Special Care Request from Thetis School

Thetis Island Elementary Students will be doing the Terry Fox Run this Friday morning! We will be running to and from the Fairy Slipper trail. 

Please drive with extra caution in this area. 

We will also be running the Fairy Slipper trail, so if you plan on a trail walk that day, be aware that you may run into a gaggle of kids! 

Please consider donating to the Terry Fox Foundation by going to their website and clicking on "Donate Now." We are not officially registered as a school, but it's a great cause regardless.

Thank You, TIES Staff.

Campfire Ban Lifted at Noon Wednesday

The (Category 1) campfire prohibition and the Category 2 and Category 3 open fire prohibition will be lifted in the Coastal Fire Centre starting at 12:00 noon, Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), on Wednesday, September 27, 2022. This means that all open burning will once again be permitted within the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction.

Other activities which were previously banned, but will now be permitted include:

The use of tiki and similar kinds of torches

The use of chimineas

The use of outdoor stoves or other portable campfire apparatus without a Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or Underwriter Laboratories of Canada (ULC) rating

Fireworks, including firecrackers.

Sky Lanterns

Binary Exploding Targets

Burn Barrels or Burn Cages of any size or description.

Air Curtain Burners

Regarding Category 2 and Category 3 open fires, this change will allow the following activities:

"category 2 open fire" which means an open fire, other than a campfire, that 

--burns material in one pile not exceeding 2 m in height and 3 m in width,

--burns material concurrently in 2 piles each not exceeding 2 m In height and 3 m in width.

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE FOR A CAMPFIRE PERMIT OR A YARD WASTE PERMIT. Go to www.thetisislandfire.ca and follow the link on the left for a fire permit.

NO GARBAGE BURNING.

Category 3 Fires require both a TIVFD inspection pre-ignition and a Provincila R Number in place.

CHECK THE VENTING INDEX PRIOR TO LIGHTING YOUR YARD WASTE PILE. FIRE SMOKE IS A HEALTH HAZARD. LET’S ALL KEEP OUR NEIGHBOURS HEALTHY.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

ThINC - Sept Issue of The Ripple Now Out

In this issue of The Ripple, our summer Nature House coordinator team, Eden Luymes and Erica Ralston share their experiences on a summer full of learning, exploring, and generally having fun with the Thetis Island community. Their reflections are thought provoking and encourage you to take a step back and ponder some of the things that really matter in life - relationships - to the Earth and to each other.

Our Super Steward for this issue is the Jollity team who never ceases to amaze. Congrats on your newest endeavor!

Sept Issue of The Ripple:https://www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/single-post/the-ripple-september-2023

ThINC AGM - Saturday, October 7th at Forbes Hall

Dear fellow Thetis Islanders,

The ThINC team invites you to attend our Annual General Meeting on Saturday, October 7th at 2pm at Forbes Hall. Join us to hear about our activities over the year and what we have planned for the coming months, share some refreshments, and vote for our Board of Directors.

In order to vote at the AGM, ThINC memberships must be current for the 2023 year. If you enjoy our nature education programs, walk the trail at the Fairyslipper Forest Nature Reserve, value the protection of the Moore Hill Nature Reserve, have a screech owl box on your property, benefit from our BC Community Bat program, visit the People's Apothecary Garden, or appreciate our other stewardship, conservation, sustainability and community food security initiatives, we hope you will become or renew your membership using the linked membership form (below) or by renewing at the AGM. The annual membership fee remains at $20 for an individual or family and $5 for a youth membership.

Membership form: https://www.thetis island nature conservancy.org/_files/ugd/a5ed41_67fc506d7588444a9f89dc86f89ef244.pdf

We'd also love new board members to join our team. We're an easy-going enthusiastic bunch dedicated to nature. If you are interested in becoming a ThINC director and have questions, contact Ann at 250-246-8176 or email us at info@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org or simply attend the AGM.
We're grateful for your past and ongoing support for nature education and conservation on Thetis Island. We look forward to seeing you on October 7th!

