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Town Talk

Heard every weekday morning from 8-9am on NewsTalk 1230, WFVA, host Ted Schubel talks with Fredericksburg, Virginia, area leaders about events and issues affecting the region.

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock Area CASA

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2025/07/22

Edie Evans with Rappahannock Area CASA—Court Appointed Special Advocates—tells how they support vulnerable children across the region. CASA volunteers work with children in the court system to ensure their voices are heard and their best interests represented. The next volunteer training begins August 25. The deadline to sign up is August 11. More information at rappahannockcasa.com. Vic Culp talks about The Downtown Mile on September 6—a one-mile race in downtown Fredericksburg. The race is a

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Regional Continuum...

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2025/07/21

Megan Samples and Sam Shoukas preview the Point in Time Count on July 24 — a key effort to assess homelessness in the region, done every January and every other summer. They also spotlight the Regional Housing Summit on Oct. 16 at the Fredericksburg Convention Center — bringing together leaders to tackle housing challenges. Info: gwregion.org Also a look at the System Gaps Analysis, highlighting unmet needs in the region’s homelessness response.

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg SPCA

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2025/07/18

Kathleen Daley-Becker and Von Young preview this year’s Fur Ball, taking place August 23rd at the Fredericksburg Convention Center! It’s the biggest night of the year for animal lovers—and a critical fundraiser supporting the lifesaving work of the Fredericksburg SPCA. Get your tickets before August 8th. We also shared updates on six dogs and cats who were rescued from the Texas floods. However, there’s been a recent outbreak of Panleukopenia—a dangerous virus affecting cats. (It’s the “P” in the

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00:44:03

LISTEN: Town Talk/Blosser Education Advocacy

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2025/07/17

Adam Blosser talks about how families of students with special needs can prepare for the upcoming school year. We discuss the importance of the Parent Input Statement in the IEP (Individualized Education Program) process, why your voice matters, and how it shapes educational planning. We also cover how to initiate the IEP process, steps to qualify for services, and what kinds of specific services may be available to support your child’s success. Whether you're new to special education or looking to

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00:43:49

LISTEN: Town Talk/Riverside Center for the...

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2025/07/16

CEO & Producing Artistic Director Patrick A'Hearn talks about current show, "Next to Normal." We also preview "Sound of Music," beginning mid-August. We also talk about the process of choosing shows and actors. riversidedt.com

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LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW President Troy Paino

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2025/07/15

Dr. Paino talks about the value of a liberal arts education, the benefits of a smaller student body/class sizes and the challenges of AI.

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock Education Farm

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2025/07/14

Rich Larochelle, Januari and Barb talk about a new way of providing fresh food to the hungry in the region. rappahannockfarm.org or email: rappahannockeducationfarm@gmail.com

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Rappahannock River Habitat...

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2025/07/11

Jason Tickle with an overview as we approach the beginning of building in Ladysmith. How you can get involved as a volunteer. How you can get involved financially. crrhfh.org

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Leashes of Valor

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2025/07/10

Jason Haag and Chris Bowers. The non-profit provides service dogs to post 9/11 veterans. Updates on the need for fosters, partnerships with area businesses and the need for monthly donors. leashesofvalor.org or info@leashesofvalor.org

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LISTEN: Brompton Community School

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2025/07/09

Middle School teacher Cyndi Creighton and Founder/Director Amber Dawson talk about the K-8 school in Fredericksburg. We talk about the master-based learning model, the curriculum, the outdoor focus and risky play. bromptoncommunityschool.org

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center

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2025/07/08

A place and a process--giving voice, hope and healing to abused children. Elizabeth McNally talks about the importance of forensic nurses in their work. Safe Harbor has applied for a grant to teach the community how to spot and report abuse. safeharborva.org

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Legal Aid Works

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2025/07/07

Executive Director Ann Kloeckner talks about disaster planning. Whether it's from a hurricane, or a tornado, storm or fire, there are documents you will need to produce. We talk about what to set aside and where to keep it. To develop a checklist go to ladrc.org. Info on the work of Legal Aid Works: legalaidworks.org

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00:44:47

LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Commonwealth's...

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2025/07/03

Libby Humphries talks about the Fredericksburg Therapeutic Docket. This new specialty docket in District focuses on misdemeanor offenses where the defendant has serious mental illness. It will provide earlier interventions than often possible on felony specialty dockets.

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Micah Ecumenical Ministries

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2025/07/02

Meghann Cotter with an update on the Jeremiah Community. We also talk about the potential impact of budget cuts, and dealing with the heat. micahfredericksburg.org

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Retired Ambassador Pamela Bridgewater

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2025/07/01

"Bridging Troubled Waters, A Memoir." Ambassador Bridgewater--from Fredericksburg--reflects growing up in segregated Fredericksburg to becoming a Foreign Service Officer. She talks about her time in South Africa and work and friendship with Nelson Mandela.

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Rappahannock Regional Library

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2025/06/26

Sean Bonney and Raya Nickerson. Sean is getting ready to retire after 30+ years with the library. Raya is taking his place as the new Director of Community Engagement. Sean has not only seen the library enter and thrive with technology--he's implemented most of it. It's a fascinating look back. We also talk about Summer Reading and Fun Fests. librarypoint.org

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Fabulous 4th at Ferry Farm

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2025/06/25

Dave Muraca and Allison Ellis preview 4th of July at Ferry Farm in Stafford. $10-4. $1.00 admission ages 3-up. Parking and shuttle details at kenmore.org

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Techs in the Burg

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2025/06/24

Dave the Computer Guy talks about technology and hot cars--keep them out of the heat! Discussion on the end of Windows 10, surge protection, battery backups, internet speed and how the internet connects the world.

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Tree Fredericksburg

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2025/06/23

Mike Blashford and Anne Little preview the Fredericksburg Native Plant Festival in September. Online reservations for trees and shrubs starts August 6th for residents of 22401 and August 13th for other Virginia residents. We also talk about taking care of plants in the extreme heat and a way to keep mosquitos out of your yard. treefredericksburg.org

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock United Way

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2025/06/20

Coming to a close. Rappahannock United Way President Janel Donohue talks about her upcoming retirement and the decision this spring by the organization to close. We talk about the impact RUW has had in the region for 86 years.

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