Best Placer Podcasts (2025)

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Dalrymple MacAlpin, singer, puppeteer, storyteller, composer, and multi-instrumentalist 29:31

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9d ago29:31

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Tonight, on The Sages Among Us, host Kimberly Ewing chats with local music and performing arts talent, Dalrymple MacAlpin, about his journey into music, puppetry, and his local contributions in Nevada County. He speaks of his life in Detroit and his mystical traditions and how he brings his heart and soul into his albums and performances.…

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Melissa Hannebrink - Quietech - Avoiding Scams 30:18

21d ago30:18

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Host Hollie Grimaldi Flores and Melissa discuss the prevelance of scams on the internet and other tactics and things we can do to avoid being separated from your money.By KVMR-FM

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Machen MacDonald, Author, Leadership Coach, Community Volunteer 29:21

1M ago29:21

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Host Keith Porter brings us the story behind the life and work of author, leadership coach and serial entrepreneur Machen MacDonald, who founded the ProBrilliance Leadership Institute and supports the community by volunteering with Bright Futures for Youth, The Greater Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Nevada County Economic Resource Council…

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Paula Gleicher Greenstreet - Powerhouse Volunteer 30:11

1M ago30:11

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Lori Burkart Frank interviews Paula Gleicher Greenstreet, President of Broadstreet Financial Group and Powerhouse Volunteer. Paula says yes to whatever is needed and happily steps into leadership roles to support organizations she feels drawn to.By KVMR-FM

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Brian Estes - Nevada Yuba Placer Fire Chief 29:19

2M ago29:19

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Fire Chief Brian Estes of the Nevada Yuba Placer Unit and Placer County Fire Department will retire at the end of 2025, concluding a distinguished 35-year career with CAL FIRE. Chief Estes began his fire service journey in 1991 as a Firefighter I at a busy station in southeast San Diego County. His early passion for fire aviation led to a four-year…

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Ariel Elliott, Indigenous Futures Society Associate & Executive Member of Sierra Theatre Company 30:07

2M ago30:07

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Tonight, on The Sages Among Us, host Kimberly Ewing chats with Ariel Elliott, a native to Nevada County as well as part of the Kumeyaay Nation. She works with Indigenous Futures Society as an Ecological Knowledge Community Associate, as well as an Executive Board member of newly formed Sierra Theatre Company. She talks of her journeys of growing up…

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Eli Bacon - Sierra Harvest 28:35

2M ago28:35

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Host Hollie Grimaldi Flores talks with Eli Bacon, Executive Director of Sierra Harvest about the importance of fund development and extensively about the mission of Sierra Harvest to have fresh food accessible to our community and some of the barriers needed to be overcome.By KVMR-FM

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Erin Mettler Deputy County Executive Officer /CFO of County of Nevada 30:01

3M ago30:01

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Lori Burkart Frank interviews, Erin Mettler, Deputy County Executive Officer / Chief Fiscal Officer for the County of Nevada. Erin is a Nevada Union High School graduate who came home after 19 years away at college and working with the City of Stockton. She shares about the 12 years of awards the County has won in their budget process as well as ho…

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Doug Mau, GM, Crown Point Venues 29:52

3M ago29:52

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Host Keith Porter interviews the man who is creating Crown Point Venues, a new concert hall, conference center and black box theater in Grass Valley.By KVMR-FM

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Jason Robitaille Nevada County Consolidated Fire Chief 30:02

3M ago30:02

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Jason Robitaille was born in Walnut Creek, California, and raised in Valley Springs, just two hours south of Nevada County. He graduated from Calaveras High School, where he played football and studied medical science through the R.O.P. program, where he was assigned to the County Coroner’s Office. Public service became a part of Jason’s life early…

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Judy Mosely, Kiwanis Leader Coordinator Children's Festival 27:03

3M ago27:03

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Host Kimberly Ewing talks with Judy Mosely coordinates the annual Children's Festival in Pioneer Park.By KVMR-FM

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Sytes To See - Where Tenants and Landlords Merge 27:32

4M ago27:32

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Sytes is a great solution for Tenants and Landlords to come together to assist in site selection. Rafael Weiss, the CEO, joins Derek on this podcast to discuss the details!By Rafael Weiss, Derek Anthony

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Dr. Erik Crawford Superintendent, Twin Ridges Elementary School 30:19

