JANUARY 23, 2013
EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
ISLAND PEOPLE AND PLACES: Quadra Literacy Day, 2012. This year’s event takes place on January 28 at Quadra Community Centre.
EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS DROP IN LIFE DRAWING @ Discovery Islands Gallery. New day: THURSDAYS. Class resumes January 24 from 6:30 8:30. Doors at 6:15pm. Bring an easel or other drawing surface & chair if required. No wet or oil media. $12. Info & New Models Call 285-2352/285-2876. THIS WEEKEND AT Q.C.C. (Jan 25-26) FRIDAY 7:45 Friday Flicks Presents: Chasing Ice SATURDAY 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Yoga for Backs; 8:00 The Cultural Committee Presents: Luis Mario Ochoa Cuban Quintet
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES are invited to join us for Quadra’s Family Literacy Fun on Monday, January 28 from 12:30 – 2:30 at the Quadra Community Centre. There will be storytelling, singing, drumming, dance, drama, a construction centre, big blocks and more.
FEATURE YOUR BUSINESS in the 2013 Quadra Island Visitors’ Guide. Accommodation, Activities, Artists, Dining, Healing Arts, Shops and Services. These advertising binders are everywhere in the summer. Early bird rates until January 31. Contact Carol 285-3664 or HOT MUSIC for a cold winter’s night. carol.perry@islandbliss.ca Latin Jazz artist, Luis Mario Ochoa and his Cuban Quintet will play at STOP BY WORKS OF H’ART Thursdays QCC, Saturday, January 26, 8pm. to say hi to resident artist Leslie MacKenzie Advance tickets $17; Works of H’Art, … the behind the scenes elf! Also check Hummingbird, Music Plant. Door $20. out the “twoonie table”—everything will 285-3560 visit www.luismario.com be one, two or three twoonies ... no tax! Valentines are on the shelves and a few MISPLACED YOUR FLYER? Tru Value new gift ideas are popping up! Every specials – for both the Heriot Bay and purchase gives you an entry for a draw for Q-Cove stores – can be viewed online 2 tickets to Luis Mario Ochoa! 285-2834. every week at www.thehungryeye.ca
NEXT WEEK AT Q.C.C. (Jan 28- Feb 1) MONDAY 8:30 Low Impact; 10:00 Yoga with Josephine; 12:30 Family Literacy Day; NO Parent & Tots (please join Literacy Day instead); 3:00 Sing for Pure Joy; 4:00 Chess; 4:30 Karate; 6:00 Weight Watchers; TUESDAY 9:00 Quilters; 10:00 Japanese Cooking Class (Gyoza & Potato Salad); 10:00 Spinners & Knitters; 7:30 Folk Dancing; 7:00-8:30 Basketball at Q School gym; WEDNESDAY 10:00 Yoga with Trinity; 11:00 Moms & Babes; Noon Community Kitchen; 3:00 Kids Art Class; 6:30 Sweating to the Newbies fitness class; 7:00 Law School; 7:30 Floor Hockey at Q School gym; THURSDAY 9:00 Body Sculpt with Marion; 9:30 Qi Gong (phone Denise @ 285-3743); 10:00 Parent and Tots; 5:00 Yoga with Megan; 4:30 Karate; 3:00 Climbing Wall (kids 7 & up); 4:00 Climbing Wall (adult & teen drop in); 7:00 Belly Dancing; 7:30 Volleyball at Q School gym; FRIDAY 8:30 Low Impact; 9:00 -5:00 Food Safe; 4:00 Climbing Wall (kids 7 & up); 6:00 Poi Dance Class MEXICAN DINNER by Kosmic Kafeteria. Delicious pre-show dinner before Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra at 7:30pm at Quadra Legion on Saturday, February 9. Reservations only - $15/person. 25% of proceeds going to Brad and Kari. Booking now until Tuesday, February 5. Call Linda at 285-2171. 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 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).
