Need to Share a Septic Pump-Out?

If you need to share a pump-out please call 250 246-2096 and leave your name and number

Pot of Gold Roadside Stand ~ Opens May 19th

Pot of Gold Coffee's ‘the Nugget’ Roadside Stand will be open on Saturday featuring Anaïs’ delicious treats, breads, and unique art.  

Many varieties of coffee beans will be available too.  

The Nugget is 20 years old this year but has a fresh new coat of paint and is getting all spiffied up and ready for the season.  Come by for a visit,  we look forward to seeing you.  

Open every Saturday 10-2, starting May 19th.

For Sale & Freebies

MOTORINO XPV ELECTRIC SCOOTER (you can see pics on google)

No drivers license required and no insurance,  free helmet

Must be 16 to drive on street.  Maximum weight 225 lbs

Perfect for running around on Thetis (except the giant hill on Pilkey)

$975,00 Very good condition. price for new is $2300.00

PHOENIX HEARTHSTONE WOOD STOVE model 8612 (see pics on google)

Brown frame with walls and top made of soapstone. soft gentle heat

The specs say it heats up to 2000 square feet

Certified and in good condition

Will deliver on Thetis

$1000.00  works great. price for new is $3600.00

START YOUR OWN POTTERY HOBBY

Olympic electric kiln

Small electric potters wheel with stool

30 bottles of glazes

2 bags of clay which need to be rehydrated

Cones and blocks for stacking in kiln

$350.00 for everything

FREEBIES

FREE old steel Rockwell 10 inch table saw

Not enough power for me

Rusty top from working outside this past winter still works well if you need it for smaller jobs

FREE FREE FREE

FREE

Epson Printer work force 320.

Still has some new ink

Works well

FREE FREE FREE

Contact Richard any afternoon at 250-246-2529 or cell 250-246-0566

Anchor for Sale

I have a 70 lb. CQR with 70 feet of 3/8" chain for sale.

Contact Rick at 250 246 1887.

Price is negotiable somewhere around $700.00 all found or best offer open for trade at or near same value. 

For Sale: Camper Jacks

2 Hi-Jacker hydraulic camper jacks for sale, 52 1/2" retracted.

Corner jacks for pickup truck campers.  - $100 total - on Thetis Island.

arthurgooding@gmail.com, phone# in Thetis phone book

Fire Hazard Rating

The Fire Hazard Rating for our area rose to HIGH HAZARD on Monday.  

After today, Tuesday May 15th, no hand piled yard waste Fire Permits will be issued.  All present Permits for yard waste fires expire today.  

Campfire Permits are not affected at this time and small evening campfires, properly supervised and with water at site for thorough extinguishing are allowed.  

TIVFD

Important Message / Animal Control

There have been a number of incidents in our community involving aggressive behaviour of dogs, as well as dogs roaming unattended. There also seems to be some misinformation regarding who manages Animal Control and what authority, if any, is responsible for enforcement of animal control issues on Thetis Island. The answer is the CVRD, AKA, Cowichan Valley Regional Authority.

In fact, there is a By-Law Enforcement Agency that is responsible for handling animal control incidents and concerns for our Electoral Area (G)

Here is the information: 

Coastal Animal Control Services of BC; coastalanimalservices.com / PH# 250-748-3395

CVRD Info website: https://www.cvrd.bc.ca/2751/Dogs 

We have been assured, CVRD officers will get involved.

The CVRD has options for addressing these issues

Many thanks to Marnie Eggen, Islands Trust (Planner),

Peter Luckham, our LTC, Island's Trust for their support and following through with CVRD, and  many Thanks to the CVRD staff!

So, it looks like we don't have a "bone to pick" with CVRD!

Feel free to call: 250-246-2099 if you need more  information. Don't feel you're "barking up the wrong tree" either

Steve, (Acting).Chair/Pres, TIRRA Executive 

***Ahhh, the dog daze of summer are upon us***

Chest Freezer Wanted

Chris and Susy Fordham are looking for a chest freezer. Please call 250-252-0699

Wildfire Season

It's not even mid-May and a serious bush fire occurred in North Oyster on Sunday with three Fire Depts responding .  

The Sunday sun and heat saw our area nearing the "30/30" crossover...meaning that the temperature approached 30 degrees Celsius and the humidity dropped to close to or even below 30%.  

The 30/30 crossover means that fires will start faster and we should expect severe burning conditions, erratic fire behaviour, and rapid rate of spread. Please be very careful with your campfire sparks and embers.  If you haven't finished your yard cleanup from winter storms, consider chipping the limbs and branches or burying them.  

Never leave a Fire unattended. Wildfire season is upon us early so we must be extra cautious.

TIVFD

Looking for a Set of Used Oars

Jan and Ken are looking for a pair of old used 7' oars for Jan's picnic boat.

If you happen to have an old set kicking around and no longer need them, we would be happy to put them to use on the boat as the emergency backup.

Many thanks! secretsea@shaw.ca. Or 250-924-1822

Eurasian Collared Doves

These very pretty doves have arrived on Thetis.  You'll hear them first, as they're very talkative and social. As well, they're early risers, and start talking at the first hint of dawn.

Here's a site for more information about these relative newcomers to North America: https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/eurasian-collared-dove

We had a pair on Friday, and now have two pairs visiting.  Picking up grain from the chicken runs, and sharing the feeders with the Band-tailed Pigeons.

internet photo

Ann Dickie

Getting Ready for the Start

Thetis Island Regatta

Click on image to view in full size.

Courtesy of Keith Rush