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Hungry Eye – November 7, 2012 • 1
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
EVENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
“POPPIES IN WHEAT FIELD”
Image by Andreas Krappweis
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Curl is back! All-girl Blues band from Victoria ... November 16 Don’t miss the Jagsters good rockin’ tunes. Join in, dance, listen, groove, but don’t miss it! 9pm HBI Pub.
THIS WEEKEND AT Q.C.C. (Nov 9 - 11) FRIDAY 7:45 Friday Flicks presents: The Lady; SATURDAY 7:30 Sierra Q presents: The Economics of Happiness
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10: Sierra Quadra presents ‘The Economics of Happiness’, a film that explores localization as a viable alternative to globalization. Quadra Community Centre, 7:30pm. Admission by donation. Yummy desserts and refreshments. Doors open at 7pm.
SATURDAY NIGHT 5 TO 8PM is PASTA MADNESS night at The Landing Pub. All you can eat buffet $12 featuring 3 types of pasta, meat, vegetarian, or clam sauce. Enjoy our pasta and drink specials. NO BAD DAYS!
LEGION REMEMBRANCE DAY Service. Everyone welcome November 11, must be seated by 10:45am sharp. The Ladies Auxiliary hosting a luncheon following the service. Initiations. 4:30pm, evening social 5pm, dinner for members and spouse/guest 6pm. RSVP to Gillian or Mark Green 285-3739.
THE LANDING WILL BE CLOSED on Sunday, November 11, to honour our veterans. The Blue Kats Jam will be back Sunday, November 18 see you then. Join us at the Legion on November 11 at 11am.
NEXT WEEK AT Q.C.C. (Nov 12-16) MONDAY 8:30 Low Impact; 10:00 Parent & Tots (new time); 4:00 Chess; 5:00 Karate; 6:00 Weight Watchers; TUESDAY 9:00 Quilters; 9:00 Yoga with Brenda; 10:00 Spinners & Knitters; 10:35 Nia; 5:00 Yoga with Brenda; 5:10 Zumba Gold; 6:20 Zumba; 7:30 Folk Dancing; WEDNESDAY 9:30 Yoga with Carol; 10:00 Physio; 11:00 Moms & Babes; Noon Community Kitchen; 1:00 Tai Chi; THURSDAY 9:00 Body Sculpt with Marion; 9:00 Yoga with Brenda; 10:00 Parent and Tots; 5:00 Yoga with Megan; 5:00 Karate; 6:30 Singers; 6:30 Belly Dancing; 7:00 Photo Class; FRIDAY 8:30 Low Impact; 4:00 9:00 p.m. Christmas Craft Fair
BAKED OYSTERS with sauce options 4/$7. One day only at the local shellfish U of Q Wednesday, November 14 in the pub. 5pm to 7pm
CHRISTMAS IS COMING, and the Community Centre is looking for volunteers to help run the concession at our annual Christmas Craft Fair (November 16 from 4pm – 9pm & November 17 from 10am – 3pm). Come and be part of the action, volunteer with your pals and have a blast in the kitchen! The Craft Fair is the biggest fundraiser of the year for Q.C.C., if you would like to lend a hand call, 285-3243.
Hot diggedy dog!—Tillicum (Tilley) Gallery Assistant
DISCOVERY ISLANDS GALLERY invites you to submit 1 - 2 pieces of art that preferably have not been shown in our area, no larger than 2 ft in any direction. Pick up a copy of the submission details. Deadline: Friday, November 16 “Small Works Island Style” Opening Friday, November 23 @ 7pm The DIG is open: Tuesday – Saturday from 11am - 3pm
NOW ON AT THE DIG: re:surface until November 17. Fine art by Farquharson, Schevers & Van Orden. Discovery Islands Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday, 11am – 3pm.
GOOD NEWS JAZZ BAND, enjoy dinner in Herons Dining Room and feel the soul of this amazing gospel/jazz quartet. Sunday, November 18. 5:30 to 8:30pm.
PROPANE WILL BE UNAVAILABLE Saturday, November 24 until 3 pm. We have maintenance scheduled for that day. Sorry for any inconvenience. Please forward any questions or concerns to Keri Smith at 285-3222 Monday to Friday between 7am and 2pm.
LEGION CHRISTMAS CRAFT /Bake Sale. Saturday, December 1 at 10am. Table Rental $10. Call Marilyn 285-3354 or Barbara 285-3714
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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: 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/ANNOUNCEMENTS CONTINUED LOST & FOUND
GARAGE SALES
QUADRA’S VERY OWN lighted truck parade! Get ready to see the twinkling lights of The Quadra Lighted Truck Parade! It will take place on Thursday, December 6. If you are interested in putting a vehicle in the parade, please contact Jamie Swanson at 285-3928. Parade route still to be announced.
CHRISTMAS PARTY SEASON ... have your gathering in Herons at the Heriot Bay Inn: festive ambience, excellent service and many menu options. Parties for eight or 80+: we will take care of it! Call us [email protected] or 250-285-3322.
PEREGRIN’S BOOK TASTING – Peregrin’s Escape is a robust anthology with an earthy, unpretentious bouquet. It’s a clever mix of poetry and prose with a soupcon of illustration. Broad enough for the neophyte, but sophisticated enough for the most demanding palate.
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
A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who donated to Halloween Fireworks and to the talented crew of locals who put it on! Thank you fireworks crew: Doug & Christi Edwards, Rod McLean, Steve & Jamie Ely, Kris Whittington, Dave Vinet &Vic Nacci. Special thanks to Barry Hatelt, for lending the crew the Quadra Builders van, giving them dry place to work. Q.C.C. also thanks Mark Nicholas and fellow bonfire stokers for keeping us warm and toasty around the fire!
