Various hosts and guests take a look at people making a difference. It started out as an innovative book about leadership and civic engagement. Four years later, it’s successfully morphed into a weekly KVMR radio series about, you guessed it, leadership and civic engagement.
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“The Unlocking” is testimonies and authentic conversations around seeing sons + daughters unlocked and awakened to a lifestyle of Revival. To live from an overflow of identity, intimacy and obedience to the Father. For the person of Jesus to be made known in all areas of life. To understand and use the KEYS that He has so freely given us, to UNLOCK our hearts + minds to what the blood of Jesus has already accomplished. To see the GLORY of the Lord cover the earth through our everyday YES to ...
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Rob Taormina, social media marketing expert and award winning entrepreneur, features hard-working business owners from around the world to learn their secrets to success. How do entrepreneurs get started? What are the hardest parts of starting a business in the first year? Did you ever want to quit your job? How did you overcome the challenges of owning a business? How do you define grit? What are the marketing strategies and advertising technologies being used by the top businesses? We tack ...
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Helen Fitanides, Sierra Streams Institite
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Lori Burkart Frank interviews Helen Fitanides, Director of Science for Sierra Streams Institute and co-founder of Embodiment Dance Collective. Helen has a passion for connecting people to their environment and bringing audiences new experiences through authentic expression in the air through aerial dance.…
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Christine McKeown, Principal, Ready Springs School
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Host Brian Buckley talks with Christine about her journey in becoming a teacher and then a school administrator, and the challenges and joys of a professional educator.By KVMR-FM
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Childhood Nostalgia: What was normal as a kid that is totally Bizarre Now
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Remember the days when answering the phone felt like a thrilling mystery, and our homes were tethered by six-foot phone cords? Join us as we reminisce about these and other unique childhood experiences that, in today's world, seem almost surreal. We take you on a nostalgic trip from navigating without GPS to the advent of MapQuest and the era when …
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Mira Clark, Coordinator for CHIRP and Co-curator Uba Seo, Nisenan Arts & Culture
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Tonight, on The Sages Among Us, host Kimberly Ewing gets to talk with Mira Clark, coordinator for C.H.I.R.P. California Heritage: Indigenous Research Project and co-curator of Uba Seo- Nisenan Arts & Culture Gallery on Broad Street, Nevada City. We'll hear how she got involved with such important native work and how her background in the arts assis…
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Stories of Historical Icons Overcoming Obstacles
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Curious how setbacks can actually become your stepping stones to success? Discover the transformative power of resilience in today's episode of Don't Fear Grit with Rob Taormina. We'll unravel the inspirational journeys of icons like Oprah Winfrey, Albert Einstein, and Michael Jordan, showing that even the most successful people face formidable obs…
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April Glaser, Community Radio Activist and Journalist
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Host Keith Porter talks with April Glaser about her life of activism supporting community radio, her award-winning journalism and her role as a member of the board of KVMR.By KVMR-FM
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Pepsi Helmuth, Geriatric Nurse Specialist
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Host Hollie Grimaldi Flores and Pepsi discuss the close family connections that lead Pepsi to her life's work as a nurse and as a dementia specialist. Tips on how to behave around people with Dementia, what dementia means and how to decide when it's time to seek support are just a few of the topics covered.…
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Paul Cummings makes his hosting debut on The Sages Among Us by interviewing Simone Weit, a licensed psychotherapist who uses low doses of psychedelics as tools in connection with traditional therapy for clients experiencing difficult periods in their lives. She maintains private clinical practices in Nevada County and Portland, Oregon. She is also …
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Chanthou Lam, local performing artist, founder of youth-based dance troupe CON-NEC-TION Project.
