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Hungry Eye – August 29, 2012 • 1
AUGUST 29, 2012
EVENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
ISLAND PEOPLE AND PLACES
“Harvest Time!”
FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 our very own Duffy Live ... dancing fun with charming locals and enchanted visitors, join in and don’t miss it! 9pm HBI Pub.
STRANDED HAIR DESIGN will be closed August 31 to September 5 to renovate and move to a bigger, brighter location just around the back of the Cove. 285-2055 “Because you deserve it”.
QUADRA ISLAND GOLF CLUB Grand Opening – Don’t forget about our grand opening of all nine holes on September 1. There are still some tee times left. Call 285-2811.
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
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1; Herons Dining room and the HBI pub are closed for a private event. Herons open for breakfast and Lunch until noon … the pub is open for lunch/beverage until 3pm. Sorry for the Inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding.
QUADRAPALOOZA!!! Folk Art & Music Festival. Artists, 33+ Bands, Vendors Family friendly, Kids 12 & under FREE. September 1 & 2 at the Community Centre Early Bird $40 Weekend Passes at Hummingbird and Java Bay Cafe. Gates open 12pm.
CALLING ALL SINGERS! The Fall session of Quadra’s community choir starts on Thursday, September 13 at 6:45pm at the Community Centre. All welcome. Session fees $90 - ask about family rates and bursaries. Sing, laugh and learn with Quadra Singers. For info, call 285-2739 or 285-2142.
MEDITATING WITH THE BODY : Explorations in Embodied Spirituality - A weekend with Neil McKinlay. Saturday, September 15 (9am – 5pm) and Sunday, September 16 (9am – 3pm). Quadra Community Centre, $140. Contact Cynthia Ross: 285-2751 or [email protected]
JAVA BAY CAFÉ … Best Baking Ever! As tourists to Heriot Bay we discovered an amazing little coffee shop next to the True Value Food store. Friendly owner Heidy Kinskofer bakes everything herself and you can taste the quality. Especially addictive are the Sweet and Salty Nut Bars … wow we were in heaven! … even took some home to Nanaimo! Heidy also has a great selection of coffees. Be sure to drop by … you won’t be disappointed! ~Mary and Peter from Nanaimo
CASTLE PRINTING printed this issue of the Hungry Eye.
CAFÉ AROMA NEWS: Sad farewell to our young cook (Katrina) & Kelsey our Barista who are off to University. We at Café Aroma wish them the best. Of note are the Fall hours 07:30 – 5pm starting September 15. Winter hours 07:30-4pm starting November 1. Thursday evenings 6 – 8pm we invite local talent to an open mike, guests to pay by donation and appetizers will be available. I would like to invite various talented musical artists, poets, story tellers and one act plays to these open mikes, variation will make it interesting. Start date is October 4. Introduction of our two new cooks, Alexandra and Yasmin bringing wonderful ideas, as well as gluten free and vegan offerings.
Thoughts of Christmas: Café Aroma would like to sponsor a family in need. A suggestion box will be available October 1st. Please drop the name of a family in the box with children’s ages and gender ... a draw will occur and the needs will be on the Angel Tree in time for donations of toys and clothing. Café Aroma will sponsor the Christmas meal (donations of your favorite Christmas dish also accepted). Thank you for your generosity.....from the community minded Cafe’ Aroma team.
QUADRA MIXED DOUBLES TENNIS Tournament, Saturday, September 22; all skill levels for fun and meeting new players. Bring your racquet and a snack to share. Trophies and potluck to follow. Adults $20. To register, call Rita: 285-3678 or Ken: 285-2580.
QUADRA ISLAND FARMER’S MARKET and Bazaar every Friday 12 – 4pm at Heriot Bay Tru-Value. Every Saturday 10am – 2pm at QCove Credit Union. Something for everyone. Arts, crafts, veggies and more! Don’t miss out! Stella 285-3184 or Michele 285-3747 [email protected]
• Hungry Eye – August 29, 20122
NEXT DEADLINE:Before 6 PM MONDAY
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.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.
IN THE COVE
EVENTS CONTINUED
BUY/SELL/TRADE
GARAGE SALES
With your help wecan save the heartof Quadra Parks. Please donate today!
