Wanted by TIVFD

We are in need of a FRAMED back pack that could be modified to carry a small fire pump in the bush. A “Trapper Nelson” would work great (if you’re old enough to have one out in the back shed collecting mice nests) but a modern aluminum frame would also work.  

If you have one you would consider donating, please contact chief11@telus.net.  Thanks!

TIVFD

Drive to Comox by Sunday Evening

We have a couple of young German travellers staying with us who would like to get to Comox by Sunday evening.

If anyone is driving up Island Sunday and is willing to take them even partway can you give us a call.

Thanks!

250-857-3120 Lynda and Alan

Stripped to the Studs!

Invitation to the next On the Court Session: Saturday, August 17th 5-6:30PM

Forbes Hall Expansion & Upgrade Project 

You are invited to our “On the Court” Information session - Saturday, August 17th.

The Directors of the Thetis Island Community Association and the Members of the Forbes Hall Expansion Committee invite you to this Saturday’s “On the Court” Information session. We look forward to having the opportunity to meet with you, and bring you up to date on the project, and funding.  It has been quite an undertaking from the first donation to this project in October 2016, to now, with footings in place, and the original building with its renovations well underway.  

We want the community to know what is happening behind the gates & fencing; our “On the Court” sessions create a gathering where we are able share with you all we know about the project, and in turn, you will be able to share your new knowledge within the broader community.  We are ready to answer your questions, and listen to your comments.

Our objective is to inform, answer, and inspire.

Saturday, August 17th from 5:00 - 6:30 at the Tennis Court (access via the Pathway on Mission Road - no access through the building zone) - Beverages & Snacks Provided.

If you are unable to attend this session, we are available to meet with you individually if it is more amenable to you.  Just let me know by emailing dickie.ann@gmail.com

Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday, 

Sincerely

Ann Dickie

on behalf of the Thetis Island Community Association & the Forbes Hall Expansion & Upgrade Committee

For more information about the Forbes Hall Expansion & Upgrade please go to www.ForbesHall.ca

TICA is a Registered Charity with Canada Customs & Revenue Agency

Organically Grown Tomatoes & Garlic

Tomatoes $3 / lb

Garlic $12 / lb

Please contact Jean Ensminger for more info.

jean28340@yahoo.ca

250 246 9733

424 Southern Edge Road

Today at the Nature House: Eel Grass Ecology & Beach Seine!

From 11:30 AM - 12 PM, join Morgan Black from the University of Victoria for a presentation on eel grass ecology and a beach seine, where a long net is dragged by hand through the water to collect intertidal species. 

The animals will be viewed for a short time and then released. Morgan is a PhD candidate at the University of Victoria, and a Hakai Scholar. Her graduate research is studying the ecology and biodiversity of ancient clam gardens.

Ductless Guy

Cool off with a Ductless mini split heat pump.Ductless mini splits are the most efficient way to heat and cool your home for 40-50 Dollars a month. 

Take advantage of the new **BC hydro 1000 rebate**if you have electric baseboard heat or electric furnace.Units comes with base pan heaters.***We make ductless affordable and guarantee lowest priced on the island for 7 years now and first year service calls if needed free of charge*** 

**ALL UNITS HAVE FULL 10 year parts/compressor warranty.** 

*18,000 BTU-ONLY-2099.00 TOTAL **-1000.00 GRANT=1099.00  

***INSTALL IS EXTRA*** 

**QUESTIONS 250-709-1689** CALLS ONLY NO TEXTS***

News Release - Community Raises $250,000 For New Protected Area on Lasqueti Island

http://www.islandstrustconservancy.ca/media/84934/itc_2019-08-15_la-salish-view-nature-reserve_nr_final.pdf

The Islands Trust Conservancy is the conservation land trust for Canada's islands in the Salish Sea. Since 1990, the Islands Trust Conservancy has protected more than 1,300 hectares of island ecosystems. This success is thanks to the vision, support and generosity of our donors and partners. Visit us online at www.islandstrustconservancy.ca 

