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A “race to the bottom” and competition for students is the result of the demand for larger class sizes and underfunding, according to a Pitt Meadows Secondary teacher. Tight budgets mean class sizes have to be optimal and teachers compete to hold the classes they have specialized in, causing tension in the schools between fellow teachers, said Mark Girard, a math teacher at Pitt Meadows Secondary who was on the picket line on Wednesday morning. “The pressure to accept easier policies, or less rigid... policies is unwritten,” Girard said. Teachers have to make their classes attractive to students in order to keep them in their classes and in their school, since many students take the “path of least resistance” when making educational choices, Girard said. This, he said, is a symptom of underfunding and choice policies in the education system. And the competition for students isn’t just within schools; Pitt Meadows Secondary also has to compete with Terry Fox Secondary in Port Coquitlam and Walnut Grove Secondary for students, Girard said.
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Joanne Foote welcomes the public to Memorial Peace Park to celebrate National Aboriginal Day.
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First Nations will put on an event at Memorial Peace Park this Saturday.
Pitt Meadows Secondary teachers Mark Girard, Mike Sedlak, and Sonja Krazus picketed their school on Wednesday morning, frustrated at the working conditions they say have worsened over the past decade.
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“The education system is a big machine – that machine is being starved of its... fuel,” Girard said. Teachers launched their full-scale strike on Tuesday, after Monday’s “study session” day when the BCTF president Jim Iker said the government had gone “backwards” in its offer to the teachers. The BCTF has been pushing for smaller class sizes and better class composition as well as wage increases for the province’s teachers and a $5,000 signing bonus. While Girard said he knows that having classes with just a handful of students is “economically unfeasible,” there are many courses that are sim-
The long-term goal is a gathering place, somewhere in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows where aboriginals from all nations can come together and celebrate their culture. But in the meantime, the Fraser River All Nations Aboriginal Society (FRANAS) will celebrate First Nations culture this Saturday on National Aboriginal Day at Memorial Peace Park in conjunction with the Haney Farmers Market. Opening ceremonies take place at 10 a.m. In aboriginal culture, 12 is a lucky number, explained Joanne Foote, the board chair for FRANAS, and at the ceremonies, they will honour 12 people in the community. “We’re honouring people in our community who volunteer and provide services in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows,” Foote said. In addition to traditional singing and dancing and vendors booths, there will be a bannock bake-off, which organizers hope will become an annual tradition with prizes as well as a people’s choice award. “It’s very nice to share the diversity and culture of indigenous people,” Foote said.
ply not offered because of position causes tension in underfunding. the school, Girard said, as Sonja Krazus, an well as inconsistency. English teacher at the Pitt Krazus has been teachMeadows high school, ing since 1982 – the first pointed out that the numeight years she taught in ber of students a high a youth detention facility school – but condi“Give us fair rules and tions in the teacher has to teach schools in we’ll follow them.” can be the last 12 Sonja Krazus upward of years have 210 at any changed. one time. “In 1982, I did not sign And out of 150 English up for this,” she said, 11 and 12 students, she adding that her message has about 20 students with is “give us fair rules and individual education plans we’ll follow them.” (IEPs) that include various On Tuesday, Education ways to help them with Minister Peter Fassbender learning issues. said his government Girard said in a math reached out to the BCTF class of 26, he has 10 IEPs. and contract talks would Not having set rules continue that afternoon. continued on page A24... about class size and com-
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Duncan eyes council Kiersten Duncan declared her intention to run for Maple Ridge council. Duncan said she’s declaring her candidacy early because last time she ran, in 2011, people told her they wanted more time to get to know the canKiersten Duncan didates. Former Council hopeful chamber president Ken Holland and musician James Rogers have also declared their intention to run for council positions. • More at www.mrtimes.com
Pitt resident declares Andrew Thompson has announced he will be running for Pitt Meadows council this fall in the Nov. 15 election. Thompson serves as a member of the Active Transportation Advisory Committee and would like to lobby seniors levels of government for improvements to Lougheed Highway and Harris Road, for improved transit options, and for the need to invest in cycling and walking networks. Thompson believes Pitt Meadows needs to be forward-thinking and continue to keep taxes low, but planning and preparation for future expenses and capital project costs is important. • More at www.mrtimes.com Anne Marrison is happy to answer garden questions. Send them to amarrison@ shaw.ca
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Katherine Wagner will host Country Garden Tour participants on June 22, which Gayle Lyons and Margret Spratt are helping organize. for example, marginal plants like palms, bamboos, and banana plants, explained Katherine Wagner whose garden will be one of the eight on the tour. Wagner’s garden, with its wide variety of flowers, has become a hot bed for birds with gold finches, doves, crows, swallows, blue jays, and hummingbirds as regular visitors. This tour and past tours raise money for the Sunshine Foundation “Dreams for Kids” – an organization that lets sick children fulfill a wish. So far, the tours have raised $49,000 for the organization. The Maple Ridge Garden Club was established in 1948. They meet the third Wednesday of the month at Fraserview Community Centre, 22610 116th Ave., Maple Ridge.
They are “quite a social club,” explained Lyons, with about 100 members coming to their meetings. They have guest speakers at their meetings and they organize bus tours. There are eight gardens on the tour. Participants will receive a map with their ticket – the ticket also includes a ticket for a prize draw. The self-guided Country Garden Tour runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine. One of the venues will have music provided by the Golden Ears Jazz Band. Tickets for the tour are $20 each and are available from Amsterdam Garden Centre, Grow & Gather Nursery, Triple Tree Nursery. Tickets are also available from Gayle Lyons at 604467-2956 and Margret Spratt at 604-467-1885.
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by Maria Rantanen Garden enthusiasts have the opportunity to take a peek into eight gardens in Maple Ridge during the Country Garden Tour this weekend. The Maple Ridge Garden Club is holding its sixth garden tour on Sunday, June 22, with proceeds going to the Sunshine Foundation. Gayle Lyons, who is one of the people in charge of the tour, is an avid gardener herself, enjoying her time in the garden cultivating her plants. “[I enjoy] the peacefulness of it – they don’t talk back to you, they don’t complain,” Lyons said, adding “you are in a zone all of your own.” “It’s a healthy hobby to have,” said co-organizer Margret Spratt. “You get out and exercise – communicate with other people with the same interests.” The garden tour is an opportunity for gardening enthusiasts like herself to showcase what other people are doing with their gardens, Lyons said. The tour can give inspiration to gardeners on what to do with odd places, like a hill or a small, compact garden, Spratt added. As well, wandering through other people’s gardens can give gardeners new ideas on what can be grown,
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“…Yes, mayor and council – along with staff – can and should have a role to play in facilitating growth in our retail and commercial sector…”
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Thursday, June 19, 2014 Children’s recreation staff Graeme Beyer and Sevanna Jones were out in Memorial Peace Park with Mega Kids participants this week as schools are closed because of the ongoing strike.
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Parks and leisure’s most popular camps are Mega Kids, at the Greg Moore Youth Centre, and Pitt Troopers at the Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre. The camps are for children from six to 12 years old and run Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parks and leisure has extended its two popular day camps, Mega Kids and Pitt Troopers, to run until 5 p.m. This was done to help accommodate parents working outside the community. “We are so proud of our programs and staff,” said Brummer. “Our goal is to provide programs that are fun, safe, active and inclusive.” Both Mega Kids and Pitt Troopers offer a variety of activities and out-trips each week. Parents can register their children day by day as long as room allows. To register for an individual day or full week, visit www.recreg4u.ca or call 604465-2470.
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Father-daughter team launching homegrown game A Maple Ridge family has big dreams for their new computer program.
