Sunday Church

Wayne Lee is planning to speak this Sunday the 28th.
The title is "Hide and Seek", Genesis 3:8-24.

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.

Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144.

Looking to Buy Small Boat Trailer

Finally bought a dingy. Now Athenia and I need a small boat trailer. Looking for one to fit a small 8-10' boat. This trailer will only be used on island. Email or text me if you have one covered in weeds that you are willing to sell, or not covered in weeds is Ok as well. :)

elitewillowbrook@gmail.com
Elita, Athenia and Sparkles 250-533-9347

Forbes Hall Spring Work Party - this Saturday

Thanks to those who have signed up to help at the spring work party. If you can bring any of the following it would be appreciated:

Safe Ladders, there are a couple on-site, but a couple more would be helpful to speed things up.
A few extra buckets
Squeegees
Wheelbarrows
Shovels
Rakes
Trowels

Safety Gear, specifically for the forest tidying and chipping:
Safety glasses
Work gloves
Ear protectors
Sturdy footwear

If you’re planning on joining us, please let us know as it helps with lunch numbers. Contact: info@forbeshall.ca

Looking forward to a great day - see you Saturday at the Hall.

TICA Board

ThINC's Newsletter - The Ripple - May Issue

Did you know that the Western Screech Owl does not, in fact, 'screech', but instead has a call akin to a bouncing ball? And this call is being heard around Thetis Island! To learn more about our local Western Screech Owl population and recovery program, read more from Rob Welsh, ThINC's Coordinator for the Western Screech OwlRecovery Project, Purple Martin Recovery Project, and BC Community Bat Program.

Also in this issue, meet our summer Nature House Coordinator team, Eden and Erica, and read about what's new at the People's Apothecary Garden!

www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/single-post/the-ripple...

Happy spring!
Charlotte

Lost Receipt Book

Lost receipt book (blue) payee ‘Dr Martin Randle’. I think it could well be on Pilkey Point Road between Hollyberry Lane and Plateau Road. Unfortunately, it fell off the roof of my vehicle!

Please contact Dr Martin Randle, 250 436 0045 or email wellpetsvets@hotmail.com

Pickup in Langley

Hello Thetis Islanders,

Your Structure Protection Unit (auxiliary of the TIVFD) has purchased some sprinklers to add to our five sprinkler kits in the SPU ute. (Australian slang for utility truck).

I'm wondering if anyone is passing by Langley in the next week or so and able to pick them up? It's very easy to access off the #1 HWY and their hours are 8:00 - 4:30 M-F and 8:00 - 12:00 Sat

Address:
WaterTec Irrigation Ltd.
23160 - 72nd Ave
Langley, BC

Please text or call me to make arrangements if you can help.
Thanks,
Jim Moloney
cell 604.534.1635

Looking for Brawn over Brains

I have the makings of a Scottish caber in my yard. I am looking for a couple of people to help me test it out. It is overlength and will need to be cut to size which will require some practice throws.

Text or email me if you are interested.
David Reay
778-899-3216
davidreay@telus.net

Free Items and Others for Sale

Life Gear inversion table for free. Can be picked up at 74 Marina Drive .

Come take a look at the free items and other items for sale. 

Two large coolers $20.00 each: golf clubs one ladies and one men’s, $20.00 each. 

Many collector’s plates too. Free. 

Collectors Coke cooler $50.00. 

All these items and more at 74 Marina Drive at the top of the drive. 

Please park on the road. Any questions contact Charlene at 250-246-0186

Booking Appointments with the Nurse Practitioner at Forbes Hall

To book call 1-250-739-5784

Call goes through the Ladysmith Family Practice Clinic.

Number is available on the righthand side of the thetisposts.ca page.

Forbes Hall Health Services Group

Abandoned Boats and Moorings

Recently, 2 boats were removed from Telegraph Harbour.

These 2 boats were deemed abandoned by Transport Canada. According to TC Navigable waters protection officer, John Henwood, notices were placed on these boats informing the owners to contact them within 30 days - notices were also placed in the newspaper. The owners did not respond to these notices. Transport Canada arranged for their removal with the recently funded Abandoned Boat Program

Thetis was among one of the first communities in 2023, to have boats removed under this new program.  The Dead Boats Disposal Society is funded through this program and Trade Winds Boat Recycling has been contracted to remove the boats on Thetis.

The Abandoned Boats Program is part of the Government of Canada’s National Strategy to Address Wrecked and Abandoned Vessels, which introduced multiple measures to reduce the number of abandoned and wrecked vessels that pose hazards

“Abandoned and wrecked vessels pose a threat to the safety of our waters, yet too many of them remain in our waters today. That’s why I’m proud to announce the launch of a new call for proposals under the Abandoned Boats Program. This program will support the assessment, removal, and safe disposal of these hazardous vessels. Today’s announcement marks another step in our commitment to keeping our community waters cleaner and safer for Canadians through the Oceans Protection Plan.”

The Honourable Omar Alghabra
Minister of Transport

The Volunteer Group - Thetis Island Marine Association (TIMA) - Did not request that these boats be removed nor were they informed about the removal by Transport Canada. 

Moorings

TIMA is in the process of putting together a list of moorings and attaching names of current "owners" of the moorings.

It is a Transport Canada requirement that all moorings be properly marked with name and contact information of the owner.

Many moorings have had ownership transfers and not are not marked with the new owner information.  There are several moorings that are abandoned and creating problems for boaters. As was the case this weekend, off of Telegraph Harbour. A boat was fouled up in lines and the mooring line was cut. There was no name on the float attached to the mooring.

Another problem is people using moorings without the owner's knowledge. Recently, a boat sank that was attached to a mooring without the owner's consent. Sadly, the mooring went down with the boat - which to date has not been salvaged.

Please make sure your moorings are checked and updated .

Thanks,

Thetis Island Marine Association
Lynda Poirier

New Way to Contribute to the TIVFS

The Thetis Island Volunteer Firefighters Society has set up a Brokerage Account to enable donations of securities. Donating a security (shares, bonds, etc.,) has a tax advantage in that any capital gain on that security is free from Capital Gains Tax if donated to a registered charity brokerage account. The donor receives a tax receipt for the value of the donation at the time it is transferred to the charity. The charity can then sell it and may receive more or less than this amount depending on whether the market goes up or down in the time between the deposit of the securities and the time they are sold.

Another painless way to donate to the TIVFS is to use the TIVFS member number when refuelling at a Mid-Island Co-op (like Henry Road). The number is 1391507.
The TIVFS receives a 4.75% rebate on any fuel you buy.

Graeme Shelford
Secretary/Treasurer, TIVFS

Annual Pre-Order of Organic Blueberries

It's that time of year again! We are gathering requests for delicious, locally grown certified organic blueberries.

There has been a small price increase this year, so this year the cost will be $6.40/lb and the minimum order is a 10 lb box.

Berries are picked fresh then flash frozen. We collect berries in late August/early September and have available at Jollity Farm for pick up.

Please send your requests ASAP to orders@jollityfarm.ca.
Thank you for supporting local, sustainable agriculture.