Suspicious Activity Neighbourhood Watch

Report all suspicious activity And precautions.

Thank you to everyone posting re suspicious activity on the water after dark and possibly related thefts. Please keep posting. Also please continue report ALL suspicious activity to the RCMP non-emergency line as you witness these things.

Relatively inexpensive solar/motion sensor lights may be helpful . Hardened steel chain locks are also available. Sad it may need to come to this, but here we are. Let’s keep an eye out and an ear to the grounds.

Police have fingerprints and DNA from the break in a couple of weeks ago at our store and we have some pretty clear images.

If anyone is interested, I’m happy to send a still photo that shows the nose and face and chin of one of the intruders. The older one. If anyone recognizes please phone the Ladysmith police.

Chris

Capernwray Harbour 

2502520699

Stolen Battery - Denouement

Since I posted the notice on e-spokes about my missing battery I have had several calls and texts of support and commiseration, including two offers of a replacement battery, one of which I reluctantly but thankfully accepted.

Thetis is truly a remarkable place, made better only by the people who make it their home.

Thanks again, one and all!
Ken H
PS: I donated the unclaimed $20 to an on-island charity.

Acknowledgement

We are deeply grateful for the amazing care received by our daughter Alina who broke her arm. It includes everyone from the Thetis Island first responders (TIVFD) all the way to the Cowichan District Hospital’s emergency, pediatric and orthopedic departments.

Thank you all for your outstanding, professional and friendly care.

Katayeva-Ensminger Family

Remembrance Day Horn

We are looking for a bugle or trumpet player to play The Last Post at our annual Remembrance Day gathering at Forbes Hall on November 11th. If you cannot play The Last Post (traditional for Canada & Britain), then Taps can be played (traditionally American). If there are no horn players, then other instruments can be substituted. Bagpipes welcomed! 

Please contact firechief@thetisislandfire.ca if interested. 

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

Suspicious Boat Activity

Hello!

This is a follow-up to Caroline Hanson-s – E-Spokes posting of yesterday. We are next door to the Hansons on Forbes Drive. Early this morning, around 12:15 am, I happened to be awake and looked out our window and saw a small light flashing on the water, close to the shore. There was a boat out there with no running lights on. I got up and walked down to the beach. I could again see a small spotlight turned on and then turned off again as it went around the point at Overbury Point. It headed into Preedy Harbour. At around 4 am, I could hear a small boat coming up the coast, close to the shore, heading north. It was a noisy boat, as mentioned in Caroline's e mail (perhaps a diesel motor?). Again, no running lights, but a small spotlight being turned on briefly near our property as it went by. It continued to head northwards.
So, this is a heads up to people living along the coast to be aware of this boat, if they happen to hear or see it come by.
I have reported these sightings to the Ladysmith RCMP on their Non-Emergency phone # 250 245 2215.

Mike Barry

250 246 9331
mjb75@telus.net

Oar Found

Found- single oar washed up on west side. Ok condition. Let me know if it might be yours
Lynda (250) 857-3120 - text best

SPCA Kelowna Fundraiser

A big thank you to everyone who donated to the Kelowna and surrounding area SPCA fundraiser. Today's total was a good example of what a small community can do. Today's total was $650.00!!! I will be in contact with the Kelowna branch of the SPCA on Monday to pass on the donations.

Thank you, Thetis Island!!

Gloria Taylor

PS. The animals thank you too!

Sunglasses Found

At yesterday's Summer Market (08/26/2023) someone left their sunglasses on my table.

If you believe these are your glasses, then please E-mail me with a description of them, and we can make an arrangement to get them back to you.

Thx. Terry Harvey ladybugcrafts.canada@gmail.com

Key Drop in Parksville

If anyone is heading up-island today (Sunday) or early Monday morning and is willing to drop a key in Parksville for me please email:  seaspray@telus.net or call 250-246-3699. 

Willing to help with gas. 

Carol

From the Library

A Friend of the Library will be available in our lovely island library Saturday 10-1.

Celine

Structural Engineering Advice

We are looking for advice from a structural engineer on how to best retrofit our hose tower for beams to support high angle rescue training. Please contact firechief@thetisislandfire.ca if you can assist us.

TIVFD

ThINC Nature House - Weekend Activities

Saturday, August 26

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Seaquarium Drop-in: Sea Critter Release!
Location: The Nature House at The Portal, 254 North Cove Road / The Government Dock

Parting is such sweet sorrow, but the endearing and charismatic critters in the Seaquarium need to return to their sea homes today. We’ll be carefully releasing all the fish, sea stars, crabs, and other creatures, and you are invited to the farewell party! We will begin by releasing some of the shallower water dwellers at the beach at the Portal, and then around 3:00pm we will go to the community dock to release the creatures who need cooler, deeper waters.

Sunday, August 27
10:00 am - 12:00 pm drop-in
Harvest Hours at The PAG (all ages)
Location: The People’s Apothecary Garden, Lot 62

Today is the last scheduled ‘open hours’ at the PAG. The garden is beginning to wind down for the season - but there are still lots to be harvested! The plantains (ribwort and broadleaf) are going to seed and are great (and healthy!) addition to breads, soups, and smoothies!
This Saturday at Howling Wolf Market will also be the last opportunity of the summer to pick up one of our fancy ThINC shirts, so if you’ve been ThINCing of grabbing one, now is the time!
Questions? Contact Nature House Coordinator, Eden at eden@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org