Blackberries?

Does anyone have frozen blackberries or raspberries they would sell?

Also looking for piping bags for baking

Thanks so much!

Jennifer, Phone number 250 784 1624

Wanted - queen size box spring

Wanted - queen size box spring in sound condition.

David, littleislander@protonmail.com

Thetis Island Improvement District AGM: Saturday May 13, 2023 Forbes Hall Community Centre 11AM

A reminder that the Thetis Island Improvement District (TIID) will be holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday May 13th, 2023 at Forbes Hall Community Center starting at 11 AM. This is a public meeting, and all are welcome. There will be an election at the conclusion of the meeting. The information regarding voter eligibility follows the agenda in this message.

AGENDA

•           Territorial acknowledgement

•           Call to order and welcome

•           Opening remarks and introductions

•           Approval of the July 9th, 2022 AGM minutes

•           Trustee Remuneration

•           Audit report/financials/2023 budget update

•           Committee reports

•           Fire department report

•           Trustee election

•           Adjourn

•           We will begin checking people in at 10:30 AM.

•           To be eligible to vote you must be:

•           A Canadian citizen

•           18 years or older

•           A resident of BC for at least 6 months prior to the vote

•           And own land in the Improvement District

Each elector gets one vote; if two people are on title, they each get a vote; if you own more than one property you still get only one vote. Corporations must designate who will vote on its behalf.

Our list of landowners is current up to March 31, 2023.

If someone thinks they are eligible to vote but are not on the landowners list, they may sign a statutory declaration.

Coffee, tea and cookies will be available.

See you Saturday,

Keith Rush Chair

Board of Trustees

TIID

Special Weather Statement in Effect for: Southern Gulf Islands

Unseasonably hot weather will develop over coastal BC beginning Friday.

Timespan: Friday though Tuesday.

Hazards: Daytime highs reaching into the high 20s to low 30s with overnight lows in the low to mid-teens.

The South Coast and inland areas of the north and central BC coast will experience unseasonably hot weather beginning on Friday. The highest temperatures are expected on Sunday and Monday.

Daytime highs will be 10 to 15 degrees Celsius above seasonal values while overnight lows will be 5 to 10 degrees above what is normally experienced this time of year.

Freezing levels will rise throughout this event leading to increased snowpack melting with possible local flooding due to high stream flow levels.

With elevated temperatures, the risk of heat related illnesses will increase.

While the developing heat may result in daily temperature records being broken, it must be emphasized that the expected hot conditions will not approach those reached during the "Heat Dome" of late June 2021.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

On Island Bobcat Services

On island bobcat services available: grading, loading, brush clearing, road building. 

Reasonable rates. Free estimates. 

Call or text Doug at 250-210-4042

Septic Pump Out

We need a septic pump out. We are wondering if there is anyone else on Thetis Island who needs a pump out so that we can share costs. Apparently, you need to have your septic pumped out every 5 years.

Please let us know if you are interested.

Genny and Ken Redman

250-210-3087

Table for Sale

Sturdy dining/picnic or craft table for sale.39inches x7 ft long

3 x3 in post legs, 1/2-inch fir plank top

Good condition $100.00 ph. or text Colleen 250-710-6853

An After Fire Reminder

This is just a reminder to call 911 if you have an electrical fire with a small appliance, even if you quickly extinguish it yourself (…the training at the annual fire extinguisher clinic does come in handy!). If you call 911 and explain it has been extinguished, a TIVFD officer will still attend and take down the manufacturer, make, model and issue with the appliance in a short fire report to the Office of the Fire Commissioner. This is what generates appliance recalls.

Stove and dryer fires should always be checked out by the fire department…we have thermal imaging cameras to check for smoulder or fire extension into walls or cupboards.

Always check for certification marks, such as CSA, cUL, or cETL, before purchasing electrical products that plug into an electrical outlet. These marks indicate that the products are assessed and conform to the required Canadian national safety standard. That so-much-cheaper non-certified appliance purchase may cost you much more in the long run.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

Thetis Island Marina Employment

Looking for cleaners and possibly other opportunities.

Please apply within or email thetisislandresorts@gmail.com

What's Fresh @ Jollity Farm?

Open Saturday 10am to 2pm

New this week!

TREE WATER BAGS - if you have or are planting trees or shrubs this spring, this is the easiest way to keep them watered.

Perennials - lots of cool new plants added to the nursery this week. If you'd like help to make a Mother's Day mini planter, we've got plants, pots and soil.

Eats & Treats available on Saturday:

- sesame/chocolate energy balls (GF)

- peanut sauce

- spring greens pesto

- jolly green sauce/dressing

- lots of salad! and other greens

- sprouting cauliflower

- cherry toms

On the kombucha taps:

Nettles & Petals

Citrus Ginger

(when one runs out then we have more of that yummy Elderflower Rose up next)

With thanks,

Jollity Farmers

Reminder of COVID Clinic Thursday May 11th FORBES HALL. Have You Registered?

COVID Spring Booster Eligibility Invitations are being sent out to the age groups below as long as they received their last booster dose more than 6 months ago, (minimum spacing 5 months): People 80 years or older, 70 years or older and Indigenous People who are moderately to severely immunocompromised who are 18 years or older

As well, if someone is age 60+ (or age 50+ and Indigenous), and has never had a COVID-19 Infection, it is recommended that they receive a booster.

When you receive your email booking invitation from BCVaccine, follow the links provided. Choose the date (May 11), the location / clinic (Thetis Island Community Centre) from the drop-down menu, followed by your choice of available appointment times.

If you are more comfortable speaking with someone, please call 1-833-838-2323 between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm daily. Please have your Personal Health Care number handy, and if possible, your booking number from an email if you have it.

Note we are unsure how many "drop ins" will be accommodated so if you are eligible and want to get your booster please register by Wednesday.

Forbes Hall Health Services Group

From Thetis Island Elementary School

Thank you for supporting the Heart and Stoke Foundation through our Jump Rope event. We are getting closer to our fundraising goal and just need a little push! If you have not donated, please consider visiting our donation page. You will receive a tax receipt! Use the link below. Thank you!

https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/27932

Sarah Lucchetti

Teacher, Thetis Island Elementary School