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

DATE: Saturday, January 13, 1996             TAG: 9601130008
SECTION: FRONT                    PAGE: A12  EDITION: FINAL 
TYPE: Letter 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   27 lines

BULLETIN

Among the changes in the New Year for which your readers may wish an explanation is the retiring of ``Around Town,'' a community bulletin board sponsored for the past three years by Lynnhaven Lincoln Mercury.

During my two-year association with the column, I met and photographed dedicated professionals who work for nonprofits, philanthropists, artists, a past U.S. president and a myriad of selfless volunteers who give so generously to our community.

The ``Around Town'' forum enhanced exposure for many organizations that otherwise could not have afforded advertising space. I am grateful to Bill Shepherd, Charles Odom and the Lynnhaven Lincoln team for promoting our community this way. I am grateful, too, to all who support the events and organizations that help strengthen the quality of life in Hampton Roads.

MARTHA LEE SHAW

Norfolk, Jan. 8, 1996 by CNB