4M ago30:19

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Host Hollie Grimaldi Flores talks with Dr. Erik Crawford as he begins his second year as the Twin Ridges School district, discussing the challenges and rewards of working in the field of education. Making an impact and having been impacted to make positive changes with today's youth.By KVMR-FM

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Tyler Hill, Chief Medical Officer, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital 29:30

4M ago29:30

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Host Keith Porter brings us the life story, so far, of the Tyler Hill, Medical Director at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital and 3 more of Common Spirit's northern California hospitals. Hear first hand how a young physician becomes a senior executive in a hospital system while still managing to do part-time hands-on clinical work as an Emergency Room…

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Anna Garrison Mobile Crisis Clinician 30:01

5M ago30:01

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Anna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the field of social work. She is a member of the Mobile Crisis Team at the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office and, separately, provides training and therapeutic support to local first responders. Anna was born and raised in Nevada County and was homeschooled through high scho…

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Beth Moore, Community Arts Advocate & Retired Educator 30:02

5M ago30:02

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Tonight, on The Sages Among Us, host Kimberly Ewing chats and laughs with Beth Moore, a truly passionate community member and retired educator. She arrived in Nevada County in 1980 and has been part of civic engagement ever since, working with Meals on Wheels, Utah Phillips efforts, Haute Trash and Earth Days. She's a huge supporter and producer fo…

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Waypoint Ways - Candid Talk with Newbies in CRE! 35:59

5M ago35:59

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New to CRE? Interested in getting into commercial real estate as a career? Listen to two new interns, now associates, with Waypoint Real Estate Advisors from Texas A&M University to hear first-hand their first 3 - 6 months in the business of just an everyday taste of the biz! Interviewed by Derek Anthony, a partner at Waypoint Real Estate Advisors …

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Liam Apple, Financial Advisor and Community Volunteer 29:59

5M ago29:59

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Host Keith Porter talks with Liam Apple about his role as a financial advisor and his motivation and experiences as a relative young activist in his community.By KVMR-FM

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Heather Scott - Infection Prevention Mgr - SNMH 30:02

5M ago30:02

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Host Lori Burkart Frank interviews Heather Scott, Infection Prevention Program Manager at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital. Heather's fascinating career started as a charge nurse cardiac care step-down unit, on the front line of the AIDS epidemic in the early 80s, attending law school, attending education at West Point - preparation for biological w…

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Kristen Bardwell - Elder Care Provider 29:50

6M ago29:50

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Host Hollie Grimaldi Flores chats with Kristen Bardwell about the pure joy of giving back to this community, owning a business, various options for senior care in Nevada County and the rewards of working with seniors as well as valuing employees.By KVMR-FM

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Rich Harwood, Author and Civic Engagement Expert 30:02

6M ago30:02

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Host Brian Buckley talks with author and civic engagement consultant Rich Harwood about his life's work in providing tools and advice to organizations to bridge divides, build capacity and overcome shared challenges.By KVMR-FM

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Andrew Liller Nevada County Sheriff's Office Sergeant 27:31

6M ago27:31

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Andrew was born in Grass Valley CA. He grew up here in Nevada County and graduated from Nevada Union High School. Andrew started a family early and soon realized he needed to focus on a direction and career. While he worked as much as possible in various jobs, Andrew was invited on a ride along where he fell in love with the concept of serving his …

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Michelle Amador, singer/songwriter and board member of Nevada County Community Foundation. 30:04

6M ago30:04

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Tonight, on The Sages Among Us, host Kimberly Ewing invites singer, songwriter Michelle Amador back on the air to talk about her new role with Nevada County's newly formed Community Foundation and her passion for arts advocacy and equity and inclusion leadership.By KVMR-FM

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Rondha Sullivan - Rondha's In Home After Care 30:02

7M ago30:02

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Host Hollie Grimaldi Flores chats with Rondha Sullivan who has 40 years experience working in the senior care realm including running her own in home care business since 2020, with a love of the elderly. They discuss the challenges and rewards and what makes Nevada County a great place to be a senior.…

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Jeff Dellis, Nevada County Program Coordinator 29:38

7M ago29:38

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Host Keith Porter helps summarize the life, adventures and motives of Jeff Dellis, a long-time educator who now works with Nevada County to help launch the Youth Commission, programs to open channels for Career Technical Education and facilitate the County's Citizenship Academy.By KVMR-FM