Sincerely,

The ThINC team

From Jollity Farm...

Yes, we still have our weekly market at Jollity Farm!

Perhaps our e-spokes message about our farm shop in Chemainus wasn't 100%
clear, as a few people have asked...

There is no change to the Saturday market at our farm (at least until it gets too cold). We will continue to stock the marinas and invite you to visit us at the farm for your weekly provisions and veggies. We are just spreading the Jollity a little further around!

Thanks from the Jollity Farmers

Seeking Canning Jars

Good morning to all. ISO canning jars, if you have some stashed away, not being used, I would be willing to pay for them, as well as pick them up. 

That would be wonderful. Thank you, so much, 

Lenora 250-702-5769

Fire Hazard Down to Moderate

The Fire Hazard rating is being taken down to "Moderate" as of Monday the 25th, so no restrictions on chainsawing, mowing, excavating etc. 

Still NO open burning - the moisture needs to sink in. Once again, thank you all for your cooperation!

TIVFD

One-day Pub Closing

The Pub will be closed Thursday the 28th for a staff event and reopen Friday the 29th.

Regular hours 11:30am to 7pm.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Thetis marina resort team.

Equipment Trailer Needed

Anyone willing to lend out, or rent out, their equipment trailer? 

My tractor needs a repair, and I would like to take advantage of the warranty.

Please let me know.

Ryan   250-514-6917

Jollity Farm has Big News!

(it's a small island so you've probably already heard the rumors :)

Our little farm shop has found a new home in Chemainus at the former Nic's Cafe. We are so grateful to Sjoerd and Nicole for creating such a welcoming community hub, and we will continue to spread the Jolly vibes.

We offer coffee and tea (stayed tuned as new coffee beans and are coming soon), plus handmade goodies inspired by the season and Thetis Island farm products. For example, on the menu this week, you'll find muffins using local pear, apple, fig and pumpkin, plus Calzones (made by Virginia) using all Jollity seasonal ingredients and ethical meats. Our new fridge has moved in and will be filled up with Jollity produce, free range eggs and more through the coming week.

These are humble beginnings for us as we are in the midst of harvest season, thus our buckets are already overflowing. As we move towards winter, our focus will turn back to the ready-made meal project and we'll begin to offer light breakfast and lunch at the cafe. As we have more time we will expand our offerings to include a lot more plant-based and gluten free options and lots of items that are convenient for ferry travel.

You will recognize friendly faces from Thetis Island behind the counter at the cafe. We couldn't do this without the talents and support of Finn, Yuka, Liesbeth, Kees and Aimee (and everyone else who has helped out).

For now, our hours are Monday - Saturday 7am to 4pm, but soon we'll be open 7 days a week from 6:30 am to 5pm (and maybe even to 8:30 pm).

Thank you to every one of you who has stopped by to say hello and show your support. We are always happy to hear your suggestions as we aim to please and be of service to our friends on Thetis and Penelakut Islands.

We haven't had time to update our website yet, but updates will continue through our newsletter, and soon we'll post the weekly menu on our site. You can follow along here too: https://www.instagram.com/jollity.farm/

With thanks,
Jollity Farmers

FAC Meeting Cancelled for Today

BC Ferries has cancelled the public and in person FAC meeting that was scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at Forbes Hall.

Tomorrow's FAC meeting will be a virtual one starting at 1 PM. If you wish to join the meeting please email Tamara Olson at: tamara.olson@bcferries.com.

BC Ferries will take questions from community members.

Keith Rush
Route 20 FAC 

Free Furniture (on Thetis)

House sold, so following furniture, in good to excellent condition, must go: matched set of sofa, love seat, and armchair; leather recliner; wooden coffee table; a wooden dining room table and chairs; vanity/dresser with stool; two matched wooden side tables and lamps; lightly used queen bed/mattress; single bed/mattress. 

Photos available

Please phone Graham at 250-882-2452