Editor:
Recently I wanted to drop off a few items at the Salvation Army Thrift store in Gibsons as it opened one Saturday morning. As I got out of my car, I was greeted by: "We're full and can't take any more." I called out to the lady and said I had just a few small bowls and she said OK.
As the worker came closer, I could see she was very upset and had tears in her eyes as she blurted out what had just happened before I drove up. Her friend was just leaving and was just as upset and annoyed.
When the two Sally Ann workers arrived for work, they were greeted by the parking lot piled with furniture left by a very thoughtless person(s). It took them about an hour to move and clean up the "junk" to the loading dock and it was very heavy and tiring work for them. Unfortunately, the Salvation Army or its workers can't complain or make any comments on this shabby behaviour.
I wish all your readers could've seen that lady's face and eyes light up when I said, "But I can say something."
The Thrift Store parking lot is not a dumping ground for your trash.
Let's help our community and neighbours by acting more responsible and caring in our everyday deeds.
Linda Hollobon
Gibsons
