The Hungry Eye by Michelle Simms

DECEMBER 26, 2012

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EVENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS CONTINUED

REAL ESTATE/RENTALS

Please – To the lady who took my almost new black zippered winter boots from the Lost & Found Box at the Community Centre between 10:30 – 1:30 Monday Dec. 17, if you or your child need those boots more than I do please The Campbell River Hospital Laboratory keep them. However, PLEASE return the will be adding Fridays to their weekly custom made, expensive black orthotics that were inside the boots. I need them visits to the Quadra Medical Clinic back, they are expensive and difficult to replace! You can leave them at the Community Centre Office or in the Lost Wednesdays and Fridays & Found box – we will check the box for 0700 to 1000 hours them regularly. Thanks!! PS, FYI Those boots were left at the Centre on Saturday night and put into the L&F box Monday The Landing Pub Closure. We will morning for me to pick up – when I got be closed until Thursday January 10 there they had gone. They were NOT free for our annual Holidays and giveaways. Thanks - A Senior Lady with Renovations. The Landing staff wish you bad feet. Happy Holidays. NO Bad Days! Misplaced your flyer? Tru Value Call for artists! The Quadra Studio specials – for both the Heriot Bay and Tour is accepting applications for the Q-Cove stores – can be viewed online 11th annual tour, June 1st & 2nd, 2013. every week at www.thehungryeye.ca email: studiotour@quadraislandarts.com or pick up forms at Yellow Dog Trading. Castle Printing printed this edition of the Hungry Eye. Deadline January 15, 2013.

Available Immediately. Twobedroom, top floor of well-maintained 2-storey view home on lower Quadra Loop. 1000 sq. ft. Ground level entrance; custom kitchen, wood floors and details throughout, w/d, d/w. Electric heat. No smoking, adult oriented. $800/month plus utilities. WiFi provided. References required. Kathie 285-3056 or kathie56@ telus.net

Attention

Starting January 11, 2013

Schedule:

Issue:

Submit your ad by:

Jan 2, 2013

NOON, Dec 31

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Hungry Eye Trivia

Looking for a cheap second-hand laptop. All it needs to be able to do is store and display photos. If you’ve got one taking up space contact Bilz Rockfish at 285-3468.

HERIOT BAY 7-DAY TIDE TABLE TIME

HEIGHT (m/ft)

05:47 10:51 15:04 22:39

4.6 3.7 4.3 0.9

15.1 12.1 14.1 3.0

06:21 11:36 15:46 23:14

4.7 3.7 4.3 0.9

15.4 12.1 14.1 3.0

06:53 12:17 16:31 23:49

4.8 3.6 4.3 0.9

15.7 11.8 14.1 3.0

07:24 12:57 17:17

4.9 3.5 4.2

16.1 11.5 13.8

00:25 07:55 13:39 18:04

1.0 4.9 3.4 4.1

3.3 16.1 11.2 13.5

01:01 8:26 14:23 18:52

1.1 3.6 4.9 16.1 3.2 10.5 4.0 13.1

01:37 08:57 15:09 19:46

1.3 4.9 3.0 3.8

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“Polar Bear Swim” 1. What does the polar bear’s scientific name, Ursus maritimus, mean? 2. What is the average winter temperature of the water around Quadra? 3. Vancouver hosts one of the largest and oldest Polar Bear swims in the world. When was its first swim?

1. Maritime bear

Holiday Submission Deadlines

Thank you to everyone who participated in Jeannie’s low impact class this past year. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone in 2013. Classes begin again Friday, December 28 at 8:30am at QCC. Blessings and good health for 2013.

2. About 8 degrees Celsius.

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CLASSES / WORKSHOPS

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The Legion’s Annual Boxing Day Casino night on December 26th 7:00-1:00 with games of Black Jack, Texas Hold’em Poker and more. Let’s have fun with dressing up in Vegas attire. It’s sure to be a great New Year’s Eve at the Legion with Elec-Trick Lemonade, December 31st 9:00pm with complimentary champagne and snacks at midnight, $10.00 at the door. On January 19th the Legion is celebrating 75 years on Quadra Island, with a pot luck dinner and dance with High Society.

BUY/SELL/TRADE

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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 NOON MONDAY WITHOUT PREJUDICE. No responsibility is undertaken for any errors or omissions.

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SERVICES

How to place your

HUNGRY EYE AD ONLINE: Submit your classified ad any day, any time on the Hungry Eye website. It’s simple: type or paste your ad into the form, select how many weeks you’d like it to run, and pay online. The deadline to make it into Wednesday’s issue is Monday by 6pm. Learn more and submit your ad at www.thehungryeye.ca. IN PERSON: Submit your classified ad at the gas station 7 days a week, whenever the gas station is open. The deadline to make it into Wednesday’s issue is Monday by 6pm. 1–40 words: $6.25 + hst = $7.00 41–80 words: $15.17 + hst = $17.00 Submit your ad to any clerk and pay cash. Sorry! Cheques, credit cards, and debit cards cannot be accepted for Hungry Eye advertising at the gas station and exact change is required. TIPS FOR ADS SUBMITTED IN PERSON: 1)Type your ad or write it

clearly for best readability. Include instructions for when the ad is to run. (Letter-size paper works best! No small scaps of paper please. One ad per sheet.) 2) Check your word count. Ads over 80 words are not accepted at the gas station. Unsure about your word count? Check the handy word-count form at the gas station. 3) Include your name & phone number (or email address) so we can contact you if vital information is missing from your ad.

