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The 12 days of Christmas

There are those who keep track of Christmas gift-giving costs by pricing the gifts described in the carol “The 12 Days of Christmas.”   The financial services firm, PNC Wealth Management, has been doing it for 32 years.  This year the … Read more >

Ring that Bell

It is that time of year..it has been for the past several weeks.  Salvation Army bell ringers are in front of stores hoping you can spare for change to help those in need this Holiday Season.  They have done a … Read more >

The Restore

Had a great time at the re-opening of The Habitat for Humanity Restore in Grass Valley.  It was funny to see the reaction of people who were either thrilled with how open and clean the sales floor is (like myself), … Read more >

Thankful

Just wanted to say thanks to my wife, family and friends and the listeners of our radio stations as well.  Appreciate you all!  And…Let’s Go Bruins!!!

In this case, it IS the coaching

Congrats to the Bear River Bruins football team who are advancing to the Section Championship game for the second straight year, defeating a previously undefeated Capital Christian team, 31-21.  I know that the young men on the field make the … Read more >

Start of the Holidays at KNCO

It’s a busy week at KNCO.  Today (Tuesday), we are outside of Save Mart in the Fowler Center for our annual Turkey/Food Drive to help fill the shelves at the Food Bank.  We love working with Toni Thompson, a local … Read more >

Remodeling Idea

As Swap Shop listeners are aware my wife and I have been involved in a bathroom remodel that just won’t end.  We are making lots of progress, we both look at pictures of other people finished projects.  We blend those … Read more >

Goofin Around On the Boat Ramp

That’s me (on the left) and my sister Betty (on the right) goofing around on the Scotts Flat Lake  boat ramp during her recent visit to California (She lives in Des Moines, Iowa.  No boats have been able to launch … Read more >

Nothing Cuter

There is no cuter event in our area than the preschoolers trick or treating in Downtown Grass Valley.  Hopefully you can make it downtown on Friday…and maybe see our own Deana Martinez as Belle!  Love her spirit!

Enjoying the Fall Colors on Vacation

I spent my recent vacation time with family members I have not seen in ages. (Thanks to Geoff Flynn for filling in for me.)  We did a lot of driving in California and Nevada and got to see some splendid … Read more >