DECEMBER 14, 2011
EVENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS AT THE LEGION: Bring an appetizer social at the meat draw Saturday, December 17 at 5 pm. The meat draws are cancelled December 24 and 31. Casino night Monday, December 26 – meat draw at 5 pm and games of Black Jack start at 6:30 pm. Come enjoy this fundraising event. New Year’s Eve “Rock in 2012” with Duffy Live Saturday, December 31 from 9 pm to 3 am. Food, fun and great music - $10 at the door. Includes the service to have you and your vehicle driven home safely. Happy Holidays!
“FROZEN LEAVES” Photo by M. Jurek
QUADRA ELEMENTARY Christmas Concert and Party – Please note that Quadra Elementary will be holding their annual Christmas Concert, with special guest the Quadra Singers, December 15 at 1 pm. Parents and the community are welcome. Afterward, parents will hold a new event – our Christmas Fair which goes from 2:30 pm until 7 pm. DON’T MISS the last Winter Market before Christmas, Saturday, December 17 from 10 am to 2 pm. Gifts, stocking stuffers and more. Stop for a lunch or a coffee. All of your favourite things under one roof! Merry Christmas Quadra! quadra.michele@gmail.com
BANANAFISH DANCE ORCHESTRA is coming back to Quadra. Friday, December 23 at 9 pm. Come to the Legion and celebrate Tips Eve. Put on your dancing shoes, these guys will not disappoint. $10 at the door. THE LANDING PUB will be closed on Sundays effective December 4. Pub and Pub Kitchen will be open 12 noon Mondays to Saturdays. Christmas hours – December 24 closed at 7 pm – Closed December 25 and New Years Day. Happy Holidays!
DECEMBER 25. Free Christmas THE HERIOT Bay Inn Pub and Herons Dinner at the Heriot Bay Inn. Come will be closed to the public for a private one and all to enjoy good company, Christmas party on Saturday, December good food and good cheer. Open at 5 17. Sorry for the inconvenience. pm, dinner at 6 pm. 285-3322. (The IF YOU KNOW ANNE CASSIDY – Please Inn will be closed to regular business) come to the big 40th Birthday Party on TOGA’S WILL BE the order of the day Sunday, December 18 – Across from the at the New Years Eve Eve party in HBI beautiful library. – 4 pm teatime – bring pub. Yes, that’s right New Years Eve lawnchair – kids – potluck – bonfire – EVE, December 30. It’ll be a blast. Do rain or shine - 285-2855 you need a spare sheet? Give Tracy a PEOPLES DRUGMART will be open call; 285-3322. christmas hours mon to friday 930 HAPPY NEW YEARS will soon be here to 530 and saturday dec 17 and sat and you’ll want to bring it in at the HBI december 24, 10 to 430. Come in to with Go Dog Go! Laugh, dance, live. see all our instore and special sales !!! $10. 285-3322. Reserve now for dinner TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST! The before in Herons. Dance 10 pm to 4 am. third annual Story Telling Brunch in TREVOR’S FIRST ANNUAL Trades Herons starring many amazing local Party – Calling all Carpenters – well storytellers. Sunday, December 18. A drillers – painters – drywallers – fundraiser for North Island Survivors sawmillers – Quadra Builders – flooring Healing Society. Brunch Buffet at 10:30 – earthmovers – cabinet makers – am, stories start at 11 am. $29.95. plumbers – electricians – concrete Reservations 285-3322. finishers – etc – Cheers! – See Anne EVOC BEAUTY invites you to the Third Cassidy Party for details Annual Solstice Party – December 22 ENJOY A WARM inviting atmosphere from 4 – 7. Come and enjoy goodies, with lovely meals, appies or desserts drinks and 15% off gift certificates and and warm drinks in Herons or the all products. Happy Holidays! Julie Fireside Lounge. Party’s big or small. 250-202-3609. Gift yourself; leave the preparations and CASTLE PRINTING printed this issue cleaning up to us. Enjoy. Reservations; of the Hungry Eye 285-3322.
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REAL ESTATE / RENTALS
EVENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS CONT’D QUADRA ISLAND STUDIO TOUR is calling for artists to apply for the 10th Annual Tour, June 2 and 3, 2012. Expose your work! Applications forms are available at Hummingbird Office Supply or by emailing: studiotour@ quadraislandarts.com Deadline is January 15, 2012.
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QUADRA LEGION Lady’s Auxiliary would like to thank Sharon Brereton and all the people who donated to our Christmas Craft and Bake sale. 1st prize the Basket Hamper went to Jamie Saunders. 2nd prize the True Value gift certificate to Maru Jalar. 3rd prize the Campbells Soup set went to Dayton Nickel. The home made quilt made by Sharron went to Deb Hult. 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
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.
