When Jane Pfost first decided to put together a home tour for the Wayne Theatre Alliance, she had no idea how much effort it would take to pull off the event but she knew that people would be interested in the history that the Waynesboro homes had to offer.
"There are just so many stories about the homes and inns and some of the antiques in them, and I thought people would enjoy knowing something about their own hometown," said Pfost, co-organizer of the Walk Down Memory Lane home tour.
For the first year of what will likely become an annual event, Pfost worked with area homeowners, museums and inns to put together a lineup of historical treasures to tour on May 10.
One of the homes to take in on the tour is the Old Stone House at 805 Oak Avenue, along the river.
Will and Kat Strickland and their two children now live in the two-and-a-half century old home in Waynesboro.
"We weren't considering Waynesboro initially just because we liked Charlottesville but my husband read '250 year old home, two English walk-in fireplaces, on the river', and he said 'this I have to see,'" wrote Kat Strickland in the Spring 2008 edition of The Tree Streets Gazette, a newsletter distributed to homes in the Tree Streets of Waynesboro.
Nine months after signing papers and moving in, the Stricklands are now proud to call this historical marvel home. "Our house is a humble house with humble beginnings as the building where the migrant apple pickers lived during harvesting months," Strickland wrote. "There is nothing too showy about the inside of it, furnished with worn, well-lived in things ..."
"It's not a house for everyone," Strickland wrote. "It doesn't have many of the amenities modern people of today expect, the biggest being air conditioning."
Other homes on the tour include the Lambert House at 633 S. Wayne Avenue, the Geiger House at 701 Locust Avenue and the Heafner House at 607 Oak Avenue.
Also part of the tour are two inns, The Tree Streets Inn on Walnut Avenue and The Belle Hearth Inn on Wayne Avenue. The Heritage Museum and The Plumb House are also included.
"To me, it's really eye-opening that we live in such an historical area," said Pfost, who is chairing this event along with Lynn Hilton Conyers. The pair has been busy lining up volunteers at each home, refreshments and getting flower arrangements for display in all of the homes.
"I think this will be one of the most successful events that we do," said Clair Myers, executive director of the Wayne Theatre Alliance. He is optimistic that people in the community will take advantage of the opportunity to tour homes and gardens on Mother's Day weekend.
All proceeds from the home tour benefit the Wayne Theatre Alliance, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. Part of the organization's first Parade of Events, this is the fifth of six events that are part of the parade. The series of events conclude on June 14 with "Bluegrass, Barbecue and Blue Jeans" which will feature of celebration including music from High Ground, 100 Proof and Blue Mountain Sunrise.
For more information on the Walk Down Memory Lane historical home tour or the Parade of Events, please call (540) 943-9999 or visit www.waynetheatre.org.
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INFO BOX:
WHEN:
Saturday, May 10
TIME:
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
COST:
$25 per person
TICKETS:
Advance tickets are on sale at ...
Waynesboro Heritage Museum; or
Wayne Theatre Alliance office, 533 West Main Street, Waynesboro, Va. 22980
(540) 943-9999
INCLUDED ON TOUR (additional information attached)
The Heritage Museum, corner of Main and Wayne
Located in downtown Waynesboro, this museum features Native American artifacts, Civil War relics, and items from the industrial past and present.
Belle Hearth Inn, 320 S. Wayne Avenue
A historic B&B featuring fine craftsmanship of the late Victorian and Neo Classical period.
Lambert House, 633 S. Wayne Avenue
Owned by Dr. Michael Brookings and Dr. Melinda Ferguson
A two-story Craftsman/Colonial revival home, built by Clyde Lambert for himself and his wife, Anne.
Geiger House, 701 Locust Avenue
Owned by David and Marcia Geiger
This World War II era home was built with pre-civil war brick and has extensive interior woodwork.
Old Stone House, 805 Oak Avenue
Owned by Will and Kat Strickland
The oldest home in the district, this home is built of 18-inch thick stone walls.
Heafner House, 607 Oak Avenue
Owned by Jim and Kay Heafner
Charming brick revival home with an Alaskan touch.
Tree Streets Inn, 421 Walnut Avenue
A 1914 Colonial Revival Inn with a touch of Southern hospitality.
The Plumb House, 1012 Main Street
The museum was home to the Plumb family who lived in the house for five generations.
Two Robberies - May 4
he Staunton Police Department is investigating two robberies that occurred on April 26, 2008. The first was reported at the Tastee Freeze on Churchville Avenue at approximately 10:50 PM. The second occurred approximately 30 minutes later at the Royal Station on West Beverley Street. In both incidents the suspect is described as a black male dressed in all black clothing with his face covered with a black object.
The Staunton Police Department is requesting the assistance of an eye witness at the Royal Station who left the store shortly after the robbery. Please call the Police Department at 332-3842 as soon as possible.
Anyone else having any information concerning this incident please contact the Staunton Police Department at 540-332-3842 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-322-2017.
