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NITY MU SO M C O I C E T N Y O T S E V E T S A I B M U L R O IC C H H MO ITIS ND BR Photo: Erich J. Harvey Winter 2011-12 Steveston Community Society Newsletter New Speed Zones and Scramble Intersection Introduced Volunteers Are Stars! The Steveston Community Society is proud of all our volunteers. From the Board of Directors to the various committees to everyone who donates their valuable time to help with our many events and activities throughout the year, all our volunteers are shining stars! On Wednesday, December 7, 2011, Volunteer Richmond will host their annual “Volunteers are Stars” awards night, to recognize many of Richmond’s star volunteers. Several Steveston volunteers were A worker uses a specialized infrared machine to install the artistic components of the new nominated for an award this year, and we pedestrian scramble-style crosswalk at the intersection of No. 1 Road and Moncton Street. look forward to attending the presentation Photo: Christine Durgo and celebrating theirs and others’ many accomplishments this year. The intersection at No. 1 Road and including No. 1 Road. Moncton Street, which serves as a gateway Signage has been posted where the Steveston nominees include: to historic Steveston Village, has received an changes have taken effect. Steveston Salmon Festival Core operational and aesthetic transformation. Drivers are reminded to take care and Committee, chaired by Barb Nimchuk and The intersection, which was controlled slow down, especially during the dark winter Tracy Paldy. This dedicated group of about 30 by four-way stop signs, has been upgraded months. people plan and organize “Canada’s biggest with traffic signals to improve safety and little birthday party” on July 1st, now entering better manage increasing pedestrian, cyclist its 67th year. and traffic flows at this popular waterfront Youths Yuki Ji and Lulu Lee, are a destination. Highlights of the inside... “dynamic duo” for the Steveston Farmers & New to Richmond is a pedestrian President’s Message ........................................ 2 Artisans Market. Working in tandem, these scramble feature. When a pedestrian push Notice of Annual General Meetings ............... 2 hard-working women cover many aspects, button is activated, all vehicle movements will McNulty’s Meanderings .................................. 3 from set up to clean up and plenty in-between be prohibited to allow pedestrians to cross the Around the Community Centre ....................4-5 at the bi-weekly market. intersection in all directions at the same time, Fitness Programs at the Centre ....................... 4 Wayne Spencer has taken a leadership including diagonally. Staff Profile: Eamon Lefebvre ........................ 4 role at the Steveston Farmers & Artisans Further enhancements include raised Preschool Open House .................................... 5 Market since its inception and we’re pretty sure intersection pavement with special artistic Volunteer Corner ............................................. 5 the market wouldn’t run as smoothly without crosswalk markings, curbside bollards and a Robbie Burns Supper ...................................... 5 his steady hand helping out in many areas! speed reduction from 50 km/hr to 30km/hr in CHIMO @ SCC .............................................. 5 Innovation Networks is a caring company the Village core. Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market ............ 5 that specializes in providing technology Essential People of Steveston: Peter Tong ...... 6 services to medium-sized businesses. Steveston Village Now 30km/hr Nurse Next Door: Pink Heart Club ................. 6 Steveston Community Society has been The City of Richmond recently changed very fortunate to have Innovation Networks the speed zones in the Steveston village core Gulf of Georgia Cannery News ...................... 7 as a community partner. They provide and to 30km/hr. Volunteer Profile: Kelvin Higo ....................... 7 manage our websites, and help us keep on top The new speed zones encompass Chatham Steveston Rotary Club Events ........................ 7 of today’s technology! Street between No. 1 Road and Third Avenue, Coming Events ................................................ 8 Congratulations to the nominees, and Moncton Street between the community Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating ..................... 8 thunderous applause to all our volunteers! centre and Third, Bayview from No. 1 Road to Eating Together Community Dinner ............... 8 Together, we have accomplished great things! Third, and all north-south streets in between, SCS Board of Directors .................................. 