FEBRUARY 15, 2012
EVENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
Photo by Stefan Janeschitz
NEXT WEEK AT Q.C.C. (Feb 20-24) Monday 8:30 Low Impact Fitness; 9:30 Parent & Tots; 10:00 Yoga with Josephine; 3:00 Sing for Pure Joy; 4:00 Chess; 4:30 Karate; 5:30 Boot Camp; 6:00 Weight Watchers; 6:00 Triple P Seminar; TUESDAY 9:30 Qi Gong; 10:00 Spinners; 3:00 Children’s Song Circle; 5:15 Yoga with Megan Foss; 7:30 Folk Dancing; 6:30 Belly Dancing; WEDNESDAY 9:00 Physiotherapy Clinic; 9:30 Yoga with Carol Foort; Noon Community Kitchen lunch; 6:15 Yoga with Carol Foort; Thursday 9:30 Parent and Tots; 9:00 Yoga with Marnie Chonka; 4:30 Karate; 5:00 Yoga with Megan Foss; 6:45 Quadra Singers; 7:00 Sound Spirit Kirtan; Friday 8:30 Low Impact Fitness; 9:00 Yoga with Bridget Walshe; 2:30 Ballet & Creative Movement for kids ages 3-5; 6:00 p.m. Pre-Natal class; 7:45 Friday Flicks presents: The Whistleblower.
THIRD ANNUAL SEEDY SATURDAY on Quadra!! February 25 from 10 am to THIS WEEKEND AT Q.C.C. (Feb 171 pm, Room 1, QCC, South Entrance. 19) Friday 6:00 p.m. Pre-Natal class; Open pollinated varieties only please (no Saturday 10:00-2:00 Winter Market; 7:30 hybrids). Take seeds, swap seeds, share Sierra Q Presents: Beautiful Burden, seeds! There will be a donation jar to cover with Hayley Shephard; SUNDAY 1:00 costs. Anyone who wishes to donate seeds Embodying Gratefulness Workshop. may call Heather 285-3016. A BEAUTIFUL BURDEN – Hayley COASTAL COMMUNITY Credit Union Shephard set out to attempt the first RRSP season brings you “My Coastal ever solo sea kayak expedition around Retirement Plan”, a retirement plan for the remote Sub-Antarctic Island of our members only. Start with a deposit South Georgia. Entertaining storytelling, as low as $25. If you are not a member, stunning images and captivating video, come in and ask us about becoming a stylishly merge the imperative tale of member. Your last date to contribute to the albatross and one woman’s dream your RRSP is Wednesday, February 29. to kayak alone around a treacherously spectacular island to help save a LIME SODA PHOTOGRAPHY & Lydia magnificent bird. Join Sierra Quadra on Rosemarie Brittany present photos and Saturday, February 18, 7:30 pm. Copies fascinators for the month of February. of Hayley’s novel – “South Solo: Kayaking Make it a date at Kameleon Food and to Save the Albatross” will be on sale. Drink. With every meal purchased, enjoy a date square for ½ price. Sweet CASTLE PRINTING printed this issue of fascinating fun times guaranteed. the Hungry Eye
VANCOUVER ISLAND REGIONAL LIBRARY DISPOSAL OF ASSETS The Vancouver Island Regional Library’s Quadra Island branch is currently accepting bids for items of furniture currently surplus to requirement. Closed bids will be accepted until 5:00 p.m., March 2, 2012. Please address the envelope to the attention of the Library Manager, Vancouver Island Regional Library, 1240 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, V9W 2C8. Please drop by the Quadra Island branch (Heriot Bay) during open hours to view the items for sale. Those with winning bids will be contacted after March 2 and must pick up the items between Monday, March 12 and Friday, March 16 by appointment. SUBMITTING CLASSIFIED ADS for Hungry Eye advertising couldn’t be easier: Hand your classified ad to the gas station clerk and pay CASH. Walk away with your cash register receipt. Max. word count for a classified ad is 80 words. For DISPLAY ADS, contact Michelle Simms by phone or email. For contact info and ad rates, visit www.thehungryeye.ca THE EYE’S “Island People & Places” 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 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
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FREE! Parenting Seminar Series 1.
Feb. 20/12 –
The Power of Positive Parenting
2.
Mar. 19/12 –
Raising Confident, Competent Children
3.
Apr. 23/12 – Raising Resilient Children 6:30 to 8:00pm at the Quadra Community Centre
For further information and to register call: Laurie @ CR Family Services 250-287-2421
IN THE COVE IN THE COVE
TUES – SAT.
10 am to 4:30 pm
CLASSES / WORKSHOPS LEARN THE “Power of Positive Parenting” at the first session of the T riple P Seminars, Monday, February 20, 6 pm at the Community Centre. The Triple P Seminars are put on by C.R. Public Health; phone 250-850-2110 for more information.
QUADRA CIRCLE SENIORS invites seniors to join us Fridays 11am – 2 pm for exercise, conversation and lunch at 1281 West Road in basement meeting room. Transportation can be provided. Peter 204-8733. Karen 285-3064. Every third Friday is authentic cuisine of the world.