N E W ! P L A S T I C E N G R AV I N G at Waypoint Signs, 285-2815. Indoor labels, nametags, etc on a manual pantograph engraver. Lots of colours in stock. Custom key-chains double as Christmas gift tags. Call soon with Christmas orders. Sorry, no graphics, jewellery or metals yet. WADO KARATE – Merry Christmas – Troism – Confucianism – Zen – Jesuitism – Islam – Communism – Catholicism – Psychoanalysis – Scientology – Zoroastrianism – Unitarianism – Right wing Protestantism – Judaism – Reform Judaism – Mysticism – Agnosticism – Atheism – Nihilism – Aztec – Quaker – Forteanism – 12 step – Voodoo – New Age – Deism – Existentialism – Secular Humanism – Christian Science – Buddhism – Shintoism – Hinduism – Wicca – Hasidism – Theosophy – Dianetics – Seventh Day Adventist – Jehovah’s Witness – Moonies – Hopi – Baha’i – Stoicism – Objectivism – EST – Reaganism – Fascism – Cargo Cult – Emacs – Discordianism – Rastafarianism – Charismatic – Hare Krishna – Party – See Anne Cassidy Party for details.
I AM LOOKING FOR the right person to rent the little “Garden House” on the “farm” on the back road. It’s a lovely comfortable open space with good bathroom and kitchen, wood heat (some firewood provided) No dogs, ref etc. $500 plus hydro. email tedmat@ gicable.com or leave message 285 3585. 2 BEDROOM HOUSE in Quathiaski Cove for rent. Close to ferry and shopping. Loft area with lots of storage space. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer included. Available now. $600/month. 285-2312 BRIGHT 2 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent on Heriot Bay Road. Long term, quiet living only. Washer, dryer, electric heat. No smokers or dogs. Damage deposit and references required. $550/month plus utilities. Call 285-3747 and leave message.
AVAILABLE JANUARY 1 – large 2 bedroom modular home in quiet neighbourhood. Close to beach, washer, dryer, wood stove and electric heat. No smoking, no dogs. $650/month plus utilities. Damage deposit and references required. Call 285-2343 to MISPLACED YOUR FLYER? Tru Value apply. specials – for both the Heriot Bay and Q-Cove stores – can be viewed online JANUARY 1 – second storey bachelor every week at www.thehungryeye.ca suite on lower Quadra Loop. Clean and bright; view. $350/month plus utilities. THE EYE’S “Island People & Places” Shared washer/dryer. Non-smoking. isn’t just for kids. Use it for special kathie56@telus.net or 285-3056 birthdays, anniversaries, births, marriages, new business start-ups, etc. No charge. Please send your submission GARAGE & YARD SALES ideas to islandpeople@thehungryeye. ca Requirements include: a high ADVERTISE your garage/yard/moving resolution digital photo plus a very brief sale in the Hungry Eye and you’ve put blurb when appropriate (60 word max.) a personal invitation into every mailbox Please do not submit advertisements on Quadra Island. Is there a better deal for businesses to “Island People & for $6? Places.” NO ENERGY for a garage sale? Try a classified ad for your bigger stuff. Only $6 + HST for 40 words or less and $15 How did it get so late so soon? + HST for 41-80 words. Count your It’s night before it’s afternoon. words! There is no better way to sell December is here before it’s an item on Quadra than in the Hungry June. My goodness how the Eye. time has flewn. How did it get
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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 QUADRA CRAFTS Closing Out Sale!! For the month of December until stock lasts … 30 – 50% off. Hours: Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 5:30 pm and Sunday from noon to 4 pm.
GENTLY USED Valley Comfort forced air wood furnace comes with 20kw electric back-up heat plus double walled chimney and connectors. Phone 285-3999
10% OFF HERIOT BAY INN gift FREE – felled old maple with burls. certificates until December 20. A Some removed, some left. Bring perfect gift for anyone! 285-3322 chainsaw. Call 285-3298. THE BEAUTIFUL PHOTO to frame, the perfect leather journal, the awesome designer calendar, the simple wooden toy, the exclusive gift basket for the office person. These and more original gifts at Hummingbird, your little local store with more.
CHOCOLATE: taking last holiday orders. Toffees: almond crunch or salted $7 each. Truffles: Belgian box of 15 @ $21 or 8 @ $12. Organic fair trade 15 @ $33 or 8 @ $18. Come to the winter market or call Lisa 285-2572.
