Plywood For Trade

I have quite a bit of plywood to trade.

All good plywood but nothing bigger than 4x4.

Mike Skene

250 380 8144

Weekend Fire Weather Outlook

(Friday-Sunday) A westerly flow brings continued clouds and showers for Friday and gusty west winds. Saturday and Sunday see a weak ridge pattern that helps to hold the next weak front far to the north. Southern zones continue dry and cool while showers stay well up over the Mid-Coast.

Reminder:  We need three consecutive days of reduced Hazard Class before “early-shift” hazardous activities can begin again.  We will post in eSPOKES and Thetis Posts when that occurs. 

TIVFD

Walk on the Wildside

DISCOVER Thetis Island's Wild Side with Local Trail Guides!

TRAIL ADVENTURES - a free community hiking event

This Sunday, August 9th 9:30 am to 11:30 am

Followed by a BYOP (Bring Your Own Picnic) at Capernwray Beach

BYOP 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Ice Cream Bars for EVERYONE!

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Sign up on the Event Poster 

Located at the Bulletin Board Kiosk at the ferry.

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Four Local Trails To Choose From:

1.Preedy Harbour/Cemetery/ Capernwray Forest Trails (up to 40 minutes - Easy)

2.Fairy Slipper Trail (up to 60 minutes - Moderate)

3.Community Trail/Back of Burchell (up to 75 minutes - Moderate)

4.Dingly Dell/Lawrence Valley Loop (up to 90 minutes - More challenging)

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Plenty of space for physical distancing.

Organized by TICF (Thetis Island Community Fund)

Kid Kayaks Wanted

We are looking to buy 2 kayaks for our daughters.

Please email jean28340@yahoo.ca

Thank you very much,

Jean and Tetyana

Yoga on Thursdays

Hello Thetis Islanders,

I am sorry if anyone came on Thursday to find no teacher; I have been called away to care for my mom while she heals and will be gone 2-3 weeks - therefore Thursday yoga is cancelled until I get home in the 3rd or 4th week of August. 

There were too many to do’s before I left and this email never got sent - my deepest apologies. 

I love being outside and the lawn is amazing - it is like being a kid again and playing in the grass, hearing and feeling nature and Mother Earth - such a gift Ryan and Brianna have offered their space to explore our beings through yoga.

Until I return, enjoy the summer warmth.

Big hugs (virtually),

Dawn Gordon

250-210-0826

Mattress For Sale

Twin mattress in excellent condition. Reason for selling: have purchased a firmer one. 

Contact Charlene at 250-246-0186.

Need Septic Pump Out

Need someone to share a septic tank pump out.

On the list with Coastal Environmental.

Please call them at 250 246 3216 if you need a pump out

Patrick Mooney

thetis@telus.net

For Sale:

A Gordon Ramsey reversible grill griddle comes with manual  --  $60.

Master chef ice maker - counter top size comes with manual  --  $30.

please call Hortensa at  --  250 246 4968

FORBES HALL EXPANSION UPDATE: Construction ~ August 6, 2020

Thetis Island Community Association 

The construction crew has returned from its brief time off and is completing the finishing touches to the roof, snow guards, flashing, and ridge-cap.  The pre-finished tongue and groove soffits are on-site and ready for installation. In the Assembly Hall, the bulkhead for acoustic improvement and air-ducts will be built, insulated, and drywall applied behind the chase.

In late July, two inspections were completed and approved.  First, and critical to the progress of the build, Herold Engineering did the structural inspection.  Diligence to detail has paid off.  The structural components were approved, and Herold Engineering has signed-off on the project. The documents are in-hand and confirm that the project meets all of the stringent requirements laid out for a build of this type.  Secondly, the plumbing rough-in was both inspected and approved by the CVRD Building Inspector.

Two mechanical contractors have recently reviewed the building and construction plans to design-build a heating and cooling system.  The original contract estimate from 2019 was staggering, and we did not accept that the system designed by the mechanical engineers would be affordable or appropriate for the use of the Hall in the long term.  It was fortunate that there was time to step back and review all types of heating and have had several islanders contribute exhaustive work regarding the HVAC system.  We are waiting for the recent designs and estimates.  

The HVAC system is one of the most expensive components of the project, and its design will impact the sustainability of the Hall for the future.  With a fresh look at its design, we are optimistic that a design-build system will prove to be not only innovative but cost-effective as well.  The HVAC system must provide heating, air movement, fresh air intake, heat recovery, sustainable operating costs, and appropriate heating for different activities. 

