EXHIBIT 7(a)
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended, the undersigned agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them
of a statement on Schedule 13D (including amendments thereto) with respect to
the Common Stock of Virginia Gas Company and further agree that this agreement
be included as an exhibit to such filing. Each party to the agreement expressly
authorizes each other party to file on its behalf any and all amendments to such
statement. Each party to this agreement agrees that this joint filing agreement
may be signed in counterparts.
In evidence whereof, the undersigned have caused this Agreement to be
executed on their behalf this 26th day of June, 2000.
The Kaufmann Fund, Inc.
By: /s/ Hans P. Utsch
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Hans P. Utsch
Edgemont Asset Management Corporation
By: /s/ Lawrence E. Auriana
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Lawrence E. Auriana, President
/s/ Lawrence E. Auriana
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Laurence E. Auriana