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What started as simply “kicking around with (Microsoft) PowerPoint” turned into something beyond what Maple Ridge resident Chris Muema could have imagined. Muema, along with his 15-year old daughter Pendo, is the creator of a new avatar game called Massaivatar, which launched a little more than a week ago. In the computer gaming world, an avatar is a representation of a user – or the user’s alter-ego or character. Inspired by Pendo, Chris said much of the Massaivatar, final product came as a result of her input. For Chris, whose day job is a technology coordinator with the B.C. liquor distribution branch, the launch of the game is the end-result of a two-year labour of love but the story goes back further. “We started out making games in 2008 on Microsoft PowerPoint,” he said. “We thought… the easy animation tools on PowerPoint worked just fine for 2D animations, and we started by creating
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board games then point-andshoot games.” However, when it came to 3D, the limits of PowerPoint were soon realized. When Microsoft Visual Studio Express was released, Chris said they found their pathway to creating 3D games. “But the learning curve was rather steep,” Dad recalled. When it comes to Massaivatar, he gives Pendo a fair share of the credit for the final product. “She’s been instrumental in the design of the avatar,” he said. In fact the female avatar is the direct result of Pendo’s research. In the beginning, the avatar
was originally a male character, Chris explained. “Pendo went online, did some research and found it was more girls than boys who will play with avatars,” he explained. It only made sense then to create a female character. The game itself allows people to create their own profile, facial features, along with “all kinds of different genres and alterations.” Players can then do things such as post their avatar, record it, or use it in already-existing computer games where avatars are used, Chris elaborated. And though they may be starting small, the father-daughter duo have big dreams.
They started independently, and then about four weeks ago, Chris said they did a “self-proprietorship - type thing.” This was done through Microsoft’s BizSpark program – a program that Chris said provides “things like free tools and services for a year, to businesses under $1 million.” The entire program is three years long, and during that time, he said, Microsoft will assist in things like searching for investors. “If we go that route, then the possibilities are big.” Chris developed his passion for technology and computing mostly by accident, and is com-
pletely self-taught. “I never went to school to learn any of this,” the business major explained. But while working as an accountant on a practicum for World Vision in Africa, Chris discovered his new calling. “Computers were so big and complex back then,” he recalled. The lone computer available where he was stationed in Africa was only to be used by the secretary. “She showed me how to use it,” he said. But his boss found out. Because he was also still in school at the time, the incident was reported to his professor, who “indirectly called me out in front of the whole class,” he remembered. It was at this point Chris “resolved” out of embarrassment that no one would “tell me about computers again” He added this was the moment that he got “full-force” into technology, and “before I knew it, I was coding with early coding languages.” Now with the launch of Massaivatar,, Chris is excited about what the future holds. The name comes from the Massai people of East Africa, and the 3D avatars are called Kichwas – a name derived from the Kiswahili word for “head.” More information can be found at www.kamahapa.com.
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Pipeline faces hard passage Unless Enbridge changes its tactics, it might as well start looking for somewhere else to stick its pipe. First, it needs to convince B.C. First Nations and their supporters that the Gateway Pipeline can be built and operated safely, with significant benefits for the people whose lands they must cross. So far, it’s done a lousy job of that. Enbridge needs to offer realistic assurances that B.C.’s environment won’t be trampled – and clear indications that it will be ready to quickly and efficiently stem and clean up the spills that will inevitably occur. Instead, it only added $500-million to its cleanup readiness budget in response to public outrage over the now-infamous three-million-litre Kalamazoo River spill in Michigan. Even the corporate structure set up to create the pipeline seems suspect: in the event of a truly massive (and expensive) spill, the pipeline company could declare bankruptcy, allowing Enbridge itself to walk away and cut its losses. And no one has seriously done anything to allay fears arising from tanker traffic traversing some of the most dangerous coastal waters in the world. Enbridge’s selling strategy so far has seemed a total reliance on its federal government confederates to push the project through regardless of risks or widespread opposition throughout B.C. Only some in the business community have suggested that the rationale for the pipeline – economic efficacy of expanding Canada’s oil markets beyond the United States – outweighs the risks. This week’s announcement by the Harper government was surprising only in that it wasn’t as ringing an endorsement of the project as Enbridge must have been hoping it would be. The opposition response was equally anticipated: fight it to the last breath. – B.G.
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Canada could destroy cancer Psst! Stephen Harper! Thomas Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Mulcair! Justin Trudeau! C’mere It’s the same day as the Ride for a second. I’ve got an idea for to Survive, and week after the all of you. Don’t worry, it’s nonRide to Conquer Cancer, and this partisan – but whoever actually fall the Cops for Cancer hit the goes for it might win a big chunk road, right around the time of the of votes. Terry Fox Run. Canadians have Here it is: cancer stinks. an appetite for funding cancer You know that? So why aren’t research. We’ll walk, bike, run, we doing something about it right wear our underwear outside of now? our clothes, bungee jump naked, I’m serious. do whatever it takes to get a few by Matthew Claxton Ah, you can point me to the extra bucks. Canadian Institutes of Health So why not give the cancer Research. Yes, a very worthy organization, research budget a bit of a boost? It’s possibly the which pours money into a wide variety of only government program I can think of where research projects. Its budget is hovering around you could announce, “We’ll spend a lot more $1 billion annually now. That’s not bad. money,” and it could get you votes. Of course, Canada’s gross domestic product is In fact, let’s turn it into Canada’s Apollo currently a hair over $1.9 trillion. Yeah, trillion Program. with a T, a one with 12 zeroes. In the mid 1960s, when the U.S. was trying to Which means that in terms of health research put humans on the moon, NASA soaked up 4.4 in Canada, we’re putting one dollar out of every per cent of the entire government budget. $1,900 into the pot, through the federal governIf we got just half of that, we’d have a $6.1-bilment. And that pot is then divided up for a varlion cancer-fighting effort. And trust me, all the iety of worthy health projects. Relay for Lifers and Terry Fox runners around Obviously, the government doesn’t have access the country aren’t going to stop while more to every dollar floating around in the economy. money will help. We’ll top up that fund. Bet you The total federal budget this year was $279.2 bil- we can get to $7 billion? lion. So for health, the government spent 0.0035 I am dead serious about this. Put the money per cent of the budget on health research. out there. Offer the grants. Bring every brilliant That’s too low. scientist and grad student with a good idea to Now a digression for a moment, but don’t Canada. Get them tackling the cancers, one after worry, this will make sense. another: leukemia, lung cancer, brain tumours, What is Canada known for? Hockey, yes, bone cancer, skin cancer, pancreatic cancer, politeness, maybe sorta, definitely Mounties. breast cancer, prostate cancer. We used to define ourselves by our U.N. We’ll knock them over like dominoes. We’ll Peacekeeping, but that has dwindled. We could figure out cancer’s secrets and subvert it, zap it, use a bit of a rebranding. Something else to put drive it out. on the ol’ international resume, some bragging There would be economic spin-offs, of course. rights to take into those G7 meetings. A huge scientific dividend we can’t even predict, How about we cure cancer? lower health care costs, people living longer. This weekend, a few hundred folks will But mostly, we should do it because it’s right, be walking around the track at the McLeod and because we can, and because you don’t Athletic Park in Langley for the Canadian achieve wonders without effort.
