Episode 37:  On this week's Hey Neighbor we're joined by Lieutenant Colonel Scott Helmer of the NY Air National Guard. Scott currently serves as the Chief Nurse of the 139th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and has put in 33 years of federal military service. In addition to his military responsibilities, Scott also works as a nurse right here in the Mohawk Valley Heath System.


---
Show Notes:
(0:00) - Show Intro
(0:30) - Scott Helmer Intro & Background
(2:00) - Career Start & Active Duty
(2:30) - NY Air National Guard
(4:00) - Sacrifice
(6:05) - Studies After Enlisting
(8:45) - Becoming a RN
(9:20) - Memorable Moments of the Journey
(12:00) - Favorite Place the Military Has Taken You
(14:40) - What Did You Have Wrong About the Military?
(17:45) - Camaraderie & Friendships
(20:00) - What Does Veteran's Day Mean to You?
(24:10) - Rapid Fire Questions Start
(27:10) - Favorite Downtime Activities
(29:00) - Most Memorable Prank
(30:30) - Giving Back to the Community




---
Scott Helmer's Links:
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2020/11/16/honoring-lt--col--scott-helmer



---
Love Living Local Links:
Podcast Email - [email protected]
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315/
Scott's FB - https://www.facebook.com/scott.grates.1
Essential F-Words Website -  https://www.essentialfwords.com/
Essential F-Words Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Essential-F-Words-Teens-Things-Graduation/dp/B0BW2MGVJW



---
The Love Living Local Podcast is shining a spotlight on the people, places, & events that make Central NY an amazing place to live.

Episode 36: Weekly Recap 11/6/23

Scott and Kelly recap the events of their last week in Central NY and shout out a bunch of local businesses including:

• Nexus Center
• Accelerate Sports
• Elevate CNY
• PK's Pub
• Lukin's
• Nail Creek
• North Star Orchards
• Roma Sausage & Deli


---
Links:
Email - [email protected]
FB - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
IG - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315/
Scott's FB - https://www.facebook.com/scott.grates.1
Scott's Book Website -  https://www.essentialfwords.com/
Essential F-Words on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Essential-F-Words-Teens-Things-Graduation/dp/B0BW2MGVJW


---
The Love Living Local Podcast is shining a spotlight on the people, places, & events that make Central NY an amazing place to live.

Episode 35: Our breakdown and picks heading into NFL Week 9!

Week 8 Pick Results:

Scott 3-0 (23-6)
Kelly 1-3 (16-15)
Marley 2-1 (15-15)
Christian 0-3 (10-22)
Conner 1-2 (9-20)

---
Links:
Email - [email protected]
FB - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
IG - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315/
Scott's FB - https://www.facebook.com/scott.grates.1
Essential F-Words Website -  https://www.essentialfwords.com/
Essential F-Words Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Essential-F-Words-Teens-Things-Graduation/dp/B0BW2MGVJW


---
The Love Living Local Podcast is shining a spotlight on the people, places, & events that make Central NY an amazing place to live.

Episode 34:  Weekend Buzz highlighting the events & happenings in CNY for 11/3-11/5.

---

Friday November 3rd
// Art Yoga @ Hamilton College Wellin Museum of Art - 4:00-5:00 PM
// Newsies the Musical @ Ilion Little Theatre - Nov. 3, 4 @ 7:00 PM; Nov. 5 12 and 2 PM.

Saturday November 4th
// Taste of CNY - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at North Star Orchards
// Masters of Illusion Live @ Showroom Turning Stone - 8:00pm tickets $58-115
// Ultimate Journey Experience at Nothing Fancy Saloon in Vernon - 8:00 PM
// Greystone Castle  HUGE Craft Show - 10:00am-4:00 PM

Sunday November 5th
// Paul Davie @ 3 Bastards Brewing in Vernon - 3:00 PM
// The Marshall Tucker Band @ Showroom Turning Stone - 7:00 PM
// Hip Reflex Flow @ Baggs Square Brewery - 12:30 PM


---
Love Living Local Links:
Podcast Email - [email protected]
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315/
Scott's FB - https://www.facebook.com/scott.grates.1
Essential F-Words Website -  https://www.essentialfwords.com/
Essential F-Words Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Essential-F-Words-Teens-Things-Graduation/dp/B0BW2MGVJW


---
The Love Living Local Podcast is shining a spotlight on the people, places, & events that make Central NY an amazing place to live.

Episode 33: On this week's Hey Neighbor we're joined by Geoff & Lisa Lawton, founders of Amazing Gracie's Gift Foundation. This year the foundation will be hosting their 11th Annual Night of Grace event at Francesca's in Ilion. This is a great way to support their amazing mission and honor Gracie's legacy.

Tickets for the event can be purchased at:
https://www.amazinggraciesgift.org/get-involved/night-of-grace/

---
Show Notes:
(0:00) - Show Introduction
(0:50) - Geoff & Lisa Intro
(1:30) - Foundation Origin Story
(3:45) - Disney Trip
(7:20) - Inspired to Help Other Families
(9:50) - Further Treatment
(11:45) - Creating the Foundation & Golf Tournament
(13:30) - Board of 21 People
(14:20) - What Makes Us Different
(16:30) - Working With the Ronald McDonald House
(20:00) - Two Main Foundation Events
(24:35) - Balancing Work With the Foundation
(26:00) - Going Back to Nursing School
(28:05) - Rapid Fire Questions
(32:00) - Closing Thoughts


---
Amazing Gracie's  Links:
Website - https://www.amazinggraciesgift.org/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/graciesamazinggift
Night of Grace Tickets - https://www.amazinggraciesgift.org/get-involved/night-of-grace/



---
Love Living Local Links:
Podcast Email - [email protected]
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315/
Scott's FB - https://www.facebook.com/scott.grates.1
Essential F-Words Website -  https://www.essentialfwords.com/
Essential F-Words Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Essential-F-Words-Teens-Things-Graduation/dp/B0BW2MGVJW



---
The Love Living Local Podcast is shining a spotlight on the people, places, & events that make Central NY an amazing place to live.

