The Hungry Eye

APRIL 11, 2012

EVENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS QUADRA WOULD BE HOOPED without volunteers. Big appreciations to everyone who keeps the island spirit alive. National Volunteer Week is April 15 - 21.

Photo submitted by Fred Sepul

FRIDAY, APRIL 13; Emily Spiller, soulful, bluesy, singer-songwriter … April 20; Duffy Live, everyone’s favourite classic rock! Saturday nights; open mic with Mo. Toe tappin’, foot stompin’, sweet dancin’ every Friday and Saturday night. HBI Pub. Your extended living room!

FERMENTATIONS WILL BE CLOSED Friday, April 13, through Monday, April 16. 285-3822.

T H E E N E R G Y S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y Dilemma – David Hughes, a respected geoscientist, and authority on world fossilfuel reserves, will speak on Canadian and global energy and what must be considered to assure a more sustainable energy future. Saturday, April 14, QICC, 7:30 pm.

THIS WEEKEND AT Q.C.C. (April 14) SATURDAY 7:30 Sierra Quadra presents: “Energy Sustainability Dilemma”

EARTHQUAKE: A SURVIVOR’S STORY. This talk, with videos, and slides, will be given by a Quadra Islander who survived Christchurch’s (New Zealand) 2011 major earthquake. Where/When: Quadra Island APRIL SALE AT POLLUTED PIXIE! All Community Centre, Saturday, April 21, Delux Brand Hats are marked down to 7:30 pm. Free. Donations accepted. $20 for the month of April! Avon & Mark Party at Polluted Pixie: Sunday, April 15 WANTED: Kings, Lords, Knights and from 11 am – 2 pm. Avon rep Alli will be a few damsels in distress. We have here taking orders and doing mini demos! Queens, Ladies and bar wenches a plenty!

If you order any Avon products you will Book your character for “A Knight of get 10% off any store purchase that day! Murder”, it’s an interactive spectacular Oh, and there will be door prizes! and hilarious dinner in Herons. Saturday, April 21. 285-3322.

NEXT WEEK AT Q.C.C. (April 16-20) MONDAY 8:30 Low Impact Fitness; SUNDAY JAZZ IN HERONS is sure to be 9:30 Parent & Tots; 10:00 Yoga with an entertaining evening with The Good Josephine; 3:00 Sing for Pure Joy; 4:30 News Jazz Band. Jazz standards, gospel Karate; 5:00 Boot Camp; 6:00 Weight and swinging songs of faith to enhance Watchers; TUESDAY 9:30 Qi Gong; your dining pleasure. Sunday, April 22 10:00 Spinners; 5:00 Yoga with Megan; from 5:30 to 8:30 pm 6:10 Zumba Class with Pam (first timers SOUTH QUADRA FIRE PROTECTION come at 6:00); 7:00 Camera Course; District AGM, Wednesday, April 25, 2012 6:30 Belly Dancing (check with Sarah 7 pm at #1 Fire Hall 844 Heriot Bay Boyes for possible change); 7:30 Folk Rd. Election of two (2) Trustees, Voting Dancing; WEDNESDAY Noon Community requirements, must be: a) Canadian Kitchen lunch; 1:00 Physio with Klari; citizen b) 18 years of age or older c) land 3:00 Creative Theatre for Kids; 7:00 owner within the Fire Protection District.

Camera Course; THURSDAY 8:45 Body Sculpt with Marion; 9:30 Quilter’s Class; THE VANCOUVER SWISS CHORAL 9:45 Parent and Tots; 4:30 Karate; 5:00 Society to perform in Herons Dining Room Yoga with Megan; 6:45 Quadra Singers; Saturday, May 5. Enjoy a fabulous buffet FRIDAY 8:30 Low Impact Fitness; 9:00 dinner and an inspiring performance.