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Tonight, on The Sages Among Us, host Kimberly Ewing connects with local performing artist Chanthou Lam. They talk about her commitment to and involvement with local youth in the Arts and her youth-based dance troupe CON-NEC-TION Project that showcases our youth's talent through dance and culture.By KVMR-FM
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Dawn Zydonis, Parks and Rec Manager, Nevada Cithy
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Host Keith Porter brings us the inside story of Dawn Zydonis, an Illinois girl who decided to check out an opportunity in California, and ended up putting down roots and becoming Parks and Recreation Manager for Nevada City.By KVMR-FM
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Host, Lori Burkart Frank, interviews Nevada City Mayor, Gary Petersen. Mayor Petersen shares how he got to the place of Mayor from starting a career as a "hotshot" wildland firefighter to Nevada County Airport Manager, then on to Salinas as Airport Manager and Public Works director, and ultimately back to his Nevada City Victorian home.…
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Heidi Wingo, Executive Director Hospice of the Foothills
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Host Hollie Grimaldi Flores meets with Heidi Wingo to discuss Heidi's journey from the child of an Air Force Colonel to the road that brought her to her current role at Hospice of the Foothills . Her love and passion for treating the whole person rather than the symptom comes to fruition as Heidi serves Nevada County by leading Hospice of the Footh…
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Jeffrey Mason, a local community theatre artist
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Tonight, on The Sages Among Us, host Kimberly Ewing chats with local community theatre artist, Jeffrey Mason, who brings his five decades of theatre experience and passion to Nevada County. The upcoming Theatre by the Book event showcases his contributions as he writes and directs a new play called Resistance.…
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George Rebane, Scientist, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist
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Host Keith Porter learns the definition of "Flaneur" from George Rebane, while discussing his childhood as an Estonian refugee during WW II, his school years in America, his scientific engineering education, his many professional accomplishments, and his deep community involvement as a concerned and active retiree.…
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Walter Helvin, Co-Leader of Nevada County Sunrise
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Host Maddie Davis interviews Walter Helvin about his life in Nevada County and leadership the Nevada County Chapter of "Sunrise" - an environmental advocacy group, as well as his service on Nevada County's Youth Commission. Now a student at Sierra College, Walter's passion for community service will continue during his college studies. Walter plans…
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Haley Hughes - Senior Marketer and Advocate
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Hollie Grimaldi Flores talks with Haley Hughes - New to Nevada County, Haley has a life long passion for volunteering and has found her love working with the senior population. A bright light, her message is to give back and enjoy life! Nevada County has many resources to offer the senior population and she is dedicated to helping match those who n…
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Romero Alves, Online Programming Director for Nevada City Film Festival
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Tonight on The Sages Among Us, host Kimberly Ewing talks with Romero Alves and about his role at Nevada City Film Festival as Online Programming Director.By KVMR-FM
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Jan Maes - Nevada County Energy Action Plan Committee
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Lori Burkart Frank interviews Jan Maes, Chair of Nevada County Energy Action Plan Committee. Jan grew up in Belgium, lived in a small village in Tanzania, worked in Thailand, lived in Colorado, New York City, and rural New Hampshire before moving to Davis, California and then Grass Valley two years ago. In two years Jan has quickly immersed himself…
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George Husaruk, Grass Valley Male Voice Choir
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Host Keith Porter outlines the fascinating life journey and current civic activities of musician and Grass Valley Male Voice Choir Music Director George Husaruk.By KVMR-FM
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Host Maddie Davis chats with Asher Perla, birder, wildlife photographer, a graduating senior from Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts, and this year's recipient of the South Yuba River Citizens League's "Environmentalist of the Year Scholarship". Born and raised in the Yuba foothills, he has always had a love for nature, which became the focus …
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Cassie Robertson, Community Outreach Manager for Bright Futures for Youth
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Tonight on The Sages Among Us, host Kimberly Ewing chats and giggles with Cassie Robertson, who grew up here yet lived abroad and beyond, bringing her talents and experience back to town. She now is on the board for Nevada County Arts Council and is the Community Outreach Manager at Bright Futures for Youth.…
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Heather Thorpe, CFP and community volunteer
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Lori Burkart Frank interviews Heather Thorpe, Certified Financial Planner, and community volunteer.By KVMR-FM
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Ernie Flores Nevada Union Highschool Varsity Football Coach
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Host Hollie Grimaldi Flores chats with S. San Francisco native and Serra High School graduate, Ernie Flores who moved to Grass Valley in 1989 and began volunteering at a variety of organizations from St. Patricks Church youth program to Nevada Union High School football.By KVMR-FM
