AUGUST 29, 2012
EVENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1; Herons Dining room and the HBI pub are closed for a private event. Herons open for breakfast and Lunch until noon … the pub is open for lunch/beverage until 3pm. Sorry for the Inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding. QUADRAPALOOZA!!! Folk Art & Music Festival. Artists, 33+ Bands, Vendors Family friendly, Kids 12 & under FREE. September 1 & 2 at the Community Centre Early Bird $40 Weekend Passes at Hummingbird and Java Bay Cafe. Gates open 12pm.
ISLAND PEOPLE AND PLACES
CALLING ALL SINGERS! The Fall session of Quadra’s community choir starts on Thursday, September 13 at 6:45pm at the Community Centre. All welcome. Session fees $90 - ask about family rates and bursaries. Sing, laugh and learn with Quadra Singers. For info, call 285-2739 or 285-2142.
M E D I TAT I N G W I T H T H E B O D Y : Explorations in Embodied Spirituality A weekend with Neil McKinlay. Saturday, September 15 (9am – 5pm) and Sunday, FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 our very own Duffy September 16 (9am – 3pm). Quadra Live ... dancing fun with charming locals Community Centre, $140. Contact and enchanted visitors, join in and don’t Cynthia Ross: 285-2751 or cynceross@ hotmail.com miss it! 9pm HBI Pub. “Harvest Time!”
JAVA BAY CAFÉ … Best Baking Ever! As tourists to Heriot Bay we discovered an amazing little coffee shop next to the True Value Food store. Friendly owner Heidy Kinskofer bakes everything herself and you can taste the quality. Especially QUADRA ISLAND GOLF CLUB Grand addictive are the Sweet and Salty Nut Opening – Don’t forget about our grand Bars … wow we were in heaven! … even opening of all nine holes on September took some home to Nanaimo! Heidy also 1. There are still some tee times left. Call has a great selection of coffees. Be sure 285-2811. to drop by … you won’t be disappointed! ~Mary and Peter from Nanaimo MISPLACED YOUR FLYER? Tru Value specials – for both the Heriot Bay and CASTLE PRINTING printed this issue of Q-Cove stores – can be viewed online the Hungry Eye. every week at www.thehungryeye.ca STRANDED HAIR DESIGN will be closed August 31 to September 5 to renovate and move to a bigger, brighter location just around the back of the Cove. 285-2055 “Because you deserve it”.
CAFÉ AROMA NEWS: Sad farewell to our young cook (Katrina) & Kelsey our Barista who are off to University. We at Café Aroma wish them the best. Of note are the Fall hours 07:30 – 5pm starting September 15. Winter hours 07:30-4pm starting November 1. Thursday evenings 6 – 8pm we invite local talent to an open mike, guests to pay by donation and appetizers will be available. I would like to invite various talented musical artists, poets, story tellers and one act plays to these open mikes, variation will make it interesting. Start date is October 4. Introduction of our two new cooks, Alexandra and Yasmin bringing wonderful ideas, as well as gluten free and vegan offerings. Thoughts of Christmas: Café Aroma would like to sponsor a family in need. A suggestion box will be available October 1st. Please drop the name of a family in the box with children’s ages and gender ... a draw will occur and the needs will be on the Angel Tree in time for donations of toys and clothing. Café Aroma will sponsor the Christmas meal (donations of your favorite Christmas dish also accepted). Thank you for your generosity.....from the community minded Cafe’ Aroma team. QUADRA MIXED DOUBLES TENNIS Tournament, Saturday, September 22; all skill levels for fun and meeting new players. Bring your racquet and a snack to share. Trophies and potluck to follow. Adults $20. To register, call Rita: 2853678 or Ken: 285-2580. QUADRA ISLAND FARMER’S MARKET and Bazaar every Friday 12 – 4pm at Heriot Bay Tru-Value. Every Saturday 10am – 2pm at QCove Credit Union. Something for everyone. Arts, crafts, veggies and more! Don’t miss out! Stella 285-3184 or Michele 285-3747 quadramarket@gmail.com
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NEW LOCALS LUNCH SPECIAL at Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge. Order four lunch entrée’s and get the fourth (lowest priced) FREE!!!!! Valid Noon to 3pm, 7 days per week including holidays, ALL SUMMER LONG!