Go to www.quadraparks.comQuadra Island Conservancy, Box 202, Heriot Bay
NEW LOCALS LUNCH SPECIAL at Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge. Order four lunch entrée’s and get the fourth (lowest priced) FREE!!!!! Valid Noon to 3pm, 7 days per week including holidays, ALL SUMMER LONG!
LOCALS MEET VISITORS and fuse the talent; Mo is rockin’ with the people at open mic every Saturday! Come and be entertained or be the entertainment, your choice. 9pm HBI pub
SNOOZE AND YOU’LL LOSE. Act now if you want your business included in the 2013 Quadra phone book. All businesses currently slated to be included have already received invoices for 2013 advertising exposure. Have you? If not, please follow instructions on pg. 79 of the 2012 Quadra book. If you have received your invoice, but let it slip to the bottom of your “to do” pile, please take action now to avoid disappointment.
WORKS OF H’ART is thrilled to showcase the pencil work of Kevin Johnson ... how many more amazing artists are out there? We are so fortunate to live in such beauty and then doubly blessed to have the talent around us to preserve those amazing moments and sights ... thank you for doing that Kevin! Come in and be amazed at Kevin’s art ... Melanie Bishop’s prints will be available here as I have had a request for them as will Kevin’s. Enjoy our fading summer and pick up any summer hats, flip flops or sunglasses for half price until September 15! Located beside Heriot Bay Tru-Value - 1536C West Road.
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. Send your photos to [email protected]
SMART METER ALERT! The installers of smart meters, Corix, are having countless problems; primarily fires due to faulty & inproper installation. News on CBC & stopsmartmeters.ca. The meters aren’t financially better. Please do your research - make informed decisions!
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
Classified ads can still be submitted at the gas station, but exact change is required. 1–40 words $6.25 + hst ($7.00 total); 41–80 words $15.17 + hst ($17.00 total).
FREE CEDAR SHAKE KINDLING – you pick up. Call 285-2061.
QUADRA ISLAND POTATOES – Keenebee & Chieftans for $1.25/lb. For 100 or more pounds - $1/lb. 847 Heriot Bay Road – across from firehall #1. Call 285-3992.
32’ X 8’ TAHOE STAR TRAILER for sale. Two furnished units each with fridge, microwave, stereo, heater, air conditioner, washroom, closet. AC/DC power hookup - $3900 – Call 285-2099.
WHITE SLIDING GLASS patio door/screen. Good quality – used. 6’0 – 6’8”. $160 OBO. Call 285-3776.
ADVERTISE YOUR garage/yard/moving sale in the Hungry Eye and you’ve put a personal invitation in every mailbox on Quadra Island. Is there a better deal for $7?
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. And make it even simpler by submitting your ad online at www.thehungryeye.ca
WE LCOME
Have you just moved to Quadra Island? Please call Judy at 285-2150 to receive a “Welcome to Quadra” package. This visit is sponsored by the Discovery Islands Chamber of Commerce and Quadra Island Businesses.
WELCOME TO QUADRA!
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CLASSES / WORKSHOPS
LOST & FOUND
Chris Phillips285-3040
(cell) 202-6200Midsize CAT Excavator (thumb & blade)
Tandem Hooklift Dump Truck
Complete Construction ServicesSite Preparation to Design & Building
285-3982
REAL ESTATE/RENTALS
Blue Collar ConneCtionnew Homes, renovations & repairsCall 285 - 3931 or 285 - 3405 8
SERVICES
Hungry Eye Trivia “Carrot Harvest”
1. Mel Blanc, the voice of a famous (cartoon) carrot lover actually hated carrots! The cartoon character was...
2. With the exception of beets, carrots contain more than any other vegetable.
3. Which actress famously said, “I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number you get in a diamond”?
1. Bugs Bunny. It is a myth that Mel Blanc was allergic to carrots. He simply didn’t like them.
2. Sugar. That’s why they taste so good!
3. Mae West
BODYSCULPT WITH MARION – Classes start August 23, Thursdays 9 - 10am, QCC. Moderate cardio, weight training, core and flexibility. 8 sessions, $69. Please drop an email to register [email protected]
LOOK OUT for the Community Centre Fall Recreation Brochure coming to a mailbox near you in the first week of September. Copies will also available in the QCC office, Monday to Friday from 8am – 2pm. Check out the guide and find the plethora of activities your community has to offer you!