The Lasqueti Island Nature Conservancy (LINC) conserves and protects land for the benefit of wildlife, plants and the public. To achieve its mission, LINC acquires legal interests in land and provides public education on the natural and cultural features on Lasqueti and surrounding islands. Learn more at www.lasqueti.ca/LINC

Help: ride to Nanaimo airport, Mon, Aug 19

I have a friend who needs a ride to Nanaimo airport on Monday August 19th  on either the 8:05 or 9:15 ferry.  

Please call Genny Redman at 250-210-3087, if you have room for one passenger.

Let Us Feed You @ Jollity Farm!

Saturday 10-2 & Sunday 11-2

Enjoy a delicious fresh To-Go lunch with seasonal ingredients grown & raised on Thetis Island. 

Come show your support to Emily, a new Thetis Island resident, and the creative chef behind the Fern & Farrow pop-up farm eatery.  

  Slow Roasted Pulled Pork (raised here!) on a bun with Jollity Kohlrabi & Apple slaw + Blueberry & Tomato salsa. 

   or 

  Veggie Nicoise (thetis potatoes & beans) with BBQ Corn

What's Fresh @ the Farm: 

 CORN (the best, sweetest corn fresh from our friends at Silver Rill. Email info@jollityfarm.ca or call to reserve if you want 6 or a baker's dozen set aside) 

 Salad

 Tomatoes (Jollity super sweet cherry & Heirloom slicers) 

 Garlic

 Zucchini & Patty Pan

 Kohlrabi

 Field Cukes

 Ground Cherries (limited amt) 

 Kale

 Habitat Sausages (maple/blueberry, coconut currywurst, smokies &  hot italian) 

 Habitat Salami & Pepperoni

 Free Range Eggs

Thetis Island Elementary School: Celebration of Success

Well it is getting close to back to school time! 

We are hoping to have our wonderful community listeners coming back to TIES this school year.  We would also like to invite any other community members that are interested in coming to listen to our TIES students read.  If you are away for part of the year or have appointments on the day that you listen, that is just fine.  We know that you all have busy lives and we really appreciate all your help. The listening time would be from 12:35 to 1:05 daily.  You just pick a day that suits you. If you are interested in being a volunteer listener at the school, please contact me by email at gredman@sd79.bc.ca

Last year we asked for fruit so that we could process it by canning or dehydrating it. We raised over $400.00 and half of these funds were donated to a local charity.  The remainder of the funds will be used for the students to decide on something special for the classroom. We would like to do the same thing again this year.  Last year we had a lot of fruit donated from the community.  So, we would appreciate donations of apples, pears, plums, and quince again.  If you need the fruit picked, please let me know and I am sure we can arrange something. You can call me at 250-210-3087. We would also love to have any canning jars and lids that you have that you no longer need.  If you have jars or lids that you would like to donate to our school, you can drop them off at my house. The address is 59 Pilkey Point Road.  (just leave them on the porch if we are not home) or you can drop them off at the school on Friday the 30thof August before noon.  

Thank you to the Thetis Island Community for all your support of our school and our students. 

Genny Redman 

Reminder about EXTREME Fire Hazard

The TIVFD reminds you that we are still in the EXTREME Fire Hazard rating.  This means that NO High Hazard Activities can take place.  High Hazard Activities include lawn mowing, gas chain sawing, metal grinding or activities where a metal blade could strike a rock or the motor gives off sparks.

Be cautious when parking your vehicle on dried grass.

Fishing line electric weed whackers are okay.   

Approved propane campfire appliances are okay.  No solid fuel fires outdoors.

Please extinguish your cigarettes inside your vehicle and do not drop your butts on the roadsides.

No smoking on any of the Thetis Island trails.

Thank you for helping reduce the risk of wildfires on our island.

TIVFD