Trail Closed Sign - BCF Terminal, Thetis Island

This is a notice to Thetis Island residents and users of the ferry who want to access the shoreline of Preedy Harbour. TIRRA's Trails coordinator assisted me with reinstalling the "Trail Closed sign." The trail has been closed for two reasons. Firstly, for safety reasons at the shoreline transition. Second, the midden that you see along the shoreline is evidence of the graveyard for the Penelakut Peoples for thousands of years.

Traditional knowledge holders, Elder Augie Sylvester, Penelakut Tribe, and resident local knowledge holders further affirmed this midden's history. BC's Gov's Archaeology Branch has had this site recorded since 1974. 

Coast Salish belief systems embrace their ancestors forever. They don't consider them artifacts or collectable items. Penelakut Tribe has asked that we respect their ancestors with respect, no different than our Western belief system around our ancestors who are now resting at St. Margaret’s cemetery on Thetis or elsewhere. 

The Thetis LTC asks for your patience as it coordinates a meeting of the minds (BCFs, MoTI, CVRD, TIRRA - transport/trails, FAC, Penelakut Tribe, others) to determine the available solutions for us and who can fund and implement the changes needed. We will keep you posted on our progress. 

Please contact me if you have any questions or want to discuss this matter further. 

Huy ch q’a, 
Doug Fenton
Trustee, Thetis Island Trust Area
Board Member Islands Trust Conservancy

CVRD Area G Director Lynne Smith's Presentation

Here is the presentation that Lynne Smith, CVRD Area G Director, put together for Friday night's presentation.

Link: September 9 2022 Thetis Island Presentation

credit: Lynne Smith

The Land Conservancy of British Columbia Receives Largest Bequest in the History of the Conservancy

The Land Conservancy of British Columbia (TLC) is honoured to announce the receipt of a bequest of three adjacent properties in the Blenkinsop Valley (Saanich) valued at a combined $5.3 million, funds to maintain the properties in perpetuity valued at approximately $3.5 million, and a $40,000 gift to Abkhazi Garden from the estate of Joan Alston-Stewart (nee Lohbrunner). The bequest is the largest donation in the charity’s 25-year history.

Please view the News Release for further details. For more information, please contact:

Cathy Armstrong
TLC Executive Director
Office (250) 479-8053
Cell (250) 588-4945
Email carmstrong@conservancy.bc.ca

Post Office Mail Sort

Just received 5 days of mail and packages at 1400 on Friday.  Will focus on getting the letters sorted, and in the boxes Saturday, and as many parcels as possible.  Should have all of the parcels and everything caught up by Monday afternoon.  Try your luck on the parcels Saturday but won't guarantee I will have them all sorted.

NOTE:  Hours of operation are Monday to Saturday 0930 to 1700.  Usually up at the boxes between 10:00 and 11:30.  Try and take a half hour lunch sometime between 1130 and 1230.

Fred

Library: Saturday, 10 - 1

Just a reminder that our 'do it yourself' library is available for your enjoyment any time the building is open ! On fixed ' Library Days ' there will be a Friend of the Library present to help you find your way around. Tomorrow, that's me. Everyone welcome!

Maureen
Friends of the Library

From the Library: New to the Collection

Runaway by Peter May
The one hundred years of Lennie and Margot by Marianne Cronin
Story of “an extraordinary friendship”
For young readers 5-8 years, The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale series, #1 and #2 have been catalogued.  This series was donated by an islander because her granddaughter loved them. 9 books in total.  Picture book section of the library.

Missing

Disc 1 season 1 of DVD series Orphan Black

Enjoy your island library.
Celine

COVID Clinic: Thank You's

The Forbes Hall Health Services Group would like to thank the Thetis Island Community Fund for their continued support of Vaccination Clinics on Thetis Island.  Their support provides snacks and beverages for the Clinic clients, as well as lunches for the nurses and the all-day volunteers.  Feeding the nurses a great lunch keeps them coming back with smiles!  And we do want them to continue coming back – Thetis is one of the few clinics that they are always pleased to work at.

Also, thanks to Nancy Sinclair for making a scrumptious zucchini cake to finish up their lunch with – they truly enjoyed it. 

