Quarterly News and Ideas

Carol Sowerby will be retiring as Quarterly editor following the December 2026 issue. This has led the TICA Board to discuss the future of the 36-year-old Quarterly.

After fulsome discussions, TICA feels the time is ripe to explore the magazine’s role within the Thetis community and, with community support, possibly start afresh with a new publication format.

How to start fresh? TICA will hold a gathering for community members who value an island-based publication, enjoy the stories islanders share, and are interested in the people, events and everyday life of our island community. By gathering, we can brainstorm, share ideas and explore a publication format that could be a great fit for our community.

Agenda:
• Content
• Format
• Willingness

If you are interested in seeing the continuation of an island publication and have ideas to share, please plan to attend an afternoon get-together at Forbes Hall on Saturday, September 12th at 2 pm, facilitated by the Thetis Island Community Association. Coffee, tea and cookies will be provided.

We will be connected through Google Meets if you’re wanting to join us remotely. If you’d like to send us ideas ahead of time, please send to: info@forbeshall.ca
Link to meeting will be sent out closer to the meeting date.

Looking forward to fresh, bright and creative ideas!

TICA

School Zone Speed Limit 30 km/h

School Zone Speed Limit is 30 km/h and is now in effect. The Thetis Island school is in session.

Be aware that small kids on wobbly bikes, children walking or running to and from the school, and parents with strollers picking or dropping off will be on the road now. Thanks for looking out for all our island children.

Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

NO Dangerous Goods Thursday

There is NO Dangerous Goods this Thursday
https://www.thetisisland.net/ferry/Current_combined_busy.pdf

Cheers
Sharon

FIRE WEATHER from Coastal Fire Centre

Fire weather

An upper ridge built over the Coastal region on Tuesday with warm and dry weather expected for most of the Fire Centre. There is the potential for some lighting over the northern parts of the Fire Centre, which will be accompanied by precipitation.

Further south, expect relatively light in-flow winds Tuesday and Wednesday under mainly sunny skies.

Thursday brings light showers to most southern portions of the Fire Centre, especially western-facing slopes. The cold front will gradually progress south toward the US border.
Saturday to Monday, mainly warm and dry in the Fire Centre with rain expected in Haida Gwaii.

THETIS ISLAND FIRE HAZARD RATING has risen once again. Starting on THURSDAY we will be in HIGH hazard early shift protocols for high hazard activities outdoors. Stop high hazard activities by 1 pm and post a 2-hour fire watch.

Report daytime smoke columns to 911.

Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Pickup Request: Old-fashioned Wringer Washer

Dear Fellow Islanders,

A friend in Vancouver has offered me an old-fashioned wringer washer, which I've dreamed of having for a long time.

If anyone with a small truck or SUV is traveling to the Vancouver area in the next few weeks, would you be able to pick it up for me? I would really appreciate the help and will gladly cover your gas expenses.

Thanks so much,
Tess Demarco
Rite@telus.net

Ride Needed on Tuesday, Today!

Hello, It’s Julie from lot 9.

I’m looking for a ride to Nanaimo on Tuesday September 8th on the 1:30 ferry. Please let me know if you are going that way.

Text me at 6047042748 and I can meet you on the ferry or at Jollity cafe. Gas money and coffee/treats on me!

Thank you,

Julie

Soup's On Meeting

Sunday September 13th at 1:30 pm

Community Hall

Soup's On is run by volunteers. If you would like to meet new people and be involved in this well-attended, weekly event we would love to see you.

To keep this event going, we need volunteers and the support of the community.
We need soup makers, bread makers, and treat makers.

Coffee/ tea and cookies will be served.
See you there.
The Soup's On Team

Capernwray Students- Ferry Traffic Sept 18th

On Friday September 18th, Capernwray Harbour will be welcoming 85 students, along with their family members. They will be travelling to and from Thetis between the 8:20am and the 5:20pm ferry sailings.

Our students will also be travelling to Chemainus each Sunday morning to attend local churches, particularly affecting the 7:45am and 9:00am ferries, beginning September 27th.

We are excited to begin another year of Bible School and want to keep you, our community, well-informed throughout the year. Thank you for your kind understanding and please feel free to reach out to the Main Office if you have any questions.

Capernwray Harbour
250-246-9440

Knitting Craft Bee

Morning all,

the Knitting Craft Bee will start on Friday the 25th September the usual time 2 thru 4.

I am looking forward to seeing you all and hope to welcome some newcomers to our happy group. Our tea and treat lady Gloria will be tempting us with her scrumptious delights.

Look forward to seeing all your new projects.

For anymore info please email sdrib@telus.net or call 250-246-2469 or cell 250-710-5795 cheers Helen Bird.

FREE: Queen Bed Frame with Headboard and Box Spring

Free: Good quality queen size metal bed frame with solid pine headboard. Also, good quality queen sized box spring to go with the bed frame. We no longer need the bed frame and hope someone else could use it.

Text for photos,
Laurie
250-812-8417

European Praying Mantis – Lawrence Valley

A mating pair of European Praying Mantis was spotted on the board walk of the Lawrence Valley Trail on Saturday. They were beautiful and exciting to see.

However, they are non-native (introduced), and you are welcome to stomp them out of existence. The valley is incredibly important to both native birds and insects, and we don’t need a Genghis Kahn in their midst.

Please view the attached article: 

https://mayneconservancy.ca/new-insect-predator-on-the-scene/

Bill and Ann Dickie

Chair Yoga 10-11 Monday

Start September with a new health habit, we finish with a delicious lay down and guided meditation.

Newcomers are welcome, don’t be shy. We play a little light jazz in the background, lively, gentle way to start your week.

10-11 am Forbes Hall

Dawn
250-210-zero826 - questions