Item For Sale - Food Grade Water Container

I am in Victoria but have an item for sale that may interest someone living on Thetis Island. It is a food-grade water container with a lid, and it is specifically rated to hold reverse-osmosis water without leaching chemicals from the plastic into the water. I am hoping someone homesteading may need a container like this as it was expensive and I would like it to go to someone who can use this for their home or cabin. The dimensions are 27.5" tall without the lid and 28" with the lid. The diameter is approximately 21.75" with the top being slightly wiser at 22.75". The lid diameter is 24". It holds approximately 38 gallons leaving some space at the top.  I'm asking $30.00 and I can be contacted through 2winterbarren@gmail.com.

Images may be seen at http://thetisisland.net/notices2006.htm#HOUSEHOLD

Empty Pickup and Utility Trailer to Lower Mainland

Empty pickup and utility trailer leaving Thetis on Wed Nov 13 to the lower mainland (Langley). You're welcome to use if needed.

Jim

jimolo46@gmail.com

Need Some Painting Done Before the Holidays?

If anyone is needing the services of some excellent painters in the next while I am happy to recommend Nick and Nat. They will be visiting Thetis after completing a job in Duncan and will be available to start a new job by Nov 28th.

Anyone interested please check out www.nickandnatpainting.com

They also have an ad in kijiji under Nick&Nat Painting.

Glenda Petersen

Gift Basket Donations

Are you a local artist, craftsman or creator? The Cowichan Valley Earth Guardians crew is hosting their event Youth get Charged UP! later this month on November 29th. The event will have faceprinting, youth performers, music, food and informational booths for non-profits and youth centred organizations with the intention of supporting the involvement of youth in environmental and social activism and volunteerism in our community. At this event there will also be a silent auction/basket draw. 

If you are interested in supporting Earth Guardians then consider making a donation or a gift basket or a item/s for a gift basket for the silent auction/basket draw. Ideal donations would include small artworks/pieces, cards, soap, preserved goods and other items that may have a natural theme.

If you want to make a donation then please contact Cowichan Valley Earth Guardians  co-leader Katia Bannister at bannister.katia@gmail.com 

Philosophers' Cafe

Monday, November 25, 7:00 p.m.

Heneage House, The Portal

Does art have a purpose? Or purposes? Should it engage with social and political issues? If so, how? We’ve heard the phrases “art-for-art’s-sake” and “art-for-life’s-sake,” and some who might say, “Just give me art, for God’s sake.” The Classical writers often suggested that the aim of art was to teach and delight. Kafka was of the view that a novel  should be an axe to break the ice that encases us. Should art, then, comfort the troubled and trouble those who are too comfortable?

We’re hoping that you’ll want to share your thoughts about how art engages with the pressures of reality, whether it’s war, drowning climate refugees, the approaching extinction of wild Pacific salmon and resident killer whales, poverty, pollution, racism, zenophobia. If would be great if you could bring along a very short piece of writing or music or art that engages with an issue important to you and share it with the group.

NB: The earlier Mondays in November were impossible for both Ken Redman and me, so please excuse the shift in time. This needn’t affect our subsequent meetings.

Gary Geddes

Carbon Monoxide Safety Week

Carbon Monoxide (CO)is a colourless, odourless gas that can be dangerous or fatal if inhaled.  You must watch for the warning signs in your home in the winter and make sure that your fuel burning appliances are maintained correctly.

On Wednesday, November 6, during the Flu Shot Clinic (9:20-11:00 am) at the firehall on Mission Road, the TIVFD will also be making available a number of 10 year battery-powered dual smoke/CO alarms and an accompanying Home Fire Safety Checklist at no charge.  

Talk with the firefighter at the display table to learn more.

TIVFD

Needed: Ride to Nanaimo Ferry ~ Saturday, Nov. 9th

I will be trying to connect with a noon hour ferry from Departure Bay, so any morning departure from Thetis would be okay.

Ken Redman,

250 246 2465

Wanting to Find House/Pet Sitter

We will be moving to Thetis in a few short months, and are looking for a House / Pet Sitter.

Please contact

Sue Skene 

chirpsandcherubs2@gmail.com

Christmas Bazaar Reminder

Thank you to all the vendors who have signed up for this year’s Christmas Bazaar. 

All tables are full!

Helen or Gloria will be contacting you about set-up time and day.

Dog Poop on St. Margaret's Cemetery Grounds

It has become increasingly obvious that large deposits of dog poop are being left on the grounds at St. Margaret’s Cemetery. 

May I remind Thetis Islanders that St. Margaret's Cemetery is the burial place of loved ones, family, and friends.  

Even though it is a community property, and accessible to all, that does not make it open for abuse. 

The cemetery is maintained and operated by a group of dedicated volunteers.  Cleaning up dog poop left behind by those who do not consider the hard work of community volunteers should not be a part of this picture. How would you feel about dog excrement being left on your family graves?

Suzanne Sarioglu

Improve Health Care in Cowichan Valley

YOU CAN HELP IMPROVE HEALTHCARE IN THE COWICHAN VALLEY ~ LET'S TALK

Local health teams need your feedback to redesign key services and create better care journeys.
Possible topics:

• ·Navigating COPD Services
• ·Improving End-of-Life Care Experiences
• ·How To Age Well and Build Resiliency

JOIN A GROUP DISCUSSION

• ·Participate by phone or in-person
• ·One-time commitment, 2-3 hours
• ·Lunch provided
• ·Flexible dates in November

Email newcdh@viha.ca or call 250-370-8897 for details  

Island Health, the Vancouver Island Health Authority

Flu Shot Clinic: Wednesday, November 6th

Here’s another reminder about the Annual Flu Shot Clinic...it is this Wednesday, November 6th at the Fire Hall.  

The VIHA nurses get off the ferry at 9:15 (if the ferry is on time) and should be jabbing by 9:25 a.m. They would like to make the 11:10 off so the clinic will wrap up by 11:00 a.m. if possible.  

The TIVFD Auxiliary will be offering a coffee service of goodies after your flu shot while you recover. 

Our Community Paramedic will also be on hand for her monthly Blood Pressure Clinic. 

We will hand out numbers at the door, since that seems to have worked well in other years so please come in, have a seat, and visit with neighbours while you wait.  

As you know, the nurses are very fast and efficient. 

Unfortunately there is no flu-mist this year so kiddies will get an inoculation.   

TIVFD