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Lynette Vrooman - Professor of English and Sierra Writers Conference 30:06

7M ago30:06

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Lori Burkart Frank interviews Lynette Vrooman, Professor of English at Sierra College Nevada County Campus and key organizer and visionary of the annual Sierra Writers Conference.By KVMR-FM

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Anne Rarick Tahoe Truckee Community Organizations Active In Disaster 29:53

8M ago29:53

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Before her role as the Tahoe-Truckee COAD Manager, Anne served as the Director of Hunger Relief for Sierra Community House for the past several years and has a long history of working with nonprofits and community groups in the Tahoe Truckee area. She has experience with community organizing, operations, and public health programming. She was also …

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Gaylie Bell-Stewart, retired teacher and local thespian 30:04

8M ago30:04

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Tonight on The Sages Among Us host Kimberly Ewing chats with local retired teacher and well known thespian, Gaylie Bell-Stewart about her career in education and her ongoing community theatre life. She directs and performs each Spring and Fall in Tim O'Connor's Readers Theater, a fundraiser for The Miners Foundry.…

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Karla Arron, Ghidotti Early College High School 28:34

8M ago28:34

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Host Keith Porter discusses the civic engagement program at Ghidotti Early College High School with Counselor and Key Club Advisor Karla Aaron, and student Ella Lee.By KVMR-FM

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Chris Boyd, GM, Lake Wildwood HOA 29:14

8M ago29:14

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Host Brian Buckley guides us through the life experience of Chris Boyd, from a small town in Washington state to a career in police work including being Chief of a police department built from the ground up, to bercoming City Manager and then, in retirement, back to work as the General Manager of the Lake Wildwood Home Owners Association.…

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Sages Hosts Retrospective 28:46

8M ago28:46

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Host Hollie Grimaldi Flores leads her co-hosts of The Sages Among Us in a retrospective ranging from how the show began, why they choose to participate in community affairs in this way to their aspirations for future guests. She talks with Lori Burkart Frank, Brian Buckley, Paul Cummings and Keith Porter; host Kimberly Ewing was not able to partici…

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Lynn Forbes - League of Women Voters of Nevada County 29:59

9M ago29:59

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Host Lori Burkart Frank interviews Lynn Forbes, former Food Editor of San Francisco Examiner, Author, Co-President of League of Women Voters of Nevada County, weekly host of Nevada County NOW on NC Media and much more.By KVMR-FM

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Juan Browne Professional Pilot and Investigative Journalist 30:14

9M ago30:14

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Juan Browne is a local Grass Valley pilot that flies for American Airlines. He has made a name for himself as an investigative journalist covering local disasters like the Oroville spillway, seasonal fires and local, regional and national aviation mishaps. His YouTube channel has grown exponentially shedding a light on aviation and systems safety g…

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Lovie Bucknell, founder of Kindred Heart Therapy and Modern Dance Teacher 30:04

9M ago30:04

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Tonight, on The Sages Among Us, host Kimberly Ewing chats with Lovie Bucknell a local community leader in mental health and the arts. She recently founded Kindred Heart Therapy non-profit, she teaches Modern Dance at Sierra College, and she is an advocate for the local skateboarding community.By KVMR-FM

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Cory Fisher - Writer and Former Producer for Michael Moore 30:05

9M ago30:05

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Host Hollie Grimaldi Flores talks with Cory Fisher about her time as a journalist, producer for Michael Moore including the Oscar nominated, Sicko and the importance and impact of a free media presence.By KVMR-FM

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Brian Snyder FREED’s Emergency Preparedness Coordinator 30:18

9M ago30:18

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Brian Snyder has been FREED’s Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for the last five years. Before that, he was FREED’s Disability Community Advocate. FREED is a Nevada County non-profit resource center for older adults and people with disabilities. Before being hired at FREED, Brian worked on a master’s degree in Peacebuilding and Conflict Transform…

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Justin Morgan - Foothills Compassionate Care 30:00

10M ago30:00

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Lori Burkart Frank interviews Justin Morgan, Executive Assistant at Foothills Compassionate Care, Football coach, Golfer, and formerly with Cirque Du Soliel for twelve years.By KVMR-FM

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Shirley Freriks, WasteNOT Nevada County 29:01

