Bridge closures in Augusta, Rockingham due to road work
The bridge over Little Dry River on Route 631 (Dull Hunt Road) in Rockingham County is closed to traffic. This closure began Dec. 13 for bridge superstructure replacement. A bridge superstructure includes a bridge deck, handrails, curbs, floor system and other structural members or bridge parts that rest on a bridge’s piers or bearings.
This closure will be in effect 24-hours a day and will last until March 13, 2011.
The Little Dry River Bridge is located .5-mile west of the Route 631intersection with Route 818 (Little Dry River Road). This area is located in northwest Rockingham County approximately four miles west of Fulks Run.
Motorist on Route 631 (Dull Hunt Road) will be routed around the existing bridge structure onto a temporary roadway which has been constructed across Little Dry River. Traffic is being controlled with a “stop and proceed when way is clear” sign. Flagger traffic control will be in place at each end of the temporary roadway during working hours.
The bridge over Back Creek on Route 664 (Mount Torrey Road) in Augusta County is limited to one single 10-foot lane beginning on Dec. 15 due to bridge work. This bridge work will replace the bridge superstructure.
This lane closure will be in effect 24-hours a day and will last until April 15, 2011.
Route 644 is located between Route 610 and Route 814 (Love Road) in Augusta County. The bridge location is 3.0 mile south of Route 610. This area is approximately five miles north of the Augusta and Nelson County line.
Traffic is being controlled with temporary traffic signals at this location. Flagger traffic control will be used as needed in the work zone during construction activities.
Edited by Chris Graham. Chris can be reached at freepress2@ntelos.net.
Chamber looks for leaders
The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce is taking applications for its 2010 Community Leadership Program through Aug. 13.
The program is designed as an avenue for the development of tomorrow’s community leaders. Since its inception in 1979, the program has graduated more than 800 community leaders.
Each year, individuals from all business sectors, identified as having outstanding potential for community leadership development, are selected by sponsoring companies and organizations and offered a dynamic leadership experience. The leadership program is an excellent opportunity for a new employee, or one who is moving up the company ladder, to make valuable contacts while building lifelong relationships with other business people in the community.
“The Chamber Community Leadership Program is a great way to get connected and involved,” said Cory Davies of Rockingham Memorial Hospital, a member of last year’s CLP Class. “My experience in the program has helped me build a much deeper understanding of the many organizations, industries, and services that come together to form our great community.”
The leadership program brings together participants once a month, beginning in August 2010 through May 2011 for half-day sessions. Participants typically come from diverse backgrounds and varying perspectives to learn more about themselves and the opportunities and challenges facing our community and the surrounding areas. In the Leadership Program, people share their ideas and experiences with each other, gain new skills and knowledge that can be applied in their personal and professional lives, and develop plans and for implementing a community betterment project.
The Chamber’s Community Leadership Program includes ten engaging sessions that provide everyone who participates with a foundation of basic leadership skills and knowledge fine-tuned to Harrisonburg and Rockingham County’s needs. The curriculum includes:
1. Teambuilding – (September)
2. Workplace Communication – (September)
3. Public Safety – (October)
4. Education – (November)
5. Local Non-Profits – (December)
6. Community Sustainability – (January)
7. Community Development – (February)
8. Local Government & Legislative Affairs – (March)
9. Arts – (April)
10. Group Project – Project Management (ongoing)
“The Chamber’s Community Leadership Program is designed to cultivate new local leaders for the benefit of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County’s future,” said Frank Tamberrino, President of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce. “We invite businesses to invest in your community and in your employees’ professional success by signing them up for the Chamber’s Community Leadership Program.”
The class size is limited to encourage interaction and leadership skills development so register early. Applications are reviewed upon submission.
For more information or to apply, visit www.hrchamber.org. The application deadline for the Community Leadership Program is Monday Aug. 13.
Edited by Chris Graham. Chris can be reached at freepress2@ntelos.net.
Special election set in 26th
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Gov. Bob McDonnell has set the special election for the open seat in the 26th House District for June 15. Read more
VOP to picket Cuccinelli Harrisonburg event
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Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli’s visit to Harrisonburg on Thursday will be met with a peaceful protest from local members of the Virginia Organizing Project. Read more
Harrisonburg Chamber adopts economic-development statement
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The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors today made public a position statement on economic development that it adopted on March 25.
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Degner: ‘Best shot in years’ for Dems in 26th
Story by Chris Graham
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Kai Degner may be hitting one of those windows of opportunity that the universe seems to offer up every few hundred million years or so.
“We think this is the best shot in years to win the seat,” said Degner, the Harrisonburg mayor and presumptive Democratic Party nominee in the 26th House District. Read more
RMH recognized for achievement in stroke care
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RMH has been awarded the American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Bronze Performance Achievement Award for its commitment to providing high-quality care for stroke patients. Read more