Ann Dickie, Michelle Sutter, David Reay, Shirley Burr and Jeannine Caldbeck
Forbes Hall Health Services Group

ThINC AGM - Sunday, September 25th

Dear fellow Thetis Islanders,

The ThINC team invites you to attend our Annual General Meeting on Sunday, September 25th at 2 pm in the Nature House at the Portal (254 North Cove Road). Join us to hear about our activities over the year and what we have planned for the coming months, share some refreshments, and vote (or join!) our Board of Directors.

In order to vote at the AGM, ThINC memberships must be current for the 2022 year. If you enjoy our nature education programs, walk the trail at the Fairyslipper Forest Nature Reserve, value the protection of the Moore Hill Nature Reserve, have a screech owl box on your property, benefit from our BC Community Bat program, visit the People's Apothecary Garden, or appreciate our other stewardship, conservation, sustainability and community food security initiatives, we hope you will become or renew your membership using the linked membership form (below) or at the AGM.  The annual membership fee remains at $20 for an individual or family and $5 for a youth membership.
On the day of the AGM, please park at Heneage House or the Fairyslipper Forest Nature Reserve parking lot and walk down.

We'd love new board members to join our board. We're an easy-going enthusiastic bunch dedicated to nature. If you are interested in becoming a ThINC director and have questions, contact Ann at 250-246-8176 or email us at info@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org or simply attend the AGM.
We're grateful for your past and ongoing support for nature and conservation on Thetis Island. We look forward to seeing you on September 25th.

The ThINC team

Membership form:
https://www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/_files/ugd/a5ed41_67fc506d7588444a9f89dc86f89ef244.pdf

Looking for Ukrainian Speakers

We are hosting a Ukrainian family.  A couple and their 7-year-old daughter.  We hope to bring them to our Thetis cabin on Bella Vista Rd. and thought it would be nice if they could meet some Ukrainian speakers on the Island.  Their English is "fair", but it is a struggle for them to engage in complex conversations and a relief for them to be able to converse with locals in their native language.

David and Kelly Slade   250-732-0256  dslade@telus.net

Capernwray Barn Sale: Sunday 12-2 pm: No Early Birds

For sale:
Deep fryers, brand new Keurig coffee machines, PC computers, Printers, Photo printer, Kids toys, bed frames, mattresses, toaster, modern glass top hot plate, art, chalkboard, white boards, speakers, random tools, tool box, random work clothes, boots, antique brass bell, golf clubs, antique candle holders, bookends, glassware, golf caddie, folding chairs, padded chairs, car sun cover, multi tiers serving display stands, box of 24 tiki torches, kitchen shelf, pool table, pool cues and balls, Giant chess set, Brand new rubber Toyota tundra floor mats, Bosch microwave, baseboard heaters, Mastercraft tool boxes, hardhats, billiard balls, suitcases, sleeping bags, light fixtures, marine spotlight, kayak carrier, couches, desks, wooden dining room chairs, stove, dryer, bathroom vanity count, miscellaneous nuts bolts screws and tool pieces drawers, fishing rods, large whiteboard, games and puzzles, Outdoor motion sensor lights, barbeque covers, mattress covers, corded hand tools, skill saws, drills, Dremel tool, jig saw. Etc. etc.

For Sale:

Michelin Tires on rims 195/60R15 885 In excellent shape.  $25.00 each.

Boat Prop: The brand is BORN, 17RH 8064    $50.00

Commercial Prawn Trap          $35.00

email Genny at gkredman@gmail.com or text me at 250-210-3087. 

Reminder: Thetis Island Community Update - CVRD Area G Director Saltair/Gulf Islands - Lynne Smith

If the ferry is not operating, I will come over on the water taxi.

Date: 9 Sept.

Time: 7pm

Place: Thetis Island Community Hall - Forbes Hall

A CVRD Area G Thetis Island snapshot - presentation.

How does the CVRD fit into Area G Thetis Island?

- What is in the works (in-stream)?

- Important updates on the CVRD Thetis Island Community Wharf

- What exactly is the CVRD Bylaw relationship with TIRRA for Thetis Island - solid waste/recycling?

- CVRD Regional Recreation Referendum impact on Area G Gulf Islands

- Area G Community Works Funds allocated towards an emergency generator for Forbes Hall & Community Wharf

- and more

Come join me for a cup of coffee/tea and cookies