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Wildfire on Sea-to-Sky contained

THE CAUSE OF LAST WEEKEND’S FIRE IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION

JEREMY SHEPHERD North Shore News

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Gathered in front of the new BICS Welcome Pole after the unveiling ceremony Monday was (back row, left to right): Jada Harry, Temi’xw Spak’em (from the Squamish Nation) the Aboriginal success teacher; Jane Miller and Fraser Simmons God parents of an Indigenous BICS student, Simon Daniel James (Winadzi) from Kwakwaka’wakw Nation, the carver; Sarah Haxby the community school coordinator; Irvin Waskewitch from the Cree Nation from Onion Lake Saskatchewan. Waskewitch is Cree (a BICS students)’s Mussom (grandfather) and he drummed and sang the prayer song at the unveiling; Cpl. Paulo Arreaga. Front row: Xwalacktun, of Squamish and Kwakwak’wakw ancestry, led the blessing ceremony before the cedar log was carved and helped with the unveiling ceremony and Sammy Dawson from Kwakwaka’wakw Nation, a guest of Simon James, also drummed and sang in the ceremony.

School’s new Welcome Pole unveiled

SARAH HAXBY

Bowen Island Community School

The BICS Welcome Pole was raised on National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21. The 10-foot carved cedar pole was placed on a concrete base and picturesquely situated where the path from BICS leads toward the bike park.

Raising the pole was made possible thanks to the West Vancouver facilities

crew and Frank Seaberly’s expert operation of a backhoe.

The pole was unveiled on June 24 with ceremony and celebration and attended by international visitors, special guests, Bowen preschoolers, RCMP, BICS Student Council, West Vancouver School District staff, and Mayor Gary Ander. The ceremony and celebration included Squamish, Kwakwak’wakw, Cree, as well as rep-

resentatives of other First Nations, all BICS staff and every student at BICS. It was an amazing day filled with song, dance, touching speeches, shared stories and memories, feasting, the sound of drums and many smiles.

Many congratulations and thanks were given to artist Winadzi, his supportive family, and everyone who came to carve and to help make the pole possible.

Firefighters were back battling a ground fire north of Horseshoe Bay Tuesday morning as the now-controlled blaze burned for a third day.

The wildfire ignited early Sunday morning off the Seato-Sky Highway near Strip Creek and stretched to 4.18 hectares. Emergency crews including 29 firefighters, five helicopters equipped with flame retardant and an air tanker loaded with ocean water worked to keep the flames from spreading on Sunday and Monday.

The retardant and ocean water lessened the fire’s intensity and allowed crews to close in as they moved rocks, cut trees and dug down to mineral soil to extinguish the ground fire.

The blaze went from out of control to “100 per cent contained,” by Tuesday morning, according to B.C. Wildfire Service fire information officer Marg Drysdale.

“There’s no helicopters on that fire today. It’s going to be all ground work,” she said, explaining the cooler temperatures should help firefighters extinguish the blaze.

The steep slope and the distance from the highway both posed logistical challenges in dealing with the fire, according to B.C. Wildfire Service fire information officer Donna MacPherson.

Crews need to be tactically positioned along the cliff because of the risk of rolling debris, she said. Because of the distance from the highway and the lack of light, firefighters were also forced to suspend work overnight.

Due to the hazardous trees by the highway, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has opted to keep lanes on the Sea to Sky highway north of Horseshoe Bay closed for “several more days.”

Northbound traffic between Ansell Place and Ocean Point road will be diverted onto southbound lanes.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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Muni Morsels: water woes continue BRONWYN BEAIRSTO

Editor

As water restrictions in King Edward Bay and Bluewater continue, the cause for low water production in the Bluewater water system is still unclear, council heard in an update from BIM Chief Administrative Officer Kathy Lalonde at the regular council meeting June 24.

The muni’s newly-hired contractor Urban Systems has given two potential causes for the low Bluewater production: fouling of the well equipment or depleted sources. Over coming weeks, contractors will test and examine the equipment and aquifers to determine causes and therefore mitigative measures, council heard.

“There is no immediate solution, other than to continue with the stage 4 water restrictions,” Lalonde told council. She also said that while Bluewater’s water reservoir (fed from the wells) hasn’t recovered, King Edward Bay’s is still nearly full and if conservation measures continue, should sustain residents of both systems.