Episode 32: Weekly Recap 10/30/23

Scott and Kelly recap the events of their last week in Central NY and shout out a bunch of local businesses including:

• Nothing Bundt Cakes (New Hartford)
• Sumo Japanese Hibachi & Sushi 
• Owl Hill Farms
• Brooklyn Pickle Utica
• First Source Federal Credit Union
• Dr. Ahn
• Bagg's Square Brewing Company
• Max Scialdone 
• Ventura's Restaurant 
• Nostro - Restobar & Lounge 

---
Links:
Email - [email protected]
FB - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
IG - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315/
Scott's FB - https://www.facebook.com/scott.grates.1
Scott's Book Website -  https://www.essentialfwords.com/
Essential F-Words on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Essential-F-Words-Teens-Things-Graduation/dp/B0BW2MGVJW


---
The Love Living Local Podcast is shining a spotlight on the people, places, & events that make Central NY an amazing place to live.

Episode 31: Three out of four hosts are feeling good this week, the other one not so much... Our breakdown and picks heading into NFL Week 8!




---
Links:
Email - [email protected]
FB - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
IG - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315/
Scott's FB - https://www.facebook.com/scott.grates.1
Essential F-Words Website -  https://www.essentialfwords.com/
Essential F-Words Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Essential-F-Words-Teens-Things-Graduation/dp/B0BW2MGVJW

---
The Love Living Local Podcast is shining a spotlight on the people, places, & events that make Central NY an amazing place to live.

Episode 30:  Weekend Buzz highlighting the events & happenings in CNY for 10/27-10/29.
 
---
Thursday October 26th
// Moe’s Tavern Pop Up at 16 Stone Stone Brewpub

Friday October 27th
// Utica College Men's Hockey vs. Adrian College
// Annual Rocky Horror Interactive Picture Show @ The Palace Theatre in Syracuse
// Flashlight Safari @ The Wild Animal Park in Chittenango
// HCCC Fall Drag Show Extravaganza

Saturday October 28th
// Candlelight Concert: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics @ Schafer Theatre
// Utica Comets vs. Rochester Americans
// Mister and Miss Monster Mayhem at the Bagg's Square Brewing Company
// The Tape Face Show @ Turning Stone Resort & Casino

Sunday October 29th
// Little Falls Farmers Market 9am-2pm @ Town Hall Municipal Parking Lot
// Villa Verona Sunday Brunch in the Bistro 11am- 2pm



---
Love Living Local Links:
Podcast Email - [email protected]
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315/
Scott's FB - https://www.facebook.com/scott.grates.1
Essential F-Words Website -  https://www.essentialfwords.com/
Essential F-Words Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Essential-F-Words-Teens-Things-Graduation/dp/B0BW2MGVJW


---
The Love Living Local Podcast is shining a spotlight on the people, places, & events that make Central NY an amazing place to live.

Episode 29: On this week's Hey Neighbor we're joined by Kyle Meier, QB for Whitesboro High School Football. Kyle has lead the Warriors to a 7-1 record as they head into the Section 3 Class A playoffs this weekend.

As much as Kyle excels on the gridiron, he's also an ivy league caliber student. He will be furthering his education & football career at the Division 1 Dartmouth College next year! We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with this amazing young man.

---
Show Notes:
(0:00) - Show Introduction
(0:30) - Kyle Introduction
(1:05) - Early Years
(3:30) - Coach Who Impacted Kyle's Development
(4:35) - Overcoming Early Challenges in Football
(5:40) - When Kyle Knew There Was a Future in Football
(6:40) - College Recruiting Process
(8:25) - Ivy League Resume & Future Studies
(9:35) - Why Dartmouth?
(10:40) - Balancing College Responsibilities
(12:05) - Goals Heading into College
(12:55) - Bond with Teammates
(15:10) - Best Memory with Team
(16:30) - Rapid Fire Questions
(21:20) - Sectional Playoffs & Goals For This Season


---
Kyle's  Links:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kylemeier.05/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/KyleMeier15
HUDL - https://www.hudl.com/profile/15691308/Kyle-Meier


---
Love Living Local Links:
Podcast Email - [email protected]
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315/
Scott's FB - https://www.facebook.com/scott.grates.1
Essential F-Words Website -  https://www.essentialfwords.com/
Essential F-Words Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Essential-F-Words-Teens-Things-Graduation/dp/B0BW2MGVJW


---
The Love Living Local Podcast is shining a spotlight on the people, places, & events that make Central NY an amazing place to live.

Episode 28: Weekly Recap 10/23/23

Scott and Kelly recap the events of their last week in Central NY and shout out a bunch of local businesses including:

• Sorrento's Pizzeria
• Hearth & Homes
• Neighborhood Family Dentistry
• Wise Guy Sammy's
• Dyn's Cider Mill
• Upstate Tavern
• Crazy Otto's Empire Diner
• 1886 Prime


---
Links:
Email - [email protected]
FB - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
IG - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315/
Scott's FB - https://www.facebook.com/scott.grates.1
Scott's Book Website -  https://www.essentialfwords.com/
Essential F-Words on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Essential-F-Words-Teens-Things-Graduation/dp/B0BW2MGVJW


---
The Love Living Local Podcast is shining a spotlight on the people, places, & events that make Central NY an amazing place to live.