SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
EVENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS “THE COLOUR OF SPARKS” is Discovery Islands Gallery’s new exhibition of artwork by Perrin Sparks including new and historical portraits, landscapes and detailed drawings from her career as a medical illustrator. Perri will offer live portraits at DIG on September 15 and 29 beginning at 11am. For details and appointments call: 285-2474. The show opens Friday, September 7 and runs until October 10. DIG is open Tuesday to Saturday (11am to 3pm) or by appointment. 250-203-6703.
ISLAND PEOPLE AND PLACES Marlena’s Salon in Heriot Bay is pleased to welcome Kim Saunders
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8; Herons Diningroom is closed for a private event at 2pm. Herons will be open for breakfast and lunch until 2pm … the pub is open regular hours for your dining and beverage pleasure. Sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding.
THE KAMELEON RESTAURANT is showcasing the works of local painter COMMUNITY KITCHEN volunteers meet Perrin Sparks for the month of September. 10am Wednesday, September 5 at the We will be closed on Sunday, September QCC. We need cooks, bakers, preppers, 9, as we will be serving food at a booth set up and clean up people. It’s fun! at the Fall Fair. Everyone is welcome to join in. The first Community Kitchen Lunch is Wednesday, M E D I TAT I N G W I T H T H E B O D Y : September 12 at Noon. Lunch is by Explorations in Embodied Spirituality A weekend with Neil McKinlay. Saturday, donation. September 15 (9am – 5pm) and Sunday, STRANDED HAIR DESIGN will be closed September 16 (9am – 3pm). Quadra August 31 to September 5 to renovate and Community Centre, $140. Contact move to a bigger, brighter location just Cynthia Ross: 285-2751 or cynceross@ around the back of the Cove. 285-2055 hotmail.com “Because you deserve it”. SAVE THE HEART of Quadra Parks FRIDAYS; DANCING FUN with charming huge event with author and journalist locals and enchanted visitors, don’t miss Stephen Hume. Fantastic auction items it! September 7; Hal Douglas Blues band; from $35 up. Celebrate together with enjoy the cool jazzy blues ... September wine and refreshments. September 22, 14; Blue Katz vintage rock, rhythm and 7pm at Tsa Kwa Luten Lodge. Tickets $25 blues 9pm HBI Pub. at Hummingbird and Works of H’Art or WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL Quadra reservation@quadraislandconservancy.ca
THE RAVING RAVEN is closed for the season and we thank you for your patronage and support during our third year of operations. We appreciate all the feedback we receive and rest assured that we always strive for continual improvement. Gilakasla. PINKY TREATS at the Fall Fair! This weeks special – Banana Blast! Heaven in a cup! Thursday night is family night from 6 – 8pm. Music, fun, games and treats. New fall hours: 11am – 5pm, Thursday – Sunday. Closed Tuesday & Wednesday. 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! 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. SUBMIT YOUR AD ONLINE! Classified ads can 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, Got questions? Email Michelle at michelle@ thehungryeye.ca.
Classified ads can still be submitted at the gas station, but exact change is required. 1–40 words $6.25 + hst ($7.00 kids, teens, and teachers. Have a great CASTLE PRINTING printed this edition total); 41–80 words $15.17 + hst ($17.00 year! total). of the Hungry Eye.
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EVENTS CONTINUED 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
THE EYE’S “Island People & Places” isn’t just for kids. Use it for special birthdays, anniversaries, births, marriages, new business start-ups, etc. Heck, you can even send us a shot of your beautiful veggies from the community garden! No charge. Please send your submission ideas to islandpeople@thehungryeye.ca Requirements include: a high resolution digital photo plus a very brief blurb when appropriate (60 word max.) Please do not submit advertisements for businesses to “Island People & Places.” MISPLACED YOUR FLYER? Tru Value specials – for both the Heriot Bay and Q-Cove stores – can be viewed online every week at www.thehungryeye.ca
REAL ESTATE/RENTALS
CLASSES / WORKSHOPS U OF Q IS BACK! Wednesday, September 5; learn the basics of the spiritual practice of Reiki with Tony Dove … September 12; beakers and Bunsen burners: chemistry and chemical bonds are important with Graham Reed. 7pm HBI Pub education. Oh ya! WELCOME BACK LOW IMPACT FITNESS with Jeannie starts again on September 7 from 8:30am to 9:30am. Hope everyone had a wonder ful summer. Looking forward to seeing you all! Call Jeannie at 285-3505 for more information. FALL YOGA CLASSES with Brenda Dempsey at QCC Room 3 for men and women, beginners to inter mediate. Ongoing. Tuesdays 9 to 10:30am and 5 to 6:30pm. Thursdays 5 to 6:30pm. Drop in $12 and $10. Contact: 285-3054 or bdempseyyoga@gmail.com COUPLES WANTED TO JOIN our exclusive group now on Quadra. Is his Buddha Belly getting in the way? Are her love handles no longer lovely? Have there been too many BLT’s (bites/licks/ tastes)? Weight Watchers – Mondays at 6pm at QCC.
