Cat Walkabout...

Our cat TK is new to Thetis.  She is quite petite and can be very friendly, on her terms of course, and also likes to go on walkabouts.  She’s on walkabout right now - if anyone spots her please phone Hyatt at 246-3038 and we’ll come and get her.

Thanks

Nicole Hyatt

Community Member Survey Regarding Solid Waste Recycle (Reminder)

A reminder to complete the survey by Wednesday, October 14th. 

We appreciate all of those who already completed the survey. Thank you for your feedback and comments. 

Specifically to the individual who felt it necessary to enter their vote 60 times, and add a comment with profanity: we assume you are technically challenged, hitting the submit button that many times. It could not possibly be that you are a purposeful cheat. If you are, shame on you....your behaviour is inconsistent with the trust we all depend on in this small island community.

Goes without saying: Please vote only once per household as it will save us time in collating results.  

At this time, we have received 76 legitimate replies, however, we would like to hear from as many as possible.

If you have misplaced the original espokes here it is:

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COMMUNITY MEMBER SURVEY REGARDING SOLID WASTE RECYCLE (Originally posted in espokes on October 7th, 2020) 

In March we closed the Recycle component of the Solid Waste yard, to comply with Health and Safety guidelines.

There have been some queries about when and how the Recycle could re-open. To answer this question, the ThINC pod (youth hires) completed the research to develop a potential plan for the TIRRA Solid Waste team to consider. They did a great job of researching WorkSafe, Health Authorities, other island communities, and costs for materials.

We know the sort system and the process for recyclable handling will require dramatic changes, so at the beginning of the survey we have provided an overview, which is relevant to read and digest before responding.

Now it is time for your feedback. Here is a link to a survey, total of 3 questions, with a free-form comment section. Your feedback is integral to further decisions or actions.

Click on this link to go to the survey 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPAWTAksuIZY200anrsoy8aofg9nTXgAA-gKMcO-eDB9LmFA/viewform

Thank you for participating! We would be grateful for response by end of day, Wednesday, October 14th.

ThINC pod,  in collaboration with TIRRA Solid Waste team.

Wendy Hinsperger, President

TIRRA Executive

Thetis Island Marina and Pub

Sunday October 11, Thetis Island Pub and Restaurant is having Thanksgiving dinner. For $22.99 you get a full turkey dinner with dessert!

Monday October 12 the pub and liquor store is open from 10am-6pm. 

Passage Doors For Sale

4 wood passage doors never been used. 1 - 30 x 80 and 3- 32 x 80.

Waterfall pattern. $96 each. See them at Blue Point Lane. 

Jamie 250-210-2701

For Sale:

Japanese? style floral pattern ceramic planter pot$15

Adult Swimming flippers$10

Aluminum handle. Fishing net. Hand net.$10

Antique one piece wooden bread bowl$150

Large fire place tings$20

Cottage country wooden cow decor$10

Text 2502520699 Chris

Time to Start Warming up Forbes Hall!

The insulation needs to go in next week. We need volunteers to help install the insulation. If you have a couple of hours, come on in and help warm things up. Bring your own gloves. Masks will be provided.

Wednesday, October 14 at 9 a.m.

Please contact Greg Gall if you are available. gnp.gall@gmail.com

Wanted: Jars!!!

Trying to buy canning jars of any size is impossible these days. With every man, woman and dog canning during Covid 19 the canning jar departments in most stores are as rare as hen's teeth. 

Do you have new, used jars that I can buy to trade for jam or jelly? I would appreciate any jars that hold 250ml or less. 

I will pick up either at the bottom of your drive-way or can be dropped off by our gate.( will have a box or cooler available) 162 Pilkey Point Road. I will be making more jam and Jellies for the Christmas season. Stand by for more information.

Thank you to all who bought my jams and jellies over the summer.

Gloria

Jammin Girl

quackf@telus.net

250-246-3091

Upholstery Cleaner

Does anyone have a hand held upholstery cleaner they could lend or rent to me?

Wendy Hinsperger

alexwendy@shaw.ca

250 246 8055

ThINC Request

Subject: Installing the gate at the People's Apothecary!

Hello Thetis Island residents,

We are in need of Quikrete (ready-to-use concrete) and crushed/small rocks for setting two posts for the gate we are installing at the People's Apothecary garden.  Also, if anyone has some waterproofing treatment for the posts, it would be much appreciated. If you have these materials and are interested and donating them to the community medical garden please contact us at cfesnoux@gmail.com.

Thank you,

The ThINCpod

Kitchen Fires have Increased During the Pandemic

Fire officials say many families have a lot more on the go in their homes these days and must make sure they're paying attention while cooking.

“Now people are at home. They are working at home. They are schooling their children at home. They have all these extra distractions they never had before.”  

Fire experts say that one of the worst mistakes a person can make to have a grease fire is to throw water on it. Fire officials say in the event of stove fire, use an oven mitt and a pot lid to smother the fire and then leave the lid in place.

If someone doesn’t have a lid, a cookie sheet or something else that can smother the fire and starve it from oxygen, can also work.

It's recommended people have at least one fire extinguisher in their home and should know how to use it. They’ll want to make sure it's fully charged and remember the pass method.”  PASS = Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, Sweep the spray from side to side) 

Fire Prevention Week ends on Saturday.  But Fire Safety in the kitchen should be a year round activity.

TIVFD 

Veterinary Visit: Oct 14, 2020

The next veterinary visit to Thetis will be on Wednesday, October 14th.

For an appointment please phone Dr Martin Randle on 250 436 0045 or email erskine2814@outlook.com

Thanks,

Martin

Dr. Martin E. Randle BVSc, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (IVAS), GPCert(SAS), MRCVS, FRSPH.

Hand Sanitizer Refills - at the Flu Shot Clinic

On Tuesday, October 27th, at the Firehall Flu Shot Clinic, bring your personal hand sanitizer dispenser bottle and we will Refill it for you.  

Save some money and keep some plastic out of the garbage stream.

TIVFD