The Staunton Police Department is requesting the assistance of an eye witness at the Royal Station who left the store shortly after the robbery. Please call the Police Department at 332-3842 as soon as possible.
Anyone else having any information concerning this incident please contact the Staunton Police Department at 540-332-3842 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-322-2017.
WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION
NOTICE OF WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION
TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 5, 2008, AT 6:00 P.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CHARLES T. YANCEY MUNICIPAL BUILDING
AT 503 WEST MAIN STREET, WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA.
1. Open Council Discussion.
Recommended FY09 Budgets for the following:
2. Treasurer
3. City Council
4. City Manager
5. Parks & Recreation
6. Cemetery
7. Building Custodial Services
8. Add/Delete List
9. Revenues
10. Adjourn.
The Waynesboro City Council encourages the participation of all City citizens.
For those with special needs, please notify the Clerk of Council (540-942-6669) of any accommodations required, including assisted listening device, at least five days prior to the meeting you wish to attend.
TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 5, 2008, AT 6:00 P.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CHARLES T. YANCEY MUNICIPAL BUILDING
AT 503 WEST MAIN STREET, WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA.
1. Open Council Discussion.
Recommended FY09 Budgets for the following:
2. Treasurer
3. City Council
4. City Manager
5. Parks & Recreation
6. Cemetery
7. Building Custodial Services
8. Add/Delete List
9. Revenues
10. Adjourn.
The Waynesboro City Council encourages the participation of all City citizens.
For those with special needs, please notify the Clerk of Council (540-942-6669) of any accommodations required, including assisted listening device, at least five days prior to the meeting you wish to attend.
Vdot news - May 1
MAY IS NATIONAL BIKE MONTH
Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 16
RICHMOND –Get out your bicycle and prepare to take to the road as May is National Bike Month. On Thursday, May 1 at 9 a.m., bicycling advocates from across the commonwealth will gather at the bell tower at the Virginia State Capitol as Deputy Secretary of Transportation Ralph Davis reads the proclamation for Bike Month 2008.
Bicycling is good for your wallet and your health. With gas prices hitting record highs, it can significantly cut the cost of your commute. It can ease traffic congestion and reduce air pollution. And, it has also been proven to help reduce the onset of chronic disease and childhood obesity.
Friday, May 16 marks Bike to Work Day, also known as Clean Commute Day. Consider bicycling for your daily commute, and if that does not work, try walking, vanpooling, carpooling or using available transit options to help reduce air pollution.
“As Virginians ride their bicycles for transportation, recreation, fitness and family fun in May, motorists should remember to share the road,” said VDOT Commissioner David S. Ekern, P.E. “Drivers should use caution when traveling near bicyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians. We all depend on Virginia’s highways and byways to connect us to the important things in our lives, whether we use two wheels or four.”
To keep safe on the road, bicyclists should:
· Always ride on the right side of the road and never against traffic
· Ride safely and predictably. A bicycle is considered a vehicle, so ride as if you were operating a motor vehicle
· Ride at least three feet from parked cars to avoid opening doors and people stepping into traffic
· Wear a helmet that is comfortable and fits properly
Motorists should remember to:
· Pass bicyclists with at least two feet of clearance and at a safe speed
· Do not honk when passing. Honking can startle a bicyclist and cause a crash
· Do not slow abruptly or turn immediately after passing a bicyclist
· Watch for road hazards such as debris or broken pavement that may require cyclists to move into the travel lane
Highway safety is everyone’s responsibility. Take Virginia’s Highway Safety Challenge.
· Share the road
· Buckle up
· Avoid distractions
· Drive drug and alcohol free
· Obey speed limits
For more information on the Virginia’s Highway Safety Challenge and to learn more about how to stay safe on Virginia’s roads, visit www.safeVAhighways.org. For more information on bicycling and walking in Virginia, visit www.VirginiaDOT.org/programs/bk-default.asp
TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF April 28 – May 2, 2008
Highway work zones in the Staunton District
The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath , Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.
(NEW) _ Indicates a new or revised entry since last week’s report.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
Interstate 64
No activity reported.
Interstate 81
* Various locations –Guardrail installation. Alternating lane and shoulder closures both northbound and southbound. Night work - 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Primary Roads
* (NEW) Route 42 – Debris pick up in Swoope area.
* (NEW) Route 250 – Debris pick up in Swoope area.
* (NEW) Route 250 – Turn lane project at Route 358. Right lane closure.
* (NEW) Route 254 – Debris pick up in Swoope area.
* Route 254 – Truck entering road from construction site at Route 636 and Route 608.
* Route 254 – Bridge over Middle River , located just east of Route 833. Bridge repair with single lane traffic. Traffic will be controlled by temporary traffic signals.
* Route 256 – At Route 276, grading and drainage work. Lane closures with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 262 – Debris pick up in Swoope area.
* (NEW) Route 358 – Turn lane project at Route 250. Right shoulder closure.
* (NEW) Various Road – Debris pick up.
Secondary Roads
* Route 603 – Tree trimming from Route 602 to Route 252. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 613 – Patching near Fishersville.
