JUNE 6, 2012
EVENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
FRIDAY, JUNE 8; Cortes Mixed Greens, funky psychedelic rock … June 15; Groovin’ blues and more with Hal Douglas Band … June 22; The Modern Grass on tour from Nova Scotia! HBI Pub. 9pm. Bluegrass Workshop with The Modern Grass 1pm/$20. Reserve 285-3322 RUMOR HAS IT there is a hot new country band on Quadra. Curious? Get your cowboy boots on and two step on over to the legion on June 9 for some toe tappin’ foot stompin good music. The cost will be $15.00 for steak dinner and dance, $6.00 for burgers, and $5.00 for dance only. 6:00-10:00pm. All proceeds to Quadra Elementary Grade 5/6 class. ARE YOU AN ARTISAN who wants more visibility for your creations? A small inexpensive retail space with high traffic is available on the main floor of the Cove Centre. Recently renovated, 170 sq. ft. Call Kim or Ed 250-2853138. CASTLE PRINTING printed this issue of the Hungry Eye
VET CLINIC ON QUADRA – Tuesday, HELP! WE NEED VOLUNTEERS June 12. For an appointment please to come with clippers and snip the phone Kelly at 285-2176. flowering broom around Blenkin Park before it turns to seed. Call QCC 285NEXT WEEK AT Q.C.C. (June 11-15) 3243 for more info, or Marg Vershuur MONDAY 8:30 Low Impact Fitness; 285-3557 for company on the job. 9:30 Parent & Tots; 10:00 Yoga with Josephine; 3:00 Sing for Pure Joy QUADRA ISLAND FARMER’S Market 4:30 Karate; 5:00 Boot Camp (outside); and Bazaar. Every Friday 12 – 4pm 6:00 Weight Watchers; TUESDAY 9:00 Heriot Bay Tru-Value. Every Saturday Yoga with Brenda; 9:00 Quilters; 5:00 10 – 2pm Q.Cove/Credit Union. Kids Soccer; 5:00 Yoga with Brenda; Something for everyone. Arts, crafts, WEDNESDAY 10:00 Baby Clinic; 4:00 veggies and more! Don’t miss out! T-Ball; THURSDAY 8:45 Body Sculpt Stella 285-3184 or Michele 285-3747 with Marion; 9:00 Yoga with Brenda; quadramarket@gmail.com 9:45 Parent and Tots; 4:30 Karate;5:00 V O L U N T E E R S WA N T E D for the Yoga with Megan; 6:30 Belly Dancing; Discovery Islands Chamber Music FRIDAY 8:30 Low Impact Fitness Festival. July 11 to 15. Contact Lois at 10 SEATS LEFT! Bob McDonald of 250-285-3322. CBC’s Quirks and Quarks to speak BIANCA B BY THE SEA – Stop and at a fundraising dinner for “Save the check our selection of hats, t-shirts, Heart of Quadra Parks”. Saturday, sunglasses and recycled things. Adults, June 16, 6pm. Herons at the Heriot children and men. Great prices – at Bay Inn. $100 (includes $70 donation) the old library – open 11am to 7pm. reservations: 285-3322. Much more room to play. Hasta luego QUADRA ISLAND CHAMBER MUSIC muchachos! Boot camp: July 4- 8 Heriot Bay Inn AROMA NEWS: Baseball weekend Bayview Room. 1- 4 pm daily. Coaching & Studio Tour proofed to keep us in Early, Baroque, Classical, and hopping, Therefore; we anticipate the Romantic styles for all instrumentalists Garden Tour to bring thirsty & hungry with Phil Hansen, master teacher. $295. patrons to our door. Helene, from Island Reserve: 285-3322. www.philscafe.net Roaster’s has been patiently training DISCOVERY ISLANDS Chamber Music me in the art and science of an excellent Festival July 11 to 15. Phil Hansen, espresso. This month our coffee tasting first cellist in the Calgary Philharmonic will feature, Nicaragua coffees, come and colleagues return to captivate join us Tuesday & Wednesday June audiences with their amazing sense 12th and 13th, 2-4PM. The dedicated of the complexity and styles. www. men who are loyal patrons have heriotbayinn.com for details. requested a masculine corner to rival the cozy ‘Zen’ corner, we welcome QUADRA ISLAND’S 47TH ANNUAL your ideas! We continue to offer your T rout Derby/B.C. Family Fishing favorites edibles plus feature Panini to Weekend, June 16 & 17 at Village Bay order plus salad, European style crepes Lake. Adults $10 and youth $5. Must to the Sunday menu. Please let us know be entered by 12pm Sunday and final if our daily baked goods are meeting weigh-in is at 3pm Sunday. Great your expectations? Thank you from the prizes, food and good family fun! great Staff of Café Aroma.
