Mexico Moving Sale

The sale returns Thursday with the following items still available. 
18 place setting gold plated silverware complete with all utensils. Pictures on the blog. 
Mens CCM ice skates size 10. Worn twice. 
Womens Reebok ice skates size 9. Worn twice. 
Unique recumbent bike. Ride in style. 
A golf driving net, golf carry bag, and golf pull cart. 
Lots of other bits and pieces  Come by Thursday and check it out. 220 Pilkey Point. 
Rob Spencer 
220 Pilkey Point.
250-436-0337

Soup's On - Wednesday, March 30th

11:30am - 1pm (or until we run out!)

Forbes Hall Community Centre

Menu

Garden Vegetable Soup
Farmhouse Bread
Assorted Home-baked Goodies
Pot of Gold Coffee 
Teas
 
$5.00 per serving

 Soup’s On Health Protocols:
All those volunteering at Soup’s On must have proof of vaccination. 
All those coming to enjoy lunch at Soup’s On must have proof of vaccination. 
Anyone who cannot provide proof of vaccination may have take-out, if prearranged by contacting Shirley Burr burrleyshir@gmail.com

Looking forward to seeing you today!  
The Soup’s On Team

Summer Market

This year's Summer Market at Marylyn's Farm Shop (69 Pilkey Point Road) is just around the corner and we are looking for new vendors. 

Are you an artist with a room full of your creations? Or do you have too much produce in your garden? How about having your Yard Sale at the market with all your treasures hiding in the basement or garage?

We charge $40 for the season or $10 for the day. 

As a vendor you will have to supply your own table, tent or canopy. 

Please contact Helen Bird at 250-246-2469 or Gloria Taylor 250-246-3091.

Hurry and get your name(s) on the list before all the spots are filled.

Thank you

For Sale: Diesel 763 Bobcat

Diesel 763 Bobcat all seals are good with no leaks. Runs & works very well. Roughly 3400 hours, I can give you exact hours if needed. Cash or e-transfer which you will probably need to contact your bank first. It comes with trailer, extra bucket for the backhoe attachment which is included with a quick-change bucket. This ad will be cross posted, no tire kickers please.

$28,000

rsmith1960@gmail.com

For Sale: 7.5 kg Bruce Anchor Galvanized Steel

Worth $100 new
$60 OBO

Call or text Matti at 250-416-9138

RCMP Fireside Chat: Input Request

TIRRA (Thetis Island Residents' and Ratepayers' Association) is working with the Ladysmith RCMP detachment to host a Fireside Chat on Thetis Island.
Apparently the last one was over 5 years ago and there has been an expression of interest to host another.

Attendance is open to the everyone, and tentative date/time is 9:30 to 11:30, the morning of April 20th. This is a Wednesday, so the plan would be to have this event followed by the regular Soup's On. Confirmation of date/time will come closer to the date.

In order to maximize the benefit to all and assist the RCMP in preparing for the Fireside Chat, we would like your input on specific topics of interest.
Here are a few to get your ideas flowing.

- stats on RCMP involvement in Thetis Island policing
- accessing RCMP for non emergency and emergency
- ideas from other small remote communities: ideas for crime reduction, neighbourhood watch, local auxiliary,, etc.

Please submit potential topics or questions to:
tirra@thetisisland.net

Southern Gulf Island Anchorages

For anyone who is concerned about the freighter anchorages in the gulf islands, the Port of Vancouver has proposed a new Active Vessel Traffic Management program plan. The South Coast Ship Watch Alliance (https://nofreighteranchorages.ca/) would like those of us concerned about freighter traffic and anchorages in the southern gulf islands to provide our feedback on these anchorages and the new plan. Please see the email from SCSWA linked below with instructions (section titled “How You Can Help”) on how to voice your concern.

Thanks,
Alex Sinclair 

https://mailchi.mp/nofreighteranchorages/nofreighteranchorages-5136478?e=6f91dfe5dd

Library open Sunday 1-4

The library is open on Sunday from 1-4.  

The attendant is fully vaccinated and welcomes all patrons.

Friend of the Library

Rapid Covid Antigen Test

If you find yourself in urgent need of a rapid covid antigen test kit, contact the Fire Chief at 250-252-0544.  

If not in a rush, rapid covid antigen tests kits of 5 tests can be picked up at a pharmacy for no charge.

TIVFD

Thetis Island Local Trust Committee: Electronic Special Meeting to Hold an In Camera Meeting

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 10:30 AM

See the event page on the Islands Trust website to see the Special Meeting Notice and Agenda:
https://islandstrust.bc.ca/event/thetis-island-local-trust-committee-special-meeting-to-hold-an-in-camera-meeting/

Public participation is not available for the In Camera portion of this electronic meeting but members of the public are welcome to watch a live stream of the open portion by going to https://collaboratevideo.net/islandstrust/C or by clicking the Watch Live button on the meeting page.  Members of the public who do not have internet access may view the live stream in the Boardroom at the Islands Trust Northern Office, 700 North Road, Gabriola BC.  

Please note: the open portion of this meeting will be recorded and posted on the Islands Trust website.  
Wil Cottingham

Lost Cell Phone

The BCEHS paramedics lost the company cell phone at approx.1 am on Thursday morning around the community dock.  Nobody heard a splash, so it’s probably not in the water.  If you have found it, please call the fire chief 252-0544 or the Duty Officer 252-0228.  

It is identifiable as belonging to BCEHS.  

Thank you.
TIVFD

Ferry Cancellation Notice for Sunday, March 27th, 2022

Cancelled Sailings
Chemainus - Penelakut - Thetis
Sunday, March 27th, 2022
On Sunday, March 27th, 2022, the MV Kuper will cancel one round trip on Route 20 to allow time for additional safety training, drills and exercises for the ship’s crew.

Cancelled Sailings:  
Depart Chemainus 12:30 pm
Depart Penelakut 1:05 pm
Depart Thetis 1:25 pm

BC Ferries thanks their customers for their patience and understanding as we complete this planned exercise.

For more information or traffic updates please follow @BCFerries on Twitter, visit our website at bcferries.com, or call us toll free at 1-888-BCFERRY (223-3779).
FAC committee