* Route 621 ( Sandy Ridge Road ) – Between Route 823 and Route 611. Work-site truck traffic for sub-division road construction. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 688 – Tree trimming from Route 42 to one mile south. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 703 – Tree trimming from Route 680 to Route 42. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 722 – Tree trimming from Route 250 north to Route 250 south. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 728 – Tree trimming from Route 732 to Route 835. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 732 – Tree trimming from Route 613 to Route 736. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 733 – Tree trimming from Route 835 to Route 739. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 739 – Tree trimming from Route 733 to Route 42. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 766 – Road excavation. Road closed from Route 764 to Route 729. Closure will be May 5-9 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Road will be open after 4:30 p.m. every night.
* (NEW) Route 772 – Brush cutting from Route 256 to Route 996 on April 30.
* (NEW) Route 773 – Brush cutting from Route 256 to Route 996 on April 28.
* (NEW) Route 775 – Machining from Route 774 to Route 865, April 30-May 2.
* (NEW) Route 835 – Tree trimming from Route 801 to Route 736. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 876 – Tree trimming from Route 602 to Route 700. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 900 – Machining from Route 775 to Route 256, April 28-29.
* (NEW) Route 996 – Brush cutting from Route 276 to Route 772 on April 29.
* Route 1319 ( Westminster Drive ) – No delays expected between Route 1360 and Route 608, for truck traffic sub-division road construction. Work is daylight hours.
* Route 1621 (Beagle Gap Run) – From Wild Cat Cove to Beagle Gap Forest . Trucks entering work for sub-division road construction. Work is daylight hours.
* Various Roads – Machining, patching, shoulder repair, stone stabilization.
* (NEW) Various Road – Brush cutting with inmates. Traffic controlled with signs and flaggers.
Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 16
RICHMOND –Get out your bicycle and prepare to take to the road as May is National Bike Month. On Thursday, May 1 at 9 a.m., bicycling advocates from across the commonwealth will gather at the bell tower at the Virginia State Capitol as Deputy Secretary of Transportation Ralph Davis reads the proclamation for Bike Month 2008.
Bicycling is good for your wallet and your health. With gas prices hitting record highs, it can significantly cut the cost of your commute. It can ease traffic congestion and reduce air pollution. And, it has also been proven to help reduce the onset of chronic disease and childhood obesity.
Friday, May 16 marks Bike to Work Day, also known as Clean Commute Day. Consider bicycling for your daily commute, and if that does not work, try walking, vanpooling, carpooling or using available transit options to help reduce air pollution.
“As Virginians ride their bicycles for transportation, recreation, fitness and family fun in May, motorists should remember to share the road,” said VDOT Commissioner David S. Ekern, P.E. “Drivers should use caution when traveling near bicyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians. We all depend on Virginia’s highways and byways to connect us to the important things in our lives, whether we use two wheels or four.”
To keep safe on the road, bicyclists should:
· Always ride on the right side of the road and never against traffic
· Ride safely and predictably. A bicycle is considered a vehicle, so ride as if you were operating a motor vehicle
· Ride at least three feet from parked cars to avoid opening doors and people stepping into traffic
· Wear a helmet that is comfortable and fits properly
Motorists should remember to:
· Pass bicyclists with at least two feet of clearance and at a safe speed
· Do not honk when passing. Honking can startle a bicyclist and cause a crash
· Do not slow abruptly or turn immediately after passing a bicyclist
· Watch for road hazards such as debris or broken pavement that may require cyclists to move into the travel lane
Highway safety is everyone’s responsibility. Take Virginia’s Highway Safety Challenge.
· Share the road
· Buckle up
· Avoid distractions
· Drive drug and alcohol free
· Obey speed limits
For more information on the Virginia’s Highway Safety Challenge and to learn more about how to stay safe on Virginia’s roads, visit www.safeVAhighways.org. For more information on bicycling and walking in Virginia, visit www.VirginiaDOT.org/programs/bk-default.asp
TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF April 28 – May 2, 2008
Highway work zones in the Staunton District
The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath , Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.
(NEW) _ Indicates a new or revised entry since last week’s report.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
Interstate 64
No activity reported.
Interstate 81
* Various locations –Guardrail installation. Alternating lane and shoulder closures both northbound and southbound. Night work - 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Primary Roads
* (NEW) Route 42 – Debris pick up in Swoope area.
* (NEW) Route 250 – Debris pick up in Swoope area.
* (NEW) Route 250 – Turn lane project at Route 358. Right lane closure.
* (NEW) Route 254 – Debris pick up in Swoope area.
* Route 254 – Truck entering road from construction site at Route 636 and Route 608.
* Route 254 – Bridge over Middle River , located just east of Route 833. Bridge repair with single lane traffic. Traffic will be controlled by temporary traffic signals.
* Route 256 – At Route 276, grading and drainage work. Lane closures with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
* (NEW) Route 262 – Debris pick up in Swoope area.
* (NEW) Route 358 – Turn lane project at Route 250. Right shoulder closure.