8 NITY MU SO M C O I C E T Y President’s Message N O T S E Dear Neighbours, V E T S A I 2011 was another remarkable year for Steveston. Our Farmers & Artisans Market continued B M U to grow, and is now operating year-round; the Salmon Festival had another record year; and we L R O IC C successfully launched our book “Steveston: A Community History”. HM ISH OND BRIT Steveston has much to look forward to in 2012. On February 26th, we will host the 2nd annual “Eating Together” dinner in partnership with Touchstone Family Association. We hope you and your family will join us. The Steveston Community Society Next spring, the new tram barn will begin construction in Rolston Park, at the corner of Newsletter is published quarterly. Our goal No. 1 Road and Moncton Street. We will also install a new educational garden on our grounds, is to provide information about the people and hopefully have it quickly sprouting so it can be used to demonstrate endless possibilities and activities at the community centre, and for growing food, flowers, and other plants to benefit our health and environment. We will to share stories about common interests, also celebrate the Steveston Kendo Club’s 50th anniversary, and the Diamond Jubilee of Her history, local personalities and events in Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. the broader Steveston community. This The Steveston Salmon Festival is already making plans for the 67th annual Canada Day newsletter is created by and for the members celebration, which will include some changes to the grounds layout due to the tram barn and of the community. Please contact us if you garden projects taking space normally used by the festival – watch for news in our Spring would like to join the volunteer newsletter newsletter of these exciting new changes! team. Several community groups are also working with various government agencies to advocate for a replacement Lions Manor. That, coupled with the new ANAF independent living residence, If you would like to submit an item for and a proposed assisted living facility in cooperation with the Buddhist Temple, will ensure our inclusion in the newsletter, or recommend aging population can continue to live in this community regardless of their care needs. a story idea for one of our writers, please There is an incredible sense of community here, the “Spirit of Steveston” we often refer forward your ideas, information or material to. Throughout the years, I am always amazed at the generosity of friends and neighbours, to our editorial committee for consideration. especially during times of crisis. Space is free but limited, and we reserve the On March 11, the northern part of Japan was rocked by a massive earthquake and tsunami. right to edit content. The physical and emotional devastation will take a generation to repair and recover from. Steveston and Japan have many close ties, not the least of which is our people. Following Editor-in-Chief the catastrophic events in Japan, this community quickly sprang into action and organized a Christine Durgo walk to raise funds for the town of Onagawa, which lost over half its citizens and most of [email protected] its infrastructure to the tsunami. In just a few short hours, we raised over $80,000, and many thousands more over the following days and weeks. The money we raised has been directed to Design and Layout Editor rebuilding the town’s seven schools. Janice Froese I recently made an emotional visit to Onagawa to see first-hand what happened there, and [email protected] the devastation is unbelievable. Most of the town is gone apart from a few structures. School Contributors children are living in row houses. Many of them lost one or both parents. Long-term we can’t Marisa Achtymichuk predict how these children will be impacted. In the short-term though, the schools are trying to Donna Bishop Seema Kanwal do as many activities as they can to try and keep positive while the rebuilding continues. Rob Hart Bill McNulty It is remarkable that, despite the devastation, people are managing in a positive way. I don’t know if there is anything more we can do for them at this time, but our Steveston spirit is there, Steveston Community Society supporting them as a community, and it is a good feeling to know we are helping this small town. 4111 Moncton Street Ours is a community rich with volunteerism, and I am proud to serve and be a part of it. Richmond, BC V7E 3A8 On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff and volunteers of the Steveston Community Ph: 604-238-8094 Fax: 604-718-8096 Society, I wish you a peaceful holiday season, and a healthy and prosperous new year. www.stevestoncommunitysociety.com Jim Kojima, President Your feedback is always welcome. Please give Steveston Community Society and Richmond Agricultural and Industrial Society us a call, drop us a note, or email newsletter@ The Steveston Community