Quilter’s Class Dinner and show $24.95. Seating at 5:30 pm. The Inn is alive with the sound of QI SALMON ENHANCEMENT SOCIETY music! Reserve 285-3322 (QISES) will hold its 2012 Annual General Meeting at 7 pm on Wednesday, April Y O D E L I N G W O R K S H O P with the 18 in the QISES Eco-Centre (old fish Vancouver Swiss Choral Society at the hatchery), Village Bay Road, just past Heriot Bay Inn. Saturday, May 5 from Walcan Road on the right. All welcome.

1:30 to 3 pm. $20 per person. Don’t miss this fun filled lesson in the art of MEDIEVAL KNIGHT OF MURDER at the yodeling. You might be a natural! Reserve Heriot Bay Inn! Saturday, April 21. This 285-3322. interactive dinner is so much fun, your cheeks will be sore from laughter. Don’t MISPLACED YOUR FLYER? Tru Value miss it! $49. Advance reservation 285- specials – for both the Heriot Bay and 3322. Pick up your part today! Costumes Q-Cove stores – can be viewed online available. every week at www.thehungryeye.ca

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FREE! Parenting Seminar Series 1.

Feb. 20/12 –

The Power of Positive Parenting

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Mar. 19/12 –

Raising Confident, Competent Children

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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

EVENTS CONTINUED A WA R D W I N N I N G , c o n s u m m a t e entertainer Gary Fjellgaard is bringing his “rich, timbered voice” and western roots music to dinner show in Herons Saturday, May 12. A three course dinner, seating at 6 pm. Show begins with dessert. $55 reserve 285-3322. www. fjellgaard.bc.ca

QUADRA CRAFTS would like to extend a heartfelt THANK-YOU to everybody for their 17 years of support and appreciation for this little island icon. It is very exciting to see it reopen as “WORKS OF HEART” under the helm of Cindy Reveley.

Cindy is going to do a fantastic job of representing local artisans, continuing with a lot of Quadra Crafts old favourites THE SECOND ANNUAL Chamber Music and introducing new and exciting lines.

Festival (July 5 - 8) is seeking billeting for Please continue to support her. Best of Phil Hansen and fellow musicians. They luck Cindy! will also be looking for volunteers. If you can help out, please call Lois at the Heriot THERE WILL BE A NEW “Buzz in the Bay Inn. 285-3322 Bay.” Heidy has just moved next door to open JAVA BAY CAFE. Fresh baked EARTH WEEK ROAD SIDE Litter Pick goods, delicious lattes, fantastic frapps, Up — Get clear plastic bags from Quadra many assorted teas, including rooibos, Community Centre, pick up roadside chai and tea lattes. Opening in May. See litter in your neighbourhood, and deposit you then. bags on West Rd or Heriot Bay Rd and VIKEN Waste Disposal will pick them up. NEW! SUBMIT YOUR AD ONLINE! Thanks Viken! Let’s do something positive Classified ads up to 80 words can now be submitted through the Hungry Eye for our island environment. website. It’s easy: count your words, CAFÉ AROMA NEWS – Coffee select the number of weeks you’d like your tasting Tuesday/Wednesday, 2 – 4 ad to run, and pay online. You’ll receive a pm. Introduction of new coffee from receipt in your inbox. Check the Hungry Island Roasters. Entertainment – social Eye website to learn more and submit gathering. Café Aroma Feature – Bulk your ad: www.thehungryeye.ca espresso beans for sale by ½ pound; also special order of beans from Island Classified ads can still be submitted at the gas station, but exact change is Specialty Roasters. required. 1–40 words $6.25 + hst ($7.00 SPRING IS HERE! Colour is beginning total); 41–80 words $15.17 + hst ($16.00 to burst back into the world! Capture total). it with paint, clay, paper mache, felts, crayons, pipe cleaners and googly eyes. CASTLE PRINTING printed this issue of Create your desires with supplies from the Hungry Eye Hummingbird Office and Art Supply.

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 Email: bookbonanza@telus.net

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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 ($16.00 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.

