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The temperature last Monday fell below zero; to be exact; that is according to County weather-watcher Dennis Wingfield, it fell to -? degrees.
We do not usually count weather among the issues most serious to us; often we comment lightly on it, saying “nice day” to almost anyone, as if we could take that day or leave it.
But at -7 degrees and throughout much of the Winter season, weather is a serious issue, even a frightening one. This is especially true for elderly people.
The population of Rappahannock County, according to a 1980 census, is 6,093. Of this number, 807 people are over the age of 65. That’s about 13 percent of the population.
What can we do to help this group of elderly citizens endure a hard winter, or on a smaller scale, a bitterly cold night? The best answer is: whatever we’ve been doing. Sylvia Kreitler, Director of the Rappahannock Department of Social Services, said during an interview that the people of Rappahannock have an excellent record when it comes to looking after neighbors and helping them out in times of need. Referring to the many people of Rappahannock who willingly help others, Kreitler said “they don’t need any encouragement, they need a pat on the back.”
This is a pat on the Coun
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