Rouss Review

"Tim Y the History Guy," otherwise known as Tim Youmans, is the Planning Director for the City of Winchester and a local history buff. In this episode, Tim explains the process for naming and renaming streets in the City and puts into perspective the current call to rename certain city streets. (From the June 24 Rouss Review) 

Host Barry Lee is back in the studio and 6 feet away from special guests Hadden Culp, the new Interim Chief of Winchester Fire & Rescue, and Deputy Chief J.D. Orndorff. In this episode, Interim Chief Culp introduces himself to the community and announces an upcoming event; D.C. Orndorff discusses the department's current recruitment drive.Also in this episode:- Council BLUF: June 23 meeting & work session- Now U Know: Fire safety- Winchester 101: Local street namesListen on Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.

Winchester Police Chief John Piper joined host Barry Lee to discuss the recent peaceful protests held in Winchester in the wake of George Floyd's death at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer. Chief Piper touches on the WPD's use of force policies and the City's special events permit process. Also in this episode:• Council BLUF - June 9 meeting & work session• Now U Know - permits process• Events & Programs update

Spring time is here - unfortunately, so are Spotted Lanternflies. Learn how to deal with this invasive, destructive insect with Jen Jenkins, City Arborist. Plus, host Barry Lee will give you your bi-weekly run down of Council discussions and decisions during the Council BLUF, and Tim Y the History Guy returns with an all new Winchester 101 segment focused on Apple Blossom (and the lack thereof!).

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Candace Veney of the Winchester Department of Social Services (DSS) Family Services Team talks with host Barry Lee about how DSS handles reports of child abuse. Veney also gives tips on how children can kept safe at home while school is out and describes ways local families can seek assistance to meet their basic needs.  Also in this episode:  Council BLUF: April 14 Council meeting & work session  Now U Know: Planting a Victory Garden  Upcoming Events & Activities (social distance and quarantine guidelines compliant) This episode may sound a little different than normal - Barry socially distanced himself and recorded his portions from the safety of his day job's studio! We're looking forward to the day we can record all together again in the Rouss Review studio. Transcripts at www.winchesterva.gov/rouss-review

Winchester Economic Development Director Shawn Hershberger sat socially distanced from host Barry Lee at the Rouss Review studio to discuss the steps that the Economic Development Authority is taking to help local businesses struggling in the wake of the Coronavirus. Also in this episode:- Council BLUF: March 31 meeting- Now U Know: Coronavirus facts- Upcoming Events & Programs: Things to do while social distancing- Coronavirus Updates with Communications Director Amy SimmonsTranscripts at http://www.winchesterva.gov/rouss-review

Director of Emergency Management Scott Kensinger talks with host Barry Lee about the City's flood management protocols. Also in this episode:• Winchester 101 - Women's History in Winchester• Now U Know - Coronavirus• Upcoming Events & ProgramsTranscripts at http://www.winchesterva.gov/rouss-review

In this episode, Public Services Director Perry Eisenach goes into detail about the options for the future of refuse and recycling in the City of Winchester. You'll also hear the Council BLUF for the February 25 meeting and a listing of Upcoming Programs & Events.

Lt. Drew DeHaven of the Winchester Fire & Rescue Department chats with host Barry Lee about hands-only CPR - a life saving skill that anyone can learn. Also in this episode:• Council BLUF (Feb. 11 meeting)• Winchester 101 - Presidents Day• Now U Know - Census 2020• Upcoming Events & Programs

City Manager Eden Freeman joins host Barry Lee to deliver her final State of the City address as City Manager of Winchester. Also in this episode - Council BLUF (Jan 28 meeting), Now U Know, and Upcoming Events.

Happy New Year from The Rouss Review! In our first episode of 2020, host Barry Lee chats with Public Works director Justin Hall about the City's snow removal process, snow plan activations, and the difference between primary roads, secondary roads, and snow emergency routes.PLUS! We debut the next hero in the Service League - The Snowman!Also in this episode:• Winchester 101 - Tim Y the History Guy is back! Today's segment details the efforts of local Civil Rights leaders in Winchester.• Council BLUF - covers the first Council meeting of the new year held on January 14.• Upcoming Events & Programs - the usual rundown of a full schedule of events plus a special guest - Chief William Garrett of the WFRD.• Now U Know - get some facts about the City's performance measures of 2019.Transcript available at www.winchesterva.gov/rouss-review.