With your help we can save the heart of Quadra Parks. Please donate today! Go to www.quadraparks.com Quadra Island Conservancy, Box 202, Heriot Bay
LOCALS MEET VISITORS and fuse the talent; Mo is rockin’ with the people at open mic every Saturday! Come and be entertained or be the entertainment, your choice. 9pm HBI pub SNOOZE AND YOU’LL LOSE. Act now if you want your business included in the 2013 Quadra phone book. All businesses currently slated to be included have already received invoices for 2013 advertising exposure. Have you? If not, please follow instructions on pg. 79 of the 2012 Quadra book. If you have received your invoice, but let it slip to the bottom of your “to do” pile, please take action now to avoid disappointment.
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SMART METER ALERT! The installers of smart meters, Corix, are having countless problems; primarily fires due to faulty & inproper installation. News on CBC & stopsmartmeters.ca. The meters aren’t financially better. Please do your research - make informed decisions! SUBMIT YOUR AD ONLINE! Classified ads can now be submitted through the Hungry Eye website. It’s easy: count your words, select the number of weeks you’d like your ad to run, and pay online. You’ll receive a receipt in your inbox. Check the Hungry Eye website to learn more and submit your ad: www.thehungryeye.ca
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Have you just moved to Quadra Island? Please call Judy at 285-2150 to receive a “Welcome to Quadra” package. This visit is sponsored by the Discovery Islands Chamber of Commerce and Quadra Island Businesses.
IN THE COVE
Classified ads can still be submitted at the gas station, but exact change is required. 1–40 words $6.25 + hst ($7.00 total); 41–80 words $15.17 + hst ($17.00 total).
BUY/SELL/TRADE FREE CEDAR SHAKE KINDLING – you pick up. Call 285-2061. QUADRA ISLAND POTATOES – Keenebee & Chieftans for $1.25/lb. For 100 or more pounds - $1/lb. 847 Heriot Bay Road – across from firehall #1. Call 285-3992.
32’ X 8’ TAHOE STAR TRAILER for sale. Two furnished units each with fridge, WORKS OF H’ART is thrilled to showcase microwave, stereo, heater, air conditioner, the pencil work of Kevin Johnson ... washroom, closet. AC/DC power hookup how many more amazing artists are out - $3900 – Call 285-2099. there? We are so fortunate to live in such beauty and then doubly blessed to have WHITE SLIDING GLASS patio door/ the talent around us to preserve those screen. Good quality – used. 6’0 – 6’8”. amazing moments and sights ... thank $160 OBO. Call 285-3776. you for doing that Kevin! Come in and be amazed at Kevin’s art ... Melanie Bishop’s GARAGE SALES prints will be available here as I have had a request for them as will Kevin’s. ADVERTISE YOUR garage/yard/moving Enjoy our fading summer and pick up sale in the Hungry Eye and you’ve put any summer hats, flip flops or sunglasses a personal invitation in every mailbox for half price until September 15! Located on Quadra Island. Is there a better deal beside Heriot Bay Tru-Value - 1536C for $7? West Road. NO ENERGY FOR A GARAGE SALE? Try THE EYE’S “Island People & Places” isn’t a classified ad for your bigger stuff. Only just for kids. Use it for special birthdays, $7 (HST inc) for 40 words or less and $17 anniversaries, births, marriages, new (HST inc) for 41-80 words. And make it business start-ups, etc. No charge. Send even simpler by submitting your ad online your photos to michelle@thehungryeye.ca at www.thehungryeye.ca THE HUNGRY EYE is published each week by THE HUNGRY EYE (Michelle Simms van Orden), printed on Quadra Island by Castle Printing & distributed free to Quadra mailboxes Wednesdays. The deadline for ad submission is 6 PM MONDAY for Wednesday’s publication. Also available online: www.thehungryeye.ca. FOR CLASSIFIED ADS: Submit your ad online (www.thehungryeye.ca) or pre-pay at the Petro-Can Station (Village Square) 7 days a week! Classified ad pricing: up to 40 words $6.25 + hst ($7.00 total); 41-80 words $15.17 + hst ($17.00 total). Max. 80 words for classified ads. Please count your words. Contact Michelle Simms van Orden at 587-987-5358 about display ads or inserts which are not processed through the gas station. Please do not leave display ads/inserts/or their payments at the gas station. NEXT DEADLINE: The Hungry Eye reserves the right to refuse advertising. More ads than space? Time-sensitive ads take priority when space is tight. Before 6 PM MONDAY WITHOUT PREJUDICE. No responsibility is undertaken for any errors or omissions.
