By CATHY SMITH

By CATHY SMITH

Rappahannock News Corratpondent

The Amissville Ruritan Club Inc. has set as its goal for 1988 the building and dedication of an Amissville Ruritan Community Center, club President Bill Segrest has announced.

The 40x60-foot Community Center will be built on Stuart Field, an 8.66-acre tract donated to the Amissville Ruritan Club by Mrs.

May Belle Stuart on March 20, 1984, in memory of Captain L. B. Stuart, USN.

To make the center a reality, the Ruritans need the community’s support, both financial and physical. Donations may be sent to the

Amissville Ruritan Club Inc., care Bill Segrest, Rt. 2, Box 526, Amissville 22002. All donations earmarked for the Community Center will be used for that purpose, Mr. Segrest said.

Ruritan National, founded in 1928, is one of America’s leading community service organizations. Its slogan is fellowship, goodwill and community service.

The Amissville chapter was activated in 1961. The first president was Aubrey Curtis. Its current membership of 24 includes farmers,

CMH tightens

ER security

The emergency department at Culpeper Memorial Hospital has initiated a policy to strengthen security for patients and staff.

Only patients are admitted to the patient care area of the emergency department. Family and friends may remain in the waiting area, and

nurses will keep them informed of their patients’ progress.

One parent may accompany a young child at the discretion of the physician. Other exceptions may be made when necessary.

“Over the last year, three serious incidents occurred here that made these changes imperative,” said Dr. . Michael Bost, CMH emergency physician. “Most area hospital have op erated this wray for a long time. ”

“People are cooperating and we appreciate it. We understand it can be an inconvenience, but by curtailing

the number of people in the department, we are able to give better patient care in a more secure area.”