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To the editor
I have two regrets about the article that appeared last week concerning the Planning Commission hearing on the Inn’s ordinance change requests. ' The first is that I made an incomplete statement at the expense of a group of people who are dear to me — those who have retired here. The Second regret is that Editor Lou Hatter chose to print the one thing I said that could have any divisive effect.
I want to clarify that I value the many contributions that the retired community makes to Rappahannock. They bring a wealth of skills and insights; energy, time and money for service organizations; employment opportunities and many levels of support for the generation now raising children as well as for our children. I am grateful to live in a multigenerational community. I benefit from the wisdom and experience of people older than myself, both those who have lived here all their lives and those who have come after retiring.
When I said retired people are part of the problem, I was referring to the current spiral in land prices. It is increasingly difficult for those earning their living in the rural economy to buy property and even rent here. • What I neglected to say is that I believe that I am part of the problem, too. I think that we are all part of the problem and part of the solution. And the problem is larger than high property values. The greater ipsue that needs to be addressed is how to maximize the number of dreams that can come true in Rappahannock County and minimize the damage that is done to the earth and tp each other in the process.
The Inn’s big dream has called upon us to define our dreams more clearly. We are a community of farmers, business people, laborers, hunters, environmentalists, builders, government employees, artists, commuters, second-home owners, teachers, parents, children and retirees. We have different needs and viewpoints. Now is the time to tell each other what supports our dreams and what violates them. And to listen to each other.
Kindergarten
registration
All children who are five years of age by Sept. 30 are eligible to enter School in the fall of 1990.
Registration for children who Yrill enter kindergarten for the first time this fall will be held at Rappahannock County Elementary School ,on Wednesday, March 14 and Thursday, March 15. Friday, March 16 will be reserved in case an additional day is needed. ' “ The hours are from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. by appointment. Parents should call the school at 987-8259 to arrange a mutually convenient time. All children inust be accompanied by an adult.
; j Virginia law requires that parents of children who will reach five years of age after Sept. 30 and on or before Dec. 31 who wish to enter their children in kindergarten this year be counseled by school division personnel on the advisability of early entrance. Counseling will be available during registration. If, after counseling, the parents still wish to enroll their children in kindergarten, the children will be tested with a state-approved test to determine whether or not they are ready and the parents will be advised accordingly.
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