The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Thursday, January 18, 1996             TAG: 9601180010
SECTION: FRONT                    PAGE: A10  EDITION: FINAL 
TYPE: Letter 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   27 lines

GRATEFUL FOR POWER

I am grateful to Virginia Power! Once again, it has done an outstanding job in serving our community. The recent explosions and the resulting problems and damage to our downtown area have reminded me of just how very important Virginia Power is. Workers were there immediately, along with Norfolk firefighters, police and others, to help us through this horrible mess.

Participation by the employees and management from Richmond, who traveled in such horrid conditions to be here to help, is heartwarming and very much appreciated.

Virginia Power has always been there for us. That is why we don't experience these major problems very often. I hope that we will always remember how it has served us so well.

JENNY EURE CAVENDER

Norfolk, Jan. 12, 1996 by CNB