Nature House Session on Saturday

This Saturday's Nature House event at the People's Apothecary Garden still has one available session in the morning. Starting next week, following the lead of relaxing covid restrictions across the province, sessions each week will be open for a max of 10 people. Registration will not be limited to the members of your bubble. With the pace of this transition, please get in touch if you would prefer to attend with a smaller group.

To register for the open Saturday session: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1l01psKv9g86TdiGAJzxeHgTlp1Xel8J-5wTWqCutLrU/edit#gid=818719830 

• Attendance: All age groups are welcome, however children age 12 and under will require a parent or guardian to accompany them during the session.

Parking/Meeting Locations: We will be meeting at the People's Apothecary Garden (62 North Cove Rd.) at the allotted registration time at 9 am or 12:30 pm. Parking is available either on Mission Rd. or at the Community Center

What to Bring: Please wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, i.e. hat, sunglasses, water, etc. 

Questions and Concerns: Questions and concerns regarding Nature House events, schedules and registration can be directed to breanna@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org.

What's Fresh @ Jollity Farm?

Open Saturday 10-1

• Cold Kombucha On-Tap - Fill or Refill your bottle, or try a glass
• Dumplings - Still have a few shrimp & chive and chicken & lemongrass before the next order.
• BC Organic Corn Tortillas
• Local Haltwhistle Goat & Cow Cheese
• Kale Chips - Chocolate Chili & Coconut Curry

Fresh Produce:
Organic Blueberries
Strawberries (the best!! email or text to reserve)
Dill
Cilantro
Arugula
Beets
Cauliflower
Potatoes
Salad
Kale
Chard
Tomatoes
Peppers
Basil
Onions

See you at the Farm!
Thanks from Farmers Noah, Finn, Elisabeth, Liz and amazing helpers Ellen & Michelle
Pre-orders to info@jollityfarm.ca or text 250.415.0101

Order Organic Garlic

Accepting orders for garlic from our farm co-op.

Mostly large bulbs of Red Russian, along with a couple other varieties.

Garlic is harvested and hanging to cure so will be ready in a couple of weeks.

$16/lb

Email to info@jollityfarm.ca or text 250.415.0101

Chain for Sale

Approx 50 feet of anchor chain in good condition, believed to be BBB but will need to confirm on your gypsy if intended for a windlass. 

Standard price runs $5-6/foot; will sell for $2/ foot ($100)

roneleanorv@gmail.com

250 416 0282

Extreme Fire Condition

Would it be possible for Fire dept. to repost, what equipment you are allowed to use, ie: extreme fire ban, if possible? Seems to be some confusion.

Cheers  

Steve Bird

Celebration of Life for Edith Hyatt

Edith Hyatt passed away last year during the very restrictive pandemic period when we were not able to gather together, nor did we have a venue then. 

On August 5th, a Thursday, the day that would have been her 98th birthday, we will hold a memorial tea and remembrance for her at Forbes Hall in the afternoon. 

Celine and I need to know ahead of time the approximate number of attendees so that we can plan which space to use and how many cups to set out for a light tea. 

Please drop me a short note if you think you might be able to attend:  Jeannine.caldbeck@icloud.com. 

Thank you. 

Jeannine and Celine

Hiring for Part Time/Casual Yardwork

Telegraph Harbour Marina is looking for a reliable individual to help us keep up with yard work. The position entails raking up after the Arbutus trees and some other light grounds keeping like deadheading flowers and weeding the gardens. This is a paid position, the time commitment ranges from 2-6 hours per week (weather dependent).

Please inquire at sunny@telegraphharbour.com, or come and visit us in the store from 9am-6pm.

Thetis Island Improvement District AGM - July 10th

The Thetis Island Improvement District will hold its Annual General Meeting on Saturday July 10th at 11 AM, Via Zoom. 

This public meeting is to receive the audited financial statements for 2020, to report on the operations of the Thetis Island Volunteer Fire Department, the Improvement District, and whatever other items of business may be raised.

Agenda for the meeting:

Call to order and welcome

Opening remarks and introductions

Approval of the August 22, 2020 AGM minutes

Trustee Remuneration 

Trustee election/acclamation 

Audit report/financials/2021 budget

Committee reports

Fire Department report

Adjourn

Please use the link below to join the meeting: We will open the waiting room at 11 AM. We will answer questions following each of the report sections. Until that time, it would be appreciated if you could keep your microphones muted.

Topic: Keith Rush's Zoom Meeting
Time: Jul 10, 2021 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Board of Trustees

Thetis Island Improvement District

Ph: 250.416.0013
Cell: 250.732.2766
keithrush17@gmail.com

TIVFD: Haying at Capernwray

The Fire Department has been receiving queries/complaints about the haying during EXTREME hazard.

We have worked out a compromise that allows Capernwray to harvest the hay and at the same time lower the risk of wildfire to the community. 

The TIVFD Tender and two fire fighters will be on standby at the field during raking and baling.  Capernwray has three qualified volunteer fire fighters on their staff.  If an emergency response is required elsewhere while the FFs and Tender are at the field, all farming activity will cease and the Tender and crew will immediately respond.  The mechanical baling etc.will  take place in the morning with a two hour fire watch posted afterwards.  Fire fighters will be paid an hourly standby wage by Capernwray.  With the grass short and hay removed, the field can then be used as a buffer and safe zone if required. 

This field was identified in the 2020 Thetis Island Community Wildfire Risk Assessment report by the Province as a suitable area for wildland firefighters to stage during an emergency if conditions are right.  I have been in touch with the Coastal Wildfire Centre in Parksville and they approve of this compromise.

Wednesday evening Maple Bay had a structure fire that in turn caused spot fires from embers in the smoke, and a bush fire started heading towards a subdivision.  Six Cowichan Valley fire halls were called out as well as two Forestry helicopters. 

We are well aware of the danger of sparks in dry grass and bush here and we are very pleased that community members are extra vigilant during this extreme fire hazard period. 

Thank you.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck 

New Stop Line for Thetis Ferry

Recently BC Ferries painted a new white stop line at the top of the first hill up from the trestle. Additionally, they painted what looks like crosswalk hash marks where the old line used to be, and a dotted white line to delineate the ferry line from the traffic lane. All this was an effort to make it safer for the large groups of campers disembarking to Capernwray. 

BC Ferries plans to put a new stop sign beside the new white stop line in the near future.

Keith Rush Route 20 FAC

Ph: 250.416.0013
Cell: 250.732.2766
keithrush17@gmail.com

The Doors

The Doors: I have two never used 36 inch right swing pre-hung interior doors. 

Primed and with a contemporary look to them. $150 each
Riders on the storm.

Mike Skene
250 380 8144

Looking for Lifejackets

Looking to Buy:

2 youth lifejackets 60-90lbs

2 adult lifejackts

Rod

darsenaul@gmail.com