Volunteers Needed to help with Gardening at Forbes Hall Community Centre

TICA is looking for a group of volunteers to help with the gardens at the hall.

Usual tasks through the year:
· Trimming the decorative grasses in spring before the new growth.
· Cutting back the previous year’s growth on the perennial plants.
· Weeding the various garden areas, including the herb gardens at the back of the hall.
· Hand-watering as required. There is an irrigation system for most gardens.
· In the fall, some plants may need to be moved, divided or replaced.
· TICA is also looking for a volunteer or volunteers to mow the grassy areas of the Hall
grounds. This volunteer would need to have their own lawn mower or trimmer.

TICA hopes that there would be enough volunteers to share the work that needs to be done.
Working in pairs is always an enjoyable exercise.

The gardens are low-maintenance, but this doesn’t mean no-maintenance.

Looking forward to hearing from some happy gardeners to keep the Forbes Hall looking
wonderful!

If you have a few hours per month and you enjoy gardening, please contact Don Sinclair @ sinry@telus.net

Thanks!

Thank you to the Mount Burchell hiker who found my friend's dropped, grey toque and placed it on the entry gate post.

That was thoughtful.

Vicki Walker

Misc. for Sale

Bikes:

Brodie Quantum mountain bike... front suspension, great condition $350
Kona Lava Dome front suspension mountain bike “Tween” sized $100
CCM Orion Ladies cruising road bike $100

Low-table Teak finished, 30”x24”x10” tall. Add a cushion and it’s an ottoman. $50

Wood Lathe and accessories:

Nova Comet variable speed/reversible 12”x 16” with misc. accessories $175
General low speed grinder for sharpening chisels c/w Wolverine sharpening jigs $150
Package price $300.

Photos available or to view contact

roneleanorv@gmail.com text 778 839 6728

TELUS PureFibre Community Information Session

Join Us for the Thetis Island TELUS PureFibre Community Information Session!

Date: April 13, 2024

Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Forbes Hall Community Centre

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn about and sign up for TELUS PureFibre services. Discover the benefits of TELUS PureFibre and how it can enhance your connectivity experience. The TELUS team will be available to answer your questions and assist you with the sign-up process.

You will also have an opportunity to learn about exclusive promotions and discounts that our team will have available at the event.

Refreshments: Enjoy complimentary refreshments while you learn about TELUS PureFibre!

We hope to see you there!

The Fire Permit Process

Thank you all whom are successfully using the on-line Fire Permit process atwww.thetisislandfire.ca.  Some people, however, are having difficulties with or misunderstanding the on-line form. You MUST agree to having read and understood the restrictions, and by doing so you are taking responsibility for your safe burns. If you do not answer the question, then that will delay the process of receiving the fire permit.

You need to describe the type of fire you wish to ignite…campfire or yard waste. If you do not state which (or both) types of fire, then that will delay the permit process.

And lastly, our volunteer Auxiliary Communications & Engagement Officer (Veronica Shelford) has many other obligations and responsibilities as well as life’s daily activities besides processing fire permits, so PLEASE request a permit a few days ahead of your need if possible. Don’t expect a permit to be processed on the morning of your request, although Veronica diligently tries to do so. 

Thank you.

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

Plant of the Week #2 - Purple Deadnettle

Our second Plant of the Week is purple deadnettle. This little fella (Lamium purpureum) is indeed considered an invasive and can be found growing all around Thetis Island at this time of the year but is edible and has various medicinal properties!

Link to the ThINC website for plant card:

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

Soup’s On: Wednesday, April 10th at Forbes Hall – Last One of the Season!

11:30 am until 1:00 pm (earlier if we run out!)

Gather at Forbes Hall for a very Thetis Island lunch!

Menu: 

• New England Clam Chowder
• Creamy Corn Chowder GF Veg
• Buttermilk Cornbread, with butter and honey
• Assorted Goodies
• Teas and Coffee

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

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!

Thanks to all the volunteers and guests – all of you continue to make Soup’s On a big success!

Menu remainders for take-out when available.

The Soup’s On Team

Notice of TICA Annual General Meeting

Thetis Island Community Association’s AGM will be held Saturday, April 20 at 1 p.m. at Forbes Hall Community Centre.

All current (2024) TICA members are invited to attend.  

For members who have not renewed their membership or others who wish to join TICA, membership forms will be available at the meeting. 

TICA Board

Call for Nominations - TICA Board

Nominations are now open for four positions on the Thetis Island Community Association board. 

Interested parties should contact Nomination Chair Wendy Hinsperger at alexwendy@shaw.ca

TICA Board

Repair Fair June 1st, Forbes Hall 10-2

The Repair Fair will be a community event where we come together to fix or learn to fix our broken possessions. Thetis Island is blessed with a number of people with a variety of skills. We are reaching out to islanders to come and share their skill and wisdom in a variety of areas. Ideally, we would like to cover the full range of items that need to be repaired, from small engine repair and/or maintenance, to sharpening knives, tools and chainsaw blades, to bicycle and boat maintenance, to mending clothing and darning socks. The list goes on.

Do you have a skill you wish to share? Do you have a repair area that you would like to include? Ranging from assessments to tutorials and demonstrations, with some on the spot minor repairs

Please contact us if you have any ideas or wish to participate.

David Reay 778-899-3203 davidreay@telus.net

Vicki Walker 250-246-9126

Bobcat Services

On-island BobCat SKIDSTEER services. Road and driveway surfacing and grading, loading, backfilling and brush clearing. 

Call or text to arrange for an estimate. 

Doug Darling 

250-210-4042

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 citizen
• 18 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