Spray Patching

The spray patching truck will be working here Friday, July 31 please watch for him, and slow down when going around him!

There will be gravel everywhere that has been spray patched, so please drive carefully, the loose gravel will be swept up next week sometime. 

Take care please! 

cheers Joe/Emcon

Forbes Hall Expansion Update: Committees

Looking forward. Moving forward. 

As the Forbes Hall Expansion moves into the next phase of construction, new committees are being struck to see the Expansion through to completion and beyond.

Communication and Engagement Committee

The Communication and Engagement Committee (CEC) was formed in May to develop a Communication and Engagement plan to support the Forbes Hall Expansion Project and to encourage Community participation. 

The function of the committee is to gather and communicate accurate and relevant information in a timely manner to all stakeholders through Public & Membership postings. The committee is also tasked with strategizing and creating opportunities for community interaction regarding the project. 

The Committee consists of members Ann Dickie, Teresa Moore, Tatiana Nemchin Ellen Rush and Don Sinclair.

New Committees 

New committees are being formed to meet present and future planning needs in preparation for when the new hall opens and when we will be able to gather there once again.

The Fund Development Committee (FDC) is currently seeking members to support fund development efforts. Experience with grant writing or commercial lending would be helpful, but not necessary. 

Should you be interested in joining the Fund Development Committee please contact Carolyn Askew at 1-604-209-4939. 

Information about new committee opportunities will be announced on e-spokes, thetisposts.ca, and Thetis Island Community Posts FB Page. 

If participating on a Committee and sharing your skills and passion calls to you please e-mail: hall@thetisisland.net to learn more.

Propane Campfire Appliance Season Now

It’s propane campfire appliance season starting August 1st.  No solid fuel campfire (wood, briquettes etc) permits will be given out.  Compared to last year, we had more than six extra weeks of MODERATE Hazard before we shot up to HIGH Hazard last week.  

HIGH Hazard means all high risk activities with spark-producing equipment in or near the forest or grasses  must be completed before 11 a.m.  and a two-hour fire watch posted.  Mowing, bucking, sawing, chipping etc. are restricted to morning hours.

When we move up to EXTREME Fire Hazard, and that will be very soon, ALL high risk activities must cease until the Fire Danger Rating drops.

At this time no fireworks, rockets, tiki torches, sky lanterns etc. are permitted.  No smoking allowed on community trails, the school grounds or cemetery.  It is a criminal offence to discard or eject burning materials on roadways (I.e. tossing cigarette butts).  

Let’s get through the next two hot, dry months fire-free.

TIVFD

Large Pressure Cooker-Canner for Sale

- heavy aluminum Presto brand cooker-canner

- can be used for large quantity pressure cooking or canning.

- 18 litre capacity

- 5lb-10lb-15lb pressure regulator

- original instruction manual & recipe books included.

- CANADIAN made in Ontario

- $35.00

- For inquiries, pictures, or additional info. please contact: ve7ssr@gmail.com

Classic Rowboat for Sale

14.5 ft. Lady Slipper-type fibreglass rowboat with teak trim includes two sets of oars, (one fairly new set made of Sitka spruce and one shorter set for the bow) and an EZ Load trailer. The boat has a centre box for a centerboard and a mast step so that it could be rigged for sailing. Pictures available. 

Price:  $3500

Contact Hugh at 250-338-0921 or 250-218-4195 (mobile)

Theft of Paddles - July 23

I read the note in espokes today about the theft and felt I should also pass along that our two kayak paddles were stolen while camping on the morning of July 23. We did not file a police report.  

They were secured with our lifejackets and kayaks above the waterline in a spot not visible to any campers. Someone removed the lifejackets to take the paddles. We checked with other campers and fortunately none had anything stolen but we worried for the part time residents on the island. 

Thetis is a most special place for us so this was disappointing. 

Valerie 

Thetis Island Community Services Youth Program

Placements available for Thetis Island Community Services Youth Program

Thetis Island Nature Conservancy has applied for a grant from Work BC under the BC Youth Community Partnership  stream, to engage youth 15-29 years of age in community services projects on Thetis Island. The grant, along with support from the Thetis Island Community Fund, will be used for the Thetis Island Community Services Youth Program,  a partnership between ThINC, the Thetis Island Residents’ and Ratepayers’ Association (TIRRA) and the Thetis Island Community Farm Co-operative (Farm Co-op),  to engage youth in community service projects that address food security, waste management, trail maintenance, and environmental restoration.

