Holiday time usually becomes shopping time for a lot of Beaver County residents, but across America the trend for shopping has started earlier and more become more imperative. So much so, in fact, that Black Friday itself has created several sub-holidays.

The reflection of the big-business chaos during the holidays is not one that Dave Smatko, owner of the Medicine Stop Pharmacy in Beaver Falls, tends to agree with or employ in his practices. He joined Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County on December 3 to talk about the practices he employs when it comes to his store hours, and how it seems more pleasant than the big-box shopping rush.

Smatko also talked about the history of his tenure, his dedicated staff that he works with, and the advice that he could give to current and future pharmacists. He also took a couple minutes to banter about his favorite sport (hockey) and the status of his favorite team (the Penguins).

To hear the full interview, click on the player below!