* (NEW) Various Road – Debris pick up.
Secondary Roads
* Route 603 – Tree trimming from Route 602 to Route 252. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 613 – Patching near Fishersville.
* Route 621 ( Sandy Ridge Road ) – Between Route 823 and Route 611. Work-site truck traffic for sub-division road construction. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 688 – Tree trimming from Route 42 to one mile south. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 703 – Tree trimming from Route 680 to Route 42. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 722 – Tree trimming from Route 250 north to Route 250 south. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 728 – Tree trimming from Route 732 to Route 835. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 732 – Tree trimming from Route 613 to Route 736. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 733 – Tree trimming from Route 835 to Route 739. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 739 – Tree trimming from Route 733 to Route 42. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 766 – Road excavation. Road closed from Route 764 to Route 729. Closure will be May 5-9 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Road will be open after 4:30 p.m. every night.
* (NEW) Route 772 – Brush cutting from Route 256 to Route 996 on April 30.
* (NEW) Route 773 – Brush cutting from Route 256 to Route 996 on April 28.
* (NEW) Route 775 – Machining from Route 774 to Route 865, April 30-May 2.
* (NEW) Route 835 – Tree trimming from Route 801 to Route 736. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 876 – Tree trimming from Route 602 to Route 700. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 900 – Machining from Route 775 to Route 256, April 28-29.
* (NEW) Route 996 – Brush cutting from Route 276 to Route 772 on April 29.
* Route 1319 ( Westminster Drive ) – No delays expected between Route 1360 and Route 608, for truck traffic sub-division road construction. Work is daylight hours.
* Route 1621 (Beagle Gap Run) – From Wild Cat Cove to Beagle Gap Forest . Trucks entering work for sub-division road construction. Work is daylight hours.
* Various Roads – Machining, patching, shoulder repair, stone stabilization.
* (NEW) Various Road – Brush cutting with inmates. Traffic controlled with signs and flaggers.
Pickup hit by train - April 29
Wednesday 29, 2008 - 10:25 am Forestry Center Lane Crossing, 46-year-old Tommy Taylor Carter driving a Toyota pickup, told state police that he didn't see the oncoming train until it was too late. The truck was a complete loss and the train had about $500 damage.
Carter only had minor injuries and was taken to AMC. He was charged with reckless driving.
Virginia Metalcrafters Fire - April 20
Sunday 20, 2008- 6:15am Virginia Metalcrafters Waynesboro a lighting strike set off a fire that burned down a attached shed. Some of the fire got in to the main building but did not spared. Fire fighters finished up at 11:45 am. There where 25 fire personal at the factory.
WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION
NOTICE OF WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION
TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008, AT 6:00 P.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CHARLES T. YANCEY MUNICIPAL BUILDING
AT 503 WEST MAIN STREET, WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA.
1. Open Council Discussion.
Recommended FY09 Budgets for the following:
2. Registrar
3. Social Services
4. Health Department
5. Office on Youth
6. Economic Development
7. EDA
8. Tourism
9. Rockfish Gap TIC
10. Library Services
11. Correction and Detention
12. Sheriffs Department
13. Fire Department
14. Emergency Management
15. Adjourn.
The Waynesboro City Council encourages the participation of all City citizens.
For those with special needs, please notify the Clerk of Council (540-942-6669) of any accommodations required, including assisted listening device, at least five days prior to the meeting you wish to attend.
TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008, AT 6:00 P.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CHARLES T. YANCEY MUNICIPAL BUILDING
AT 503 WEST MAIN STREET, WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA.
1. Open Council Discussion.
Recommended FY09 Budgets for the following:
2. Registrar
3. Social Services
4. Health Department
5. Office on Youth
6. Economic Development
7. EDA
8. Tourism
9. Rockfish Gap TIC
10. Library Services
11. Correction and Detention
12. Sheriffs Department
13. Fire Department
14. Emergency Management
15. Adjourn.
The Waynesboro City Council encourages the participation of all City citizens.
For those with special needs, please notify the Clerk of Council (540-942-6669) of any accommodations required, including assisted listening device, at least five days prior to the meeting you wish to attend.
Vdot news - April 18
TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF April 21 - 25, 2008
Highway work zones in the Staunton District
The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath , Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.
(NEW) _ Indicates a new or revised entry since last week’s report.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
Interstate 64
No activity reported.
Interstate 81
* Various locations –Guardrail installation. Alternating lane and shoulder closures both northbound and southbound. Night work - 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Primary Roads
* Route 11 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 11 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 42 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 250 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 250 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 252 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 254 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 254 – Truck entering road from construction site at Route 636 and Route 608.
* Route 254 – Bridge over Middle River , located just east of Route 833. Bridge repair with single lane traffic. Traffic will be controlled by temporary traffic signals.
* Route 256 – County wide debris clean up. Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 256 – At Route 276, grading and drainage work. Lane closures with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
* Route 262 – Debris clean up from I-81 to Route 11 in Verona on Wednesday.
