THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Friday, June 23, 1995 TAG: 9506210193
SECTION: CHESAPEAKE CLIPPER PAGE: 06 EDITION: FINAL
LENGTH: Medium: 72 lines
My son, who is 15, and his friends play street hockey in front of my house. My neighborhood is a small horseshoe with traffic limited mainly to people who live here.
Last evening a policeman informed me and my son that he was not allowed to set up his nets and play in the street.
These nets are not permanent and everyone shows respect and moves them when a car does come. Most of my neighbors support these boys; however, someone must have complained.
These boys are releasing their energy in a positive way. To take this activity away really hurts them. With all the difficult situations that teenagers face today, we need to provide positive activities to prevent negative ones from happening.
Lynn Williford
Phyllis Drive Wake up to storm threat
Our thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Hurricane Center, the Federal Emergency Manpower Agency, and the American Red Cross for an extremely informative evening May 23. The tour of the P-3 hurricane reconnaissance aircraft was quite enlightening. The seminar later that evening on hurricane preparedness was excellent, and all who attended came out better aware of what can happen during a major hurricane, as well as how to handle the situations that result.
We were, however, rather surprised that this free educational experience was so poorly attended. All Tidewater residents should be fully informed of what to do, should we be faced with the onslaught of a hurricane. We are amazed at the apathy. It appeared there were only about 75 in attendance, yet there are about 1.5 million residents of this area. The only TV crew at the seminar was from Roanoke.
Any of the above organizations would be happy to give the necessary information to survive. Wake up, Tidewater. We are vulnerable, and a major storm will hit again.
Ellen M. and Charley White
Norfolk More congestion
Well, Chesapeake, say hello to a Chick-Fil-A drive-in at Sam's Circle!
Be prepared to fight more traffic around Battlefield Boulevard, Sam's Circle, Wal-mart Way and Volvo Parkway. There should be shorter lines at Hardee's, McDonald's, Taco Bell, Burger King, Subway and the other restaurants in the area. You would think so, but of course, that is never the case.
Wonder what's next for that location?
Jerry F. Hughes
Crystal Wood Circle Restrain pets
Well, it's that time of year again, and the Postal Service and Humane Society need your help.
Last year, nationwide, nearly 2,800 letter carriers were attacked and injured by dogs or other pets - pets that ``wouldn't hurt a fly.''
You can help protect your letter carrier, meter reader or newspaper carrier this summer by making sure your pet is properly restrained or confined.
Don't think your fence solves the problem, especially if a letter carrier or delivery person has to enter your yard. Please make sure your pet is properly restrained so we can deliver your mail.
Hervey A. Trimyer
Customer Relations
U.S. Postal Service
Norfolk by CNB