Community members can find information on how to care for seniors. Learn the difference in homecare and assisted living. There are also resources for concerned children of the elderly.

 The area's wetlands are changing due to rapid development throughout the area. Is this having an effect on climate change? Skip Stiles, a member of the Governor's Commission on Climate Change will be our guest.

 Brett Barr and Michelle Partridge of Newland Communities talk about how builders and developers are riding the economic storm. The program also addresses Ladysmith Village in Caroline, what they are doing to help and statewide educational opportunities for buyers and sellers.

 Germanna Community College President Dr. David Sam talks about the history, mission and future of the school.

 Find out how to get yourself and family prepared in case of a disaster. Get information on volunteer opportunities from Sarah Walsh of the Rappahannock United Way. You'll also hear about what's being done in the community to help prepare from Dr. Joe Siatta of the Rappahannock Health District.

 Find out more about the Senior Olympics. Hear how a 71 year-old woman stays active by playing basketball and taking part in the Senior Olympics.

 Hear about child abuse awareness. What are the types? How can prevention and education be the tools to avoid abusive situations altogether? We talk to Anne Childress and Rita Katzman of the Virginia Department of Social Services. Also getting the local angle from Jeanine Sewell of the Fredericksburg-based DSS.

 Planning for retirment early is important and making sure your retirement plan is "tax friendly." Having the right retirement savings plan to meet your needs is also crucial and knowing what each plan can do and which one is right for is what financial expert Tom Foster tries get across in simple terms.

 Tax Season 2007: Everything you need to know about filing federal taxes for the 2007 tax year and some requirements for state-- aired April 6, 2008 -- We take some time to talk to IRS Spokesman Jim Dupree. He'll provide tips on filing paper and on-line returns and discuss the government's economic stimulus payments. There's also information on when to file federal and state taxes or how to check on a refund when filing is done.

 Report from Kuwait: Two Free Lance-Star reporters embedded with National Guard troops stationed in the Gulf -- aired March 23, 2008 -- Two reporters spend nearly two weeks embedded with the 116th Infantry National Guard Unit, from Fredericksburg, in Kuwait. Their story told through the eyes of Staff Photographer Mike Morones, interviews with local guardsmen in Kuwait.

 Beekeeping: A vital part of the ecological system -- aired March 16, 2008 -- Is beekeeping becoming a lost industry and at what cost to not only the ecology, but the economy? Kim Fraser, president of the local beekeepers association and other area beekeepers discuss the costs associated with maintianing bees and the reasons for needing more bees.

 Afghan Women Studying at UMW -- aired March 9, 2008 -- It's the first time the University of Mary Washington has had students from Afghanistan. The two women, Nibal Sadat and Sahra Noor are studying at UMW through the Initiative to Educate Afghan Women.

 Two years after the prize -- March 2, 2008 -- Local poet and University of Mary Washington English professor Claudia Emerson talks about how her life has changed since winning the Pulitzer prize for poetry two years ago. Tune in as Emerson reads several of her poems and discusses the impact of receiving this important award..

 Positive Alternatives to School Suspension -- aired February 24, 2008 -- When a middle or high school student is suspended from school in our area, there is an alternative to having the young person simply stay at home. PASS offers both academic assistance and behavioral counseling. This free program serves students in Spotsylvania, Stafford and King Geroge Counties plus the city of Fredericksburg. PASS students, parents and staff members take part in this interesting and informative conversation.

 Own Your Future -- aired February 17, 2008 -- Own Your Future is a statewide campaign to encourage residents to plan ahead for long-term health care. The project targets households with members between the ages of 45 to 70 years old. Tune in as state officials from the Department of Aging, Department of Medical Assistance Services and the Bureau of Insurance outline the key issues for Virginia residents.

 Bringing Occupational Opportunities to Schools -- aired February 10, 2008 -- High school seniors are designing the plans for a brick home which will be built in a Stafford County subdivision. Listen to students and teacher talk about the drafting program at Stafford High and how it helps them develop important career skills. The house they design will be built by other high school students who participate in the masonry, electrical and carpentry programs.

 Teen Parents -- aired February 3, 2008 -- Teenagers who become pregnant can get help through a parenting program sponsored by the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board in Spotsylvania. Our guests this week include a teenage mother, who talks of her experiences, as well as a variety of RACSB staff members.

 Big Brother/Big Sister -- aired January 27, 2008 -- Area children in need of an adult mentor can find that partnership through the Rappahannock Big Brothers, Big Sisters. This week on Focus we have several Big Brothers as well as staff members as guests to discuss the program and what it offers both the youth and adults. Learn more about this community organization and how it pairs adult volunteers with children in need.

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