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Animal welfare
Dog parks build communities
with young people, old so we chat away to another people, in-between people, and build community. and every race and socioI don’t know where else economic group imaginable people of all persuasions at the dog parks. come together with Letters I have heard storsuch acceptance for ies of marriages, new one another. to jobs, losses, and pendCase in point: I the ing retirements. fell while walking There is an my dog on the dike Editor on Monday and unspoken rule amongst dog owners broke my ankle. that if you own a dog, you One person called my son, must be a fairly safe person, another called an ambulance, while yet another two went to wait on the ambuEnvironment lance and show them how to get onto the dike. Another friend I met dogDear Editor, walking took my dog home As my Member of Parliament, Randy Kamp should reject and made arrangements for the Northern Gateway pipeline project. The Joint Review my son to pick him up. panel endorsed it without saying why. The report cited I really felt that I was now the benefits of increased economic activity in Alberta, but a part of the Maple Ridge refused to consider environmental damage. community, and I would The Prime Minister is refusing to accept that the fossil like to thank the paramedfuel economy is one we must transition out of. Oil spills ics (especially Paul) and the create jobs, but we want jobs that have a future. The firefighters who came to jobs we want are in our communities, employ all types of get me, with special thanks people, and create a better world for our grandchildren. to Nancy, Jordan and girlConsider the big picture when you look at Enbridge’s friend, unnamed lady who pipeline plans – the externalized costs, the legal costs of also helped, and Nick and court challenges, and Enbridge’s abysmal record of spills. Joy. James Rowley, Hammond Heather Dickson, Maple Ridge
Dear Editor, We are all aware of the benefits to our dogs of having safe places to run and interact with others. However, what is often overlooked in the debates over dog parks is that, in closing them, we are also closing one of the greatest community builders any community could have. In my short time living in Maple Ridge, I have talked
Gateway pipeline bad idea
Just Saying
Taxi bylaw aimed at protecting drivers
Dear Editor, I feel Gordy Robson is misinformed regarding the taxi program at the Justice Institute [Driven to distraction by bylaws, June 10 Just Saying, TIMES]. Laws are in place for a reason, and unfortunately, sometimes things aren’t presented in the best manner that are really meant to be helpful overall. The bylaw covering the required diploma program in order to own and operate a taxi has been in force for a number of years now (Greater Vancouver region, Abbotsford, and Chilliwack). The Taxi PRO 165 program has some very good benefits to the drivers. It is focused on the safety of taxi drivers, as they are statistically at a very high risk for assault and homicide. The Justice Institute teaches strategies to reduce the risk of assault, reduce risk of conflict with cus-
tomers, and take action to minimize risk when violence occurs. It covers rules and regulations, map book, Global Positioning System (GPS), and major routes and destinations. Also included are pre-post trip inspections, money transactions, trip sheets, and taxi stands. The other part is a threehour remedial map course designed to help drivers strengthen their mapping skills in order to the find the shortest, most efficient routes. When you consider one
course for three days at the Justice Institute is usually just under $600, three courses for $535 is quite reasonable. The Justice Institute is an excellent post-secondary institution to learn conflict resolution skills, and comes highly recommended for resolving conflicts within organizations and/or involving customer service. I feel it’s important to consider all factors and all people involved, rather than re-writing laws to suit one or two individuals. Marie Robson, Maple Ridge
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Dear Editor, Thanks to Gordon Robson for keeping Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows citizens/ taxpayers informed over useless political decisions made by municipal bureaucrats [Driven to distraction
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by bylaws, June 10 Just Saying, TIMES]. Strangely so, the bylaw officers of Maple Ridge seem to be blind when driving by a certain greenhouse operation – or ex-greenhouse operation in Maple Ridge. Every time I drive there, my eyes get polluted by the view of the mess: broken-down greenhouses, hundreds of old cardboard boxes, and several rusted out vehicles, all in plain view of thousands of commuters. Why do the bylaw officers of Maple Ridge not show any of their efficient authority? Lance Felgnar, Pitt Meadows Letters on this page have been edited for space. For longer versions, or more letters to the editor visit... www.mrtimes.com – Click on Opinion, or search the writers’ names.
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The federal government’s endorsement Tuesday of the Enbridge pipeline through B.C. comes as no surprise to a team of canoeists paddling between Fort Langley and Alaska. The team that makes up the Spirit of the Coast Canoe Journey, led by Pitt Meadows skipper Chris Cooper, is making the excursion in large part to bring attention to the B.C. coastline, and to make people more aware of what is potentially at risk if the pipeline goes ahead. Kwantlen First Nations artist Brandon Gabriel, who is among the core group of canoeists making the entire 1,300-kilometre, three-month journey, said he wasn’t shocked.
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The Spirit of the Coast canoe and accompanying sailboat and kayaks, disappeared outside Sliammon, dragging its anchor some five kilometres. “Well, we anticipated this. All the more reason for us to be where we are,” Gabriel said. “It just gives this journey more meaning, and I am already fielding phone calls from friends up north who are anticipating our arrival in the coming weeks.” The team entered its 19th day of travel Thursday, when they were expected to depart Rock Bay, heading north. The trip thus far has
been eventful, in large part due to the weather – an in particular high winds. The latest hurdle was the loss of the journey’s primary vessel, the Chief of the River canoe, as well as a support sailboat and two kayaks last week. Contrary to superstition, Friday the 13th was a lucky day for the team, said Cooper’s wife Barbara.
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FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY Maybe when Elliot turns two next month, he’ll be able to join his dad, Chris Hjort-Olsen, in golfing at Hacker’s Haven. Probably not quite ready for it, but thanks to him and Mom, Stephanie, sending in the antler picture, Chris is this year’s Funniest Dad photo contest winner.
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oug Foulds is excited about the potential of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, and all that the communities have to offer people. Foulds is the manager of Sutton Group 1st West Realty, which is based in Coquitlam, and just recently opened up a new, full-service satellite office at 21755 Lougheed Hwy., in Maple Ridge. It’s no secret that housing prices in Vancouver are skyrocketing, and as a result, Foulds said he really feels that “everything is migrating this direction.” However, more than just a good place to buy into, Foulds added that the recreational and outdoor opportunities abundant in our communities are a major draw as well. “This area is the cat’s meow,” the real estate veteran of 20 years quipped. As you may recall, there was a Sutton office out here a number of years ago, and Foulds said the name is still strong in the community. As for what Sutton brings to the table, Foulds said the fact that the Canadian company is a homegrown B.C. product is a big draw. “Sutton started in North Vancouver in 1983, and was set up with the main
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The idea of a hot hatchback is a quintessentially European one, a recipe made for winding narrow roads in the Italian alps or Yorkshire moors. As such, it’s fitting that the premier hot hatchback manufacturer is based in Michigan. Wait, what? Yep, in North America at least, there’s only one company that will sell you not one, but two legit hot hatchbacks, both scrappy little front-drive terrors with four-door practicality and turbocharged punch. Surprisingly, it’s not VW, and it’s not Fiat – it’s Ford. For anyone who makes regular trips across the pond, the idea of a fast Ford that’s not a Mustang is nothing new. Particularly in the UK, there’s a whole culture of hotrodded compacts from Ford’s subsidiaries in Essex. Even so, it may be a bit of a surprise to walk into your local blue-oval outlet and find two beaky-looking hatchbacks parked between the rows of F-150s. We’d been clamouring for a European-style Focus ST for ages – they finally gave us one, and it’s great. However, for a little less money than the Focus, you can get this little snarling micro-pod, the Fiesta ST.
Design:
Compared to its larger cousin, the Fiesta ST is compact, narrow and upright, and has a friendlier face. Where the Focus grimaces like a melancholy catfish, the Fiesta seems to have at least the ghost of a smile on its aggressive little grille. Other changes over the standard Fiesta include a lower ride height, and aerodynamic treatments that extend to a rear spoiler, diffuser, and chin splitter. It’s also available in something called Molten Orange, a three-stage colour that makes the little car look like a mad-scientist cross between a Doberman and a mandarin orange.
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As one slides behind the seats, the Fiesta ST immediately makes friends by pinching your butt. Whoa, hey, hang on there lil’ buddy – no need to get fresh! Like the heavily-bolstered Recaros in the Focus ST, Ford
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suspension gets the back-end shaking, and there are three levels of traction control to dial in how much hooliganism you’d like to have.
The ST version or not, this is a cheap little car with a big engine, which normally means a nasty, plastic-fantastic interior with all your hard-earned cash packed under the hood. Happily, Ford has been quite clever with its Fiesta, and it’s really quite nice in here. Highlights include the softtouch material on the upper part of the dash that isn’t faux-printed to look like fake leather, but has some sort of digitized pattern that’s attractive and slightly upscale.
