Dog and Animal Care Wanted

Looking for someone to look after my animals (3 dogs, bunch of sheep and chickens) while I am off island. You will need to be confident and experienced with high need dogs. They are more comfortable with women or a couple. 
We could do an introduction to see if the combination works.
Very happy to pay for a good match and reliable help. 
Just day trips to start with. 
Thanks in advance!

Emily   mlmcvr9@gmail.com

October 1st Ferry Schedule

I didn't post the more compact, back-of-the-phone-book version of the new ferry schedule, as I didn't want it to confuse the issue, since the schedule isn't starting for another month.  But as there have been requests for it, here is the link:
https://www.thetisisland.net/ferry/ferry_schedule_1Oct2021.jpg
It is also now linked from the Ferry section of the homepage at thetisisland.net.
- Veronica

What's Fresh @ Jollity Farm? Open Today 10-2

Plucked from ground, vine & bush on Thetis Island!
Unique Black Spanish Radish
Daikon Radish
Salad (In answer to your questions, yes, this is lettuce harvested from our aquaponic system! Fresh crisp lettuce all summer long even in a drought!)
Arugula
Chard
Kale
Parsley
Dill
Cilantro
Beans
Beets
Ground Cherries
Cherry Tomatoes
Heirloom Tomatoes
Garlic
Onion
Eggplant - heirloom italian & japanese
Cucumber - lemon, armenian & green dragon

From our farm friends:
Giant red russian garlic - great for roasting
Corn - Super sweet yellow & Peaches and Cream
Organic Strawberries

Plus....
Farm made Baba Ganoush - creamy eggplant and garlic dip
Farm made Ikra (Eggplant 'Caviar')
Locally Made Craft Ice Cream restocked! Pints - Vanilla Bean, Vietnamese Coffee & Chocolate /  Ice Cream Sandwiches - Mint Chocolate, Coffee and Choc. Chip Cookie dough
Haltwhistle Cheese (from Duncan) - fresh delivery of curds, chevre and feta.

See you at the farm!
info@jollityfarm.ca / text or call 250.415.0101

Wanted

A kiddie sized table and chairs - 2 chairs would be good.
Also a twin box spring, mattress and bed frame
If you have any of these items for sale, or even better for free,

please contact
Ellen Rush, ellenrush@gmail.com, 250-246-0557

Thank you!

Ferry Schedule Change for October 1st, 2021

Click here to view Ferry Schedule

BC Ferries has been working on a schedule change for Route 20 for some time now. They reviewed their proposed changes with members of the FAC earlier this week.

This quote from BC Ferries with some background rationale:

"This amended schedule has been developed as a way to address the unsatisfactory on-time performance/reliability of the service on this route. This schedule is thought to provide a much better chance of seeing the ship on-time/close to on-time than has been happening over the past year or so. It provides in-port (loading/unloading) times that don’t exist in the current schedule, and many of these proposed departure times are much closer the ‘the actual times the ship has been leaving’ anyways. As per the discussion around the usual ‘school student’ sailing at 3:35 being moved to 3:50 pm, this indeed is one of the cases where the proposed time is fairly accurate to what is actually happening now, so we hope that’s considered if people are concerned about moving that school sailing later".

Some other details to note: there is still 10 round trips a day and 11 on Friday; the first departure from Thetis will be at 6 AM Saturday to Thursday and 5:45 AM on Friday; elimination of in transit meal breaks for the AM watch (Sat - Thu); a scheduled in port meal break for the AM watch (Sat - Thu); two in transit meal break crossings for the PM watch (Sat - Thu); 2 in transit meal break crossings for both the AM and PM watch on Fridays; tie up at Thetis at 11:25 PM (Sat -  Thu) and 11:45 PM (Fri).

The schedule will change Friday October 1st, 2021.

Keith Rush Route 20 FAC

Thetis Island Merchandise

Come to the market this Saturday and stock up on Thetis Island t-shirts. 

These shirts make excellent gifts for friends and family.

You will find a good selection of sizes, and some new colors.

Back by popular demand: The Thetis Island lips t-shirt.

Ball caps too

All proceeds benefit the Thetis Island Community Association

Ellen Rush

ellenrush@gmail.com

I will also have a small amount of hand dyed vintage table linens.

The sale of these linens will go to the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign which is an initiative of the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

The Stephen Lewis Foundation is a non-governmental organization that assists AIDS- and HIV-related grassroots projects in Africa.

A Short Term (This School Year) Home for My Dog

Hello Thetis Islanders,

My name is Rachel Layoun. I've met some of you over the last few years while I've been working at Capernwray as a cook. I know there are many more I have not yet had the pleasure to meet. I was wondering if any of you would like an inside dog that you do not have to pay any expenses for? I'm looking for a short term home this winter for Aria, my dog. It would be kind of like a dog share. She would live with you and I'll come take her for walks and trips with me. I will buy all her food and any other expenses that she may need. She is a happy and healthy, nine year old American Cocker Spaniel who is well behaved. She prefers to be inside unless 'her' people are also outside. She has been living with friends of mine in Duncan, but for this school year she can't be there. I would really love to have her livee on Thetis Island; it would be so wonderful to me if I could have her close enough to take for her walks.

If anyone is even just a little interested, we can arrange meetings with her and I over the next couple weeks to see if it would be a good fit. 

References can be provided.
You can contact me by phone or email.
250-463-3919

Summer Market August 28th 10-2pm

Drop by and see what we have to offer.
Shop local.

Helen and Gloria
Your Market Girls

Fire Hazard Holding

As of 3 pm Thursday the fire hazard rating was still EXTREME.  We need three full days after it drops to HIGH before we can change back to allowing High Hazard Activities.  That means if we get enough rain on Friday for the rating to drop, we can then go back to semi-normal on Tuesday if that rating stays at HIGH.  We will hope for the best and keep you posted.

THERE IS STILL A COMPLETE FIRE BAN IN EFFECT, but CSA Approved propane campfire, grills and BBQs are allowed.

TIVFD

Noon Hour Supervisor – Thetis Island

Cowichan Valley School District is hiring a Noon Hour Supervisor at Thetis Island Elementary.

This position is ideal for anyone who is looking for meaningful work with students.  If you, or someone you know, would like to spend an hour a day with students, we would like to hear from you.

Monday to Friday

11:30am-12:30pm

Hourly wage $25.50

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Education
• First Aid / C

If interested, please email your resume to:

Jen Christenson

Staffing Officer and Systems Analyst

jchristenson@sd79.bc.ca

YOGA WITH KAREN TONIGHT - 6:30pm - 7:30pm, THURSDAY, 26th August, @ Forbes Hall

Hi everyone,

Looking forward to seeing you all this evening for a slow, flow Yoga class, all classes by donation going towards Forbes Hall.

Please note the new protocols to be followed, as posted by Ann Dickie:

Wear a mask anywhere in the hall (all Common Areas) excluding the room you are using for your activity.  Consider hallways, washrooms, the beverage station, care station, library etc. as “Common Areas”.
Wear masks when not actively participating, i.e. sitting out, waiting your turn, etc.

See you tonight,
Love,
Karen
kareneroff@gmail.com

Looking for a Cupboard

Wanted: a cupboard 3 or 4 ft long 2 ft wide and 2 ft long 1 or 2 ft wide 
call Theresa 250 732 9025