Planned Power Outage

Where: Pilkey Point Road and all adjacent side streets

When: Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Time: noon to 2:00 pm

BC Hydro needs to switch off power in the Pilkey Point area for about 2 hours for system maintenance. To keep crews and the public safe, power must be switched of while the work is being completed.

To protect your equipment from damage during the outage, please turn off all lights, electrical heaters, and major appliances, and unplug all electronics.

Visit www.bchydro.com/outages or call 1 800 BC Hydro (1 800 224 9376) for more information.

Campfire & Fireworks Prohibition

Please note the Province-wide Information Bulletin posted at http://www.thetisislandfire.ca/public%20service%20announcements/2017FLNR0131-001263.pdf .

The Coastal Fire Centre currently has a Category 2 open fire prohibition. With the Canada Day long weekend coming up we know that there are some who would like to set off fireworks but they are prohibited within the Coastal Fire Centres jurisdiction. If you would like to enjoy a fireworks display please go to a public event put on by a local town, city, or regional district. Local government has the resources to carry out these events safely.

We wish everyone a safe and happy Canada Day

Marg Drysdale

Coastal Fire Centre

Saturday Market

Saturday market at Thetis island Marina and Pub starts 10 to 1 this weekend do the loop see you there.

Friends of the Nature House

Nature lovers, here's your chance to be a 'friend of the nature house' with a membership (family $50, individual $25) to ThINC's 2017 summer nature program.  You will enjoy unlimited visits to the Nature House and our exciting new Seaquarium touch tank during open hours, guaranteed registration for most scheduled activities and special events, library book loan and lots of fun crafts. We have programs and activities for all ages throughout the summer months.

Come and sign up this weekend at the Nature House during our grand opening on Saturday from 11-4 or Sunday 1-5. While you're there, check out our displays, help us christen the Nature House by joining in on two fun group art projects, and on Sunday share a picnic potluck lunch with friends from the Thetis community at 1 pm. After lunch, for the adventurous, dive in with Andy Lamb and Peter Luckham at 2:30.and do some snorkelling to see what lives under the sea on our own doorstep. 

For more information about Friends of the Nature House, call Vicki (246-9126) or Ann (246-8176). 

Rex Heeney ~ Celebration of Life

A memorial celebration for Rex Heeney will be held on Tuesday, July 11th, from 1:30 - 3:30pm. at Bird's Eye Farm, 5881 Genoa Bay Rd. outside Duncan.

Everyone who may remember Rex and his wife Mary from their days on Thetis is welcome to attend.

At the memorial we are encouraging people to share memories and anecdotes from various times and places in his life.  If you can't attend in person (or if you're a reluctant public speaker) a family member would be honoured to share your memories. 

Please contact me by return email. 

adamheeney@gmail.com

Kind regards,

Adam Heeney

Storage Space Needed on Thetis

Looking to rent/borrow storage space for household furniture etc. 10' x 20' ~ 12' x 16' or something comparable.

Need the space effective July 15th/16th.

Please call Megan Sampson

604-916-1211

Keys Found at Saturday Fair

A set of keys was left at the Saturday Fair.

Drop by this Saturday to claim or contact Gloria at 250-246-3091. 

Pickleball

Play once, play twice or play three times a week. Due to popular demand pickleball has been scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30am each week.

Everyone is welcome to come to the tennis court at the community centre to learn and play this fun game.

Any questions? Call Bev Greene at 250-246-3895

Sofa Bed for Free

Free for the taking, sofa bed in good condition other than a cat scratching on the front of the arm. Suitable for a cabin not big but quite heavy.

Click here to view.

Shirley 250-246-1816

Multi-Tool Found

Last week, a students spotted a multi tool in the parking lot of the school and turned it in. Have you lost yours ? Please call the school 250-246-9632 to identify.

Or after hours, call Simone Luckham 250-246-4802

SOLD! Boat for Sale

17' Fiberglass Boat with 50HP 2 Stroke motor with control. New steering cable and helm. New floor and foam. Will not sink.

Will throw in free trailer. It's steel but still works great. $3,500 

Please email lovemyislandlife@gmail.com  for more information or pictures.

Bats & Rabies

Cats, Dogs, Bats and Rabies 

Our cat decided to kill a small bat the other day. Here is some very important information and guidelines, regarding what to do, if you experience a similar event. 

*This information comes straight from the "Horses Mouth":

1. Call your Vet, Vet hospital, or, BC Centre for Disease Control

2. With a pair of gloves, place the dead bat in a secure container

3. If possible, take the bat container to the nearest Vet. They will send it for testing immediately

4. If you can not get off Island right away, place the container in your freezer until the day you can go. In udder words the victim, "is on ice", until you can get it to the Vet.

5. If you have more than one pet, you must ensure they have up-to-date rabies vaccines.

6. Depending on test results, your pets may need a booster shot.

7. Thoroughly clean all pet water, food dishes, especially, if, like our dog and cat, they share drinking water and lick each other.

8. Stay clear of injured and or bats displaying "unusual" behavior

9. "Rabies is a potentially life threatening disease to humans and pets"

10. If you find a dead bat, ask your Vet or the Vet hospital what to do

*Note: There is no cost for the bat rabies testing. This information was provided by our animals’ veterinarian in Chemainus, and VA or Vet by the CDC.

We hope this information helps,

Steve & Myla (PH# 250-246-2099)