QUATHIASKI COVE HOUSE FOR RENT. 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. Available September 1. Close to school, stores and ferry. $950/month for long term tenants. caroleshop@gmail.com 250-935-6508
RESTORATIVE YOGA – Wednesdays – West Road Studio. Starts September 12, choose your class: 10 to 11:30am or 5 to 6pm. Prepay $50 for 5 weeks. $12 dropin. Relax, renew yourself. Call Sue Beattie 285-2948. Mats and props provided.
QUADRA ISLAND/Q COVE: Spacious 2 Bedroom, one bath waterfront suite 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
Z U M B A W I T H PA M – I t ’ s a f u n , exhilarating & invigorating workout with zesty Latin music. It’s easy to follow and can be modified for anyone. Tuesdays starting September 11 at QCC. Note time change – 6:20 to 7:20pm - $5.
WANTED FOR RENT : 1000 sq.ft. workshop with good vehicle access and parking. Require year round. Contact Damon at 250-205-0120. CABIN ON WATERFRONT ACREAGE – bathroom, entry and 1 spacious room. Wood/electric heat, 5 appliances, furnished, suitable for 1 very quiet person or couple. Animals okay. No smoking on property. Caretake to pay rent – must like caring for animals. 285-3202.
NEW! BEGINNERS FALL TAI CHI Class with Brenda Dempsey begin at QCC. Room 3 Wednesday, September 12 ongoing until December 1. Learn the Yang short form taught by Henry Yang. Please contact Brenda at 285-3054 or bdempseyyoga@gmail.com to pre-register.
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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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Blue Collar ConneCtion new Homes, renovations & repairs Call 285 - 3931 or 285 - 3405
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SERVICES
HELP WANTED TUTOR REQUIRED for 2 homeschooled boys ages 11 and 13. English, math and/ or French. In our home or yours. 2 to 3 days per week. Wage negotiable. Must be a certified BC teacher. Contact Luna at 285-2469.
YOUR FERRY GODMOTHER is making another trip to IKEA and Lee Valley on September 17. Also open to other lower mainland stops. Call for information and a quote – or find out more on the Ferry Godmother Facebook page. 285-2114
KOSMIC KAFETERIA CATERING and Culinary Services – Creative and delicious food the way you want it. For any ALL FOUND ITEMS RUN FREE (once occasion. Book today. 285-2171 Linda NOLE CREEK SAWMILLS: milling, only/40 words or less) in the Hungry moulding, kiln drying, all to your specific Gray. Eye. If you find a pet or other item, please requirements. Speciality beams to 32 ft, try to locate its owner – your kindness siding, flooring & much more. Your logs won’t cost a dime. Deadline: before 6 or mine. Free local pickup and delivery. pm Mondays at the gas station or email Call Greg 285-2762 Website: www. (michelle@thehungryeye.ca) No items by nolecreeksawmills.com phone, please. Complete Construction Services GUTTERS. GUTTERS. GUTTERS. Site Preparation to Design & Building Hedefine Contracting, Discovery Islands’ roofing specialists, does 5”, K-style continuous gutters. Island convenience. L E S L I E M A C G R E G O R Regi ster ed Call 285-2866 for all your roofing and Massage Therapist is open for business. gutter needs.
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Hungry Eye Trivia “Back to School”
1. The earliest pencil erasers were made from... 2. What inspired the invention of the glue stick? 3. How much did the first box of Crayola crayons cost?