* Route 262 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 275 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 275 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 276 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 285 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 285 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 340 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping in the Verona and Fishersville area.
* Route 340 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 340 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Various Roads – Guardrail installation with alternating lane and shoulder closures. Traffic controlled by flaggers. Night work - 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Secondary Roads
* (NEW) Route 602 – Tree trimming from Route 682 north to Rockbridge County line. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 603 – Tree trimming from Route 602 to Route 252. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 621 ( Sandy Ridge Road ) – Between Route 823 and Route 611. Work-site truck traffic for sub-division road construction. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 628 – Brush cutting from Route 612 to Route 340. Flaggers will control traffic.
* (NEW) Route 678 – Tree trimming from Route 677 to end of state maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 688 – Tree trimming from Route 42 to one mile south. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 703 – Tree trimming from Route 680 to Route 42. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 722 – Tree trimming from Route 250 north to Route 250 south. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 728 – Tree trimming from Route 732 to Route 835. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 732 – Tree trimming from Route 613 to Route 736. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 733 – Tree trimming from Route 835 to Route 739. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 739 – Tree trimming from Route 733 to Route 42. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 778 – Brush cutting with boom axe from Route 608 to Route 865. Mobile operation – use caution.
* Route 781 – Brush cutting with boom axe from Route 11 to Route 780. Mobile operation – use caution.
* (NEW) Route 816 – Pipe replacement from Route 742 to end of state maintenance. Work is Friday, April 25. Be alert for traffic control in area.
* (NEW) Route 835 – Tree trimming from Route 801 to Route 736. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 876 – Tree trimming from Route 602 to Route 700. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 1319 ( Westminster Drive ) – No delays expected between Route 1360 and Route 608, for truck traffic sub-division road construction. Work is daylight hours.
* Route 1621 (Beagle Gap Run) – From Wild Cat Cove to Beagle Gap Forest . Trucks entering work for sub-division road construction. Work is daylight hours.
* Various Roads – Machining, brush cutting, patching, shoulder repair, stone stabilization and scraping on various non-hard surfaced roads. Bridge sweeping, curb and gutter sweeping, as well as debris clean up in the Verona , Fishersville and Swoope area. Lane closures and flaggers may be used at various locations. Work will be weekdays during daylight hours.
VDOT COMMISSIONER APPROVES MULTIPLE PROJECTS DURING 2008 FIRST FOUR MONTHS IN STAUNTON DISTRICT
Several projects have been approved by Virginia Department of Transportation Commissioner David Ekern in the VDOT Staunton District. The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick , Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren , Page, Rockingham, Augusta , Highland , Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties.
The following projects were approved by Commissioner Ekern on January 31, 2008:
* S & D industrial Painting Inc. of Tarpon Spring , Fla. was awarded a $1,498,9000 contract for bridge painting. The contract includes 13 bridges located in Augusta, Frederick, Page, Rockbridge and Shenandoah counties. The bridges are located on interstate, primary and secondary roads. Completion is June 1, 2009.
* Slurry Pavers Inc. of Glen Allen was awarded a $306,383.75 contract for paving at various locations throughout the VDOT Staunton District.
The following projects were approved by Commissioner Ekern on February 29, 2008:
* Robertson-Fowler Co. of Buchanan was awarded a $219,048.53 contract for rural rustic road construction on Route 609 in Rockbridge County. The project is 1.9 miles long and located between the Botetourt County line and Route 11. The project will repair slide areas. The road will maintain its current width of 16 to 18 feet. The average daily traffic count is 79 vehicles. Completion is July 31, 2008.
* Howdyshell Excavating Inc. of Mount Solon was awarded a $481,874.50 contract for intersection improvements in the Town of Bridgewater . The project is located at Route 42 and Mount Crawford Avenue and includes right-turn lanes on Mount Crawford Avenue and Route 42, plus sidewalk improvements. Completion is October 31, 2008.
* DLB Inc. of Hillsville was awarded a $505,746 contract for pipe culvert rehabilitation at various locations in Warren and Clarke counties. Completion is June 13, 2008
* Lanford Brothers Co. Inc. was awarded a $671,872.60 contract for bridge repairs and overlay work in Rockingham and Augusta counties. The work will take place on the Cooks Creek bridge on Route 290 in Rockingham County , the Middle River bridge on Route 254 in Augusta County , and on the Middle River bridge on Route 616 in Augusta County .
* McClain and Co. Inc. of Culpeper was awarded a $59,964 contract for installation of signs including mile marker signs at various locations throughout the Staunton District. The work will take place on interstate and limited access primary roads. Completion is August 15, 2008.
* Adams Construction Co. of Roanoke was awarded a $157,816.72 contract for plant mix paving on various roads in Rockbridge County and a $1,028,327.16 contract for plant mix paving on various roads in Augusta and Highland counties. It also was awarded a $654,617.63 contract for plant mix paving on various roads in Page County . This work will take place during the 2008 construction season.
