Trail Use Reminder

Tuesday afternoon, a walker found signs of inappropriate trail use on the Lawrence Community Trail - ruts from a dirt bike, a log which had been chopped by an axe and an engine part with cloth plugs adjacent to it. 

No wheeled vehicles are permitted on any of the trails because the trail beds are not constructed for wheeled vehicles. 

Trails are to be left in their natural condition, except when work is carried out by trail committee members. And anything not belonging on a trail should, of course, be taken back out. 

Our walking trails are there through the generosity of property owners whose land they are on, and we must respect the guidelines posted at each trail.

Trail Committee

Come Join the Summer Market at Howling Wolf Farm

Make some extra money and have fun doing it! 

The Summer Market at Howling Wolf Farm will be starting up on the long weekend in May and run every Saturday until Labour Day. 

We’ll be having a meeting at the Community Centre on Friday, April 19th from 11 - 12 to discuss this year’s Summer Market. 

We always welcome new vendors, so why not come to the meeting and see what all the fuss is about. 

Got questions? Can’t make the meeting? 

You can email Chris Pegg at cpegg@telus.net or 

Pat English at puzzlnut@telus.net

Repair Fair

June 1st 10-2

Forbes Hall (inside and out)

Lunch and snacks will be available (cost to be determined)

• Small fixes, assessments, demonstrations, teaching/learning opportunities
• Combination of on-island and off-island expertise
• Items may require redirection for further repair

To date we have 10 confirmed spots, with a number more to be confirmed. Any suggestions are welcome.
Please contact:

David Reay    davidreay@telus.net.  or

Vicki Walker  250-246-9126

2024 Thetis Island Improvement District Trustee Election Update

Four people have put their names forward to stand for the two open Improvement District trustee positions.

They are:

Fred Adair

Ian Ralston

Dixon Strachan

Michelle Sutter

There will be an advance poll at Forbes Hall from 10 AM until 12 noon on Saturday, April 20, 2024 for residents who wish to vote prior to the May 4th Improvement District AGM.

On Saturday, May 4th, 2024 there will be an additional voting opportunity from 10 AM to 11 AM at Forbes Hall. The poll will close at 11 AM.

The Improvement District AGM will start at 11 AM.

To be eligible to vote you must be:

A Canadian citizen18 years or older,

A resident of BC for at least six months prior to the vote,

Own land in the Improvement District.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Keith Rush

Chair, Board of Trustees, Thetis Island Improvement District

Looking for Plywood

I’m looking for some plywood sheeting to finish a shed project. Anyone with any surplus 1/2”, 3/8” or even 3/4” plywood sheets kicking around that they’d like to sell please contact me.
I have a truck and could come and get it on Saturday
Phone or text 250 508 8996 or email me at cassels@uvic.ca
Cheers.
Alan Cassels

Telus PureFibre Sign-up at Forbes Hall, Wednesday April 17th - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Hello all!

Thank you for taking the time on Saturday to spend your afternoon with me for the PureFibre launch announcement. I had such a great time; I have decided to make a return! I plan to be on island tomorrow, April 17th, for another in person session. I will be situated at Forbes Hall, and will be available for in person appointments, to sign residents up for PureFibre! I look forward to seeing you.

Regards,

Tyler Woods

Manager – Community & Service Excellence,

Customer Solutions Delivery – Nanaimo/Ladysmith/Duncan/Cowichan Valley
Mobile 250-882-7665

Electrical Safety for Homeowners

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

According to Health Canada, 1/3 of carbon monoxide poisoning events are due to generators . There are also many dangers due to faulty or improper connections to the household electrical system. Downed powerlines are of course a danger, but the danger is more than just the live wire, the electrical charge extends to the ground.

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

Earth Week Walk at Fairyslipper Forest Nature Reserve

The Fairyslipper orchids are blooming!

On Saturday, April 20, to celebrate nature during Earth Week, join ThINC at 11 a.m. for an orchid count along the Fairyslipper Forest Nature Reserve Trail. Meet at the parking area across from the Portal entrance on North Cove Road.

We hope to see you there but wherever you are that day (and every day), we invite you to 'ThINC about Nature.' 

The ThINC board. 

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