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new Homes, renovations & repairs Call 285 - 3931 or 285 - 3405
CLASSES / WORKSHOPS BODYSCULPT WITH MARION – Classes start August 23, Thursdays 9 - 10am, QCC. Moderate cardio, weight training, core and flexibility. 8 sessions, $69. Please drop an email to register marionebe@ gmail.com
SERVICES BE CAGEY AND OUT SMART the Smart Meter. Save money, health and privacy – call for wire cage installation and signage. Blue Collar 285-3931.
Complete Construction Services YOUR FERRY GODMOTHER is making Site Preparation to Design & Building another trip to IKEA and Lee Valley on LOOK OUT for the Community Centre September 17. Also open to other lower Fall Recreation Brochure coming to a mainland stops. Call for information and mailbox near you in the first week of a quote – or find out more on the Ferry NOLE CREEK SAWMILLS: milling, September. Copies will also available in Godmother Facebook page. 285-2114 moulding, kiln drying, all to your specific the QCC office, Monday to Friday from requirements. Speciality beams to 32 ft, 8am – 2pm. Check out the guide and find siding, flooring & much more. Your logs the plethora of activities your community or mine. Free local pickup and delivery. has to offer you! Call Greg 285-2762 Website: www. RESTORATIVE YOGA – Wednesdays – nolecreeksawmills.com West Road Studio. Starts September 12, KOSMIC KAFETERIA CATERING and choose your class: 10 to 11:30am or 5 to Culinary Services – Creative and delicious 6pm. Prepay $50 for 5 weeks. $12 dropfood the way you want it. For any in. Relax, renew yourself. Call Sue Beattie occasion. Book today. 285-2171 Linda 285-2948. Mats and props provided. GUTTERS. GUTTERS. GUTTERS. Gray. Hedefine Contracting, Discovery Islands’ roofing specialists, does 5”, K-style LOST & FOUND continuous gutters. Island convenience. REAL ESTATE/RENTALS ALL FOUND ITEMS RUN FREE (once Call 285-2866 for all your roofing and SMALL FLOOR LEVEL RETAIL SPACE only/40 words or less) in the Hungry gutter needs. for rent (beside Laundromat in the Cove). Eye. If you find a pet or other item, please try to locate its owner – your kindness SIGNS, PICTURE FRAMING and simple Contact 285-2880. won’t cost a dime. Deadline: before 6 Engraving at Waypoint Signs beside WANTED TO RENT: 1000 sq.ft. workshop pm Mondays at the gas station or email Quadra Builders. Tuesday -Thursday, 9 – noon and 1 – 4 pm. (look for OPEN sign with good vehicle access and parking. (michelle@thehungryeye.ca) on other days). Appointments possible to Required year round. Contact Damon at suit your schedule. Friendly, efficient, 250-205-0120
285-3982
Hungry Eye Trivia “Carrot Harvest”
1. Mel Blanc, the voice of a famous (cartoon) carrot lover actually hated carrots! The cartoon character was... 2. With the exception of beets, carrots contain more than any other vegetable. 3. Which actress famously said, “I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number you get in a diamond”?
