Jollity Home Grocery Delivery, Baking Update & Dairy Reminders

Local milk & yogurt - If you'd like to change your dairy order, please send by Monday evening.

Organic baking from True Grain - we are skipping the bakery this week, but stayed tuned for Easter weekend delivery

If you are ordering from Superstore, please select the 10-11 time slot as we are usually ahead of schedule for pick up. Email us with your confirmation number.

Thanks from the Jollity Farmers
Orders, questions to info@jollityfarm.ca

Questions about Eligibility for COVID Vaccine Answered

Questions to the Provincial Immunize BC website:

Can anyone living in BC get the COVID-19 vaccine? 

What if I don’t have health insurance? 

What if I am a visitor from another part of Canada or another country? 

What if I don’t have MSP? 

What if I am an international student? 

What if I am not a resident?

Answer: 

“Yes. If you are living in B.C. during the pandemic, you are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. You do not need to be in the BC MSP health insurance program (a BC Services card or public health number) to get the vaccine. You do not need to be a Canadian citizen or have permanent residency to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
 
During the pre-registration process, people will need to show proof they are currently living (residing) in the province. However, the goal of the vaccination campaign is to vaccinate as many people as possible. If you have a unique circumstance and have concerns about proof, please call in to discuss your situation when it is your turn to register.
 
This means you can be a visitor from another province or country who is living in B.C. temporarily. This includes international students or parents visiting from another. : Thursday, Mar 11, 2021”

If you are one of the persons hesitating to get registered because you think you are not eligible, get your name onto the Thetis Island list at covidclinic@thetisislandfire.ca, and then when it comes time for you to register with the Vancouver Island Health Authority by phone for our mass clinic for all of the community you can say you are included as a community member.  

The goal is to get everyone on our island vaccinated ASAP.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck 

Thank You Clinic Volunteers

The first covid-19 Vaccination Clinic for community members over 80 years old was held at the firehall on Friday and was very successful.  It rained before and after, but not during.  The two VIHA Public Health nurses, Joanne and Julie, were happy to see everyone and are looking forward to coming back soon for the mass clinic for everyone under 80 down to 18.  Unfortunately, there is no announced date yet, but they are pushing our string uphill with us.  As soon as we get word, we will let eSPOKES know.

We had terrific support from great community volunteers:  Lis Kroeker, Jan and Charlotte Fesnoux, Anne-Marie Koeppen, Maureen Loiselle, Nan Beals and Michelle Sutter.  Firefighters Dave Tarris, Mike Ellis, Pierre Henry, Yuka Saito  and Grant Mottershead helped set up and stayed to assist, and Firefighters Brian Morita, John Gall, Jeffrey Thudian and Johnny Cullen Keidann helped them  with the tear-down and getting the place back to looking like a firehall.  In the background, Veronica Shelford was able to finally stop making updated lists for me to get this all organized.  

Thank you all!  

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

Lawrence Trail Flagging

On Saturday, the Trail Committee flagged the Lawrence (Community) Trail to verify the correct route.  

Property owners along the route will be asked to walk the trail to ensure that it doesn't stray into uninvited territory.  

Yellow tape has been used to mark the route from Kenwood Road to just past where the Lawrence Valley Loop joins it and will be removed once the process has been completed.

Trail Committee

Sculling Oar

Seeking a longer heavy oar that might need a new home for sculling a small sailboat away from the dock into the breeze.

Thank you
Lawrence 
text 250 893 9918 
lawrence.papillon@gmail.com

Boat for Sale and Free Storage

Boat for Sale 

16ft Lund, side/center console. May leak but that's what older riveted boats do. Comes with a 50hp Yamaha 4 stroke, new tilt motor and fresh oil and filter. 

Sitting on an EZ loader trailer with papers. Extras include 2 - 25 liter fuel tanks, battery, depth sounder, 2 Scotty manual down riggers, rod holders and more if you don't try to dicker. 

Lots of work needs to be done to make this package ship shape but I've run out of energy. Paint, new trailer lights, trim, lots of fishing extras I'm happy to throw in. 

Free

Two, non-functioning freezers for rodent proof feed storage or root-free garden beds. 

On my truck now, will deliver on Thetis. Going to Bing Creek on Wednesday. 

Donovan, (250) 246-4695

Summer Market 2021

Summer Market starts Saturday May 22nd and we have a few empty spots if anyone is interested in setting up and selling your creations. Look forward to hearing from you.

Contact us via email at quackf@gmail.com or sdrib@gmail.com

Gloria and Helen

Thetis Island Marina Specials

Friday lunch special is a seafood clubhouse with fries for $16.95

Friday dinner special is a salmon filet with balsamic reduction with lemon potatoes and vegetables for $16.95

Saturday and Sunday breakfast special is;
A breakfast wrap and hashbrowns for $6.99
And the classic breakfast, (bacon or sausage or ham, 2 eggs, hashbrowns and your choice of toast) for $12.99

Saturday lunch special is a chicken quesadilla for $13.99

Saturday dinner special is a two piece fish 'n' chips for $9.95

Sunday lunch special is a crab ciabatta $15.99

Sunday dinner special is a burger and draft beer for $15.99

Thank you,
Melissa

Sad News from Gabriola

Sad news of the loss of Chris Straw, Gabriola Island on Tuesday, Mar 16, 2021:

Chris Straw was one of the islanders killed in an unfortunate crane accident on Gabriola Island, on Mar 16, 2021. If those Thetis Islanders who attended the Nature House presentations, Chris was one of the presenters (I recall that there was standing room only) at the Nature House Re: Freighter Anchorages and an allied and strong community advocacy voice throughout the Salish Sea.

Chris Straw, Exec Dir. of the GAFA (Gabriolans Against Freighter Anchorages), committed family man, grandpa, and resident of Gabriola Island. Chris's loss was a tragic day/s for Chris's family, friends, the Gabriola Island Community, and the Anchorage Alliance Community throughout the Salish Sea.

I will miss Chris's energy and his desire to discover the truth, will be missed; his passion for the Gulf Islands' beauty; it always brought a smile to my face.

My condolences to all impacted.

There are no details at this time, but we will share any memorial information as it comes available to us.

Huy ch q'a,
Doug Fenton
Anchorage Concerns Thetis

Modern Couch for Sale

I purchased this modern grey couch from Article 3 years ago for $1700. Structurally sound, foam and fabric sturdy. Fabric pills and cat scratches on the arms.

Priced accordingly...Price is firm. Probably could use a shampoo. Pickup only.

Email Elite
elite01@shaw.ca

Firewood Available

Hello fellow Islanders!

We have seasoned firewood available for purchase at $300/cord delivered 
Mostly fir, some cedar for kindling 

Green wood also available $250/cord delivered

Please text, or call (poor service)
Jeremy
604-849-1069

News Release - Islands Trust Council Approves 2021/22 Budget

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