Thank You to the Board of the Thetis Island Community Fund

After reading the annual fundraising campaign letter from the Community Fund, I was truly moved by the generosity, and community-mindedness of the Board members. The letter speaks of the important contributions and volunteerism of Islanders within our close-knit community, and recognizes the interconnection that our different societies share with one another in fulfilling community needs.  

It is with great appreciation and respect that the Thetis Island Community Association thanks the Community Fund for their encouragement to Islanders to help with the funding of the Forbes Hall Project, which is at critical points in both construction and planning. 

In gratitude,

Ron Bannister

President 

TICA

Walkies: Cancelled for Friday, Oct. 11

Walkies on Friday Oct 12th is cancelled. (I still have a bad knee so feel free to walk without me.)

Gloria

Driver Wanted: Friday 6AM Ferry

On Friday's 6:00 AM Ferry: Looking for Driver to take my car from Thetis to Chemainus.

Please call Joël 613-883-6746

Or email joel@joeldelaquis.com

Christmas Bazaar

Yes, Thetis Islanders there is a Christmas Bazaar this year, it is taking place on Saturday November 30th 10-2pm. The folks at "The Portal" have generously given us permission to hold this year's Christmas Bazaar at Heneage House. If you are interested in having a space at this year's Christmas Bazaar please contact either Gloria @250-246-3091 or email quackf@telus.net or Helen @ 250-246-2469 or sdirb@telus.net.

We ask vendors to let us know what you will be selling so we can have an idea what will be there. Either send a list or take photos of your merchandise and email to Gloria or Helen.

The folks that put on Soup's On will be there to serve you soup, bun, coffee, tea and treats all for the amazing cost of $5.00. There will also be coffee and baked goods available in the morning.

Come and be apart of a "Dickens Christmas" at Heneage House.

Thank you

Gloria Taylor

Helen Bird

Thetis & Penelakut History

Hi, I am hoping to reach out to the Thetis community to create a video essay for a course I am taking as part of my masters program at SFU. 

I am hoping to find resources or family memories that reflect on indigenous and/or settler perspectives about Thetis Island. I will likely include Penelakut history as well since they are so close. 

Some questions I have to get started include: Did Indigenous peoples live on Thetis prior to when H.M.S. Thetis surveyed the land? What was the process of settlement on Thetis? Did Indigenous peoples live on Penelakut prior to it having the Kuper Island residential school? And if so, did local children go here or were they forced to other residential schools to separate them from families? What has the process been like to build the community and culture after the closure of the school.  

How have people lived off of, and learned from the land & water? (Both islands)

I plan on visiting our family cabin on Thetis over Thanksgiving weekend if there are references on the island to look at.

Rebecca Innis

R_innis@hotmail.com 

Editor’s note: if you have any information or resources you are able to share with Rebecca, please contact her directly, and not by commenting to the post.

Job Available: On Site Labourer for Forbes Hall Project

Please contact Jerry Lealand at lealandcontracting@shaw.ca or Drop by the work-site during work hours at Forbes Hall 292 North Cove Road, and speak with Ron L. Contract Supervisor.

Forbes Hall Construction Site Theft

I am so sorry to have to communicate that there was a break in and theft at the Forbes Hall Construction Site over the weekend of October4-6.

The Construction Supervisor’s trailer was broken into, with a smashed window, and pried-open door.  The mattress and bedding were exposed to the weather and got saturated with rain, as well as glass shards.

His personal belongings were gone through, a large jar of coins and several items taken, a cabinet door broken off, and many food-stuffs deliberately chosen and stolen from fridge and cabinets.  Several items were found through the woods behind the trailer.  The only other item out of place was a beer can thrown through one of the openings into the hall.  A file has been opened with the RCMP.

This act of obvious vandalism is so out of character for Thetis Island.  Please be aware of any suspect activity and if you notice or hear anything suspicious, please contact the Ladysmith RCMP.

Our apologies to a very hard-working man, who is employed to get our island’s community hall rebuilt, and ready for us to enjoy once again. 

Ann Dickie

Build Contact

Forbes Hall Expansion & Upgrade Project

Broken Chest Freezer Wanted

Looking for a large chest freezer working or not. 

Going to use it to store feed.

Happy to pick it up.

Emily mlmcvr9@gmail.com

Notice of Public Meeting for Proposed TELUS Cell Tower

As part of our ongoing public consultation for the proposed cell tower on Thetis Island, TELUS is inviting the public to a second public meeting to comment on the proposed 50.0 metre self-support tower (plus a lightning rod) proposed at 155 Pilkey Point Road, Thetis Island to improve wireless services to the area.

Public Meeting Location:

The Portal - 254 North Cove Road, Thetis Island

Date and Time:

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

6:30 to 8:30 PM

For More Information:

Contact TELUS Communications Inc. at:

Chad Marlatt

c/o Cypress Land Services

Agents to TELUS Communications Inc.

Suite 1051, 409 Granville Street

Vancouver, BC V6C 1T2

Tel: 1.855.301.1520

Email: publicconsultation@cypresslandservices.com

Free Pack & Play / Crib

We have a Graco Pack & Go Playpen / Crib clean and in excellent condition FREE

Please text or call Mike 250-222-0917 or Andrea 236-999-3697

Thetis Island Marina & Pub Special Musical Event - Zonnis!

Special Musical Event - Back by Popular Demand :)

on Thanksgiving Weekend - Saturday Oct 12

beginning at 7pm --- Zonnis! 

Zonnis is composed of married duo Andrea & Adam Zonnis, two star-struck lovers who tour the world spreading their message of peace, love and good times.

Their style of “Cabaret Folk”, hearkens back to an era when folk music took risks, playing out-of-the-box styles with daring grit and heartfelt personal content. Embracing the attitude that no two songs should sound the same, they continually strive to create new and exciting compositions that will leave you wanting more.

Combining Andrea’s virtuistic voice with Adam’s gravelly sense of humor and energetic guitar playing, their unique style has been appreciated by crowds around the world, including many festival appearances across Western Canada, backpackers haunts through Latin America, and even a live spot on Ecuadorian National TV.

Blood Pressure Clinic & Fire Prevention Week

Our Community Paramedic Georgia Nelson will be at the Solid Waste Recycling Centre this Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:30 to check your blood pressure and answer health questions you may have.  

This is Fire Prevention Week.  Now that the rains are here and you will be using your clothes dryer more, this is a good time to clean out your dryer vents to ensure they are clear all the way to the outside.  Check that no furniture was pushed against your baseboard heaters during the summer. Have you cleaned your wood stove chimney yet?

The TIVFD will be assisting the school with their Fire Drill on Wednesday between 10:30 and 11:30 and the Engine will be on North Cove Road.

TIVFD