Wanted Aluminum Ladder

Wanted to buy a 20 ft aluminum ladder or extension ladder(40ft total) to make a ladder lift.

Thanks,
Chris
Mcleanck@telus.net

Thetis Area in AlertAble

Setting Alerts for Thetis Island on the AlertAble App

In case you haven't been able to find Thetis Island in the list of areas covered by the new AlertAble system for emergency alerts, we are, rather unobviously, included in the category "Cowichan Valley G Islands, BC". 

This is under Settings -> Locations. 

Took me awhile, so might as well save someone else the trouble!

Veronica

For Sale

10” sliding compound mitre saw on small rolling cabinet.

$150.    

e-mail only at innessmc@telus.net

New Emergency Alert and Notification System Launched for Cowichan Region

The CVRD has launched a new system to send emergency alerts. 

Cowichan Alert is an easy-to-use platform for ensuring timely alerts. It is powered by Alertable, a free app that residents and others can download on their smartphones, smart devices, and home computers. 

Please see this CVRD News Release for more information.

https://www.cvrd.ca/DocumentCenter/View/100497/News-Release---Cowichan-Alert-Notification-System

Lynne Smith
CVRD Director Area G Saltair/Gulf Islands
Lynne.smith@cvrd.bc.ca 

Q Reminder

A reminder that the deadline for the next issue of the Quarterly is May 8th. 

If you have something but can't make the deadline let me know asap, thanks.

Carol Sowerby   

sowerby@seaside.net

Mothers’ Day Tribute

Here's A Little Thanks to All Our Moms for Just a Few of the Many Things Big ‘n’ Small That You've Taken Care Of. 

If one could bank all your deeds of loving kindness and count them like our pennies, we'd be rich beyond all measure. 

Enjoy the lyrics of "No Charge" written by songwriter Harlan Howard and released by Melba Montgomery.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ubdrRqaE6I

Greg Gall

Lawrence (Community) Trail Signage

The official Lawrence Trail was flagged for affected property owners to verify that the marked trail is the correct one.  After time allowing those owners to check it out, signs were made up and today a work party posted small signs indicating the trail direction and marking paths on private property. 

Now that spring is gloriously here, we hope you're taking time to enjoy the lovely trails on Thetis Island, remembering that when you meet other walkers, although masks aren't necessary outdoors, we still need to practice social distancing.

Trail Committee

Statistics Canada 2021 Census

An Enumerator will be on Thetis Island the week of May 3-10^th dropping off information packages to everyone on Thetis Island following all COVID safe protocols. 

Thank you for your co-operation.

If you have any questions, please contact,

Linda Gray  250.252.0114
 
Linda Gray Crew Leader 6126 – Census 2021/
Statistics Canada/Statisques Canada
Government of Canada/Gourvernement du Canada

graylinda507@gmail.com

www.census.gc.ca

Successful Vaccination Clinic

One must be extremely grateful for the opportunity to have received this injection and full kudos to Fire Chief J. Caldbeck for spearheading the occasion. 

It is however worth noting that the recommended interval between doses is 21 days for Pfizer-BioNTech. After this time if you don't get the second dose your immunity may wear off sooner, making you more vulnerable to “breakthrough” infection.

Taking note of the venerable statement, “The squeaky wheel gets the oil”, and in light of a news item from Washington State that over 3000 unclaimed doses had expired and had to be disposed of, perhaps this island community might strategize on a creative way of acquiring 330 doses sooner than late July or August.?
 
Lawrence

lawrence.papillon@gmail.com   

Paddle Boards Wanted

Wanting to buy one or two used rigid stand up paddle boards. (not inflatable)

contact David

dslade@telus.net

Rainy Season Stats

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Rainfall Stats April 2021

Courtesy of Keith Rush