Forbes Hall Library

Each week there are scheduled times when a volunteer library attendant is on duty.

We look forward to having you join us, we're there to answer questions. talk about ideas, and generally there to help you out, if needed.   On Sundays we offer tea and goodies - a happy plae to meet for a chat with 
fellow island bibliophiles.

Hours:

Saturday 10:00 am until 1:00 pm

Sunday 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm

Monday 10:00 am until 1:00 pm

The library is always open after 10:00 am when there is a Community Activity at the hall and the entry door is open.  We have a simple honour system for signing out books and DVD's,, instructions are at the sign out desk.  If you need help, ask the attendant on duty.  for returns when the building is closed, please use the rop box by the Courtside Entrance.

We hope you enjoy our lovely little island library.

Celine,
your volunteer librarian

New Materials in the Library

The Ink Black Heart by Robert Galbraith fiction. #6 in series
The Turn Of The Key by Ruth Ware fiction
The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires picture book  A lovely story of creativity, frustration and determination.
A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny fiction #18 in the series
The Wreck of the William Brown. 910 history.
The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama 920 O. Biography
Vikings season 1 dvd

Enjoy your library.
Celine

Bait Ball Photos

Thank you to everyone who shared their bait ball photos with me! I haven't had the privilege of seeing the spectacle myself, so it was wonderful to see these images.

One of the photos was selected for ThINC's next issue of The Ripple, which will be released in a few days. 

Thanks again,

Charlotte

Sunday Church

Wayne Lee will be the speaker this Sunday the 29th.
Part 2 of 4 on the Holy Spirit, John 16:7-11.
Communion will be served.

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

Water Storage Tanks

If anyone is interested in Black  2000-gallon water tanks we have some available on Thetis. The Price is 1980.00 plus GST delivered to your property.  We have sold all the 1000-gallons on this order however, we can put another order in for tanks RK1000 at $1360  if you order before Feb 1st as our supplier will be increasing manufacturing by 15%  

If you are interested please email pch152@telus.net

Poirier Custom Homes

Thetis Island

Ride to Nanaimo Needed Today

I am new to this group (just sent a join request yesterday) & I'm wondering if it's possible to post a request looking for a ride from Thetis to Nanaimo (either ferry terminal) today (Friday the 29th).

If anybody can help, they can reach me at 778-953-6641.

Thanks,

Kieran Nirula

Looking for Photos of the Recent Offshore Feeding Frenzies

Hello,

Anyone with photos of the recent bait balls (aka herring or other forage fish balls) this past year off Thetis Island? Photos could include marine mammals and seabirds going after the bait ball.  

I am looking for 1 or 2 photos of this that I can include in ThINC's newsletter, The Ripple. 

If you have any that you'd like to share and are okay with them being published, please get in touch with me at charlotte@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org

Thank you,

Charlotte

Thank You

We just want to say Thank you for the wonderful welcome we have received from all of you on the Island! 

Your support and understanding during the move of our new home by Nickel Bros was so appreciated. A special shout out to Kevin Hughes, Joe Knowles  and Kathy Goodall for going above and beyond on the BIG day! We also appreciate all the behind the scenes help from Trish and Ernie Hunter, Dave Knowles, Donnie, Phil and Ken Hunter, and Ian Ralston. It was a pleasure to meet so many of you that day and we look forward to getting to know all of you as we move forward! 

Shelley Kohut

Starting with (my) Recycling of Styrofoam

Well, I stopped talking and started now recycling. My shredder is set up and running so I started with Recycling of the first recyclable material >> STYROFOAM. 

As said before, I am using it to make 'Styro-Clay' - a 100% recyclable material!! It is a mixture of shredded Styrofoam with a little bit clay as glue/binder. I use Styro-Clay to insulate walls (use it as a insulating 'stucco filling') like for cold storage/garage/work shop/insulate water tanks etc. The Styrofoam takes care of the insulation/air barrier, and the clay is the natural moisture regulator. Natural moisture regulator - something what you don't have with fibreglass/rock-wool or Styrofoam blocks/sheets/vapour barrier in walls. With these materials you just attract mold and have to kill it on the walls with toxic paints or used as now required forced air ventilation. 

An advantage of Styro-clay if you have to take down a 'Styro-Clay' insulated building/structure for any reason in the future break down the Styro-Clay vacuum it up and wet the 'Styro-Clay' again and you can reuse it again and again. Styrofoam/Styro-clay will last for many decades or more likely outlast you. There is no need that this building material (Styro-clay) is ending up at any landfill -ever!

You may have also heard of 'Styro-crete' or 'Hemp-crete' - a mixture of Styrofoam and concrete or hemp and concrete. Used not for load application but for insulation. The disadvantage here you can use this mixture only once. Plus the moisture regulation part is not as good -- not to mention the horrible carbon footprint of concrete. By the way you can find clay on most properties for free - if it is not to 'rocky'.

Another thing if you drop off Styrofoam at any Recycle BC location who knows what happen and it may end up being burned somewhere in Washington in a power plant. So I favour more my different way of 'carbon capture' thing. 

Hopefully in future the Thetis Solid waste/recycle yard or even Island Trust is open minded and help/join or 'join-venture' with active recycling on Thetis Island.

Well, if anyone has clean and dry Styrofoam as sheets/blocks/packing forms (sorry no egg carton or meat/food trays etc.!!) I'll take it and shred it.

Please contact me before dropping off anything.

Oh and if you like to actively join and make my life a little easier break up the Styrofoam into hand size pieces. ( I have only a small all-purpose shredder!!)

Thank you! 

Matthias

phone or text : 250-301-8499

Special Weather Statement: Environment Canada

Special weather statement in effect for:

East Vancouver Island - Duncan to Nanaimo

A cold spell is in the forecast for most of B.C.

Arctic air will invade B.C. beginning overnight Friday, with a major shift in temperature from our mild January.

Temperatures will be 5 to 10 degrees below normal over the South Coast.

Gusty winds will accompany the arrival of the cold air, and the wind chill will make it feel even colder.

Temperatures are expected to gradually rise late next week, in early February. However, there remains significant uncertainty on the timing of a return to seasonal temperatures.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

Soup’s On: Wednesday, January 25th 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:
Lentil-Bulgur Soup with Freekeh & Spinach (vegetarian, dairy free, contains gluten) with Feta and rosemary garnish
Buns
Baklava and Assorted Cookies
Coffee and Teas

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

Wanted to Buy

Looking to buy 50 - 75 feet of  5' - 6' chain link or galvanized welded (4" x 2") fencing. 

Rod  darsenau@gmail.com