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Jennifer Jacobs and her son Oliver have some fun in one of the playrooms at Monarch House, a private centre to help autistic children and their families. MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER

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in autism diagnoses since the late 1990s down to a growing ennifer Jacobs says awareness of the condition. she knew something It used to be children was amiss with her son with autism, which can be Oliver when he was only characterized by dif¿culties two weeks old. with communication and She had the experience of social interaction among other having two older children and symptoms, were deemed the was concerned that Oliver result of poor parenting or developed severe acid reÀux diagnosed with childhood and didn’t sleep more than two schizophrenia. “Just those kids hours until sometime after his that were strange ... that stood second birthday. out at school,” she said. “He would scream like he Today, with improved was in distress.” diagnostic tools, that’s all At one years old Oliver changed. Ganam said most of started focusing on repetition its client families are pretty and rituals. “He would watch sure of the outcome before the same Teletubbies video they come to Monarch House over and over and over. If you so just about all of them stopped it he’d freak out.” receive a positive diagnosis. In MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER Jacobs tried to have her the public health system, the Chelsea Ganam in the toy library at Monarch House, a one-stop centre for families of autistic children. son assessed but their doctors diagnosis rate is about 50 per in New Zealand, where they cent. Four times more boys were living at the time, told her not to the assessments, because she could tell Canada Way, which was gutted and than girls are diagnosed with autism rebuilt speci¿cally for Monarch worry, that it was just a developmental Oliver wasn’t faring very well. and research appears to be pointing House’s needs, it was created to help delay and that they should treat the And when he was ¿nally formally towards genetic and environmental families deal with the complexities acid reÀux ¿rst. diagnosed with autism, Jacobs, factors as the cause, with the theory they face in ensuring their autistic A couple years ago, the family 37, can’t say she was particularly of it being the result of childhood children can receive therapy in a returned home to B.C., settling in surprised. immunizations being clearly debunked timely fashion, explained Chelsea North Vancouver. Faced with a sixNevertheless, “I was completely by scientists, Ganam said. Still there Ganam, its director of clinical month waitlist to get Oliver diagnosed overwhelmed, it’s ‘I don’t know what are no answers as to its cause. services. in the public health system, and to do.’” What is known is the importance Once eligible for funding, parents knowing early intervention is crucial, of early intervention to get the child’s GROWING AWARENESS OF AUTISM have to navigate government Jacobs chose Monarch House Autism neuro development back on track. Jacobs realizes now how fortunate bureaucracy, keep on top of Centre in Burnaby. “You’re playing catch-up,” Jacobs the family is to be in waitlists, ¿nd and hire behaviour said. “The larger the gap, the more British Columbia. While interventionists and other treatment catch-up you have to do.” funding varies from providers, schedule them and deal ONE-ON-ONE, GROUP THERAPY Jennifer Jacobs province to province, with payroll, purchase learning You’re playing catch-up. The larger the gap, Monarch House has about 150 for about 10 years B.C.’s resources, all while dealing with the the more catch-up you have to do. clients, of which 60 are under age Ministry of Children and stress of having to constantly advocate six. The remainder includes adults Family Development has for their children. transitioning into adulthood at age 19. provided $22,000 per year to cover the Operated by private health care Instead, Monarch House acts Its facility includes a sensory room, cost of therapy for each child under provider CBI Health Group, the as a “one-stop shop.” Its staff can age six diagnosed with autism. autism treatment centre was able to diagnose cases, and if families choose, where clients can go to calm down or be stimulated depending on their This is where Monarch House do the assessment within a couple the centre can then provide all the needs, and all the necessary learning comes back into the picture for Jacobs. necessary therapies right through to weeks. Jacobs’ family helped cover resources. Located in the former regional the $2,600 cost. adulthood. She recalled it was dif¿cult to watch headquarters for 7-Eleven just off Ganam puts the seeming increase Please see END THE AUTISM, A11 wchow@burnabynewsleader.com

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Julia Han, Julia Giardini, Rachel Su, Brianna Quan and Kyle Ponte check out the pink t-shirts they created to promote anti-bullying at Seaforth elementary school in Burnaby.

A policy of kindness, and addressing bullies Initiative ties in with Pink Shirt Day Feb. 29 Wanda Chow wchow@burnabynewsleader.com

Sharing a pencil with a classmate. Helping a younger child open a yogurt container. Volunteering to wash dishes at home. Buying a sandwich for a homeless man. These are just a few examples of kind acts by students at Burnaby’s Seaforth elementary so far in February as it marks Kindness Month. The month of kindness initiatives was organized to lead up to Pink Shirt Day on Feb. 29, the annual anti-bullying day recalling an incident several years ago when two boys in Nova Scotia wore pink shirts in support of a classmate who was being teased for wearing the colour. At Seaforth, students have been tie-dyeing their own pink shirts, they’ve been submitting artwork, poems, videos and other projects along the theme of kindness for a contest, and even teachers have been doing secret kind acts for colleagues. Maryann Giardini, vice-chair of Seaforth’s parent advisory council which has sponsored the student initiatives, said she was struck at how bullying is perceived by the children in their contest entries. “They really see bullying as a physical act of beating somebody up, and the victim as weak,” she said, suggesting next year they may address that by teaching the kids about verbal and Internet bullying.

