Thank You

Thank you, Thetis folks, for all the kind offers for a loan of a bike - I did get one and this is a good reminder of what a great community this is!!! 

Thanks again 

Wilf S.

Looking for a Queen Size Mattress

Good morning fellow Thetis Islanders, 

i was just wondering or hoping that someone on the island might have a queen's size bed for sale. I just thought I would check-in the community first before going to town.

Thank you so much and have a great day. 

You can contact me at 2502460492

Leanne

Squash for Sale

Large Spaghetti Squash... family size for Thanksgiving company.

$5 each

rod darsenau@gmail.com

Notice of New Service

Good day,

We are an established pest control company based out Duncan, working from Cedar to Colwood, and Port Renfrew.

Recently we have expanded our team and are excited to announce that we are now offering regular service to the Southern Gulf Islands. We've received many requests in the past, but lacked the manpower to be able to offer an affordable service to any of the islands.

We now offer once-a-month visits on a Wednesday, to be determined by demand and weather conditions. Increased frequency may be possible, based on demand.

We are structural pest technicians who can assist with control of rodents, ants, wasps, spiders, silverfish, bed bugs, cockroaches, and other home invaders. We also do removal of bird nests and exclusions for birds, bats, and squirrels. 

We cannot assist with wildlife like deer, otters, raccoons, or ground nesting birds; nor can we assist with garden or landscape insects like aphids, tent caterpillars, or grubs.

We have over 23 years combined experience, with 100% 5-star review ratings, are fully licensed, insured, and carry WorksafeBC coverage.

For more information or to get in touch, please visit our website at https://www.cv-pc.ca or email covalpc@gmail.com 

Cheers

John Hutchinson

Co-owner/Operator

Cowichan Valley Pest Control Ltd

(250) 701-5202
www.cv-pc.ca

Vortech on Island this Friday

If anyone needs some well/water filtration work or maintenance done, Vortech from Duncan will be on the Island on Friday and has time for other appointments. 

Please contact them directly at (250) 746-0706 to set up an appointment.

Shelley

Insurance Question - Resolved

Thanks everyone for your speedy response and outpouring of recommendations for house insurance. I now have a long list!

Just to clarify any rumours that may be spreading… No, I have not bought a new home, I’m quite content with the one I have :) I’m merely assisting a neighbour who is seeking insurance.

Cheers,

Tricia

Adult Bicycle: Need to Borrow

Looking for an adult bicycle (ladies frame if possible) to, borrow for a few days to set up on my indoor stand for continuation of an exercise program for a bad knee! 

Thanks.  I can pick up and return it in my truck. 

Thanks - p.s. an exercise bike would be ok too!!

Contact Wilf at 250-361-7232 

Book by Jan Cerny Published

A book about my past was published by Wipf & Stock, https://wipfandstock.com/ last week.
It is available in bookstores across US and Canada as well as on Amazon under Jan Cerny, Witnessing for Jehovah in a Communist Country. This link seems to work as well:
https://www.amazon.ca/Witnessing-Jehovah-Communist-Country-%C4%8Cern%C3%BD/dp/B0HL3KGSXX?crid=34HSIKE9E6CTP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DHX-7BcS58ebPgrVtTnvhmILO-hXVZD41q-U8PcyPEPLzZcAal4o6sSJC1fimXSsfOWeUPXVraDNSybnKGfTkNpP1dxvL8zBNFtDQ7nQu0zkJoxeFQQR3YJ5NKrnO65wehB14VrhNR3IbC8CdASRUg.6x-G6F9drGPPDuDFXfq8rn4hHt0c0Y4-Kk8yWFY9Hkc&dib_tag=se&keywords=jan+cerny&qid=1791264601&sprefix=jan+cerny%2Caps%2C224&sr=8-1

Kind regards,

Jan

Upcoming Veterinary Visits

There are upcoming veterinary visits to the island on Wednesday, October 7th and again on Wednesday, October 14th. Please contact Dr Martin Randle on 210 436 0045 and or otterspool1969@gmail.com Dr. Martin E. Randle, BVSc, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (IVAS), GPCert(SAS), MRCVS, FRSPH.

Chair Yoga is Cancelled on Oct. 5th

I will be back for Thanksgiving Monday though.

October 12th at 10 in Forbes main hall.

This a great way to start a new healthy habit. Stretch and strengthen.

See you next week,

Warmly,

Dawn

Some Burning Rules You May Not Know

Two Provincial Ministries regulate outdoor burning: the BC Wildfire Service regulations are concerned with what you burn and the Ministry of Environment is concerned with the toxic smoke you put into the airshed when you burn.

Regulations require that you initiate your yard waste fire at least one hour after sunrise and it must be extinguished by 4:00 pm or 2 hours before sunset, whichever time is later.

Yard Waste piles can consist of branches, sticks, leaves and non-diseased vegetative matter but must be dry. The MOE also bans burning wet leaves.

Yard Waste fires are Category 2 fires and are restricted to 2 metres in height and 3 metres in width. You can burn two piles concurrently, but you must be on site monitoring the fire or fires until extinguishing. Water and tools must be on site.

Construction and demolition debris is prohibited in burn piles. Also, No garbage, tires, animal products or toxic materials.

Thetis Island is located in a High Sensitivity Smoke Zone, and the Venting Index must be rated as Good on the day of your burn. Consult the Venting Index Map 

The Ventilation Index Interactive Map displays if you can burn and for how long. You can access today's forecast via an automated toll-free telephone line at 1-888-281-2992.

Young Hens for Sale

I have 13-week-old hens available for $30 each. 

They were hatched naturally and cared for by the hen that sat on the nest. Their moms started laying at 16 weeks and lay approx 5 out of 7 days. 

Parent egg colours vary from light to darker brown and some with a hint of green although I can't know for sure what colours the young hens will lay. They are mixed breed, some heritage, Black Copper Maran etc. They are a variety of colours from white to brown to black with some variation of colour within that range. 

Raised free range on Thetis and with fermented hen scratch and pellets. 

Contact Sharon

778-679-5298