The Sages Among Us

Ten years ago this week, the first episode of the Sages Among Us was broadcast on KVMR.  The first guest on the show was Cristine Kelly, who at the time was the Executive Director of Music In the Mountains.  Since then, almost 500 individuals who are civically engaged in one capacity or another have shared their story on the Sages Among Us.  While the show has remained a constant over the years, a...

Host Keith Porter talks with Pediatrician Sarah Woerner, who grew up in Nevada County and returned to practice medicine and extend her humanitarian efforts locally and around the world. 

Host Lori Burkart Frank interviews Shannon Buehler, 4th Generation Local resident, community volunteer, President of Rotary Grass Valley South, VP of Nevada County Toy Run and Mortgage advisor.  Shannon inspires us with her problem solving open hearted approach to life.

Tonight on The Sages Among Us , host Kimberly Ewing chats with local Parking Enforcement Officer Tim Brown. Tim has been involved in many avenues of civic engagement here in Nevada County including being a stage manager & performer in local theatre, an Enrichment Coordinator for Grass Valley schools, a performer in the Civil War reenactment at Pioneer Park, and has been a nurse, a KVMR broadca...

Host Keith Porter talks with Barbara Rivenes about her lifelong passion for improving our home, the Earth, and the many ways she has worked toward that goal, in our community and beyond.

At 76 years old, Don Attix is the oldest active member of ski patrollers at Sugar Bowl Resort.  A heart attack while on the mountain changed his outlook and moved him to form a support group for men at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital which soon merged with the existing women's group "We all have hearts," he said.  Don has a great outlook and interesting history which he shares with his wife of 55...

Host Taylor Wolfe interviews graduating high school senior Maddux Eckerling. Eckerling has been very active in promoting mental health and LGBTQ+ issues at school and in the community for several years. This fall, he'll be off to study Sociology at San Francisco State University, and continuing his energetic efforts to improve the health of our communities and institutions. 

Host Keith Porter introduces us to Karen O’Hara, who is just finishing up her first year as Executive Dean of the Nevada County campus of Sierra College. Karen grew up in Alaska, came to UC Davis for her studies in education, became a Department Chair and Associate Dean at CSU Sacramento, and took over leadership of our local campus of Sierra College in June last year. Join us for a peek at what w...

Host Brian Buckley interviews Sharon Delgado, an author and activist who is passionate about peace, justice and environmental issues. 

and Decker.  Nancy moved to Nevada County after her retirement.  She has invested her time into learning more about the community through participation in the Nevada County Sheriff's Citizen's Academy and the Nevada County Citizen's Academy as well as serving as President for the non-profit PFLAG.

Tonight on The Sages Among Us , host Kimberly Ewing chats with Michele Nesbit, new Executive Director of Sierra Stages Theatre Company. In 2015, Michele took to the stage after a 12 year hiatus from theatre in a Synthetic Unlimited's Shakespeare production. Since then, Michele has been a staple in the local theatre community performing, writing, and producing. Michele’s next role will be co-direct...

Hollie Grimaldi Flores talks with Kent Gallagher, a long time Nevada County resident who has quietly given time and funds to many organizations and individuals over many decades.   Kent Gallagher grew up in Bethesda Maryland outside Washington, DC. .He was very active in Scouts and became an Eagle Scout. In 1966 he ditched his high school graduation ceremony preferring to take a job "washing pots...

Justin (J Jaye) Gold, founder of The Center for Cultural and Naturalist Studies is interviewed by Brian Buckley.  Gold describes the Center's evolution from an adventure travel based organization to a nonprofit service organization focusing on people helping other people in a direct, “face-to-face” manner, which, while obviously benefitting the receivers of such assistance, also greatly improves t...

Host Taylor Wolfe introduces us to Leslie Lovejoy, Executive Director of Gold Country Senior Services. We learn about Leslie’s background as a registered Nurse with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and a Doctorate in Social Psychology, and her new role in overseeing the many ways that Gold Country Senior Services support people in our community.

Host Keith Porter helps us get a glimpse into the interesting and varied life history of Lou Ceci, and hear about Lou's perspective on the state of civic activity in and around our historic home, Nevada City, California. 

Brian Buckley speaks with Nevada County assisstant public defender, Susan Leff, who has been an adjunct law professor at Golden Gate University, has worked in private practice, and as public defender in San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Napa and San Francisco Counties.

Host Lori Burkart Frank interviews Erin Tarr, Executive Director of the Bear Yuba Land Trust.  Erin shares her passion for land conservation and access to nature.

Tonight on The Sages Among Us , host Kimberly Ewing, talks with David Endacott-Hicks, Artistic Director and President of the Board of The Lyric Rose Theatre Company. David grew up and went to high school here locally, then went off into Artistic ventures both in the east and west before returning to his hometown, Nevada County. He's brought back his years on Broadway and his passions for music and...

Taylor Wolfe interviews Louise Reed, Executive Director of United Way of Nevada County.

Host Keith Porter interviews Don Rivenes, a retired data systems executive who, along with is wife Barbara, plays a  leading role in organizations and initiatives to protect the community from environmental degradation. Don's been an active opponent of the proposal to reopen the Idaho Maryland mine in Grass Valley, and has initiated, worked with and supported a variety of organizations including t...

On tonight's The Sages Among Us , host Kimberly Ewing talks with Dena Valin Malakian, Associate Director of Education at Bright Futures for Youth which reaches our community's youth, including the homeless, at-risk, and foster care youth. Bright Futures also provides a safe, engaging center for youth to gather and build community. We'll learn how Dena came to be in social work and how she thrives...

Lori Burkart Frank interviews Brian Bisnett, Landuse Planner and Landscape Architect.  Brian shares his love for a land project called the Excelsior Project, 1500 acres he has worked to restore, protect and provide access to.

Host Brian Buckley interviews Estelle Barber, Business Manager at Animal Place, a unique organization caring for hundreds of large and small rescued animals in Nevada County. She also has an extensive background volunteering for at least14 other nonprofits in our community. From a “Mayberry” town in North Carolina, Estelle came to California in 1980, and passing through L. A. and San Francisco, fo...

Host Hollie Grimaldi Flores talks with Sue Legate Halford, who has been active in the live arts/theatre community for several decades as an actor, producer, writer and director.  Sue discusses the importance of the arts and the need for volunteerism in our community. Word Doc

Host Keith Porter brings us the story of a David Krikorian, a serial entrepreneur who founded 1849 Brewing Company in Grass Valley, after pursuing many other adventures in life, from commercial aviation to commercial real estate development to creating Deo Volante Vineyards, a winery on his homestead.