Vortech on Island this Friday

If anyone needs some well/water filtration work or maintenance done, Vortech from Duncan will be on the Island on Friday and has time for other appointments. 

Please contact them directly at (250) 746-0706 to set up an appointment.

Shelley

Insurance Question - Resolved

Thanks everyone for your speedy response and outpouring of recommendations for house insurance. I now have a long list!

Just to clarify any rumours that may be spreading… No, I have not bought a new home, I’m quite content with the one I have :) I’m merely assisting a neighbour who is seeking insurance.

Cheers,

Tricia

Adult Bicycle: Need to Borrow

Looking for an adult bicycle (ladies frame if possible) to, borrow for a few days to set up on my indoor stand for continuation of an exercise program for a bad knee! 

Thanks.  I can pick up and return it in my truck. 

Thanks - p.s. an exercise bike would be ok too!!

Contact Wilf at 250-361-7232 

Book by Jan Cerny Published

A book about my past was published by Wipf & Stock, https://wipfandstock.com/ last week.
It is available in bookstores across US and Canada as well as on Amazon under Jan Cerny, Witnessing for Jehovah in a Communist Country. This link seems to work as well:
https://www.amazon.ca/Witnessing-Jehovah-Communist-Country-%C4%8Cern%C3%BD/dp/B0HL3KGSXX?crid=34HSIKE9E6CTP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DHX-7BcS58ebPgrVtTnvhmILO-hXVZD41q-U8PcyPEPLzZcAal4o6sSJC1fimXSsfOWeUPXVraDNSybnKGfTkNpP1dxvL8zBNFtDQ7nQu0zkJoxeFQQR3YJ5NKrnO65wehB14VrhNR3IbC8CdASRUg.6x-G6F9drGPPDuDFXfq8rn4hHt0c0Y4-Kk8yWFY9Hkc&dib_tag=se&keywords=jan+cerny&qid=1791264601&sprefix=jan+cerny%2Caps%2C224&sr=8-1

Kind regards,

Jan

Upcoming Veterinary Visits

There are upcoming veterinary visits to the island on Wednesday, October 7th and again on Wednesday, October 14th. Please contact Dr Martin Randle on 210 436 0045 and or otterspool1969@gmail.com Dr. Martin E. Randle, BVSc, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (IVAS), GPCert(SAS), MRCVS, FRSPH.

Chair Yoga is Cancelled on Oct. 5th

I will be back for Thanksgiving Monday though.

October 12th at 10 in Forbes main hall.

This a great way to start a new healthy habit. Stretch and strengthen.

See you next week,

Warmly,

Dawn

Some Burning Rules You May Not Know

Two Provincial Ministries regulate outdoor burning: the BC Wildfire Service regulations are concerned with what you burn and the Ministry of Environment is concerned with the toxic smoke you put into the airshed when you burn.

Regulations require that you initiate your yard waste fire at least one hour after sunrise and it must be extinguished by 4:00 pm or 2 hours before sunset, whichever time is later.

Yard Waste piles can consist of branches, sticks, leaves and non-diseased vegetative matter but must be dry. The MOE also bans burning wet leaves.

Yard Waste fires are Category 2 fires and are restricted to 2 metres in height and 3 metres in width. You can burn two piles concurrently, but you must be on site monitoring the fire or fires until extinguishing. Water and tools must be on site.

Construction and demolition debris is prohibited in burn piles. Also, No garbage, tires, animal products or toxic materials.

Thetis Island is located in a High Sensitivity Smoke Zone, and the Venting Index must be rated as Good on the day of your burn. Consult the Venting Index Map 

The Ventilation Index Interactive Map displays if you can burn and for how long. You can access today's forecast via an automated toll-free telephone line at 1-888-281-2992.

Young Hens for Sale

I have 13-week-old hens available for $30 each. 

They were hatched naturally and cared for by the hen that sat on the nest. Their moms started laying at 16 weeks and lay approx 5 out of 7 days. 

Parent egg colours vary from light to darker brown and some with a hint of green although I can't know for sure what colours the young hens will lay. They are mixed breed, some heritage, Black Copper Maran etc. They are a variety of colours from white to brown to black with some variation of colour within that range. 

Raised free range on Thetis and with fermented hen scratch and pellets. 

Contact Sharon

778-679-5298

Yard Work/ Manual Labour Services Available

Good morning,

My name is Elijah Fordham, and I am offering yard work, landscaping, and general manual labour services on Thetis Island.

Depending on your needs, I am available to help with lawn mowing, weed whacking, leaf blowing, wood stacking/ cutting and other general outdoor maintenance. I am also available for car cleaning and detailing if needed.

If you are interested, please feel free to reach out to discuss the work you need done and arrange a time that works for you. I am happy to provide my own labour, provided the necessary equipment is available.

Thank you for your time, and I look forward to hearing from you.

My hourly rate is $20 an hour

please contact me by only text at 2504169739

availability weekends

Kind regards,
Elijah Fordham

Slugs Gone, Bugs Gone, Strawberries Thriving as Invasive Lizards Boom in BC

We all cringe when we see a big slug and big fat spiders, but we don’t need this invasive lizard on Thetis eating all those good insects and garter snakes…

See link to CTV news story below:
Slugs gone, bugs gone, strawberries thriving as invasive lizards boom in B.C.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/slugs-gone-bugs-gone-strawberries-thriving-as-invasive-lizards-boom-in-bc/

June

Sunday Church

The speaker this Sunday the 4th is David Banks.
Continuing the life of Jesus, John ch 14.

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.

Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144.

From the Library

A Friend of the Library is available Sunday 1-4 and Tuesday 12-1.

Celine