Category results for: Season 11

A Honey Bee’s Life

Category: Season 11

Tags: environment, hobbies

Denny Gorman, Certified Master Beekeeper & Vice President of the Lancaster County Beekeepers Society

Denny Gorman works to introduce novices to beekeeping and offers opportunities for learning for anyone who has an interest in honey bees and beekeeping. He has retired from a career in sales, marketing, and advertising where he spent many years on the national circuit as a professional speaker, trainer, and presenter. He and his wife Beth are the owners of Indian Marker Hives in Conestoga, Pennsylvania.

This entertaining and educational presentation explores the daily life of a honey bee, Apis mellifera. Follow her as she grows from egg to honey-producing forager. See the world through all 5 of her eyes. Understand her role in the pollination of more than 1/3 of all we eat. Learn why bees are important to humans, and some amazing facts about the intelligence and capability of these vital little insects and the golden liquid they produce.

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How Well Do We Know the Rules of the Road?

Category: Season 11

Tags: family, health, safety

Fritzi Schreffler, PA Department of Transportation

Fritzi Schreffler is the Safety Press Secretary for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. PennDOT oversees programs and policies affecting highways, urban and rural public transportation, airports, railroads, ports, and waterways.

Matthew D. Frampton, South Central PA Highway Safety

Matt Frampton is a former Pennsylvania State Police Trooper. He is now with South Central PA Highway Safety (SCPAHS). SCPAHS’s mission is to prevent injury and/or death on Pennsylvania’s highways through traffic safety education for the public

Approximately 25% of Pennsylvania drivers are 65 or older. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation recognizes the importance of Safety for our aging drivers. As Pennsylvania’s population ages, more people will be on the roads. PennDOT wants to make sure that older drivers have the cognitive abilities, physical abilities, and visual abilities to make things safer. While growing older does not necessarily constitute a safety risk, older drivers and their families should take the necessary precautions. This MindMatters talk highlights safe practices for older drivers and addresses the limitations they can face.

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Why Railroads are Still Important Today Part 1: Passenger Trains

Category: Season 11

James Bennet, Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

Jim Bennett is a lifelong rail fan and comes from a railroad background. Both his grandfathers worked on the Pennsylvania and Western Maryland Railroads. Jim has served as a member of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania Visitors Services Department for many years. In addition, he is a member of the Board of Directors for the Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.

In an era of planes and automobiles, perhaps we take railroads for granted. Railroads have long played a significant role in the history of our country. For the past 194 years, the growth of our nation can be attributed, in large part, to the hundreds of railroads that crisscross the United States. Railroads provided economic opportunities, opened the West, developed towns and communities, and were the primary mover of goods and passengers across the country until the era of the interstate highway system and jet transportation. Following the decline of railroads in the 1950s through the 1970s, railroads have since experienced a resurgence in their importance for both passenger and commercial (freight) service. This resurgence continues today. In this presentation, we will explore the history and future of railroads and their importance in 21st-century America.

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Why Railroads are Still Important Today Part 2: Freight Trains

Category: Season 11

James Bennet, Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

Jim Bennett is a lifelong rail fan and comes from a railroad background. Both his grandfathers worked on the Pennsylvania and Western Maryland Railroads. Jim has served as a member of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania Visitors Services Department for many years. In addition, he is a member of the Board of Directors for the Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.

In an era of planes and automobiles, perhaps we take railroads for granted. Railroads have long played a significant role in the history of our country. For the past 194 years, the growth of our nation can be attributed, in large part, to the hundreds of railroads that crisscross the United States. Railroads provided economic opportunities, opened the West, developed towns and communities, and were the primary mover of goods and passengers across the country until the era of the interstate highway system and jet transportation. Following the decline of railroads in the 1950s through the 1970s, railroads have since experienced a resurgence in their importance for both passenger and commercial (freight) service. This resurgence continues today. In this presentation, we will explore the history and future of railroads and their importance in 21st-century America.

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The Rise and Fall of the Pennsylvania Railroad, Part 1

Category: Season 11

James Bennet, Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

Jim Bennett is a lifelong rail fan and comes from a railroad background. Both his grandfathers worked on the Pennsylvania and Western Maryland Railroads. Jim has served as a member of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania Visitors Services Department for many years. In addition, he is a member of the Board of Directors for the Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.

This engaging session provides an insightful overview of the Pennsylvania Railroad’s history, highlighting how its growth and innovations shaped the nation’s development and economy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. We’ll explore the key factors behind its success, from its vast network to technological advancements, and how they helped propel the country forward. The session also covers the dramatic 1962 merger with its rival and the financial struggles that led to its bankruptcy two years later, offering a fascinating look at the rise and fall of one of America’s most influential railroads.

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