CHEK News Story

Southern Vancouver Island remains under an extreme fire danger rating, and models are predicting smoke to roll into the area early Sunday morning. “On the southern tip of the Island, we have extremely dry forest fuels and the fire risk is very serious. New fires will start easily, spread rapidly, and challenge fire suppression efforts,” said Sam Bellion, Coastal Fire information officer. “So far this season on the Coast, almost all of our starts are suspected to be human-caused,” said Bellion. “As the hot weather continues and the firedanger rating increases, we want to make sure we’re devoting our resources to the lightning-caused wildfires, and not those human starts.” Chek News  Please respect the ban on High Hazard Activities on Thetis Island.

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Smoke Alert

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Sea Star Count Today - Meet at 9:30 am at the Lamb Residence (120 Clam Bay Road)

For today's event, rather than the beach, we will be meeting in Andy and Virginia's "front yard" (the side that looks out at Clam Bay) to go over our game plan :) Looking forward to seeing you there.

Charlotte,

ThINC Program Coordinator

Volunteer Editor Required

TIRRA Thetis Island Residents' and Ratepayers') is looking for a single project volunteer "editor".

Bylaws were last updated in 2022, to provide urgent attention to issues relating to meeting notifications. It was subsequently identified an additional review was required for clarification and simplification. This work has been completed, but we have become "document blind".... TIRRA needs a detail-oriented individual to review with fresh eyes. Whether you prefer to work on paper copies or electronically...we can accommodate. Can you spare a little time to help?

Contact Wendy Hinsperger alexwendy@shaw.ca

REMINDER White Peony

At the White Peony 161 Pilkey Point road on Sunday after 9 am and before 6 pm
Various items for sale including a bit of yard sale stuff and new pottery (all at half price) as well as Herbs and Hot Stuff and limited fresh veggies. (new potatoes, cucumbers, onions, cherry tomatoes etc.)
Transparent apples and some blackberries
Pillan-N1 manual Fruit/Grape crusher $75

For a list of what you can expect to buy, email darsenau@gmail.com
Diane

For Sale: Cordless Leaf Blower

RYOBI 40V 110 MPH 525 CFM Cordless Battery Variable-Speed Jet Fan Leaf Blower with 4.0 Battery and Charger
$150.00
Contact Jim @ 250-246-0382 or jsenetza@telusplanet.net

Cooling Center @ Forbes Hall

Forbes Hall is open as a cooling center today (Saturday) 10-4 and Sunday 10-12 and 1-4. Come in relax and cool down.

We are always looking for volunteers for this. If interested text or call250 613 8289 or email Michelle Sutter at acanthurus61@gmail.com

Stay cool and stay hydrated

Forbes Hall Health Services Group

Reminder: Sea Star Count - This Sunday, July 21, 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Come on your own or with a team to help us monitor sea star health as we count the number of sea stars in Clam Bay (all ages welcome)!

Resident naturalist, Andy Lamb, will talk about the importance of sea stars, the impacts of wasting disease, and monitoring trends.

Wear (grippy) boots or water shoes as well as pants or shorts that can get wet! If you can, please bring a flashlight for those hard-to-spot sea stars tucked away in rocky crevasses.

We will be meeting on the beach in front of Andy and Virginia’s house (120 Clam Bay Road) at 9:30 am. Please park at the roundabout at the end of Clam Bay Road.

Charlotte, ThINC Program Coordinator

Forbes Hall – Lock Up When You’re Done

Recently doors have been left unlocked, or even ajar at Forbes Hall. All user groups and individuals using the building must follow the simple protocol of locking the doors, checking other doors if you’re the last to leave, and turning off the master.

Thanks
Ann Dickie
Facility and Community Co-ordinator
Forbes Hall Community Centre

Ride to 11 AM ferry Sunday July 21

Hi! My husband and I and 3 pieces of luggage need a ride from 239 Pilkey Pt Rd. If anyone is going that way Sunday morning, we would appreciate a lift!

Please call us on our landline at 250 246 4527 if you can help (pick up time at your convenience). We will meet the ride at the road.

Thanks for your assistance, Ginny and Michael

P.S. We are in a cell phone shadow so texting etc doesn’t work.

Kids’ Poster Contest

We hope you are working on your drawing of you riding in the Fire Engine at the front of the Parade on August 3rd. Don’t forget to write your name and age on the back of the drawing, along with your parents’ contact information (let them do that for you). We are really looking forward to receiving your creations. There is a box in front of the fire hall labelled Parade Posters that you can drop your poster into.

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Goosey Gander Shop

The Goosey Gander Shop will be open Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm this weekend. There are always lots of new and interesting items coming in for you to see. This week we got in some very funky fish slippers and a blue boat bowl and a glass seagull, even a Picasso ‘print’. There is also a wood carving tool set in a wood case, and lots of fabric too.

Come have a look!

Thank you,
Nan Beals