Town Talk

School Superintendent Mark Taylor talks about the teacher shortage and the hiring teachers in the county.   We talk about school safety, books and successes of the past school year.

John Coker, Andrea Candea and Andrea Kahane talk about Riverside's Summer Camp. A free performance by the campers of The Little Mermaid is set for June 23rd at 2:30.  An update on the Riverside Foundation and the process of becoming a non-profit.

The Point In Time Count: Alexa Boothe, Erica Dutcher and Samantha Shoukas talk about the count and the need for volunteers.  fredericksburgcoc.org

Practice Manager Marty Heins talks about the options offered:  Weight loss surgery, a medical program or "Moving Forward," a 12-week program. She shares her weight loss journey and talks about need to make lifestyle changes.    weightloss.mwhc.com

Jason Tickle and Mac Williams with an update on currently building four homes.  The importance of volunteers (you'll learn new skills and help the future homeowners).  Info on the USDA program that may help you qualify for a home.

Terri Blanchette and Sue Henderson with an update.  The now virtual museum continues to tell stories, add partnerships and plan for the future.   discoverstafford.org to find your role.

Health Equity Specialist Valerie Hopson-Bell talks about upcoming events, Black maternal and infant health disparities and why Health Equity matters.  Senior Nurse for Communicable Disease Nathan Cross talks about keeping food safe this summer and ticks.

Special Olympics Virginia President David Thomason, World-Champion golfer Grace Anne Braxton of Fredericksburg and Stafford Sheriff David Decatur talk about Summer Games, World Games in Berlin that Grace Anne is competing in and the law enforcement torch

Executive Director Ann Kloeckner and Pro Bono Coordinator Kelly Evans talk about the need for pro bono attorneys. The goal is 50 by the end of the year. Many still needed. legalaidworks.org  

Director Cornelia Rutherford and fight coordinator Steven Loy.  Tickets the last two weeks of the Faire are online only.  Discussion on how fight scenes are practiced.   varf.org  

Dan Maher and Curtis Dickerson preview Summer Feeding.  13 locations around the region providing meals for kids this summer.  fredfood.org

Dave the Computer Guy talks about protecting kids on the Internet and protecting parents from kids on the Internet.  Also, using the Internet safely while on vacation and technology and bird watching.   techsintheburg.com

Darcie Caswell and Erin Creighton talk about the summer reading program and the importance of all members of the family participating.     librarypoint.org

Terry Rensel, Chris Mackowski and Tim Talbott talk about the importance of preserving Civil War land. Preview of the annual conference October 6, 7, 8 with a focus on Moss Neck and Chancellorsville.   cvbt.org

Dr. Chris Vaughn, Ashley Lawrence and Jen Sullivan (not pictured)  talk about cancer trials and their availability with HOAF.   Over the years, some groundbreaking trials have been available to local patients.  hoafredericksburg.com