Sunday Church

There will be a guest speaker this Sunday the 19th.
The topic is "Lessons from the book of Acts".

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.

Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144.

YELLOW Weather Warning

Weather Pattern: HIGH – There is good agreement between weather models that a cold air mass will begin moving into the northern B.C. on Feb. 20. The cold will make its way down south and likely into coastal communities throughout the week.

• Winds: MODERATE – Good confidence that the weather pattern will bring significant outflow winds along coastal valleys & inlets later in the week.

• Temperatures: MODERATE – Temperatures are expected to plummet to below average by 5-15 degrees, exact temperature forecasts for each region will unfold as the event draws nearer.

• Snowfall Amounts: LOW – The exact snowfall amounts remain uncertain and will highly depend on the intensity and tracks of the systems that approach during the cold period.

KEY POINTS:

Vancouver Island, Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley: 5-10 degrees below average by Feb. 23

• The exact timing of the arrival of cold air throughout B.C. remains uncertain but the cold will likely intensify throughout the work week and continue into the weekend (Feb. 25-26).

• There is uncertainty as to when temperatures will return to near average values in the longer term.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

Notice Regarding Fee Increase for Garbage

Effective Wednesday March 1st Garbage Fees will be doubling as per information shared

during the 2023 budget approval process.

What was a $1 Bag will now be $2 and what was $5 will now be $10.

Fees have not increased since the original fee structure in 2014.

Through good composting and recycling behaviours, our garbage volumes can be reduced.

Please remember that our garbage is hauled all the way to Spokane, Washington.

Thank you for your conscientious solid waste management.

Solid Waste Committee (TIRRA)

Questions? Ernie Hunter, Solid Waste Committee Chair,  250-252-0144

Wanted Boots / Beef For Sale

1.  Hoping Someone has an excess pair of loose floppy boots in size 11 to 13 that I can get my often swollen/inflamed feet into.  Like a pair of the winter/skidoo boots of our youth with the nylon upper and drawstring to keep the snow out, rubber bottom, and felt lining that is easy to slip on.

2.  For Sale: Grass fed and finished beef, bought from the farm in Cowichan Bay. We are just sorting out the various cuts in the next couple of days. I know for sure we will have roasts and hamburger to sell as my freezer won't hold the entire 1/4 section, LOL. FCFS

Contact David, littleislander@protonmail.com. 

Check the Henry Farm website for pricing and use the individual cut price to see what it will cost you.

Soup’s On: Today, Wednesday, February 15th 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:  

• Split Pea and Ham Soup (dairy-free, gluten-free)
• Vegetarian version available (dairy-free, gluten-free)
• Cheese Biscuits
• Assorted Cookies and Treats
• 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. 

The Soup’s On Team

From the Library

New materials:

Local Gone Missing, by Fiona Barton - Fiction suspense

The Boy Who Lived With The Dead, by Kate Ellis - fiction thriller

Flint and Feather the life and times of E. Pauline Johnson, by Charlotte Gray - biography 920 J

Cowardly Clyde, by Bill Peet - picture book - one of my favourite authors.

Enjoy your lovely library.

Celine

Knitting Bee

Knitting Craft Bee, everyone welcome Friday 2 until 4 in Community Centre.

Tea and treats and lively chat. Hope to see you there.

Cheers,

Helen

Propane Delivery

Just a reminder we will be delivering propane on Thursday February 23rd.  

Please call 250-246-1838 to arrange a delivery. 

Viper Fuels

3127 Henry Road

Chemainus, BC v0R 1K4

While in the Woods...Etiquette

Please do not leave your poop or your toilet paper in the woods on private property or community trails. 

If you want to poop or pee outside, please bring a small shovel with you and bury your waste. Covering it with a branch is not sufficient. 

With thanks from dog owners and walkers. 

Seeking Spanish Lessons

We are hoping for someone who would be willing to teach weekly Spanish lessons (with a conversational focus).

There are possibly 3-5 people interested, all of us total beginners, but motivated to practice and learn.

You set the price for the class, whether it is for the group, or per person. (cash or trade) 

If you are willing to discuss, please contact Elisabeth Bond at

250.415.0101 or email info@jollityfarm.ca .

Thanks in advance!

Gas Tank

Wanted. Rear Gas tank from a 2002 F250 or F150 Ford Truck.

Please contact Liz Le Gallais at 250-802-1145

Ukulele

Ukulele at the hall Tuesday 4 PM

A new song "Down on the Corner" should get you to tap your feet!

Jamie

“Willy and the Poor Boys are playin'
Bring a nickel, tap your feet”