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS at Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge. Our Grand Hall offers terrific ambiance for social gatherings. Our Christmas menus are available and we would be happy to host your group (minimum 20 people). For more information or reservations, please call 250-285-2042.
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).
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. Contact [email protected]
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]) No items by phone, please.
HOUSE DEMO SALE – 816 Gowlland Harbour Road – Saturday, November 10 – 10am to 2pm – Metal roofing, windows c/w blinds, interior doors, bi-folds, light fixtures, vent hood, plumbing fixtures, cabinets, carpet – everything must go and no reasonable offer refused.
ADVERTISE YOUR garage/yard/moving sale in the Hungry Eye and you’ve put a personal invitation in every mailbox on Quadra Island!
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CLASSES / WORKSHOPS
SERVICES
Chris Phillips285-3040
(cell) 202-6200Midsize CAT Excavator (thumb & blade)
Tandem Hooklift Dump Truck
Complete Construction ServicesSite Preparation to Design & Building
285-3982
Hungry Eye Trivia1. Who wrote “In Flanders Fields”?
2. Where is the Flanders that is referred to in the poem “In Flanders Fields”?
Excavating, Trucking, Rock, Sand, Crush, and Gravel.
REAL ESTATE/RENTALS
Campbell River O�ce:908 Island Highway
Campbell River, BC V9W 2C3
Phone: 250 287-5100Fax: 250 287-5105
Email: [email protected]
Claire Trevena,M.L.A. North Island
In memory of thosewho gave their lives
so that we maylive in peace
U OF Q: NOVEMBER 7... musical Mexico has been changed to “something” Mexican this week. November 14 ... Local Shell fish Economy ... with Victor McLaggan of Outlandish Shell Fish Guild. Wednesdays at the HPI Pub, 7pm. Education with a Quadra flare!
KIDS TIME AT QUADRA ISLAND United Church on Sundays at 11am – Stories, song, craft and fun every week by youth leader Wanita Evely. Call 285-3163 for more information.
FALL YOGA CLASSES with Brenda Dempsey at QCC Room 3 for everyone – beginners to intermediate. Ongoing Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 10:30am and 5 to 6:30pm. Drop in $12 and $10 ongoing. Contact: 285-3054 or [email protected]
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 1. Top floor of 2-storey view home on lower Quadra Loop. Two-bedroom, ground level entrance; well maintained, custom kitchen, wood details throughout, w/d. Electric heat. No smoking, adult oriented. $800/month plus utilities. References required. Kathie 285-3056 or [email protected]
ROOMMATE WANTED! I’m looking for a female roommate to share my house. You will have a private entrance, and will have the place to yourself 2 weeks of each month. $450 includes everything – and I’m located in downtown Heriot Bay. Call 285-2130.
FOR RENT. 2 bedroom home in Heriot Bay. $600/month. Contact [email protected] for more information.
WATERFRONT HOUSE FOR RENT. Quiet and secluded. November 15 to May 31, 2013. High speed Internet and cable TV – furnished – wood heat – no pets – non-smoking – references required. Call 285-3242
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
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.
KOSMIC KAFETERIA Creative Catering and Culinary Services. Booking now for Christmas. Staff or private parties. We’re cooking! Call 285-2171.
VICTORIA! YOUR FERRY GODMOTHER will be heading down island on November 9 and making stops for you along the way. Call for more info and/or a quote. 285-2114 www.facebook.com/ferrygodmother
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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. 1. Canadian poet, soldier, and physician
John McCrae. He was born in Guelph, Ontario in 1872.
2. The geographical region of Flanders is located in parts of Belgium, France, and the Netherlands.
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CheeseBlocks
$7.99
ISLAND FARMS
Yogurt or Sherbert$5.99WELCH’S
Grape Juice2 for $3
HUNTS
Tomato SaucePlain or Herb & Spice
4 for $5
BLACKWELL ANGUSBeef
Shortribs$3.99
BLACKWELL ANGUSInside RoundRoast$3.49
WholeFrying
Chicken$2.49
/lb$7.69/kg
$4.39/kg
$4.39/kg
$6.59/kg
/lb
PILLERSSmoked Spicy
Chorizo Sausage$5.49
Rosemary
Ham$1.99
COMPLIMENTSNaturally-Smoked
Bacon$4.99
$5.49/kg $8.80/kg 250g 500g/lb
/100g /100g
/100g
PERU/MEXICOAsparagus
$1.99
CALIFORNIARomaineLettuce2 for $2
BCCRIMINI
Mushrooms$2.99
4L
Pkg of 6
1.65L
165g
UNCLE BEN’SFast ‘N Fancy
Rice Dishes99¢
341ml
142g
540ml
907g
398ml
946ml
Assorted
AssortedAssorted
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Assorted
Assorted
Frozen
Frozen
CALIFORNIAGreen Grapes
$1.99
/lb
/lb/lb
1lb
CALIFORNIAStrawberries
2 for $6Hot SicilianOlives$1.69
SwissCheese
$2.99
Beet & OnionSalad99¢
/100g
/100g
/100g
Ham ‘N Eggers$1.99
DEMPSTER’S
Bagels2 for $6
540g Random Weights
NATUREL
Milk$6.99
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Lasagna2 for $10
GENISOY
ProteinBars
4 for $5
UNICOKidney or Black Beans
or Chick Peas
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Soups2 for $6
KETTLE BRAND
Potato Chips2 for $5
Ancient Grain
Bread$3.29
EnglishMuffins$2.49
Wasabi
Peanuts59¢
Brown
Rice59¢
ORIENTAL DELIGHTSnack Mix
99¢
/100g
6 Pack
6 Pack
Assorted
Muffins$3.49
650g
Each
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Bottle Returns in November will be Donated to the Local Food Bank
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