JAMES POTTERY is open every day HELP WANTED until Christmas. Choose a Quadra Island made pottery gift from our well THE LANDING PUB requires a Line stocked showroom. 120 Joyce Road. Cook for part time employment. Food Safe required. Email resume to 285-3101. jcduprey@telus.net or drop off at Pub CHRISTMAS GIFT CERTIFICATES 285-2701. No Bad Days! for any Waypoint Signs product or service. Picture framing, vinyl signs or decals for business or personal use, Prompt, professional service TQ journeyman simple engraving desktop signs or anything (almost) engraved on plastic Ron Lolacher Contracting for business or fun. Be creative! Sarah: Renovations • Custom Designed Decks 285-2815. Complete Interior Finishing GUITAR HERO SET – guitar, drums, microphones, CD, connectors - $100. Call 285-2343
(home) 250 285-2203 • (cell) 250 287-0786
HEY QUADRA! Melissa’s fabulous hats have arrived! Fresh from Cortes Island – these lovely high quality handmade hats are beautiful and practical. Treat yourself this holiday season to that special accessory. Available now at Evangeline’s Island Treasures. Support Island Artists!
CLASSES / WORKSHOPS
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EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC – of Solstice Kirtan at the Community Centre December 21, 7 – 9 pm in Room 3. Bring a cushion, an instrument, your voice! No musical ability or experience required! Participate by donation. Om Shanti Om. For information call GO TELL IT ON THE ISLAND! The Lyssandra 285-3033. “Copper Tree Lady” is offering 20% off any tree December 17 Winter U OF Q. DECEMBER 14; JD and Market at the Community Centre. New Marnie take us sailing on our BC north necklace holder trees, popular earring coast. December 21; Solstice and good trees, miniatures. Thank you Quadra vibrations in numbers. Numerology residents for your warm reception and with Michael Scott. Wednesdays. HBI Pub. 7 pm many referrals. EARTHLIGHT POTTERY open until LOST & FOUND Christmas. 10% off all the stock – seconds included. Drop in or phone ALL FOUND ITEMS RUN FREE (once ahead. 689 Plaza Road – 285-3931. only/40 words or less) in the Hungry THIS WEEK AT POLLUTED PIXIE: 15% Eye. If you find a pet or other item, off all Delux Brand Hats! Women and please try to locate its owner – your men’s styles. New arrivals: Ugly Dolls, kindness won’t cost a dime. Deadline: flash drives and assorted plushies! Gift before 6 pm Mondays at the gas station Certificates Available and a fresh deal or email (michelle@thehungryeye.ca) next week! No items by phone, please. Hungry Eye – December 14, 2011 • 3
SERVICES GIVE A GIFT of love & rejuvenation! (and receive a $10 coupon for yourself)! Prices and packages to fit every budget & every Body! Massage, Reflexology, Infra-red Sauna, Steam/Hydrotherapy, Body Scrubs, Mini-facials or foot scrubs! Call Lori today @ 203-2248
BIODYNAMIC CRANIOSACRAL Therapy. A gentle but deep, handson, whole body therapy. Access your Chris Phillips deepest resource of health to release 285-3040 (cell) 202-6200 tension, resolve trauma, relax your Midsize CAT Excavator (thumb & blade) nervous system, restore balance & Tandem Hooklift Dump Truck alignment and more. Sliding scale $40 - $70. Juliana Grubwieser, BCST CLEAN YOUR GUTTERS – call John GIFT WRAPPING SERVICE. Eco285-2787. Clark – 285-3597. Now’s the time!! friendly! Call Lydia 204-8733. View Interior painting call Clarks Painting PICTURE FRAMING, signs and simple samples at Hummingbird. Convenient 285-3597. Winter rates. 285-3597. engraving at Waypoint Signs next drop off locations. Bring boxed gift to Quadra Builders. Tuesdays to and a brown paper bag. Paper, ribbon, Thursdays – 9 to noon and 1 to 4 pm. glass beads, natural embellishments Appointments can also be made to and beautiful cards are utilized to suit your schedule. Friendly, efficient, personalize your special present. personalized service with quality products at affordable rates. Sarah: K O S M I C K A F E T E R I A C r e a t i v e 285-2815 & info@waypointsigns.com Catering for Christmas! Appy platters and sweet treats delivered to your THE WATER GUY: Water systems party! No muss, no fuss. Just leave by certified environmental operator. it to us. Call Linda to order 285-2171 NOLE CREEK SAWMILLS: milling, Well water analysis: sales, service and kosmickafeteria@hotmail.com moulding, kiln drying, all to your installation of: ultraviolet treatment GUTTERS. GUTTERS. GUTTERS. specific requirements. Speciality beams systems: filtration products; pumps, Hedefine Contracting, Discovery pressure & well equipment; specialty to 32 ft, siding, flooring & much more. Islands’ roofing specialists, does 5”, pump sales. Quadra, Cortes and Your logs or mine. Free local pickup and K-style continuous gutters. Island delivery. Call Greg 285-2762 Website: beyond. Q-Cove, 285-3744/830-3744/ convenience. Call 285-2866 for all your email: waterguy@uniserve.com www.nolecreeksawmills.com roofing and gutter needs.
