The Hungry Eye

Hungry Eye – May 2, 2012 • 1

MAY 2, 2012

EVENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS

Photograph by Lynn Cummings

FRIDAY, MAY 4 CURL IS BACK; all women blues band from Victoria. Saturday nights; open mic with Mo. Toe tappin’, foot stompin’, sweet dancin’ every Friday and Saturday night. HBI Pub. Your extended living room!

YODELING WORKSHOP with the Vancouver Swiss Choral Society at the Heriot Bay Inn. Saturday, May 5 from 1:30 to 3:00. $20 per person. Don’t miss this fun filled lesson in the art of yodeling. You might be a natural! Reserve 250-285-3322.

QUADRA SINGERS CONCERT and Silent Auction, May 5 at the QCC. Delightful ditties and stellar stuff! Doors open at 7:15, concert at 8 pm. Tickets at Hummingbird Office and Art Supply, and at the Music Plant, Campbell River. $10/$12, 5-12 half price, under 5, free.

THIS WEEKEND AT Q.C.C. (May 5) SATURDAY 8:00 Quadra Singers Spring Concert; 10:00 Golf for beginners

Q.C.C. WILL HOST A WORK-BEE for the Blenkin Park riding ring. If you are equine inclined, have horses or just want to get involved in keeping one of our amazing island amenities up and running come out and have fun volunteering with your fellow horse lovers. 9 am - Noon on Saturday, May 5 at the Community Centre riding ring.

FREE DRINKS! Saturday, May 5 - in celebration of the Library Grand Opening come into Kameleon (9 am – 3 pm) and show your library card to receive a free drip coffee or brewed tea. For the kidlets, a juice box and a treat!

THE VANCOUVER SWISS CHORAL Society to perform in Herons Dining Room Saturday, May 5. Enjoy a fabulous buffet dinner and an inspiring performance. Dinner and show $24.95. Seating at 5:30 pm. The Inn is alive with the sound of music! Reserve 250-285-3322

A DOUBLE FEATURE of Choirs on Quadra! Saturday, May 5; enjoy dinner and the Vancouver Swiss Choral Society in Herons 5:30 to 7:30 then onto our own amazing Quadra Singers at the Community Centre at 8 pm. Support the Singers silent auction too!

FIRST FARMER’S MARKET: May 5, I’ll have lots more plants, Cambodian scarves, books etc all selling by donation. All the money goes to repair the girls’ toilet and for weekly fruit for the Polio Ashram children in India. Eileen at 285-2434.

TAKE A TRIP TO BORNEO with David Scott. Learn about Malaysian Borneo and some of the challenges for Christian Malaysians living in a Muslim country. Quadra Island Bible Church, lower hall, Sunday, May 6 at 7 pm.

CASTLE PRINTING printed this issue of the Hungry Eye

NEXT WEEK AT Q.C.C. (May 7-11) MONDAY 8:30 Low Impact Fitness; 9:30 Parent & Tots; 10:00 Yoga with Josephine; 3:00 Sing for Pure Joy; 4:30 Karate; 5:00 Boot Camp; 6:00 Weight Watchers; TUESDAY 9:00 Yoga with Brenda; 5:00 Yoga with Brenda; 6:10 Zumba Class with Pam (first timers come at 6:00); Wednesday 10:00 Baby Clinic; Noon Community Kitchen lunch; 11:00 Physio with Klari; 2:15 Kids Dance Class; 7:00 SRD Zoning Bylaw Public Meeting; THURSDAY 8:45 Body Sculpt with Marion; 9:00 Yoga with Brenda; 9:45 Parent and Tots; 4:30 Karate; 5:00 Yoga with Megan; 6:30 Belly Dancing; FRIDAY 8:30 Low Impact Fitness; 8:00 p.m.

GARY FJELLGAARD, the award winning, consummate entertainer is bringing his “rich, timbered voice” and western roots music to dinner show in Herons Saturday, May 12. A three course dinner, seating at 6 pm. Show begins with dessert. $55 reserve 250.285.3322. www.fjellgaard.bc.ca

MOTHERS ARE AMAZING DAY, Sunday, May 13. Herons has a special brunch menu for the whole family to enjoy. 10 am to 2 pm. Reservations highly recommended. 250-285-3322

CINDY REVELEY looks forward to opening “Works of H’Art”, formerly Quadra Crafts, on May 19. She offers a “destination gallery/emporium” to surprise and delight art lovers and treasure seekers alike! Heart-felt thanks go to Heidy for all of her positive support. Best wishes with her new venture, Java Bay Café in Heriot Bay! Thanks also to everyone who took the time to answer questions regarding what they wanted in my shop. I hope I can keep you all happy!

