The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Thursday, May 11, 1995                 TAG: 9505100019
SECTION: FRONT                    PAGE: A16  EDITION: FINAL 
TYPE: Letter 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   23 lines

SMEARED

I am outraged by the statement of someone (who?) at the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control regarding the character and reputation of Theodore Bonk (``Hearing to determine whether Jewish Mother can keep liquor license,'' Business news, May 3).

Mr. Bonk, co-owner of the Jewish Mother, is an honorable citizen and a kind and caring gentleman. The poor, the sick and those organizations that assist the less fortunate are the recipients of his unlimited generosity. His support of the arts is well-known and appreciated.

BETTE CASSIDY STANT

Norfolk, May 6, 1995 by CNB