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By CATHY DYSON
Arundel Newspapers Staff Writer
The governor’s wife hasn’t been thrilled by recent reports on adult literacy rates.
When Jeannie Baliles discovered that 99 percent of the 25- to 30-yearolds tested in a study could write their names and recognize their signature on a driver’s license, she was less than impressed.
“Big whoop, as my teen-agers would say,” was her response. And she doesn’t believe that having a 10th grade reading level is anything to brag about, much less be enough to survive, in a technological society.
Mrs. Baliles discussed her statistics on adult illiteracy and what she’s doing to combat them during her visit to Fauquier County last Thursday to celebrate the first anniversary of the Literacy Volunteers of Fauquier County.
Virginia’s first lady commended the volunteer force, which has grown to 75 tutors from Fauquier and Rappahannock counties, for its efforts and “personal contact,” which she believes is the best approach.
Rappahannock County Literacy Volunteers Marian Simpson and Grace Sims attended the luncheon honoring Mrs. Baliles. Both Mrs. Simpson and Mrs. Sims received their training at the Fauquier County chapter.
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