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

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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 ($16.00 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.

CLASSES / WORKSHOPS

HELP WANTED

Hungry Eye Trivia “May Days”

1. Which famous American horse race is held annually on the first Saturday in May?

2. May 25 is known as Towel Day thanks to which famous science fiction novel by British author Douglas Adams?

3. How many laps is the Indianapolis 500 motor race, which is held annually at the end of May?

1. The Kentucky Derby

2. The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy

3. 200 laps (of a 2.5 mile track; 500 miles in total)

EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS CONT’ADVERTISE IN THE FALL FAIR catalogue! A reminder to all businesses and groups that have already received their sponsorship packages. Please mail these in right away in order to secure your choice of sponsorship. Any businesses, groups or individuals that have not received a sponsorship package, and would like to advertise in the Fall Fair Catalogue or contribute a donation of goods, services, or cash, please contact Dave Alger at 250 285-3727 as soon as possible. Deadline for advertising in the catalogue is May 13.

THE MAY DAY THEME is “GLOBAL HEARTBEATS”. There are 5000 different ethnic groups in the world, with different costumes, dances, music and art, including our own Quadrillian Culture! The parade starts at 10 am at Rebecca Spit, May 26.

MAY DAY DANCE at the Community Centre (May 26 from 7 to 10 pm). Arrive at Q.C.C. by 7 pm to catch the premier of local budding musicians and their band The Whole Sh’bang as they open for Go Dog Go. This May Day Dance is a non-alcohol event. Open to all ages. Dance to Ska beats with The Whole Sh’bang and rock out with the retro rock sounds of Go Dog Go. Let’s bring May Day dances back with a Sh’BANG!

THE LANDING PUB IS BACK Open Sundays with daily specials. Watch all major sports on 5 HD flat screen TV’s. Get the gang together for some fun! Free pool every day Friday wing night. No bad days! 285-2701

QUADRA EMERGENCY PROGRAM needs an auxiliary fuel tank for the Rec Centre generator picked up from Princess Auto in Victoria. 2’x2’x4’ – 130 lbs. If you can help, please call Frank at 285-2297.

HIT AND RUN – FRIDAY, APRIL 13. While I was at work 8 – 4:30 pm, you hit my silver coloured Honda CRV on the passenger side, in the parking lot at Heriot Bay Tru-Value. You drove off. Shame on you! Did anyone witness this? It was a red vehicle. Admit you did it. Call Dawn Marmol 285-3769 or the RCMP.

FARMERS MARKET AND BAZAAR – every Saturday (beside the Credit Union) 10 am – 2 pm. Something for everyone. Fresh veggies, beautiful plants, flowers, chocolates, baked goodies, soaps, knitted goods, art, live entertainment and so much more! Stella at 285-3184 or [email protected]

THE EYE’S “Island People & Places” isn’t just for kids. Use it for special birthdays, anniversaries, births, marriages, new business start-ups, or even if you just took a great photo you’d like to share. No charge. Please send your submission ideas to [email protected]

GOLF LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS are free for three sessions, (May 5, 12 & 19, at 10 am) phone Mary 285-3691 or Kelly 285-3428 to register. Equipment and balls are provided. Get ready for the opening of your own Quadra course this summer!

SUMMER YOGA! May 14 – June 21. Mondays: 9 – 10:30 am Level I/II. Tuesdays: 9 – 10:30 am Gentle/Beginners. Thursdays: 9 – 10:30 am mixed levels. 6 weeks – 1 class/week $60 or 2 classes/week $120. Registration [email protected] or West Road Yoga 285-3065. Ann Toelle Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher.

BEGINNER GOLF LESSONS! Registration required! Quadra Golf Club is offering free lessons on May 5, 12 and 19. Classes start at 10 am at the golf course. Equipment available if needed. Pre-register by emailing [email protected] or phone Kelly (days only) 285-3428.

AT EVANGELINE’S TREASURES – unique local quality items. Wednesday knitting 1 – 3 pm - $15 drop-in. Thursday mending with Lena. Friday carpet hooking noon – 2 pm - $15 drop-in. Consignment wanted. New jewellery. Open Wednesday to Saturday from 11 am – 5 pm.

