Town Talk

Central Virginia Battlefields Trust President Tom VanWinkle and V-P Chris Mackowski  talk about the work of saving local Civil War battlefields.   cvbt.org  

Lori Myers with the Alzheimer’s Association previews the virtual Walk to End Alzheimer’s.  Talk about caregiving in a pandemic and local helps from the Alzheimer’s Association.   Local number: 540-228-1502.  Helpline:  800-272-3900  

Courtney Harris and Andie McConnell on the work of the Fairy Godmother Project helping families of pediatric cancer.   Discussion on the importance of talking about deceased children. Preview of Carter’s Crusade Golf Tournament on October 8th.

Spotsylvania School Superintendent Dr Scott Baker and School Board Chairman Baron Braswell talk about the hybrid start to school and local funding.  

John Coker (Fredericksburg Rappahannock Rotary), Kim Herbert (City Parks, Rec, and Activities) and Robbie Perry (Fred Nats) discuss Scarecrows and Bats and other fall activities.  

Rappahannock United Way’s Janel Donohue with info on rent and mortgage assistance, the ALICE Fund, Mission Independence in October and virtual financial coaching.  

Dave the Computer Guy from Techs in the Burg on Caroline Street talks about touchless pc repair, utilizing the features on your pc or laptop and utilizing internet or wifi at home to its max.  

sPower Community Relations Director Cat Mosley and Environmental Compliance Manager Liz Engle (by phone) talk about the sPower solar facility in Spotsylvania. Liz Engle responds to questions about Notice of Violations and a waterline.  

Kathy Anderson of Empowerhouse talks about their work during the coronavirus–the challenges and successes—and needs going forward.    empowerhouseva.org

Patrick A’Hearn with the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts previews the upcoming production Souvenir.  We also talk about the safety procedures in place.    Info: