Rainfall Stats ~ November 2018

courtesy of Keith Rush

Editor: my apologies for the delay in posting

Forbes Hall Fundraising Campaign ~ Update

Telus Phone and Internet Update

Dear Islanders.

Thank you to everyone who has reached out with offers of connection points for internet to those who need it, and to all who have reported their outages. I have generated a list of those who have contacted me, and putting addresses/contacts in order of greater necessity. After many calls, I have spoken with someone in management who assures me they are now aware of our situation and making some movements towards action. I've let them know I will share the list with them so they can better organize their repair roster. Anyone without a cell phone who depends solely on a land line for outside communications or with emergency alerts connected to their phone service will be at the top of the list, anyone depending on phone and internet for employment will be next, with the rest to follow accordingly.

I don't want people to waste their time being on hold, but many small irritants will add up to create a larger discomfort for Telus. If you have the time to spare to call Telus, request your needs to be 'Escalated' and someone in management is required to respond in a timely manner. Remind them that there are already requests made and that more repair staff needs to be dispatched to help out.

I've also direct messaged and called one of the local contractors for Telus who has done repair work in the past on Thetis. I've given him a bit of an overview of our situation to ensure they arrive prepared to do some serious work with the right equipment!

If you have not reported your lack of phone/internet service to Telus please do so asap (1 (866) 558-2273) and also let me know via text with your name, address and phone number, so I can add you to the roster - 250.415.0101. 

I shall post updates as I have them!

Thanks, Elisabeth Bond @ Jollity Farm

Food Waste Information

Given our challenges over the past week or two, a consistent theme is emerging, what to do with the food waste from a freezer or fridge post-storm? 

I have posted a short blog on my website that provides some insights: 

http://fentonconsulting.ca/2018/12/29/could-composting-serve-as-a-strategy-of-managing-post-storm-food-waste/ 

Hoping this is helpful.

Happy New Year!! 

Doug Fenton, MEP, EP

doug@fentonconsulting.ca

250.804.6480

Veterinary Visit ~ Moved to January 2nd

Owing to a serious bout of sciatica, I have to change Sunday 30th to Wednesday January 2nd for the next visit. I will contact clients already booked in the meantime.

Dr Martin Randle 250-436-0045 and erskine2814@outlook.com

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

Spoiled Food Disposal

Due to ongoing power outages the CVRD has arranged a program for the free disposal of spoiled food for Residential Customers 

Normal Facility Hours of Operation start December 27th.

Bings Creek Recycling Centre - 3900 Drinkwater Road – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Peerless Road Recycling Centre - 10830 Westdowne Road – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday

Meade Creek Recycling Centre - 8855 Youbou Road – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday

Please note that this is a free service for Residential spoiled food contents only.   

TIVFD

Hello Again!

Sorry for the lack of postings since Thursday, December 20.  

It's been quite a ride, as our region got hit with hurricane force winds, with gusts of up to 128kmph.

The dangers, with phone & power outages, have been a good test for us all. 

Because of our readiness, as an island, we were able to cope.  

Thanks to all for your resilience.

If anyone wants to send in photos to create a gallery, just send them in and it will happen.

Food Bank ~ Thanks

I wanted to thank all Thetis Islanders that continue to support the Harvest House Food Bank in many ways.    

For those of you that send me 49th Parallel grocery receipts, Thank you!  Please put them in an envelope or bundle up and address to Box 18-0.  To keep things tidy I have received permission from Post Master Kevin to place a separate box for loose and single 49th Parallel grocery receipts on the table next to the drop box.  

I am once again requesting your support of the Cowichan Neighbourhood House in seeking gently used tents and clean sleeping bags.  These can be dropped off at the office in Chemainus (across from the waterwheel park) M-W @ 1pm - 4pm.  

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year!

Many thanks Anne-Marie.

Ping-Pong Cancelled 'til 2019

Due to a predictable paucity of ping-pong players, our ping-pong sessions are cancelled 'til 2019.

Sessions resume Tuesday January 1st.

New Ferry Schedule Posted: Effective January 1, 2019

https://www.bcferries.com/schedules/southern/chti-current.php?scheduleSelect=sch010119011.html

Note Changes for Dangerous Cargo on certain Thursdays, and Schedule Changes for Fridays.

Thetis Island Marina New Year Eve's Dinner and Dance Party

Menu Includes:

Prime Rib au jus

Rosemary Baby Red Potatoes

Asparagus

Sweet Carrots

Green Beans with Caramelized Onions

Harvest Salad

Assorted Desserts

Then Rock & Roll into the New Year with the Always Amazing Johnny "Blitz" Hannah!

Option 1:  Buffet Dinner followed by Live Music Dance Party

                with Midnight Snack & Champagne for only $30.00

Option 2:  Buffet Dinner only $22.00 (served 5pm-8pm)

Option 3:  Party only $12.00 (8pm-2am)

                includes Midnight Lunch (crackers, cheeses, cold cuts,     

                veggies & dip, etc.) and champagne

Please call us ASAP

to reserve tickets

250-246-3464

Recycle Yard Holiday Schedule

The Recycle Yard will be closed on Boxing Day, December 26th.

Thank you Louise and Glen for another faithful year of service.

Special thanks also to the many who have happily volunteered.

The yard normally closes if snow happens to accumulate.

Tis the season to be jolly---enjoy our special community.