FEBRUARY 8, 2012
EVENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS MEMORIES OF ADRIAN: Please help us create a memories book about Adrian Koeleman for his daughter and grandchildren. Bring written memories to Adrian’s Celebration of Life Saturday, February 11 from 2 – 4 pm at the Community Centre. Also, if you wish, please bring finger foods to share because Adrian loved potlucks! VALENTINE’S DINNER AND DANCE – Saturday, February 11. Chicken or steak dinner at 6:30 for $15 with dance to follow at 8 pm with Go Dog Go - $5. The general meeting February 15 is cancelled.
“VALENTINE’S PETAL” Photo by Jody Stuart
HOMEGROWN LOCAL ART NIGHT at Evangeline’s in the Cove. Saturday, February 11 from 7 to 9 pm – by donation. Check out the original talent of our own Islanders. Music, stories, and poetry. Lots of inexpensive quality local gifts. Beat the winter blahs with a night out.
GESHE YONGDONG speaks on “Tibetan Prayer Flags” at 11 am at Spirit Books, Upper Realm, Quathiaski Cove on THIS FRIDAY! February 10 … Cortez Sunday, February 12. Suggested donation Islands Mixed Greens. Cortes special is $10 (or pay what you can afford). Call room rate $49. February 17 … Curl, Steve or Danielle at 285-3323 for more female blues band. Saturday nights; open information. mic with Mo. Put some light and laughs onto those dark January nights. HBI Pub. FEBRUARY AT HBI, Herons and Fireside Lounge – “To Quadra with Love” a Your extended living room! collaborative art show. Reception Sunday, THIS WEEKEND AT Q.C.C. (Feb 10February 12 from 1:30 to 4 pm. Lydia 12)FRIDAY Friday Flicks presents: Brittany will unveil “The Secrets to an Starbuck 7:45; SATURDAY Building Unconventional Happy Marriage” with Resiliency workshop 10:00; SUNDAY cameo appearances and conversational Active Sundays kids program 10:00 a.m.; live art pieces. Collage Portraiture for kids 3:00, *must SHARI ULRICH, Barney Bentall, Tom register for all kids programs. Taylor and a delicious meal in Herons RENOWNED GRIFFITH HILTZ TRIO to on Saturday, February 25. $55. Seating play in Herons Saturday, February 11. at 6 pm. Almost sold out, reserve now! Take your sweetheart out for Valentines 285-3322 Dinner and Jazz in Herons. Music 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Reservations to 8 pm. Dinner MISPLACED YOUR FLYER? Tru Value plus $10 seat. Great menu choices. specials can be viewed online every week at www.thehungryeye.ca Reserve 285-3322.
NEXT WEEK AT Q.C.C. (Feb 13-17) 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; 7:00 Garden Club; TUESDAY 9:00 Quilters; 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; W E D N E S D AY 9 : 0 0 P h y s i o t h e r a p y 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. OSCARS AT THE HBI? Oh yeah. Red carpet wear (Quadra style) at the red carpet hour: Sunday, February 26. Games, prizes and drink specials start at 4:30 pm. So much fun! JAZZALELE UKE DUO - Anna Lyman, Steve Sutton in the Fireside Lounge Saturday, March 3. 7 pm, $15. Ukulele lessons on Sunday. Beginner, intermediate or advanced, $20. Check out our www. heriotbayinn.com for details. Hear their amazing music at www.jazzalele.com VALDY IS COMING to the HBI Saturday, March 17. Enjoy this great Canadian folk artist and a three course dinner in Herons. $55. Reserve now; 285-3322. QUADRA ISLAND VISITORS’ BINDER: It’s time to prepare your advertising pages for 2012. Tourism Binder includes Accommodation, Activities, Artists, Dining, Healing Arts, Shops and Services. Widely distributed on Quadra and in Campbell River. Contact Susan 285-2556 swilson@gicable.com for more details.
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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
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
LOST & FOUND
DISHWASHER, dryer, washing machine and stove for sale @ $50/each. All name CLASSES / WORKSHOPS brands in good working order. Make an U OF Q. Wednesday, February 8; Poker offer … Trevor 285-2855. Inspect your basics with (not always winners but) dream appliances, house across from the definite masters of the game; Blake Dixie Library! All are guaranteed to work and and David Vinet. 7 pm HBI Pub. Learn make your home happy! something new every Wednesday. Do SIDELINES SHOP at The Heriot Bay Inn you have a topic to teach? Call Tracy continually adding innovative gifts to our 285-3322. selection. Delight your gift giving fancy: QUADRA CIRCLE SENIORS invites accents for home and garden, art, jewelry, seniors to join us Fridays 11am – 2 pm for pottery, and sale specials. We love helping exercise, conversation and lunch at 1281 you spend your loot, everyday! 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.
