An Opportunity...

Howdy Fellow Islanders

My grandsons have brought to my attention an organisation, ShelterHelps.com, that has had many teams from across Canada assisting in El Salvador's reconstruction following the earthquakes of 2011. Since this devastating series of quakes left many thousands of families homeless, Shelter Helps has been constructing homes and training Salvadorians with the skills to construct homes for themselves. Yet having the skills without the funds to purchase the needed materials still leaves thousands without the means to provide a permanent dry home to care for their families. This is where we can help, just $3800 CDN is all that it takes to purchase the needed materials that will provide one family with a dry permanent home for many years to come. Yes indeed $3800 CDN will provide a home in El Salvador.

To get an idea of what $3800 CDN Will do in El Salvador here is a link to a ShelterHelps "Timelapse constructión" in El Salvador

https://youtu.be/rQ5lOUvWSwM?si=CCOKrs3scEuNP-H4

My son Peter, two grandsons, Kai and Zeke and myself along with a team from Sarnia are headed to El Salvador this November. Together the team hopes to finish 20 homes in El Salvador's remote highlands. Should you desire to send words/prayers of encouragement for the recipients of these homes I'd be glad to deliver them for you.

ShelterHelps provides tax deductable receipts for donations. Donations towards the Sarnia team's 20 homes endeavour can be made at 

https://www.shelterhelps.com/sarnia

Should you have questions, I'll gladly get together over a coffee, and do my best to find answers.

Contact Woody's swamper at

gnp.gall@gmail.com

You are appreciated

Greg Gall
Box 24, 438 Meadow Valley Road
Thetis Island, BC V0R2Y0
780-505-1569 G
250-246-2730 res
gnpgall@gmail.com

Thank You to Cemetery Cleanup Crew

Thank you to the great gang of people who showed up for the annual St. Margarets Cemetery clean-up day. Although the rain threatened, it held off and the sun even came out for our picnic lunch. By noon all the grave markers had been washed and tidied up, weed whacking done, ditches cleared, and some landscaping attended too. Many hands make light work.

Special thanks to David Reay for organizing volunteers and food. Thanks to those who shared their special memories of their loved ones and friends who have died. It was an honour to share that space with you. Delighted to have the young ones Livi and Athenia in attendance . They attended to cleaning and weeding with great heart.

St. Margaret’s Cemetery Board

The People’s Apothecary Garden - Plant of the Week #9 - Catmint

Not to be confused with its cousin, ‘catnip’ (Nepeta cataria), which is known for driving our feline friends wild, catmint (Nepeta mussinii) is an attractive plant in gardens and for pollinators. Like many other mints, catmint is edible and can be used for medicinal purposes.

To learn more about this delightful mint, follow the link: https://www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/single-post/plant-of-the-week

Repair Fair Profile: Tess and Richard DeMarco

Tess and Richard have operated RITE Renovations since 2004.

They have renovated 3 homes from Nickel Bros. that otherwise would have gone to the landfill.

Come to the Repair Fair and ask them about renovating on a budget.

*Sourcing materials 

*When do you need special trades

*Resources and basic tools for DIY 

*When do you need a permit 

*Recycling old houses

Come to the Repair Fair - Neighbour's helping Neighbour's

June 1, 10-2.  Forbes Hall

An initiative of Community Climate Resilience.

David Reay/Vicki Walker

Blue Fabric Dog Leash Found

A blue fabric dog leash was found on the Lawrence Valley trail Sunday afternoon around 2:30 PM. 

It is now hanging on the post at the trail head, adjacent to our fire hall.

Ken Redman

Telegraph Harbour Marina's Cafe is now open Mondays!

Stay tuned for our summer hours to be announced.  Come give a warm welcome to our summer staff, new and returning. Tell us your new favorite Foothills flavour.

See you today and everyday to keep up with all that we have going on for you, our dear friends and neighbors. 

Enjoy!

Landscaper Required

Wanted: Landscaper

Looking for part-time help with lawn care, the driveway, the dock and some weeding. approximately 2-3 hours/week.

Please call Fred to chat details. 403 305 6016

Looking for Reclaimed Bricks or Pavers

I am looking for reclaimed bricks or pavers (prefer red clay bricks!). If possible, the regular size roughly 2 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ or similar. Need 800+!! Willing to pay for unbroken and clean $1.00/piece(red clay bricks).

OR if you have a brick wall/stack/chimney/walkway etc. and like to get rid of, I can save you a trip to the landfill!! Sorry don't pay for bricks walls etc. which need to be cleaned.

Call/text Matthias 250-301-8499

Repair Day Participant - Shawn Sweetapple

Sweetapple Small Engine Repair

Shawn has spent 8 years in the automotive industry and for 13 more years taught high school mechanics. He currently operates a small business in Chemainus focussing on gas engine repairs.

Shawn repairs and services a variety of small engine equipment but will take on other things as well as he is good at tinkering and figuring things out. Simple fixes can likely be done on the spot, but anything else would require him to take equipment home. Advice is always free and with a smile.

Repair Day Neighbours helping Neighbours

June 1st, 10-2 Forbes Hall

Repair day is an initiative of Community Climate Resilience

David Reay/Vicki Walker

Free Dahlia Tubers

Ready to be planted

Orange /yellow beautiful fall Colour

In cardboard box end of driveway

26 Bella vista

Help yourself

Heather

Sunday Church

The guest speaker this Sunday the 26th is Wayne lee.
The Works of God, John ch 6.

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.
Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144.

Tea Party Supplies

Hello! I am hoping to start hosting afternoon tea at the cafe on special occasions. 

Wondering if anyone has tea cups/saucers, tea pots, elegant platters/trays, tower serving trays, etc. that they would like to part with. 

Also looking for kids versions!

Or if you have leads on where to find them!

Thank you! 

Jen    

250-784-1624