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Keoni Allen, Owner, Sierra Foothills Construction
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Host Keith Porter talks with building contractor Keoni Allen, President of Sierra Foothills Construction, about his roots in Hawaii and Utah, and his personal connection with many historic and newer buildings in Western Nevada County. He believes his current project, reconstructing a building he originally built in the 1990's and turning it into a …
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Melissa Firpo, Former Hells Kitchen Contestant, Exposes Life As A Chef & How To Establish A Health Oriented Lifestyle
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Ever wondered what it's like to work under the relentless glare of Michelin stars? Brace yourself for a whirlwind odyssey into the world of gastronomic gladiators as we converse with the indomitable Melissa Firpo. With a culinary career spanning a formidable 25 years, Melissa peels back layers of the kitchen's steaming facade to expose the grit and…
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Teresa Baker, Environmental Activist, Founder of the In Solidarity Project and Co-Founder of the Outdoorist Oath
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Teresa Baker is the founder of the In Solidarity Project and Co-Founder of the Outdoorist Oath. She is a lifelong lover of the outdoors who dedicates herself to engaging underrepresented communities in outdoor spaces to promote environmental protection. Through her work with outdoor agencies, organizations, and speaking engagements nationwide, she …
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Running with Life's Curveballs: How Noah Lam's Cancer Diagnosis Impacts His Business Approach
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When life threw Noah a curveball, he didn't just catch it—he ran with it, all the way from his family's restaurant to the forefront of the medical supply industry. Join us as Noah, the entrepreneur behind ConnectQuot West and the youtube culinary critic of NOAH Eats, recounts his inspiring journey. You'll find both wisdom and wit as he shares how h…
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Chad Wingo -- Publisher of The Union Newspaper
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Host Hollie Grimaldi Flores and Union Newspaper Publisher, Chad Wingo discuss the importance of supporting local media and what that means for our community.By KVMR-FM
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The Resilient Entrepreneur: Mike Evans on Turning Setbacks into Success and Balancing Life's Pursuits
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Have you ever faced a setback that felt like the universe was telling you to take a different path? Mike Evans certainly has, and he turned those moments into a mosaic of success across various industries. From the ashes of a martial arts supply company to the heights of co-owning a thriving school, launching into massage therapy, and imparting sur…
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Jim Adams - Nevada Union High School Football Broadcasters and Mentor of Youth
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Host Hollie Grimaldi Flores and Jim Adams discuss the importance of mentoring youth and the challenges many youth face in today's world.By KVMR-FM
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Bia Navarro, Brazilian-born musician/artist community leader
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Tonight, on The Sages Among Us, host Kimberly Ewing chats with Brazilian-born Bia Navarro. She is a local musician & artist living in California for 14 years and known for her cultural, musical, and educational contributions. She is involved with NorCal Curumim (coo-hu-mean) which is Brazilian for native child, a local cultural foundation. She coor…
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From Wall Street to Community Streets: Christine Fitzgerald’s Journey to Philanthropy and the Power of Local Charity
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Imagine leaving the high-speed world of Wall Street for the heart-to-heart connections of community service. That's exactly what Christine Fitzgerald, my esteemed guest and co-founder of the Smithtown Children's Foundation, did. Join us as we navigate her extraordinary journey from finance to philanthropy, discussing the foundation's inception and …
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Lori Burkart Frank interviews Sean Grayson City Manager for Nevada City. Sean graduated as a valedictorian from Nevada Union High School and has spent his career in public service from every rank in the fire service, including Fire Chief of the City of Rialto to Interim City Manager, to coming back home to be City Manager in Nevada City.…
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Host Keith Porter helps reveal details of the life journey of Rich Crosby, a multi-faceted entrepreneur, real estate broker and developer. Rich talks about owning and operating Crosby Real Estate and Crosby Development, and his goal of mentoring others to help them identify, find and live their best life.…
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Scott Mikal-Heine, Twin Ridges School District
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Host Brian Buckley interviews Twin Ridges School District Superintendent Scott Mikal-Heine, who describes his childhood growing up on the South side of Chicago, his switch from being a builder to an educator, and his current perspectives on education and role of schools in a community.By KVMR-FM
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Aaron Zettler-Mann, South Yuba River Citizens League
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Host Lori Burkart Frank interviews the man in charge at South Yuba River Citizens League, Executive Director Aaron Zettler-Mann. Learn about this amazing and essential community asset, and what it takes to keep it thriving.By KVMR-FM