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The power packed in the nose of this hyperactive jumping bean isn’t really important, but if you insist, it’s a 1.6L turbocharged four-cylinder that makes 197hp and 214lb/ ft of torque. That grunt is available from an impressively low 1600rpm, and while it’s best to wind the engine up to get any real thrust, it’s also easy to just leave the six-speed transmission in top gear and motor up the cut without downshifting. The real story here though, is how the Fiesta ST handles. I know what you’re thinking: oh, front-wheel-drive - yawn. Well get in, strap in, shut up and hang on. Build up the speed with the willing four-pot turbo and then dive into a corner as hard as you like. The Fiesta’s funny little beak bites into the turn with terrier-like eagerness; lift-throttle and it shakes tail as if you just walked in the door carrying a bag of sausage-flavoured milk-bones. Get back on the power again and the zippy little hatch claws its way back out of the corner and starts hunting for the next one. The steering, at a very quick 13.6:1 ratio, is frenetic and eager, and really puts you in the mood for driving. Sure, there’s a whole quite of connectivity features on offer, but here’s a connection that automakers sometimes forget to put in: a bond between driver and road. Part of the ST’s excellent dynamics is down for Ford’s electronic trickery in putting the power down. The front wheels are equipped with a cheaty sort of torque-vectoring, whereby the brakes can be applied to the inside wheel to get the little car to bite and pivot. Loosening up the rear
As a further safety aid, Ford has installed a system that’ll cut the boost after 20 seconds of full throttle. This isn’t the buzzkill it sounds like since coming off the throttle resets the function – it wouldn’t even be a factor if you were at your local dragstrip. The six-speed manual (no other option) is light feeling in engagement and easy-to-use. The clutch is a bit grabby on this particular model, but might just be breaking in. It is endless, endless fun, the best part of which is that it’s not all that socially irresponsible. The ST is fairly efficient when driven gently, semi-practical in terms of capability, and not a maximum-speed-crazed hypersonic missile. It’s as eager as a puppy, and demands to be taken for walkies. In an era where overall horsepower and top-speed, 0-60 bragging rights seem paramount, it’s nice to find another choice for drivers who want to have fun without breaking the bank or shattering the speed limit.
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For a relatively accessible entry-level price of $24,999, the basic Fiesta ST comes with all the essentials you expect, along with heated front seats, automatic airconditioning, and Ford’s Sync system. The latter has been much maligned in past generations, but with updates it works well and, among other things, includes the ability to stream audio from your smart-phone via Bluetooth. The optional navigation system will cost you $800, and is fairly simple to use. Unlike other systems found even in high-end rides, the voice command functions actually listen to you.
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Emerald Pig Theatrical Society will stage The Attic, the Pearls, and Three Fine Girls, on Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21 at Meadowridge School.
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Maple Ridge’s community theatre group, the Emerald Pig Theatrical Society, will stage its latest award-winning theatre production at Meadowridge School this Friday and Saturday as a fundraiser. The Attic, the Pearls, and Three Fine Girls was Emerald Pig’s entry into the Fraser Valley Zone competition where they swept seven out of 13 awards. They will now take part in the provincial competition in Kamloops this summer. The event is a fundraiser but it is also a chance for the theatre troupe to rehearse
and tweak the production before July’s competition, said Sharon Malone, president of Emerald Pig Theatrical Society. “Part of doing it is for the cast to rehearse and bring it back to performance level,” she said. The cast last performed the play on May 21 and their competition performance is scheduled for July 10. “To not perform it from May to July, that’s a long gap,” Malone said. It’s also the last opportunity for the public to see it performed in Maple Ridge. “It’s an awesome show – people will really enjoy it,” she said about the play which features three sisters. The Attic, the Pearls, and Three Fine Girls will be shown at Meadowridge School, 12224 240th St., Maple Ridge, on Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show is at 8 p.m.
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Country Fest 2014
Teacher strike stymies student art-food initiative Kids are being encouraged to ‘Eat Your Art Out.’
Amy Chang of Westview Secondary and Dayna Kelly of Garibaldi Secondary have paired up to introduce the Eat Your Art Out program for younger kids at this year’s Country Fest.
by Roxanne Hooper rhooper@mrtimes.com
A pair of Grade 11 students share little in common except a passion for art and a keen interest in feeding the community’s hungry. Until last week, in fact, 17-year-old Amy Chang, a Westview Secondary student, and 16-year-old Dayna Kelly from Garibaldi Secondary, didn’t know each other. Now, the pair are frantically
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Families keep participating Entire families often rally together and enter the annual summer fair. This two-day free fair, known as Country Fest, runs at the Albion Fairgrounds July 26 and 27. And as part of the preparations for this large annual, family-oriented event, each spring organizer Lorraine Bates and her team put together a prize book listing all the different ways people can participate in the fair. The prize book can be found online at www.mrpmcountryfest.com.
working together, trying to get the word out about a Country Fest art initiative that will help stock the cupboards at the Friends In Need Food Bank. The duo are heading up a program called Eat Your Art Out, which invites children in preschool to Grade 7 to cover a can or package of non-perishable food with art. The works from all of these aspiring young artists will be displayed and judged at the local country fair – Country Fest 2014 – running July 26 and 27 at the Albion fairgrounds. Unfortunately, said Country Fest manager Lorraine Bates,
the job action and subsequent full-scale strike by teachers has thrown a wrench in the philanthropic efforts of these enthusiastic teenagers. Not able to spread the word of the program through the school as planned, the duo are now reaching out to a Country Fest sponsor, The TIMES, as well as the local church youth groups, and local parks to spread the word of their endeavour. More details are available at www.mrpmcountryfest.com, or entry forms can be requested at amy@mrpmcountryfest.com.
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Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Times inaugural Bannock Bake Off. Judging takes place between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Join in traditional cultural activities, entertainment, arts and crafts. In south park, the Antioch Medieval Group displays their knowledge of ancient swordplay.
The Pitt Meadows Secondary Grad Class 2014 would like to thank the following businesses & individuals for their generous donation. Grad would not have been a great success without all of your help!
June 21: Dancing
• I Love To Dance is celebrating Donn Picard’s 75th birthday with a country tripletwo lesson at 6:30 p.m. and a west coast swing lesson from Robyn Picard from 7 to 8 p.m. The dance is at the seniors centre, 12150 224th St., Maple Ridge. Info: www. ilovetodance.ca or Ray at 604-836-7295.
June 21: Fundraiser
June 19: Seniors
• A Seniors Social with Al Smith and the Silvertones takes place at the Maple Ridge Library at 2 p.m. Info: 604-467-7417.
June 19: Chronic pain
• Learn about the physical causes of pain in arthritis and chronic pain management at the Maple Ridge Library at 6:30 p.m. with staff from the Arthritis Society.
June 19: Cycling advocacy
• HUB Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows holds its monthly meeting in the Alouette Room, Maple Ridge Library from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m.
June 20: Immigrants
• Immigrant Services Society holds a networking event from 6 to 8 p.m. at Immigrant Services Society’s Maple Ridge office, #32022470 Dewdney Trunk Rd. to help immigrants learn how to achieve career goals. There will be a presentation by Maya Lanto. Register: Yumiko at 778-284-7026 or 684-7498 ext. 1582 or yumiko.king@issbc.org.
June 20 & 21: Theatre
• An award-winning production by Emerald Pig Theatrical Society, The Attic, the Pearls, and Three Fine Girls, will be staged at Meadowridge School, 12224 240th St., Maple Ridge, at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at the door or at Eventbrite.
June 21: Aboriginal day
• Celebrations of National Aboriginal Day at the Haney Farmers Market will include the
• A charity hockey match involving high-profile Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows players, including Nashville Predators defenceman Victor Bartley, takes place at 6:15 p.m. at Planet Ice. Entrance is by donation to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada. (See story on pages A22 and A23).
June 22: Soap making
• Pitt Meadows Museum Sunday participants make soap from 2 to 4 p.m. Info: Jen or Leslie at 604-465-4322.
June 22: Country garden tour
• Country Garden Tour runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring eight Maple Ridge gardens with proceeds going to the Sunshine Foundation. Tickets are at Amsterdam Garden Centre, Grow & Gather Nursery, and Triple Tree Nursery, or by contacting Gayle at 604467-2956 or Margret at 604-467-1885.
June 23: Golf tournament
• Maple Ridge Community Foundation presents the Community Fore Charity Golf Tournament at Meadows Gardens Golf Club. Registration is at 11 a.m. Info: www.mrcf.ca.
