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He prefers to get books at to the local library, rather than having to travel to Markham or other communities. The library has earmarked funds in the 2008 budget, which still has to be approved later this month, for a larger multicultural book, magazine and music collection, Ms Nordheimer said. To help decide which books in which languages are most needed and which other services residents would like to have, the library has conducted a com- munity needs assessment since the fall. Throughout the process, the aim is for local residents to be surveyed either at the library, in focus groups or by tele- phone interviews. More programs needed to bring people together: new resident 7 - The library has music from diflerent cultures, but library stafl would like to hear what new residents prefer. The library will be calling on these residents to help staff assess books in other languages. Media, too, are responding to the changing face of Stouffville. It was grati- fying for Mr. Somasundaram to see a photograph of a young girl performing a traditional dance at a program for Tamil seniors, as part of the Stouflville Sun- Tribune’s favourite pictures of 2007. “They have a better feel for what is relevant in their culture,” Ms Nord- heirner said. He praised community events, such as those organized by Mattamy Homes throughout the year. Hilda Crick-McDermott moved here for the small-town quiet, which remind- ed her of the Saskatchewan neighbour- hood where she grew up. “I was pleased to see that because it reflects our community," he said. It’s important to meet your neigh- bours, she said. Of Caribbean background, she said she prayed before moving here, worried the cunent residents might not know how to embrace new cultures. But her fears were unfounded. “We have been truly embraced by everyone and my neighbours (of many diverse backgrounds) have been, too," she said. But that isn’t the case for everyone. There are local residents who don’t feel they have been embraced by Stouffville, she said. They feel like outsiders, tend- ing to stick to their own ethnic groups instead. She’d like to see programs such as those offered in other municipalities. The family (including husband Baring- She has been here for a year, after moving from Richmond Hill. From page 1 Sutton West MT ROBINSON -â€" TRUSTEE ton, son Ielani, 12, daughter Zalika, 10, and little Kimani) frequented a library in Richmond Hill where various clubs and classes, such as chess and math, were offered. Sfie forésees ah increased demand for this type of program. In addition, “more sports clubs would give children even more opportunity to meet, she believes. “Kids are going to meet there and get along and grow togéther," she aid. She and some neighbours organized a barbecue in the summer. Many of the residents hadn’t met before. Mrs. Crick- McDermott hopes this will grow into an annual event and would like to see other neighbourhoods hold similar events. For Strawberry Festival and other events, Mr. Somasundaram would like to see multicultural musical performances by musicians and art shows included. The Strawberry Festival committee is welcoming input from residents, chair- person Laura Roessler said. The committee is mounting a more aggressive advertising campaign, hop- ing to appeal to a wider diversity in town. More information is also available on the strawberryfestival.com website. ‘ When it comes to events reflecting different cultures, “we would love to incorporate them into the festival", Mrs. Roessler said. The town, which recently appointed former Whitchurch-Stoufiville Museum curator Dorie Billich as manager of cul- tural and museum services, is poised to assess residents’ wants. Whitchurch-Stouffville’s municipal cultural policy, the first in York Region, was approved in 2006. 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