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Around the Cracker Barrel
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Around The Cracker Barrel - Brought to You By La Posada at Green Valley - In this episode we hear about the Salvation Army of Green Valley's Kids Care Fair with Esther Corrales and Irene Coppola.
Episodes
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Around The Cracker Barrel - Wildfire Danger in Southern Arizona: Is Your Home Prepared? With Kyle Trujillo (Aired 10/16/2026)
Wildfires are a growing concern across Southern Arizona, but what makes our region especially vulnerable, and what can homeowners do to reduce the risks? This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley welcomes Kyle Trujillo, Wildfire Mitigation Coordinator with the University of…
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Around The Cracker Barrel - Green Valley Gardeners: Art in the Park, Native Plants & Community Giving with Chuck Parsons (Aired 10/09/2026)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley welcomes Chuck Parsons, President of the Green Valley Gardeners, for a conversation about gardening, community beautification, conservation, and two exciting upcoming events at Desert Meadows Park. Chuck shares details about the popular Art...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - “Genealogy: A Family Detective Story and Treasure Hunt” with Pat Edwards (Aired 10/02/2026)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, Guy Atchley welcomes Pat Edwards, Director of Education for the Southern Arizona Genealogical Society, for a fascinating look at discovering the stories hidden in our family histories. Pat explains why genealogy can feel like both a detective story and a...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - Life, Music & Community at La Posada with Cindy Barbee and Holly Doyle (Aired 09/25/2026)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley welcomes Cindy Barbee, Director of Marketing for La Posada at Green Valley, and Holly Doyle, Manager of Posada Java, for a conversation about the people, activities and sense of community that make La Posada a special part of Green Valley....
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Around The Cracker Barrel - Never Stop Learning: Discovering OLLI UA in Green Valley (Aired 09/18/2026)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley welcomes Betsy Labiner, Program Director, and Sarah Hall, Program Coordinator, from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Arizona (OLLI UA). Designed for adults 50 and older, OLLI UA combines lifelong learning with...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - Investing in Our Youth: Optimists, SEEF & a Community That Cares. (Aired 09/11/2026)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley welcomes members of the Optimist Club of Green Valley-Sahuarita and the Sahuarita Educational Enrichment Foundation (SEEF) to talk about the organizations’ shared commitment to supporting local students and strengthening education in the...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - Fighting Hunger, Helping Neighbors with Monica Gonzalez Community Food Bank (Aired 09/04/2026)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley welcomes Monica Gonzalez, Director of the Resource Center for the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, for an important conversation about fighting hunger and helping neighbors throughout Green Valley and Southern Arizona. Monica shares...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - The La Posada Way – Growth, Community & Looking Ahead (Aired 08/28/2026)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley sits down at Posada Java with Tim Carmichael, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for La Posada Communities, and Cindy Barbee, Director of Marketing, for a look at what’s happening today—and what’s ahead—at La Posada Green Valley. Tim...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - Bringing Lost Dogs Home: Red Collar Rescue & Recovery (Aired 08/21/2026)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley welcomes Mechelle Colby, President, Founder and Trapping Director of Red Collar Rescue and Recovery, a Southern Arizona nonprofit dedicated to helping reunite lost dogs with their families and giving at-risk and abandoned dogs a second...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - Walking Toward Hope: The Fight to End Alzheimer’s with Gwen Mikinski (Aired 08/14/2026)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley welcomes Gwen Mikinski, Manager for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, for an important conversation about Alzheimer’s disease, its impact on Southern Arizona families, and how the community can come together to support those living with the...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - A Runway of Hope: Valley Assistance Services in Action (Aired 08/07/2026)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, Guy Atchley welcomes Chris Erickson, Executive Director of Valley Assistance Services, and Peggy McGee, board member and fundraising chair, for a conversation about the many ways VAS is helping individuals and families throughout Southern Arizona. Valley...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - Exploring the Universe: Inside the Whipple Observatory (Aired 07/31/2026)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, Guy Atchley welcomes Amy Oliver, Head of Education and Outreach at the Whipple Observatory, and Steve Irwin, volunteer council member, for an engaging look at one of Southern Arizona's premier scientific destinations. The conversation explores how Whipple...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - Posada Java: Green Valley's Gathering Place (Aired 07/24/2026)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, Guy Atchley sits down with Holly Doyle, manager of Posada Java at La Posada Green Valley, to explore why the popular café has become one of the community's favorite gathering places. Holly shares details on the return of the September Summer Concert Series,...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - Discover the History and Future of Tubac Presidio State Historic Park (Aired 07/17/2026)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, Guy Atchley welcomes Lydia McBee-Reed, the new manager of Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, for an engaging conversation about one of Arizona's most important historic landmarks. Lydia shares her unique journey from theater, conservation, and education…
