Urgent ~ Help Needed with e-Spokes

I will be away in October. If no one can help, there will be interruptions in the eSPOKES emails.

Sending out eSPOKES is simply a matter of using your computer to paste the notices into the mailer format. Usually it can be done once a day at whatever time of day works for you. Generally, this does not take too long.  I am happy to train and work with you. 

A committee of several members taking turns to do the posting would be ideal

Please contact Claire Hess at 250-246-9445

Fire Ban Still On !!!

No fire permits yet. Continue to use your propane campfires. No open burning permitted.

TIVFD 

Fire Hazard Rating

As of Saturday the Fire Hazard has been lowered to High. All High Risk Activities can start up again on Monday. Please be aware that the surface moisture we have has not traveled too far into the soil yet so be cautious.

TIVFD 

We Can't Find You !!!!

The TIVFD had a call in the dark hours this morning to an address not marked on the road- in either direction!  Turning the Fire Dept. Vehicles around takes time. That’s time better spent at your emergency scene. Please mark your Lot Number clearly at your driveway, visible from both directions. This By-Law helps us to help you when you really need the help. 

TIVFD 

PS. Aggressive Fire Safety can make a lot number post for you.  There are many examples around the island and are highly visible from both sides. 

Limited Postal Service: Monday to Wed, Sept 10-12

I will be away for a short holiday Monday to Wednesday, September 10-12.

The post office will have limited service as Mindy will be taking over as she has many other duties to perform during these days.

Thank you for your patience.

Post Master Kevin

Free Glass Patio Door

Aluminum framed 72” wide x 80” sliding glass patio door, dual pane with good seals.

Door rollers are a bit rough, but could be replaced.

Would also work as a hot bed cover in the garden.

Currently in solid waste yard for pickup. 

Ron & Eleanor 250 416 0282

Humpback Whale Presentation

If you are available and have time, I would strongly recommend attending Jackie Hildering's presentation on Saturday night (7 pm) at the Portal.

She is an expert on all things whale in BC and is a terrific and entertaining speaker with outstanding photographic material. 

See you there:-),

Andy Lamb

What's Fresh at jollity FARM? Open Saturday 9-1

The sweetest non-GMO corn from our friends at Silver Rill.

*email to reserve info@jollityfarm.ca

Plus:

- Jollity Pasture raised heritage breed pork sausages - red Thai, wild mushroom & rosemary, arugula & pecorino, apricot & ginger, chorizo verde

- Jollity organically grown garlic. 

- Habitat livestock coop cured goat sausage - North African, organic apricot & pistachio

- Jollity apples & pears

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Thank You from the Kempes

Dear Thetis Islanders 

A huge thank you to all of you who could come out to our farewell party.

We were overwhelmed by your kind words and support. We do often hear that we will be missed, and truth be told we will miss you too.

Thetis is dear to our hearts and we look forward to many visits and chats as we bump into each other. We also got a new landline 250-416-7604 and 9931 Maple Street is where you can find us.

Much love 

The Kempes

Hours Changed for Lynne Smith CVRD Candidate Meeting

I will have open hours at Forbes Hall, on Saturday, September 15 from 1 PM to 4 PM.  This is a change from my posters for the presentation/discussion, as a candidate to represent our area on the CVRD.

See you there!

Lynne Smith

Tonight at the Nature House: Humpback Whales

with Marine Educations and Research Society (MRS) researcher Jackie Hildering

In addition to sharing MERS’ research on Humpback feeding strategies and rate of entanglement, Jackie will discuss how the fortunate return of these giants from the brink of extinction necessitates increased boater awareness about avoiding collision and what to do if entanglement is witnessed.

 As an educator, cold water diver and underwater photographer, Jackie is known as “The Marine Detective” with on-camera experience including being featured on Animal Planet’s “Wild Obsession” series and in the BBC productions “New threat to Canada's Pacific Humpback Whales?” and “Ingenious Animals”.  She has been referenced as the standup comic of marine conservation.

This event indeed promises to be informative and entertaining!

At the Portal, 254 North Cove Rd. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the presentation starts at 7:00 pm. Free entry. Donations to ThINC and MERS welcome.