Hungry Eye – December 14, 2011 • 1

DECEMBER 14, 2011

EVENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS

“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

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!

THE HERIOT Bay Inn Pub and Herons will be closed to the public for a private Christmas party on Saturday, December 17. Sorry for the inconvenience.

IF YOU KNOW ANNE CASSIDY – Please come to the big 40th Birthday Party on Sunday, December 18 – Across from the beautiful library. – 4 pm teatime – bring lawnchair – kids – potluck – bonfire – rain or shine - 285-2855

PEOPLES DRUGMART will be open christmas hours mon to friday 930 to 530 and saturday dec 17 and sat december 24, 10 to 430. Come in to see all our instore and special sales !!!

TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST! The third annual Story Telling Brunch in Herons starring many amazing local storytellers. Sunday, December 18. A fundraiser for North Island Survivors Healing Society. Brunch Buffet at 10:30 am, stories start at 11 am. $29.95. Reservations 285-3322.

EVOC BEAUTY invites you to the Third Annual Solstice Party – December 22 from 4 – 7. Come and enjoy goodies, drinks and 15% off gift certificates and all products. Happy Holidays! Julie 250-202-3609.

CASTLE PRINTING printed this issue of the Hungry Eye

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 Dinner at the Heriot Bay Inn. Come one and all to enjoy good company, good food and good cheer. Open at 5 pm, dinner at 6 pm. 285-3322. (The Inn will be closed to regular business)

TOGA’S WILL BE the order of the day at the New Years Eve Eve party in HBI pub. Yes, that’s right New Years Eve EVE, December 30. It’ll be a blast. Do you need a spare sheet? Give Tracy a call; 285-3322.

HAPPY NEW YEARS will soon be here and you’ll want to bring it in at the HBI with Go Dog Go! Laugh, dance, live. $10. 285-3322. Reserve now for dinner before in Herons. Dance 10 pm to 4 am.

TREVOR’S FIRST ANNUAL Trades Party – Calling all Carpenters – well drillers – painters – drywallers – sawmillers – Quadra Builders – flooring – earthmovers – cabinet makers – plumbers – electricians – concrete finishers – etc – Cheers! – See Anne Cassidy Party for details -

ENJOY A WARM inviting atmosphere with lovely meals, appies or desserts and warm drinks in Herons or the Fireside Lounge. Party’s big or small. Gift yourself; leave the preparations and cleaning up to us. Enjoy. Reservations; 285-3322.

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EVENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS CONT’D

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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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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.

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.

ADVERTISE your garage/yard/moving sale in the Hungry Eye and you’ve put a personal invitation into every mailbox on Quadra Island. Is there a better deal for $6?

NO ENERGY for a garage sale? Try a classified ad for your bigger stuff. Only $6 + HST for 40 words or less and $15 + HST for 41-80 words. Count your words! There is no better way to sell an item on Quadra than in the Hungry Eye.

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 apply.

JANUARY 1 – second storey bachelor suite on lower Quadra Loop. Clean and bright; view. $350/month plus utilities. Shared washer/dryer. Non-smoking. kathie56@telus.net or 285-3056

Complete Construction ServicesSite Preparation to Design & Building

Fine Finishing & Carpentry

Cell: 250-830-3982 • jseffzig@gicable.com250-285-3982

GARAGE & YARD SALES

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

NEW! PLASTIC ENGRAVING 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.

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

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. Please send your submission ideas to islandpeople@thehungryeye.ca Requirements include: a high resolution digital photo plus a very brief blurb when appropriate (60 word max.) Please do not submit advertisements for businesses to “Island People & Places.”

How did it get so late so soon? It’s night before it’s afternoon. December is here before it’s June. My goodness how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon?” —Dr. Seuss

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CLASSES / WORKSHOPS

LOST & FOUND

HELP WANTED

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.

10% OFF HERIOT BAY INN gift certificates until December 20. A perfect gift for anyone! 285-3322

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.

JAMES POTTERY is open every day until Christmas. Choose a Quadra Island made pottery gift from our well stocked showroom. 120 Joyce Road. 285-3101.

CHRISTMAS GIFT CERTIFICATES for any Waypoint Signs product or service. Picture framing, vinyl signs or decals for business or personal use, simple engraving desktop signs or anything (almost) engraved on plastic for business or fun. Be creative! Sarah: 285-2815.

GUITAR HERO SET – guitar, drums, microphones, CD, connectors - $100. Call 285-2343

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!

GO TELL IT ON THE ISLAND! The “Copper Tree Lady” is offering 20% off any tree December 17 Winter Market at the Community Centre. New necklace holder trees, popular earring trees, miniatures. Thank you Quadra residents for your warm reception and many referrals.

EARTHLIGHT POTTERY open until Christmas. 10% off all the stock – seconds included. Drop in or phone ahead. 689 Plaza Road – 285-3931.

THIS WEEK AT POLLUTED PIXIE: 15% off all Delux Brand Hats! Women and men’s styles. New arrivals: Ugly Dolls, flash drives and assorted plushies! Gift Certificates Available and a fresh deal next week!

