Do you have a Primary Care Physician in BC?

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 information is 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 read eSpokes, 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 

Jollity Self-serve Sunday

A few bunches of asparagus and some greens will be available.

Sale on remaining 2” basket stuffers and last chance to buy organic and heirloom variety tomato plants.

Info@jollityfarm.ca or 259.415.0101

ThINC Photo Contest Reminder

THINC PHOTO CONTEST REMINDER

A reminder about ThINC's ongoing community photo contest—submit your local edible plant pictures to be included in our updated Thetis Island Edible Foraging Guide! (Located on the ThINC website at https://www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org) Two photos are required per species; one that shows the entire plant, providing scale and overall shape, and one close-up of the leaves, flowers, fruits, gills, etc. Please refer to the existing handbook photos for examples. Some currently in-season species we are looking for include stinging nettle, broadleaf maple, licorice fern, and common dandelion!

Contest Rules:

• Contest is open until September 20, 2021.
• Any part-time or full-time resident of Thetis Island may enter.
• Entry method – email your photo(s), subject line “Wild Edible Plants and Mushrooms of Thetis Island” to aislinn@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org. Please include your full name and the species depicted.
• Image requirements: JPEG high resolution.

Winners will be contacted by email the week of September 26, and names and winning images announced on the ThINC Facebook page. The updated handbook, complete with new photos and credits, will be posted to the ThINC website in October 2021. 

Thank you to all who have already submitted, we look forward to seeing more beautiful pictures!  

The ThINC Team

Saturday Market

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by the Saturday Market on Saturday.

We appreciate your support.

We would like to thank the vendors as well for making the market a great success. 

See you next Saturday May 29th!

Helen and Gloria

The Queen Bees

Free Hot Water Tank

I’ve just replaced the hot water tank in my house and I’m going to be taking the old one to the dump but I realize some people on Thetis to use them for flowerbeds. If you want it it’s all yours but you have to come pick it up.

Please contact Jesse at 250-588-3369

PEONIES at Saturday Summer Market

I'm happy to offer the most beautiful peonies from my grandma's garden this year again.

Come see me at the stand or pre-order (kristinakasting@icloud.com for $10 a bouquet) and come to pick up during Market's open hours.

See you there!

Kai Kasting

VIHA: COVID Clinic Registration

Click here to read important registration information.

Wildfire News May 21, 2021

https://issuu.com/bcws.cofcinformationofficer/docs/issue_2_20210521_coastal_wildfire_news

Fire Hazard Rating

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck, LAFC
Thetis Island Fire Department

Volunteers Needed for Branch Chipping at Forbes Hall

Hello 

On Saturday morning at 10AM volunteers are needed to collect branches and get them to the chipper on-site at Forbes Hall.

Please bring work-gloves, ear protection and safe footwear.  Have masks for when you cannot physically distance. 

If you can let us know you’ll be helping it would be appreciated, please contact info@forbeshall.ca

Many thanks in advance!

Be Kind on Thetis Trails

Dear Islanders,

Our community's trails are for everyone:
    ---the young, the old
    ---the speedy, the slow
    ---dog walkers, birdwatchers
    ---anyone on a stroll.

So that all can enjoy, please be kind, when encountering others on the trails:

   Maintain social distance: at least 6 feet from anyone not in your personal "bubble".
   Give younger, older, or slower folks time to find a safe distance (6') to the  side of the trail.
   Step a safe distance (6') to the side to let others past.

No one can know the health status of someone else by looking at them. Any trail walker may be taking immuno-suppressive or other medications, or have a disorder,  or be a symptom-free carrier, or not be vaccinated.

COVID is an airborne virus.  Outdoors is safer than indoors, but it's not risk free.

Social distancing keeps everyone in our community safe and gives everyone the freedom to enjoy all our community has to offer.

During this long weekend, and throughout the summer, please remind your off-island guests and camp visitors of the importance of social distancing when out and about.

Thetis is a community because we respect each other and take care of each other, even when we hold different views.

Stay safe and well, be kind, and have a lovely summer.

Thank you,

Virginia & Jonathan

Asparagus!

Thetis Island Grown harvest is looking great again this week.

We'll have approx. 30 bunches this Sat. at Jollity Farm.

Please reserve to ensure your order.

Jollity is open Saturday 10am to 1pm

info@jollityfarm.ca or text 250.415.0101