* W-L Construction and Paving Inc. of Chilowie was awarded a $438,995.98 contract for plant mix paving at various locations in Shenandoah County and a $920,897.56 contract for plant mix paving on various roads in Clarke and Warren counties . This work will take place during the 2008 construction season.
The following projects were approved by Commissioner Ekern on March 26, 2008:
* B & S Contracting Inc. of Staunton was awarded a $1,593,182.12 contract for milling and paving and guardrail upgrades on Interstate 81 southbound in Augusta County from exit 225 at Route 262 to exit 222 at Route 250. Completion is December 1, 2008.
* Adams Construction Co. of Roanoke was awarded a $1,471,038.79 contract for milling and paving and guardrail upgrades on Interstate 81 northbound in Rockingham County from the Augusta County line to exit 240 at Route 257. Completion is December 1, 2008.
* W-L Construction and Paving Inc. of Chilhowie was awarded a $1,805,888.29 contract for milling and paving and guardrail upgrades on Interstate 66 eastbound from Interstate 81 to exit 6 at Route 340/522 in Warren County. Completion is December 1, 2008.
* W-L Construction and Paving Inc. was awarded a $1,261,638.65 contract for milling and paving and guardrail upgrades on Interstate 81 southbound in Frederick County from exit 310 at Route 37 to exit 307 at Route 277 in Stephens City. Completion is December 1, 2008.
* Stuart M. Perry Inc. of Winchester was awarded a $431,381.29 contract for paving on two portions of Route 522 in Frederick County . One portion is located in the southbound lanes from Route 608 to Route 684 near Gainesboro. The other portion is located in the northbound lanes from Route 127 to Route 699 near Reynolds Store. Completion is June 1, 2008.
* Adams Construction Co. of Roanoke was awarded a $1,008,437.91 contract for paving portions of Route 11 in Rockbridge County . The work is located from Frontage Road 319 to Route 833 between Fancy Hill and Lexington . Completion is June 1, 2008.
* Roadmark Corp. of Durham , N.C. was awarded a $563,160 contract for pavement marking installation at various locations in the VDOT Staunton and Culpeper districts. Completion is September 1, 2008.
* A & M Concrete Corp. of Falls Church was awarded an $82,855.50 contract for concrete repairs in Shenandoah and Frederick counties. The work includes curb and gutter repairs and drop inlet repairs. Completion is May 31, 2008.
The following projects were approved by Commissioner Ekern on April 11, 2008:
* B & S Contracting Inc. of Staunton was awarded a $518,237.43 contract for paving on a portion of Route 42 in Augusta County . The 5.1 mile project is located from Route 687 heading north to 1.2 miles north of Route 1130. Completion is June 16, 2008.
* Finley Asphalt and Sealing Inc. of Manassas Park was awarded a $196,467.50 contract for pavement patching involving asphalt concrete planning, surface preparation and application on various roads in Frederick and Shenandoah counties. Completion is June 13, 2008.
* Accent Stripe Inc. of Orchard Park , N. Y. was awarded a $391,769.50 contract for raised pavement marker and lens replacement on various interstate, primary and secondary roads in the VDOT Northwest Region which includes the VDOT Staunton District and portions of the VDOT Culpeper District. This work will be a mobile nighttime operation. Completion is October 1, 2008.
* Slurry Pavers Inc. of Glen Allen was awarded a $694,839.04 contract for slurry seal application. This is the Staunton district-wide slurry seal contract for the 2008 construction season.
Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-800-578-4111. (TTY/TDD users, call 711). Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.
Highway safety is everyone’s responsibility. Virginia’s highway safety partnership — the Virginia Department of Transportation, Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and Virginia State Police — challenges you to help prevent highway fatalities. Buckle up. Avoid distractions. Share the road. Drive drug- and alcohol-free. Obey speed limits. For more information on the Highway Safety Challenge and things you can do to avoid becoming Virginia ’s next traffic fatality, visit www.safeVAhighways.org.
Highway work zones in the Staunton District
The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath , Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.
(NEW) _ Indicates a new or revised entry since last week’s report.
AUGUSTA COUNTY
Interstate 64
No activity reported.
Interstate 81
* Various locations –Guardrail installation. Alternating lane and shoulder closures both northbound and southbound. Night work - 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Primary Roads
* Route 11 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 11 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 42 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 250 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 250 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 252 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 254 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 254 – Truck entering road from construction site at Route 636 and Route 608.
* Route 254 – Bridge over Middle River , located just east of Route 833. Bridge repair with single lane traffic. Traffic will be controlled by temporary traffic signals.
* Route 256 – County wide debris clean up. Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 256 – At Route 276, grading and drainage work. Lane closures with flagger traffic control. Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
* Route 262 – Debris clean up from I-81 to Route 11 in Verona on Wednesday.
* Route 262 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 275 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 275 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 276 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 285 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Route 285 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 340 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping in the Verona and Fishersville area.
* Route 340 – County wide debris clean up.
* Route 340 – Bridge, curb and gutter sweeping.
