Tent Caterpillars

We noticed more than a dozen of tent caterpillars on our plum and apple trees. So, I would suggest that those who have similar trees be aware of them.

Thanks
Gurk

At this time of year overwintered caterpillars hatch and begin to form web nests. Large infestations are unsightly (ugh) and can quickly defoliate a tree. The tree will likely survive but fruiting will be diminished. Many insect infestations are cyclic, and some years are worse. The nests are best addressed early or late in the day when the worms are less active. Scrape or cut them out and submerge in a bucket of dish soap and water. You can also spray the beasties with vegetable oil. They breathe through their skin, so this suffocates them. Torching is a fire hazard, folks. Pesticides, even botanicals should be a last resort, as our pollinators are at risk. Plenty of information on the net.

Petra

FREE Cedar Mill Ends

We have FREE cedar mill-ends, they are cut into 3-4 ft lengths.

Perfect for kindling or Kraft projects.

Right side of our driveway on pallets 289 St Margaret’s Lane.

Karen

FREE

3 baseboard heaters:

2 - 1000 watt approx. 50” long
1 - 1500 watt approx. 61” long

Shaw Satellite Dish with mounting and 4 remote controls.

Call/text Alex 250-416-5345

Reminder: Upcoming Improvement District Election and AGM

Saturday May 4th Forbes Hall Community Centre 

Voting for 2 vacant trustee positions: 

A reminder, the Poll is open from 10 AM to 11 AM.

Candidates are: Fred Adair; Ian Ralston; Dixon Strachan; Michelle Sutter.

To be eligible to vote you need to be a Canadian citizen, 18 years or older, a resident of BC for at least 6 months prior to the vote and own land in the Improvement District. 

AGM to commence shortly after 11 AM. 

Keith Rush 

Chair,

Board of Trustees

Thetis Island Improvement District

Finishing the Phone Book

I'm approaching the finish line on the phone book, so if there have been any changes since I contacted you, or if I haven't contacted you for some reason and you have changes, NOW IMMEDIATELY PDQ is when I need to know about it. Please.

Or if you have suggestions for numbers that should be included in the emergency or other general columns, let me know.

Thank you for your patience!
veronicashelford@gmail.com

Sunday Church

The "on screen" speaker this Sunday the 5th is Stuart Briscoe.
The writing on the wall, Daniel chapter 5.

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.
Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144

Reminder to Vote for Thetis Island Improvement District Candidate Michelle Sutter

Thetis Island Improvement District is the governing body for the Thetis island Fire Department and the organisation which is authorized to levy taxes for the support of the Fire Department and First Responders.

The Thetis Island Community is dear to me and like many of my neighbours I care deeply about its immediate and long term health.

While adding my own ideas for sustained funding and support to the Improvement District I will always welcome input and ideas from others who share the same vision.

I will not be swayed by lobbying from special interest groups who would lead policy change with self-interest.

Entrusted with the sustained safety, enhancement and support of our First responders, Firefighters and Auxiliaries I will always work to pursue the best interests for ALL Thetis Islanders.

If you have not already done so, please vote between 10 and 11 am prior to the AGM on Saturday May 4th.

Michelle Sutter
Acanthurus61@gmail.com
250 613 8289

Help...Electric Fence needed...

We are trying to discourage a River Otter from moving under our shop...ammonia, bleach, moth balls, live trap, have all failed.

Does anybody have an electric fence arrangement we could buy/rent/borrow...do not want to injure but discourage him/her.

Michael 250 436 3080

SOLD: Window for Sale

White 34”x 34” sliding window. Excellent condition. Just installed a bigger window. See your way clearly for $95.

Jamie 250-210-2701
Jamie.hayward@shaw.ca

Plant Sale is Ongoing and Self-serve

You will find one each of Virginia Creeper, Laburnum, Gingko, Black Locust and Monkey Puzzle.

There are pots of microgreens, various vegetable starts, some flowers and herbs.

For a complete list email darsenau@gmail.com
161 Pilkey Point Road in front of the White Peony

Ukraine Fundraiser Tickets - available now…

$30 each

Buy your tickets through Ellen Rush 250-416-0013 or ellenrush@gmail.com

Payment options:
Preferred: e-transfer to ellenrush@gmail.com Memo: WRAP
or by
Cash or Cheque – make out to Ellen Rush, Memo: WRAP

Please pay the same day as purchase.
Thanks in advance for your support!
Ann Dickie

Ping Pong on Thursday

Come join us at Forbes Hall for ping pong Thursday nights from 7:00 pm till we get tired or 9:00 pm whichever comes first…

Ping Pong team