For Sale: Canning Jars

30 canning jars with rings, ½-pint size
$15 for lot
All in good shape

Noella
250-246-6623

Many Thanks to the Tree Planters

A big shout out to all those folks who came out Sunday morning to plant trees at the cemetery. It was a beautiful fall day enriched by the camaraderie of friends working together restoring native trees in St. Margaret’s Cemetery.

We have a wonderful community indeed.

St. Margaret's Cemetery Committee

Remembrance Day at Forbes Hall

Remembrance Day is observed yearly as a statutory holiday to honour the sacrifices of those who served and died in the line of duty. It was originally known as Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I at 11 am on November 11th, 1918.

Canadians observe silence at exactly the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month to pay tribute to all veterans and to reflect on the human cost of conflict, ensuring that future generations remember the sacrifices made for peace and freedom.

The Thetis Island Volunteer Fire Department facilitates a Remembrance Day gathering at the flagpole at Forbes Hall with the lowering of the Canadian flag to half-mast, followed immediately at exactly 11:00 o’clock with the Two Minutes of Silence. The laying of a flower by individuals as an act of remembrance follows. We then move inside the hall for the reading of In Flanders’ Fields, a short video by the Canadian Legion, and to share stories of remembrances.

We will be gathering outside of Forbes Hall on Tuesday by 10:45 in order to have the flag lowered at 11:00.

The Duncan Flying Club, with antique aircraft, will endeavour to do a fly-past over us at approximately 10:50.

All are welcome to attend.

If there is a Veteran available to read the Act of Remembrance after the Silence, please make yourself known to one of the volunteer fire fighters before the ceremony.

Act of Remembrance:
They were young, as we were young.
They served, giving freely of themselves.
To them, we pledge, amid the winds of time,
To carry their torch, and never forget.
We will remember them.

(All answer: We will remember them.)

Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Quarterly Deadline

The deadline for the Winter edition of the Quarterly is November 14th.
Please send anything you wish to be included plus any changes to ads to:
quarterly@thetisisland.net

Apologies for the late notice and the 14th will be the absolute deadline

Carol Sowerby

Strength and Fitness on Remembrance Day

There will be a class on Remembrance Day (Tuesday).
It will start at 9 am sharp & finish by 10, so there is time for set up before the service.

See everyone there,
Michelle and Eleanor

Free Pallets & Fir Bark

5 free pallets for stacking your firewood
Also, a big stack of fir bark, perfect for the wood stove.

At the top of our driveway
First come, first serve, help yourself.

148 Pilkey Point Rd
Noella

Brunch at the Pub Today

BRUNCH at the PUB TODAY We're launching brunch at the pub today, 11:30-1:30. Each week we'll have different specials. This week's specials are: Traditional Benny Ham, mushroom and cheese Omelette 2 Egg Classic breakfast: Bacon and eggs ~~~~~~~~~ And it's Sunday so we're serving Prime Rib dinner with Yorkshire puddings from 4-7 tonight! See you soon! Pub staff 250-246-3464

Cemetery Restoration Work Day at St. Margaret’s

On November 9th, St. Margaret's Cemetery Committee will be holding a work party in parts of the old cemetery. This will include planting Gary Oak and other trees as part of the waterfront bank restoration.

We are looking for willing hands to help with the planting. Work will start at 10am and, depending on turnout, shouldn't take too long.

Any help is greatly appreciated, as many hands make light work.

We will have some tools, but if you can bring digging tools such as pickaxes and shovels, they are sure to come in handy.

We are thankful to the donation of trees by Ann Chin that makes this project possible.

