Thank you to the First Responders

I’m writing this from my hospital bed in Victoria so hope it comes across correctly. 

Last Sunday morning, climbing out of bed I started to gasp for breath as soon as I stood up and tried to walk, I laid back down and it was easier to breathe, stood up, same thing, I tried this several times, something not right here. Dialled 911, Chad was at my front door within minutes with all other responders there minutes later. They could see I needed oxygen, like right now ! They were all so calm, so skilled, so caring. Arriving at Duncan hospital I practically went straight for tests. After X-rays and all other tests, you can possibly imagine. A doctor came to see me and said “ If we don’t get you for surgery in Jubilee tonight, you’re going to die”

I had CT scans, more X-rays, you name it, I had it.

Everyone had a part of saving my life last Sunday, from first responders thro 2 hospitals to my surgery. Call Sunday morning, surgery 3.00 am Monday morning. I have a 7 cm round tumor attached to my lung and pneumonia to boot.

Radiation starts Monday. Far from out of the woods but because of teamwork I get to at least fight this .  

Thank you to our first responders!!!!  THE BEST !!!  

Thanks for listening.

Chris Slater

Seniors' CPR and AED Workshop - May 4th

The TICA Health Care Initiative Team invites all seniors (and friends of seniors) to a CPR and AED Workshop at Forbes Hall Community Centre on Wednesday, May 4th, at 9:30 am to 10:30.   

Our Community Paramedic, Vinh Pham, will be instructing this fun short course and important skill that everyone needs to learn, and no one is too old to try.  

Jeannine

Library is Open Saturday

Library is OPEN  Saturday 23rd, 10 am to 1pm.

Friends of the Library.

RCMP Event Information Recap

Thank you to the 30 community members who attended the RCMP Fireside Chat on April 20th at Forbes Hall.

Link: RCMP Visit Information Recap

As part of the visit, there was a visit to Thetis Island Elementary School (TIES). Sarah Lucchetti (TIES K to 7 Teacher) provides the following recap:

Sergeant Olsen paid a visit to our students at Thetis Island Elementary as well. Students were happy to engage in conversation and asked all sorts of questions about what it's like to be a police officer, the kind of tools he carries, interesting cases he's worked on, police dogs, and more. The kids very much enjoyed their visit and were left with some ideas to ponder, as well as some police stickers and tattoos!  

TIRRA

Free Mattresses

I have one double mattress and one queen mattress to give away (no box springs). Both are clean and in good shape.

Please call or text Shelley (250) 466-5330

PAG Work Party Cancelled

The work party at the People's Apothecary Garden Sunday morning has been cancelled. Stay tuned for a new date.

The ThINC board

Free Items

Last few things to go before I am off to our new place in Mexico
Black dining room table 33x55 with leaves expands to 33x87
Sheet music for teaching violin, winds, brass and percussion
Step ladder
Ironing board
Cutting board
Indoor outdoor rug
Garden tools
All must be gone by Sunday.
Alana 250 436-0338

Looking for a Kettle

Looking for a Kettle that would work on induction hot plate.
Please call, text - 778-316-9303
Or e-mail: ellencerny@gmail.com
Thank you
Ellen C.

Jollity Farm Flea Market

Saturdays 10-2 in our small greenhouse.

If you've got loot to sell or trade, come on up and set up a table.

Noah will be selling some second hand treasures of his own, and on behalf of other islanders.

Contact Noah if you have stuff to sell or things you are looking for.

250.210.7320

What's Fresh @ Jollity Farm?

Open Saturday 10am-2pm

Spring Annuals and New Perennial Plants

(+ more coming next weekend too)

Salad

Eggs

Kale

Dumplings

Ice Cream

Kombucha

....and more

ORGANIC COMPOST

Arrives this Monday and the Monday following. We'll be in touch to arrange pick up.

NEED STRAW?

We are thinking of picking up a large load of straw in Courtenay to mulch some new garden beds. Anyone else interested?

Sunday Church

The "on screen" speaker this Sunday the 24th is Tim Keller.

The scripture passage is Luke Chapter 24.

You may choose your own title.

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.

Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144

Looking for Firewood

If there is anyone who has firewood for sale now or sometime before the Fall, could they please contact me.

Thanks!

Mike

250 246 9331

mjb75@telus.net