What bullying is and isn’t will be part of an information session being held for parents Feb. 29. For the ¿rst time in Burnaby school district, this year an open letter is being sent to parents to explain bullying and the processes in place at the district to deal with it. “We wanted to make sure parents are aware of the whole continuum,” said Sue Dorey, the district’s manager of youth services. The letter was sent home to tie in to the larger pink shirtanti-bullying campaign. Dorey will be speaking on what bullying is, noting there’s a difference between the “developmental acts” that younger kids do such as name calling, pushing and incidents on the playground that are mean but not necessarily bullying. “There’s a ¿ne line between bullying and a kid who’s just trying to ¿gure it all out.” Inappropriate behaviour is still dealt with as teaching opportunities, as are conÀicts between two children that are more of an “equal ¿ght.” But to be considered bullying, it must have three elements: a pattern of repeated aggressive behaviour, negative intent and a power imbalance between children, due to age, size, social status or cognitive ability, for instance. The power imbalance, as well as the stigma of being a “tattletale,” is often the reason why bullied children don’t report it to school of¿cials. “Often we ¿nd out after multiple incidents

and we often ¿nd out from parents,” Dorey said. By then, parents will have noticed a change in behaviour, or the child has become withdrawn, depressed or reluctant to go to school. The information session will let parents know what they should do, a Burnaby RCMP of¿cer will discuss kindness, safety and the role of police and a district counsellor will talk about how children can be supported. Dorey noted that often bullies are victims of bullying themselves elsewhere, and it helps to understand the dynamics at play. At Seaforth, principal Wendell Hiltz has already seen the impact of its kindness campaign. “I have noticed students attempting to solve problems on their own in peaceful, respectful ways,” Hiltz said. “We wanted to focus on the more positive message of being kind for more than just one day.” Giardini said the school has really embraced the campaign. She added with a laugh, “My son, today on our way home from school, said something nice to his sister and usually that doesn’t happen that often.” • A free information session for parents on keeping your kids safe from bullying, harassment and intimidation will be held Wednesday, Feb. 29 at 7 p.m. at Burnaby Central secondary, 6011 Deer Lake Parkway. Seating is limited. Please RSVP to 604-6648338.

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Time of restraint The new provincial budget is among the most restraint-minded handed down by a provincial government since the 1980s. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon introduced the budget Tuesday afternoon. It contains a few surprises, but no major shifts in policy. The current de¿cit is now projected at $2.5 billion, down a bit from $3 billion. Medical Service Plan premiums are on the rise again — 22 per cent in four years. There is no HST relief for people who wish to do home renovations, except for seniors. It’s too bad it won’t be extended to everyone, at least until the PST returns next April 1. It would act as a boost to the economy. The $10,000 grant to ¿rst-time home buyers is a welcome and surprise addition. First-time buyers should look at prices carefully, and see if the grant will allow them to buy. There is no boost to the education budget, other than $165 million to address classroom composition. While this is necessary due to a court ruling that went against the government, the lack of a funding boost will likely anger teachers, who want a 15 per cent pay raise over three years. Falcon also stated that the ¿nal increase to the carbon tax will go ahead as scheduled on July 1. However, he signalled that the tax will be reviewed, and it is possible that it could be eliminated. While B.C. broke new ground when it brought the carbon tax in, no other jurisdiction has followed its lead. A recent study indicates that coal is a much greater source of carbon emissions than oil and gas. This should cause the government to pause. If its real concern is carbon emissions, perhaps it needs to consider how much B.C. coal is being exported — with no carbon tax of any kind being applied. The government focus on restraint is necessary, but it must examine how taxes impact individuals and the environment. —Black Press

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A slice of Edmonds old & new Maybe you have a favourite little grocery store for fruit and vegetables, Àowers and basic supplies as I do—Tommy’s Market, on Edmonds Street. It’s handy: dairy, frozen foods, greeting cards, cleansers and canned goods. It’s fresh; produce is delivered six days a week, and it’s cheap; today BC Spartan apples are 69¢ a pound and avocados are 79¢ each. And it’s friendly, too. I fear it is a vanishing breed; the small family owned market, open every day. Some markets locate near a school and do a steady business in junk food. Big stores have extended hours, sales and coupons, and the convenience of a huge selection. But I make a point of shopping at Tommy’s; Jimmy Pattison has enough money already, and I like to support local shops. The cost of produce, taxes and the work of running a small business may not appeal to the next generation. It was the parents, many of them immigrants, who pushed their children to get an education and a better job. Now who will take on the store? Walter Chu will. In fact he has two grocery stores.

