Looking for Outdoor and Window

We are building Outhouse and looking for outdoor (Dutch door, Glass door, any door) and windows
Please call or text: Ellen C. - 778-316-9303
ellencerny@gmail.com
Thank you

CVRD 2022 Budget Update

The CVRD Board has finished final deliberation on the 2022 CVRD Budget as of 23 Mar 2022. The Area G Saltair Gulf Islands increase over 2021 has worked out to 0.95%. This increase may vary between Saltair and Gulf Islands depending on the services that each Area G community participates in and the BC Assessment decrease in Managed Forest assessments that will reflect on the residential taxation with a minimal increase.

Forbes Hall - Generator

I am pleased to announce that $25,000 of the Area G Saltair/Gulf Islands Community Works Funds (Gas tax) 3.0 has been allocated towards a generator for Forbes Hall. Forbes Hall is an Emergency Reception Centre and having the generator on hand during an emergency will provide the community with a safe and secure shelter for residents and visitors in the event of an emergency.  A bit hard to imagine all of you swimming to the Frank Jameson Community Centre in Ladysmith or the Cowichan Community Centre in Duncan.

Thetis Island Wharf (Thetis Island & Hudson Island)

I am also pleased to announce that under the 2022 Thetis Island Wharf Budget $116,000 of the Area G Saltair/Gulf Islands Community Works Funds 3.0 has been allocated towards the Thetis Island Wharf Revitalization project.

Best regards,
Lynne Smith
CVRD Director Area G Saltair/Gulf Islands

Forbes Hall – Health Services Aides – Volunteer Positions

Forbes Hall Health Services is looking for 2 or 3 people to volunteer as aides in assisting patients in the use of the Care Station at Forbes Hall for virtual care, and in the future for onsite care.  We anticipate that the use will be sporadic to start.

It is hoped that these volunteers will be able to take turns, based on availability, to have Forbes Hall unlocked and welcoming to the patients, orient them to the Hall, and specifically the Care Station, stay in the building until they are finished their appointment, assist them in leaving, and then shutdown and secure the building.

No medical assistance is required or expected.  These volunteers will be there simply to provide the patients with a welcoming and confidential experience, while managing the security of the space. Average time per patient would be under an hour, time to browse some books in the lovely library.

If you think this is a way in which you would like to contribute to our community, please contact: Ann Dickie 250-246-4079 or dickie.ann@gmail.com

Pete Rees

As many of you already know, Pete Rees passed away quietly at home Wednesday evening.

On behalf of Audrey, I would like to thank the Thetis Island Fire Department, whose members dealt with the situation with the utmost professionalism and compassion.

There will be a community celebration of Pete’s life and service in the coming months.

Chris Kelsey, on behalf of Audrey and her family

Missing: Trailer License Plate

Missing: a trailer plate license number WEC86N, one of the small ones for utility trailers and travel trailers............... non-commercial. 

If you have found it please let us know 250.210.4745, thanks

Back into the Black TICA Meetings - Summary

Summary of Recent TICA Members Meetings

In 2021, twelve Thetis Islanders loaned TICA $335,000 to complete the expansion of Forbes Hall. TICA held two membership meetings in February to explore ways to generate enough money to pay off a good portion of the debt when it matures in early 2024 -- thus reducing the amount of a mortgage and ensuing interest rates needed to repay the total debt. At these meetings there was strong support for a Pledge Program, which many organizations have successfully used to provide a predictable and reliable income stream for debt repayment. 

In a Pledge Program donors commit to a set monthly or annual donation for a fixed period of time. This donation can be as large or small as is affordable to the donor be it $20 a month, $100 a month or another amount. Ultimately, with a high level of participation and collective responsibility, the debt could be drastically reduced, or possibly paid in full, by the time the loans mature.

TICA is now developing a Community Pledge Program and more details about the program and how to get involved will follow shortly. A launch event is being planned for late April 2022 at the Hall to officially kick-start the program.  

Note: a more detailed summary was emailed to all members, if you for any reason did not receive yours, please contact Teresa Moore (TICA Secretary) at teresamoore386@gmail.com

Yoga with Karen - 9am - 10am, Saturday, 18th Dec @ Forbes Hall

Hello all, sorry yoga is cancelled for this Tuesday and Thursday,
Karen
kareneroff@gmail.com

Trenching Shovel?

Does anyone on the island have a trenching shovel they could lend us for a couple of days?  
The Shelfords
veronicashelford@gmail.com

Jollity Weekly Order Reminders

For Friday home delivery or Saturday farm pick up:

 - Local Milk & Yogurt orders due by Tuesday morning by 10am
 - True Grain bakery orders due by Tuesday morning at 10am
 - Free Range Eggs
 - Home Grocery delivery from Superstore, Community Farm Shop or 49th - confirm your order by Thursday afternoon
 - Add our spring salad mix to your Friday home delivery! Kale bouquets too!

With thanks, Jollity Farmers
info@jollityfarm.ca or text/call 250.415.0101

Any HVAC Installers on the Island?

I was wondering if anyone has an HVAC installer on the island or anyone bringing one over soon? 

Will need our units charged.

rsmith1960@gmail.com

For Sale: Entrance Door - Two Side Lights

Entrance Door- 36” W x 80” H 
2 Sidelights 16” W x 80” H
Decorative frosted glass inserts:
Door - 2 inserts 8” x 36” & Sidelights both 8” x 64”.
Opens in - RHH from i/s.
White- easy to paint colour of your choice.
Works well. Ready to take away.
$350.

Jamie Hayward
jamie.hayward@shaw.ca
41 Blue Point Lane
250-210-2701

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