
                         THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
                 Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SUNDAY, June 12, 1994                    TAG: 9406100340 
SECTION: PORTSMOUTH CURRENTS                     PAGE: 07    EDITION: FINAL  
SOURCE: Short 
DATELINE: 940612                                 LENGTH:

HOW MUCH MORE DAMAGE?

{LEAD} Again, we present our concern in hopes to receive adequate results in regards to the lead contamination situation at our place of residence here in Washington Park. We have endured extensive damage in all respects due to a continuation of no sufficient feedback from our city.

We are continually experiencing unbearable damage, especially our younger ones. We are human beings, just as each and every one of you are; however, we of Washington Park, can't understand the procrastination, nor the longevity of such a profound situation and its extremity steadfastly inflicting great harm and pain on us innocent people. How much more do we need to endure?

{REST} Summer's nearing, kids will be out of school. Can they or can't they experience a natural childhood, or will they once again have to abide by strict and unchildlike guidelines at play time?

We would be very appreciative if thought and support would be given us as was given in the building of the atrium at the Children's Museum of Virginia, a new $3.5 million project that nowhere was in existence at the onset of our excruciating situation. Is it a financial thing or what?

Helen Person

Green Street

June 6, 1994

by CNB