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Living within the Banyan Community service area can be an emotional roller coaster. There are both compassion and frustration with homeless encampments. There is a deep need for community solidarity, but every other house has a ‘No Trespassing’ sign. There is a love for children, but unsafe bus stops. There is a desire to care for the earth, but so much trash it requires removal before one can think about mowing. And then you are distracted by the demanding noise from the incoming medevac helicopter landing at the hospital.

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