Wanted

A kiddie sized table and chairs - 2 chairs would be good.
Also a twin box spring, mattress and bed frame
If you have any of these items for sale, or even better for free,

please contact
Ellen Rush, ellenrush@gmail.com, 250-246-0557

Thank you!

Ferry Schedule Change for October 1st, 2021

Click here to view Ferry Schedule

BC Ferries has been working on a schedule change for Route 20 for some time now. They reviewed their proposed changes with members of the FAC earlier this week.

This quote from BC Ferries with some background rationale:

"This amended schedule has been developed as a way to address the unsatisfactory on-time performance/reliability of the service on this route. This schedule is thought to provide a much better chance of seeing the ship on-time/close to on-time than has been happening over the past year or so. It provides in-port (loading/unloading) times that don’t exist in the current schedule, and many of these proposed departure times are much closer the ‘the actual times the ship has been leaving’ anyways. As per the discussion around the usual ‘school student’ sailing at 3:35 being moved to 3:50 pm, this indeed is one of the cases where the proposed time is fairly accurate to what is actually happening now, so we hope that’s considered if people are concerned about moving that school sailing later".

Some other details to note: there is still 10 round trips a day and 11 on Friday; the first departure from Thetis will be at 6 AM Saturday to Thursday and 5:45 AM on Friday; elimination of in transit meal breaks for the AM watch (Sat - Thu); a scheduled in port meal break for the AM watch (Sat - Thu); two in transit meal break crossings for the PM watch (Sat - Thu); 2 in transit meal break crossings for both the AM and PM watch on Fridays; tie up at Thetis at 11:25 PM (Sat -  Thu) and 11:45 PM (Fri).

The schedule will change Friday October 1st, 2021.

Keith Rush Route 20 FAC

Thetis Island Merchandise

Come to the market this Saturday and stock up on Thetis Island t-shirts. 

These shirts make excellent gifts for friends and family.

You will find a good selection of sizes, and some new colors.

Back by popular demand: The Thetis Island lips t-shirt.

Ball caps too

All proceeds benefit the Thetis Island Community Association

Ellen Rush

ellenrush@gmail.com

I will also have a small amount of hand dyed vintage table linens.

The sale of these linens will go to the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign which is an initiative of the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

The Stephen Lewis Foundation is a non-governmental organization that assists AIDS- and HIV-related grassroots projects in Africa.

A Short Term (This School Year) Home for My Dog

Hello Thetis Islanders,

My name is Rachel Layoun. I've met some of you over the last few years while I've been working at Capernwray as a cook. I know there are many more I have not yet had the pleasure to meet. I was wondering if any of you would like an inside dog that you do not have to pay any expenses for? I'm looking for a short term home this winter for Aria, my dog. It would be kind of like a dog share. She would live with you and I'll come take her for walks and trips with me. I will buy all her food and any other expenses that she may need. She is a happy and healthy, nine year old American Cocker Spaniel who is well behaved. She prefers to be inside unless 'her' people are also outside. She has been living with friends of mine in Duncan, but for this school year she can't be there. I would really love to have her livee on Thetis Island; it would be so wonderful to me if I could have her close enough to take for her walks.

If anyone is even just a little interested, we can arrange meetings with her and I over the next couple weeks to see if it would be a good fit. 

References can be provided.
You can contact me by phone or email.
250-463-3919

Summer Market August 28th 10-2pm

Drop by and see what we have to offer.
Shop local.

Helen and Gloria
Your Market Girls

Fire Hazard Holding

As of 3 pm Thursday the fire hazard rating was still EXTREME.  We need three full days after it drops to HIGH before we can change back to allowing High Hazard Activities.  That means if we get enough rain on Friday for the rating to drop, we can then go back to semi-normal on Tuesday if that rating stays at HIGH.  We will hope for the best and keep you posted.

THERE IS STILL A COMPLETE FIRE BAN IN EFFECT, but CSA Approved propane campfire, grills and BBQs are allowed.

TIVFD

Noon Hour Supervisor – Thetis Island

Cowichan Valley School District is hiring a Noon Hour Supervisor at Thetis Island Elementary.

This position is ideal for anyone who is looking for meaningful work with students.  If you, or someone you know, would like to spend an hour a day with students, we would like to hear from you.

Monday to Friday

11:30am-12:30pm

Hourly wage $25.50

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Education
• First Aid / C

If interested, please email your resume to:

Jen Christenson

Staffing Officer and Systems Analyst

jchristenson@sd79.bc.ca

YOGA WITH KAREN TONIGHT - 6:30pm - 7:30pm, THURSDAY, 26th August, @ Forbes Hall

Hi everyone,

Looking forward to seeing you all this evening for a slow, flow Yoga class, all classes by donation going towards Forbes Hall.

Please note the new protocols to be followed, as posted by Ann Dickie:

Wear a mask anywhere in the hall (all Common Areas) excluding the room you are using for your activity.  Consider hallways, washrooms, the beverage station, care station, library etc. as “Common Areas”.
Wear masks when not actively participating, i.e. sitting out, waiting your turn, etc.

See you tonight,
Love,
Karen
kareneroff@gmail.com

Looking for a Cupboard

Wanted: a cupboard 3 or 4 ft long 2 ft wide and 2 ft long 1 or 2 ft wide 
call Theresa 250 732 9025

Cedar Beach Pizza Closed this Weekend

Hi All,

The cook just can't stop running off to play.  We will be open Friday only this weekend. 
As always limited orders.  Please order early.

Thanks for your support!

Virginia Lamb
250-246-9770

Found at the Ferry Line

Found at the ferry line on Thetis at 6:10 am Aug 25. 1 package of Drops Snow Wool. 
Call Rodney at 250 510 8647 to claim.

Need for Quarterly Pick-up in Victoria

The Fall Quarterly is done, and needs picking up from Island Blue on Fort Street.  

If you can do this for us, please let me know at
250-246-1509 or veronicashelford@gmail.com.  

Thanks in advance!
Veronica Shelford