Ladysmith Light Up Parade

This phot was taken by Peter Luckham at Thursday night's Ladysmith Light Up Parade.  The dragon needs a name!

Gwendolyn Hunter ~ Update

Hi All You Loving People,
Thank you for all your cards and good wishes and prayers, Gwen loves them all. She has her good days and bad ones. I'm hoping she has more good ones than bad ones. We are coping right now day by day. She is in a lot of pain, which I am trying to look after. We respectively ask that you do not call before noon, as that gives us time to get everything on an even keel as it were. As you probably know I have a lot on my plate right now so please bear with us. I'm hoping she is getting better. I will let you all know when she will entertain company.
Cheers
Don Hunter

Marriage Commissioner Posting ~ Thetis Island

ARE YOU RETIRED OR SEMI RETIRED?

ARE YOU ACTIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY?

ARE YOU LOOKING TO BE A SPECIAL PART OF A COUPLE’S HAPPIEST DAY?

If you answered yes to these questions, you may be interested in becoming a marriage commissioner on Thetis Island!

If you are interested in this wonderful opportunity, visit the Vital Statistics website at:

http://www.vs.gov.bc.ca/marriage/mcommissioner_vacancy.html.

Or, for more information, please call Linda at 250-952-9138 before December 5^th.

Community Church ~ Advent Services

Churches across the world are preparing for the Season of Advent ~ the period of time 4 Sundays before Christmas.  Advent means “coming” or “arrival” as we anticipate the fulfillment of the prophesies regarding the promised Messiah and also the awaiting of the 2^nd coming. It is a time of reflection about the amazing gift that God gave us in the person of his Son who came to live among us. It is also an opportunity to honour Jesus in his rightful place as the centre of our busy holiday season. Each Sunday we light a succession of 5 candles in the Advent wreath.  The candles symbolize the light of God coming into the world thru the birth of his Son; the 4 coloured candles, the 4 centuries of waiting between the prophet Malachi and the birth of Christ.  The pure, white, Christ candle is significantly placed in the centre…..just as He should be central in our lives.

This year we are very pleased to have Dan Rutherford, a pastor  in Victoria, minister to our church for the Advent season.  Church will meet for every Sunday except Dec. 9 from now until Christmas.  Church service begins at 10 and everyone is most welcome to attend.

For more information please call 250-246-3013

Cecilia

 

Food Bank Art Show & Auction in Chemainus this Week ~

Please consider taking a few minutes this week if you are in Chemainus to stop by the Coastal Community Credit Union to take in the ART SHOW & ACTION from the Cherry Tree kids arts group and maybe even make a bid! Two Thetis Island children were among the artists aged 3-12 who created and donated original works for the show. The masterpieces were created in the studio and under the guidance of professional artist Philip Mix.

All proceeds go to Harvest House food bank and the effort is intended to teach our children the invaluable lesson of being grateful and giving. The event is organized by Cherry Tree Childcare in Chemainus where all participating artists currently or previously attended. The show runs all week till Friday during open hours.On Thursday from 3:30-5:00 there will be a reception with many of the artists attending.

Thanks for your support!

Kelly Bannister

Teddy Suiker

My mother, Teddy Suiker, passed away Sunday morning in Ladysmith.  She will be really missed by many of us on Thetis.

Arthur Gooding

Our sincere condolences to the Gooding-Suiker family.  Teddy was so loved on Thetis, and while in practice in Duncan, practitioner to many of us.  

Lost Items

Friday, on the 5:10PM ferry to Thetis, I lost a new ball of black alpaca yarn, a black and silver glove, and an ankle brace still in its packaging.

These items could have slipped out when a passenger joined me, or at the parking area on the Thetis side. 

If anyone has seen these items I'd appreciate a call. 250-246-9978.

Thank you.
Karen McLaughlin 

Fridge Wanted

Looking for a new-to-us fridge. Not too fussy about the details just need something that works!

If you have one please call 250-246-9717

Pet Vaccinations Offered ~

Following our mass 'flu vaccination session, are there any dog and or cat owners requiring vaccination boosters in December, or are overdue and would like their animals brought up to date?

I am considering a 'vaccinationathon' in December and would be happy to visit 'at home'.

Please contact: Dr Martin Randle at erskine2814@outlook.com or 250 436 0045

BC Hydro Mobile Games: They Could Help Save Your Life

No book to read on the ferry?  

Try these electrical safety games on your mobile device.  Pass them along.

http://www.bchydro.com/news/conservation/2014/games-could-help-save-your-life.html

TIVFD

Islands Trust Election Results

Click here to view the confirmed Islands Trust Election Results

Jas Chonk

Exec/TAS Secretary

Islands Trust

250-405-5164

jchonk@islandstrust.bc.ca

Forbes Hall ~ Wall Hanging Cleaners Needed

Wanted: The Wall Hanging in the hall needs cleaning. We need people to come and clean it. If you know anything about cleaning this Wall Hanging please contact Gloria quack@telus.net or 250-246-3091. If this is not done on a yearly basis we will have to look at an alternative idea.

Thanks

Gloria Taylor

TICA

Maintenance