Cellphone Missing

Older cellphone missing.  In brown woven case. 

If you've found it please call Carol at 250-246-3699.

Interested in Solar Energy?

Are you interested in solar energy? Curious about community solar projects?  Tired of BC Hydro's escalating rates? Want to reduce your carbon footprint and take action on climate change?

Viridian Energy Co-operative will be coming to Thetis on August 4th to present a community information session on solar energy, as well as providing home consultations by appointment.

Viridian is a Cowichan Valley worker-owned co-operative whose driving purpose is the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. Viridian specializes in the design and installation of renewable energy and energy recovery options.

When: Friday August 4

Time: 9 a.m -11 a.m. Community Information Session at the Nature House at The Portal (former Camp Columbia - watch for the Nature House sign on North Cove Rd.) By donation to ThINC. Everyone welcome.

In the afternoon: Pre-booked home consultations. Contact Maureen Loiselle at 250-246-2184 to book your appointment. Cost: $50

We hope you'll take advantage of this great opportunity.

The ThINC board

Library ~ New Materials

Some of the new materials at in the library:

Norwegian Wood by Lars Mytting  634 using firewood

Unsinkable by Silken Lauren 797 memoir

The Natural World 031 encyclopedia

Edge of Nowhere by Elizabeth George fiction mystery

Deadly Stakes by J.A. Jance fiction mystery

Enjoy!

Celine

PS Library Book & Bake Sale Saturday August 5 at 10AM

Welcome Package for New Islanders

As part of the new "Welcome to Thetis Island" package being developed we wonder if there are any businesses out there who would like to offer a small gift certificate to be included in the package. This can be a great way to introduce new folks to your services. Please contact me if you are interested or have any questions.

Sincerely,

Sue French

zuzu416@gmail.com

or 250-416-0373

Roadside Grasses

Grant Gordon, our great roadways works manager on Thetis, called the TIVFD to say the mower isn't coming back to mow the road edges before we get a lot of rain. 

With the fire risk from tossed cigarette butts, hot exhaust when parking on tall grass, and sparks, we are asking that if you have the time and the ability please weed whack or mow your road frontage edge.  This will help lower the fire risk. 

Some of our property owners already do that as a safety courtesy to our many walkers, and thank you for that.

TIVFD

Looking For Recommendation For An Archaeology Company

I am looking for recommendations of an archaeologist/ archaeology company.   If anyone on Thetis has recently had an archaeology assessment done and has  recommendations I would appreciate you contacting me

Email mcgarve@gmail.com /. Cell 604 657 2921.  

Thanks.

Kathleen McGarvey

Library Book and Bake Sale August 5

Set aside the date!!  The annual Book and Bake Sale will be held on August 5.  This is the one and only yearly fundraiser for our lovely library and has always been successful.

If you would like to help with set up (you get to see the books first), selling or re-boxing (you get to see the books last) after the sale let me know.

Of course there will be the famous bake sale.  If you would like to commit to donating baked goods please let Gloria (246-3091) or myself know.  However, we gratefully accept last minute donations.

Sale set up is Friday August 4 at 1:00.

Sale is Saturday August 5 at 10.  Shifts are 10 to 11:30 and 11:30 to 1:00.

Thank you for your continuing support of our library.

Celine

246-4349

valestrands@gmail.com

Nature House Schedule And Open Hours July 5th-9th

Nature House Open Hours

Wednesday, July 5th: 1 – 4PM

Thursday, July 6th: CLOSED

Friday, July 7th: 11 – 4PM

Saturday, July 8th: 11 – 4PM

Sunday, July 9th 11 – 4PM

July 5

·        Women’s Paddle: 4-5 PM

Meet at The Portal Beach with your boat (canoe, kayak, etc…) for a relaxing evening paddle. All skill levels welcome!

July 7

·        Sea Star Day: 11-4 PM

Come to the Nature House for a day of sea star-themed crafts, games, and view the variety of species of sea stars in our Seaquarium.

July 8

·        Outdoor Survival Camp: 1-4 PM

Have you ever wanted to know what to do if you were stranded on Thetis Island? Join us for outdoor survivorship and orienteering activities. Learn how to collect and purify water, build a shelter, make food and survive out in the wilderness with many hands-on activities!

July 9

·        Make and Use a Plankton Net: 1-4 PM

Did you know there are millions of tiny creatures living in the waters just off the beaches of Thetis Island? These creatures—plankton—are important food sources for each other, as well as other marine life! Many marine biologists have specialized plankton nets that are capable of removing these critters from the water, but often cost upwards of $500. We will be showing you how to construct your own and you will be able to use it to view the plankton species from the beaches using our microscope!

As with all of our programs, each is by donation to ThINC, or free if you’ve purchased a membership. Friends of the Nature House summer memberships are still available ($25/individual, $50/family)! If you have any questions regarding the Nature House programming, or would like to get involved, contact Danny at danny@cowichanlandtrust.ca.

Motorized Wheelchairs on Public Roads

The question was raised as to what side of the road motorized wheelchairs, or other medical motorized vehicles should drive on, and whether the drivers are required to wear helmets.  The answer is that they should follow the same rules as pedestrians, driving close to the curb on the left, facing the traffic. Helmets are not specified. Further details can be found at:

http://www.icbc.com/vehicle-registration/specialty-vehicles/Low-powered-vehicles/Pages/Motorized-wheelchairs.aspx

Graeme Shelford

Chair, TIRRA Transportation Committee

Thank You

A Big Thank You to the kind person who found our escaped mooring buoy and then attached it for us again. It is very much appreciated.

Char & Sven Aaberg

BOTH SOLD ~ Bike & Inflatable Canoe for Sale

Inflatable canoe w/paddles, backpack, and foot pump: $150 Helios by INNOVA

Mercalli Bicycle, Helmet, + 2 extra tubes: $40 XTI-21 Frame size16"

For pictures email: jnshill2@gmail.com

or Call: Jim Hill 1-806-535-3539 or 1-806-535-1099

Thetis Island Fire Ban ~ Midnight July 5th

Thetis Island will be under a complete fire ban as of midnight Wednesday July 5th, 2017.  No further campfire permits will be issued.

Prohibited fires:

• ·      campfires
• ·      fires burning woody debris in outdoor stoves or fireplaces
• ·      the use of tiki torches, fireworks, firecrackers, sky lanterns, burning barrels or burning cages of any        size or description
• ·      the use of binary exploding targets (e.g. for rifle target practice)

Propane campfire appliances with CSA approved labels will continue to be allowed during this ban. 

This prohibition will remain in effect on Thetis Island until October 31st or until further notification.

As of Thursday noon, all fires in the Coastal Fire Region (excluding the Tofino/Ucluelet fog zone) will be prohibited so if you plan on camping in a Provincial Park you should take your portable propane campfire appliance with you.

Click here to view news release.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck, LAFC