RESTORATIVE YOGA – Wednesdays – West Road Studio. Starts September 12, choose your class: 10 to 11:30am or 5 to 6pm. Prepay $50 for 5 weeks. $12 drop-in. Relax, renew yourself. Call Sue Beattie 285-2948. Mats and props provided.
BE CAGEY AND OUT SMART the Smart Meter. Save money, health and privacy – call for wire cage installation and signage. Blue Collar 285-3931.
YOUR FERRY GODMOTHER is making another trip to IKEA and Lee Valley on September 17. Also open to other lower mainland stops. Call for information and a quote – or find out more on the Ferry Godmother Facebook page. 285-2114
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.
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 & [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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
KOSMIC KAFETERIA CATERING and Culinary Services – Creative and delicious food the way you want it. For any occasion. Book today. 285-2171 Linda Gray.
SMALL FLOOR LEVEL RETAIL SPACE for rent (beside Laundromat in the Cove). Contact 285-2880.
WANTED TO RENT: 1000 sq.ft. workshop with good vehicle access and parking. Required year round. Contact Damon at 250-205-0120
QUADRA ISLAND/Q COVE: Spacious 2 Bedroom, one bath waterfront suite available. Spectacular view of Discovery Channel: Quiet neighborhood: W/D; shared Hydro; free internet. No pets please: $700/month: References & deposit required: CALL 285-3765
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 ([email protected])
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.
• Hungry Eye – August 29, 20124
Where Community & Quality Meet
This Week Please Support
100% LOCALLY OWNEDAND OPERATED
TRU VALUEFOODS
TRU VALUE FOODS
PRICES EFFECTIVE August 29 - Sept 4 While Quantities Last
The WorldInspire
FAITH FARMS
Cheeses$4.99
CLASSICO
Pasta Sauces$2.99
BLACKWELL ANGUSPrime Rib
Steak$7.49
/lb
Boneless Pork SirloinChops$3.49
$16.51/kg /lb
100% Pure
BeefPatties$3.49
Whole
ChickenFryers
$2.29
FREYBEBlack-Forest
Ham$1.89
COMPLIMENTSChicken Strips
or Nuggets$7.49
$5.05/kg $7.69/kg $7.69/kg /lb 907g/lb
/100g/100g
/100g
BCBlueberries
2 for $5NEW ZEALAND
KiwiFruit
8 for $2
1.65L
625-680g
250g
1.75L
TROPICANA
Juices2 for $8
400g
2 Roll
750-900g
1L
218-650ml
12 Pack
Assorted Assorted Assorted
White orWholewheatAssorted
Assorted
Assorted
CALIFORNIAHoneydewMelons89¢
/lb
312g908g
$1.96/kg /lb$1.30/kg
PERUMurcott
Tangerines$2.99 Jamaican
SausageRoll
$1.69BOTHWELL
Swiss Cheese$2.99
Thai Noodle
Salad$1.09
Each
/100g
/100g
7-LayerHalva$1.49
KELLOGG’S
Cereals Corn Flakes, Just Right,
Muslix or Raisin Bran
2 for $6
300g
ISLAND FARMSFrozen Yogurt
or Sherbet$3.99
LEVEL GROUNDFair-Trade
Coffee$6.99
SUN RYPEBlue Label
Apple Juice99¢
PARADISE ISLAND
Butter$4.49
SpongeTowels$3.99
DEMPSTER’S
Hamburger orSausage Buns
$2.49
McCAIN
Super Fries$3.29
COCA COLA
Soft Drinks3 for $9.99
Grainery
Bread$2.99
ANNETTESAssorted
Cake Donuts$4.59
Blueberry-Apple
Granola59¢
Cranberry-Coconut
Granola79¢
Milk ChocolateAlmondBark$1.79
/100g
336g
510g
HOMESTYLERaisin Tarts
$4.99
500g
/100g
BCWhite
Potatoes59¢
We reserve the right to limit quantities on our advertised items.
Bottle Returns in September will be Donated to Quadra Quilters
HERIOT BAY 250-285-2436 Q. COVE 250-285-3391
STORE HOURS (both stores) Check outour web site
www.truvaluefoods.com
6 or 8 pkg
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Every Day
FamilyPak Frozen