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Around The Cracker Barrel - Classic Cars, Big Hearts: Inside the Santa Cruz Valley Car Nuts (Aired 07/10/2026)
The engines may not officially start until January, but the excitement is already building for the 32nd Annual Sahuarita Classics Car Show. On this week's Around the Cracker Barrel, Guy Atchley welcomes Jay Thompson, Pat Krigbaum, and Mark Simos of the Santa Cruz Valley Car Nuts to discuss one of...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - From Receptionist to CEO: Alexis Martinez Leads La Posada Into a New Era (Aired 06/26/2026)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley welcomes Alexis Martinez, the newly appointed President and CEO of La Posada Communities. In an inspiring conversation, Alexis shares her extraordinary 23-year journey from opening La Perla as a receptionist to leading one of Southern...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - Living with Parkinson's in Green Valley: Treatment, Support & Hope (Aired 06/19/2026)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley welcomes Larry Westfall and John Goulet from the Parkinson’s Support Group of Green Valley for an informative and inspiring discussion about living with Parkinson’s disease. The conversation explores current treatment options, including...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - Helping Students Start Strong: Salvation Army’s Summer Mission (Aired 06/12/2026)
The Salvation Army of Green Valley is preparing for another busy summer of serving local families, with two important back-to-school events designed to help students start the school year with confidence. On this week's Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley welcomed Salvation Army Service...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - Marching Toward History: Sahuarita's Journey to America's 250th Celebration (Aired 06/05/2026)
The Sahuarita Mustang Marching Band is preparing for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as they travel to Philadelphia to participate in the Salute to Independence Parade celebrating America's 250th Anniversary. On this week's Around the Cracker Barrel, Guy Atchley speaks with Director of...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - From Donut Day to School Days with the Salvation Army Andres Espinoza (Aired 05/29/2026)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley sits down with The Salvation Army Tucson City Coordinator Andres Espinoza for an inspiring conversation about the organization’s growing impact across Southern Arizona. The discussion begins with the history behind National Donut Day and…
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Around The Cracker Barrel - Learning Together: La Posada’s ESL Program Changes Lives (Aired 05/22/2026)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley explores the inspiring English as a Second Language (ESL) program at La Posada at Green Valley, a unique initiative that helps employees build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and create deeper connections within the community....
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Around The Cracker Barrel - Ready, Set, Go: Wildfire and Monsoon Safety in Green Valley, Southern Arizona (Aired 05/15/2026)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley welcomed Deputy Chief Joe O’Brien from the Santa Rita Fire District for an important discussion on wildfire preparedness, monsoon safety, and the many ways the department serves the Green Valley community. As May marks National Wildfire...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - Neighbors Helping Neighbors: The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive with Monica Gonzalez (Aired 05/08/2026)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley sits down with Monica Gonzalez from the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona to talk about the upcoming Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive taking place Saturday, May 9. Monica explains how Southern Arizona residents can help simply by leaving...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - From Overwatering to Overgrowing: Gardening Done Right in Arizona with Cassie Burruel (Aired 05/01/2026)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, Guy Atchley welcomes Cassie Burruel from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension for an insightful conversation on gardening in Southern Arizona’s unique desert climate. With nearly three decades of experience, Cassie shares how the Cooperative...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - Art, Community, and Legacy: Inside La Posada’s New Creative Space (Aired 04/24/2026)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, Guy Atchley sits down with Jodi Condit, President and CEO of La Posada Communities, to discuss an exciting new addition to the campus—a Cultural Arts and Crafts Building designed to support the growing community of resident artists. With more than 80 active...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - Dinner, Drama & Laughs: Farce of Nature Comes to Quail Creek (Aired 04/17/2026)