Lalonde also mentioned that of the two newly dug wells (done in May) only one is viable. It’s a shallow well (40 ft. depth) and therefore could be more susceptible to above ground conditions.

Residents of both systems have voiced frustration with the restrictions in letters to council and in meetings. As a warm, dry spring turns to summer, west side trees and gardens are suffering. Council resolved to ask Urban Systems about the possibility of modifying water restrictions so that people may hand-water their gardens (if those changes go ahead, BIM will communicate so with the public).

One source of water frustration between residents of King Edward Bay and Bluewater is that residents of

one system have new infrastructure and ample water while the other system has worn infrastructure and a shortage. Lalonde told council that she has been researching the histories of the water systems, commitments and contributions promised and made over the past 12 years, and she will have a report in the next week or so detailing how we got to where we are now.

But Lalonde stressed that the municipality needs to start thinking about the island water infrastructure as a whole, rather than as seven separate systems.

“In the long term…BIM needs to look at an overall masterplan of its water utilities to ensure sustainable service delivery,” she said.

She noted that BIM staff recommended 12 years ago that the water systems be merged, but the community said no. But she says that it’s time to revisit the discussion.

“I think as council, as staff, we need to really look at what’s best for the whole island. And it’s not seven separate water systems,” she said.

A report from Lalonde said that there’s $75,000 approved funding for the Bluewater well project.

In more water issues, the municipality is short $2 million for the Cove Bay Water Treatment Plant.

Council voted to bring forward a loan authorisation bylaw that would seek elector approval to borrow the required funds. Chief Financial Officer Raj Hayre told council that the cost would come out to just over $200 per Cove Bay-connected household per year.

There is more money (more than a million dollars) expected to come in to the muni from the impending Grafton Lakes subdivision and cove developments, but that’s over a longer period of time.

Read this week’s full muni morsels at bowenislandundercurrent.com.

Island icon Angie McCullough died June 17.

A service will be held July 12 at the United Church.

To Angie

Sometimes I feel like confetti, or an aged Swiss cheese.

I am torn apart by love and all its machinations.

I save nothing for myself of you, but, “I love you pet”.

Empty space, holes rendered beautiful because they are part of the infinite that you’ve sewn into a red lace gown.

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Simon Daniel James (Winadzi) and his daughter in regalia during the unveiling for the Welcome Pole Winadzi carved.

Dana Taylor wins Green Party candidacy for Sea-to-Sky KEILI BARTLETT

Squamish Chief

On June 18, Green Party members chose their Vancouver – Sunshine Coast – Sea to Sky candidate for the 2019 federal election: Dana Taylor.

“We’re ready to go. It’s pretty exciting, there’s lots ahead of us,” Taylor said.

Taylor has been a resident of the riding for more than 30 years. As a former North Vancouver city councillor and a member of the Save Howe Sound Society, he worked with the provincial government to change the environmental standards and put scrubbers on smoke stacks.

“I’ve been involved in environmental issues in the area for a long time,” he said.

In 2017, Taylor also ran in the provincial election for this riding and came in second to Liberal Jason Sturdy. He said he decided to run upon reading the proposal for Woodfibre LNG. “I was active in the original clean up of Howe Sound many years ago. I felt that, as I looked into the proposal for the LNG plant

itself, this was something that seemed to be counter to the interests of the evolution of the sound, which has been more towards other types of industry, particularly around recreation, ecotourism possibly. Frankly, the proposal for the sound was not conducive to that,” Taylor said.

The experience of running in a provincial election was a learning opportunity, Taylor added. He now feels that he knows his riding more thoroughly, having become familiar with the issues it faces in each community during his previous campaign.

“Issues have, to me, remained the same for the corridor: their transportation, access to transportation, both public and roadways. Housing continues to be a concern that’s voiced universally everywhere, but specifically in areas like Squamish, further north too in the Whistler area. Those kind of linger as things the federal government may or may not be able to address depending on how those are approached,” he said, adding fishery conservation is also an issue.

Now that he’s the official candidate for the Green Party in the riding, next Taylor

will be visiting the communities across the area.

