Tablet Needed

Does anyone have a tablet they no longer use and are willing to sell? 

In the new age of online play-dates, I find myself needing a tablet for my daughter. 

She currently uses my phone, but since it is my only form of communication, it feels risky, as online play-dates can actually get quite rowdy when you are 4.

 The tablet would need to have a reasonable resolution since  she video chats with her friends. 

Happy to pay, and do a contact free pickup.

Thank you, and virtual hugs

Elite and Athenia

elite01@shaw.ca

or 778-557-6510

Smart Projects

Thinking of stay at home projects? 

Have you looked at the FIRE SMART website lately to check how you can prepare your property for wildfire season?  You can get some exercise while you move your woodpile.  

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/firesmart

Or how about checking your driveway to clear overhead and side encroaching branches?

Access requirements are a minimum of 12 feet wide and 15 feet vertical clearance from all obstacles.  Driveways must be capable of supporting a load of 5000Kg per axle in all weather.  

Your property MUST be posted with your correct lot number clearly visible from both directions of approach from the public road where your driveway intersects.  If you have two entrances, both must be posted.  Numbers must be 6” in height and visible day and night.  

If you are interested in purchasing a numbered sign post that meets the specifications, you can contact info@aggressivefiresafety.com, 

You will see many examples of this white sign post with reflective blue numbering on many driveways here on Thetis.

Thetis Island Volunteer Fire Department

Another Way to Give Back to Our Community

I have been encouraged lately reading about the many kind and thoughtful offers given by islanders.  Another idea occurred to me that perhaps some of us may wish to consider.  

Our neighbours at Capernwray Harbour and Pioneer Pacific are hurting financially because of the pandemic.  Capernwray’s students were not able to return and all programs at both establishments have been cancelled until it is possible to have guests again.    No groups equals no income.  

Both places have men on our fire department; both have hosted our elementary student’s “Welcome Back Barbeques” in September. Our children and grandchildren have enjoyed going to Pioneer or Capernwray for their summer programs.  

Capernwray welcomes us to join them for meals and various functions throughout the year.  And how many of us have received cheerful, hard-working students from Capernwray on Community Help days for years and years?  Staff organized it all, the students willingly did whatever task was put before them and then at the end of the season, they invited us to a beautiful ‘high tea’ as a thank you!

Pioneer has hosted many community meetings and Christmas concerts. Without our community hall, it has also doubled as our church meeting place since last May.  Will summer programs be able to go ahead as planned?

No one knows what the future holds or how soon things will return to normal for any of us but I thought I’d put it out there and if this strikes a chord with you and you’d like to make a donation of whatever size, I’m sure it would be gratefully received by both establishments.  Thanks for your time to read this.

Lynn Hunter

lynnhunter@telus.net 

250-246-2176

Meditation with Dan Harris

Dan Harris wrote a book about meditation 10% Happier in 2014 that was excellent.

10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found a Self-Help that Actually Works--A True Story 

He had been a reporter/journalist and had seen some horrors in Afghanistan and started to self medicate and then had a melt down on National Television, an anxiety attack. Subsequently he went searching and found meditation and wrote the book to tell his story.

At this time of stress and change Harris has started a daily meditation practice with some meditation gurus and these are excellent, short and free. If you are interested here are the links to the practice. Videos are taken in his living room and they are homey and approachable.

Mary Osberg 

260 Forbes Rd.

https://www.tenpercent.com/coronavirussanityguide

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ten+percen+happier+Live

Thetis Island Voters Strongly Support TICA Motion to Sole Source General Contractor

There was a great turn out for the Drive-By vote Saturday.  

165 Members voted, 163 Yes and 2 No.  

The motion “Be it resolved that the Forbes Hall Expansion Project proceed with a single selection (sole source) process to engage a new general contractor” is carried.

A huge shout out to all the Members who stepped up to make this vote possible, in particular Michelle Black, Don Sinclair, and Tony Smith, who spent the afternoon working the poll, directing traffic, and later facilitating the Mobile Vote.

Ron Bannister

President, TICA

Voting Day on Thetis ~ Thetis Style!

courtesy of Jeannine Caldbeck

An Offer to Pick Up Prescriptions / Required Items from Victoria

Hello Islanders,
We are coming up from Victoria on Sat - able to pick up required prescriptions from Victoria if needed.  I am a Health Care Worker so have been following careful self-isolation techniques and will handle in safest way.
Please email directly or text only 250-661-1349
Tina and Malcolm  - 179 Pilkey Rd

Reminder: Today, Saturday, March 28th, is Voting Day for the Motion Regarding Forbes Hall.

The procedure for the vote:

1. Please read the motion: "Be it resolved that the Forbes Hall Expansion Project proceed with a single selection (sole source) process to engage a new general contractor." 

2. Create a ballot at home on a blank sheet of paper, close to 4X6 if you can. Write only a YES or NO on the paper. Please use ballpoint pen, dark pencil, or permanent marker. We will be going through a disinfecting process and do not want the ink to potentially run. Thank you 

Drive-By Poll

1. Please come by car to the Fire Hall to drop off your ballot between 1-4pm.  Drive up to have your name checked off, and then drop your ballot in the ballot box through the driver’s side window. Everything in the box will be treated as contaminated, so please don’t touch the box or its contents. 

