Thetis Island Improvement District Candidate Michelle Sutter

Thetis Island Improvement District is the governing body for the Thetis island Fire Department and the organisation which is authorized to levy taxes for the support of the Fire Department and First Responders.

The Thetis Island Community is dear to me and like many of my neighbours I care deeply about its immediate and long-term health.

While adding my own ideas for sustained funding and support to the Improvement District I will always welcome input and ideas from others who share the same vision.
I will not be swayed by lobbying from special interest groups who would lead policy change with self-interest.

Entrusted with the sustained safety, enhancement and support of our First responders, Firefighters and Auxiliaries I will always work to pursue the best interests for ALL Thetis Islanders.

Anyone interested in meeting and chatting with me is welcome to join me for coffee Thursday Apr 18th from 2 to 4 pm at Telegraph Harbour Marina cafe. If this time does not work for you, I will also be there on Sunday Apr 27th from 2:30 to 4:30 pm.

Finally, don’t forget to vote at Forbes Hall! Advance voting Sat Apr 20th 10 -12 am or prior to the AGM May 4th 10-11 am.

Michelle Sutter 

Acanthurus61@gmail.com

250 613 8289

Lost Sweater

I've lost my beloved beige wool sweater (long sleeved, zippered). If
you've found, please contact me.

(Happy to pay a finder's fee). Many thanks, Virginia

vjvclue@gmail.com or call 250-983-3033.

Looking to Hire Someone to Move a Fifth-Wheel Trailer

We are looking to hire someone who can move a fifth wheel trailer to a different spot on our property. Doesn’t need to be now, just sometime in the next couple months. 

Please email hollyberryhollow@gmail.com

Reminder: Thetis Community Assembly - Tonight

Thetis Community Assembly

Monday, April 15, 2024

Forbes Hall Community Centre

7:00 – 9:00 pm

All are welcome.

Ann Dickie

Co-Facilitator, TCA

Electrical Safety for Homeowners: Wednesday April 17th

April 17th 7:15pm to 9:15pm  Forbes Hall

The Forbes Hall Health Services Group has arranged to have Tom Nezil come over to give a talk on electrical safety for homeowners. This talk is part of a program sponsored by BC Hydro. Tom does an annual presentation to local firefighters (including TIVFD).

Tom Nezil is a retired BC Hydro power line tech/lineman (worked frequently on Thetis Island) and will focus on the safety issues around power outages from the range of dangers surrounding lines down to safe operation of emergency generators.

If you have any questions, please contact:
David Reay 778-899-3216 or davidreay@telus.net or Jeannine Caldbeck 250-252-0544 or chief11@telus.net

Forbes Hall Health Services Group

Plant of the Week #3 - Red-Flowering Currant

If you are seeing splashes of hot pink through the spring foliage, there's a good chance it's Red-Flowering Currant!  Read about this native plant that is not only edible (if you can get past the tartness), but is a favourite among hummingbirds and other pollinators.

Link to the ThINC website for plant card:
https://www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/single-post/plant-of-the-week

National Volunteer Week April 14-20

National Volunteer Week is a special time set aside in April each year to honor and recognize Canadians (Thetis Island volunteers) who donate time and energy to their fellow citizens. National Volunteer Week also raises awareness of the vital contribution volunteers make to our communities and our country.

History of National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week was first proclaimed in 1943. In Montréal, Toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver, Women's Voluntary Services organized special events to draw the public's attention to the vital contribution women were making to the war effort on the home front. In the late 1960s, the idea of a designated week to honor volunteers was revived and the focus was broadened to include all community volunteers. With local community organizations taking the lead, National Volunteer Week promotions and celebrations continue to grow.

Celebrate National Volunteer Week. April 14-20

From coast to coast, volunteers continue to strengthen our communities.

On Thetis Island, you as volunteers serve on boards and committees, organize events and activities, First Responders and Fire Fighters, coach teams, read to children, support the greater community through organized health programs, food bank and so much more.

Volunteers do the work they do because they believe in causes, equal opportunities, clean, healthy and safe community spaces, active living, and helping others. Volunteers simply aspire to make life better for others and we honor you for doing so.

Reflecting on the efforts you make we continue to promote and celebrate volunteers not only during National Volunteer Week but each and every day.

So, thanks for doing what you do.

Anne-Marie

Telegraph Harbour Cafe Hours

The cafe is going to be open 10-4:30 on Wednesdays starting this week! 

Our hours are: Tuesday - Sunday 10-4:30

Monday closed.

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Visitors' Guide 2024

Do you have a business, service, activity, or notice that you would like visitors to Thetis to know about this summer? 

This year's version is being put together now, in order to try to get it out before the May long weekend. 

To see the layout and way different people have listed themselves, have a look at last year's Guide, at https://www.thetisisland.net/info/Thetis_Island_VG_2023.pdf

The Guide is generally stocked at the Marinas, Howling Wolf Farm Market, Capernwray, available at the ferry booth, at the Salish Market, Jollity Farm Cafe and at the Chemainus Visitors' Centre. Real Estate agents hand them out to prospective buyers, and most of the businesses listed all hand them out. They get around. 

The per line cost is kept as low as possible, so that it's just the cost of printing divided out among the advertisers. Which is why I don't know the per line cost until I know how many are coming in this year, which tells me the size of the sheet of paper, so I can then get a quote from printers.

Please let us know as soon as possible if you are interested in being part of this community effort.

Veronica, for TIRRA Communications

veronicashelford@gmail.com

Quarterly Deadline

Time again to start thinking about the Quarterly; the deadline for
the Summer issue is May 3rd. 

Please send articles, notices, ads and any changes to ads to: quarterly@thetisisland.net

thanks,
Carol Sowerby

For Sale:

Water buffalo skull-Vintage $45

Large Elk Antler- Vintage $35

Large Vintage Oar (white) $30

Styrofoam floats (red n white) set of 2. $15

Set of antique shoe forms and stand $10

Anchor door knocker. $30

Log boom reg plates - vintage. Many colours to choose from. Great selection. $8 each 

Excellent Tennis Racket $10

Two squash rackets $10 for the pair 

Brand new Lego set with instructions and box. Never build. Challenging build $70

Cobble Hill Puzzles$15 each

Paddle board with paddle pump repair kit. Excellent condition. $800

Text 2502520699

Capernwray: Heavy Ferry Traffic

Dear Island Friends,

It is coming to that time of year where the Capernwray students will be departing after their year of study. We wanted to make sure you were all informed ahead of time as to which sailings will have extra traffic volume, both cars and walk-ons.

Wednesday, April 17, 2024: 160 Guests  Chemainus to Thetis - 12:30pm (possibly some on the 2:05)

Thetis to Chemainus - 7:45pm & 9:50pm

Thursday, April 18, 2024: 90 Students (primarily walk-ons)Thetis to Chemainus - sailings scattered between 6am*, 7:55am or 9:10am (* higher volume).

Please let us know if you have any questions, and we do apologize if this causes you any inconvenience.

Capernwray Harbour