Vandalism on Valdez

A friend of mine on Valdes relayed that there have been several dozen homes not occupied during this season that have been vandalized and robbed.

They think it likely it was an off-island person(s). Her description reminded me of some vandalism at the Forbes site a few months ago, and so I felt obliged to let Thetis folks know.

Virginia Vithzum

Ride Needed to Duncan

To Dr.'s appointment in Duncan, Monday, Jan, 20th at 9:30.

Will cover ferry, gas, $50. lunch/breakfast, your choice.

Call/txt Ken Black  1-204-430-7245

thanks

Thetis Island Marina & Pub

Coming up this week!

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Sip & Spill

Thursday January 23, 2020

4pm – 7pm

Hello ladies- you are invited to join us for

Sip & Spill

Featuring 

Select Wines and Appies

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Friday Night Dinner Special

January 22, 2020

5pm – 7:30pm

Three-cheese ravioli with pesto sauce

Served with Caesar salad and garlic toast

$13.99

Add shrimp

$15.99

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Robbie Burns Celebration

Saturday, January 25, 2020

 5pm -7:30pm

Featuring

Cock-a-Leekie Soup

(Chicken & Veggies)

Served with Fresh Bread

Drink Specials:

Scotch Apple Soda

(Drambuie, apple juice & lime shaken

 and topped with soda)

Scotch Coffee

(Robbie Burns Scotch, Drambuie, coffee and

topped with whipped cream)

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Sunday Night Dinner, January 26, 2020

Served from 4pm-6:30pm

Salisbury Steak with mashed potatoes, gravy and veggies

$11.99

Call us at 250-246-3464 to reserve your table.

See you soon!

Yoga Sunday

Sunday yoga

4-5 pm

Heneage House @ Portal

(Great Room)

By donation.

All are welcome.

Joël

Boom Logs on Boat Ramp

To who ever tethered the two very large boom logs to the head of the boat ramp, one of them has parked itself up on the raised cement walkway with the fairly large tides we are currently experiencing.

With these large tides it would be quite possible for one or both of them to park themselves right on the ramp preventing anyone from using the ramp.

If you need to park these logs near the ramp you need to secure them parallel to the shoreline at both ends of the logs so they can't swing out onto the ramp.

I am hoping to use these large tides in the next 2 or 3 days to haul my boat.

Jamie

Minor Ferry Schedule Change Effective Saturday February 1st

In an effort to improve overall on time performance of the MV Kuper a schedule change will come in to effect Saturday February 1st, 2020. The first sailing departing from Thetis will be 6:10 AM, Sunday to Thursday. In other words, 5 minutes earlier than the current 6:15 AM departures. The Friday morning departure will remain the same at 6:00 AM

Keith Rush Route 20 FAC

keithrush17@gmail.com

Ph: 250-416-0013

Cell: 250-732-2766

Solid Waste and Recycle Yard Closed Saturday January 18th

The Solid Waste and Recycle Yard will be closed again this Saturday, January 18th.

The lot is snow covered, with some ice underneath and it doesn't make sense to endanger residents, volunteers or employees.

Thank you for your understanding. Perhaps Mother Nature will cooperate and tidy things up before Wed the 22nd!

Wendy Hinsperger

TIRRA President

Pub Closed

The Thetis Island Marina has no water because of frozen pipes.   We will be closed until the pipes thaw. The Liquor store, general store and post office will be open from 9-5 Thursday and Friday. The gas dock will also be open at its regular hours.

Sorry for any inconvenience

Minor Ferry Schedule Change for Friday January 17, 2020

In order to accommodate anticipated traffic for the Gus Modeste memorial service on Penelakut Island Friday morning, the 8.25 AM sailing from Chemainus will go directly to Penelakut for off loading only, and then proceed to Thetis for the dedicated run.

This sailing will be late arriving at Thetis by about 20 minutes. 

Snow Shovelling

Hello there, I am just putting it out there that I am offering snow shovelling :)

please feel free to email back or text me at 7782693067 

Jason

Forbes Hall Expansion Update ~ DECEMBER 23RD 2019

Project Facilitator - Kevin Lamont

Mr. Kevin Lamont will be working closely with Ron Bannister & Ann Dickie to ensure the needs of TICA are being met.  He will liaise with Architect Angela Queck, General Contractor Jerry Lealand, and the consulting engineers, and any other professionals required through the completion of the hall.  Currently he is facilitating the expediting of the Assembly Hall revisions, as well as reviewing the entire project to date, with those involved, to prepare to move forward. 

We are extremely pleased to have him working for us, and expect that having his expertise will not only lessen our load, but also steer the project along a logical, cost effective, accountable path.

Build Update & Cost Reductions:

Two major revisions are taking place.   

Firstly, the mechanical HVAC system is under review, with a redesign by Wilf Scheuer.  These changes would reduce costs significantly, while making the mechanics of it far more appropriate for our hall.  Other community members are continuing to explore further cost saving measures within the hall’s HVAC. 

Secondly, after input from several builders, the decision has been made to redesign the Assembly Hall. 

To reduce costs, and expedite the project substantially, it will no longer be post & beam construction.  This was dependent on the manufacture of glulam beams, which have an eight-week manufacturing period following the finalizing of the specified order, which had not yet happened.   

The new design will have an 8:12 pitch gable with scissor trusses, creating a vaulted ceiling, as there was in the original main hall.  The two exterior walls will be 2” x 8” construction, as is the remainder of the new build’s exterior.  Standardized windows and doors will be used, instead of storefront assemblies.  The Architect is currently working on the new design. 

Although it is estimated that both of these redesigns/plans will have significant cost reductions in comparison to the originals, the final expected savings are not yet available. 

Timeline/Schedule:

Over the next 3 weeks, the focus will be on the new building package for the redesign, and negotiations for the removal of the glulam portion of the original timber package. 

There will not be much if any activity onsite during this time.  There may be some backfilling once the weather is more agreeable.  

J Lealand Contracting has its crew working on another project at present.

Impact Investing / Funding:

At the November 16^th meeting, there was interest in the room for folks with smaller amounts than $50,000 (as in the Local Lender program) to be able to invest in the project.  Ideas are being discussed, and we are looking for someone who will be willing to work with us on this aspect of borrowed funding.

A Donors’ Guide is being created, both digitally and as a print leaflet, to assist community members in choosing the right method to help fund the project, and its ongoing legacy.  The plan is to have this available to share at the next information meeting. 

While undergoing this transition of redesign, please recognize that it is a very necessary use of time, and in the long term will both benefit and expedite the project. 

We thank you in advance for your patience. 

Respectfully,

Ann Dickie

On behalf of TICA / FH EX COMM

250-246-4079

early rendering of a gable type roof over the assembly hall 

Thetis Island Marina and Pub

Friday Night special at the Thetis Island Marina & Pub 

Caesar Salad with Chicken served with garlic toast $15.99 

or

Caesar Salad with Prawns served with garlic toast $18.99

Also our Propane is back up and running. Propane service from 9 to 11:30 Mon-Fri