Chimney Sweep Coming to Thetis

Safety Sweep of Duncan coming to Thetis September 14th… if your chimney needs a sweep or your installation requires a WETT certification please given them a call and get on the list. 250 715 0634.

TIVFD Retirements

The TIVFD is sad to announce the retirements of Fire Captain Tegan Luckham and Fire Fighter Regan Bueckert from the Department on Sept. 1st. Tegan is moving to the Fraser Valley to continue her post secondary education, and Regan and his wife are moving to Alberta. We wish them well in their new communities and thank them for their selfless volunteer service to Thetis Island as fire fighters and First Responders. We will miss them.

TIVFD

Campfire Ban Still in Effect

Despite the lifting of the campfire ban north of Courtenay on Provincial lands on Tuesday, the southern half of Vancouver Island remains dangerously dry, as evidenced by the Mill Bay wildfire last Thursday and the Paldi fire on This past weekend. There is still a complete open fire ban on Thetis Island. We will need several successive days of heavy rain to lower the risk from EXTREME Hazard. Please report any smoke columns and continue to be vigilant.

Thank you.

TIVFD

2016 Christmas Bazaar

December 10 ~ 10am - 2pm

We have booked the hall for the Christmas Bazaar but need your help to make this fun day happen. If you would like to have a table at the Christmas Bazaar we ask that you also help set-up, take-down and clean-up. If we do not enough helpers this year the day will have to be cancelled.

So if you interested in being a part of the Christmas Bazaar you can book a table ( first come first serve) by contacting Gloria @ 250 246 3192 or quackf@telus.net. These tables go fast so get your reservation in soon! Thanks Gloria, Helen and Dee

TIVFD ~ Extraction Exercise ~ North Cove Rd.

A fun day cutting up cars, for an important exercise.  

Photo ~ Tegan Luckham 

Martin & Anya ~ Moving On

After a wonderful 2 years plus of being residents on Thetis Island, we are moving to a new abode on neighbouring Salt Spring Island in September. This sceptred isle, this other Eden, this Demi paradise, this precious stone set in a silver sea, that has served as our home will be sorely missed along with her wonderful residents with whom we have made many true friends. We take with us to Salt Spring many happy memories of all that has happened in our short sojourn. Andy and Gerry's perfectly orchestrated Burns Night, the eclectic evenings for the children of Tanzania, Soups On, Moonrise over Clam Bay, sunset over Pilkey Point, knitting classes, Scottish dancing, Ann & Donna's arguably world class cinnamon buns, the Lawrence Trail, sitting outside Forbes Hall to catch the WiFi, Simone and Peter's talent night for Christmas, prima comedienne Gloria, laureate Michelle, the 'flu vaccination extravaganzas, evocative and sensual dancing from Charlotte and her dynamic entourage, 4am live TV coverage at Chris's, of Liverpool Football Club.......the list is quite frankly endless! 

However, we have every intention to continue our association with the island and serve our patients in the future. Our wish is to return on most Wednesdays. Please use our cell number 250 436 0045 to keep in touch as well as the email address erskine2814@outlook.com

You'll Never Walk Alone, Martin & Anja

Dr Martin E. Randle BVSc, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (IVAS), GPCert(SAS), MRCVS, FRSPH.

Island Tides ~ Now Online Only

The valuable and informative 'Island Tides' newspaper is now online only, saving costly distribution and printing costs. The newspaper looks exactly the same as in print with the same style, beautiful photos, and articles. If you click ‘subscribe’ you will receive an email reminder when each fresh new edition arrives at the website. Check it all out at: www.islandtides.com

Nan Beals

Wildfire News ~ Aug 26th

Click here to view Coastal Wildfire News.

and from the Knowles' Garden...

A wee little birdie with egg, from Tooner & Dave :)

On display at jollity FARM ~ Saturday, August 27th

Lawrence Spring Farm ~ Beef Orders

Island bred, born & raised beef ~ natural browse & grazing year round, supported with local hay in the winter months.   These beef cattle are raised on the land, only coming in for individual care, and calving.   Lawrence Spring Farm has been producing Thetis Island Beef for 35 years.

Beef will be available in November 2016.  

Taking orders now for full sides & shared sides only (we'll match you up with another customer).  Shared sides have all the same types of cuts as full sides.  Sides usually weigh approximately 225#(hanging wieght)

$4.85 per pound (hanging weight).  Includes all processing charges except for sausage making if requested.

Contact Ann or Bill Dickie 250-246-4079 or farm@lawrenspring.net

TIVFD ~ First Responders/Fire Drill

Your fire fighters will be operating at the end of North Cove Road Saturday Aug. 27th, morning and early afternoon, with a motor vehicle crash mockup. The wrecks will be towed off-island fooling the drill.

TIVFD

Garlic ~ Galiano's Cable Bay Farm ~ taking orders

Back by popular demand! Certified organic Galiano Island Cable Bay Farm garlic now available for order. This year, my son Noah Eriksson is offering 6 varieties. All are $12/lb or $10/lb for 5 lbs or over. A pound, depending on the variety, usually has about 10-12 heads. Delivery to me on Thetis will be in early September. Stored in a cool, dark dry place it will last until spring.

The varieties, all hard-necked, are:

Georgian Crystal - mild porcelain type, known for its good storage.

Georgian Fire - spicy porcelain type

Korean Purple - Medium spicy rocambole type. Good roaster

Baba Franko - Spicy rocambole type. Dark purple cloves.

Duende - Medium spicy porcelain type. White cloves. Very large heads.

Don't miss out! To order, call Ann at 250-246-8176 or email author@anneriksson.ca.