HELP WANTED: line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, housekeeping for summer work at the Heriot Bay Inn. Join this great staff and work in the centre of beautiful Heriot Bay. 250-285-3322. [email protected]

2012 RV PARK HOST at Tsa-Kwa-Luten A 7 day a week, onsite position from mid-May to mid Sept, ideally suited for a retired couple or a husband/wife situation where at least one person would be on site to assist and welcome arrivals. Good people skills with an even temperament for handling individuals with the willingness to promote the Lodge and its Restaurant in exchange for an ocean view site rental. Apply by May 10; Fax: 250-285-2532 or Email: [email protected]

MOTHER’S ASSISTANT for 2 ½ year old twins and sometimes 4 year old sister. Child minding for all three 1 – 2 times per week also needed. Pay varies depending on your experience and willingness to do chores. Please call Lela anytime at 250-202-4021

Be like a flower and turn your face to the sun.” —Kahlil Gibran“

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An excellent business opportunity awaits you in a newlyrenovated open concept space in Cove Centre. Sound interesting?

Come and view the space and bring your ideas.Call Kim and Ed at 285-3138 for more information.

Put yourself in our place!

Join us Saturday May 5, 11am to 1pm (before the library’s grand opening)

The owners are pleased to workwith interested parties to help ensure

a successful business venture.

FOR SALE - BEAUTIFUL 3 BDRM, 2-1/2 bath 2600+ sqft home in Heriot bay - tastefully landscaped 1 acre. Private yard, pond, hot-tub, pool, studio, large kitchen, wood floors, wood stove, & master bdrm wing with 3 closets & 2 hobby rooms. $395,000 Call 285-3740

WANTED: NEON “OPEN” SIGN for Lovin’ Oven Restaurant. Needed by May 1st, 8 am in time for breakfast! Contact D-Jay or Dennis at 285-2028. This sign will be well used for many fun and enjoyable years.

WANTED: GOOD, USED, HEAVY sleeping bag. Call Ken after 4 pm and leave a message. 250-204-2174

KAYAK SPRING SALE! Top quality used kayaks plus gear, camping gear, tents and outdoor equipment. Please contact [email protected]

GETTING MARRIED? Moving Must Sell! Bridal Gown Clearance - sizes 6, 8, 10, 12, & 16 left. Prices $49 to $249. Call 285-3740 to book your appointment.

NEW SEARS TWIN BED MATTRESS. Used once! $100 : 285-3839

BUY/SELL/TRADE

Complete Construction ServicesSite Preparation to Design & Building

285-3982

How to place your

HUNGRY EYE AD

ONLINE: Submit your classified ad any day, any time on the Hungry Eye website. It’s simple: type or paste your ad into the form, select how many weeks you’d like it to run, and pay online. The deadline to make it into Wednesday’s issue is Monday by 6pm. Learn more and submit your ad at www.thehungryeye.ca.

IN PERSON: Submit your classified ad at the gas station 7 days a week, whenever the gas station is open. The deadline to make it into Wednesday’s issue is Monday by 6pm. 1–40 words: $6.25 + hst = $7.00 41–80 words: $15.17 + hst = $16.00 Submit your ad to any clerk and pay cash. Sorry! Cheques, credit cards, and debit cards cannot be accepted for Hungry Eye advertising at the gas station and exact change is required.

TIPS FOR ADS SUBMITTED IN PERSON: 1)Type your ad or write it clearly for best readability. Include instruc-tions for when the ad is to run. (Letter-size paper works best! No small scaps of paper please. One ad per sheet.)

2) Check your word count. Ads over 80 words are not accepted at the gas station. Unsure about your word count? Check the handy word-count form at the gas station.

3) Include your name & phone number (or email address) so we can contact you if vital information is missing from your ad.

DISPLAY ADVERTISING: Grab more eyes with a display ad! Time is required to prepare new display ads; please contact Michelle with your requirements. Get in touch by noon Friday to make it into Wednesday’s issue. Display advertising cannot be processed at the gas station.

NEED MORE INFO? Advertising rate card and more detailed instructions can be found at www.thehungryeye.ca. Or contact Michelle directly by email at [email protected].

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LAST CHANCE TO DONATE to Quadra Children’s Centre’s annual garage sale! We are taking donations until May 4 at 5 pm – no clothing or computer equipment please. For more information call 285-3511.

QUADRA CHILDREN’S CENTRE’S Annual garage sale! May 5 from 10 am to 2 pm. Lots of wonderful items donated by the community. For more information call 285-3511.

NO ENERGY FOR A GARAGE SALE? Try a classified ad for your bigger stuff. Only $7 (hst inc.) for 40 words or less and $16 (hst inc.) for 41-80 words. Count your words! There is no better way to sell an item on Quadra than in the Hungry Eye.

