An Opportunity in El Salvador

Howdy Friends & Neighbors,

I, Greg Gall, hope to travel with my son and two grandsons on a Shelter Helps team this November to the San Vicente area of El Salvador. Our team hopes to raise enough funds to provide the materials for 20 homes and a hopeful future to 20 families in El Salvador.

San Vicente, where our team is to be based, has received approximately 2 feet of rain in the last 2 weeks, displacing many in the affected areas. A reminder of the importance of Shelter Helps’ work there.

Since 2001, Shelter Helps has been constructing homes and training Salvadorans with the skills to construct homes for themselves. Yet having the skills without the funds to purchase the needed materials still leaves thousands without the means to provide a permanent dry home to care for their families.

Here is a URL to see what $3800 can do for a family home in El Salvador:
youtu.be/rQ5lOUvWSwM   

Something all of us may do is pray for those needing Shelter around the globe. I would count it an honour to be your ambassador of prayers and encouragement this November with the Shelter Helps team to El Salvador.

If you would like to encourage these families with a financial gift towards a new home and hope filled future, go to the Shelter Helps donation portal below:
shelterhelps.com/sarnia

May you be encouraged as they will be.

URL for “Building dreams in Salamar”
youtu.be/9mcbBcXmG94

Highest Regards,
Greg Gall gnp.gall@gmail.com

Reminder: Strength & Mobility (Friday, 28 June, 9am)

Returns to starting at 9am tomorrow, and upcoming Tuesdays and Fridays unless otherwise noted. Please come earlier to setup.

Everyone welcome.

Michelle

Forbes Hall NP Clinic Closed (Tuesday, 2 July)

Nurse Practitioner, Erin Van Wieren, will be away the first week of July.

Brittany Morrison will provide virtual and telephone locum coverage on Tuesday, 2 July.

Also, no virtual or telephone appointments will be taken for Thursday, 4 July.

Appointments can be made by calling 250-739-5700, extension 54814.

Forbes Hall Health Services Group

Thetis Island Merchandise at the Pancake Breakfast

For sale at Forbes Hall on Canada Day (Monday, 1 July, 9-11am)

This is an ideal time to get a new Thetis Island t-shirt, ball cap, fleece blanket or maybe a Thetis Island Map. 

Many of you are familiar with the large map hanging inside at Forbes Hall. Copies of this map, available in 3 sizes, will be available for sale on Saturday. Local artists, Bill Dickie and Mary Forbes created this map in 2005 as part of the Salish Sea Mapping Project.

There are also black T-shirts complete with an image of Maynard Johnny Jr.’s art installation which is featured on the exterior of Forbes Hall Community Centre. These are available with short or long sleeves. 5% of the sales of these shirts go to Hope and Health, Penelakut, a charity supported by Maynard Johnny.

Proceeds from sales benefit TICA’s Back into the Black Debt Reduction Program. 

For information or to arrange the purchase of any merchandise, please contact 

Ellen Rush

ellenrush@gmail.com  

Thetis Infrastructure Task Group - Public Meeting at Forbes Hall (Tuesday, 2 July, 7pm)

The Thetis Infrastructure Task Group is made up of TIRRA (Thetis Island Residents and Ratepayers Association – Solid Waste Yard), TIPC (Thetis Island Port Commission – Community Dock & Boat Launch), TIID (Thetis Island Improvement District – TIVFD/Firehall) and TICA (Thetis Island Community Association – Forbes Hall Community Centre).

For the past 6 months our group has been working with the CVRD on their funding, planning, and assistive work for Thetis Island. Each year Thetis Island pays about 1/3 of Area G’s taxes, yet we only make up 1/4 of the population. Most funding goes to services Thetis Island residents rarely access. 

We would like to hear from the community. Property Tax Day is 2 July, and we thought it appropriate to hold the meeting on this date. 

There will be brief introduction statements by each of the four groups, and a 10-minute financial presentation by Paul Duncan before we open the floor to you. All concerns, questions and ideas will be recorded for use in our future meetings with the CVRD.

Looking forward to seeing you!

Thetis Infrastructure Task Group

Ann Dickie, TICA, Keith Rush, TIID, David Reay, TIPC, Gord Prescott, TIRRA, Wendy Hinsperger, TIRRA, Paul Duncan, Financial Analyst

Bouquets for the Long Weekend

We are making our first bouquets of the season this weekend! If you’d like to order a bouquet for pick up Friday or Saturday at the Jollity farm kiosk, or at the market on Saturday, please email Aimee.vand@gmail.com for details.

$25 for a colourful mix of our freshest flowers, including early dahlias!

Aimee

Fire Weather Forecast

Friday: A weak ridge moves over much of the province. While temperatures rise in the SE corner of the Fraser and parts of Pemberton, an approaching trough brings clouds and unsettled conditions to the Coastal Fire Centre late in the day. Light SSW inflow winds throughout the zones are expected.

Saturday-Monday of next week: Unsettled conditions continue through the long weekend, alternating between clear and warm to cool with showers. Saturday a trough of low pressure moves in bringing more moisture. Mid-Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast seeing higher amounts, 5-8 mm. Sunday is more unsettled than not, with showers through the day and moderate SW winds gusting 30-40 km/h. Monday brings some slight ridging providing a break from the rain and a return to seasonal temperatures.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Campfire Permits

Campfire Permits for those who do not have a propane campfire appliance will again be available for the period ending 15 July.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Notice: Improvement Districts Regular Business Meeting

The Board of Trustees for the Thetis Island Improvement District (TIID) will be holding its regular business meeting at Forbes Hall Community Centre in the Assembly Room on Tuesday, 16 July (10:30am - 12:30pm). 

These meetings are open to the general public, who are welcome to attend. There will be an opportunity at the end of the meeting for questions.

Keith Rush

Reminder: Thursday Ping Pong

Come join us at Forbes Hall for ping pong, Thursday nights from 7:00 pm till we get tired or 9:00 pm whichever comes first…

Mary Forbes on behalf of Ping Pong Team

Missing: 8 ft. Walker Bay Skiff

8 ft. Walker Bay skiff borrowed/taken from F float Thetis Island Marina.

Has ”Wall” and “Thetis Island” written on the transom.

Any info, or if found, please call Colleen 250-710-6853.

Forbes Hall June 2024 Bulletin

The Forbes Hall June 2024 Bulletin has been sent out to all members.  If for any reason you missed it, enjoy this recap of the past 8 months at Forbes Hall.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/624c8c94cd68b164c5d0ae4c/t/667a353892ddc6799f980bc2/1719285063873/June+2024+Bulletin-4.pdf