Thank-You…

Genevieve Poirier, Michel and Lynda Poirier's daughter, volunteered to create the rendering of the new exterior design of the Hall. The image heads the request letter sent out by TICA.  Many thanks, Genevieve, for incorporating so many small details in this new image, it depicts an uplifting and very useable space.

Thank-you to Michel Poirier and his crew, Chad, Liam, Mark, and Mike; they do an excellent job, and their attention to detail has kept the project moving and built to the high standards this building requires.  

Volunteers:

Construction volunteers continue to work on-site, regularly. They are a significant help to the project, and we sincerely thank them. If you’d like to volunteer at the work-site, please contact Greg Gall. To date, volunteers have provided 466.5 hours of on-site service to their community. 

Committees: Ready to Join?

The Forbes Hall Expansion Project is now being managed and assisted by three committees, with specific tasks assigned to each. If you are interested in joining a committee, please contact any committee member. 

Don’t be shy! 

Contact Ann Dickie, Teresa Moore, Tatiana Nemchin, Ellen Rush, or Don Sinclair if you’d like to book a tour on a weekend or late afternoon through August. Project Management Team members Doug Darling or Ann Dickie will walk you through the hall and answer any questions you may have.

See the building for yourself, and imagine the future!

Correction:

In the recent TICA letter to the community there is a typo. Please note that on the first page of pie charts, in the text box "Initial Work" should show $930,535 and not $930,545 as shown. Sorry for any confusion created.

Forbes Hall Expansion Project - Moving Forward Thanks to Our Community.

Forbes Hall Expansion: Committees ~ August 5, 2020

In early April, it became apparent that the Forbes Hall Expansion Project required very specific committees to keep the Hall project moving along to a successful completion. To date, three committees have been formed.

PMT = Project Management Team

This team works directly with Michel Poirier of Poirier Custom Homes, and Peter de Hoog (Project Facilitator and our new RCP), dHK Architects (whom Peter is affiliated with) has taken over as Architect of Record for the project.  The team has weekly on-site meetings, and stays abreast of the project in real time, makes time sensitive decisions, and provides critical information to the TICA Board, and other Committees, necessary to the successful completion of the Forbes Hall Project.

Members: Carolyn Askew, Ron Bannister, Doug Darling, & Ann Dickie

CEC = Communication & Engagement Committee

This committee develops communications to inform the TICA membership and the general public about the project. Working in association with the TICA Board and other committees, its goal is to keep the public up to date with information, encourage participation in the project, and to seek individual donations necessary for the successful completion of Forbes Hall. 

Members: Ann Dickie, Teresa Moore, Tatiana Nemchin, Ellen Rush, & Don Sinclair

FDC = Fund Development Committee

This committee has recently been formed to pursue grants, investigate commercial non-profit borrowing, and re-initiate and further develop the local lenders program. As well, the Fund Development Committee will search for available funding from any other sources. The committee will develop a non-profit business plan, work jointly with the CEC, and assist the TICA Board in financial planning. Again, the goal is for a successful completion of Forbes Hall. 

Members: Carolyn Askew, Paul Duncan, & Anne-Marie Koeppen

Building or Renovating your Entranceway?

Own a part of Thetis Island history:

The Thetis Island Fire Dept. in 2018 was gifted the lovely set of solid oak entry doors and frame from the original Forbes Hall.  These historic doors were going to be used as the double-door entrance to our hose tower.  Unfortunately, through a miscommunication about the opening size, the oak doors and the opening would have had to have been trimmed and filled considerably to fit. 

The oak doors and oak frame have been stored inside.  The dimensions are:

Doors are 30” wide each, by 79 3/4 “ tall

Door Frame outer dimensions are

64” wide by 84” tall

Hardware is attached. The relief carving has HMS Thetis on the bottom banner.

These are very heavy doors (approx 2” thick)

For a donation of $2000 to the TICA building fund, this double door set can be yours.  

We have priced out similar oak doors (without the Thetis history, carving, hardware or frame) at well over $3,ooo US.  

Available to pick up at the fire hall, with proof of your donation to TICA.  (TICA has charitable status)

Contact Fire Chief J. Caldbeck    

Chief11@telus.net

Care Aide Available for Private Home Care on the Island

Certified care aide looking to provide personal care, companionship and assistance to those in need on Thetis Island.  9 years experience including long-term care, assisted living and private in home support.

I will be available as of March 2021 as I am currently on maternity leave but am willing to meet with clients and/or families to discuss needs/wants before then.  

Excellent references and proof of certification available. 

Criminal record check available upon request.  

If you are interested in learning more or you or a family member are in need of care please contact me through email at justinesmart06@outlook.com