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GOOD STUFF TO KNOW

HELP WANTED

QUADRA TAXI AND TOURS requires part time drivers to work 1 to 4 shifts per week (more as the season gets You should be prepared to take care of busier). We can adjust times to suit other yourself and your family for a minimum employment. Application forms available of 72 hours. If disaster strikes, it may take with any taxicab. 24 Hour Taxi 205-0505 emergency workers some time to get to you as they help those in desperate need.

Follow these three steps to get prepared.

GARAGE SALES IS YOUR FAMILY PREPARED FOR AN EMERGENCY?

Step 1: Know the Risks Learn about the natural hazards in your area. More importantly, learn how to prepare for them – a natural hazard need not be a natural disaster. Being prepared can make a world of difference.

Step 2: Make a Plan By definition, emergencies happen when we don’t expect them, and often when families are not together. Suddenly, you need to think about your kids at school or elderly parents across town. If phones don’t work, or some roads aren’t accessible, what will you do?

Hungry Eye Trivia “For Gardeners”

1. What is the most widely grown plant in the world?

2. Name a vegetable that is, botancially, part of the lily family.

3. Eighty percent of the world’s rose species come from .

YOGA WITH JOSEPHINE Spring Session starts this week. A few spaces still available: Monday 5 - 6:30 pm Advanced, Wednesday 5 - 6:30 pm Yoga 101 for beginners. 11 weeks $140. Please email josephine@yogamama.org or call 250204-9642 to register or for information.

U OF Q. April 11; safe homes in emergencies big and small with QUADRA CHILDRENS’ CENTRE’S Sarah Bible … April 18; Tan that hide annual garage sale is coming May 5! We demonstrating with rabbit skins is Helene are asking the community for donations. Lepage. Be entertained, taught some They can be delivered to our back deck. tricks and empowered. Learn from your No clothing or computer equipment neighbours, Wednesdays HBI Pub. 7 pm. please. For more info call 285-3511 ZUMBA WITH PAM – the first ever weekly MOVING/ESTATE SALE – Saturday, Zumba class on Quadra. Tuesdays from April 14 – 9 am to 2 pm – 867 Ferry 6:10 – 7:10 pm at QCC. Get a great Road – Furniture, tools, household goods, workout with a fantastic instructor; kitchenware. Everything must go! owner of Stereo Fitness on Dogwood.

ADVERTISE YOUR garage/yard/moving Quadra thanks you Pam – you rock! sale in the Hungry Eye and you’ve put a T-BALL STARTS MAY 2 on Blenkin personal invitation into every mailbox on Field. It is Wednesdays 4 – 5 pm for 4-7 Quadra Island. year olds. It is free. Come and register at

Having a family emergency plan will NO ENERGY for a garage sale? Try a save time and make real situations less classified ad for your bigger stuff. Only $7 (HST inc) for 40 words or less and $16 stressful.

(HST inc) sfor 41-80 words. Count your Step 3: Get a Kit words! There is no better way to sell an item on Quadra than in the Hungry Eye. In case of a major event you will need some basic supplies set aside. Many emergency kit items may already be in BUY/SELL/TRADE your home. It’s just a question of taking some time and putting them together as LOVING FAMILY WANTED for two sister cats. Contact Angela at 250-204-0368. your emergency kit.

For more info, including details about risks specific to your area, how to create a family emercency plan and what supplies to include in your emercency kit, visit www.getprepared.ca

CLASSES / WORKSHOPS

WOOD CHIPPER FOR SALE. 8HP Briggs engine, up to 4” intake. Extra blades and screens. Engine recently serviced. $1200.

Call 285-2127.

QCC or phone 285-3243. Thanks coach, Jordan Benner and Melanie Zylstra.

NEW MONDAY RESTORATIVE YOGA Class – West Road Studio – Begins April 2. Prepay $60 for 6 week session, $12 drop-in. Call Sue Beattie 285-2948. Mats and props provided.

BELLYDANCE CLASSES now Thursdays.

April 12, starts 6:30 pm, one hour class in Room 3, Community Centre upstairs.

Tuesday class on April 10 canceled. Call Sarah 285-3425 with any questions.

