Syrian Sponsorship Update ~

$10,000 might have seemed have like a lofty goal, but our Thetis Community (both on Thetis now and those presently off island) are quite an amazing group of people. To date, $10,310 has been raised to sponsor the Kaiyali Family to come to Canada.

The minimum required funds, sponsorship paperwork, and documentation for the family is now ready to send off to Immigration Canada. Then we wait while it gets processed both in Canada and Lebanon. Given the current political climate, we hope the family will arrive by the end of February. I will keep you up to date on the progress. 

If you would like to give a donation, they are still being gratefully accepted. Cash, cheque or credit cards all work either via me or directly to the Cowichan Intercultural Society (CIS). Credit cards can be phoned in to CIS (less of a service charge than donating online). A tax receipt will be issued for donations over $25. More information can be found here.

Cowichan Intercultural Society

205 – 394 Duncan Street, Duncan, BC. V9L 3W4;

250-748-3112

http://cis-iwc.org/donating/                                                                                                                        

If you would like to be involved working with or helping out the family once they arrive, please let me know and I can pass on info about ways to be involved.

On behalf of the Thetis Island Refugee Group, Cowichan Intercultural Society, and the Kaiyali Family, thank you so very much for both your interest and response.

Hoping you all have a lovely Christmas.

Michelle Black

Busy Ferry Schedule Update

Hello Thetis Islanders!

Please note the additional busy ferry times for Pioneer Pacific Camp:

December 28th - 6:45 Sailing from Chemainus

January 1st - 10:45 Sailing from Thetis Island

Approximately 35 walk on passengers and 2-3 vehicles.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

John & Andrea Gall

to one and all...

Bosch Dishwasher Recall Work ~ Share Workman?

Anyone who has received a Recall Notice from Bosch concerning the power cord on their dishwasher being a potential fire hazard and having no luck getting Bosch to have yours repaired should contact Sam Anderson Appliance Repair on Salt Spring at 1-250-537-5267. They have been authorized from Bosch to repair the dishwasher.

The dishwashers Bosch and Kenmore Elite are models from January 2008 to December 2013. If you have not received a notice and have the make and models mentioned or are unsure if you have the above models you can contact Bosch at 1-888-965-5813.

So far we are the only people the repair folks need to come for so it would make it worth their time and costs to have everyone contact them and then they will set up a day to travel to Thetis.

Thanks

Gloria Taylor

Thetis Island Marina ~ Holiday Hours Dec. 2015

Merry Christmas !

missing from photo ~ Cecilia Inness

For Sale ~ Mattress Set

Sealy Queen-size Mattress (Pillow-Top) & matching Box Spring.

Pillow-Top adds extra comfort (also called Euro-Top; see http://www.us-mattress.com/difference-between-pillow-top-and-euro-top-mattress.html).

In excellent condition.

$150 for set (mattress and box spring)

Please email Jonathan or Virginia at BKIS.Orchard@gmail.com

Fridge & Stove for Sale

Looking for that perfect stocking stuffer?  How about a newer model fridge, only $100 with delivery!

Looking for that perfect gift for someone special!?  How about an older model stove best offer takes it, will have elves deliver!

Email telwestconsulting@gmail.com

Adam

Food Drive ~ Thanks

A big thank you to everyone who generously contributed to the food drive for Harvest House and making a difference for others during Christmas.

Many thanks

Anne-Marie

TIVFD ~ Holiday Safety Tips

It's that time of year again for Christmas tree safety tips :

When purchasing a real tree, check for freshness by tapping it on the ground – dropping needles indicate a dry, highly flammable tree. Needles should be hard to pull from branches and when bent between your fingers, they do not break.

When purchasing an artificial tree, make sure it’s ‘fire resistant.’ Although this label does not mean the tree won't catch fire, the tree will resist burning and should extinguish quickly. It should also bear the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) label.

Place your tree away from fireplaces, floor heaters and other heat sources. Heated rooms dry out fresh trees, so be sure to keep the stand filled with water by topping it up daily.

Here is a 60 second video on how quickly a dry christmas tree can catch fire:

THE TIVFD WISHES YOU ALL A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON.

Dec 20th Church & Christmas Eve Services

Thetis Island Community Church invites you to a laid-back Sunday morning Christmas Carol Celebration Dec 20 at 10:00AM

As so many islanders are off with family by Christmas Eve we’ve decided to hold a non-traditional service where we gather around the table with friends sharing coffee & fresh, home-made cinnamon buns.  If you love singing carols and the joy of Christmas, Forbes Hall is the place to be on Sunday morning.

We look forward to seeing you there and children are most welcome.

For those of you staying on the island we will be holding the usual Christmas Eve Service which will begin at 7PM.

Wishing you all a blessed Christmas as we celebrate the coming of our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ.

Cecilia

Western Saddle for Motorbike

Harry, who will soon be gracing our island, has a Western saddle adapted to motorbike, for sale.  He is open to queries and offers. The saddle, purchased in the USA, has been painstakingly converted into a motorbike seat.

Photos lovingly taken outside Strawberry Fields, Liverpool.

Please contact Harry Chambers on harrychambers27@gmail.com

Photos available by email