Polar Plunge ~ January 1, 2019

Brave souls!

Eucalyptus Branches for Pick Up

I have had to give my eucalyptus a large trim. 

If you would like some branches they are on the front lawn.  Help yourself!

Celine

130 Pilkey Point

Thank you, Hydro crews and contractors and...!

Thought the community should send a big shout-out to the Hydro crews and contractors who worked so hard to get our power up and running again -  it was a big job and completed ahead of some expectations.

Thanks too to Elizabeth Bond for getting onto Telus’ case, hopefully her efforts will prove to have results in the near future.

And thanks to Solar Bud, Ron Bannister and Chris Call (and many others, I’m sure) for their efforts in the aftermath of “The Storm”

Happy New Year all!!

Ron and Eleanor

101 Hollyberry Lane

Missing Fire Department Package

A parcel weighing 13 lbs. and containing Christmas stationary and CDs marked with Thetis Island Fire Dept. was delivered to the Thetis Post Office in the week before Christmas but was somehow misdirected.  

If you inadvertently have that package from Perfect Pen in the US, and addressed to the Thetis Island Fire Dept.,  please return it to Kevin at the post office.  

MANY THANKS!

TIVFD

Telus Phone and Internet Update

Happy New Year

Thank you to everyone who’s continued to communicate about their own and neighbour’s phone and internet connection issues.

Thanks to Stephanie for helping to initiate an interview with Chek TV, which aired on the Sunday night news ( Dec 30th, 5 pm www.checknews.ca  ) , parts of which were broadcast on CBC Radio again on the 31st.   

Telus responded to the interview stating that they would rally some additional crews and all repairs would be completed by January 15th.

A solo local technician arrived today and proceeded to map all the issues on the island. Some areas will only need simple repairs, where others are quite complicated and will require some time and reinforcements.

I am grateful that he made his way to me, so that I could share our list, organized by area and level of need.

Please have compassion for this guy !!! He should not be assigned to such a big job alone. We hope to see him with these reinforcements on his next visit, where they can safely and efficiently attend to our many jobs.

We hope to see them back tomorrow and with more assistance in the coming week.

Elisabeth Bond

Ferry Reminder and Update on Dangerous Goods Run

Reminder: Beginning now our Dangerous Goods run will return to Chemainus on the 1:10 sailing from Thetis rather than the previous 2:40.  This means there will be no other vehicles or foot passengers on that 1:10 run. The 2:40 run will be open for vehicles and foot passengers. 

Update: According to BC Ferries the next DG sailing will be this week on Thursday, January 3. The possible extra DG sailing with Superior Propane on Wednesday that was mentioned in espokes last week is not on the schedule at this time. BC Ferries was willing to have the extra sailing but Superior Propane has not made a reservation for Wednesday. 

Sue French 

For the FAC, Ferry Advisory Committee

December 2018 Rainfall Stats

Courtesy of Keith Rush

The second wettest December behind 2015 at 269 mm and the third wettest year behind 2016 at 1359.2 mm and 2010 at 1188 mm. 

I can't thank Frank English enough for keeping my rain gauge up to date through the most difficult of times, and huge thank you to Tim Mattson for clearing our driveway...

Keith

Happy New Year!

Thetis Island Marina's New Year's Eve Party!

Thetis Island Marina & Pub

This is our "After the Hurricane" update:

Our FUEL DOCK is now OPEN 11am to 4pm.

Our hydro is restored and the kitchen is re-organizing.

Our NEW YEARS'S DINNER & PARTY is a GO!!!

Our phone lines are down, so FB message for New Year's buffet dinner reservations, or just come on down. 

Dinner is served from 5pm - 8pm, followed by music and dancing into the new year with John Hannah - aka "Johnny Blitz"

And remember, if you wish, to "Put on the Ritz" with some sparkle & glitz :) 

We look forward to seeing you all soon!

Thetis Polar Plunge on Jan 1st! at 11AM!

Polar-blooded kin are warmly invited to this year's annual Polar Plunge to take place at Preedy Harbour (Capernwray access is kindly permitted) on Jan 1st at 11 am.

Come for a splash or just a laugh - swimmers, observers and commentators all equally welcome.

-- from diehards Kelly, Carolyn and Gerhard

5 Portable Generator Maintenance Tips

Change the Oil. Most new generators need their first oil change after just 30 hours of use, and thereafter change the oil after 50 hours of use.  (Smaller generators often don’t have an oil filter so changing the oil will extend the life of your unit.)

Replace the Spark Plug and Air Filter. Replace the spark plug and air filter every 200 hours of use or every season. Have a spare spark plug and filter handy for times you need one and can’t get off-island.

Drain Fuel When Not in Use or use a fuel stabilizer if you are storing it full.  (Storing it full lessens chance of water in the fuel tank from condensation.)

Ensure the battery is fully charged.  And have spare oil available.  (Low oil will stall out your generator)

Start Your Generator Every 30 Days if you want to be sure of it starting when you need it.  

TIVFD

Rainfall Stats ~ November 2018

courtesy of Keith Rush

Editor: my apologies for the delay in posting