Weather Map: Thetis!

To all who like detailed weather forecast past and present!\

I found this nice overview about our Thetis weather. It may be similar to Ladysmith, and I don't know how precise it is, but I like the nice overview and details. A nice addition to the monthly summary from Keith!?! :)

Enjoy!

https://www.wunderground.com/dashboard/pws/ICOWICHA15?cm_ven=localwx_pwsdash

https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/ca/cowichan-valley-g/ICOWICHA15

Matthias

Looking for Christmas Lights

Does anyone have small white Christmas lights they don't need anymore? Or ornaments?

Jennifer
Telegraph Harbour Marina
250-784-1624

TIES Christmas Play

Thetis Island Elementary School will be putting on a musical Christmas play at Forbes Hall on Thursday, December 21st at 1:00 pm.

It will run about 30 minutes. All are welcome! Hope to see you there.

TIES

Jams and Jellies

Gloria's Jams and Jellies have moved. After a weekend of monsoons, I have rescued the jams and jellies to a warmer spot. The lovely people at Telegraph Harbour Marina have offered a wee bit warmer spot for my jams and jellies.

So the next time you drop in for a coffee and cinnamon bun you can find my jams and jellies warm and cozy at the cafe.

I'm a jammin'
Gloria

Jollity Farm Weekly Order Reminders (and Holiday Schedule)

Open as usual Saturday, Dec.16 and Saturday, Dec.23. Closed Dec. 30.
We will pick up extra dairy on Thursday, Dec. 21 and will send out a reminder prior.
True Grain bakery pick up the next weeks and similarly a week off between Christmas and New Year.
Holiday Baking has been added to the order form. Favourite treats like:
Shortbread (Rosemary Apricot, Butter Pecan and more)
Gingerbread
Kipferl
Stollen
Fig Loaf
Cranberry Brioche Buns
We continue with fresh veggie harvest twice weekly, but salad production has slowed down and we will need to limit to one bag per order until further notice.
Place orders here: https://www.jollityfarm.ca/order-form
With thanks,
Jollity Farmers

Seeking Sheet Linoleum Floor Installer or Tools

We have two small projects at our farm to complete. All the materials are here but we are looking to hire someone with experience installing sheet lino floor, or who might have some tools we could rent.

Thanks in advance,
Elisabeth & Noah
Please text or call 250.415.0101 or email info@jollityfarm.ca

Gerry Smith: A Life (1932 – 2023)

A 17-minute video on the life of Gerry Smith is now posted on Youtube. Here is the link:

Gerry Smith: A Life (1932 - 2023)

Heating Season Dangers

As we get into the much colder weather and you are using your baseboard electric heaters, please check that nothing is touching the units…table legs, sofas, drapes, bedding etc.  While the heat source may not ignite the cloth or wood initially, constant on-off cycling over time can.  Make sure you have a space.  There was a structure fire on Penelakut that was a result of furniture pushed up against baseboard heating.

And on the same subject, plugging a “space heater” into a power bar or extension cord will  also increase the risk of a fire.  The heater instructions state that for very good reason.  We recently had a very near miss here on Thetis for a structure fire because of an electrical short on a power bar that a space heater was plugged into.  I have included links to three photos on the TIVFD website below.  Please don’t overload your circuits.

https://www.thetisislandfire.ca/burnt-out_power_bar.jpg

https://www.thetisislandfire.ca/over-heated_wall_socket.jpg

https://www.thetisislandfire.ca/melted_plug.jpg

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

Ugly Christmas Sweater Soup’s On: Wednesday, Dec. 13th

Join us for a fun Soup’s On, December 13th (last one of 2023).

Wear that weird, ugly, strange Christmas sweater that you pull out once a year. Don’t have one? Use glue to stick fun Christmas items all over a sweater you no longer wear.

If you don’t have one, simply do not want to wear one, or whatever, come enjoy a bowl of soup while laughing with your neighbours at the weird things people will wear!

Ugly Sweater Soup’s On – December 13th.

The Soup’s On Team

Soup’s On: Wednesday, December 13th at Forbes Hall

11:30 am until 1:00 pm (earlier if we run out!)

Gather at Forbes Hall for a very Thetis Island lunch!

Menu:

• Chilli with Hamburger (GF,DF)
• Vegetarian Chilli  Vegan (GF, DF) 
• toppers: Cheddar, Sour Cream, Cilantro/red peppers
• Garlic Bread (Vegan/DF available)
• Assorted seasonal goodies.

Teas & Coffee

Suggested donation of $7 for soup, bread, treats and teas & coffee.  

Everyone is welcome to join us, seniors, seniors who don’t think they’re seniors, workers, families, and everyone who just wants a mid-day meal!

Menu remainders for take-out when available.  

The Soup’s On Team

Christmas Concert

Thank you to Margaret Woodhouse for organizing this year's Christmas concert.
Thanks as well to all those who sang, danced, played their musical instruments, entertained and engaged us all - there was even a magic act.

The concert was a true celebration of community.
Ellen and Keith Rush

Cedar Beach Pizza Closed until Friday Dec 15th

Yes we're back! And we have even done a few pizza orders. Due to our busy lives we must be closed until Friday Dec. 15. We will reopen for the 15th. As always, order as early as possible.

Thanks for your patience!
Virginia Lamb
250-246-9770