SOUND SPIRIT KIRTAN – Discover your inner guru with magical, musical, mantras or “Kirtan”; call and response singsongs from India. Calm your mind, open your heart. Thursdays, Community Centre, Room 3 (upstairs), 7 – 8 pm. By donation. All welcome! Om Shanti Om!
RESTORATIVE YOGA – Wednesdays – West Road Studio – Available at: 10 – 11:30 am or 7 – 8:30 pm. Prepay $50 for 5 weeks, $12 drop-in. Relax, renew yourself. Call Sue Beattie 285-2948. Mats and props provided. GYPSY MAMA REIKI CLASS is cancelled February 18 only. Class continues Saturday, February 25 from 11 to 1 pm at Studio 6, The Upper Realm. Reiki for all levels. BE A LOSER – Thunder thighs, muffin tops and problem spots can be gone for the summer. Weight Watchers is only $14/week. Mondays at QCC from 6 – 7 pm. Join any time or come check us out once for free – 202-5029
WORK WANTED
NOW ONLINE!!
www.islandphonebooks.ca
285-3822
Wine & Beer Supplies and Related Giftware
New Patients Welcome • No Referral Required • Custom Orthotics
CAMPBELL RIVER PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC
Klari Varallyai, Physical Therapist WEDNESDAYS on QUADRA ISLAND Please book appointments through Campbell River Clinic
250 286-1046
“The Book Store for Book Lovers”
THOUSANDS OF BOOKS New/Used/Discounted/Rare/Out-of-Print
Mon. - Fri. 9:30 - 5:30 Saturday 10 - 5 • Closed Sundays Proprietor: Robin King 285-3665
2 NEW TO QUADRA and looking for work. Our skills include: all things gardening, food preservation, cooking, farm consulting, bike fixing, makeup lessons, plaster, small builds and fixes, painting and drywall. Call Quin or Jay 778-867-2370 or email farawayonfire@ gmail.com Thanks!
Email: bookbonanza@telus.net
BOOK BONANZA
HUNGRY EYE DEPOT
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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: Pre-pay at the Petro-Can Station (Village Square) 7 days a week! Classified ad pricing: up to 40 words $6 + hst; 41-80 words $15 + hst. 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. The Hungry Eye reserves the right to refuse advertising. More ads than space? Time-sensitive ads take priority when space is tight. WITHOUT PREJUDICE. No responsibility is undertaken for any errors or omissions.
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NEXT DEADLINE: Before 6 PM MONDAY
BUY/SELL/TRADE
SERVICES
HUGE SALE! 25% off all Merino wool shirts and long-johns for men and women. Small and medium sizes only, at Amped on Nutrition. Sold out fast last sale – so don’t wait! Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm.
SERVING YOU. Put your mind at ease; I will check on your home while you’re away, take you to the airport. I am here to assist and support you in your daily, weekly or monthly chores. Marilyn At Your Service 250-285-2315.
COME GET YOUR FRESHLY-BAKED, organic artisan breads, bagels, and realbutter croissants at the Winter Market! Perfect for a Saturday morning treat. Will take pre-orders – email baking.by.rene@ gmail.com
KOSMIC KAFETERIA Creative Catering and Culinary Services – 285-2171
DICK’N’SONS TREE SERVICES – For all your tree needs. Pruning season is now! Please call for a free estimate. Over 30 years of experience. Certified and insured. 285-2682.
FREE TUNE-UPS AT SMOKEY’S Bike Chris Phillips Shop. Bring your bicycles in February 285-3040 for your spring tune-up and don’t pay for (cell) 202-6200 Midsize CAT Excavator (thumb & blade) labour. Pay for parts only. Big overhaul Tandem Hooklift Dump Truck FERMENTATIONS Sweetheart Sale prices will be reduced by 1 ½ hours. 1024 starts February 14. All in-stock red and Heriot Bay Road – 285-2447. GUTTERS. GUTTERS. GUTTERS. blush wine kits 15 – 20% off (excluding Hedefine Contracting, Discovery Islands’ RQ2012). One week only. Don’t miss out. roofing specialists, does 5”, K-style Yes, we also make beer. All beer kits also continuous gutters. Island convenience. reduced. 285-3822. Call 285-2866 for all your roofing and gutter needs. WANTED – Working manual typewriter. Please call 285-3668. Thank you. THE WATER GUY: Water systems GOOD HEALTH – MADE SIMPLE. We do the work and you benefit. Amped on Nutrition sprouts for you. Sprouts have the highest nutritional content of all ODDS AND ENDS OF FRUIT cluttering vegetables. Small $2.50 or large $4 for up your freezer? You may have enough for a batch of delicious Mixed Fruit Wine! super health at Amped. 285-3142. Call Terri at Fermentations to see how CAR SHARE/LOAN NEEDED for much you need. Please call in advance to approximately one week – to Calgary arrange fruit drop-off. 285-3822. and back. Mutually beneficial exchange. Call Gypsy Mama 202-8444 or email CARPENTER/HANDYMAN seeking employment. Foundations, framing, gypsymama89_5fm@yahoo.ca finishing, roofing, renovations, decks, drywall, treehouses, general labour. 8+ years of experience. Call Sheahan 285REAL ESTATE/RENTALS 2850. PATRICIA IS SEEKING a suitable home, in the $400/month range, for herself and Prompt, professional service 6 year old daughter. Leave a message at TQ journeyman 285-2599.
