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Miller, Slaughter To Visit
State Senator Kevin Miller (R) and congressman-elect French Slaughter both have scheduled stops in Rappahannock this Friday, December 14.
Senator Miller will be at the courthouse in Washington from 2 to 3 p.m. The purpose of his visit is to speak with constituents who have any concerns relative to state government and the 1986 General Assembly, which convenes January 9.
Congressman Slaughter is scheduled to arrive at the courthouse at 3 p.m. on Friday, and plans to stay until 8:30. Mr. Slaughter publicly will thank Rappahannock residents far their support November 6. He also hopes to discuss any concerns constituents may have in preparation for activities of the 99th Congress. Mr. Slaughter carried Rappahannock County in his Seventh District race with Democrat Lewis M. Costello andlt.E. Fraser.
• PEC Wants Moratorium Continued
The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) recommended on December 7 by unanimous vote of its Board of Supervisors that the current moratorium on uranium mining and milling in Virginia be continued indefinately.
In a press release issued the same day, PEC board members concluded “that despite more than three years of public inquiry at great expense to the taxpayers of the Commonwealth, there is no convincing evidence that uranium mining and milling can be conducted in Virginia in a manner that ensures the present and future safety of Virginia’s residents and environment
• Highway Safety ’Tis Seasonal, Too
The Rappahannock County Sheriffs Department has joined forces with state and federal law enforcement agencies to encourage motorists not to drink and drive this holiday season. In a press release issued Decemhar 10, Sheriff John Henry Woodward said special precautions against drunk driviiw must be taken “while we all attend holiday celebrations and parties.7
Among the safety tips offered by the Sheriffs Department: Accept drunk driving as “everyone’s problem.” Let family members, friends and others know who can be called or counted on to drive for people who’ve had a few. The department also suggests anyone driving accept the feet that the other guy might not do the right thing. Wear a seat belt and be prepared to avoid an accident situation as it develops.
Last year alone, drunk drivers lolled 19,500 people, injured another 660,000 and cost society an estimated 324 bilbon.
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