Kayaks Needed ~ July 22 & 23

Looking for kayaks with life jackets, skirts and paddles to rent for a July 22 and 23 ladies get-a-away.

Please call 604 820 6606 or sandy.hirtz@gmail.com

Quarterly Deadline ~ Aug. 10

This is your first heads-up that the deadline for articles, stories, pictures, ads, notices - whatever - for the September 1st issue of the Quarterly is August 10th.  If you anticipate a story going in but can't quite make the deadline, call Veronica at 250 246 1509 or email her at veronicashelford@gmail.com so we know what to expect and can leave space.  

Carol Sowerby will be doing the ads for this issue, so send any new ads, or changes to old ones, to sowerby@seaside.net.

Thanks as always to everyone who contributes to our island magazine!

Septic Share

If anyone is having their septic tank pumped in the next week would you please get in contact with me.  moorejanet@shaw.ca   250 245 2252  

Thank you

Janet

Free Fence Panels

Free: Used T & G cedar fence panels with lattice top. Stained Cape Cod Gray.

Qty: 4    Height: 69 in.   Width: 56 in.

Phone: 250-246-2966

2014 Summer Soiree & Art Auction: Get your tickets now...

When:   Saturday, August 9, 2014

5:00PM Art and services silent auctions

           Wine/beer and appetizers sales

6:30PM Dinner served in the tennis court

Where: Forbes Hall

What:   art auction in the main hall

           live and silent auctions of goods and services

            Moroccan-inspired menu

            music  performed by vocalist and guitarist, Barra

            performance by our own Gypsy Dancers  of the Salish Sea

Tickets: $25 for adults; $8 for kids

Contact: Ellen Rush ellenrush@gmail.com or 250-416-0013

Join us for this popular summer evening jointly hosted by the Thetis Island Community Association and Thetis Island Community Fund. Funds from the Soiree support these two community-based organizations so they may continue their valuable contributions to the Island. TICA maintains Forbes Hall and grounds so that all Islanders may participate in social, fitness and educational activities offered at the center.  The Community Fund supports the community in the areas of education, health care, senior services and the ability to support charitable organizations that benefit Thetis Islanders.

Don’t be disappointed. Last year’s event was sold out! Buy your tickets now!

Ragged Island

As most of you are aware, Ragged Island is an "unofficial" (at this point in time) bird and marine life habitat.

It is unfortunately, not officially protected. That leaves the responsible, careful , protective use of it up to us.

Many of us love the ability to take boat trips to the Island, to spend a few very special unique hours on this piece of paradise; especially this time of year! 

Please, remind visitors and others; of the following:

No Pets,

No Fires

No Over Night Camping

Do not go near active or inactive bird nests

Stay away from baby seals

 

Thank you for helping protect this very special habitat!

 

Steve Frankel

Lost Metal Wallet

One of our crew members, Taylor Gates, lost her colourful metal clip on wallet yesterday somewhere

between Telegraph Harbour Marina and the ferry. It contains her BC Experience ferry card, her drivers license, bank card a Pharma Save card.

If any one should find it please contact Tara at Telegraph Harbour Marina (250) 246-9511.

Thank you.

Rebar or Metal Rod Wanted

Does anyone on Thetis have any spare rebar or other metal rods?
We want to stake up some trees that are falling over...

Thanks,
Jonathan Thornburg (jthorn@astro.indiana.edu)

Smoking Banned on Community Trail.

With the COMPLETE FIRE BAN starting Monday, July 14th, due to the EXTREME Fire Hazard rating, smoking is prohibited on the Community Trail (Lawrence Trail) by order of the Fire Chief.

If you are a smoking elsewhere outdoors, please field strip your cigarette butt when finished and dispose of it safely.

TIVFD

Burchell Hill Nature Reserve Project

Information Session

Saturday July 12, 3 pm to 5pm

Forbes Hall

Presented by ThINC ( Thetis Island Nature Conservancy)

This project is a wonderful opportunity to preserve 40 acres of at risk Coastal Douglas Fir and Arbutus woodlands here on Thetis Island.

If you have already made a pledge or are interested in doing so or just interested come and find out what it is all about!

All are Welcome!

We look forward to presenting the details of the agreement and providing information about our fundraising plans. We welcome your fundraising ideas! 

ThINC@thetisisland.net

Hazard Rating Climbing

We will be going to EXTREME Fire Hazard on Monday, July 14th.  There will be no open burning allowed starting Monday July 14th.  This means NO Campfires.
Propane BBQs are allowed if safety precautions are in place.  Propane BBQs do not produce sparks and are in an enclosed metal case.
No campfire permits will be approved for campfires after Sunday July 13th.  If you already have your campfire permit in place for the weekend, be extremely cautious with your campfire.  Do not light it if conditions are windy.  Watch it at all times.  Extinguish it so well that you would not be worried about placing a baby's bare bottom on the ashes.
Starting Monday, July 14th, please report all smoke sightings to 911.
There have been several bush fires around us recently, including today, and the forecast is for drying winds and very high temperatures this coming week.

Be safe, and be alert.
Thank you.
Thetis Island Fire Dept.

Boat for Sale

2008 Maxum Bow Rider, Family Fun Boat. 135 Hp Mercruiser, less than 100 hours running time.  New top and back curtain.  Comes with trailer.    12,500.00

250-246-9602

Sandy Lottis