Parts of the program will build on ThINC's summer food security initiative which has been funded by Canada Summer Jobs, the Community Fund, TIRRA and the Stewart Fund until  July 31.   The Thetis Island Community Services Youth Program is designed to provide participants with a wide range of skills, knowledge, and experience in local organic food production and community sustainability.

The program will run for approximately 30 hrs a week starting as early as August 4 and ending on October 31. Each participant will receive up to a $2000 stipend for each 4 weeks of participation. Participants will work and learn as a cohort of up to 4 youth and will be trained and supervised by members of the three partner organizations. Participants must have secure housing and be available until the end of October.

Please note that this opportunity is dependent on funding. If you are interested in participating please contact ThINC@thetisisland.net with a cover letter and CV. 

Upcoming Event: TICF Trail Adventures

TICF (Thetis Island Community Fund) is proud to offer TRAIL ADVENTURES, a free community hiking event on Sunday August 9th from 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!

Sign Up!

Pick a Local Trail...

This Saturday (August 1st) starting at 7:00 am, you can pick a trail and sign up on the Event Poster located at the Bulletin Board Kiosk at the ferry.

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)

Each of the Trail Adventures will be guided by Local Trail Enthusiasts.

Please note… this is a FREE event offered to you as a Community Fun Day.

Join the fun. Walk or run.

Trail Adventures are second to none!

Thetis Island Improvement District AGM

Following discussions with staff at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding adjustments to normal meeting procedures due to Covid-19, the Thetis Island Improvement District will be holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday August 22nd, 2020 at the Fire Hall beginning at 11:00 AM.

This public meeting is to report on the operations of the Fire Department, the Improvement District, and whatever other items of business may be raised.

Two (2) trustees are up for re-election. Trustees Graeme Shelford and Keith Rush have both agreed to stand for another three (3) year term. If anyone would like to put their name forward to run for one of these trustee positions please contact Anne-Marie Koeppen by August 13th, 2020 at: gotoannemarie@hotmail.com If need be, a drive through election, as was done for the recent Thetis Island Community Association voting, will be held Saturday August 15th, 2020 at the Fire Hall.

We will follow Provincial guidelines for social distancing and hygiene:

·         The fire engines will be staged on Mission Road for operational readiness.

·         Chairs will be spaced a minimum of 2 metres apart in the truck bays and outside on the apron.

·         Please RSVP to Anne-Marie Koeppen at: gotoannemarie@hotmail.com by Thursday August 20th if you plan to attend so we can prepare adequately.

·         No paper copies of the Financial Statements will be available. Please go to: http://www.thetisislandfire.ca/tiid-financial.html to review and/or print copies of those documents as you wish.

·         Attendees are encouraged to wear a non-medical mask or face covering.

·         Hand sanitizing stations will be set up.

·         Appropriate hall surfaces will be sanitized before and after the meeting.

Any questions please contact one of the trustees or staff and watch SPOKES for further details.

Thank you…

Keith Rush

Chair, Board of Trustees

Thetis Island Improvement District

New Toonie

Most of you will know of the late Haida artist Bill Reid (1920-1998), who maintained a residence on Thetis Island and often visited here.

In honour of the 100th anniversary of his birth, today the Canadian Mint launched a new version of the Toonie featuring a Xhuwaji Haida Grizzly Bear design painted by Reid in 1988.  

CBC reports that 3 million coins will be produced, so you may soon see one in your change.   

For more information, see:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/royal-canadian-mint-bill-reid-toonie-1.5666371

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Reid

Jonathan Thornburg

Wanted: Pelican Solo Child's Kayak

Child's Pelican Solo Kayak, preferably with paddle.

Patrick Mooney

2501 701 4885

thetis@telus.net

Patio Umbrella Stands & Dry Sink for sale

24"x 24" Cast Iron Stands **

- 2 (two) heavy-duty patio umbrella stands for sale

- suitable for large size outdoor umbrellas

- decorative leaf pattern

- weigh approx.   60lbs. ( 27kgs.) each

- $30.00 ea./ $50.00 for both.

Vintage Dry Sink Cabinet**

- two door cabinet with a heavy marble top.

- marble top is 42"W x 19" D x 5/8" thick.

- towel holder on each end.

- very nice decorative piece.

- $125.00

- For enquiries, additional info., or pictures please contact: 

ve7ssr@gmail.com

Hugh