On this week’s Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley welcomes John Martin, President of the Performing Arts Guild at Quail Creek, and Dodie Martin, the organization’s Publicity Chair, to spotlight their upcoming production of Farce of Nature. This lively, fast-paced comedy follows a...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - From Teacher to Gourd Artist: One Woman’s Creative Life at 93 (Aired 04/10/2026)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley delivers a truly spontaneous and delightful conversation with Irene Miller—a 93-year-young resident of La Posada at Green Valley whose energy, creativity, and outlook on life are nothing short of inspiring. What began as a last-minute guest...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - Every 2 Seconds: The Lifesaving Need for Blood Donations in America (Aired 04/03/2026)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley welcomes Lupita Bishop of the American Red Cross to discuss the ongoing and urgent need for blood donations across the country. Broadcasting from Posada Java in Green Valley, Lupita shares a powerful statistic—every two seconds, someone in...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - “Desert Creations: Artisans Bringing Green Valley to Life” GV Artisans Shop - (Aired 03/20/2026)
This week’s Around the Cracker Barrel spotlights the vibrant and creative world of the GVR Artisan Shop, with guest Nan Clark, Director of Publicity. She shares how the shop has been a cornerstone of the Green Valley arts community for more than four decades, designed as an artist cooperative…
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Around The Cracker Barrel - Family Secrets, Hidden Histories & the Hunt for Your Roots (Aired 03/13/2026)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, Guy Atchley sits down with Mike Day, president of the Southern Arizona Genealogy Society, to explore the fascinating world of family history and the stories waiting to be uncovered. Mike shares how genealogy goes far beyond names and dates—bringing personal...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - 15th Annual Amado Chili Cookoff and Car and Motorcycle Show (Aired 03/06/2026)
On this episode of Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley welcomes Ed Dunin-Wasowicz, chair of the 15th Annual Amado Chili Cook-Off, to talk about the popular Southern Arizona event and the important cause behind it. The cook-off, taking place in Amado off I-19 at the Arivaca exit, brings...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - Taste of La Posada 2026 – Food, Tours & Resident Voices (Aired 02/27/2026)
This week on Around The Cracker Barrel, Guy Atchley welcomes Beth Ernst (Chief Operating Officer), Cindy Barbee (Director of Marketing), and Bill Hintala (Director of Dining Services) from La Posada at Green Valley to preview the upcoming Taste of La Posada, happening Friday, March 27th from 10...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 Green Valley Health Fair | March 2 at GVR West (Aired 02/20/2026)
On this week’s Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley welcomed Sandy Wahl, Audra Barney, and Ellen March to talk about the upcoming Green Valley Health Fair, happening Monday, March 2nd from 9 a.m. to noon at the GVR West Center. Presented by the Greater Green Valley Health Education...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - Jazz In the Desert with Valle Verde Rotary (Aired 02/13/2026)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, Guy Atchley welcomes John Wynn and Nicole Raymond, co-chairs of Jazz in the Desert, the Valle Verde Rotary fundraiser now in its 17th year. The event showcases the incredible talent of local middle school and high school jazz bands from across the I-19...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - Serving Those Who Served: American Legion Post 66 at the Heart of Green Valley (Aired 02/06/2026)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley welcomes leaders from American Legion Post 66 to highlight the organization’s deep roots, wide-ranging community impact, and upcoming events in Green Valley. Joining the conversation are Commander Marc Davis, First Vice Commander Ginny…
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Around The Cracker Barrel - One Pill Can Kill: Arizona on the Front Lines of the Fentanyl Crisis A Talk with the DEA (Aired 01/30/2026)
On this episode of Around the Cracker Barrel on KGVY, host Guy Atchley sits down with Polo Ruiz, Special Agent in Charge of the Phoenix Field Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration, for a sobering and eye-opening discussion on the ongoing war on drugs and its direct impact on Arizona...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - More Than Bikes: A Memorial That Keeps Green Valley Rolling (Aired 01/23/2026)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley broadcasts live from Posada Java at La Posada at Green Valley to spotlight the Tom Wilstead Memorial Bike Roundup, a community-driven event honoring the legacy of a passionate cyclist and advocate. Guests include event director Tim Stewart,...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - Cars, Memories, and Community: A Cracker Barrel Conversation (Aired 01/16/2026)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley welcomes members of the Santa Cruz Valley Car Nuts to spotlight one of Southern Arizona’s most anticipated community events — the 31st Annual Santa Cruz Valley Car Nuts Classic Car Show, happening Saturday, January 31st in Sahuarita. Guests...
