For Sale:

Paddle board. New in box. Bodyglove. Comes with backpack, pump, paddle, dry bag for phone. Can deliver on Thetis.  Lists for 999.00 on bodyglove and Amazon.
Will sell for $850.00

Herman Miller style coffee table. Nice glass top. Dark Micah wood look frame.
$250.00

Text 2502520699 - Chris

Parade on Sunday

Come out and watch, come out and participate.   

Gwen Hunter started this quirky, fun and unexpectedly creative intermittent community event years ago and we will be thinking of and thanking her for this opportunity to come together safely to celebrate summer and silliness. 

If you are spectating, the parade route starts on Mission Road at 10:30, travels south on North Cove Road to the intersection with Pilkey Point Road, makes the left turn down the hill along the harbour head, turns right on Marina Drive by the boat launch, and loops around back to Pilkey Point Road and back up the hill to Forbes Hall.  This means that you can enjoy the parade twice, coming and going!  Bring a deck chair, sun hat and water bottle and cheer on the participants.  SPARKY the fire dog will be looking along the parade route for kids that like candy.

If you are participating with a float or other entry, come to Mission Road at 10 a.m.and fill in anywhere between Engine 1 at the front and the Rescue Truck that will bring up the rear.  We will begin moving at 10:30 sharp.  Please be always cautious of traffic .  

Who knows, you might be in a photo in the next Quarterly!  

TIVFD 

August 10th COVID Immunization Clinic

AUGUST 10th, Tuesday, 10 am to 2 pm at Forbes Hall Community Centre.

Island Health’s COVID-19 immunization team is returning to Thetis Island in August to provide first and second doses to all eligible residents age 12+. 

Appointments are needed. Please ensure that you are registered in the provincial ‘Get Vaccinated’ system at www.GetVaccinated.gov.bc.ca, and book your appointment when you receive a link. Alternatively, you can call 1-833-838-2323 to reserve your spot. 

If you have not received your first shot, or have not received a notice to book your second dose, and you received your first dose more than 28 days ago, please call the number listed above and tell the agent that you live in a whole community clinic location…THETIS ISLAND, AUGUST 10th CLINIC.

This is the last set of whole community clinics on Thetis.  Please register…only a very limited number of drop-ins can be accommodated.  Registering assures you of a first or second shot.  If you are visiting or vacationing here during the clinic, you can register.  

More information here.

Veronica & Jeannine

Cigarette Butts

On my walks this week I’ve noticed two fresh cigarette butts on the side of the road, literally 6 inches from foot high tall, dry grass.
If you absolutely need to smoke on your walk, please consider taking a tin can to put your cigarette out in, not putting it out on the side of the road.
We can’t afford to take any chances with these tinder dry conditions
Please remind your out of town visitors as well
Thank you

N Duncan

Pooh!!!

Please, to the people who are using the community trails, roadsides and private roads and trails. I walk my two dogs most days and have found human excrement just lying there for both my shoes and the dogs to roll in! If you are caught short while walking at least either put a rock on your pooh or dig a hole and bury it. Let's keep Thetis Island a clean island.

Gloria, Piper and Cooper

Poohed out! 

Note from Editor: thanks for speaking up about this!  Yucky and disgusting, but true!  

Also, to that someone who has been using paper towels to wipe their dog(?), if you are organized enough to take paper towels on your walk, you should be organized enough to take a bag to take them away in. 

AND – if YOUR dog hasn’t been trained to “go” off trail, it is YOUR responsibility to get “it” off the trail.

Aluminum Welding

I was wondering if there is anyone on island who does aluminum welding. I have a piece that needs to be reconnected on my boat.

I can bring it to you on a trailer for ease of work, will pay cash 

Thanks,

Jeremy

604-849-1069 text or call

Cooling Scarves at the Market

Heat getting you down?  I will have some cooling microfibre scarves for sale at the Market at the head of the Harbour on Saturday $15 each.  Come by my table to see a demonstration.

Pat English

For Sale:

• Sun-Mar Ecolet Composting Toilet - 12 & 120 V. $800
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• 400 L aluminum fuel tank with transfer pump and tool box.  $1040.00
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• Approximately 600 L Tidy Tank fuel tank with transfer pump (new hose needed). $620.00 Red one in the photo. 
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• Full size (8 ft.) white truck canopy - Brand Name - Arrow. Used on a Ford F350 truck. $600 Firm. 

250-710-9238 phone or text 

Sven

For Sale: Air Conditioner

Beat the heat wave coming with the Brand New Portable Air conditioner for Sale. Danby 14,000 BTU Ultra Quiet Portable Air Conditioner. Smart Voice Control and Rapid Cooling. Cool up to 600sq.feet.

$750 or obo. Can deliver on Thetis if needed.