St. Margaret's Cemetery Committee
For more information please contact, davidreay@telus.net

For Sale

A. Honeywell HCE309BC Slim Ceramic mini tower space heater, black, compact size (12 inches tall).
Two heat settings, programmable thermostat, oscillates.
Used a couple of times, great to heat workshop area, bedrooms, etc.
Excellent condition, box included for storage.
Amazon sells for $89.99 plus taxes.
Asking $40

B. Queen sized feather mattress topper aka feather bed (size 62 x 82 inches)
Place over your mattress and secure with your fitted sheet
Makes your bed nice and cozy for winter
Excellent condition, stain free, smoke free home
$40

C.Pair of beautiful antique table lamps, mid-century modern,
Off-white with gold trim.
Two shades included
In great shape
$40 for the pair

Call 250-246-6623 if you’d like to view or I can send pics
Pictures also available on Thetis Island swap & shop Facebook group
Noella

Soup’s On: Wednesday, November 12th

11:30 am until 1:00 pm 

Gather at Forbes Hall for a very Thetis Island lunch...

Menu:

Loaded Potato Soup

Topping options: sour cream, bacon bits, green onions and cheese

Corn Bread

Assorted Treats

Coffee & Teas

Suggested donation of $7 for soup, bread, treats and teas & coffee.  

Soup’s On is entirely carried out by volunteers and, as one of the tasks is the program’s accounting, please do not pay with coins smaller than Loonies and Toonies.  All change must be counted and rolled, and it’s work that we would like to do less of.

We are sorry, but we’re unable to provide a Quiet Room this week, as meetings are being held in both the Library and the Boardroom. 

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. Soup’s On also supports the Thetis Island Food Pantry.

Coupon Booklets of 10 for your convenience, $70.00 

The Soup’s On Team

Thank You for Making the Fall Fungi Bio-Blitz a Success!

Hello Nature Lovers & Mushroom Hunters,

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in the Fall Fungi & Lichen Bio-Blitz on Thetis Island! Together, we made 297 observations and identified over 100 different species - an amazing snapshot of the island’s fungal diversity. Every observation you shared contributes to community (citizen) science, helping researchers, conservationists, and naturalists better understand the ecosystems that make Thetis Island so unique.

Bio-Blitz Winners:

Most Observations: Alina Ensminger with an impressive 60 observations.

Coolest Find: Fruiting body of Usnea (Old Man’s Beard lichen) by klcoutside.

Best Photo: Deceiver mushroom by Athenia Willowbrook.

Link to blog post for a selection of photos (please note that ID is not 100%): https://www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/single-post/thank-you-for-making-the-fall-fungi-bio-blitz-a-success

Winners - please contact Charlotte at charlotte@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org to claim your prize!

And because we can’t get enough of mushrooms, here are 5 super cool fungi (and lichen) facts to celebrate the season:

1. Fungi are more closely related to animals than plants.

They share a common ancestor with animals, meaning that, biologically, we have more in common with mushrooms than with trees!

2. The largest living organism on Earth is a fungus.

A single Armillaria (honey fungus) in Oregon spans over 2,400 acres. It’s estimated to be thousands of years old and still growing underground.

3. Lichen isn’t just one organism.

It’s a partnership between a fungus and either an alga or a cyanobacterium. The fungus builds the “house,” providing structure and protection, while the alga or bacteria make the food through photosynthesis.

4. Some mushrooms glow in the dark.

Over 80 species of fungi are bioluminescent, producing their own eerie green light through a chemical reaction called luciferin oxidation.

5. Zombie fungi exist!

Certain species of Ophiocordyceps infect insects, controlling their behaviour and sprouting from their bodies to spread spores.

Thank you again for making this year’s Fall Fungi Bio-Blitz such a success.

Happy mushrooming,

Charlotte, Amellia, and the ThINC Team.

What's Fresh @ Jollity Farm?

Open Saturday 10-1

Salad
Spinach
Kale
Winter squash - so many beautiful varieties
Peppers
Tomatoes - small amt of ripe ones and lots of green ones
Beets
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Cabbage
Turnips
Parsley & Dill
Scallions
Fennel
Radicchio
Parsnips
Carrots
Garlic
Eggs
Kombucha - Nettles and Petals is back on tap

With thanks,

Jollity Farmers