Refundable is Not the Same as Recyclable

Our Thetis Elementary school community is continually thankful for the generosity of our community in the form of the “refundable” containers program. Every year we are able to enhance the school program with the funds that are raised by collecting these containers. 

However, this program does not work well when community members continue to include their “recycling” in with their donations of refundable containers. Every week there is significant amounts of recycling left at the refundable container, which then has to be separated, and privately hauled off island. 

While we understand it could be frustrating for community members to have to deal with your own recycling, we kindly ask that you please do not bring recycling to the refundable container and put this strain on a program that is so integral to our students and teachers. 

The signage at the refundable site is clear. If you are still unsure check out this site which has all the information regarding which containers are accepted:

https://www.return-it.ca/beverage/recycling/brochures-posters/?Se=38&AA=Download&AT=907&AD=264,Dlf1

Andrea Gall
Thetis Island Parents Association

Lost: SONY Earbuds in a Grey Case

My son thinks he might have put them down at Telegraph Harbour Marina.

If found, please text 778-587-8788 

Young and Dowker

Items for Sale

Honda F210 Rototiller - Medium Sized - $250

Cub Cadet - Ride on Lawnmower - 30" Signature Cut - $1000 OBO

LG True Steam/Sensor Dry Clothes Dryer with Drawer in the bottom - 53"H × 27"W × 30"D - $300 OBO

For enquiries, Please Call 250-466-9619 or 250-246-1808 

Thank you,
Lenora

Needing a House/Animal Sitter?

To locals that vacate their properties during the winter or require property maintenance. 

I have a good friend who is a professional house/animal sitter, and she just had a cancellation, meaning she is available from now until April!

She brings an absolute wealth of experience and skill sets, has an abundance of references, and is a dedicated gardener and remote living expert (i.e. familiar with water conservation, fire awareness etc).Ideally, she would find a long-term house/animal sit and would offer it as a straight trade (no fees), but other variations of this are possible too.

She is gentle, quiet, kind and a clean, respectful soul who works remotely, so will be a great companion for animals/livestock if you go away for the winters. 

I have a whole write up, complete with references, skills, experience etc  about her - if you'd like me to email it your way, please shoot me a text with your email address to 250-327-3860 and I'll get that to you!

Jess Hartwell

Christmas Market (30 November) – Save the Date!

No, it’s not too early to start thinking about the Christmas Market!
Shoppers - get ready to do your Christmas present shopping!
Vendors - definitely not too early to start making those works of art for your stall.

More information will be coming out with details about times and registration, but in the meantime, put that date on your calendar.

Market Committee

The People’s Apothecary Garden – Fall Hours

Hello Thetis Islanders!

After another bountiful summer, the PAG is wrapping up for the season.
There will be no scheduled open hours, but if you are keen on harvesting any of the medicinal plants and/or herbs at the garden, please get in touch with Leah at leah@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org

Many thanks,
The ThINC Team

Bake Sale at the Thetis Island Marina

2 more Saturdays of bake sale at the Thetis Island Marina from 10 to 2.

Thanks,
Mercy & Hermida

Taxation Reports

Phase 1 and Phase 2 Taxation Reports now Available

A background report and its consequent final report have been prepared for the Thetis Island community by Paul Duncan.  This work was done in conjunction with the Infrastructure Task Group (TIID, TICA, TIRRA, TIPC), as part of our ongoing relationship building with the CVRD.

They are now posted here the Front Page (right hand side), direct links are also below. 

All questions that may arise from the reports should be directed to Paul Duncan  at paulduncanvictoria@shaw.ca

Infrastructure Task Group

Phase 1 Report
https://static1.1.sqspcdn.com/static/f/1330286/28655882/1725324267040/Background-Phase_1_Report_June_30_2024.pdf?token=qVxp9OU905YEeuRcWiUJ%2Fpvb8%2FY%3D 

Phase 2 Report
https://static1.1.sqspcdn.com/static/f/1330286/28663422/1725325028833/Final_Phase_2_Report_Sept_1_2024.pdf?token=pf0Wof67SknlmxvCNTRZJVN%2BGic%3D

Start of School Year (Tuesday, 3 Sept)

Tuesday is the start of the school year. What does that mean for you?

It means there will be children on our roadways walking, biking, accompanying mums/dads with strollers, scooting, and possibly not being as aware of traffic as they should be.

It means you MUST slow down and obey the speed limit on North Cove Road by the school.

It means that you should slow down everywhere else in case there is a child around that blind corner.

It means the days are shortening, grey weather is coming, and we need to keep everyone safe on the roads.

TIVFD

From the Library at Forbes Hall

The TICA Library is open Monday 10-1, with a Friend of the Library available to help you.

We are still working on getting the collection online. Whew! The adult DVDs are in the system. Not the foreign language ones yet.

https://ForbesHall.ca/library to see what we have posted so far.

Enjoy! 

Celine

Meeting Notice: Thetis Community Assembly – Mon, 23 Sept

The Thetis Community Assembly will be held on Monday, September 23rd at 7:00 pm at Forbes Hall.

All members of the public are encouraged to attend. With representatives from nineteen island organizations, and an agenda of updates and discussions on current concerns or issues, it will be an informative meeting. 

Finalized agenda will be posted on e-spokes and thetisposts.ca within the week prior to September 23rd.

Ann Dickie and Keith Rush
Co-Facilitators

Thetis Community Assembly

The People’s Apothecary Garden - Plant of the Week #23 - Wormwood

Wormwood… a plant you’d expect to go into a witch’s cauldron.
This highly aromatic plant produces frills of silvery-green foliage, and when used sparingly (small doses only!), it is said to help with various digestive issues from upset stomach to intestinal spasms.

It has also been used to treat fever by stimulating sweating. What it is most known for is its contribution to powerful liquors - vermouth and absinthe. 

www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/single-post/plant-of-the-week

Charlotte Fesnoux,

ThINC Program Coordinator