The Rouss Review

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Parks & Recreation COVID-19 Response Aug 13, 2020

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Hear from Lynn Miller, Director of Parks and Recreation, about how the pandemic has effected sports, wellness, and recreation programs as well as the department's response to COVID-19.

Also in this episode:
• Council BLUF - August 11 Meeting & Work Session
• Now U Know
• Announcements

Photo by Mika Baumeister via Unsplash

COVID 19 & Schools Update Aug 04, 2020

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Dr. Colin Greene, director of the Lord Fairfax Health District, joined host Barry Lee in the studio to give an update on where Winchester is in the fight against the Coronavirus and emphasizes the importance of wearing masks.

Then, Superintendent of Schools Jason Van Heukulem gives Barry an update on what the current reopening plan is for Winchester Public Schools.

Also in this episode:
- Council BLUF (July 14 meeting and work session)
- Now U Know (Cybercrime)
- Announcements

2020 Census Aug 04, 2020

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You have the power to decide how your community will be shaped for the next ten years - you only need to fill out the 2020 United States Census in order to harness that power! Census Partnership Specialist Kathleen O'Connell sat down with host Barry Lee to describe why the Census matters and how you can easily participate. Also in this episode:

• Council BLUF (July 28 Council Meeting & Work Session)
• Now U Know (City's online services)
• Announcements

Winchester 101 - Civil Rights in Winchester Jul 07, 2020

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In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday on January 15 and MLK Day on January 20, "Tim Y the History Guy" details the contributions of local Civil Rights leaders to the national Civil Rights Movement.

Winchester 101 - Women's History Jul 07, 2020

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Tim Y the History Guy is joined by Communications Director Amy Simmons for a special edition of Winchester 101. Hear about important women throughout Winchester's 275-year history in honor of Women's History Month.

Winchester 101 - Presidents Day Jul 07, 2020

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George Washington may have been the first, but he certainly wasn't the last. Do you know how many U.S. presidents have been in Winchester and which ones? Enjoy your Presidents Day holiday with a quick bit of history. 🇺🇸 Listen to the latest Winchester 101 with Tim Y the History Guy!

Winchester 101 - Annexation & Consolidation Jul 07, 2020

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Winchester, Virginia celebrated the 275th anniversary of its founding in 2019. During the first year of the Rouss Review, "Tim Y the History Guy" (Planning Director Tim Youmans by day) explained many interesting topics and events that helped shape Winchester into the city we know today.

Listen to full episodes of the Rouss Review on SoundCloud or iTunes. New episodes resume January 16, 2020 and recur every other Thursday (following Tuesday night Council meetings.

Winchester 101 - Boscawen Street Jul 07, 2020

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Listen to full episodes of the Rouss Review on SoundCloud or iTunes. New episodes resume January 16, 2020 and recur every other Thursday (following Tuesday night Council meetings.

Winchester 101 - Industry Jul 07, 2020

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Listen to full episodes of the Rouss Review on SoundCloud or iTunes. New episodes resume January 16, 2020 and recur every other Thursday (following Tuesday night Council meetings.

Winchester 101 - Handley Library Jul 07, 2020

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Listen to full episodes of the Rouss Review on SoundCloud or iTunes. New episodes resume January 16, 2020 and recur every other Thursday (following Tuesday night Council meetings.

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