Update: No Show for BC Hydro

Seems there were "issues" and Hydro did NOT arrive on the 8:30 ferry. They are working on putting together another crew.  Power appears to be available along the dock and in some other areas. (SOUP's ON at Forbes Hall  **IS** happening--time to get a hot lunch). Those north of the Garbage Yard on Pilkey Pt Rd must still take the detour via Klahowya Rd.

Thank you to the Meadow Valley strata for allowing blocked Pilkey Point Road residents to get home and out.

Thank you to the ARCTIC ham radio operators for being on stand-by in case the phone communications were affected (fortunately they weren’t).

And thank you to the e-Spokes crew for getting the emergency messages out from the Fire Department to inform people about the detour.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck
Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Soup’s On: Wednesday, March 25th

11:30 am until 1:00 pm

Gather at Forbes Hall for a very Thetis Island lunch...

Menu:
Hungarian Potato and Smoked Sausage Soup
Vegetarian Goulash
Crispy Dinner Buns
Cookies and Treats
Coffee and Teas

Suggested donation of $7 for soup, bread, treats and teas & coffee.

Soup’s On is entirely carried out by volunteers and, as one of the tasks is the program’s accounting, please do not pay with coins smaller than Loonies and Toonies. As all change must be counted and rolled.

For those who find large groups challenging, enjoy your lunch in this week’s designated quiet room, the Boardroom.

Everyone is welcome to join us, seniors, seniors who don’t think they’re seniors, workers, families, and everyone who just wants a mid-day meal!

Menu remainders for take-out when available. Soup’s On also supports the Thetis Island Food Pantry.

Coupon Booklets of 10 for your convenience, $70.00

The Soup’s On Team

Needed: Maintenance Person for St. Margarets Cemetery

After a number of years of attending to maintenance matters at St. Margarets Cemetery, Sid Mawson is retiring. The cemetery board thanks Sid for his commitment to the cemetery and his work efforts to keep the grounds safe and functioning well. We particularly thank him for the construction of the shed and a rainwater collection system. Good luck Sid and have a great time!

The Cemetery now needs a volunteer maintenance person. The job would require a commitment of from 36-48 hours a year. The work can be seasonal with summer months requiring more time and winter months less. All grass cutting is done by another volunteer. All grave digging is contracted out. There is an annual clean up every spring which the community as a whole engages in. All larger development projects are managed by the board but may require and seek input from the maintenance person.

Here is a general range of work which would be expected :Winter, spring, fall and summer monitoring especially after storms for damage, trees down , water pooling and ditches functioning; monitoring invasive species ( example broom ,spurge laurel, holly); Watering new plants over summer months; weed whacking the front entrance near the main gate; leaf litter clean up. After interment the maintenance person would be asked to make sure the site has been properly cleaned up, extra soil removed and the plot respectfully left in good condition. This job is mostly self-directed, but the maintenance person would be required to liaise with the board on all matters, maintenance of special note (i.e. tree management) and engage with cemetery meetings which take place 4 times a year.

Working in the cemetery, a quiet park like setting can be very satisfying. The cemetery is operated by a board many of whom have had a long and special relationship to it. We welcome new volunteers and the energy and experience they bring.

For more information please contact: Suzanne.sarioglu@gmail.com 250-246-9965

No Dangerous Goods this Thursday

No Dangerous Goods this Thursday

Cheers
Sharon

Reminder Re Klahowya Rd Access

🙏 Drive dead slow. Last week I had a close call with a head on collision with another car at one of the blind corners.

This is a one lane driveway.

Thank you,

Sherri Pepin

Power Lines Down - Must Take Detour

Power lines are down across Pilkey Point Road near the garbage/recycling yard. 

The Fire Department is on the scene diverting traffic via Kenwood Drive, Meadow Valley Road, and Kla-How-Ya Road.  

PLEASE drive slowly on the Meadow Valley road (which is not paved). 

We thank the Meadow Valley residents for allowing the use of their private road.

TIVFD

Request for Assistance – Lot 6

A piece of my newish metal roof has come mainly undone in the windstorm. I did not feel that comfortable investigating this on a ladder during the storm. I have a feeling we could re-attach it if someone has the tools on island, ONCE the WIND DIES DOWN.  It is a linear bent piece that sits over a transition in the roof. I’ll try and investigate with a ladder once the wind drops. Is There anyone on island who could help me secure the thing once storm ends? Kathleen McGarvey lot 6 604 657 2921

Mcgarve@gmail.com

Thank You from Thetis Island Parents Association

The Thetis Island Parents Association would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our Thetis Island neighbours for your incredible generosity over the years. Your consistent donations of refundable bottles have made a meaningful difference in enriching the experience of students at Thetis Island Elementary School.

We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to Ron Bannister for the many hours he dedicated to creating, organizing, and maintaining this system so thoughtfully and efficiently.

We are confident that this initiative will continue to support and strengthen our community as ThINC takes the lead moving forward.

TIPA

TIMA 2026 AGM

NOTICE of TIMA AGM; Thetis Island Marine Association's Annual General Meeting is schedule for 7 PM, Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 at Forbes Hall.

All are Welcome.

tima@thetisisland.org

Kiwi Cuttings Available from Hearty Old Vines

There are free kiwi cuttings at my driveway at 73 Pilkey Point Road.
One larger batch is mostly female, and a smaller batch is mostly male. Unfortunately, I can’t guarantee which cuttings are from which plant so take extra of each just in case.

Thank you,
Nan Beals

Looking for a Baby Gate

The grandbaby is crawling so time to baby proof the house.

Looking for a used baby gate.

Call Ann at 250-246-8176

Missing Broom at the Thetis Eco Share Shop

Hello everyone,

Could whoever borrowed the broom please return it? The elves won't sweep without it!

On another note, thank you to everyone for the generous donations of amazing items and for the contributions to the cash box. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Best regards,

Richard and Tess Demarco