Summer Market 2021

Summer Market starts Saturday May 22nd and we have a few empty spots if anyone is interested in setting up and selling your creations. Look forward to hearing from you.

Contact us via email at quackf@gmail.com or sdrib@gmail.com

Gloria and Helen

Thetis Island Marina Specials

Friday lunch special is a seafood clubhouse with fries for $16.95

Friday dinner special is a salmon filet with balsamic reduction with lemon potatoes and vegetables for $16.95

Saturday and Sunday breakfast special is;
A breakfast wrap and hashbrowns for $6.99
And the classic breakfast, (bacon or sausage or ham, 2 eggs, hashbrowns and your choice of toast) for $12.99

Saturday lunch special is a chicken quesadilla for $13.99

Saturday dinner special is a two piece fish 'n' chips for $9.95

Sunday lunch special is a crab ciabatta $15.99

Sunday dinner special is a burger and draft beer for $15.99

Thank you,
Melissa

Sad News from Gabriola

Sad news of the loss of Chris Straw, Gabriola Island on Tuesday, Mar 16, 2021:

Chris Straw was one of the islanders killed in an unfortunate crane accident on Gabriola Island, on Mar 16, 2021. If those Thetis Islanders who attended the Nature House presentations, Chris was one of the presenters (I recall that there was standing room only) at the Nature House Re: Freighter Anchorages and an allied and strong community advocacy voice throughout the Salish Sea.

Chris Straw, Exec Dir. of the GAFA (Gabriolans Against Freighter Anchorages), committed family man, grandpa, and resident of Gabriola Island. Chris's loss was a tragic day/s for Chris's family, friends, the Gabriola Island Community, and the Anchorage Alliance Community throughout the Salish Sea.

I will miss Chris's energy and his desire to discover the truth, will be missed; his passion for the Gulf Islands' beauty; it always brought a smile to my face.

My condolences to all impacted.

There are no details at this time, but we will share any memorial information as it comes available to us.

Huy ch q'a,
Doug Fenton
Anchorage Concerns Thetis

Modern Couch for Sale

I purchased this modern grey couch from Article 3 years ago for $1700. Structurally sound, foam and fabric sturdy. Fabric pills and cat scratches on the arms.

Priced accordingly...Price is firm. Probably could use a shampoo. Pickup only.

Email Elite
elite01@shaw.ca

Firewood Available

Hello fellow Islanders!

We have seasoned firewood available for purchase at $300/cord delivered 
Mostly fir, some cedar for kindling 

Green wood also available $250/cord delivered

Please text, or call (poor service)
Jeremy
604-849-1069

News Release - Islands Trust Council Approves 2021/22 Budget

https://mailstorm.caorda.com/campaigns/nt825c4ddy303/web-version/bz299xot5we64

TIVFD: Almost There

Congratulations to TIVFD members Pierre Henry, Johnny Cullen Keidann and Grant Mottershead for passing their First Responder practical medical skills tests on Sunday via live video streaming with the evaluator in greater Victoria. 

Due to pandemic regulations this normally face to face course was altered to internet conferences and a whole lot of practice on their own. 

After 58 hours of mixed instruction and drilling, and a LOT of study hours and homework, they have now  completed one written exam and the practical exam and have one on-line 150 question closed book exam to complete for their license. 

They are doing this for you.
Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

IKEA Items for Sale

FÖRHÖJA Kitchen Cart with 2 wheels - $125
Birch
Two shelves and two drawers.
In excellent condition.
Length: 39 3/8 " (100 cm)
Width: 16 7/8 " (43 cm)
Height: 35 3/8 " (90 cm)

DYNAN IKEA open storage shelf - $40
White (metal). Very light.
2 shelves and top shelf can be used to make it 3.
Use anywhere. Made to fit over a toilet.
In excellent condition.
Width: 27 1/2 " (70 cm)
Depth: 7 7/8 " (20 cm)
Height: 74 3/8 " (189 cm)

For photos or more info contact

Tatiana: tatiana@wingwalker.ca

Need a Thursday Pickup

We need someone to pick up two plexiglass barriers, 2’x3’, at Leon’s Signs in Duncan on Thursday morning, for the covid vaccination clinic on Friday morning.  

Please let me know if you can.  

covidclinic@thetisislandfire.ca. 

Thank you! 

Jeannine

from the Kindness and Generosity of Islanders...

New Bridge in the Conservation Area

Covid Clinic Update

We have now reached our maximum of the “First 50” vaccinations from our list of Category 1 (born 1941 or earlier) plus several from the Category 2 list born slightly after 1941 or partners of Category 1 people.  This was the fairest way we could come up with the First 50, especially after we were told today by VIHA that partners of over-80s should be included.  ALL OF CATEGORY 1 will get their vaccination on Friday, March 19th and we will get emails to you and the “add-ons” telling you which 15 minute time slot to arrive at on Friday.

DO NOT REGISTER ON LINE OR BY PHONE TO VIHA REGISTRATION. Your contact with covidclinic@thetisislandfire.ca is your registration. The registration crowd in Victoria is out of the loop and you will only confuse them. 

Bring your Care Card number and be prepared to stay at the firehall or in your vehicle for 15 minutes after your vaccination...no sneaking off.  You can enjoy Nan’s coffee at our socially distanced and sanitized tables or sip the nectar in your parked vehicle and one of our volunteer “Road Warriors” will give you the heads up that you can leave when your “time out” is over.

As for the next batch of us:  we have been very forceful in our arguments for vaccinating the rest of us ASAP and all in one day.  We are making inroads.  We may be able to secure a date for the rest of the categories for an April 15th clinic or earlier.  We might even be able to use parts or Forbes Hal, which has a much better view for you 15 minutes of post-shot relaxation.  ID Trustee Bill Dickie and I met with the VIHA representative today (Saturday) and he is very pleased with the Firehall plan and he toured Forbes Hall with Ann Dickie and Ron Bannister and looks forward to working with them when a date for the “mass clinic” is set.  We will keep you informed.

PS. It’s not too late to get on the list for the next clinic.  Email covidclinic@thetisislandfire.ca with your name and birth year.

Jeannine and Veronica

ThINC Spring Project

Good day Thetis Islanders,

Spring has (almost) sprung! 

We’re excited to let you know that we will be launching Project -Re- Generation (ReGen) in April. ReGen is an immersive place- and project-based learning experience designed to inspire, empower, and activate youth through sustainable action-projects that also benefit the local community. As the first session of what we hope will be many (funding dependent), we have organized a small group of homeschool students, ages 12-15 to participate in this venture. 

Under the expert coordination of Charlotte Fesnoux from ThINCpod fame, the program will be operating primarily out of the Nature House Monday to Wednesday, from April 6 - May 27 you might see Charlotte and the participants out and about exploring the community . Please be assured that we have a COVID-19 protocol in place and this program will be conducted with utmost care for the health and safety of participants and the Thetis Island community. Over the next few weeks, we will be inviting Thetis Island residents to an on-line information session where you can find out how you can support the program by pitching sustainable action projects to the group or as community experts. 

To learn more about the program, please visit our Project -Re- Generation webpage: https://www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/project-re-generation

Hope everyone is doing well,
The ThINC board