Sample Letter

 

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From: Josette Berne
Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2005 7:18 AM
To: ed.andrusiak@gvrd.bc.ca
Cc: Judy vr-Williams
Subject: "A Sanctuary to be preserved" (Attention Mr.Carline, CAO GVRD). (fwd)

 

Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2005 21:01:24 -0700 (PDT)

From: Josette Berne

To: Mr.Johnny Carline <paulette.vetleson@gvrd.bc.ca>

Subject: "A Sanctuary to be preserved" (Attention Mr.Carline, CAO GVRD).

 

In support of the letter (cf. attachment) written by the WBPS to Mr.Carline of

the GVRD, regarding the three (3) towers planned by UBC overlooking Wreck

Beach, I woud like to add the following personal comments.

 

Dear Mr.Carline,

 

In today's urbanised and stressful life, protected places of quiet and natural

beauty such as Wreck Beach are virtually impossible to find near great cities.

Rather than hurting it, this beach adds to the pride and

reputation of the UBC campus.

 

Let us keep this exceptionnal beach as untouched and as free of civilisation as

possible. Let us also respect the people who use it:

they too belong to Spirit Park -- like the trees and the birds,

the open landscape, and the ocean...

 

This beach is a sanctuary, a vivid mirror of a larger consciousness, which goes

far beyond all academic values, and which cannot be measured in terms

of months, dollars, or numbers of storeys. What are 18 months lost or won,

when we are dealing here with timelessness?

 

Would you consider building residential floor space inside a cathedral or a

temple? The open spaces of the Canadian West Coast are just such a spiritual

heritage. Could we continue to respect it together?

 

Mr.Carline, Ladies and Gentlemen reading this letter, the people using and

shaping Wreck Beach are trying to tell you something: please, listen to them.

Do not kill the spirit, but help protect the sacredness of this very special

beach.

 

Thank you,

 

J.Berne