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By KEVIN G. MILLER Rappahannock News Contributing Writer During the last two biennial budget periods, state revenues have grown at a rate exceeding all projections. Revenues for the current fiscal-year have grown at a slower rate, but theyare still growing. Revenues for the 1990-1992 bienniumare estimated to be approximately$26billion, for an increse of 11 percentto 14 percent above the revenues forl988-1990. . The budget “crunch” that we are hearing so much about now is simply the result of revenues falling short of the overly optimistic projections for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1990. The cutbacks in spending required of some agencies are necessary because of the practice of budgeting the ex-penditure of every dollar of pro-jected revenues with little or no provision for reserve funds. Governor Wilder has taken the position, expressed in his speech to the Joint Assembly, that we can meet the critical needs of the Commonwealth without tax increases and without borrowing. Further, he asked that an unappropriated reserve fund remain so that it might not be necessary for the governor to order cutbacks in budgeted expenditures in the event of shortfalls in projected revenues. I am very much in support of the governor’s stated position on these fiscal matters. Let us hope he sticks with this position and insists that the General Assembly follow through with a budget that meets these objectives. If the governmental functions oi the Commonwealth cannot survive, and indeed thrive, for the next two
Real Estate fsj' Eileen M. Day REALTOR BEWARE OF FOUR ‘PLAGUES’ In biblical days, there were the ten plagues ranging rom frogs to locusts. None were very pleasant. In showing a home to its best advantage to day, there are four contemporary “plagues’ to avoid: Odor, heat, dimmness, and noise. Keep the household air fresh and clean-smelling. D$ not cook foods that have overpowering odors during a show ing. You may love garlic. Your prospect may not. A noisy domicile hardly conveys serenity. Avoid such distracting noises as the TV, ra dio. stereos, clamoring chil dren, and barking dogs. For daytime showing, allow maximum sunlight to enter. At night use outdoor lights and a well lighted interior to convey a sense of cheer and warmth. In hot weather turn on the attic fan or air-conditioners. Dur ing winter keep the interior tern perature no higher than 70, mindful that prospects are wearing their outer clothing. For more tips on showing your home, call our office. if there is anything we can do to help you in the field of real estate please stop in at EILEEN _M- £>AY. Realtor, The Clopton House, Washington, Va. 22747. Phone 675-3033. Were here to help.
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