DUNBAR COMMUNITY PATROL

This year’s celebration, made possible through generous support from the Dunbar Residents’ Association (DRA), brought together patrollers, community leaders, and honoured guests.

Among those in attendance were

Paul Jordan, Executive Director of the Kerrisdale, Oakridge, Marpole Community Policing Centre;

Carol Volkart, DRA 2nd Vice President and Newsletter Editor;

Bruce Gilmour, DRA Past President;

Falina; Sonia Wicken, Member-atLarge;

and former DCP Chair Meredith Kimball.

The evening commenced with opening remarks from DCP Chairperson Marlene Anderson-Joyce, who led a recognition ceremony celebrating long-serving patrollers.

Certificates of Appreciation were presented to Carmen Smith and Susan Spiro (10 years), Bridget Duckworth (15 years), and an elite group of seven individuals who have patrolled every year since DCP’s inception: Marlene Anderson-Joyce, Richard Dunsterville, Michelle Lim, Gloria McCormack, Diane Verster, Jan Verster, and Kevin Wade.

Following a brief annual review, guest speaker Paul Jordan addressed attendees on the vital role of community-based safety initiatives, including the Community Policing Centre and Block Watch program. His engaging presentation on local crime prevention strategies was followed by an informative Q&A session.

A highlight of the evening was the celebratory reception featuring refreshments and an anniversary cake, prepared by the DCP Coordinating Committee—Marlene AndersonJoyce, Pam Cooper, Gloria McCormack, Diane Verster, and David Andersen. The social also featured a prize draw, with generous donations from a wide range of local Dunbar businesses and residents. Recognition is due to patroller Bill Jan, who has served as the event’s photographer for an impressive 14 consecutive years.

Special thanks to our prize donors:

Blight’s Home Hardware, Blink Beauty Bar, Busy Bee Cleaners, Butter Baked Goods & Café, Celtic Treasure Chest, Christina’s Flower Shop, Crepe & Café, Domino’s Pizza, Dunbar Lumber Express, Gold Stop Shoe Repair, Jak’s Beer Wine Liquor, K & K Petfoods, London Drugs, Massage Therapy on Dunbar, Money’s Drycleaning, New District Dunbar Wine Shop, Papa Johns Pizza, Pizza Heaven, Prado Café, Save-On Foods, Shoppers Drug Mart, Tona Bakery & Café, Marlene Anderson-Joyce, Bridget Duckworth, Meredith Kimball and Carmen Smith.

Founded in 2005 by the Dunbar Residents’ Association, the Dunbar Community Patrol remains a grassroots initiative dedicated to proactive neighbourhood safety. Patrollers conduct monthly walk or bike patrols, acting as an extension of the Vancouver Police’s community engagement strategy.

Interested in Joining?

Residents of Dunbar can get involved by Phone 604-222-9824

Email dcp-info@dunbar-vancouver.org www.dunbar-vancouver.org

Together, we continue to build a safer, stronger, and more connected community.

Article & photos submitted by Marlene Anderson-Joyce (April 2025)