Bake Sale Reminder

A reminder that the Bake Sale is happening next Saturday, July 30th and we are looking for goodies to sell. You can drop them off on Saturday, 8:30-9:30 a.m.  I will also be helping with setup on Friday morning and could take contributions then if you can’t get there on Saturday. Anything you think would sell is welcome; bread, scones, cookies, cakes, squares,  granola, you name it. Call or email me if you have any questions

Liz Forseth  250-210-8886 or forseth@shaw.ca

Roadside Mowing

Emcon has assured that a second roadside mowing should take place within the next 5 days.

Please watch for pedestrians, especially at blind corners.

Thanks,
Stu Downey
TIRRA Transportation Chair
250 246-3311

FireSmart BC Safety Message

Warmer weather predicted for next week. While we are still in Moderate Fire Hazard Rating, this weekend would be a good time to mow & trim any long grass near your home and anywhere on your property. 

In the event of a wildfire, embers can be blown downwind and easily ignite dry leaves, cones, and grass. Make sure that you clear a minimum of 10 metres around your home and any outbuildings. 

Now is the time to take action. You won’t have time to get prepared once fire is at your doorstep. Learn more at 
https://firesmartbc.ca/

SPU Team (Structure Protection Unit)
TIVFD Auxiliary   

PUPPY REUNITED WITH FAMILY! : Yorkshire Terrier Missing

My dog Annie went missing this morning. She’s a little miniature Yorkshire terrier. We live at 107 Pilkey point, which is right on the intersection of Pilkey Point and Marina Drive in the motorhome.

She has been staying there with my husband this summer, his name is Dennis. And the phone number is 403-559-6029. My number is 403-636-1111.

Shelley Kohut

Lawrence Valley Loop - Hornets’ Nest

The nest has been destroyed - thanks, Lynda Poirier - and the trail is open, but use the trail portion below the firehall with caution as there still may be hornets looking for what used to be their home.

Trail Committee

Government of Canada: Staying Healthy in the Heat

Lots of good information - take the time to have a look!

Staying Healthy in the Heat: PDF

Yellow Weather Alert Update

The Yellow weather notification sent for British Columbia earlier this week has been updated. A ridge of high pressure will strengthen early next week. It will bring an extended period of hot and dry weather. Next week’s heat is not expected to be as extreme as June 2021; however, it still poses a risk of heat related illness. The areas most likely to reach Heat Warning criteria early next week are the Central and Southwestern Interior, Peace region, South Coast (including Vancouver Island), and inland sections of the North and Central Coasts. In addition to the risk of heat related illness, fire danger will gradually increase in response to prolonged heat and dry conditions.

We have asked Emcon highways maintenance to try to get a final mowing of the roadside  edges before this heat wave but have not yet heard back.  However, while we wait and are still in MODERATE for the next few days, if you are able to mow or weed whack your property frontage along the road, this greatly assists with the safety of our summer pedestrians and also lowers the risk of grass fires from tossed cigarette butts. 

Thanks! 

TIVFD

Upcoming Nature House Presentation

As your island marine naturalist person, I strongly suggest that you come to the Nature House this Saturday at 1000 hrs. Conservationist/scientist Sheila Byres will be talking about the glass sponge reefs of British Columbia. These structures are unique and special in the marine environment and are in desperate need of protection. Sheila is an excellent and entertaining speaker who champions this effort.

Andy Lamb

ThINC - Nature House Events for Today: Fri, July 22

11:30 am start: Forage Fish with Alanna Vivanni of MABRRI at the Nature House (all ages) NOTE: time was changed from 10 to 11:30 start

Learn about the importance of Forage Fish which are an essential part of the Pacific Salmon diet and are a critical base species of our marine web! Our volunteer team helps monitor two Forage Fish species, Sand Lance and Surf Smelt, every month to help identify where they are present. Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Reserve Research Institute researcher Alanna Vivanni will demonstrate how samples are collected, talk about lab analyses that find the Forage Fish embryos, and discuss the findings of their research thus far! 

2:00 pm start: Junior Biologist - Micro-mazing at the Nature House (kids 8 - 12)

This week we will discover the amazing world of microorganisms, which can only be seen through the microscope! First, we will collect samples from the ocean and forest, then we will set up the microscopes and discover what we found!

* The Nature House is located at The Portal, 254 North Cove Road

Ratepayers Meeting Saturday

Last call for the TIRRA meeting this Saturday, 3pm, at the Community Centre.

Please attend and share your views regarding the start-up of the recycling system.

Decisions made will affect the parcel tax.
All TIRRA members and/or Thetis property owners are eligible to vote.

Ernie Hunter, Solid Waste chair
250-252-0144

Sunday Church

Wayne Lee is planning to speak this Sunday the 24th.
"God only gives His wisdom in concert with His will",  1 Kings 11:1-13
!0 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.

Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144 

What's Fresh @ Jollity Farm?

Open Saturday 10-2
It's hot and plants have had lots of water all spring, so everything is growing fast.

Plucked fresh this week:
Cabbage
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Potatoes
Arugula
Radish
Salad
Salad Dressings
Cherry Tomatoes
Baby Cukes
Herbs

+ Eggs & Sausages and more....

Locally made ice cream - stocked up with all varieties of pints plus 2 flavours of ice cream sandwich (mint chocolate or Vietnamese coffee)
Sorry no pastries this week.

See you at the farm!