Anne Hopkinson The story of mum-and-pop groceries is the story of Burnaby changing and growing into a modern city. Tommy and Betty Chu had their ¿rst store beside Gord-Ron Motors on Edmonds from 1969 until 1972. By working two jobs, one delivering for the Rickshaw Restaurant on Kingsway, Tommy made enough money to buy a bigger place in 1973, an old tire shop. It has been Tommy’s Market ever since. A grocery store isn’t a business for the faint hearted; in the beginning they were open from 10 a.m. until midnight every day. There was competition from major food stores: the present Value Village building was a Dominion store (then IGA) but they closed early and were not open weekends. The present-day Rona used to be a Safeway. The Chu family lived in East

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Vancouver and had to take the bus to Edmonds and back. They had four children: Sharon, Walter, Calvin, and Wayne. Everyone worked in the store. Walter recalls memory games his mother taught him as she worked, unloading produce and dry goods, and manning the cash register. He remembers her fondly, a hard working and loving mother. She put in long hours at the market, managed the kids and home, and made years of late-night dinners. She died too early in 1991. In 1987 Tommy asked his son Walter if he wanted the market. Walter was at BCIT at the time studying business but said yes. It’s clear, as he artfully adds pink gerberas to a Àoral wreath, that he likes his job. He doesn’t need to worry about his weight—his job includes plenty of exercise, and he never stops moving. Walter talks about the history of Edmonds, the old photographs he keeps, the stories he shares with Shawn Barnes from Gord-Ron Motors. They have seen some changes in 50 years, and the transition taking place now. There’s Highgate, the new

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Not all innovations lead to job loss Re: BC Liberals and BC Hydro reneged on promise to ¿nd meter readers new jobs (NewsLeader, Feb. 7) Not surprisingly, COPE 378 union vice president Gwenne Farrell’s letter misconstrues what I said about smart meters and technological innovation in my letter of Jan. 31. Contrary to the spin Ms. Farrell is attempting to place on my words, job loss is not “a necessary outcome of technological innovation.” In fact, as I stated quite clearly, “there is no shortage of new occupations and employment opportunities” that have emerged because of technological innovation. The fact that smart meters—a technological innovation—have rendered the jobs of COPE 378 meter readers employed by Accenture obsolete does not mean all technological innovations lead to job loss. If that were the case, innovations over the past 200 years would have put every person on the planet out of work. David Field B.C. Citizens for Green Energy

BURNABY NEEDS A NEW ROAD PLAN Recently Burnaby City Council has approved a number of new residential high rise buildings in the Metrotown area, including two of 45 and 46 storeys. Similar development is taking place in the Brentwood area. I am concerned this new high density development is taking place without proper infrastructure planning. The traf¿c around Brentwood and Metrotown is a nightmare, and will only get worse as this new development comes on line. Regardless of what anyone thinks, most of the new residents will want to travel by automobile and I don’t think our road system will be able to cope with the additional demand. The road system can barely cope with existing demand in those areas and I haven’t seen any plans from the city to deal with the resulting increase. No more high density development should be approved in the Metrotown and Brentwood areas until the city comes up with a viable plan for expanding our

road infrastructure to cope with the increase in demand. Garth Evans Burnaby

TALKING SHOP Re: Teachers’ class size concern takes on a new edge in shop class As a teacher of Tech Ed courses for nearly 20 years, I can tell you that the clientele is getting worse. I taught nearly three years in an alternate program prior to getting into Tech. Each year now it seems my classes are going further and further down that road. I see more and more behaviour problems and students with learning disabilities. I receive no support. The discipline in schools today is also almost non-existent! I’ve worked at many different jobs in the past, from logging to road building. This has to be the most trying and hardest on one’s health. Certainly I don’t do it for the compensation, because the salary is barely adequate for living in the Lower Mainland. Rudolph Von Galen —online comment burnabynewsleader.com

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d heard about them, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never seen them in person. Now Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a little obsessed about them, I must say,â&#x20AC;? said Morrow, a customer service manager at a bank in Burnabyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crest shopping centre. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were just so colourful with so many different designs. And I liked the fact you could get beads for special occasions or special moments in your life.â&#x20AC;? Morrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s obsession has come so far, so fast,

