Heartfelt Thank You

David and I have found a place to move our RV to continue our stay on Thetis island.

A heartfelt “thank you“ to all who had a part in it. 

I will have a Garden again soon.

With gratitude,

David and Liz

Recent Break and Enter

The Capernwray Harbour Pump House was broken into the night before last. The perpetrators stole cash and food. In case the offender is reading. Please note there is no longer cash on premises and there are live feed cameras.  A police report has been filed and information passed to the authorities.  This is most disappointing to say the least. Let’s look out for one another. Report suspicious activity. 

Thank you.

Capernwray Harbour Bible Center

Lost iPhone

Hello,

Crimson lost her iPhone 5 somewhere between Hollyberry and Forbes Rd. 

If you see it would you please let us know? 

Its display should show it is lost and display a contact number.  Please text 250-416-9771 or call 250-588-3369.

Thank you!

Ellen

Thank You!

The fire department, on behalf of the community, wishes to thank Joe Lange (Emcon) for his timely and much appreciated assistance in positioning a new TIVFD water storage tank on Plateau Road.   

This tank stores 5600 imperial gallons and will help with fire suppression needs in the Porlier and Plateau Roads neighbourhood.  Joe appeared in the right place at the right time and with equipment to help move and erect the tank.  Thanks also to Sven Aaberg, James Alton, Dave Tarris and Graeme Shelford for originally volunteering on this project.  We soon realized that Joe and his equipment would save a lot of sore muscles for us. 

The TIVFD Water Auxiliary will be making several trips over the next ten days to fill it, once the fittings are installed.  Heather Ney and family donated the gravel to bed in the tank. 

Again, thank you Joe and the Neys and you others for your great community spirit.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

In Search of Cheap or Free Items:

- Metal bathtub

- Old bicycle wheels. Even bent or a bit rusty, just want to salvage some spokes

- Old computers and accessories (cables, screen, keyboard, ...). Desktop and laptop, old or broken doesn't matter.

Text or call Pierre 250 210 6828 or hispho@e.email

Summer Hiking Event August 9th – Hosted by TICF

In lieu of our regular Family Fun Day this year, the Thetis Island Community Fund is excited to be offering 4 trail hikes with local tour guides. Please note… this is a FREE event, not a fundraiser.  

1.Preedy Harbour/Cemetery/ Capernwray Forest Trails 

2.Fairy Slipper Trail 

3.Community Trail/Back of Burchell 

4.Dingly Dell/Lawrence Valley Loop  

When: Sunday, August 9th from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. 

Following the hikes, we will gather around noon at Capernwray beach.  Bring your own picnic lunch and TICF will spring for ice cream bars for everyone.  

If you’re not up for the hike but wish to enjoy an outdoor picnic with friends and neighbours, you’re most welcome to join us. 

Watch for more info to come… 

Farm Fresh Offerings & Jollity Home Delivery

Local Cowichan Milk & Artisan Yogurt - Orders due by 4pm Monday

Email for milk & yogurt price list to info@jollityfarm.ca

Thursday Home Delivery - Orders due by 4pm Tuesday

Salad $5

Kale $3.5

Beets $4

Chard $3.5

Cabbage (green) $2.5/lb

Carrots $4/bunch

Onions $3.5/bunch

Tomatoes $5

Cucumbers (mini and lemon) $4/bag

Peas $4

Sunflower or Pea Shoots $4

Microgreens $4

Zucchini $2.5/lb

Patty Pan Squash $4/lb

Basil $3/bag

Free Range Eggs $6

Montreal Style Bagels $10/doz  $6/6 

Sesame, Everything, Multigrain, Poppyseed, Cinnamon

Cream Cheese SM $4.25  LG $5.75 - Lox, Basil Garlic, Cilantro Supreme, Honey, Plain

Grocery pickup from 49th & Community Farm Shop (confirm with us by Wed. at 5) 

Organic Blueberries!

If you ordered blueberries they will be ready for pickup at Jollity Farm this Saturday, August 1. You can expect an email to confirm your order.

Quarterly Deadline Reminder

August is coming rather quickly, and the deadline for stories, notices, ads, etc. is August 10th.  If something is coming but possibly slightly after the 10th, we at least need to know about it, so please get in touch with quarterly@thetisisland.net or call 

Veronica at 250 246 1509. 

Thanks!

Bike for Sale

Velo Sport Banff ISS 450, 15 speed, fenders, 26 inch x 1.95 tires, extra tire and wheel, $30.00.

Stored in garage. 

Contact Paul or Noella at 250-246-6623 to view.

For Sale:

24, 500 ml Bottles of Diet Coke. Originally $25.40.  We don’t drink Diet Coke.  Our loss, your gain. 
$15.00 takes whole case.
Chris
Text 2502520699

Lawrence Valley Trail - Irish Lady's Tresses Orchid

As you traverse the valley, keep your eyes open for these lovely little flower spikes.  They resemble a grass seed head, and the stalks are about 12” high.

Although fairly common in wild bogs, swamps and lowlands, and occur throughout most of temperate North America and the British Isles, we have never seen them in our 40 years on the farm. This is most likely due to a cooler spring, and less cattle grazing.  I counted 8 yesterday, but do keep a look out, they’re very pretty.

Ann

New Drone Photos

courtesy of Dave Tarris