Read all about it! TIRRA Update

TIRRA, Thetis Island Residents’ & Ratepayers’ Association, does many jobs that keep Thetis Island running. To learn about TIRRA and the recent AGM, delayed from March, please read the collection of reports and minutes at:

http://thetisisland.net/tica-tirra/tirra-reports.htm

Title: September 12, 2020 AGM

TIRRA is looking for a Secretary and a Welcome Committee Chair.  If you have questions or comments about these positions, please contact TIRRA: 

Email: tirra@thetisisland.net

Mail: P.O. Box 14-1

We will be glad to work with you!

Signed:

Wendy Hinsperger,

President

Hall Expansion: Loiselles

The dilemma in which Thetis Island finds itself regarding the hall expansion in many ways is causing the opposite effect than that intended. It is our observation that it has in fact split the community rather than bringing it together.  

This vote, which has already been rejected once, puts us in an untenable position. To support the suggested loan goes against our values and better judgement with many questions as to how and why we have come to this point. To reject the loan will halt progress on the building and leave the community without a HEART for an indefinite period.  Either way it will only serve to split the community further which no one wants. It is a no win situation.

Perhaps there is a way out of this quandary by putting our heads together and thinking outside the box to find an acceptable solution. If as a community, instead of voting yes or no we chose to defer the decision, it would buy some time to allow some options to be explored. When one can't see an acceptable solution it is best to step back and ponder the options. There is more than enough brain-power on Thetis to find a way forward if we cooperate and think as a collective. 

A completed functioning hall is everyone's wish, but let's find a way to do it in harmony.

With gratitude and respect for this community

Maureen and Wayne Loiselle

TICA Local Lenders Program Update

The Local Lenders Program has raised commitments of $250,000 from 5 families.  Two families who had originally planned on loaning their $50,000 took a very generous step and decided to donate the funds instead, this is very exciting and demonstrates a deep commitment to the completion of Forbes Hall.

The Local Lenders Program offers three options – a $50,000 donation with a charitable tax receipt, a $50,000 interest free loan for 3 years, or a $50,000 loan at 2% annual interest for 3 years.

We are asking anyone interested in knowing more about this program to contact Paul Duncan (250-246-6623) or Carolyn Askew (1-604-209-4939) so we can arrange to meet with you before Saturday.

All enquiries are confidential.

Reminder for TICA Members

Meeting & Vote Day: Saturday, September 26^th

Meetings - by pre-registration only - 11am, 12:30pm, and 2:00pm (COVID protocols being observed) Tennis Court - enter off Mission Road

Register by e-mailing hall@thetisisland.net or call Teresa Moore at 250-246-2557 before 5pm Wednesday, September 23^rd 

Vote - no registration required - 11am - 3:30am Forbes Hall Driveway - enter off North Cove Road (attendance at a meeting is not necessary to vote)

For more information about the meeting and vote, plus background information, please visit TICA's Website

Ford Fusion - Sold

It has sold! Thank you!

Michael

Forbes Hall Expansion Update: Fundraising ~ September 19, 2020

12-Volt Storage Batteries for Sale

Quantity six 4D lead-acid 12 Volt deep cycle storage batteries. 

3 Years old, lots of capacity for another 4 years. $100 each or offers.

Lawrence 

Text 250 893 9918

For Sale

Beautiful.  Like new. Samsung 47 inch plasma Tv and wall mount. and TV stand. Excellent cond. Perfect screen. No scratched or burn.

$500.00

Chris

Text 2522520699

Trailer for Sale

Late 70’s 28 ft. Travelaire trailer

Always kept under shelter, never towed

$1250 OBO

For info or viewing call Cole at 604-968-4888

Gloria's Jams and Jellies

Gloria's Jams and jellies will come to an end this coming weekend September 26th and 27th. I am running out of jams thanks to you Thetis Islanders who supported my summer adventure.  

But stay tuned as fall fades out and the Christmas season begins I hope to have gift ideas for the foodies in your life.

Thank you

Gloria is Jammin'

Bike Trail Building on Penelakut

A cool video link to the ongoing trail building on Penelakut:

https://cyclingmagazine.ca/mtb/trail-building-with-first-nations-youth-hwuyxwet-puneluxutth-opening-penelakut/ 

Hal Hirtz

Vancouver Island Rail survey

There is a survey at www.islandrail.ca that wants input from potential passengers interested in using the Vancouver Island railway system to travel up and down the island.  The survey takes less than 5 minutes.

Jeannine