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Business spokesperson Shachi Kurl said business people understand VICTORIA – The B.C. government the need for government revenue, is restricting spending increases and but the extra tax burden will affect keeping its small business income investment. tax alive to meet its balanced budget The last scheduled carbon tax target before the 2013 election. increase will go ahead on July, from Finance Minister Kevin Falcon 5.56 cents on a litre of gasoline to 6.67 presented his ¿rst budget Tuesday, cents. with a de¿cit of $969 million for the The budget holds that level while ¿scal year starting April 1, as B.C. a review of the carbon tax program pays to end the harmonized sales tax. looks at the rate and offsetting income His three-year plan predicts a $154 tax cuts. million surplus in 2013-14 and $250 Falcon promised carbon tax relief million surplus the following soon for greenhouse operators, year. and hinted at additional help To do that, the budget aims for other farmers. to hold government spending The cash-strapped growth down to two per cent government is putting surplus for three years, with most of it provincial assets up for sale going to health and education. starting next year, including a FALCON That leaves most other seven-hectare property north ministries with little or no of Kelowna that was proposed increase for inÀation, a restriction that for a new Okanagan correctional is expected to reduce overall B.C. centre before a new site near Oliver government staff from about 27,000 was chosen. this year to 25,000 by 2014-15. Another six-hectare parcel in Surrey Falcon also reversed course on is to be sold, along with about 100 business taxes. The government has others around the province, many of been promising for years that it would them school properties. eliminate the small business income The budget also reveals a plan tax this spring, after lowering it to to sell B.C.’s liquor distribution the current 2.5 per cent. Now it will system and warehouses to a private continue at 2.5 per cent until B.C.’s operator. Falcon called the move “an ¿nancial picture improves. opportunity to get out of a business we Falcon is also considering a one per don’t have to be in,” as well as a way cent increase in the general corporate to raise money. tax rate to 11 per cent, but not for Falcon said the deal will protect another year depending on ¿nancial union workers in the transition to a conditions. private wholesaler. Government retail That move positions the B.C. liquor stores are not affected. Liberals politically for an election Liquor and tobacco taxes will be against NDP leader Adrian Dix, who adjusted to keep prices the same once has called for a corporate tax increase. the HST is phased out. Canadian Federation of Independent

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NDP says Falcon’s budget political Tuesday’s B.C. Liberal budget is more about political positioning than managing the province’s books, NDP ¿nance critic Bruce Ralston says. Ralston called Finance Minister Kevin Falcon’s target of two per cent spending growth for three years “unrealistic,” and motivated by a need to hold two by-elections this year and a general election in 2013. Ralston also questioned Falcon’s proposal to increase general corporate income tax rate by a point, but not until April 2014 and only if the government still needs the money by then. “When he was trying to win the HST campaign, he proposed an increase in general corporate taxation from 10 to 12 per cent,” Ralston said after Tuesday’s budget speech. “So when it’s politically advantageous, that prospect is dangled, but I don’t think they have any real intention of using that kind of taxation to meet the real revenue needs of the province.” Ralston also questioned the move to sell surplus provincial land, citing Falcon’s example of a Surrey property purchased 15 years ago as a potential hospital site. The property on Number 10 Highway has seen residential and commercial development grow up around it, and it’s being liquidated to raise money, he said. Surrey may well need a hospital site in 15 to 20 years in addition to the expansion underway at Surrey Memorial Hospital, and acquiring another one will be much more expensive.

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Jacobsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; son Oliver attends 14 hours a week receiving both oneon-one behaviour intervention therapy and group therapy which is run like a closely-monitored preschool with highly-trained therapists coaching the handful of kids on appropriate behaviour. Much of the therapy involves repetition to teach them how to better integrate with others. For instance, Jacobs said, her son has difÂżculty reading body language and had to be taught that when someone pulls away itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like something. As a parent, Jacobs also has to deal with the stigma thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still associated with autism. At Oliverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regular preschool, the vast majority of families are supportive, but about two per cent

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Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan, the committee vice-chair, said he worries company-selected sites will turn into “political hot potatoes” that prove unworkable. “Instead of it being the city’s initiative, it becomes the developer’s initiative,” Corrigan said. “We need to get sites that ¿t with our municipal interests and ¿t with the regional interests.” Based on those concerns, Metro will allow cities or other property owners to volunteer sites for consideration. Hunt said he hopes the process will be Àexible, allowing Metro to select a bidder’s technology but swap an unsuitable site it’s paired with for a better one elsewhere. Surrey and Burnaby both could be interested in hosting the plant, Hunt and Corrigan said. The Tsawwassen First Nation is also considering it and a former industrial property in New Westminster is also thought to be a potential site. Bids are also expected that would barge Metro garbage to out-of-region sites like Gold River or Powell River. Crucial decisions that will guide

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“Consideration for a patient’s comfort and care is generally not a determining factor,” the report said. With seven ¿re halls in Burnaby, ¿re¿ghters arrived at a medical emergency call before paramedics almost 57 per cent of the time when both are called, based on ¿re department records for November 2011. An ambulance arrived ¿rst 31.7