10M ago29:01

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Host Keith Porter guides us through the life journey of Shirley Freriks, a woman with widely diverse experiences who has fulfilled many roles. From early childhood on a farm to senior retail executive to student of Eastern philosophy to recycling educator to forest restorer to advocate for elimination of single-use plastic, her inspirational journe…

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Maren Metke Nonviolent Communications Educator 45:18

10M ago45:18

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Maren Metke is a coach, mother, artist, educator and musician. She has a Masters in Neurolinguistic Processing and is an independent Non-Violent Communications trainer, coach facilitator and educator with more than 30 yrs of immersive, active Non Violent Communication integration. She has a deep human development background working in holistic educ…

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Paulette Gilbert, local children's theatre director 30:04

11M ago30:04

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Tonight on The Sages Among Us, host Kimberly Ewing talks with Paulette Gilbert, a local children's theatre director of The Main Stage Playmakers at The Center For the Arts and with Sierra Stages. She has worked with children for nearly 30 years as a teacher, actor and director.By KVMR-FM

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Michael Leydon, Friends of the Library 29:47

11M ago29:47

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Host Keith Porter brings us the story of a true community activist, Michael Leydon, who serves as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for abused and neglected children and as a board member of Friends of the Library.By KVMR-FM

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Jake Colongione Nevada County Adult Protective Services 29:18

11M ago29:18

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Jake Colongione serves as the Nevada County Adult Service program supervisor and the Chief Deputy Public Conservator within the Public Guardians office. Jake has called our beautiful county home for roughly 25 years, where he has raised his two daughters. Jake has a bachelors degree in Criminal and Social Justice, a bachelors degree in Psychology, …

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Stefanie Geckler Nevada County Sheriff's Animal Control Officer 29:54

11M ago29:54

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Stefanie Geckler was raised in Nevada County from a young age and is the current Supervising Animal Control Officer of the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) and founder of nonprofit, Humane Emergency Animal Rescue Team (HEART). Stefanie never envisioned one day she’d be helping animals, nor working in law enforcement. As a teenager, she had her…

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Diane Miessler - Retired RN, Musician, Author, Volunteer 30:01

12M ago30:01

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Lori Burkart Frank interviews Diane Miessler, retired RN, musician, author, gardener, and avid community volunteer.By KVMR-FM

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Haven Caravelli Grass Valley City Council Member 29:06

1y ago29:06

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Haven Caravelli is a local business owner, a mother and a member of the Grass Valley City Council.By KVMR-FM

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Lindsay Bellows, freelance consultant/musician for CHIRP, First 5 Nevada County, and KVMR. 30:04

1y ago30:04

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Tonight, on The Sages Among Us, host Kimberly Ewing talks with Lindsay Bellows, a local musician and consultant for non-profits about sustainability, longevity, and civic engagement throughout community.By KVMR-FM

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Luke Hunt, Sierra Nevada Conservancy 29:38

1y ago29:38

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Host Keith Porter talks with Luke Hunt about his life growing up in the Sierra, his research that took him under the ice in Antarctica many times, and his role helping protect our mountain environment with Sierra Nevada Conservancy.By KVMR-FM

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Denise Johnson, Co owner Craig Johnson Plumbing and Active Community Volunteer 30:24

1y ago30:24

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Host Hollie Grimald Flores chats with Denise Johnson, a long time resident who raised her family in Nevada County alongside her husband while growing their business, Craig Johnson Plumbing. Volunteering, donating and the importance of giving back are discussed.By KVMR-FM

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Kristie Laine, Executive Director of Brunswick Village 30:02

1y ago30:02

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Lori Burkart Frank interviews Kristie Laine, Executive Director of Brunswick Village. Kristie is a lifelong resident in the area, growing up off the grid outside of Camptonville. Kristie and her staff create a sense of family for residents of Brunswick Village Senior Living and Memory Care and their families. Her career is the perfect place for her…

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Mike Stewart Little Town of Washington Fire Chief 29:56

1y ago29:56

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Mike started his Fire Service commitment in 1982 as a volunteer firefighter, finding a home and a career with the Gold Flat Fire District (later Nevada County Consolidated) in 1985. Having grown up literally on the South Yuba River, Mike quickly gravitated toward river and rope rescue, first studying and later teaching all over California. In 2008 …