June 25: Library
• Kids in Grades 4 and up are invited to the Maple Ridge Library to celebrate the start of summer vacation with a Wacky Wednesday: Minecraft Papercraft Party at 3:30 p.m. Register: 604-467-7417.
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Felines for free at SPCA The SPCA in Maple Ridge is offering no-charge adoption for its senior cats during the month of June.
are unwilling to adopt senior cats due to concerns about medical and health bills, but the cats can still provide years of enjoyment and companionship. “They have a lot of love to give,” said Nichols. She said the reasons for older cats endby Eric Zimmer ing up at the SPCA are as varied as the ezimmer@mrtimes.com animals themselves. Seniors need love too. “More often than not, the owners have Even if they’re four-legged and furry had to move from their home and can’t with whiskers. take their cats,” she noted. That’s why the Maple Ridge B.C. SPCA Others are strays or rescue cats. shelter is continuing to She said that the two offer no-charge adoption cats who remain would for senior felines, as be a perfect fit for the they’ve currently been right family. housing several over the Though the adoptionlast little while. fee has been waived, “Senior cats need Nichols did note that homes too,” said potential owners still Maple Ridge assistant have to go through the branch manager Faydra proper adoption process. Nichols, who explained Each year, the BC the whole idea behind SPCA rescues more than the promotion was to 15,000 cats and kittens make people aware of across British Columbia. this fact. Because there are tens Officially, the freeof thousands of homeButch is a senior cat at Maple Ridge SPCA. adoption week-long less cats throughout the wrapped up on Father’s province, a main focus Day, but Nichols said the promotion will of the BC SPCA’s new, five-year Strategic continue for the rest of the month. Plan is to address the cat overpopulation “It went great,” said Nichols, of the crisis in B.C. adoption week. Nichols explained that adopting a “About 74 per cent of our senior cats mature cat also frees up space for the found homes.” shelter to be able to help more of the Out of a total of eight SPCA resident province’s most vulnerable animals. senior felines, she said only two now Those who are interested in providing remain. a good home to a senior feline free of Nichols added that those who came in charge can visit the Maple Ridge shelter at thought the promotion was “fantastic.” 10235 Jackson Rd. during regular business She explained that often times, people hours or online at spca.bc.ca/mapleridge.
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Method explored Is there a right or wrong way to fish? This week TIMES columnist Jeff Weltz brings us the first part of a story about different ideas and approaches to fishing he experienced on a trip to B.C.’s interior. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”
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Through a charity game at Planet Ice, Ben Payne hopes to raise funds to help others who live with a disease that recently put his pro hockey career on hold. by Troy Landreville tlandreville@mrtimes.com
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hen Ben Payne was released from his club team Neuilly-surMarne, a pro hockey league in France, the frustration and anxiety he felt during his stint there was replaced with a new emotion: relief. Relief came from the realization that he’d be receiving much-needed medical treatment in Canada for fistulizing Crohn’s, a disease that Troy Landrevile/TIMES he was diagnosed with in August Ben Payne relaxed at his Maple Ridge home recently. Payne, who has fistulizing Crohn’s, is co-organizing the Crohn’s and Colitis Charity Hockey 2013. Classic this Saturday, June 21, at Planet Ice Maple Ridge. Admission is by donation and opening faceoff for the game is 6:15 p.m. “I just wanted it to be over,” Payne said. “I didn’t even think charity game, he’d always been Bartley said he’s thrilled to help. graduate of Thomas Haney about the hockey, I just wanted to thinking about that, and we kind of “We’ve been planning this game Secondary and the Ridge figure out what was wrong with collaborated together, and why not for a bit and we’re thrilled to put Meadows Minor Hockey me. Obviously [my] health was make it local and bring in the comon this event for the kids and famAssociation, Payne has been most important.” munity?” Payne shared. ilies of Maple Ridge,” Bartley said. involved in high levels of hockey Just weeks after the 25-year-old “There’s been a lot of success Bartley and Payne have been best most of his life. left winger left to play profesout of Ridge Meadows in our age friends since the eighth grade, and After his RMMHA days, he sional hockey in France, he came range, [players] who have done the Predators’ blueliner says he’s played junior B hockey with the home, where he was admitted to something with hockey, so why not part of a “great support system Grandview Steelers before making acute care at St. Paul’s Hospital in bring everyone together to create from [Ben’s] family and friends the jump to the junior A level with Vancouver. a game for the fans and put all the back in Maple Ridge.” the B.C. Hockey League’s Williams Once his infection cleared in late proceeds to a great cause?” “We still hang out with our same Lake Timberwolves, Surrey Eagles, October, Payne received major surgroup of friends since high Alberni Valley Bulldogs, and gery to remove a portion of his school,” Bartley said. Quesnel Millionaires. small intestine. “Almost all of us leave Concordia College in Minnesota “While I have made a trein September to go play offered the next step in Payne’s mendous recovery, and hope hockey all over the hockey journey. He graduated this medications continue to keep world and we all come past May with a degree in comit in remission, for many it back to Maple Ridge munications/public relations, and a is still a constant struggle every summer and pick minor in business. against this debilitating disright back up where we At the end of his senior year, ease,” he said. “There are left off.” Payne began suffering severe worst case scenarios and I Paul Evered, execuabdominal pains. He made regular have heard some horror stortive director for the visits to the school nurse, but the ies.” foundation, is scheduled problem couldn’t be pinpointed. his is why Payne and to speak at the event. “I kept coming back with the his pal Victor Bartley, a Funds raised will support same symptoms,” Payne said. community Hometown research and education “They put me on laxatives and said Hero and defenceman with to find cures for Crohn’s it could be constipation, and put the Nashville Predators, disease and ulcerative me on a diet plan.” have established the annual colitis, while improving But the pain wouldn’t go away. Crohn’s and Colitis Charity the lives of children and He visited the hospital in Hockey Classic. adults affected by these Moorehead, Minn., where The inaugural game is this chronic diseases. Concordia is located, and underSaturday, June 21 at Planet The lineups for both went a CT scan. Ice Maple Ridge – off 105th teams have familiar Payne said he was misdiagnosed Avenue in Albion. names in Maple Ridge’s with a ruptured appendix. During Game time is 6:15 p.m. and and Pitt Meadows’ this time, he involuntarily shed all proceeds go to the Crohn’s hockey communities (for close to 20 pounds from his already Ben Payne played NCAA Div. 3 hockey with Concordia College and Colitis Foundation of a list of players, visit lean frame. in Minnesota. He graduated in May 2013 with a degree in Canada. continued on page A23… www.mrtimes.com). communications/public relations (business minor). “Victor wanted to do a
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Riders hit Ridge This Saturday, 140 cyclists will roll through Maple Ridge as part of the Ride2Survive tour. The tour is a one-day, 400-km bike ride from Kelowna to Delta. The ride is an independent fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society, and is entirely volunteer run. The riders are scheduled to arrive in Maple Ridge between 6:45 and 7 p.m. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”
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Payne eyes pro hockey return