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Friday, February 24, 2012 NewsLeader A17

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SPORTS James MacGowan, 29, has heard all the comments about playing lawn bowling at his young age. But he’s now one of the top players in the world and he hopes to compete for Canada at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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When James MacGowan was nine years old, he made fun of his older sister when she went lawn bowling. In March he’ll be laughing all the way to China where he’ll be competing among 120 top teams in two prestigious amateur lawn bowling events, the Tiger Bowls World Invitational in Hong Kong and the China Open in Shenzhen. MacGowan may have mocked his sister’s choice of activity, but he wasn’t too proud to give it a go when she dared him to join her at one of her games. He was already playing golf, baseball and basketball, but he took an immediate shine to the ¿ne, subtle skill of curving an 11 cm. bowl down a rectangular pitch of ¿nely manicured green grass. Before he turned 16, MacGowan was the top young player in Ontario. A resident of Burnaby for the last two years, he’s now ranked amongst the top 32 players in the world. Along the way, MacGowan, 29, has endured all the expected barbs about playing a sport normally associated with senior citizens in pressed white

slacks and shirts. But once he started winning competitions and traveling the world, the snickers subsided. In 2010 he reached the quarter-¿nals in the Scottish International Open, a prestigious tournament that’s part of the four-event World Bowls Tour contested by the best professional and amateur singles players in the world. Playing on live television, in front of a gallery of 2,000 fans, some of them wagering on the results, is a long way from the friendly environs of the local lawn bowling club. To make his shots required razor-sharp focus and steely concentration. “It’s testing mentally,” says MacGowan. “You have to have an even temperament, patience and con¿dence. You have to be able to brush off adversity, you can’t let things get to you.” It’s that mental edge that separates top bowlers from weekend rollers, says MacGowan. To prepare for his Asian challenges, he’s been working with a sports psychologist, visualizing games, exercising his concentration. That’s in addition to the 15 hours Please see GLASGOW, A19

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a week of practice at an indoor pitch in Vancouver he squeezes around his shifts at Clearly Contacts. MacGowan will be part of a team of four, two players from Ontario and another from Australia. That presents unique challenges as they all have to work together to outmanoeuver

their opposition, support each other after a bad shot and encourage good ones. “It’s important to develop team communication,” says MacGowan. “You have to build a rapport so that you’re comfortable and know they’ll make a shot.” MacGowan has his sights set on lawn bowling’s ultimate prize, a berth in the 2014

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Couple ﬁnds the perfect place to call home

A lot to love at Maynard’s Block Cozy spaces might be great for some couples, but Arseniy Tkachuk and Kseniya Stepanova are not one of them. “I can’t stand tiny apartments,” Tkachuk says. The size was the most important feature to him when they were looking for a home. They found the perfect place in Vancouver’s Maynard’s Block, built by Aquilini Development Corporation. They looked at several places before deciding to buy there. “After living in Burnaby for a few years, I came to the conclusion that living in this suburb is neither here nor there,” says Stepanova. “It doesn’t offer all the conveniences of a central location, yet it’s not a quiet getaway

either.” “We both work nearby,” adds Tkachuk. “It’s great to be able to walk ... instead of driving for half an hour. And ... I love big cities, people, traffic and busy streets if I’m not in the car.” Stepanova also loves the building itself. “I love the windows that curve along the length of the apartment, bringing in lots of light. It’s not the typical boxy layout that you see everywhere else,” she says. “Arseniy designs and sells wall beds and custom closets, so he has seen a lot of apartments ... that was another reason we chose the area. It’s inspirational and convenient for his line of work,” says Stepanova.

Taking a page out of Beatles history

Come together at South Surrey’s Abbey Road by Kerry Vital

The Abbey Road Studios, where the Beatles recorded some of their iconic albums, was originally a Georgian townhome from the 1800s. Now, Woodbridge Homes brings you your own piece of Georgian architecture, with its newest townhome development, Abbey Road. Located in the up-and-coming Morgan Heights area, it’s an unusual type of architecture in the neighbourhood. “It’s something a bit different,” says sales manager Tara Desmond. “This is something really unique for South Surrey.” The exteriors include iron gates and window boxes, so your green thumb will be put to good use. The shutters and elegant brick combine to make a home that looks truly amazing. There’s one feature at Abbey Road that is sure to get a lot of use this summer. The large patios and decks are perfect for entertaining, with an optional natural gas barbecue connection and plenty of space for groups of all sizes. With 11 different floorplans available and three different colour schemes, there is plenty of choice at Abbey Road. One of the floorplans includes the master bedroom on the main floor, which Desmond says has been highly sought after recently. The kitchen holds another popular feature, a gas range. Chefs and home cooks alike are in love with them, Desmond says. That range is just one of the stainless-steel appliances that comes standard at Abbey Road. Chic quartz countertops are complemented by classic shaker-style cabinets with crown mouldings and polished nickel hardware and under-cabinet lighting beneath the overheight upper cabinets. This lighting is a fantastic addition to the home, as it illuminates your workspaces and highlights the ceramic and glass tile backsplash. Spacious nine-foot ceilings on the main floor contribute to the airy feel inside, while the large windows maximize natural light. Wide-plank wood laminate flooring throughout the main living areas and nylon carpeting on the upper level are seamlessly integrated with the wooden baseboards featured throughout. The ensuite bathrooms include a deep soaker tub, and it’s not hard to imagine yourself sitting there with a glass of wine and a good book. The