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SEASON 5 VISION! - Unlocking the Entrepreneurial Triumphs and Trials of Business Visionaries
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Ready to unlock the entrepreneurial spirit that dwells within you? Season 5 of Don't Fear Grit is your treasure chest, packed with the real-life sagas of industry trailblazers. Rob Taormina is taking you behind the scenes, sharing the heartfelt stories of visionaries who have navigated the tumultuous waters of business to emerge victorious. Each ep…
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Host Maddie Davis interviews Daniel Elkin, who was born in New Jersey, raised in Dallas, Texas, and educated in Upstate New York. He has lived in the Nevada County area for the past 25 years. He spent 20 years in education as a High School English teacher at both Bear River High School and Bitney Prep Charter High School. He is now the Communicatio…
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Carlos Caruncho, educator, local winemaker, and arts advocate
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Tonight, on The Sages Among Us, host Kimberly Ewing speaks with Carlos Caruncho a local educator, a wine maker and an arts advocate. Carlos weaves a story of international travel and growing up in Cuba and Russia and finds himself in Nevada County where he raises a family and finds his passion for wine and more.…
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Maddie Davis, Community Engagement Manager, SYRCL
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Host Keith Porter brings us the story of Maddie Davis, a woman who went away for college and returned to bring her talents to work as Community Engagement Manager for South Yuba River Citizens League. Maddie talks about her interests in restorative justice in education, environmental racism, local ecology, and civic engagement in her community.…
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Eileen Mello, Marketing Manager Miners Foundry and Astrologist
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Host Hollie Grimaldi Flores chats with Eileen Mello a little bit about philanthropy and fundraising but also how astrology works and its affect on how we live our livesBy KVMR-FM
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From Spy Balloons to Taylor Swift's NFL Triumph: A Year in Review
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Get ready to journey back to the most riveting moments of 2023. We're bringing to life a year of exhilarating highs and perplexing lows, from Chinese spy balloons to the unexpected journey of Taylor Swift conquering the NFL, and the contentious rise of AI technology. Prepare to be engaged as we revisit our top 10 episodes that have sparked lively d…
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Kristine Alcamo, Creating Communities Beyond Bias, Love Walk, Auburn State Theatre
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Tonight, on The Sages Among Us, host Kimberly Ewing chats with Kristine Alcamo. She’s the House Manager of Auburn State Theatre, has been part of Creating Communities Beyond Bias for over 3 years, she also helped with Grass Valley Downtown’s Love Walk this year. As well she’s been instrumental in helping with MLK day festivities locally with the Un…
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Jesse Wilson, Nevada County District Attorney
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Host Brian Buckley talks with Nevada County District Attorney Jesse Wilson about his background, his job, and how we can make our great community even better.By KVMR-FM
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John Baggett, Nevada City School District Supt.
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Host Brian Buckley, himself a former education administrator, talks all things education with his former colleague Nevada City School District Superintendent John Baggett.By KVMR-FM
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Unlocking the Secrets of Capturing Attention and Trust
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Ready to unlock the secrets of capturing attention like never before? This episode from Rob Taormina is your key! Whether it's using the power of scent to create positive associations or making a memorable mark with the power of silence, we've got you covered. Dive into the science behind these techniques and understand how they can help you influe…
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Rick Partridge, Board Chair Nevada County Pride
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Lori Burkart Frank interviews Rick Partridge, Board Chair of Nevada County Pride and Board Member of Color Me Human. Rick also contributes his time and expertise in Human Resources to a variety of organizations. Rick was a Human Resources Executive and a lecturer in Human Resources at San Jose State.…
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STEP 7: Finalizing and Implementing Your Successful Marketing Plan
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Prepare to dive headfirst into the final lap of our seven-part series on creating a successful marketing plan. We assure you, by the end of this episode, you'll be armed with the critical knowledge on how to effectively schedule your marketing strategies, the importance of taking immediate action, and the art of remaining flexible in the ever-chang…
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Adam Kline, Nevada City Council Member and local musician.
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Tonight, on The Sages Among Us, host Kimberly Ewing chats with local musician and Nevada City Council Member ADAM KLINE about his life here in Nevada County as an artist and how he likes being involved in civic work.By KVMR-FM
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Jim Bair, Computer Science Pioneer and Community Activist
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Host Keith Porter brings us the story of Jim Bair, a retired pioneer in computer science, an award-winning photographer and a citizen activist in Nevada County.By KVMR-FM
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