Storm claims community mosquito tent
Saturday, July 2nd, 2005|
A violent thunderstorm claimed a community mosquito tent early Saturday morning. A twisted heap of nylon netting and lightweight metal tubing is all that remians of the once-proud shelter. As of this hour, tenants of the apartment building are defenseless from mosquitos when outside. More importantly, residents say, they have no place for impromtu community interactions that make life in this East Dallas apartment complex so pleasant. Noted one disappointed resident, "That storm cost us more than a cool summer hangout. It exposed our system of post-suburban community interactions as fundamentally unsustainable." "Don’t get me wrong, we needed the rain. But this is a steep price to pay." |
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