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Around the Cracker Barrel - Small Tasks, Big Impact: The Santa Rita Fire Corps Story (Aired 01/09/2026)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, Guy Atchley is joined by Kevin McNichols, Volunteer Coordinator for the Santa Rita Fire District and the Santa Rita Fire Corps, for an in-depth conversation about the vital role volunteers play in keeping the Green Valley and Sahuarita communities safe....
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Around the Cracker Barrel - Lifelong Learning, Endless Curiosity: Inside OLLI UA’s Green Valley Program (Aired 01/02/2026)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley welcomes listeners to a conversation about lifelong learning in Southern Arizona through OLLI UA. Guy is joined by Lynn Janklow and Janelle McCormick, volunteers from the Green Valley campus of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - “La Posada Mythbusters: The Truth About Retirement Living” (Aired 12/26/2025)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley sits down with Linda Osborne, Director of Sales, and Megan Westerdahl, Retirement Counselor at La Posada at Green Valley, for an engaging and informative “Mythbusters” conversation focused on retirement living. The discussion opens with...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - Love, Grace Dignity and Respect: Gospel Rescue Mission (Aired 12/19/2025)
Around the Cracker Barrel host Guy Atchley welcomes Bruce Beikman, Communications Director for the Gospel Rescue Mission in Tucson, for an in-depth conversation about homelessness, recovery, and real solutions that go beyond temporary shelter. Broadcasting live from Posada Java at La Posada at...
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Around the Cracker Barrel - The Latest on The Fred Whipple Observatory (Aired 12/12/2025)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley welcomes listeners to a conversation centered on the Whipple Observatory. Broadcasting live from Posada Java, Guy is joined by Amy Oliver, Head of Education and Public Outreach, and introduces Whipple’s new Director, Gabrelle Saurage. With...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - United Community Health Center CEO Jon Reardon talks with Guy Atchley (Aired 12/05/2025)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley welcomes Jon Reardon, CEO of United Community Health Center AZ, for a conversation about UCHC’s mission and its remarkable 43-year journey serving Southern Arizona. Reardon shares the organization’s humble beginnings—born out of necessity...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - The Refreshing at La Posada with Beth Ernst and Andrea Ott Telford - (Aired 11/28/2025)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley broadcasts from Posada Java to explore how La Posada at Green Valley keeps its campus updated, and future-ready. Guy is joined by Beth Ernst, Vice President & COO of La Posada Communities, and Andrea Ott-Telford, Director of Facilities, who...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - Nan Clarke and The GVR Artisans Shop - The Gem Worth Exploring! (Aired 11/21/2025)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley sits down with Nan Clarke, Director of Publicity for the GVR Artisan Shop, to highlight one of Green Valley’s most vibrant creative hubs. Nan shares the rich history of the shop—originally known as La Tienda—which became an official GVR…
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Around The Cracker Barrel - Behind the Curtain: The Shoestring Players Present The Fantasticks (Aired 11/14/2025)
This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley broadcasts live from Posada Java to spotlight an exciting new production from the Santa Cruz Shoestring Players: the beloved musical “The Fantasticks.” Guy is joined by director Kevin Hansen, actor Neil Crapo, and Shoestring Players…
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Around The Cracker Barrel - The Green Valley Sahuarita Volunteer ClearingHouse (Aired 11/07/2025)
On this week’s Around the Cracker Barrel, Guy Atchley speaks with Joyce Finkelstein, Executive Director of the Green Valley–Sahuarita Volunteer Clearinghouse, and Amber Woods, Board Chair, about one of the community’s most meaningful annual events — the Volunteer Showcase. Taking place on...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - The 24th Annual KGVY Senior Boomer Info Fair (Aired 10/31/2025)
In this week’s episode of Around the Cracker Barrel, Andy Taylor welcomed KGVY owners Chet and Deanna Walker to celebrate the 24th Annual KGVY Senior Boomer Info Fair — a beloved Green Valley tradition held at Desert Hills Lutheran Church. The trio shared laughs and memories while previewing the...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - “Independence, Care, and Community at La Posada” Beth Ernst and Steve Kolnacki (Aired 10/24/2025)
In this week’s Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley welcomes Beth Ernst, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for La Posada Communities, and Steve Kolnacki, Vice President of Health Services, to discuss the comprehensive continuum of care available at La Posada at Green Valley. Ernst...
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Around The Cracker Barrel - Brought to You By La Posada at Green Valley - In this episode we hear about the Salvation Army of Green Valley's Kids Care Fair with Esther Corrales and Irene Coppola.
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