personalized service with quality products QUADRA ISLAND/Q COVE: Spacious at affordable rates. 285-2815 & info@ 2 Bedroom, one bath waterfront suite waypointsigns.com available. Spectacular view of Discovery Channel: Quiet neighborhood: W/D; shared Hydro; free internet. No pets please: $700/month: References & deposit required: CALL 285-3765
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THE WATER GUY: Water systems by certified environmental operator. Well water analysis: sales, service and installation of: ultraviolet treatment systems: filtration products; pumps, pressure & well equipment; specialty pump sales. Quadra, Cortes and beyond. Q-Cove, 285-3744/830-3744/email: waterguy@uniserve.com
TARGET YOUR CUSTOMERS The Hungry Eye is delivered to every mailbox on Quadra. There’s no better (or cheaper) way to reach all the eyes on the island. Hungry Eye – August 29, 2012 • 3
3. Mae West 2. Sugar. That’s why they taste so good! 1. Bugs Bunny. It is a myth that Mel Blanc was allergic to carrots. He simply didn’t like them.
e a l s P e k S e u e p W p o s i rt h T Inspire The World PRICES EFFECTIVE August 29 - Sept 4
While Quantities Last
BLACKWELL ANGUS
Whole
Chicken
Prime Rib
Steak $7.49
Fryers
Family Pak
$2.29
/lb
$16.51/kg
/lb
$5.05/kg
Blueberries 2 for $5
$2.99
312g
NEW ZEALAND
89¢
8
/lb
$1.96/kg
ISLAND FARMS
Frozen Yogurt or Sherbet
$3.99
Fruit for $
Cereals
2
6
for $
TROPICANA
2
Assorted
for $
8
PARADISE ISLAND
Butter
1.75L
COCA COLA
Soft Drinks 3 for $9.99
Assorted
12 Pack
$3.29
$4.49 250g FAITH FARMS
Cheeses
Assorted
$4.99
1L
Super Fries Assorted
Thai Noodle
Salad
750-900g
400g
7-Layer
Halva
$1.69
Each
Pasta Sauces Assorted $ .99 2
218-650ml
DEMPSTER’S
Sponge Towels
$3.99 2 Roll
Grainery
$1.49
/100g
Bread $2.99
$2.49
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Every Day Q. COVE 250-285-3391
We reserve the right to limit quantities on our advertised items.
Granola
500g
ANNETTES Assorted
59¢
/100g
Cranberry-Coconut
Cake Donuts $4.59
Granola
79¢
/100g
Milk Chocolate
HOMESTYLE
Raisin Tarts $4.99
Hamburger or Sausage Buns White or Wholewheat
Blueberry-Apple
336g
CLASSICO
STORE HOURS (both stores)
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/100g
Jamaican
510g
Almond
Bark
$1.79 /100g
6 or 8 pkg
Bottle Returns in September will be Donated to Quadra Quilters
HERIOT BAY 250-285-2436
$1.09
S T RU VALU E FO O D
McCAIN
Juices
/100g
300g
99¢
907g
/lb
/lb
$1.30/kg
Apple Juice
625-680g
$2.99
59¢
SUN RYPE Blue Label
Corn Flakes, Just Right, Muslix or Raisin Bran
$3.49
$7.69/kg
BOTHWELL
Coffee Assorted
KELLOGG’S
/lb
Sausage Roll Swiss Cheese
908g
Potatoes
$6.99
Frozen
$1.89 /100g
BC
LEVEL GROUND Fair-Trade
1.65L
or Nuggets $7.49
Beef Chicken Strips
Ham
White
2
Chops
Patties
FREYBE Black-Forest
Murcott Tangerines
Melons
COMPLIMENTS
$3.49
PERU
Kiwi
100% Pure
$7.69/kg
BC
CALIFORNIA Honeydew
Boneless
Pork Sirloin
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