DISPLAY ADVERTISING:

Grab more eyes with a display ad! Time is required to prepare new display ads; please contact Michelle with your requirements. Get in touch by noon Friday to make it into Wednesday’s issue. Display advertising cannot be processed at the gas station.

NEED MORE INFO? Advertising

rate card and more detailed instructions can be found at www.thehungryeye.ca. Or contact Michelle directly by email at michelle@thehungryeye.ca.

THE HUNGRY EYE QUADRA’S WEEKLY CLASSIFIEDS

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Careful Winter pruning can improve the health of fruit trees, shrubs, and vines. Certified horticulturist Ryan Nassichuk is now taking appointments for this January and February. Call 250202-2326 or email nassichuk@gmail.com for more information. Stormy weather is here again, be prepared! Have your trees professionally evaluated. Call Dick’n’sons Tree Service – Certified arborist – WCB certified tree assessor – BC Hydro certified – Over 30 years of experience – 24 hour emergency service – Fully insured – Free estimates – References available – Call 285-2682

Complete Construction Services Site Preparation to Design & Building

285-3982 Leslie MacGregor RMT, Registered Massage Therapist, GIft Certificates, flexible hours, home visits, many modalities to serve your healing needs. 285-2054

Dave’s Piano Tuning and Repair G e t i n t u n e f o r t h e N e w Ye a r. Call Dave Ashton 250-285-3871 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 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

Nole Creek Sawmills: milling, moulding, kiln drying, all to your specific requirements. Speciality beams to 32 ft, siding, flooring & much more. Your logs or mine. Free local pickup and delivery. Call Greg 285-2762 Website: www. nolecreeksawmills.com Gutters. Gutters. Gutters. Hedefine Contracting, Discovery Islands’ roofing specialists, does 5”, K-style continuous gutters. Island convenience. Call 285-2866 for all your roofing and gutter needs.

Excavating, Trucking, Rock, Sand, Crush, and Gravel.

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Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” —Oprah Winfrey

HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the Hungry Eye!

Present this coupon at the gas station with your 40 WORDS OR LESS classified ad December 26–31, 2012 and your ad is FREE! One coupon per person/business only, please. Remember that the deadline to submit on Dec 31 is NOON! Hungry Eye – December 26, 2012 • 3

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PRICES EFFECTIVE December 19 - January 1 While Quantities Last

Begin!!!

We reserve the right to limit quantities on our advertised items.

Prime Rib

Turkeys

Bacon

Roast

$1.99

$4.39/kg

$6.99/lb

/lb

$6.79

CALIFORNIA

Brussel Sprouts

Yams

/lb ¢ $1.96/kg

CALIFORNIA

Celery

CALIFORNIA

Broccoli Crowns

69¢/lb

$1.29 $2.84/kg

ISLAND FARMS Regular

$1.99

ISLAND FARMS CLASSICS

2 for

Ice $ Cream10 Assorted

1.65L

2 for

McLARENS

COCOA CAMINO

$3.49

Cheese $3.89 /100g

$1.29

500ml

3 for

Soft $10 Drinks 12x355ml EUROPE’S BEST

2 for

375ml

Assorted

PACIFIC FOODS

600g

Raclette

10lbs

Store Hours

100g

Broth

$9.99

/100g

$5.99

150g

2 for

DEEP RIVER

Potato $4 Chips

Assorted 142g

AROMA ROAST

Assorted

Apple

Rice

454g

2 for

Bread Crackers $2.99

79¢

Sourdough Rounds $2.99680g

Bits & Bites

500g

CANADA BREAD

/100g

$ .39/100g

Dinner

Mountain Trail

$2.99

59¢

Rolls

12 Pack

Mix

/100g

750ml

CHRISTMAS EVE December 24th OPEN 8 AM- 5 PM CHRISTMAS DAY December 25th CLOSED BOXING DAY December 26th - Q Cove OPEN 2 - 6 PM • Heriot Bay OPEN 10 AM - 2 PM NEW YEAR'S EVE December 31st OPEN 8 AM - 5 PM NEW YEAR'S DAY January 1st - Q Cove OPEN 10 AM - 2PM • Heriot Bay OPEN 2 - 6 PM REGULAR HOURS 8 AM - 8PM FOR OTHER DAYS

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Boursin

T RU DS VALU E FO O

Grainery

Random 800g

KNUDSEN for Sparkling Crisp

Dip

/100g

Cranberry

TRU-VALUE

5 Cider 7

Chicken 2 $ .99 or Vegetable$

Bars 2 Assorted

Spinach

Coffee Beans $ 5 Frozen 10 Fruit $ .99

Gherkins Olives or $ Pickled Onions Chocolate

COCA COLA

Salad

LITTLE QUALICUM

Cream Cheese

$2.39

/lb

$9.90/kg

99¢

Ham

Fresh Whipping 800g Monster Block

Egg Nog

$4.49

$1.49

BC GROWN Russet

ISLAND FARMS

Garlic Coil

Yam & Potato

/100g

Potatoes

$1.52/kg

/lb

$11.99

Bulk

Black Forest

$1.99/lb $4.39/kg

Scallops 400g

/lb

$14.97/kg

$15.41/kg

CALIFORNIA Premium

Double-Smoked ISLAND PRIDE Bacon-Wrapped Sliced, Bulk

BLACKWELL ANGUS

Grade ‘A’

100% LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED

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