a time and then disappear, allowing Payne …continued from page A22 full mobility in his hip again. Then, after being symptom-free for “I thought I tore my hip flexor because roughly two months, he signed a contract of over-exertion,” Payne said. to play in France. The medication Payne was on was a But a month before he left to go overlow-grade steroid, not permitted by the seas, the symptoms returned. world anti-doping agency. After a physical, More tests resulted in a devastating Payne disclosed to Neuilly-sur-Marne that diagnosis, one delivered to him Aug. 15, he had Crohn’s disease. the day before he departed for Neuilly“They weren’t happy,” Payne said. sur-Marne: “We think you have Crohn’s e flew home in late September and disease.” shortly afterwards, was in hospital. Payne was told he may require surgery. Payne was put on a liquid diet An alternative was that he carefully and had withered to 141 pounds. monitor and manage the disease with The ensuing surgery was timely. medication and, possibly, play pro hockey “They said that they couldn’t believe I at the same time. was able to play with that infecPayne wasn’t about to give up tion,” Payne said. “They said it on his lifelong dream. could have been life-threatening “I said, ‘I really want to go, if I waited any longer. I could I really worked hard for this, I have been in critical condition.” have an opportunity, I’m not With ongoing treatment and giving this up,’” he related. injections, Payne is looking to When Payne visited a specialcontinue his pro hockey career, ist in France, the doctor was in as early as this coming season. disbelief that the young man “My quality of living is better was playing hockey at all, let than it’s ever been, for as long alone at such a high level. as I can remember,” he said. ayne played 10 exhibition Victor Bartley Regarding his hockey future, games with Neuilly-surCharity game co-organizer Payne said, “If it works out, Marne and collected a it works out, if it doesn’t it handful of points through traindoesn’t, but I’m going to try my best,” he ing camp. said. “I’m going to definitely give it a shot All the while, the Crohn’s was equally and see what I can do with hockey, at painful and debilitating. least for a year.” Payne’s health declined with each passBartley has full confidence his best ing day. He lost, on average, about a friend will return to professional hockey. pound per day. “Ben is a speedy crafty winger with Fistulizas – abnormal passageways great hands and natural ability to take a between two organs or parts of the body game over with his skill and determinanot normally connected – had affected tion,” Bartley said. Payne’s health. One jutted into his hip FINAL BUZZER: At the game, cheques flexor, another was entering his bladder. can be made out to “The annual Crohns As he played, the pain he felt was akin and Colitis Charity Hockey Classic.” to a knife being stuck into his hip. The • More at mrtimes.com, search “Bartley” pain would last for about five minutes at
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Two churches were pitted against each other, but in a Christianly manner, a tie was declared in a friendly competition to collect food for the Meadowridge Food Bank. Heather Gigliotti and Nikki Ward, co-leaders of the children’s group Youth United in Ministry (YUM), organize service-oriented activities for the kids in their group, and for the month of April, it was the food drive for the food bank that operates out of the heritage church in Pitt Meadows. The children spoke at their respective churches during announcement time asking for food donations. Debbie Shepherd with the Meadowridge Food Bank was moved to tears when she saw all the food collected by the children
Debbie Shepherd (centre) with the Meadowridge Foodbank was grateful for a food drive done by children from Pitt Meadows United Church and Golden Ears United Church. (Left to right) Heather Gigliotti, Quinn Gigliotti, Brayden Ward, Riley Ward, Nicole Rousseau, Reanna Rousseau, Nikki Ward, and Ben Gigliotti collected the food.
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for the organization she’s been running for years. “This is my passion – always has been... I live for this,” Shepherd said. “I never give up.” The food bank distributes food on Saturday mornings from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the hall next to the heritage church at the corner of Ford and Harris roads. Shepherd said she hopes the food bank could get steady donations, but currently they are dependent on donations, many of which come from the church. “We are desperate for donations,” she said. The YUM group started in September and the children have been fundraising for their own activities. They recently received a $10,000 grant from the United Church to support them. The group meets at the heritage church the second Friday of the month. Meadowridge Food Bank is a registered charity and can issue tax receipts. To donate, contact Debbie Shepherd at 604463-0994 or Norma Murray at 604-465-9437.
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Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. Visit www.hyundaicanada.com or see dealer for complete details. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.®The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. †Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2014 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/Elantra GT L 6-Speed Manual/Accent 4-Door L Manual/Tucson 2.0L GL FWD with an annual finance rate of 0%/0%/0%/2.9% for 90 months. *0 payments (payment deferral) for up to 74 days is available on all new 2014 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/Elantra GT L 6-Speed Manual/Accent 4-Door L/Tucson 2.0L GL FWD Manual models. Payment deferral offers apply only to purchase finance offers on approved credit. Payments for purchase finance offers are paid in arrears. If 74-day payment deferral is selected, the original term of the contract will be extended by 60 days for bi-weekly finance contracts. Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. will pay the interest of the deferral for the first 60 days of the bi-weekly finance contract. After this period, interest will start to accrue and th e purchaser will pay the principal and interest bi-weekly over the remaining term of the contract. Payment deferral not available with 96-month financing. Bi-weekly payments are $78/$96/$68/$128 for 74 days. $0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0/$0/$76/$2,601. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,595/$1,595/$1,595/$1,760. Finance offer excludes registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E. and a full tank of gas. ‡Purchase, finance or lease a new 2014 Elantra L/Elantra GT L/Accent L Sedan/Tucson GL Manual and you will receive a Gas Card worth $425/$500/$425/$600. Based on Manufacturer’s approved combined fuel consumption ratings of 6.6L/100km/ 7.2L/100km/ 6.4L/100km/ 8.6L/100km at 18,000km/year [yearly average driving distance (Transport Canada’s Provincial Light Vehicle Fleet Statistics, 2014)] at an average gas cost of $1.45/L, this is equivalent to 297L/324L/288L/387L for 90 days. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. Price adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Price adjustments of up to $2,325/$1,400/$1,825/$900 available on in stock 2014 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/Elantra GT L 6-Speed Manual/Accent 4-Door L Manual/Tucson GL Manual. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. •Price of models shown: 2014 Elantra Limited /2014 Elantra GT SE w/ Tech /2014 Accent 4 Door GLS/2014Tucson 2.4L Limited AWD are $25,244/$28,394/$20,359/$35,359. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595/$1,595/$1,595/$1,760 . Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. •Fuel consumption for new 2014 Elantra L Manual (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7.6.L/100KM); 2014 Elantra GT L Manual (HWY 5.8L/100KM; City 8.5L/100KM); 2014 Accent 4-Door L (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7.5L/100KM); 2014 Tucson FWD (HWY 7.2L/100KM; City10.0L/100KM); are based on Manufacturer Testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. *†‡•Offers available for a limited time, and subject to change or cancellation without notice. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. Visit www.hyundaicanada.com or see dealer for complete details. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.
All New
DEALER #40087
MAPLE RIDGE
CALL US TODAY AT 604-467-3401 23213 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge mapleridgehyundai.com
0% and No Payments mutually exclusive. Guaranteed approval means / certain condition can apply like down payment or term and or certain vehicle requirements. in-house financing is available with conditions. All prices are plus taxes and fees.
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Maple Ridge Hyundai has over 100 used vehicles in stock and priced BELOW MARKET VALUE!
Market Value $14,995
2014 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L Trendline+ Market Value $17,495
Market Value $21,995
SALE PRICE
SALE PRICE
SALE PRICE
2013 Dodge Avenger SXT
$13,995
Stk#U33584
All New DEALER #40087
MAPLE MAPL ER RID RIDGE GE Price do not include administration fee of $599
$16,495
Stk#U57945
CALL US TODAY AT 604-467-3401 23213 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge mapleridgehyundai.com
2013 Ford Escape SE
$19,995
Stk#U95937
24 HOUR CREDIT HOTLINE 604-782-1913
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BIG BIG SAVINGS
Fresh Meat Beef Top Sirloin Grilling Steaks
4
$ .98
lb 10.98/kg
locally owned. locally operated.
Pork Loin Centre Boneless, Cut Chops Skinless Chicken Boneless Breast
1/2 PRICE
2
$ .98
1/2 PRICE
4
$ .48
lb 6.57/kg
lb 9.98/kg
Best Priced Groceries Hermes
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Knorr
Rogers
Soup Mix
4 KG
47g-52g
Pork Rib End Roast
2
$ .98
lb 6.57/kg
Adams
Natural Peanut Butter 1 KG
Sugar
Selected Varieties
Product of Spain
3L
$
14
.98 ea
Nestle Coffee Mate
.98
1/2 PRICE
ea
Pam
3
$ .98 ea
Nandos Sauces
No Stick Cooking Sprays
311g
Selected Varieties 125ml
141g-170g
1/2 PRICE
1
$ .98 ea
Mitchum
Anti-Perspirant and Deodorant Gel
1/2 PRICE
2
.98
$ .98 ea
Coleman
Camp Fuel
16.4oz
ea
1
$ .98
1/2 PRICE
ea
Whiskas
Selected Varieties 2 KG
900g
6
$ .98 ea
Farm Fresh Produce Onions 3lb bags
1/2 PRICE
.98
ea
Colored Peppers 2lb bags
3
$ .98 ea
BC White Mushrooms
Delight
Premium Bathroom Tissue
1
$ .98
4.37/k lb 4.37/kg
Mini Watermelon
1/2 PRICE
3
Schneiders Meatballs
$ .98 ea
Pedigree
MorroBone Dog Treats
1
$ .98 ea
Black Forest Ham Sliced or Shaved
Selected Varieties 680g-737g 1/2 PRICE
ea
4
$ .98
12 Double Rolls
80g
1/2 PRICE
!