“

This is something really unique for South Surrey,” says sales manager Tara Desmond.

ceramic tile surrounds are set off by the stone countertops and dual undermount sinks with polished chrome faucets and elegant vanity mirrors with solid wood frames. The secondary bathrooms also include custom vanities and the mirror, as well as oversized glazed ceramic tile flooring and polished chrome bath accessories. The official opening for sale took place on Feb. 18, but Desmond says three homes were sold before that. A further seven were sold on opening weekend. The Morgan Heights neighbourhood has seen a lot of development recently, so buyers are close to nearly everything they could ever need. The shopping possibilities are particularly impressive, with the Grandview Corners shopping centre and Wal-Mart just around the corner. Restaurants, schools and recreation are also nearby. Homes start at $364,900. For more information visit abbeyroadliving.com or call 604-542-0660.

Martin Knowles photos

The bathrooms at Abbey Road, middle, are a peaceful haven at the end of a long day, with their soaker tubs and sleek undermount sinks. The kitchens are an ode to domesticity, featuring under-cabinet lighting and stainless-steel appliances, above. The sales centre, top, gives you a taste of the Georgian architecture that will be featured at Abbey Road.

Friday, February 24, 2012 NewsLeader A25

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With a world of shopping, dining and recreation surrounding you at every turn, at Abbey Road you’ll never have to venture far from home. Set amongst large mature trees and extensive landscaping, open green spaces, private yards and muse entranceways, Abbey Road gives ϐ Ǥ ϐ ǯ togethers with friends and family, as well as a traditional English garden with secure play area for little ones, and Abbey Road is more than a place to call home, it is a community within a community that brings every convenience and amenity right to your door step.

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This is not an offering for sale. Abbey Road is developed in joint venture by Woodbridge Homes and Park Ridge Homes. The developer reserves the right to make modiﬁcations and changes to the information contained herein without notice. Rendering is representational only. E.&O.E.

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INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . . . . . . 1-8 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . 9-57 TRAVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-76 CHILDREN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-98 EMPLOYMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . 203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK . . . . . . . . . . . 453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE . . . . . . 503-587 REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-696 RENTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703-757 AUTOMOTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 804-862 MARINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-920

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LPN Bayshore Home Health Currently has day shifts available for a Licensed Practical Nurse in the North Shore / Seymour area.

JOE’S AUTOBODY REPAIR in Prince Rupert, BC. Currently has an opening for a Collision Technician and Certified Painter. Must be a team player for this relaxed and friendly,but hard working atmosphere. Wages and moving expenses negotiable. Email resume to: joesauto@citytel.net Fax: 250627-4702. Call: 250-624-1795

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SUNDECKS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 548

FURNITURE

REAL ESTATE 696

OTHER AREAS

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

TRANSPORTATION 821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

TRANSPORTATION 838

TRANSPORTATION

RECREATIONAL/SALE

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331 Queen Pillow Top Mattress & Box • 720 Coil 2.5’’ Pillowtop • Brand New • 10 yr. warranty • Your Price $490 604.807.5864 The Mattress Guy

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, gates, alum roof. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

374

TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

PETS 477

PETS

BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $400. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls BENGAL CAT beautiful 3.5 y/o M, neutered, fully vaccinated, indoor, very friendly, must find good home no cats no kids $250 604-820-1603 BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. Vet checked with first shots and ready for new homes. $1,200. 778241-5504. Langley

551

GARAGE SALES

BRIDGEVIEW FLEA MARKET Every Sunday, Year Round, 80 Vendors 7am-3pm, 11475-126a St. Sry. Info./Book Table 604-625-3208 JOBS: Whether you’re looking to find or fill a position, this is where your search begins. Call bcclassified.com 604.575.5555

LAND OF ORCHARDS, Vineyards & Tides in Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley. Live! Work! Bring Business! Free Brochure Website: www.kingsrda.ca Email: mmacdonald@kingsrda.ca Toll - free: 1-888-865-4647 NAPLES FLORIDA AREA! Bank Acquired Condos Only $169,900. Same unit sold for $428,895. Own your brand new condo for pennies on the dollar in warm, sunny SW Florida! Walk to over 20 restaurants/100 shops! Must see. Ask about travel incentives. Call 1-866959-2825, ext 15. www.coconutpointcondos.com

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

NEW SCOOTER, Shoprider, paid $3600 sacrifice for $1195. Please Call (604)524-1541.

