Thetis LTC Regular Business Meeting - Tuesday July 5th - 9:30am

You are invited to the next Regular Business meeting of the Thetis Island Local Trust Committee which will be held in person at the Thetis Island Community Centre (Forbes Hall).  Go to https://islandstrust.bc.ca/event/thetis-island-local-trust-committee-12/ in the Meetings and Events section of the Islands Trust website for a link to the live stream or to see the meeting agenda.  

This meeting will be live streamed, recorded and posted to the Islands Trust website.
Meeting Type:  Regular Business Meeting
Date:                  July 5, 2022
Time:                  9:30 AM 
Location:           Thetis Island Community Centre - Multipurpose Room
                            292 North Cove Road, Thetis Island
Live Stream:      https://collaboratevideo.net/islandstrust/C

Moving

I have finally found a place to live. I will be moving to Chemainus on Sunday July 3. If there is anyone available to help me move that day please call me at 250 246-7917.

I would also like to thank Fred Adair, Christine Patterson and Brenda Peters for allowing me a place to stay until I found permanent lodging.      

Kevin McClellan (ex postmaster)

Pampas

I have a large, old pampas grass that is ready for a new home.  Let me know if you would like it.  It would require some digging.
Celine
Valestrands@gmail.com
250-246-4349

Thetis Community Day - Thank You

Sincere thank you's to all the participating groups and to everyone who attended Thetis Community Day on Saturday.

Rooms full of activity, folks re-connecting and meeting anew, with conversations and sharing of valuable island information, made the day a great success. Representatives were on hand from more than 30 island organizations and groups reflecting the myriad activities and programs offered on the island: from yoga and Tai chi to the volunteer fire department to government agencies to our new paramedic services and so much more. For newcomers to Thetis, it was an eye-opener just how energetic this community is and the wide range of opportunities for participation and volunteerism. For longer-term islanders, the event reminded us of the enrichment these various organizations and their volunteers bring to our lives on Thetis.

With over 90 lunches served and the beverage and treats counter busy all day, it was great to see so many islanders enjoying themselves. Thank you to the Food Services volunteers! 

Thanks to all who contributed door prizes, the winners were congratulated with happy cheers.

A seed of an idea blossomed into a beneficial and welcoming day for our community. 

TICA Board

ThINC - Reserve your tickets!

Hello Thetis Islanders and Friends of ThINC,                                                                                          

If you haven't already done so, don't forget to reserve your tickets for the dinner and dance portion of our 10 Year Anniversary Celebration on Saturday July 9th, from 5-9pm. Dinner reservations need to be made by July 2nd so we can make sure we have all the ingredients prepared. Speaking of which, to tantalize your taste buds, our Mediterranean menu can be found here: https://www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/_files/ugd/a5ed41_2c55c7624c37490da16bfc86f7532749.pdf

Registration form link: https://forms.gle/qxJAPeJTLPMiEczB6
 
If you’d prefer filling out a paper copy, please visit us at the Howling Wolf Market on Saturday, July 2nd.

Thanks!

ThINC Team

Pancake Breakfast - July 1st at Forbes Hall

Come one, come all!  A Pre-Covid tradition Returns!

Menu
Buttermilk Pancakes (3)
     choice of real maple syrup or blueberry syrup
2 slices of crispy bacon
2 sausages
Fresh Fruit
Coffee and Tea
      OR
Sub 2 scoops of fluffy Scrambled eggs for the pancakes

$12

Children's plate
Pancake (1) with topping or 1 scoop Scrambled Eggs
1 slice Bacon
1 sausage
Fresh Fruit
Juice Box

$6

Add a scoop of Scrambled Eggs to anything for $3

Thank You

Thank you to everyone who donated to my row around the Island, in total we have so far raised over $4000 with over half of it coming just from Thetis.

Thank you so much again in memory of Cecilia and Rowena,

Mike Inness

Thank You Note

I would like to thank all the wonderful people who turned out for my Bon Voyage Party I felt quite humble by all the well wishes and cards Bless you all and Celine, a big Thank you for organizing it  I shall be taking so many beautiful memories back to the UK with me  

Thank you all again 

Val Brown

High Fire Hazard Rating

The Fire Hazard Rating for our area (BC Wildfire Service) has moved up to HIGH HAZARD.  

High: Forest fuels are very dry and the fire risk is serious. New fires may start easily, burn vigorously, and challenge fire suppression efforts. Extreme caution must be used in any forest activities. Open burning and industrial activities may be restricted.

Campfires with permits must be attended while ignited and extinguished thoroughly until cold to touch.  Now would be a good time to get out your propane campfire appliance for the summer.

TIVFD 

Thanks: Fawn Help

Big thanks to Jerry & his 2 boys who are one of our neighbours that stopped in to have a look but arrived 2 hours early & didn't see the fawn. The great people & kind souls who found Bambi & set her free were our neighbour Roberto & his son Dominik, Carolyn thanks for showing up for the search, Margaret one of the new islanders who help spend 90 minutes after the first wrangling attempt failed & our 2 cousins who were so great being the first ones to see Bambi & helping to remove her back to the wild & her momma.

We couldn't have done it without you. Thanks everyone.

If you didn't stay for a drink, please return when you have the time for a beer or glass of wine or both.

Ralph

ThINC - Opening Week of the Nature House!

Our first event of the summer is this Saturday, July 2 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm! Come explore the Nature House, nearby shoreline, and the Garry Oak meadow. We will get to know the new sea creatures in the seaquarium, see what's on the shore, have a break for tea and treats, then explore the uniqueness of the meadow!  

On Sunday, July 3 we will have our first Family Nature Afternoon. From 2:00 - 4:00 pm we invite you to spend time at the Nature House! This week we will play games that teach about the food web, craft cards with dried flowers, and investigate the Seaquarium!  

Both events take place at the Nature House located at The Portal, 254 North Cove Road. Please park at Fairyslipper Forest parking area or at the Heneage House, the first red building you'll meet on the driveway and walk down to the Nature House, there will be lots of signage! 

We also have lovely sheep neighbours around The Portal, please do not feed them anything and do not touch the electric fence, the shock is not a fun zap, but a painful shock! Stay safe! 

If you have any questions about this week's events please contact Connelly at connelly@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org 

See you soon!

The ThINC Team

Post Office Closures for Installing New System

The post office will not be offering any services on Wednesday June 29, 2022, because of an installation of new hardware and software.  We will be open on Thursday June 30 and Friday July 1.  We will be closed Saturday July 2 for training and ensuring we have a handle on the new system.  Parcel pick-up and delivery should be back to speed on Tuesday July 5.

On Tuesday 28 the computer will be offline at 3:00 to set up for the transition on Wednesday 29.  You can still drop off mail if it already has postage until 5:00 but I will not be able to process anything that requires postage.

Reference Postal boxes.

The new system for post office boxes is very different from what we are used to now.  This is on my end I have got some leeway from Canada Post to make things work.  This has no affect on what Michelle has put together.  All of that will be inputted into the system and it will have no effect on anyone having an assigned post office box before June 29.  After that every PO box has to go through the new process.

Fred