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CLASSES / WORKSHOPS
HALF-SIAMESE older kitten urgently needs foster home to patiently build trust and keep her safe until Sassy is ready for adoption. Please call Quadra Cat Rescue 250-285-CATS (2287) if you can help. Info:www.quadracats.com
U OF Q IS BACK! June 6; learn the basics of wine appreciation … June 13; appreciating butterflies with our in-house biologist Lunabelle LoiseauTremblay. Pub education, a one hour class taught by your neighbours. New summer time; 9pm in the HBI PUB.
IS IT TIME TO SEPARATE home & work? Do you require reliable TELUS high speed internet? We have air conditioned office space available in the well-kept Cove Centre. Recently renovated, approximately 200 sq. ft. Call Kim or Ed 250-285-3138. SUBMIT YOUR AD ONLINE! Classified ads can now 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
OUTDOOR SUMMER BOOT CAMP begins this Friday morning. June 6 starting at 9am at the Quadra Community Centre. $10 drop-in. Call Terryl at 285-3919. Rain or shine. Think fun!
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
IN THE COVE
HELP WANTED
THE DISCOVERY ISLANDS Chamber of Commerce is seeking individual(s) for brochure racking on the Quadra/ Campbell River and/or the Quadra/ Cortes ferry. Remuneration to be negotiated according to route(s). Navigating stairs with brochures THE EYE’S “Island People & Places” is required. Preference given to isn’t just for kids. Use it for special Members. Interested? Email chamber@ birthdays, anniversaries, births, discoveryislands.ca marriages, new business start-ups, etc. No charge. Please send your submission ideas to islandpeople@thehungryeye. REAL ESTATE/RENTALS ca Requirements include: a high resolution digital photo plus a very brief FOR RENT – one bedroom house in blurb when appropriate (60 word max.) Heriot Bay on fenced shared property. Please do not submit advertisements $600/month. Rent includes – washer/ for businesses to “Island People & dryer, fridge, dishwasher, stove/selfcleaning oven, Internet and full satellite Places.” TV package. Long term. 285-2838 MISPLACED YOUR FLYER? Tru Value specials – for both the Heriot Bay and Q-Cove stores – can be viewed online LOST & FOUND every week at www.thehungryeye.ca FOUND – LG CELL PHONE. Call 2852899.
TARGET YOUR CUSTOMERS The Hungry Eye is delivered to every mailbox on Quadra. There’s no better (or cheaper) way to reach all the eyes on the island.
FOUND: BICYCLE HEADLAMP. Corner Cape Mudge Rd, and Joyce Rd. Call to identify. 285-3101. 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.
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 6 PM MONDAY WITHOUT PREJUDICE. No responsibility is undertaken for any errors or omissions.
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GARDENING AND YARD WORK w a n t e d ; e x p e r i e n c e d g a r d e n e r, landscaper, rock-worker, firewood worker, general outdoor work, building labourer. Qualified. Good rates. Please phone 250-204-1278 (Quadra Island).
SMALL BUSINESS FOR SALE – 673 Plaza Road. Turn the key and go! 1 KITCHEN CABINET REFACING: High quality cabinet doors and hardware week to sell. Call 285-3117. custom fitted on existing cabinets. Improves the look and feel of your GARAGE SALES home while sparing the landfill. Save money for other projects by refacing. 1485 WEST ROAD – Saturday, June 250-204-3108 9 – 10am to 3pm – 3 household moving sale. Good quality furniture, kids stuff, diving gear, books, tools, lawnmower, games and puzzles, portable shelter, general household goods.
NO ENERGY FOR A GARAGE SALE? Try a classified ad for your bigger stuff. Only $7 (HST inc) for 40 words or less and $17 (HST inc) for 41-80 words. Count your words! There is no better way to sell an item on Quadra than in DICK’N’SONS TREE SERVICES the Hungry Eye. – Dangerous tree removal, view GOOD STUFF TO KNOW enhancement, hedge trimming, crown reduction, service line clearing, wind A new charitable organization called firming, lot clearing, light enhancement, Seniors In Need is offering to help selective clearing and more! Certified seniors struggling financially. “I am arborist with 30 years of experience. hopeful it will change a lot of people’s Free consultations. Fully insured. lives, improve their lives,” says Peter References available. Please call 285Cook, the organization’s founder. 2682.
