4 “y CORRESPONDENCE FOR THE TERRACE STANDARD __ The Mail Bag None are mightier than Mighty Moe Dear Sir: Several months ago I found myself temporarily out of sorts. Being a some- what resourceful and enterprising young man J decided to avail myself of the great outdoors until such time as my situation adjusted itself. Driving toward Prince Rupert looking for a place to pitch a tent, I encountered & most unusual vehicle. Enquiring with its occupant, who is a tad bil hard of hear- ing, on the availability of camping spots, he told me it was still a free country and that I could camp where I want. Learning of my predicament he startled me further by offering me the keys to his apartment where I could shower, shave and sleep on his pull-out couch. All for a man he did not know, who was a stranger he had in fact just met. Several weeks later I stopped by at the place where he was accustomed to set, for although I had not taken him up on his generous offer, opting for a camp closer to work, IJ still wanted to give him thanks. The other day | stopped by to see my new friend and instead was confronted with a concrete barrier. It would seem that someone has deci- ded to block off access to this rest stop where a quiet and gentle saintly old man was keeping his lonely twilight vigil watching the river flow and the trees swaying in wind. So this letter is to whoever made such a decision. Shame, and if it was a group decision, shame on the lot of you. Mark Willis Appleby Terrace B.C. A crying shame Dear Sir: In response to the story “Mighty Moe under the gun” (Terrace Standard, June i4, 2000), it’s a crying shame what is happening to Moe. ae Yes, he’s got his own character, but don’t we all in one way or another? I met a woman artist from Vancouver painting along the river at Moe’s pullout and she told me she really appreciated Moe’s kindness and help. He wasn’t hurting anyone, but some- one was allowed to hurt him — or try to — by trashing his home away from home. I’ve seen many letters he gets from tourisis who enjoyed visiting with him and tell their friends about a great visit to Terrace. Moe is a tourist altraction. Let's show some compassion and give him credit for all the good deeds he does and has done. Why is he being blamed for things? He kept his pullout swept up and was a real attraction with his array of trinkets, Come on Terrace, let’s give Moe our support. He’s not the only one who misses the pullout. [11 put my painting of the view from there in the Terrace Art Gallery summer show so you'll know what I mean. Betty Demmitt Terrace B.C, Direct from Moe Dear Sir: I was born to be an actor so [ could make people happy. Those who criticize me should remem- ber this: What’s an eyesore for some is a tourist attraction for others. My way of life is to promote tourism for Terrace, I shake tourists’ hands and welcome - them to the finest place in the northwest. I keep in contact with hundreds of my old tourist friends from around the world. Come as a stranger, leave as a friend. Home is where you hang your hat. Mighty Moe Terrace B.C. About the Mail Bag., The Terrace Standard ‘wales mas: letters to the editor. Our’. ‘dude ss is 3210 Clinton St., Terrace, B.C, Va8G 5R2. You can fax ietters ta us at 638- 8432. And you can e-mail letters to us at standard@kermode.net. We need your name, address and phone num- ¥ Who Hires Students? We all do! Students count on summer jobs to return to school and build experience. Hire a Studnet for a day, a week, or the whole summer. 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