* Various Roads – Guardrail installation with alternating lane and shoulder closures. Traffic controlled by flaggers. Night work - 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Secondary Roads
* (NEW) Route 602 – Tree trimming from Route 682 north to Rockbridge County line. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 603 – Tree trimming from Route 602 to Route 252. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 621 ( Sandy Ridge Road ) – Between Route 823 and Route 611. Work-site truck traffic for sub-division road construction. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 628 – Brush cutting from Route 612 to Route 340. Flaggers will control traffic.
* (NEW) Route 678 – Tree trimming from Route 677 to end of state maintenance. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 688 – Tree trimming from Route 42 to one mile south. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 703 – Tree trimming from Route 680 to Route 42. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 722 – Tree trimming from Route 250 north to Route 250 south. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 728 – Tree trimming from Route 732 to Route 835. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 732 – Tree trimming from Route 613 to Route 736. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 733 – Tree trimming from Route 835 to Route 739. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 739 – Tree trimming from Route 733 to Route 42. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 778 – Brush cutting with boom axe from Route 608 to Route 865. Mobile operation – use caution.
* Route 781 – Brush cutting with boom axe from Route 11 to Route 780. Mobile operation – use caution.
* (NEW) Route 816 – Pipe replacement from Route 742 to end of state maintenance. Work is Friday, April 25. Be alert for traffic control in area.
* (NEW) Route 835 – Tree trimming from Route 801 to Route 736. Work is during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 876 – Tree trimming from Route 602 to Route 700. Work is during daylight hours.
* Route 1319 ( Westminster Drive ) – No delays expected between Route 1360 and Route 608, for truck traffic sub-division road construction. Work is daylight hours.
* Route 1621 (Beagle Gap Run) – From Wild Cat Cove to Beagle Gap Forest . Trucks entering work for sub-division road construction. Work is daylight hours.
* Various Roads – Machining, brush cutting, patching, shoulder repair, stone stabilization and scraping on various non-hard surfaced roads. Bridge sweeping, curb and gutter sweeping, as well as debris clean up in the Verona , Fishersville and Swoope area. Lane closures and flaggers may be used at various locations. Work will be weekdays during daylight hours.
VDOT COMMISSIONER APPROVES MULTIPLE PROJECTS DURING 2008 FIRST FOUR MONTHS IN STAUNTON DISTRICT
Several projects have been approved by Virginia Department of Transportation Commissioner David Ekern in the VDOT Staunton District. The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick , Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren , Page, Rockingham, Augusta , Highland , Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties.
The following projects were approved by Commissioner Ekern on January 31, 2008:
* S & D industrial Painting Inc. of Tarpon Spring , Fla. was awarded a $1,498,9000 contract for bridge painting. The contract includes 13 bridges located in Augusta, Frederick, Page, Rockbridge and Shenandoah counties. The bridges are located on interstate, primary and secondary roads. Completion is June 1, 2009.
* Slurry Pavers Inc. of Glen Allen was awarded a $306,383.75 contract for paving at various locations throughout the VDOT Staunton District.
The following projects were approved by Commissioner Ekern on February 29, 2008:
* Robertson-Fowler Co. of Buchanan was awarded a $219,048.53 contract for rural rustic road construction on Route 609 in Rockbridge County. The project is 1.9 miles long and located between the Botetourt County line and Route 11. The project will repair slide areas. The road will maintain its current width of 16 to 18 feet. The average daily traffic count is 79 vehicles. Completion is July 31, 2008.
* Howdyshell Excavating Inc. of Mount Solon was awarded a $481,874.50 contract for intersection improvements in the Town of Bridgewater . The project is located at Route 42 and Mount Crawford Avenue and includes right-turn lanes on Mount Crawford Avenue and Route 42, plus sidewalk improvements. Completion is October 31, 2008.
* DLB Inc. of Hillsville was awarded a $505,746 contract for pipe culvert rehabilitation at various locations in Warren and Clarke counties. Completion is June 13, 2008
* Lanford Brothers Co. Inc. was awarded a $671,872.60 contract for bridge repairs and overlay work in Rockingham and Augusta counties. The work will take place on the Cooks Creek bridge on Route 290 in Rockingham County , the Middle River bridge on Route 254 in Augusta County , and on the Middle River bridge on Route 616 in Augusta County .
* McClain and Co. Inc. of Culpeper was awarded a $59,964 contract for installation of signs including mile marker signs at various locations throughout the Staunton District. The work will take place on interstate and limited access primary roads. Completion is August 15, 2008.
* Adams Construction Co. of Roanoke was awarded a $157,816.72 contract for plant mix paving on various roads in Rockbridge County and a $1,028,327.16 contract for plant mix paving on various roads in Augusta and Highland counties. It also was awarded a $654,617.63 contract for plant mix paving on various roads in Page County . This work will take place during the 2008 construction season.
* W-L Construction and Paving Inc. of Chilowie was awarded a $438,995.98 contract for plant mix paving at various locations in Shenandoah County and a $920,897.56 contract for plant mix paving on various roads in Clarke and Warren counties . This work will take place during the 2008 construction season.
