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Talk showsVeterans' Hour: Veterans' affairs with Olga Martin Steele
airtimes: Friday 9 am L (L: Live P: prerecorded A: Archive R: Repeat)
This slot alternates between 9BC and Veteran's Hour.
The Veterans Hour – a one of a kind community radio show supporting our local veterans with information about benefits and issues related to benefits, employment, claims/appeals, pending legislation and new legislation and it’s impact on Veterans, etc. I am your host Olga Martin Steele. I am joined by 3 regular guests, all veterans, representing Vietnam Veterans of America, Dean Gotham; the County Veteran Services Office, Saul Sanabria; and the State Employment Development Office, Chris Taliaferro.
I was trained as a Programmer by Steve and Kathryn Elias in 2010 and with Steve's blessing am the host of four shows. My business experience is extensive having worked mostly in management positions for 30 years in 5 different State Agencies. I also spent 10 years working for the Santa Clara Valley Water District in management. I have also served on various non-profit boards including elementary, high and charter schools and am currently the Chair of the Lake County Community Radio, Inc. Board of Directors and also serve on three other non-profit boards in support of the community.
Calls and texts are welcome. Call In Number: 707-263-3435 - Text Number: 916-849-8170
Friday August 30th, 9 - 10 am: Today two local veterans will join the group, Susan Krones and Monica Quinn. We will discuss Veteran's Court along with our usual topics, veterans benefits, programs for veterans and issues and legislation of interest to veterans.