3
$ .48 ea
Hot Price
5
$ .98 ea
3
$ .98 ea
1/2 PRICE
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Mon-Fri 8AM-10PM, Sat & Sun 9AM-9AM SALE PRICES EFFECTIVE FROM FRIDAY JUNE 20 – THURSDAY JUNE 26, 2014
/100g
BREAKING NEWS
EMPLOYEE
PRICING
*
YOU PAY WHAT WE PAY excludes Corvette
LTZ CREW CAB SHOWN
R A E Y E H T F TRUCK O MERICAN A H T R O N 4 1 0 2 EMPLOYEE PRICE*
2014 SILVERADO 1500 DOUBLE CAB 4X4 (1WT MODEL)
27,936
$
EMPLOYEE LEASE
OR
OFFER INCLUDES $4,400 IN CASH CREDITS.> $2,000 TRUCK OWNER BONUS FOR ELIGIBLE OWNERS ON CASH PURCHASE,¥¥ FREIGHT & PDI.
115 36
$
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BI-WEEKLY†
MONTHS
AT 1.9% WITH $2,500 DOWN. BASED ON A LEASE PRICE OF $28,229. OFFER INCLUDES $4,000 IN CREDITS,> $1,000 TRUCK OWNER BONUS FOR ELIGIBLE OWNERS, ¥¥ $1000 LEASE CASH,¥ FREIGHT & PDI.
2014 CRUZE
2014 TRAX LS FWD
2014 EQUINOX LS FWD
$15,995
$19, 436
$24,951
CRUZE 1LS | EMPLOYEE PRICE*
EMPLOYEE PRICE*
OFFER INCLUDES $750 CASH CREDIT>, FREIGHT AND PDI
CRUZE LT AIR & AUTO | EMPLOYEE LEASE
99 0 AT
.9%‡
EMPLOYEE LEASE
EMPLOYEE LEASE AT
139 2.9%
$
99 0.9%
$
INCLUDES $1,850 CASH CREDIT>, FREIGHT & PDI
OR
OR
OR STEP UP TO
$
OFFER INCLUDES FREIGHT & PDI
EMPLOYEE PRICE*
‡
BI-WEEKLY FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $2,050 DOWN. OFFER INCLUDES FREIGHT & PDI.
‡
AT
BI-WEEKLY FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $2,400 DOWN. BASED ON A LEASE PRICE OF $25,801. INCLUDES $500 CASH CREDIT >, $500 LEASE CASH¥, FREIGHT & PDI.
BI-WEEKLY FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $600 DOWN. BASED ON LEASE PRICE OF $19,679 INCLUDES $1,500 LEASE CASH¥,, FREIGHT & PDI
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Burnaby Carter Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac 604-291-2266
Coquitlam Eagle Ridge Chevrolet Buick GMC 604-464-3941
Langley Preston Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac 604-534-4154
North Vancouver Carter Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac 604-987-5231
Richmond Dueck Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac 604-273-1311
South Surrey Barnes Wheaton Chevrolet Buick GMC 604-759-2163
<> WITH OPTIONAL FORWARD COLLISION ALERT AVAILABLE ON 2LT; STANDARD ON LTZ MODELS
LTZ MODEL SHOWN
LTZ MODEL SHOWN
Surrey Barnes Wheaton Chevrolet Buick GMC 604-696-3754
Vancouver Dueck Downtown Chevrolet Buick GMC 604-675-7900
LTZ MODEL SHOWN
Vancouver Dueck on Marine Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac 604-324-7222
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BREAKING NEWS
BREAKING NEWS
YOU PAY WHAT WE PAY ON ALL 2014 MODELS
2014 SIERRA 1500
PLUS 2015 HD TRUCKS AND FULL-SIZE UTILITIES. EXCLUDES CORVETTE.
DOUBLE CAB 4X4 (1SA MODEL) EMPLOYEE PRICE*
28,273
$
INCLUDES $4,400 CASH CREDITS>, $2,000 TRUCK OWNER BONUS¥¥, FREIGHT & PDI.<>
OR
LEASE FROM
119 1.9
$
BI-WEEKLY
%
AT
‡
36 MONTHS
WITH $2,350 DOWN. BASED ON A LEASE PRICE OF $28,566*. INCLUDES $4,000 CASH CREDITS>, $1,000 TRUCK OWNER BONUS¥¥, $1,000 LEASE CASH¥, FREIGHT & PDI.
2014 CAMARO
2014 SONIC
2014 IMPALA
2014 SILVERADO
YOUR KIND OF LUXURY OUR KIND OF PRICES* 0% LEASE FOR 36 MONTHS ON VERANO AND ENCORE‡
BEST
ALL-TERRAIN DOUBLE CAB SHOWN
NEW PICKUP
CONVENIENCE 1 GROUP SHOWN
2014 BUICK ENCORE
2014 BUICK VERANO SLT MODEL SHOWN
SLT-2 MODEL SHOWN
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2014 TERRAIN EMPLOYEE PRICE*
26,768
$
INCLUDES $1,850 CASH CREDITS>, FREIGHT & PDI.
Burnaby Carter Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac 604-291-2266
Coquitlam Eagle Ridge Chevrolet Buick GMC 604-464-3941
ALL TERRAIN MODELS
LEASE FROM
EMPLOYEE PRICE*
48 MONTHS
North Vancouver Carter Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac 604-987-5231
35,375
$
WITH $2,850 DOWN. BASED ON A LEASE PRICE OF $27,618* (SLE-1 FWD MODEL). OFFER INCLUDES $500 LEASE CASH¥, $500 CASH CREDIT>, FREIGHT & PDI.
Langley Preston Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac 604-534-4154
+
2014 ACADIA
WITH OPTIONAL FORWARD COLLISION ALERT AVAILABLE ON SLE-2, SLT-1. STANDARD ON SLT-2 AND DENALI MODELS
‡
BI-WEEKLY
109
$
BI-WEEKLY
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149 AT 2.9%
OR $
LEASE FROM
Richmond Dueck Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac 604-273-1311
AT
EMPLOYEE PRICE*
OR
FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $1,250 DOWN (1SB MODEL). BASED ON A PURCHASE PRICE OF $22,586. INCLUDES $1,500 LEASE CASH¥.
OFFERS INCLUDE FREIGHT & PDI.
24,086
$
LEASE FROM
149 0.9%
$
‡
AT
EMPLOYEE PRICE*
OR
BI-WEEKLY
28,182
$
FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $2,450 DOWN (1SA FWD MODEL).
OFFERS INCLUDE FREIGHT & PDI.
LEASE FROM
169 AT 2.9%
OR $
INCLUDES $1,000 CASH CREDIT >, FREIGHT & PDI.
South Surrey Barnes Wheaton Chevrolet Buick GMC 604-759-2163
0.9%
‡
PREMIUM GROUP SHOWN
Surrey Barnes Wheaton Chevrolet Buick GMC 604-696-3754
‡
BI-WEEKLY
48 MONTHS
WITH $3,150 DOWN (SLE-1 FWD MODEL). OFFER INCLUDES $1,000 CASH CREDITS >, FREIGHT & PDI.