In an attempt to stagger traffic and prevent significant lines, try to arrive between the times below based on your last name:

•A – G between 1-2pm

•H – O between 2-3pm

•P – Z between 3-4pm

If the above time really doesn’t work for you or you have multiple people, just come when it works best.

2. Then drive to the end of the road, turn around, and drive out again. 

3. If you wish to walk, or park and walk, please park by entrance to the community hall or on North Cove Road. Try not to block the flow of traffic with your parking, maintain good physical distance from each other, and please do not linger around the poll area. Thank you. I know, very unusual times.

Mobile Poll:

If you have registered with me (Michelle Black), I will call you between 4:30-6:00 to let you know that I am nearing your driveway so you can come out to vote. 

If there is a last minute change for anyone and you can no longer drive to vote, contact me and I will do my best to add you to the Mobile Vote. 

Unfortunately, we are not permitted to accept votes online, by phone, or by proxy. You will need to vote in person for yourself. 

Thank you,

Michelle Black

michelleblack@hotmail.com
or 250-715-8942 (to call or text).

Reminder for Those Needing to Access the Mobile TICA Poll for Saturday, March 28, 2020.

If you need to stay at home due to quarantine, sickness, being at higher risk, or have transportation issues (we do not want people at higher risk taking unnecessary chances), please remember to register with Michelle Black for the Mobile Poll at michelleblack@hotmail.com, or 250-715-8942 (to call or text) by tonight, Friday, the 27th. 

I will get back to you to confirm you are on the voting list and to give you basic details. I will need your lot number and a phone number. You will need to be able to receive a call and then come down your driveway to the ballot box. Without touching the box, please drop your prepared YES/ NO ballot and then back away so the box can be collected. 

Unfortunately, we are not permitted to accept votes online, by phone, or by proxy. You will need to vote in person for yourself. 

Thank you, 

Michelle Black

Good Things - Compiled by Tatiana Ishwari :: March 27, 2020

I am inspired to share some good things I have come across this week because we need to continue to laugh, to dance and listen to music, to tell stories, to learn and read, to create, play, grow to connect with each other, and take care of all aspects of our Be-ing. There are many kinds of medicine, and many tools available to us at this time. May there be one in here for you.

Peace and Love,

Tatiana Ishwari 

* If clicking on a link does not work then cut & paste the URL into your browser. *

Inspiration: Thinking Like An Island by Michael Ableman of Foxglove Farm, Salt Spring Island.

This was published on the Salt Spring Exchange on March 26, 2020. It is an honest, heart-warming and hopeful account from a farmer’s perspective. As Michael writes, “This is our time to come back home, to support all those who are re-imagining and replanting our island — one seed, one farm, one meal, one individual at a time.”

https://saltspringexchange.com/2020/03/25/thinking-like-an-island/

Music: Gentle World by Robert Wilson

My friend Rob just released this song. It is a gift to the world. I have it on repeat. It's a lullaby. It's a balm to apply liberally. May it bring you ease and comfort.

https://robertwilson.bandcamp.com/track/gentle-world-2020 

Musical Fun: Lovers in a Dangerous Time posted today by Barenaked Ladies

To help others – and themselves - get through this time they have created the SelfieCamJam, bringing the band together through video conferencing. Ed, Jim and Kevin play their usual instruments. Tyler plays the kitchen counter while two of his daughters treat us to a dance J

https://youtu.be/9DbChOUotfo

Fun fact: Tyler (drummer) has visited Thetis Island!

Humour: Update: Not all sports are cancelled

https://twitter.com/martoo14/status/1238859529393070081 

Meditation: Loving Kindness for Ourselves and the Earth

Earlier this week people around the world did this mediation. It is very calming and grounding and lovely. It is 18 minutes long. It is accessible for all faiths and belief systems.

https://soundcloud.com/user-976248814/sol-sync-a-meditation-for-new-earth 

Prose: In the Time of Pandemic by Kitty O’Meara

A beautiful hopeful piece, it begins with…”And the people stayed home. “

https://thedailyround.wordpress.com/2020/03/16/in-the-time-of-pandemic/

Yoga: Free online yoga & meditation classes

I recently returned from India where I spent three incredible months studying with my yoga teacher, Yogrishi Vishvketu. I look forward to my return to teaching as soon possible. I may offer some online classes at some point but for now, I invite you to take the opportunity to access 45 days of free yoga with my teacher. Please contact me for the promo code if you are interested.

Fun fact: Joel’s son Renaud is the videographer and editor of the videos.

https://akhandayogaonline.com

 (Sign up and promo code required)

https://www.youtube.com/user/akhandayoga

 (Free classes - no sign up or code required)

PDF for sharing...click here.

Thetis Island Resorts Hours

The Thetis Island Resort is open from 10-5 everyday.

Post Office 12:30-5 Mon.- Fri.

Hours of operation may change depending on circumstances. 

We will notify e-spokes if this occurs.

Next Veterinary Visit

The next veterinary visit will be on Wednesday, April 8th adhering to the coronavirus precautions.

For an appointment please contact Dr Martin Randle on 259 436 0045 or erskine284@outlook.com