GARAGE/YARD SALES

REAL ESTATE/RENTALS

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(home) 250 285-2203 • (cell) 250 [email protected] • Box 338, Heriot Bay, BC V0P

Renovations • Custom Designed DecksComplete Interior Finishing

Ron Lolacher Contracting

Prompt, professional serviceTQ journeyman

Chris Phillips285-3040

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

Tandem Hooklift Dump Truck

SERVICES

Campbell River-Quadra-Cortes Ferry Advisory Committee Meeting

Thursday, May 3, 2012 9:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Heriot Bay Inn Quadra Island, BC

Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting. If you have any questions or concerns you wish to raise with the committee or with BC

Ferries, please contact the chair of the Ferry Advisory Committee

in advance of the meeting.

Minutes of committee meetings are available on BC Ferries’ website: www.bcferries.com.

For more information please contact:

Paul Ryan, Chair Campbell River-Quadra-Cortes Ferry Advisory Committee

Phone (250) 285-3896

Darin Guenette, Public Affairs Manager BC Ferries

1-877-978-2385 or [email protected]

AT YOUR SERVICE – Compassionately caring for you. Supporting and assisting your independence. I will cook, shop, housekeep, transport you, etc. I will be the daughter, niece or friend accompanying you in your time of need. Call Marilyn McPhee for free consultation. Home 285-2315 or Cell 204-3346

DAVID ’S PROPERTY SERVICE – yard cleanup – mowing/trimming – pressure washing – painting/light repair/maintenance – home caretaking. Special this month – window cleaning. Experienced and references available. [email protected] or 250-504-0222

DOES YOUR DECK, sidewalk or siding need a little spring cleaning? Call Adam for all your pressure washing, window and gutter cleaning needs! Call 285-3914 and please leave a message.

THE SUN IS SHINING and so should your car! Specializing in interior/exterior car detailing, waxing and polishing. Call Adam at 285-3914 to help keep your car looking it’s best. Please leave a message.

IF GARDENING MEANS SORENESS, stress and strain to you, learn ways to move ergonomically. Come to a talk by physiotherapist, Klari Varallyai at 1 pm Wednesdays at the QCC after the community lunch in room 2. It’s free.

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

SERVICES CONT’KITCHEN CABINET REFACING: High quality cabinet doors and hardware custom fitted on existing cabinets. Improves the look and feel of your home while sparing the landfill. Save money for other projects by refacing. 250-204-3108

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]

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]

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RICE WORKSBrown Rice

Crisps2 for $5

CATELLIHealthy Harvest

Pastas2 for $5

BLACKWELL ANGUSSirloin TipSteak$3.99

/lb

Family PackBreaded

PorkloinCutlets$4.39

$9.68/kg/lb$9.90/kg$8.80/kg

/lb

Each5lbs

BUTTERBALLTurkey

Franks$3.29

Bone In

ChickenBreast

$3.49

Sun-DriedTomato

Turkey$2.99

Chorizo Sausage

$4.49$7.69/kg /lb 450g

/100g/100g

/100g

BCBeefsteak

Tomatoes99¢

BC

GreenPeppers

$2.49

1.65L

12x341ml Case

Pkg of 6

890ml

HELLMAN’SReal

Mayonnaise$4.99

156g

155-198g

3x375ml

300-375g

340g

142g

Assorted

Assorted

Fresh

Assorted

AllVarieties

CALIFORNIA

Carrots$2.99

454g$2.18/kg

/lb

$5.49/kg/lb

USA

Strawberries$3.99

Quiche$3.99

SeafoodSalad

$1.49

Deli Sicilian

Olives99¢ 5 inch

100g Bag

100g Bag

Chorizo Sausages

$2.99

NESTEAMINUTE-MAID & FIVE ALIVE

Beverages$4.99

Pkg of 12

ISLAND FARMSMoose Tracks

Ice Cream$5.99

DEMPSTER’S ORIGINALHot Dog & Hamburger

Buns2 for $5

CLOVERLEAFFlaked White, Chipotle,

Jalapeno, Sundried-Tomato

Tuna2 for $5

DEMPSTER’S

Bagels2 for $6

HEINZMustard, Ketchup & Relish

Picnic Packs$5.99

BARBARA’S

Cheese Puffs2 for $5

ANNIE’S HOMEGROWNFamily

Pasta Meal2 for $6

GraineryBread$2.99

Croissants79¢

Salted

Cashews$1.99

Sesame Glazed

Cashews$1.99

/100g

Sweet &Salty Mix

79¢

Each

CinnamonCrunchies

$4.99510g

500g

/100g

BC Romaine

Lettuce$1.99

We reserve the right to limit quantities on our advertised items.

Bottle Returns in May will be Donated to the Quadra Community Garden

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

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