“Our riding is big and diverse, with economies driven by agriculture, the arts, a multitude of industries ranging from recreation, service and tourism to mining to high tech and info tech,” Taylor says in a profile on his campaign website.

“Our communities go from rural to big city sub-urban. I won’t pretend that I already have all the answers to all the issues of our various communities, but if my experience from all that I’ve done to this point has taught me anything, it’s taught me that listening is a great way to learn.”

The federal election is on October 21.

Gabrielle Loren, an accountant and past president of the West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, who made an unsuccessful run for West Vancouver city council last fall, will represent the Conservatives. Robert (Doug) Bebb has been named the People’s Party of Canada candidate.

With files from Sean Eckford. This story has been edited for length. Read the full story on squamishchief.com.

We can choose to be the wind or the flower, and now that I’ve lost you Angie, I am filled with the wish to be a rose tucked into your flurry of blonde curls.

The breeze shall lift us— just as in life you lifted all you knew with grace and humour.

In the wake of your death I hold nothing back.

You were our sister.

You were his role model.

You were her confidante.

You were the game face.

You were love to to the lonely.

You gave dignity to the broken.

You helped to raise generations showing pride and courage.

You were the light That shone on injustice.

And the hot temper that met Your neighbours plight.

I carry your flame and your beautiful majesty within each memory.

A candle.

A beacon.

A prayer.

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VIEWPOINT EDITORIAL

Disconnecting and reconnecting Now, there are a few up sides to being the only (paid) reporter for the Undercurrent (you get your pick of stories for one thing) but one of the downsides is that taking time off is a balancing act. (Can’t I just write and post stories from afar? What about laying out the paper? How can I just ignore Bowen Island Everything Else for a few days and not be completely behind on the buzz?) I was therfore very grateful that Martha Perkins agreed to return for a few days and flex her editorial expertise while I was off flexing my oldest child expertise at a family reunion last week. If the Undercurrent were alive, its story ears would perk up when Martha walks through our doors, everything and anything has story potential.

But there was plenty of news to choose from last week, there was the forest fire across the sound, just north of Horseshoe Bay, ignited over the weekend. And there was the selection of the Green Party candidate, Dana Taylor.

News doesn’t do vacation it seems.

So to actually get a vacation, I had to get out of cell range. My dad, who still doesn’t own a cellphone (though he sometimes borrows his wife’s) and stepmother had our family congregate in Atlin, B.C. (Atlin is technically in this province but the only way to get there is through the Yukon so Yukoners count it as our own). The unincorporated town on the northern edge of the province (and perched on the banks of one in a series of large lakes that provided critical transportation in the pre-car era) has fewer than 500 residents and no cell service. I don’t doubt the vacation location was strategic. While my thumbs reflexively refreshed the mail app on my phone, the number of emails didn’t grow (except when I did connect to the wifi).

We went canoeing, played soccer, and spent solstice at a dance where the organizers were stoked to raise $200 for a porta-potty for the town centre. For a few days, I had only seven other people in my world. For a millennial, for someone who’s had a cellphone for nearly a decade, just under a third of my life, it was a pretty great feeling.

Naturally I had to document it all on Instagram.

— Bronwyn Beairsto, Editor

Vote for Bowfest theme Word to the wise FRANNY HEFFELFINGER

Contributor

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Bronwyn Beairsto paddling on Atlin Lake last week instead of writing stories for this paper.

As school wraps up, many of us start to think about the things we love most about summer. Perhaps you think of a family vacation, Tunstall Bay beach swim, or simply watching the summer sunsets. I’ll tell you an event that I’m thinking about: Bowfest!

My school community project was to get involved with the Bowfest Committee, to find a great theme and help plan the parade.

This year, like others, there is a voting box at the Snug Cove General Store for the residents of Bowen to vote on the Bowfest theme. We would love to hear from you! So please tell your friends, family, and neighbours to hop, skip, and jump their way down to the store and make their votes. The options are: Rainforest, Up In The Air, and Farm.

The Bowfest team is hoping to bring back some of the glory of the old Bowfest days by making the parade bigger. We hope to see lots of new faces participating in the parade. We encourage neighbourhoods, groups, and teams to come up with creative and fun floats for the whole community to see. If you have a great idea, please contact Bowfestonbowen@gmail.com.

