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

DATE: Monday, February 12, 1996              TAG: 9602090003
SECTION: FRONT                    PAGE: A6   EDITION: FINAL 
TYPE: Letter 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   19 lines

TRASHED BY SMOKERS

I am disheartened that so many smokers use our streets, sidewalks and beaches as ashtrays. Smokers should take responsibility for disposing of their cigarette butts in an ecologically respectful manner.

C. LAUREL BROOKES

Virginia Beach, Feb. 2, 1996 by CNB