Vancouver Dueck Downtown Chevrolet Buick GMC 604-675-7900
Vancouver Dueck on Marine Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac 604-324-7222
ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET/GMC/Buick DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca/ BCGMCDEALERS.ca/Buick.ca. 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet/GMC/Buick are brands of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase or lease of a new or demonstrator 2014 Silverado Double 4X4 (1WT/G80/B30/H2R), 2014 Chevrolet Cruze 1LS/1LT (1SA/MH8), 2014 Chevrolet Equinox LS FWD (1SA), 2014 Chevrolet Trax LS FWD (1SA), Sierra 1500 Double Cab 4X4 (1SA/G80/B30), 2014 GMC Terrain FWD (SLE-1), 2014 GMC Acadia FWD (SLE-1), 2014 Buick Verano (1SB), or Buick Encore (1SA) equipped as described. Freight ($1,695/$1,600/$1600 /$1,600/$1,695/$1,600/$1,600/$1,600/$1,600) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers may sell for less. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet/GMC/Buick Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer trade may be required. See dealer for details. *Offer available to retail customers in Canada between June 3, 2014 and June 30, 2014. Applies to new 2014 Chevrolet models, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD Pickups and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, excluding Chevrolet Corvette, 2014 GMC models, 2015 GMC Sierra HD Pickups, 2015 GMC Yukon models, 2014 Buick models at participating dealers in Canada. Employee price excludes license, insurance, registration, dealer administration fee, fees associated with filing at movable property registry/PPSA fees, duties, and taxes. Dealer may sell for less. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See your dealer for details. ≠0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank or RBC Royal Bank for 36/60 months on new or demonstrator 2014 Sonic, Malibu/ Cruze (excl Diesel), Camaro (excl Z28). Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $278/$167 for 36/60 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. 0% financing offer is unconditionally interest-free. ‡ Lease Details: Based on approved credit by GM Financial. Tax, license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, and optional equipment extra. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Lease offer examples: (Bi-Weekly Payment/Rate/Term (Months)/Down Payment/Lease Purchase Price/ Total Obligation/Option to purchase at lease end): 1) 2014 Silverado Double 4X4 1WT_G80_B30_H2R ($115/1.9%/36/$2,500/$28,229/$11,529/$18,010). 2) 2014 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT_1SA_MH8 ($99/0.9%/48/$600/$19,679/$10,913/$9,284). 3) Equinox LS FWD 1SA ($139/2.9%/48/ $2,400/$25,801/$16,977/$10,949). 4) Trax LS FWD 1SA ($99/0.9% /48/$2,050/$19,436/$12,408 /$7,509). 5) Sierra 1500 Double Cab 4X4 1SA_G80_B30 ($119/1.9%/36/$2,350/$28,566/$11,702/ $18,189). 6) Terrain FWD SLE-1 ($149/2.9%/48/$2,850/$27,618/$18,476/$11,398). 7) Acadia FWD SLE-1 ($169/2.9%/48/$3,150/$35,375/$20,867/$17,570). 8) Verano 1SB ($109/0.9%/ 48/$1,250/$22,586/$12,593/$10,586). 9) Encore FWD 1SA ($149/0.9%/48/$2,450/ $28,182/$17,953/$10,928). See Dealer for Details. ‡‡0% for 36 month lease available on 2014 Cruze (excl. Diesel) , Sonic, Malibu, Impala, Trax, or Encore based on approved credit by GM Financial. Tax, license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, and optional equipment extra. \$1,000/$1,500/ $500/$1,000/$500/$1,500 manufacturer to dealer lease cash available on 2014 Silverado Double 4X4 1WT/Cruze LT/Equinox LS FWD/Sierra 1500 Double Cab 4X4/Terrain FWD/Verano and has been applied to the offer. \\Offer valid from June 3, 2014 to June 30, 2014 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing a 1999 or newer eligible pickup truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six months, will receive a $1000 Truck Owner Bonus credit towards the lease or finance of an eligible 2014 GMC Sierra Double Cab or Silverado 1500 Double Cab; or a $2000 Truck Owner Bonus credit towards the cash purchase of an eligible 2014 GMC Sierra Double Cab or Silverado 1500 Double Cab. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $1000/$2000 credit includes HST/GST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership for the previous consecutive six months. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. >$4,000/$750/$500/ $4,000/$500/$1,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit has been applied to the purchase, finance and lease offers of 2014 Silverado Double and Crew Cab /Cruze LS/Equinox LS/Sierra 1500 Double and Crew Cab/Terrain/Acadia, and is applicable to retail customers only. An additional $400/$1,350/ $400/$1,350 manufacturer to dealer delivery cash credit has been applied to 2014 Silverado/ Equinox/Sierra /Terrain on cash purchase offers. Other credits available on most models. Offer ends June 30, 2014. *^U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are a part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ~Visit onstar.ca for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. After complimentary trial period, an active OnStar service plan is required. <>Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded all Equinox and Terrian models the 2014 Top Safety Pick Award. Equinox LTZ and Terrain LST-2 model awarded the 2014 Top Safety Pick + Award. +The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license.
BREAKING NEWS
EMPLOYEE
PRICING
*
YOU PAY WHAT WE PAY excludes Corvette
LTZ CREW CAB SHOWN
R A E Y E H T F TRUCK O MERICAN A H T R O N 4 1 0 2 EMPLOYEE PRICE*
2014 SILVERADO 1500 DOUBLE CAB 4X4 (1WT MODEL)
27,936
$
EMPLOYEE LEASE
OR
OFFER INCLUDES $4,400 IN CASH CREDITS.> $2,000 TRUCK OWNER BONUS FOR ELIGIBLE OWNERS ON CASH PURCHASE,¥¥ FREIGHT & PDI.
115 36
$
‡
FOR
BI-WEEKLY†
MONTHS
AT 1.9% WITH $2,500 DOWN. BASED ON A LEASE PRICE OF $28,229. OFFER INCLUDES $4,000 IN CREDITS,> $1,000 TRUCK OWNER BONUS FOR ELIGIBLE OWNERS, ¥¥ $1000 LEASE CASH,¥ FREIGHT & PDI.
2014 CRUZE
2014 TRAX LS FWD
2014 EQUINOX LS FWD
$15,995
$19, 436
$24,951
CRUZE 1LS | EMPLOYEE PRICE*
EMPLOYEE PRICE*
OFFER INCLUDES $750 CASH CREDIT>, FREIGHT AND PDI
CRUZE LT AIR & AUTO | EMPLOYEE LEASE
99 0 AT
.9%‡
EMPLOYEE LEASE
EMPLOYEE LEASE AT
139 2.9%
$
99 0.9%
$
INCLUDES $1,850 CASH CREDIT>, FREIGHT & PDI
OR
OR
OR STEP UP TO
$
OFFER INCLUDES FREIGHT & PDI
EMPLOYEE PRICE*
‡
BI-WEEKLY FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $2,050 DOWN. OFFER INCLUDES FREIGHT & PDI.
‡
AT
BI-WEEKLY FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $2,400 DOWN. BASED ON A LEASE PRICE OF $25,801. INCLUDES $500 CASH CREDIT >, $500 LEASE CASH¥, FREIGHT & PDI.
BI-WEEKLY FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $600 DOWN. BASED ON LEASE PRICE OF $19,679 INCLUDES $1,500 LEASE CASH¥,, FREIGHT & PDI
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Burnaby Carter Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac 604-291-2266
Coquitlam Eagle Ridge Chevrolet Buick GMC 604-464-3941
Langley Preston Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac 604-534-4154
North Vancouver Carter Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac 604-987-5231
Richmond Dueck Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac 604-273-1311
South Surrey Barnes Wheaton Chevrolet Buick GMC 604-759-2163
<> WITH OPTIONAL FORWARD COLLISION ALERT AVAILABLE ON 2LT; STANDARD ON LTZ MODELS
LTZ MODEL SHOWN
LTZ MODEL SHOWN
Surrey Barnes Wheaton Chevrolet Buick GMC 604-696-3754
Vancouver Dueck Downtown Chevrolet Buick GMC 604-675-7900
LTZ MODEL SHOWN
Vancouver Dueck on Marine Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac 604-324-7222