Paramedic Services Week

This week, across Canada, is Paramedic Services Week where we recognize the hard working paramedics for their dedication and challenges they face in the field. 

The TIVFD recognizes the BCEHS Stations 149 (Chemainus) 152 (Duncan) and 159 (Ladysmith) paramedics who travel over on the Island Responder to meet our patients and transport them to Cowichan District Hospital or other trauma facilities. 

We also are sending a shout-out to our Community Paramedic Vinh Pham who visits Thetis regularly to serve our community’s need for ongoing health support.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck
Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Cemetery Clean Up May 25th

On Saturday May 25th from 10-3, St. Margaret’s Cemetery Committee will be having its annual maintenance day. The cemetery is a vault of island history and is the permanent home for many of our forebears. From tidying up headstones, to general landscaping there will be a range of projects to suit everyone's interests and abilities.

Please plan to come by and join us, we encourage everyone to join. If possible, please bring small garden tools for general landscaping and/or scrub brushes and water pails to clean grave markers. We would encourage you to contribute to the picnic lunch, where we will remember and celebrate the lives that came before us.

Please contact me if you have any questions.

David Reay

Thetis Island Cemetery Committee

H: 250-246-1593.    E: davidreay@telus.net

Repair Fair Details

Saturday, June 1st.  10am to 2 pm

We have a full house of MacGyver’s. You can come and learn, or you can bring your item with you. If you are bringing an item, please bring all supplies that you anticipate needing (ie: window screen repairs will need new screens plus tubing).
Here is the list of tables (and there may be more).

• Repurposing ideas and displays
• "Ask Me Anything" (about renovations)
• Shoe Repair
• Bike Maintenance
• Small Engine Repairs
• Chainsaw sharpening and maintenance
• Knife and Tool Sharpening
• Small appliances and electronics
• Screen Repairs
• Wooden chair repairs
• Visible mending, zippers, darning and knitting
• Earring repairs
• 3D Printing

A hearty lunch will be available. Please come and enjoy the day with us. 

For more information please contact: David Reay - davidreay@telus.net 

Vicki Walker - 250-246-9126

Presented by Community Climate Resilience

Ukrainian Fundraising Dinner – This Saturday

Join your friends and neighbours this Saturday at the Ukrainian Fundraising Dinner.

We are so fortunate to live in Canada on a peaceful, beautiful island, and this dinner gives us pause to appreciate all that we have, and an opportunity to give.

The doors open at 6:00 pm allowing for time to mingle and enjoy beverages before dinner starts with the serving of Holbutsi, Ukraine’s traditional cabbage roll featuring kasha, followed by the dinner buffet.

No Host bar.

Tickets $30

Available from Ellen Rush @ ellenrush@gmail.com or 250-246-0557

Tickets also available today at the Covid Clinic from Ellen Rush, Ann Dickie, or David Reay

Payment options include:

Cash, cheque or e-transfer to ellenrush@gmail.com Memo: WRAP

Unable to Register for COVID Vaccine Appointment? May 21 @ Forbes Hall

If you received your invitation but were unable to register for the clinic come by Forbes Hall this morning. The clinic opens at 10 and you might have to wait, but we hope to be able to vaccinate all who are eligible, and wish to receive the booster.

Any questions email Michelle Sutter at acanthurus61@gmail.com or call/text at 250 613 8289. 

Note cell reception is poor at the hall but texting and emailing would work……

Forbes Hall Health Services Group

Pullerbear Available to Borrow

ThINC has purchased a Pullerbear tool to assist with the periodic removal of invasive plants in the nature reserves. We would like to make it available on loan to property owners on Thetis to control invasives on their own properties. The tool works a charm for removing medium to large size plants such as holly up to about 2" diameter trunk.  

Note: The tool is very effective (and strangely satisfying) for broom removal but is NOT the recommended method. The disturbed soil triggers dormant seeds to germinate, and you can expect to see baby broom in that area next year.

The recommended approach for broom removal is to cut larger broom (1/2" diameter for greater) just below the ground level. Hear from the experts:broombusters.org and the Invasive Species Council of BC .

To make arrangements to borrow the tool, contact ThINC at info@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org

Reminder: COVID Booster Vaccine Clinic Tuesday, May 21

There will be a COVID vaccine clinic Tuesday May 21 at Forbes Hall for those who qualify. You will receive an invitation to sign up.

A dose of the XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for:

1. Adults 65 and older 

2. Indigenous adults 55 and older 

3. Adults in long-term care homes & assisted-living facilities (including people waiting placement) 

4. Individuals 6 months of age and older who are moderately to severely immunocompromised 

5. Anyone who did not receive an XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine from October 2023 to March 2024

If you feel you would benefit from an additional dose of vaccine, contact the call centre at 1-833- 838-2323 to book an appointment

For more information please visit COVID-19 immunization - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca).

Forbes Hall Health Services Group

Strength and Fitness Classes Cancelled this Week

Due to COVID vaccine clinic Tuesday May 21st and absence of class leaders Friday May 24th there will be NO classes this week. 

We will be back at it Tuesday May 28th. See you all then. 

Newcomers always welcome. 

Any questions text or call Michelle Sutter at 250 613 8289.

The People’s Apothecary Garden - Plant of the Week #8 - Comfrey

This invasive plant should never be ingested as it’s considered toxic - to both humans and livestock! But (but!) it has been used as a poultice for centuries to help heal joint pain, sprains, strains, bruises, and sore muscles. It’s also considered a powerhouse in the permaculture garden and can be used to activate compost, brewed into a nutrient rich compost tea, and is an excellent mulch.

Read more about this useful plant here: https://www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/single-post/plant-of-the-week

Dog Diaper - FREE

NEW NEVER USED...Mesh Dog Pants With 3 Pads, Breathable Diaper Soft Washable Female Dog Shorts Diaper Sanitary Underwear For Female Pet Dogs Black waist size L(19.69-23.23inch). Too small for our shepherd.

Rod
darsenau@gmail.com

Stanley Cup Game 7 at the Pub

We have a new feed. Gonna be a great game.

Puck drop at 6pm. Pub is open at 5pm

Come early for a good seat.

Hockey Special - Steak and Cheese Sandwich $24

Your Thetis Island Marina Team

Jollity Farm Weekly Order Reminder

Please submit your orders for next weekend by Monday evening.
The order form has been updated with this week's offerings from our farm
cooperative.

https://www.jollityfarm.ca/order-form

A few people have asked us about smaller amounts of bagged organic
compost and potting soil. If this is something you'd like to pick up at
the farm this weekend, just let us know and we'll collect from local
suppliers.

With thanks,

Jollity Farmers