DEAR EDITOR: Scott Begg of Island Appliance repaired my dryer and decided to do some clean-up. All was fine on the inside but the vent outside was chock a block full of lint. He had to use two snakes pushed into the tunnel to force the lint ball out of the trap. Holy mackerel! I thought I was doing everything right. I would clean the dryer screen and vacuum the surrounding area but neglected the outside vent. Take a look at the pile of debris on the ground. Kudos to Scott. Thank you!

— Louise Carachelo Davis While the ferry schedule change this weekinitially meant that the Bowen bus schedules didn’t line up with the Queen of Cap’s, local outcry and advocacy soon solved that. They now line up. On a nice note, judging by the outcry, people are using public transportation. —Bronwyn

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Is 5G technology dangerous?

MERIBETH DEEN

Contributor

Fifth generation wireless technology (5g) is coming to Canada. It will bring us faster internet speeds, virtual reality to our phones, and an estimated $40 billion increased GDP. It’s also bringing a host of concerns, and Dr. Martin Pall, a retired professor of biosciences and medicine from Washington State University is coming to Bowen to discuss those concerns.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has essentially dismissed health concerns about exposure to electromagnetic radiation from wireless technologies. In a fact sheet produced by the organization, they say that the only health effect caused by the radiofrequencies (RF) that wireless technologies depend on that scientific research has identified relate to increases in body temperature. The fact sheet continues on to state that at places of exposure, those frequencies are so low that they are typically thousands of times below levels of concerned noted by international standards.

“Due to their lower frequency, at similar RF exposure levels, the body absorbs up to five times more of the signals from FM radio and television stations,” explains the sheet.

While the WHO and the International Agency on Cancer Research (IACR) has classified radiofrequency electromagnetic fields as being “possibly carcinogenic to human beings,” Dr. Pall says that cancer is fifth or sixth on his list of concerns about this kind of radiation. At the top of his list are neurological and reproduction impacts.

“While the levels of this radiation are far below the levels considered safe by our regulations, the effects are cumulative and develop over long periods of time and also become more serious over time,” says Pall. “Neurological and neuropsychi-

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atric impacts such as insomnia, fatigue, tiredness, depression, cognitive disfunction, memory changes, anxiety, irritability... there are 29 different reviews on these and other cognitive effects, and we know they are caused by a number of different EMFs. These have all become extraordinarily common, and we seem to be ignoring a long list of extremely well established effects.”

Pall adds that lowered fertility, in particular changes to the structure of the testes, have been studied in animals exposed to EMFs. He says that lowered sperm counts and motility as well as decreases in female fertility and all sex hormones have been found in studies looking at human exposure to EMFs. “We have good reason to think these are already far along in our technologically advanced societies,” says Pall. “Sperm counts have dropped to below 50 per cent of normal in every single technologically advanced society on Earth.”

Pall points to impacts caused by EMFs on a cellular level.

“The big one is the change in what impacted cellular membranes allow into the cells,” says Pall. “EMFs open up regulatory channels and cause a whole variety of different effects. This mechanism, and the manner in which wireless radiation operates – with pulses of rapidly changing intensities, are not considered in current regulations. The intensity of these pulsations is what makes 5g technology particularly dangerous.”

He adds that while Canada had among the most stringent EMF guidelines of any country during the 1980s, our guidelines are now among the loosest.

Pall will be on Bowen Island to talk about his research on the effects of EMF radiation and about the regulations on July 5, at the Cove Commons, 7 p.m.

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New society driving future of Peter King’s express bus

Great golfing fun LISA AVERY

Bowen Island Golf Club

Thanks to the generosity of Bowen Island Golf Association, on June 4, the golf course was the site of our inaugural Women’s Golf Day, a global initiative begun 2016 to celebrate women playing golf. Nineteen novice or new golfers came out and played for free, all equipment provided. Plus eighteen club members played alongside to mentor the newcomers, share clubs and offer instruction and support.

“I had so much fun getting to know a new group of ladies. My mentor was awesome and I’m excited about going out a few more times together,” said newbie Jennifer Harris.

