Forbes Hall Cooling Center

With the heat forecast, Forbes Hall will be open Monday (today) 9am to noon & 1pm to 5pm.
Feel free to drop by, enjoy the library and cool down.

Currently Tuesday is also forecast to be hot.
The Nurse Practitioner will be there so the hall will be open from 9 am until 3 pm. Depending on volunteer availability, we will try and keep it open longer.
Check e-spokes Tuesday morning for Tuesday’s hours.

We are always looking for people to volunteer for a few hours. Contact me if you are willing to help out (Acanthurus61@gmail.com). It’s a fairly easy job - enjoy the cool library and visit with those who drop in!

Stay cool and stay hydrated.

Michelle Sutter
Chair, Forbes Hall Health Services Group

Sunday ~ Thank You!

Thank you, Meadow Valley Strata, for once again allowing a safe passage detour through your private road when we had to shut down Pilkey Point Road at the Recycling Area due to the live wires down.

Thanks also to the e-Spokes team for getting out the emergency alert.
e-Spokes postings so that the community members with an internet connection could get info on the road closure.

And special thanks to our TIVFD members who responded to the event to divert traffic for five hours in the heat of the day. We all appreciate the support we get to do our job to help keep our island community safe.

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

Nature House Program: Week 7 Events: August 14 - 17

As we enter the second-last week of our summer Nature House program, we invite you to join us for a rich lineup of events and activities. From monitoring Purple Martins in flight to exploring the collaborative spirit of a communal garden, this week offers opportunities to connect with nature, learn something new, and celebrate the season’s abundance.

To see full event details, please see:
https://www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/single-post/nature-house-week-7-events-august-14-17

Thursday, August 14
Wild Creatives: Cancelled

Friday, August 15
10:00 AM Junior Biologists: Purple Martin Monitoring (youth)
Location: Telegraph Harbour Marina

2:00 PM Expert Excursion with Stephanie Cottell (youth, adults)
Location: Meadow Valley

Saturday, August 16
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Garden Tour: Meadow Valley Communal Garden (all ages)
Location: 412 Klahowya

1:00 - 3:00 PM Drop in at the Sea Life Centre (all ages)
Location: Telegraph Harbour Marina

Sunday, August 17
9:30 - 11:30 AM PAG Drop-in & Harvest Hours (all ages)
Location: The People’s Apothecary Garden, 62 North Cove Road

2:00 PM Sensational Sunday Speaker Series:

From Molecules to Empires:
The Colourful Plant Chemistry that Shaped Local Communities and Global Trade (youth, adults)
Location: Forbes Hall

The ThINC Team

Two Construction Grade 12mil Heavy Duty Dark Green / White Reversible Tarps for Sale

Two tarps, gently used. In near-new condition.

(1) 24’x40′ Construction Grade 12mil thickness:
Dark Green / White Reversible Tarp, 14×14 Weave $100.00

(2) 18'x30' Construction Grade 12mil thickness:
Dark Green / White Reversible Tarp, 14×14 Weave $75.00

Ideal for contractors, roofers, transportation because they have been designed for versatility, extremely strong.

The tarps have increased UV resistance to provide a much longer lifespan when used outdoors. High Quality Polyethylene. With a weight of only 150 gram/sq.m.

Reversible Tarps are thick and strong for those that need the tarp to last while in some of the harshest conditions.

Reply to: growmorefood@protonmail.com

Liesbeth

Charlie Fordham

Dear Friends,

It is with heavy hearts and deep gratitude for his life that we share that Charlie Fordham passed away on the afternoon of Friday, August 9, at Victoria General Hospital from a severe brain bleed that had occurred earlier in the week. 

Charlie and Marlene (who passed away this Spring) were the founders of Capernwray Harbour Bible Centre and have lived on Thetis Island since 1979.

Thank you to the TIVFD for their speedy and professional response when 911 was called on Tuesday this week. The care and support we received was (as always) exceptional and we are profoundly grateful for each and every dedicated member of the TIVFD and for their tireless service.

A Celebration of Life will be held at New Life Church in Duncan on Saturday, August 30 at 11:00 am, which would have been Charlie and Marlene’s 56th wedding anniversary. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream will be available. 

A private family interment will follow on August 31, where Charlie and Marlene’s ashes will be buried together in St. Margaret's Cemetery. As with Marlene, Charlie has requested that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Capernwray Harbour Student Fund.

Thank you for your support for the Fordhams as they work through another very difficult time. We are so blessed to live in such a kind and caring community.

From the Capernwray Harbour staff family on behalf of Chris & Susy Fordham and their family

BC Hydro is now on Thetis

Tentatively expect return of power in about an hour or so.

DOWNED POWER LINE: BETWEEN HOLLYBERRY LAND AND THE SOLID WASTE YA

DETOUR IN PLACE

IMPORTANT: Due to a downed power line, Pilkey Point Road is CLOSED between Hollyberry Lane and the Trash Yard

ALL traffic MUST detour via North Cove Road, Kenwood Drive, Meadow Valley Road, and Kla-How-Ya Road.

PLEASE Go SLOW (25 kmh) as parts of this detour route (Meadow Valley) are GRAVEL ROADS on Private Properties.

BC Hydro is currently working on Penelekaut and, when finished there, will come to Thetis some time this afternoon.

We will do our best to keep you updated.

From the Library...

A Friend of the Library is:

• available Sunday 1pm-4pm
• not available on Monday
• available Tuesday 12noon-1pm

Celine

Looking to Borrow a Laptop Cord

Does anyone have an adapter cord that might fit an ACER laptop I could borrow for a couple of days?
Mine got left in Victoria.

Contact ann.eriksson4@gmail.com or call 250-246-8176

Two Sculptures Missing

Two lovely donated small sculptures have disappeared from my bibliotheque at 130 Pilkey. A dragon and a child reading. They have really liked it there for many years.

Celine

Blue Cottage Bread Pop-Up

Telegraph Harbour Marina Cafe Today, open at 8:30 AM

CLASSIC SOURDOUGH, slow fermented, unbleached flour
FRENCH BAGUETTES, slow fermented, unbleached flour
FOCCACIA, fresh rosemary, garlic, flaky salt, extra virgin olive oil

Thanks,

Tracy

Cowichan Milk Price Increase

Effective August 10, Cowichan Milk has increased their prices.

This is not something they do on a regular basis, and the last time was Feb 2022. They will do their best not to increase for quite some time.

New prices:
Large milk 1.89 l - $7.5
Small milk 946 ml - $4.5
Extra small milk 473 ml - $3.5
Large cream 946 ml - $7.5
Small cream 473 ml - $4.5

With thanks,

Jollity Farmers