10 Tips for Holiday Peace of Mind The holiday season is a time many of us look forward to—sometimes with anticipation, sometimes with dread. But the typical holiday pressures of more decisions, more cooking and cleaning, more decorating and entertaining mean less time to look after our own health and well-being. The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) offers the following 10 tips for holiday peace of mind:
1 Stay organized
If you’re entertaining, use the “keep it simple” strategy. Try menus you can make ahead of time or at least partially prepare and freeze. Decorate, cook, shop, or do whatever is on your list in advance.
for help! 2 Ask Make a list and check it twice. In many families, moms do most of the holiday preparations. Have a family meeting and make a commitment to care about mom’s mental health and share tasks.
3 Beware of overindulgence
Too much fruitcake (or glasses of egg nog) and too little exercise will probably make you feel lethargic, tired, and guilty come Boxing Day.
4 Stay within budget
Finances are a great stressor for many people. Set a budget and stay within it. A call, a visit or a note to tell someone how important they are to you can be as touching as and more meaningful than a gift.
5 Remember what’s important to YOU
Make that your priority. Remember that this season is really about sharing, loving and time spent with family and loved ones.
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Invite others
If you have few family or friends, reach out to neighbours. Find ways to spend the holidays with others. If you’re part of a family gathering, invite someone you know is alone to your gathering.
7 Connect with your community
Attend diverse cultural events with family and friends. Help out at a local food bank or another community organization. Go through closets and donate clothes and toys, or whatever you can afford.
giving made easier (and less expensive) 8 Gift Reduce expenses and refocus your energies on thoughtfulness, creativity and truly personal gifts. Encourage children to make gifts for friends and relatives so the focus is on giving rather than buying.
9 Remember the weather doesn’t help
Some people get the winter blahs each year, and a much smaller number (2–3 per cent) develop seasonal affective disorder. If your low mood carries on into the new year and starts to affect your daily life, you should see your family doctor.
stress-busting skills 10 Learn Learn stress-busting skills. Visit the CMHA online (www.cmha.ca) to learn about their free programs and stress-reducing skills you can use all year round.
the season’s favourites from Tru Value
STOCK-UP For The SEASON!! PRICES EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 14 - 20 While Quantities Last
BLACKWELL ANGUS
Sirloin Tip Roast $3.69 /lb
$8.13/kg
Chicken Breast
Tenderloin $4.99
$3.49
$7.69/kg
/lb
CALIFORNIA
Rutabaga
59¢
Bacon $4.99
Cranberries 2 for $4
Yams $3.99
$2.49
99¢
Salad
/100g
340g
ISLAND FARMS
Chocolate Milk $1.99 1L
OLD DUTCH
Potato Chips 2 for $5
All Varieties
220g Bag
COMPLIMETS
Beef or Chicken
Broths 2 for $4
BUBBIES PICKLES
Kosher Dills or Bread & Butter
$4.99
1L Jar
DEMPSTER’S Cinnamon-Raisin or Everything
Bagels 2 for $6
Package of 6
NALLEY
Chip Dips 2 for $5 Assorted 225g
PARADISE ISLAND Sharp, Marble, Medium or Mozzarella
$5.99
380-400g
GREEN & BLACK’S
Chocolate Bars 2 for $6 Assorted 100g
TRU
PHILADELPHIA
Cream Cheese $3.49
250g
Regular or Soft
/100g
CHRISTIES Stoned Wheat Thins
Crackers $3.49
600g
BICK’S PICKLES
Baby Dills, Yum-Yum or Sweet Mix
$3.49
1L Jar
LUNDBURG
Rice Cakes $3.29
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Sourdough
Sweet & Salty
$1.99
79¢
Rounds
Mix
Each
/100g
Shortbread
Unsalted
Cookies
Cashews
Round
$3.49
12 Pack
Focaccia Rounds $1.99
Each
$1.69
/100g
Popping Corn
29¢
/100g
Assorted 241-267g
Bottle Returns in December will be Donated to Quadra Community Kitchen Check out STORE HOURS our web site www.truvaluefoods.com Both Stores 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EVERYDAY HERIOT BAY 250-285-2436
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/100g
$2.99
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Carrots
/100g
Large 7-Layer
Cambazola
Baby
908g
Turkey German
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$12.99
500g
Red Potato
/lb
$1.30/kg
Wings
Buffalo or Honey Garlic
Honey-Smoked
59¢
/lb
MAPLE LODGE
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/lb
$11.00/kg
BC
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$1.30/kg
Pork
Bone-In
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