as mere children when they are committing these types

as mere children when they are committing these types of crimes,’* Sen. Miller said.

Del. Katzen said he, too, favors opening felony trials of juveniles, explaining that publicizing the names of the offenders would serve as an effective deterrent to crime.

Another part of the package involves minors not involved *with capital crimes who, Del. Katzen said, hopefully could be rehabilitated* The legislation would increase the judges’ sentencing options by authorizing military-style boot camps as an option between a youth’s incarceration and release on probation.

The purpose of this, Del. Katzen said, is to help the youths move away from a life of crime and become productive citizens.

Sen. Miller said previous conviction records of juvenile felons traditionally were sealed to avoid attaching stigmas to juveniles and their families.

“But we’ve reached a stage now where I feel we can no longer do that,” he said. -

In other action, Del. Katzen said he was pleased the Senate unanimously passed the “paper ballots” bill co, patroned by Sen. Miller and himselt The bill will allow Rappahannocl County to continue using paper, ballots in electiofts until the number oC voters in a precinct is 1,000. i

Finally, a soon-to-be-namei bipartisan panel from the House and Senate will work out a state budget compromise to go to Gov. George Allen’s desk. Rappahannock citizens are concerned about what if anything will happen to increase funds for public education. Rappahannock is one of a very few localities due to get less state aid for education under Gov. George Allen’s budget for the coming

year than they will receive this year. Z

Also of interest is a proposed budget amendment that would provide $12 million for construction of a cam£ pus of Lord Fairfax Community College in Fauquier County. - -