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THE EYE’S “Island People & Places” (front page of the Eye) isn’t just for kids. Use it for special birthdays, anniversaries, births, marriages, new business start-ups, etc. No charge. Please send your submission ideas to michelle@thehungryeye.ca
CLASSES / WORKSHOPS THE QUADRA ISLAND Photography Club welcomes all photographers of age and experience levels. Come out to a positive environ in improving your photography. The club meets last Monday of the month at the Community Centre at 7pm. BODY SCULPT CLASS with certified Personal Trainer Marion Eberlein. Cardio, Strength, Endurance & Flexibility starting January 31 at the QCC - 8 sessions $69. Please call 250-830-3275 or send email marionebe@gmail.com to register. Need 10 registrations for class to go! Y O G A W I T H J O S E P H I N E Wi n t e r Sessions start Wednesday January 23. Ten classes to choose from: Beginner, Hot Flow, Advanced Studies, Gentle Flow, Just Guys… For information: www. yogamama.org or josephine@yogamama. org or 250-204-9642. BRENDA HAS LOST 50 LBS so far with Weight Watchers and is not finished yet! Join the “losers” on Quadra any Monday night at QCC from 6-7pm.
HELP WANTED EXPERIENCED HEAD CHEF for busy upscale restaurant pn Quadra Island. Full-time May to October and Part-time November to April. The ideal candidate is a hands on physically fit individual with the ability to move fast when required, is easy to get along with, has experience managing staff, experience with Fine dining, producing buf fet meals for groups along with the ability to manage food and labour costs. Send resume with references by fax to 250-285-2532 or email cat@capemudgeresort.bc.ca Deadline February 24, 2013.
LOST & FOUND SOMEONE HAS BORROWED the first 3 books of my Bloody Jack series. I would appreciate their return. Nancy. ALL FOUND ITEMS RUN FREE (once only/40 words or less) in the Hungry Eye. If you find a pet or other item, please try to locate its owner – your kindness won’t cost a dime. Deadline: before 6 pm Mondays at the gas station or email (michelle@thehungryeye.ca) No items by phone, please.
GARAGE SALES ADVERTISE YOUR garage/yard/moving sale in the Hungry Eye and you’ve put a personal invitation in every mailbox on Quadra Island. Is there a better deal for $7?
Hungry Eye Trivia “The Canucks are Back!” 1. Trevor Linden had his number
retired by the Canucks. He was the ______ Canuck player to have their number retired. 2. Who was the Canucks’ first captain? 3. Which AHL team is the curent Canucks “top affiliate,” or farm team?
ISLAND BUSINESS FEATURE:
WAYPOINT SIGNS Waypoint Signs is a locally-owned business that specializes in cut-vinyl graphics and lettering, including decals, vehicle magnets, banners, signs, glass and more. Current owner Sarah Boyes started working with business founder Rob Simpson in 2004 and soon became known as “the Sign Lady.” The business sold to George and Joanne Barnes in 2009, and Sarah bought the business from them end of 2010. She is grateful for all the training and support provided by Rob, Joanne and George. Sarah took professional picture framing courses and is constantly learning and upgrading her skills in sign making and design and picture framing as well as learning to use a pantograph engraver. Always willing to take on a creative challenge, Sarah’s business is still evolving to meet the needs of Islanders. It’s as simple as asking for what you want! Sarah will do her best to find it or create it within your budget and deadline. Sarah says, “My mission is to provide the community with products and services that reflect the needs and values of the community. I seek out the best materials, keeping the environment in mind, and I am always looking for ways to keep purchasing power as local as possible by partnering with other local businesses for products and services. If I can’t do something, I’ll do my best to help you find someone who can. I follow up all my work with my own personal guarantee for your satisfaction.” Learn more and view Sarah’s gallery at www.waypointsigns.com.
1. Second. Sam Smyl (#12) was the first. 2. Orland Kurtenbach. Kurtenbach wore number 25 and later coached the team. 3. The Chicago Wolves 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 6PM MONDAY WITHOUT PREJUDICE. No responsibility is undertaken for any errors or omissions.
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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.
SERVICES YOUR FERRY GODMOTHER will be travelling to Victoria THIS weekend (January 26 to 28) and will be doing pickup and deliveries on the way down and back up the island. Call 285-2114 or www.facebook.com/ferrygodmother 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.
IN PERSON: Submit your classified ad
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.
