Thank You, Chief Caldbeck

A big thank you to Chief Caldbeck and our Fire Department for keeping us safe during this unprecedented dry spell. The right decisions are rarely the fun or popular decisions but I for one appreciate the cautious approach to ensure our safety. 

And on a selfish note, not cutting my grass for 3 months guilt free was an added benefit.   

Thank you, 

Andrew David

Free Bicycles

Two bikes, a women's and a men's are at #15 Foster Point Road - at the top of the driveway on the grass. The bikes need TLC, a good project for the coming rainy weather.  

Ellen & Keith Rush

Drop-In Range

Black Glass Top, Kenmore 30” drop in electric range. 15 years old +/- but with very little usage. Self-Cleaning. $150

Text Jerry Stevens at 519 312-4771 for pictures. 

Available for pickup on Thetis. 

Jollity Weekly Order Reminders

It's the week for TRUE GRAIN BREAD orders. Please send local dairy and baking requests by noon today. 

If you are new or haven't used our order form, give it a try (or let us know if you have questions)

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

Home grocery pick up and weekly veggie orders by Wednesday please.

Lots of FREE RANGE EGGS available this week. Let us know if you'd like some and we'll put them in the kiosk for you.

info@jollityfarm.ca  / text-call 250.415.0101 

With thanks,

Jollity Farmers

Soup’s On: October 26th 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:

Italian Vegetable Soup with Pasta

Pumpkin Buns

Assorted Goodies

Teas and 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.  

See you on Wednesday!

The Soup’s On Team

Campfires & High-Risk Activities

Small evening campfires are now permitted with a Fire Permit.  Please be aware that the undergrowth, autumn leaves and dusty soils are not yet moisture laden and your sparks are still dangerous.  Monitor your campfire and extinguish it thoroughly.

High Hazard Activities, such as chain-sawing, road building, chipping etc. may now resume.  But again, please be very cautious until we get some real soaker rain.

YARD WASTE FIRES ARE NOT PERMITTED AT THIS TIME.

From November 1st to March 31st Fire Permits are not required, unless specified otherwise due to weather conditions.   

Let’s all hope that we get lots of rain soon. 

If you had already applied earlier for a campfire permit, one will be issued to your email address today.  For a campfire permit to October 31, go to www.thetisislandfire.ca and follow the links to Fire Permits.

TIVFD

PAG Open Today, 9 - 11am

The gates of the People's Apothecary Garden are open today, Sunday, Oct 23, between 9-11 am! Come for a wander to learn about some of our medicinal plants and/or to harvest. 

If you are feeling up to the task, today I will be pruning and expanding our garden with the addition of a few new specimens. 

Charlotte,

ThINC Education and Stewardship Coordinator

Lawn Aerator Rental

Anyone have an aerator on Thetis Island they would like to rent or share the rental cost if I rent one off-island for Sunday Oct. 30^th?

Paul Duncan 250-246-6623

Wanted: Disco Shirt

I am searching for a men’s disco shirt or glittery fabric (silver) for a Hallowe’en costume

Lynda Poirier

@250-246-4504

Wanted: Plastic Culvert

Wanted: plastic culvert. 12-18” diameter. 6-10’ long. Please let me know if you have anything like this.

Thanks.

Stuart Price, Cell: 250-888-7015.

November 2nd Vaccine Clinic (corrected email)

This is a reminder of the all-ages vaccine clinic for flu and Covid vaccines Nov 2 at Forbes Hall.

You must register for the clinic. If you have not received an invite by Monday Oct 24th please contact Tessa at Tessa.Mackinnon@islandhealth.ca

If you are 3 months or more from your previous Covid booster you can book to receive another booster. All boosters will be the Pfizer bivalent vaccine unless you are immunocompromised then you will receive the Moderna bivalent vaccine.

Some people are having a hard time booking their vaccines.  If you are unable to book an appointment please email Tessa at the above address or call 1-833-838-2323. Note there have been issues with the system so you might have to wait on hold......

Everyone receiving a COVID vaccine whether booster or first/second dose will also be offered a Flu vaccine at the same time.

Any questions please email me at fmsutter@shaw.ca 

Michelle Sutter

Forbes Hall Health Services Group

Camper Trailer for Sale

Aussie camper trailer, Bushranger 200 for sale $7500 firm.  

Google "Bushranger 200" for pictures.               

Phone  Mike 250- 210-8926 for details.