And Jayne McMillan has already been out golfing with her colleagues and had fun. “Slow down, head down and follow through” were words of wisdom from her golf day mentor that helped her enjoy the game.

After golf, the women gathered on the clubhouse deck to relax, socialize and enjoy Chef Jamie’s amazing baguette sandwiches, thanks to a generous grant from the B.I. Municipality.

Also thank you to B.I. Community Recreation for providing online registration for this event. Many of the newcomers plan to play a few more times with a “mentor” as part of the mentorship program.

A group “reunion” is scheduled for August 12 when the women will gather again to have fun and enjoy each other’s company both on and off the course.

“This was a fantastic day,” club member Kathy Clarke said. “What a great way to get women of all ages and abilities out playing together. “Acceptance, camaraderie, and no expectations except to have fun. For most people golf isn’t a game you just show up and are good at, and it can be intimidating for so many to even give it a try. An event like this shows that everyone can play, regardless of whether they’ve ever held a club before.”

See photos on the page opposite.

JULIAN BARRERA

Bowen Transportation Society

About eight months ago a group of islanders formed the Bowen Transportation Society in hopes of supporting a sustainable, long-term commuter express bus and eventually expanding transportation services on and from Bowen. Now we’re actively recruiting members to get this vision off the ground and we need you. Here is everything you need to know: What is BTS? BTS is a non-profit organization. It started as a rider support group for the commuter express bus (aka Peter’s bus) to ensure its continuity as it is an essential service for commuters. Peter King has worked for more than two decades serving this community and he’s now looking toward a well-deserved retirement. BTS has collaborated with Peter on a transition plan of the service so we can all continue enjoying the service while Peter transitions to retirement.

So BTS will basically be running the commuter bus?

Yes, that and more! Our mission is to maintain and enhance the transportation offers and services for Bowen Islanders with the end goal of improving the quality of life for the whole island community. Running the express bus is a portion of what we are going to do to achieve our mission. We will continue to partner with the water taxi service to ensure a seamless commute (including reservations).

Additionally, BTS has plans to support some of the transportation needs that are currently not provided on island or that affect island residents. In the short term we are planning on piloting a charter service on the North Shore during evenings to pick up islanders who are working late or for youth with afterschool activities. We are also running a night service on Friday and Saturday nights to support our local businesses and make it more convenient for residents.

We do believe that mid and long term there are other ways in which BTS can provide transportation services to enhance the quality of life in the island. We will work with members to

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Commuters aboard the express bus enjoy shorter transit times Barrera told council recently. identify and prioritize those needs as well as work closely with key stakeholders (Translink, BC Ferries, BI Municipality).

How can I become a member and what does membership get me?

Right now we’re asking people to buy a $100 membership to kick-start our operation and transition. With the funds received we will continue to offer the service of the commuter bus as well as the additional two services described above. A key element we will invest in is providing our services with a newer and more reliable bus.

Starting in the fall, the vision is for the express bus to run as a member-based organization, like a co-op, however our services will be for everyone and not exclusive. Membership will have its perks (priority reservation, discount prices amongst others), we estimate that you’ll recoup the cost of your membership once you buy ten ticket sheets). It’s easy to join! Go to our website: www.bowenislandtransportationsociety.ca and join.

How can I learn more?

We will be holding our inaugural AGM on July 3 at 6 p.m. in the library to share our plans more in detail. Everyone is welcome to join.

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A year of Catching Stars:

Above: Thiago Ramirez, Marie Neys, Paula Alucema, Emilie Kaplun, Carlos Vela-Martinez, Cindy May, Janet Esseiva, Art By Di and Raf Izdebski pose for a photo during the first year anniversary party for the Catching Stars gallery last weekend. Many of the artists above are holding the gallery’s signature cocktail Blue Mermaid.