L.B. SWEET chocolate orders for Valentines. Fiery, fruity and flowery truffle flavours, just for the love of it. Box of 8 @ $12. Box of 15 @ $21. Also pretty RESTORATIVE YOGA – Wednesdays pink salted Toffees $7. Call Lisa, 285– West Road Studio – Available at: 10 2572 to order. – 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 “Valentine’s Day” and props provided.
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REAL ESTATE/RENTALS
LONG TERM RENTAL – fully furnished one bedroom, duplex, ocean view FOUND: Full Jerry Can on the corner $500/month plus utilities. Deposit and of Green Rd and Cove Rd at 6:15 am references required. Call Bev at 204Thursday Feb 2nd. Call 285-2551 and 4121. describe can type and contents for return. AVAILABLE MARCH 1 – Mobile home ALL FOUND ITEMS RUN FREE (once on 5 acres. Large carport and fenced only/40 words or less) in the Hungry established, but neglected, garden. Eye. If you find a pet or other item, please 2 large and 2 small bedrooms. 2 full try to locate its owner – your kindness bathrooms, laundry and dishwasher. won’t cost a dime. Deadline: before 6 $800/month plus utilities. West Road. pm Mondays at the gas station or email $400 damage deposit and references. (michelle@thehungryeye.ca) No items by 285-3200. phone, please.
1. When was Valentine’s Day declared a holiday? And by whom? 2. People in which profession receive the most valentine’s each year? 3. Why did the “X” symbol become synonymous with the kiss?
1. In 1537, King Henry VIII officially declared February 14th the holiday of St. Valentine’s Day.
WATCH THE GAMES and WIN BIG! 2 tickets to the Canucks and two nights stay at the Sandman Inn! Canucks, HBI Pub. A winner every week will be entered to win this grand prize drawn March 17. Must be present to win.
VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT from evoc. Guys and gals buy your sweetie a gift certificate from evoc. Just call 202-3609, place your order, and it will be ready for pickup.
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LIME SODA PHOTOGRAPHY & Lydia Rosemarie Brittany present photos and fascinators for the month of February. Make it a date at Kameleon Food and Drink. With every meal purchased, enjoy a date square for ½ price. Sweet fascinating fun times guaranteed.
COSTUME SALE until February 29! 30 years of Sarah’s Bellydance, Halloween & Mayday costumes, fabrics & stuff. Also new bellydance belts for sale and an adjustable dress form in excellent shape. Evenings & weekends, call in advance: 285-3425, 285-2815, or 250-850-4419.
3. During the Medieval period, those who could not write were allowed to sign documents with an ‘X.’ This was done before witnesses, and the signer placed a kiss on the “X” to show sincerity.
EVENTS CON’T
BUY/SELL/TRADE
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
SERVICES FREE TUNE-UPS AT SMOKEY’S Bike Shop. Bring your bicycles in February for your spring tune-up and don’t pay for labour. Pay for parts only. Big overhaul prices will be reduced by 1 ½ hours. 1024 Heriot Bay Road – 285-2447.
Prompt, professional service TQ journeyman
Ron Lolacher Contracting
Renovations • Custom Designed Decks Complete Interior Finishing (home) 250 285-2203 • (cell) 250 287-0786
lrlolacher@gmail.com • Box 338, Heriot Bay, BC V0P
IT IS TIME TO PRUNE your fruit trees! Call Hanna at 285-3931. Experienced, reasonable rates, references available. Complete Construction Services Site Preparation to Design & Building Fine Finishing & Carpentry
NOLE CREEK SAWMILLS: milling, moulding, kiln drying, all to your specific requirements. Speciality beams to 32 ft, 250-285-3982 Cell: 250-830-3982 • jseffzig@gicable.com siding, flooring & much more. Your logs or mine. Free local pickup and delivery. STUDIO TOUR ARTISANS! I’d love to Call Greg 285-2762 Website: www. be a supplier for your framing/display nolecreeksawmills.com needs. I’ll order what’s needed to save you time and travel. If you DIY or need some help, call soon: Waypoint Signs Heart & Soul Home Care Sarah Gregg Granger, RN 285-2815. “Designing the business for Certified Foot Care Nurse Quadra”. Serving Quadra Island AT YOUR SERVICE – Compassionately basic nursing services foot care health & wellness consulting respite caring for you. Supporting and assisting therapeutic touch personal care your independence. I will cook, shop, 250-204-RN4U (7648) housekeep, transport you, whatever you need! I will be the daughter, niece, friend accompanying you in your time of need. GUTTERS. GUTTERS. GUTTERS. Call Marilyn McPhee 285-2315. Hedefine Contracting, Discovery Islands’ roofing specialists, does 5”, K-style continuous gutters. Island convenience. Call 285-2866 for all your roofing and gutter needs.
