TIVFD: Road Etiquette and Regulations

If you notice in your rear view mirror that a vehicle is behind you with its four-way flashers on, and it has a red and white “fire plate” above or below the regular licence plate, that’s a fire fighter/first responder politely asking you to let them by when it is safe to do so because they are trying to get to the firehall efficiently and expediently to answer the emergency call they just received. All of our members have taken the Emergency Vehicle Drivers’ Regulation course and will be super safe getting to the hall…after all, we can’t afford a second emergency on top of the first. Thank you for letting us by.

Of course, when we are driving the Emergency Vehicles and have our red and white flashing lights on, by law you MUST pull over to the side and let the Emergency Vehicles pass. This is the law for both sides of the road, whether you see the TIVFD coming towards you or behind you. Sometimes seconds count on an Emergency Response.

Thanks from us all.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck
Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Soup’s On: Wednesday, March 5

11:30 am until 1:00 pm

Gather at Forbes Hall for a very Thetis Island lunch...

Menu:
Bean and Bacon Soup GF
Bean and Veggie Soup GF vegetarian
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Assorted Home Baked Goodies
Coffee/ Tea

Suggested donation of $7 for soup, bread, treats and teas & coffee.

For those who find large groups challenging, enjoy your lunch in our designated quiet room, the Boardroom.

Everyone is welcome to join us, seniors, seniors who don’t think they’re seniors, workers, families, and everyone who just wants a mid-day meal!

Menu remainders for take-out when available. Soup’s On also supports the Thetis Island Food Pantry.

Coupon Booklets of 10 for your convenience, $70.00

The Soup’s On Team

School Orchards for Africa

Messages from Spirit

Hi to the folks of Thetis Island. I am a medium who would love to share messages from spirit with you.

I am also wanting to help the wonderful charity that Maureen and her husband have created. The School Orchards for Africa is an amazing grassroots organization helping to provide food for children in Africa.

I would like to share my ability to communicate with spirit and help this charity at the same time. Therefore, I will offer readings for $40 and all funds collected will be donated.

Several people on the island have had readings and understand that these messages are about love and healing.

If you are uncomfortable with what I do, please just scroll by this message.

These messages will be done on Zoom.
contact me at
Janicelhiles@gmail.com

Weekend Specials at the Pub

We've got another round of amazing specials for you this weekend!

Just like last week, we have 3 courses and a paired beverage but you can order any combination you like with the full menu still available.

Appetizer:
MALAY BEEF SATAY with coconut rice and peanut sauce

Entree:
CURRY CRUSTED STEELHEAD with shrimp and pineapple fried rice, steamed bok choy, and ginger lime hollandaise

Dessert:
MATCHA TIRAMISU with match soaked ladyfingers and whipped mascarpone

Cocktail:
MATCHA MOJITO

And our SUNDAY PRIME RIB DINNER served in a giant Yorkshire pudding was a hit this week and we're excited to offer it again this Sunday. We sold out of yorkie bowls last week so if you're planning on joining us, give us a call so we know how many to expect.

Can't wait to see you!
Kelsey and the Thetis Island Pub Team

Strength and fitness class Tuesday Mar 4, set up at 9

Strength and fitness class is on today, Tuesday Mar 4.
Please come ready to set up at 9 and start shortly thereafter

Michelle Sutter

Wanted: iPad and/or Apple Pencil

If you have either of these and don’t need them, I may be interested.

Text or call Adam at (250) 802-2418. 

Thanks!

Marine Items for Sale

.. 25 lb. Authentic CQR Anchor

.. 32 + 20 ft. 7/16 inch chain

.. 180 ft. 5/8” 3 strand gold twisted nylon

.. 190 ft. 1/2” 3 strand twisted nylon

.. 134 ft. 1/2” blue 3 strand twisted floating line

.. 120 ft 5/8” yellow 3 strand twisted floating line

.. 2 bow bridles complete with anchor swivel

.. 3 mooring buoys - 13, 16 and 24” diameters

.. orange/red polyform buoys - 22”, 19”, 17” dia.

.. 14.5 ft. aluminum mast

All reasonable offers considered

Call/Text 250-416-5345.

Alex

Upcoming Groundwater Discussions and Information Meetings

Hello fellow Islanders, here are two events that provide information on groundwater issues. The first event is more regional, while the second event will focus on issues important to Thetis Island. 

