Rainfall Stats: March 2020

Social Gatherings at Thetis Island Community Dock

Several complaints regarding recent social group gatherings at the Thetis Island Community Dock have been received by the Fire Chief and then were appropriately forwarded to the Thetis Island Port Commission.

Oversight for the Thetis Island Community Dock is the responsibility of the Thetis Island Port Commission and NOT the Thetis Island Volunteer Fire Department. The Thetis Island Volunteer Fire Department has always appreciated the full support of the regular dock users when a medical evacuation from the dock is required.

These days, all of us living on Thetis Island are very concerned about the COVID-19 virus, and how social distancing can greatly reduce the risk for our vulnerable population.

I strongly urge those who wish to occupy the Community Dock as a place to visit during these trying times, to follow the Provincial safety recommendations. 

Port Commission Member

Andy Lamb, 250-246-9770.

Jollity Farm Delivery Reminders

Groceries from 49th Parallel

Order and arrange payment here: http://www.the49th.com/  Phone 250 246 3551

Tell them these are for the Thetis delivery and have them to write your name and lot # on your boxes.

Please let them know we will pick up on Thursday afternoon approx. 2:30-3pm.

Email Elisabeth at info@jollityfarm.ca or call 250.415.0101 to confirm you have placed an order.

The Milk Run

Thank you for helping us help other local farmers! The world may feel upside down but the cows keep milking!

Cowichan Milk price list and order form is on the Thetis Island blog, or email/phone Elisabeth for more info.

Orders accepted until 4pm Tuesday.

Habitat Farm Co-op Sausages & Eggs

EGGS $6/doz - Habitat Co-op Farms and Lockwood Farms Free Range Eggs available with this week's delivery, if you are also ordering milk and/or grocery.

SAUSAGES $12.4/4 pack - Habitat Farm Kunekune pork sausages (gluten free)

Flavours available until we run out: Coconut Currywurst / Apple Cheddar / Blue Cheese Date

Vegetable Starts, Annual & Perennial Plants & Flowers

Our greenhouse is full of unique & rare plants we started from seed back in February. We'll be adding to this collection on a regular basis with 2" & 4" annuals for planters and hanging baskets. You can request that we put a beautiful selection together for you by letting us know the number of planters, size, colour preference, light exposure etc. We will accept some requests to visit the greenhouse to browse. While you can look forward to many delicious, naturally grown veggies + fruits from the farm this summer, you may also want to grow your own! We accept custom orders for veggie & herb starts. Email us with a wish list and we'll let you know what we can do.

Thetis Island Community Dock

We have received a complaint from the Fire Department that there have been instances of people not using the 2 meter separation while congregating on the dock.

Please ensure, that during this pandemic, if you are using the dock, that you follow the proper rules of separation.

Thank you.

Thetis Island Port Commission

Thetis Island Improvement District AGM

The Thetis Island Improvement District will be postponing its Annual General Meeting scheduled for April 25th, 2020. Please see below the direction from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing that we received late last week.

“It is recommended that all improvement districts postpone their AGMs and elections until the Provincial Health Officer gives advice that the COVID-19 pandemic no longer poses a threat to public health.

To provide continuity, it is recommended that trustees whose positions are expiring continue to hold their trustee position until an election can safely be held. It is recommended that the board of trustees proactively communicate with their communities (e.g. email, website) and share the Ministry’s advice on postponing their AGMS and elections.

The annual financial statements of an improvement district must be presented by the financial officer to the improvement district board for their review and acceptance. To ensure compliance with the public health order, the trustees may wish to convene regular board meetings that are not open to the public in order to adopt important bylaws for annual taxation, and to approve financial statements and other key activities of staff. These meetings must conform to the Provincial Health Officer’s physical distancing and good hygiene recommendations, for example regular hand washing and spacing chairs 2 metres apart. In addition, you may wish to hold meetings outside. We encourage the staff and trustees to keep these meetings to essential business and be as transparent as possible with property owners during this time and provide communication around meetings and copies of meeting minutes.

At this time the Ministry’s priority is reviewing and registering bylaws that are critical to improvement district operations. Please continue to submit to the Ministry two signed and sealed copies of important bylaws, such as those for annual taxation (two copies) that require Inspector of Municipalities registration to become effective.

The prior year audited financial statements of an improvement district are required by legislation to be submitted to the Inspector by May 15th each year. If the financial statements of the improvement district are available by that date, please submit them. However, there is no penalty if the financial statements are submitted when available at a later date. The first priority of the improvement district is the safety of staff, trustees and the public and the second priority is to produce reliable and relevant financial statements that can be used by the staff, trustees and property owners to be informed about the financial status of the improvement district.

Improvement districts that postpone their AGM may submit financial statements, trustees list, statistics and AGM minutes when they are available after the rescheduled AGM has been held.”

We will provide updates on eSPOKES as we proceed through our 2019 audit process.

Take care of yourselves, please.

Keith Rush

Chair, Board of Trustees

Thetis Island Improvement District

Nic's Coffee & Tea

(While Pot of Gold is closed)

During this time of self-isolation we still need / want our caffeine!

Nic's Cafe has dark or med coffee for $16 / lb (ground or whole bean) espresso coffee for $18 / lb (whole bean)

Assorted types of Tea for $13 / 100 grams.

