Everyone is a Firefighter in Wildfire Season

May is National Wildfire Awareness Month and everyone is a firefighter when you prepare for wildfire season.

- keep your important documents in a fireproof safe, on a USB drive you can take with you if you must evacuate, or store password protected documents online.

- check your home insurance to make sure your home value is current and includes wildfire damage and loss.

- check your household emergency plan and Grab & Go kit - don't forget medications, pets and pet food.

- know more than one way out of your neighbourhood.

- check out the Fire Smart site firesmartbc.ca for tips and info on fire-smarting your home and property.

TIVFD 

June Campfire Permit Applications

June campfire permits for small evening campfires will be available commencing June 1st on-line by going to wwwthetisislandfire.ca and navigating to the Fire Permits page.  Please reapply June 1st for a permit.

It is our expectation that we will be able to continue to allow campfires in June that follow the provincial safety regulation. If the local fire risk conditions change during the month that necessitate a recall of the permits, we will post on eSPOKES and the Thetis Island Posts page as well as send an email out to the person who applied for the permit.

Please note that yard waste, burn barrels and other outdoor burning is prohibited at this time.

Also note that only propane campfire appliances are allowed without a permit and in most cases can be used throughout the year because they cause no sparks, no smoke and can be extinguished immediately by shutting off the propane.  We encourage people who enjoy summer campfires to look into purchasing and using a propane campfire appliance.

TIVFD

2nd Call for Those with No Family Doctor in BC

Many thanks to those who have already responded to this survey!

This is a reminder if you missed the first notice:  In order for Thetis to apply for a visiting nurse or doctor's services over here, VIHA wants to know how many islanders do not currently have a primary care physician - this means a family GP, not an oncologist or other specialist.  It is not relevant whether you feel the need for one at this time or not, or whether you would anticipate using the on-island service, whatever it turns out to be.  They just want to know how many people are not registered with a family doctor.

This information will be a very important part of our application for these services on-island.  We don't need any personal information, just numbers. If you and or any members of your family do not have a regular primary care doctor, or if you know of a neighbour or friend who might
be in this category and they don't get e-spokes, please let us know at covidclinic@thetisislandfire.ca. 

(It has nothing to do with the COVID
vaccinations, but the email address goes to the right place.) 

Thank you!

covidclinic@thetisislandfire.ca

Thetis Island Marina & Pub: Indoor Dining Now Available

Hello Everyone!

We are now open for indoor dining!  

Masks are still required. 

One step closer!

Hope to see you soon!

Thetis Island Marina Staff
Thetis Island Marina And Pub

thetisislandresorts@gmail.com

250 - 246 - 3464

Electric Range for Sale

30” electric range, 4-burner plus oven for sale $50
 
Peter Rutenberg #16
250 246 1510

ThINC Summer Employee Housing

ThINC is still looking for housing for 2 of its 3 summer employees from June 15 to August 31.

A rental, housesit, or homestay would all be welcome. The two are happy to share.

If you can offer a spot to two young people working for our community, please contact ThINC at info@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org or phone Ann at 250-246-8176.

Thank you from the ThINC board!

Time to Order Organic Blueberries

Our favourite organic blueberry farm in North Saanich has faced significant challenges operating through the pandemic in 2020. Many of those challenges continue to be present, especially as their wonderful team of pickers won't be at the farm this season. Due to this the farm will be operating at a small capacity this year and thus some changes to their ability to harvest berries.

We will be submitting our order the moment the 'window' opens, as there is a limited supply this year. Also, only fresh, frozen berries will be available. In this way the farm can flash freeze berries and continue to at least supply some to direct farm customers like us.

Price will be $6/lb and the min. order is a 10 lb box. There is no bulk discount this year due to increased expenses for the farm (this is an increase of $0.25/lb from last year).
We are tallying up requests, so please email us asap and let us know how many boxes you would like this year.

We will pick up our order late August or early September.

info@jollityfarm.ca or text 250.415.0101

Liftgate for Sale

The TIVFD still has the liftgate removed from the Ryder truck they converted to a water tender.   

The liftgate is a Maxon model GPTWR-3 COMBO, Year: manufactured 2013, Weight capacity: 3000lbs.  Tuk-away style, folding platform approx 8' wide by 5' unfolded. Asking $3000.

If you know of anyone who might be interested, please let me know.

Graeme Shelford

graemeshelford@gmail.com

250-246-1509

Thetis Island Local Trust Committee: Electronic Business Meeting

9:30 am, Tuesday, June 1, 2021

ATTEND THE ZOOM WEBINAR @

https://islandstrust.zoom.us/s/69090465823

or by phone (Toll Free): 833 955 1088 or 833 958 1164 (*9 to raise our hand during town hall and *6 to unmute)

Webinar ID 690 9046 5823

OR WATCH THE LIVE STREAM @

https://collaboratevideo.net/islandstrust/C

See the Meetings and Events page on the new Islands Trust website 

islandstrust.bc.ca/whats-happening/meetings-and-events/

 for information on how to view, attend, participate and stay informed about the meeting. Choose June 1st from the meeting calendar for links to "Attend" or "Watch" the meeting or to see the meeting agenda.

To ask questions during townhall, click the "Attend" link or phone in using the toll-free numbers provided.  To simply watch with no participation, use the "Watch" link instead.  

Please note: this meeting will be recorded and posted on the Islands Trust website.  

For Sale: 2-stroke Engine

6.5HP Johnson/Evinrude Model CJ7RSW, 2 stroke engine, 1989? 

Was running fine last summer.  Not using this anymore. 

Cowling latch closes but is not secure.  

Pictures on request.
$250.00          

contact    

Rod darsenau@gmail.com

5th Wheel Toy Hauler for Sale

Forest River, All American model.

- many upgrades included

fridge to 110v AC high efficiency compressor like your home

solar hybrid 24v DC inverter/charge controller/circuit breaker integrated into auto switch

reinforced bedroom slide, full size queen bed

kitchen shelving

new foam mattress in LR hide-a-bed

complete winterization package, used one winter including;

R14 Rockwool batts for roof and tops of slides with extra HD tarp

R7 rockwool boards for bottom of slide and complete skirting with mounting frame and 6mil poly
weatherproofing

Note; we now have proof positive rockwool absorbs very little condensation and dries in about 48 hours unlike fiberglass, and far more environmentally friendly/fire safe than Styrofoam

'Triple glazed' storm windows for all windows

Many more, can also transport off island for a fee

Complete package including one move to your property on Thetis all for the bargain value of $29,950

For pictures, viewing, or answer questions, please email David, info@lotuslandvineyards.com

Solar For Sale

We have a 2,000W solar array for sale. We have been using it since last fall. It consists of 8 x
250W panels on a panel rail system, which in turn is mounted on a tilted wooden platform with four wheels, two fixed and two swivels for moving or for re-positioning into the sun. 

I mounted the Midnite Solar DC circuit breaker panel to the platform, so I'll include it in the price. I don't havea solid towbar to pull it with but have figured out a way to safely, and slowly, move it from its current location off of Klahowya to your property on Thetis. 

In addition, we have hybrid inverter/charger controllers for sale in small, medium, large, and extra-large, 12, 24, 48V 110 or 110/220V AC . We also have LiFePO4 100Ah batteries, to complete the major components of an entiresystem with battery backup.

The panels/rail system/tilted wooden platform/breaker panel is for sale for $2,850. 

Please contact David by email; info@lotuslandvineyards.com.