Costumes and New coin belts for sale too.

KID’S SOCCER STARTS on the school field, April 24. It is Tuesdays at 5 pm for M O M A N D B A B E S H O P – S w a p , 4-7 year olds and 5:45 for 8 years and consignment quality goods. Bring what over. It’s free. Come and register at QCC you no longer need, find what you’ve or phone 285-3243. Thanks coach, Paul been looking for. Saturday, April 21 from Nimmon.

9 – noon, QCC, Room 3. Have a lot - $5 WEEKEND MEDITATION RETREAT: 4th for a table. Have a little - $2. Visit us on Annual Buddhist retreat with Robert at Facebook. the Quadra Children’s Centre. April 27, TWIN BED AND FRAME – excellent 7:00pm-9:00pm; April 28, 9:00-9:00; condition. Hoover vacuum cleaner. Pick April 29, 9:00-4:00. This retreat will offer up for $30. Call 285-2404. instruction, sitting/walking meditation and Dharma talks. Registration: $50. For more details, contact Don McEachern at Your Eye on Quadra...

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My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to see things from the plant’s point of view.”

—H. Fred Dale Hungry Eye – April 11, 2012 • 3

3. Asia 2. Two possible answers: onion and asparagus.

1. Wheat. It has been cultivated for more than 7,000 years on every continent except Antarctica.

SERVICES Prompt, professional service TQ journeyman

Ron Lolacher Contracting

Renovations • Custom Designed Decks Complete Interior Finishing

REAL ESTATE/RENTALS

THE SUN IS SHINING and so should your car! Specializing in interior/exterior car detailing, waxing and polishing. Call Adam at 285-3914 to help keep your car looking it’s best. Please leave a message.

LANDSCAPING, PROPERTY Maintenance and Yard Work. Experienced landscaper lrlolacher@gmail.com • Box 338, Heriot Bay, BC V0P and gardener with local references.

AT YOUR SERVICE – Compassionately All types of work done from garden caring for you. Supporting and assisting design to hedge/tree trimming and basic your independence. I will cook, shop, cleanup. Quality service at an affordable housekeep, transport you, etc. I will be the rate. Phone: (250) 285-2838 Email: daughter, niece or friend accompanying leefrehner11@hotmail.com you in your time of need. Call Marilyn McPhee for free consultation. Home 2852315 or Cell 204-3346 (home) 250 285-2203 • (cell) 250 287-0786

DOES YOUR DECK, sidewalk or siding need a little spring cleaning? Call Adam for all your pressure washing, window and gutter cleaning needs! Call 285-3914 and please leave a message.

Chris Phillips 285-3040

(cell) 202-6200

Midsize CAT Excavator (thumb & blade) Tandem Hooklift Dump Truck

IDEAL TENANTS. Wanted to rent, small house or cabin. Long term only, please.

For single mother and one child on limited income. Very clean, very quiet and don’t smoke or drink! Please contact Lena at 285-3564.

SKILLED, RESPONSIBLE CARETAKER (squatter) at your service! Clean, quiet, respectful, pet and plant friendly, no smoking or drinking, or fun of any kind. Free labour! Fencing, roofing, siding, flooring, tree work, stone work, landscaping, cleaning, organizing and more. Work and character references available upon request. Contact Isaac: isaac84@hotmail.ca WELL-MAINTAINED, very private 2 bedroom house on large scenic acreage in Q-Cove. Includes 4 appliances and fenced garden. $900/month plus utilities.

Available May 1. Call 519-273-6920 or email karyndirse@yahoo.ca

SUNNY 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT for KOSMIC KAFETERIA Creative Catering rent – located in Heriot Bay. $750/month and Culinary Services – Book now at includes hydro. Private, with deck. Close to pub. Call 285-3876 285-2171.

