Booster Clinic a Success

The covid booster shot clinic on Tuesday was a success, with just shy of 200 persons attending.  We had nine Island Health staff and nine TIVFD & TIVFD Auxiliary persons on site, and because it was a Booster Shot Clinic the Province loosened the “social distancing” regulations, which allowed for a better flow and a smoother running clinic.  

The Goodings loaned two HEPA Filter air exchange systems to continuously clean the air during the event.  Pot of Gold donated the coffee, and the Thetis Island Community Fund supported the juice and snacks for the post-shot waiting period.  A special thank-you to Dr. Michelle Sutter for sitting at the intake table to greet people upon entry, and to be on stand-by with our designated clinic First Responder in case of a medical emergency.  

Thanks as well to all who attended this Whole Community event, despite the chaos of the Provincial sign-up system.  

TIVFD 

Thanks

Now that the snow is melting, and the rains have returned, it seems to be an opportune time to thank Joe Lang and Joe Knowles of Emcon for the many hours they put in plowing and sanding our roads.

While some towns may still have snow on their side streets, our main and side roads were cleared numerous times during each snow event. They also dealt with very early mornings, downed trees, and stuck residents. We are very fortunate to have a dedicated crew here on Thetis.

Thanks, guys, for taking such good care of us all.

Stu Downey

TIRRA Transportation

Yoga Zoom Classes

So looking forward to the time we can all get together again in the Hall, meanwhile to help us stay connected, I am teaching the following classes via Zoom:

Vinyasa Zoom Yoga with Karen Today -  8am-9am, Wednesday 12th January 2022

Quick reminder am teaching the above Vinyasa Zoom class this morning at 8am, if there is anyone else who would like to join, please email me by 7:45am and I can send you the link :)  This class is designed for intermediate to advanced students, and those people wishing for a more dynamic practise synchronizing movement with breath.  

Hatha Flow Zoom Yoga with Karen - 9:45am - 10:45am, Thursday, 13th January 

Slow flow Thursdays, grab any props you may need blocks/straps/cushions or equivalent at home items.  This is an all-levels class suitable for beginners upwards, so if you are new to yoga it’s a great class to test the waters.  Please email me for the link, or if you have any other questions.

Thanks everyone.

Hope to see you all online soon! :)

love,

Karen

kareneroff@gmail.com

ATV on Private Land

If you have been driving an ATV through the logging roads on Mt. Burchell, please refrain as all trails are on private property. Chains and gates are there for a reason. If you know who this is, kindly let me know. 

Norm Kasting (250) 246-0787

Knitting Bee

Due to the latest COVID variant I have decided to err on the side of caution and cancel the Knitting Bee. 

Hopefully we will be able to start up again in February.  I look forward to getting together again then. 

Cheers

Helen

For Sale

Star Wars. Black Spire Phone case from Galaxy’s Edge. Brand new. 

For iPhone 7 or 8. 

$20

Chris

Text 2502520699

Sewing Machine for Sale

Pfaff Expression 3.5 complete with manual, extra feet and lots of bobbins.  One-step buttonholes and needle threader.  Lots of stitches.  Excellent online video available. 

Just back from servicing, so in top shape. 

Reason for sale - owner fell for a new, younger machine - isn't that just the familiar old story!  $500. 

Pat English 250-246-9899

Adult GSD FOR Re-Homing

Our son has rescued a 2½ yr-old, spayed purebred German Shepherd dog (LUNA) from a family home as the owners did not know how to deal with her drive (never had a shepherd before). She has high energy and good drive, likes to track and hunt for a ball. LUNA is friendly with people but there is no known history around children. She has a little bit of food guarding that could be eliminated.  Due to her high prey drive, caution would be around cats and other animals perceived as prey. She has been an inside dog. She was used with his trainers (learning tracking, detection, and obedience) and had potential as a police service dog but is too old now for placement in that field. LUNA is obedient but has not had extended or in-depth training.  She will need a firm handler. I would have to fly her in from Sask. or Alta.  I have pictures if interested. Will be coming from (but NOT trained at https://arsenalk9.com/). Price would only be the cost of getting her here, guesstimate $400 - 500 (depending on cost of transport/flight). You can contact me direct or through his website if interested or know of someone that may be.

Rod darsenau@gmail.com

Jollity Weekly Order Reminders

We are back on track with the regular Friday run! Thanks to everyone for helping us complete our deliveries safely over the past couple of snowy weeks.

Reminders:        

Local dairy (milk and yogurt) orders - due by Monday evening     

True Grain bread, baking and flour orders - due by Monday evening

Grocery home delivery - confirm your order from Superstore, Community Farm Shop or 49th by Thursday night

Free Range eggs - changes to your standing order or add-ons - due by Monday evening  

It's slimmer pickings at the farm this Saturday. We've emptied our freezers for a big shop clean up but stay tuned as we get ready to fill up on fresh orders of some of your favourite goodies.

We'll still have available Sat. 10am-1pm:

Sausages (all flavours) and bacon

Preserves

Kombucha on tap

Kale

Squash

Beets

Kimchi

Pain au chocolat

Coming soon.... bone broth and baking lard

We'll resume our trips to Victoria starting Jan. 21 so you can expect Ice Cream, Pastries, Bagels and Dumplings soon!

Any special requests for ice cream or dumpling varieties... let us know. If you are looking for vegan and/or dairy free ice cream sandwiches, please tell us and we'll sort out an order.

With thanks from Jollity Farmers.

Orders and questions to info@jollityfarm.ca or text/call 250.415.0101

Power/Vinyasa Zoom Yoga with Karen

New Zoom Yoga class being added, every Wednesday morning 8am - 9am.  Suitable for all advanced yogis, cyclists/runners etc. who are looking for a more dynamic practise synchronizing breath with movement.  By-donation class, pay what you can when you can.

Please email me if you would like to attend, or have any other questions,

love

Karen

kareneroff@gmail.com

For Sale

i phone 7

128 gigs.

 Unlocked.

Good condition. 

Camera doesn't work great. Otherwise, good phone.

$150

Chris

Text only. 2504660224

Breaking News (again) about the COVID Vaccination Clinic:

Jeannine's VIHA contact called her this morning to say that:

1) At least one of the glitches in the system has been found.  Our clinic is listed as "Thetis Community Centre" rather than "Thetis Island", which may be why many of the call operators insisted that the clinic does not exist.  If that was the issue that prevented you from booking, please try again using Thetis Community Centre as the reference,
and

2) The word from Bonnie Henry to Island Health is now that there is only a five month waiting period required between your shots, so if you received your previous shot on or before August 11, you are eligible for this clinic.  This may take a day or two to be incorporated into the system, but do try yet again and let us know if you can't do it.

We are trying...
covidclinic@thetisislandfire.ca