560

MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PEARL DRUM SET, $1000, receipts for $1000 in upgrades, located in Hope. Call 1 (604)869-7329

REAL ESTATE 626

HOUSES FOR SALE

PORT COQUITLAM

RENTALS 706

BURNABY & COQUITLAM

With accessible amenities, in safe family oriented communities of Coquitlam, North Burnaby. Pet friendly.

Subsidies available based on gross houseold income. ✮

2 Bedroom Apartment between $22,800 & $31,800

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2 Bedroom Townhouse between $30,000 & $37,200

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3 Bedroom Townhouse between $34,800 & $43,200 If your income is lower than these ranges call BC Housing 604-433-2218

BURNABY

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS 1 Bdrm Apts starting at $950 2 Bdrm Apts starting at $1200 Heat and hot water included. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, balcony, shared laundry. Avail Immed. Close to amen, schools and mall.

Chihuahua pups, tiny, 2 males, 1 long & 1 short, vet check, deworm, 1st shots, $650. (604)799-1919

Call 604-421-1235

ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES Male/Female, shots, micro-chip, vet checked, health guarantee. $2400. Call 604-970-3807.

www.aptrentals.net BURNABY

GOLDEN Retriever puppies, born Jan. 7th, family raised, very well socialized, 1st shots & deworming included. Mission 604-820-4827.

Villa Del Mar 6630 Telford Ave.

Move-In Incentive. Bright, large newly reno’d 1 and 2 bedroom suites for rent. Heat & h/w incl’d. New hardwood floors, huge balcony. Only 2 min walk to Metrotown Mall. Please call 604-336-4638 to view. Move in TODAY!

GOLDEN Retriever pups. Ready to go. Vet ✔, 1st shots, dewormed. Family raised. $600. 778-808-5459. LAB cross puppies, vet checked, 1st shots, eager and social $350, 604-823-6739 afternoons/evenings. LOVE ANIMALS? - Love your Career! Animal Health Technology diploma program. GPRC Fairview Campus. On-campus working farm. On-site large and companion animals. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

BURNABY

Walker Manor

Move-Allowance 1/2 mo. Rent FREE! Bright, large 1 bedroom for rent in a newly reno’d building. Large balcony, freshly painted with hardwood floors. 2 Min walk to Highgate Mall & all major transit.

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

COQUITLAM: 2 bdrm 2 bthrm- 996 sf. Cls to shopping, Douglas College & amen. March 1. N/s, N/p. $1350/mo. Call 604-941-3259

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

COQUITLAM, low rise concrete bldg, 2nd flr, 2 bdrm, 2 baths, undg sec. prk, gas F/P, balcony, $1150. Avail. immed. Call (778) 889-3731.

BUILDING SUPPLIES

FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

Call 604-837-4589 www.aptrentals.net WALL CENTRE - 1 bdrm. + den + solarium - furn. - incl. heat, light, cable, net - Suits mature N/S individual. $1700 mo. (604)943-2440

736

HOMES FOR RENT

PITT MEADOWS. 2 & 3 bdrm. in family complex. Close to bus, schools & shopping. Ref’s req’d. Small pets okay, $1030/$1134/mo. Avail. immed. 604-465-1938.

750

BURNABY: Lrg T/H, exc. cond. 1600sf. 3 lrg bdrs, 2 bths, stone f/p. 5 app. Walk to skytrain. N/P. March 1. $1495/mo. 604-479-4404.

751

WE BUY HOUSES The OLDER. The DIRTIER. The BETTER. Flexible Terms. Quick Closing. Call us First! 604.657.9422

Phone: 604-522-9153

752

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

MOTORCYCLES

2005 POLARIS Sportsman ATV, 700 twin, EFI, mossy oak camel, warn winch, front & rear bumpers, Easy-Off windshield, exc. cond. 1538km. $5500 firm. Chilliwack 1 (604)799-8533

Camera rear vision, dual pane windows, elec. Awning, A/C, 2000 watt inverter, $5000 in savings! $94,483 (Stk.31063A) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

2009 Montana 3400RL

2008 HONDA 150 CRF Dirt Bike Less than 20 hours operating time. LIKE NEW. No scratches. $2000. Call 604-845-1895. SPEND YOUR HOURS working on ATV’s, Snowmobiles, and Watercraft. GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. Learn to repair small engines, recreational vehicles. Apprenticeship opportunity. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. TWO WHEELIN’ EXCITEMENT! Motorcycle Mechanic Program, GPRC Fairview College Campus. Hands-on training - street, off-road, dual sport bikes. Challenge 1st year Apprenticeship exam. 1-888999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

