Free: Tufted Leather Sofa

Genuine burgundy-coloured leather but with sun damage and two tears (see photos on Thetis Island blog)
Includes fold-out bed with mattress
Must pick up and be able to load it into your vehicle

Height - 27”
Length - 78”
Depth - 39”

Contact Arlene Kasting
arlene.kasting@gmail.com

Vortech Services: Well Service & Maintenance

Hello Thetis Island!

We will be on Thetis September 13 and have a few more spaces available.
Are you having any issues with your well, cistern or water treatment?
Do you need a water analysis, assessment or consultation on your water system? We can help! 

We will be leaving water sample packages and brochures at the community shop at the market location, please feel free to take one, samples can be taken and returned to our office in Duncan, or upon our next trip to Thetis. 

Any questions please call Kristi at Vortech in the Well, Pump & Filtration Division 250-746-0706
pumpandwell@vortechservices.ca 

*please note I will be out of the office September 7,8 & 11 and making all arrangements September 12. 
Thank you,

Kristi

Part-time Job Opportunity

Attendant to operate the TIRRA garbage depot.

General overview:
-Typical hours are 8:30 to 12:30 Wednesdays and Saturdays
-Ability to work with the general public
-Keep up to date with materials unsuitable for the garbage
-Be able to handle cash and keep accurate accounts
-Dress appropriately for various weather conditions
-Prefer longer term applicants
-Applicants must be reliable

Start date October 4th, 2023
Wages $27/hr with standard employment benefits

Interested parties are asked to send an application letter and any relevant information to:
Solid Waste Chair, box 14-1 Thetis Island, B.C. V0R 2Y0 or email to thetis@island.net by Friday September 22,2023
The interview period will be the last week of September.

TIRRA

Holding in HIGH Hazard

Looks like we will be holding in HIGH for fire weather until the weekend, which means High Hazard Activities are allowed up to 1 pm and then a 2-hour fire watch posted. Around Sunday we should be dropping to MODERATE Danger, and you can go back to regular all-day activities except outdoor burning and campfires.

The Provincial outdoor burning and campfire bans remain in effect.

TIVFD

Tetanus and Shingles Vaccine Clinic Saturday, Sept 30th at Forbes Hall

Mohamed (Mo) Osman, the pharmacist from Rexall on Esplanade in Chemainus, has kindly agreed to come to Thetis on Sept 30th and give Tetanus and/or Shingles vaccines.

You are eligible for a tetanus booster if your last shot was 5 to 10 years ago. Tetanus is covered by BC Medical Services.

You are eligible for the Shingles vaccine (which is usually not covered by BC Medical Services) if:

1. You have never had the vaccine.
2. You had the older version of the vaccine (it was a one dose vaccine).

If you have had shingles, you may still be eligible for the vaccine - talk to Mo when you call. Note the Shingles vaccine is now a two-dose vaccine with the second dose given 2 - 6 months after the first.

TO REGISTER: Call Mo at 250 246 2151 with your PHN number to sign up, OR you can email him at 7114rx@rexall.ca .

If you have any questions including whether you are eligible for these vaccines, please direct them to Mo.

Forbes Hall Health Services Group

Michelle Sutter, Sharon Moloney, David Reay, Kathleen McGarvey, Shirley Burr, Jeannine Caldbeck, Ann Dickie

Reminder: Strength and Exercise Class Day Moved this Week and New Start Time for the Fall

For this week only, no class Tuesday September 5 . Class Wednesday September 6 and Friday September 8.

All classes now start at 9:15. Please arrive at 9 for setup.

Next week back to Tuesday and Fridays.

Everyone welcome. Start your Fall with an exercise program that suits you! Contact Michelle (acanthurus61@gmail.com) or Eleanor (roneleanorv@gmail.com)with any questions.

Interested in Ping Pong on Thursday?

School is starting up again and so is ping pong! But, it’s moving from Tuesday nights to Thursdays nights, still from 7:00 pm till we tire or 9:00 pm whichever comes first…

Take care
Mary

Rolling Job Site Magnet Needed

Anyone have a large, wheeled magnet I could borrow to clean up a job site?
Ryan
Text 250-514-6917

Reminder: Slow Down Day Today! (Sunday)

With school back in session this week and the days becoming shorter and darker, now is the time to be extra cautious on our roads. In an effort to raise awareness and promote road safety, today from 10am-3pm will be the first Thetis Island Slow Down Day!

Join us in the yard next to the People's Apothecary Garden (#62 North Cove Road) to say hello and share creative ideas to help make our roads safer. We invite everyone to walk or cycle the road from the corner of Pilkey Point road to the corner of Mission Road or join volunteers prepping a chip trail. There will be supplies available to make signs and a lemonade and bake sale at the yellow farm stand on Mission road (smiles from kiddos included with every purchase).

Everyone is welcome and costumes, horns and party hats are encouraged. Let's make a scene and raise the level of awareness around speed and safety for all road users.

Parking: we suggest parking at the school, Forbes Hall or on Mission road. 

Come say hello and help us have some fun today!

Brianna and Carolyn

Thefts and Thanks

Thank you to all who have been posting about the recent wave of suspicious activity and thefts on the water after dark these past several weeks.

Thanks to the sharp eyes of BC ferry personnel our canoe along with other reported stolen items were located abandoned and retrieved from a beach in Chemainus not far from the park.

Thank you to the BC ferries crew for all they do to bring us home safely every day and they many ways they look out for our community.

We are thankful to be part of such of wonderful community.

Please keep reporting all suspicious activity to the RCMP non-emergency line.

It seems there are areas in Chemainus and Ladysmith known to police were items “tend” to end up.

Chris Fordham
Capernwray Harbour Bible Centre 

Kelowna SPCA Fundraiser

Another amazing fundraiser for the Kelowna SPCA today Saturday September 2nd at the Summer Market.
We raised another $400.00 to add to the $700 we raised last Saturday.
Total $1100.00!

Thank you once again Thetis Islanders and visitors.
Gloria Taylor

Goosey Gander Shop

The Goosey Gander Shop will be open this Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
Come by and have a look!

Thank you,
Nan Beals