The Industrialization of Preedy Harbour - petition update

Dear friends and neighbours,

Thank you to everyone for your overwhelming show of support.

The effort to collect signatures for the petition have gone tremendously well. 

We are waiting to get a few more forms back in and aiming to send in the petition early next week. Monday or Tuesday.

If you have yet to sign or still need to deliver your signed petition form please do so at the Capernwray Harbour office today (Friday) or Monday morning latest.

We will be doing a signature count when all forms are in prior to sending.

We will keep a copy of the signatures to present to Islands Trust for the yet to be announced upcoming meeting.

I do hope everyone will attend :)

Sincerely.

Chris F

It’s not too late to write Islands Trust and our local MP Alistair McGregor.

Mike Latte and his big 50

Mike Latte is turning the big 50,

Drop in to wish him Happy 50 on March 14, Saturday 1-4 pm...At Mary Forbes 272 Forbes Rd.

(You may have seen him cooking at Soup's On, or inspiring the pie auction, or at Nic's Cafe on his way here...)

Mary Forbes, maryforbes@telus.net

Sewing Machine & Accessories for Sale

I have a Singer 3232 Simple sewing machine for sale.

Barely used and works great for non-industrial applications.

Includes needles, bobbins, several spools of thread, rotary cutter, extra feet, foot pedal, and other accessories.

Comes with original packaging, $200 takes all of it.

Please email for pictures and questions.

reid.johnston@live.com

Forbes Hall Meeting Reminder

Forbes Hall Expansion Community Meeting

Sunday, March 15^th

1:30PM

at the Portal

More information to follow...

Call to TIRRA AGM. March 19, 2020

The Thetis Island Residents and Ratepayers Annual General meeting will be held at the new Fire Hall on Mission Road, Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 7 PM.

Only members can vote.

Park considerately. Remember to keep the fire hall driveway clear for possible emergency responses. 

Please read the minutes of the last meeting on line on Thetis Island Community 

Website at:

http://www.thetisisland.net/tica-tirra/tirra.htm

There will be elections, a presentation on fire preparedness, reports from committees and some community organizations. 

TIRRA Executive

http://www.thetisisland.net/tica-tirra/tirra.htm

Red Rock Marine - Outboard Spring Tune-up Facebook Contest

http://www.facebook.com/Thetisisland/ 

For a chance to win a FREE outboard tune-up, go to our Facebook page, post a comment with a number from 1-500 on the contest post pinned at the top, and share the post. The winner will be picked on Friday, March 20th.

Don’t forget to like our page! 

What’s included:

Engine oil/filter change; replacement of gear lube; inspection of primary fuel filters; greasing of all lubricant points; replacement of spark plugs; inspection of thermostat; lubrication of propeller shaft splines; inspection of all electrical connections; engine operating temperature check; engine compression check; checking of accessory belt for wear/damage; inspection of corrosion control anodes; inspection of fuel lines, primer bulb and tank for leaks; carb adjustment check; checking of prop for nicks and bends. 

You'll be ready for summer cruising!

Participants must be located between Mill Bay and Nanaimo (including Thetis Island).

Travis

Farm & Garden Lecture Series

Join us this Thursday, March 5 at The Portal - 7pm

COVER CROPS: A GUIDE

Cover crops are an essential tool for improving soil health in farms and gardens. This presentation covers the basics of what they are, how they help the soil, and how they can be grown in your space to meet your goals and needs.

About the presenter: Matthew Kyriakides is a gardener who is passionate about soil health. He worked on farms across the west coast and holds a MSc in soil quality from Wageningen University and Research in the Netherlands. He also provides consultancy through Homewood Consulting to assist farmers and other land workers with ecosystem restoration. 

You can reach him at matthew@homewood.consulting

Mattress for Sale

King size Mattress - “Purple” brand

$475 o.b.o.

Regular price new is $1,800

Only half a year old

Very comfortable, good support, great heat dissipation

Good reviews

See: https://purple.com/mattresses/purple-bed (US company so prices on website are in USD)

(Frame not included)

Kevin

at 250-732-3518 text or kgalbraith@capernwray.ca

February Rainfall Stats

courtesy of Keith Rush

SOLD: Android Smartphone for Sale

I just signed up for a new cellphone contract so have an extra cellphone.

Acer Android Smartphone for sale..... 4 G LTE, unlocked,  2 sim card slots, memory slot to increase memory, camera, new earphones, USB and 110 volt charging cord, folio style case to protect screen, color – black, 5 inch LCD screen. I have done a factory reset to wipe out my Data.

Asking $40. Contact Michael at 250 436 3080 or email svstleger@gmail.com

Thank You, 

Michael Ferguson

Thetis Island Resorts is introducing Daily "Dinner" Specials!

MONDAY - Fish & Chips

1pc $8.95      2pc $14.95

Coronavirus Info

Dear Fellow Islanders, 

We are sharing some publicly available information that you may find helpful. If you have any questions, please go to the websites below and/or contact your health care provider. 

Take care,

Virginia & Jonathan

*****

As of Friday evening, Feb 28, 2020:

There are now 7 cases of coronavirus (CoV) reported for BC, 7 for Ontario, and more than 65 in US (including Washington and Oregon). 

"The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has assessed the public health risk associated with COVID-19 as low for Canada. Public health risk is continually reassessed as new information becomes available." (taken from PHAC website, see link below)

Please take appropriate precautions if you feel unwell or have traveled internationally or through major international airports in past few weeks (the incubation period from infection to appearance of symptoms can be as long as 27 days). Please seek medical advice (see info below under Health Canada) and avoid spreading to others. 

Global health organizations (CDC, WHO) have published preventive measures to reduce the chances of infection. Recommendations are similar to those published for other coronaviruses: staying home, avoiding travel and public activities, frequent washing of hands with soap and water; not touching the eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands; and practicing good respiratory hygiene.

As of Friday, 28 Feb 2020, the known cases reported to WHO are 83,694; deaths are 2,861; mortality rate = 3.4% 

Please go to reliable sources (see examples below) for information. Please do NOT rely on uncertain sources (for example, there are "pranksters" on social media telling folks to drink bleach--this is, of course, very dangerous). Please note that there are NO herbal or homeopathic treatments or cures for CoV. 

Health Canada:

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html 

"It is important for all travellers to monitor their health when they return to Canada. While abroad, you may have come in contact with the novel coronavirus. PHAC asks that you monitor your health for fever, cough and difficulty breathing for 14 days after you arrive in Canada. If you have these symptoms, call the public health authority in the province or territory you are in to inform them. They will provide advice on what you should do." 

Vancouver Island Health Authority:

https://www.islandhealth.ca/learn-about-health/diseases-conditions/novel-coronavirus-information

World Health Organization:

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/685d0ace521648f8a5beeeee1b9125cd

Wikipedia:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronavirus_disease_2019