The Power of Composting in our Community

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! Many landfill-bound organic materials created by Thetis residents could be used to create our own high quality compost on-island, which could be used by local farms and gardens. These actions would decrease garbage hauling costs as well as compost importation costs, and foster community sufficiency and sustainability.

In partnership with TIRRA, ThINC is working on a sustainability program proposal this summer to create an island composting system. We believe it makes sense to reduce the amount of garbage leaving the island, while decreasing the amount of compost and soil coming in. To do this, we need your help! Please fill out this survey to inform us about your composting habits and your interest in this project. All responses will remain anonymous and will help us steer the proposal and project in the direction wanted by the Thetis community. 

The link to this survey can be found here: https://forms.gle/3PcqZmr7c7DkK9tKA 

Please submit your survey by midnight on Monday, July 20th. 

We appreciate all responses as they will greatly help with this initiative!

Cleaning Service

Looking for a cleaning service on the island that can handle occasional cleanings of our vacation home.

Please text or call Eric at 250 896 7032

March For Children - Aug. 2nd

Quoting a CBC story on Monday July 12,
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/penelakut-kuper-residential-school-1.6100201
The Penelakut Tribe in B.C.'s Southern Gulf Islands says it has found more than 160 "undocumented and unmarked" graves in the area, which was also once home to the Kuper Island Residential School.

Penelakut Chief Joan Brown "invited community members to participate in the March for the Children in Chemainus, B.C., on Aug. 2 to remember the students who were forced to attend the Kuper Island Residential School and to move forward on the path to healing and reconciliation."

Until then, let's all take some time to contemplate how we can work to improve relations between Thetis and our First Nations neighbours.

-- Jonathan Thornburg and Virginia J Vitzthum

Freya's Celebration of Life

Celebration of Life for Freya Fullner 

Sunday July 18th  

1 pm at Forbes Hall

Come and join her family and friends 

Theresa 

Want to Rent

Looking to rent a van for a one day trip to Vancouver. We need to fit some 10x5ft panels inside. Willing to pay cash or trade for services.

Contact Yuka & Pierre at 250 210 6828. Thanks!

Thetis Island Marina Gas

Thetis Island Marina will not have gas until Thursday July 15th.

We do have diesel and propane.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Thetis Island Marina And Pub

thetisislandresorts@gmail.com

250 - 246 - 3464

Islands Trust Council Updates

https://mailstorm.caorda.com/campaigns/ov7983c2pr627/web-version/bz299xot5we64

PAG Open Hours

Thank you to all who attended our introductory workshops at the People's Apothecary Garden this weekend! We had a lot of fun, and hope you did as well.

Going forward, the Apothecary Garden is now open Wednesday and Saturday from 9:00–12:00 am for drop-in visits. Swing by, and have a turn about our bee-filled beds, they're a-buzzing! Current plants available for public sampling include sage, oregano, rosemary, lavender, mint (in several varieties!), plantain, self-heal, motherwort, and mullein. Have a look into the healing properties of these species and see if any might be right for you! (Hint: if you've ever been bitten by a mosquito, the answer is yes.)

Looking forward to seeing you there, and please stay tuned for more workshop announcements in the coming weeks. 

Stay safe, 

Aislinn Cottell

PAG Coordinator 

For Sale

-Large picnic table $200
-Large Fishing net $20
-Large Antique wooden bread bakers bowl $150
-Brand new in box. Body glove paddle board. 2021. Performer. 11 ft. Comes with paddle. Sells for $999.00.
Will sell for $900.00

Text 2502520699 Chris

Free Feather Topper for a Double Bed

FREE  - Very clean, barely used feather bed topper made by ObusHome. Fits double bed.

Please message after 9 AM. Thanks, 

Tracy Higgins 250-714-9876

Free Goat Milking Stand

I have a goat milking stand that is free but you will need to come pick it up.

Please text Jesse at 250-588-3369

Book and Bake Sale

This is a reminder that the upcoming Book and Bake Sale on Saturday July 31^st still need donations of freshly baked goodies for the sale. If you would like to donate any baking or would like to help out with the baking sales please give Shirley or Don a call or email. We thank you, in advance, for your help with this fundraiser for the library.

Shirley: phone 250-246-1816 or email burrleyshir@gmail.com
Don: phone 250-246-4291 or email sinry@telus.net