Composting Separret Toilet

Dear Thetis Islanders,

Last night Jan and I participated at the meeting organized by ThINC.  I would be more than willing to welcome at my place those who want to switch to a Separret composting toilet or just are curious about it and show them all the tricks there are in order to have fun with it and no smell.

Not to flush and use diversion has many benefits both to nature and to the human soul.
Ellen C. - 778-316-9303
ellencerny@gmail.com

Sunday Church

The "on screen" speaker this Sunday the 31st is John Piper.
The topic is "If My Words Abide in You", John 15:7-17.
10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.
Further info...Ernie 250-252-0144

Thetis Island Merchandise at the Book and Bake Sale

Thetis Island Merchandise – Proceeds benefit TICA’s Back into the Black Debt Repayment Program.

T-shirts, ball caps, and fleece blankets will be available for purchase at the Book and Bake Sale, from 10 - 1 this Saturday at Forbes Hall Community Centre. Consider buying a gift for a friend or family member who is unable to visit Thetis Island this summer or freshen up your summer look with a new Thetis Island t-shirt available in variety of colours and sizes. Hats and T-shirts $30, Blankets $50.

Unable to attend?  Simply contact Ellen Rush @ ellenrush@gmail.com to arrange a suitable time to meet and buy the merchandise of your choice.

Thetis Island merchandise features original artwork by Island resident Bill Dickie.

Are You Interested in a BOARD OF VARIANCE Appointment?

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ThINC Nature House Events - Fri, July 29th

2:00 pm start: Junior Biologist - Plantastic at the Nature House, The Portal, 254 North Cove Road (kids 8-12)
This week’s focus is plants. We will learn to identify the different plant species around us as well as their beneficial properties. We will run a transpiration experiment, to learn about how plants take up water. 
Join us at the Pollinator Garden for this fun day of botany and creativity! 

Fridge Needed

We are looking for a fridge in good working order. It is a secondary fridge that would go in our shed.
We can pick up. 
Please contact either
Leslie 250.515.9451 or
John 250.216.4553

For Sale

Lovely wicker living room set.  Love seat. Coffee table with glass top and two glass top wicker side tables.   Like new.  No smoke.  Love seat has cushions.
$250.00

Text 2502520699

Free Mercury 9½ HP Outboard Motor - Not Working

call 604-536-4882 or sedlers@shaw.ca

Dock/Swim Platform for Sale

All cedar constructed and very solid 16’ long x 6’ wide with folding swim ladder. 

Built using 4” x 8” perimeter beams and 2” x 8” inner beams at 2’ centres - all galvanized bolted including 90 degree steel plates at inside perimeter corners. Top 2” x 4” screwed down with good supporting flotation.

Materials alone estimated in excess of $1500 today. Asking $750 or best offer. 

Contact email or text: harwood.rozewicz@gmail.com or 250-706-5345

Forbes Hall Community Centre - July 2022 Bulletin

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Thetis History

Hello,  I am trying to recall the names of the couple that likely built my house on Thetis.

It is an older Panabode, and I am trying to get a copy of the original plans.  Panabode has kept most of them, but I need at least the full name of the original owners.

My lot is 6 Cunningham. ( Dr. Suiker’s home).   I believe the original owners were the Smith’s;  the wife’s name was Ivy.   I cannot recall the husband's name.  

If someone knows and could tell me that would be lovely!  Also, if i am wrong and it was not the Smiths, can someone tell me who did build the house (1960)

Kathleen McGarvey 
mcgarve@gmail.com
604 657 2921 

ThINC Nature House Schedule for Today, Thursday, July 28th

9:00 - 11:00: Harvest Hours at the PAG, Lot 62 (all ages)
Drop by the People’s Apothecary Garden anytime between 9:00 - 11:00 to take a wander, harvest some plants, and learn about the PAG's 40 + medicinal plants. Today we will continue widening our path to make our garden more accessible to everyone! If any volunteers would like to come help with the path widening, it would be a great help and we would love your company!

2:00 - 4:00: Seaquarium & Craft Drop-in at the Nature House (all ages)
Open time to visit with the sea creatures. Come observe and learn about the fascinating species in the tank! Today for our craft we will paint plant pots. Each person can make their own unique beautiful garden pot to take home! 

7:00 pm start: Reading and Climate Conversation with Ann Eriksson at Forbes Hall (adults, youth)

Last year's heat dome and atmospheric rivers were a wakeup call for many. Climate change is here and having an impact on our lives. How can our community adapt to the changes, support one another, and help the global effort to mitigate the crisis? 

Join author and biologist, Ann Eriksson for a reading of her latest work about the climate crisis: Urgent Message from a Hot Planet: Navigating the Climate Crisis and explore some initiatives that other Gulf Islands have undertaken. 

The discussion portion of the evening will focus on generating ideas for what the Thetis Island community can do. 

Bring your ideas and an open mind.