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Families Still Traveled the Globe Despite Rain

 
Over 1,500 people attended the City of Winchester's 3rd Annual International Children's Festival this past Saturday despite the rain and cold.

Thank you to our amazing country representatives, sponsors, volunteers and community supporters for helping to make this event such a great success year after year.

 

 

 

If you'd like to participate as a country representative, food vendor, volunteer or sponsor, please contact an ICF coordinator today.  The City of Winchester International Children's Festival is held on the first Saturday in October each year.

Amy Simmons, City of Winchester          540-662-4946, ext. 1830
Leslie Bowery, Parks & Recreation         540-662-4946, ext. 1816
Charlotte Fritts, Winc. Public Schools     540-678-3965
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Local Sheriffs' Offices Recognized for Help in Fighting Car Theft 

Law enforcement departments throughout Virginia including the Winchester Sheriff’s Office were recognized by the Virginia State Police (VSP) in the 2010-2011 Operation HEATWave Awards competition at a ceremony during the annual conference of the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association (VSA) at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott in Norfolk on Tuesday, September 13, 2011.
   
Winchester Sheriff Lenny Millholland was present to receive the award for their participation.
   
The Operation HEATWave Awards are part of a cooperative program between VSP, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, and local law enforcement agencies.  Operation HEATWave Award Winners are selected by judges from the insurance industry, partnering law enforcement agencies, and the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles for their exemplary actions related to Intelligence, Prevention, Enforcement and Recoveries in fighting the crime of vehicle theft. Their skills and attention toward these areas help to increase public awareness of the HEAT program -- Help Eliminate Auto Theft.
   
HEAT operates in a manner similar to Crime Solvers, Crime Stoppers and the Drug Hotline.  Citizens call the statewide toll-free hotline - 1-800-947-HEAT - to report information about suspected carjackings, auto thefts or chop-shop operations.  Callers remain anonymous throughout the process, and those who supply tips leading to arrests are eligible for rewards of up to $25,000.  

Last Brew & Boo "Thriller" Rehearsal to be Held Saturday

Civil War Exhibition Comes to the Handley Library  

Announcements

1) The Winchester Department of Social Services is now accepting applications for free firewood for those in need of heating assistance this winter.  Contact WDSS at (540) 662-3807 or visit the office at 24 Baker Lane for more information about this free program.

2) North End Utility Replacement Project Update: Progress continues in the northern section of Highland Avenue. The section of Highland Avenue between Liberty Street and Kern Street continues to be closed. Current work includes the installation of a new 8” water main along Highland Avenue.  Click the map to view the project schedule.

3) The City's Utilities Department has implemented new utility bill format in an effort to make the invoices more user-friendly.  Perry Eisenach, Public Services Director, said, "The primary reason for the change was to make the bills easier for the customer to understand, while at the same time providing more information about their account."  If you have any questions about your new bill, please contact a Utility Customer Service representative at (540) 667-1815.

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WinTran Route Changes Began Yesterday

In an effort to improve customer service to City transit passengers, several minor changes have been made to the Amherst Street, Northside and the South Loudoun Street bus lines.   These route changes began Monday, October 3rd.

Two additional stops will be added at the WMC Campus (the Diagnostic Center and the Wellness Center).  There will be a minor change in the route when heading back to the transfer station.  The bus will make a right onto Stewart Street, left onto Cork Street, left onto Kent Street and left onto Boscawen Street into the transfer station.  The new bus stop locations will be as follows:

Westbound Bus Stops
- Piccadilly St @ Bank of Clarke Co. 
- Braddock St @ Amherst St
- Amherst St @ Stewart St
- Amherst St @ Amherst Diner/Selma Medical
- Amherst St @ 522 Amherst St
- Amherst St @ Meddent Center
- Amherst St @ Medical Circle
- Amherst St @ Allison Ave
- Amherst St @ 1514 Amherst St
- Amherst St @ Linden Dr.
- WMC @ West Entrance

Eastbound Bus Stops
- WMC @ Diagnostic Center
- WMC @ Wellness Center Crosswalk
- WMC @ OB2 Crosswalk
- WMC @ Main Entrance
- WMC @ OB1
- Amherst St @ Westside Station Drive
- Amherst St @ CVS
- Amherst St @ Keating Dr
- Amherst St @ James Wood Middle School
- Amherst St @ Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
- Amherst St @ 525 Amherst St
- Amherst St @ Rite Aid
- Boscawen St @ Stewart St
- Stewart St @ Cork St
- Cork St @ Loudoun St
- Cork St @ Cameron St
- Boscawen St Transfer Station