While the organization isn’t a registered charity and can’t issue tax receipts, it does offer a way to connect directly to the sponsoring agency and the donor, eliminating administration costs. This means that the entire amount of each donation goes to the intended recipient. The organizers of Seniors In Need say they will only accept submissions from credible and reputable agencies working in the community, and they will review every application to make sure the submission is credible. Learn more about this new organization on the Seniors In Need website at www.seniorsinneed.ca
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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 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. OCCASIONAL HOUSE CLEANING available - $20/hour. Call Joyce Sheppard at 285-3827.
Complete Construction Services Site Preparation to Design & Building
285-3982 Chris Phillips 285-3040
(cell) 202-6200
Midsize CAT Excavator (thumb & blade) Tandem Hooklift Dump Truck
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 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
Hungry Eye Trivia “June’s Here!” 1. Who is the month of June named for? 2. What was first offered for sale in New York City on June 8th, 1786? 3. In the old saying what is “a swarm of bees in June” worth?
1. The Roman goddess Juno, who was the patroness of marriage and the protector and special counselor of the Roman state.
The service is essentially a registry of seniors in need of help, as identified by non-profit organizations. The agencies’ requests for support on behalf of the seniors are posted on the Seniors In Need website, where people willing to help can read their stories and send a note about how they might be able to help.
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FOR SALE – 2 love seats $300 – Metal desk $50 – Oak office chair $50 – Washer and Dryer $300 – 29’ Jayco Trailer $16,000 – Gas and kerosene lamps. All items OBO 285-3522
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T e r o h t u t t r D o e p r p by u S
PRICES EFFECTIVE June 6 - 12
While Quantities Last
with your Spirit Board Points
BLACKWELL ANGUS
Steak $4.99
/lb
$11.00/kg
Chicken
Drumsticks $2.49
/lb
$9.90/kg
CALIFORNIA MIGHTY
Honey-Smoked
2 for $7
$2.49
$2.49
$5.49/kg
2 for $3
/lb
Moose Tracks $5.99
$3.99
1.65L
COMPLIMENTS
Mayonnaise $3.49
890ml
Cheddar Cheese $9.99
600g
BRAGG
$5.99
Assorted 946ml
$2.99 $2.49
$4.99
$10.99
/100g
Each
V A L U E FO O
DS
$1.99
450g
Cajun Cashews $1.99
/100g
1L
1Kg
$4.99
660g
/100g
Rolled Oats
Two-Bite
Brownies $3.99
$1.69
300g
29¢
/100g
Tortilla Chips 2 for $6
Assorted 500g
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday only
Q. COVE 250-285-3391
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Pizza
$1.29
MEXI-SNAX
Bottle Returns in June will be Donated to the Quadra Island Fall Fair STORE HOURS (both stores) HERIOT BAY 250-285-2436
Dip
Raspberry Milk Chocolate Almond Bark Roll
Iced Tea or Lemonade Mix
650g
Yogurts 2 for $7
6’s & 8’s
GOODHOST
LIBERTÉ
Liquid Soy
/100g
Hawaiian
Tzatziki
Bread
Ketchup
5
$4.99
99¢
60% Wholewheat
Buns
COMPLIMENTS Squeeze
Black Beans Chick Peas or Kidney Beans 4 for $ 540ml
Assorted Varieties
VILLAGGIO
400g
Cereal
450g
/lb
Sausage or Crustini
ALPEN
Wieners
Sweet Bean Salad
/100g
COMPLIMENTS
ARMSTRONG Extra-Old White
$3.99
TRU
Bread
Ice Cream
$2.49
$1.19
SUNMAID Cinnamon-Raisin
ISLAND FARMS
Cheese
Celery
$2.62/kg
$4.99
Wieners
/100g
CALIFORNIA
Peppers Cucumbers
OLYMEL Regular or Beef
Turkey BOTHWELL Marble
BC Long English
Red
European
375g
COSTA RICA
2 for $5 255g BC
/lb
$5.49/kg
Pineapple
Blueberries
FREYBE
Family Pak
Pork Tenderloin $4.49
Top Sirloin
255g
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