Ron Lolacher Contracting
LOST & FOUND
Renovations • Custom Designed Decks Complete Interior Finishing (home) 250 285-2203 • (cell) 250 287-0786
lrlolacher@gmail.com • Box 338, Heriot Bay, BC V0P MISSING – SMALL GREY short-haired cat off West Road between Community Centre and Camp Homewood, early CHAIN SAW WORK – Need your windfalls February. Her name is “Columbus”. limbed and bucked up? Want to get Please call 285-2779. a head start putting away next years firewood? ($180/cord) Call Garnet for ALL FOUND ITEMS RUN FREE (once this and other small chainsaw work. only/40 words or less) in the Hungry Hardworking – equipment provided. 250Eye. If you find a pet or other item, please 202-8852. try to locate its owner – your kindness won’t cost a dime. Deadline: before 6 NOLE CREEK SAWMILLS: milling, pm Mondays at the gas station or email moulding, kiln drying, all to your specific (michelle@thehungryeye.ca) No items by requirements. Speciality beams to 32 ft, phone, please. siding, flooring & much more. Your logs or mine. Free local pickup and delivery. Call Greg 285-2762 Website: www. nolecreeksawmills.com
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
Heart & Soul Home Care Sarah Gregg Granger, RN Certified Foot Care Nurse
Serving Quadra Island basic nursing services foot care health & wellness consulting respite therapeutic touch personal care
250-204-RN4U (7648) 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
Complete Construction Services Site Preparation to Design & Building Fine Finishing & Carpentry
250-285-3982
Cell: 250-830-3982 • jseffzig@gicable.com
TIGHT ON SPACE! Sorry – no room for trivia this week. Check back in next week’s edition of the Hungry Eye. Hungry Eye – February 15, 2012 • 3
R I F E N D LY R U O Y
PRICES EFFECTIVE February 15 21
While Quantities Last
Island
Grocery Stores! BLACKWELL ANGUS
Prime Rib
Roast
Bratwurst Sausages $4.49
Chicken
Legs Back-On
$2.29
$5.99
/lb
$13.21/kg
Family Pak
/lb
$5.05/kg
$2.49
BC
$3.28/kg
5lbs
/lb
OCEAN SPRAY
Cranberry Cocktails Assorted $5.99
3.78L
ISLAND FARMS 2%
Cottage Cheese $3.49
500g
KETTLE BRAND
Potato Chips 2 for $5
All Varieties
220g
CANADIAN HERITAGE
Maple Syrup $24.99 1L
$6.99
/100g
Honey Garlic or Double-Smoked
DANIELE Sopressata
Pepperoni
Salami $6.99
150g
$1.89
/100g
227g
QUAKER
Quick Oats $4.99
2.25Kg
ISLAND FARMS Classic Assorted
Ice Cream
1.65L
DEMPSTER’S SIGNATURE White or 100% Whole Wheat
SUNMAID Cinnamon Raisin
2 for $5
$3.99
Bread
600g
REESERS
Burritos 4 for $4
Assorted Frozen 142g
NUTS TO YOUL
Almond Butter $7.99
500g
Crunchy or Smooth
DS
Popping Corn
Grainery
$3.29
29¢
/100g
Parisienne
Salted Blanched
Baquette 400g
SWANSON Beef, Turkey or Chicken
Meat Pies Frozen 2 for $3 200g
SIMPLY NATURAL
Q. COVE 250-285-3391
V A L U E FO O
Loaf
Bread
Salsa 2 for $5
TRU
Bread
2 for $10
We reserve the right to limit quantities on our advertised items. 4 • Hungry Eye – February 15, 2012
$1.09
150g
Bottle Returns in February will be Donated to Quadra Legion STORE HOURS Both Stores 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EVERYDAY HERIOT BAY 250-285-2436
Pasta Salad
Salami
2 for $5
$2.29
$1.49
Greek
DANIELE Genoa
Sliced Crimini Baker Tomatoes Potatoes Mushrooms CALIFORNIA Beefsteak
$9.99 852g
/lb
$8.80/kg
/100g
2lbs
BC
$3.99
$1.69
$3.99
/lb
Turkey Burgers
Cutlets
Ham
Bell Peppers
Grapes
COMPLIMENTS
Honey
MEXICO
CHILE Red
$5.49/kg
/lb
$9.90/kg
Breaded Pork Loin
Peanuts
$2.79
29¢
Each
Plain
Cheese Sticks $4.99
/100g
Corn Nuts
6 Pack
79¢
/100g
Assorted 470ml
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