A Nevada City water department supervisor who is also a 20-year KVMR (89.5 FM) broadcaster was awarded the radio station’s “Lifetime Achievement Award” at a banquet honoring station volunteers. Chris Towne was honored for his “successful and meaningful” 15 years hosting the “Thursday Music Magazine,” as well as his contributions to the noncommercial station’s broadcaster training program, dedication to vinyl recordings and work as a producer and host on KVMR’s Nevada County Fair broadcasts. “He’s someone who brought passion and a real sense of community to our annual live remotes from the fair,” said KVMR Program Director Steve Baker, who …