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Moles threaten to Wage Peace in Pacific.
Pacific Moles, alarmed at the growing number of sourpusses in town, have declared a program of Waging Peace in Pacific.
 Pledge at Pacific Ballroom: "From where the sun now stands..." |
Speaking through their designated Oracles, the Pacific Candlelighters, the Denizens of Molezania have turned down the offer to declare their Penultimate Kleklug, Dustinian O. Mole, the official mascot of Pacific Days, July 7-9, 2000.
Proclamation unfulfilled
"In taking the action of denoting Dustinian (a.k.a. "Dusty") as the official mascot, the city council failed to guarantee him safe conduct on the parade routes, sidewalks, parade grounds etc. of the city during Pacific Days. (See proposed proclamation".) Given the way they get along with each other, no mole should feel safe in Pacific," the Mollennium Council members intoned somberly.
Pacific's moles, that are mammals just like the people are, are distressed that the newcomers to this area are not able to get along with one another. They have therefore exercised their right of eminent domain and declared that "no one who wants to be a sourpuss can attend Pacific Days."
Great Mole Art Commissioned
Pacific Candlelighters, in support of the Molezanian's noble intent, has commissed an art project for Riverside High School students to depict the leader of the Molezanians. Instructor Margaret Schille passed on the invitation to her students, and 21 young artists participated. A $50 cash award was bestowed on Matt Hecox of Sumner, for his realistic likeness of a mole who demonstrated humility and determination.
"Dusty's upward gaze demonstrates that molekind's greatest glory is not in never digging, but in always keeping its beedy little eyes on a loftier goal," said the Candlelighters.
A Celebrity Judge made the selection of the art work that best expresses Dusty's character. In addition, several other submissions were given honorable mention.
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The winning image will be placed on buttons sold by Pacific Candlelighters at Pacific Days and also at the Pacific Post Office, as soon as they are available.
Proceeds will be used to raise funds to build a community bulletin board (called a "kiosk") at the Post Office, where anyone of good will may post notices for the community. Dusty has indicated no notices from sourpusses will be allowed.
Molehaven Designated
Meanwhile, Candlelighters were so moved by the Molezanians wish for Peace in Pacific that they designated a parcel of land as a sanctuary for all Pacific Moles.
The sanctuary has been designated Molehaven, and is located smack dab in the middle of Pacific, from which all addresses extend: The "0" hundred blocks defined by the intersection of Milwaukee Boulevard and First Avenue (which doesn't exist). Approximately 40 percent of an acre has been set aside on the southeast corner of the non-intersection as a place where moles may gather, hunt worms, and conduct the affairs of Molezania without fear of moles-tation.
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The announcement of Molehaven's creation so impressed one visitor to the Pacific Ballroom that he vowed to never harm another mole again.
"I am tired of all the sourpusses," he said. From where the sun now stands I will fight no mole forever."