Chris Phillips 285-3040
THE WATER GUY: Water systems by certified environmental operator. (cell) 202-6200 Well water analysis: sales, service and Midsize CAT Excavator (thumb & blade) installation of: ultraviolet treatment Tandem Hooklift Dump Truck systems: filtration products; pumps, FUR FREE FEBRUARY!! Book a waxing pressure & well equipment; specialty appointment at evoc in February for $30 pump sales. Quadra, Cortes and beyond. or more and receive a complimentary Q-Cove, 285-3744/830-3744/email: eyebrow shape - $15 value. Get yourself waterguy@uniserve.com ready for a memorable Valentine’s Day! 250-202-3609 (tee hee!) KOSMIC KAFETERIA Creative Catering and Culinary Services – 285-2171 LOVE YOUR VALENTINE with a gift of Rejuvenation! Super packages for couples and affordable gifts that show you care! Massage, reflexology, LaStone Therapy, infrared sauna, steam and hydrotherapy, SIGNS, PICTURE FRAMING and simple body scrubs, mini-facials … mix and Engraving at Waypoint Signs beside match to suit your budget! Lori 203-2248. Quadra Builders. Tuesday -Thursday, 9 ODDS AND ENDS OF FRUIT cluttering – noon and 1 – 4 pm. (look for OPEN sign up your freezer? You may have enough on other days). Appointments possible to for a batch of delicious Mixed Fruit Wine! suit your schedule. Friendly, efficient, Call Terri at Fermentations to see how personalized service with quality products much you need. Please call in advance to at affordable rates. 285-2815 & info@ waypointsigns.com arrange fruit drop-off. 285-3822. Hungry Eye – February 8, 2012 • 3
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BLACKWELL ANGUS
/lb
$16.51/kg
Drumsticks /lb
$3.49
$6.99/lb
$4.82/kg
CALIFORNIA Clip Top
EARTHBOUND
59¢
$3.69
Yams
Carrots
$9.99
825g
DEMPSTER’S
Bagels 2 for $6
All Varieties
6 Pack
PACIFIC Evaporated
385ml
BARBARA’S
Cheese Puffs 2 for $5 Assorted 155-198g
$1.99
$5.99
Assorted
4L Pail
SILVER HILLS 20 Grain or Alpine Grain
Bread
2 for $7
600g
Lasagne 2 for $10
Assorted Frozen 907g
SIMPLY NATURAL
Yogurt
2 for $6
650g
Margarine $2.99
907g
Havarti Cheese /100g
V A L U E FO O
454g
BLUE DIAMOND
Breeze Pasta Sauce Almond Beverage Assorted 2 for $7 Assorted 2 for $4
$2.79
/100g
DS
Multi Grain
Chocolate-Covered
$2.49
79¢
Pretzels
Bread
/100g
Garlic
Unsulphured
Papaya Spears
Bread
$2.99
99¢
Loaf
Coffee Beans
739ml
Sausage
$2.89
AROMA ROAST
$11.99
/100g
Chorizo or Swiss Farmer
Loaf
COMPLIMENTS Soft Balance
Assorted
Fruit Strudel $2.99
/100g
Ginger Chunks
4 Pack
89¢
/100g
946ml
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/100g
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Canned Milk 2 for $3
Halva
CALIFORNIA BUCK BRAND
Ice Cream
Cheese
7 Layer
375g
Coleslaw
/100g
/lb
ISLAND FARMS
ARMSTRONG Marble or Medium
$4.39
$15.41/kg
$1.49
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3lbs
/lb
Wieners
Fillets
Bavarian
$2.19
/lb
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Meatloaf
on-the-vine
$2.99
/lb
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Mushrooms
$1.30/kg
Snapper
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BC Jumbo Brown
$6.59/kg
Porkloin
Centre-Cut Chops
$2.49
$5.49/kg
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Bone In
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