Wildfire Smoke

The smoke from the out-of-control wildfire near Sayward on Vancouver Island that started on Monday at around 5:30 pm (human caused) has now reached south of Nanaimo Tuesday morning.  The smoke is moderate at this time but persons with respiratory concerns should take precautions.  The wildfire near Port Renfrew is now controlled, and the one near Port Alberni has been extinguished.   

On the upside, the Sayward fire smoke should give us some colourful sunsets.  

Report all Thetis Island daytime smoke columns to 911.   

Thank you for being vigilant at the start of this Wildfire season.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

TIVFD 

Campfire Permits First Half of June

Evening Campfire Permits will be available for the June 1 to June 15th period, online at thetisislandfire.ca.  We are getting some overnight “recovery” (higher humidity) in the evenings during this Danger Class 4 (HIGH Hazard) period.  Be aware that a permit may be cancelled at any time due to fire hazard conditions.

No other burning (yard waste, burn barrels, binary exploding rockets, tiki lamps, sky lanterns, fireworks etc.) is allowed.

HIGH Danger Class means all activities that might produce a spark near or in a forest or grassland must cease by 1 pm, followed by a two-hour fire watch.

Regulations require you to have a minimum of 8 Litres of water at the campfire and a tool, and campfires must be thoroughly extinguished so that they don’t “go to ground” and pop up a couple of weeks later from underground smouldering.  

TIVFD

Forbes Hall Work Party: Thank You

Thanks to all who turned out on a beautiful Saturday morning to work in cleaning up the grounds, feeding the chipper, weeding and mulching the gardens, washing the windows, and hanging the screens.  Forbes Hall Community Centre looks fabulous!

Many thanks from the TICA Board

Community Paramedic Presentation: Heat Related Health Emergencies and First Aid

Wednesday, June 7th from 11:30 am - 12;30 pm at Forbes Hall

Please turn up for a presentation by Vinh Pham on Heat Related Health Emergencies and Basic First Aid refresher.  

Forbes Hall Health Services Group

Thank You

Huge thank you to the community for supporting our Jump Rope initiative! We blew past our goal of raising $2000 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation! We truly feel blessed to have such community support for our little school. Thank you! 

Thetis Island Elementary School

Reminder: Forbes Hall Exercise and Stretch Fitness Tuesdays and Friday

TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS arrive at 9 AM . Class will start shortly after and last about one hour.

No running no jumping warm up.

We use weights and/or bands, floor mats or chairs. All at your own discretion.

Stretches to finish up.

All abilities welcome.

Questions? 

Contact Michelle Sutter at acanthurus61@gmail.com or Eleanor Vandergaag at roneleanorv@gmail.com

Moving: Give Away and Items for Sale

Large assortment of canning jars, quarts, pints and small jam jars, all free.

Frozen blueberries and local raspberries for sale. $2.00 a bag.

Call Charlene at 250-246-0186

Free Starter Plants

Raspberries, tomatoes, squash, and more. 

Pick up at 279 North Cove Rd, at the end of the driveway.

Mercy

Free Roosters, Duck and Firewood

We have 2 roosters, a male duck, firewood in the form of fallen trees on the ground. All free and need gone asap.

Contact Sheila at guinsen@protonmail.com

Lost: One Water Shoe

On Monday afternoon one water shoe got lost as it was forgotten on the car 😁

Please call or text Ellen

778-316-9303

Thank-you.

Blue Cottage Bread is Back!

Hello lovely people of Thetis island. Artisan bread is available this FRIDAY, by order - limited quantities available so order early please. 

Ready for Friday at noon (pick up noon to 4 preferred please or by arrangement) 

Focaccia $8 - large 8” X 8” loaves of classic slow fermented focaccia seasoned with garlic and rosemary, topped with olive oil and sea salt.

French Baguette $4 - a classic 

Olive Baguette $5 - loaded with kalamata olives and Thetis rosemary, yum.

To order please email higginsgroup@shaw.ca or text 250-714-9876

Payment by cash or e-transfer to higginsgroup@shaw.ca

95 Hollyberry Lane (first driveway on the left)

Cheers, 

Tracy

Peony Pickup!

Good Morning -

Our peonies are in full bloom and we can’t keep up and we would love for the island to be able to enjoy a piece of it! 

We’ll have a stand at the end of our driveway at 288 Forbes Rd starting at 9:30am until 4pm on Monday May 29th. First come first serve. 

$2.00 a stem - please build your own bouquet and enjoy!

Thanks,

The Kastings