HEART & SOUL HOME CARE is now SPACE FOR RENT: small office, studio offering in home blood sample collection. or starter site for new business in Upper To schedule an appointment or to inquire Realm. Call 285-2880. about any other of my home care services, EXPERIENCED HORTICULTURIST please contact me at your earliest LOST & FOUND for hire. I can help your garden grow convenience. Sarah Gregg Granger,RN and thrive. Available for consultations, 250-204-RN4U (7648) FOUND: KAYAK during the March planning, and efficient, skilled, careful 12 storm. Please call 285-2247 with toil in your soil. Call Ryan at 202-2326 NOLE CREEK SAWMILLS: milling, description. or email nassichuk@gmail.com for more moulding, kiln drying, all to your specific information. Website: www.ryansgarden. requirements. Speciality beams to 32 ft, ALL FOUND ITEMS RUN FREE in the siding, flooring & much more. Your logs Hungry Eye. If you find a pet or other item, com or mine. Free local pickup and delivery. please try to locate its owner. Deadline: FERRY GODMOTHER DELIVERY has a Call Greg 285-2762 Website: www. before 6 pm Mondays at the gas station few new services. Ikea/Lee Valley trip to nolecreeksawmills.com or by email (michelle@thehungryeye.ca). pick up orders April 13 and styrofoam/ plastic bag recycling. Call 285-2114 or THE WATER GUY: Water systems 287-1559 or find us on facebook at www. by certified environmental operator.

Well water analysis: sales, service and facebook.com/ferrygodmother installation of: ultraviolet treatment GUTTERS. GUTTERS. GUTTERS. systems: filtration products; pumps, Hedefine Contracting, Discovery Islands’ pressure & well equipment; specialty roofing specialists, does 5”, K-style pump sales. Quadra, Cortes and beyond. continuous gutters. Island convenience. Q-Cove, 285-3744/830-3744/email: Call 285-2866 for all your roofing and waterguy@uniserve.com gutter needs.

SIGNS, PICTURE FRAMING and simple Engraving at Waypoint Signs beside Quadra Builders. Tuesday -Thursday, 9 Have you just moved to Quadra Island?

– noon and 1 – 4 pm. (look for OPEN sign Please call Judy at 285-2150 to receive on other days). Appointments possible to a “Welcome to Quadra” package. This suit your schedule. Friendly, efficient, visit is sponsored by the Discovery personalized service with quality products Islands Chamber of Commerce and at affordable rates. 285-2815 & info@ Quadra Island Businesses. waypointsigns.com

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APRIL SHOWER OF SAVINGS! BLACKWELL ANGUS

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Pork Breakfast Sausages $3.49

Inside Round Frying Chicken Roast $8.80/kg

/lb

/lb

$5.05/kg

$1.39/lb

$1.52/kg

$3.06/kg

CALIFORNIA

Pinata Apples

$1.29/lb

$3.06/kg

$2.84/kg

DEMPSTERS SIGNATURE Sesame or 100% Whole Wheat

Bread

2 for $5

600g

ISLAND FARMS Simply 2% Assorted

Yogurt $2.99

Swiss Cheese $2.99

650g

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Wraps $2.99

Assorted

8 PACK

Relish $1.79

375mL

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BRAGG

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120-143g

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680mL

BLUE MONKEY

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Flax Buns

/100g

Bits & Bites

$3.49

4 Pack

Crème Cheese

Danish $2.29

Raw

Almonds $1.29

650g

Whipped Salad Dressing

2 Pack

89¢

/100g

Salted

Peanuts

29¢

/100g

Coconut Water 2 for $3

Bottle Returns in April will be Donated to May Day Celebrations STORE HOURS Both Stores 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EVERYDAY HERIOT BAY 250-285-2436

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Apple Juice 4 for $5 Greek Yogurt

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BULLS EYE

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Sweet Green, Hamburger or Hotdog

SUNRYPE Pure

$3.99

BOTHWELL

DEMPSTERS Selected Varieties

907g

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Celery

$2.18/kg

450g

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Italian Style Meatballs

Pastrami

BC

Broccoli Crowns

$4.39

All Beef Wieners

Montreal Smoked

Canteloupe Melons

69¢

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