Free: Planters

Planters for free. Text 250 580-8925 for address.

Wendy

Fire Hazard Moving to High on Saturday

The Fire Hazard is moving up to 4, or HIGH HAZARD, on Saturday. Work in or near the woods that can produce sparks from exhaust or striking rocks (excavating, mowing, milling etc.) must cease by 1 pm and a 2-hour fire watch posted (stay on site to look for smoke). Have water and a tool on site.

Campfires with permits are still allowed, but we urge you to use your propane campfire appliance (does not require a permit) instead if available.

Please be safe and report all daytime smoke columns to 911.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck
Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Environment Canada Weather Message

Weather Pattern: The first province-wide heat will begin Friday over the coast and spread across the interior this weekend as a ridge of high pressure settles over the province. This multi-day event may continue into mid-late next week. However, the exact duration of this event remains uncertain and may lengthen/shorten. In the event that the warming extends past the forecast period, listed impacts may increase from a prolonged period of above-seasonal temperatures.

• Forecast Temperatures: Coast: 25-30⁰C (Coastal inland sections: Up to 32 ⁰C). Communities nearest the Strait of Georgia may see some reprieve from the heat due to the cooling effects of a sea breeze (local wind).

Environment Canada

REMEMBER TO DRINK MORE WATER THAN YOU THINK YOU NEED. KEEP HYDRATED TO KEEP HEALTHY.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck
Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Cedar Beach Pizza Sold out until Wednesday July 10

Sorry we have orders on the wall for all our cheese. Stocking up Tuesday in Victoria.
Today has been crazy! Taking orders for the 10th and beyond!
Thanks for your patience!
Virginia
250-246 9770

Chest Freezer for Sale

We have an older model Kenmore 16 cu. ft. white chest freezer for sale. It is not pretty but it works really well. Asking $50.00 or will trade for plants.

Sandy
cell: 604 615 8285
email: sandy.hirtz@gmail.com

Portable Mixer 4 Sale

Lightly used KOBALT brand ( Lowes/Rona ) 4cu.ft. mixer
Mdl. SGY-CMI Item #0241568
115 VAC. ½ HP. electric drive motor
HDPE rotomolded drum .... no rusting , easy cleanup.
Used for mixing potting soil, compost, and one concrete job.
Lifetime service warranty by Rona Canada
Currently $399.00 USD +taxes.
$400.00 CDN. (delivered on Thetis Island)

Hugh

For additional info. or pictures please contact @ ve7ssr@gmail.com

Free

1) Free hand-crafted single kayak
One small fixable leak on top seam

2) Free bamboo roll up window shade
Approx 4x5’

3) Free Mexican Style Porcelain sink (no faucet) with wood cabinet

If interested please text or call
604-612-9562
Krista

Forbes Hall Nurse Practitioner Clinic Closed: Tuesday, July 2nd

Nurse Practitioner, Erin Van Wieren, will be away the first week of July.
Brittany Morrison will provide virtual and telephone locum coverage on Tuesday, July 2nd.
Also, no virtual or telephone appointments will be taken for Thursday, July 4th.
Appointments can be made by calling 250-739-5700, extension 54814.

Forbes Hall Health Services Group

Reminder: Thetis Infrastructure Task Group - Public Meeting at Forbes Hall: 7 Pm Tuesday, July 2nd

The Thetis Infrastructure Task Group is made up of TIRRA (Thetis Island Residents and Ratepayers Association – Solid Waste Yard), TIPC (Thetis Island Port Commission – Community Dock & Boat Launch), TIID (Thetis Island Improvement District – TIVFD/Firehall) and TICA (Thetis Island Community Association – Forbes Hall Community Centre).

For the past 6 months our group has been working with the CVRD on their funding, planning, and assistive work for Thetis Island. Each year Thetis Island pays about 1/3 of Area G’s taxes, yet we only make up 1/4 of the population. Most funding goes to services Thetis Island residents rarely access.

We would like to hear from the community. Property Tax Day is July 2nd and we thought it appropriate to hold the meeting on this date.

There will be brief introduction statements by each of the four groups, and a 10-minute financial presentation by Paul Duncan before we open the floor to you. All concerns, questions and ideas will be recorded for use in our future meetings with the CVRD.

See Background Taxation Report here: https://static1.1.sqspcdn.com/static/f/1330286/28655882/1719841736077/Background-Phase_1_Report_June_30_2024.pdf?token=N40eQpC%2BoarwqOwGLu%2BGGh2ah4E%3D

Looking forward to seeing you!

Thetis Infrastructure Task Group

Ann Dickie, TICA; Keith Rush, TIID; David Reay, TIPC; Gord Prescott, TIRRA; Wendy Hinsperger, TIRRA; Paul Duncan, Financial Analyst

Background Taxation Report, July 2, 2024 Public Meeting

This report provides background information for the upcoming meeting and is available:  

https://static1.1.sqspcdn.com/static/f/1330286/28655882/1719841736077/Background-Phase_1_Report_June_30_2024.pdf?token=N40eQpC%2BoarwqOwGLu%2BGGh2ah4E%3D

I will be highlighting some of the information in this report during my Financial Presentation on July 2nd. If you want to follow the Presentation, please bring your last 2 years Property Tax Notices to the meeting.

Paul Duncan, Thetis Island Resident and Financial Analyst

Rainfall Stats: June 2024

June 2024: 41.3 mm
June 2023: 18.6 mm
Average June: 32.2 mm

June 2024 YTD: 582.0 mm
June 2023 YTD: 426.8 mm
Average YTD: 501.1 mm

Lowest June: 6 mm in 2015
Highest June: 62 mm in 2012

Keith Rush

The People’s Apothecary Garden - Plant of the Week #14 - Mullein

Is that giant lamb’s ear?! No! It’s ‘great mullein’ (Verbascum thapsus)! Like lamb’s ear, mullein can get quite fuzzy, but unlike lamb’s ear, it doesn’t hug the earth. Great mullein can grow quite large and in charge - stretching upwards of 10 feet tall! It’s a biennial plant, and in its second year of growth it produces a tall stock and showers petite yellow flowers down upon its large leaves. These flowers can be eaten, but more excitingly, mullein is a well-known expectorant, meaning it can help the body ‘expel’ excess mucus while also producing soothing anti-inflammatory properties.

Link to plant card for more details: www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/single-post/plant-of-the-week

THINC