(home) 250 285-2203 • (cell) 250 287-0786lrlolacher@gmail.com • Box 338, Heriot Bay, BC V0P

Renovations • Custom Designed DecksComplete Interior Finishing

Ron Lolacher Contracting

Prompt, professional serviceTQ journeyman

BUY / SELL / TRADEGENTLY USED Valley Comfort forced air wood furnace comes with 20kw electric back-up heat plus double walled chimney and connectors. Phone 285-3999

FREE – felled old maple with burls. Some removed, some left. Bring chainsaw. Call 285-3298.

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.

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 Lyssandra 285-3033.

U OF Q. DECEMBER 14; JD and Marnie take us sailing on our BC north coast. December 21; Solstice and good vibrations in numbers. Numerology with Michael Scott. Wednesdays. HBI Pub. 7 pm

THE LANDING PUB requires a Line Cook for part time employment. Food Safe required. Email resume to jcduprey@telus.net or drop off at Pub 285-2701. No Bad Days!

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.

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SERVICES

Chris Phillips285-3040

(cell) 202-6200Midsize CAT Excavator (thumb & blade)

Tandem Hooklift Dump Truck

10 Tips for Holiday Peace of MindThe 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:

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Stay organizedIf 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.

Ask for help!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.

Beware of overindulgenceToo much fruitcake (or glasses of egg nog) and too little exercise will probably make you feel lethargic, tired, and guilty come Boxing Day.

Stay within budgetFinances 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.

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

CLEAN YOUR GUTTERS – call John Clark – 285-3597. Now’s the time!! Interior painting call Clarks Painting 285-3597. Winter rates. 285-3597.

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

BIODYNAMIC CRANIOSACRAL Therapy. A gentle but deep, hands-on, whole body therapy. Access your deepest resource of health to release tension, resolve trauma, relax your nervous system, restore balance & alignment and more. Sliding scale $40 - $70. Juliana Grubwieser, BCST 285-2787.

PICTURE FRAMING, signs and simple engraving at Waypoint Signs next to Quadra Builders. Tuesdays to Thursdays – 9 to noon and 1 to 4 pm. Appointments can also be made to suit your schedule. Friendly, efficient, personalized service with quality products at affordable rates. Sarah: 285-2815 & info@waypointsigns.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

GIFT WRAPPING SERVICE. Eco-friendly! Call Lydia 204-8733. View samples at Hummingbird. Convenient drop off locations. Bring boxed gift and a brown paper bag. Paper, ribbon, glass beads, natural embellishments and beautiful cards are utilized to personalize your special present.

KOSMIC KAFETERIA Creative Catering for Christmas! Appy platters and sweet treats delivered to your party! No muss, no fuss. Just leave it to us. Call Linda to order 285-2171 kosmickafeteria@hotmail.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.

Remember what’s important to YOUMake that your priority. Remember that this season is really about sharing, loving and time spent with family and loved ones.

Invite othersIf 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.

Connect with your communityAttend 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.

Gift giving made easier (and less expensive)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.

Remember the weather doesn’t helpSome 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.

Learn stress-busting skillsLearn 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.

We reserve the right to limit quantities on our advertised items. Where Community & Quality Meet

Bottle Returns in December will be Donated to Quadra Community Kitchen

HERIOT BAY 250-285-2436 Q. COVE 250-285-3391

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BLACKWELL ANGUS

Sirloin TipRoast$3.69

/lb

Bone-In

ChickenBreast$3.49

$8.13/kg

$1.30/kg

$7.69/kg/lb

Naturally SmokedPRINCE

Bacon$4.99

PorkTenderloin

$4.99

Honey-Smoked

Turkey$2.49

MAPLE LODGE

WingsBuffalo or

Honey Garlic

$12.99$11.00/kg /lb

500g908g

/100g

/100g

CALIFORNIA

Celery59¢

BC

Rutabaga59¢

2lbs3lbs

1L

220g Bag

Package of 6

900ml

COMPLIMETSBeef or Chicken

Broths2 for $4

600g

241-267g

225g

1L Jar

100g1L Jar

380-400g

All Varieties

Assorted Assorted

Assorted

Regularor Soft

CANADIAN

Cranberries2 for $4

Yams$3.99

German

Cambazola$4.29

/100g

Red Potato

Salad99¢

Large7-Layer

Dip$5.99

Each

/100g

Tzatziki

Dip$1.29

OLD DUTCH

Potato Chips2 for $5

250g

ISLAND FARMS

Chocolate Milk$1.99

PHILADELPHIA

Cream Cheese$3.49

PARADISE ISLANDSharp, Marble, Medium

or Mozzarella

Cheese$5.99

BUBBIES PICKLESKosher Dills orBread & Butter

$4.99

DEMPSTER’SCinnamon-Raisin or Everything

Bagels2 for $6

NALLEY

Chip Dips2 for $5

BICK’S PICKLESBaby Dills, Yum-Yum

or Sweet Mix$3.49

GREEN & BLACK’S

Chocolate Bars2 for $6

CHRISTIESStoned Wheat Thins

Crackers$3.49

LUNDBURG

Rice Cakes$3.29

SourdoughRounds$1.99

ShortbreadCookies

Round

$3.49

Unsalted

Cashews$1.69

PoppingCorn29¢

/100g

Sweet & SaltyMix79¢

/100g

12 Pack

FocacciaRounds$1.99

Each

Each

/100g

340g

/lb $1.30/kg /lb

Baby

Carrots$2.99