Event #1 (webinar)

Islands Trust Webinar March 5th

Join us for an upcoming webinar on Groundwater Conservation and Saltwater Intrusion in the Islands Trust Area on March 5, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Sign up to attend the webinar here:
https://islandstrust.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TE6SqnUKTKWB1ytOQP-8-w#/registration

Water is a precious resource on the islands, and conserving it is essential to maintaining healthy ecosystems and sustainable communities. In the Islands Trust Area, many residents rely on groundwater, but coastal aquifers face a unique challenge—saltwater intrusion.

The risk of saltwater intrusion is of special concern for coastal aquifers, and the likelihood of saltwater intrusion in groundwater wells increases with pumping demand and from coastal hazards such as rising sea levels and storm surges.

This webinar will explore the factors contributing to saltwater intrusion, its potential impacts, and practical steps residents can take to protect their groundwater.

Event #2 (community discussion)

The Nature of Water Project 2025

Saturday March 22, 2025
2-5 pm Forbes Hall
Ground water is not something we can take for granted. We currently have hundreds of wells drawing from the aquifer(s) below our island. How sustainable is our water supply? How does changes in precipitation patterns affect replenishment? What can we do to be more water smart? These are just some of the questions that the meeting will be addressing.

On Saturday March 22nd CCR and ThINC are launching The Nature of Water Project 2025. The event will feature a discussion of our project, a short film What the Water Tells Us, and keynote address Dinosaur Pee and the Future of Thetis Island's Water by David Slade.

In addition we ask that you look for the survey in the upcoming Thetis Island Quarterly where residents are asked to pick the water related topics they are most interested in. Paper copies of the survey and a drop box are also available in the foyer of Forbes Hall. The survey can be filled out and submitted at:
https:/bit.ly/thetiswater

For more information please contact: ccr@thetisisland.net.
CCR Group

Queens on the Loose!

Spring has arrived and so have the queen wasps and hornets! These royal troublemakers are waking up, house-hunting, and scouting for food to build their buzzing empires.

We can prevent massive colonies from developing. Set out a wasp/hornet trap now!

Grab a pre-packaged trap or DIY one using a plastic bottle. Use protein-based bait like chicken, fish, ham, canned tuna, cat food, eggs, or cheese. This is because in early spring, queens need high-protein food to fuel their bodies and feed their first batch of larvae.

In late summer, when the queens stop laying, the workers seek sugar and become more aggressive. At this point switch to sweet bait like soda, fruit juice, or overripe fruit.

Sandy

Soup’s On: Wednesday, March 5

11:30 am until 1:00 pm
Gather at Forbes Hall for a very Thetis Island lunch...

Menu:
Bean and Bacon Soup GF
Bean and Veggie Soup GF vegetarian
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Assorted Home Baked Goodies
Coffee/ Tea

Suggested donation of $7 for soup, bread, treats and teas & coffee.

For those who find large groups challenging, enjoy your lunch in our designated quiet room, the Boardroom.

Everyone is welcome to join us, seniors, seniors who don’t think they’re seniors, workers, families, and everyone who just wants a mid-day meal!

Menu remainders for take-out when available. Soup’s On also supports the Thetis Island Food Pantry.

Coupon Booklets of 10 for your convenience, $70.00

The Soup’s On Team

Invasive Species Removal at Fairyslipper Forest – Join Us!

Hello Thetis Islanders,

It's that time again! Volunteers are invited to join us for ThINC's Annual Invasive Plant Removal weekend on Saturday March 8th and/or Sunday March 9th between 10am and 2pm. We'll be concentrating on removing broom under the power lines and along North Cove Road adjacent to the Fairyslipper Forest Nature Reserve. Meet at the parking lot (across from The Portal). The more hands we have, the more we can accomplish! Please bring gloves, pruning tools, and a lunch if you plan to stay for the duration.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at charlotte@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org.

Thanks so much for your support!
Charlotte - ThINC Education and Stewardship Coordinator

Blue Cottage Bread

CLASSIC SOURDOUGH
Sea salt rosemary baguettes
Available today (Sunday) at Telegraph Harbour Marina Café

Open at 9:30 AM
Tracy