free enterprise system.

free enterprise system.

The purpose of this contest is to help children learn what it means to own private property and why it is important to treat this property with respect.

The Piedmont Board of Realtors would like to reward each child who enters a poster and to exhibit entries to the public during American Home Week, April 13-20. All entries will receive an acknowledgment and winners will be awarded special prizes.

To ensure a fair competition, entries will be judged at three grade level classifications: K-2, 3-5 and Grades 6-8. Posters must portray an aspect of homes, home ownership or the value of this ownership. Only one entry per person may be submitted. Entries may be rendered in any art medium and should not exceed 12x18 inches.

All entries must be submitted between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. to the Piedmont Board of Realtors office (located at Jefferson Savings and Loan in Culpeper) by April 1, 1986. Posters should be accompanied with name, address, phone number and grade level.

Joseph completes

basic training

Army. Reserve Pvt. 1st Class Andrew M. Joseph, son of Priscilla B. and David R. Joseph of Manassas, has completed basic training at Fort Dix, N. J.

During the training, students received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, first aid, and Army history and traditions.

Joseph’s wife Kimberly is the daughter of Robert F. and Ruth'A. ' Johnson of Huntly.

The private is a 1984 graduate of Wakefield School, Huntly.

Computers to

assist farmers

Virginia Tech Extension is developing a computer program which will assist farmers in assessing the new 1986 Federal Crop Insurance options.

James Moore, Extension agricultural economist, said that a computer program should be available for use in Extension offices in the spring. It will allow farmers to calculate the best alternative of crop insurance coverage according to their base yield.