image of its population. And in Nashua, New Hampshire, a black officer deals with her own feelings about police shootings; and a young Latino man, who used to be in a Providence gang, befriends a white city police officer. We also travel to The Big E, a massive agricultural fair that draws people from all over the region to argue over what kind of lobster roll is the best. Plus, our favorite science reporter refreshes us on the science behind fall foliage. “They Look Like You, They Talk Like You” When Jimmy Warren was approached by Boston police officers on the street in December, 2011, he ran. Later, he was arrested and searched. Warren had no contraband on him, but police found an unlicensed gun in a nearby yard. Warren was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, and convicted. But last week, the highest court in Massachusetts overturned the conviction. The justices said Warren running from the police should not have been used as a basis for suspicion, citing reports by the Boston Police Department and the ACLU of Massachusetts that found a pattern of discrimination against black men by the force. WBUR digital reporter Zeninjor Enwemeka has been covering the ruling – which she says has broader implications – and joins us on NEXT. Cadets from the Bridgeport, Connecticut police academy practice for their graduation ceremony, earlier this month. (Credit: Jeff Cohen/ WNPR) In Bridgeport, Connecticut, where more than 60 percent of residents identify as black or Hispanic, the city is making an effort to enroll new officers who live in town. It’s an attempt to make a police force that looks more like the city it serves. We’re joined again by WNPR reporter Jeff Cohen, who covers race and policing in Connecticut. (If you missed our first segment with Jeff on race-based traffic stops, be sure to check it out here.) “I Stick Out Like A Sore Thumb” In Episode 5, reporter Emily Corwin of New Hampshire Public Radio brought us her investigation into the criminal justice system in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It's the state's most populous and most diverse county in what is an overwhelmingly white state. She found that blacks are six times more likely to be in jail than whites. There's a disparity in the police force, too. In the city of Nashua, there are only two black officers in a police force of 170. This week, Emily introduces us to one of those officers, Sergeant Lakeisha Phelps. Jose Jose Rodriguez (L) stands with Providence Police Officer Dean Isabella. (Credit: John Bender: RIPR) Dean Isabella and Jose Rodriguez grew up on the western edge of Providence, several decades apart. The area has long dealt with high crime rates. Isabella now works there as a city police officer. That's how he met Rodriguez, a teenager in the neighborhood who was also an active gang member. Years later, their paths crossed again when Rodriguez began working to stop gang violence with the Institute for the Study and Practice of Non-Violence. Isabella and Rodriguez describe how a kid from the neighborhood and a cop became close friends as part of Rhode Island Public Radio’s series “Speaking Across Difference.” Pleasure Horses, Lobster Rolls, and State Pride at The Big E Rider Jillian Silva introduces her horse, Indy, to the camera after winning a park horse competition. (Credit: Ryan King/ WNPR) The Eastern States Exposition – better known as The Big E – is a massive fair that runs for two weeks in the fall in West Springfield, Massachusetts. This is The Big E's centennial year. The exposition was the brainchild of Joshua L. Brooks, a printer from Springfield, who also operated a farm. At the time, even as industry was booming in New England, farming was in decline – local farmers couldn't compete with the farms out in the fertile land of the Midwest. Pig racing at The Big E. (Credit: Ryan King/ WNPR) Brooks’s idea was to start an event that would showcase new farming methods and technology, and establish competitive awards that would motivate farmers to produce more efficiently. Brooks got a group of businessmen together, they purchased some land in Springfield. And they convinced the National Dairy Association, which was headquartered in Chicago, to have their exhibition here instead of the Midwest. The dairy show was held in September 1916, and by the next year, Brooks had the agricultural showcase that he envisioned. A woman selling lobster rolls in the Maine building says Maine lobster rolls are better than the Connecticut kind. Host John Dankosky disagrees. (Credit: Ryan King/WNPR) Today, The Big E features many attractions familiar to country fairs. There are still livestock competitions, and of course, lots of greasy fair food. But it's also a uniquely pan-New England event. On the grounds, six permanent buildings showcase the goods, cuisines, attractions and quirks of each state in our region. As a show about New England, the state buildings were what drew us to the fair — and they did not disappoint. There was so much to see and do at The Big E, we couldn’t possibly take it all in. For a preview, check out this video by the wonderful Ryan Caron King. About NEXT NEXT is produced at WNPR. Host: John Dankosky Producer: Andrea Muraskin Executive Producer: Catie Talarski Digital Content Manager/Editor: Heather Brandon Contributors to this episode: Jeff Cohen, Patrick Skahill Music: Todd Merrell, “New England” by Goodnight Blue Moon Get all the NEXT episodes. We appreciate your feedback! Send praise, critique, suggestions, questions, story leads, and ideas for your state’s new motto to next@wnpr.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We just got back from the Railroad Hobby Show in West Springfield, Mass this past weekend and WOW… 25,000 people, 4 buildings, and hundreds of exhibitors.  I have never been to a hobby show that was this large. We talked non-stop for two days to over 5,000 people who visited our booth.  The show was ...