One Year Ago

I am sure none of us on Thetis will ever forget the storm of December 20th, 2018. I am reminded of it every time I drive down our driveway as I see the dozens of downed trees and uprooted stumps. 

At the first site of the devastation I have to admit I shed a tear, but now even though I can still see evidence of the storm, it reminds me of the meaning of neighbourhood.  It is not just a "geographically localized community" we have here on Thetis, it is a collective of caring and giving people that don't even blink an eye to offer up assistance. People that pull together and work hard to make things right. I applaud all of you that stepped up to help a neighbour on that day and the many days following.

Tracy Higgins

Holiday Greetings

If you would like greetings posted, please forward your brief message and image (if you have one chosen) to editor@thetisposts.ca 

Any received will be posted on thetisposts.ca  & TI Community Posts FB page from Friday,

Dec 20th through Tuesday, Dec 24th.

BC Hydro Scams

Nan is most certainly correct in her response. 

I found this on BC Hydro’s website. 

https://app.bchydro.com/accounts-billing/bill-payment/late-payment/winter-disconnection.html

George P. Demetre

Christmas Eve Service

There will be a Christmas Eve service at Pioneer Camp from 7 to 8 pm December 24th.  Everyone is welcome.  Bring your guests along!

If you have any questions or wish to get involved, please contact Lynn Hunter at 250-246-2176.  

Come and enjoy some carol singing!

Small Fridge Wanted

Hi there,

I am looking for a small fridge to buy, as the fridge I have is not big enough.

If anyone has one that is reasonable price and in good shape please contact me.

Thank you and Merry Christmas 

Eddy Darlene Ashe

250 510-4360 or darleneashe@shaw.ca

Scam: BC Hydro Call

Be aware BC Hydro scam caller to get your credit card details

Someone called today saying he was from BC Hydro and that he had a work order for my address this afternoon.  I said, "Are you sure?" and he confirmed my address.  I then enquired about the work to be done and he replied that I had been given two shut off notices.  I laughed and hung up, but this could be very scary at this time of year for anyone who hadn’t paid their recent bill, or thought their billing was incorrect.  Apparently this scam has been around for a long time, but I’d never heard about it.

Nan Beals

TIVFD: Thank You

Our TIVFD Auxiliary were champions on Sunday when they came out with cocoa, coffee and goodies during a five hour “hydro lines down” response on North Cove Road. We really appreciated Merry and Nan’s support in the cold. We don’t call on the TIVFD Auxiliary very often, but when we do we can always count on them. (If you are interested in joining Merry Gooding’s team, please contact her. ) Thank you Auxiliary!

TIVFD

BC Ferries to remove Fuel Surcharge

Effective December 17th, 2019 BC Ferries will be removing the current 1.5% fuel surcharge.

Keith Rush Route 20 FAC

keithrush17@gmail.com

Ph: 250-416-0013

Cell: 250-732-2766

Thetis Island Merchandise for Christmas

As you prepare for Christmas, consider purchasing Thetis Island Merchandise as gifts for others or yourself!  
There are t-shirts, blankets, mugs, ball caps and an assortment of beautiful hand knit shawls and scarves. 
Many thanks for Petra Accipiter, Shirley Burr and Michelle Sutter for the donation of their hand knitting. 
Most of the merchandise features original designs by our own Bill Dickie.
 
Proceeds from the sales benefit the Forbes Hall Expansion Project – little by little we are raising the money necessary to complete our hall.
In 2019, Thetis Island merchandise has raised $8,000 towards this project!  
 
There are t-shirts for adults, youth and toddlers.
Prices are $25.00 for adults and youth, $20 for toddlers
Blankets are $45.00 each
Ball caps are $25.00
And mugs are $15 or 2 for $25.00
Knitting is priced individually.
We make shopping easy, no need to leave the island!
 
To Purchase, Contact:
Ellen Rush at 250-416-0013 or ellenrush@gmail.com or 
Shirley Burr at 250-246-1816 or burrleyshir@gmail.com

Sold and For Sale:

the dome tent has sold

the pup tent still available

Hortensa  250 246 4968

Ride Needed to Nanaimo or Duke Point Ferry for Wednesday, 13th Nov

Kyle and Shelley need a ride to the U-Haul office on hwy 1 in Chemainus on Thursday afternoon before 4pm. 

The 2:40 ferry would be best, but we could go at 1:10. 

We can meet at the ferry here or in Chemainus. 

We are staying at the Thetis Island Marina.  Thank you.

Phone 778-676-5066 or email kyleandshelleyb@gmail.com.

Turkey Pick-up this Friday

Your fresh Habitat Farm turkey will be available for pickup on Friday, Dec.20 between 1-3pm at our developing co-op farm shop at 293 Mission Road. Enter through the driveway by the egg stand, and you'll find plenty of parking in front of the shop. Come in through large double doors, where Noah, Emily & Ryan will be set up to hand over your fresh turkey. Cash, cheque or e-transfer payments accepted.

If you absolutely can't pick up at that time, please contact Elisabeth at either 250.416.6736 or info@jollityfarm.ca

to discuss another time. We can store a very small amount until Friday evening or Saturday morning, although they will go into the freezer not a fridge.