285-3982
I have flexible hours and welcome old and new clients. I am on the MSP and Extended Health Care Plans. Call 2852054. SIGNS, PICTURE FRAMING and simple Engraving at Waypoint Signs beside Quadra Builders. Tuesday -Thursday, 9 – noon and 1 – 4 pm. (look for OPEN sign on other days). Appointments possible to suit your schedule. Friendly, efficient, personalized service with quality products at affordable rates. 285-2815 & info@ waypointsigns.com
GARAGE SALES 588 GREEN ROAD – Saturday, September 8 – 9am to 1pm – Boat parts, fishing gear, building supplies, wood, tools, household items, garden furniture, lots of great stuff! 430 SPRUCE PLACE – Saturday, September 8 – 9am to 11am. Come down Smith Rd to Cedar follow the signs. WE NEED YOUR STUFF! For the 18th Quadra Phillipines Connections Giant Garage Sale on Sunday, September 23. Drop offs are listed in the Discovery Islander, the Gumboot and posters around the Island. Proceeds go to Basao Dilag and Lubo Hilltop Daycares.
ADVERTISE YOUR garage/yard/moving sale in the Hungry Eye and you’ve put a personal invitation in every mailbox THE WATER GUY: Water systems on Quadra Island. Is there a better deal by certified environmental operator. for $7? Well water analysis: sales, service and installation of: ultraviolet treatment NO ENERGY FOR A GARAGE SALE? Try systems: filtration products; pumps, a classified ad for your bigger stuff. Only pressure & well equipment; specialty $7 (HST inc) for 40 words or less and $17 pump sales. Quadra, Cortes and beyond. (HST inc) for 41-80 words. Make it even Q-Cove, 285-3744/830-3744/email: simpler by submitting your ad online 24/7 at www.thehungryeye.ca waterguy@uniserve.com Hungry Eye – September 5, 2012 • 3
3. The first box of Crayola crayons sold in 1903 for five cents. It contained the same eight colours that are in a box today. 2. Lipstick. A company called Henkel (now Pritt) invented glue sticks in 1969 because they were inspired by the ease of twisting up lipstick. 1. Bread! The modern rubber eraser was invented in the late 1770s.
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PRICES EFFECTIVE Septembert 5 - 11
While Quantities Last
Favourites!!! We reserve the right to limit quantities on our advertised items.
Bone-In Pork Shoulder
BLACKWELL ANGUS
Boneless
BC White-Flesh
Canteloupe $1.30/kg
$1.29
$2.84/kg
WASHINGTON
1
$4.39/kg
/lb
/lb
Ice Cream All Flavours Pails
$5.99
DOLE Live Right
$2.99
Assorted
$3.99
500g
NATURE’S PATH Eco-Pac
Cereal
Assorted
$7.99 750-907g
$3.99
$3.49
680g
COMPLIMENTS
2 for $3
2 for $5
Frozen 5x200ml
OCEANS
Peanut Butter
$7.49
DEMPSTER’S Cinnamon Raisin
510g
170g
ADAMS All Natural
LANDANA Wild Garlic
Juice Boxes Belgian Waffles Assorted
Tuna
4
5
for $
Chunk or Flaked 170g
EMMA
$5.99
390g
ARM & HAMMER Liquid
Laundry Detergent Assorted $ .99 4 1.84-2.03L
NUTS TO YOU
Olive Oil
with Egg
Cheese
COOMBS Large
$7.99
Each
Alpine
Mike & Ike
Bread $3.49
Candy
500g
TWO-BITE Chocolate
99¢
/100g
Pitted
Prunes
Macaroons $3.99
300g
Raspberry or Chocolate Cream
Rolls $4.99 660g
$1.99
/100g
Popping
Corn
29¢
/100g
Cashew Butter
1L
$9.99
FALL HOURS STARTING SEPT 10 (both stores)
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/100g
Meat Pies
/100g
500g
Bottle Returns in September will be Donated to Quadra Quilters
HERIOT BAY 250-285-2436
99¢
S T RU VALU E FO O D
SUN RYPE
Granola Bites
Potato Salad NATURAL PASTURES Comox Camembert
Bread
2 for $5
/lb
$7.69/kg
Deluxe
200g
Bread
4L
/100g
Cheese
Mexico
VILLAGGIO White, Sesame or Wholewheat
ISLAND FARMS
$3.49
500g
$2.19
2 for $2.49
Each
Steak
Roast Beef
Avocados Plums Cauliflower $ .99 $1.99
Ham
FREYBE
Peaches
/lb
BC Black
$4.99
/lb
$7.25/kg
CALIFORNIA
59¢
$3.29
Boneless
Bacon
Breast
/lb
$6.59/kg
COMPLIMENTS Naturally-Smoked
Bone-In
Blade Steak Butt Steak $3.49/lb $2.99
$7.69/kg
Chicken
Q. COVE 250-285-3391
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