PHOTO: ROD NEYS

Students leap on stage: The Kelly Konno Studio held its first ever Year End Show(s)

last Saturday. Island dancers took to the stage to show off what they’d learned at the island’s new studio. Our cartoonist gave the show a rave review. PHOTO: CHARLENE HILLER

Great golfing gals:

Beside Konno photo: Natasha Currah and Kathy Clarke pose during Women’s Golf Day at the Bowen Island Golf Course June 4. Photo immediately above: Laura McGregor, Jennifer Harris, Ruth Wulf and Sandra Dawson strike up smiles. See the story on the page opposite. PHOTOS: SUBMITTED

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Nurturing our “sacred we” THE RESELS SHARE WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED OVER 50 YEARS OF MARRIAGE

SOORYA AND JACK RESELS

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Celebrating our 50th anniversary was a big deal for us. Married June 2, 1969 at the ages of 20 and 22, we thought we were very adult. We laugh now at this, while simultaneously appreciating the fact that we made it through our immature and bull-headed years of our 20s and 30s, our independent and personal development years in our 30s and 40s, and our co-creative years in our 50s and 60s. Now beginning our 70s, we are intentionally dedicating this decade to kindness and appreciation to each other and all those around us for all the love and goodness we’ve received and wish to share.

We always wanted to work together and support each other through our differences but we were young, misguided, and without role models or mentors. When we consciously chose to stay together back in 2002, we also chose to recreate our relationship and work on our “sacred we.” We were willing to do whatever it takes to find the mentoring (that was now available) and to learn what we needed in order to nurture our relationship as being the primary focus. Our “sacred we” is now big enough and fluid enough to include our differences, being both wise enough and understanding enough of our uniquenesses, needs and boundaries. Hahahaha — at least we keep making efforts to remember and renew this pact … as often as needed.

Thinking about inviting 160 people was a little overwhelming. And so we created two special and amazing events at Belterra Cohousing on Bowen with the help of our talented friends: celebrating with family members and friends from out of town (Montreal, Toronto, California, Vancouver Island, Greater Vancouver) on June 1, and with Belterra and Bowen friends, on June 8.

We thought deeply about what we wanted to create.

Our creation: we walked through an archway of loving arms of friends who then followed behind us. We spoke our renewal vows in front of the family and friends who

In 2013, when she was recovering from breast cancer, Mary Letson decided that she wanted to create an event that would help others go through what she had just experienced. At the same time, with a little nudging from her partner Cam, she recognized that her initial enthusiasm was a little misplaced – this was still a time to rest and to recuperate, not to take on another project.

But in 2018 she made good on this early promise, holding SwimBowen, an open water swimming event that supports Bowen Islanders going through active cancer treatment (swimbowen.com). On July 20, Swim Bowen will return for its second year, with $8,000 already raised for this highly laudable charitable purpose.

The Swim Bowen Society and Cancer Care Fund has provided and will continue to provide bursaries of between $1,000 and $1,500 for those whose expendable income does not cover the costs of self care. The application form guarantees confidentiality to those who apply, and the funds can be used for any purpose that eases the burdens of active cancer treatment: medications not

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Soorya and Jack Resels celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 2. witnessed us, exchanged rings, sang to one another, sang together with our friends, told stories, listened to memories of shared times, ate delicious foods served

by Bowen’s finest, and danced the night away. Through it all we actually achieved the intimacy we had hoped for. We were fully engaged, gratified, honoured, loving every moment of it.

People were inspired by us sharing our lives. Why? Because they could see parts of their own stories in ours. We all hide our relationship stuff not knowing we are really all in this together. We have found that the problems in relationship that we encounter are not truly unique to us personally. Realizing that, laughter comes. We shared abundant laughter.

Sometimes we think that as soon as someone commits to a significant relationship they should have a relationship coach. We know now that we needed that way back then. We are so grateful for all of our experiences, teachers, mentors, family and friends. And a huge thank you Bowen for being such a wonderful and gifted community that has welcomed us, and Belterra for being such a supportive home. We love you all.

Soorya and Jack are sharing what they’ve learned in an upcoming one-day retreat “Essential Relationship Skills” June 30 at Nectar Yoga. For more information: email soorya@me.com.

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Mary Letson full of energy at the inaugural SwimBowen in 2018. covered by MSP, food delivery, physiotherapy, and massage are just a few of the possibilities.

The Community Foundation is very pleased to have Mary Letson as one of our Ambassadors – an individual who has personally invested her time and energy in charitable giving – and to a kind of giving that provides support for those who are facing life altering illnesses. We are more than fortunate to have her aboard.

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