Town Talk

Habitat of Caroline President and CEO Jason Tickle reviews 2020 (pandemic/5 homes built) and looks at plans and goals for 2020 and beyond.    habitatofcaroline.org

Spotsylvania School Superintendent Dr. Scott Baker and School Board Chairman Baron Braswell.  Spotsylvania is the largest school system in the state offering K-12 hybrid learning in the pandemic. An update.

Bill Harris and Gabe Pons talk about the arts during the pandemic.

Dr. Daniel Geisler talks about colorectal surgery. He’s international recognized as a pioneer of the single-port colorectal surgery procedures.  

Helpline Coordinator Marie Stevenson and Executive Director Cathleen Pessolano talk about work of Mental Health America of Fredericksburg during the pandemic.  More calls, more needs for help with fewer services and beds available for mental health issues. 

Germanna Registrar Cheri Maea and Dean of Nursing and Health Technologies Patti Lisk talk about the Re-Educating Virginians Initiative and how GCC students can benefit.  

Fredericksburg and Spotyslvania National Military Park Chief Historian John Hennessy and Historian Mary O’Neil preview the virtual Battle of Fredericksburg events.   Discussion on the slave auction block and new ways of telling history.  

Dr. Chris Vaughn, Candice Bittinger and Jen Sullivan with Hematology Oncology Associates of Fredericksburg talk about COVID-19 and keeping some of the most vulnerable safe.    

City Parks, Recreation and Events Director Jane Shelhorse and Special Events Supervisor Kim Herbert preview the 2020 Reverse Christmas Parade.   It’s Saturday night–in a new location–on Gordon W. Shelton Blvd.

Fredericksburg Salvation Army Captain Shauntrice Williams talks about Christmas bell ringing–register to ring.org–and Angel Tree.  You’re needed as a bell ringer and getting involved with buying gifts for area kids.