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.

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