ThINC ~ 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!

e-mail: ThINC@thetisisland.net

Click here to go to ThINC's webpage.

Sunday Market 9:30AM ~ 1PM

This week we have fresh baking, Thetis Island Lamb, Hot Sauce, Carvings, Veggies, Jewellery, Gourmet Salts, Pottery and assorted Arts and Crafts.

We would love to see you!

 

Thanks

The Sunday Market Team

at the Pavilion ~ Telegraph Harbour Marina

for more photos of Sunday Market, click here

Disposal of Expired Marine Flares

Expired marine flares?

The procedure is for you to take them to Nanaimo to The Harbour Chandler at 52 Esplanada (250-753-2425).

The RCMP no longer accept them, and they in turn take theirs to the Harbour Chandler where they are collected with others and eventually taken to Pacific Blasting & Disposal in Burnaby for destruction ( the RCMP have trained the staff there).  

Flares are expired after four years and some marine supplies businesses will take your expired ones when you purchase new ones from them.  They all eventually make their way to Pacific Blasting & Demolition in Burnaby.

I just checked with the Marine Branch of the RCMP in Nanaimo, and was told Harbour Chandler was the only place to take them "locally".  Transport Canada has a 2011 Memo out on this topic and says pretty much the same thing.  They are also considering extending the expiry dates on new flares, but there is no information out on that, that I could find.

The TIVFD used to take them for you and deliver them to the local RCMP detachment,  but both Ladysmith & Duncan RCMP will no longer accept them from us so we no longer wish to take them either.  You will have to make a trip to Nanaimo.  Expired flares are explosive devices and are prohibited in general waste and landfills.

J. Caldbeck

Fire Chief TIVFD 

Free Family Movie Night

~ at the Thetis Island Fire hall

Featured movie: Far from Home; the Adventures of Yellow Dog  

This Canadian wilderness adventure about a lost boy and his dog was filmed right here in the beautiful Gulf Islands!

Monday, July 7th  6:30PM

Seating is limited to about 35 so be sure to come early.
Come check out the fire hall and learn about campfire safety!

Sponsored by the Thetis Island Nature Conservancy (ThINC)Donations always welcome!

2014 Summer Soiree

Don’t miss the event of the summer! Co- hosted by TICA and the Thetis Island Community Fund, the 2014 Soiree offers a Moroccan-inspired menu, Gypsy King-style music by Barra, and live performances by our own Gypsy Dancers of the Salish Sea.

Date: Saturday, August 9

Time: 5:00PM -   Art and services auction

     -   Wine/beer and appetizers sales

         6:30PM –   Dinner served in the tennis court

Location: Forbes Hall

Tickets: $25 adults; $8 children

Tickets available from Ellen Rush at ellenrush@gmail.com or 250-416-0013.

The success of this community event depends on the support and participation of our community. How can you get involved?

•       Donate art: paintings, prints, drawings, sketches, fiber, woodworking, sculptures and other fine art. Of course, original art is welcome.

•       Donate a service: In the past, people have donated a wide variety of items and services such as firewood, construction and garden services, soil delivery, dinners and brunches, aesthetic services, massages- Gloria even donated a pie a month for a year. The possibilities are endless. Put on your creative caps!

•       Loan us an easel for art display.

•       Volunteer to make this event spectacular.

And of course – BUY A TICKET and invite your friends to join you!!!!

To donate art or service, to lend an easel or to volunteer contact Ellen at ellenrush@gmail.com or 250-416-0013. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to attend this popular summer event which supports Forbes Hall, our bustling community center, and contributes to the Community Fund’s ongoing support of Thetis Islanders.

Happy Canada Day from the Hadfield Brothers

Composting Toilet for Sale

For sale: Sun Mar Composting Toilet Excel model

This unit is in good working order and is perfect for a construction project or summer cottage. New they list for over $1800. Asking price $500.. Phone Rodney Brownlee at 250-246-4303

Alcoholics Anonymous

Thetis Island Discussion Group meets every Monday night at 6pm in the library at Forbes Hall. We have 5 members who attend on a regular basis and fellow AA members from other AA groups in the Cowichan Valley frequently attend our meetings.

Anyone who has a desire to stop drinking is welcome to attend.

For more information feel free to contact Rodney at 250-246-4303  or Chad at 250-246-5269

July 1st Pancake Day

Cafe TICA will cook breakfast for you.

Along with Pancakes, Bacon, and fresh fruit we are adding Scrambled Eggs, Bacon and more Fresh Fruit to the menu.

Muffins, coffee, tea and orange juice will also be sold.

Remember we will also have games and a crafts table for the kiddies thanks to Auntie Helen.

So come on by for breakfastm and a visit with friends and neighbours and help support this TICA fundraiser.

Any Questions you can call me: Gloria 250-246-3091

Bread Orders

It is my pleasure to announce that I am now taking orders for my home baked sourdough bread.

Here is your choice of loaves:

- French country sourdough: $4.00

- Cowichan Red sourdough (made from a locally grown & stone ground red wheat): $4.50

- Poppy seed sourdough braid: $5.00

All breads are hand crafted using flours from organically grown grain.

Next week bread will be available on Thursday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 5th. As sourdough is a time-based process, I require a 48-hour notice on all orders. 

There will be limited availability so make sure you place your order in time!

Contact:

anais.gerber@tarao.org or 514-241-8638

I look forward to baking for you!

Anais

Found: Dishes

Last weekend we had a wonderful retirement celebration for Arlene Kasting. After we cleaned up we found two empty dishes that need to find their way back home.

1. A ceramic pie dish with blue edging and vine pattern about 10" diameter

2. A glass casserole dish 7x11"

If you own one of these please call Ruth at 250-246-3847

Rainfall Data

This note is a follow up to my April rainfall summary. By way of background, I have been keeping track of rainfall (as many other folks on the Island do as well) at our property on Foster Point Road for over 5 years.  All readings are in millimetres (mm), and include an estimate for snow.  This month for comparison purposes, I have included the yearly totals for Victoria Airport. I will do another summary at the end of the third quarter (September). 

                    2014     2013     2012     2011     2010     2009

Jan              107         88        162       139       210       79                

Feb              179         58        104         77       122       48

Mar              128         68        154       129         93       81

Q-1              414        214       420       345       425      208

Apr               43          41           64         42         66        30

May              32          58           47         53         89        30

Jun               13          42           62         10         31        15

Q-2               88        141         173       105       186        75

YTD             502        355         593       450       611      283

Yrly Total      502       610        1118      791      1189     846

Victoria        499       588          960      818        917      832

Keith Rush

15 Foster Point Road