     English Breakfast

     Earl Grey

     Decaf Irish Breakfast

     Chamomile

     Echinacea

     Ginger Bounce Rooibos

     Cherrybana Big Fruit

     Nic's Pick (Bambolive & Nettle) 

You can reach us by email at nicscafe@shaw.ca, Facebook or

phone 250-246-2564 (leave a message)

Stay safe, healthy and be kind :)

Nicole

Looking for a Bassinet

Hi there,

Wondering if anyone has a bassinet on the island they are currently not using? 

If so please email me at justinesmart06@outlook.com

Thanks  ☺️

Good Neighbours & Friends

On Friday I went to the hospital in Chemainus with severe tummy ache and backache again. I saw Dr. Madhas and must say he was exceptional. After two hours there, he sent me to Duncan hospital to have more tests done, suspecting a gallbladder problem.

Today I had my gallbladder removed and a hernia repair.

My first thought was "Oh my poor dogs"

I managed to get hold of Greg and Pat Gall who did not hesitate to care for them.

Mike and Cathy who text me often during my 3 day spell (as no visitors)

Martin and Anja who did the same.

Of course all my family who text me every 5 minutes.

The NURSES at the hospital were absolutely amazing, they are amazing !!!!! All nurses are amazing at this testing time, all over the world.

There is only one Thetis Island...Keep healthy everyone..follow guidelines...had my swab test at the hospital.

Finally, I should have listened to Martin Randle three weeks ago as he diagnosed me with a gallbladder problem.

Take Care

Chris Slater

The Milk Run

Thank you to everyone who has expressed interest in the Local Milk Run! We appreciate your patience as we've waited for Cowichan Dairy to have their amazing new system finally approved.

We know these hard working 2nd and 3rd generation farmers from our time at the Fairburn Buffalo Dairy, and have toured their immaculate dairy and milk processing set up. They take great care of their 50 girls who enjoy farm grown grasses and a hi-tech, spa-style barn!

Our delivery service is a brand new venture which we fast tracked in order to meet the current needs of the island. It is our hope, that by helping to bring good things to you, you can stay home and stay safe.

How this will work (for the immediate future):

Request a price list and order form by contacting Elisabeth at info@jollityfarm.ca, or click on the link at the bottom of this posting.

Delivery fees - If you are already receiving grocery or 'other' weekly deliveries, there is no extra fee to have your milk included. Your $10 delivery contribution will cover special items like this. If you want milk delivery only, there is a $2 surcharge. If you would like to pick up in the Jollity fridge, this can also be arranged. Pick up must be on Thursday evening or Friday and shop protocol will be shared with you prior.

As we get to enjoy wonderful reusable glass bottles, there is a $2/bottle deposit. You will be charged this per bottle fee for your first two deliveries. This will allow us to pick up your clean bottles for return on our second week.

On delivery day, please place your tote(s) and/or coolers at the end of your driveway. Place your clean and dry milk bottle inside. We will collect as we drop off your fresh delivery.

Invoices will be supplied bi-monthly or monthly and payable via etransfer or cheque (can be left in an envelope in tote or cooler)

Order cut off time **Tuesday at 4pm**. We must receive your order by this time each week, to allow the farmers adequate time to prepare our order.

Safety protocols:

There are only 2 people that may touch your bottle of milk during transit, and both are paying strict attention to mega hand washing, wearing gloves and a face mask (when required), using a locally made Gin & Orange sanitizer (ask us if you need some), and wiping down totes and all surfaces with a disinfectant.

Cowichan Milk's sanitary & milk safety practices are already exemplary, but of course, they have taken additional precautions handling everything.

If your immunity is comprised, it is especially important to treat every item that enters your home as if it could be contaminated. Search online to find some excellent videos that show you how to safely sanitize all items.

Other questions etc.?

Email Elisabeth at info@jollityfarm.ca

250.416.6736 or 250.415.0101

Online Order Form

COVID-19 PSA Cleaning of Groceries etc.

Back & Brown Dog Wandering: Please Keep Your Dog at Your Home

To the owner of the black/brown mixed, medium sized dog that wanders the island.  

Could you please keep your dog on your property instead of letting him aimlessly roam around the island?  

We have had to chase him out of our yard numerous times in the last couple weeks, and would prefer he stays out.  

We have a small, older dog who is very protective of his yard, and we do not want him to get hurt.

Anonymous, 

and others in the community that are tired of your dog's travels...

Extraordinary Virtual Executive Meeting held by TIRRA during COVID19

A motion by the President proposed to postpone the March AGM (as specified in our bylaws), until end of May reassessment of COVID-19 situation. Motion seconded by Vicki Walker. Unanimously approved by TIRRA Executive.

Thetis Island Residents' and Ratepayers' Association (TIRRA)

 TIRRA has researched BC Societies regulations (Section 71 of the Societies Act) and determined an AGM may be delayed to a later date within the year, as long as completed by December 31st. Although the website does not state a society can change a date of AGM that is specified in their bylaws (TIRRA's bylaws specifically state March of each year), the TIRRA board unanimously approved suspension of the AGM for this year due to extraordinary circumstances impacting our community. 

 We commit to holding a meeting that enables inclusivity, and ability for all members to have a voice. This is difficult at this time with social distancing legislation. We thereby inform our membership that we are delaying the meeting for review at end of May. 

 Members will be advised of any further updates via espokes and the ferry bulletin board.  

 In the interim, please visit thetisisland.net for Minutes of the TIRRA Executive Meeting

held in January, as well as individual committee reports. 

Be well, and Be Safe!

Wendy Hinsperger

President, TIRRA