5th Wheel for Sale

Click here for full information.

TIRRA General Meeting ~ Thursday June 27th

There will be a TIRRA General Meeting on Thursday June 27th at 7:00 pm.  Committee reports, further discussion re our Solid Waste System Charter, and whatever you bring up.  Please note the new start time.

Ernie Hunter 252-0144

Looking for God in the Forest ~ Dale Burkholder

Longtime Thetis Island resident Dale Burkholder has just published a new book:

Looking For God in the Forest

Poster and Information

BC Ferries Releases Year End Results

Good morning folks,

Click here to read BC Ferries Year-End Results.  

A modest 'profit' of $15 million compared to a loss of $9 million last year. Higher fares and government contributions along with lower than budgeted spending are the main drivers...

Regards

Keith W. Rush FAC Chair

Chemainus-Thetis Island-Penelakut Island Ferry Advisory Committee

Celebration of Life ~ Art Cameron

Saturday June 29th, 2013

1784 Adanac St, Victoria

Starts at 4:00PM

Light Refreshments, Beer & Wine will be available.

Burial on Thetis Island

Sunday, June 30th at 2:00PM

Phone: 867-334-1254 for info

Big Brothers Big Sisters Fund Run

Dear family, friends, and colleagues,

“The Run – 100K for 100 Years”

When it comes to raising money for Big Brothers Big Sisters, I am shameless.

If you have already sponsored me for our 100 km relay this Sunday, please pat yourself on the back! If you haven't, please consider clicking on the link below.

Our goal is $25,000 and we are well over halfway there!

(DONATE HERE)

This will be my ONLY fundraising request for the year.

Thank you in advance for your support. It means a lot to me!

Kind regards,

Diana Alfred

Canada Day Weekend Concert with Andy McCormack ~ June 30th

To celebrate Canada Day weekend Telegraph Harbour Marina invites Thetis Island residents to listen, dance and be entertained by Andy McCormack’s band “Tropic Mayhem”. On Sunday nightJune 30th at 7:15pm come and enjoy music by the beach boys, the Tokens, Jimmy Buffet, Bob Marley, Bedouin Soundclash and more...

Children to be accompanied by their parents please.

Out of courtesy to our Crew, please pack out all your garbage.

Quiet time will be respected.

Enjoy,

Tara & Ron

Camp Columbia Liquidation Sale

The first sale of camp Columbia assets, this Saturday and Sunday, June 22&23. 

Everything must go, there is a large By Donation section, take what you need, pay what you think is fair.

Starts at 10 til 4. Hope to see you there. 

Thanks,

Dave

dharden4@telus.net

55 Gallon Fish Tank & Motorino Electric Scooter for Sale

For full information on both items, and photos, please click here.

Will trade Solar Art for:

Solar panels

Deep discharge 12 volt battery

12 volt DC to 120 volt AC inverter

Electric bicycle

Battery lawn mower

Battery  string trimmer

Solarbud    solarbud@telus.net

July 1st Sailpast ~ Start Thetis Island Marina 1:30PM

Photo from last year's sailpast.

We start at Thetis Island Marina and swim, sail, yacht, boat or paddle south around Tent Island and Penelakaut Island - then north around the north tip of Thetis Island.  We leave the marina at 1:30PM

After the sailpast we will gather at Don and Gwen Hunter's beach for dinner (supplied) and music by Johnny Hannah and Bob Pickell.  The cost for each person is $15.00 payable at the beach.  

For info call 250-246-4209

When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors

During the summer in Canada, lightning strikes every three seconds. Besides causing power outages and forest fires, lightning strikes can also seriously injure or kill.

Through recent advances in detection technology, Environment Canada’s Meteorological Service has improved its ability to track lightning and display high risk lightning areas. The new Canadian Lightning Danger Map can be found on Weather.gc.ca. These maps are updated at an interval of 10 minutes and are based on recent lightning observations.

A new video showing "How to Use the Canadian Lightning Danger Map" can be found on the Lightning in Canada website. The video will help users understand how to use the new lightning danger map and stay safe.

Most importantly, if the map indicates that you are in a danger area, or if you hear thunder, you should go to a safe location, either a building with plumbing and wiring or an all metal vehicle. Stay there for 30 minutes following the last rumble of thunder. Why stay inside so long? Research in North America shows that 1/3 of lightning injuries and fatalities occur in the early stages of a storm, 1/3 at the peak of a storm and 1/3 once the peak of the storm has passed by.

Are you planning a camping trip this summer? Do you spend time boating or waterskiing? Are you organizing an outdoor public event? Visit the Lightning in Canada website to find the latest lightning preparedness tips and how to stay safe.

Environment Canada issues Severe Thunderstorm Watches and Warnings when severe weather such as large hail, strong winds, heavy downpours, or even tornadoes are possible. When planning outdoor activities this summer, it is important to listen to weather forecasts, and to keep an eye on the sky as weather conditions can change quickly.

Please contact your regional Warning Preparedness Meteorologist if you have questions or need more information on Lightning Safety Week, on the Canadian Lightning Danger Map or Lightning in Canada.

Warning Preparedness Meteorologist: 1-866-672-5463

Lightning in Canada website: www.ec.gc.ca/foudre-lightning

Canadian Lightning Danger Maps: http://weather.gc.ca/lightning/index_e.html

Remember the lightning safety rule: When thunder roars, go indoors!

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

Thetis Island Fire Dept.