Town Talk

Dr. Thomas Taylor talks about his proposed budget, investing in students, the new division strategic plan, a new elementary and high school and snow days…  

Kevin Good and Kristina Peck talk about the teacher shortage and one solution–the STREAM Initiative. They’re focusing on a creating a dynamic educational space for future teachers in Seacobeck Hall.

Stafford Museum and Cultural Center:  Frank White, the Keeper of Knowledge, shares some Stafford stories with Sue Henderson.  Stories, like driving a school bus at age 16 in the mid-1950’s.

Von Young,  Melanie Johnson and Allie Names.  Many of the COVID restrictions have now been lifted. Update on the Community Health Center, donations, fostering and adoptions.  fredspca.org

Dr. Ilic’ is a new breast and endocrine surgeon at Mary Washington Healthcare.  We talk about the thyroid and parathyroid along with Hidden Scar Certification and being a high volume surgeon.

Ryan McGill and Steve Weissman-Virginia Professional Firefighter Charitable Foundation and the Virginia Chapter of the Firefighter Cancer Support Network.   Educating and assisting firefighters and their families.  Cancer is a growing problem.

Kathy Anderson talks about their domestic violence work and their 24 hour hotline:  540-373-9373. The Empty Bowl fundraiser is January 28th at LibertyTown Arts Workshop. Ticket info @ empowerhouseva.org      

Preview of Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts thru March 5th.   Producing Artistic Director Patrick A’Hearn and Director Robby Gonyo.

City Councilman Matt Kelly talks about Accessory Dwelling Units, the need to look to increase composting and the pressures facing small cities.

Caroline Delegate Bobby Orrock previews the 2023 Virginia General Assembly session.   It’s his 34th session.   He’ll talk about a bill he has for minimum staffing for nursing facilities.