Microwave, washer/dryer combo, 3 burner stove, 2 recliners, and free standing dinette. $54,983 (Stk.32434) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

845

RECREATIONAL/SALE

MAPLE RIDGE. Brookside Garden. Reno’d attractive 3 bdrm. N/S. Immed or Mar.1. Call 778-835-0748 PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orientation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2. Leave msg 604-465-1938

757

WANTED TO RENT

1 bdr apt with balcony in well managed building. For April 1. Resp. lady with exc. refs.(778)397-1169

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

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CARS - DOMESTIC

1987 CHEVROLET Celebrity Clean, 166,600 kms, $800. obo Call 604-619-8596 1998 BUICK LESABRE LTD Loaded. Leather. Mint. Low k’s. $4900/obo. (778)565-4334 2002 Ford Taurus SEL Premium. 176,000km, Leather, Cruise, Air, Loaded. $4275. 604-795-7834

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288 1997 20 ft. Slumber Queen Class C Motorhome. Chev chassis, fully equipt. Many Extras. $15000. Call 604-796-0230

851

TRUCKS & VANS

2001 GMC SIERRA 4x4, ext cab, auto, green, 135K, $8800 firm. Call: (604)538-9257

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

838

2006 YAMAHA APEX 1000, 4stroke, MLX Mtn. 163” x 2¼” track, reverse, comes with service manual. 1024 mi. Cheapest Apex/4stroke in Canada! $5900 firm. Chilliwack (604)799-8533

2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $7700 firm. Call 604-538-4883

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

TOWNHOUSES

COQUITLAM 2 bdrm T/H, 1.5 baths garage, lots of storage, patio, priv setting, walk to ament. Sm pet ok. 1yr lease. $1450/mo. 604-459-8913

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

830

PORT Coquitlam. SxS upper 3 bd, 2 bth, appl, s/deck, view, nr amens, recent renos. $1150. 604-941-4166

236 - 8th St. Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm suites for rent. Includes heat / hot water and cable. Close to Massey Theatre, Douglas College, Royal City Mall.

2011 NISSAN VERSA - 5 dr hatchback, auto, 20K. Loaded. Asking $9800/obo. 778-895-7570

SUITES, UPPER

DORIC MANOR HOMES WANTED

2011 HONDA CRV 4 wd, Auto, silver. Loaded. Local car. $22,500: 9000kms. (778) 895-7570

SUITES, LOWER

NEW WESTMINSTER

627

2006 NEPTUNE 36PDD

VANCOUVER. Unique 3 bdrm home located on Eton St. Major renovations done. Rec room, new appl’s, f/p, h/wood flrs. Close to public trans & amen. Avail now. $1880/mo. Call 604-250-8606.

Please call 778-994-2334

PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, black, ready. $700. Both parents approx. 120 to 150 lbs. Call 778-552-1525.

533

D/W, Heat and hot water included. Close to schools, shopping & public transportation.

Spacious 2 & 3 Bdrm T/hses 2 Bdrm Apartments

Metro Vancouver Housing Co-operation.

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

STEEL BUILDINGS FOR ALL USES! Spring Deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands NOW! Call for FREE Brochure- 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170

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APARTMENT/CONDO

For further info call 604-451-6075 to view

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

518

Large newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrm apts available in well-kept concrete building. New floors and appl’s. Freshly painted. Patio and large storage room inste. 3 laundries in bldg. Rent incl’s heat & hot water. Sauna & jacuzzi. 5 min. walk to skytrain, Douglas College & New West Quay. Close to all amenities. Please call 604-834-1756 www.aptrentals.net

Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms

559

Cairn Terriers: shots/dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. over 20 yrs of referrals. 604-807-5204 or 604-592-5442/604-854-1978

SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

NEW WESTMINSTER

1995 CAMRY, 4 door, 4 cyl, auto, loaded, new tires, AirCared, mint cond. $3500/obo. Ph 604-931-1236

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CHECK CLASSIFIEDS bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

Warehouseman’s Lien Act By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and on behalf of Shelter Island Marina Inc., Consolidated Civil Enforcement BC Inc., will dispose of goods, namely: One (1) 40 Foot Power Boat, K# 13K64165, debtor “Angela Barton” to recover $3,240.14 plus accruing storage and any / all other expenses related. These units will be made available for sale after March 13, 2012. Unit is currently being stored @ Shelter Island Marina, Richmond, BC. To view call Nathan at 604-434-2448

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A32 NewsLeader Friday, February 24, 2012