HP8500 Cartridges

We have replaced our HP8500 printer and now have a number of HP 940 ink cartridges free for the taking. Some brand new and some partial and some ready for refill.

Call Virginia or Andy Lamb to arrange for transfer. 250-246-9770

jollity FARM ~ Garlic Storage Tips

Perhaps you still have an abundance of garlic stored from your own harvest, or supplied through your CSA subscription from Jollity FARM? It's tough to keep garlic at this time of the year, when the bulb's natural tendency (wherever it is stored), is to put forth new life in the way of a green shoot. As this happens, the edible quality of your garlic begins to degrade, as the stored energy will go into the green shoot and no longer in the fleshy edible parts.

If you want to halt the process; peel your garlic cloves and pop them into a ziploc bag or container in your freezer. We have stored garlic for a long time this way and they keep very well. The texture and taste will be slightly different but still just as pungent and yummy. 

If you are continuing to use your stored garlic that already has green shoots in it, just cut out that green part when preparing for cooking as it can tend to have a bitter taste.

Happy Eating from jollity FARM.

jollity FARM ~ Beef & Pork (Coombs)

4 Sale at Jollity FARM From our friends Fiona and Steve Thiessen at Shiloh Forest Farm, we are proud to partner up again and offer you some of their very fine products. Taste the difference of locally grown, happy, healthy animals!

100% Pasture Raised Beef born and raised in a closed herd on Vancouver Island, these 100% grass fed, free range cattle are raised with no antibiotics or hormones. Professionally cut, wrapped, and frozen at a federally licensed slaughterhouse facility, after 21 days hanging time. Selection is limited so please email us for prices and availability.

Berkshire/Tamworth Pork: raising animals ethically, sustainably and naturally is always a priority at Shiloh Forest Farm, and their pork is no exception! Professionally cut, wrapped, cured and frozen at a federally license slaughterhouse facility. Pork is available "by the cut", so please contact us for the price list and available cuts. 

Yorkshire Pork by the Side Happy, pasture-raised, non-GMO grain finished pigs available by the side for $4.50/lb hanging weight, plus processing fees. *Pigs may be processed in a licensed slaughterhouse or whole pigs may be pre-purchased by individuals or groups and butchered 'on farm' by a licensed and experienced 'free-range butcher' for the most humane option. Contact us for more info about pig weights, pricing for processing, sausage options (all gluten-free) and old-fashioned curing (without nitrates) 

Contact Elisabeth Bond / info@jollityfarm.caor phone 250.416.6736

the Beehive ~ Update

The BeeHive is an opportunity to sew, remake and recycle clothing. Any clothes or fabric that you'd like to be rid of, simply drop off at the Beehive on Saturday March 5th. Looking for something new to add to your wardrobe?  Come shop for free!

Need motivation to tackle your closet?  The following book is suggested reading: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo

A delicious lunch will be available for purchase, both to participants and the community. Cranberry muffins, Cheddar cheese biscuits, Cock-a-leekie soup - and vegetarian version, Hot beef sandwiches with cabbage kale slaw

Veggie wraps, also with slaw. Coffee, tea 

Ellen Rush 250-416-0013 or ellenrush@gmail.com

Helen Bird 250-246-2469

Gas / Diesel now available in Chemainus

Fuel station reopens in Chemainus and they are selling Gasoline, Diesel and Marine gas.

Lana and Tony have reopened the fuel pumps at Downtown auto, the old location of Mural Town Auto.

The prices are competitive and the service friendly.

This is good news for those of you that do not want to drive up to the highway.

Lana is only going to be open Monday to Friday to start, if business picks up they will hire weekend help.

Lets help them make a go of it !!

Peter Luckham

From the Library ~

Greetings fellow islanders, Some new materials for the library:

The Martian dvd

Downton Abbey season 6

Normal dvd

My Secret Sister - Helen Edwards - 920 E biography

Stalin's Daughter - Rosemary Sullivan - 920 A biography

Bee Time - Mark Winston 638

The President's Shadow - Meltzer - fiction

The English Spy - Silva - fiction

All about history - magazine - This is a great magazine from the U.K. kindly donated by Martin Randle- Lots of information and lots of pictures.

Thank you for your ongoing support of the library. I certainly appreciate the suggestions I receive for purchases and administrative ideas.

Your local librarian, Celine

Free Corner Desk

Corner desk from Staples, typing sliding drawer, shelves on either side, and shelving above ... Low mileage, used to be Will's for those of you who might have seen it. Needs new home.

Mary Forbes maryforbes@telus.net

Free Paperback Books

Over 1000 titles, lots of variety.

Call SUe Vanderhoef 250-246-2813 e-mail telegraphharbourinn@telus.net

Zumba Cancelled

Zumba will be cancelled Sat 20th Feb & will resume Wed 24th February at 9:15AM see you then.

Helen

Thetis Island Marina ~ Friday Night Dinner ~ February 19th

Served from 5pm to 7pm.

Delicious house-made lasagna (meaty or vegetarian) served with a side Caesar salad and garlic bun for only $14.00! 

Reserve at 250-246-3464. Take out also available!

Two Day Respite Needed ~

Hello Thetians,

I am in need of a quiet room for two days. If anyone can provide that please let me know.

Sincerely, Zandra Burns 250-436-0236

Flat Roof Installer coming to Island ~

A flat roof installer is coming to the island to give us a quote for a replacement roof. If you have a flat roof that needs repair or replacement and would like to have them come to your home, please give me a call at 250-436-0337 and I will coordinate.

Rob Spencer