Missing Cat from Forbes Road

Our cat Misha has not come home for over a week. He is a large tabby, fixed male, very friendly, and happy to make you believe he's starving. His cat sister really misses her brother - they lost their mother at just 6 weeks, so they are truly bonded.  

Please let us know if you see him, as we miss him 
Simone. 250 246 4802

Soup’s On Start Up Meeting & Orientation: Monday, September 19th 1:00 pm

We encourage all those who volunteer at “Soup’s On” and other Food Service Events, as well as those who would like to join this energetic and fun team, to attend this year’s “Soup’s On” Start Up Meeting, which will also include information for those who want to help with other Food & Event Services.

All sorts of skills are looked for – cooks, prep cooks, servers, dishwashers, set-up, take-down and helping others, even decorating!

Following the meeting we will have a Kitchen and Beverage Station Orientation for those who are able to stay a little longer.  Kitchen protocols will be shared and reviewed. 

Forbes Hall Food and Event Services Committee

Forbes Hall Orientations: General and Kitchen Orientations

Kitchen Orientation: Wednesday, September 21st 11:00 am 

For those who were unable to stay following Monday’s “Soup’s On” Start Up Meeting for the orientation, or those who did not attend the meeting.  Meet us at the hall to be oriented on using the Kitchen and the Beverage Station for times that you are helping with or running an event, class, or meeting, or when your group has booked the hall. Kitchen Protocols will be shared and reviewed.

General Orientation:  Wednesday, September 21st at 10:00 am or Thursday, September 22nd at 1:00 pm 

General orientation of how to use Forbes Hall.  How to get in, turn on the building, use the heating and cooling system, expectations, and how to lock it up and leave.  A basic orientation of the Beverage Station and its Protocols will be included. All Forbes Hall Community Activity leaders, all Health, Wellness and Education instructors, as well as other island organizations that use the hall for meetings and events are encouraged to attend either meeting. 

Looking forward to seeing you all!

Ann Dickie
Acting Forbes Hall Facilities and Community Co-ordinator
Forbes Hall Community Centre

PAG Open Today

Good day, just a short note that the People's Apothecary Garden (62 North Cove Road) will be open today between 9-11!

Hope to see you there,
Charlotte,

Education and Stewardship Coordinator, ThINC

TIRRA Solid Waste Facility

Dear TIRRA Member(s) and Property Owner(s) on Thetis Island,

At the April 28th and July 23rd TIRRA Meetings Ordinary Motions were posed and voted upon by attendees to assist TIRRA determine operation of the Solid Waste Facility and method of financing (user pay and/or parcel tax).

Based on feedback from TIRRA members, it has been determined conclusively that the bylaws of TIRRA, in accordance with which notification of these meetings were made, are not consistent with the BC Societies Act, and that the BC Societies Act takes precedence.

The Societies Act requires a written notification (mail or email) of a meeting to be sent to eligible voters, whereas TIRRA bylaws deem notification by posting on community notice boards to be sufficient. 

TIRRA Executive recognizes the need for rescindment of the voting completed at both the April 28th 2022 Annual General Meeting and the July 23rd 2022 General Meeting regarding the Solid Waste Facility due to non-compliance of the meeting notification requirements as per BC Society Act. TIRRA Executive will present a motion recommending this rescindment to be voted on at the General Member Meeting, October 6th.

TIRRA Executive wish to sincerely apologize for this situation. 

To ensure confidence in the democratic process through adherence to the Societies Act, TIRRA Executive will be sending written notification via mail or email for the General Meeting on October 6th and all future meetings.   

TIRRA bylaw amendments will be required in order to ensure compliance with the Society Act of BC, some of which will be addressed at October General Meeting, and some work will continue over the fall of 2022.

Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work through the details to give all stakeholders a voice.

Sincerely,

TIRRA Executive Board

Visit TIRRA website on thetisisland.net Community partition, for minutes and other information regarding TIRRA and the Solid Waste Facility Operations.

Tour de Thetis - Saturday

All cyclists, including e-bikers, are invited to join the free Tour de Thetis Saturday, September 17, at 9 am at the Community Hall. Although some riders do the full 30 km course, others go their own way. The objective is to have an enjoyable ride -- it's not a race -- and
finish at the hall at 11 a.m. for a chat and Fred's famous cookies. For more, call Dave 250 246-3530

Post Office Etiquette

Please refer to Sept 10 email.  This is, in part, a repeat.

Hours: Monday to Saturday 0930 to 1700

PLEASE NOTE:  between 1000 and 1130 we can be up at the mailboxes sorting the mail in.  It takes about 45 minutes depending.  If we are in the post office between those times, we are more than  happy to serve you but do not get upset because we do not happen to be there.

Between  1130 and 1230 we will be taking a 30 minute lunch break.  The timing will be depending on how long it takes to do the sort.  Zola is available full time between 1230 and 1700.  Fred is usually available from 1230 to 1700 BUT can be doing propane somewhere in there.  So please be patient.

We have both noticed that some of you are being rude because things are not going your way.  This is not the fault of Zola and Fred.  If things are not working for you at least be civil.

Post Masters Fred and Zola

Memorial for Malcolm & Silvia Marshall at St. Margaret's Cemetery – Saturday, September 17th

There will be an interment of ashes service for Malcolm & Silvia Marshall, who lived on Thetis Island for a number of years in the early 1970's while they oversaw the site of Pioneer Pacific Camp. 

The service will start at 11:30 am September 17^th at St. Margaret's Cemetery, with a lunch reception to follow at Pioneer Pacific Camp. Those who knew them are welcome to attend, but if you think you will be joining the reception, please email their daughter, Kelly Passchier at kelly@passchier.net

Rasps and Files wanted for our Elementary School

We will learn how to carve soapstone and are looking for wood or metal files and rasps of any type. If you have any to spare, please drop them off at the school, or contact me and I can pick them up. Thank you so much for supporting our school.

Simone 250 246 4802

Rose Petals and Apples

My daughter Athenia has asked me to post on the almighty e-spokes on her behalf. She is very partial to her rose petal tea and homemade applesauce for school. She is wondering if anyone has any kind of roses left, that wouldn't mind us harvesting the spent flowers( need to be pesticide free). Also, any apples, even a small amount would be helpful for her daily applesauce (bruises or a bit wormy is fine.) We love our community so much and are thankful that we can reach out on the magic e-spokes network. 

Warmly Elite and Athenia 
778-557-6510
250-533-9347
elitewillowbrook@gmail.com

Band Blade Sharpening

Info on if a band blade sharpening business would fly here on the island . 
I may start to sharpen bandsaw blades if there's enough work. 
27 yrs with Wood-Mizer mills and blade sharpening.

Sid Mawson 
Mawsonmilling 

250 701 5837
mawsonmilling@gmail.com

Capernwray Students Arriving - Ferry Traffic

Capernwray Harbour will be welcoming approximately 115 students on Friday, September 16, 2022!  Students along with their family members will be traveling to Thetis between the 8:20am ferry and the 4:05pm ferry.  We are excited to begin this new year with so many students and wanted to make sure the community was aware and informed of how this may affect ferry travel.  

Our students will also be traveling to Chemainus each Sunday to attend local churches, this will generally be the 7:55am ferry or the 9:10am ferry.  Please feel free to check the online resources provided by Ann Dickie and Veronica Shelford.  

Thank you for your kind understanding and please feel free to reach out to our Main Office if you have any questions.