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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LESLIE MACGREGOR RMT, Registered Massage Therapist, Gift Certificates, flexible hours, home visits, many modalities to serve your healing needs. 285-2054. BLUE COLLAR CONNECTION Certified Carpenters – new homes – renovations – repairs – need a Japanese Tea House? We can do your specialty projects too! Please call 285-3931. 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 REAL ESTATE/RENTALS ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT available February 1. $475/month plus damage deposit. No pets. Contact Keri at 2853222. ROOM FOR RENT in Quathiaski Cove. $200/month in exchange for helping care for an elderly lady. Call Joyce Sheppard at 285-3827. SMALL HOUSE FOR RENT on Hopespring Road; separate driveway. Quiet location, close to trails, 1 bedroom, laundry, vaulted ceiling, woodstove and electric heating, carport/utility room, custom kitchen, tile and laminate floors. No smoking, no pets, references required. $750/month plus utilities. 285-3040
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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
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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.
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CLARK’S PAINTING – Add a splash of colour. Spruce up your home. Special winter discounts. Fully insured professional service. Call John at 2853597 or 202-7069 (cell).
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
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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.
Excavating, Trucking, Rock, Sand, Crush, and Gravel.
Have Have youyou justjustmoved Quadra moved toto Quadra Island?Island? Judyatat 285-2150 285-2150 to receive PleasePlease call call Judy to receive a “Welcome to Quadra” package. This a “Welcome to Quadra” package. This visit is sponsored by the Discovery visit isIslands sponsored the Discovery Chamber by of Commerce and Island Businesses. IslandsQuadra Chamber of Commerce and Quadra Island Businesses. Hungry Eye – January 23, 2013 • 3
Month End
PRICES EFFECTIVE January 23 -29
While Quantities Last
Savings!
We reserve the right to limit quantities on our advertised items.
BLACKWELL ANGUS
Boneless -Skinless
Steak
Breast
Chicken
Top Sirloin
$5.49/lb
/lb
$9.90/kg
CANADA COMPLIMENTS
BC HOTHOUSE
Grape Tomatoes
Baby Potatoes
7
Pineapples
Royal Gala
Apples
2
$1.29/lb
7
for$
$2.84/kg
Sesame, Thick-Style or Whole Wheat
$2.692lb Bag
COSTA RICA
Green Peppers $1.19/lb
Garlic
5
Italian Bread
510g
2 for
Crackers4 Ketchup
$3.49 1L
100g
Assorted
Black Beans Kidney Beans or Chick Peas FOOD SHOULD TASTE SO GOOD
Wieners
Fillets
$6.49/lb
$4.99
375g
$14.31/kg
BALDERSON Medium
/100g
COMPLIMENTS Cheese-Herb
Tortellini $
6.49
COMPLIMENTS Rainbow
Tortellini $6.491Kg
1Kg
4 for GRANNYS $ Lemon
$
5 540ml
2
Coffee
Bread $11.99 $2.99 In Foil Bag Beans Assorted 1lb 300g
HEINZ Squeeze
$
UNICO
European
Cheddar $2.49/100g DUSOS Alfredo-Cream
Sauce $5.49
300ml
OVEN FRESH AROMA ROAST
$
Rice
Snapper
$1.99
$2.62/kg
2 for
SAKATA
MEXICO
Fresh
FREYBE
Roast Beef
Yellow or Red
227g
BC GROWN
VILLAGGIO
Pork Tenderloin $4.49/lb
$5.99
$13.21/kg
$12.10/kg
2 for$
Fresh
Canola $2.99 Oil
946ml
ULTRA .99 1 Choose-A-Size 2 for
Dishwashing Liquid
for PRO BAR
COMPLIMENTS 100%
$
Sponge
740ml
2
Towels
2 Roll Pkg
for PLUM-M-GOOD
Rice $ .99 2
5 Bars 4 Cakes
Snack $ Chips Assorted
Nutrition
156g
5
$
85g
T RU DS VALU E FO O
VENICE BAKERY
Italian
Bread Macaroons $ .19 $3.99680g
Onion Buns $3.49 6 Pack
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Q. COVE 250-285-3391
1
/100g
Fruit Loop Spectacular
59¢
/100g
Assorted Small
Muffins Cous Cous $3.99
6 Pack
89¢
/100g
185g
Bottle Returns in January will be Donated to Community Quilts
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