Free Furniture ~ Gone!

Sectional leather couch and ottoman plus a bed frame, headboard & mattress.

For full information and photo, click here.

Soup's On ~ January 16th

Soup's On

Wednesday, January 16th 

Forbes Hall 11:30AM ~ 1:00PM or 'til we run out!

Menu:

Wonton Soup (vegetarian)

Spring Rolls (vegetarian)

Chinese Almond Cookies & Banana Sesame Loaf

Tea & Pot of Gold Coffee

by donation ($5 suggested)

See you Wednesday. 

For more information on Soup's On, click here.  

the Chilling Truth ~

A very informative article on cold water survival (or not) and a great reminder of why we must wear a lifejacket on or around water at this time of the year:

http://www.shipwrite.bc.ca/Chilling_truth.htm

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

Night Walking Tips...

Great to see so many people out walking just lately, must be new years resolutions in action, that's great and keep up the good work.

The days are still short and I have noticed a few folks out while its is still dark. A number of you I have only noticed at the last minute due to you wearing dark clothing.

Light coloured clothing with something reflective front and back would really improve your visibility to motorists, reflective safety vests are best but I agree not the best fashion statement. Having worked in the ER at Cowichan District Hospital I can assure you that the nurses are not concerned about fashion.

Here is a tip from a website on safe walking which I thought was good information to share.

If your interested the full article can be read by following the link at the bottom.

To be fair, Motorists, watch for walkers and cyclists, drive slowly particularly around the winding corners, lets all be safe.

Be Visible: Wear bright colors when walking in daytime. When walking at night, wear light-colored clothing and reflective clothing or a reflective vest to be visible. Drivers are often not expecting walkers to be out after dark, and you need to give them every chance to see you, even at street crossings that have crossing signals. Be just as cautious at dawn or twilight, as drivers still have limited visibility or may even have the setting or rising sun directly in their eyes. (from espokes...carrying...and using...a flashlight can also improve your visibility)

Click here for full article.

To be fair, Motorists, watch for walkers and cyclists, drive slowly particularly around the winding corners, share the road, lets all be safe.

Happy walking, stick to it.

Peter Luckham

General Worker for Hire

27yr. old  Concrete finisher by trade, can do lots of different construction jobs / general labour. If any help is needed or a job to be done please feel free to contact me.

2502463075

Andrew Jackson

Grand Opening of Thetis Island School's Playground

Thetis Elementary School students, teachers and parents warmly invite the community to a short and sweet official opening of our new playground, to take place on Jan 16th (Wednesday) at Forbes Hall about 12:15 pm during Soup's On. Please join us as we share a few words of thanks for your support and a celebratory cake!

Movie Tonight at Forbes Hall ~ 7:30PM

The film is “The Queen of Versailles’, an American documentary about a billionaire family in their rags-to-riches epic.  It is a ‘wickedly funny allegory about the American Dream’  It is rated PG.  Admission is donation only. 

See you there.  Sandy

Free Ham Radio Course

How can I communicate during an emergency when phones, cell phones and the internet are down?  Use a ham radio!

Amateur radio operators are much more than hobbyists; they provide extremely important communications, especially during and after emergencies. As a licensed operator you can be in touch with others who will be able to pass on important messages - not just during emergencies. Ask Claire and Matt Hess how ham radio is an important part of their lives after they got certified last year. Or talk to some of the other newly certified hams (Mary Forbes, Veronica Shelford, Petra Accipiter, Gerhard Wanney, Tegan Luckham) and find out why you might want to take this FREE course. The course is presented in such a format you are able to pass the test on day 2 with flying colours.  Several people have already registered, so if you want to car pool, call Simone Luckham 250-246-4802 or email her simone@stonesculptor.ca

FREE HAM Radio course  (provided by the Cowichan Valley Amateur Radio Society)

Friday & Saturday January 25th & 26th, 2013

6:30-9:30pm Friday   8:30am-5pm Saturday

Church of Latter-day Saints, 1815 Tzouhalem Road, Duncan BC

Cost: $ 0.00

To register, please click here.

or for more info contact:  Dale Jones  email:  ve7jp@shaw.ca

Cowichan Valley School District #79 ~ Meetings

Happy New Year.

The Cowichan Valley School District has scheduled another opportunity for community consultations.  These sessions will occur on January 12, 2013.

Your input is important and will help shape the future in our district.  If you plan to attend please register by email at community consultation@sd79.bc.ca

Please click here to read information letter for details.

Thank you.

Mr. Mike Martin, Vice Principal, CSSH

Robbie Burns Dinner ~ Update

Tickets, Dietary info and Serving Dishes

We need covered serving dishes and serving utensils. Please leave items labelled with your name in the kitchen anytime after Wednesday, January 16th, or drop them off on Saturday January 19th after 2pm. 

We can prepare vegetarian, gluten or lacto free options; but we need to know before January 16th.

Please call Don 250 246- 4291

We have 2 tickets left. Call Simone 250 246- 4802 to reserve. $ 25.00 per person.

FAC Updates

Hollingshead Summary

December Traffic Stats

December Ferry Traffic

Highway Stats

Soup's On ~ Resumes January 9th

Come and join us for lunch.  Fill your belly full of yummy homemade soup, bread and treats. Catch up with your friends and neighbours after the holidays.

Click here for more info.