Mosquitoes

I have been doing some research on these small pests. I have found Mosquito Barrier. I have ordered some as I have not been able to sit outside on the deck all summer.

This product is organic, anyone can spray around their yard. How it works ~ one spray lasts one month, it is made from liquid garlic juice. Mosquitoes can not tolerate Garlic. They use a very strong garlic juice. Odourless to humans, but not to the insects. Mosquito Barrier masks the CO2 odour given off by us. while triggering a defence warning to them that this is not a good place for them to be..I have ordered a bottle.

So here's hoping it's is effective. Sold at Art Knapps   Courtenay  (250) 334 3024

Gillian Gwyer

Lessons Assistance

Hello Thetis Island.

Our family of five recently moved here to Thetis.
We are a Distance Learning  family that mixes Waldorf with regular curriculum. We are looking to find anyone with a specialty who might want to provide lessons to the children (weekly, monthly or one time) . Please contact us with your area of expertise and hourly rate. Some specifics we are seeking include local wild crafting, handwork, art , music (singing / piano) , dance, martial arts, horse riding, local species identification, and pottery.

I am also seeking an EA (education assistant) who can work with my eldest (11) a couple days per week for a few hours. A retired teacher would be welcome , an EA or anyone with experience working with children, especially special needs children. Preference will be given to anyone with a special education, art, nature,  and or Waldorf background. My eldest is interested in nature, wildcrafting, project based learning, herbs and their medicinal uses, art, pottery, and piano.
If this sounds like a job you might be interested in or perhaps you have one of the qualifications but not all, I encourage you to apply. Please send resume and cover letter explaining your experience, personal interests, and why you would like this job.

A flexible schedule and on time payment via Direct Deposit will be offered.

The position will likely begin in early October and end for the year in early June.
Thank you .
Airi
airiane@greenprintstudio.ca

Planned Hydro Outage July 31st

According to the Hydro crew that are working on Island today; there will be a planned outage for tomorrow, Thursday, July 31st. The outage will begin sometime after 10AM and last for most of the day. Please plan accordingly.

If you have a freezer, you may want to consider making blocks of ice to place in your fridge and or coolers.

The weather is supposed to continue being quite hot and dry for the next week.

Steve Frankel 

Camera Club ~ July 31st

Camera Club meets this Thursday 31st July 7pm in the library ~ everyone welcome.

Carol Sowerby

Very Large Hornets Nest ~ Help Needed

We have a very large hornets nets in a yew tree on our property. It is very close to our trailer. At this point they are not bothering us.

So we are wondering if other people have had bad experiences with hornets becoming aggressive later in the summer season. We have had this experience at our home in the interior where they chased us across the yard and stung us and our kids all within a few days.

The nest is too high up to take out with a long bomb. So we would like some feedback. Should we leave them alone and try to co-exist?  Should we try to get rid of them and if so how do we do it?  We would like some feedback.

Thanks

Ken and Genny Redman

gkredman@gmail.com

250-246-2465

Communion Service at Lucy Hayward's

There is a Communion Service at Lucy Hayward's (246-2059), 21 Bella Vista, with Rev. Michael Wimmer, today, Wednesday July 30th at 4:30 pm.  Potluck supper to follow.  ALL are welcome (even if you can not bring something for supper). 

Call for Art

4th Annual Summer Soiree & Art Auction ~ August 9, 2014

Now is the time to plan the art pieces you might like to contribute to the Summer Soiree & Art Auction.

We accept paintings, prints, drawings, sketches, glasswork, fiber, woodworking, sculpture, and other fine art. If you are an artist you may have a piece of original work that you would like to donate or even create something new for the auction.

Art may be dropped off at Forbes Hall August 6, 7 from 10 – 2 and August 8th from 10 – noon.

To donate art, purchase tickets, or for more information contact

Ellen Rush at ellenrush@gmail.com 250-416-0013 or Dee Smith at donella123@aol.com           

The Summer Soiree & Art Auction is a joint fundraiser benefiting both the Thetis Island Community Association and the Thetis Island Community Fund.

Joal Kamps Concert ~ Saturday, August 16th

7:30PM ~ Forbes Hall  

Admission $10.00, kids 12 & under  free.  Refreshments by donation.

The Thetis Island Arts Council invites you to attend an evening filled with fun, stories and songs. Family-friendly singer-songwriter JOAL KAMPS will be sharing material off his new record "Heads is East, Tails Is West", as well as songs off his Award winning album "Sojourner".

By blending storytelling with songwriting, Joal creates "Rocky Mountain Folk-Pop".  www.joalkamps.com

Sailing Ship

Whoever is responsible for the sailing ship models in Telegraph Harbour deserves kudos for delighting us and visitors. 

Thank you! 

Jeannine Caldbeck  

Ed. Note ~ Wally Collishaw is the mastermind behind these beautiful ships.

Lazy Summer Afternoon at Telegraph

Gloria Taylor

Free Windows

2 used thermal pane windows, both open.  70w x 34h and 64w x 70h

can deliver on Thetis if you don't have glass racks.

seaspray@telus.net

Rocking Chair for Sale & Freebies

Two Gold metal mirrored closet doors - 36"x 80".

One 49"w x 23" deep x 32" high bathroom sink with almond countertop with 3 door/ 3 drawer wood vanity below.

One matching above sink wood vanity 48" w x 29 high - 3 mirrored doors with shelving.

One wooden side table, 16" w x 24" deep x16" high, nice piece to refinish.

One white closet, 36" w x 72" high x 21" deep - one side hanging, one side shelves

Two wood entrance doors - 80" x 39" x 1.5" and 80 h x 28 w x 1.5".

Unusual wood rocking chair with matching stool.

$135 or best offer.

Phone Jamie at 780-990-5818