The following projects were approved by Commissioner Ekern on March 26, 2008:
* B & S Contracting Inc. of Staunton was awarded a $1,593,182.12 contract for milling and paving and guardrail upgrades on Interstate 81 southbound in Augusta County from exit 225 at Route 262 to exit 222 at Route 250. Completion is December 1, 2008.
* Adams Construction Co. of Roanoke was awarded a $1,471,038.79 contract for milling and paving and guardrail upgrades on Interstate 81 northbound in Rockingham County from the Augusta County line to exit 240 at Route 257. Completion is December 1, 2008.
* W-L Construction and Paving Inc. of Chilhowie was awarded a $1,805,888.29 contract for milling and paving and guardrail upgrades on Interstate 66 eastbound from Interstate 81 to exit 6 at Route 340/522 in Warren County. Completion is December 1, 2008.
* W-L Construction and Paving Inc. was awarded a $1,261,638.65 contract for milling and paving and guardrail upgrades on Interstate 81 southbound in Frederick County from exit 310 at Route 37 to exit 307 at Route 277 in Stephens City. Completion is December 1, 2008.
* Stuart M. Perry Inc. of Winchester was awarded a $431,381.29 contract for paving on two portions of Route 522 in Frederick County . One portion is located in the southbound lanes from Route 608 to Route 684 near Gainesboro. The other portion is located in the northbound lanes from Route 127 to Route 699 near Reynolds Store. Completion is June 1, 2008.
* Adams Construction Co. of Roanoke was awarded a $1,008,437.91 contract for paving portions of Route 11 in Rockbridge County . The work is located from Frontage Road 319 to Route 833 between Fancy Hill and Lexington . Completion is June 1, 2008.
* Roadmark Corp. of Durham , N.C. was awarded a $563,160 contract for pavement marking installation at various locations in the VDOT Staunton and Culpeper districts. Completion is September 1, 2008.
* A & M Concrete Corp. of Falls Church was awarded an $82,855.50 contract for concrete repairs in Shenandoah and Frederick counties. The work includes curb and gutter repairs and drop inlet repairs. Completion is May 31, 2008.
The following projects were approved by Commissioner Ekern on April 11, 2008:
* B & S Contracting Inc. of Staunton was awarded a $518,237.43 contract for paving on a portion of Route 42 in Augusta County . The 5.1 mile project is located from Route 687 heading north to 1.2 miles north of Route 1130. Completion is June 16, 2008.
* Finley Asphalt and Sealing Inc. of Manassas Park was awarded a $196,467.50 contract for pavement patching involving asphalt concrete planning, surface preparation and application on various roads in Frederick and Shenandoah counties. Completion is June 13, 2008.
* Accent Stripe Inc. of Orchard Park , N. Y. was awarded a $391,769.50 contract for raised pavement marker and lens replacement on various interstate, primary and secondary roads in the VDOT Northwest Region which includes the VDOT Staunton District and portions of the VDOT Culpeper District. This work will be a mobile nighttime operation. Completion is October 1, 2008.
* Slurry Pavers Inc. of Glen Allen was awarded a $694,839.04 contract for slurry seal application. This is the Staunton district-wide slurry seal contract for the 2008 construction season.
Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-800-578-4111. (TTY/TDD users, call 711). Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.
Highway safety is everyone’s responsibility. Virginia’s highway safety partnership — the Virginia Department of Transportation, Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and Virginia State Police — challenges you to help prevent highway fatalities. Buckle up. Avoid distractions. Share the road. Drive drug- and alcohol-free. Obey speed limits. For more information on the Highway Safety Challenge and things you can do to avoid becoming Virginia ’s next traffic fatality, visit www.safeVAhighways.org.
Staunton City Council work session
The Staunton City Council will conduct a work session on the proposed Fiscal Year 2009 city budget at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 21. The session will be held in the Caucus Room, first floor of Staunton City Hall, 116 West Beverley Street.
The work session will be for purposes of discussing the proposed budget submitted by City Manager Steve Owen. The full proposal is available on the city’s website at http://www.staunton.va.us/default.asp?pageID=80F9B684-A5A9-44B0-98C5-514718FA0A6C
Work sessions are open to the public but do not normally provide time for public comment. The public hearing on this budget will be held late this month or early in May, and will be advertised to the public. A FY 2009 budget is expected to be approved in May and will apply to the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2009.
Doug Cochran APR
Customer Relations
City of Staunton
The work session will be for purposes of discussing the proposed budget submitted by City Manager Steve Owen. The full proposal is available on the city’s website at http://www.staunton.va.us/default.asp?pageID=80F9B684-A5A9-44B0-98C5-514718FA0A6C
Work sessions are open to the public but do not normally provide time for public comment. The public hearing on this budget will be held late this month or early in May, and will be advertised to the public. A FY 2009 budget is expected to be approved in May and will apply to the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2009.
Doug Cochran APR
Customer Relations
City of Staunton
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