Text/call Jeffrey 2504360052

Compost Project Funding

Did you know that in many communities up to 30% of the solid waste produced is organic material such as kitchen scraps and yard waste?! And in spring 2021, Thetis Island residents imported over $10,000 worth of compost! While many metropolitan areas in BC now offer organic waste collection services, most rural communities, including the Gulf Islands, do not have such services and must find creative means to deal with their organic waste. 

In partnership with TIRRA, ThINC is working on a sustainability program proposal this summer to create an island composting system. Many Thetis landfill-bound organic materials could be used to create our own high quality compost on-island, which could be used by local farmers and gardeners. These actions would decrease garbage hauling costs as well as compost importation costs, and foster community sufficiency and sustainability. 

In this regard at the TIRRA AGM on June 26th, membership approved support for this initiative in the amount of $500.00, from General Funds. In order to assist in the completion of this project, an additional community support in the amount of $3000.00 is required.

If you are a farmer, a gardener, a business or an individual who sees this initiative as an integral ingredient to island sustainability, please consider a monetary gift (we have no charitable donation status), to TIRRA, to enable these students to get this initiative to the implementation phase.

Please direct your willingness to participate to tirra@thetisisland.net or Box 14-1

TIRRA

Thetis Island Marina & Restaurant Hours until Further Notice

Hello Thetis Island!

Through the extensive short staffing issue throughout all of the service industry we've also had to cut back on our hours to give our staff a break! 
Here are our weekly hours going forth until further notice.
We appreciate your understanding!

Summer Hours
                                  
Restaurant / Patio
Mon 11:30am to 6:30pm
CLOSED
CLOSED
Thurs 11:30am to 7:30pm
Fri 11:30 am to 7:30pm
Sat 10:00 am to 7:30pm
Sun 10:00 am to 6:30pm
 
Store/ Liquor Store
Mon 10:00am to 7:00pm
Tues 10:00am to 7:00pm
Wed 10:00am to 7:00pm
Thurs 10:00am to 7:00pm
Fri 10:00 am to 8:00pm
Sat 10:00amto 8:00pm
Sun 10:00am to 7:00pm
 
Gas Dock
OPEN 7 days a week   10:00am to 6:00pm

Thank you for your patience and  understanding!
 
Thetis Island Marina And Pub

thetisislandresorts@gmail.com

250 - 246 - 3464

There is an Extreme Heat Alert coming into effect this week for our location.

Extreme Heat Alert

While everyone is at risk of heat related illness, hot temperatures can be especially dangerous for the young, the elderly, those working or exercising in the heat, persons with chronic heart and lung conditions, persons with mental illness, people living alone and people experiencing homelessness. If you are taking medication, particularly for mental illness, ask your doctor or pharmacist if it increases your health risk in the heat and follow their recommendations. 

Coping with the heat

There are a variety of mild to severe symptoms linked with heat-related illness, including thirst, dizziness, confusion, weakness and fainting or collapsing. Take precautions to protect yourself from the heat, including:

Stay hydrated

• Drink cool non-alcoholic beverages (preferably water) irrespective of your activity intake. Don’t wait until you are thirsty.

• If your doctor generally limits the amount of fluid you drink or has you on water pills, ask about increasing the amount of water you can drink while the weather is hot.

Keep cool

• NEVER leave children or pets alone in a parked car. Temperatures can rise to 52°C (125°F) within 20 minutes in an enclosed vehicle when the outside temperature is 34°C (93°F). Leaving the car windows slightly open or "cracked" will not keep the inside of the vehicle at a safe temperature.

• Seek out an air-conditioned facility (such as a shopping centre, library, community centre or restaurant).

• Use public splash pools, water parks or pools or take a cool bath or shower.

• At current temperatures, fans alone are not effective. Applying cool water mist or wet towels prior

to sitting in front of a fan is a quick way to cool off.

• Dress for the weather by wearing loose, light-weight clothing. Protect yourself from the sun by

wearing a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses.

• Keep your home cool. Open windows, close shades, use an air conditioner (if you have one) and

prepare meals that do not require an oven.

• Avoid sunburn, stay in the shade or use sunscreen with SPF 15 or more.

• Avoid tiring work or exercise in the heat. If you must exercise, drink two to four glasses of non-

alcoholic fluids each hour. Limit day time outdoor activity to early morning and evening.

Check in on others

• People living alone are at high risk of severe heat related illness. Check regularly on older people, and those who are unable to leave their homes, for signs of heat-related illness.

• Ask whether people know how to prevent heat-related illness and are doing the same.

• If others are unwell, move them to a cool shady spot, help them get hydrated and call for medical

assistance if appropriate.

Get informed

• Listen to local news and weather channels.

• For more information on heat-related illness, call HealthLink BC at 811.

 TIVFD