Mowing

The mower will be around again today the 26th mostly on North Cove Rd and sideroads, please watch for her and pass carefully.

cheers,

Joe (Emcon Services)

Free Queen Size Mattress

Good condition (fabric has some light rusty-water stains).
Available on Tuesday, 26 August, from noon onward at roadside, 129
Pilkey Point Rd.

Mattress is sealed in a plastic mattress bag--please leave mattress
sealed if you're not taking it.

Virginia & Jonathan

For Sale: 12 ft. Sailboat Complete with Trailer

Comes with break down mast, jib, main sale, all rigging and cleats. German made, 
Moulded seats, good condition. Asking $200 or best offer. 

Contact ge9042@telus.net or 250 246 1298. 
George Foster, lot 197

News re Charlie Fordham, Capernwray

Dear Friends,

We wanted to fill the community in on some recent events regarding Charlie Fordham, who many of you know personally.  (He and his wife Marlene arrived on Thetis in 1979 and founded Capernwray Harbour Bible Centre.)

A couple of weeks ago Charlie experienced what was thought to be a stroke in one of his eyes resulting in a complete loss of vision in that eye.  Over the following days the situation developed, and he was in the hospital for almost a week, and diagnosed with a rare form of Temporal Arteritis.  Unfortunately, over that time his condition worsened, and he lost sight in his other eye as well, and is now completely blind.

Charlie has been home for three days now and we are working together as a family and a staff community to provide the best care that we can for him and Marlene moving forward.  Needless to say, it will be a long journey for each of us as we adjust to this new season.

Charlie is in good spirits and seems otherwise healthy and feeling well, learning new routines and ways of going about his day.  You may see him on the ferry or around our property if you happen be here when he is out and about with a helper to guide him.  He would, of course, be encouraged to hear your voice and have a chat if you have a moment.

We don't take for granted the wonderful place in which we live and the care that Charlie has been able to receive.  We are grateful to live in a wonderful community like Thetis Island and we thank you for your support in this time.

Chris Fordham
on behalf of all of us at Capernwray Harbour

ThINC - Nature House Events Week 5: July 27 – 31

Here's the event line up for the week!
Full event details can be found here: https://www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/single-post/nature-house-events-week-5-july-27-31

Wednesday, July 27
9:00 am start: Wednesday Wander at Lawrence Loop Trail (meet by the Firehall)
2:00 pm start: Steppin’ Stone Creation for the PAG! (family friendly (parents required))

Thursday, July 28
9:00 - 11:00: Harvest Hours at the PAG, Lot 62 (all ages)
2:00 - 4:00: Seaquarium & Craft Drop-in at the Nature House (all ages)
7:00 pm start: Reading and Climate Conversation with Ann Eriksson at the Nature House

Friday, July 29
2:00 pm start: Junior Biologist - Plantastic at the Nature House (kids 8-12)

Saturday, July 30
10:00 am start: Natural Fiber Dying with Emily McIvor at the Nature House (all ages)

Sunday, July 31
9:00 - 11:00: Harvest Hours at the PAG, Lot 62 (all ages)

10:00 am start: The Nature Inside You with Marcia Aftimus and Ian Ralston at the Nature House (all ages)
2:00 - 4:00: Family Nature Afternoons - Pacific Salmon at the Nature House (all ages)

Note: all Nature House events take place at the Portal, 254 North Cove Road

Book Sale Donations

If you cannot make the book donation time on Friday from 10 on as we set up, I will take your donations Monday from 1-3.

Only 5 more sleeps until the fun book and bake sale, bbq and Thetis merchandise event.

Your local librarian
Celine

Let's Talk about Thetis and the Climate Crisis

Last year's heat dome and atmospheric rivers were a wake-up call for many. Climate change is here and having an impact on our lives.  How can our community adapt to the changes, support one another,  and help the global effort to mitigate the crisis? On Thursday July 28,  at 7 pm at the Nature House (254 North Cove Rd), as part of ThINC's summer program, I invite community members to join me to have a conversation about these issues. I'll do a short reading from my non-fiction book, Urgent Message from a Hot Planet: Navigating the Climate Crisis, and share some initiatives that other Gulf Islands have undertaken. The discussion portion of the evening will focus on generating ideas for what the Thetis Island community can do. Bring your ideas and an open mind.

I hope to see you there.
Ann Eriksson

Plastic Kayak Hatch Cover

Pelican plastic hatch cover, black, 14”x10”oval, lost Foster Point Area! If washes up on the beach, and you happen to find it, call 250 252 3744 or text, It would be much appreciated!

Steve & Helen

Summer Strummer

The ukulele group is meeting at Nan’s again on this Tuesday evening at 7 pm.  Stay tuned.  

Jeannine

Jollity Farm Weekly Order Reminder

Local milk & yogurt plus organic bread orders due by 10am today please.

Bagels, grocery home delivery and veggies by Wednesday evening.

The order form has been updated for the week here:
https://www.jollityfarm.ca/order-form

Sorry, no spare time for a newsletter again this week. The big garlic
picking happened and wow is it a great harvest this year!

Thank you to you all for visiting the farm each week. We love to see you
and share our veggies & treats.

Jollity Farmers
orders@jollityfarm.ca or text/call 250.415.0101

TIRRA July 23rd GM Update

A sincere thank you to all who attended yesterday's meeting.
There were 60+ in attendance which was a good turnout for a beautiful Saturday afternoon.
Fifteen individuals shared their personal views on Solid Waste management, taking the time to be thoughtful and articulate about their belief on the how the system should operate going forward. The meeting attendees, both those who chose to speak, and those who listened, were respectful of opposing views.
 
TIRRA Members and Property Owners in attendance approved a User Pay Recycle System. More information in coming days.
 
Thanks again for those who attended and demonstrated their interest in being part of community driven solutions.

TIRRA Executive

Forbes Hall Health Services: News!

This week we have had some very encouraging news.  Thetis has been given a twice weekly Nurse Practitioner’s position.  We will be sharing this full-time position with Stz’uminus Nation.  Key to having a Nurse Practitioner on-island will be having someone apply for the job!

We are posting this today, not only because it’s great news, but in the off chance someone knows of a Nurse Practitioner looking for a new job placement.  Please see the Job Posting: https://islandhealth.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/163810

Recently we were given the go-ahead to be a Virtual Care Centre, which should be up and running within the next month, with support from TICF in funding the necessary equipment (more information about how to access this care, soon!).

Our team will continue to work towards reducing the need for islanders to travel for medical care.  

Forbes Hall Health Services Group
Shirley Burr, Jeannine Caldbeck, Ann Dickie, David Reay, and Michelle Sutter
Contact: health@forbeshall.ca